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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
HOa0 Camp Pike
Was Located At
LittLeR Rock, Ark.
People There Gave Gov.
eminent Land While
Others Tried to Sell.

". G. Roe, who is now al Hot
Springs, Ark. with AIRS. Roe for a
rest OF a few days. sends back a copy
of the Arkansas Democrat which re-
cites how Little Rock secured Camp
Pike. The article says that Little
Rock. Immediately on the declara-
ton Of war. offered the government
as a gift 5000 acres OF land for a
camp site and a free lease on 10000
acres Of ground for maneuvers for
the period Of the war. The offer was
accepted and the citizens Of the city
raised a total Of S325,000 in sub
scrlptions for the purpose Of buy
ing the 5000 acres, closing up the
lease on the 10000 acres. preparing
for recreation for the men. making a
campaign against malaria, and In
other ways making the camp desir-
able for the government
We got the cantonmeut because
we gave the land TO the government
when other communities sold or
leased It." writes ". B. Smith. for
mer president OF the Little Rock
charge OF all the plans for getting
the cantonment. we spent over a
thousand dollars in kilograms alone
when we went out TO get this can
Torment. he says
ExfortiOuate Prices.
AS Indicating that eXtOrtiOnate
prices are charged wherever trades
men can put them Overland that the
few Fl Paso merchants who raised
prices on soldiers were no exception
TO the rule-Mr. Roe euclOses the fol-
lowing editorial from the Sentinel
Record OF Hot Springs.
Little Rock has evidently gone
price mad OF course war times make
for increased prices. and the prices
have scared IN every line. until the
trees have more than doubled in
price. though one couldn't attribute
that increase TO high salaried cultiva-
ton or TO any. OF the ordinary excuses
given.
The BARRIERS OF Little Rock had
charged 20 cents for a shave and 30
cents for a haircut They announced
that a change would be made TO IS
cents and 50 cents. The people must
have shaves and haircuts and II
looked like the thing would work out
to the advantage OF the BARRIERS until
the commanding officer at Camp
Pike stepped IN.
This officer announced that II the
raise went into effect. he would is
sue a prOhibitive order against any
man in uniform engaging the SER
vices Of any Little Rock BARRIERS. Il
is q good thing there is some method
Of counteracting the organized move
ment Of certain tradesmen TO hold up
the public. The Camp Pike com
handing officer had the whip. and
he used IL"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
GIVING OUT NEW FORMS TO
PERSONS GOING TO MEXICO

New forms Of application blanks for
Americans whose business demands
daily visits 20 Mexico. within ten miles
Of the border. were being distributed
w wednesday by customs and immigra-
ton officers az the Santa Fe interna-
tioaal bridge 20 those now holding
Identification cards permitting them
70 enter and leave Mexico. The new
forms are i'm accordance with the new
passport regulations which go into
effect sept. Is.
According 10 the terms Of the new
law all men in the new draft age must
have permission from their draft
boards before permits are issued 10
them
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
ONLY REGISTRARS ACCEPTED
WILL BE USED THURSDAY

All volunteer registrars who have
been assigned precincts through the
community chairmen are 10 report
promptly AZ a. m Thursday morn
ing at the respective registration
places, said George r. LeBaron. sec
rotary Of the county council Of de-
fence. Only those who have been
advised Of their acceptance can be
used The county council Of defence
wants 10 thank every one for the pa
triotic spisit in which they have Of
fered their service to their govern
ment- and the council also urges that
all men who have 10 register shall
register early so that the work can
be completed promptly and that the
workers win not be kept late into the
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
BRITISH AIRMEN PERFORM
THE MOST AMAZING FEATS

With the British Army in France,
sept. 11.-(By the Associated Press.)-
Amazing feats by British sirmen dur
ing the recent fighting may now be
mentioned
A pilot and observer. returning
from a bombing raid. fell behind their
formation because Of engine trouble
and were attacked by Fokkers. The
elevator controls were Immediately
shot away and the observer was badly
wounded. But he continued TO fight,
and shot down one Fokker in flames,
and saw another crash down out Of
control
BY this time. all the gasoline tanks
had been shot through and the engine
lit in several places All the instru-
nents on the dash board were
smashed by enemy bullets. Both rear
guns were jammed. and the observer
was bleeding badly. The pilot sue
ceeded in getting his machine into a
dive and went through a cloud and
reached the British lines The gal
liant observer was found to have been
wounded ten times during the fight
Attacked by a squadron Of enemy
airplanes, a lone British scout spun
downward, but on the way saw that
only one OF the enemy was following
him. So he came suddenly out Of the
spin, just above a grove Of trees, and
caught the enemy machine. crossing
IN front OF him. and shot il to the
earth where IL burst into flames
There are many stories Of how
British airmen swooped back and
forth over the German batteries. play
ing their guns on the enemy until
these guns were completely silenced-
such tactics as these aided material
y in making the recent British vic
tories possible. One British scout
sailed over an enemy sausage, diTed
and finished OF two German sentry
planes, then fired on the sausage
which was being hauled down and
finally dropped two bombs squsrely
on the winch used in raising and low
.-inE the haLInnn-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
Endorse lIllltnry Course.
GERMAN PROPAGANDA IN
MEXICO IS COMBATTED
Continued from page ~

