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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
FORMING CITY
CAVALRY TROOP
Authority to Recruit Given
to A. F. Wilson; Will Do
DUTY On Border.

A troop OF cavalry, to be included in
the First Texas regiment now being
organized under authority OF the ad-
jutant general. is to be raised in FL
Paso by A F. Wilson, Of sos San
Francisco street Following receipt
Of word by Lieut. Emmett L Wilker-
son. OF the local army recruiting sta
ton, stating that the organization of
the new First Texas cavalry was
authorized, Mr.. Wilson, who unoffi-
cially recruited "a men for an FL Paso
cavalry troop in the summer Of 1917,
wired to the adjutant general at Aus
tin to procure authority to recruit
troop in FL Paso.
Wnkerson Gets Action.
An announcement was made in San
Antonio several days ago that the
First Texas cavalry was to be formed.
Lieut. Wilkerson communicated at
once with W. B. futile, Of San An
tonic, in charge of securing recruits
in that city for the new organization,
to get particulars regarding the for
nation OF the regiment Thursday
morning he received a reply. to the
effect that authority for the forma-
ton OF the regiment had been issued
by the adJutant general; that the or
ganization will be federalized as soon
d. II ID EcCTuAlcus that II Will ldhG
over the patrol OF the border in
Texas; that it will be subject to the
orders Of the president. and that It is
hoped It Will be sent to France
eventually.
Some Draft Men Eligible.
It was stated also in the letter that
men from the age OF Is to IS will be
accepted for the new organization,
except those Of the first class Of the
draft. Those between 81 and 81 who
are in class one of the draft may be
accepted, if first exempted by their
local boards. Those in deferred class
ifications are being accepted in San
Antonio, 1t is said.
Calls On Former Recruits.
The troop to be formed in FL Paso
will be made up practically wholly
OF experienced horsemen OF New Mex
leo, Arizona and west Texas. MI
Wilson believes that all those who
signed up for the troop he originally
planned, who have not since enlisted
in other organizations, will Join his
new organization at once. He win
communicate Immediately with those
who signified their desire to join the
former troop, and is taking steps to
open public recruiting office in the
business district at once. At present
those who desire to Join the FL Paso
national guard troop are requested to
call upon Mr.. Wilson at 305 San
Francisco street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali. which is very
Injurious. as 1t dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is Just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for It is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap. and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces
You can get this at any drug store.
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months
Simply moisten the hair with water
ana rub 1t in. about a teaspoonful
Is all that is required. It makes an
abundance Of rich. creamy lather.
cleanses thoroughly. and rinses out
easily The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and is soft. fresh looking.
bright, fluffy. wavy. and easy to
handle Besides. it loosens and takes
out every particle of dust. dirt and
dandruff-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

ETROGRAD, Russia CTuesday)
- March 5-Petrograd was calm
i and orderly today regardless OF
the presence Of German troops at
Narva, 100 miles from the capital and
evidences on all sides Of the removal
Of war supplies. The capital is being
moved to Moscow
The central executive committee
Of the soldiers and WOrkmen's
council, while recognizing that
the German peace terms were
those of ApOlitical bandits" has
called on its delegates to the Mos
cow congress to vote for the rati-
1icafiOn of the peace, says the
IzeFesfin. the BOlsheTik organ.
This action had been ndvised be-
cause the peace has afforded the
social revolution ian absolutely
necessary respite"
To a gathering Of workmen and
soldiers delegates at MOSCOW on
Monday n. PFOkrovsky, leader OF the
second peace delegation at Brest
Litovsk, explained the treaty with the
central powers. Deeply moved ne
begged those in sympathy with the
demo ratio revolution not to deceive
Rim. of Iron Around Russia.
The new frontiers traced by Ger
many. II. PrOkrOvsky declared, con-
stitute a ring OF iron around revOlu-
tionary Russia. He said the Germans
Wers endeavOring to stifle the revolu
tion, the conquest Of which we're re-
duced 20 nothing by the economic de-
mands OF Berlin. The decree nation
alizing the banl- had fallen into
allegiance because the German terms
had the effect of converting the banks
into German concerns. Military eva
cuatiOn By Russia Of Lsthonia, Cour-
iend and LiTonia gave the enemy full
authority in those regions
Felt Forced To Sign.
n Zinovieff. president Of the Pet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
To Stop a Persistent,
Hacking Cough
The best remedy is one you can
easily make II home. Cheap,
but very effective.

