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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
IF Troops Cross
Border YMCA.
VIII Go Along
Workers Organizing Min.
ute Men To Help Out In
Case Of Emergencies.

A minute mems organization ready
to leave on a moments notice in any
emergency wherein troops are called
away from Fort Bliss to foreign duty,
is being perfected by the army Y. N
C. A. in the FL Paso district, accord
ing to F C. Holloway. camp general
secretary.
Mai A. J. Strsck, of the sanitary
corps. called on Mr.. Holloway Thurs
day evening, and the two men went
over plans for the continuance OF Y.
n c. A. service to the troops, even in
the event that il again becomes neces-
sary to leave the United States.
Mr.. Holloway has called a meeting
Of the Y N. c. a. staff in this district
numbering considerably over 80 men.
and at this meeting viii designate
two men TO be constantly prepared 70
follow each regiment across the Dor
der in case of necessity. and TO have
sufficient equipment and supplies
ready TO serve these troops on every
opportunity.
Mr.. Holloway has wired southern
department Y II c. A. headquarters
in san Antonio asking for an appro-
priation of $1,000 for use in emer-
gencies such as occurred last Sunday
night This fund will be used to meet
such expenditures as will inevitably
occur when the Y. NJ. C a. men at
tempt to provide the comforts and
conveniences OF civilization at a dis
lance from a home base
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

, erals. was vetoed by the governor
following the regular session and il
is said he has promised to resubmit
them.
Another bill which placed the live
stock commission merchants under
bonds was also vetoed. and II is un--
derstood il. too. will be submitted
again, along with a proposal that the
state purchase the Goodnight buffal o
ranch and maintain It as an expert
mental station in connection with the
A. and n. college.
Health Measures Drawn
State health officer C w. Goddard
has expressed a hope Of having d
number of health measures consid-
cred. and a number Of legislators are
nursing pet bills
Introduction Of the resolution to
rstify the woman suffrage amend
menr is assured, as the governor has
no control over resolutions that may
be presented. even should he desire
TO postpone consideration of the fran
chise amendment until later date
The committee which investigated
the releasing OF the states option to
purchase the Blue Ridge prison farm
is instructed 10 report curing the
special session. and action on its re-
port viii consume time The legis-
lative committee which is conducting
the audit of the state treasury is not
to report at this session
The governor holds the whiphsnd
so far as the length Of the session is
concerned. for il adiourns sine die so
DAYS after assembling by constitu-
tional provision. and the legislature
cannot convene again without an
other call from the governor. who.
however. has shown a disposition to
abide by the wishes Of a majority.
and II pressing work IS not completed
IN 20 days a longer session undoubt-
edly will be held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

A USTIN. Tex. June 20.-when the
n second special session Of the
Thirtysixlh legislature of Texas con-
venes here next Monday. one Of tie
first matters likely to come up for
consideration is the proposal to ratify
the proposed federal constitutional
amendment granting women full SUI
frage.
Governor ". p Hobby did not men
ton the proposed amendment in his
call for the special session. but advo-
Gates Of equal suffrage already have
drawn up the resolution they Intend
20 introduce at the first favorable
opportunity.
1t is too early TO say with any
great degree Of accuracy just how
the legislature will divide on the suf-
frage issue, but friends Of the amend
ment predict its ratification by de-
ure so far have not made public any
plans to oppose its approval
Appropriations Chief Matter.
The cali by governor Hobby gave
state administrative appropriation
matters the principal issue to be con-
Hopes for short Session.
Governor Hobby has expressed the
hone that the session viii not extend
teyond 90 days. but the probable
length OF the session viii not become
evident until after organization mat
tiers have been completed and mem
hers have been sounded out as 70 the
number ef matters they wish to con-
slider.
The governor has said he VIII sub
nit the state board Of control law
and the state depository law for
amendments. a revision OF the min
ing laws. as they apply TO bard min
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
4 SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE ASKED
To RAT|FY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT

Advocates of Votes for Women Draw Up Resolution
Placing Texas in the List of States Favoring Equal
Suffrage for Women; Governor Holds the Whip
Hand in Legislation and VIII Force Short Session.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
Railroad To PdrraI
Being Repaired, Says
Traueler From Mexico

