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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
NEW ARMY CLUB
OPENS MARCH e
Civilian Officials to Turn
1t Over to Military I'm
der Gen. Read.

Plans for a series Of entertainment
features to follow the dedication Of
the new soldiers club, at Boulevard
and Oregon street. which will take
place March %. were made at a meet
ing Of the entertainment committee
Of the war camp community service
board held at the headquarters Of the
board. in the chamber Of commerce
building Friday night
Following the opening Of the club,
it is believed that various social and
fraternaI organizations OF the city
will assume charge OF entertain
ments for various military units at
stated periods. Norman Walker,
chairman Of the recreation and enter
tainment committee. who presided al
the meeting, announced the appoint
meut OF the following subcommittee
chafrmen. who will have direct charge
Of various phases Of entertainment
for the soldiers to be given at the
club: Reception committee, Mrs 5
+. Fennell; decorations. Mrs. Robert
Townsend; program. E F. Maxwell
and Nine May Loeser; refreshments,
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Young.
A. A. Fisk, executive secretary OF
the war camp community service for
FL Paso. was present at the meeting.
VIII Have official Opening.
It was announced at the meeting
that Mai Gen George W. Read and
members of his staff. mayor Charles
Davis and the members OF the city
council, county, state and federal Of
ficials Of Ell Paso, and directors and
officers Of the chamber Of commerce
will attend the dedication Of the new
soldiers club.
julius A. Krakauer. chairman Of
the executive committee Of the
board, viii dedicate the club formally
to the use of the soldiers Of the Fl
Paso district. Maj. Gen Read viii
accept the club on behalf Of the SOL
diers.
Plans for the furnishing Of the club
are progressing rapidly, according 10
an announcement made Saturday
morning by J. c. Wilmarth- Chairs,
he announced, are to be purchased BY
Ell Paso women's organizations
Checks have been received from the
W. c. T. L.. Woodmen circle, Willow
grove No. 81, and from Mrs. Florence
L. Hines. 20 be used in the purchase
OF equipment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
A BATTALION OF ARIZONA
MILITIA To BE FORMED

Phoenix, Ariz-. March 2.-Adft- Gen.
C. ". Harris has made official an
nouncement OF the impending forma-
ton OF a reserve battalion OF militia,
according TO the laws OF the state.
This is in pursuance OF instructions
from governor Hunt. who already has
stated that he considered such 4 mil
itary body necessary TO the welfare
and protection Of Arizona There are
to be four companies. OF not more
than $50 men each. to be completely
QUILTED, presumably at the expense
of the state One OF these organiZa-
lions will be IN Phoenix Application
has been made for one OF the otner
three by Clarkdale. Bisbee. Globe,
Yuma, Stafford and Tucson accord,
ing to Harris, The organization OF
the companies IS to be left entirely TO
the men who form it. After forma-
tion, they will make application 10 the
governor for acceptance
This announcement comes at about
the same time az reports tnSt me
governor and adjutant general mad
practically ordered the Globe home
guards to disband. II is known that
the state administration is opposed TO
the home guard companies and loyalty
leagues that have been formed IN
Phoenix. Jerome. Globe, Tucson, Blsoee'
Douglas and other points In Phoe-
nix the police reserve was started az
the time OF the border troubles and
continued active under the threat OF
an I. W. W invasion till made per-
manent by the entrance OF the United
States into the war The members
here are sworn in as policeman Most
Of them are armed at the expense or
the city. though one company mas
membership in the Rifle club and thus
bears regulation Springfields.
At Globe, the home guard orsani-
zation. headed by the rector OF the
Episcopal church. is viewed in very
hostile light by the miners union
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02

