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New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
VIII Kogers's New Venture

50 successful has been the sale of
ms book on the peace conference that
VIII Rogers. the cowboy PHILOSOPHER
of the Folles. has decided to write
another one. this time about prohibi-
non. Narper's Will publish the book
" q .nort whilc
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
One far All

Granville Barker is coming to -.
United States in the winter 70 lec,,,-ss
on the subject Of the Repertory Tbe.-
tre, which ne considers "fhe only NC
sble theatre P0s-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
O S sip
" hat s the Answer2

". l. George, the author Of ~R,;-,
A1ey' and otner distinctive novell ling li
contemporary English life. avs h. u y
coming oVor mere neNt year 70 nsco.
tam ~ American girls are IS seyisl-
ana Amfrlsan mon a. cold a. Americssss
hctlon would soem - ndlca.a-
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
"The House of Whispers" Filnss

William Johnston. the New ya...
editor and novelist. has gone 70 ofS
fornia. where one of ms popular nv. M
tory stories. The House Of VIZ
pers. IS about to be tlmed for siS' ~,
movies, with Anita Stesvar- in the r.is 'ns
Of the heroine. iys
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
Miscellaneous

SAl lMT ioAN or Aisr. Hy Ma, r,.a,
Fubi'shcd by Harper Il bros u"
"A new edition of this popular story
ol van s. bcautifully illustrated in
color by Howard Pyle
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
BIRTHS

CiDDiNG Nlr. and Mr. Nathaniel Gliding
Of SS,' Wet End ave. announce the birth
of :. son.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

'AN,LIiFoKNlA pEsLRT rKAI1S ~
SMlnFnr9n MiFain9 a. Chase. Published ~ iIoaen,on
Mr. Chase has caught m ,s boo.,
the haunting cnarm nf ~. calo,.ad'. dn
desert oI soutAesa Cl.i1orn.a. T,nr'
are coplous Illustrations snowin,- .vt,.
4 des ri n.. reai !. non. -.....'.
after all.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
News of the Book World
Among Those Present

Fiction
BARBARA OF BALTIMORE By kath-
arinc Naviland TAYLOR. Published by
George H. poran Go.
A light and entertaining story of a
Baltimore family and its friends. Each
chapter is told by one Of the char
acters in the story.
RIILLDOG CARNEY. ny W. :. Fraser.
Published by George H. Doran Co
A story of the bordcrland, with its
mounted police, its Indians, and its
halfbreeds, by a man who lived there
for years.
TIE OTHER SIDE or THE WALL. ~
Henry Justin smith Published by
Doubleday. Page j. Co.
The story of people who lived IN
cities where the people next door or
ION the other side of the wall" were
strangers, not neighbors. For those
who are not trying to make too little
money cover too great expenses, this
story of people whose progress was
hndercd by riches will not be irritat-
ing.
LITTLE MISS BYTHEDAY By Lucille
stokes Company
This is a charming 3tle love story
Of the adventures Of French girl in
Brooklyn. Little Miss -Thc-Dav is
new edition of CindereIla-a Polly
anna without being annoying. Miss
van Siyke has made her heroine
seamstress who befriends and halps
those of her employers who are really
unhappler than herself, and who, be-
tore meeting her childhood lover once
more, becomes whistling favoritc in
vaudeville
SINGING MOUNTAINS-By A. r. Cum
bingham: bingham: Published by George ii l. Doran ran
Company.
The story, centring about the lie
or small boy, Ben, gives a picture of
the conditions among the West Vjr-
g!nla mountaineers. Mr. Cunningham
vividly describes such institutions as
the revival meeting, and the perennial
end the-world scare. The book is
rather more successful in its descrip-
tions OF the scenery than in its char
actcr drawing.
dudley PslieS. Fu,shea ,uiil i" bv " Ittls 1.fsn
Brown & CO.
A we'll written story of life in
small New England town and par
ticularly of a gir. who chose the
hardest way and wrung happiness out
of poverty
The LAMP IN THE DESERT BY Ethel
". Dell. Published by G. r. Pujnam's
Sons
Miss Dell's story is laid in India
and wrapped about with all the mys-
terry, intrigue and deep passion with
which that land is rcputcd wealthy
THE GLORY or GOING oN Ev Gar
tFuG" fahioW. Published by Duffie.d
Being tale of an ordinary girl who
finds life a bit of a problem. but cheer
iully carries on and wins out
War Books
UNCLE SAM. FIGHTER rs William
Ather'on pu Puy. Published b. Fred
ericK y. Stokes Co
Mr.. Du Puy here presents authori-
tativc facts not generally understood
and appreciated regarding the working
OF our huge war machine, from it's
larger aspects to the interesting de-
tails. He tells just how the blockade
OF Germany was held by the War Trade
Board; how an amazing schedule fo,
the building OF fighting ships was car
red through; how the Commercial
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
] JuYeniIc