Thousands Of people normally healthv
IN every other respect are annoyed with
a persistent hanglng-on bronchial cough
year after year, disturbing their slaen
and making life disagTeeable. It's 50
needieSs-theTe's an Old hOne-mada
remedy that viii end such q cough
easily and o. KY.
Get from any druggist 80 . ounces Of
Pinex 100 cents worth pour it into >
pint bottle and fl the bottle with plain
graduated sugar syrup Begin takins
1t 1t once. Gradually but surely Won
VIII notice the phlegm thin out and then
disappear altoge- her, thus ending 8
cough that you never thought would
end It also promptly loosens a drT
or tight cough. stops the Troublesome
throat tickle, soothes the i-ritated
membranes that line the throat and
bronchial tubes, and relief comes al
most Immediately. A days use will Us
ually break up an ordinary throat OF
chest cold and for bronchitis, erouD.
yEhooping cough and bronchial asthma
there IS noshing better. It tastes
pleasant and keeps perfectly.
Plnex IS a most valuable concentrated
compound Of genuine Norway pine ex-
tract. and Is used BY millions of peo-
pie every year for throat and chest
colds with splendid results.
10 avoid disappointment ask voun
druggist for - = ounces OF Pinex' with
full directions and don't accept any,
thing else. A guarantee Of absolute
satisfaction or money promptly re-
funded goes with this preparation, The
Pinex Co, Fl Wayne, Ind.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
BRITISH BOMB
FOE POSITIONS

London, Eng, March AFTER two
days Of wind and rain. the weather
cleared slightly on the afternoon Of
Tuesday" says todays official report
Of aerial operations. Bombs were
dropped on railway sidings northeast
Of Lille.
in air fighting two hostile ma
chimes were downed and one was
driven down out Of control One Of
ours is missing.
After dark the Ingelmunster
railway station and an airdrome
northeast of St Quentin were heavily
bombed An our machines returned. :"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
Germans Brutality Kill
Wounded Belgian Skipper
Found on Board His Shib

London. Eng. March How the
members of the crew Of a German
submarine brutally killed the wounded
master Of a Belgian fishing smack
who refused to leave the vessel, is
described in a press association dis
patch from Penzance. The submarine
attacked the smack with gunfire and
the skipper was wounded severely.
He urged his men. including his son.
to save themselves.
The submarine commander forced
the fishermen to row German sailors
to the smack in order to place bombs
aboard One of the Germans drew a
revolver and shot the helpless skipper
through the head in the presence of
his SON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
Women Soldiers Good
As Men, "Vef" Declares

Denver. Colo. March THAT wom-
en- make as good soldiers as men is
the belief Of Mrs. Mary A. Davis, 50
years old, of Denver. Mrs Davis is
veteraness Of the civil war. She
was member of the 6Sth Illinois
infantry for more than a year, posing
as a man and taking part in a score
Of engagements against the southern
forces. Her identity was discovered
when she fell on the battlefield while
fighting with Shermans marchers to
the sea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
Women, Prepare!

Thousands Of women in Texas have
overcome their sufferings, and have
been cured Of wOmans ills by DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription This
temperance medicine, though started
nearly a half century ago, sells most
widely today. It can now be had in
tablet form (60c q package) as well
as liquid, and every woman who SUI
fers from backache. headache, ner-
Fousness, should take this 'Prescrip-
ton" Of Dr.. Pierce's- It is prepared
from natures roots and herbs and
does not contain a particle of alcohol
OF any narcotic. It's not a secret pre-
scri1fion, for its ingredients are
printed on wrapper Send 10c for
trial package tablets to Doctor Y. II.
Pierce. Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute. Buffalo n. Y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

