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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
Depth Bomb Did
Not Put The u
Boats To ROnt
Fort Stockton Man Says Ii
Was Something Else;
He Invented 1t.

Fort Stockton. Tex, Dec FIT
was not the depth bomb nor = tor
pedo that put the U-boat out OF bust
ness, according to Virgil c. Brannon,
Of this city, said TO be the inventor
Of an instrument that did the work
he says his invention was "a weapon
simple in construction, that contains
all the destructive features from the
stone age TO the present time" that
he turned his invention over 10 the
United States and that it was this
which won the war.
The inventor had some Of the parts
for his original model made IN FL
Paso. He is acquainted with George
McElwane, Of FL Pasos and has many
acquaintance in this section Of the
country
one Of the interesting features con-
nected with the affair is that the IN
ventor's wife is Of German blood, but
she is now no more attracted to the
German people and their methods OF
warfare than any other resident Of
this country
Is Native OF Texas.
8Ir. Brannon was born near Queen
City, Cass county Texas, in 1871. His
father, S. D. Brannon, moved from
Cass to Johnson county in 1873, then
10 Nolan county in 1888. SWeetwater
was the family home town. Wnere
he grew TO manhood. he mas spent
all his life in Texas. New Mexico and
Nevada, having followed the stock
business, mercantile business and
mining. He has invented and pat
ented several meritorious inventions
in the last 20 years.
While well known over Texas and
New Mexico he has lived here IN
Fort Stockton continually since 1906.
he has worked on inventions almost
exclusively since 1912
Judge F. ". Young, deceased. who
came to Fort Stockton with the gov
eminent troops in 1876 and was IN
the ouarterrr aster department, and
was afterwards the post trader here
The wife's family are German descen-
dants- Ny wifes mother was reared
In New Orleans. but was educated in
Germany. and up 10 the time America
entered the war. away down deep IN
her heart she had a most reVerent
feeling for the kaiser. but she has
changed" says Mr.. Brannon-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
SAN ANTONIO PAPER SAYS
so MEX. GENERALS RESIGN

La Prensa, a paper published in the
Spanish language IN San Antonio,
Texas, has published news from New
leo City to the effect that some 50 Of
the principal generals OF the Mexican
federal army have resigned their COM
missions That paper adds editorially
that the reason for such action on
the part Of the officers is that they
are not confident OF president Car
rama ultimate success in controlling
and pacifying the country.
That paper also publishes news
from Mexico City to the effect that
Gen Francisco Murguia. who was IN
til very recently in command OF the
military zone which includes the state
OF chihuahua, has been discharged
from the army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
DEFENCE COUNCIL MAKING
UP LIST OF WAR HEROES

The FL Paso Council Of Defence is
preparing an honor roll to contain the
names and addresses OF all FL Paso
county soldiers who have been killed,
wounded, reported missing in action or
have received recognition for zsstfn-
guished service This list will be
given the State Council OF Defence
and viii be made a matter Of histori-
cal record.
It is reported at headquarters Of
the local council that considerable dif-
ficulty has been experienced in col
Letting these names; and Il is re-
quested that relatives OF soldiers COM
municate with the council headQuar-
tiers in the statue building, so that the
list may be as complete as possible.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
PORTUGUESE PARTIES TO
HARMONIZE THEIR VIEWS

Lisbon. Portugal. Dec 27-Leaders
% the Conzerrative and Liberal par
ties met here late today and agreed TO
appoint a Joint committee 10 begin
u-or1- Immediately in an effort 10
haruoulze soon as possible their con-
Efctinr interests As a result Of the
exchange Of views. messages are to
be SEM TO former president Jose
1IEuel Come and Orestes Ferraras
former speaker CT the house OF repre-
sentarireE. both % whom are now in
the United States. asking them 20 re-
turn AZ once 70 this country 10 form
rhat part Of the COMMITTEES to be
named By the Liberal group.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

Fioe Go In Red Cross
Delegation To Siberia

St. Louis. No, Dec. 27.-Five per
sons will compose the Red Cross mis-
sion being sent to Siberia to inspect
the work Of the organization there,
The mission is headed by George W
Simmons. Of St Louis, with rank OF
major. With him will be Maj. Harry
D. Moore. in charge Of merchandise
and transportation; Capt. Roy MeF'ar-
lane. secretary to Mr.. Simmons; Lieut.
Chas. Mcdonald. expert account ana
Mai. F. J. Emerson. surgeon
The mission sails from San Fran
cisco on January s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
TROOPS WATCH
GERMAN PRISON
Foch Orders Force There
Because Some Captives
Have Been Murdered.

