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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-22
WELCOME BACK HOME.

Mr.. K. w. Harris. who has for sew
eral wears been experimenting the J.
NJ. Griggs farm, in the southeastern
portion of the county. is planning to
move soon to Terrell county, near
Herod.-Cuthbert Leader.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Texas Bankers
Urged To Buy
Certificates
Shortage Of Several Mi
lions In Subscriptions
Still Exists.

Dallas. Tex July 1s.-Total sub
scriptions TO the United States treas
ury certificates amounted yesterday
to practically s13.OOO.000. Of which
amount the state Of Texas subscribed
S2.500,o00. according TO Nathan Adams.
director Of sales. This leaves a So
100000 shortage TO be made up by the
banks that have not subscribed. only
SIS banks out Of total Of 1900 have
participated in the purchase Of the
present issue. Bankers in this dis
trict should not depend upon The
other fellow 10 oversubscribe this is
sue OF treasury certificates" said Mr.
Adams. Every bank fin the district
should do its full patriotic duty as
requested by the secretary Of the
treasury OF the United States The
boys in France who are fighting this
great battle now in progress are not
relying on somebody else 20 do their
fighting. but the government is COM
PEELED 20 depend upon the patriotic
action Of the bankers in this country
in furnishing IL with money neces-
sary TO feed and clothe the soldiers
OF this country. let every banker in
this district wire a subscription to-
day Tor some amount"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Begins Legal Fight
To Haze Slot Machines
Taken in Raid Wrecked

Hearing on county attorney v H
Flyers move 10 have about IS slot
machines. seized in a recent sheriff s
raid. confiscated and destroyed, was
begun in justice j. ~ beavers court
Tuesday morning Claimants OF the
machines are Tom Walker and George
Poole
Deputy sheriff r A. Ware testified
that he had seen p year old boys
playing the machines Deputy ]. j.
Boyd testified 70 assisting in Selling
the machines
Claimants. represented by attorney
Victor Moore, were evidently attempt
ing TO show that the machines were
legal in that they paid a stick OF gum
for every nickel dropped in them. and
that the other features were merely
TO stimulate trade.
The machines were seized once be-
fore. but due TO legal technicalities.
ar. Fryer was unable at that time 10
secure their destruction. in accordance
with law
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Wants
Revenge Shot
At The Kaiser
For Big Artillery
Says German Vice Con
sui Killed Father.

q have an account TO settle with all
Germans" said Manuel Cardenas. at
the FL Paso army recruiting station
Tuesday morning. 4 want TO enlist
in the United States army, and have
come from Mexico City in order to do
50. Ny father was assassinated on the
streets Of Mexico City the 10th OF Feb
rutary. 1914. He was shot in the back
by the German vice consul, who knew
he was not armed. and I want TO get
in the artillery Of the United States
army. I have studied mathematics
hard in order to qualify to shoot the
biggest guns they make at the Ger
mans. I have every reason TO shoot
straight when 1 recall how my father
was murdered"
Young Cardenas was tested by the
recruiting officer and accepted for
the coast artillery
Other regular army recruits enlisted
Tuesday were Mat T. Burns New
Hope. n NJ. for cavalry; Paul ".
Broyles. Fl PasO, coast artillery.
National army recruits were William
3. Thurmond, Greenwood, Miss, tank
corps.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Livestock Market