According to a traveller who left
Parral. Chihuahua. last Saturday. and
who made the trip out by Torreon
and Laredo in six days. the Parral
branch OF the Mexican Central rail-
road recently destroyed by Nillistas
was being repaired. Two work trains
were engaged in rebuilding the q
kilometers which were torn Up to a
great extent.
This same traveller said he left the
city OF Chihuahua on June 10 on the
second train south after the main line
south OF that place had been suffi
GENTLY well repaired for passing
trains over II. Gen Manuel Dieguez
arrived in that state capital on June
S. He had lots Of troops" said the
traveller" among them a great many
Indians. Yaquis and from other tribes.
I think. Some OF these troops got
into Chihuahua from the south before
the railroad was entirely repaired.
having done so by marching over
land"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

The Anglican synod. Of Canada. by a
uarge majority. refused 10 admi-
women as delegates
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
Dying HLEista,s Call For 'Madre "
Brings His Mother To His Bedside At
Fort Bliss Hospital Before The End

THE love that has existed between
l mother and son since the Begin
ming of time was portrayed in a most
forcible manner at the police station
Thursday afternoon.
From the hospital at Fort Bliss.
where the wounded viilista soldiers
who were brought back from Mexico
by the American forces are now being
cared for. came a telephone call to ser
geant S. c. Houston. telling of one of
that number, apparently very close to
the moment on which he would pass
into the great unknown, who had been
feverishly calling all day for his
''madra, madre. madre mic"
Mother Finally Located
In one OF the wounded mans quiet
moments he was questioned by the
hospital attendants and then he told
them his mothers name. This infor-
nation was Dhoned to the police and a
search was started for the mother,
who was finally located and taken to
the police station. where the situation
was explained to her
With her scanned and careworn face
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

1000 MEXICAN TROOPS ARE
SENT TO AQUA PRIETA. SON.

Noea1es. Ariz., June 2O-A troop
train of Il cars, carrying 1000 Mexi-
can federal soldiers. arrived across
the border from here last night The
troops were collected from various
small garrisons along the line OF the
Southern Pacific Of Mexico railroad.
They were to leave over the Cananea
branch OF the railroad today for Aqua
Prieta, where Gen. Juan Torres. N
command. will make his headquarters.
This movement Is in line with Inc
announced intention Of concentrating
troops at strategic points along The
border TO protect American properly
and citizens in Sonora from possible
rebel raids
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

ILLUMINATION
TakenBy Villa
I on Or More Lost By The
Federals In Juarez Fight,
Washington Hears.

Washington, D. c, June 20.-It was
learned from official sources Thurs
day that the Viilstas captured vast
amount Of ammunition in the recent
attack on Juarez. Nine thousand
pounds Of ammunition was shipped
across the border from FL Paso dur
ing the week preceding the attack. it
is said. all OF it consigned to the Car
rama government. OF this Villa is
said to have obtained at least one ton,
and some reports are that he secured
much more This is said TO have been
the real purpose Of the Viliistas' at
tack. the leaders Of the rebels having
been informed Of the shipments by
spies on the American side
L. $. Authorizes Shipments.
Officials OF the state department
explained that the United States
authorized the shipments across the
border at Carranza's request and when
the ammunition was delivered to the
federal Representatives in Juarez the
disposition of the ammunition was
no affair Of this country's- Every eff
fort was made by this government to
keep the time of the shipments and
the amounts secret.
Steps to protect American citizens
in the Mexican state OF Chihuahua
from possible rebel attacks have been
taken by the Mexican government
Gen. Candida Aguilar. confidential
ambassador from Mexico to the United
states. has informed the state de-
partment Gen. Aguildr expressed his
satisfaction at the handling OF the re-
cent incident at Juarez. /centerine
about the crossing into Mexico OF
American troops.
Gen Aguilar issued statement a:
follows:
Assures Americans Protection.
THE Mexican government has semi
a sufficient number OF troops. undei
command Of Gen. Manuel NJ Dieguez
TO northern Mexico to fight villa
American citizens and other foreign
ers residing in the state Of Chihuahus
are being removed 10 well garrisoned
towns in order 10 place them out OF
danger. Gen DieSuez has been in
structed by the government TO re-
move to Laredo. on special trains. the
foreigners who may wish TO go there
thus enabling them to reach safely the
border OF the United States"
Gen. Aguilar will spend a week in
New York and then viii sail for Spain
and later will visit France and pos
sibly England
Gen. Aguilar. according TO q mem
Der OF his official party. has during
his visit here changed his mind
about some things in respect to the
United States and it is believed in Of
fetal circles that his visit Will have a
beneficial effect on relations between
the two.republics because OF his near
ness to president Carranza-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
FabenS People
ObboSeACanlp
At The School
Register Complaint Against
Plan To Put Army Camp
Opposite $4,000 School.

