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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
St. Johns Elects; Sends
Greeting to Wickemeyer

Officers for the coming year were
elected. a sick committee appointed
and resolutions to send congratula-
tions to Rev. Wickemeyer. of Michi-
gan City, former pastor. in honor Of
the 25th anniversary of his ministry,
which he will celebrate Sunday. were
adopted at st. Johns Lutheran church
Wednesday night. The new officers
follow:
George Wiesehahn, elder; William
Dunning, trustee: Harry Habighorst,
Edward Helmich and Harry Kehlen-
brink. deacons. and Harry Weisehahn,
school board.
Members Of the sick committee
are: George Horning. first district;
George Frauman, second district;
George Kahnke, third district and
John Niewoehner, fourth district.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
Brotherhood Delegates
Opposed to Overtime
Offer Made by r. r. Head
(By Associated Press)

CLEVELAND. O.. Nov. 27-Direc-
tor General Of Railroads Walker d.
Hines offer of time and one-half for
slow freight service was discussed
during the fourth days conference of
the General Chairmen Of the four rail-
road brotherhoods here today
The delegates were opposed to &C
cepting the proposition with all the
arbitraries and allowances eliminated,
according to authoritative information.
1t is said the loss OF these arbitrar1es
and allowances is nearly equal to the
amount gained by the overtime offer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
Opposition to Socialist
Union in Germany, Seen
(By Associated Press)

BERLIN. Nov 27-Opposition to a
union OF the Independent socialists
with the Majority socialists is indicat-
ed in the action of the Independent so
cialist faction Wednesday in electing
Alfred Hencke Of Bremen and Fritz
Geyer, as presidents. with equal rights
to succeed the late Hugo Haase as
leader Of the Independent socialist
party in the German reichstag.
Henke and Geyer with Frau Louise
Zietz, who was elected secretary OF
the faction belong to the left wing Of
the party which has opposed Herr
Haase's advocacy of moderation. 1t is
believed that unless big concessions
are made, cooperation between the
factions will be impossible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
E Contributions to Germany
Must Go to Philadelphia

Contributions for the American
Friends Service committee Relief
work in Germany. which was recently
taken over at the request of Herbert
Hoover, should be sent directly TO the
Service committee headquarters IN
Philadelphia, Or. Walter G. Woodward
editor Of the American Friend an
nounced Thursday morning.
Mr.. Hoover has made an official an
nouncement that contributions for the
work will be received. DR.. Woodward
said Thursday that any information
regarding the relief of starving babies
in Germany can be received at the
Friends headquarters here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
Smallpox Epidemic
Sveeps Ontario Cities
CRy Associated Press)

TORONTO, Nov. 27.-More than 500
cases of smallpox in mild form in
Ontario have been reported to the
Ministry Of Health. Aboue one-half of
these are in Toronto. About 35 900 OF
the 10000 school children of this city
have been vaccinated, and the rest
will not be permitted to attend until
they comply with the requirements.
All travellers into New York and
Michigan must show certificates that
they have been vaccinated within one
month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
BRITISH FLYER BREAKS
SOUTH AMERICAN RECORD

(By ASSOcIated PreSS)
SANTIEGO. Chile, Nov. 27-Major
Huston OF the British army, attached
to the Chilean army as an aviator in
structor, Wednesday broke the alti-
tude record for South America. He
ascended 21,40O feet in IS minutes
with an experimental scout bi-plane Of
22O horsepower.
The previous South American record
was held by Lieutenant Parodi Of the
Argentine army. He ascended $3.50
metres (21,25O, feet) at the Palomar
military aviation field in Buenos Airs
in March OF this year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
Football Game Played
in Sno.u; Mercury at Ze, =
(By Associated Press)

SIOUX FALLS, Iowa, Nov 81
Morningside college and Notre Dame
university football elevens will meet
here today in a field Of snow with the
mercury lowering near the zero mark.
Despite the inclemencies of the wealth
er. a throng of $500 gridiron fans
have purchased tickets for the con-
test. E. c. Quigley. world series UNI
pire, will referee the contest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
AMERICAN GIRL WEDS
RUSSIAN QiPIOMAY
(By Associated

(By Associated Press)
PARIS, Nov. 27-Announcement Of
the marriage Of Miss Lascelle ]. Mes
erve. daughter Of H. Fessenden Mes
erve, of Washington, D. c., to Nicho-
las de Basily. counsellor at the All
Russian embassy at Paris. is made in
the Paris edition of the Chicago
Tribune. The wedding ceremony was
performed at the Russian embassy
church yesterday in the presence OF
many prominent Russians and Ameri-
cans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
OConnor Will Preach at
Third N. E. Church Tonight

