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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
SEES BIC FUTURE
F0R THIS GIT !
Historical Writer Believes
Ell Paso VIII Be Center
of Learning.

Below is an excerpt from a letter
received by Miss Mary I Stanton,
from DR.. Francis W. Cragin, now at
Colorado Springs. Colo, who was here
last fall getting information for his
book. "The History Of the South
west" DR.. Cragin IS a Harvard man
and has been some Is years compiling
this history Of some six volumes He
is now compiling the last volume for
the publishers. FL Paso and fnvirons
figure quite prominently IN the his
tory
Il liked FL Paso very much; alike
for climate and for the outlook Of
scientific work can see there, and
also for the people there" says his
letter. Il liked Tucson also Ca uni
versity city). in much the same way,
and would like Phoenix, also, as well
bat for its frightfully hot and long
Take it all around. Fl Paso has
them all beaten 1t has a central lc-
cation IN a vast tributary territory,
and has the making OF what It is al
ready fast becoming great city.
In the not distant future It is
bound to have
"A great university,
"a great museum, Of science5 and
one Of fine arts,
a really adequate reference IL
brary.
a botanical garden. and
"a geological garden, worthy Of the
lame,
Active scient ffic societies (archeo-
logical geological, natural history,
sAnd Of it can command plenty Of
water), a system OF parks that viii
include one large really-truly one,
Ike those Of eastern cities.
Whenever these begin 10 take
shape. the people viii have more and
care for more reading and lectures in
science. art, history, etc, and FL Paso
VIII have plenty OF high class amuse-
ments, and be a still more splendid
place 70 livein. than location and
railroads and business and climate
have already made it
IN helping to bring such condi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
TODAYs AMUSEMENTS.
ALHAMBRA. PAULINE FREDERICK

ALEXANDRA PAULINE FREDERICK
It would be difficult 10 find. in the
whole range Of drama and opera, a
piece that has won more signal Eenown
than Ia Tosca." which Is Pauline
Frederick's newest Paramount picture
being shown today at the Alhambra.
Written by Sardou more than thirty
years ago expressly for Sarah Bern
hardt. IL was in this play, later
adapted for the operate stage, that
she made one Of the greatest sue
cesses Of her wonderful career. Ia
Tosca" IS as perfectly adapted 70 the
films as II II had been written for
them, and Miss Frederick as the
beautiful Italian singer, leaves moth
ing to be desired in her magnificent
Interpretation. The story OF the
young singer who avenges her lovers
torture and the insults to herself by
stabbinE old baron Scarpia, chief Of
police, and then, finding that her
lover has actually been shot in spite
Of the promise to the contrary, leaps
TO her death from the parapet OF the
Castle Of St Angelo. Rome. is too
well known to be given at length.
but suffice II to say that nothing
has been omitted from the original
opera except the voices. This picture
is maEnificently produced and pro-
vides excellent entertainment for all
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
TO SECURE LABOR RESERVE
CITY HALL OFFICE OPENED

A labor bureau in charge OF Perry
P. Young. immigration inspector, as
sisted by a special employe OF the
city. is 70 be established in the base
ment Of the city hall, for the purpise
Of securing a labor reserve for the
United States government.
F. c. Howe, OF the federal depart
ment Of immi grafton, was in FL Paso
Thursday afternoon and called on
mayor Charles Davis and requested
that the city cooperate with the gov
eminent in securing a labor reserve,
and also in providing positions for
men who viii return from abroad
at the close OF the war. The mayor
readily consented TO this. and the bu-
reau will be opened at the city hall in
a short time, 10 remain in existence
until after the war.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
GRECIAN-MARY sIACLANE.

Mary MacLane, the woman who as
founded the world when at the age Of
II she wrote a book that was so
sophisticated as TO shock even the
worldly wise. will be seen at the
Grecian today for the last and final
time in her film version Of her emf
nently successful story. Men Who
Have Made Love TO Ne"
In this picture she tells Of six love
episodes in her life, starting with the
"callow youth aged but 90" and end
ing with the husband OF another"
The production has been artistically
staged by the Essanay company. and
aside from the fascinating story il
unfolds. IS pictorially perfect
Those who have not yet seen this
picture should attend the Grecian to-
day without fail, for this is the last
opportunity you will have Of seeing
Men Who Have Made Love to Ne"
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22

