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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Peace or No Peace, Buy More Bonds
The War At 4 Glance
Do Your Christmas BUYING Non.


OF defence in the vicinity OF
Landers ct St. Georges.
The battle in this area has been
most savage. The Germans are
making every effort to hold their
positions. They are pouring
fresh troops into the struggle, In
the hope that the American on
slaught may be stayed before II
reaches the important railroad
lines in the rear Of the German
'front.' A victory for the Amerf-
cans in the Argonne sector would
decide the fail Of Germany on the
western front and compel a gen
erai retreat by the enemy from
France.
french Move More slowly.
French and Italian troops are
moving more slowly along the line
from the Disc TO the Aisne than
they did on sunday, when they
wiped out the greater part Of the
Laon-La Fere salient. It ap-
pears that the Germans are grad
ually emptying the pocket. formed
when the allies broke the lines
north Of St Quentin and along
the Aisne at Berry an Bac.
The French. however. have
passed Sissone. Gen BOuraud's
army has crossed the Ai-ne. west
Of Rethel, and this advance
renders the enemy position fur
Their east rather perilous. As the
progress Of the French continues.
the Germans in the Champagne
sector seems to be slowly in
vOlved in another pocket. such as
has often forced a rapid retire
ment on various sectors Of the
line.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Reclamation Employees
In Skilled Work Get
Deferred Classification

At the urgent request Of the recla-
nation service, the county army
exemption board announced through
J. s. Escajeda Wednesday that de-
ferred Industrial classification is be-
ing granted all employees of the recla-
nation service who are doing work
requiring special skill This includes
particularly men operating engines
and similar machinery, whose services
are necessary continuously, it was
said
While the boards were in receipt Of
the master lists OF numbers drawn
at Washington recently. they were not
yet ready Wednesday to mail notices
Of classification to registrants. this
action awaiting special Instructions.
The classification is going on rapid
". however.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Believed That
He Should Gary Out
His Orders Regardless

Vancouver Barracks, Wash, Oct 15.
Certainty in regard to but one part
OF his orders on the part Of a recruit
sentry here nearly caused the wound
ing Of an officer Of the day. The SEN
try. armed with a loaded rifle, chal-
lenged the officer on his approach
Halt" he shouted in best form
The officer halted and waited fo-
the rest Of the challenge
Halt" shouted the sentry again
The officer began to exhibit inter
est, especially as the sentry threw up
his rifle and took careful aim.
'.Heyi What the blankety-blank
are you doing?" shouted the officer.
Z got orders to say halt three
time sand then fire" said the sentry.
The officer then explained that this
drastic action was only 20 be adopted
when the challenged intruder did not
answer as per form, and the sentry
was much relieved TO learn that he
would not have TO start killing until
he got over there"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
AN Ell PASO MANS
EXPERIENCE

Can you doubt the evidence OF this
FL Paso citizen2
You can verify FL Paso endorse
ment-
Read this:
Geo Dorsey, painting contractor.
AS Mesa St. says kidney complaint
was brought on me several years ago.
1 believe, by the turpentine I use IN
my work. 1 suffered with sharp
twinges in the small Of ny hack. The
kidney secretiOns were unnatural and
panied in passing. I noticed Doan's
Kidney Pills recommended in = paper
Of the town in which I was living. by
people whom I knew. tried Doan's
and they cured me OF the attack and
since then / have used them several
times and they have never failed to
help me- Statement given Nay g,
1879.
On May q. 1917. Mr.. Dorsey said.
7 gave statements recommending
Deans Kidney Pills on Nay %. 1918.
and June 10. 1915. and I gladly con-
firm both Of them Doan's have given
me perfect satisfaction whenever ]
have needed them"
Sec at all dealers. -NiIhurn
Co, Mfsrs-. Buffalo. y. ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
NEW MEXICO BODY DEMANDS
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER

Santa Fe. y. N. Oct. 16.-Chairman
Charles Springer. OF the executive
committee Of the New Mexico council
OF defence, last night sent the fol-
lowing message to the council Of ma
tional defence
Please convey to the president the
following message. expressing the
sentiment OF the people OF New Mex
leo. as we interpret It:
We are unalterably opposed 10
any armistice which would halt the
victorious advance OF the allied arm
les and permit safe withdrawal of
enemy troops TO their own country.
and TO any settlement which viii not
require and guarantee reparatiOn for
the frightful wrongs done during this
war and just punishment OF the per-
sons responsible therefor. We believe
it IS not safe to treat with the central
powers until they have laid down
their arms in unconditional sur
render. We are behind the president,
with all our energy and resources. for
the speedy winning Of the war and
establishment OF a permanent peace
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
FOR COLDS AND GRIP
DOCTORS ADVISE
The Improved CaIOmel Tablet That
Is Entirely Purified of All Nauseat-
ing and Dangerous Qualities.