The Rev. J. B. O'Conner. of Center
Vile. will preach at the Third NJ. E.
Church at 7:30 Thursday night at a
special Thanksgiving service A short
service will also be held at the Grace
NJ Z. Church, and the First English
Lutheran church. At the latter two
selections will be given by quar-
tette composed of Miss Corrne Nus
baum, Mrs Fred Bartel. Earnest Renk,
and Ben Bartel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
No Mail Deliveries Today;
Clerks and Carriers Rest

No mail deliveries were to be made
in Richmond Thursday. as postotfice
employees throughout the country are
given a holiday. on Thanksgiving.
Postoffice boxes were filled through
out the night, but were not filled dur
ing the day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
D'Annunzio Lays Plans
to Attack Spatato
(By Associated Press) a

PARIS, Nov. 27-Jugo-Slav head
quarters in Paris learns from Spalato
that DAnnunzio proposes to return to
lara with strong forces and proceed
thence to Zebenico, after which he
will attack Spalato.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
L,ruANlANs VICTORIOUS

PARIS. Nov. 27-Forces Of the
west Russian government under com
mand Of Colonel Avaloff- f-Bermondt
have been completely defeated by the
Lituanians according to advices re.
ceived here from KKovno.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27

=
Yesterday.
Maximum ........... 40
Minimum .33
For Wayne County by w. e. Moore
Unsettled and colder. Probably
light snow this afternoon or tonight.
Friday partly cloudy.
General Conditions-The cold wave
center still continued over the plain
states and northwest. The coolest
place over North and South Dakota is
Grand Forks which reports "a below
zero, The snow area has moved south
ward to northern Indiana. Most OF
northern Indiana and Illinois is cover
ed with snow and probably will reach
here in light form within the next "a
hours.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27
Weather Forecast

For Indiana by United States
Weather Bureau-Cloudy tonight and
Friday, probably light local SHOWS,
colder tonight
Today's Temperature.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1919-11-27


H. sea- a
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O Thompson, at y; Richard Hooker, sprngu Paul.;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
Former Soldier
Held On Charge
OfFaLSe Claim
Ira Hinton Bound Over Al
Douglas; Said To Have
Worn Decorations.


Douglas, ARK. July 17.-Ira L. Hin
ton. former soldier. more recently an
employe OF the quartermaster depart
ment Of the army at Camp Harry J.
Jones. was bound over yesterday by
acting United States commissioner ".
c Jack TO await action by the federal
grand jury at Tucson on the charge OF
violating section 35 OF the penal code
IN making false claims against the
government His bond was fixed at
Claims Overseas Service.
Hinton claimed to have served in
France with the Sixth marines and 10
nave been gassed twice. He is al
Legged 10 have worn, on occasions. the
crolx de guerre Of France, as well Is
numerous campaign ribbons, TO which
only veterans Of many battles over
seas would be entitled Since coming
to Douglas. several months ago. he has
been made much OF IN social circles on
account Of his claim Of velor in the
Capt. n. L Patrick. supply officer
az Camp Harry ]. Jones, issued
through the newspapers an open let
ter to the public warning it OF Hin
tons alleged false claims.
The basis for the charge on which
he was held is his alleged filing OF
claim against the government for
lockers of clothing and equipment and
the filing OF a similar claim. though
for larger amount. against the ex-
press COMPANY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
More AUiat07.S
Sent To Border
For PatroHng
Twenty Eight Filters to Be
Added to the Present
Patrol.

Twenty-eight additional reserve mill
itary aviators have been assigned to
the Mexican border patrol and are
now on their way to border outposts,
1t was announced through military
sources Thursday The aviators are
from Rockwell field. near san Diego.
cal, and are experienced fliers. While
It has not been definitely amounted
where the new aerial detachment will
be stationed. it is understood that the
border patrol from Fort Hancock to
Nogales. Ark IS to be largely re-
inforced and it Is probable that the
California detachment viii be sta
toned along the e. Paso sector.
The aviators were ordered to first
report 70 headquarters OF the south
ern military department in san An
tonic. Assignment 10 the border pa
troll VIII be given out after the fliers
arrive. 1t Is assured, however, that
the fliers will later be assigned TO
aerial detachments either at FL Paso
or Columbus. y. II.
It was also rumored that a detach-
ment OF 1iers from Taliaferro field.
near Fort Worth. had been ordered to
the border section
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
He KNEW WHAT HE'D DO
TO HAVE A PLEASANT TIME

