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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
To PLAN FOR A
VALLEY DISPLAY
Agricultural Committee to
Meet With Publicity
Committee.

For the purpose of securing the CO.
/ operation Of the land and irrigation
committee Of the chamber OF COM
merce. with the object Of securing a
display Of fruits for the International
J soil Products exposition. 10 be held at
Kansas City, october 1926, this COM
mittee viii meet with the publicity
committee OF the chamber OF COM
merce at 4 o'clock this afternoon
II has been definitely settled that
the FL Paso chamber Of commerce,
through its publicity department, viii
send this exhibit. and the other com
nittee is called in for the purpose Of
arranging the method for securing
the display.
Roland Harwel, county farm
demonstrated, stated "Wednesday
morning that the farmers OF the val
lev were interested IN the coming dis
play and that number OF them had
told him they would cooperate The
II Paso Valley Bartlett Pear associa-
ton viii send large collection OF
the Bartlett pears raised in valley
orchards, Mr. HarWeN said
Farmers to Help.
Other farmers of the valley viii
be notified of the plans OF the pub
LEFTY committee and central place
viii be designated where the articles
10 be displayed viii be collected. one
Of the features Of the coming eXpOsi-
ton. to he discussed this afternoon.
viii be the securing Of place in re-
frigeratiug plant where the exhibits
NAV be stored. 1t will be a difficult
matter TO preserve the exhibits unless
some plans are made for the securing
of refrigerating space
Several large orchardists Of this
part of the southwest have declared
their intention Of attending the eXhi-
bition and 10 is thought probable that
quite large party Of FL PasOans
may also attend.
In a recent issue of the Kansas
City Post considerable space was
given 10 announcing that FL PasO
farmers and fruit growers would have
a display at the exposition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
Jim Ferguson
Won t Tell Why
He's In Austin
Processes Surprise That
Texas Papers Would Ask
Him For Statement.

Austin. Tex July S1.-Former Gov.
James z. Ferguson, Of Temple. Tex
reached here today. but when ques-
toned as 10 his mission declined to
talk He said he was surprised that
the Texas newspapers should want
any statement from him.
1t was reported that he was here
to take initial steps 10 contest the
election. but he declined to say what
he proposed to do, If anything.
state supt. ". F. Doughty. who
was defeated by Miss Annie webb
BIanton, said today he had no inten-
tion Of contesting the election
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
DON'T WORRY; ONE MANS
CABLEGRAM DELAYED A WEEK

FL Pasoans who have husbands
fathers or sons in the fighting forces
abroad shouldn't worry II they fail
to hear promptly Of the arrival on
foreign soil Of the men folk a local
man said Wednesday. One FL Paso
officer landed on the other side Of
the ocean July IS, but his cablegram
sent Immediately wasn't received here
Till the 18th and his form postal card
released at New York. didn't arrive
here till the 29th- Authorities claim
these delays are unavoidable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
BREWERS TRANSFER MOTION
OVERRULED BY U. S. COURT

Austin, Tex, July 51.-When tie
cases against the san Antonio brew
ers, Hennins Bruhn, c. T. Priest and
Charles Grossmau. were called for
trial today in the federal court. attor-
neys for the defendants made a mo-
ton TO transfer the cases 10 the san
Antonio division OF the court and.
after extended argument. the court
overruled the motion 70 transfer and
the case win be tried here.
The defendants contended that the
Jurisdiction was in san Antonio. as the
offences. II any, were committed at
san Antonio. These brewers are
charged with making false income tax
returns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
AMERICANS GIVE MATERIALS
FOR JUAREZ CITY HOSPITAL

T. ~. Hofecler Of Fl Paso viii
donate all the glass needed in the i'm
proTements TO the Juarez municipal
hospital The lumber for the hospital
has been donated by the Mexico
North Western Railroad company.
The repairs 10 the hospital are pro-
crossing rapidly according to Ray
mundo Garcia. one OF the committee
men. and the institution viii soon be
finished Among other improvement
there are two new wards being built
with concrete flOOr, and a laboratory
Tor scientific work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
DAVIDSON STILL LEADS
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Dallas, Tex. July S1-Latest cleo
ton returns show T. W Davidson
still maintaining a lead over his five
opponents with Se.5S5 votes reported
from $500 precincts.
Gov. W. P. Hobby. with $500 out Of
4459 precincts reporting. received
SS1.f7S votes against 1895 for for
mer Gov. ). Z. Ferguson
Incomplete returns from the II con-
tested congressional districts showed
the following leaders:
Second district. V Collins; fourth.
sam Rayburn Cincumbeut); sixth, Ru-
fus Hardy Gncumbent); seventh. G. $.
Briggs; eighth. Joe Eagle Cncum-
hent); 18th, James c. Wilson Gncum-
bent) 18th. c. T, Spelter: 18th. Carlos
Bee; 18th, c. 3. Hudspeth; 18th. T. l.
Blanton CincumbenD; 18th. Marvin
Jones Incumbent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
ROCKIES" SHOW REGULARS"
HOW TO WIN BASEBALL GAMES