Zurich. Switzerland, Dec "a
battalion OF infantry was ordered %
Mannheim by marshal Foch in order
to watch the prison camp near there
where 10000 allied prisoners await
liberation. according to the Badische
Landes Zeitung. The paper adds that
this step was taken because Of the
bad treatment Of the prisoners. sew
eral Of whom were murdered
Mannheim IS within the neutral
zone. east Of the Rhine. outlined by
the terms Of the armistice-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
PRISONER SAYS VILLA
STILL HATES AMERICANS

Efforts to induce Villa to deny that
he participated in the raid at Colum-
assistance, have been made by Amer
lean citizens, is the charge made by
former member OF Villas band now
held prisoner at Juarez, according to
a statement given out by district
judge Jesus Cuen of the Mexican fed
eral court Wednesday evening.
Villa, the prisoner said. consistently
refused to accept these offers and has
continued TO destroy property Of
Americans situated in Mexico, on ac-
count Of his dislike for the American
people.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
WOMAN
IS ATTACKED
Stranger Gags Wife Of
Federal Agent; Ransacks
His Trunk.

Bisbee, Ariz., Dec z7.-Mrs- r c.
Singer. wife Of a department Of jus
tice operative stationed here, was dis
covered by her husband with ropes
tied around her wrists and ankles and
a rubber ball in her mouth as a gag.
Mrs. Singer said she had been held 6
prisoner for more than an hour by q
stranger, who. ransacking her hus-
bands trunk for papers, had escaped
Mrs.. Singer said she was in the
rear Of the house when the stranger, a
dark man OF medium height, wearing
a large hat pulled down over his eyes,
and what appeared to be a false mus
tache, appeared in the doorway lead
ing TO the front OF the house and de-
manded 10 see her husband. Learning
that Singer was not in. he said the
department Of justice man had taken
some Of his private papers and de-
manded 20 know where Singer kept
his correspondence.
Woman FeiEns Ignorance.
Mrs Singer assumed ignorance and
ordered the man out OF the house,
whersupon, she says. he pointed re-
volver at her and made her show him
her husbands trunk Alarmed at a
slight noise outside the house. the in
truder picked up a length OF rope in
the closet, and bound her hands and
feet securely, tying a handkerchief
over her mouth He then returned to
his task Of ransacking the trunk, and
when Mrs Singer kicked over small
table TO attract his attention. came
running out OF the room with a pack
age OF letters in one hand and his pis-
toI in the other. Another noise out
side the house caused him to come out
Of the room and in response TO her
plea not to leave her gagged. she says
the man removed the handkerchief,
picked up a small, solid rubber ball
belonging TO her son and making her
open her mouth. placed IL between her
teeth and forced II in
Threatens to SGef Singer
Before leaving, Mrs. Singer says the
man told her Singer has been prying
into my affairs and has taken some Of
my papers Either I've got TO get
those papers back or I'll get Singer"
Locking the door behind him. the
man walked to an automobile. which
had waited for him. and, entering it,
drove hurriedly away
Officers have arrested several sus-
poets and are attempting 70 trace the
mysterious automobile Singer said
he had no government papers in his
trunk. they being hidden elsewhere
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
DEATHS AND BURIALS.


The funeral Of James H. Lynch. S..
Of 62S Prospect avenue. who was
found dead In his home with a bullet
wound above his heart Thursday, will
be held from the Mclean. Simmons &
Hartford chapel Sunday morning at
10 o'clock Rev. P. r Knickerbocker
will officiate. Interment will be in
COncordia cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
MAIL FOR Z. 5. RUINED
IN NnG AIEg EnN EIDE

Nogales. Ark. Dec. 27.-The No
gales. Sonora. postoffice and customs
house was partially destroyed by fire
Thursday All mail from Mexico
destined for the United States was
ruined This included p pouches Of
registered mail and a large number
Of locked bags
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
Gorernment's Contention.
GLENDENIN HEADS COPPER
EXPORT SELLING COMMITTEE

