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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
WAGEEARNERS'
INCOME TAX IN
ENGLAND HEAVY
War Makes Many $4,000 to
$4,000 Incomes Among
the Workers.
TONNAGE MEN"
ARE BEST PAID

CHEFFIELD, Eng, April 13.-The
y collection OF income tax from
wage earners is causing many heart
burnings in the prosperous Industrial
district around Sheffield. Investiga-
tions OF the income tax man there
have shown incomes almost abulous
when compared with peace time
wages
After all allowances are made for
children, insurance. expenditure for
tools. and other deductions, It is
found that individual workmen here
viii pay tax on incomes ranging up
to $4,000 a year, the highest figures
being reached By the so-called ton
mage men," who are paid on the
amount Of material turned out
Filters Get $500 to 5000.
A list Of filters in one Sheffield
factory shows incomes ranging from
5000 to $4,000 q year, while other
crafts receive corresponding wages
Many OF the best paid workers are
Swedes and Dutchmen. who work
their machines to the limit and are
not trammelled by any rules or regu-
lations as 10 amount OF output
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
CoHaqer Pig Keeping
Is Considered National
Necessitu Bu Officials

London. Eng. April 13.-Pig keep
ing by cottagers. allotment holders
and pig clubs on collected household
and garden waste food has been rec
ognized as a national necessity by the
government and is now receiving the
encouragement Of the board OF agri-
culture.
Much is expected Of the new pig
department OF the food production
department. which is 10 issue imme-
diate orders prohibiting the slaughter
OF breeding sows and gifts and pro-
viding for the supply Of feeding stuffs
from army and munition kitchen
waste as well as from the systematic
collection Of household and other re-
fuse
II is hoped that concessions viii be
made at once by the food controller
in the matter OF barley meal and 9th
err concentrated feeding stuffs for the
farrOwinE sow and her family during
the weaving period Between that
time and the finishing off OF the pig
for pork little or no concentrated food
should be necessary If pig keepers
will use the material at hand.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Ants Not Models For
SIuggards To Perform
Affer Saus Scientist

Stockholm. Sweden. April 13.-The
ant has been greatly overrated. IN the
opinion Of Rich Eye. a Swedish nat
uralist Solomon set the fashion with
his famous admonition to the slug
gard. and the ant has been living I'M
der false pretenses ever since. For.
as matter Of fact, she Is hopeless
chucklehead. and to consider her ways
is no way 20 become wise.
Mark Twain arrived at this conclu-
sion many years ago. and science now
Joins hands with him in the person
Of Mr.. Eye, who publishes the results
Of series OF experiments with ants.
He disposes first Of the insects sup
posed uncanny power to recognize
other tenants Of its own anthilL Mr.
Eye washed ants in ether. dipped
them in liquid gained by pressing a
put them back among their friends.
who promptly fell upon them and
elected them He took ants so times
larger than the Inhabitants of a GER
tain anthlll. washed them and treated
them I'm LIQUID pressed from ants Of
that Hill. and then placed them in IL.
The Liiliputian insects did not rec0g-
nize the giants as invaders. Mr.. Eye
concludes therefore. that the sup
posed remarkably sharp recognitional
powers OF the insects are simply q
matter OF scent and inherited reflexes.
Ants removed from familiar paths
blunder blindly along with no sense
Of distance or direction. until they
strike a trail made by themselves or
other ants In many tests made hv
Mr.. Eye the insects disclosed no
more intelligence than is TO be found
in the digestive processes OF human
beings. In other words, he found
nearly all their acts are but move
ments by reflexes. uncounected with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Minister Of Food We'll
Satisfied AtConpulsOry
RatiOning Of Al Food

London, Eng, April 13.-Consider-
ing the novelty Of the scheme, and
the many difficulties that were in
evitable in starting the machinery for
feeding over ten million people. the
Ministry OF food is well satisfied
with the results Of the compulsory
rationing in London and the home
counties.
Some misconception has arisen over
the clause in the rationing order,
which states that no person within
the area may consume in any week
an amount OF rationed food in excess
Of the amount for the time being pre-
scribed by the food controller for
such person"
Many people have taken this ts
mean not only that they must not
transfer a coupon to a friend. but
that II an individual member Of a
household does not want his meat
portion his share may not be given
to another. This is not the intention
OF the clause So long as the local
bulk Of meat consumed does not ex-
coed the amount allowed for the
household the ratiOns may be appor-
toned as may be agreed among the
individuals concerned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

