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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
Shot At FAgitiUe,
Wounds Mexican;
4 LGrmS Citizens

Nogales Ariz., Feb. 1O.-A clash be-
tween Mexican customs guards and
Americans was narrowly averted last
night when a bystander was shot and
seriously wounded by a member Of the
United states military police firing at
an escaping prisoner.
L Lopez. charged with theft and
smuggling. detained BY United states
customs officers while a car was
being sought 10 convey him 10 jail,
made a break for liberty. A military
policeman on duty at the custom
house fired on the fugitive The bull
let struck another Mexican standing
some distance away.
Business men across the line COM
menced closing their stores in eIpec-
tation Of serious trouble. but civil
and military authorities, both Ameri-
can and Mexican. at once cOoperated
IN bringing about an understanding.
The wounded man. who was unable 70
give his name, was rushed to a hos
pital and the soldier who did the
shooting detained Lopez the fugi-
tive, was recaptured and locked up.
Col Carnahan. commanding the
Iwenty-fourth infantry. has promised
rigid investigation OF the affair to-
morrow. In a statement issued late
tonight he said the speedy adjust
ment Of the matter is indicative Of the
growing good feeling between Ameri-
cans and MeIicans here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
TO GIVE MINSTREL SHOW

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the First Presbyterian church viii
give a minstrel show in the EndeavOr
room OF the church on Thursday even
ing. February u, at s o'clock W. L.
Benton viii present the chorus and
sOlOist in this entertainment by black
faced artists. Special numbers viii
be sung by Miss Thelma Ballou. an
accomplished contralto singer OF
Louisville, Kentucky, Miss Barbara
Worcester. Miss Valiant Prague. J.
Arthur Ramsay, Everett Scarf and
Howard Brown A special feature OF
the program viii be a plano number
by Leroy Hanshaw. chief clerk at
district headquarters- Other mem
beers Of the chorus are P ". Latta,
Chester Garrett. C. c. Long. ". p.
BiXler. Neal Grosheider, A. W Nod
rail- and Eric Munro.
The entire proceeds are TO be used
by the Christian Endeavor for the
support Of their two missionaries, Rev.
Newell Preston. Of Prince Royal Col
lege. ChiengmaL siam. a former Texas
boy and vel known in FL Paso. and
Miss Murphy. Of Ganado. Arizona.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
INFLUENZA HITS
COUNTY SCHOOL

Although many OF the county
schools are hard hit by the influenza
epidemic, the schools will not close
unless the disease becomes more
prevalent, Miss Myra Winkler. county
school superintendent. said Tuesday.
This statement was made after ply
sicians had visited the county schools
and had carried on Investigations re-
garding the number OF cases among
school children.
Three hundred and forty-seven
school children were absent from the
city schools Monday This is not con-
sidered alarming. Superintendent OF
the city schools A. H HuEhey said
the city schools would not be closed
unless the disease spread more among
the school children.
Fifty-one doctors called on the
phone Monday afternoon by the
health department reported $50 new
cases since Saturday afternoon. when
they We're called last
One doctor reported 70 the health
department that a man and his wife
and six children were all sick with
influenza and that two OF the eight
have nza-pneumOnia- The
father Of the large family makes a
small wage and the doctor is treating
the eight influenza victims without
charge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
VILLA MASSING
FOR NEW RAID?

The recent attack on Lerdo and
Gomez Palacio. suburbs OF TOrreou,
Coahuila, was not maze BY Villa reb-
els. but by a group OF civilian out
laws, according 10 announcement
made Tuesday by Alberto Ruiz San
doval, acting consul general for Mex
leo at FL Paso-
sThese civilians took advantage
Of the fact that there are no gar
risons At these places" Senior
SnndOFuI said. "Our advices fndi-
cate that they had no connection
with Vilia.r
Early reports that troops OF Fran
cisco Villa had attacked LerdO and
Gomez Palacio were regarded by MILF
tary observers here as O. local mill
tary Importance rather than as OF pO-
ltical significance.
Assuming that villa continues
attacking unfortified towns IL f.
said. he eventually Will be able 10
umnsa recruits and material ELffi-
Client TO warrant the launching n
more pretentiOus campaign. such
an eventuality. however, will be n
matter Of several months, Il a.
believed.
The fact that these two towns are
but five miles from IorreOn prOpf r
which IS strongly CARR sOned, was
taken here 20 Indicate that villa is
still an active military figure in
Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
SHUTTING Up TO KEEP
FLU" FROM SPREADING

