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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
RACES, MONEY
OF EMPLOYER,
HANDOUTS!

THE sport OF kings" continues 70
get 'em. And. while the area in the
United States where track gam
bling Is still permitted. is growing
smaller each year, the gambling is
stiu permitted-even welcomed-in
Mexico. Tia Juana Is operating a
raeecourse and .Juarez has one which
its owners hope to open again this
year.
After having won several thousand
dollars, Il was declared, at the Tia
Juaua track. where he was playing
the ponies" in an effort 10 recoup
losses Of eastern racing meets, George
b Powers proved q loser in the game
OF chance while fortune seemingly
was smiling upon him
He passed through FL PasO yester-
dav In the custody OF eastern detec-
tfves for New York to face a charge
Of having embezzled 1900 from
Thomas Quinlan, a wealthy New York
When taken into custody at san
DESC last Saturday, Powers, il was
stated. had $1,000 in his possession
and he said most OF It was won at
the Tia Juana track where he had
gone in an effort to make good' on
his losses at race tracks in Maryland
Representatives Of the P. v Mohan
detective agency made the arrest ana
brought Powers 70 Los Angeles,
where he was delivered into custody
Of the eastern officers and placed
aboard an overland train
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
ORE SMELLING
FAILURE LAID :
TOHIGHCOSTS

Humboldt, ARK, Dec SO.-The fall
ure Of the Consolidated Arizona
Smelling company is ascribed 10 hign
production and operation costs and
to lack OF market Tor copper. For
months the local plant has been oper-
atinE on a narrow margin. lack Of
funds affecting also the working Of
mines and Of its leased mines. the
Planet and Swansea, IN northern
Yuma county.
The federal court OF Tucson named
general manager G. n Colvocoresses
as receiver. as there was no intima-
ton OF acknowledgements or eLtrava-
Eance. This action was taken on Pc
tition OF Francis ~ Viele. Of Pres
colt on a showing that the corpora
don owed the Prescott state bank
$4,000 and that other obligations
accruinE amount to s5o0.0o0.
The corporation was organized in
wreckage Of the Consolidated Arizona
Smelling and Securities company. in
which Charles " NOISE and Thomas
". Lawson were interested
Near Mayer and Middleton the com
pany owns 40 claims, half OF them
patented with railroad connection d.
rect to the smelter. The reduction
works have been rebuilt and are con-
sidered economical and efficient ana
we're realizing profit from custom
ores til the supply was cut off by
market conditions. Experiments have
been IN progress for several years
on a new nrccess for treating low
grade carbonite ores, ani Walter Har-
vey Weed reported 'ths management
working along sound and progressive
lines"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
NEW EASTERN
STAR OFFICERS
RENSTALLED

las Cruces. n. N, Dec. 50.-At q
meeting OF the local Eastern Star
Tuesday evening one new member,
Mrs. ". T. Ceilings, was Initiated.
The installation OF officers followed.
The officers are: Worthy matron,
Paschal Graham worthy patron, r
y Wares associate matron. Minnie
White; secretary, A D. Saunders;
treasurer. Helen Wood; conductress.
Anna Belle Speers; associate con-
ductress, Cythia Hearns chaplain,
Caroline McNabb: marshal, Myrtle
1saacksi organist. Aileen Smith.
Points OF star: Adah, Helen E. Nor
gan; Ruth, Selma Rosenfeld- Esther.
Kate Evans; Martha, Anna Belle
lsaacks; Electa. Callis Freeman.
Earoer, Fay Saunders; sentinel. PAM
Mendenhall- After the installation OF
al the newly elected officers. re-
freshments we're enjoyed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