Mrs Walter Howe, ST., mother Of
judge ". D. Howe. 34th district court,
left Thursday for Colorado Springs,
Colo, to visit her son. George "
Howe, who is professor Of languages
at Colorado college. He has applied
for enlistment in special service in
the army and his mother desired to
visit him before he leaves for over
there"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22

lions about, I should like to play
some small part. I am glad
learned to know El Paso. and to
love it.
TT is certainly to be hoped that Mr..
Colvin viii succeed in organizing a
framework which shall ultimately be-
come a great university for the city
and its great tributary territory. He
is a wonderful organizer. and can do
II II any one can, I believe. do hope
the business men Of FL Paso viii see
the importance Of adequately sup
porting him in the work he is so Wig
orously striving TO do for their city"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEST.

Billy West. the funny little cuss,
viii be seen at the Wigwam today in
THE Stranger" one OF his funniest
comedies. The Bulls Eye" with the
FL Paso star. Vivian Reed, viii also
be on the program.
Tomorrow, send the children 70 see
the comedy bill and the Finley Ma
ture Study.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
DECISION on LIBERTY
q !. - --..--.--- =

Washington. D. c.. March 22.-FinaI
decision on the terms of the third
Liberty loan probably will be reached
tomorrow at a conference between
secretary McAdOo and members Of the
house ways and means committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
MANY FARMERS
IN NEED0F WORK
Drouth Has Made Condi-
lions Bad for Hundreds
of Texas Farmers.

Hudreds Of experienced farmers are
out Of work in west Texas, because
Of drouth conditions, according to a
letter that has just been received
by the chamber Of commerce from
the L. S. department OF labor at Fort
Worth Many Of these are married
men. looking for work on farms
where they can work on shares. and
others are single men seeking work
on farms on a salary basis.
Some Of the farmers have wagons
and teams that they want to put to
work and others have nothing but
their own labor to sell the letter said.
Anyone who can use any Of these
men are requested to get in touch
with secretary A ". Reeves Of the
chamber Of commerce for further in
formation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22

LABOR MEN ENDORSE HUDsPETH.
BY unanimous resolution, members
Of the FL PasO Labor congress. in
meeting Thursday night, endorsed the
candidacy Of Claud B. Hudspeth for
congress. The matter Of endorsing
candidates for the school board was
continued.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-22
FIHE DAMAGES SODA STAND.

Slight damage was done by fire at
a soda water stand at Stanton and
Ninth streets about 4 o'clock Thurs
day afternoon. Fire companies / and
made the run
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

Ensign Fl. Dean Pearl, who is q
radio officer on board the Rhode
Island, end Miss Mary Isabelle
Houghton were married Saturday
evening. Ensign Pearl will leave this
week to reioin his ship.
These are the advertised letters al
the St. Johnsbury post office for the
week ending Sept. %: Mrs. o. M.
Amsden, Mrs. Rosie Frizzell, Mrs
Charles F. Healey, Theodore Amidon
C. H. Bailey, N. L. Healey, A. L
Mead.
Walter Russell, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellsworth Russell, died Sunday
afternoon of the prevailing distem
per. His death occurred during the
time that the funeral was being hello
of his older brother, Prvt. Perley E.
Russell, who died at Camp Devens OF
pneumonia last week.
Battlefield relief will be effected
through Red Cross agencies operat
Department, but Civilian relief
Home Service) will present a field
of increasing opportunity in which
he Red Cross organization is espec-
ally adapted to serve, and | am hop
full that our people will realize that
there is probably no other agency
with which they can associate them
selves which can respond so effective
~ and universally to allay suffering
and relieve distress" (Woodrow
Wilson,.
Fred C. Gibson has bought the
Please-U theatre Of Pierce & Caron
and will open the place as soon as
the quarantine is lifted. Mr.. ellison
will be the sole proprietor and retain
! Manager Caron for the present. Mr
ellison expects to sever his connec-
ton with the wholesale shoe firm OF
| Durham Brothers of Brattleboro
with whom he has been connected
for the past % years, and give his
entire time to the moving picture
business. Mr.. ellison has been a res
ident of st. Johnsbury for the past
IT years and a large circle of friends
wish him continued success.
With PIT new cases of the grir
Saturday and 121 Sunday the tota-
number in St. Johnsbury already re-
ported to the health officer is 997
Two Of the doctors are in bed anC
many of the nurses are incapacitateo
from much needed service. Calls
came to the local physicians from
Barre Saturday for help which had
to be denied. The health officer and
the doctors are pleased to note 6
decrease in the number of new cases
and while there are several serious
pneumonia cases in town it is believ-
ed that the bright sun will materially
help reduce the malady.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
HEARDDURINC THE DAY
News and Comments of the Town
and County Briefly Told for
CALIFORNIAN Family