AAAAAAa4 Aa-N leal'lAaa AA4aE=
Ch-czso. ILL., Jrly l6--Hoss- receipts
$1,000 Market -7E5-c higher. Bis
packers buying spariuely at 0Gl5J
higher Bulk. $3.50 q 1875. butcher, SIS
Disco; packing. Sls-a@ z is L-hts $751;
9ls.s5' rough. s15G17-25i pigs. SIG
CattIs-Recoip.z. 5000. Bsst steers
strong. Others slow But-hers. lower
Calves. strong. Stoczers and feeders
steady Beef cattle, good choice. Slf-15
1910; common and medium. Sll- Sol a
1913; butcher stock. cows and heifers
srockers and feeders, good, choice and
fancy. $3.50 1ei common and medium
SS-25G1O5e.
veal ealves-Good and eholes. S1sG
shssp-Receipts. 1900. sheep and
15G25e higher than packers buying yes
kansas CITY Livestock. Close
Kansas City. 80. July 1f--Eogs-E-e-
ceiptz 1900. Market higher Bulk.
sl--75 f17-90; heavy. $3.50 2 IS packers,
s1I-I5 G1-s5; light, s17-soC 1885, pigs
Catde-Beoeipts. 1sroo. Market steady
Prime fed steers. S11-25 q 1S-25- dressed
steers s125oG115 western. 5000 Q 16i
stockers. SsG15-555 calves, s. 1850
Sheep-Receipts. COCO. Market strong.
wethsrs. &lQG15- ewes. IS Gl--5o-
Denver LivestoeE, close.
Denver Col. July 1c--HoEs-Receip pts.
1900 Receipts 1900 Market 100 15c
higher Top. SIS bulk, $3.50 1875,
Carrle-Receipls- 1900 steers steady
cows and heiters- S. 1856 st1ckers and
feeders. ST-5oG1o-5o; calves. S12al5-
Sheep-Receipts, Lcpe- Market un-
charged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
MARKET HELD
BY WAR NEWS
Early Gains Of From One to
Three Points Sustained;
Sales Are Nominal.

NOTE-Quotsto1s reflect closing prices
July is.
Chicago. Ill. July 16.-BiE receipts and
favorable weather gave an advantage TO-
day % the bears in corn Arrivals made
500 carloads
Opening prices. which ranged from 4
q sc lower. with August and September
both S162is L65. were followed by a
slight further setback and then BY q
sharp upturu-
Advices showing that rains had been
heavy and widespread. led 10 decided set
backs In the last half OF the day. Prices
closed weak. Is 70 e2ic net lower with
August az S1-6o7s Q161H. and September
at sL6oGL6l1s-
oats swayed 18th corn After open
Ing 3 off at 1sc advance. with August
az I-G15&c. the market underwent a
slight general sag. made a quick rally
and then declined again
Provisions weakened owing 10 lack Of
demand About the only activity was in
ribs.
Subsequently. liberal Increase OF
RIBS whereas reduction mad been looked
for did much 10 keep the market de-
pressed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
T. P. EXCHANGE
SYSTEM CLOSES
Depositors Want Money;
County Attorney Issues
Two Warrants.

The FL Paso Exchange system,
private money exchange that opened
at south FL Paso and West San An
tonic streets about three years ago,
closed its doors Saturday evening at
the regular time. but did not open
Monday morning as usual. and during
the afternoon county attorney w T.
Fryer was called upon by a number
Of depositors. with the result that en-
bezzIement warrants were sworn out
in justice J. ~ beavers court and
placed in the hands Of sheriff Seth y.
Orndorff
The institution is not incorporated
under the state banking laws and was
private partnership The embezzle-
ment complaint named Morris Hazan.
Ernest Greenwald and Benjamin Ri
vera The first two have not been
found and are said TO have gone to
California. but the last named was ar
rested However. DC being shown that
Rivera had had no connection with
the Institution for year, justice Dea-
yer released him on a nominal bond
Of $1,000.
Depositors Cry for Money.
The angry depositors, mostly Ae1i-
cans. were crying for their money
Their deposits were in various
amounts. one claiming to have had as
much as $500 10 his credit As the
exchange was not Incorporated and
therefore made no reports 70 the state,
the total deposits are not known but
are said to have approximated 100000
1Ir. Fryer said Tuesday he would
base prosecution on the state law
making 10 Illegal for bankers, incor-
porated or private. TO receive deposits
knowing the banks condition to be in
solvent.
Hazan is said to have been a bust
ness associate Of Jacobo Touche, Of
Chihuahua, Turk, who formerly held
many remunerative gambling conces-
sions in that city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
SAYS ALAMOGORDO
ROAD IN BAD SHAPE