'li. , 70 ; AIl;rLANE EoOk. Hv
rroncficN collins. Published bv l'rcn-
nlick \. StoN"s co. ''"-
=, rms book tells in an interesting wav
tne facts regarding the devclopmcnt
OF the alrplane-its history, construc-
ton and uses ~
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

PSA ALMs or THE HEART RESTORED
~ Jean Parks Published by Temple
'ouched IN the resonant metre of
the Psalms, the author has voiced ,,,,.
reactions to the joys and sorrows ~, nf
life ""S u
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20
W ar Books

CAPTAIN ZILlNtK. \ y4,n.n noo,,
ment. BY Rudolf Jeremias kreut1.
ra nslated by " J. Alexander Worsrer.
'Uo4'Shed by George H. Doran Co.
Conditions in Austria during the
war are vlvidly presented in this story
OF an Austrian officer. Vienna, with
ITS brilliant cafe life. the WORKINGS
or the army machine, the characters Of
'he commanders and men, the FROM
ana us ghastly blunders, are all told
with convincing frankncss.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

GRANpDADDY WHISPERS Al =,
Ne'ne NJ. Leonard. Published by THOMAS
All about The Graymouse. family
whose antics might please the very
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

c'i Sea I:Irrl.N JANE Ok THE ~ri,
iIi>. ,;,n ~ Lily Munsen Ki,chie. Pun
nshed ny britton Publishing Co.
ne story Of little girl out on ia,
;Mea'ern plalrles a fresh and charm
ing bit ci fiction for children.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

BENG tale of an ordinary girl who
finds life a bit of a problem. but cheer
lully carries on and wins out.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

Fiction
BARBARA OF BALTIMORE. By kath-
arinc l'avIand TAYLOR Published by
George II. Doran Go.
A light and entertaining story of a
Baltimore family and its friends. Each
chapter is told by one Of the char
acters in the story.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

BNLLDOG CARNEY Hy W f. Fraser.
Published by George H. Doran Co
A story Of the bordcrland, with its
mounted police, its Indians, and it's
halfbreeds, by a man who lived there
for wears
New-York tribune., 1919-09-20

HE GLORY or GOING ON Hy Ger
t'uG" fah.oW. Published by Dunie!l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
Mexican Capital
MOu7-nS 4 bSence.
SmaUSiIUerCOinS
Bullion Hoarders Remove
Pesetas and Reales from
Circulation.

Mexico City. Jan. Infinite annoy
ance TO every resident and an appre-
ciable loss TO business houses has re-
suited from the virtual disappear
ance from circulation Of silver coins.
These comprise half peso pieces and
those Of 20 and 10 centavos. The con-
stantly Increasing price Of silver has
given Spectators a chance to make
enormous profits by cornering the
silver coins for sale as bullion. When
the shortage became noticeable, the
capital press printed stories on the
disappearance OF the coins. An i'm
mediate rush to hoard what coins re-
manned then began.
VIII Mint Gold Coins.
Persons without change are unable
to make small purchases. as many
merchants will decline TO sell II they
are forced to give silver change for
a 10 or 20 peso gold piece. The gov
eminent, to relieve the situation. is
rushing preparations 70 mint a new
gold coin worth two and half pesos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
EIStOn Urges
Land Purchase
From Mexico
Introduces Resolution Like
Ashurst S; Says Claims
Must Be Settled.