To prevent the spread OF the flu,
many Texas cities have closed tightly.
Chauncey Olc0tt was advised before
leaving FL Paso that he could not
play san Antonio OF Austin because
Of the disease and "Oh Boy" com
pany received word today that it's
enforcement at Sweetwater had been
Cancelled II has dates at Cisco, Fort
Worth. san Antonio ana several
other Texas cities. Olcott and -Oh
Boys" were booked in at Deming, but
both had 70 pass Up the town, as the
authorities refused to permit the
opening Of the theater-
r Burt Orndorff has suspended
dancing az the Sheldon during the
ban on soldiers visiting public places
and viii close out his music entirely
on the 18th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
NEW CHARGES IN
JENKINS s CASE

Mexico City. Mex. Feb. 19.-Charges
that a COPY OF a letter written by Wiz
liam o. jenkins. United States con-
sular agent at Puebla, to his wife.
delivered by the American embassy TO
the Puebla state authorities. differed
materially from the original. are
made by Julio Mitchell Puebla state
prosecutor. Mitchell declared that the
embassy has postponed handing over
the original Of the letter despite re-
peated requests
Mitchell is quoted as asserting that
jenkins. in his letter. told his wife
10 make public the fact that rebels.
not bandits. kidnapped him, so that the
ransom could be collected from the
Mexican government He added that
the original letter had been recovered
from the Puebla postoffice, trans
lated In the foreign office and then
delivered with all precaution TO the
American embassy. Mitchell rette-
rated previous charges. including one
that jenkins arranged for false kid
naping as part Of an interveutionist
plot.
Mathew z. Hanna. first secretary Of
the American embassy. who repre-
scented the embassy al Puebla during
the investigation OF the jenkins az
fairs. is preparing an elaborate re-
view OF the entire case, which VIII
be forwarded TO Washington.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
FALL COMMITTEE HOLDS
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION

Of Mexicans from both sides captured
Estrada and killed him.
Senator Fail asked Capt Matlack
II any Americans helped he said he
did not know.
Capt Matlack also told the sub
committee OF another instance OF hor-
TOR on the border. one day in De-
cember. 1917. he said II wOmef es-
capped into the United States from
Mexico and sought protection and
medical treatment They had been
outraged by Carrancista soldiers, he
said
Testimony given in executive ses-
sion today before the senate sub
committee investigating the Mexican
situation explained. perhaps for the
first time. the motive for the murder
OF three Americans at the Corner
ranch near Columbus, \. NJ, in 1916.
Sylvestre Quevedo. now an officer in
the Carranza army. had raided an
American property and from a barrel
Of grain soaked in poison and in
tended for use in destroying prairie
dogs. secured feed for his horses.
The death Of the animals deter
mined him 70 seek revenge and his
men killed the three Americans a few
DAYS later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
TEXAN FACES TRIAL ON
DRY LAW VIOLATION CHARGE

The trial Of Nelson Hemmon.
charged with receiving, concaaiing
and facilitating the transportation OF
50 gallons Of struggled whisky. was
begun In the federal court here
Tuesday morning with the selection
Of ten jurymen. Following the dis
qualification Of the remainder OF the
panel judge ". r Smith ordered six
additional venirsmen from which TO
draw the remaining two
The arrest Of HemmOu. according to
federal agents, ACQUIRED when he was
transporting the liquor in two auto
mobiles from FL Paso to Ranger
As proof OF their story the agents
piled Is huge demijohns and three
sacks, said TO contain the smuggled
liquor, before the jury box in the
courtroom
Virgil Thompson. charged with
violation Of the liquor laws. pleaded
euilty Monday afternoon and was
fined 500 and sentenced 10 serve so
days in the county jail by judge
Smith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
POSLAM DOES
WORLDS OF GOOD
FOR SICK SKIN