one ardent pro-ally Mexican had 70 be
forcibly prevented from making an
anti-German speech.
According to mining and smell
Ter men. reports that German in
rerests are buying mp huge areas
OF mineral and oil lands are quite
contrary TO the facts. They assert
that German mining interests are
In sore straits and that no ore
produced in n German owned mine
il being smeited-
There also IS a notices bic lack OF
the anti-American satire that former
" pervaded certain theatrical per-
formances given in the capital Re-
Gently a vel known star put on a
pro-ally sketch and achieved some
measure OF success with Il.
Fl Democrnfn TO Change.
That the German propaganda lead
ers have realized their machine is
slipping a COG is shown by the well
authenticated report that the manage
meut Of FL Democratic. a leader in
attacks on the United States. is to be
changed The post has been occupied
by Rafael MARTINEZ. a deputy. known
under the pen name OF rip Rip who
was elected 10 the senate at the re-
cent elections.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
NEW INDOF CAL0NEL
SAFE AND DELIGHTFUL

The new kind OF csIome1. known as
Calotabs. retains all Of the good me-
dicinal virtues OF the old style cal
omsI. yet Is entirely purified from all
Of the nauseGung. disaEreedbie and
dangerous Qualities You can. there
fore eat what You please and 90
where you please. with no loss OF
time from your work
One Calotab at hedtin.. With a
swallow OF water-thats all. Next
morning you awake feeling fire. your
liver cleansed. your system purified
and with a hearty appetite for break
fast. Calotabs are sold only IN orig
inal sealed packages. price thirtv-fivs
cents Your druggist recommends
them and viii refund your money II
you are not delighted.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
Wdr Relic Trains To
Advertise War Along
With Liberty Bonds

Washington. D. C. Sept. Ito ad-
vertise the war equally with the Lib
erty loan. "A special trains. filled with
war relies. will travel through the
country during the loan campaign,
Sept % to Oct. 70. stopping a few
hours in small towns and a day or two
in big cities. American and allied
soldiers will accompany the exhibits
and deliver lectures.
The Liberty loan publicity bureau
made this announcement today conse-
quent with the arrival at an Atlantic
port OF French steamer laden with
captured German war parapherualia
fresh from the recent battlefields Of
which Americans have driven back
the German lines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
AVIAT0RS DOWN
ESQ FOE GRAF 7
French Flyers Drop 989
Tons of Projectiles in the
August Bombardments.

Paris, France Sept 11.-During the
month OF August, French lombard
rnent airplanes dropped more than
$50 tons Of projectiles, according to
a statement Issued today by the war
office. The statement says:
IN the course OF August, our bonn
bardment airplanes, in day flights,
dropped more than 629 tons OF pro-
JectiIes on detectives on the battle
field between the Somme and the
Aisne. In night attacks our bombing
sirpIanes dropped $50 tons OF pro-
5ectiles on railway stations and en-
cmy roads Of communication.
In the same month $50 enemy ma
chimes were doWneds or seen falling
out Of control, and 65 enemy balloons
were set on fire.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
PARIS HOSPITALS PLEASE
SURGEON GEN. W. c. GORGAS

Paris. France, Sept 11.-Maj. Gen
William c. Gorgas, surgeon general
Of the q. S. army, following an in
spection tour today OF the Paris mill
itary hospitals. where Americans are
undergoing treatment. expressed to a
representative Of the Associated Press
his satisfa cti0n with the manner IN
which the wounded are being cared
for.
The cheerfulness and C0umo dious
arrangements. and the genuine spirit
Of hopefulness of the wounded in the
hospitals has been the most impress
sive thing witnessed by me since my
arrival IN France" said Gen. Gorgas.
He will leave tomorrow FOR a trip OF
inspection to the front line and rear
medical units
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
More Children
In Nursery To
Be Cared For
Matron Expects 50Per Day
During Winter; Needs
2 Tons More Coal.

