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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

The arrest OF Charles Patten, an ex-
pressman, at Burlingame, resulted in
a confession by him, according to the
police, that he stole a sample trunk
containing $4,000 worth Of jeweIry
from a Topeka hotel two weeks ago.
The trunk and most of the jewelry
we're found in = 1-room house IL
which Patten lived in North Topeka
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Mrs. Margaret Cunning of Lonacon-
ing, Md, applied to the state board Of
administration recently for compensa-
ton for the loss of her son, John
Cunning, killed in the state peniten-
tiary coal mine at Lansing. Cunning
was an inmate of the prison and was
working in the coal mine October g.,
when a rock fell on him. Mrs. Gun
ming asked the state to pay the reg
ular compensation allowance for de-
pendents. This is the first claim of
the kind ever made to the state.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

A force OF seventy-fIve business men
and sexenty-fiTe high school students
shouldered axes the other day and OBJ
tanned $50 wagon loads OF wood to re
1ieve the fuel situation
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

The unprecedented demand for fuel
Oil for heating has caused the price
of fuel oil to soar to $3.50 and So
barrel Six months ago it sold as low
as SO cents a barrel. One refinery at
Wichita, was offered a contract to sup
ply fuel oil at 81
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Dorothy Miller, 4-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. c. l. Miller, was
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the home Of her parents at
Fort Scott The child was alone in
the house. The fire is believed to
have resulted from the explosion OF
an oil stove and spread so rapidly
that Mrs. Miller, who was at the home
of a neighbor when the explosion &C.
Cured, could not rescue the child. c..
I1Miller is weighmaster for the Frisco.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
GERMAN PRESS
PRAISES YANK5
Teutons Anxious to Curry
Favor With Men They
Fought Against.

: Berlin, Germany, april Il GORE
: spondence Of the Associated Press
Belated announcement Of Americas
/ action last December in abolishins re-
! strictions upon movements Of enemy
aliens in the United States is pub
I Ished prominently in the morning pa
Z pers. The delay is understood TO be
due TO the fact that the German gov
eminent has only just been informed
OF the action
While the news. according to a
semi-official announcement, now is
published to reassure relatives and
friends OF Germans in America, It IN
doubtedly is intended TO contribute to
the very general feeling among the
German people that the United States
is treating the conquered enemy as
, fairly and considerably as possible.
II also is likely to increase the reali-
zation even among classes OF which
count ReventloW is an exponent that
Germany must rely upon the services
Of America as an advocate to obtain
what she considers just and reason
able terms OF peace and eventual res
toration TO a place in the family Of
nations.
Germans OF all classes constantly
comment upon the courteous and con-
siderate behavior Of officers and sol
diers Of the American army Of occu-
patton Writing personal letters and
communications from the American
zone Of occupation. they never fail 10
emphasize this. Though disappointed
at the delay in sending food and the
amount of It eventually granted. the
American soldier or civilian in Ger
many everywhere is received as an
honored guest The hatred and abuse
which was vented upon Americans be-
fore Americas entry into the war has
been replaced by an almost officiOus,
sUperfriendliness
The correspondent OF the TaEeblatt.
who has just visited Coblenz and the
American zone. comments on the rig
orous discipline" imposed upon Ameri-
can officers and soldiers 10 obviate
the possibility Of annoyance to women
and to the civil population and upon
absence Of chauvinism, theatrical dis
PLAYS Of triumph or unnecessary in
reference with the German civil au-
thorities
The correspondents chief criticism
OF the Americans is based upon the
strictness with which orders are en-
forced against the exchange Of gifts.
food or cigarettes between Americans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
ROta7ianS See
HO10 Telephone
Exchange Works
Are Guests OF Manager
Stratton and Dean Clark;
Even Have a Dance.

