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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
TEN YEARS
FROM INDIGESTION
Trouble Gone, Appetite Strong, and
Eats Anything Without
Distress.

sI had a case OF catarrh and indi-
gestion, Of ten years standing I had
been treated by the best medical men
in Michigan. When I commenced TAX
ing Milks Emulsion. I was in bed I
improved so fast that I kept the
neighbors wondering. I am now up
and working every day. Ny cough
is gone. Ny appetite is great. and !
can eat anything without hurting me"
H D. Lovelee, Rockford, Mich
Indigestion is seldom cured by
helping" the stomach digest food.
Digestives. like physic pills, usually
make slaves Of the stomach and
bowels.
Milks Emulsion IS a pleasant. nutri-
tive food and a corrective medicine
It restores healthy, natural bowel ac-
ton. doing away with all need Of pills
and physics It promotes appetite
and quickly puts the digestive organs
in shape to assimilate food. As a
builder Of flesh and strength. MfIks
Emulsion Is strongly recommended to
rundown nervous people. and it has
produced amazing results in many
cases Of tuberculosis OF the lungs.
Chronic stomach trouble and constipa-
ton are promptly extraordinarily in
one day.
This is the only solid emulsion
made, and so palatable that II is eaten
with a spoon like ice cream. 4 truly
wonderful medicine for weak. sickly
children.
No matter how severe your case.
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you. use it according
to directions and II not satisfied with
the results. your money viii be
promptly refunded. Price soc and
S120 per bottle The NIilks Emulsion
Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Sold and guar
anteed BY all druggists.-AdE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
BETTER THAN GALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets
areaHarmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub
stitute for calomel-are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of Dr.. EdWards's determination not
totreat liver and bowel complaints with
calomel. His efforts to Danish it brought
out these little olive-colored tablets
The pleasant little tablets dothe good
that calomel does but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teethlike
strong liquids or calomel They take
holdoft the trouble and quickly couectit-
Why cure the liver at the expense of the
feeth2 Calomel sometimes plays havoc
with thegums. Sodo strong liquids It
is best not to take calomel, but to let DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches "dullness7 and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel 'loggy' and
heavy" Note how they clear 'clouded
brain and hOwthey 'perkup" the spirits
I0c and Csc box All druggistS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
Court Stops Story OF
Socialist Aims, Begun
By Berger's Counsel

Chicago. Ill. Dec 12.-Seymour
Stedman. counsel for congressman
elect Victor I. Berger. OF Milwaukee
and four other leaders in the Socialist
party. charged with conspiracy to
violate the espionage act. made the
opening statement for the defence to-
day in the United States district court
Stedman began an explanation OF the
ideals and aims Of Socialism. but was
interrupted by the objection from the
prosecution he then attempted to
show the relevancy TO his defence of
conditions in Germany and Great
Britain. but the court cut short that
line OF argument
Stedman denied that his clients had
entered into any conspiracy. but they
were opposed TO the war he added.
and so were 10000. 900 other citizens
Of this country"
Evidence in the Berger trial TO
show the planning OF an under
ground railway" to Mexico. so draft
evaders might seek asylum there;
that efforts were made to form anti
war socialistic societies at Camp
Grant and other army posts. and sim
liar activities. was promised yester-
day by assistant federal attorney Jo-
seph B. Fleming
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
Health Commissioner
Ridicules Mask Plan
To Prerent Inf[uenza

Chicago, Ill, Dec 1.-THE reports
OF influenza committees to the closing
session OF the American Public Health
association meeting today brought out
widely divergent views about proven
tive measures
Health commissioner DR.. J. ".
Inches. Of Detroit, led the argument
against closing public meetings,
schools. theaters and stores He ridi-
culed the use Of the mask, as not a
feasible measure in large cities
On the other hand. Dr. J. A Hayne,
OF Charleston, S. c.; DR.. II J. Elan
nagan, OF Richmond. Va; Dr. W p
Stokes, OF Baltimore. and Dr. W E
Moore. Of Sioux Falls, S. D., held that
closing public meetings in rural dis
tricts is efficacious.
DR.. ". P. Park. of the committee on
vaccines, said in his report that the
disease was due to an undetermined
organism" and the dominating vari-
ETY. OF the organism differs according
to various localities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