You can apply Pos-am 70 any dis
ordered skin with the confidence that
il provides the absolutely reliable
wav 70 be rid Of any itching or
eruptioual trouble, that il viii serve
you well and never can harm
When spread over the skin and its
concentrated healing power directed
against pimpies and rashes. eczema
acne, itch, scalp-scale. burns and all
like affections 50 distressing, II
proves a means Of greater comfort
and most abundant satisfaction.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write 70 Emergency Laboratories, 243
West 47th St, New York City.
Poslam Soap Is a daily treat 10
tender skin Contains POslam.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
CITY To Be ON
AIRLINE ROUTE

The city council in order to put FL
paso on the transcOntinental airline
routes which have been proposed by
the National Airlines association, told
Capt. n. Fe Macklela. Of Los Angeles,
"a representative Of the company. Mon
day. that the city would furnish a
landing place for planes without
charge 10 the association
Il IS proposed that the chamber OF
commerce furnish sum between 500
and $1,000 for improving the field and
that the association look after its
maintenance The land offered to the
association is west Of the z p. & 5
W. tracks in section Il
The association, IL is understood,
owns no airplanes but uses and su-
pervises airpianes owned by other
companies which desire TO traverse
its route and fly under supervision Of
the association
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
Hair Curled This Way
Looks Naturally Wavy

Tonight. after you have brushed out
your hair. dip a clean tooth brush into
some plain liquid silrnerine and draw Il
through the hair strand BY strand. This
Is By far the best thing you can use u
you want your hair 20 appear naturally
wavy and curly. glossy and beautiful
when you behold yourself In the mirror
tomorrow morning. you VIII vow never 70
go back 10 the drying. devitalizlng curl
ing iron. Liquid silmerine Is neither
sticky nor greasy. and will not discolor
the hair. spot the scalp. or produce any
harmful effect whatever. A few ounces.
which OF course can be had at any drug
store. viii last for weekday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
MEXICO BARS ANARCHISTS
AND SOCIAL AGITAT0RS

Douglas. Ariz-, Feb. 10.-Anar-
chists and social agitatOrs OF every
class are 70 be excluded from Mexico
in the future. according TO fnstruc-
tions received here by Jose n Ar
redOndo. Mexican consul in Dou-
glas- The instructions said.
You are hereby directed to refuse
the Issuance or wise OF passports
10 all persons. with the exception OF
Mexican citizens. who intend TO enter
Mexican territory, when such per-
sons profess dissolvent principles or
are anarchists, social agitators OF
harmful elements Of any kind"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new. rich. fadeless color 10
any fabric, whether it be WOOL silk.
linen. cotton or mixed goods-dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts, children's
coats. feathers. d aperies. coverings
The Direction Book with each
package tells so plainly how TO dia-
mond dye over any color that you can
not make a mistake.
To match any material, have drug
gist show you Diamond Dye" Color
Card.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
FORMER Ell PASOAN VICTIM
OF FLU IN SAN ANTONIO

Mrs. J. n sorrell. formerly resi-
dent OF this city. died in san An
tonic, a victim Of influenza Death
occurred Monday afternoon. accord
Ing 10 word received here BY her
father, J. 3. oliver. OF 1891 Bliss
street, this city.
years ago. She was educated here
and spent the majority OF her life
in and adjacent 10 FL Paso. moving
TO san Antonio recently. Her body
viii be brought to this city for burial
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
THREE MEXICAN OPERATORS
OF STILLS ARE EXECUTED

