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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
Doom F or Rats, When
BasseH's Pet Ferets
Unleashed On Trail:

The two latest helpers Of Herbert
Hoover in FL Paso are a pair Of
ferrets, which arrived Monday morn
ing for district food administrator
Charles n. Bassett, from York. Pa,
where they were raised by a fancy
ferret breeder.
The two ferrets are not much on
publicity. but they aid the national
food administration by being death on
rats. They kill rats just simply be-
cause they have an ancient grudge
against members OF the rat tribe, and
also because every individual ferret
is anxious TO break the record for
killing rats. Most any ferret is will
ing to work all night if there is any
chance of busting" the 1917 record on
dead rats.
For about four days the ferrets.
which arrived in a dark wooden box
by express. viii be fed on bread and
milk, and kept in a cage. This de-
velOps sort Of peevish feeling to-
ward the rat family. and when they
are let loose a large decrease in the
rat population Of the city is looked
for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
FOOD GAMERS
To GET SUGAR
Promise Received From
Food Administration;
Bread Rules Issued.

Manufacturers Of cans, fruit Jars
and all supplies for making essential
food products have been assured that
they viii be able to obtain their full
supply Of sugar for the coming sea
son, according to information received
Monday morning by Charles n. Bas-
sett, district food administrator
This applies particularly to pack
ers Of fruit, condensed milk and such
vegetables for preservation Of which
sugar may be necessary, as well as
to the housewives for usiRG in pre-
serving purposes. When car shortage
is relieved supplies OF sugar VIII be
available for necessary preservation
purposes. Shipments from Cuba are
steadily increasing" said Mr.. Bassett.
Regulations on bread.
New regulations are as follows:
IF the twin or multiple loaf is
wrapped at the bakery and sold TO the
consumer wrapped and undivided, the
loaf must correspond to the previous
requirements published as regards
weight.
If the twin or multiple loaf is IN
wrapped or divided before being sold
to the user, each unit Of the loaf must
conform to weight requirements
License is prohibited from label
ing, advertising or selling bread as
matted milk bread"
Rules For Farmers.
Referring to the rule where mer-
chants are permitted TO sell a farmer
flour without substitutes, where the
farmer has the home grown substi-
tutes on hand, and where the retailer
received from the farmer a written
statement as to the quantity OF sub
stitutes the farmer has on hand, the
administration is permitting the FOL
lowing exceptions 10 the pound FOR
pound rule governing the sale Of flour
by the millers, wholesalers and 1ob-
bers to the retailers:
when the retailer furnishes the
miller, wholesaler or jobber with the
original certificate furnished the re-
taller by the farmer. the miller,
wholesaler or jobber is permitted TO
sell the retailer an equal amount OF
flour, as shown in the certificates
given the retailer by the farmer with
out substitutes.
The miller, wholesaler or jobber
should endorse on the face Of these
statements that an equal amount OF
flour had been sold without substi-
tutss and retain these statements Tor
his files"
Bee keepers can use syrup made
from graduated sugar for bees until
the blooming OF alfalfa mesquite and
other Towering plants. This provis-
ion has been made because when
bees are flying. frequently they have
a tendency to disease similar TO dysen-
terry. except when fed on sugar syrup,
Boarding houses will be classed
with hotels and restaurants. so far as
the rules and regulations OF the
United States food administration is
concerned, and in case they use as
much as three barrels OF flour per
month must be licensed.
A warning against high prices for
seeds for spring and summer plant
ing, such as feterita, milo maize, KAT
fir corn and other seeds. has been is
sued by z. A. Peden, state food ad-
ministrator. It is promised that
drastic action viii be taken against
all dealers attempting TO profiteer
in seeds for planting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
Best offer
On School
Bonds Is 81
Council Makes Up Differ
ence Of $4,000 to the
School Board.

The best offer obtained so far for
the 500, 900 school bond issue recent
" voted in Ell Paso was about 81
cents on the dollar, whereas the law
does not permit the school board to
dispose of any bonds at less than par
and accrued interest.
S. J. Prudential. Scott White and
Roy NJ. Walker, finance committee Of
the school board, met with the city
council Monday morning to discuss
this matter. and the council agreed
that the city would pay TO the school
board the difference between the SELL
ing price of the bonds and par and
accrued interest. This would be
something over $4,000, it was said.
In the case of the 100000 water
works bonds, the difference between
the selling price and par and interest
would be made up from the water
works operating fund, it was said at
the city hall.
The 100000 paving bonds, voted at
the same time. are being disposed of
at par and interest, being accepted At
that value by the paving company in
payment for work done.
On account of the national war fl
nancing operations. all municipal
bonds are now under par on the
money market This was the reason
that the county was enabled recently
to buy back some of its bonds at 80
cents that it had sold only a year
previous at par and accrued interest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
FRANK RILEY,
PIONEER, DIES
Plumber Who Had Just Re
turned From Chicago,
Will Be Buried There.