MINING BILL
UP TO WILSON

Washington, D. c., Dec. 50--Ihe
mine assessment bill. on the trial Of
which senator Ashurst. Democrat, OF
Arizona, spent several hours yester-
day, was sent today to president VII
son from the white house executive
offices. The measure previously had
been referred to the interior depart
ment for a recommendation and both
secretary Payne and assistant secre-
tary NOgelsang are understood TO
have recommended that II be signed.
While the president has until jan
uary 4, 20 act on the measure. sena-
tors and representatives from the
western states hope he viii approve
it Immediately
The measure extends for six months
the time in which annual assessment
work to the value OF 500 must be
done on ming claims. Under exist
ing law this time expires at midnig ht
Friday and the claim IS made that
unless the measure is approved before
that time many claim holders VIII
run the risk Of losing their property
The bin got into senate discussion
today after a motion had been made
for the senate to adjourn this even
ing until Monday.
Asking that the motion be with
drawn, senator Ashurst indicated that
an attempt would be made TO pass
the bill over the presidents veto II
IL should encounter that obstacle.
This bill has been before the presi-
dent some days" said senator Ash
urst IF To does not become law
today or tomorrow, great disaster,
financial loss and protracted litlga-
ton VIII be sustained by poor men.
pr0spectors and small miners I can
only express the hope that the presl-
dent VIII sign the bin today or to-
morrow"
Il have no doubt the bill viii be-
come law" said senator BOrah, Re-
publican OF Idaho and senator Hen
derson, Democrat 81 Nevada told the
senate he had reason TO believe Il
would be signed tomorrow II not
today.
While disavowing opposition to the
bill senator Thomas, Democrat, OF
Colorado. said he had received many
letters Of protest from miners and
others who wanted completed the re-
quired assessment work on claims,
the time for completing which would
be extended six months by the meas
7 am disposed TO take = veto
phnosophically." said the Colorado
senator.
III the senator is opposed. said
senator Ashurst, I hope he VIII not
take the step OF going to the white
house and presenting his views per-
sonally to the president"
"Iu not follow the precedent set
by the senator from Arizona sena-
tor Thomas replied amidst general
laughter, nor Join the representa-
tiVes OF the Irish republic in cir
culatiuE around the white house"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
7. E BLANCHARD WILL REMAIN
WITH TRI-STATE CREDIT MEN

At a meeting Of the board OF direc-
Tors OF the Tri-State Association OF
Credit Men Wednesday night IL was
announced that T. =. Blanchard. sec
Ietary and manager OF the orEauiza-
uoni would remain with &c for an
other year Mr. Blanchard handed Ia
ms resignation recently to accept a
very attractive position in Tucson but
was advised By his physicians that
sucn step at the present time would
not be best After a conference vvffl1
the directors in which he was told
tnat additional help would be given
him and that his activities would be
united TO those Of supervision. Mr..
blanchard decided to remain. Pre-
ylous 10 his coming TO Fl Paso. Mr.
Blanchard was for many years credit
man for the Waples-Platter Grocer
company OF Dallas and has been en-
gagged In the credit and adjustment
business for over % years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
TICKETS FOR
RODEO SHOW
SELL READILY

More than $1,000 for boxes at the
rodeo TO be given January Il to Il.
was taken in during the first days
OF the sale campaign. according to a
report made at the weekly luncheon
Of the Young Mems Business league
at the chamber Of commerce Thurs
day. Tickets were placed on sale at
Fort Bliss, Thursday.
Art Woods, head OF the ticket sales
committee, predicted that $50, 900
would be realized from ticket sales.
and declared that the rodeo might be
made an annual event to attract ma
tionWide attention.
Fred Heidleburg discussed the
smoke nuisance.
Eighty-seven new member s have
been enrolled since the membership
campaign was launched two weeks
ago A ~. Norcops president. said
Dr.. z. D. Strong and ". z. Black
spoke.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
Copper Queen Is Working
Over ow Grade Ores

Bisbee, Ariz-, Dec. 30.-The Copper
Queen is reported succeeding well
with experiments in the heap-leach-
ing Of great piles Of low grade car
Donate and oxide ores, too lean for
smelling and not suitable for con-
centratfon- One such heap OF 10000
tons taken from Sacramento hill and
placed q short distance below Bisbee
has been under treatment for three
years. In that time there has been
extracted % percent Of its copper In
some sections Of the pile the extrac-
ton has run up to 80 percent
A ferTic sulphate solution is passed
through the pile, collected in a pre-
cipiteting plant 1T the bottom and
the solution then IS used over again
after being enriched in iron.
Three large precipitating plants are
to be built One near Don Luis is TO
have 100000 tons with a maximum
depth Of 81 feet New mechanical
methods are being perfected for the
handling OF the precipitates. saving
fully so percent OF the labor formerly
necessary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
SALARY SUIT IS
.THREATENEDBY
.STATEOFFICIAL

Phoenix, Ark, Dec. 30--There is
possibility that one Of the first Of
fetal acts Of the new state auditor.
C. ". Fairfield, viii be the recep-
ton OF a summons in a suit that is
threatened by the present attorney
general. Wiley 2. Jones, who says
the state on January s viii owe him
a salary balance Of SIS.
The claim lies in Jones'5 conten-
tion that he was elected two years
ago for a period Of two years. He
took office January 6. He is TO leave
office paid only to January 2, thus
apparently shy" Of pay for four days
of the term 70 which he was chosen
as expressed ia the laws OF the state
It is probable the claim VIII be de-
Tended on the ground OF public
policy. If the suit IS decided for the
plaintiff there may be demand for
similar payments by all officials and
clerks who do not succeed themselves
in state and county jobs.
AS the situation now stands there
is to be audit Of claims for the retir-
ing officials for two days pay in
January, and for the amounts so due
warrants win be issued upon the
state treasury Officers or employees
who succeed themselves are to con-
tinue upon the regular payroll dat
ing from January ].
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
NEW MILITIA
CHIEF NAMED
BY PRESIDENT