New York, Dec 27.-Joseph c Glen
denim, vice president OF the Amer
lean Smelling and Refining company,
has been made chairman OF the SELL
ing committee Of the newly organized
Copper Export association, il was an
nounced today. The committee will
make its headquarters here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

The body OF Mrs Vera B. Porter, 2s,
OF 3O15 Durazno street, who died at
her home Wednesday. viii be shipped
TO the home Of relatives at Logans-
port, Ind accompanied by the surviv-
ing widower, Walter. and two chill
dren, Friday evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

The funeral Of 7. ]. SDeer. SIS. Who
died at his home. SIS North santa Fe
street, Thursday, viii be held from
the Peak chapel Friday afternoon at (
o'clock, with services in charge OF the
odd Fellows. / y. LanEston. Of the
Y ". c. A, viii officiate: interment
will be in Concordia cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
FORMER VIENNA ROYALISTS
SEEK SAFETY OF NEUTRALS

Berne, Switzerland, Dec 27.-Most
Of the members Of the former royal
house who have remained in Austria,
are reported to have sought safety in
neutral legations in Vienna because
Of fear Of rough treatment at the
hands OF the populace. The Argentine
and Chilean legations have offered
hospitality to a dozen former arch
dukes and arehduchesses
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
Arizona Con0ictS
Cross Mexican Line

Tucson. Ariz-. Dec 27-Emmett Nc
Daniels and Frank Warden, the two
conVicts who escaped from the peni-
Tertiary at Florence, Sunday night
have crossed the line into Mexico
with two young women companions,
according to q telephone message re-
ceived today from sheriff Guy Welch,
OF Cochise county. to sheriff Miles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

Bucyrus, O.. Dec. 27.-The guilty
and not guilty" in the Crawford
county jail are on the anxious seat
because there will be no session OF
the grand jury for some time TO come
Several Of the jurors have the FLU"
and, until such time as they recover,
there amt gonta be no session"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
The Danger Point

II you have no savings fund
account, there IS danger ahead.
Unexpected obligations are bound
to confront you. There are two
solutions: First. reduce your liv-
ing expenses. You cannot do IL,
you say. Then increase your in
come. Here is the plan: An hour
each day as we advise viii yield
you from SC to $50 a week. The
amount depends on you. II you are
in earnest. call in person or write
to II. H FRS. circulation manager.
FL Paso Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
Hun Ambassador Flees
From Turkish CAPITAL

London. England. Dec. 27.-'Under
pressure from the entente" says a
German wireless dispatch received to-
day. the German ambassador 20
turkey and his staff have left Con-
stantinople. They are expected TO
reach Genoa on Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

Wenatchee. Wash, Dec CIV. L
Ogden. for the fifth time, is a bride
groom, despite his 70 years Of age.
His bride is Mrs Annie Alexander. Of
Spokane, who IS So years old and has
been a bride once before.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
CABLE CONTROL
SUIT IS BEGUN
Government Counsel Con
tends U. S. Cannot Be
Made Party To Suit.

New York, Dec. 27-Argument on
the motion Of United States to dis
miss the bill Of complaint in a suit
brought by the Commercial Cable
company and the Commercial Pacific
Cable company TO enjoin postmaster
general Burleson and NeWcomb Carl
ton from taking over the lines OF the
Commercial companies and merging
them with those OF the Western Union
Telegraph company OF which Carlton
IS the head, was begun today in the
federal district court
Governments Contention.
The government counsel contended
that the United States was the vital
defendant and could not be made a
party 10 the suit Carlton, he said.
had done nothing except at the com
mand OF the postmaster general and
that the latter had taken no action
except at the command OF the presi-
dent, who. he stated, ordered federal
Jurisdiction over all American cable
systems under authority delegated by
congress-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

The funeral Of James Albert Bfsboo
30, who died at his home, 191, New
man street, Wednesday. was held from
the Peak chapel Friday afternoon.
Rev. Milo Atkinson officiated Inter
ment was in Evergreen cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

Sergt George Miller. Of a company.
18th supply train. died at Fort Bliss
base hospital wednesday. The body
was shipped to home OF decedent at
Sawtelle, Cal, Friday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
CARRIERS, nav