L ". Hoffecker, a member Of the
FL Paso Auto club. has returned from
a trip TO Alamogordo. He reported
the road in bad shape. En- route home.
ten miles from AlamoEordo. his car
broke down and ne was compelled TO
return on the train. He advises peo-
pie who contemplate making the
drive 10 AlamoEordo 20 take food
with them as the only store en- route
has been closed and there is no place
70 buy provisions and also not TO
camp around Wings field TO fish, as
the river is posted for no fishing
J.. r. Perryman. Of Dallas. was in
this city Tuesday and registered at
the touring bureau He is state man
aEer OF the Inner-shoe Tire company
Victor Moore is a new member Of
the club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
n. 81. LISTED STOCKs
Monty AND METALS

fBy Associated Pressl-
New York, July 1i.-1le-canrue paper
{ months percent; six months percent
Sterling s3-lay tils. g4l-lzi CONNER
cizl 6Q-day bils, f41l' demand
Fs7J 5-lc- cables. S+15 l--i-
Bar SILVER ssc
1fezlcan dollars. re
Time leans. strong; co davE bid; g,
days and months. hid
Cau money. strong; high. low and rul-
Ing rate. fi closing bid. -i5i offered at
g. last loan. percent
lead. quiet spot EG-01-
Snzlter quiet. East 81, Louis delivery,
LONDON METALS MARKET
london. Eng. July 15.-rhe following
were the Quotations in the London met
ais market today
Tin-Spot 1905; futures. E210.
Spot coppers and futures, z1-1; electro
lvtic- f1sT-
Lsad-s3ot. E.s 10si futures Ezs 19A
Sne-ter- spot 1855 futures. sos
THE LOCAL MARKET
Mexican hank notes. STATE bills, 8lao
Mexican pesos. re
Mexican gold IS T5E-E-
FL Paso Smelling ouotationG-
Bar silver Handy d Harmon quota
tom 9eac
London lead. E2s. los
Pig lezd-fs-05-
Copper-yirs bars. SIS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
NEEDS Of CITY
WILL De TOLD
Free Discussion Of Things
That Would Help the
CITY to Be Had.

Discussion or the needs Of Ell Paso.
or al least some Of the things that
might improve the city, viii be
brought out Wednesday at the month
ly luncheon Of the chamber Of COM
merce at Hotel Sheldon
Several members Of the chamber Of
commerce who have been east this
summer viii talk upon the things
they have seen which they believe
VIII be of benefit to the city. A gen
eraI discussion is expected 10 follow
These meetings are held once a month
so that all members Of the chamber
Of commerce and all business men
generally may have an opportunity to
meet and exchange ideas and get bet
ter acquainted with one another and
with the needs OF the city. II is in
tended that these meetings shall be-
come a clearing house Of ideas for the
business men Of FL PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
LABOR MEM HEAR
THE CANDIDATES
Legislative and County AS
pirants Speak to Dele
gates in Union Hall.