THE WAR AT A GLANCE

vaders.
Belated dispatches from Petro-
grad say the Bolsheviki are de-
stroying strategic rail- ways
bridges and roads and are sending
large forces TO the fighting front.
Germans Near Petrograd-
The Germans are said TO be
within so miles Of Petrograd on
the southwest and are approach
ing Oraha, on the same meridian
of longitude as Petrograd and 800
miles west OF Moscow. Vitebsk.
IS miles north OF Oraha, also Is
threatened In the Ukraine the
advance Of the Germans and Aus
TRANS, who now have Joined their
ally in driving the Bolsheviki from
the new republic. goes on rapidly.
kiev. the capital which has been
in Bolsheviki control, is in danger.
Vienna reports the surrender OF
10000 Russians and the capture OF
much war material and railway
rolling stock
Americans Beat aShOck Troops
American soldiers on the firing
line in France have met the
famous German shock trOops,"
for the first time. and have out
fought them. In two sectors
northwest OF TouI and along the
Chemin Des Dames-the Germans
failed in attempts TO penetrate the
positions held by the Americans.
A Captain Is Killed
The fight northwest OF Toul-
resulted a desperate hand TO
hand struggle. The Germans
reached the American line only to
be driven back with heavy losses.
The dead were found in the Ameri-
can trenches and many enemy
bodies were scattered over No
Mans Land An American cap
tain, a West Point graduate OF
1917, was killed in a gallant ex-
plot When the Germans reached
the American position he led a
party out in front of the wire en-
tanglements and attacked the en-
envy from the rear as they retreat
ed. On the other sector the Ger
mans were driven back, but not
until after they had captured ten
American prisoners. In both at
tacks the enemy left prisoners in
American hands.
Germans Make Slight Gain
The French in Champagne have
been holly engaged with the Ger
mans. After being repulsed in
attacks southwest OF the Butte Du
Mesnil. the enemy attacked again
and obtained a footing in part of
the position from which he was
driven by the French more than
two weeks ago and which he had
been trying to regain since. The
artillery battle on the Champagne
front has been Of great intensity.
No decision has yet been reached
as 70 Japanese Intervention in ST.
IBERIA Negotiations between the
allied governments are proceed
ing. According 10 a London re-
port Japan has been requested to
do all that is necessary TO guard
allied interests in the far east.
This has not been confirmed off,
cially-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
WAR MEASURES
FIRST PASSED
Texas Legislature J DIN S
Governor in Showing the
State Part in Struggle.

Austin, Tex, March Measures
designed to give aid TO the nation
in the war and show that Texas is
willing TO do its utmost to help in
the struggle, are monopolizing the at
tention OF the special session Of the
legislature.
The program mapped out by Gov.
Hobby for war legislation. and in be-
half OF the army in Texas. Of meas
ures to prevent liquor being sold TO
soldiers, has been changed but slightly
during the early days OF the session.
and then not TO the detriment Of war
legislation.
Passes Five War Bills.
The house, under suspension OF
rules. passed five Of governor Hobby's
war measures late Friday afternoon.
They are. the bill making it a peni-
Tertiary offence to speak disloyally
Of the American flag, the army, navy
or the government: two anti bootleg
ging bills, a bill making il a felony
10 sell liquor to soldiers and a bill
regulating vice around army camps.
Legislators Visit Homes.
A number Of the Texas legislators
observed Texas Independence day to-
day by going home TO spend Sunday
with their families and return on
-Aouud1- ms was true especially OF
those living near enough to Austin TO
make the visit easily.
Reports DrOuth Relief Bill.
The house committee on agriculture
gave consideration to two drouth re-
lief measures. one by representative
King and the other by representative
Blackmon. The bill by Mr.. King pro-
vides for county aid, while the Black
mon measure carries a straight ap-
OF $2.0Oo, 600 for the re-
lief of the drouth stricken farmers
The committee reported favorably the
Blackmon bill, which is along the
same lines as a bill on this subject
during one Of the previous
called sessions. tits also similar 10
the McNealus bill introduced at a
former session and which was al
lowed to die on the calendar. The
chances for the passage OF the Black
mon bill appears quite favorable
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
DOUGLAS MAN ARRESTED;
SEDITIOUS TALK ALLEGED

Douglas. Ariz., March Enlarged
with making seditious utterances,
August Sandberg. consulting metal
lurgist for the Phelps-Dodge corpor-
alton here. was arrested yesterday by
agents Of the department Of Justice
Sandberg claims tC be a Swedish
subject and has been in the United
States since 1886. Those who arrested
him said that they found in his trunk
a number of maps and papers that
would be valuable 10 Germany. Sand
berg said that he expected TO leave
next Monday for Sweden but that he
had no intention or going to Germany
or giving aid to the enemies Of the
United States government
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
CANTONMENT DELEGATION
Is Rack BUT SILENT

4. P. Coles. ". r. Brown. OF -
Paso. and ". H. Burgess, of Chicago,
who have been members Of a special
committee at Washington. D. C, 10
take up important matters connected
with army affairs in Ell Paso with the
war department, arrived in the city
Friday afternoon
The report which members OF the
DELEGATION will make will be made
public only after it has been present.
ed TO the directors of the chamber OF
commerce, Otis c. Coles, president,
stated Saturday morning
J. A. Happier. another member OF
the committee. has not yet returned,
but is expected to arrive within day
or so. 1t is quite probable that no
report viii be made TO the directors
until his arrival.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
GERMANS REPORT II
AMERICANS CAPTURED