As tomorrow is the last Saturday
IN the month, the carriers will call
TO collect for the month Of December.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27
Get Rid Of That
Persistent Cough

sep that we1kezi-E. persistent cough or
cola LlrealellzE threat or lung Affections.
via EEiuuz1's Attentive, the tonic and
uph-lcer a. % yeas 'Euccessfui use sec
and g1-5e h1tlea from druggists. OF from
E-E1rA1T LABORATORY. Philadelphia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-27

Springfield. Mass. Dec. 27.-Because
her two sons are soldiers in France,
Mrs. Mary CedeIl did the family hunt
ing this year. She went into the
woods with a gun and came back with
doe Weighing 160 pounds
Curtiss & Co. BUY Liberty Bonds
Adv.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-04-19
Delegate J. B. Moore Back
 from Convention.

Delegate J. Burton Moore was thro' Brinkley last Thursday en route to his home in Clarendon from the Constitutional Conven- tion. He reports that the Con- vention, thro' its various com- mittee branches, is constructing an impregnable target of attack for the people to shoot their ballots at.
 1 have heard it said that many ideas of the Monroe county dele gate will probably be embodied in the final adoption,
 Mir. Moore is a member of the Judiciary, Charities, Penal h. stitutions and Public Health, Levees and Drainage, Submis- sion and Address. all important committees of the Convention.
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Allendale News

The terrific rain and wind storms blew down fences and trees and unroofed out buildings.
 Joe Simpson, who has been taking an enforced furlough at home on account of humps, will resume his school in Dark Corn CT next week.
 Gardens fine since the rain. J. H. Simpson has out an acre or sweet potatoes that are fine.
 Bro. Coleman preached Sat- urday night and Sunday to large crowds. Rev. Mann will preach next Sunday at 2:3O p. m.
 Wm. Tucker has the sympathy of all in the death of his little son., Joe, who died on 18th. and was buried at Choctaw Thursday.
 Alex Mooreheads 50 acres of wheat is knee high and growing fine.
 Our Sunday School is doing fine as is also our Singing Class.
 We hope for a fine showing at the Convention at White Church on 4th Sunday.
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Soldier Boys Letter

The following is a letter from Chas. Overholt to his mother, Mrs. w. H. Overholt, of this city.
 Battery "E", 10th Field Artil-
 lery, Camp Merritt, New
 Jersy, April 1, 1918.
 Dear Mother:
 I arrived here last Friday morning, after a five-day trip from Douglass - we left the latter place week ago yester- day. Our departure was very sudden, of course, and l have been too busy since to write. As a reward for my arduous labors the B. c. has given me a pass to New York City for every night we are to be here.
 I went to New York for the first time this afternoon. The city is about fourteen miles from here, and is reached by inter urban or suburban trains. l strolled down Riverside Drive, rode on the subway and the ferry from the New Jersy to the New York side of the Hudson, saw Broadway and 42nd Street, the busiest corner in the world.
 Our trip here was very pleas ant-especially the eastern end of it. We took the northern route through Canada from Chicago, and passed through Niagara Falls, where we were given a brief view of the falls. At Chicago I was permitted to talk for a few minutes over the telephone with the Delt Chi House the boys were uprorious in their demands that 1 come out for dinner when 1 told them 1 was in the city-but we stopped only half and hour. From there we went through Michigan, around the northern side of of Lake Erie. into New York. At Niagara the Red Cross show cred us with candy and cigar cites. At Detroit they gave us each a lunch box. At Utica. N. Y. the women came out in swarms to welcome us. We first met Red Cross delegation in Chicago, where goodies of all kinds were given us.
 We are living in cantonments here palaces compared with the tents we inhabited on the border. But the tent life did us a great deal of good, l think. for we are as tanned as Indians, while the people here look pale as ghosts. Everyone treats us very nicely here, however, and wouldn't mind staying here if it weren't for something more in- teresting somewhere else.
 I can't write you at great length now-a all my energies are bent toward getting the outfit properly equipped for the big show. But l expect to have some
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and an active member of the School Literary Society. The funeral services were held at the Henard Cemetery, Monday at 3 p. m. and the many beautl- ful floral offerings show the place he held in the hearts of the people of the community. Our sympathy is with the family Tn their bereavement.
 Miss Marjory Schmitt, who teaches school south of Brinkley, spent the weekend here with her parents.
 For the school month, ending April 18th. the register shows an average attendance of 35, which is our largest average attendance in five years. We have three months of school yet, and we  are striving to make it the best three months the school has ever had.
 On Friday, April I2, the Lit erary Society held its regular monthly meeting, and a very interesting program was render ed. The Society has purchased a Zent pennant in the school colors, cardinal and black.
 The students here have organ ized a Junior Red Cross Club with a membership of twenty.
 Our Weekly Thrift Stamp Club has a membership of nine.
 w. H. Laney spent Thursday night and part of Friday in Zent. He visited our school for short time, Friday morning.
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hearted work, saying in part, We will not win this war, we do not deserve to win this war until we are all enlisted for ser vice, each doing our BEST, not our BIT"
 The rostrum was beautifully decorated with plants, flowers and red cross emblems, arranged by Miss Louise Dickinson. Mrs. Parker c. Evan, our County Chairman, was a guest of the occasion and was seated on the platform, together with our local Red Cross officers. Mrs. Murphy, head of the work room at Clarendon, was also present and visited our work rooms earlier in the day.
 The equipment committee has been busy and many improve ments are noted. A Red Cross flag, presented by Mrs. Geo. O.. Beuckman, points the way to the rooms,
 Another shipment is being made today and work IS going steadily on
 Chairman.
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Zent School Notes

