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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
RETURNS WIRE
LINES TONIGHT
Burleson Issues Order in
Accordance With Reso-
luton of Congress.

Washington, D. C, July Stat
midnight tonight government control
OF telegraph and telephone systems.
which began July p. 1918. when. the
lines We're taken over as war meas
ure, will end and. the properties will
be turned over the their private own
ers. An order to this effect was
issued yesterday by postmaster gen
eral Burleson. in accordance with the
resolution adopted by congress and
recently signed by president Wilson
Mr.. Burleson, in a statement ac-
companying his order. said sound pub
lie opinion ultimately would deter
mine how his trust has been met"
and that he was content to abide by
the results.
Under the resolution Of congress,
government fixed interstate telephone
rates are 10 remain in force for
period of four months, unless sooner
changed by state commissions but
no provision was made as to telegraph
rates.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31


covering the entire available surplus
would be prepared at once. This list
would be sent out to each of the 54.-
600 postmasters Of the country and to
every rural route carrier.
Trainmen FIay Proffteers.
While this program was being put
into effect president Wilson had he
lore MIN a statement from the Broth
erhood Of Railway Trainmen, which
iteering by the great interests" who
nave secured control of all the neees-
SITES Of lie, had brought about such
conditions that the engineers felt
they must demand Increased wages
unIess hVlng expenses speedily were
At the department OF justice inves-
legations into the causes OF increased
living costs were under way. with
artcular attention being given 10
sne question OF wnether producers OF
dealers had combined in violation Of
law TO raise prices Of necessities.
Meantime there was pending
In the house n resolution proDOE-
ing that the federal trade COM
lnlsslon investigate rising costs of
coffee. sugar shoes and clothing.
Chicago MIX Prices Boosted.
Snlcago. III, July 3l-Chicago re-
tan distributors notified their patrons
today that, beginning tomorrow. the
price OF milk would be increased from
y TO Is cents a quart and the price
OF cream from Is to sic a half pint.
Retailers explain that the producers
mac increased the price Of milk to dis
trlputors SIC a hundred pounds for
august and that this made it neces-
sary 70 raise the price TO consumers.
H. s Chapel. president Of one OF
the largest retail milk distributing
companies, stated that a new state
law permits milk producers to organ
ize and fix prices coIlectiveiv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
URGES HIGH MILITARY COURT
TRIAL OF JOSEPH CAILLAUX

Paris. France. July 31--A French
military high court trial OF Joseph
Caillaux, the former premier, who has
been under arrest year and halI,
charged with having had reasonable
dealings with the enemy. IS recon-
mended in the conclusions of Theo-
dore Lescouve, attorney general OF the
republic. n Lescouve's report has
been filed with the commission Of in
quiry. which is just closing its long
investigation
Il is understood the attorney gen
eral finds no ground for prosecution
OF the accused deputy Louis Loustalots
who was involved with Caillaux,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
Send For Wandering
boy, But The Letter
ArTiues Too Late

Chief Of police J. r. Montgomery
has received a letter from H. E. Max
field, Of Lake Charles. La, asking
about his Is year old son, Raymond,
who was arrested BY the police about
three weeks ago while cumming
his way about the city in company
with another boy Of the same age
Raymond, upon being taken to the
police station. declared that his folks
did not want him there, but was
finally persuaded TO write letter to
his parents. which he did No charges
were made against the TWO boys and
they soon went 20 work for the
quarteImaster department at Fort
Bliss.
His parents write chief Montgom-
cry that they want Raymond back
and say that everything will be all
right" They also make one state
ment regarded by the police as sig
nificant IN saying that the sheriff
VIII file no charges
Raymond. however. has followed
the wondering spirit that led him TO
FL Paso from Louisiana after travel
ing through a number OF western
states and has left his fob at Fort
Bliss.
Where he has gone nobody can tell.
though the police hope that he has
started on the road that leads hack
10 Lake Charles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
ARIZONA BODY CONTENDS OLD
WIRE TARIFFS END TONIGHT

Phoenix, Ariz., July 31.-The attor-
ney generals office has before it for
an opinion the question Of whether
increased telegraph and telephone
rates. fixed during federal control OF
the lines, terminates at midnight. or
whether a bill recently passed By
congress is effective, holding present
rates in effect for four months The
question was submitted 10 the at
torney general after a conference be-
tween the corporation commission and
officials Of various wire companies in
this state. The commission contends
that federal power TO fix rates. and
hence rates fixed under that power.
end when the government relinquishes
control of the lines The officials OF
some Of the lines contend the present
rates continue in effect for the four
month period
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
CITY To DISPOSE
Of ALL GARBAGE
Council Passes Ordinance,
With One Dissenting
Vote.

