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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
Tucson Unions
Won t Strike
To Aid Mooney
Believe Strike Would Not
Help Mooney but Would
Injure the Country.

Tucson. Ariz-. July 2s.-The Tue
son trades council refuses to go on
strike. as suggested by the Seattle
Mooney defence committee. and has
passed resolutions which state;
This proposed strike Will not and
cannot be expected to secure the re-
lease of Mooney. hut. if generally OBJ
served. viii result in indefinitely pro-
longing the war in which we are now
engaged. needlessly increase the sac
rifice Of American lives and endan-
ger and place in jeopardy the liberty
and privileges now enjoyed by the
English speaking peoples. and Is
therefore unworthy Of serious con-
by reputable labor organl-
cations or the Individual members
thereof" so IL is declared. that this
proposed strike be and hereby is con-
demned and disapproved Of in the
most emphatic and forcible manner
possible"
There is an addendum. asking the
president of the United States to take
such action as in his judgment viii
secure to Mooney a just and equitable
Of the law.
Seattle Urges Strike.
The resolution from Seattle recited;
That If Mooney is not released BY
August I that labor viii use its last
weapon and lay down the tools OF
production on August 1 and strike
till Tom Mooney walks out a free
man"
Several months ago. president T. J.
Croaff. Of the Arizona Federation Of
Labor. called for Arizona labor 10
strike g blow for the release or
Mooney and issued a strike order for
the state, later Withdrawn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
Too Mexican
Soldiers Die
In Rail Wreck
Others Are Injured
When Train Jumps Track
Near Samalayuca.

Two soldiers were killed and 16
others injured in a railroad wreck at
Samalayuca, on the Mexican Central
railroad. south Of Juarez. Monday
morning. according to information re-
ceived in Juarez from travellers who
were on the train
The train was made up Of two gon-
dolas loaded with federal troops and
four passenger coaches According to
the informant. the engine tender and
the first Eondola crossed over a bad
part of the roadbed all right, but the
front trucks Of the second gondola
jumped the track, throwing the other
cars from the rails.
Both Of the dead men. federal Of
Gcers. were thrown from the gon-
dola and landed i'm the ditch The
other injured men were thrown from
the car. too The passengers in the
coaches were badly shaken up, but
none was injured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
TEAL REVUE IS
ASNAPPY SHOW
Marris, Miss DeLacour and
Miss Lea the Stars Of
the Cast.

Marked more by the spirit OF the
chorus and the catchy songs than by
the comedy. The FoIlies Of 1914" as
presented by the Teal company at the
Crawford theater. pleased large audi
ences Sunday. It is not without its
comedy. for there are many laughs,
but very little Of it is so new that Il
needs copyrighting-
Homer Long introduces a novel
stunt with his peanut wagon. which
he readily converts into a perfect bar
His method Of making Jazbo believe
he is going down into a basement.
first after coal. later after drinking.
is also funny. II is so funny that all
the company except Jazbo finally
does it
Orviile Harris and Pansy De Lacour
carry off the honors at the very
opening Of the show in their duet on
how 10 love" although Madeline Lea
in a slip Of a costume the nearest
nothing she has ever worn here.
comes in for a strong finish for first
honors. when she sings in the second
act and then dances with the slappy
Teal chorus
The costumes were all pretty and
the chorus was alive and alert every
minute Altogether, Notwithstanding
that Teal himself Miss Carkeep and
Miss Lake are out Of the cast. the
revue is quite entertaining and
ought TO please for the rest Of the
first half OF the week. Il has the ad
vantage that il has no plot IL IS
just rapid action and nothing more.
G. A. n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
CONTROL
CORN EXCHANGE
Opening Followed Quickly
by Slump; Oats and Pro
visions Drop.

Chicago. I'LL, July e9.-Better weather
conditions. especially rain in Eanzas
brought about lower prices today for corn.
Liberal receipts and continued successes
against the Germans. tended also to favor
the bears.
Opening prices. which varied from the
same as Saturdays finish 90 q C lower.
with August az s1-54t5 G1-55. and Sept1m-
beF at SL55ts q 1-56. were followed by a
material setback all around
An increase Of The visible supply was
reported. and rallies were OF short dura-
ton The close was steady. 2ts 37sc net
lower with August at S1-52ss. and Septem-
Der az S1-537 Ola
Oats paralieled the action OF corn AFTER
opening 2 &c down. with August al
701tc. the market underwent a further
saE
Upturns In the value Of hogs strength
ened provisions
Later the weakness Of grain had de-
pressing influence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
HOLDING BODY OF H. SOLE
WAITING FUNERAL ORDERS

The body Of H. Sole. aged SIS years,
who was found dead in bed at the
Southern hotel Saturday afternoon,
lies at the morgue OF J. J. Raster and
company, pending funeral arrange
ments. Papers on Sales body showed
that he had been an FL Paso resident
sor 19 years. and was by occupation
a druggist. Nothing is known OF rela-
tives except that a daughter, whose
name and address is not known. re-
sides in Australia Heart trouble is
thought TO have been the cause Of
death
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
SHARES
ARE UNCHANGED.
Not Much Activity in Trad
ing Of Any Kind Is Mani
fest in Market.

