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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

One OF the most valuable Qualities
OF pyroNylin plastic compound is the
wide range Of limitations Of more ex-
pensive materials fabricated from f..
Among these are ivory. mother Of
pearl coral tortoise shell, amber.
bone, horn, ebony, onyx, marble and
turquoise.
It is in no sense a substitute for the
various substances Of which Il is made
up in imitation. As a matter OF prac-
teal. commercial fact. pyroxylin is
superior in many respects TO the gen
uine article.
Lots Of Good Qualities.
It IS easily worked, is durable. VIII
not rust. corrode nor tarnish 1t may be
washed without injury. with soap and
water, and will not crack or splinter
One OF the qualities in which it sur
passes most Of the other materials is
its Elasticity. BY heating in water it
can be softened and moulded
Ivory or mother Of pearl can only be
carved a fact that adds greatly TO the
original heavy cost PyroNyin can
also be carved satisfactorily, IL de-
sired
The ore real drawback to the use Of
pyroXylin in the minds Of the public
its inflammability-ha been over
come largely through Improvements
in methods of manufacture
There are only four manufacturers
OF the basic pyroxylin plastic COM
pound in the United States. All of
them make toilet articles from their
own stock
Other manufacturers Of toilet goods
buy the raw material. or order IL made
according TO their own specifications
as 10 color and style. and make Il UP
into the finished product in their own
factories.
The product is their own Just as
much as it would be il made OF wood
or ivory
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
Ell Paso Delegate
Tell OF Work 1t
Y. W. c. 4. Meeting

The work Of the business women-s
club Of the Y. W. C. A. was highly
praised and the report Of the clubs
activities was one Of the best features
Of the HOLSTER conference" said Miss
Edna Hartman. extension secretary Of
the FL Paso Y. W. c. A. who has re-
turned from the conference Of Y. w.
&C. A. secretaries of the Southwestern
district at Holhs.er. No.
working conditions of women en-
gagged IN industry and working hours
Tor women We're problems discussed at
HOLSTER. Delegates from all states OF
the southwestern district which EN-
braces Texas. New Mexico. Arizona.
wyoming, Kansas. Missouri, and ok
lahoma were in attendance. Two dele
cations from Texas. Beaumont with IS
delegates and Houston with 10, were
the largest sent to the conference. OF
the states Texas had the largest dele
cation.
Miss Hartman said that the next con-
ference Of this organization will prob
ably be held at Estes Park. Colo.
which would give FL Paso an oppor-
tunity of sending a larger delegation.
The conference at HOLSTER was in
session from July to July IS. and
since its conclusion. Miss Hartman has
been assisting other associations with
organization work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
Got a Job For
aCabtain Ora
aMajOr
Numerous Officers In Dis
trict Given Leaves To
Seek Positions.

Capt Davidson l. Southland fifth
cavalry. has been granted 10 day
leave Of absence for the purpose of
securing employment" and at the ex-
piration Of the leave. he is ordered
to report 20 the commanding general
at Camp Pike. Ark. for discharge
A leave for IS days has been
granted also to Capt Park A. Findley,
fifth cavalry. "for the purpose Of Sc
curing employment" On or before
the expiration Of this leave Capt
Findley viii report TO the command
ing general at Camp Dodge, Iowa, for
discharge.
Leave Of absence for Is days has
been granted Mai Purl I. Harms, 18th
infantry. Camp Fort Bliss, for the
purpose Of securing employment" On
expiration Of this leave Nal Harms
viii report to the commanding gen
eraL Camp Grant, Illinois, for dis
charge.
Leave OF absence for 10 DAYS has
been granted First Lieut. Robert H.
Camp COurchesne. FOR the purpose OF
securing employment" On OF before
the expiration Of this leave Lieut.
BurraEe Will report TO the command
Ing general at Camp Devens, for dis
charge.
First Lieut. Harry p Secoy, medical
corps, Fort Bliss. now on sick leave
Of absence at 1924 West 26th street
Sioux City. Iowa viii upon eNpir2-
ton Of his leave proceed to Camp
Dodge. Iowa for discharge.
First Lieut.. John AlacD. Thompson,
signal corps. in the district signal Of
flee Of Fl Paso. has been ordered 10
Camp Gordon. Georgia, for immediate
discharge from the service.
First Lieut.. Robert J. Robertson
veterinary corps. general supply de-
pot at FL Paso. has been ordered 10
Camp Grant. Illinois, for discharge
from the service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
PERMISSION GIVEN TO BUILD
SWITCH TO BALLOON HANGAR