Douglas. ARK, Feb 10.-Raiding
of stills in the Sierra Madrs noun
tains near Bacerac. Sonora, but
across the state line in Chihuahua.
has resulted in the execution OF
three Mexican operators. the de-
struction Of their stills and the seiz-
ure Of all movable property by Cal
huahua troops operating under the
orders Of Gen Manuel II Dieguez,
according 10 arrivals here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
SHIPPING BOARD FAILS TO
OBTAIN BIDS ON OIL SUPPLY

Washington. d. c.. Feb. TO- - Be-
cause Of the uncertainty OF the Next
for supplying the shipping board
with fuel for the year beginning
March 81 have been received and
these for comparatively insignificant
quantities. The board announced to-
day that all Of the bids had been re-
jocted- The bulk Of the boards sup
ply comes from the Mexican oil
fields. The boards requirements for
a year run from 100000 10 rs
100000 barrels
II has sufficient oil TO last until
the middle OF April and officials look
for no shortage pointing out that the
necessary supply can be obtained in
the omen market
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
GEN. DIEGUEZ APPOINTED
MEXICO SECRETARY OF WAR

According 10 dispatches appearing
in Chihuahua City newspapers Mon
day, Gen Manuel II Diegusz, com
mander OF the military forces in that
appointment as secretary OF war He
viii complete his campaign against
the Nillistas before taking over the
office.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
FLU DECLINING
THROUGH TEXAS

Austin, Texas. Feb 10.-Slightly
over 500 cases of. influenza have been
reported 10 the state health depart
ment in the last "a hours. Sunday
1897 cases were reported The last
report shows a decided decline in
the epidemic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
Rome Cardinals Seek
Increase in Salaries

Rome. Italy, Feb. 10.-The Giornale
dItalia says that the cardinals living
in Rome have asked the pope TO raise
their salaries. as they cannot make
both ends meet. owing 20 the increase
In the cost Of living The cardinals
receive at the present rate OF ex-
change about S1i75 yearly, less than
the sum received by many parish
priests in America.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
tyPrOperty
OfC0nnt1y Club
Is Ordered Sold

Immediate sale Of the city property
Of the FL Paso Country club and the
concentration Of club efforts at the
upper valley clubhouse and golf links
was ordered by a majority vote Of the
members at the annual election Mon
for Several wears there has been a
disagreement between those members
who wanted all club activities con-
centrated at the golf course and
others who desired 10 retain the dis
tinctly social features downtown and
operate the golf club as separate unit
Each year heretofore. the dancing
element as those favorinE the two
clubs. were called. has won. This
year the golf element won
The golfers argue that country
club TO be what its name implies,
should be in the country and that 10
is a waste Of funds 70 maintain two
buildings. They wish to sell the
present club property near the en-
trance 10 Fort Bliss. comprising II
acres, and use the money for the
erection OF a good club building at
the golf course up the valley, where
the club owns 125 acres, donated by
T. T. White for club purposes
Hal T. Christie, who was elected
president Of the club for 1920. at the
election Monday night. said Tuesday
that the directors would meet in dav
or so TO take up the matter. but that
on account Of the insurance pro-
visions now in force. he thought the
club would have 10 be kept open and
operated as "a going concern until
a sale Of the property is made lie
did not know definitely If there would
be a dance Saturday night
Other officers elected were.
A. F. Kerr, treasurer
d. c. CroWeu- vice president
c. n Nebeker secretary
The above, with E W kayser, W.
w. Carroll. c. H Leavell. 3. i.
Clements. J. S. Curtiss, Kuno Doerr
and W. D. Wise comprise the board OF
directors.
The four last named were added TO
the board at the Monday night meet
ing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
SHOWING OF COMPRESS HAND
TO AWAKEN PEOPLE-BLANTON