Representatives OF the Fabens
seaool district came to Fl Paso Friday
morning for the purpose OF definitely
ascertaining whether an army camp is
10 be established just opposite the
Fabens school. and II such is the case,
to register a strong complaint against
it. Should the men find that the
camp is to be established soon and
that they are unable to postpone it.
they said they would probably tele-
graph representative C. B. Hudspeth
at Washington. asking that he use his
influence to delay the move until they
have prepared a statement OF facts
regarding the matter
IF oil our efforts fall one di-
rector said. I'VE shall try to vote
more bonds and move out school"
A. Boone, a director OF the school
said Friday morning that he and Pat
O'DonnelL another director. have
rendered their designations and viii
insist that they be accepted
The army wants TO build camp
just opposite the Fabens school
Boone said That school cost Us
$4,000.
Had To Give In.
''The objection to having the camp
Just opposite our school at Eabens is
universal among the patrons There
would be some difficulty, regardless
CT what the officers say. We do not
want our young girls TO have TO pass
the camp every day and to spend their
recess periods around the camp. We
had to give in. however. as we did
not want to lose our customs house
and port Then some personal pres
sure was brought TO bear which made
US resign.
Boone said that patrons OF the
school viii use every means to pre-
vent the establishment Of camp
opposite the school
.-7---- - = - =, =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20

Quivering with emotion the old Mexi-
can woman told the officers OF the
day when her son left her three years
ago for destination which has since
that time been unknown to her. She
told of her efforts to find some infor-
nation OF his whereabouts but failure
in each case was always her only re-
ward. Then came the shock when the
officers arrived and told her that her
son. a member OF Villas band. was
lying wounded unto death at the Fort
Bliss hospital
Sergeant Gives Her Fare.
The old woman was most eager to
get TO the bedside of her son and
started out the door OF the station.
saying she was going TO walk to the
fort She was told that the distance
was too great, but she replied that
she would finally get there and that
she could not ride because she was
very poor and did not have a cent.
Sergeant Houston then dug down in
his pocket and gave the aged mother
money enough to pay her fare to and
from the fort and she hurried out. az
ter thanking him with tears In her
eyes. intent on getting to the bedside
of her loved one before it was too late.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
Carranza ,SDayS
Numbered, Says
Paper In Mexico
Traveller Says Carranza 5
Family Has Entered
The United States.

An American traveller from Mexico
City. arriving here Thursday. tells of
unusual difficulties he experienced in
reaching the border He brought with
him copy of a Mexico City paper
bearing the headline, The Days OF
Carranza are Numbered
The American reports that a pass
enger train was dynamited in the
state of Puebla last week. the car
containing the federal troop escort
He saws the guard was killed He also
says that a report Is current that Car
ranza's family. bringing with them
a large amount Of money. have en-
tered the United States
Carranza. according to the traveller,
when he heard Of the headlines Of the
paper. suppressed the remainder Of
the edition and attempted to have all
Of the copies which had been sold re-
covered
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
ANGELES SENDS PROTEST
AGAINST U. S. ACTION



ing companies were shipping ore
south from Chihuahua. Gen. Dieguez
was bringing troops north for the
campaign against villa and was or
ganizing his campaign when the
American left. He was in Monterey
when extra newspapers were pub
lished telling OF the American expedi-
ton to Mexico. He said Il caused no
excitement ana no anti-American
feeling there
Americans Not Lexvfnc.
The closing Of mines and the with
drawai of all operatives from Mexico
since the Juarez episode is nothing
more than gossip" said a prominent
mining man. who declined TO allow
the use Of his name There is no
more reason now than there has been
10 fear the bandit organizations. and
work in the American mines viii pro-
coed as usual 1t is possible, however.
that few OF the more nervous. hys-
terical element may withdraw for
season There are so few OF this class
in Mexico that they amount 10 prac-
tically nothing when the American in
terests are considered as a whole
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-20
CzechO-SlOoak SOOfet
Republic Established