Leaning over the transport rail and
idly watching a calm sea and in love.
apparently. with his thoughts. a
rangy negro with service stripes on
his left arm and worrying about no
submarines. which long since had
surrendered by the gross. was awak-
ened from his reverie by a eolored
sergeant
Boy. you is looksn powerful peace
fuL What you-au gwine do when
you gifts back 10 Gawgah?'
The dreaming negro lazily waved
him TO silence and nurmured:
"Yalla, when All gifts Inahself home
Aim gwlne TO borrow all de money
All kin an buy two mules. Then All
gwine name one OF 'em Jootenant an
de tother one Sargint an 'leven times
ev'ry day Aim gwine to kick hell
outen both OF emf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
SOLDIERS HAVE OPPORTUNITY
TO LEARN DYEING BUSINESS

Now comes another opportunity for
the returned soldier.
According to Col Arthur Woods. as
sistant TO the secretary Of war. there
are thousands Of opportunities for re-
turned soldiers 10 learn the cleaning
and dyeing business and at the same
time 10 earn reasonable salaries. Re
turned men are urged 70 communicate
regarding the matter with the gov
eminent employment agencies. The
local employment bureau is prepared
to cooperate with the men in this
work
According to a statement OF Col.
Woods skilled workmen in this trade
are extremely scarce and many prom
inent cleaning plants are paying as
high as $50 a week for the work
"a number Of progressive plants
are permitting inexperienced men 70
enter their workrooms and graduafIy
learn the business by actual contact
win the various proeesss.r Woods
writes These same employees are
paid a reasonable salary from the be-
ginning. with increases as their skill
develops -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
Texas Gets s Regiments OF Cavalry
With 4 Other Regiments Under
National Guards Reorganization

HTASHINGToN. D. C., July 1s.-Final
w plans for the reorganization Of
the National guard on the &c division
basis. with divisional areas. following
the same limits as did those from
which guard division were organized
for service against Germany. we're
approved yesterday by secretary
Baker.
Mai. Gen Jesse Mel. Carter. chief Of
the bureau Of military affairs. i'm
mediately sent notifications TO the
various adjutant generals OF the units
allotted 10 their states and OF the
readiness Of the federal government
to extend recognition after the re-
quired inspection.
Organization Table.
The organization table provides for
II regiments and IS battalions OF in
fantry. six regiments. Il squadrons
and 19 troops Of cavalry. 10 regi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
Ell Poso Drafted Men Had Less Blood
Diseases Than Any From Texas State;
South Has More Than West And North

Peculiarly enough. cities OF the
Pacific coast and Rocky mountain
states showed the smallest percent
age. while the east and middle west
showed a smaller percentage than the
south: the highest percentage was in
variabiy from the southern cities
Figures Made Public.
Complete statistics regarding the
health Of men drafted into the ma
tional army from various parts OF
the country during the war have been
compiled. Statistics on the blood dis
eases existent among the men have
Just been published in a circular is
sued by the Unitd States public health
service
The lowest percentage Of any city
in the country came from jamestown,
y Y. where the afflicted men were
only csc percent OF the total
OF these from e Paso so afflicted
out OF every 1909 men drafted. 339 Of
them had a blood disease Of some sort
that was apparent on first exomlna-
ton The Wasserman test revealed
the disease in others in many cases.
from Fl Paso as we'll as from other
based upon the first examination in
all cases.
Standing Of Texas cities.
Those from Austin, Texas. were
percent: from Waco. 144s percent;
from Galveston. 1f7s. from san An
tonic. 12-23. from Dallas, 1880. from
Houston. 17.16.
The men from the city OF New
York only registered IA percent;
from Chicago. they were SIS percent
Of the enlistments; from salt lake
City. SO; from san Francisco. 80.
from Cincinnati. SIG: from Kansas
City. 30: from Atlanta 1898. from
Memphis. 1926. from Omaha. SIS.
from Los Angeles. BIZ: from Seattle.
5.SS. from New Orleans Se9- from
Denver. FL: from Boston. 257: from
Philadelphia. S.73; from St Louis.
SIS. from Birmingham. Ala. 1887:
from Charleston. 5. C. Has.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17

ments. 20 battalions and seven bat
teries Of field artillery and "a coast
artillery companies, with additional
forces OF engineers. sanitary and sig
nal corps.
A maximum expansion 10 about
10000 men. or goo per senator and
congressman. is provided for. but the
units for the time being are to be
organized on the basis of 65 men per
company OF infantry. as appropria-
tons for the National guard for the
fiscal year 1920 permit only the or
ganization OF the guard on the basis
Of 200 men for each senator and rep
resentative giving an aggregate
strength OF about 100000.
The assignment 70 TexaS of six
fall regiments of cavalry besides
four other regiments and auxil-
inrieK WIS considered significant.
Among the state assignments are
the following:
Arizona. one squadron cavalry: one
battalion field artillery.
New Mexico. one squadron cavalry;
one machine gun troop; one battalion
field artillery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
Did Nofhin' Bui SAGE
Conrode; Gets a Cross

