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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
FIVE RAILWAY POSTAL MEN
CHANGED TO DIFFERENT RUNS

Five changes have been made in the
division Of the railway postal service
headed by chief clerk David Nc
Knight William c. Meredith. Of the
Fl Paso and Los Angeles run, has been
ordered into military service and has
resigned his position. Howard A.
Weber, also Of the Fl Paso 20 Los
Angeles run, has been transferred to
Ogden, Utah John T. Greene. postal
clerk at the Fort Worth terminal has
been transferred to the Toyah 10 e.
Paso run James o. Tillman has been
transferred from Durant Okla. to Fl
Pasos where he is substitute postal
clerk Dayton Reid, formerly Of the
Fl Paso postoffice, has been trans
ferred to the railway postal service as
clerk on the Sanderson to FL Paso run.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
REEVES
WATER DISTRICT
Texas Engineers Find Irri-
cation Project, Fed by
SPRINGS. Flourishing.

The board Of water engineers Tor
Texas. composed Of ". T. Potter. of
Ell Paso. chairman, engineers -Rolen
J. Windrow. Of Waco. and engineers
Charles S. Clark, of Donna HidaIg3
county. with James Hays Quarles.
formerly a newspaper man Of Texas,
as secretary. has just made a visit to
the growing irrigation project in
Reeves county. and came into FL Paso
from that trip Wednesday night.
This project is known as Reeves
county water Improvement district
No. !. with headquarters ar Balmor-
hea. 80 miles south of Pecos. at the
foot Of the Davis mountains At that
point there are perennial springs that
give a supply Of water equal to
Flow of 81 cubic feet per second. The
irrigation work there was originally
started more than - years ago by
Daniel Murphy and the original main
ditch is still part Of the system.
Have 5000 Acres Under
There are at least 80 miles Of
bitches in the district. and the en-
tire district embraces II. 600 acres Of
land, Of which about 5000 acres are
IN cultivation at this time. The dis
rriCt has heretofore been using the
water from the springs direct during
irrigation season. but no method had
been adopted TO save the storm water
or to store the spring flow during
the nonirrigatinE season Last wear.
under permit from the state board of
water engineers the district con-
structed an immense reservoir at an
expense Of $4,000. that mas a ca
pacity Of 1000 acre feet Aof water.
Forms Lake 33 Feet Deep.
Last November. during the nonirri-
eating season, the flow of water from
the springs. was turned into this res
ervoir, and by March I il had created
a stored supply 80 feet deep over an
area Of more than 500 acres March
this supply was then available for
the lrrigatinE season. and gave the
district double supply Of water for
the 5000 acres now in cultivation.
Cutting S25 Alfalfa.
The district is now harvesting its
first cutting Of alfalfa. the yield
being an average Of a half ton 70 the
acre, and the product is being mar
keted at SIS per ton. There are five
cuttings per year. More corn and
cotton VIII be put in this year than
heretofore The reservoir is now
available for the storage OF storm
water when the torrential rains which
are expected in June VIII provide a
supply The board spent last Tuesday
going over the project
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
ToDAYs ADJUSTMENTS

WIGWAM-A LOIS WEBER HIT.
Lois Weber has scored again. This
time IL is The Doctor and the Wom-
an" an adaptation Of "K'-the Mary
Roberts Rinehart story. This is a
Jewel production and. like all Jewels.
il is original, novel and entertaining
Mildred Harris. who played the girl
in Miss Weber's great hit, The Price
Of a Good Time" is the heroine Of
this picture and adds 10 her laurels
by her clever work
The Doctor and the Woman" IS a
story Of a lost identity and Of a IA
nous physician l-hO had lost faith in
himself, although he vas one Of the
greatest surgeons Of his age and the
discoverer Of a remarkable operation
It IS primarily pretty love tale. but
there are intensely dramatic situa-
tons IN it and the story is far out OF
the ordinary. Under the skillful touch
Of Lois Weber, who. by the way. pro-
duced Where Are Ny Children" il
becomes a phOtoplay Of absorbing in
terest
Today is the last showing Of the
picture at the Wigwam--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
SANTA FE'S SCHEDULE
OF TRAINS IS REDUCED