Copenhagen. Denmark. June 20.-A
Czecho-Slovak soviet republic has
been established. according to a wire-
less dispatch from Budapest
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
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Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
HOUSTON

Quite number OF our town folk.
attended the services at Barratt'.
Chapel on Sunday
Rev. d. +. McFaul OF Wilmington
spent the weekend with mis- dauehter
Mrs. William johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Townsend Of George
town spenEthe weekend at the par
sonage as the guests OF Rev and Mrs.
Grant
Mrs. Ralph Jump ard daughter Mary
spent several days or the past week
az Nassau as the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Clifton.
b. ). Manl0ve ana sons. George and
Everett, We're among the number who
went TO Philadelphia on sunday.
Nutter Marvel and Joseph George
are in Wilmington this week attend
ing the Great Council of Red Men.
Mrs Harold Shockley and infant
son OF Delmar spent a few days OF
the past week with Zack Johnson and
family
Miss Lide Johnson of Milford is
spending a few days with Mrs. J. c.
Wharton
Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes enter
tanned their children on SUNDAY.
Houston was wen represented at
.he entertainment which was given in
Armory Hall on Monday night. through
NE kindness OF Mr.. Brauen of Mil
ford
The team from Minnehaha Council
went 10 Milford on Monday and adont
I'd several paiefaces into Iona Council
'nd all reported q big time
ON SUNDAY afternoon qf g 3, r,t r.--
iiar preaching services win Dee held
d Laws NJ r. Church The postor
.esires large attendance
'nE CHRONICLE GETS RESULTS
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
HELD AT HARRINGTON

Enthusiasm for the educational nro.
gram adopted by the State BOARD III
Education marked a meeting held In
harrington town hall last Tuesday
evening. the program. arranged Inv
.1e local board of education In order
10 AFFORD the people Of the commpnit,, /,
aA opportunity to hear discussion ~
lhe school Code. attracted LARGO ami
representative audience which ailed
the auditorium 20 its capacity.
Pierre S. dupont. of the stare po,,4
OF Education. and Or. r. W. Come
IN. e"o bureau OF education, Service
Olllzens of Delaware. the speaknrs ~
.Ie evening received a reception
"hlch in cordiality has not been ey-
ceeded anywhere in Delaware.
chorus Of % High School people
opened lne program with an original
sung 70 me tune Of Bubbles. dedi-
Sa'ed 70 Mr. DUPONT in recognition of
LIS recent giit OF S2,500 600 to advance
e1,ulcalion In Delaware. The words
we 'aank you for your great dona-
ton.
Made % education's name.
we u proht thereby and earnestly trv
10 raise our standard very high.
we are going forward and viii CON
tinuc 10,
soon our schools viii all ba models
And The man 20 thank is YOU"
Aiter the discussion of the evening
tHe New Century Club of Harrington
passed tae following resolutions.
whereas, 10 has always been the
@lAl OF our organization TO help lift the
neral and Intellectual standards of
our community and realizing that tho
most eieclve means 20 this end is
.horugh better public school SYSTEM:
therefore, be it
hesolyed. That the members of the
harrington New Century Club do most
incefe4y appreciate Mr.. duPonts gen
.Los'ty in heiping to promote a better
educational standard
he 1T also resolved that we consider
I an honor TO have the privilege of
tearing Mr. DUPONT and Dr. CooDer
iscuss the new school Code this even
ug
Also. we assure them and the bu-
eau OF the Service Citizens of Dela- d
'are that we arc in hearty sympathy
'lth their noble work; and we pledge
ur undivided support in advancing j..
ne public schools of Delaware to the ,
)remosi rank In education"
lhese resolutions We're signed as fol-
lWs Iris a. Masten president: Eliz-
beth A. Refsnyder, secretary: Louise d
ones chairman OF education q
g
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
CEDAR NECK