and ukelele selections by the Galen-
tine sisters OF FL Paso. will be added
features
- Cents For The Show.
Open sesame to the carnival is the
purchase Of a Is cent thrift stamp.
soldiers admitted free Admission to
the dance floor is also obtained by the
purchase OF a thrift stamp-one
stamp allowing three dances. Prac-
tically speaking everything is free
With the throng who attended We'd
nesday night and the larger gather
ings anticipated on Thursday. Friday
and Saturday, the war workers ex-
pect to run short Of stamps To make
their expectations good, they intend
to elaborate on the gala festival each
night so that when II is all over,
queries will be received from dear,
old Frisco and gay "Paree" TO let
them know how we do it."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
viii Ask Return Of
Thdw to New York TO
Answer Indictments

New York. Dec. 12.-District attor-
ney Edward Swami announced that
the case of Harry X. Thaw. defendant
in two Of the most sensational trials
in the history of criminal law. will be
placed before the new governor Of
Pennsylvania after January l. on the
assumption that he would aid in hav-
ing Thaw returned 70 New York to
answer indictments. This statement
followed investigation Of reports that
Thaw has been enjoying periods Of
freedom from the Pennsylvania hos
pital for the insane.
These indictments accuse Thaw Of
kidnapping and assaulting Frederick
Gump, a Kansas City. No. boy in
Thaw's former apartment in hotel
here
Il have not any doubt" Mr. Swami
said today. after the return from
Philadelphia Of one Of his assist
ants" that Thaw is permitted out
side Of the asylum and that he goes
to shows and other amusements."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
SIS, 900 CANAL CONTRACTS
AWARDED AT LAS CRUCES

Contracts involving the expenditure
of more than $3.50 were awarded
bidders Wednesday at las Cruces, n.
II. for the reconstruction during the
winter season Of approximately 100
miles OF community canals These
bitches were recently transferred TO
the government for control and oper-
alton. A large number Of cars Of red
wood from California will be used in
building canal structures. Practically
all bids " ere awarded local bidders
and the work will be performed by the
communities themselves.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

Our Christmas reputation OF being
The Gift House Of the Southwest. IS
more than meeting demands II YOU
live in FL Paso. visit our store and we
viii take pleasure in showing you our
beautiful Christmas stock with the
understanding that there is no obliga-
ton on your part to make a purchase
People OF responsibility living out
side OF FL PasO can have gift selection
packages sent to them on request
W. T. HlxsOn CO., The Hallmark Store.
Mills and Mesa on the Plaza--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
WOMAN HURT BY FAIL.

Matilda Maltos. aged 20. was found
at the corner Of Boulevard and Austin
street Wednesday night. After treat
ment by the police physician, Dr.. F.
W. Lynch, she was brought to the
county hospital, where her condition
was said to be not serious. Her injury
is thought by the police to have re-
suited from slipping on the wet pave
ment- She lives at the corner Of
Ninth and Camnhell Streets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
SOUTHWEST IS
WORKING ROADS
Motorists Tell of improve
ment and Warn Tourists
From Some Bad Roads

Reports from tourists and motorists
10 the FL Paso Auto club. covering
road conditions through west Texas.
New Mexico and Arizona indicate a
great amount Of work is being done
b. the various counties. New Mexico
road conditions are much improved
These motorists say that recent rains
have made the road by way OF So
zorro and San AIarcial muddy. but this
condition will not last after a few
days Of sunshine.
The northern route to California is
now impossible on account Of rains
and snow and tourists going to Cali
fornia are advised TO take the south
ern route by way OF Lordsburg. Tue
son and Phoenix This route out Of
FL Paso is good with the exception Of
a low fiat stretch between 1fyndus and
Deming and between Lordsburg and
Bowie after heavy rains and good
time can be made.
The road to Fort Worth IS now in
bad shape on account of rains The
muddy stretch from Big Springs to
Midland, distance Of ~ miles. is bad
and from Midland to Grand Falls
muddy Out OF Pecos TO FL Paso the
road is not bad
BalmOrhea Cutoff Logged
The Balmorhea cutoff has just been
logged and with the exception Of one
bog hole, with a detour around. the
road is fine on to Fort Stockton. The
snow recently made the road better
than It was the early part of Novem-
Der. This cutoff is being looked after
by the Toyah Valley Good Roads as
ISOLATION and saves the tourist going
Iobo cutoff is better than the Hot
Wells road and motorists going to
Alpine and Maria are advised to go to
Van Horn and take this road to Lobo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
ALGERIAN LEGISLATOR
TO SEE ELEPHANT BUTTE

