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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
RECORD LUMBER SHIPMENT
FOR RECLAMATION WORK

Inc Inst Shipment 0I \ IlTgl IuW-
Der order has been received I'm this
city 20 be used on the reclamation
project TN drainage and irrigation
canal structure This is the largest
consignment ever received here. COM
sisting OF 115 carloads. 10 was shipped
from northern Pacific points.
The portion Of the lumber consists
OF 100000 feet OF redwood secured
I'm northern California. and viii be
used in under water structures.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

ZACH Lamar cobb was endorsed en-
L Enthusiastically for congress by d
meeting Of the II Paso Equal Fran
chise league Thursday afternoon. af-
ter the resi- Enation OF Mrs. J.. IT, Eib-
Ter had been accepted as president
in executive session, the resiena-
ton Of Mrs. Ponder S. Carter as sec
rotary was also offered and accepted.
oIrs. Ei5lcr's resignation was first
offered in executive session and later
90 was brought up again in public
session and accepted, after a motion
had been passed % strike out certain
portions OF the written RESIGNATION.
During the executive session Mrs.
g. s. Baker. Mrs 3. T. Jenkins. airs.
" T. Ra-ri0 and 3Irs. Georgia Fer
guson left the room with Mrs KILLER
and AIRS Carter. when their resigna-
tons were offered
Ponder s. Carter was i'm attendance
when the meeting was called 90 order
but was excluded from the executive
session.
When the meeting reassembled. af-
Ter its executive session Mrs William
Wallace took the chain. Miss A. Louise
Dietrich acting as secretary Talks
were made 1y AIRS. n n. Bowie. lfrs
and others The following resolution
was then read and adopted;
Whereas the II PasO Equal Fran
clise league has been placed I'm
most em1arras si1E position by the
public announcement Of ITS acting
president AIRS. T. T. KILLER I'm her
support Of a candidate for congress
who has. as Texas state senator.
DELAYED the cause OF wOman's suffrage
By his uualterable opposition; and
Whereas the FL Pas0 Equal Fran
chise leaCue has been placed iu very
false position as regards the principles
for which Its members have worked.
and for which 30 was organized. by the
retiuE Presidents name being used 20
further the political ambitions Of the
same as1irEut for congress. thus en-
dearnrinc 10 give the impression that
the FL PaSo Equal Franchise league
endorses him.
I'D Paso EQUAL Franchise league de-
r0uuces such actions as incomnatible
with the high principles for which 10
stands, and further he 10
Resolved that rhe j.. p. r T. J..
accept as its working political pro-
gram the telegram received on June
30 from our beloved state president,
nIrs- Minnie Fisher Cunningham. read
Ing IS follows
"'The national state and local suf-
f-sge organizations. through their
DELEGATES iu national and state con-
ventions. are pledged to oppose all
Candidates who have opposed suffrage
zion cannot consistently have q policy
which is opposed 20 that OF the orr
EanizGti0l which she represents She
is morally bound 20 carry out the nol-
icy IF the organization or 90 resign
The LEADERSHIP and he 70 further
-e
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Awau.

Dr. Z. c. Witherspoon left Thursday
afternoon for Phoenix. Ariz-
DR.. j. IT. Ridley has gone 20 Albu-
Queruue 20 attend the New Mexico
Dental association meeting and will
return Sunday.
Miss Lily Belle Barnett. OF this city
Is spending q few DAYS vacation in
Mesilla Park. visiting her mother Mrs
Ar c. Watson.
Misses Helen and Ge1eEieve Down
ing. Of II PasO, are passing a delight
full vacation period at Redond0 Beach.
Cal. one Of the charming seaside
suburbs Of Los Angeles
AIRS. Louise S. CHASER. with her
three children. Rose Mary. Carl and
Ida, viii leave Sunday on the Golden
state 20 spend the summer with her
mother. Mrs Mary Carl. OF Buffalo.
y. ". and 1ir. and 1Trs. Joseph CHASER,
Of Williamson. Mich.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
PROVOST GUARDS ARE GIVEN
RIFLES FOR EMERGENCY USE