Temple, Texas. July IA
wounded soldier OF the Seth divi-
sion calling piteousiy for help to
his comrades out there on the
Meuse-Argonne front was more
than private Vlady Tell Of Temple
could stand. so despite the fact
that he was told he would never
get hack alive. Hell made a dash
for him and brought back the SUI
fering douRhboy 70 safety. For this
private He'll was given the French
War Cross.
1T was nothin'; nothin' at all"
said He'll y just jumped up and
went out there and got him u
didn't take no time 10 do it. though
he was pretty heavy. He hollsred
for me to be kind OF careful with
his leg. but ! didn't pay any atten-
ton 10 II; just told him he had
better get into the hole II he didn't
want to get shot all TO hell"
The act of heroism was Wit
messed by Capt oscar T. Weshum.
who reported IL. and the Croix de
Guerre was the outcome Mai.
Gen William Smith. who pinned
the cross on the soldiers breast.
said that Americans will call il a
cross for bravery
Private He'll has received his
discharge and returned TO his farm
near Temple.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
157 VESSELS IN
PACIFIC FLEE
History Making Voyage of
New Armada Begins Sat
urdaY From East Coast.

Washington. p. C. July 17.-Ap-
proximateiy rs ships with an ag-
gregate tonnage OF more than 100000
will constitute the newly organ
lied Pacific feet. st was said today
at the navy department. At fun
strength. the armada viii be manned
by about $1,000 men and 1899 com,
missioned officers but the personnel
viii be about 50 percent below this
strength when the fleet begins its
hist0ry-making voyage from HamD-
ton Roads next Saturday.
Included in the fleet viii be these
ships:
list Of the vessels
Dreadnaug hts-New Mexico Myo-
ming. Arkansas. Mississippi. Idaho,
Arizona. Texas and New York
IPreGreadnaughts - Vermont Ne
braska, Georgia. Rhode Island. fir-
ginia and New Jersey.
Cruisers-Seattle. Chicago. Cleve-
land. Denver. Tacoma AarDleneads
Machias. Nicksbure, Montana. North
Carolina and Pueblo.
There VIII be los destroyers Of the
new 400 ton. flush deck type built
after the United states entered the
war They viii be divided into two
sGuadrons. with the scout cruisers
Birmingham and salem as flagships
and the Melville. Prairie. Buffalo anc
Black Hawk as tenders.
Il Submarines Included.
In the fleet also viii be Z sub
marines Of the ) type. with the Sa
rannah as tender The mine detach
ment viii consist OF the cruiser Balti-
more as flagship. the mine layer
Aroostooiz and the mine sweepers
Ortolan. Partridge. ReGving, Sea
Gull Thrush. Whippoorwil. Tauager,
I.apwing, Tern. Bitten, sandpiper.
Nireo.
The fleet train viii consist OF the
cruiser Minneapolis as flagship and
the repair ship Nestal. hospital ships
Comfort. and Mercy supply ships
Rappahannocl. Glacier and Celtic;
fuel ships Arethusa. Maumee, Seches
KansWha- Rrutus. Vulcan. Mars. tar
get repair ship Nanshan; radio repair
Shf., Safurn and Il tuCs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
" Please Remote Spurs, .
Dance Hall Managers
VII Say To Officers

Managers Of FL Paso dance halls
are going TO insist that officers re-
move their spurs while dancing.
Certain society folk threaten 20
boycott local cafes and other places
where dancing is permitted, where
officers are allowed to wear spurs
while fox tretting. one stepping and
jazzing
Dancing misses claim that spurs
often hurt their insteps and damage
expensive hose. Some claim silk
stockings which cost IS and up have
been torn and ruined One girl said
spur badly bruised her ankle.
7 don't understand why officers
wear spurs. anyway" said one dance
Ioor manager. Especially ariators.
don't see why an aviator wears
spurs unless he expects to ride a
nightmare"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
ARMY To OFFER
4 GOOD COURSE
All Enlisted Men May Have
a Chance to Learn
Useful Trades.