7 ONION. Eng. April 15.-CCorre-
4 spOudence Of the Associated Press)
The blockade is one OF the most
important weapons in the hands OF
the allies" asserts the British war
cabinet Dealing with the develop
ment and application OF the block
ade OF Germany during 1917, the cab
met says in its annual report just
made public;
The chief method by which this
has been effected has
been the conclusion OF a series OF
agreements with neutral shipping
companies. The weapon IN the back
ground during such negotiations has
been the British control OF bunker
facilities and the powers welded by
the inter-allied charrering committee.
German Trade Destroyed
a very considerable amount OF
success can fairly be claimed for the
commercial embellishments have been
almost completely destroyed and re-
cent events VIII probably make II
possible TO complete the work
Thanks 10 our agreements with
American shipping companies, the
financial stability OF enemy firms in
South America, has been very gener-
ally shaken. and in some cases they
have been forced into liquidation In
other instances, firms containing GER
tain enemy interest have been obliged
to eliminate this interest
Works Wen in spain.
I'm Spain the policy has worked ao-
mirably. and is considered TO nave
zone far TO couuteract the more 1nsi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
immortality GroWing
In London During the
War; Declares Judge

London. Eng. April 13--"Immoral-
ity in this country has increased so,
if not leo percent" said Cecil Chap
man. the magistrate. speaking at the
Divorce Law Reform union.
He said he was able from his own
experience TO deny that persons who
were separated eventually came to-
gether and were recouciled-
When at Tower Bridge court he
found upon inquiry at some model
dwellings as TO how far honest mar
rage prevailed. that in almost every
tenement a wife was living with
man who was not her husband, or
vice versa
T don't blame the woman in such
case added Mr. Chapman. for she
is the victim Of circumstances in ac-
cepting an offer but I blame the law
which prevents her marrying the man
VINO comes forward 10 share her life
Honest and sincere people would
say that what did not make for NOR
ality should not be called religion.
These who maintained a camouflage
Of pious aspiration over the marriage
ceremony were simply afraid OF
destroying some ideal"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

dious methods OF German propagan-
da In all countries the moral effect
OF the statutory list has been very
pronounced. and definite stigma Is
attacked TO inclusion in the list, an
effect which has been accentuated BY
the growing dislike OF the world IN
general Tor German objects and meth
DDS"
The main preoccupa Of ths MN
1917, lt Is stated. was directed 20 d.
minishing trade between the Germans
and neutrals on her borders
The neutral tonnage employed IN
allied trade increased BY a million
tons between the German declaration
OF ruthless U-boac warfare and the
end Of the year" says the cabinet
stops Imports to Border Neutrnls.
The great blockade event OF the
year was the declaration Of war be-
tween the United States and Ger
many followed by similar declarations
from, or the rupture OF relations by.
q considerable number OF South
American states This has enabled
Us and our allies 10 stop imports 70
the border neutrals at the source.
Public attention has been liked
not unnaturallT, more upon the FOOD
blockade OF Germany than anything
else, but e Is very doubtful whether
this Is its most important aspect
The evidence is strong 70 show that
Germany IS also suffering gravely
from the want Of such things as WOOL
leather, cotton. rubber and 50 on
1T IS hoped that we nay see con
siderable results in the future from
the new forms Of pressure which the
entry OF America into the war has
enabled Us TO employ"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
INJURED FRENCH
ARE TAUGHT HOW
To CUT DIAMOND
Plan Made to Have Paris
Diamond Center Of the
World After War.
SCHOOLS GIVE
INSTRUCTIONS

nARIS, France. April 13.-With
I view to making Paris the diamond
cutting center OF the world, as well
as the greatest market OF precious
stones and jewelry. mutilated French
soldiers are now being taught the dia-
nond cutting industry in a number OF
schools. Several OF these have al
ready been opened in the Jura noun
tains and another one is being
planned for Paris, the project having
the approval Of the French minister
Of commerce.
When the outbreak OF the war
brought the diamond cutting trade to
a standstuI in the large centers OF
Amsterdam and Antwerp, a great
many Belgian experts who had been
working there emigrated to Paris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Disabled Fighters Are
Taughi Harions Trndes