Berlin. Germany, March 2.-CBritish
Admiralty Per Wireless Press. In
German attack northeast Of Seiche-
prey yesterday the Americans suf-
fered heavily and lost Il prisoners.
the war office announces.
The Germans penetrated the
trenches attacked. the statement
says.
East OF Reiuns. the Germans forced
t$eir way into Fort Pompelle, which
had been destroyed
The announcement follows:
Between the Meuse and the Mo-
selle, infantry, accompanied by
prisoners, penetrated the enemy
trenches northeast Of Seicheprey.
Americans who were manning the
trenches suffered heavy casualties
and lost u prisoners"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02

M France, March 2.-The Ger
" mans made two attacks yes
tcrday on the American lines; one on
the Toul sector and the other FAR to
the northwest, on the Chemin des
Danes
IN the raid at Toul, the German
shock troops failed completely. The
ground Is strewn with their dead
There were also many American dead,
including a West Point captain.
A driving wet snow was falling yes
rerday morning when the Germans
opened fire on the American salient
with every weapon at their command
50 intense was the fire that the woods
back Of the salient were shot TO
At s o'clock the barrage fire lifted
on the trenches TO the right of the
salient and Germans numbering 240
came sweeping forward under the
protection OF their fire They came
forward apparently intending to make
a big haul and jumped into what was
left OF the trenches, but there. instead
OF the easy time anticipated, found the
Americans all ready for battle. Fierce
hand 10 hand fighting began
Captafn Lays Ambuseade-
One American captain killed his
men with rifles ana machine guns
and went through the American wire
sntznglements into No Mans Land and
there waited for the enemy, whom he
expected 10 be driven out by his com
rades in the trenches.
He was right, for soon groups Of
the enemy started back through the
wire entanElements- The Americans
poured in a deadly fire, but unfortu-
nEtely the captain was. killed during
TIE fight.
Zen German Dead In Trenches.
When the enemy had been driven
back out OF the positions, the bodies
OF ten German soldiers were found in
the American trenches. Two German
officers were entangled in the wire
and many other bodies were in sight
Eight were visible through the snow
storm At one point The ground was
Uttered with enemy hand grenades.
boxes Of explosives for destroying
duEouts and incendiary bombs which
they had no opportunity TO use.
Two German prisoners were wound
ed and the other taken was unhurt ex-
cepr for a welt on one OF his hands
where he was struck by a young
american soldier when he showed
fight after capture.
From the prisoners the American
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
U. S. TO BE DIVIDED INTO
FOUR AVIATION DISTRICTS

Washington. D. C., March 2.-DivIs-
ion OF the United States into four
great aviation departments are being
considered today by a council Of sig
nal corps officers headed by Mai.
Gen George o. Squier. the chief sig
nal officer.
partment with headquarters at Gov
erner's Island: southeastern depart
ment with headquarters probably at
Atlanta; southern, with headquarters
at San Antonio, and central embrac-
ing the central and western military
departments, with headquarters at
Chicago.
A departmental aviation officer
with rank OF brigadier general would
be placed in charge Of each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
MAI. LITTELL WRITES BACK
ON NEW KIND OF STATIONERY

The latest idea to aid the over
worked army censor is a combination
envelope and sheet of letter paper
When first handled the paper can pc
written on in the form OF a letter. 1t
Is then folded in the form OF an en-
velope, sealed and addressed. Opening
the envelope the censor does not find
it necessary to remove the contents,
merely unfolding il and after reading
affixes the official stamp
one of the combination envelopes
was received in Ell PasO recently by
W. S. bill" Crawford. from Mai A
l. Littell, now on duty with the
American expeditionary forces in
France. Maj. Littell is well known
in FL Paso. having served as CHIEF
clerk at the quartermaster's depot
prior to receiving his commission in
the army
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
q. M. DEPOT FORCE ADDED TO
BY ARRIVAL OF OFFICERS

Additions TO the personnel OF the
FL Paso general quartermaster's de-
pot, as announced Friday by Capt
George A. zautner. follow Capt.
Alexander l. 8IolI, OF the motor truck
depot: Capt. Frederick Felix, OF the
salvage and reclamation department,
and Second Lieuts. Augustus Celaya,
Jr.. Carl J. Studer, Charles I. Slocum,
Phil S Chew, Allan A. Kaufman.
Thomas s Hopkins, Arthur Holt and
". S. Hallam.
Second Lieut. Horace Rice recently
received his commission as captain,
it was announced.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02