Topeka, Kas. May 1s.-One million
six hundred thousand train miles per
year were trimmed from the Santa
Fe railroads train schedule yesterday
by officials OF the road in session
here This cut represented the Santa
Fe's share Of the cut Of 1900. 600
tain miles per year recently ordered
of western railroads by director gen
eral Of railroads McAdoo
Mail trains nos Is and IS between
Kansas City and Chicago we're ordered
annuled; also one from Chicago to
Fort Madison, one coast train and two
trains running between BarstoW and
Bakersfield. Calf
The coast train annulled was No.
p and p, a fun equipment through
train each way from Kansas City to
the Pacific coast The new schedule
is 10 20 into effect June 3
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
Police and ProDost
Guard VIII Raise Old
GLoru On High Pole

Old Glory VIII flutter from the tip
Of a 60 foot pole at police head
quarters Friday evening. when the
police department and provost guard
viii join in flag raising exercises The
pole vas being placed in position
Thursday Chief Of police C. T. Pol
lock and Capt p. H Phoenix are in
charge OF the ceremony. and viii be
assisted by provost marshal Capt A
II. Weyand's men Speeches VIII be
made by the chief and police off
cials. and by Capt. Weyand Il was
thought that a military band would
take part in the flag raising cere-
mony. but this feature could not be
secured
A service nag is also being made
for the police department. and when
Il is completed, viii be flown from
the same pole. Fourteen stars viii
adorn the flag. Indicating the & po-
hcemen who have Joined the colors
since the war began.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
State Wins in the First
Suit to Enforce Zone LarU

Austin, Texas. May Judgment
in favor Of the state was taken to-
day in the SD district court in the
Injunction case against Walter H.
Koehler Of san antonio. who was
charged with having violated the
zone law by selling liquor within
ten miles Of an army aviation landing
field kOehler's place OF business
was near the town Of Lyle. Atascosia
county The judgment perpetuates
the temporary Injunction heretofore
granted BY the court. restraining the
defendant from continuing in busi-
ness at that place Koehler is given
the right to dispose Of his stock in
bulk outside the zone and also the
privilege Of participating in the re-
FUND Of the unearned portion OF his
liquor dealers license. This is the
first zone law case tried
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
MOTORS HERE
FROM GEORGIA
Dixie Overland Highway
Man to Speak at Chamber
Of Commerce Tonight.

a month on the way from Colum-
bus. Ca. 90 u Paso over the Dixie
Overland highway, Leland ]. Hen
derscn. secretary. arrived in FL Paso
Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, ac-
eompanied by AIRS Henderson. ar
and 1lr=- Henderson were TO have been
guests OF the chamber Of commerce
~ It's dinner Wednesday evening. but
arrived TOO late. He and Mrs. Hen
dcrson came ia from Alamogordo.
They are making the trip in Ford.
-lr- Henderson viii be the princi-
Eal speaker tonight at the Automo-
bile cub meeting 80 the chamber OF
Commerce The meeting has been
ra-ed by president ~. g. Roe for
7 and IS for a double purpose-to
hear llr Henderson on the Dixie Ov-
erlanl highway and TO discuss the
natter Of placing at the disposal Of
tie government all automobiles in
p Faso iu event they are needed
Tie meeting IS open TO the public
generally and llr- Roe wants to see
large attendance. inasmuch as the
matter IS patriotic one and he de-
s-res "a fun expression of FL Pasoaus
on the subj ecr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
PIMPLES, BURNING
ITCHING. SWELLING.
On Face fer -Four Years. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Healed.
I0taI Cost One Dollar.

/ had q breaking out on nv face
and meek that commenced about four
years ago Little red pimples would
APPEAR whi-h caused swelling, burn-
ing and ilching. The p1nples fes-
tsre1 o. scattered, causing my face TO
icck terrible was almost ASHAMED
90 90 IN public.
Then I got CuHcu1a Soap and
OiumenL When I had used two
cakes Of Cudcra Soap and one box
q Cuncura Ointment was healed %
lsignedl Arthur W. Paxton, New Cas-
lls. va July 90. 1917.
Why not prevent these distressing
rouH-es By making Cutcura your
everyday toilet and nursery soap aid
ed BY touches Of Oinment as needed?
5zmrie Eaeh Free by Mail Address post
car1- luricuras Dept II. Boston % Sod
eFersls'1e-e soap PC Ointment . and SOC. /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
EMMA BUNTING RETURNS
TO Ell PASO ON MAY rs