Washington. d. c. Jan. 7.-Agita-
ton for acquisition Of lower Cali
fornia and part Of Sonora from Mex
leo is increasing in congress. Rep
resentative Elston of California yes
terday introduced the following
resolution which differs but slightly
from the Ashurst resolution:
That the president Of the United
States is hereby respectfully request
ed to open negotiations with the re-
public Of Mexico for the purchase Of
the peninsula Of lower California and
for the purchase Of such other con-
tiguous lands in Mexico as shall by
topography provide a natural from
tier and thereby promote harmonious
relations by reducing to a minimum
all international border difficulties
thereto"
The Vera Cruz expedition and the
pursuit OF Villa cost the United States
about Sl25,0Oo.000- IN both instances
this nation undertook police work
Mexico. The tremendous expenses
Of the two Mexican expeditions is
equitably chargeable to the Mexican
government.
The United States has, in a num-
Der Of cases. recognized claims Of
for loss OF life and property result
ing from failure on our part TO give
proper protection within our borders.
The number of Americans that have
been murdered in Mexico in recent
years has never been given out Off
The loss in American property in
Mexico during this same time has not
been rabulated. but the total viii be
tens of millions.
~ reckoning must come before
long. We shall claim only what in
ternational law and equity eutitle US
to claim. Mexico holds herself out
as a self sufficient government. need
ing no guardian and able and willing
20 perform all international obhSa-
tons II would be. in the Mexican
mind, an offensive and a patronizinE
irresponsible. II she insists on as
suming this role she should play W
and pay up TO it.
Sale OF Land TO Provide Money
The purchase by the United States
Of lower California and Of contiguous
the purpose Of providing credit to
pay our just claims. Of affording
Mexico a fund for reducing her ma
tional debt. for making imperative
internal improvements and II viii at
the same time reduce 10 a minimum
all border difficulties and compiled
lions.
Gndsdcn Purchase Is Precedent
The purchase Of lower California
and the territory adjacent to the out
let Of the Colorado river will. in par
ticular, remove many sources OF fur
Their embarrassment At the pres
ent time the great Imperial valley
in California is absolutely dependent
on the irrigation canal which taps
the Colorado river and traverses Mex
lean territory. The Gadsden purchase
from Mexico and the purchase Of
Alaska from Russia furnish ample
precedent for the present resolution
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
COMMERCE BOARD MEETS
SUCCESS INITIAL TRIAL

Three committees OF two each were
az work Tuesday forenoon at the
chamber OF commerce building re-
ceivinE applications for memberships
under the new amendments to the
bylaws passed at the regular session
Monday night. and it is said that .
fourth committee will be added dur
ing the afternoon. in order TO give
prompt service 10 applicants.
The new scheme for raising funds
for the chamber OF commerce and the
method Of procuring subscriptions are
meeting with very fair success. con-
sidering that this is the first morn
ing" said II. B. Mcdowell. chairman
Of the steering committee. Although
il is something OF a novelty TO the
business men Of the city. they almost
universally favor it. The responses
so far have been very fair and liberal
on the part OF everybody"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
CORN ADVANCES
To NEW LEVELS
Active Demand by Shorts
Brings About Decided
UptUrns In Market.

Chicago. III. Jan Active demand
from shorts brought about decided up
turns today in the value OF corn New
high price levels FOR the season were
touched BY all deliveries. Opening prices,
which ranged from = q &C higher. with
January at SLf6it and Nay at S159Si o
40, were followed by sharp further
gains and then by a moderate reaction.
Break Partly Overcome.
An announcement later that the trade
board would issue licenses for the impor-
tation Of Argentine corn led to a sharp
break, but the effect was partly overcome
by word that the food administration had
not approved such policy The close
was nervous. 1 &c net higher. with Janu-
ary at SL47a and Nay at SL4l& @
L4I&-
Corn Governs Oats.
Oats were governed by the action Of
corn After opening = q &c to &c
higher. with Nay at 70 z G73c, the market
scored an additional advance
Weakness in the hog market eased down
provisions.
The market remained heavy through
ont the day. owing in some degree 20
possibility OF changes in the fixed average
urice OF pork.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
LARGE us. ARMY
WILL Be NEEDED
Mai. Gen. Caben Reviews
the Fort Bliss Troops and
Talks of Future.