Physicians are warning the public
against trifling with colds. influenza
and grippe. They say that a brisk
calomel purgative. preferably Gallo
tabs, the new and improved calOmel
tablet. should be invariably taken at
bed time and repeated the second or
third night. If necessary. In the
earliest stages. one Calotab is usually
sufficient unless the case is pa-ticu-
larry severe.
Physicians say that it is waste OF
time and is dangerous to experiment
with other laxatives. as calomel is
absolutely necessary sooner or later
One Calotab on the tongue at bed time
with a swallow Of water.-that's all
No salts, no nausea nor the slightest
interference with diet. work or pleas
ures. Next morning your cold has
vanished and your whole system is
purified and refreshed. Calotabs are
sold only IN original sealed packages
Price thirty-five cents. Recommended
and guaranteed by druggists every
where. Price refunded Il YOU are not
delsghted.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands Of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead Of
taking tonicS or trying 10 patch up
poor digestion, they are attacking the
real cause Of the ailment-c logged
liver and disordered bowels.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver IN a soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per.
forming their natural functions away
goes indigestion and stomach troubles.
If you have a bad taste IN your
mouth, tongue coated, appetite poor,
lazy, oon't-care feeling, no ambition or
energy, troubled with undigested foods.
you should take Olive Tablets the
substitute for calomeI.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed witt.
olive oil You viii know them BY their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping, cramps or pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for quick
relief, so you can eat what YOU like.
At lOc and 25c per bel An druggists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Cweeping steadily ahead over
y the lowlands Of Belgium, tn,
British. French and Belgian
armies are rapidly bearing away
the extreme right flank Of the
German battle line Twelve thou
sand prisoners have been captured
in two days. This indicates a
victory Of great Importance, even
If the ground gained was not Of
the most important in the de-
velopment Of the allied offensive
Lille Completely Outflanked.
Allied forces have captured
Menin and werciq and are across
the Lys river in the neighborhood
Of the latter town. There are
unofficial reports that Thourout
has been taken. and II is con-
firmed that the British are
within two miles Of COurtraL This
completely outflanks Lille from
the north. the allies are now
about II miles from Bruges and
% miles from Client They have
advanced about seven miles since
Monday morning.
Fighting their way through a
mass OF barbed wire defences and
over tangled lines Of trenches
the Americans west OF the Meuse
are slowly cutting their way
through the krlemhild line.
Tanks Carry Hill 299.
They have carried Hill No. 299,
which dominates much Of the
country west of Romagne. and
have penetrated the second line
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Recipe for a Mild
Laxative Cough Syrup
Made With Simple Sugar Syrup
and MenfhO-Laxene in About
Five Minutes.

Make a syrup with a pint OF sugar
and a half pint Of boiling water, cool
and pour into a bottle or jar Then
add the contents OF a 2is OF. bottle OF
Mentho-Laxene, shake well. and take
a teaspoOnful four to eight times q
day for head or chest colds. coughs.
bronchitis. whooping couph or ca
tarrh Of head and throat
Actually. the very first dose will
show you the wonderful virtues in
MenthO-Laxene. It is penetrating.
healing. soothing and curative 10 a
greater extent than anything ever
discovered. Children like il and adults
use it from Maine 10 California. Ply
sicians prescribe IL. hospitals use il.
and why should not you enjoy the
benefits OF a cheap, homemade rem
edy free from narcotic, sickening
drugs? Ask your druggist for Men
tho-Laxene and insist on getting IL.
fot il is guaranteed to please every
purchaser or money back by The
Blackburn Products Co. Dayton. Ohio.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
MOTOR TRANSPORT ASKS FOR
WOMEN AS WELL As MECHANICS