Emma Bunting and her company
viii return TO the Texas Grand on
Nay 90, after a run OF eight weeks in
Phoenix. the capital Of Arizona.
=. i. Maxwell received a telegram
today from L 81. Crawford TO the ef-
feet that he had closed a contract
with Miss Bunting TO bring her COM
pany back here for a run at the
Texas Grand. following her Phoenix
enEa cement TO which she went from
the Crawford theater in FL Paso.
From FL Paso she viii later 90 TO
Denver for sumner engagement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
VAN HORN MAN INJURED
IN COLLISION OF AUTOS

James E. Hour sustained several
juries, when he was thrown from an
automobile in a rear end collision be-
tween FL PasO and Ysleta Wednesday.
Mr. Hour was driving the car from
Hsleta 10 FL Paso. when the car broke
down, and had to be t0wed into FL
PasO- While he was sitting in the
car steering. Clint automobile,
struck his car from the rear. throw
ing him to the ground He was taken
TO a hospital and was given medical
attention.
Mr.. Hour came to Ell Paso recently
from Van Horn. Tex, and was stopping
at Hotel Faso del Norte when the &C
cident occurred. He is a cousin Of
Mrs. J. D. Meecham, Of this city The
occupants Of the Clint car were not
learned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

There are so many admirers of Rud-
yard kipling in FL Pas0 and so many
who have read his famous story Of
romance and adventure. The Nau-
lahka." that moving picture lovers
VIII be glad to know that Kipling is
at the Bijou today.
The Naulahka" was shown at the
PlJou yesterday and every one was
astonished al the elaborate scale on
which the picture had been produced,
the many magnificent set used are
faithful copies Of real temples and
palaces that are famous the world
over Antonio Moreno is Ideally cast
and Doraidina, the famous Spanish
dancer, gives perfect support II is
a rare occurrence when a picture of
this class is shown in Fl Paso at the
nominal Bijou prices. Good seats are
l5c- better seats. 25c. The Nau-
lahka' viii be shown for the last
time today. DO not fail to see it.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
OUT To SURPASS
CODY MINISTRIES
Players of 34th Infantry
Band Offer Lively Pro
gram Night of 18th.


@Out TO capture Camp Cody" is the
slogan Of the 34th infantry minstrel
boys. as they prepare for their show
Saturday night at the 34th's audi
forum at Fort Bliss. They have been
working hard on rehearsals for the
past ten days and it is said that they
have a show as good if not better
than the Camp Cody offering. A
committee consisting Of Francis Rus
sci. DR.. Grayson. chaplain o. J. Cohee.
bandleader Stephan Joska and sgt
Paul HOLSTER are hard az work
whipping the splendid material into
shape and they say that they VIII
( have all their acts in good shape by
Saturday night. All Of the songs VIII
feature army life and viii be heard
for the first time here
Some sensational acts have been
secured for the clio, and that part
Of the program promises TO rival
anything that has been seen in FL
Paso for some time The program
Opening-s4th infantry bugls and
Orchestra seleetion-54th infantry
orchestra
Medley OF old songs.
Calling on the Kaiser" A.
song-~Giddy Giddap." E. T. ia
song-~we Are Fitting the Trail
to Normandy" c. II. Stone.
Song-'I Am All Bound Round With
the Mason Dixon Line" W. H Ben
song-~sO Long. Mother" C. N
song-''The Last Long Nile" J. R.
song-s-The Dark Town Shutters
Ball" William Quinn
Orchestra selection.
Olio sand Burr Quartet-Waller.
stone, Burk, Condor; Billie Quinn,
dancer.
THAT Rookie From the 18th squad"
drillmaster B. Goldstein.
Brass quartet from the 34th infan-
try band
Fun in a Barber shop" introduc-
ing a fire eater. a glass eater. Homely
Nose from Alabama, spoon expert and
the Italian fandango.
The Making Of the Film, THE Kid
mapped Heiress."
Finale-Medley chorus.
Descriptive Final by Joslsa.
Grand finale by the 34th infantry
band. From Fireside to France" a
descriptive fantasy arranged by
stephan JOska- Synopsis Camp at
home, dawn; rooster crow, clock
strikes q; sentry; corporal Of the
reveille, mess call, march 10 train.
soldiers farewell- by train to port
Of embarkation; on the Atlantic. AT
scene Of battle in France Canadian
camp in distance. maple leaf. Long
Trail is Winding to No Mans Land
in France" French troops in dis
lance. "ATarseillaise.~ in trenches.
Keep Your Head Down. Fritzie Boy
British camp near. Rule Brirtania."
regiment Of American negroes on
right. with the folks ut home. va
can't Chair" in France. Somewhere
in France Is a Lily" taps; night; or
ders for the 34th to 90 over the top.
reEimental call. assembly Dixie
Just Before the Battle. Mother
5arrage Of big guns; over" victory
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
WATCHMAN IS BEATEN
AND MOTOR CAR STOLEN