London. Eng. April 1S.-On behalf
Of John Hodge. III. p. the pensions
minister, Mai Mitchell. the director OF
training, visited Stafford 70 inquire into
the system adopted Tor training disa-
oled-sOldiers and sailors. The Stafford
pensions committee. en- conjunction
with the education committee. have a
number Of men learning turning and
fitting at the Royal Technical lnsti-
tute, and at the race course men are
being taught the making and repair
ing Of boots and shoes
Mai. Mitchell was informed that 10
cal employers showed great wiling
ness TO engage men after their period
OF traininE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
I-B1HT CREWS :
09NNHEiRTED;
TIRE Of TASK
Officers and Crew of Cap
tured Submarine Pallid,
Greatly Depressed.
TRY TO JUSTIFY
AND EXCUSE SELVES

7 ONDON, Eng, April 1s.-CCorre-
dependence Of the Associated Press.)
Crews OF the German submarines
are downhearted and often extremely
nervous British seamen whose yes
sells have been torpedoed and who
have thus had an opportunity TO OBJ
serve the Germans bear testimony
10 this fact In the official records
Of the submarine war, says the Man
chester Guardian, again and again
the submarine crews are described as
very depressed" or very nervous"
Here IS one description; Master
and crew all agree and were very
much struck by the pauid appearance
OF the officers and crew Of the sub
marine, and by their nervous and ex-
cited manner. The captain Of the
submarine was continually urging
haste and the officer who was Dlac-
ing the bombs could hardly hold them
from the condition OF nervous ten
sion III which he appeared to be-"
Curses the War.
One Of the crew who had lived
long in England, speaking to the
boats crew. cursed the war and
wished II was over In many cases
the Germans tried to justify them
selves or excuse themselves to their
feloW-seameu- Some Of these reports
show the hideOusness Of the German
fighting system. but they are all mild
compared with the classic story Of
German bestiaIity. as in the case Of
the Belgian Prince. where the men
were taken on the submarine deck.
their l1ebelrs removed, and then IL
submerged The men Of one three
masted schooner were left with only
one oar in their boat, and for this
the master had TO beg, the others be-
ing thrown overheard
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
BEL6IIN5
III POPULATION
Of THIS TOW.
Entire Belgian Town of
1000 Established in Eng
land; Makes Munitions.
is NAMED FOR THE
QUEEN OF BELGIUM

I ONDON. Eng. April 1s.-There is
Il complete Belgian town in England
OF some 1000 Inhabitants. Il Is named
Elizabethville, after the queen Of
Belgium. and 1t is IN the county OF
Durham, surrounded by typical Eng
lish uplands, green and Of gentle out
line.
Has Pretty Location
Only a little while ago the site Of
the town Itself was as green and
peaceful as its immediate surround
ings, for It was farm land, and had
been nothing else for centuries.
Today It disgorges the black smoke
Of the most urgent Of war industries.
the making OF shells, and # is not
beautiful 70 the mere eye.
Enormous workshops were run up
in a few months. and by July, 1916,
some 1000 Belgian men. most Of them
wounded and discharged soldiers,
were turning out shells at a rate Ger.
tainly up to that OF any shell factory
in the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

DEHIND the British Lines in France,
u April 13.-CCorrespondence Of the
Associated Press)-One Of the fami-
liar characters OF pre-war days in
London was a street-Arab newsboy
who sold papers outside one OF the
hotels most frequented by American
visitors Delighting in the nickname
''Frog-faced Tich.' he won the admi-
ration OF visitors as master Of
varying his nightly refrain
OF -Al the Winners" and " 'Orrible
Murder" with ironicaI comments on
the worlds events and caustic replies
to pedestrians who ventured to handy
words with him as they passed.
Persons who knew Itch Tapley in
the old days would Scarcely recog-
nize him now in his khaki uniform,
with a crowned ribbon on his breast
indicating that he has been twice
awarded the priced military cross
His comrades Of the London regi-
ment. moreover. declare that If he
had been awarded a medal on every
occasion on which he has merited It.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
GIVE US bread. Give US
bread in the name Of Christ"