Rifles have been supplied the mem
bers Of the III Paso provost guard
The men win use the extra equip
ment only in case OF emergency. and
on duty win carry only revolvtrs and
clubs as heretofore.
Sergt. +. j.. Jones. first sergeant Of
the guard. and clerk O. Miller have
been transferred from the 9Th cavalry
to the military police and. with six
other men similarly transferred. viii
remain on police duty when the rest
OF the cavalrymeu on the guard are
returned 90 duty. This is expected 10
take place fin a few days. when the
entire provost guard of ID Paso viii
be composed of members of the mile
tary police
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Watch Out; Dog
Catcher VIII Get Pets,
If Not Bearing Tags

girls either TO secure licenses for
thelr pet dogs TO- keep them off the
streets, the news was given out at
the city hall Friday that D. C.. Dean.
dog catcher for this year. win begin
his work Tuesday morning
The city win pay 11r. Dean as cents
for every stray canine he catches. and
the owners of days may secure their
return by purchasing the necessary
licenses and paying a SD cent penalty
for each dog caught. There win be
no telephone at the pound. and iuf0r-
nation must De sought by personal
call To ls located between Washing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
School Tax LeUies In
County Less; Sinking
Funds In Good SHabe

county districts this year VIII show a
cCusidera bic decrease under last
year. county superintendent Miss
Nyra C. Wukler said Friday. The
uperiureudeut and the various boards
or trustees. on whose recommenda-
ton the county commissioners make
The levies. have found. Miss TiukIer
said. that bond sinking funds were
in such healthy condition in most Of
the districts that the redemption
levies could be reduced.
The leVies in the several districts
viii be- as follows
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
about FL Pasoans.

Mr.. and AIRS. Julius PIccoui are the
parents Of baby girl Theresa Olsa,
born June Is.
a son. Robert Amile. was born June
rs TO Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Barker. 1000
East Missouri street.
Dr. y. J. Cummins. who enlisted here
just before Christmas in the medical
corps has received his commission as
captain at Fort M0ultrie. s. c. DIT.
Cummins was made a first lieutenant
when he entered the service. and his
friends viii be glad to learn OF his
promotion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
EQUAL FRANCHISE LEAGUE ENDORSES z. L. COBB
AFTER TWO OF ITS OFFICERS AND FOUR MEMBERS
RESIGN AND LEAVE ROOM IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

cobb. 7 hereby tender my resignation
as president. TO take effect at once.
"1Irs. l. n. kibler."
When the members reassembled In
public session. the resignation was
accepted shorn Of all its verBiase
except the bare statement that it was
rendered
Mrs. q. A. Critchett was elected
president and Mrs. Robert Townsend
was elected secretary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
HOWE SENTENCES BOY
TO TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Judge W. 10. Howe. 5fth district
court. Friday acted as Juvenile
Judge. sentencing is year old Jose
lutierez 20 serve an indctermiuate
term, not 10 be longer than the term
Of his minority. az the Industrial
school at Gatesville, Texas. Jose. who
Us now an orphan. returned recently
from three year term at the school
Co which his mother sent him. Ho|
was arrested this time on charge Of
theft
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Social And Club
World Saturday

I'll PAsO Country club week end
Il party.
AIRS. John B. Watson, assisted by
AIRS. Frank Ainsa, Mrs. Herman An
dreas and Airs. Frank Spense. VIII be
on the third floor Of the Popular at
the downtown headquarters Of the
Navy league comforts committee, TO
give out yarn 20 the knitters.
Rsbekahs viii entertain mechanical
repair unit 10. 500 at Khaki club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

Everyone likes TO save money. espe-
cillly on Saturday when the saving
VIII help on War Savings Stamps. II
there are shoes 10 be bought tomor-
row for any member of the family,
you can save money and not sacrifice
quality by taking advantage Of our
special Saturday offers.
Lerner shoe Co.. 220 san Antonio st.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

Pedro ~ Lopez Friday filed suit in
the 65th district court against Shap-
ley Azar for $4,000 damages. aIleg-
ing that on May Is last while plain
tiff was riding a bicycle north on
South III Paso street. defendant ran
him Gown with "a heavy automobile.
causing serious bodily injuries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
THE COURTS

afTH DISTRICT COURT.
w ID. Howe, Presiding.
George Pence VS. Re- j.. uorhault
suit for partition of property. filed.
Bonnie Joseph SIS. Howard Joseph.
divorce. filed
1ST DISTRICT COURT.
p. r. Price. Presiding.
Robert 81 kedzie VS. Com~errfa1
Loan a. Mortgage company. auuEca-
tion Tor @ receiver. filed.
65TH DISTRICT COURT.
Ballard ColdWclI. Presiding.
Pedro H. Lopez VS. ShanIey Azar.
$4,000 damages. filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Returning.