Strength en- Canadian Pacific ard pro
nounced weakness in General Motors were
the only interesting changes in Mondays
market. according 20 J. s. Curtiss d Co.
sheldon hotel Extreme dullnfss prevailed
In the copper list. Anaconda was IN
changed; smelters was off 3. Chino. s..
Miami Eennecott and Inspiration did not
charge a quarter point on the curb.
Verde Extension was offered for sale at
IS. bid being 81. New Cornelia is stu be-
ing traded in at 1s 10 a half Reading.
Union Pacific and New YORK Central. also
St Paul were in better demand than last
week 1ndustrials were about the same
General Motors, which started to slide on
Saturday at 154. closing at $50. dropped
today TO 142 and was weak
The following quotations furnished by
J. S. Curtis * Co. Sheldon hotel, stocks
and bonds, give the closing prices
Curb Copper stocks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29

inch OF ground gained since July 10,
but within a fortnight has been
forced 10 abandon nearly la-E the al
vantages gained by his offensive OF
Nay q
Whether the enemy viii settle
down to resistance ON the plateau
south Of Vesle, or continue his
retirement TO the heights between
the Vesle and the Aisne, Will de-
mend on the extent Of hts losses
and the number OF his reserves
Indications hitherto are that his
losses have not been excessive
II is REGARDED as certain. at least,
that the salient viii be fattened 10
a straight line from SCISSORS 70
Reims, which alone would shorten the
allied line by 80 miles and lessen the
pressure on theallied reserves
Allies Pressing Forward.
With the French Army in France,
July -flIorning, by the Associated
Press The forward pressure OF me
allies was continued uninterruptedly
throughout Sunday. On Saturday the
progress Of the allied forces was eX-
tremely rapid. with slight opposition
from the retreatiug enemy, but yes
terday the Germans everywhere dem
onstrated that their power Of deter
mined resistance was still very
strong
uofs there was severe hand 10 hand
fighting, but the allies eventually
obtained the upper hand.
After carrying Fere en- Tardenois,
the allies had the task Of crossing
the OurcQ in the face Of the strong
est German fire. Not a bridge had
been left intact
The allies succeeded in overcoming
all obstacles here and secured a foot
hold on the northern bank where they
present q serious menace to the en-
envy
Further south toward the center Of
the pocket. both infantry and the ar
tfllery were heavily engaged
Champ Voissy Is Captured
North Of Ris forest there were
some very furious cOmbats which
lasted several hours, and resulted in
the allies gaining possession Of Champ
V0issy. Then Roncheres was reached
by advanced guards Further east,
out patrols came into action in the
Meuniers wood and al Fillers-Agron
Aiguizy-
All along this part or the zine
the enemy threw great quantities.
OF gas shells, the fumes Of which
remained for long time among
the woods
Near Romigny and Bligny the al
lies got over The Durmas-k elms main
The advance called for the greatest
precautions here because Of the
enormous number of enemy machine
guns under cover OF the small woods
ia this region. On the eastern flank,
however, the allies now have got be-
yOnd the wooden country and onto
the plateau.
Town Changes Hands Four Times.
The allies pushed on beyond Fere
en- TardeuOis this morning and main
tanned their positions everywhere in
the face Of strong German counter
attacks.
The village Of Sergv, southeast of
Fere en- Tardenois. changed hands
four times, finally remaining in pos
session of the allies
An extremely violent artillery duel
was on this morning north Of the
Ourcq, as Ear as Scissors In the sec
tor south Of the Ourcq, the guns also
we're busy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
CITY PLANS ANOTHER WELL
ON NORTH GRAMA STREET

Plans for another electrically driven
well are being made by the city. said
acting mayor j. p. O'Counor today.
The new well viii be located near the
junction Of Grama street and the E
+. & S. W. tracks and viii be housed
in a neat bungalow that viii be an
adornment for the neighborhood- The
well viii be driven by the city itself
and not on contract. Mr.. O'Connor in
dicated-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
PVT. RABBIT, corr. WOOD
OF Ell PASO, ARE PROMOTED