whether labor votes for me or not,
liz I am elected to the state senate,
labor will always have a friend at
Austin" declared Richard II. Dudley,
candidate for the office Of state SEN
ator. TO small group Of delegates
TO the labor congress, at Central La
Dor hall. Overland and Kansas streets.
Monday night. Mr. Dudley. in COM
mon with all other county and city
candidates. had been invited by the
congress TO speak
May Carlisle Hadlock, candidate
for district clerk, was the first
spea ker. Mr.. Dudley asserted his
lifelong adherence 10 the principles
Of organized labor. and declared bis
entire accord and sympathy with the
movement
Judge "a A. Dale. for the legisla-
ture, followed Mr.. Dudley. and was
followed by judge ~. D. Howe, can
didate for reelection TO the bench Of
the 34th district court
Seymour Thurmond. candidate for
the iudEeship Of the 34th district
court spoke next. others who spoke
were Leigh Clark and John T. Hill
candidates for district attorney; VIII
Pelphrey, candidate for county attor-
ney: Seth 3. OrndOrff and Percy NC
ENees lE-s cdl4l4aLEa AuE 1-AElA-As IT AAA-
der S. Carter. in the interest Of VIII
liam ID. Greet. candidate for reelec-
ton as county clerk, who was de-
tanned at his home because Of illness
in his family a. J. Hall, for justice
OF the peace; A r. Webb, for county
treasurer: J. Oscar CroWson, for con-
stable. and Hamilton Raynor. candi-
date for county commissioner.
To Hold Public Meetings.
1t was announced at the conclusion
Of the addresses that the labor con-
eress would hold three public meet
iuEs this week and that laborinE men
would make addresses. The first OF
these speeches viii be held at Wash
ington park. Wednesday night at s
o'clock one Friday night at Bailey
school. and one Saturday night at
Cleveland square Following the
meeting Tuesday night It was an
nouuced by Walter J. Highsmith.
president. that the congress had en-
dorsed the candidacy Of Claude 3.
Hudspeth for congress.
A resolution calling on zach T.
Cobb. candidate for congress. 10 show
the labor congress how many Liberty
loan bonds he had bought. and the
number Of war saving stamps he is
buying was adopted M HishsmIth
presided
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
ABOUT 100 HIDES OF 7zO
SEIZED ORDERED RELEASED

With the exception OF about 100
hides witnesses Identified as prop
erty Of certain American firms and
individuals the 200 hides consigned
to FinneEan-Brown company. Fl Paso.
and by them 20 East St. Louis. and
Sheffield, Pa. timers. all seized en-
route by county hide inspector W. @.
Roberts. were ordered released for
shipment 20 the consiEnees. by Justice
J. ~ Deaver Monday evening
The hides executed were ". W
Cox, one; r. N. Hall one. r. II. Ev-
ans. 81; Mobley & Blevins, IS: Estes
Brothers. two.
The case had been interesting be
cause Of the numerous references to
activities OF villa and TO the Next
can revolution I'm general by wit
nesses in the case. among them being
Cen Luis Terrazas. former governor
OF the state Of Chihuahua.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
DIXIE HIGHWAY BRANCH IS
FORMED IN LUNA COUNTY

Demiug. n. NJ. July 16.-LeIand J.
Henderson. Of Columbus. Ca. secre-
tary Of the Dixie Overland Highway
association. spoke here Monday fore
noon TO a few business men at the
DeminE club. He effected an orEani-
Zation OF what was named the Luna
County Branch of the association.
The following were the officers cfos-
en- c. n. Cotton, PRESIDENT Frank L.
Nordhaus, vice president and county
organizer; Forbes ParkhilI. secretary
and treasurer. c. r. Hughes was
chosen auto run organizer.
The executive committee chosen
was r L Miller. chairman. F. I.
Nordhaus and C.. IT. Cotton. also Of
Deming. and Hal Kerr. Of Cambray.
Mr.. Henderson asked that the Luna
county branch send a delegate TO the
meeting Of the association at Shreve-
port La. on the 18th inst. He left
for Las Cruces. where he was 20 speak
Monday afternoon. and at FL paso at
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
FIRMS SELECTED TO
COMPLETE SURVEY BLANKS

A list Of firms OF this city who viii
be asked to complete the survey blanks
provided by the war industries COM
mittee OF the resource and conversion
section was made by the FL Paso COM
mittee Monday night at a meeting at
he chamber Of commerce
The committee is anxious 20 have
everyone who receives one OF these
survey blanks to understand that il is
essential that it be filled out and re-
turned at the earliest possible mo-
menL
Some OF the local committeeman in
charge OF securing the surveys start
ed TO work Tuesday morning. accord
Ing TO A. W. Reeves.
The meeting Monday night was the
first meeting that the whole commit
tee has held. IL has not been an
nounced what firms have been asked
TO complete the survey blanks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Political Announcements


