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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

tain in Europe There is also the
chain OF the Alps all snow covered
A cog railroad takes you Up to Mt
Reward, only one car to an engine.
and II pushes It all the way up. There
are five or six such trains
4 am going to take another noun
tain trip tomorrow. which VIII take
all day-to Mt. Chambotte. It VIII
be accomplished by train and bicycle.
AUST Like Civilians"
we are just like civilians again,
and can do most anything; can stay
out as late as we please and get up
when we please. 7 get up about $3.50
A. m. and then have breakfast about
9-quite a late breakfast. When I
am with the company I have break
fast about G.30-quite a difference.
ct have about three more days left
and then I Will leave. It takes little
over a dav and a night TO get back.
The climate here is fine, the sky
always clear. and 10 gets quite hot.
too. The grape vines in the vine
yards are all loaded with grapes.
which viii be ripe in about two
weeks: apples are just about ripe.
peaches are ripe. the rest Of the fruit
viii be ripe in n few weeks
This resort Is fc- Gus FOR its fine
climate and the hot sulphur baths.
There are some large bathing est1b-
lishments here. where treatment may
he had for certain ailments"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
ROCK
KILLS SOLDIER
Pvt. T. W. Backes, Engi-
neer Soldier, Victim Of
a Blast of Caliche.

Knocked down by a 10 pound rock
from a blast which struck him over
the heart. Pvt. Theodore w. Backes,
enlisted in the Eighth engineers train
about a year. died shortly after 3
o'clock Friday afternoon at the camp
OF the engineers unit IN Grandview
addition. about the corner OF Nash
vile and Memphis streets The SOL
der succumbed to the shock. It was
said at the train headquarters Satur-
day morning. IN spite OF effors to re-
vive him. After removing The body
to the base hospital. Fort Bliss. It
was taken % the Peak undertaking
house in Fl Paso. where military
funeral viii precede sending 10 TO the
former home Of the soldier. and resi-
dence OF his mother, Mrs sarah
Backes. at Newark. n. J. wagner
William Graef viii 60 with the BODY.
a detail Of engineer troops headed
By Corn. Oscar Niece was blasting
caliche for filling in ravines around
quarters and Pvt. Backes was one OF
the party. about 70 yards away from
blast. but the rock reached him
with fatal force, it was said at head
pvt. Backes was about p years Of
age
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
10th DiDisiion Is OOerseas;
Southwestern Me, Landed;
March Lauds u. S. Victory

plished by quick, sharp blows on both
TANKS, Gen. March explained The
American troops advanced across a
difficult terrain, consisting Of densely
wooded hills, intersected by numerous
ravines
Gen. March laid particular emphasis
on the determination Of the United
States to continue to exert its whole
strength against the Germans. He
referred to recent publications which
he said, intimated that America was
not going through with the war, de-
spite the enlarged military program
This suggestion. he declared. was
preposterous in its falsity-"
Cites Big Preparations.
It seemed incredible, the chief Of
staff said, that such propaganda
could gain attention at a time when
the war department had just secured
increased age limits for the draft and
was about to ask an additional
$1,000, 000. 600 for the use Of the mill
tary, and more during the present
year
All reports from American forces at
the front indicated high spirits and
enthusiasm throughout
He said the American quickly be-
came imbued with this spirit as soon
as he landed. if he did not possess it
before
No reports Of the 42nd CRainbow)
divisions present activities have been
received since It was relieved from
the line on the Aisne-Vesle 'front.'
High Tribute Paid Hanks.
Gen March read an order signed by
Gen Naulin, commanding the 21st
French army corps to which the 42nd
American division (Rainbow) was
brigaded during the second battle OF
the Marine. The French commander
paid high tribute to the Americans
Speaking further Of the enlarged
American program. and illustrating
what has already been accomplished.
Gen. March read a cablegram, re-
ceived from a debarkation port in
France.
II showed that $1,000 men had
landed in one morning, and that
1900 would be put ashore the
same day. Fifteen ships had
entered the port on the same
morning, Of which T. were to be
unlOaded and ready to return
within - hours.
Gen. March said that ships now
were being unl0aded and started on
their return trip in less than one day
as a usual thing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
Are GiUen Vacations By Uncle Sam
Soldiers Sent To Resorts In France