The motor transport recruiting Of
flee in the Sheldon hotel announced
Wednesday that a number Of spare
parts men are badly needed, as well
as expert women stenographers. None
but expert stenographers are desired
Orders have been received not to
accept any more office clerks, typists.
accountants. purchasing agents. book
keepers, Ford and other light car
drivers, until further notice. Boys be-
tween IS and 10 years old are not en-
couraged to enlist, unless they be ex-
pert heavy truck drivers.
The term gas hounds" is being ap-
piled to truck drivers and men Of the
transport service generally through
out the country.
Class A men. those who registered
previous to September u, 1918, cannot
be indicted into the service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
ST. 74 TEXANS REGISTERED
SEPT. IL, CROWDER REVEALS

Washington, D. c., Oct. 16.-FfnaI
returns from all states show that r.
966.5s4 men registered Tor military
service September u. This was 49,
$50 in excess Of the estimate Of r.
7IS,75S made by experts in the office
Of provost marshal general Crowder.
based on projections from census fig
urea
Texas was the last state TO report.
Its registration, as announced by
Cen Crowder, was 521,474 against
the original estimate OF 546.1S7.
With the figures compiled today.
the total number OF men who have
been registered since the United
States entered the war is 23.456,02I.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Fighters Look
TOHOn1e Folk
TOStand Firm
Expect Great Things Of
Them, Writes American
Flyer, Full of Spirit.

THE men over here are expecting
great things of the home folk" wrote
first Lieut.. Charles C. Hicks, Ameri-
can air service. in France. to a friend
in EI Paso a few days ago. I'VE are
prepared to go the limit. Many Of
our comrades have fought the good
fight and gone west We are all Of
US to the very last one prepared to
follow them, if necessary.
1T is simply wonderful. when one
stops to think about it, how the spirit
Of America has changed in the last IS
months ] believe our country is com
ing out Of this war purer and more
serious. a better place 10 live in It
may not be my privilege to return and
enjoy IL. but I rejoice 10 think that
young America has arisen to its re-
sponsibility. 1 have seen our young
men in training camps; L have seen
them enduring conditions over here
one would think beyond human en-
durance. singing L have seen them
On the way TO the hospitals from the
front, and I tell you the spirit Of
America is clean and ringing true
consider IL a privilege to be here The
spectacle Of thousands facing the
great unknown, unafraid. men in the
prime Of their youth. is a sight that
cannot fail to inspire one with a
greater love for a country. or q gov
eminent capable OF producing such
men.
French Intense CuItivatOrs.
The flying here in the school Is
nothing compared 10 what it is in the
states. so tame in fact, that il is not
even enjoyable. The country is very
beautiful 10 fly over. Every available
foot OF soil is given up to cultivation
in tiny fields. compared TO ours. that
blend together into a most beautiful
harmony of color and design Even
the hedges that line the roads and
separate the fields are blackberry
brambles- It is certainly 4 revelation |
to one used to our prodigal methods
Of agriculture
Most Women in Black
THE French people are. extremely 1
hOspitable- They seem 10 feel it is an /
honor TO have an American officer in I,
pleasant for US. Practically every /
blac- That is the only indication /
war One does not find the fuss and .
feathers so popular at home, but they
seem TO take the war in a matter Of I
fact sort OF way. Despite the four
years OF war. despite their terrible
losses. the spirit OF the French Is as
,alm as it ever was. more so. in fact.
they know the issue is now only a /
question o. time and they calmly
await the day How hope our peo-
pie viii take their losses in such 4
sDfrft"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
ARMY CAMP LIFE
VERYSTRENU0U5
American Soldiers Are Put
Through Consistent Grind
Before Reaching Front.

America soldiers in France are en-
Unused over their work and at the
early prospects Of getting a chance at
the enemy. according to a letter re-
ceived by Mrs Hall, 1913 East Boule-
ward. from her husband. Capt l. L
Hail. Of an infantry regiment for
merly stationed in this city and now
overseas in describing the arrival Of
the American boys in the old world,
Capt. Hall tells Of the ride Of the SOL
diers from the French port, and their
reception by the natives. the French
children having learned 10 sing Hail.
Han. the Gangs All Here
Cobblestone Streets.
Capt Halls letter, in part. follows:
Il have seen some wonderful sights.
When we landed. we marched some
distance 10 a rest camp The road
was paved with cobblestones through
the town and was very narrow Chill
dren on All sides OF US. and all had
learned enough English to ask for
penny Most of them wearing wooden
shoes Then we came TO another part
Of the town. and here the children had
learned Hail. Hail, the Gangs All
Here and they sang il at the top OF
their voices.
None Of US got into this port city.
so we cannot tell you much about The
town. We rested at this camp for
two nights. then got orders to move.
SO we marched 10 the train, and such
little things they look like. You could
put whole train on one of our cars,
but when we began to load the men,
we were surprised at the number they
would hold. OF course. they We're
pretty crowded, but the men took il
good naturedly. We Travelled six miles
TO little town away off from every
where
Is an Old Town.
Capt Han describes the town as an
old stone. stating, I saw walls that
were built by julius Caesar; then Il
passed a famous old castle. This was
The summer home of king Louis III, .
and was also occupied by Napoleon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
T. S. And AUieS
Merge Forces To
Develop Aircraft
Agreement Reached During
Recent Visit Of John
D. Ryan Abroad.