THE DEMOCRATIC TICkET
We. the Endersi gned. announce our
selves as candidates for the places indi-
Gated after our Lames. subject 20 the
action Of the Democratic primaries
Seymour Thurmond. judge 3ith judicial
district
JchE T. HIN. district attorney
w z Pelphrey. county attorney.
Percy LcGhee. 81. sheriff
Nay HadlccE Carlisle. district cleriz-
W T. SANDY Anderson. hide and
animal ir spector-
d. J. New eeney. justice OF the peace
precinct No I. place @
J. O. Crowsou. cuustah be. precinct No 4
sam Blum euthal. county commissiolsr.
precinct No 4.
Dr.. White. county commissioner. pre-
cinct No g
u. y. Ellis. chairman county executive
committee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
SituaEions Wsnied-Female

-----~-----~------------~-
EMPLOYMENT wished by trained nur1e-
References Phi $40
EABERIESC Ed young lady wishes p1Ei-
ton as P 3. X operator or cashier Phi
loe5.
A GOOD colored cook wants lob with
small family Cant stay on place az
YOUNG LADY. experienced English and
spanish stenoErlpher. desires position
with reliable firm Experienced book
keeper. At present employed. NcthiuE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
READ STRIKE BULLETINS
AT TRIAL. DE I ". ".

Chicago. Ill. July 16.-Reading OF
Butte strike bulletins occupied much
time OF the I ". ". trial today Jo-
seph kennedy. recording secretary Of
the Metal Mine Workers union was
cross examined He said he was q
member Of the Pierce Connolly club
and denied that the club was respon-
si1le for the circular issued June {,
1917, entitled war is II"
Ralph r. Chaplin. Of Chicago. editor
OF solidarity" was the next witness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
PARK OSTRICH LAYS EGG
AND EGG WILL BE MATCHED

Raising baby ostriches is TO be the
latest business Of park commissioner
John " Fisher az Washington park.
The ostrich recently purchased BY al
derman r c. Semple has laid an egg
and commissioner Fisher is arranging
20 have 10 incubated- The eEE meas
ures 151z inches in diameter the short
way and u p the long way. Its she'll
resembles well set concrete. The egg
was found in the corral at the park
Monday evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
Grains and Provisions

Chicago Grain. Close.
Corn-AuEust S16oE- September
S1-607z-
Oats-AuEust, TeEc. September. 1GE C.
Chicago Provisions Close
.Pork-July. f4=.8O; September. SIS
Lzrd-July, S15-15; September. s26-15.
Rilz-July. E24-S0- September. S1462.
Chicago Produce, Close
Chicago. ILL.,. July 16.-Buttcr-lIarlzet
firm Creamery sSG4clzc.
EEEs-Receipts, 1871 cases Market
higher Fists. asa TcgEc. ordinary
firsrs. IS @ SEE at market. cases included,
IS 3Sc
Potatoes Receipts. 50 ears Market
lower. Virginia barrels. S5--0E5s others
unchanged.
EOultry-Alive. Unchanged
Kansas City Produce. Close.
Kansas City. No, July 1s.-But-er and
pcul-rT-U Exchanged
Esg-Eirsts. SEE seconds. SOC
Mexican Beans.
Mexican beans in Wholesale lots in e
Paso. = centa-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16

81 b. Mcfarland OF Alpine. candidate for
state Senate 25th Senatorial District. sub
1ect % Democratic primaries
j. q. SAURENATANN. CANDIDATE FOR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER. PRECINCT
10. 2. ~ BJECr TO DEMOCRATIC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16

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LOsr-sIlver mesh bag marked with
owners name. and small mesh purse IN
side. Return 90 cashier Herald oftice-
Reward
SIS REWARD for Information leading 70
recovery OF Ford Touring car Motor &c
O. f11 SEQ No questions asked j. We
Breeding. Central Fire station Ph- i0ll-
LOsT-A Boston bull terrier toy Answers
20 name OF Todd Light tan hrlndle win
white ring around her neck Brin1la
On rIeht side. Return to e31s Tularcsa-
E.r.--a reurri- Dn. soy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
ReaIEsiale Wanled