7 United STATES soldiers who have
y served their time at the front
are given vacations at the expense Of
the government and sent TO noted
French resorts for rest periods. ac-
cording to a letter from Oscar Geb-
Ter. formerly Of The Herald, to
Charles S. Ward. foreman OF The
Herald composing room. GebIer writes
from AK les Baines, France, as fol-
lows:
81 am on 20 days leave. and am
spending 90 here at Aix-Les- Baines.
I am having a fine time. Aix-Les-
Baiues is located in the southeastern
portion Of France. close TO the Swiss
and Italian borders on the lake lLac-
du-BOurget). which is 111s miles long
and two miles wide and the largest
lake in France. We are allowed TO
mention this resort by name in our
letters and anything else about It.
"AiE-Les-B aines ranks fourth as
one Of the famous resorts OF the
world The finest OF hotels are here.
Uncle sam pays our hotel expenses.
railroad fare and meals; we dine at
the hotels where we stay. We stay
at the finest hotels. and might say we
are living like 'miiliOnaires.' All we
need is spending money to enjoy our
selves.
Plenty OF Enjoyment.
There are many things that one
might do TO enjoy himself - take
trips by railroad to adjoining cities
(rGilroad fare over here Is very
cheap. or mountain trips and see the
Alps, OF take boat trip on the lake,
etc.
''The building that the Y. NJ c. a.
occupies here is the finest one OF any
~ in the world tt was formerly a
gambling place FOR millionaircs. It
is a palace. a very beautiful build
ing. It is large too. There IS also
fine French theater in this build
ing. 7 attended a French opera here
the other night; 70 was fine. There
is a concert every afternoon and eve
ming by 25 piece orchestra. There
IS something doing at this " al
time.
There are quite number Of
wealthy Americans. and many wealthy
French from Paris and elsewhere
here at this resort. They are in evil
deuCe everywhere.
Trips on Lake.
a lake steamer makes trips up
and down the lake and also across
the lake 20 the Hautecombe abbey,
IN old monastery which dates from
100 which is taken care Of by
monks This old building and the
grounds belong TO Italv. In it are
the tOmhs Of many kings. dukes,
princes and princesses- There are
also some fine statues in here. Il is
quite interesting to go through It.
"a trip 10 At Reward from here IS
popular From IL you can see snow
covered Mt Blanc. the highest noun
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
11.848 LINE UP
FOR DRAFT HERE
City and County Tabula-
tions Show Lot Of Aliens
In Three Precincts.

Registration totals made Saturday
morning showed that 11,4S4 men, or
nearly 1000 more than estimated by
general registrar L a. Dale, regis
tered IN city and county for the select
i've draft Thursday.
Complete tabulations by ]. J. Har-
rity. chief clerk OF city board num-
her one. showed 4140 registrants, Of
whom 1891 weer aliens. Board num-
Der two's total was $500. but the
separation Of aliens and citizens had
not vet been made. The county board g
total was 25OS. 1895 OF whom were
aliens.
To Mail fluctuations.
A cursory examination Of the un-
tabulated reports showed that the
great majority OF registrants were 10
to 20 or 80 to SO years Of age. included
In those who viii be the first TO be
called.
Complete fluctuations will be mailed
to the state selective draft officials,
following which il Is expected that
Instructions to send out questionnaires
viii be sent out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
TROOPERS WILL PLAY OF
ATLANTIS" SUNDAY AT POST

