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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Urges Wilson
Protect y. S.
Foreign Trade
Senator Owen Fears Busi-
ness Reaction Due to
Market Curtailment.

Washington. D. C, Aug. 22-Pres-
ident Wilson has been urged in a let
ter from senator owen, Oklahoma
ranking Democratic member Of the
senate banking committee. 10 take
steps to protect the foreign commerce
Of the United States and bring about
an extension OF credits 10 cover Eu-
ropean purchases. The letter. as in
serted in the record. also proposed
that means be provided to pass upon
the validity Of European securities Of
fered for sale in the United States
Unless immediate steps are taken. %
senator Owen said. TO accomplish
these results. fear a serious busi-
ness reaction will take place in the
United States by cutting off a large
part Of our foreign market for our
surplus products I agree that prices
should come down, but the reduction
should be by the elimination OF ex-
cess profits artificially placed upon
goods and they should not come down
by cutting down the wages paid to
labor"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
VAN HORN NAMES ITS
COMMITTEES FOR REUNION

Van Horn. Texas. Aug. 22.-Com-
mittees have all been named for the
old settlers reunion and celebration
to be held here when Gov. Hobby and
other state officials are guests next
week on August p and IS.
Thirty-five beeves will be barbe-
cued and there are to be cowboy
sports and speeches by the governor
and other prominent men accompany
ing him. including members OF the
state highway commission.
The committees follows.
SpOrts-Ira Jackson. general man
ager.
Cutting-out contest-Sam White.
Goat Roping-A L Hall
Racing-W. d. Garren and Prince
Love.
Breaking loose cOntest-D. c. Arm
strong.
Broncho riding-Glenn Mckee.
Steer riding-W. F. NELL.
Mule riding. Z. Garren.
Paint pony race. N. Daugherty.
Band music c. Hunter.
Dance-W. T. Medley and T. F. NeilI
Barbecue-C. " Tinnin. general
manager.
Serving-AIrs. Ira Jackson. Mrs D.
Taylor. Mrs J. c. Hunter. Mrs. B. c.
Breeding and 90 assistants
Special Euests-Alrs. L. J. Hall.
Accommodations for visitors. r.
Bean.
reshments-Herbert Hunter.
Advertising-C. W. Scott and J. II.
Mullane,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
WOULD DEFINE
JUST PROFITS
U. S. Resumes Sugar Price
Control; Product Should
Sell for lie Pound.

Washington, D. c. Aug. 22.-Ths
senate agriculture subcommittee,
named to consider amendments to the
food control act. discussed with at
torney general Palmer today a pro
posed amendment to define reason
able prices and just profits" Mr..
Palmer urged adoption of amend
ments recommended by him to stop
profiteering. but no agreement was
reached.
Active control Of sugar prices was
rescued yesterday by the government.
through an agreement reached be-
tween the department Of justice and
the food administration that licenses
will be revoked by the latter when it
IS shown dealers have been profiteer-
ing
Sugar should reach the consumer at
approximately II cents a pound. it
was announced. based on the owner
ship Of the entire domestic and Cuban
crop by the United States sugar
equalization board. which is selling
to refiners at 7.2S cents a pound. Re
finers are under contract with the
board to sell at nine cents. less two
percent discount for cash, wholesalers
and jobbers are allowed a maximum
OF IS cents per 100 pounds for handl-
ing and retailers are permitted
profit OF one to one and one half
cents per pound. making a fair price
II cents. except in cases where dealers
nave purchased at an unreasonable"
price due to misunderstanding in the
rrada
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Second Grocer
Says He Is To
OMIT Business
of PROTECTING
Talk, Two IN FL Paso
Shut Up Shop.

Either grocers Of Ell Paso are max
ing 50 much money they don't have to
keep at 1t any more. or. regardless OF
charges OF profiteering. they are max
ing so little. it doesn't pay 70 keep
at 1t.
The grocers say the latter is the
case. and there is an inclination to
believe 1t. since people usually do not
give up a business that is making
money.
Following the announcement in The
Herald yesterday By J. 3 Watson
that he is retiring from business after
30 years Of serving the people Of El
Paso. a. J. HUMPHREYS. proprietor Of
the Five Points grocery. made the
announcement today that he. too. is
quitting.
4 am sending out notices to my
customers" he said. that I Will retire
from business as soon after Septem-
Der ] as can I am closing all &C
counts on September I and will retire
as soon after that date as 1 can dis
pose Of what stock I have left"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
BIG BAPTIST CAMPAIGN IS ON;
WEST TEXAS TO RAISE BIG SUM