Washington, D. c., Oct 16.-An
agreement. under which the air
craft resources Of the allied coun-
tries and the United States are to
be developed in carrying out a joint
program, was arrived at during the
visit 10 England and France Of as
sistaut secretary Of war John D..
Ryan. head Of the army aircraft d.
vision. Details Of the plan neces-
sarily may not be disclosed, but Mr..
Ryan said today IL applied TO Joint
efforts both in aircraft production
and in the operation Of the ma
chimes in battle.
So far as the operation Of the ma
chimes in battle is concerned. he ex-
planned that the supreme commander.
marshal Foch and the field COM
manders, Gems Petain, Haig and
Pershing, viii continue to control the
air fleets as they control every other
element of the armies under their
command. The agreement contem-
plates that each country shall use
its production resources to the limit
in the lines along which it is best
equipped work and that the fighting
forces Of all three air services shall
be supplied out of this production.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
FRENCH SENATE PURIFIERS
PLAN TO MAKE HUNS PAY

Paris. France. Oct. 16.-( Havas.)-
The French senate unanimously
adopted a resolution. permitting the
government TO proceed actively in CO.
operating with the allies with plans
to obtain reparation for damage COM
mitted by the Germans. Stephen
Pichon, foreign minister. declared that
he should have more power to insist
on the just claims against Germany
The atrocities which Germany had
committed, he added. viii have other
atonement than moral condemnation.
The Germans must be punished SUI
ficiently 70 prevent forever possible
recurrence of such crimes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Attention, Hunters.

Now that YOU can hunt ducks in
both Texas and New Mexico. we call
your attention to our I surpassed
stock OF the following shot guns;
Winchester. Remington. Parker
Ithica. Stevens and Ivers-Johnson.
In shells you viii find Winchester
L. NJ. c, and Peters.
1t is interesting to note that in
high powered rifles we offer the
Newton and Ross.
Feldman's-3CS san Antonio Street.
We fill all mail orders promptly.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

and some Of the newspapers describe
it as a record in craftsmanship.
The Politiken. governmental organ,
arranged for a meeting OF the repre-
sentatives Of leading Danish news
papers tonight. a correspondent. who
had returned from the western front
delivered a lecture on Americas share
in the war.
The correspondent said that what
America had done was simply mar
velOus. The American commanderin-
chief. he said, had created in France
the mightiest organization the world
has known. The United States.
through its unique energy and clever
ness, he added, had made a reality Of
fanciful and wonderful fiction"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
To TRY CALLAIUX. COMFY
AND LOSTALOT OCT. ..

Paris. France. Oct. I6. Edouard
Igneci. under secretary OF state for
justice, reported to the cabinet today
on his investigation OF the charges
against former premier CaIlafux. dep-
uty Louis LOstalot and Paul Comfy.
The cabinet Immediately issued a de-
cree convoking the high court to
meet October 20 to try the charges
Of criminal attempts against the
held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC
should be taken in larger doses than
II prescribed for ordinary Grip. A
food plan is not to wait until you
are sick. but PREVENT IT by taking
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC in
time.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
CORRECTIONS IN
CASUAL Y LIST
Former Announcements of
Casualties Revised In
Numerous Cases.