Camp Travis. san Antonio, Texas,
July 29.=Pvt. Roy Il Rabbit Of the
s5fh company, 18th battalion, l65th
derot brigade, has been appointed
CORPORAL Corp Rabbit came 10
camp Travis with the ninth mere
1nsnt Of the draft and has made rapid
progress He formerly was in the
sterslt tipping department Of the FL
Pas0 Herald
Corp. Leslie IL Wood, company So,
18th battalion. 165th depot brigade,
has been appointed police sergeant in
his examination SerEL Wood has
had considerable experience at this
kind Of work, which viii aid him
greatly Mrs Wood. who has been
recuperating from an operation, is
now enjoying fine health again They
and their parents are from FL Paso.
Lelas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
ARE
RUSHED ONWARD
A Americans Stand Like
Stone Wall When Prus-
sian Troops Attack.
Continued from page u

the south bank OF the Ourcq 10 the
neighbCrhood Of Oulchy lie Chateau
The new line runs west OF Fere en-
Iardenois as far as Givray, where
il turns abruptly nOrthward, passing
through Walee and Grand ROzoy. This
shows a rapid retirement on the part
Of the Germans from the angle in the
vicinity Of Oulchy lie Chateau.
Japs and Italians COngratuIate.
Washington D. c.. July 29-Mes-
sages OF cougratulatiOn on the sue
cess Of the American forces fighting
on the Soissons-Reims front. were
received today at the state depart
ment from japanese and Italian gov
ernments through ambassadors de
Cellire and Ischii-
The japanese note said:
Il have just got teIegraphIc in
structiOEs from baron Cato to
convey TO you his most sincere
congratulations for the splendid
feat Of the American army on the
western 'front.'
The Italian message reads;
The important and glorious sue
cesses that the American forces
have won in the recent battle
fought on the French front have
produced in Italy, together with a
keen feeling OF admiration and
joy which can only be measured
by him who knows as your eI-
cellency knows, the deep friend
ship the Italian nation unreserv-
edly has attained for this great
republic.
s-For these successes that the
valor and the faith of the Ameri-
can soldier will renew on the
common fields Of battle. the gov
ernment Of the king has entrust-
ed 10 me the very gratifying task
OF expressing TO the government
of the United States their warm
est congratulations
Many Gas Shells Used.
With the French Army in France,
July 29.-South Of Fere en- Tardenois.
the Americans at Roncheres sustained
and defeated q strong attack by a
guard division. The chosen Prus-
sian troops were stopped everywhere,
suffering enormous losses.
The eastern wing OF the front was
comparatively quiet today. except for
artillery fire. During the night and
this morning the Germans launched
thousands OF shells into the valleys
Of the Marine and the Ardre
The enemy appears determined for
the moment 20 hold his line stretch
ing from Nflle en- Tardenois to. the
Ourcq. His troops strongly occupy
Vile en- TardenOis. but the allies are
keeping in constant touch with him
here. Conewett wood. further south
mas been occupied by the allies. who
captured two field guns. two six inch
cannon, and much ammunition in this
wood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
BODY OF SGT. THORNTON
BURIED HERE IN C0NCORDIA

The funeral OF Joe W. Thornton.
who was shot and instantly killed late
Friday night, was held this afternoon
at 5 o'clock Services were held at j.
]. Raster and company's undertaking
parlors, Rev. John " Jackson offici-
ating- Intermenr was in Concordia
cemetery
Thornton was % years old. and a
Texan by birth. His mother, Mrs.
Robert Thornton, is in the city, with a
brother Of the decedent, Robert Thorn
ton, jr-. Of Light, Ariz- Decedent was
a cowboy, recently enlisted in troop
L. Third Texas cavalry. in which or
ganization he had been promoted 10
sergeant on the day Of his death
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
Brakeman S Key Chain
Catches On Projection,
and the Train Kills Him

Clarkdale. AriZ- July 29.-Brake-
man Joseph Tandro. aged SO. en-
ployed on the Clarkdale branch OF the
Santa Fe system, has been killed by
his own train, dragged under the
wheels by the catching OF his key
chain on a car projection He came
here from Bakersfield, Calf, a year
ago. and had been in Santa Fe en-
ploy for II years. A wife and child
survive. Interment viii be at Stock
ton. Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
RELIEF SOCIETY IMPOSED
runN nv On L