Number four Of the Fifth cavalry
bands offering on the parade ground,
Fort Bliss, Sunday evening from s
till $3.50 Is a suite in four parts, At
lantis," meant to describe the doings
Of the people Of that lost continent,
which historians think extended from
Europe to Kucatan, Mex
The fifth number is descriptive Of
the folk songs Of France. It viii close
with the -'Marsellaise." The program,
sent by Lieut. L. J. H Bush, con-
.ductor, follows:
March ~Olevine" CVandercook).
Overture, Sons Of Erin" arranged
by Beyer)-
Waltz, 'Impassioned Dream" (Rosas)-
Suite in four parts. Atlantis" (the
lost continent) tSafranck), (a) Moe
turne aud Morning Hymn OF Praise, %
ID "A Court Function" Co 4 Love
Thee" I'D The Destruction Of At
lanris-
Secretion, La Belle France" CLau-
rendeau)-
For trot, @Pozzo" CRose).
March comique, Mr.. Thomas Cat"
CHal).
Selection. Naughty Marietta" CHer-
bert).
rag. Frozen Bill" pryor.
Finale. Fifth Cavalry March"
CAIN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
The War At 4 Glance
- - AssocLatld -.

Aisne. to the south and south
east.
Gen. Petain's troops started
with a great rush, which took
them into the German lines at
points for a distance OF one 70
two miles. Prisoners began COM
ing back rapidly. 1900 having
been taken in one division Of the
front alone nj an early hour.
French Capture HEIGHT
The French pressure seemed TO
be particularly effective south Of
the Ailette. where they captured
the important height Mont des
SinEes and the towns OF Ale
mont and Sancy- Their advance
here threatens the right flank OF
the Chemin des Danes
This movement also represents
further closing in on the 81.
Gobain massif. which is accent
uated by progress north Of the
Ailette. where the French are
working into the upper forest Of
Ccucy. beyond the former Ger
man line.
on the Aisne front the French
progress likewise was reported as
satisfactory
German Attacks Beaten Of
on the British front. field
marshal Haig's forces appear to
have been mainly occupied in
beating off renewed German at
tacks on the important ground
recently won from the enemy.
All these German attempts. which
were particularly persistent ut
Gouzeaucourt and HavrinCourt.
were unsuccessful. The British
have made progress. however.
northwest OF st. Quentin, where
their lines now run east Of Jean
court
In Flanders. British forces
have occupied the town OF Au-
chv-lez-La Bassee. only a little
more than a mile from the town
Of In Bassee.
Railroads Left Intact
in their haste TO get out OF the
St Nihiel salient with as little
loss Of men and military supplies
as possible. the Germans left the
railroad from Nerdun TO Com
mercy. Toul and Nancy virtually
intact. The capture Of this line
of railway Adds greatly to the
facility OF troop movements to-
wards Verdun. which has been a
great handicap to the allies IN
the past
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
STILL CHANCE FOR MEN TO
JOIN COMPANY |. INSPECTED

Federal inspection OF company /
Ninth Texas infantry, was made Fri
day by Mai. V. r Bell. Of Fort Bliss
The company has not yet been in
Quoted into federal service although
reports are that the inspector was
favrably impressed by the showing
which the men made. According to
Capt. II. T. Long the company maye
be recognized by the federal authori-
ties any day and he urged that men
wishing to enlist, do so promptly.
Instructions in boxing are now be-
ing given the men at their barracks
at 122 West san Antonio street. Sew
eral men have enlisted during the
mast few DAYS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