Kerens, Texas-'I am very glad TO
say I used DR.. Pierce's Remedies. Sew
enteen years ago / had woman's
disease. / went 70 our family physi-
clan and he told me to get Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, that it
was as good as anything he could
give ne. A few bottles Of DR.. Pierce's
medicine cured me sound and well of
woinan's disease. / have also written
to Dr. Plerce's Invalids' Hotel for ad-
vice which was always promptly
given. without any charge. Mrs. D.
7. EauEhn, Route 1, Box 93--AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

rOgrad council Of workmen and sol
diers delegates; NJ Sverdolff and
others from Petrograd addressed the
conference. They said the Russian
representatives were obliged to sign
the peace agreement as a tactical
measure, owing TO the situation
brought about by Ukraine in agreeing
to ignominious peace terms. The
meeting adopted no resolution
Francis Appeals To Russians.
Vologda, Russia wednesday,,
March 6.-ln q public statement to the
people Of Vologda today on the inter
national situation as IL affects Rus
STA, David f. Francis, the American
ambassador said:
America has no plans or measures
for territorial conquest in Russia.
While the present government has
never been formally recognized by my
government OF any Of the allies, both
premier Lenine and foreign minister
TrOtzky are aware, because l so ad-
vised them, that l had recommended
to my government that ii recognize
might select and would also earnestly
urge that material assistance be rem
dered to such government, provided
that It would continue the war
against the central powers.
THE success Of Germany would re-
suit in the loss by the Russian people
of all the liberties they have gained
BY the revolution Consequently. the
free people OF the United States sin
cerely hope that the severe terms Of
the separate peace imposed by Ger
many viii not be ratified by the Rus
sian people"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
ORRINE FOR
DRINKING MEN

We are IL earnest when we ask you
20 give Orrine a trial You have
nothing 10 risk and everything to
gain. for your money will be returned
II after q trial you fail to get results
from Orrine. Orrine can be given in
the home secretly without publicity
or loss OF time.
Orrine No. 1, secret treatment; Or
rine. No 2. the voluntary treatment
Costs only SL00 a box Ask US for
booklet Kelly & Pollard. Sheldon
Hofel.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

2 ONDON, Eng. Marcvh THE
Germans have captured hamburg.
- east Of Narva, while the Turco-
German offensive is continuing be-
yond Trebizond. says a Russian Of
fetal agency dispatch received here
today. This action, adds the state
ment, is despite the official announce
ment by the German high command
that hostilities against Russia have
ceased
A later dispatch sent by Reuters
Petrograd correspondent, says the
Germans have evacuated Narva, es-
tablishing themselves u miles west
Of that town
The German advance eastward into
Russia stopped early Tuesday, ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Petrograd dated We'd
nesday, but was resumed during the
night on several sectors in order to
allow the Germans to reach and con-
sOIidate the line between hamburg and
Gdoff (east Of Lake Leipus and south
Of Nsrva).
1t is reported in PetrOgrad that
banks have been reOpened. the
property Of landlords restored and
other conditions approaching the
old regime revived in towns Oc-
eupied by the Germans.
hamburg is on the railway line from
Reval to Petrograd and only 6S miles
from the Russian capital The Ger
mans were reported in yesterdays dis
patches to have halted at Narva, ap-
prOximately 100 miles from Petrograd.
TrebizOnd is on the Black sea
coast of Turkish Armenia. The
Turks were reported to have
reached the Trebizond region in
their offensive when the recent
peace treaty was signed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
F[IER
KILLED LANDING

Fort Worth, Texas. March bur
ton Hulburt. Royal Flying corps
cadet, whose mother lives at Prescott.
Ontario. was killed this morning
when he tried make a landing. He
was flying with an Instructor at the
time. The latter, in the back seat, es-
capped uninjured. Hurlburt is the
36th cadet killed here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
Dallas, Texas.