Perm ssion TO run a railroad switch
from either the Southern Pacific or
the FL paso G. Southwestern railroad
tracks TO the proposed site Of the 90
servation balloon hangar near Fort
Bliss was granted 10 the war depart
menr by rhe commissioners at a spe-
tiaI session Tuesday afteroon- Gov
eminent officials are now investigat-
ing several proposed routes.
County judge Ed B. 1IcClintock and
county engineer L. A. White, together
with several army officers, went over
the proposed site for the balloon han
gar Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
WAR CRIPPLES ASK WILSON
FOR PROBE OF U. S. BOARD

A thorough. nonpolitical investiga-
ton Of the federal board for voca-
tional education by a committee of
men. which has the confidence of the
public and the disabled soldiers has
been requested Of president Wilson
by the Association Of Disabled Sol
diers, Sailors and Marines. Officers Of
the association. Robert F. Browning
and John J. Ridgeway. both dis
abled in battle, called upon the presi-
dent and explained to him that the
federal board did not have the con-
fidence Of the thousands Of disabled
soldiers
Thousands Of war cripples are com
planning Of delay, suffering an in
justice because of the alleged inef-
fectual work Of the board. according
to a statement recently issued by the
association. The association is advo-
eating speedy Improvement Of the
present administration Of the federal
board, with a view 10 relieving the
war cripples' plight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
German Bill To ProUide
Ways And Means To Gary
Out Peace Terms Offered

Berlin. Germany. Aug 20.-CBy the
Associated Press).-A bill providing
ways and means for carrying out the
peace terms was presented before the
national assembly at Weimar Non
day with the approval OF the imperial
council Its purpose is to set defiaite
limits and establish control of all
sorts Of activities in commerce.
finance and industries bearing on the
means of meeting the responsibilities
laid upon Germany by the conditions
Of peace.
1t empowers the government. for
instance, TO demand and enforce in
dustrial, mercantile and forest work
closely concerned with the work Of
paying indemnities- The government
is authorized to demand information
about wages and material and may
inspect the books. papers and busi-
ness documents Of firms as well as
Xix prices. adjust labor conditions and
supervise the efficiency Of Industrial
equipment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
Climatic Conditions Excellent
For GrotOing Cotton, For Which
Is Made 'TUory" For The Toilet

COTTON is destined to become one
- Of the big crops in the FL Paso
territory. IN the opinion Of Roland
Harwell, director OF the chamber Of
commerce agricultural bureau. Mr.
Harweu has been watching the expe-
riments Of the Ivy-Dale company in
the Tornulo district with cotton. and
he says the results were highly salts
factory.
This company" said Mr.. Harwell,
has been charging its acreage until
II now has about 200 acres in cotton.
Their efforts are being duplicated by
the people Of the island district with
similar success
Climatic Conditions Suitable.
Cotton Of the Mevane variety viii
grow here readily. It is medium sta
pie and measures about one and one
eighth inch. Its limit Of alkali toler-
ance is higher than practically any
crop grown here. And It is also high
y valuable in retaining areas from
weed pests"
The farm agent called up the Unit
ed States weather bureau TO find out
how much time there is on an aver
age between the last killing frost OF
the spring and the first in the tall, Tor
shOrtness OF season has retarded at
tempts here TO grow cotton. He found
that the last killing frost Of spring
usually was around March 20 and the
first killing frost Of autumn around
November 10. allowing sufficient time
for the growth Of medium staple
cotton
sIvory'' From Cotton.
In speculation on the usefulness Of
cotton in manufacture the fact was
brought W that this textile was used
now. in'the manufacture Of paper and
imitation ivory Many an ivory
mirror, or comb and brush, held in the
hand OF milady goes through the pro-
cess OF cotton. paper, ivory
In its metamorphosis from cotton
plant to brush and mirror backs.
combs. clocks and shoe horns the ma
terial is changed by camphor, certain
acids and solvents and the various
dyes used in securing the color ef-
fects.
Through Long Process
The first step toward the boudoir is
that Of being converted into paper.
This has been found the most econom-
ical method in use
After being shredded, dried and
busted, the paper is immersed in
mixture of nitric and sulphuric acid.
A thorough washing then removes
any free acid left from the nitrauon.
The next process removes the water.
The former paper is at this stage
soluble in camphor and alcohol
Urea Is a stabilizing material used.
and after this and the camphor and
alcohol have been mixed in along with
the colorinE matter. the mass is
ground together until 10 attains the
consistency Of dough
is Called Pyroxylin.
PyrOxylin is the name Of this COM
pound. In Its pure state Il is transuar-
ent. To produce the tints and Opaque
effects. coloring matter is introduced
during the mixing process and the
kneading and rolling which follows.
Smoothness and the desired consist
eucy is secured by working the mass
through large rollers. after which il is
subjected 10 hydraulic pressure and
moulded into cakes I'm metal forms.
After being sliced into sheets from
$1,000 Of an inch M the ivory is then
the polishing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
GERMANS ALICE ILLICIT
TRAFFIC ACROSS THE RHINE