Wounded severely. previously reported
died from accident and other causes:
Private Paul Felix Kordus. Milwaukee
Wounded severely. previously reported
missing:
Priyates Howard P. Baker Homestead
Emery James Sticlzels. Jasonville, Ind
Tony Swatfla. Philadelphia; Marion Z.
Williams. Logansport. Pa
slightly wounded, previously reported
Privstes John Ernest Aeschlinaan, Ira
verse City. Mich; Benny Benson. Wild
Rose, \ D.
Wounded. previously reported missing:
Private JEFF Sykes Delhi. La
Wounded. degree undetermined, pre-
Tiously reported missing.
Mechanic Felix E. Duby. Fabyan. Conn.
Privates Alfred n. Anderson. Rubicon,
Wis; Otis 3. Farrow. AIbertviIle. Ala /:
sydney Sackfield. Toronto, Canada.
Steve S,borowsky, Brooklyn. y. Y.
Returned TO duty. previously reported
Corr. David Il. Livingston. Elizabeth
Pvts. Alexander Blyzsvork. Russia:
Lerro, Italy; John MCGEE. Montgomery.
Ind: James Angelinoni. Pottstown. Pa;
George D. Baker. Peoria, Ills: William E
Chidress. Jamison, Ala; Raleigh r Dis
hong, Austin. Ind; Morris Geomin. Brook
lyn. n Y; Arnold l. Miller. Wabasso.
MINI
Dead, previously reported missing:
Pvt John Kool. Bicknell. Ind
Died from wounds. previously reported
missing.
Pvt Clarence r. Logsdon. KilIbucl. O.
Wounded severely. previously reported
Pvt. Luigi Izzo. Rochester. N
Wounded severely, previously reported
missing
Pvts- Paul p. Fowler. Oswega. Ind.:
William H. Tolbert, Bardwell, Ky: Paul
Williams, Paris. IL.
slightly wounded. previously missing:
Pvt Charles O'Burn. New York city
Wounded. degree undetermined. pre-
viously reported missing:
Pvts. Donald C. Freeman. Mulberry.
Fla: John A. Nicodemus. South Bend.
Ind; Dean Zeller. Washburn. " D.
Sick IN hospital previously reported
missing
Pvt James Densmore Bahcoclz. Middle
Vile. Mich James Lynch, New Haven.
Conn: Thomas J. O1fara. Romulus n
r; Edward Truppo. Elizabeth. y. J.
Returned 90 duty, previously reported
killed:
Private Eber r. Burton. Vernon. y. Y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
LIEUT.. COL. LAMONT NEW
ARMY PROCUREMENT CHIEF

Washington. D. c., Oct. 1s.-Lleut.
Col Robert p. Lamont. has been ap-
pointed chief Of the procurement di-
vision Of the army ordnince depart
to succeed Brig. Gen. Samuel Nc
Roberts, who viii join Gen. PERISH
ing's staff.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16
Lieut.. Garos, Noted
French FLuer. Killed

Amsterdam, Holland. October 10
Lieut. Roland G. Garros.- the noted
French aviator, who was posted as
missing on October Z, after a flight
over the German lines, was shot down
and killed October 4. 4 Berlin mes
sage today announced.
Roland G. Garros was in Fl Paso
in 1911 with the Moissont aviatOrs,
who flew at Washington park Car
ros was then wearing a scar on his
left cheek from n fall he received
while flying in Memphis. Tenn. He
made a number Of flights at the time
Charles Hamilton flew over the bOr-
der into Mexico and was fired upon
by a Mexican federal soldier, on out
post near Juarez. At that time. the
MaderO rebels were encamped near
the smelter and an attack was ex-
pected. While flying at the park,
Garros went up in the air in a mono
plane and, because of the air pockets
at the park. was unable to land and
was forced to make three trials be-
fore he succeeded in reaching the
ground
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Hairy BOulne, cnlef clerk IN the
district adjutant's office. Wednesday
received a telegram from the war de-
partment announcing that he had
been commissioned first lieutenant
in the quartermaster's department
and ordered TO proceed to Camp
Greene. Charlotte. y. c.. for duty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

It certainly was a beautiful place. We
are not so far from the fighting line,
but the distance I cannot say. Our
training program calls for four weeks
training, but I think we Will be
longer than that. for there is so much
to learn and teach that none of has
had
every station along the railroad you
would see the women. some in bloom
ers. doing the work that was formerly
done by men"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Wouldn't a Drug Store Account be
convenience during these times2
Telephone our office and arrange for
the account. We want every good
account that we can get The Warner
Drug Co. Phone 731.=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Hotel LauEhlIn ice water fountain
in the lobby is absolutely sanitary;
only one of the kind in FL Paso. 81
". Franklin. Phone 24S3.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Special this week only. Singer Sew
ing Machine Oil. sc; one 70 customer.
Young Furniture Co., I07 S. Stanton
Street.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-16

Hotel l-auEhlin great open fireplace
in the lobby VIII be enjoyed by the
guests this winter; only hotel in FL
Paso with a fireplace in the lobby.
81 ". Franklin. Phone 24S3.-Adv.