WANTED or five room bungnloH
from owner on easy terms Address D-67.
care Herald
HAVE BUYER Tor 10000 acre ra1ch
Price must be right Describe fully frat
letter. Box 101Z Houston Tex
WILL PAY ALL CASH a. cncs from
owner direct for La-Eain in nice bun
Ealow. address Ass. care Herald-
Cattle RANCH WANTED with cattle.
viii trade FL P1so business pro- erty.
S25oo10. What have you9
HAWKINS BROS.
s15-17 Martin Bldg Fh- $500
WANTED TO BUN-A or s room cot-
t1re or bungalow on or near Ia Lug ST..
$500 or $500 block Price not 20 exceed
s15oo- Liberal cash payment balances
easy terms Wm- BARLEY. SIS River S.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
DIXIE
HIGHWAY MOVE
Leland Henderson, Path
finder, Says Gets Vel
come All Along Route.

One Of the greatest questions con-
fronting this country at this time is
lack Of transportation and when the
Dixie Overland highway, connecting
Savannah. Ga. with san Diego. Cal.
is constructed and used as a military
highway this question viii be def
nitely settled. declared Leland Hen
derson. secretary treasurer Of the
Dixie Overland Highway association,
at the chamber Of commerce Monday
night to good roads enthusiasts.
The meeting. arranged by the FL
Paso Automobile club. was for the
purpose Of establishing a branch o.
the association here Ten men Of FL
PasO have become members Of the as
ISOLATION. Jake Kaufman, +. H Yale,
". C. Roe and Robert krakauer among
them The executive committee OF
the ALto club viii attend TO the de-
tails OF creating the branch.
Fl Paso May Get Headquarters.
Details Of the convention OF the as
ISOLATION which is TO be held at
Shreveport, La. on August Is were
related by Mr. Henderson. He said
officers and directors Of the assOcia-
ton would also be elected there. There
is q NINNa 4l44Al ANlaL LAE 1913 IAAAh GlA %
tion OF the association viii be held in
FL Paso, and it developed at the meet
ing that FL Paso has a good chance
Of being chosen the headquarters Of
the associations
Mr. Henderson is travelling over the
proposed route in an automobile and
left Tuesday morning for Roswell. n
II. He said that in practically every
city and town he passed through he
was accorded enthusiastic welcome
and that practically every one be-
lieves the construction OF the Dixie
highway viii be Of more Importance
than the construction Of another rail-
road through this section.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16

Some very important matters relat-
inE 20 the sale OF sugar in this city
viii be discussed at the regular meet
ing OF the retail grocers' association
to- be held at the chamber OF COM
l0erce VI ednesday night according TO
Robert Dornheckter. federal food in
spector. AR. Dornheczrer said impor-
tsnt regulations have been received
from T. A. Peden. state food admins
traitor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16

Cleveland. o.. July 15.-Finding Of
a quantity Of dynamite at large air.
craft plant in Salem. o., last night re-
suited I'm the arrest Of an Austrian
enemy alien Reports made by the
federal authorities say a number Of
attempts" have been made recently
to cripple the plant. where nearly 200
Austrians are employed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
81. -. DentIst. sls ~ 81.


Freeport Ill. July 16--The Red.
David f. Gardes. a Dunkard pastor
OF Malvern. Whiteside county, and
James Logan. OF Amboy. have been
held to the federal grand jury on
charges OF violation Of the espionage
act. Gardes is accused Of advising
his congregation against the pur-
chase OF Liberty bonds He furnished
bail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16

IonEers, n y july l6--Ward b
Robinson. friend Of president Grant.
died at his home here Monday at the
age OF SIS years. Mr.. Robinson
amassed a fortune during his active
business career Of 20 years in the
hotel business. which he began as
kitchen boy in the old Astor house,
New York
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-16
ACTION IS POSTPONED
ON LEASING OIL. LANDS

Washington. d. c.. July 16.-Post-
ponement Of action until August IS on
the pending oil land leasing Iegisla-
ton. involving disposition OF the
California naval reserves. has been
determined upon by congressional
conferees.