~ FACE negotiations between
- the Germans and the Bolshe-
Wiki government apparently
have been broken off again. Re
sumption OF the German forward
movement and the fact that the
Russian peace emissaries have
asked that a train under military
guard be sent to meet them near
Pskov Indicate that Teutonic ag-
erosion has not yet been satiated.
The Bolsheviki are making
strenuous preparations to meet
the German advance and premier
Lenine is sending forth proclama-
tons urging all Russians to save
the revolution. Moscow and the
interior OF Russia have declared
against a separate peace and the
local councils in the interior are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
SOME OF PETE's Jokes.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
Here is a few jokes an going TO
send you:
What is ii that a girl looks for but
does not wish to find? 4 hole in
her stocking.
Why IS an egg like a colt2 Be
cause it is not fit for use until II Is
broken
What contains more feet IN winter
than in summer A skating rink
Why are cowardly soldiers like tai
low candles2 Because when exposed
to fire they run
What is IL which occurs twice IN a
moment, once in a second and not
once in a thousand years2 The let
ter II
Pete Devote.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
Sixth Infantry viii Be
GiOen Magnificent Flag
ByLafayette Descendant:

Paris. France. March descendants
Of Frenchmen who fought in the
American revolution have had mag
nificent flags embroidered by the most
skilful workers in Paris TO present to
the first American regiments 10 take
their places on the British line in
France.
The flags will be exhibited Sunday
afternoon at the Invalides. The units
chosen by the American government
to receive flags are the Sixth. Ninth,
Tenth and 18th infantry and Fourth
field artillery
The Sixth infantry was stationed
here in 1916 and returned after taking
part in the Mexico expedition. The
18th infantry was at Douglas. Ariz.
The Ninth infantry was at Laredo
and the Tenth in the Canal zone The
Fourth artillery was divided between
Columbus. y. NJ and Brownsville.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
GEN. MARCH WILL TAKE
OVER STAFF DUTY At ONCE

Washington. D. c, March 2.-Maj.
Gen. Peyton C. March, the new acting
chief OF the general staff. Just re-
turned from Fance, arrived at the
war department and went into con-
ference with Mai. Gen. Biddle. assist
ant chief Of staff. but who has been
in charge OF the staff work for sew
eral months, because OF the assign
ment OF Gen. Bliss. the chief staff TO
the supreme war council.
It is indicated that Gen March Will
take over his duties at once and va
rious changes in the staff are ex-
pected TO follow soon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
SCHOOL OF MINES FORMAL
OPENING ABOUT April, !

Formal public opening Of the new
Texas School Of Mines buildings will
be held about April 1. according TO
an announce ent made Friday by
dean s. H Worrell Of that Institution.
Furnaces and other equipment Of the
school viii be in fun operation by
that time, and may be witnessed by
the public at the formal opening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
GERMANS RECEIVE 4 HARD BLOW
IN ATTACKING AMERICAN LINES
Raids in Force Made Against Americans in Toul Sector
and in the Chemin Des Danes Are Disastrous Enemy
Beaten Off, Leaving No Mans Land Strewn With
Dead U. S. Casualties Also Rather Heavy.

officers have secured much valuable
information one said: 4 did not
have a chance to do anything before
an American jumped onto me and
grabbed me by the throat"
The attack by the Germans in the
Chemin des Danes sector resulted in
the Germans being driven back under
a whitening fire.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
JAPAN WILL GO INTO
SIBERIA AGAINST GERMANY

Continued from Page L. This Seetion)
tht she is responsible for the main
tenance Of peace and security IN the
far east. A German menace already
exists in east Siberia and was well
known to the allies. even before the
latest German advance into Russia"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
DRAFT OFF FOR COAST.

Boarding a train on which contin-
gents from Brown. Taylor. Jones.
Erath. Fisher. Haskell and Nolan
counties were already en- route to the
training site, four men from the Fl
PasO county army selection board Left
at HIS o'clock Friday night for Fort
Macarthur, Calf. TO undertake. train
ing for the national army.
City board No. dispatched "a men
at the same time for Fort Macarthur.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
BAT GUANO

Mr.. Geo. c. Davis VIII be found In
his office. Room 617 Martin Building.
Phone 1883. Am IN the market for
On unlimited amount.-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
ONE OF BILLY GAINS OWN
PIECES LOOMS in PROGRAM

A march entitled Il Q. Q. NJ
looms up at the top Of the Sunday
concert program OF the Fifth cavalry
band, Fort Bliss( between 3 and AIS
in the afternoon. according to W. J.
Cain, hand leader. He arranged the
piece The program follows.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02
Hire As MITNEss.