IITASHLNGTON, D. c.. Sept. 14.-Gen-
w March. chief Of staff. today an
1ounced the arrival abroad Of the 40th
division. composed Of California, Utah.
New Mexico. Arizona and Colorado
troops. which trained at Camp Kear-
ny. Calf Part Of the division now is
in England.
(The 10th division contains. among
other organizations. the 15sth infan-
try. which was formerly the First Ari-
IONA infantry and which is a part Of
the 18th brigade. commanded by Brig.
Gen. A. N Tuthill, Of Morenci, for
merry colonel Of the First Arizona. The
division also comprises a New Mexico
machine gun battalion and various
other New Mexico and Arizona troops.
together with one Colorado Organiza-
tion.)
elimination Of the st. BTihieI
salient by the first big American
offensive. and the consequent re-
ductfOn Of that sector by - miles,
Gen March said, is OF extreme i'm
pOrtance, in that IL gives the allies
n much better base @fOr future Of
fensive operations"
Gen March paid high tribute to the
American forces. which. in less than
two days. wiped out this salient, the
and most angular on the
entire western front The operations
there, he said. not only were a tribute
to the work of the staff. but to the
individual soldier.
Calls II aHOt Stuff
It's hot stuff" he said warmly.
No report has yet come from Cen
Pershing Identifying any individual
unit which participated in the ad-
vance Gen March. however, an
nounced the composition OF the staff
which. under Gen. Pershing, planned
and executed the movement
This staff is entirely different from
the general staff Of the American ex-
peditionary forces. which remained
in its entirety at the cxpeditionary
headquarters
Gen March pointed out. IN con-
nection with the German claim
that the st. lIihieI salient had
been abandoned voluntarily, that
no mention was made by the Ger
mans Of the big loss Of prisoners.
Capture OF the salient was accom-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

the employer who seizes upon such conditions a.
confront US today to disrupt the organization Of
his employees or to profiteer. Both are guilty Of
criminaly hamPering the natiG7 in the prosecution
Of the var.
FOR ORGANIZED LABOR
I believe in organized labor, but not in the or
canization which permits domination by narrow,
unpatriotie, selfish leadership which exploits labor
for the furtherance Of selfish ends at the expense
of production. The highest efficiency must prevail
for the greatest national good in this period,
in which strikes and losses in output growing out
of dissatisfaction are more deplorable than in any
previous time in our history.
ENEMIES AT HOME
In the same spirit Of loyalty detest the l. W.
W. and their doctrine as well as all others who
rdicue patriotism and openly OF covertly defy the
National Government and lend themselves to the
spreading Of propaganda Of enemy countries. They
are no less enemies of the American people than
the Germans in the trenches and every loyal Arr
zonian, regardless of political affiliation, Is in
homer and loyalty bound to assist in stamping
them out forever There must be no catering TO
traitors. We should have our statute books
stringent laws for the punishment as felons OF all
purveyors Of enemy propaganda, and advocates OF
sabotage our farms and ranges, in our mines,
upon our railroads, OF in any Of our industries,
whether through intimidation by word Of mouth OF
actual deed Of violence OF through sympathy. At
a time when the country needs the labor Of every
citizen, should have upon our statute books
strengent law requiring every able-bodied man to
be at work at some useful calling
AMERICANISM FIRST
With the winning Of the war. the greatest duty
Of the hour we at home should devote ourselves to
the promotion Of industrial efficiency to the ut
most, to running down and stamping out the
enemy within our gates and to crushing his ally,
the L W W This we owe to those who are offer
ing themselves to save at home from the mailed
fist. Respectfully yours,
THOMAS E. CAMPBELL.
Political Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
Youth Stripped By
Bandits, Rides Into
Tuarez On 4 Burro

Michael Slavinski, who said he was
Il years Of age and a Russian. was
brought into Juarez on burrO Satur-
day from a Mexican ranch house about
Is miles west Of that town. destitute
of clothing and fOOtEear and speech
less from hunger and thirst The
youth claimed he had started from
Noria, y NJ, on the border west OF
Fl Paso. TO walk to this city, but got
lost and was robbed by bandits on
the Mexican side Of everything he
He said he crawled 10 the
Mexican house at night. covered with
scratches and blisters. and was cared
for there till he could be taken to
Juarez by "A Mexican. Attention was
given TO the man at the municipal
hospital f. Juarez.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
SID FIELD ARTILLERY BAND.
INVITES PUBLIC TO CONCERT