The military review at Fort Bliss
was opened at 1870 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. led by Brig. Gen. J. J.
Hornbrook, with Col S. r 4. Thomp-
kins heading the Second cavalry
brigade. The review was received by
Maj. Gen. De Rosey c. Cabell. who
was mounted a short distance from
the passing procession. Officers ut
the fort expressed their confidence
that everything was in prime condi-
ton TO make the review a grand sue
cess The review consisted Of the
Fifth and Seventh cavalries: Eighth
and Ninth engineers and engineer
trains; 18th trains; and SD field artil-
lery.
Department Commander Arrives
Maj. Gen Cabeu. with his aide,
Capt. H. f. Atwood, arrived from Fort
sam Houston Tuesday morning. on
train 101, at 9:45 o'clock. and was met
by Brig. Gen. Hornbrook. with his
aide, Lieut. D. H Mccarthy. and staff
quartermaster Col J. A Wagner
Owing to the late arrival Of the
train, the review was postponed from
$3.50 a. m to 1880 p. m After a con-
ference at Brig Gen Hornbrook's Of
flee and a visit to his home. Mai.
Gen Cabeu was escorted to the re-
view grounds where the procession
started.
Large Army Necessary.
When asked for his opinion as to
the future American army, the gen.
eral said:
The American army IN the future
viii be determined largely by con-
gress on recommendation OF the gen
eral staff though at present. it will
have to be so large that, when the
d~afAaH man -a1aa Sod after nn1re
is declared, il can take care Of the
different camps and environments.
many Of which will now be perma-
nent. and to assist in restoring order
in Germany and other European coun-
tries to the extent that will be de-
viii be many needed for border duty
More Cavalry Needed.
'Tn the United States, besides the
infantry and field artillery, there will
be need for an increase in cavalry
troops, because IL ever the occasion
should arise in regard 70 Mexico.
these Will be the ones 70 be depended
on largely for success. As 10 the
number Of men. either for the home
army or the one abroad. that can be
decided at present only by guess
work. though it must be larger than
before"
Fl Paso Important.
When asked for his opinion as 10
FL Paso, the general said: "El Paso
viii be an important military center,
as long as there is a Mexican border,
and. therefore, with its enormous
training grounds, its facilities as a
center, and its otherwise de-
sirable location. it can not help but
be destined for a grand future
The general expressed his keen
for the death Of Col. Roose-
welt, saying that his death at this
time or any other, means a great loss
to the country
Going To other Camps
Col. W T. Johnston. chief Of staff
to Mai Cen Cabeli. will arrive in FL
Paso Wednesday. and leave with the
general and Lieut. Atwood for the re-
view at Columbus. y. n They are
to review the troops at
Columbus on the 9Th, Douglas. Ariz-,
the 10th. Naco and Fort Huachuca-
Ariz, the 11th, Nogales. Ariz-, the
18th. and then return 10 Fort sam
Houston.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
MEXICANS DENY CLUBS
FORMED FOR CEN. ANGELES

Nexicans who participated in the
refugees meeting at Liberty hall last
Sunday and organized what they have
since determined TO call the Mexican
Liberal Alliance. deny the report that
il had been organized to hack the ef-
forts OF Gen Felipe Angels in pacify-
ing Mexico. or any other leader Jose
Luis Velasco. editor OF the La Re
publica.' a Spanish paper in E Paso
on Tuesday morning said:
The meeting held in Liberty hall
last Sunday which resulted in form
ing the Mexican Liberal Alliance. had
no connection whatever with the po-
Iitical movement Of Gen Felipe An
geles. This organization OF ours has
no political leaders. Gen Carvantes
is one OF the members and was named
one OF its directors and the fact that
he is does not mean that necessarily
we are supporters Of Cen An
Zeles"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
POLITICAL POT
B0ILSI IN SONORA
Gales Must Step Out, But
He viii Try To Be Power
Behind New Governor.

Hermosillo. Sonora. Mex. Jan l.
Though there viii be no balloting be-
fore next summer. a gubsrnatorial
campaign already IS in full swing in
this state. The present governor, p
Elias Gales, under the constitution. is
not eligible to reelection, but is ex-
pected to continue in large authority
in the post OF military governor It
is understood that his interests are
behind the candidacy Of Eduardo Car
ella. Gales. while one Of the earlier
supporters Of the present Mexican na-
tional administration. has been rather
Independent in his consideration OF the
assumed national sway over this state
and hence is assumed to have little
strength with the Carranza adnerents-
This influence is believed attached to
Gen. IgnaciO Pesqueira, president OF
the supreme military court Of the re-
public. who has come TO Sonora 70
conduct in person his campaign for
the Eovernorship- His chances are
considered very good
BoniIlas Mentioned
There has been mention also OF an
other DISTINGUISHED Mexican. lgnacto
Boniilas. who has served as amhassa-
dor at washington He returned late
y 70 Sonora, but is understood 10 have
decided TO accept a high civil post OF
fered him at the national capital Also
acceptable 10 the national administra-
ton is Adolfo de IA Huerta. a former
Sonora governor. at present consul
general at New York Also IN the run
ming is Jose ObreEon. brother OF the
distinguished Mexican general A
Oregon Gen Benjamin Efill. who
commanded administration forces in
the border fighting against villa. also
would like 20 be governor. Other can
dldates mentioned are Conrado and
Leandro Gaxiola. Caesar C. Soriano,
Flavio Borquez and Francisco Elias
Newspapers Benppear.
The political situation has caused
resuscitation Of a large number OF
publications. which for several years
have been under suspension, due TO
general internal and world war condi-
tions and TO the difficulty experienced
IN securing paper and other materials.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
9ArreStS Made
ByAutO
Thief Catcher
El Paso Association Asks
Financial Assistance In
Carrying on Work.