Camp Cody, Deming. X. N. July 81.
sunday afternoon the casual camp,
which has hardly been here a month.
showed what il could do in the way Of
playing baseball by winning two
games against old" soldiers and tying
in a third game. Casual company 3's
team beat the team Of company :,
l55th infantry by a score Of to J.,
and the team of company H. Of the
same regiment, by a score Of Il to 1.
A picked team of one OF the 136th in
tantry was held even, score 9 to 6, in
a seven inning game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
NEW MEX. CROPS
WELL
Wheat and Corn Crops Are
Forecast Over 100000
Bushels Each.

Santa Fe. y ". July 5L-Thc United
States Crop Reporter for July indi-
Gates a corn crop OF 5,651.0o0 bushes
for New Mexico. $4,000 bushels Of
winter wheat and 1.5I7.0uo bushels Of
summer wheat. 13S6,000 bushels Of
oats. $4,000 bushels Of barley. 979.0ol
bushels Of potatoes. $4,000 bushels Of
sweet potatoes. 4.776.000 bushels Of
kaffir corn. 1.58A000 bushels Of beanA
$4,000 tons OF hay. 5000 gallons Z
sorghum syrup. $4,000 bushels OF APP
pies. $4,000 bushels Of peaches and
$1,000 bushels OF pears
The condition Of all crops ia New
Mexico Isl given at 9-l percent The
drouth having cut down the percol-
taEs pe-ceptibly-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
NAVY DEPARTMENT CALLS
FOR MEN FOR NEW SHIPS

Washington, D. c., July 31-Orders
have been issued by the navy depart
ment calling into active service
thousands Of reservists for duty on
ships constructed under the shipping
board and navy building programs.
The exact number Of men transferred
10 the active duty list was not an
nounced. but IL was said today that
every man for whom space existed in
the training camps has been sum
uoued
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
BRITISH TAKE I4,5OO
PRISONERS SINCE MARCH

London, Eng July 31.-Since March
q Of this year the British have taken
1880 prisoners on the western front.
James Ian MACPHERSON, parliamentary
secretary Of the war office. informed
the house Of commons today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
The
LABOR TURNOVER
This Is the Most Important
Purpose of U. S. Employ
ment Bureau in Ell Paso.

The most important purpose Of the
federal employment bureau is to elm
mate the turnover" said Il H.
Brooks. official in charge OF the local
bureau. eve eudeavor 20 keep men
who are engaged in essential occupa-
tons from moving ABOUT from place
10 place. Such moving causes con-
-esti0u on railroads and interferes
with essential work. To Illustrate A
man engaged in a local railroad shop
applied for a position at our office.
we told him he was already in a good
place and we could do nothing for
him."
The local bureau was opened JUST
about two months ago. and has grown
10 the point where five employees are
kept busy an times, and placements
arersging about COO week are being
made
Gives Services Free.
Services are absolutely free to en-
ployers and employees. and patroniz-
ing the bureau ls considered an act
n patriotism. Every effort is made
10 place men in work the government
needs Iu the case Of plants engaged
exclusively on government contracts,
the object rs 10 have them secure all
their -abcr through the employment
bureaus.
AGENTS OF the New York Central
railroad are iu FL PasO eudeav0rinE
10 secure labor The railroad being in
The class Of essentials the federal hu-
reau is assisting. and already has Sc
cured 30 men. and has prospects Of
aaour 90 more
Brings over 1Iexicans-
AeEicaDs imported for mine and
other work are handled through the
bureau and hundreds have been Sc
cured Recently the bureau secured
several hundred men for needed con-
structiou work at Camp Cody. Dem I
Ing. X IL
-Iuasmuch as the primary object Of I
the bureau is 10 assist the government 7
in securing help and 10 avoid the 4
moving Of men already in essential ]
work. we believe we are entitled TOT
the Wholehearted cooperation - the
entire public" declared llr. Brooks.
Places Even Domestic Help.
Another function Of the bureau is ]
20 supply the needs Of employers and /
employees in lines Of work not related I
10 government contracts. This in
clEdes even domestic help. II a man
or woman desires work Of a domestic D
nature. or II a housewife desires help,
Tie bureau is ready TO give its ser
vices free OF charge This is GER
taillE godsend.' was the way a
woman expressed herself recently
when the bureau secured her work as
a domestic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
IN MEWORJAM