Resuming its weekly concerts. after
a month given over 10 a musical
comedy company, the SD field artil-
lery band, Lieut.. z. J. Lacock, direc-
tor, will give a program It the big
Fort Bliss auditorium Sunday even
ing az the usual hour. Following the
concert Lieut.. Lacock viii lead the
audience in singing mass numbers. In
the absence Of chaplain W. 3. Zim-
norman, who is at Hueco Tanks. in
service with the first battalion Of the
regiment, chaplain Guy C. Tetirick, Of
the SD field artillery, viii speak
The program will be closed with a
moving picture offering The public
is invited to hear the entire program,
the musical numbers Of which fol-
low:
March, Royal Australian Navy.
$500. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. .LithgOW
Overture, Fra Diavolo". Meyrelles
Selection, 4 Lombardo". ..-..-V Verdi
Patrol, American Patrol -Meachem
Characteristic piece, Woodland
w nlspers ----..-.------ -NAlDu
Salon piece, First Heart Throbs"
-..-..-- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -Eilenberg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

THE scope Of the victory won
/ by the American first army
I'm Lorraine I'm its initial offensive
effort continues 10 grow. The
number Of prisoners taken IS now
said to number 10000. which Is
virtually the equivalent OF two
enemy divisions.
Gen. PershinE's forces. in two
days. drove into a maximum
depth Of &c miles. which is ap-
proxImateIy the distance from
the tip Of the salient. below St
8uhiel. to Nationwide. a mile and
half north Of Vienuelles.
through which the American line
was last reported as running.
Huns ReadjustinE Lines
The Germans are reported re-
adjusting their lines on the edges
OF the former salient. the proba-
bfIities being. however. that they
are not being allowed 20 do this
in peace By the American forces
q or the French on the flank.
What further development the
offensive may have is uncer-
tain al present. the official COM
". ALl.-a NlNM~ ana even AllE new =
dispatches today throwing little
light on the prospects.
Whatever the immediate fu-
ture NAV hold. however. the ulti-
mate effect Of the DIVE. which
completely wiped out the st. MI
hiel salient. with a rapidity al
most uneEampled for such n large
operation. is bound TO be impor-
taut II the offensive were IN
derta ken for the purpose Of op-
ening up the wav for a subse-
Ouent drive against Metz. and
possibly the important Briey iron
fields now I'm German hands that
has already achieved large pur-
pose
Strike At st. Gohain Wassif-
Meanwhile, as the intensity OF
the fighting on this front seems
TO have lessened. marshal Foch
has launched an offensive move
meut which seems mainly TO he
aimed ut the st. cohain massif.
defending the German citadel Of
Laon.
The French this morning. at
tackled on both sides OF the river
Alette. and in the region OF the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
POOLE MAY BE
UNDER ARREST
U. S. Demands Truth of a
Report That Russ Are
OBTAINING Envoy.

Washington. D. c.. Sept 1.-THE
United States government has asked
Sweden and Norway TO ascertain the
truth OF the report that American
consul general Poole has been placed
under arrest in Moscow by the Boil
sheviki government
The last word received from Mr..
Poole received by the state depart
ment was in a dispatch filed at Mos
COW on Aug. rs. the day before the
American refugees left that city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
NEGOTIATE FOR RELEASE OF
ALLY SUBJECTS IN RUSSIA

London, Ems. Sept. 1.-THE gov
eminent is still without news from
Robert H B. Lockhart, British consul
general in Moscow, and the other
British subjects, held prisoner in Rus
STA, but Indirect negotiations for their
release are continuing
The latest information in official
quarters confirms the reports of the
desperate situation in Russia, indi-
eating the breakup Of the bolshevik
regime. Premier Lenine and war
minister Trotsky. II is declared, made
all preparations a month ago to es-
cape to Switzerland
The Swedish FoIketsdagbladet says
that foreign minister Tchitcherin has
denied the reported murder of the
former empress and her family
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
MEXICAN Y. GIVING SHOW
WITH MANY GOOD FEATURES