Il Paso kotarians we're the guests
OF C. T. Stratton snd Dean D. Clark
Thursday afternoon on an inspection
OF the plant OF the Tri-stats Tele-
phone company
The Rotarians met for luncheon at
Hotel Sheldon at the usual time and
later accompanied Mr. Clark 10 the
plant. At the luncheon. the attend
ance prize went TO J. Mack Crawford.
the goat for next week
1t was voted TO make sam Heiligers,
editor and publisher OF The Round
up the weekly bulletin OF the club,
which is to be enlarged 10 eight
wreath For Hero Dead.
f. Burt Orndorff spoke Of the com
ing Victory Loan campaign and asked
Rotarians to help. On motion OF
Jack Gething. it was decided TO send
a wreath from Rotary as a tribute to
the men who have died "over there" in
Ell Paso's overseas contingent. TO be
used the night the parade is held in
honor OF these men. 8Ir. Getting.
Frank Fletcher and A. z. Rowlands
were appointed 10 purchase the
wreath.
Some Rotarians Dance.
At the telephone office, the Rotar-
ians were taken through all depart
ments and we're amazed at the rapid
idity and accuracy with which the
several dozen girls operate the great
sWitchboards. They were taken
through the school room. the Longing
room, the cafeteria, and into the dance
hall where many Of the Rotarians
wanted TO spend the rest Of the after
noon. since good looking supervisors
had been assigned as guides 10 the
ROtarians and supervisors. mostly,
can dance Some quick one-steps on
the pianola or Nictrola. which are fur
girls took the place Of an orchestra
and an fmprovised hop was soon a
part OF the tour.
Plant A Revelation.
The plant was a revelation TO the
Rotarians and from the battery room
on the first floor. 20 the operating
room with its maze Of wires and its
thousands OF plugs and switches and
things technically telephone. the Ro-
tarians were interested-and were
courteously received and entertained.
I'D like every organization in FL
Paso 10 visit US this way said genera
manager Chester T. Stratton. after the
visit. I'D like individuals 10 come,
too, when they can. any time they
can. We would be particularly glad
TO have every woman in FL Paso in
spect our plant. The plant belongs to
the public. for IL is operated for the
public, and we would like for the pub
lie to know more about IL. We are
always glad to receive visitorsNand
show them over the plant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Former German Vessel
Brings 23I9 YanRs Home

New York april 1.-THE first ship
to arrive in America OF the German
tonnage turned over to the associated
powers under the armistice terms
entered this port today-the Kaiserin
Auguste Victoria, bringing home 2319
American troops. The majority Of
these are OF the 18th division
Also on the former German ship
were 372 nurses and nine civilians,
comprising the 10th. 18th. 23rd. 26th,
31st. 46th, 18th. 10th and 72ud base
hospitals and a detachment of the
third evacuation hospital; 40 officers
and 194 men convalescinE from
wounds or illness, and a few casual
nurses and civilians
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
City Offered
Aid To Operate
Workman Board
:. n. Bassett Suggests
Budget Cut To Raise
Teachers Pay.


The mayor and city council met in
regular session Thursday morning at
1880 in the council chamber OF the
city hall and after a lengthy discus
sion Of the clinic the council passed
a resolution to the effect that the
city would maintain one half Of the
expenses Of the clinic provided that
IL would not be more than $500 q
year above what il has already agreed
70 pay
The labor bureau, which is now
being temporarily maintained by the
city, since the United States govern
ment withdrew its office, accepted the
offer OF J. B. Gwin. secretary of the
associated charities. TO place at the
disposal Of the city labor bureau for
the period Of two months a member
Of their office force from the hours
OF Z a. m until noon, daily 20 handle
the Mexican women domestics-
Offers I'D.
The local Y NJ c. A. also offered
TO place a man in the office free Of
charge TO city for an indefinite pc
Rod Mayor Davis sue SISTED thar a
special meeting OF the council be
called early next week. after the mem
bers had Investigated the matter and
communicated with the congressman
from this district 10 ascertain II the
government intended 70 make any ap-
preparation for this work.
More Pay for Teachers.
C. y. Bassett addressed the council
on behalf OF higher salaries for the
city school teachers 1r. Bassett said
Il am now speaking on the rumors
that I have heard. but I do not be-
ieve that II an efficiency expert were
allowed TO 90 over the school budget.
that he could suggest a method of
cutting the budget and the amount
deducted could be added TO the fund
for the teachers pay" The matter
VIII be referred TO the city school
board.
Pave Streets.
a resolution was passed providing
for the pavement Of Stevens avenue
from Bliss street 70 Cambridge street
A resolution was adopted on recon-
mendation OF the city engineer for
the paving OF Main street from Blu
chanan TO West Boulevard.
Mayor Charles Davis was granted a
leave Of absence for a period Of three
weeks. The matter OF appointment of
the chief OF police was deferred until
the return Of Mayor Davis. The names
Of W A Simpson, p. H Phoenix and
John Woods Ayere certified 10 the
mayor and council from the civil serv-
ice commission.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
CAMPAIGN
BEGINS MONDAY
Parade Of Veterans and Ex-
ercises in Plaza to
Start Drive.