The natron Of the childrens' day
nursery Mrs. Rose Fenner. told the
committee OF the Associated Charities
that met there Wednesday morning
that there we're a children at the
nursery now and that the number has
been Increasing since school opened
she expects about so children every
day during the winter. Three tons OF
coal have been secured and placed in
the storage house. but the matron
said two more tons will be needed II
was hoped that these VIII be dona-
ted before winter. Twelve OF the
children attend school and are
brought there by their mothers to
be looked after before and after
school hours so as TO keep them OF
the streets.
American Children Need Attention
Mrs. z. II Yale. who presided at
the meeting. told the committee that
Il was probable. with so many Amer
lean women now going out 10 work,
mat there would develop the need for
separate and additional facilities Tor
looking after their children so tney
could do war work. She said at pres
ent there has been no increased 0e-
mand in that direction but tAeFe
would probably be a change when the
new draft order goes into effect Dr.
E D Reinheimer. who visits the
nursery weekly to examine all the
children said they are In an unus-
uallv good condition. much better
than the children who do not have
the advantage Of the nursery. and
he finds very little to do on his visits.
There have been no cases OF con-
tar-fous diseases except WhooplnE
cough. which has developed since the
nursery was started years ago
Those present at the meeting were
Mrs f. r. Yale. Mrs Horace Lay.
Mrs. NJ Gold0ft. Mrs. II. B. stevens
and J. 3. Gwin. secretary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
LAWRENCE OVERTON LANDS,
BUT FATHER IS ON The WAY

ported by Lawrence Overton. with a
signal outfit IN the army. to his
mother. Mrs. Frank Overton. OF 517
North Estrella street He was a high
school boy here and Is IS years OF
age. He trained at Fort Leavenworth.
Kan having enlisted May 10 here
Frank A Overton, father Of the
boy. and husband Of Mrs Overton. is
on his way overseas with a railroad
regiment He was foreman in the
G. II. & S. 4. railroad shops here
many years. enlisted month ago and
was in training camp only a day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
LIEUT.. EVANS ARRIVES FOR
DUTY ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

Lieut.. Thomas r. Evans C'Dick'),
United states Quartermaster corps,
cordinE to cards received in FL Paso
Wednesday. Dick enlisted I'm El Paso
over a year ago and served in the
local Quartermaster depot as a first
class sergeant. Later. being recon-
mended for a commission. he was
sent 10 Florida for training and. COM
pleting the course. was sent overseas
for duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
OFFICERS WIFE SAYS WILL
PRESS SUIT FOR $50. 900

Mrs. C. " Price. wife OF Lieut.. Chas.
Price. in Minnesota regiment. who
was in FL Paso Wednesday on her
way from Deming. y. n. to an east
ern camp to visit her husband. said
that she would return In the fall to
press her suit against the ladies' hos
pital in Deming for $4,000 damages,
which she said. she claims because
OF serious burns sustained from hot
water bottles applied TO her feet and
legs when she was operated on in that
institution last spring for appendi-
citis- The suit. Mrs. Price said. will be
Fe. y. II.
Mrs. Price was walking with crutch-
IS while here. Her home is at S221
Girard avenue south. in Minneapolis.
MINI.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
TWO PARTIES or JACKIES
LEAVE FOR SOUTHERN PORT

A party OF young men in charge OF
William l. Wylie. 1923 Magoffin
street, machinist's mate, second class.
left for the naval training station at
GulfpOrt, Miss, Tuesday afternoon.
The others were: Thomas F. Robin
son, seaman second class. Kern Place :
Sampel J. Dwyer, electrician third
class: George J. Wanless. 109 North
OchOa street. landsman radio opera
tor.
Another party composed OF men
rated as landsman radio electricians
was composed Of Ralph Matthews.
1000 East First street: Burl Z Thread
gill, 507 La Luz. Aurelius II Scott and
William Battle, 1880 Wyoming street,
and Henry G. Horren. 1910 Wyoming
street All OF these young men were
enlisted in FL Paso recently.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
TEXAS NORMAL
GETS STUDENT ARMY CORPS

Washington. D. C., Sept 11.-Twen-
ty-tWo additional colleges have been
authorized By the war department 10
organize units OF the Students army
training corps in october. They in
clude the Southwest Texas state Nor
nal school, san Marcos, Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11