Through arrangements made with
the French high commission 10 the
United States. Frederick Barbedette.
OF DILL. Algeria, is to visit the Rio
Grande project TO inspect and exam
inc the agricultural and engineering
features.
Mr.. Barbedette. who is a member
OF the legislature OF Algeria, is par
ticularly DESTROYS OF seeing the Rio
Grande project and Elephant Butte
dam and Will be the guest OF L II.
Lawson. the reclamation service en-
gineer for the district He is expected
to arrive in FL Paso about next Mon
dar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
NO FURTHER DETAILS OF
DROHER Staying RECEIVED

As the result Of the killing Of Sergt
Droher on the Porter ranch. near
Sierra Blanca Wednesday, J. H Hes
ter. a ranch owner of that community,
is being held Droher was a recently
discharged soldier He was found
with 4 bullet in his body.
No other details were received by
the district attorneys or sheriffs Of
flee Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

a committee known as the board
OF managers to supervise the rein
statement OF returned soldiers and
war workers without displacing an
alarming number Of civilians, was de-
cided on at the community labor
board meeting in the city council
chamber Wednesday. The duties Of
the committee viii be to investigate
the status OF different firms in FL
PasO county so that the contemplated
workers can be distributed in &C
cordance with prevalent conditions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
Don't Like Clay Centers.
PERFEcTs ,IINE LAID TITLE.

R. E. White. Of chihuahua, now in
FL Paso. has returned from Mexico
City, where he has been for more than
ten months perfecting his title to
more than 200 pertenencias Of mining
ground in the Los Lamentos noun
tains eastward from Villa Ahumada in
Chihuahua Another announcement
had been made on the same ground
over his but the legal section of the
federal department Of industry and
commerce allowed Mr.. Whites claim
in toto His property is very near the
Erupcion Mining company's property.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
.Adler-i-ka
Her!

After using Adler-i-ka my wife Is
able to do her own homework and did
all housekeeping. The soreness and
pain in her side disappeared" (Signed)
W. H Brubaker. Salina. Pa.
Adler-i-ka expels ALL gas and sour
ness. stopping stomach distress IN
STANTLY. Empties BOTH upper
and lower bowel flushing ENTIRE
alimentary canal Removes ALL foul
matter which poisons system. Often
CURES constipation. Prevents ap-
pendicitis. We have sold Adler-i-ka
many years. It is a mixture OF buck
thorn, cascara. glycerine and nine
other simple drugs. Warner Drug Co.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

La Mesa. y. n. Dec 1z.-Contracts
for the ditch work which were sent
in last week were approved and Civ
en- out The entire la Mesa ditch sys-
TEN was given TO F. G. Belk. OF the
La Union district. who viii have two
thirds Of the work and the remaining
third will be done by George a.
Schaefer. local farmer. This work
will begin Immediately.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
SOLDIER IS HELD OVER
ON CHARGE OF BIGAMY

The case OF bisamy against Sergt
Allen r. Van Patten. who confessed to
the crime voluntarily before assistant
county attorney w 3. Rawlins late
Saturday, was given 4 preliminary
hearing in justice A. J. Halls court
Thursday morning. The defendant
was turned over 10 the grand jury on
$3.50 bond
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
DELEGATES ARRIVE.

The following wire was received
Thursday from T. W. Seward. who is
representing the FL Paso Automobile
club at the Highway congress in Chi
cago: 1T afforded me great pleasure
to register as your representative at
the highway congress today. You Will
receive copy Of complete proceedings
when printed. F. ". Seward"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
aFLUs IN GUATEMALA
CAUSES MANY DEATHS

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 12.-Out-
break OF a violent epidemic OF influ-
enZa, with extremely high fatality
rate. was reported to the state de-
partment today from Guatemala
Warning to this country that the in
fluenza epidemic is by no means end
ed and that all possible precautions
against the disease should be taken,
was issued by surgeon general Blue.
Of the public health service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
THE COURTS.
COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS.
J. r. Harper, +. r. Higgins and A. VI.
WnlthaIl, justices.