For the first time in their history
the Baptists have united for a great
forward movement" said Rev H. +.
VermiIlion, publicity director for the
El PasO district
IN the month OF August the Bap-
lists of Texas Will try to put the
Baptist Standard into every Baptist
home in Texas Pastors. Sunday
school superintendent. deaccns AID
women workers are all to be on the
Job Of getting subscribers for the
state paper and for home and foreign
fields
The FL Paso district is composed
Of FL PasO. Hudspeth. CQlberson. Jeff
Davis. Preside and Brewster counties
Dr. George W Mccall is organizer for
this district. and is now at Fort Davis
camp meeting. arranging his organi-
zation. The aDportionment for this
district is $4,000. TO be paid in five
years
The most important thing now"
said Mr.. Vermillion. lis for every
church in the district to get the Bap-
fist Standard into the homes Of all its
members before September first.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

IITHlLE FL Paso is becoming some
w what excited over the war on
profiteers, and while frantic investi-
cations are being made On this side.
Juarez consumers quietly smile and
continue to purchase their supplies at
much less than FL Pasoans are able
to buy for. although the same source
Of supply feeds both cities. it IS said
A Juarez official declares that
purchasers OF meat pay the same
Wholesale price rs FL PusO mer-
chants and dealers. They then arc
forced to pay n customs tax and
when they reach Juarez with
their meat are required to pay a
municipal tax In spite of the fact
that both taxes are added. the
JunreE merchants, restaurant pro-
prietOrH and butchers are said to
be able to sell their meat at z
profit. for about half what Il Will
bring in Fl PasO. On chicken the
Junrez price is from 50 to 90 per-
cent less, although the principal
source Of supply is Ell PasO.
Virtually every cafe and restaurant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Rich and Poor
Join Mad Rush
FOrArmlyGOOdS
Blankets Placed On Sale
And Are Sold In
Short Order.

Rich and poor alike, side by side
and intermingled. made a rush on
the municipal store in Liberty han
Friday to buy surplus army supplies
at cost A crowd estimated as even
larger than that OF yesterday was at
the doors of the store at 8 o'clock
when they opened.
Friday was blanket day, for a big
supply of army blankets had been
received and placed on sale. The de-
mand was so great for the blankets
that in order that everybody might
have an opportunity to obtain them
sales manager ". 7. Griffith made a
rule that no more than six blankets
should be sold to any one person
supply Is Limited.
The blankets were received in the
following consignments; 2l76 new cot
ton and wool, retail price $3.50 each:
1900 cotton and wool, renovated. $3.50
each, md 1900 cotton. second hand at
81 each. Mr.. Griffith said that the
present stock Of blankets was an the
government would allot the store. so
that all persons wanting blankets
would have to get them at once
No bacon. ham or sugar will go on
sale. OF that Nj, Griffith said Friday
he was certain. And he asked that the
public be very patient with the clerks
as they were all working free Of
charge When the store opened Fri
day morning about 1900 persons were
waiting and the help was short He
had to 90 to the city hall and draft
five men TO help with the work An
appeal was made for six or a dozen
men who will volunteer their services
for the remaining ten days the store
viii be open Women are not strong
enough for the work.
rTn
to the court house Friday TO help the
police keep the crowds in line and 10
guard doors 10 see that nobody got
out with unchecked purchases.
The sales Thursday fell under vhar
was expected They totaled about
$500, Sales Friday were running
slightly heavier. More people seemed I
TO be buying. but in smaller amounts. I
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
GAS IN THE STOMACH
IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily Use Of M=snesia To
Overcome Trouble. Caused By Fer
menting Food and Acid
Indigestion

Gas and wind in the stomach accom-
panied by that full, bloated feeling after
eating are almost certain evidence Of the
presence Of excessive hydrochloric acid in
the stomach. creating so-called acid In
digestion"
Acid stonachs are dangerous because
too much acid irritates the delicate lining
Of the stomach. often leading 10 gastr1tis
accompanied by serious stomach ulcers
Food fermelts and sours creating the dis
tressing gas which distends the stomach
and hampers the normal functions Of the
vital internal organs. often affecting the
heart
It is the worst OF folly 10 neglect such a
serious condition or TO treat with ordinary
digestive ads which have no neutralizing
effect on tbs stomach acids Instead get
from any druggist few ounces OF
Bisurated Magnssia and take a teaspoon
full In a quarter glass Of water right after
eating This will drive the gas. wind and
hloat right out OF the body. sweeten the
stomach, reutralize the excess acid and
prevent It's formation and there Is no
sourness or pain. Bisurated Magnesia Tin
powder o. tablet form-never liquid or
milk is harmless to the stomach. mex
pensive to take ard the best form OF mag
ncsia for stor ach purposes. Il Is used by
thousands Of people who enjoy their meals
with no more fear OF indigestion.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
FOR BILIOUSNESS
TAKE A GAL0TAB
The nausealess Calomel tab
let that does the work
without the slightest IN
pleasantness.