Dallas, Texas.
II was run
down. I took two
bottles of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and
IL worked won
ders for me 1
was enabled to
do my own work,
and I would rec
ommend IL to
any lady who is
suffering. Mrs
Hannah Alic e
NewsOme, 1926
Louise street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
(ContInued Tomorroyr.l
STEEL MANUFACTURERS

ASH rlAAflON OF PRICES
Washington. D. c. March steel
manufacturers have asked the govern
ment to fix prices on all products
entering into the manufacture of
steel in order that the fixed price.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
PUBLIC
REVIEW CALLED

The first formal review of the
troops OF the 18th cavalry division,
stationed in Ell Paso and Fort Bliss,
will be held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock east Of Fort Bliss. just south
OF the old school of mines buildings.
The troops will be reviewed by Gen.
George W. Read and members OF his
staff
Gen. Read has invited the public
to attend the review. Invitations
have been extended members OF the
board Of directors Of the chamber of
commerce and members of the mill
tary committee Of that organization.
with their families.
First Public Review.
Parking place Will be provided for
automobiles for those citizens who
Will attend the review. An informal,
private review of the troops was held
by Cen Read recently. but this is the
first formal, public review to be held
since the organization OF the 18th cav
airy division. The review IS held IN
der the recent orders issued by the
war department, authorizing public
reviews Of troops. so that those who
desire may witness the progress OF
thi training OF United States soldiers.
Only HOrEemen In 1t.
There viii be no infantry in the
review. Cavalry troops, engineer
units, supply and ammunition trains
and military police will be included
in the organizations which may be
seen in the line Of march. The cav
airy viii pass the reviewing place
first at a walk. then at a trot, and
finally at a gallop. Other units will
pass the reviewing stand but once.
The troops will be massed and in
spected by Gen. Read.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
REPORTS
HEAVY FIRING
Parties Of Enemy Attempt
ing to Approach Italian
Lines Are Repulsed.

Rome, Italy, March THE Italian
and enemy batteries on important sec
tors of the front have again taken
up reciprocal firing activity. The
statement from the war office today
also reports effective work by Italian
airships.
The statement reads:
There was a lively renewal OF
reciprocal fire between Lake Garda
and the Astico, in the region Of Mon
tello and along the coastal zone. Our
batteries made effective concentra-
lions of fire on enemy troops in
movement in the Asiago basin, south
of Primolano on the back slopes Of
Col Della Berretta and in the vicinity
of Lampol to the left of the Piave.
South of Tierno hostile reconnais-
sance parties who attempted to reach
our lines were repulsed with losses.
On the Pasubio we exploded a mine,
the enemy's positions.
"Our aircraft bombarced the enemy
aviation ground at MOtta Di Livenza
and a column of trops marching in
the neighborhood OF Oderzo. A British
aviator brougt down a hostile ma
chine"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

Women workers in the large establish
ments In Germany are compelled TO work
from IL to IL hours q day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
GERMANS HAVE TAKEN HAMBURG
AND NOW ME- NACE PETROGRAD

German Advance Officially Stopped But Is Continuing
Just the Same; Enemy Now Within 68 Miles of Capt.
tai; In Towns Occupied by Germans, Banks Are
Being Reopened and Land Restored to Landlords.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07
TURNED OVER TO AMERICANS

Dunkirk. n. Y. March 7.-Engines
built at the Brooks plant of the Ameri-
can Locomotive company for the Rus
sian government will be turned over
to American railroads, it was said to-
day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-07

Use Herald Want Ads.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
IRISH ATTITUDE
DUE To DEARTH
Of INFORMAL

DUBLIN. June (by mailD. To per
suadc the people of ireland to lay
aside their internal affairs, and go
into the war as America has gone Ill,
is the aim of the Irish publication
committee, just formed in Dublin un'
der the Craftsmanship Of Frederick
Meredith, a prominent Dublin business
man whose sons all are in the army
and who has himslf been prominent
in Irish war activities from the begin
ming of the conflict.
The activities of the committee will
be centercd on an educational cam
paign designed largely to show peo-
pie in ireland what Americans, par
ticularly Americans of Irish birth or
ancestry, think about the situation in
Ireland.
In an outline of his plans given to
the Associated Press. Mr., Meredith
says.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
CANADIANS ARE FORBIDDEN
To EAT FRENCH PASTRIES