Motions for rehearing overruled-
Ford Motor Co. VS.. Crawford Auto com
pany, from Pecos; Willys-Overland
company VS.. VIM. Chapman ct al, from
Fl Paso, opinion: ". n. Thomas vs.
Western Indemnity company. from e
Paso.
Motion granted-Nathan ". Tanton
VS.. Mary H Tanton. from FL Paso. sp-
pellant's motion 10 postpone submis-
sion.
other motion overruled-Willys-
Overland company vs. VIM Chapman
ct al. from FL Paso. appellants motion
to certify.
Motions submitted-Geo. VI Holmes
ct ux VS.. H. W. Long, from FL PasO.
appellee's motion for a rehearing;
Stewart & Threadgin VS.. FL PasO &
Southwestern company, from FL Paso,
appellants motion for rehearing-
Affirmed-A- B. Carothers ct al vs..
G. B. Finley ct al. from Reeves.
Reformed and affirmed-Adelle NIL
Ter VS. Guaranty Trust & Banking
company ct al. from FL Paso.
Reversed and remanded with in
structions-Earl Morrison vs.. c. B.
Richards, from Gaines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
DEATHS AND BURIALS.


Joseph VIII, 1l21 East Overland
street, 13 year old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
$. h WIFI. passed away as result OF
an attack Of uenza-pneumonia. He
was a member of troop six Of the Boy
Scouts His parents, a brother and
an aunt. Mrs. Betty Hyde. OF Fort
Worth. Texas, we're with him when he
passed away.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
9th DISTRICT COURT.

Bnluru OOidWeAls Rreslo1nE-
L. NJ Crawford VS.. FL PasO Land &
Improvement company. judgment
pending
Mortgage Trust company ct al vs..
Riceo Lamberto ct al, suit on notes
and foreclosure, filed.
Narcisso Martinez and Jose B. Mar
tinez VS.. P. A. Pandes and Jesus o.
de Pandes, recovery OF money and
damages, filed.
Mary Arctic VS.. Josefine Crosby ct
al. application by plaintiff for re-
straint OF writ Of procession, granted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
Fl. Bayard To
Care For Men
From Overseas
100 Medical Corps Men
Are Sent There; Care for
Convalescents at Cody.

Deming. y. NJ, Dec. IA detach-
ment Of 100 medical students from the
medical corps Of Camp Travis. under
command OF Lieut.. N. S. Martin, with
Lieut.. Cross as medical officer, ar
rived today en- route to Fort Bayard
to assist in the care Of overseas men.
The boys came from base hospital No
$50, Camp Travis. and were all trained
for overseas service when the armis-
tice was signed
Cody for COnvaleseents.
There are some regulars. some vol
unteers and some drafted men. from
Texas. Oklahoma. Colorado and Cali
fornia- The drafted men are not all
pleased al remaining in the service, as
they say they had made arrangements
to resume civilian occupations.
That Camp Cody will be a conva-
lescent camp was confirmed today on
receipt Of a telegram from J. A Ma
honey. president Of the chamber of
commerce, to c J. Kelly. secretary OF
the Luna county draft board. which
positively asserted that the war de-
partment had definitely decided that
Camp Cody will be continued as a
convalescent camp.
This means a large military and
civilian force to care for the soldiers
who are sent here from overseas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
GEORGE MAY NOT VISIT I. $.

London. Eng. Dec 12.-Reports that
king George contemplates a visit to
the United States are denied here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

Mrs. Grace Harcourt. wife Of Bert
HarcOurt. who formerly lived in FL
Paso, died OF pneumonia at her home
in Cincinnati. Ohio, according to word
received here Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
SAITH DISTRICT COURT.


Texas vs.. D. L. Muckelroy. murder,
on trial
Harry Augustus Mathews vs.. Ger
trude Emma Cooper Mathews, divorce,
filed
Irene Griffin VS.. H. n. Griffin. d.
vorce. filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

p. X. Price, Presiding
Leo r Schuster VS.. Joe Dunno, suit
on note. filed.
Ina Weston VS.. Edward Weston.
divorce. filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