OF field fortifications. which the Ger
mans built by the forced labor OF
prisoners OF war and French and Bel
gian civilians Ii runs from Lens
southeastward 10 the Aisne north Of
Reims BY way OF Cueant. St Quentin.
Ia Fere and the St Gobain forest Il
consists Of an elaborate system OF
trenches. multiple lines OF barbed
wire entanEleme nts. concrete posi-
tons for artillery. blockhouses for
machine guns. shelters for the in
fantTy. and Is further protected BY
flooded stretches OF country. where
the means were available for that
purpose
second Line from Lille.
The second line runs from Lille 20
the stronghold OF Metz. generally par
allel with the Hindenburg line TO the
region north OF Reims. and at dis
tances varying from seven to 20 miles
From scissors. north OF Reims, it
runs southeastward joining the old
front north OF Nsrdun. and continuing
from there 10 Pagny. on the Moselle
river. south OF Metz. There are sec
ondary lines attached 20 this system.
notably along the Escaut river. from
Cambria north. between the valleys OF
the Olse and the Serre and northeast
ward from Ia Fere, along the Suippe
river. north OF Reims-
Third Line From Scarpe.
a third line runs from the Scarpe
south of Lille to the Meuz near
Sedan. then southeastward to the iron
region OF the basin Of Brley joining
the second line at Moselle There are
secondary defence works TO this line
also in the region Of Eervins-
a fourth line. as yet uncompleted.
is intended to furnish a further de-
fence between the Escsut near the
Belgian frontier and the Meuz al
Givet.
German Official Report.
Berlin. Germany, via London. Sept
11.-An attempt made by British
forces TO advance yesterday south Of
Ypres and north OF La Basse canal.
says the official statement issued to-
day by the German war office, was
repulssJ. Prisoners were taken by
the Germans.
South Of Gouzeaucourt and around
Epehy. British attacks reached the
German first lines at few points
The British were driven back. the
statement adds. 5000 prisoners being
taken by the Germans
Austrian Official Report.
Vienna. Austria sept Iva
London-l-In the Asaloue sector Of
the Austro-Italian front, where the
Italians had penetrated the Austr0-
Hungarian lines. the situation was
restored yesterday by an Austrian
counter attack, the war office an
nounced today.
italian Official Report.
Rome Italy, Sept 1.-THE follow
ing official statement was issued BY
the Italian war office:
IN the Dosso Casino region, north
Of Mount Altisslmo, repeated at
temps OF hostile attacks failed. under
our fire. The enemy sustained heavy
losses. In the Alamo basin. one OF our
parties raided the enemy line, over
coming the sentinels and putting TO
flight a strong enemy detachment
that came to their help Our party
returned. bringing some prisoners
In the Lagarina valley, in the re-
gion north of Grappa. along the mid
die Piave. artillery and IecOnnoitering
parties have been active Our fire eX-
ploded a large deposit Of munitions
on the ZUgna-Torta slopes"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
FIVE RELEASED ON OPIUM
CHARGE FROM JUAREZ JAIL

Werner Fiche Mariana Morales.
Francisco Proveucio. Limo Rodriguez
and his son, Juan. were released
Tuesday from the Juarez Jail. where
they had been held pending an in
vestigatiou Of the disappearance OF
n quantity OF opium from a Juarez
merchant. Bond TO tho amount OF
1890 pesos was furnished. The opium
was valued at SIS per box Instead
OF $50. as had been originally stated.
and this was responsible for the re-
lease Of the men on bond by judge
Jose MaEon y Vale.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
NEWSIES HELP GENERAL GET
HIS MESSAGE TO MEXICANS

Gen. J. J. Hornbrook's proclamation.
printed in Spanish on hand bills for
the Mexican residents Of the city. tell
ing them that while expected to reg
ister they would not be called upon
for military service. was circulated by
the newsboys Of FL Paso. headed by
Joe Mealy. The entire south side was
canvassed by the newsies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
Amy-NaUy Union viii
GiDe Full Honors To
Women In The Serpice

Atlantic City, y. J.. Sept 11.-Won-
en- in service as ambulance drivers
and nurses on the war fronts will be
admitted 10 the full hOnors Of the
army and navy union. according TO
plans mapped out by the national ex-
ecutive committee Of the organization
in session here today. The union has
5000 members. comprising men hon
orally discharged from the army.
navy or marine corps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11