Phoenix, Ariz.. July 29.-At the ad-
jutant generals office are material
izing occasional cases OF grating on
the basis Of the operations OF the
draft. It was found that in Bisbee a
RELIEF society had been supporting
the family OF man, assumed 70 be
in the army. but in reality a fugitive
in Mexico, fearful Of reclassification.
He had been given a low classified
ton. on account OF dependents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
CAMP CODY HAS LEADING
HEALTH RECORD FOR WEEK

Santa Re. y IL, July 2e.--Camp
Cody. at Deming. continues TO hold
the best health record Of the week OF
all camps" says the official bulletin
from Washington TES admission
sick rate is given as only nine per
1000 and Of nOneffectives at 1872 per
1000. while no death occurred during
the week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
WEE MEXICAN BABY, FOUND
IN PILE OF BRUSH. SAVED

weak cries from a pie Of brush II
an alley in the rear OF 3112 Rosa
street. attracted the attention Of
passersby Sunday afternoon. and in
vestiEation brought to view a new
born baby boy. only a few hours old,
apparently Of Mexican parentage. The
police were notified. and took the
baby TO the day nursery Of the Char
ity Association, where IL was found 70
be in no way the worse for its ex-
perience.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
NO TRACE Of
TOM KINGSBURY
Friend From Dallas Makes
a Fruitless Search for
Palomas Cattleman.

Tom S kingsbury, ranch foreman
on the Corralitos and Palomas prop
critics. in the northwestern cornor Of
the state Of Chihuahua. for 40 years.
disappeared absolutely. "spurlos YER
senkt," without trace the night Of
July 70. according TO - NJ Mars.
travelling man from Dallas. Tex, who
has been investigating Klngsbury's
reported killing in behalf Of H ".
Kingsbury, OF Santa Ana. Tex.
brother Of the coWman. and his sister.
a Mrs. Rsmsauer. Of the place Ar.
Mars was in FL Paso Sunday. return
ing from the Rincon. or Corner. ranch
Of the Palomas Land & Cattle Co. on
the New Mexico-Chihuahua line. west
OF Columbus
Last seen Riding South.
Mexicans told Mr.. Mars. he said.
that kinEsbury was riding with herd
ers moving a bunch OF cattle from the
Palmyra ranch toward Nogales, Chin.
on July u. and, at a point about six
miles from the Nogales ranch. he rode
off from the herd toward some wind
mills. The herders saw him overtake
a wagonload OF provisions driven by
a Mexican, TO whom Kingsbury gave
his personal key 10 his room at the
NOgales ranch house. where the pro-
visions were 10 be stored. Then
kingsbury rode south. the herders
said.
Search Is Fruitless-
During the night Kingsbury's men
became alarmed and went out to look
for their boss, but didn't find him.
and continued the search the next
day, going back to Palmyra and Rim
naaHfannU fThnT~ found "a
American had dragged a dead COW,
having dismounted there, but no
other trace was discovered Of either
kingsbury or his white horse. All
fences were ridden. found TO be up.
and the country was searched. the
Mexicans reported TO Mr. Mars.
Native OF Georgia
First reports Of Kingsbury's dis
appearance and probable death were
published here a week ago. learned
from the Palomas company's office
and Columbus advices. He was about
50 years OF age and a native OF
Georgia He was at the Rincon ranch
on the 10th and 11th OF July. His
postoffice was Walnut Wells, n. n.
Besides his brother at Santa Ana.
Kingsbury had four sisters. Mrs. B.
F. Godfrey, Atlanta, Ca Mrs. r. 3.
o. England, Augusta. Ca; Mrs. Belle
Strickland Eairmont. Ga. and Mrs
Saline X. Pritchett. Santa Ana. Tex
Kingsbury owned property in FL Paso
and il was said that his former wife
lives here Nina H. Buchoz has acted
as business agent for Kingsbury.
Theories advanced for the coWman's
disappearance are that either a Mex
lean enemy or a negro soldier de-
serter from an American camp on the
border took Kingsbury's life.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
RANGES ARE GETTING GOOD;
HORSE WRANGLE CALLED OFF

Tucson. Ariz-. July 29-That the
ranges are getting into fair condi-
tion is indicated by the fact that the
La Oso Cattle company has called off
its big horse roundup. All outside
water holes have filled up and the
stock now is so scattered that il has
been thought better to wait until the
fail roundup. when the horses viii be
gathered and sold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
FOUR JOIN REGULARS; ONE
ENTERS The NATIONAL ARMY