Mrs c. A. Sorrels. who was called
some time ago 10 the bedside OF Mrs
II. c. Billings, at Milwaukee, Wis.
viii be home today. Mrs. Billings. who
was formerly Miss Katherine O'COn-
nor. of this city, is much better.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Red Cross WorB.

The surgical dressings class Of the
Red Cross held at the First NJ. u.
church under the direction OF Mrs.
Nolney Brown. has finished its first
quota Of congresses and trench pock-
cts and are starting in on the second
quota
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Get Good Pigeon Stock;
Homer Popular Varietu

Good breeding stock is necessary
TO succeed in pigeon raising. IL IS
advisable 20 buy pigeons from re-
liable breeders-those who guar
autee their stock Many failures
in squad raising have been due 20
poor st0ck-old pigeons past their
period OF usefulness, or perhaps
too many male birds. There are
a great many varieties OF pigeons.
but only a few are used I'm SQUAD
raising. The Homer is generally
considered the most popular va
riety. The United States depart
meut Of agriculture has publica-
rion on SQUAD raising. Farmers
Bulletin 6Sf. which VIII aid the
beginner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

Airs. KILLERS resignation was Of
fered in the following form
eel Paso. Texas. June 90. 1918.
"To the Ell Paso Equal Franchise
League
CAS- the Equal Franchise league has
ceased 90 be am equal franchise league
with equal rights for all citizens and
is wholly a political organization TO
further the candidacy of zach Lamar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

To Alta Vista PeOpIe-lIost sauI-
tary Family Market fin city-phones
Gimble's 2909-S65-Ask Robinson's|
Meat Dept-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
EIPasoans Amau.

Mrs. Charles RAIDER. Of 55Is Bliss
street, accompanied by 1Irs. o. H.
Iautncr. is leaving today for Long
Beach. CAL for the summer. Mrs.
laulner is the wife OF Capt. Zautncr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

To Alta Vista Barbecued
meat home dressed Chickens. Phone
Gimble's 290s-S65. Ask Robinson's
Meat Dcpt-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Lodges and Clubs.

The next meeting Of the Hcrmetic
Brotherhood. A. T. O. T.. viii take
place on June so and hereafter viii
only hold the fun moon meetings each
month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21
Price OF Squads Not
Changed BIZ The War
Weddings.

There is enc kind % mea--aul. SO far
as any body has bceu able TO ascertain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

Small OF large orders furnished on
short notice Young SQUAD Ranch.
Business Phone $50 Ranch 4S7J2.-
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-21

Tonight at $50 the Rev. Henri Anet
ed. lid. win speak on Tie Mar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
Patriotism.

1t is very stimulating to find how nobly the spirit
of patriotism is being manifest by of the leading
business and professional of the land. Not only
have these men given of their money but they are
giving much greater gift viz, themselves. The
Y NJ c. A. of Chicago has just made public list Of
all prominent in the city's life who are within
the next few days leave for France to help the
association its noble work amongst the American
troops
This spirit also pervades the world Of sport The
White Sox baseball team the world champions of
1917 been seriously handicapped this of
so many of their first string players relnquishing
substantial salaries and engaging in form of
military service. The latest recruit for Uncle Sam
is Ty Cobb of the famous Detroit Tigers, who now
heads the seasons batting averages Of the American
league and who states his intention Of quitting base
ball the end of the year-until after the war To
use his own words, I'm going to do my duty to my
country the best possible way love the game, but
love America and the for which she is fighting
better. 1 am going to help Uncle Sam in any and
every way I can" When it is remembered that Ty
Cobb receives a yearly salary which into five
figures the sacrifice his decision involves becomes
apparent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
The "War Loan ReveiIIe."