Following a telephone call late
Wednesday night city police found
Amador Macias, a Mexican watchman,
lying unconscious with severe contus-
ions about the head at a garage at
6l3 North Campbell street. No one
was near when the police arrived and
u IS thought the persons who struck
him down telephoned the police. Ma
Gas stated the men attacked him from
the rear. striking him in the head
with a piece Of pipe. which was
round near him. He was then gagged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
"BLOOD AND IRON"
A Combination That Makes for Better
Health This Spring.


Every man and woman who would
enjoy good health this spring, ana
would have such life and strength as
not to be a Stacker but equal TO any
thing. must have an abundance OF
iron In the blood
The new iron tonic, Peptiron, com
bines this valuable metal 10 medicinal
form so that It is easily absorbed and
readily assimilated-
Peptiron also includes pepsin, nux,
celery, gentian and ether tonics,-
nerve helps, digestives and carmina-
tives-a health-giving medicine in the
form Of choc0late-cOated pills, con-
venient and pleasant &c take Il has
given entire satisfaction in cases Of
anemia or thin blood, paleness. nerve
debility. brain-fag- One or two Pept-
iron after each meal viii quickly tell
a story Of marvellous results.
Peptiron Is prepared by its origi-
majors. c. T. Hood Co. Lowell, Mass
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
bust BE MORE CAREFUL IN
DRIVING CARS. ARMY ORDER

An order promulgated by the army
apartment commander has been re-
1eired here that calls attention to the
1lcr thar army motor ambulances and
other cars are being driven too fast.
and ilslrucrinE drivers that this habit
lrusr be discontinued.
Another order regarding the driving
~ automobiles I'm Fort Bliss has also
Been issued The order asks drivers
% keen 20 the proper side Of the road
vale driving
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

Martin Duran. held on a charge Of
having smuggled opium in his posses
sion. was admitted to $500 bond by
United States commissioner s. L
Kelly, Thursday. Duran had been ar
rested by customs officers in connec-
ton with the alleged driving from
Fuarez into FL PasO OF an automobile
under the floor of which there were
seven cans Of opium, Il was alleged.
Another alleged occupant Of the car
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
80 ID Conserre Food.

Mrs Edna J. Evans's latest cook
book is here at The Herald Business
Office Hundreds OF recipes which
tell you how to prepare good meals
for very little cost Great value to
the housewife. Compiled especially
for the conservation Of food Csc each.
Every housewife should have one
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
Our Undermu8ln Sale Continues Friday q SATURDAY.

and Dodge car taken from the gar
age Outlying towns have been no
titled Of the theft Of the car
Maclas was taken TO the county
hospital where his condition is doubt
ful He lives al zoos Bassett avenue
The stolen car is said By MANAGER
W. f. Riggs OF the garage 90 be a
Dodge belonging TO Dr. H. o. Wright
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
ADVANTAGEOUS HAYAkAwA

In order that those who missed this
splendid picture when last here. SEES
sue Hayakawa in THE Honor Of His
House" viii be at the Alhamhra for
a return engagement today.
Another verse Of the German hymn
Of hate was written when a big ocean
liner was blown up by a floating
mine. Three people, a japanese
count an American surgeon. and a
half caste japanese girl we're cast
upon desert island. Both men were
in love with the girl. How the count
after marrying the girl. endangers
her life because Of his terrible ieal-
ousy Of her. how he sacrifices his
life that hers may be saved and how
the American proves himself worthy.
are all told IN this intensely interest
ing story. The story gathers force
smoothly and steadily and holds the
attention to the finish.=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
CAR HAS WHEEL BROKEN.