The Victory loan drive Will be be-
gun Monday morning. A meeting Of
the campaign committee was held
Wednesday at $3.50 p. m TO complete
the arrangements for the campaign.
A five reel picture. sent out by the
government. viii be shown at the Gre
clan theater. free OF charge. Friday.
Brig. Gen. James B. Erwin viii speak
at the opening OF the picture. and at
intervals OF one hour and As minutes
other speakers will talk for four min
utes each Comparatively all Of the
speakers viii be men who have seen
overseas service
Arrangements have been made by
Lieut. Col Herbert =. Stevenson 10
all the Fl PaSo men who have been
overseas viii be in the procession.
There viii be a float TO represent the
FL PasO boys who have died in France.
and an impressive ceremony will be
held at the foot Of Liberty statue in
their honor.
The picture and the parade are only
preliminaries TO the drive. The Lib
erty statue viii be the headquarters
for speeches and luncheons. and other
ceremonies TO be held during the cam
paign.
The allotment for this county has
not been made public, but IL Is esti-
mated to be about 100000. The
manner Of raising the money is left
up TO the team captains. who VIII not
encroach upon each others territory.
Mrs. T. W Lanier, who has been in
san Antonio in the interest Of the
Victory loan. states that the san An
tonic banks viii not be allowed TO sell
bonds, but will refer the purchasers
TO the campaign headquarters This
measure was voted against in this
city at the meeting Mrs. Lanier viii
have charge OF the Women's teams in
this county and viii work ii coopera-
ton with the men.
The headquarters at Dallas IS send
ing out appeals 10 the people. each
appeal followed by one stronger than
the other Each appeal is some story
Of bravery on the battlefield OF an
American soldier.
Medals TO the number OF 1897, made
from captured German cannon. have
been sent to FL Paso for use in the
campaign. 70 be given 70 the workers
who do the best work in the drive.
German captured helmets viii be dis
played in the most advantageous man
ner-
Flying Circus Tuesday.
The flying circus, which has been
making a tour OF the country. Is
scheduled TO arrive here Tuesday
morning. 10 remain until Wednesday
evening. The flying circus is com
posed OF 100 men and viii arrive on a
special train composed OF three Pull
man and nine baggage cars in which
the airplanes are carried They viii
work IN behalf OF the drive.
Captains of Teams.
The city is divided into sections,
with q team for every section Cap
tains OF the teams, their respective
headquarters and telephone numbers
follow:
No. /. ?. r. Banneu. Fl Paso over
land Co. 4112.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

No. .. E. S. Plumb. 1906 Mills build
30 3. E. z. Neff Neff-stles Co. s.
No z, ". r. Schultz, FL Paso Piano
Co. 81.
No. 3. Horace Broaddus. 20S First
National bank building. 1888.
No. 6. John Wyatt. First National
10. Z. h. T. Ponsford. Ponsford &
Son. s3L
No. s. Geo. W. Theisen.
No. 9. A. Courchesne, A Courchesne
Co. sos. 1855.
40. 10. G. F Hawks. z. P. & S.
W railway. $500.
No II. ". c. Hepburn. Krakauer,
York & M0ye. 1910.
No. u. Nichola Abraham, 519 south
Santa Fe street. 2535W-
No. Is. T. IL Wingo, bank counter
subscriptions. 1900.
No. IA. Claiborne Adams, Globe
mills. 90. 331.
No. IS. KunO Doerr. smelter.
Out OF Town Teams.
No. Is. c. A King. Xsleta. Tex
30. j.. J. z Bowen. Clint. Tex
No. IS, J. n Escajeda. Island, Tex
No. 19. Miss L Escajedas San Eliza
rio. Tex
No. 20. H. n. webb. Fabens. Tex
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17

and Germans. He say that % OF the
SIS sentences imposed upon Germans
by the American court in Coblenz in
January were for unauthorized pos
session Of American property" arising
from the enforcement Of this order.
He tells Of the case OF one American
officer who was cashiered merely for
putting his arm around a waitress in
a cafe"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Says Business
Must Be More
Broad Minded
Urges Lumber
men To Take Seriously
Advice OfHines.