Mai. c. Telford. Eighth cavalry,
stationed in the Big Bend district, ar
rived in the city Friday as q witness
at courtmartial proceedings at Fort
Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02

DINNER. A regular dinner served
at the Zeiger Sunday from - noon to
S P. NJ for S1.0O per plate.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-02

~ TITH the American Army in
M France, March 2.-The Ger
w mans made two attacks yes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-05
BIC SHIP Line
SEIZED BY u. s.

NEW YORK. Sept O. The Amer
can Transatlantic Co. which operat
ed fleet OF II steamships flying the
flng Of the United States until the
vessels we're Communicated by the
government. last October. has been
taken over by the alien property Gus
todian, on the charge OF German
ownership.
Richard q Wagner. the American.
born head OF the company. confessed
10 Francis y, Carvin. Investigator for
the custodian. that the backing Of
THIS venture to keep German com.
mefcc on tho high seas. came from
German shipping interests.
''hrNin stated that for three years
wagner. with truly Pruasian AFRO.
ganoo.' deceived the United states
government
Wagner has been under Huapicion
Tor some time lie has been subject
ed 10 Investigation by the French
and British prize courts. but never
was convicted. He was also suspect
ed Of furnishing supplies To German
raiders
thrvina statement relates that
wagner visited Germany In 1914.
where, Ia conference with Hugo
SHINES. wealthy German ship owner
anu coal operator. and thru money
furnished by Count Won Bernstorff.
Ambassador 10 the United States. IN.
company was formed with Wagner
at It's head
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-05
MUCH COUNTY
LAND UNTAxED?

Hugo Kelley. candidate for county
Assessor. AT a meeting held at Co
lumbin Tuesday night, charged that
there IL great deal OF unuixed land
In King county.
mot only does the Northern Pa
cific escape taxation upon Thousands
Of acres Of King county timber
land" declared Kelley. but an cm'
ployc Of the present hssessor's office
informs me that the nsscssor has
neglected to put the land uncovered
by the lowering Of Lake Washing
ton upon the tax rolls Then there
In much land that IN assessed much
below It's real value. a short dis
lance below the Kirkland dock lies
a i6.acrc tract 81 waterfront. the
property OF Burke and Farrar Every
real estate dealer In Kirkland told
me that 81 900 per acre would be a
reasonable value for that tract Yet
the whole tract In aEsessed nj but
800 and the taxes on that le acres
Of waterfront for this year was only
ilsi"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-05
Don't Let Soap
Spoil Your Hair

when you wash your hair. he care
fui what you use. Most soaps and
prepared shampoos contain too much
alkah. which Is very Injurious. as
II dries the scalp and makes the
hair brittle.
The best thing 10 Use IL Just plain
mu,aificd cocoanut oil. Tor this is
pure and entirely greaseicss. It's
very cheap. and beats the most cx.
pensivc soaps or anything else all to
pieces. You can get this at any
drug store. and few ounces Will
last tho whole family for months.
simply moisten the hair with
water and rub Il in. about tea
spoonful IL all that is required. 1t
makes an abundance Of rich. creamy
ather. cleanscs thoroughly. and
rinses out easily. The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and IL soft. fresh
looking. bright. fluffy. wnvy and
easy TO handle Besides. II loosens
and takes out every particle Of dust.
dirt and dandruff Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-05
THEATRES
PALACE liIp

\ particularly high-claSs new
va udcyillc show il scheduled TO open
Thursday at the Palace Hip Among
it's features viii be ward Baker and
company. Ia a violin recital. Baker
IL called The American Tone Master
Violin NirtuoHo. and IL musical
genius 81 exceptional repute.
Tom and Pearl Almond have an
unusual singing. talking and dane
ms novelty. with spectacular scenic
effects. The Dumltrcscu Troupe
Will present a sensational exhibition
OF ground and aerial featz. Burk
and Ice are two snRppy comedy
singers and expert dancers who
come with an cnvisbic Eastern rec.
ord They have some extraordinary
eccentric dancing peodato and com.
pany. The Modern Italian Thccro.
mancer and llluHlon!Ei." has thrill.
ing series OF magic sword swallow
Ing and fire eating stunts Moore
and Gray offer ~ Comedy conFlom.
Grafton" Of talk and dancing.