The country is being rapidly organized for the
fourth Liberty loan. To aid in the work in the
enth federal district publication Of the War
Loan Reveille," has made its appearance. 1t Is a
publication which will time to time in
Chicago 1t is printed 'in the interest the fourth
Liberty loan workers of the Seventh federal reserve
district purpose is stimulate in every possible
way the wonderful enthusiasm displayed by Liberty
loan workers in the third campaign; to keep the
workers apprised Of the increasing war needs the
nation to exchange discuss and exploit ideas cal
culated TO aid in making the forthcoming drive for
war dollars an overwhelming success. and other
wise to assist the preparing for the
ahead of them.
at welcomes suggestions and contributions from
any Liberty loan worker in the district. and it will
endeaver TO answer questions relative policy and
procedure"
Financing the is everybody's business and it
is a business which cannot be put off delegated
someone else AS time passes greater and
greater share of the money must from the
ings OF the ordinary workers. If millions of young
stand ready fight and die for their country the
rest of US should be willing to and invest
surplus in the cause OF Iihert@
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
AERO AMBULANCE
PROVES SUCCESS
IN TEST FLIGHT

Lake Charles, Lam aerial am
bulance assigned to Gerstner Field
near here has made its first run In
actual service and has fulfilled the
expectations OF officers who adVo
Gated its adoption.
A lieutenant at target practice at
the aerial gunnery school about 90
miles from the flying field recent
ly. descending at terrific speed
from an high altitude and firing
his machine gun at a target placed
on the surface OF the lake, failed
to flatten out sufficiently when he
completed his dive and crashed in
to the water He was rescued inn
mediately, but while not seriously
injured was badly bruised and
shaken up, necessitating a few
days confinement to quarters.
The round trip by automobile
from Gerstner field to the gunnery
school consumes from an hour and
a half 10 two hours, over a rough
and roundabout road. Instesd of
telephoning for a car the Aerial
ambulance was ordered.
Forty-five minutes later II had
made the forty-mile flight from
Gerstner field TO the lake and re-
turn and the injured aviator was
in his quarters receiving medical
Albanian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

one of these, a velvety mass of
daintily streaked and striped color,
he gave the name OF Gloria" He
smiled at the whimsicality of nam
ing the flower after Miss Ter
huane. whom he had seen only
twice in his life, at a distance. She
had so completely filled his ideal
of a lovely woman, however. that
he felt the honor worthily bestow-
ed.
He had come across a wild glen
one afternoon and had sat down
TO enter memoranda in his note
book, when he discovered a small
dog acting strangely. The dog
would plant itself directly before
him, bark furiously and pluck at
his clothing Bardon arose and al
lowed the little animal TO guide
him through a stretch of woods. AT
It's edge was an abandoned gravel
pit There the dog halted. Bar
don approached nearer TO gaze in
to its gloomy depths. The ledge
gave way. he slipped. slid and
sort OF tunnel.
Why, what's thisi" he uttered,
as his eyes made out a feminine
form lying prone. Then he under
stood. The owner OF the dog had
ventured too near the yielding
edge of the pit and had preceded
him into ii.
Bardon flared a match and IL
lumined the face OF the victim of
the fall. He stood transfixed.
Bardon pressed his canteen of
water to the bloodless lips. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17

den" All his efforts covered flow
ers, field in which he excelled,
for he was an expert botanist.
About month previous the pub
Usher OF the magazine had made
him an offer to give his time ex-
clusively in his service. Half an
hour later he was seated opposite
the editor.
Il have given up my clerical
position" Bardon announced at
once. rs the work you offered
still open for me?'
Essentially, and | hope you will
come with u.s. replied the editor
heartily. The regular articles at
double the old price andIthe week
ly salary until you have finished
your work. rs a living, anyway,
Bardon, and you love the work.
You shall have a twenty per cent
interest in the book when It is pub.
lished and a third share OF the
collection feature"
A week later Bardon left the
city. Specifically. he was TO gath
er material for a book on the wild
floral treasures of Wisconsin. In
addition TO this he was TO so map
out the state that on demand he,
with assistants. could gather up
large quantities OF the different
flowers. which were TO be pressed
and set In albums to be sold to
lovers OF flowers. Never did an
enthusiast enter more toyfully into
oongenial work than he. The first
month on his tour he discovered
four new varieties OF orchids I'M
listed in the flora OF the state, To
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
The Fourth Liberty Loan.