Chicaso. I'LL. April 17.-Advice TO
take very seriously the suggestions
given US yesterday By Walter D..
Hines, director general Of railroads.
that we are living in q new world. -
was given today 10 the Lumber Manu-
faeturers association by Frank Car
nahan, secretary Of the organizations
traffic division.
You men viii no longer be per-
mitted to look upon your industries as
strictly private business" he said.
The only way the great industries
can remain in public favor and adj
vance is by common counsel for the
betterment Of all"
Final Day OF Convention.
This was the final day OF the con-
vention- Considerable time was spent
in organizing agencies to gather in
formation regarding lumber conditions
throughout the country. This work
was undertaken at the request OF the
bureau OF internal revenue. which said
DC wished basic information REGARDING
the industrys varied phases.
Director general Hines "Wednesday
said he wanted to make it clearly
understood that although he had re-
FUSED To accept the schedule Of steel
prices recently announced after con-
lerences Of the federal Industrial
board and representative Of the steel
industry, the railroad administration
was going ahead making its necessary
purchases in every line OF industry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Smith Withan1
VIII Succeed
Sig. ~ SCh10Gbe
viii Assume Position Left
Vacant By Bankers
Resignation.

At a special meeting OF the board
of directors CT the Rio Grande Valley
bank Tuesday, s ". Schwabe resigned
as second vies D csldent t. go with the
Border National bank
j.. j. Ormsbee was elected vice pres
ident inactive. and S. ~ Aguirre an
additional assistant cashier smith
Witham, assistant cashier, win take
over Air. Schwabe's duties in the
banks note department and no.other
changes nor additions in -the banks
official staff are contemplated at this
time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
LARGE FORCE OF BAVARIAa
TROOP MARCHES ON MUNICH

Berlin. Germany. April 10y the
Associated Press).-Large forces Of
Bavarian troops. with artillery and
mine throwers. began an advance on
Munich Tuesday morning. according
% the Tagehlatt. but it is unknown
whether a decisive battle has yet been
fought
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
CROWN PRINCE
GROSSLY CRUEL
Frederick Williams Moth
erinlaW Says Daughter
Deserves Divorce.

zurich. switzerland, April 17.-For-
mer German crown princess Cecile has
taken steps to divorce her husband,
Frederick william. according to an
nouncement given 10 zurich papers by
the former German grand duchess OF
Ienberg-SchleswiE mother Of the
crown princess. The statement says
That it long has been the desire Of
-cciIe 10 divorce her husband. but that
the pressure Of the Hohenzouern fam
uy Up TO this time had prevented her
from carrying 1t ous-
The statement Of the grand duchess
charges Frederick William with cruel
iv TO his wife. saying
-On one occasion some time aeo the
situation became so unbearaDle that
nay daughter actually fed from her
come She almost succeeded in reach
ing Switzerland. orders were sent
from Berlin 10 intercept her and she
was captured at the German frontier
like common criminal and taken TO
Berlin under arrest
says Brutality AtrOcious.
Ny daughter viii be able TO place
before the German court overwhelm-
ing evidence against her husband and
viii be able TO prove many instances
OF the Erossest cruelty. His infidehties
We're numerous and there is abundant
proof of them. His brutality was afro
cious. On more than one accosian my
daughter was treated with actual VIC
lence- She was bruised and her face
was disfigured by her husband S
blows
Berlin dispatches by way OF Zurich
February .. safd rnat Frederick VIII
lam had instituted proceedings for a
divorce but there have been nc fur
cher reports on the case. The former
crown prince and princess Cecile were
married in June, 1905. The pair have
five children. The former grand
duchess Anastasie was grand
duchess Of Russia before her marriage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
CEN. ERWIN To
OPEN BIC LOAN
District Commander VIII
Speak Friday Morning in
Interest of the Loan.

Brig Gen J. B. Erwin. commanding
the FL Psso military district, has def
nitely agreed to open the Victory loan,
according to an announcement by
chairman r. B. Orndorff Thursday
morning. Gen. Erwin viii speak Fri
Cay morning at the Grecian theater
At the first presentation Of the Vic
tory loan motion picture which viii
be shown here
Veterans to March.
The local organization Of World war
Veterans viii meet Friday night az 3
o'clock at Liberty hall 10 arrange for
the parade OF war veterans next Mon
day. and TO plan what parathe orsanl-
zatiou viii take in the loan drive Ar-
Orndorff intimated Thursday morning
that as far as possible wounded sol
diers viii be placed on all teams ll
has been suggested that a lloar pc
used in the veterans parade carrying
a wreath for every FL PasO man who
has fallen in the world struggle Me-
mortal services at Liberty statue VIII
be held
Rev. F. NJ johnson. curate OF St
Clements Episcopal church, has Of
fered his services to the executive
committee as a speaker, and probably
viii appear frequently Rev. Johnson,
who has served his country both In the
European war and also in the Mexican
campaign is expected TO add much
force to the campaign
Newspaper Men on Board
G. 4. Martin. editor Of The Herald.
and F. c. Davis. general manager or
the Times. have been placed on the
county executive committee. Mr. Orn-
dorff announced Thursday morning.
Morris Schwartz, sales manager FOR
the Victory loan, announced Wednes-
dav that a luncheon for the team
captains and their teams, would be
held al the sheldon cafe. for the pur-
pose Of instructing the workers in
their sales arguments Gen Erwin
will make a talk on this occasion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
Get ready for Bingham Apm2I26-We pH be ready
OHIO COLLEGE GIRL
Nervous, Run-dorn.-
HeaIlh Resfnred by NlnaL.