Frank Riley. - years Of age, a well
known pioneer plumber. Of this city,
died at his home. 1912 Wyoming
street. Sunday morning. Mr.. Riley
had just returned from Chicago, where
he had gone several weeks ago for his
health. Funeral services will be held
this afternoon from the Mclean, Sim
mons and Hartford chapel, the body
viii be taken to St. Patrick's cathe-
draI, where services viii also be said,
and then sent to Chicago for inter-
ment.
Mr.. Riley came to this city in 1881
and has lived here ever since. He was
well known in fraternal circles, mem
Der of the Elks. Knights OF Column
bus and the WOodmen Of the World
He is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Charles Gardner, Of this city. and Mrs.
Joe Burke, of Chicago. both Of whom
were here at the time Of his death
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

informed of the telegram. said he
considered that wonderful results
have been achieved by both county
and city officers in the campaign
"El Paso is now five times as clean
as it ever was" he said. land I know
that sheriff Orndorff and police chief
Charles Pollock are doing their duty
to the utmost extent Of their ability"
Property Owners Must Act.
Claiming that the property owners
are responsible under the law for
the conduct Of those who rent from
them, a letter has been mailed by the
police department to a number of
local property owners calling their
attention to the fact that the police
have reasons 70 believe that the
houses mentioned are houses Of i'll
repute.
The property owners are asked TO
assist the police in the cleanup cam
paign and the police request that
steps be taken to rid the city Of the
undesirable element Chief Of police
Charles Pollock and inspector Walter
Reese are engaged in the campaign
and said Monday they believed they
viii soon have this city one OF the
cleanest cities, morally, in the United
States.
To Help San Antonio.
Another plan that has been adopted
by the police in the campaign is to
keep in touch with San Antonio in It's
cleanup drive. The two cities are to eX-
change lists Of those arrested and
punished for violations Of the ordi-
nances. The police Of both cities
are keeping a close watch on all who
are under suspicion OF being immoral
amount of good can be done in this
way. The police, detective bureau
and the provost guard are working
together in the campaign.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
FUNERAL OF L. c. WILSON,
RAILROAD CLERK, TUESDAY

Funeral arrangements for L. c. VIII
son, 2602 Z. Boulevard, 50 years OF
age, who died Sunday morning after
a long illness, will be completed Tues
day when Mrs Wilson, wife Of de-
eedent, arrives here from Graham,
Texas. She telegraphed the J. J. kas-
ter company, which has the body in
charge, that she would arrive then.
Mr.. Wilson was formerly chief clerk
in the general freight department Of
the Ell Paso and Southwestern rail-
load company. and was well known
in railroad circles here. Mr.. Wilson
was with the FL Paso and Northeast
ern before IL was taken over by the
Southwestern He is survived by his
wife and a son, Jack, who is in BUSH
ness at Kansas City.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
T. W. PARRY SUCCEEDS CAPT.
M'DERMITH AS WATER MGR.

T. ". Parry, former manager OF
water distribution of the Delta Land
and Water company. of Milford, Utah.
has been appointed irrigation man
ager of the Rio Grande project Of the
reclamation service. Mr.. Parry sue
ceeds Capt. Ora McDermith. now at
Camp Lee. Va, at an officers and
engineers' training camp.
In his connection with the Delta
Land and Water company Mr.. Parry
had charge OF considerable construc-
ton work. as well as distribution of
water. Previous to his service with
the Delta corporation, he had held i'm
portant offices with the reclamation
service in several projects
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
HOME DEFENCE COMPANY IS
READY TO HELP DRAFT MEN

All men Of draft age who signified
on their missionaries that they
would be willing to study to fit
themselves for military service have
been invited to attend the school Of
instruction conducted by the Home
Defence league, which meets every
Tuesday night at 1880 at the Bailey
school, corner of Montana and Vir-
GINA streets. The instructions last
for one hour. Capt. Barney Hughes
said Monday that Uncle Sam does not
overlook the men who have had train
ing. as they are the ones he wants
to take charge of others and with the
proper training they Will stand bet
ter chance to receive promotions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