BY a vote OF to l the city council
Thursday passed an ordinance giving
the city the power to regulate the
accumulation and disposal Of garbage.
Councilman R c. Semple cast the dis
senting vote. City attorney Victor
Moore ruled that the city had a right
to confiscate garbage without process
Of law.
An ordinance granting the FL Paso
Electric Railway company q franchise
to construct, maintain, and operate a
line the entire length of High street
for the accommodation Of patrons IN
the vicinity of the high school passed
first reading. Under the terms Of the
ordinance the street railway company
will be required to build Immediately
a line on High street from Oregon
street to the north dopr Of the high
school between Virginia and st. Vrain
streets. and will be given the privilege
to make extensions on High street as
soon as traffic requirements warrant.
A petition Of several property own
ers to have weeds cut and grades es-
tablished on Manzana street from Pie
uraS to Grama- was read and referred.
Fire Hydrant Asked.
A petition OF c ". Groom and Paul
D Thomas asking for fire hydrant
at Ninth and South Oregon streets 10
give better fire protection to prop
erty in that district was read and the
petition was referred to alderman
William T. Griffith. who has charge
Of the fire department
4 petition Of Frank H Bait and
Thomas Windham. representatives OF
the Central Labor Union. asking per-
mission TO stage parade on Labor
Day, was granted.
A petition Of William S McMath.
BrOaddus & LeBaron. and Leaven &
Sherman, property owners and agents
Of property in block 10. Manhattan
Heights addition. requesting sewer ]
extension. was referred to councilman I
William T. Griffith.
An ordinance establishing curb /
grades on Aurora street from Ken /
lucky street TO Russell street, passed I
first reading.
A communication from John ". /
Wray. fire chief. and W. r Williams. ]
fire marshal, suggested the instala- 1
ton of fire MIGRANTS at Travis and La I
Luz. Stevens and Montana and Clifton /
and Lamar streets. was read and ac-
ton on this matter was postponed. I
The cost OF installing these hydrants. /
according TO the superintendent OF
waterworks, Is estimated at $4,000.
Estimate ON Paving
Bliss street from Stevens avenue to
Hastings street was accepted
An ordinance assessing cost against
property owners for paving fremont
street from the east line of Cotton
avenue to the west line of Ohio avenue
passed second reading and resolu-
ton advertising for bids for paving
this street was adopted
The engineers acceptance Of paving
Clifton street from south line Of
Ell - 10 Of IT-r /
street was accepted and an ordinance
formally accepting this paving was
passed.
An ordinance providing for paving
1orto street from the west line Of
West Boulevard street to the east line
Of Prospect avenue was referred TO
the council for further considera-
ion
Ordinance requiring the paving of
Park road from the west
inc OF Cotton avenue to the south
inc OF Louisville street was referred
% the city engineer Tor estimates
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
PROPOSE U. S. SELL 1919
WHEAT AT MARKET PRICES

Washington. D. C. July s1.-Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald. Democrat, OF
Massachusetts,, introduced a resolution
today declaring it the sense of the
house that the United States sell this
years wheat crop at market prices,
making Up the difference out OF the
Sl,0oo,o00,oo0 wheat guarantee surplus
fund The resolution said any market
reduction would mean cheaper flour,
and drop in other commodities, thus
making possible the beginning OF a
ing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
Residents Say Whistles
Disturb Their Slunbers

Alleging that engineers on South
ern Pacific trains were blowing
whistles too long, and too loud in at
tracing the atteAtion OF the tower
man in the union station yards. and
disturbing their slumbers, residents
on San Francisco street this week
petitioned the city council TO have
this practice stopped. The petitioners
stated that this practice was carried
on especially at night and during the
early morning hours. Railway Off
Gals said that engineers would be
ordered to refrain from doing any
unnecessary whistiing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
19JapS Killed
In Clash With
Chinese Troops
China Apologies For Incl
dent At Kuangchengku;
Reprimands Guilty.