OTTAWA, Canada, July 9.-French
pastry is outlawcd in Canada.
The latest Summary Of Orders, "
lust issued by the Canadian food
board says it is illegal to make the
toothsome dainties or to make biscuits
with icing between layers or plastered
over the exterior or to make candy
at home for home consumption.
Until August /. candy factories are
restricted to 30 per cent of the guam
tity of sugar used last year No
wheat flour may be used by anybody
in the manufacture OF candy.
No wheat or wheat products, eX-
ccpt bran or shorts, may be fed to
livestock.
Dougnuts are forbidden.
Manufacturers may use 80 per cent
wheat flour in biscuits and in such
sweet breads as are still permitted,
and 80 per cent wheat flour in soda
biscuits.
Wheatless and meatless days and
meals are prescribed from time to
time. according to condition Of the
supply. as in the United States.
All food dealers are licensed, as in
the United States. and the quantities
OF foods they may sell depend upon
the distance of the householder from
the source of supplies.
Anyone who wishes to indulge his
taste for French pastry, or who can
not resist the temptation for dough
nuts. may have his way for little
matter of a fine ranging from 800
to $1,000. or a Jail sentence up to
three months, or both.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
NOTORIOUS DIME CREEK
PROVES WAR Stacker

Whether or not there is present
absence of wealth or OF patriotism
on Dime creek, says the Nome Nugget,
is hard to judge from this distance,
but il is noticeable that Dime alone
of all the larger communities of Sew
ard peninsula failed to contribute to-
ward the third Liberty loan. Further
more, reports from the koyuk camp
reaching Chinik say that all efforts
to arouse interest in the loan failed
completely, the residentG apparently
caring nothing at all whether the ma,
ton wins or loses in the great world
struggle. Mrs. Lars Gunderson is
said TO have tried to elicit interest in
the loan and secure subscriptions, but
met with no success, III SPITE of the
fact that Dime is considered the most
prosperous winter camp on the PENN
Sula.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
PO|LUs DIDN'T SAvVY
AMERICAN APPRECIATION

PARIS. July 9.-French and Ameri-
can soldiers almost clashed in a NOV
ing picture house here the ether night
because the French mistook the APP
proving whistles of the Americans to
signify criticism.
When a picture of Premier Glenn
enceau was flashed o" the Zen
there was chorus IF enthusiastic
whistles from the Americans. The
French were aghast. taking 1t for a
sign OF ridicule, Despite the friendly
feeling between the two races of fight
ing men. the poilus mande q ruch for
the Americans The clash was only
averted by explaining that the Amer
leans were registering their admira'
ton for the French premier.
In France whistlng denotes bitter
criticism, displeasure and disapproval.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
WOMAN LABOR LEADER
MAY ENTER PARLIAMENT

LONDON, July Should Mary
Macarthur. chosen as prospective La
Dor candidate for Stourbridge, in Wor
cestershre county, be elected to the
house of commons at the next cleo
ton. the date of which is indefinite
owing to the war the house will have
the unusual experience Of numbering
a husband and wife among its mem
bers Like Miss jeanette Rankin in
the house of representatives in Wash
ngton, she Is the first woman ever
elected to a seat in the British parlla
ment.
Mary Macarthur as she Is always
called in labor circles. is Mrs W. e
Anderson in private life. Mr. Ander
son being the member for the Alter
cliffe division. Sheffield. The Ander
sons are Scotch. For a number OF
years Mary Macarthur has been ia
miliar figure at trades union con
crosses and is said to be a most force
full speaker. She is tall and fair, has
great energy and a wonderful power
of concentration.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09
WAR 1UNC|L FUNCTIONS
HAVE BEEN ABOLISHED

WASHINGTON, July S-Secretary
OF War Baker has abolished the war
council functions given to the assist
ant secretary OF war and to Generals
March and GOethals.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09

Madam Velva will give scientific
card readings for a short time only
from 7 p. m. until 10 p. m. over
Heggs store.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-07-09

That little Lang range in the North
western Hardware Company's window
is just the thing for newlyweds.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Red Cross Buttons

The Chapter has inst received
a number of Red Cross buttons,
enough to supply all those who
did not receive their buttons
during the Xmas Drive. Please
call for them at Mr.. days Office
at any time or at the Red Cross
work rooms on Tuesday or
Thursday
We will ask all who did not get
their receipt of m e m bership dur
ing the Drive to please wait until
the new system of membership,
which is to be inaugurated, has
been received Az soon as these
new cards are sent to us from
division headquarters we will
mail out all back receipts.
Mrs. A. B. Steele, Secy.