Jeff Taylor, son of MT. and Mrs. W. P. Taylor, died Satur- day, April 18th. He was sick but a short time and his death came as a shock to all. He was fourteen years of age and was one of our brightest and most popular students, and we shall miss him much. He was a mem- Der of the Junior Red Cross Club
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leisure soon, when I will tell you more of the happenings of the past two are three weeks, Address your next letter to me, Battery ''E', 10th Field Artillery, A. E. F., France. :"
 With love.
 Charles.
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Red Cross Notes S

On last Thursday night Mrs. Edmond F. Brown, Director of Woman's Work, spoke to an interested audience at the audi torium of the High School. She brought stirring message and made a strong appeal for whole
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Among the Soldier Boys

Lieut.. Eugene Woodfn of Camp Pike, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Woodfin.
 Marvin McNeese of Camp Beauregard, is here visiting relatives and friends this week.
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$|O Reward
Bi{ Bay Mare Light SorFeI Horse Mule

Strayed from Harrison place northeast of Monroe last Sunday, one big bay mare, with white stocking feet, one front hoof split by barbed wire, trace chain marks on side, collar marks on shoulders. holds head up.
 Also sorrell mare mule, with split in right ear.
 Both animals strayed from the E. L. Harrison place northeast of Monroe, Sunday, April 14th. Last seen 2 miles southeast of Brinkley on Dickson township road.
 $10 cash reward will cheerful ly be paid for information lead ing to recovery. Call by phone or address either E. L. Harrison, Monroe, or the owner, Gabe Thomas, R. F. D., Moro. Ark.
 TeiF 'en you saw It In the AreuA
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-11
Mt. Gretna to Boost
Sale of Thrift Stamps

Adjutant General Beary has or
dered a tent placed near military
headquarters at Mt. Gretna for use
as War Stamp and Red Cross sta
tion by way of furthering the in
tensive drive for sale of the stamps
which is to continue through the
period of encampment of the Penn
sylvania Reserve National Guard,
July 1919.
The corps of women selling War
Stamps will be under the direction
of Mrs. Harry Haws, of Mt. Gretna,
while the Red Cross women will be
under the supervision of Mrs. e. A.
Nicodemus, of Harrisburg.
A detail of Boy Scouts from Har-
risburg. York, Philadelphia and
Lebanon, summering at Mt. Gretna,
will be on duty during the week to
act as couriers and orderlies and
Miss Miriam Craiglow, a PhiIadeI-
phia Girl Scout, who took an active
part in the War Stamp and War
Chest drives in that city. will also
serve.
Among those who have volunteer
ed to help in the campaign are a
number of Harrisburg folks: The
Misses Lillian Quigley Peary Wal
ger, Lorene Shelly, Esther Huffman.
Helen Rinkenbach, Mrs. Harry Ca
briel and Mrs. Luther Walzer.