Washington, D. c., Dec. 50--CoL
George c. Richards Of OIL City. Pa
was appointed today by president
Wilson as chief Of the militia bureau
OF the war department.
Col Richards, VINO is a Pennsyl-
vansa national guard officer, and at
tached to the infantry reserve Off
GERS corps, VIII assume his duties to-
tomorrow. succeeding Maj Cen Jes-
see Mel Carter, who goes to a line
command.
Col Richards viii have the rank Of
major general and viii be the first
national guard officer to hold this
position Appointment Of a guard Of
ficer who is a member Of the reserve
corps to This post Is provided for in
the army reorganization bill passed
at the last session OF congress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
9Th CAVALRYNlEN ARE READY
FOR DANCE IN LIBERTY HALL

An airplane viii Fly over e. Paso
between II and u O'Clock tomorrow
morning and drop 5000 circulars ad-
vertising the sth cavalry ball TO be
given January 4 at Liberty hall One
hundred complimentary tickets will
also be thrown from the machine.
Headquarters announces that all ar
dance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

OF CONGRESS
ISCRITTCIZED

Washington, D. c., Dec. Soon
gress must put its own house in order
If it expects TO get back the power
and prestige which has passed grad
ually into the hands OF the executive
departments OF the government. Prof.
Lindsay Rogers, Of the University Of
Virginia, declared today in an address
before the American Political Science
association.
Peanuts against lemons are 100
often the great issues in legislation"
he said, cor else IL Is the merits OF a
small river in Ohio as opposed to one
in Florida
Legislative inefficiency had led TO
presidential autOcracy. he said, but
added tEat president Wilson's die
tatorship" had not been dangerous,
although Il sometimes had been Job
noxious because Of the lack Of tact"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
TON
MOORE
Omoer666


Representative from all parts Of
Texas wiz discuss irrigation ana
legislation pertaining to it at a con-
ference 20 be held IN Austin on the
afternoon OF January IL The cham
Der Of commercs has been notified q
the nesting
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
THREE 5IEN WILL APPEAR
ON LIQUOR CHARGES

Jose Perea, Albino Marquee and Do
mingo Martinez are 20 appear before
United States commissioners A. ]. ".
Schmid this afternoon TO answer
charges OF smuggling four gallons OF
alcohol. 81 quarts OF tequiia and -
pints OF whisky into the United States.
James II. TUFTS, held on a narcotic
charge win have q hearing at 3
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
Secrets OF The
MoUies ReOealed


W mean in studfoluude
= Rushes" is e technical name
1o1 the film a director exposes eacn
day The tilm exposed each dav is
rushed through the developing labora-
tory End shown in the studio pro
lection room the next day and studied
Tor possible flaws. II the film Is an
right then the director goes on WITH
me next scene Otherwise he viii
retake the parts he thinks could be
improved
e " hat screen player, seen IN Eun-
port Of Shirley Mason IN aGfrI Of Nv
aenrt,7 was born on an Indian reser-
varfons
A. Buddy" Weller.
g IL Jay Belasco, q screen actor.
related to David james, one Of the
pest known actors on the British
-EtaEe3
a Yes. Jay IS a son OF Mr.. James.
e Has Violet Heming returned TO
the sPealEinE Etaees
A. The star OF the film version OF
ATerz oman" has returned to the
stage IN play called @Souya-
q Is Erich Ven stroheim uarrledf
A Director Stroheim recently mar
RED Valera Germondrez whom he met
while playing IN the photodrama
dcart Of Humanity" - fCouvrfEht
1920, Thompson Feature Service.
Is Harrison Ford married ana rrhere
- he noTf This question viii be an
sHered in this department. tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

The county tax collectors office
VIII remain open tonight and tomor-
row night to accommodate persons
who want to buy their state automo-
bile licenses. With only two days
remaining, more than 5000 motor
vehicles remain unregistered Nearly
1000 have compiled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
Jazz County Far Puts
$50 In Y. M. c. 4. Fund