Berlin. Germany. Aug 90 (By the
Associated Press.)-As q result of
the continued downward trend OF the
German mark. the food controller has
ordered the discontinuance Of pur-
chases in Holland and Denmark
Newspapers. in discussing the prob
lem. declare the western frontier has
virtually ceased TO exist in view Of
the unchecked influx OF American,
English and French commodities
across the Rhine Illicit traffic
through the hole on the Rhine" is
said TO have assumed such proper
lions as to preclude the possibility
Of customs OF other control
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
AVIATOR OFFICERS GIVEN
ASSIGNMENT TO Ell PAS0

Upon recommendation OF the de-
partment air service officer. the fol-
lowing named officers Of the air ser
vice Caeronautics). now on temporary
duty with the first bombardment
group at Fort Bliss. are assigned TO
permanent duty with that organiza-
ton:
First Lieut.. Frank 6. EstI; First
lieut. Lloyd I. Harvey First Lieut.
Walter F. Parkin: First Lieut. Ed
ward ". Raley; First Lieut.. Paul A.
Smith: Second Lieut. Raphael Baez;
Second Lieut. Palcott P. Smith
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
CHINA STILL DETERMINED
NOT TO SIGN GERMAN PACT

Pekin. China. Aug. 20. By the
Associated Press) mandate de-
claring war with Germany at an end
viii not be issued until the treaty
with Austria is signed, it is an
nounced.
The government, It Is declared. is
still determined not TO sign the Ger
man treaty. No decision has yet been
reached as to the Chinese attitude to-
ward proposals for mediation regard
ing the signing of the German treaty.
The government, il is added, is de-
termined not to negotiate with Japan
concerning the peace treaty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
Prussia May indemnify
Former Kaiser For Loss
Due To His Abdication

Berlin. Germany. Aug. 20.-(By the
Associated Press.)-A bill has been
submitted TO the Prussian cabinet
which provides that 100000 marks
shall be given to former emperor
William as total settlement for the
civil list he lost through forced alb
dicarion." according to a Weimar dis
match in the Frefheit. The cabinet has
not reached a decision The scheme
is opposed by herr Won Braun. minis
ter Of agriculture.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
SILESIA
IS NEAR REVOLT
Strike Movement, Inspired
by Spartacans, Assumes
Nature Of Insurrection.

Warsaw. Poland, Aug. 20-The
strike movement in Upper Silesia,
which is said to have been developed
largely by Sparticide propaganda,
now is reported to have assumed
somewhat the character OF a genuine
insurrection.
Engagements are said TO have been
fought between the insurgents and
German troops. resulting in the
proclamation of martial law by the
Germans. Poles are said to have OBJ
tanned control Of a number Of places
including Kattowitz, BOiskow, Jedlin
an Cichow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
MAJ. WEISICER MAKES AN
INVESTIGATION FOR ARMY

Al order issued at department
headquarters at san Antonio says that
Mai. Samuel p Weisiger, judge advo-
cate, viii proceed to Corpus Christi,
Texas, for the purpose Of invesugat-
ing the claim Of the Gulf Coast An
nual Exposition association, for dam
ages to land and improvements there
on occupied by the troops located at
Camp Scurry, Corpus Christi
Mai MeisiEer is an II Paso LAWYER.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
THREE MEN JOIN THE ARMY;
THREE ENLIST IN THE NAVY