sightless- Give US bread Give US
bread in the name Of Christ"
Half Of Prisoners Tubercular.
Out Of 100000 prisoners more than
so per cent are tubercular or in an
incurable state. An encouraging fig
ure for the future prosperity of any
country, even as vast as Russia and
with its 10000, 600 population, d pop
ulatiOn which has now been reduced
to 125, 600, 900 through the signing of
German peace terms, and will IN
dOubtedly be further reduced by the
formation OF more Independent
states before the situation finally re-
solves ITSELF
Better Glass ont Of Sympathy.
The guillOtine, promised by Trot-
sky and which appears well on its
way, cannot but add further losses 10
the once mighty empire The still
unchecked wave Of killing and burn
ing viii contribute its bit Assassi-
nations are a matter Of daily occur
renee, but one Of the saddest fea-
lures is the Russian families who are
living in foreign particularly allied,
countries. They are being made TO
suffer for the deeds Of their country
men with whom they have no SYM
pathy, nothing in common. and their
role is that OF living martyrs, ostra-
ciSed by their friends and treated
with. scorn by the people who refuse
to understand they have sufferer
more from Russian treachery than
perhaps any one else.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
CUBAN TRADE
WITH J. s. is
GRlMM6ELST
Leaps From S196, 900, 900
to SAB, 100000 in
Two Years.
FRIENDSHIP OF
u. S. PAYS WE'LL

HAVANA, Cuba, April 1.-THE in
II crease in trade between the
United states and Cuba from 1885,
100000 in 1913 to sz45.00O.000 last
year viii be emphasized in an exhibit
OF Cuban trade at the annual session
OF the National Foreign Trade eoun-
ell Of the United States at Cincinnati.
O., April 1920.
The great development OF trade be-
tween the United States and Cuba has
given the island a leading position in
this respect among the nations OF the
western hemisphere. Cuba's trade
with the United States is declared TO
exceed by large margins that % Ar
gentina, Brazil. Chile and Mexico
Last year the United States took %
per cent Of Cuba's export and sup
piled rs per cent Of the Islands Inn
port Tt is expected that the Islands
trade with the United States VIII be
even greater this year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Prince OF Wales Tries
His Hand II Wiring

London, Eng, April 13.-The prince
Of Wales, who recently had practi-
cal experience as a coal miner in a
Welsh pit. tried his hand at another
sort Of mining.
In the course OF tour OF his
Of Cornwall property the prince de
scended a wolfram mine at Gunnis-
lake. and, in miners Overalls. tried
his hand at picking and drilling. The
mine managers daughter presented
him with a model Of Kit Hill stack
in wolfram and tin, and after lunch
at the mine buildings, the prince re-
ceived a number Of his tenants. one
OF whom resident on one farm for
6S years-preseuted him with a bag
OF apples.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

he would be covered with ribbon from
head to foot Of his diminutive body
Too small for Soldier
Too small to so into the army by
the regular channels. Itch after sew
eral trials, was accepted as a stretch
er bearer in the London regiment At
the front, he quickly became one Of
the most popular men in the rcgl-
ment One of his officers, in a report
to headquarters, said Of him, Cheer
fulness. courage. devotion 20 duty,
and disregard of danger are as much
a part of his equipment as his haver-
sack and his waterbOttle."
Tapley probably looks less like
hero than any other man in his bat
talon. But his caustic, good natured
humOr which was little more than an
amiable diversion in civilian life. be-
came an invaluable asset in the
trenches. keeping up the morale and
optimism OF the whole battalion his
officers find themselves continually
paving tribute TO his usefulness in
this respect One Of them wrote In
a letter a short time ago.
Gospel of Cheerfulness-
His gospel. whether consciously
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
ALLIES BLOCKADE DEFEATS GERMAN PLAN
frog Faced Itch, " Former
London NetOsie, Wins Medals
For Her0isn1 In Many Battles