II an indignation meeting held
~ At the city hall Monday morn
= n ing. city and county officials
decided TO invite Raymond D. Fos-
dick to come TO FL Paso himself and
see what has been accomplished by
way Of cleaning up. Confident that
everything within reason has been
done. the officials are willing that
the head Of the training camp activ-
tiles commission should come here
and see the city and county. and
therefore they sent two kilograms to
him
The message was sent following
receipt by sheriff Seth B. Orndorff
Of a telegram from A. P Coles. now
in Washington. stating that recent
reports Of Fosdiclt's office on boot
Logging. road houses and saloons at
Tzleta and socorro are causing mill
tary authorities here great anxiety"
and Initiating that FL Paso might
not expect mere troops here unless
there is greater cooperation" with
the military
The first telegram TO 1Ir. Fosdick.
signed by mayor Charles Davis, chief
81 police Charles E Pollock, county
s-dge T. =. AcclintOck, sheriff Seth
b. CrndOrff. county attorney W. II.
Fryer and Otis c. Coles. president Of
the chamber Of commerce, was as fol-
lows:
we are informed reports have
been made 70 you that county and
city administrations are not cooper
Hns rana aud = honest
in their effCrts. We desire TO refute
these charges and cordially invite
personal visit and investigation IN
derstand you viii be in Fort Worth
march s. and believe in Justice TO Us,
geu should then extend your visit TO
il Faso. Kindly advise II we may
expect you"
Mayor sea6s Another
The second, signed my mayor Davis
and sheriff Orucorff, read as follows:
we deny that there is a lack OF
cooperation between city and county
authorities. We have cleaned up won
derfulIy both from moral and sanitary
srau6pOints. ana are continuing our
efforts. Lieut. Popenoe informed
sheriff Ornd0rff and mayor Davis
that he was well pleased with the
work. Both county and city ready
and willing at all times TO work
with military authorities We ur-
gently request you 10 come to FL Paso
from Fort Worth"
1fr OrndOrff. commenting on the
message, said that the county author
tiles are bending. and have been bend
ing, every possible effort towards the
suppression Of vice OF all kinds. He
said the vice campaign conducted by
his office and county attorney W H
Fryer hha resulted in the county col
leetinE over $4,000 in fines
Sheriff Wants VfolHtOFs Reported.
Il want TO say. too, that we are not
relaxing. in spite OF the fact Of lax
laws which allow a profitable vice TO
20 on with only nominal fines. which
can be paid with ease he added. 4
want every citizen 10 cooperate with
ne n this fight II anyone knows
% any law violations, I would appre-
ciate their informing me at once"
County attorney W Il. Fryer, when
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
THREE CITY NATIONAL BANK
OFFICERS GIVEN PROMOTION

Herman NJ. Andreas was promoted
from cashier to vice president. to act
with J. F. Williams, who has been
vice president for some time; c. H.
league was promoted from assistant
cashier to cashier, and r. B. kim
brough, Of the note department, was
made assistant cashier. at a meeting
OF the directors of the City National
bank Saturday afternoon
John L Andreas. who has been and
is still nominally cashier OF the in
stitution. is in the army. U. S. Stewart
is president OF the bank.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
PRESIDENT FIXES WHEAT
PRICE AT $500 BUSHEL

washington. d. G., Feb. 25.-Prosi-
dent Wilson by proclamation Satur-
day night fixed the price for the
coming seasons wheat yield at s2.2O
q bushel for No. 1 northern spring
wheat. The minimum for the 1917
crop was 50 bushel and the price
paid was up 10 S2.2O.
Price differentials corresponding
with distance are made by the presi-
dents order. The Chicago price is
S2.20; Kansas City. SAILS; Galveston,
S2.1s, and Fort Worth, S2.09.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
NEWMAN TO BE SPEAKER AT
REALTY BOARDS LUNCHEON

The Ell Paso Real Estate board will
hold its regular semi-monthly lunch
con Tuesday noon. the principal
speaker being c. II. Newman. He
will speak on relations betW cen Mex
leo and Fl PaSo. The luncheon will
be held at the Sheldon cafe
1t is proposed by the board to have
a member speak on some specified
topic Of interest to real estate circles
at each luncheon during the year.
George LeBaron said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
no Else eRADING woRK.