Whilst no official intimaton has yet been made
as to the amount of the Liberty loan.
rect1y reported in financial circles that of
less than $4,000 100000 will be asked for, and that
the interest rate will be the rate of Az per cent
Although the loan will be before the American
people late in October IN various directions plans
are being formulated. Nationally famous women
meeting daily this week at the Blackstone hotel
Chicago, TO face the problem OF assuming burden
on the loan, burden of size such neither they
nor the of any country have assumed in
financing the war. They say: I'VE want that
women shall now shoulder greater responsibilities,
for reason amongst many others, that
increasingly demanded for all Of foreign
ice"
When it is remembered that over 40 per cent Of
the last loan handled by it is perfectly
TO predict that one-haIf Of the amount needed
might be safely left for them TO secure.
Some OF the statements already made at these
conferences indicate how they plan to proceed.
There is" said one speaker, ito be q general
economy OF personal expenditures" Il haven't lad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
Light in the Far East.

News from London is to the effect that some posi-
lions in Palestine lost in night attack of
TurkfEh troops have been regained by Austrian and
New Zealand troops capturing at the same time over
500 prisoners. will serve revive interest in the
progress Of the British forces in the east.
British control has already effected some won
derfuI changes in conditions in the Holy Land Al
though the occupation only dates back months
distress has practically vanished and sickness and
fear no longer are at threshold Of the towns and
villages Everywhere there is evidence of reviving
interest and prosperity.
= What has contributed more than anything else to
immediate relief has been the employment of thou
sands Of natives upon work OF repairing the roads
Entire households work together in little groups
breaking stone and drawing very fair wages which
are paid with great promptitude. The roads in the
neighborhood Of the larger ofttimes lined
for miles with busy laborers.
IA Christian, Moslem and Jew are seen working to-
pgether in the most friendly spirit
Everyone realizes that new has dawned for
their land The Bedouins can Craze their focks in
peace and security and husbandmen till the soil
with the certain knowledge that they will not be
robbed of the fruits of their labor by brigand raid.
The benefits of d rule of liberty and justice are
making themselves felt and the people are beginning
to feel lively gratitude to the British soldiers who
move in their midst showing them nothing but kind
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
GLORIA.

BY Ray Alton Bell.
you're slipping, Bardon," an
nounced Mr.. Paul Branscombe, eff
ficiency manager of the great mer-
camille house of Terhuane & Co
1.-TWO days work behind"
Il realize that" replied Irving
Bardon. but the extra work was
delayed a week in the revision de-
partment and l am shy an assist
ant"
You must have your desk clear
ed by Saturday-invariabl rule oil
the house"
Impossible" replied Bardou
with decision.
I'VE don't favor that word here
and the man who treated his I'M
derlings as machines passed on
his way.
Irving Bardon gazed out of the
window.
Pm through" he decided and
looked around for Branscombe. In
the hall outside he made out the
object OF his search, obseQuiously
bowling TO Miss Gloria Terhuane,
daughter OF the principal in Ter
huane & Co.
Il have decided to resign my po-
sition, --Branscombe." he spoke,
"Of course | won't leave until YOU
find some one to fill my place"
That's easy" declared Brans-
combe. You needn't wait a min
ute"
For over a year Bardon had beer
contributing an article each month
10 a magazine named The Gar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
Death of Quentin Roosevelt.

Sympathy worldwide in its nature will be ex-
tended to Colonel Roosevelt and his family in the
death of his youngest SON. who shot down behind
the German lines, July IA
Quentin Roosevelt had shown his valour having
only four days before his death brought to earth
German plane.
There is something significant in the date OF his
death on July IA. The allied powers Joined with
France in celebrating the anniversary of the destruc-
ton OF the Baste, which marked the beginning of
the downfall of tyranny. Quentin died fighting to
crush the power of tyrant whose ambition is to
forge chain of bondage, not upon nation alone,
but the whole world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-17
To Salvage Waste.
tented.

The American Civic association is starting a cam
paign for the salvage OF waste material a scale
which promises to save many millions of dollars an
nually to the United States. In pursuance of this
object the association has formed national salvage
committee, with Mrs. John Allan Dougherty chair
This national committee will act as an advisory
board. In each state a chairman will be appointed
who will choose own committee and organize her
state closely and quickly possible The ma
terials to be salvaged such domestic waste as tin
and lead foil brass copper and aluminium; old gold;
silver and broken bits Of jewelry; paper, rubber cot
ton and wooden rags; glass fruit Jars, tin with
fitted lids, furniture and innumerable other articles
The salvage of domestic materials already has been
successfully tried out In Los Angeles, CAL and in
Kansas City Mo.