t-NVllces unQer this heading accepted for
punhcation at the reading notice rate-)
/ wish 10 thank our many friends
for their kindness in assisting me and
sympathy shown during the recent
illness and death OF my beloved wife.
Adelia- and many thanks for the beau
tiful floral offerings. Up. Chatain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
HORSE KILLS SOLDIER.

Lanp Lody, Demine, \. ", Julv 81.
The base hospital reports the death
on July % Of Pvt. Jas. Woods. Of COM
pany 3. 109th military police The
cause Of death was having sustained
crushing injury TO the abdomen by
having been knocked down and
stepped upon by horse. The ad-
dress OF the father Of the deceased is
Z. Woods, Sos Mercy street, Omaha.
Neb
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
FRENCH ARE TO TRAIN
TROOPS IN GUATEMALA

Guatemala City. Guatemala. July 81.
The French military mission, sent
to this country TO assist in training
Of the Guatemalan army has arrived.
Guatemala has an army OF about
$4,000 men, and when that country
Joined the ranks Of the entente allies
in April. the event was looked upon
as one that would give important aid
in the struggle against Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
CRUCES To 60
DRY TONIGHT
Saloons Close Under 0rdi-
nance; Big Reception for
Soldiers TONIGHT.

Las Cruces. y. ia July SL-Las
Cruces goes dry" a. $50 o'clock this
evening when the saloons viii close
as the result OF the enactment re-
Gently by the city council Of an ordi-
nance forbidding the sale Of any kind
Of intoxicants after this date. Saloon
keepers and their employees are said
TO be planning TO transfer to mining
camps in this state or to cities or
towns in other states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
DnAk cnEs- n ~ l. A.

Wyeth Doak, 1907 North Stevens
street. has received notice that he has
been accepted for war work with the
= n g. A. and has been ordered TO
report az san antonio. Texas, Aug -.
f@r training in a special class starting
then.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
WEATHER BULLETIN.
{. 5. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICIITI-EF
WEATHER BUREAU

Observations taken
at Z a. m. 18th me
ridian time. 6 a. m.
Fl Paso time. July
81, 1915.
Forecasts.
FL Paso and Vi
entity Generally
fair tonight and
Thursday.
New Mexico To-
night and Thurs
day generally fair.
not much change in
temperature.
Arizona Partly
cloudy with thun-
dershowers east and
central portions this
afternoon or to-
uight not much
change in tempera-
rure-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
TWO CANDIDATES IN TEXAS
DISTRICT NECK AND NECK

Dallas, Tex July 3l-Another
primary may be necessary to de-
termine the Democratic nominees for
congress in the second and 18th dis
tricts- In the second district. returns
from S. Of the 2S2 precincts give v.
A Collins 92S7 with J. G. Box 1918.
In the 18th district returns from 1876
precincts out OF 25S give Charles +.
Spencer 1929 and Lucian W. Harris
1880, with Edgar p. Saney polling
$3.50 a proportion which would give
neither leading candidate the ma
lorlty necessary to nominate.
Davidson was still leading in the
race for lieutenant governor.
OF Interest 10 Automobile Ovvnerr
Inc Stou Auto Bed and Waterproof
Khaki Tent adds pleasure to the OUT
lnS trip We carry these for all makes
OF automobiles. Ask for literature
Feldman's. sos san Antonio II.
Special attention to out-of-town
orders.-Adv
store your coal now-n viii helm
The government
Held Bros Dncl-Phone ss.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

West Texas; Tonight and Thursday
generally fair; warmer in Panhandle.
The relative humidity in FL Paso at
room wednesday. was 50 percent
Precipitation last 3 hours Gnchcsl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
GERMAN LINE WAIVERS
AS THE ALLIES ATTACK
lContinued Ion page d