Forty-five memberships in the z
n. c. for needy boys was made pos
s1ble by the proceeds OF the Jazz
county Iafr" according to W. D.
Thomas, manager Of the show. One
hundred and fifty dollars was received
above expenses.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

aHsEaN ALE GAR DRIVER is BETTER.
Harry Ir0usdales service car driver.
Is reEaininF his sight ard probably
viii recover, according 70 attendants
at Hotel Dieu. Trousdale reEained
consciousness Thursday for the first
time since he became seriously ii
Monday. While condition OF the man
indicated that wood alcohol had su-
perlnduced serious illness because Of
previous sickness OF Trcusdals, at
tendauts said Thursday that they
could not assert positively that wood
alcohol was responsible.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
MORE CHICKEN
RAISINGNEEDED,
SAYS P. S. FORD

Every valley farm could accommo-
date at least 100 chickens and thus
produce an annual revenue Of $3.50
70 $500 year each, aceorulns 70
p. s. Ford. proprietor Of the Blanco
poultry yards. who told FL Paso Ro-
tary at its weekly luncheon Inurs-
Gay about the poultry show 70 De
held in Liberty hail January 10.
AR Ford said that 81 the poultry
industry were developed 90 its high
est point here. III would add at least
S2.o0Q,0o0 to the wealth annually
produced in II Paso county The
poultry industry. Mr. Ford declared
was a $4,000. 100000 industry, taking
the nation over IL paid ne aVerred.
70 pay as high as S1oOe1or high
bred cock or Coczerel 20 breed up
q mougrel flock Of chickens Just as
i pald 20 pay thousands OF dollars
Tor good herd ball OF boar He
added that people were finding il
cut
The annual poultr- shows could
and should mean 90 FL Paso and the
southwest what similar though
larger. shows mean TO New York.
ghicaEO and kansas City. in Mr..
w G. Pierce OF Chicago would make
the awards at rne show next month.
ar Ford had two fine Wvandotte
mems with him at the luncheon 10
demonstrate what could be done by
the use OF care ~ raising poultry
after this week any ROtarian who
IS absent -FOUR consecutive meetings
without an excuse viii be dropped
rom the roster He viii be noti-
fled after the third meeting. II he
Is cropped ne can be reinstated by
tae BOARD OF directors, but not often
er than once a year Rotary has
APPENDED the bylaws to that effect
after a hard fight through two meet
lnEs The announcements were made
At the luncheon.
The entertainment feature OF the
iuncheon program included a song
and dance by Miss Dolly Phillips and
song by Miss Ethel Montrose. OF the
Majestic theater. VIII 3. Sl-idmore
was me accomuaulst The program
was IN charge Of +. G. Billings
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

Miss AIiyO Kohashi, the only woman
newspaper editor in Japan. Is well
known in this country. having taken
Versity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
Tax Return May Be Made
At Cost Or Market Basis

Washington. D. C., Dec. s0-Tax-
payers required TO make Inventories
for 1920 returns may adopt the basis
OF cost or market, whichever is
lower" under regulations issued to-
day By the internal revenue bureau
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

MISS JANE GREGORY. former cabi-
lfl net belle, whose engagement 70
George stuart Heyer OF Houston,
Texas, has 5ust been announced by her
parents, former attorney general and
Mrs Thomas Watt Gregory. The
wedding viii take place at the home
Of the brides parents in Washington.
Miss Gregory made her debut in
Washington, while her father was at
torney general in the Wilson admins
tration. Mr.. and Mrs Gregory recent
~ established themselves in a new
home at Cleveland Park and intend
making Washington their permanent
residence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
TELLS
RUSSIANS TO
LEAVE STATE

Constantinople. Turkey. Dec. 30
The government OF Georgia has is
sued an order that all Russians who
nave arrived in the republic since
March, 1920, must leave the country.
according 20 a dispatch received here
from Iiflis- Developments recently
have resulted in strained relations
between Russia and Georgia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

Seventeen men. charged with max
ing remarks 70 women as they passed
the park at the city hall, were fined
SIS each by Judge Charles Pollock
" ednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22
.BESSEMER
6essemcr manager of circulation and advertising is

Bessemer, August 21.-(Specia1.)- Retail merchants are much interested In the formation of the Bessemer branch of the Jefferson County Retail Merchants Association, which was eff tected last Thursday evening. A meet Ing of the board of control will be held early in the week and a mass meeting of, the merchants is being planned for Thursday evening.
 Chairman J. w. Leggett expects that 3 large number of the merchants of the city, representing every business operated here, will be present, when the organization twill be completed and the benefits of the organization to the merchants discussed.
 The object of the organizatio ton is |, promote the welfare of the mercantile business in the city and to consider all problems confronting retail dealers The question of credits.and of locating customers and other things of interest to retail merchants will be among the questions considered by the organiza- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22
SCOUT DA Y