or not, is the gospel Of cheerfulness,
and in practice it works out that his
sDirfts grow lighter in proportion as
dangers and discOmfOrts grow heav-
ier. His jests in time Of stress pro-
vide lust the electric spark that turns
the hearts Of men from gloomy pres
sfmism into luminous defiance
Bears Charmed Life.
The ex-newsboy has the reputation
from Lens to ST. Quentin, Of being
absolutely fearless In his work as
stretcher bearer, ne goes Duslly ABOUT
yvhfstlfng a popular tune, with an
ever-ready word OF sympathy and en-
commencement for the wounded he IS
generally looked upon as one VINO
hears a charmed life, for he has new
or received even a scratch, and MS
very. presence is regarded as a mascot
TaDIey won the second Of MS Two
decorations under heavy shell IRE IN
the Chalk Pit north Of LoOs Wnen'
single handed. he bandaged and car
ried to a safe part Of the trench az
ne vrounded Of his own company ana
several from a neighboring battalion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Eggs S. Each; Meat 81
Pound in Occupied Part
OF Northeastern France

Paris France. April 13.-EgEs are
So each in the occupied portion of
northeastern France, according to Eu-
gene Motto. former mayor OF ROubaiX,
who has just returned from that area.
Meat is s. a pound when it is obtain
able at all The Germans have car
ried off all supplies and every NOV
able piece OF machinery" he SAYS.
The German arrogance. which had
decreased. has again become more
pronounced since the German sue
cesses against the Russian BolshevikL
IN spite OF everything. however. the
morale OF the Belgian and French in
habitants continue good. and their
ardent patriotism. courage and conf
dence never faltered.'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Counties Forma AEsociafIon-
Buddecke, Premier
German Airman, Is
Killed In Conflict

Amsterdam. Holland, April IA
Berlin telegram announces the death
in aerial combat OF flight Lieut. Bud
cecke. one OF the -star" German air
men He received the r-le-Alerite
from the emperor a few weeks ago.
Buddecke was last heard from as a
member Of the German military com
mission in Coustan tnoDle. and he may
have been killed in Palestine
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Captain Of Emden
Mau Lose Sword

London. Eng. April 13.-The sword
which his British capto-s allowed
Capt. Muller. ofthe Emden, to retain
is causing complications in Holland.
II is against the Dutch regulations
under which belligerent officers ars
interned for any OF them TO carry
arms II in possession Of arms on ar
irving they are supposed TO turn them
over TO the Dutch authorIties- The
German papers learn that the Hague
government has not yet come to a de-
cision in Muller's case, as there is no
nrecedent for such an incident.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Monument
Suez To Represent
Mounted CaUdLruman

CAIRO, Egypt, April l3.-Ihree de-
signs have been received for the AUS
tralian monument to be erected on the
banks Of the Suez canal Two Of the
designs are the work Of Australians
and one Of an Italian. BY the terms
Of the competition the monument IS
to represent an Australian mounted
trooper, and is 70 be placed opposite
the De Lesseps statue at Port said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Germany Gets Clothes
From PriUate Families
For Munition WORKERS

Amsterdam, Holland. April h
While denying a report in the Berlin
papers that there is 70 be a general
requisiuon Of clothes from private
wardrobes, the German state clothing
bureau admits. says the Berlin VOr-
waerts, that IL is planned to under
take the collection OF upper garments
on a voluntary basis This is said 10
be with the object Of supplying mu-
milton workers with a working suit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
RUSSIA'S WAR LOSSES
GREATER THAN ALL OF.
The OTHER ALLIES.
In Killed Wounded and Prisoners More Than 100000
Are Known to Have Suffered; Population of the
Country, by War and German Seizure of
Lands, Reduced Many Millions.
BY ERNEST P. ORR

DARIs, France. April 13.-Russia
1 has passed her Calvary before
mounting Golgotha- In four years Of
warfare lakes Of blood have been
spilled, 100000 Of her sons have
been engaged in desperate warfare,
and now her destinies are IN the
hands OF workmen. soldiers and sail
ors. who constitute the soviets.
Losses Are stupendOus.
Figures recently given out OF Rus
sia's losses in the war are more ter
rible than could be imagined and ex-
coed to date the combined losses Of
all the other allies by a tremendous
margin.
Nearly 100000 men have been
killed or wounded in battle. and more
than 100000 taken prisoner. More
than 80 per cent Of the wounded are
either totally unfit or suffering from
some infirmity that VIII prevent them
from earning their living. One and
a half per cent are blind.
In the larger cities OF the empire
long lines OF these unfortunates are
daily sight many OF them robust
youths, invading the public places
and begging in the monotone Of the