Three men enlisted at the Fl Paso
recruiting station Wednesday. They
were Samuel Sandoval. Of Albuquer-
que, y. III. Thomas y. Brown. Of ANA
rillo, and Rene Yearly. Of Amarillo
Two men enlisted in the navy Dues
Tracy, Of El Paso. enlisted for two
years in the hospital corps, and Jack
Boggs. 1910 East Boulevard, enlisted
for two years as apprentice seaman
Both have left for Great Lakes, Ill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

Fred Won Hummer. Of the provost
guard. was bruised about the hips
when the motorcycle which he was
riding collided with an automobile
driven by Harold Lujen. 1915 Ange
street. at Texas and Walnut streets
Tuesday night He was treated al
the emergency hospital by police sur
geon John Hardy and taken TO his
quarters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
RUMANIANS PLAN DRIVE TO
JOIN GEN. DENEKINE'S ARMY

Paris. France. Aug. 20. (Havas).-
Rumanian military authorities are
preparing for an offensive east OF the
Dniester river for the purpose OF
Joining forces with Gen. Denikine's
army in southern Russia. according
to the Echo de Paris
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

In accordance with the request from
the surgeon general army, o board
of officers to consist Of Col j. s
Wilson. MAJ s Nunson Corbett, and
First Lieut. Edmund ID. Mills. medical
corps officers. has been appointed to
meet ar Fort Bliss. for the purpose
Of studying and making recommends
tons relative to medical department
cavalry equipment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
PORT COMMANDERS TO REMIT
ARMY PRISONERS SENTENCES

Washington. D. c., Aug. Coon
handing officers Of the ports Of en-
barkation today were authorized to
remit unexpired or executed sentences
Of garrison prisoners" received by
them in all cases where the offences
had been a minor one or the sentence
imposed had been three months or
les
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

GREAT Fans. Mont, Aug. ia f0r-
est fire twice Tuesday threatend to
wipe out the mountain town Of Mon
arch, So milesf rom here Fire fight
ers worked nearly all day in a sue
cessful effort TO sa the town. which
last night was an island in a sea Of
hlackened timber with the fire sweep
ing toward toward Neihart
East Helena. Mont, was swept by
fire late Tuesday. Nearly a score Of
homes were destroyed The loss is
estimated at 100000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
U. S. PEACE MISSION ASKED
TO SUSTAIN GREEK CLAIMS

Washington. D. c. D. C.. Aug. 20
The American peace commission was
asked to sustain the claims Of Greece
before the peace conference in oppo-
sition 10 a proposal to grant certain
privileges in Thrace 10 Bulgaria, in a
cablegram addressed 10 the chairman
Of the commission today by a delega-
ton OF the committee Of the friends
Of Greece. which now is in Washing
ton 10 urge their claims before the
government
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
SIBERIANS, SURPRISING REDS
AND MAGYARS, KILL 200

OmsE, Siberia, aug. 20. iby he
Associated Press)- - Two thousand
Bolshevizi and 1Iagyars, who had es-
capped from prison camps at kras-
noyarsk. were surprised on July so by
Siberian troops, 20 being killed and
the rest. with the exception Of 60,
being captured. according to a Czech
report.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
GoVERNoRs AID H.C.LFIGHr.

salt Lake CITY. Utah. Aug .0.-A
committee OF seven governors yester-
day was appointed by the governors
conference here TO visit Washington
and confer with president Wilson on
the cost of living and 10 determine
how best the states may cooperate
with the federal ~0vernment TO rem
edy the situation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
HOLDING THREE MEDALS
FOR MARCELIO SERN 4

Three medals for bravery are be-
ing held at the Fl Paso recruiting
station for Marcelio Serna, veteran
Of the world war and who gave III
Paso as his home. when he entered
the service Local military officials
are now attempting TO locate serna,
but all efforts have so far been in
vain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
ANTI-BOLSHEVIST FORCES
OCCUPY TOWNS BELOW KIEV

London. Eng, Aug. 20.-Anti-Bol-
shevik forces have occupied KhersCn,
NfkoIaef and Cherkasy, on the
Dniester river below Kiev. according
to an official statement by the soviet
army headquarters at Moscow. On the
eastern front Bolshevik forces have
occupied ustsk after a fierce battle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
AMERICANS SAIL TO AID
IN ASIA MINOR UNOTTu

Paris, France. Aug. 20.-Maj. Gen.
James c. Harbord and the other
members Of the american mission
Of inquiry into conditions in Arme-
MIA and Asia Minor. will leave Paris
tonight for Brest- The party VIII sail
on the American steamer Martha
Washington for Constantinople, prob
ably leaving Brest tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
WILL ATTEND INSTITUTE
~