Preparations are being made for scout Day" at West Lake Tuesday, and civic organizations are making g preparations to take part in the cele- bration to be staged. Manager Ryan has generously proposed to divide the proceeds of the receipts of the resort for that day with the scouts, and they will have charge of the various amuse- ments. Special attractions are being planned for the day and Mrs. Seymour. swimming director, will put on some exhibition stunts with pupils in the water.
 All fraternal and civic organizations are interested in the establishment of the permanent camp for the Boy Scouts and are ready to help make Scout Day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22

thursday evening and the teachers,
 Mrs A, D. Sturdivant. Miss Marian Neal Mrs Robert Stevenson. L. c.
 Flnk. Henry Adams and Marvin Crane will be in charge
 On Friday evening the senior di- vision will be entertained and those
 in charge will be Mrs. Cecil Cowen, Mrs. H. L. Rains, Mrs. Fred Denson, Miss Maud Buck, Ben Hosey and How ard McEniry.
 Miss Marian Neal entertained a beyy
 or attractive girls at luncheon at the residence of her parents. MD and Mrs. George Neal, Saturday. A five-course
 luncheon was served and covers-were
 laid for the following: Misses Rather inc Wilson, the guest of honor; Miss
 Alice Shewes. Miss William J Hol. ingsworth, Miss Mary Katherine Wood ruff, Miss Marguerite Smith and Miss Margaret Mccall of Birmingham Miss Miss Kathryn Maddox, Miss Vernon Hayes and Miss Nelle, Neal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22
STRAW RIDE

Miss Maurine -Hanby, who has been the guest of Miss Katryn Baty was the honoree at straw ride on Thurs
 day evening. when group of con- genial young people went to Russell springs and enjoyed supper py~moon- light Mrs. w. C. Baty and Mrs Wal ter smith chaperoned the party, which included the following: Misses Josie Belle Hawkins, Neal Johnson, Helen Smith, Maurine Hanby, Mary Mildred Woodrow, Kathryn Baty. Louis Mo Tyeire. Louis Moreland. Wilbur Buck, stanton McCollum, Fred Sheridan. Howard Bailey. R.-T. Nolen, Morris Meigs, Max Falkner. and Walter
 Smith. The same group met a: tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD SUNDAY. AUGUST 22 1e2O

returned from a visit to. their sister, Mrs. Fl. H. Milton, at Jasper. E Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long and little son, William J. Long, arrived Friday to be the guest of Mrs. w. J. Long on Carolina avenue. Mrs. Long was called 10 Lavonia, Ga, Saturday by the serious illness of her mother, but Mir. Long will remain in Bessemer. for several days.
 Mrs Eugene Miller has returned from visit to relatives in Pittsburg
 W. c. Baty and George Waller re- turned this week from the west. where they have worked in the wheat fields this summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22

Mrs. C. T Martin and Mrs J. U. Ray of Woodstock Are the guests of Mrs. c. W. Williamson.
 pr. and Mrs. Carl A. Harris will leave | Sunday morning for Chicago, whert they will spend several weeks. and pr. Harris will take special work in sur. gery.
 Mrs. c. H. stevenson has joined her sister, Mrs. Fl. L. Jordan, and Mir. Jor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22

As result of quarrel said to have been over a dog, c. C. Johny was shot through the leg and abdomen at Rut- ledge Springs. near Bessemer. last night by c. E. Mills. Johny was car ried to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he was in a serious condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22

Mrs. Elmus K. Handy and her daughter. Miss Maurina. left Saturday morning for their home at Attalla after a visit to relatives here.
 Mrs. W. F. Fluker and children left for their home in Berkeley, Va, Satur- day after visiting Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Stretch.
 Misses Annie and Mae Stretch will leave Monday for San Antonio. Tex. where they will be the guests of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-22
SOCIAL SESSION

~s Bessemer lodge. Mo- 45S. F. & A. M., will have a special commuacatioa on the fifth Monday evening, August 30, at o'clock. at which time a social session will be held. There will be no degree work and no business to transact, only matters for the good of the order will be discussed from the members and visitors >of others lodges that may be present.
 Past Grand Master Judge Dan Green, of Birmingham, and Past Grand Master Lawrence Lee of Montgomery, have ac- cepted invitations to be present, and will speak on subjects that will be of inter- est to all Masons. Members of lodges iii Jefferson and adjoining counties are invited to be present. Refreshments wilt be served.