Whilst awaiting preparations for fu-
ture operations. they have been forced
10 retire in the northern direction OF
the Marine front. How far Will this re-
tirement be carried out2 a retreat Of
about a dozen kilometers viii per
haps be sufficient. II is not thought
necessary today that HindenburE
should find himself under the obliga-
tion Of Withdrawing the front as far
back as the Vesle.
The German interior front is i'm
plored not 10 renounce its confidence
in our Hindenburg on account Of
that
Hartford Succeeds Herman.
With the American Army in France,
July 3i.-(By Associated Press-)-
Maj Gen. James G. Harbord. former
chief Of staff TO Gen. PershlnE, has
been appointed head OF the supply
service Of the American expeditionary
forces. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Francis
J. Herman who viii undertake other
important work in Europe.
Mai Gen. Harbord commanded the
brigade Of marines in the fighting
about Chateau Thierry previous 10 the
present battle He was promoted
major general on June IS.
Little News Given out.
Amsterdam, Holland, July SI.-The
entire German press is Obediently toe
ing the line laid down by the Ger
man official communicates REGARDING
the retreat from the Marine These
lines substantially are that Gen.
Foch's formidable attack TO pinch off
the whole Of the German Marine sal
lent was in vain, that his great sacri-
11ces in men have been bootless. and
that the initiative remains with the
Germans.
To the American official report OF
the capture Of Seringes ct Nesles.
Sersy and Roncheres. the Nolks lei
tunE OF Cologne appends this com
ment.
These localities are situated in the
zone evacuated by the Germans DAYS
ago, undecided by the enemy"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31
sRGT. THOMPSON RETURNS.

Police sergeant Dan Thompson re-
f1rncd from a short vacation trip TO
Sacramento. Calf, Tuesday night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

Miss Bessie LipsItz. the first woman
COW tester in the United States. is
san in charge Of a Wisconsin sta
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

Maj. Gen. Harbord commanded the
brigade Of marines in the fighting
about Chateau Thierry previous TO the
present battle He was promoted
major Eeneral On Lune Is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

GdSH- AiAT IT A.
HNEUL EEELrg
TO s. DRESSED
up GHEN NolRE
Sr5BUPNEDi
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

Ladies Sport and Walking OK
fords in best qualities of tan,
calf or black gun metal. SEQ
and $3.50 values.
CLEARANCE CO IN
PRICE. .. Do sOO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-31

Mems Genuine Wei Kid Dress
High Shoes Best Goodyear
welted soles. Made in neat Blu
cher style. $500 value.
CLEARANCE % En-
PRICE. .. OOsOO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-23
Begin to Read Here.

Countess Gisela Niebuhr is one Of three
eAuEhtaTs OF a Junker family or Prussia
On the dean x sssr father, Glssla enters
n university. gets degree in letters ana
goes to America as companion to the
children Of q rich American. There she
meets Franz Won Nettelbeck, with Whoin
abe forms 4 close friendship. Won Nettel-
beck has been paying court to a wealthy
American girl Glsela does not reveal
10 Won Nettelbeck that she is Of titled
class. Their attachment continues two
years, after which Won Nette!beck Is re,
called to Germany to marry a Tilted
woman, and GiselA accompanies her eni-
ployer on a tour Of the United States. She
IL vastly impressed with the extent and
resources OF the country. Gisela returns
70 her native land and resumes her studies
. bhe meets Won Nettelbeck, but he does
not betray that she had been working
incognita IN America. She receives pro-
posal OF marriage from a fellow-student.
but is spurned when he finds her one OF
the detested Junker class She writes 4
successful play depicting the difference In
the social position of German and Ameri-
Gisela goes into hospital work. The frst
exultstion over the victories OF the army
IL followed by a revulsion Of feeling over
needless outrages. II becomes apparent
that all IL not rs the war lords would
have It appear. Verdun is a defeat and
the fallacy OF Strategic retreats nom
the Marine and Somme are subjects OF
discussion Gisela and her girl friends are
lOtTlHeu At eNlEung ConulIlols f-AhauStcA
from overworlS in crowded hospitals Gisela,
Mimi, and Heloise obtain leave to 90 10
Switzerland TO recuperate. There Gise.G
meet8 two women she Lad known In
America. The two Americans conceive q
plan whereby they hope to enlist the
women Of Germany against the Kaiser.
A meeting is arranged with the German
girls, ostensibly to settle the responsibility
for starting the war. The Gttempt Is sue
cessfuI and GIsela and Ter companions
are convinced OF the cuipability Of the
Inilitarists.
Once convinced by the American women
Cisela realizes that the only way TO save
tile German people from destruction is to
crush the Kaiser and HIS military punta-
As all able-bodied men are at the front,
this must be accomplished by the woman
hood Of Germany. Gisela undertakes to
take the leadership in the wOman's revolt.
The Socialists agree 10 help the women
and Gisela travels about Germany or
ranking the revolt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-23
TAKE YOUR PICK,
THREE GIRLS HERE
TELLMEADE HEIR