Overworked- Nervous, Run-down.-
Health Restored by FinoI.
Crbana, Ohio.-'I am attending col
lege. and got into a nervous, rundown
condition, no appetite. was weak and
exhausted--Vinol has given me a good
appetite and built up my strength and
health. and can heartily recommend
Q TO anyone for such condition.
Miss Adelaide Carter
The reason Niuol vas so successful
In Mss Carriers case is because Ir
contains the very elements needed 20
build up a weakened, rundown svs-
tem- make rich. red blood and create
strength--kelly & Pollard. Druegists.
and druggists veryWhere.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
PREVENT COLDS
AND HEADACHE
WITH
LAMARINE WATERS
THE IDEAL LAXATIVE.
Advertisement
Suns" Roar Heard
at Ranger Central

STANDING on the site of the RANGER CENTRAL the DINING
rumble of the MONSTER SUN GUSHER less than mile aUag
sounds your ears Its liquid "GOLDEN brings
$4,000 daily The property Donh Sl0000000 # get wells
like theirs, each dollar infested uI be North $50
The CnaPs site Jam up against the largest guse Of the Worlds
Wonder Field Googs and practical oil picked this site the
best mdeoeoped portion Of Ranger The SUN GUSHER proved
their contention Hue
We believed pha the experts said We bought the best the field We
paid the price they asked cheap Come and join help
deUelob it.
CONFIDENCE makes for InOestOrs MUST BELIEVE.
They wa KNOW. They haze right to Ask. They 0an TO
SEE what is going N.
We say to yOu our MACHINERY the ground Our SITE
selected Our GAS connected DRILLING uiH be going
long before The stock is Ooersubsoibed.
What you wan is ACTION. You man DIVIDENDS. That
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and possible.
We play the game SAFE We go where the oil IS not Ohee
MIGHT BE. We play Ike the large companies That why they
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LUCKY SMITH, the 100 per cent der who has brought
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OeH He betting Nth that he wH not break his 100
record producers He D SMILE Nth you the day the UeH
He GUNS INTEREST in the company He states, Nth
good luck he w haze WELL you sixty days. Ninety days
at the outside.
This OCEANS TWIN SLSTER-he adjoining ten acres. Those
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Ocean S400O000 ooersubsibed Many did in Be safe
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-17
City VIII Bay
GrandStand At
RiOGrandePark
Council Unanimously Votes
To Help Baseball By
Purchasing Seats.

In order that a baseball park be
provided during the coming season
for city league games. the city coun-
Gil at its regular meeting Thursday
morning unanimously passed a reso-
luton to purchase the grandstands
at Rio Grande park from the army
district athletic council The stands
were erected last week by the Eighth
engineers for use during the Chicago
National league-FOrt Bliss baseball
same and viii remain standing. The
purchase price was $3.50. The original
cost OF the lumber in the stands. &C
oordins to a statement made to the
council was $500.
Editor FavOrs Purchase.
Purchase OF the grandstands. which
viii easily accommodate 1000 people.
settled the problem Of providing a
baseball park for the city this season
During the past three weeks mayor
Charles Davis and city building in
spector Percy McGhee have been busy
with plans for the construction Of a
grandstand at Washington park. the
principal impediment being the cost
Of building a stand. On recommended
ton OF the sporting editor OF The
Herald. Mr.. 1IcGhee and mayor Davis
made an inspection OF the army
stands at Rio Grande park and &C
cepted the offer OF Lieut. Z. G.
Knowles. Of the army athletic coun-
Gil. for the sale OF the stands.
VIII Pay Back sum.
a. p. Coles. owner OF the property
on which the park is located. viii be
asked by the city to permit the use
Of the property this season for base
ball games. Harry Kane. local base
ball umpire. told the council that the
city could make back the sum paid
cut for the grandstands by the 20
percent Of the gross gate receipts OF
every game which he proposes to
pay the city.