A Studebaker automobile, owned by
c. n Gibson Of 1907 North Florence
street. met with an accident Thursday
morning at the corner Of Montana and
Ange streets. when the right front
wheel was broken off in striking the
curo- The car is in the public service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
RYAN, THOUGH INJURED.
LEAVES EnR AMY

Tom Ryan left FL Paso Wednesday
night for Austin. Texas. 10 enter the
macninists training school OF the
army Ryan was injured in an auto
mobile accident north Of the city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16
GREcIAN-CHARLEs RAY TODAY.

Today only, the Grecian presents
Charles Ray ia his latest Thomas II
lnce play, The Family Skeleton In
this play Ray gets away from his
usual boob parts and is seen as a
gay young blade Of wild Broadway.
There is plenty Of lively action and
the kind Of human interest YOU have
learned 20 associate with Ray pic
lures This picture Is being shown
one day, today only. in order to make
way for the special Red Cross day at
the Grecian tomorrow. A special
program has been prepared for Red
Cross day and entire receipts viii be
donated to the Red Cross campafpn
for funds.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

sliuEtou- D- c., Nay 1.-THE
rcstoffice department was informed
thar the postal plane which left New
York today for Philadelphia, piloted
hy Lieut- Stephen Bonsal, was smashed
il making landing al E3ridgetou. n
j. The aviator was not hurt.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

tuesday night, and 10 was thought
ne would be unable 90 60 10 Austin.
out he managed TO recover suffi-
GENTLY 90 leave with the rest OF the
contingent Wednesday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

Buy your coal now--its cheaper
Held Bros, Qnc) Phone 36.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-16

After the conference in FL Paso
this morning, the members OF the
state board went TO Juarez as the
guests Of secretary Gonzales and were
shown the irrigation work that is be-
ing done there where small plats OF
grain and vegetables are now being
grown with the water that is fur
nished through the bitches Of the Rio
Grande project
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24

BEAUTIFUL NINE-ROOM HOUSE; FURNACE
heat; Westminster: 81: house; furnace heat:
heat: 18th bet. T and U. Or. house: furnace
heat; Gresham st. Or. houses; LIE Droit Park
]. F. Holland. 1919 18th. Phi. North 2s23 25s
GROOM HOUSE; MODERN; FURNACE
heat; within walking distance Of the depart-
ments; easy terms if desired. Apply to owner
after O'Clock, NJ. PASTERNAk, 1919 14th
st, NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24
SEVERAL DESIRABLE


SEVERAL DESIRABLE
HOMES --
To responsible coloEed pur-
,chasers. These houses. are. To-
Gated in the northwest and
southwest sections of the city.
Can be bought with a small cash
payment and balance monthly.
For prices lnd%errns apply after
B. B. PINN, :
1885 Walter St. Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24
IMMEDIATE POsSESSfONs
-, OF
MARYLAND: HOME

Located at Somerset. which is inst over the
District lime: convenient to electric cars and
schools; II delightful rooms. 2 baths Il shower
bath, 2 layatories, servants toilet and laun-
DIR; hot-water heat, gas and cleo. Rights; open
fireplace, metal weather stripped and Bur-
roughs screens. This house was specially built
for owners home. and is very artistically plan
ned and uhstautially constructed; the grounds.
which consist of about 1 acre, are adorned
with choice flowers, shrubs, evergreens. fruit
and nut trees; garden plot. and garage. Price,
only $15000: terms, 1-3 cash. balance can
main on the property. Ten tons of coal in cell
lar, which go with the house. Call us Mt once.
- SHANNON &, LUCHS,
Phone NJ 2S45. :. =. 713 18th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
trict of Columbia, October "a. 1918. Sealed
Proposals will be received Mt the once OF the
Secretary Of the Board of Commissioners, Room
oil, District Building. until = o'clock PM.
November 4, 1878: for furnishing and INSTALL
Power Plant and Zee Plant. at the d. c. Re-
formatcry and. Workliouse. at 0ccoquan. Va.
Blank forms of proposal specifications and all
necessary informal ton may I've obtained from
the Chief Clerk. Engineer lsepartment,~ Room
"a. District building, Washington. D. c.
w. GWYNN GARDINER. Commissioners, D. e.
oc:4-8t, exSu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-24

OWNER HAS INSTRUCTED Us TO OFFER
FOR IMMEDIATE Sale
7-room brick dwelling,
4 bedrooms,
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NEAR
LINCOLN PARK.
Price. $3.50.
Reasonable terms.
HERBERT A. GILL & son,
14O6 G st. NV.