Washington. D. c.. July s1.-sixteen
Japanese officers and men and three
japanese policemen were killed and
II japanese soldiers more or less Sc
riously wounded in clash with Chi
nese troops at Kuangchengku. July
10, according TO an official report by
the Japanese embassy here. The
losses Of the Chinese were not given.
The clash was said 70 have followed
an assault on an employee OF the South
Manchuria Railway company by about
20 Chinese soldiers The report said
the Chinese government expressed re-
gret over the incident aid dismissed
from office those responsible and rep
rfnanded Gen Meug IN Yuan. COVER
nor general Of the province.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
JUDGE CUEN WILL SOON
FINISH VTTTTST8C TN

Decisions in the case Of So VfIIists
prisoners on trial before Judge Jesus
~ Cuen. of the federal district court
Of Chfhuahua, VIII be handed down
WITHIN short time, it was an
nounced Thursday. Judge Cuen has
recently received reliable data from
states Of the interior degrading the
impression Of large numbers OF the
men into the Villistz service. It was
oetlssec al firts that several months
would be required to obtain si,ffi-
cietn evidence TO render z decision in
the cases, but the work has been
greatly lessened by cooperatfon Of
district judges in the interior states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
BAKER ASKED TO OFFER
SURPLUS FOOD FOR SALE

Washington. D. c.. July Shy a
vote Of ESQ to 4. the house adopted a
resolution reported out by the war
investigating committee requesting
secretary Baker to place on sale with
out delay surplus food products worth
about SIz0. 100000. now held by the
war department
The war department announced &C
ceptance OF bids for some 10000 cans
OF vegetables. aggregatione 50, 900, 600
o. about so percent Of cost to the
government.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
BRITISH 'PROS" WOULD KEEP
UP WARTIME REGULATIONS

London. Eng. July SIN connec-
ton with the prohibition campaign in
England, the members OF parliament
who sympathize with 1t will conduct
an energetic secret movement in par
lament 10 maintain the existing
liquor control regulations established
during the war. and especially the re-
stricted hours OF sale, says the Daily
Mail
These members are trying to per-
suaoe premier David Lloyd George 10
receive a secret deputation. the news
paper asserts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
POLICE WATCH MEXICAN
DISPOSE OF LIQUOR SUPPLY

An unidentified Mexican made 4
hurried trip through a house at Fifth
and FL Paso streets Wednesday after
noon and while on the way left six
bottles Of tequila IN the room occu-
pied by Dominaciona Florez. He had
been watched closely by policeman
A. G. Duchene and the police believe
that he thought he could travel bet
ter without the half dozen bottles
about his person The teQuila was
found when police sergeant S C.
Houston and policeman Duchere
searched the house
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
GOVERNMENT WILL HANDLE
WHEAT CROP OF CANADA

Ottawa. Ont, July s1.-The do
minion government late today decided
70 buy and market the Canadian
wheat crop Of 1913.
The crop will be sold "at prevailing
world prices" and the surplus pro-
ceeds viii be divided among the origi-
nal sellers Of the wheat Speculation
and profIteering viii be prohibited
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR WIFE
OF POLICEMAN THIS AFTTRU0n

Funeral services for Mrs. Harry
Cherry. wife Of policeman Harry
Cherry who died Wednesday night.
viii be held this afternoon at I o'clock
from the home. Ply Portland avenue.
The pallbearers viii be captain W. a.
simpson and policemen Andy Shobe.
W. a. Warnock. r. E. Aston. r. M
Williams and T. H. Florence. Burial
VIII be IN Concordfa cemetery. Be-
sides her husband, she is survived bv
five children.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
SHIP BOARD NOMINATIONS
ARE REPORTED FAVORABLY

Washington. D. c.. July 31.-After
some discussion the senate commerce.
committee today ordered a favorable
report on the nominations Of John
Barton Payne. of Illinois. Thommas c.
Scott. Of Connecticut. and Henry NJ.
Robinson. Of California. to be mem
hers OF the shipping board
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

According to the report OF Henry NJ.
Walker. manager of the city employ
ment bureau, $40 applicants were
hired and 427 directed to employment
during the week ending July 81.
There were 434 men and 526 women
applying for work during that period.
Iwenty-eight men were hired as track
ers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
Some Say Street Cars
Are Running Too Fast