At a meeting Monday with a COM
mittee OF the Highland Park Improve
ment association. consisting of Henry
NJ. Walker, y. F White, Charles Mont
fort and T. N Pierce. alderman R. c.
Semple agreed to complete the grad
ing Of Alabama treet and to clear
large masses of rock and dirt said to
have accumulated on Federal street,
which is paved.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
OFFICERS LOOKING FOR MAN
SAID TO BE BILKING STORES

A man representing himself as Ike
Alderete, jr.. and exempted from the
draft in order that he might assist
the government in gathering revenue,
is reported to have been operating
recently in the southside. collecting
licenses from storekeepers that fall
victims to his bait He is said 10
have secured SIS from one man. Of
ficeTs are on the lookout for him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
DEPUTY Is HELD
As RESULT OF KILLING

Globe, Ariz.. February 2s.-Deputy
sheriff Ben Olney is being held here
as a result of the killing OF John
Hawkins. a miner, Saturday after
noon. Olney is a nephew OF George
A. Olney. a prominent Arizonan and
former candidate for governor.
Deputy Olney said the shooting was
prompted by an insult 10 his wife by
Hawkins
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
REQUIRED TO EXPLAIN CONDUCT.

The Gridiron club viii be in charge
OF the program for the University
clubs weekly luncheon Tuesday at
noon. The cluo is working up some
stunts for the luncheon and the menu
bers attending Will be put on the grill
to explain their conduct recently, the
gridironers announced.
The Gridiron club will have its
weekly meeting at the University club
Wednesday evening to make plans for
the University of Texas tea to be held
Sunday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
MARY FRANCES TOWNSEND.

Word was received Of the death, in
Deming, n. NJ. at 10 o'clock Monday
morning, of little Mary Frances Town
send, two and a half years old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Townsend.
who were residing there. Interment
will be in Deming.
Mr.. Townsend is brotherinlaw OF
George r LeBarOn, 1926 East Boule-
ward. Miss Annie Lebanon and Mrs.
Grace l. Townsend were at Deming
when the child died Mr.. LeBaron ex-
pected TO go there Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
j. II. TOMBSTONE.

The funeral Of J. II. Johnstone, "a
years Of age, an old resident of this
city, was held Sunday afternoon from
mis- residence. 519 South Florence
street. FL Paso lodge, No. $50, Of the
Masonic order. conducted the ceremo-
MES. Interment was in Evergreen
cemetary. Mr.. tombstone died at his
home Saturday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
PVT. EDWARD e. GREGORY.

The body of Edward E. Gregory, %
years Of age, a private in truck train
No. 391, quartermaster department,
national army, who died at the base
hospital, Fort Bliss. Saturday night.
has been sent to Edmonson, n. Y, for
interment- John D. Gregory, father
Of deceased, lives at that place
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday Specials

2 Large Cans Alpine Milk for .............. Csc
15c Quality New Pack Tomatoes, 2 cans for. 25c
15c Packages Quaker Oats, for. .......... .21c
Packages SINNERS Macaroni or Spaghetti
Pounds Medium Size PruneS for - 25c
2 Pounds Fancy Large Size Prunes for. =. 35c
Fancy Evaporated Peaches, per pound. -. .15c
Good Quality Head Rice, per pound. 49,. lie
Fancy Black Eyed Peas, per pound lie
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

Funeral services for G. W. Espy, who
died at a local hospital Tuesday. were
held from the Mclean, Simmons and
Hartford chapel Sunday afternoon. In
terment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The services were conducted by FL
PasO lodge. No. 1S7, B. P. O. Elks, of
which organization he was a member.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
DOUGLAS MUST CLEAN Up,
Is MILITARY EIANDATE.

Douglas has been warned by Brig.
Gen D. C Cabell, commanding here,
there must be a moral cleanup or the
troops will be removed Conditions,
he said have grown worse since the
first OF the year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
IN MEMORIAM

Notices under thls heading ACCEPTED toF
publication at the reading notice rate,l
We sincerely thank our friend and
neighbors for their kindness during
the illness and death of our beloved
husband and SON
Mrs. Laura Anderson,
Peter Anderson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
NEW TICKET AGENT.

A. J. Bishop, formerly ticket agent
for the Santa Fe railway at Deming,
\. n. is taking charge OF the ticket
office at the union station today. He
relieves l. c. Elliott, who has been
acting ticket agent for several
months
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
sGT. Samuel W. DUGGER.