The arrest OF nine persons in con-
nection with the alleged theft Of au-
tomobnes or accessories. besides the
recovery OF one tire and inner tube
without the arrest Of the alleged thief.
are detailed in the report OF A c.
Varela. special officer. to the FL Paso
Automobile club FOR November and
December
Property Recovered
Property recovered consisted OF a
tire and inner tube, u automobile fire
extinguishers. one magnetic. one Ford
and other accessories All the arrests
detailed were Of Mexicans except IN
the case of Ivy Clay. who was sen
fenced 10 five years in the state peni-
tertiary in connection with the al
legged theft OF the y. s Williams car.
Asks Financial Aid.
In making the report public, the
club called attention TO
the fact that IL has spent $3.50 for de-
tective services and that Insurance
companies OF FL Paso have been asked
TO contribute 10 this fund as the club
is not financially abb 10 carry on a
warfare against automobile thieves
unless it can receive the united sup
port OF the insurance companies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
Change ByIaWs
OFF, P. Chamber
Of Commerce
Body Puts In Operation
Its New Method Of
Gathering Money.

The amendments 10 the bylaws Of
the chamber Of commerce which were
indorsed at the last meeting in De-
cember. providing for a new form OF
subscription. and the classification
Of all memberships according to the
amount OF such subscriptions. were
unanimously adopted at a meeting Of
the members Monday night. Under
the changes made. the old rule Of
equal membership dues for all and
the solicitation of a separate budget
fund by voluntary SUBSCRIPTIONS. IS
done away with. and in its place
memberships Of a graded class. car
rying with them a fixed rate Of sub
scription which varies in amount ac-
cording TO the class. are substituted
Range OF Glasses.
These classes range from "A with
a $50 monthly subscription and vot-
ing power at annual elections OF five
votes. to class d with 81 monthly
subscription and emitting the mem
Der TO one vote Each member is
called upon 70 take out memberships
OF a class and in such number as
viii entail an aggregate contribution
in a sum which bears fixed ratio
the business interest he represents
In order 70 arrive at these amounts,
the dues committee has prepared a
list showing the financial rating OF
each individual. firm and corporation.
IN Fl PasO which is eligible 70 MEM
bershp. All business interests In the
city. whether heretofore affiliated
with the chamber Of commerce or
not, will be asked 70 take out mem
berships. under this new classifica-
ton. Il is thought that under the
present plan. which distributes the
burden OF subscriptions. according 70
the financial ability Of the members
10 bear II. a great increase in mem
hership can be obtained and a larger
fund can be raised for carrying on
the chamber Of commerce work
VIII Spend More Money.
A considerable Increase in dis
bursements and expenses IS conteu-
plated for the coming year. We
i've after the-War period. and We are
going to need more money than here
tofore" said H B. Mcdowell. chair
man OF the dues committee.
The suggestion Of president O. g.
Coles. that the term Of office OF di-
rectofs be shortened from three to
one or two years was discussed. and
there being some opposition. no
amendment to this effect was Of
fered. A letter was read from the
Peyton Packing Co. in which atten-
ton was called TO the poor condition
OF the road from the paved portion
OF a city water main running out 10
the plant.
The board Of directors met prior to
The membership meeting. and the
offer Of the liberty statue 10 the
chamber OF commerce was accepted.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07
DISBELIEVES AMERICAN
DOCTOR TAKEN BY VILLA

I do not believe the press report
that DR.. Wm- StelI. American doctor
at san Buena Ventura. chihuahua. a
good friend Of mine. was captured.
December IS By Villistas and taken
forcibly TO san Lorenzo in that state
TO treat wounded men from the fight
ing with federal forces at Rubio and
Villa Ahumada." said Lieut. Henry Q.
Flipper, Of FL Paso, Tuesday morning.
I had a letter from the doctor from
San Buena Ventura. December %. in
which he said he and others had been
forced to give up money and goods the
night before 70 a general Burgos. who
had a following Of about q men, The
doctor said that he had hidden him
self and that this Burgos band had
only STAYED there about two hours and
left with 40 mule loads OF food and
merchandise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-07

TWO NEW MEXIcANS ARE
STRUCK BY AUTO; MAY DIE

santa Fe, y. ", Jan 7.-Millet Clan
~. member OF the New Mexico
legislature and a nephew OF for
rner attorney general Frank W
Clancy, and John ErViens son
OF the late land commissioner
Robert p. Ervien. while driving a
car Monday evening. struck Roman
Ortega and Toribio Vigil at the cor
ner Of College and Water streets Or
tega had both legs broken. received
internal injuries and may die Vigil
received internal injuries and may die
Seventy girls. pupils of Loretto scad-
envy. witnessed the accident just as
they were leaving school
Clancy was jailed without bond
Ervien, who was here for his birth
day, was arrested as he was leaving
for Gallup. and was released on bond.