Several complaints have been made
to the city council by residents in
the vicinity of Fort Bliss that the
street cars were running too fast
around the curves near the tunnel on
that line and that motormen do not
ring gongs on various street cross
ings in that section. Alba H War
rem. manager Of the electric street
railway promised that these violations
OF orders would be investigated.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

A circular received at local railway
offices from Hale Holden. regional
director Of railways. shows that there
IS at present an unusual demand for
fiat cars and mill go1dola cars
throughout the country Shippers are
instructed in the circular to load all
cars Of these types to maximum car
rying capacity on account Of the
growing shortage Of these cars
throughout the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

Announcement OF several new ap-
pointments to the surgeons staff Of
the FL Paso & Southwestern railway
was made Thursday. at local offices Of
the road Dr. E J. Richstein has been
appointed acting local surgeon at
Tombstone. Ariz-. during the absence
OF Dr. H. h Hughart. DR.. F. D. Wick
ers has been appointed acting local
surgeon at Deming. n. NJ. during the
absence of Dr.. J. G. NOR.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
CROWDS PASS THROUGH
FL, PAS0 ON RATTR0AnG

That FL Paso IS the center of a
much travelled area was proved We'd
nesday afternoon when approximately
400 passengers passed through the
gates at the union station within half
an hours time Five trains ready for
departure were standing in the yards
at that time. three bound for the east
and two for the west
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
FOR TGHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic LIQUID emo

There IS one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zeno. which generally cVercomes skin
diseases. Eczema, itch, pimpIeS rashes
blackheads. n most cases give way
to Zemo- Frequently, minor blemishes
disappear overnight. Itching usually
stops instantly. Zemo IS a safe. anti
septic liquid. clean, easy to use and
dependable It costs only CSC, an extra
large bottle, S100. twill not stzin. IS
not greasy or sticky and IS positively
safe for tender. sensitive skins.
The E " Rose Co. cievelzad- o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
FEW RAILROAD ACCIDENTs

Only one accident was recorded dur
ing the week OF July 1929 on the
Tucson division of the Southern Pa
cific lines, according to a bulletin re-
Thursday. A number of other divi-
sions OF the road report a clear rec
ord IN this respect during the same
period.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
LIVESTOCK DOING WELL
n EDDY CnTTN7

Livestock is doing well in the Pecos
valley country in Eddy county. \. NJ,
Notwithstanding the rains this sum-
mer have been in spots. according to
George H. Selmeyer. cashier OF the ma
tional bank at Lakewood IN that
section was in March last.
Mr.. Selmeyer and family are visit
ing in El Paso at the home OF J. B.
Roberts, OF the Roberts-Kerr sCttle
company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

MEXICO CITY papers have IN the Il Fl
Few days published statements from
Gen Salvador Alvarado. governor OF
the state OF Tucatan. to the effect that
ne has said that he has no Intention
70 become candidate for the presi-
cency OF Mexico to succeed Carrauza
and. that he never did have such an
intention It is generally expected
that Gov Alva-ado. being q strong
Carrancista, will support the admin
lstratlon candidate for the presidency.
Cen Pablo Gonzales.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
WILL URGE BELA KUN TO
RETIRE OF OWN ACC0RU

Basel, Switzerland. July 51--Gen.
Boehln, Hungarian soviet minister of
var under Bella Kun. has left Vienna
for Budapest to urge Bella Kun to re-
tire voluntarily. according to Vienna
dispatches received today quoting the
Neus Weiner Tageblatt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
INDIANA REJECTS PLEA TO
CONTINUE INCREASED TOLLS

Indianapolis, Ind. July s1.-The In
diana public service commission today
denied the petition OF the Western
Union Telegraph company for per-
mission TO continue in effect the 20
percent increase in rates collected
under government control
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
SEND AARTTCLE NO. ~
OVER THE TNITED STATES

\ booklet containing the famous
arrlcle No " Of the new consittu-
rtion of Mexico has been prepared bv
the National Association for the Pro-
lection Of American Rights in Mexico
and is being distributed throughout
the nation A number Of the booklets
nave been received 1t the headquar-
tiers of the association in the chamber
Of commerce building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
MEXICO MAY RETURN RAIL
LINES To PRIVATE OWNER