and avoid the bad stretch in the vicin-
ity Of Hot Wells and Valentine.
Rains Pack AIamoEerdo Road.
For the present, at least. the Ala
mOgordo road is about the best route
out Of FL Paso. heavy rains having
packed the sand and where the road
has been worked has settled the dust
Tourists report this trip to Alamo
gordo can be made in three hours In
going to Roswell the best route is by
way OF CarrizozO and not through the
Indian reservation.
Don't Like Clay Centers.
A motorist from Iowa is not enthu-
siastic over the roads with clay cen
ters that the Texas people are build
ing. giving as his objection that clay
centers are hard to stay on and once
a car moves over to the side Of the
road to let another car pass il is i'm
possible to get back TO the center If
the road is wet Mr.. Hadlock. of FL
Paso experienced the same conditions
in Kansas on his return from the east
IN many places in Texas where these
clay centers are used no gravel is put
on the clay and ruts are soon cut in
and the road becomes full Of chug
holes.
At Douglas and Bisbee and through
out that section OF Arizona extensive
work is being done on the roads and
tourists leaving FL Paso for CalifOr-
MIA viii enjoy this stretch Of pave
ment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12
ROtarianS Hear
.Tghe Plead To
Aid UIiterate
Members Will Consider
Boost Suggestions At
Next Week Meeting.

CONTINUED from page IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-12

and avoid the bad stretch in the vicin-
fly Of Hot Wells and Valentine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Ms..s..sisss:S.

captions were found in Colorado, In diana, Michigan, Maryland, Mime sota and Wyoming. In these States patriotic work of women was arranged for by State Organizations originating in the action of the Governor or Leg islature, before the Woman's Commit tee was appointed. The machinery so established, in each instance, merged with the Woman's Committee and became the State division Alaska and Porto Rico have formed local divisions which correspond to the or ganization within the States.
 Registration Department
 The Registration Department has prepared for the registration of wom- en and girls over sixteen years of age. The status of the women, whether trained or untrained, those desiring training, or those specially adapted to certain lines of activity are recorded. In some instances courses of training are provided for those wishing to pre- pare themselves for service.
 Food Production And Home Econo-
 mics Department
 The Food Production and Home Economics Department is working with the Department of Agriculture and the State Agricultural colleges to increase production and decrease waste in food. In some States this department has been combined with the Department of Food Administra- tion, and the State Demonstrator for rthe agricultural college is usually the chairman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Shaw, honorary president of the Ma
 tional American Woman Suffrage As
 sociation; Mrs. Philip N. Moore, of St.
 Louis, President of the National Coun- cil of Women; Mrs. Josiah E. Cowles, of
 California, President of the General
 Federation of Women's Clubs; Miss
 Maude Wetmore, of Rhode Island,
 Chairman of the National Leag1e of
 Woman's Service; Mrs Carrie Chap
 man Catt, of New York, President of
 the National American W Woman Suffrage
 Association; Mrs. Antoinette Funk,
 Lawyer, Chicago; Mrs. Stanley McCor-
 mick, of Boston, Vice-President Ma
 tional American Woman Suffrage As
 sociation; Mrs. Joseph R. Lamar, of Atlanta, Georgia, President National
 Society of Colonial Danes; Miss Ida
 M. Tarbell, of New York, Publicist
 and Writer; Miss Agnes Nestor, of Chicago, Vice-President International Glove Workers Union, and Miss Han nah J. Patterson, of Pittsburgh, Pa. The first meeting of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National
 Defense was held May 2, 1917, and :" P4o'A vas AOA AAI u4dteu ny "A4Cu lHe greatest number of women in the United States might be reached. In pursuance of this plan the Committee
 appointed in each State a temporary chairman, whose duty it was to call together the presidents or representa- | tives of all women's organizations
 Statewide in scope, including civic,
 religious, fraternal, patriotic, literary and philanthropic associations, with
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

slight noise was heard somewhere ahead. The order to halt was whis- pered and passed down the line of men. Suddenly the slop and splash of footsteps was plainly heard; simul- taneously rocket scared up, explod- ed high above, it glaring white light Illuminating the surrounding country, and followed immediately by two more rockets, colored ones, this time, the signal requesting a barrage.
 'The Marines dropped instantly, but had time to fire a few shots at the retreating German patrol before the flares of the rocket died out, plunging them again in total darkness. And then it seemed as if every machine gun along the line turned loose. A steady tattoo of sharp, cracking re- ports started, and storm of shells screamed over the head of the party. The barrage had commenced.
 'The shells were falling between our patrol and our lines. It was impossi- ble to return, and there was nothing