Mrs. Elizabeth Flint of Barnet is
the guest of Mrs. J. N. Gale.
Joseph Costa from one of the nav
al training stations is visiting his par
ents.
Eugene johnson Of Windsor is
spending a few days with his father,
A. K. Johnson
Mrs. Georgia Hutchinson and
Miss Ida Barnard returned Saturday
from Milford, Mass.
Mrs. Harry A. Flint of Newport is
spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Flint.
Howard A. Ford has been trans
ferred to the Atlantic and Pacific
store at Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Palmer and
daughter, Minnie, are taking a motor
trip to Springfield, Mass.
Miss Hazel Kittredge returned
Saturday from the White Mountains
where she has been for the sum-
MGR.
Miss Laura Suitor returned to
New York, Monday, with Miss
Gladys Stocker and will spend two
weeks there.
On account of the prevailing cpl
deinic the regular meeting of the
Red Cross will be postponed until
further notice
0. K. Ckesley of No. IS Summer
street died at Ii o'clock Monday
morning Of complications following
an attack of the grip.
The funeral Of Private Lewis
Cheney was held at Notre Dame
church Monday morning. Co. G act
ed as escort.
The October meeting of the Wom-
ems Club, which was to have been
held the seventh, will be postponed
one week later.
Frank P. Harris and Leon H. Bax-
ter, two hunting enthusiasts, return
ed from duck hunting Saturday with
bag Of four fat mallards.
All members of Co. G are request
ed to meet at the Armory at l p. m.
Tuesday to act as special guards
while the war train is in. The Ar
! mory will be open this evening.
BY appointment from Gov. Graham
! r. W. Simonds Of Montpelier and
Mrs A L. Bailey of St. Johnsbury
arc attending conference of state
labor workers at Washington this
week.
Owing to the epidemic Judge Har-
lard B. Howe has ordered the Oct
obcr term of the United States dis
trict court adjourned two weeks. The
court was scheduled to open lat Rut-
land on Oct. 1.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& q S 7 . RIA
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the neighbors
and friends, and all who assisted US,
for their many acts of kindness dur
ing the sickness at the home and at
Brightlook Hospital of our dear
one. They may rest assured that
their sympathy and friendship will
never be forgotten
Hans Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton r. Wilfora,
Evelyn Whore,
st. Johnsbury, Sept. g.. 1918.
George E. Folsom.
thww H-lmonT
CLAS AID
WANTED-To buy second hand fur
niture and stoves. Tel. 200 OF 613-J,
Roy's Furniture store, Eastern
Avenue 1884
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

Mrs. Harold Peabody Of Boston, as
chairman of the New England di-
vision of the war work council for
the Y. W. C. A. will be the only
woman on the committee for New
England fol- the great united war
to open November II.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

Ice is said to have been first cut
and harvested for storage in 1905,
from a small lake near Cambridge
But the millionaires of ancient r ONE
made snow serve the same purpose.
They got it from the mountain sum-
mits and stored it in pits covered
with straw and earth.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
PUPILS WANTED

am now ready to take limited
number of violin pupils for advanced
instruction. No beginners need
apply. Pupils will be received at my
home, No. 13 Charles Street
T. F. BURROUGHS
St. Johnsbury
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
win It Return to It's Owner?

J Flexible tips feature new umbrella
ribs, which their inventor claims will
prevent an umbrella from being blown
inside out. 49,.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

LOST-or left in some store last
week a silk umbrella. Please notify
the CALIFORNIAN. 70 If
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Lady to press silk, ETC.,
also help on repair work. Palmer
Bros, Is Eastern Avenue. 79tf
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30

TO RENT-One unfurnished tene-
ment. One furnished tenement. SO
Portland ST. 8O-2
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
MASONIC NOTICES

Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, F. & A.
M.
Regular communication Thursday,
the 18th of October, at 7.30 p. m.
Masonic Temple. Visiting brethren
welcome.
Orville N. Pinney, W. M.
Fred Fl. Dolloff, Secretary
Haswell Royal Arch Chapter, No. IL
Called Convocation Saturday even
ing, Sept. %, at 7.3O. R. A. degree.
Birney L. Hall, E. q. P.
T. G. Moore, Secretary
Palestine Commandery, No. S, K. T.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday evening,
2. S. Waterman, E. C.
Earl D. Evans, Recorder
Sept. 8, 1918.
Juneau, Alaska.
The American Chemical Co.,
st. Johnsbury, vt.
Gentlemen:
Will you sned me two boxes of the
American Little Liver Tablets and
two tubes of Nazol?
Very truly yours,
Mrs. c. r. A
Juneau, Alaska.
Letter received by American Chem
ical Co., Sept 20, 1913. adv.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TO RENT-A five room tenement,
downstairs, at 20 Pearl street. Tele-
phone 451-W. 7otf
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
DEATH OF DANIEL MORCAN.

Following an illness lasting one year.
Daniel Morgan, aged 6s years. died at
the home OF his daughter. Mrs. c.. Har-
vey Dlggans, No. 6O6 North Jackson
street, yesterday. Funeral services will
be held from the house tomorrow az
ternoon, with interment in Silverbrook
cemetery. Mr. Morgan. who was a ma.
chinist by trade, was formerly employ
ed by the Remington Machine Company,
but for the last two years was a clerk
at the Hotel Cassidy. He leaves a son,
Ralph, who is member OF the Nine
teelth Regiment, Railway Engineers,
and is now in France; three daughters
Mrs. C. Harvey Diggans. Mrs. Joseph
Flanagan, 500 South Claymont street
and Mrs. Harry X. Griffenberg, Of No
i70i Adams street.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
CENTER GRANGE TALKS
OF FARM BUREAUS

CenteR Grange, No. Il. met last night
at CenterYille. with a large attendance,
and with Worthy Master Woodward
presiding. Among important topics
brought up at the business session was
the subject OF farm bureau organiza-
uon, discussed by Horace l.. Dilworth.
state master, and by Mr.. Peach. OF
Harmony Grange. Following the bust
ness meeting a recess was taken.
At the close Of the intermlsslon f. o.
Eastburn and his assistants initiated
the following candidates into The third
and fourth degrees: Elizabeth Banson.
Sophia Banson, Ella M. Walker, Ralph
HollingswOrth Norman Woodward,
Clarence Unlngton. Edward NJ Freder-
lex, J. Dilworth Woodward, Ernest
Walker. Mrs. Rose l.. Green. Blanche
Talley, Mary Buckingham Paul Der
rickson, Earl Hamanway. Tsbleaux
were shown exemplifying the various
steps in each degree. The tableaux
were beautiful and instructive, and
showed the excellence only achieved by
thorough drilling. E O. Eastburn and
his assistants received many cOngratula-
tlons upon their fine work in connec-
ton with the initiation and tableaux.
The Harvest Feast" followed the
completion Of the full initiation. and
was partaken Of with relish. During
the feast addresses were made by
Worthy Master Chandler, Of West
BrandyNvine Grange, and Worthy Mas
ter Lewis, OF Harmony Grange. Visit
ing members were Miss Eva Weldin, Of
West Brandywine Grange; Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin l.. Dlckey and daughter, OF
Diamond State Grange; Mr.. and Mrs.
Peach and Miss Peach. OF Harmony
Grange, and visitors from Kennett
Square Grange.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
BRASS BAND AND
ORGAN In RECITAL

After giving an open-air concert in
front Of the Queen Theatre Sunday
evening and rendering several selections
at the patriotic meeting held In the
theatre the Eighteenth Band. Coast
Artillery from Fort DUPONT that has
made so many friends here by its per
formances at the Sunday evening meet
lngs will go TO Grace NJ. z. Church,
where it viii play prominent part in
the evening service.
The band viii play selections unac-
companied by the pipe organ and will
also accompany the large organ in the
playing Of national airs in which the
congregation will participate.
DR.. Randolph will preach a sermon
on the Liberty Loan and the evening
service aided by the military atmos-
phere created by the band viii pro
duce' it is hoped such a feeling OF
patriotism that those present viii on
Monday do their utmost in liberal sub
scrptions 20 the loan.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
WASHINGTON MURDER
NOT crime OF SPY
Contlnued from FIrst Paee-