Mexican railways and the Pan-Ameri-
can railway have been turned back to
separate management. Information
from reliable sources Is to the effect
that the government probably will re-
turn the systems to the private own
ers within a month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
ATTORNEY GENERAL MOVES
In WAR ON LIVING COST

Washington. D. c., July 31-Attor-
ney general Palmer today summoned
the heads Of important government
departments TO confer with him i'm
mediately on the high cost Of living
and to consider appropriate measures
to reduce prices TO the average citi-
zen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
HOOVER GOES TO LONDON TO
DISCUSS ALLIED FOOD PLANS

Paris. France, July 31.-Herbert c.
Hoover and other members of the su-
preme economic council left today for
London where the council will meet
tomorrow to discuss plans for the COR
tinuance OF interallied control of sup
plies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

santa Fe. n ~, July 31.-Actine
governor Pankey has leased his san
Cristobal ranch to Tom Falie for a
period of three years. The ranch
comprises $4,000 acres. and is now
generally known as the Lamy ranch.
t,alle IS cattleman operating in New
Mexico, Arizona and the Dakotas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
VIENNA CABINET
IS To RESIGN
Austrian Ministry Headed
by DR.. Karl Renner De-
cideS to Quit Office.

flennas austria July Silva
Berne-)-The Austrian cabinet. head
ed BY DR.. Karl Renner, has decided to
resign
The Austrian governmental affairs
have recently been in a rather unset
tied state The peace terms present
ed by the allied and associated pow
ers TO the Austrians al St German
en- Lave. have been stoutly protested
against in official circles in Vienna
Last week Dr.. Otto Bauer. the for
eign minister. resigned. largely be-
cause OF dissatisfaction at his failure
10 obtain important advantages for
Austria in the negotiations leading
up to the formulation of the peace
treaty Chancellor Renner. however
filled the gap caused by Dr. Bauer 5
resignation by taking over the duties
Of the foreign office himself. in addi-
ton Of those Of the Characteristic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

J. PARKER READS SAHARA
Most luxurious picture OF the year
Unique Saturday--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
EeTG LEysasoE sooflsss
wv .t ssisasS1s s.. -
SAN\ VA
fsSlzT
H1D ST6ffI
Old style taTplate- RoOhess.

look at these two plates and nse
your own reasoning. The roofless
has suctions on both sides ~, soft
rubber next to sore gums Designed
to be put in Immediately after ex-
traction. Il does not touch the
hard bone in the roof Of the mouth,
therefore, It settles with the gums
and makes its own bed. No fun
roof plate can compare with the ut
Of this plate, IS It settles into its
bed, lighter, more tongue room,
clearer speech.
Dr.. Williams has been making this
plate for ten years. and is thor
oughly familiar with its construe-
ton Made only by US in El Paso.
NOTE OUR LOWEST PRICES
Pull Plates --.-.-.--..--.-ySl $40 up
Gold Crowns (best made) IS
Bridge work, pei tooth.
Rulings ----...----..---S up
Al classes Of dentistry at proper
tomato prices.
J. HOD WILLIAMS, M. D., DDS.
~PainIess Williams, The Peoples
Dentist"
Cor. FL Pzs0 and san antonio SITS.
Over American National Bank.
Across Street From Entrance Hotel
Del Norfe.
Fone 9S4. Hours 500 TO $50.
Sunday 70 L. Sat. Evenings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
FORMER CONGRESSMAN WILL
SPEAK IN SAN ANTONIO


FL Paso either the end OF the present
week Or early next week He has Wis
tied Houston and several other points
N south and east Texas during his alb
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

Lawn Movers sharpened. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co.. 400 \. Oregon St
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

Employees Of the city smiled Thurs
day. II was payday. The monthly
payroll Of the city for the month Of
July totaled Sc. 500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31
Government At
Work TOLOwe7
Cost OfN1ing
All Branches Of Admins
tration Seek Relief
From Situation.

Continued from page L.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-31

WashIngt0n- D G. July 1I-Re-
cent race troubles in Washing
ton. Chicago and other cities were
due solely to local conditions and
we're not inspired by Rolshevik or
other radical propaganda. in the
aDinion OF attorney general Palmer.
Mr. Palmer said today reports TO the
department Of Justice had not shown
any reason why the denartn1ent
should take a hand in the disorders