Ask your doctor and he viii tell you
that calomel Is the best and only sure
remedy for a lazy liver. biiousness.
Indigestion and constipation Now
that all Of its unpleasant qualities
have been removed. calomeL in the
form OF Calotabs, Is the easiest and
most pleasant Of all laXatives TO take.
One tablet at bedtime, with a swallow
of water,-that's all No taste. no
gripping nor nausea In the morning
you feel simply fine,-live, Wideawake,
energetic, strong and with a hearty
appetite for breakfast. Eat what you
want and 90 about your Work.-no
danger.
Calotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages. price thirtyfive cents.
So sure. and delightful that your drug
gist offers your money back as a
guarantee that you viii be perfectly
delighted with Calotabs.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Plan Big Time
Bureau
September 10
Cock Fight, Toe Dancing
and Free Lunch Among
the Attractions.

A cock fight, d toe dancer and free
food viii be among the attracting
features OF farm bureau day. septem-
Der 10. at Giron Grove. San EIizario.
Roland HarwelI. director Of the bu-
reau announces.
The cock fight is to be a result OF
a challenge issued Friday by j. J.
Rocha. a poultry fancier TO DR.. A. l.
FOote, president Of the Fl Paso Poul-
try association Both men are raisers
OF game cocks However. the match at
san Elizaric IS TO be fought with box
ing gloves on the cocks spurs.
The toe dancing feature is to be
only one Of about 20 high class acts
the war camp community service is
going 20 provide Besides the social
features, which include a barbecue.
free soft drinks and a dance in the
evening there are to be many first
class educational exhibits. Among
them viii be farm machinery Of all
kinds. Several demonstrations will be
made with tractors. Household con-
veniences viii be part Of the demon
stration to be IN charge Of Miss Helen
Hubbard Swift. home economics agent
The soils department of the cham er
OF commerce viii have a large assert
ment Of exhibits also
Space for exhibits that will benefit
the farmer is free and Mr.. Harweu
said Friday that all business and
manufacturing firms in the city de-
string representation could get space
by comforting with him at the cham
Der Of commerce.
There will be a large poultry
demonstration with % coops Of fowls
The L. s reclamation service viii
have exhibits and instructors in the
state agricultural colleges Of both
Texas and New Mexico will speak
The grove is being cleared and a
raised platform and an ampitheater
are to be built Arrangements are
being made for 1000 persons. A bust
ness meeting viii be he'5 in the after
0onu
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Juarez Officials Say You Can Buy
American Foods In Mexico And Bring
Them To This Side And Save Money

in the city Of Juarez his prices far
below the average in FL Paso. For Is
cents one may purchase q dinner con-
sisting Of a liberal portion OF meat,
fried potatoes, one vegetable, a sliced
tomato, a cut Of pie and a cup Of eof-
fee.
A half broiled chicken sells for 50
cents in Juarez and from IS cents up
in FL Paso.
Coffee. tea. milk and chocolate are
cents, while those places in FL Psso
still accepting a nickel FOR the drinks
are scarce
Clothing and shoes also are from
10 to so percent cheaper in Juarez. al
though the stocks are somewhat lin
tied
almost the whole OF Juarez
supplies are purchased In FL
Pnso," an official said SNNe are
paying the same Wholesale prices
a. the FL PasO merchants. And
yet an American consumer can
come TO JunreE, buy his meat
here, after we havei paid both
taxes on II, carry IL back and pay
another customs tax on Il and
still save. II Is almost the same
in every line.@
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
PROBE OF COLORADO COAL
NINE DISASTER IS PLANNED

Walsenburg, Colo. Aug. 22-Coro-
announced this morning that an in
quest to probe the disaster at the
Oalview mine Of the Oakdale Coal
company last Monday. in which IS
men, including fire boss William
Christopher. lost their lives, Will open
next Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The inquest viii be conducted by dis
trict attorney J. W Hawley. Of Trini-
dad Owing to the great number Of
witnesses to be summoned. the in
quest, the coroner states. viii prob
ably consume two days, The last
three bodies, Frank Dachio, Frank
Pike and John Salts. were recovered
from the mine shortly before Il
o'clock last night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
LSC0URT Of
CAFE H0LDUP
Alleged Accomplish in Rob.
berry Makes Full State
ment on Affair.