CAMP MEADE, Nd, March a.
Three girls who are pretty-they said
it-sent q proposal to Private William
J. Compiler, former policeman Of
Washington. In which they agreed for
him to take his choice for q wife
and allow the other two to remain a.
part OF the household while he goes
OF to war with the 312th Machine
Gun Battalion. Compiler. since he in
herited 100000 and announced that
all he wants IL bride, has been
getting letters faster than he could
read them.
He has proposals piling up by the
score and each letter Is more psrsua-
sive than the last. That letter from
the three girls came as a real climax.
1t has puzzled him more than any
OF the others. In fact IL worries
him. They write as IL they were
charming girls and there 10 no doubt
about their education. They are serv-
ing the Government in Washington
in clerical capacity. As for being
pretty-well they said it-although
they did not send along q photograph
as many OF the others nave dOne-
I'VE have rooms together" they
wrote. "and we get along well, but
long only for male companlonship.
You might marry one OF us"
II think you would be foolish to
marry any girl who merely wants
you for your money" writes one girl,
who very adroitly explains that she
does not want him for the 100000
but only for himself alone. Hers was
a convincing letter. II II were merely
contest in letter writing, the prize the
to the one who made
the most logical and at the same time
sentimental appeal, this Sarah"
would possibly win. There Is q note
OF sincerity-if there Is no blufnng
about that scorn for the 800. 900
but also strange suggestion Of ma
turity; in fact, this writer seems to
have lost her childishness.
Compiler is not lowing for an
other mother. He has one. A GIRL. |
who very tactfully avoids q proposal,
suggests that he give all his money |
TO his mother.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-23
MRS. DANIELS OFFERS
WV. CA. GIRLS FLAG
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Campaign workers in the Y. W. c.
A. 10000 membership campaign today
are renewing their efforts in the face
of an offer by Mrs. Josephus Daniels.
wife OF the Secretary OF the Navy.
who announced that she would donate
a navy pennant to the girl who sue
ceeded in gathering in the most menu
bers before the close OF the campaign
next Tuesday.
The campaign was started two
weeks ago. More than 1000 members
were gained in the first week. The
number entering after that week will
be kept secret until the close OF the
contest.
AS a welcome to the 1000 newcom-
ers TO the association, a county
fair. reception Is to be rendered to-
night. The Y. W. e. 4. headquarters
at $40 Fourteenth street northwest
will be turned into what the invita-
lions sent out call a "circus ground"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-23
WALL ST. MARKET
CLOSING Is WEAK, WITH
PRICES LOWER.
Report That Germans Have Broken
Through British Line Causes
Stocks to Tumble-LIberty 4s
See up-MexIean Petroleum
Drops.

NEW YORK, March GA report
circulated in Wall Street this morn
ing that the Germans had broken
through the British line at one point
caused prices on the Stock Exchange
to drop on nearly everything traded
in. Stocks were in large supply.
Mexican Petroleum dropped Is to
81; Texas Company 1 point to IA;
General Motors. IN to 117h; Central
Leather ! point to CAS-, and General
Electric. IL to 1881.
Liberty second As sold up to 96.9a.
while the 315's were traded in at
The market closed weak and lower.
Canadian Pacific was exceptionally
strong, holding around the previous
level OF 1876. while corn products fell
only one point to 35i5. Most of the
other issues were from three to four
points below the previous closing
level. Reading sold as low as 1917.
Steel common Ssh. Baldwin 1914 and
Marine preferred 9i&.
Government boonds were I'M
changed: railway and other bonds
were weak.
Yesterday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-03-23
THEODORE BARNES, OLD
CAPITAL RESIDENT, DIES

Theodore Barnes, a lifelong resi-
dent OF Washington died at an early
hour today after an illness OF several
months. He was seventy-three years
old.
Mr.. Barnes was in the real estate
business In this city for many years
but was forced to retire on account
OF falling health fifteen years ago.
He IL survived by his widow. Mrs
Alice 7. Barnes: four daughters,
Misses Bessie and Mabel Barnes. Mrs.
BENJAMIN Woodruff. wife OF the
assistant Federal fuel administrator
for the District OF Columbia, and
Mrs. George A. Weaver, all OF this
city, and two sons, Capt. Theodore
Barnes, jr., attached to the general
staff here. and Capt. Julian +. Barnes
stationed at Camp Wheeler, Macon,
Ga.
Funeral services will be held at his
home, 2433 Wisconsin avenue north
west, at 3 o'clock Monday.