The force at the local army re-
cruiting station was increased by one
man Monday morning when Olive n.
Lee was enlisted for the regular ser
vice by Capt. F. w Fonda for the
the regulars were; Jesse Z. AIanley,
Lubbock, Tex. infantry. and Richard
j. Jackson and Jack F. Helton. Colo
rado, Tex. for the signal corps
Alva S. Lund. Of Pomona, Cal. was
enlisted for the ordnance corps Of
the national army
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
AMERICAN ARMY KEEPS
UP DRIVE AT GERMANS

Of the enemy north Of the Marine, was
reported in Gen Pershing's com
muniQue for yesterday received today
az the war department
Cznturs by the Americans Of the
towns OF Seriuges ct Nesles- Serg3
and Roncheres beyond the Ourcq, IS
me statement follows
Headquarters American EXpedi-
tionary Forces. July %. 1913
section NORTH OF the Marine our
troops continue the pursuit OF the
enemy. IN spite Of his determined et-
forts TO delay their progress by rear
guard actions. they have crossed the
Ourcq and have taken the towns Of
serinEes ct Nesles, Sergy and Ron
cheres-
section B-There Is nothing tore
port in this sector
Capture 100 Prisoners.
Paris. France, July 2s--In the
fighting north Of the Marine yester-
the official statement from the war
office today There was no change
IN the situation during the night
Under the irresistible pressure OF
tie allied troops, the enemy rerreal
continued yesterday, according TO the
HaTas correspondent at the front
The average advance OF the allles
during the day was from three TO five
knometers- Il IS as yet impossible TO
determine the length OF the retreat
tur il is probable that II VIII stop on
the wooded heights along the Vesle
river
81 the length Of the allied line. the
Germans made great efforts TO hold
ID the check but the allies gained
foot BIZ foot The enemy's stubborness
was useless, and the allies entered
Fere eu Tardenois from The west and
south. and are holding their position
More Killed Than Captured
II is explained that the small num-
Der Of German prisoners taken is due
10 the fact that the allies have ad-
vanced with extreme caution, while
the Germans left only small forces
10 cover their retreat These forces
were given orders TO hold on TO the
last 50 that the main body might
withdraw Thus the enemy's losses
are relatively heavier IN dead than in
prisoners
on the other hand the Germans left
considerable booty especially engln-
eeriug machinery, munitions depots
and a number Of cannot which they
put OUT OF order before abandoning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
Ell PASO BOY, MARINE, AIDS
IN SAVING FALLEN COMRADE

Through the interest OF John George
kamn, Lancaster. Pa. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. B. Davis, 1701 East Boulevard. this
city. have received a newspaper clip
ping showing that their son. Corp.
Rodolph A. Davis, in an engineer COM
pany Of the marines, in the fighting
around Chateau Thierrv. France. was
instrumental in saving Wilson Au-
man. OF Lancaster after that fighter
had been wounded by a German bull
let. Auman was a close friend of the
FL Paso boy. who enlisted last year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
TOO MANY MEXICAN
rHrVnREU AT

Clifton. Ariz-. July 2s.-That sani-
tary conditions among the Mexican
residents are FAR below ideal IS in
dicated by the fact that the death rate
among infants and children within
this co.nty for two months totaued
a. In the same period the births
numbered 63.
There is local demand for the es-
adjustment OF a clinic az which Mex
ican mothers might learn how TO
properly care for their children
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
U. S. ARMY HEADQUARTERS
IN LONDON ARE GROWING

L0ld0n. Lng- July 81 very
rapid expansion Of American army
headquarters IN London is in pro-
Eress Three new buildings were
taken over last week. Two army hos
pitfalls we're recently opened. and
these VIII be running at full ca
paclty within q few days
A large building In the center of
the city VIII be equipped this week
as a Ias0n office. 20 house various
activities Involving dealings between
- American and British armies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
OVER MILLION TO BE SPENT
UPON WHIPPLE BARRACKS

Prescott. Ariz.. July 39.-A report
from Washington states that the war
department contemplates the expen-
diture of S1.SO0.OO0 on the enlarge
ment OF Whipple Barracks for the
accommodation Of even thousands OF
soldiers who may acquire tubercular
affections while in the service.
At present there are accommoda-
uons for only about q battalion New
patients are arriving daily. many OF
them from camps on the Atlantic sea-
board
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-29
WIDOW TAKES BODY OF REV.
MR.. PLAT TO LOUISVILLE

The body Of Rev. Theodore Platt,
retired Baptist minister. here for
his health. who died Friday night.
was shipped to Louisville, Ky. sat
urday afternoon. The decedent had
been in Ell Paso about a year and re-
sided at 1929 Ohio street, where death
occurred. The widow accompanied
the body to Louisville. the old home
Of the deceased