Bert z. Lenoir. alleged accomplish
in the recent Manhattan cafe robbery,
made a fun statement on the holdup
OF q waiter and the theft Of SIS from
the cash register. which took place
about ? o'clock Tuesday morning. in
the course Of a preliminary hearing
before justice J. n Deaver Friday
forenoon. Lenoir implicated C A.
Faux and Russell Souders in eonnec-
tion with the alleged robbery. but
steadfastly denied that he took any
part in the affair Lenoir said that
both Faux and Souders told him Of
the robbery According 10 Lenoir's
testimony, Souders entered the cafe
and rifled the cash register, keeping
the waiter back at the point OF a re-
volver-
Officials Of the county attorneys
office stated they were convinced Lee
noir was not implicated in the affair
and II Is understood he Will be re-
leased within a short time. Lenoir
was arrested Wednesday and has been
held in jail pending the preliminary
hearing.
Nick Jackson. the Greek waiter.
who was robbed, when asked II he
could recognize the alleged highway
men. Jackson pointed to Russell
Couders. who occupied a seat oppo-
site him in justice beavers court, and
said. THAT is the fellow who robbed
ne"
jackson also recognize c. a. Faux.
but said that Faux wa not with
souders al the time Of the hold-up.
He testified. however. that Faux,
Souders and Lenoir had eaten supper
together in the cafe few hours be-
fore the robbery.
Neither Faux nor Souders were
placed on the witness stand. The
hearing was resumed Friday after
noon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
FIRE TEMPORARILY BREAKS
UP MEETING AT The c. OF c

As the committee meeting called to
arrange for the visit 10 FL Paso Of
the governor was nearing its close
at the chamber OF commerce. Thurs
day afternoon, fire was discovered
on the floor above and the session
was abruptly adjourned
The fire was in the office of the
Hudspeth Directory company Its
origin is undetermined. A desk and
typewriter were destroyed and
some books. papers and wood work
ruined
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
CITATIONS MAY BE ISSUED
EMPLOYEES OF SERVICE MEN

Citations may be granted to FL Paso
merchants and employers who have
employed returning soldiers. accord
ing to a circular received Friday by
mayor Charles Davis from Arthur
Woods. assistant secretary of war
The citations will be given through
the secretary Of war. The citation in
each case carries with it permission
for the holder to display on the firms
service flag the shield OF the United
States. The document viii be signed
by Newton D. Baker. secretary OF war,
Josephus Daniels, secretary Of the
navy and Arthur Woods. assistant
secretary OF war
The matter was referred to the
American legion here and will be pre-
sented at a meeting OF that organiza-
ton tonight at the chamber OF COM
merce by Col Nathan Lapowski.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
SCOTTISH RITE MASONS PLAN
BIG FALL REUNION IN FL PASO

The fall reunion Of the Scottish
Rite masonic bodies will take place
in FL Paso Nov 3 TO z. both dates in
elusive large class is anticipated
and II is expected that the railroads
viii allow special rates for the event
Samuel Pynd Cochran, Of Dallas, in
spector general Of Scottish Rite
bodies in Texas. will be present at the
reunion and prominent masons are ex-
pected from San Antonio and possibly
from Galveston.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
FARM IMPLEMENTS FOR ExHIBTT.

Almost every type OF farm ma
chinery used in the valley and nine
tractors have thus far been obtained
for display farm bureau day. on Sep
TENDER 10 at Giron grove. near Clint
Separate plots OF ground viii be pro-
vided and an exhibition Of the vari-
GUS types Of farm work as done with
the tractor and other machinery viii
be given.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY
ON CHARGE OF BURGLARY

Jose Bustillos, charged with burg
larry was bound over to the era -
jury following a preliminary hearia@
in justice J. " beavers court Thurs
day afternoon Bustillos is alleged
to have burglarized a house on South
St Vrain street His bond was fixed
at $3.50 in default OF which he was
remanded to the county Jail.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
NEW MEXICO STARTS INQUIRY
IN ALLEGED PROFITEERING