A general system OF vocational
training by which young men en-
tering the army of the United States
may learn. a trade and at the same
time serve their country. is 10 be in
augurated by the war department and
plans for vocational schools among
the various units Of the FL Paso dis
trict and New Mexico subdistrict are
now being worked out. it was an
nouneed at military headquarters
Wednesday.
The object Of vocational training
in the army is to make the military
establishment so attractive that
young men will volunteer for service
In order TO secure the advantages Of
thorough technical training and at
the same time secure the benefits Of
military training.
Different From Old Days.
The regular army OF the future VIII
be very different from the regular
army OF the old days. according to
military officials The recruit will
be sent 10 school and given an op-
portunity TO learn a trade and at the
same time viii be given clothing.
the regular military drills that have
Characterized the military establish
ment OF former days but in addition
10 his regular drill schedule he viii
be given a course in some trade or
profession that viii be of great value
10 him in later life.
The details Of the vocational train
ing department are yet to be worked
out but il Is understood that a va
riety Of subjects will be offered in
Uncle Sans school Of khaki" Mo-
tor mechanics will be one Of the sub
tects most vigorously stressed by
army officials. The motor transport
corps Is one OF the recently created
branches Of the service and Is prov
ing one Of the most attractive. Young
men who enter this branch Will be
given thorough training in motor
mechanics and allied crafts.
Highest Recommendations.
Stenography. accounting and SINH
lar office trades Will be offered for
those who desire TO enter the business
world after leaving the service and
army officers point with pride 10 the
fact that 1T IS a high recommends
ton for any accountant to be able
70 keen books for Uncle Sam"
a long list Of trades are promised
those who enter the cavalry or quar-
termaster's corps. Scientific horse
shoeing. blRcksmithing, saddle max
ing and kindred trades are all offered
youths who enter this branch OF the
service.
Complete details Of the vocational
training work in this district are now
being worked out by military Of
ficials and wiz be announced at an
early date
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
SOLDIER REPORTED KILLED
IN FIGHT AT MARATHON

Reports of fight among troopers
Of the eighth cavalry, stationed at
Marathon. Tex. in which one cavalry
man was killed and another injured,
were brought to Ii Paso late We'd
nesday night by passengers. It is
stated that a soldier. evidently Graz ed
by drink. seized n gun and chased an
officer who was unarmed toward the
railway station. The officer boarded
the passenger train IN an attempt TO
evade his pursuer, by slipping
through on the other side OF the train.
The soldier fired, but missed the Off
Ger, and hit and killed a soldier who
was a passenger on the train The
soldier was later placed under arrest
and sent to Maria. II was reported.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17

ERED H GoLAaEEER. private first
class, FL Paso. entered service oct.
3. 1917. at Alamogordo. y. NJ; dis
charged June %. 1913; service in A.
E. F. from Feb. 8. 1918. to May II,
1919 company ;. first air service. me-
chanical regiment; character excel
lent
Carl Bockman. mechanic. FL Paso,
entered service June -, 1917. at Ell
Paso. discharged April - 1913; ser
vice in A. L. F. from July 26. 1918. to
March %. 1913. battles, Champagne,
Oct 6-8. 1918. demobilization detach-
ment. character excellent.
James D. Hadlock. private. FL Paso,
entered service Aug. 25. 1917. at lei
Paso; discharged Feb. Is, 1919; char
acter excellent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
cABELL MAY VISIT Ell PASO
ON INSPECTION TRIP

Mai. Gen De Rosev c. Cabeli. COM
handing officer Of the southern de-
partment. has left san Antonio for
an inspection Of troops along the
Mexican border. according 10 advices
received Thursday morning IN Fl
Paso. Gen. Cabell IS now In Browns
VILE and will visit other border
points later IT is .,kely that he VIII
visit the FL Paso district while on
the present tour OF Inspection
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-17
MEN REENFORCE
PATROLS
Trains Pass Through Car
rying Troops For Serv-
ice Along Rio Grande.

Ali military organizations stationed
along the Mexican border have re-
ceived heavy requirements during the
past two weeks. At least five special
trains have recently passed through
FL Paso loaded with replace
ments for the border regiments
and it is announced that additional
contingents are now en- route.
The requirements are being sent to
the 18th 24th. third and s7th imam
try, the seventh. fifth, eighth cavalry
and various other border patrol or
CARNATIONS. While most of the re-
large number Of previous service men