Continued from First Page.
Negro j8nilor of the committee, with
whom King had quarrcled. may have
been responsible The man is being
sought after falling TO report for work
today.
Earl Jackson. an assistant TO Clements.
was taken 90 headquarters when he re
ported late for work lie is understood
to have made a damaging statement
against Clements.
Clements left his home for work al
The usual hour this morning and up to
II O'Clock had not reported at the com
mittee or returned home.
Occurring as IL did i'm the heart Of
Nashington's war government the CEN
sorship bureau being nanked by the
state War and Navy building. White
House mansion and executive Offices the
murder was given a dramatic backing.
Within a stonesihrow Of No. 10 Jack
son Place, the committees Offices under
Kings guard, armed sentries watching
the White House patroled The side
walks.
The shot that killed King, however.
apparently was heard by only one per
son except the murderer. Lavina Muller.
Negro charwoman, was working in the
basement OF the committee room short
ly before 6 o'clock, when the revolver
spoke on the Moor above here. Dashing
up stairs she saw King drop TO the floor
dead. She said she saw no one else.
Careful search OF the Offices revealed
that neither the personal flles OF Chair
man George Creel nor any other Of the
valuable archives were disturbed. This
strengthened the belief OF officials that
personal enmity. not spies, was respon-
sible for the killing
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
TU0n1 nIlTNn RafU I'm
IHREE RUlUS MLk UP
As ONE RUNS AWAY
Car Belonging 10 Alfred |.
du Pont Unmanageable
on Market Street
COLLIDES WITH TWO
OTHERS AT TENTH ST.

An automobile belonging TO Alfred l.
DUPONT and driven by William II. Horty
became unmanageable az Ninth and Mar
ket streets shortly after 80 o'clock this
morning. The machine started mp Mar
kct street and ran into Chalmer D. Cauf-
ners automobile standing at the curb
along Tenth street west Of Market, ami
then veered across Tenth street where
10 collided with an automobile belong
ing TO Thomas J.. Laffey.
The two machines lnterlocked tires.
and this brought the dupont machine
TO a stop All three machines were
damaged. A young woman connected
with the Delaware Trust Company. who
was IN the DUPONT machine was slightly
cut about the face with flying glass. but
Otherwise no person was hurt
The accident was attributed 90 trou.
bic with The gears IN Mr.. duPonCs car.
Mr.. dupont was not in the auto at the
time Of the accident lie arrived at the
scene in another car shortly after the
trouble occurred.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04
CLUB WOMEN NAME DELEGATES.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
MTDDLET0WN, Del. April AT the
meeting Of the New Century Club on
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. A. NJ Cham
berlaine and Mrs. Julian Cleaver were
elected alternates TO the state Fedora
ton which will be held at Rehohoth
Beach. The president, Mrs. Howard A.
Pool, and the incoming president. not
yet elected, will be the delegates. II
was decided that the club will buy
hundred dollar Liberty Bond and win
contribute dollar per member (if pos
sible), toward the Furlough House in
France Fund. The entertainment com
mlttee will COLLECT for the Liberty Bond
and Mrs. Hoffecker for the Furlough
House Fund.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04

several days. You have undoubtedly
heard about it. In nearly all the cities
and villages the workmen went on
strike. 1t is finished for the present
/ am told. The Socialists insist on
making peace.
NUREMBERG. Feb Ill know moth
Ing especially about the strike. At
Aeglanberg five orators spoke at the
same time and the working men and
working women paraded through the
streets carrying banners which read:
Peace and Liberty"
ALlENAU, Feb. i0.-I arm told that
Louis must leave for the front. He has
quit the service of equipment. They
are Incorporating all the men now on
account Of the strike.
Evening journal., 1918-04-04

important ordnance work OF the navy
Is suffering from the same reason. Some
authorities suggested that the DELAY
means a marked effect on the war. Some
OF the undertakings for which the PROV
ing ground ought 10 be tested now, they
said
The Navy Departments original esti-
mate of 100000 for a proving ground
territory in King George county. Mary
land, extending the Indian Head ground
has been sliced to siOO0OOO and now
slumbers with the unpassed naval ap-
preparation bill
The projects which need testing are
not untried dream ideas, the experts
say, though the iO5-mile gun may prove
TO he Of more than Psychological advan-
tageous
Lack Of territory on which TO test out
The guns is held to mean that TO a GER
tain extent the navys efficiency is erin
pied.