Santa Fe, n ~. Aug p. - A
thorough investigation into alleged
profiteering in New Mexico is being
conducted by Summers Burkhart,
United States district attorney for
New Mexico Fedral agents viii be
assisted in the work Of gathering
data by NJ R Johnson, former state
food administrator.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
L0RDSBURG PEOPLE BELIEVE
THEY SAW BURNING AIRPLANE

Lordsburg, \. u. Aug. 22.-Lords-
burg people reported having seen
Wednesday night what appeared TO
be an sirplane on fire descending Ill
rectly south OF Lordsburg.
Air service officials here said Fri
day they had no report OF an airplane
coming down IN flames. as reported
from Lordsburg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
SALE OF ARMY BLANKETS
IS ORDERED HALTED

Washington, D. c, Aug. 22-War de-
partment distributing centers through
which surplus war materials are sold
were instructed today TO discontinue
the sale Of army blankets. II was ex-
planned that the distribution was not
as wide as had been hoped for and
TO give all an equal opportunity to
purchase the blankets a new distribu-
ton system would be worked out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
HOUSEWIVES Swdmp
Government Food Sale

Boston, Mass, Aug. 22-Newton
housewives crowded city hall annex
at the opening OF the government food
sale 50 that 1t was necessary for them
10 drop their packages out Of the back
window in order 10 make their way
through the throng and reach the
street after making liberal purchases.
The goods were offered at the re-
duced prices announced By the gov
eminent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

Terrell. Texas. Aug. 22.-Prepara-
tions are being made to drill a test at
Elmo, seven miles east Of Terrell
Timbers are on the ground and the
derrick will be built at once.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
Ceremonial IN OCTOBER

FL Hamad temple OF the D. o. K. K.
No III in e. Paso will hold its an
nual ceremonial about the middle OF
October At the meeting Of the local
temple this week a letter was read
from secretary ". G. Schneider Civ
ing an account Of the recent meeting
of'the Imperial palace Of the order in
Peoria, Ill, 70 which he was a dele
gate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

QuaelhALA4A AaAIH
at 8 a. m. 18th
meridian time. Aug.
p, 1913.
Forecasts
FL Paso and vicin-
fly. Partly cloudy
tonight and Satur-
day.
New NfeKicos Fair
west. unsettled in
east portion tonight
and Saturday: 1T
tie change IN TEN
perature.
Arizona: General
~ fair tonight and
Saturday, very little
change In tempera-
ture.
West Texas To-
night and Saturday
partly cloudy.
in e Paso at 1 p
temperature at 1 p.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
DENMARK ANNOUNCES LOAN.

Paris. France. Aug. 22-The Danish
government announces A loan Of 120,-
900, 900 crowns at five percent, 10 be
used for reorganization expenses in
Schleswig
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

Luis Mayoki forfeited a IS bond in
corporation court Thursday afternoon
on a charge Of smoking on the stage
Of the Estreila theater. He was ar
rested by fire chief John W. Wray.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

DOG CATCHER HAS BUSY MONTH.
Dan Dean. city dog catcher. re-
ported during the week ending Au-
gust 81 Sixty dogs were killed. so
redeemed SO released and three sold
during the week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
CoMIANDERY CONFERs DEAFNESS.

FL Paso Commandery No. IS held a
special meeting at the Masonic Tenn
pie Thursday night and conferred the
knight Templar degree on three can
dfdafez
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

With your fingers! You can lift off
any hard corn, soft corn. or corn be-
tween the toes. and the hard skin
calluses from bottom Of feet
A tiny bottle Of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus In
stantlv il stops hurting. then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or
caIlus right off. root and all. without
one bit Of pain or soreness Truly
70 humhug'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22

ANOTHEP
PTCH6R OF
ICE TEA -ffP
BARTENDER
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-22
THE WEATHER.
Q. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU

Observation taken
at s a. m. 18th
-.--lL.n .--.. IN
The Nenana daily news., 1919-04-03
ALLIES REFUSE
 HE BOlSHEWK|

ARCHANGEL, Apr 3.-A com bined force composed of Americans, French, Russians and British troops, holding lines of defense in the neighborhood of Odozerskaia. were subjected to a furious attack by the Bolsheviki today The AL lies were able to repulse the at tack, inflicting heavy losses.
 The Bolsheviki then, in spite of their losses, attacked the railway line unsuccessfully
 Prisoners captured by the Allied force say that the losses sustained in the fighting have demoralized the Bolsheviki.