Sunday. October % promises TO be
the greatest day in the history %,
Cedar Neck Church for on this day
people are invited from far and near
70 come and see the beautiful build
lag. TO meet old friends. 10 join hand
ana hearts with relatives and loved
ones 70 view the improvements IN
the cemetery where lies their dead. 20
hear the glad songs OF rejoicing and
listen 20 ihe several preachers who
are To be present Last spring more
than one hundred people were con
rerled in the greatest revival the
church has ever known. aud from This
splendid new membership has grown
the long needed remodeling OF the
church and grounds, The interior has
been covered with metal and artistic
ally decorated. the outside painted
new concrete front. new heater in-
stalled making this little edince one
or the most beautiful in the county.
The services Sunday will begin at
two o'clock ana az $50 p. M Among
those who expect % take part are
Rov Charles Atkins Rev. v. f. Hills.
Dr. Stephenson and Mrs. William
the evangelist. The public
Is cordially invited 20 come. for ali
're hoping for wonderful day
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
DAIRY NOTES

Screen your dairy rooms against
flies.
&&
Wheat bran is eaten readily by
young calves.
Clean milk is impossible if cows are
not kept clean.
Perfect circulation of air in the sta
Bile means more milk.
The dairyman who is too saving of
feed cheats himself as well as the herd.
Cleanliness is the beginning and the
end of the gospel of pure milk produc-
tiOn.
Much attention should be given to
feeding calves if they are to become
good dairy animals.
The darkened stable by day and pas
ture by night for the dairy cows help
boost the cream check.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
THE AMERICAN LEGION

A report 10 the National Executive
committee o The American Legion
Dy tAe Director OF tuc War Risk Di-
vision az National Headquarters. "a
west 44th ST., New York Citv. gives
summarized account OF the Legion's
activities toward informing ex-service
men OF their rights and privileges nm
yer tne War Risk Act. and ASSISTING
them in adjusting such financial MAJ.
teIs as Government allowance. ailot-
bonuses.
In addition TO its regular service
me War Risk Division has performed
variety OF other duties. such as To-
eating the lost effects of ex-soldiers
furnishing speakers on War Risk In
surance for State Conventions of The
American Legion. bringing disabled
veterans into direct touch with the
Federal Board for Vocational Fduca-
ton and securing the payment of
claims against the army. IL has also
secured the release of three soldiers
from prison and of four soldiers from
the Army
The report shows that during the
month OF September the War Risk Di-
vision at National Headquarters ham
died about 800 cases. and more than
$500 Ilet,ers were written TO individ-
uals, 70 the various government Off
Gals and to The War Risk representa-
tives in the local posts These cases
were by nature the most difficult ones.
since the War Risk representatives in
very state and local post handled the
ordinary cases and only forwarded
hose requiring special attention to
National Headquarters
The following tabulation shows the
work that the Division has done fin
he several months OF It's active oper-
ticu.
Governments insurance conserved
500 600.
Payments made on Government in-
urlnce. Sf50.000
Back War Risk allotments. 10000.
Liberty Bonds delivered. $4,000.
Payment Of all0tments made through
Department. $500.
Payments secured through various
laims ageiust the Army. 81 600.
Lost effects recovered for sixty in-
ividuals
soldiers released from prison. 3.
Soldiers released from Army. 4.
Milford chronicle., 1919-10-24
Premium List Rules and Regulations
of the
MILFORD GRANGE FAIR
October 3 lst November lst, 1919

Entries must be made on or before Oct 3Oh
Entry fee Of so cts. will be charged on Live Stock
All live stock must be under the care Of the owner
or representative.
Exhibitors must see to the delivery of their stock
the ground and take charge of them at the close of
the fair.
The judging of all animals will have regard to SYM
metry, early maturity, size, general qualities and
characteristics of the breed which they inspect.
They will make due allowance fos effect of feeding
and other circumstances on the character and condi
ton of the animals
For particulars in regard to Live Stock Exhibits
apply to Dr. Evans Roberts Milford, Del.