Nov here's E very surpris-
N ing thing. Almost every
baby who ever comes into the
WcTld is BON healthy-ready
to enjoy life with every ounce
II his fat little body. Nature
sees 70 that
And an ySu have 70 do to
keep him healthy-is keep him
warm, clean and quiet-give
him plenty Of fresh air - and
give him the night food.
Your oWB Mill If you can,
Of course, but il you can't
then here is a food most ike
Mothers milk so perfectly
suited to that tiny stomach that
almost every time babies thrive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
ARMY WIVES ARE CLEVER
4Women who many army officers N

Women who officers must be clever at financial manage
husbands military strategy American captains wife
al recently a q Western eantonment.
officer husband
for every occasion she said Personal often leads
costly
properly outftd there is little left from the
salary the Uis wardrobe make the sacrifice
fully
Consequently wives unless they their husbands have independent
physical rather than make them
selves attractive And this they must do by all means
although observed
but emouflage with QBan Color
youth and husband ari
fetal, because this preparation not dye any sense
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
Easy Way to Kill
Rats and Mice

There is no need Of suffering from
the depredations OF rats and mice now
that Stearns' Electric Paste Is readily
obtsinabie at nearly every store a
small box of this effective eXtermin-
ator costs but a few cents and is usu-
ally sufficient 10 completely rid the
house. store or barn Of rats and mice
The L. s. government has bought
thousands OF packages OF Stearns
Electric paste to eNterminate rats and
mice. Thee Paste is also efficient in
destroying cockroaches and water
bugs-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
LIEUT.. SCOTCH BETTER.

Word has been received In FL Paso
by Mr.. and Mrs F. d. Scotch that
their son, Lieut.. T. y. Scotch. jr.. who
was shell shocked a the beginning Of
the present drive by the Americans. is
on the road to recovery and will be
out OF the hospital within a short
time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11

Among registrations received by
city clerk Jack Dawson from FL Paso-
ans temporarily absent, was that OF
Zach Lamar Cobb. former collector Of
customs. 1ir. Cobb registered from
Washington and said he would return
TO Il Paso in a few days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11

According 10 a story published in a
Chihuahua City paper. Julio Acosta.
NiliiEta who was i'm the raid on CO.
lumbus. y. ~, was executed by the
home guard az Las Cueras. Chin. last
Friday. September 4. Jose Dolores
Acosta. brother OF the Villista. was
executed at the same time, the re-
port said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11

on it and 60 happily ahead into
the full joy Of healthy life. This
is Nestle's Food
Rememberthsf Nestle Stood
is simply the purest, freshest
milk, with just the right amount
Of sugar and cereal added-zll
reduced 70 q pure fluffy white
powder so you add water, boil
and give your baby health.
We will be glad to send you,
free, enough Nestls's Food for
p feedings and the big e6-Psge
book on baby care BY special
lists Send the coupon OF a post
card, noW-znd make the world
glorious for your baby.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-09-11
S6OOOFOR
ALAMO HIGHWAY
Commerce Chamber Com
mittee Starts Out to Com
plete Its Agreed Quota.

IN order to raise $500 as the share
Of FL Paso in the construction Of the
Alamogordo-Et P1so highway, cam
paign was begun Wednesday by judge
Adrian Poole and Herman II. Andreas.
who were appointed q committee Tues
day evening by the directors Of the
chamber Of commerce
Judge Pool explained the situation
and the fight he had had 10 get this
road constructed and urged that a
campaign be inaugurated, in order that
FL Paso might come Up TO the oblI-
cation imposed for the city's share.
Max Moye. treasurer OF this. move
ment, now has $500 which viii be
used and deducted from the $500 a
corps Of assistants 70 help Messrs.
Audreas and Poole will be appointed
Thanks for COurtesies-
Letters Of thanks were received
from the federal reserve bank for the
picture Of Elephant Butte dam which
was presented TO the bank BY the
commerce body. and from Gen r L
Howe FOR the honor done him by the
directors in making him a life mem
Der Of the organization
The matter OF representation at the
war resources meeting 70 De nelC II
Galveston September IS. 1s and 20 was
taken up. and G. 3. Evans. 3 ".
Kirkpatrick and A. ". Reeves viii
attend the meeting. 9lr. Reeves has
a place on the program and viii de-
liver an address o. J. BinfOrd may
also attend
Endorse Military Course.
The directors endorsed the military
course for the School Of Mines. and
publicity viii be given this institu-
tiou through the chamber Of COM
merce- A ten years membership was
taken in the Ozark Trails association
Louis ". Post. lecturer and writer.
will be the speaker at the chamber Of
commerce luncheon on September Il.
IL was announced. Plans for the
luncheon and for Mr.. Posts enter
tainmsnt were turned over to the en-
tertainment committee