Tonight in Liberty hall musicians.
singers and athletes viii present
about IS numbers for the benefit Of
the Mexican branch Of the Y. II C.. A.
which has its quarters at 420 East San
Antonio street Mrs. E. Leovalli.
opera singer, viii be prominent. Little
Reva Reyes viii sing.
Tumblers. bar workers. jiu jitsu and
pyramids viii be given by the young
men. Pretty dances. Rotations and
national hymns will be offered School
superintendent r. J. Tighe viii speak.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

GEN. CABELL, RETURNING TO
POST, AFTER MAKING REPORT

Gen DeRosey c. Cabeu. commander
Of the Arizona district Of the army,
was in FL Paso Saturday going TO
DauElas. Ariz., from his trip TO report
TO Maj. Gen. W. A. HOibro0k. depart
ment commander at San Antonio. and
the secretaries Of war and state at
Washington on the recent fighting
at Nogales across the Mexican border.
1t was understood that Gen CabelIs
reports we're very satisfactory 10 the
government.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14
CONSUL BUCKINGHAM TAKES
TOUR WITH LOUIS FENCHLER

Consul lloyd Burlingham, stationed
at Juarez and who expects TO leave
shortly for Santa cruz. where he viii
assume charge Of the American con-
culate, took a farewell tour Of in
spection Of Juarez and environs Fri
day as the guest Of Louis Fenchler,
of Juarez and FL PasO.
Mr.. Birmingham visited the race
track and the Fenchler farm. the old
Guadalupe church and other places OF
interest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-14

Il Az e.gl.s -l.iree ears old and
doctored for rheumatism ever since I
came out Of the army, over fifty years
ago. Like many others. 7 spent money
freely for socaIIed cures and I have
read about Uric Acid until I could
almost taste It I could not sleep
nights or walk without pain; my
hands were so sore and stiff I could
not hold a pen But now I am again
IN active business and can walk with
ease OF write all day with comfort
Friends are surprised at the change"
HOW IT HAPPENED.
NJ. Ashelman is only one OF thou
sands who suffered for years. owing
10 the general belief in the old. false
theory that Uric Acid" causes rheu-
matism This erroneous belief induced
him and legiOns Of unfortunate men
and women TO take wrong treatments
You might just as well attempt TO
put out a fire with oil as TO try and
get rid OF your rheumatism. neuritis
and Ike complaints. by taking treat
ment supposed TO drive Uric Acid out
OF your blood and body. Many ply
sicians and scientists now know that
Uric Acid never did. never can and
never viii cause rheumatism: that IL
is q natural and necessary constituent
Of the blood, that It is found I'm every
newborn babe and that without il
we could not livei
HOW OTHERS MAY BENEFIT
FROM A GENEROUS GIFT.
Thesn statements may seem strange to
some folks. because nearly all sufferers
have al along been Jed to believe IN the
old Uric Acid" humbuE- Il took Mr..
Asheiman fifty years 20 find out this
truth He learned how 10 get nd Of the
true cause OF his rheuu1atizn. other ois-
orders and recover his strength from
The Inner lTysterles.'' a rernarlza bic book
that IS now being distributed free BY an
authority who devoted over twenty years
70 the scientific study OF this trouble. II
any reader OF The Herald wishes a copy
OF this book that reveals startling facts
overlooked by doctors and scientists to-
centuries past simply send a postcard or
letter 20 II. p Clearwater 112-C Street
Halloweu. Maine. and II VIII be sent by
return mail without any charge what
ever. Send nowl You may never get
this opportunity again II rot a sufferer
yourself hand this good news 70 some
afflicted friend.-Adv.