Paul Humphreys. son Of S. c.
Humphreys. manager Of the PasO del
Norte has returned 10 FL Paso and
is now assisting at the hotel desk
He expects 10 leave September 10 for
Roswell " NJ. whore he viii attend
the New Mexico Military institute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

Captain Frank P. Stretton- 5th
cavalry, attached to the 14th cavalry
at Fort sam Houston. has been as
signed to duty in the office Of the
department intelligence officer. with
station at Fort Sam Houston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
LIEUT.. col NELLY RETURNS
FROM SERVICE OVERSEE

Lieut. Col. Henry II. Nelly. who was
provost marshal in FL Paso five years
ago and is wen known here. has re-
turned TO the United States from for
eign service. according TO word re-
ceived here. He is visiting relatives
in Massachu Nelly was adiu-
tant Of the famous sandstone divi-
sion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

First Lieut. James 3. Barker, field
artillery, Fl Paso. has been ordered
10 Maria Texas. for temporary duty
at headquarters, Big Bend district
Upon completion Of this duty, Lieut.
Barker viii return TO FL Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

Missoula, Mont Aug. 20.-The gem
eral fire situation in forestry district
No. ]. Montana and northern Idaho
never in the history OF the west has
been a serious as ft is TODAY acoord-
ing to forestry officials
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
RAID ALLEGED
REDS; f18 HELD
Many SuppOed BOlsheviki
Are Arrested in East
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio.

Youngstown. o.. aug. Gone hun
dred and eighteen Russians. alleged
Bolshevists. are held In the county Jail
today following a raid by federal Off
Gals last night on an alesed B9lshe-
yik meeting IN East Youngstown The
officers broke up the meeting and
seized an automobile load Of red flags
and Bolshevik propaganda
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

When a Siamese girl attains the
age of IS without marrying she is Ia
beled and placed IN a privileged class
under the special care Of the king,
who binds himself to find a husband
for her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

London, Eng. Aug. 20-AIark Fran
els Napier. president Of Reuters Tele-
gram company died at Inverness Tues
day Of heart failure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
CHAPLAINS FIND
ENLARGED FIELD
Morale Officers Approve
Coordination of Army
Welfare Work.

When the war department cordi-
mated all OF the welfare work Of the
United States army under the general
supervision of the morale department
it took a long step forward, accord
ing 10 chapIains and morale officers
Of the southern department who held
a conference in FL Paso wednesday
Chaplains and morale officers now
are not limited TO work in religious
matters. but have charge Of recrea-
ton and vocational training as well
The pride Of the men in themselves
and in their organizations has been
decidedly increased. reports stated.
The meeting here was attended by
morale officers and chaplains from
the Big Bend, FL Paso and the Ari-
IONA districts. 1t was called by
southern department morale officer,
:. S Smith of san Antonio, who pre-
sided. W 3. Zimmerman, district
morale officer, came back from Cloud
croft TO be present
The morning meeting was held AT
the Fifth cavalry headquarters at
Fort Bliss. The afternoon meeting
was held at the khaki club. The men
VINO attended the conference, with
their stations and organizations, were
- lo4lv vs. INA ,Le+ill Aeu1 - w ~
leau. Columbus. n. NJ, 25th infantry;
First Lieut. Robert E. Zeigler, Column
bus. n. NJ. 18th cavalry: Capt Hugh
P Dram. Camp Baker. eighth engi-
neers: Lieut. Edward H. Netzger
Camp Boyd. II r.. r. T.. No. 315; Lieut..
d. l. Francis. Columbus. y. NJ. oath
infantry. Lieut. Wade c. Stops,
Camp Courchesne. ninth engineers
Lieut. John w Lee. Fort Bliss,
seventh field signal battalion. chap
lain John MacWuliams. eighth cav
airy. Lieut.. Storum Coleman. Fort
Bliss, 18th infantry: morale officer
first battalion. chaplain John II.
Moose. Fort Bliss. seventh cavalry
chaplain Oscar !. Scott, 10th cavalry;
chaplain Haywood L Winter. 18th
infantry: district morale officer Ari-
IONA. Lieut.. B. J. Droddy. remOunt
depot; Lieut. p L. A. Dye, Hachita,
\. NJ. 18th cavalry.