Samuel W. Digger. 40 years of age,
a sergeant in the headquarters COM
pany, Seventh cavalry. died at the
base hospital, Fort Bliss, Saturday
after a short illness. The body was
sent to the home OF the sergeant's
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
DOYOU

Carefully consider that buying the food for your
home is business matter that should receive
your careful consideration.
After you have investigated the matter in Ell
Paso we are sure that you will find that the
Standard Cash Stores sells the 'Most of the Best
for the Money
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

Funeral services for Louis Speed, %
years of age. who died at local san
atarium Friday night. were held az
the Peak chapel Monday morning. In
ternment was in Evergreen cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

The funeral for c. P. Creason, a
druggist, who died suddenly al a local
hotel recently. was held from the J.
]. Raster chapel Sunday afternoon.
Burial was in Concordia cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
CHANGES MANS NAME,

In the case Of ex parte Joseph Ben
tkoWski, in the 4lst district court. an
order has been signed by judge P. r.
Price changing applicants name to
Joseph Benson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
lrablets.) II stops the Cough ana
Headache and works off the Cold F.
W. GROVES signature on each box
30c-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

Liquid Digestive pleasant to take
Just try one soc bottle for Indigestion
or constipation.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25

father. T. L Digger. at West scio,
Ore
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-25
F0SDICK INVITED To CONE HERE
AND SEE IF COUNTY IS CLEAN

Local Public Officials Resent Continued Reports to
Fosdck Headquarters Of Vice in Ell Paso, When They
Say They Have Complied With All Requests;
Army Cleanup Official Not Complaining.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-26
Several Thousand Half.
Starved Stragglers Reach
Dutch Border.
MAKE WAY FROM
NORTHERN FRANCE
Old People and Babies Die on the Way
in Large Numbers and Are Buried
Where They Fell Exhausted-Ger-
mans Continue to Loot Stores a.
They Retreat, Despite Official
Denials From Berlin.

A.o,d,n DOT ,s-lyeather- heat
~, ... oe
en- refugees 'i'os'is rom ''e nv
France. are trickling into the Dutch
provinces of Brabant and Lirburg.
About ? oOo are now accommodated in
,h,,,t ( nar
towns IN these pfo''n'eS. 20
cent are Ill from over-fatigue or m
fiuenza.
D.tres.;np storie. are told about the
.h;. -. ,,;od fror,
oiu pe"pio anu "'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-26
U-Boat Activity
Almost Negligible
As War Measure

London. Oct. 26.-German submarine
activity reached such a low state this
week as to become almost negligible as
a war measure. Notwithstanding that
as many or more U-boats are lurking
in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
The British admiralty looks upon
this situation as part of the peace
offensive, but may be due in part to
the loss of submarine bases on the
Belgian coast.
It is believed at the admiralty that
if Germany elects to fight to the end
of her resources her greatest subma-
rine effort may be expected late in
December and in January. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-26
!. Hso pIs Demand pe.c..

~ y = n = " L.
London, Oct 2s.-The London Times
correspondent reports from The Hague
that every day brings fresh testimony
OF the critical situation in which Ger
many hnds herself. owing to internal
discomfort. A man just arrived from
Mannheim tells the following:
& 5t1"on Tuesday of last week there ~as
q sreat meeting ct Ludwigshafen, at
tended by 4 crowd estimated as high
as 5000 persons. This was a protest
meeting against the war, insisting that
peace must be concluded forthwith.
1T was followed on Thursday by
another meeting at Mannheim, when q
resolution war adopted in favor Of q
general strike II peace was not brought
sabout with the utmost possible dis
patch.
Condemn War ch;sf:. +
This meeting, which began at 3
o'clock. produced fiery speeches which
Increased in violence a. the evening
went on.
Every sort Of condemnation wan
uttered Of the German statesmen who
brought the country to its present
pass. The audience. worked UP. by
the rough and ready eloquence OF pop
ular orators. reached an extraordinary
pitch Of excitement. Denunciations Of
Hindenburg. Ludendorff and Prince
Max, in fact. OF every one connected
with the present ruling powers came
thick and fast.
ss.'At last when the meeting de-
nanded the overthrow Of the present
regime and the substitution OF q re-
publican form OF government, the mill
stary ilftervened. "A captain marched
4 company ok soldiers with liked bsy.;