Washington. D. c.. Feb. 10.-Ths
first reaction in congress TO plans
OF organized labor for intervention
In the coming political campaign
came Monday in the house. attack
ing the labor announcement as "a
pronunciamentO against congress, 4"
representative Blanton. Of Texas,
said il was the greatest menace
ever sounded in this country"
Representative Nolan, Republican
Of California, defended labor's pro-
gram and charged that Blanton, in
a previous extension Of remarks in
the congressional record, had stolen
in as thief in the night" Mr.. Blan-
ton cut the defence short by OBJ
1ecting 20 Mr.. Nolan's remarks
The Texas member declared -the
showing Of Samuel Gompers's hand
is going to wake UP the people OF
this country"
Whenever Samuel Gompers puts
mis- hand on a representative aud
says elect him the people VIII keep
that man at home" said he.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

offices OF the city detectives at
police headquarters are being re-
modelled. renovated and generally
cleaned up." The work beEan Tues
day morning when the walls and cell
ing received a coat Of grey paint and
che woodwork and finishing coat of
light blue paint
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

Take Groves Tasteless CHILL Tonic
Il Warns the Body by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood You can soon
feel its strengthening, Invigorating
Effect Price 6cc--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10
Ell PASO COUNTY CASE UP
BEFORE APPEAL COMMISSION

Austin. Texas, Feb. 1O.-The case
Of Maria de Shazo, ct al. VS.. j. ".
Eubank, from FL Paso county, was
submitted today on oral argument in
section "A OF the commission OF ap-
peaEs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

Dr. W. w. LiEhtfoot. Of Dallas. who
was arrested here Monday. viii be
given g preliminary hearing. follow
ing charges which were teleEraphed
here by Dallas officials The charges
involved alleged violation OF the Har-
-isou narcotic law
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

would not be committed to any par
", but would be used exclusively TO
reward our friends and 10 defeat our
enemies"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

Tor L0Ils. lHrIn or LnTIuenEl.
and as Preventative. take LAX
ALIVE BRO3TO QUININE Tablets.
Look for L ". GROVES signature
on the box 30c--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-10

OPENS POLITICAL
BATTLE N WASHINGTON
CONTINUED from pnge L.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-26
ia EGGS ADAY NOW
INSTEAD OF DAY
That Means About sos Extra Income
Per Month for Mrs. Ropp-

Il have 200 hens including late pull
lets not old enough 70 lay, and had
been getting IS 20 so eggs dav-
Then I tried Don sung IN the fees,
and am now getting 10Y TO l14 eggs
q day. Mrs Essie B. EoDp. r r. =.
Idtties. Ind
AIRS Ropp got this increase OF a
dozen day in the middle OF Winter-
At 50 cents a dozen. so days a mcntl,
this makes 81 extra income a
month The DLn sung for her zoo
hens cost her a1out $3.50 per month
70. can see how wei IL paid her. and
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Give your hens Don Sung ana watch
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works directly on The egg-laving or
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5 easily given IL the feed. improves
the hens health, makes her stronger
and more active in any weather. anu
starts her laying
Try Don Sung for so days and 4 Il
doesn't get You the eggs no matter
how cold or wet the weather. your
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mail Get Doh sung from your drug
gist OF poultry remedy dealer or SEND
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-26
PARTY WITH BEST PLATFORM
WILL Attract MR.. HOOVER

intimate friends of Mr.. Hoover. there
is no doubt that the former food
administrator is doing all he can TO
discourage that sort Of thing and
within the next few days he viii
have made his position absolutely
clear on that point Nobody has been
authorized 70 speak for Mr. Hoover
and when the proper moment comes,
ne will speak for himself in unequiv-
and viii not lift a finger TO become
one. On the other hand. no matter
what Mr.. Hoover may say in the hope
OF detaching himself from the move
ment that has arisen spontaneously in
his behalf, Republicans and Democrats
VIII continue TO look him over and
make overtures 70 him until one or
the other parties finally does nomi-
nate him Which viii Il be-
Republicans Reluctant.
The Democrats seem most anxious
at present writing and the Republic
ans very reluctant to pick Hoover.
The Republicans can't forget him for
supporting the Democratic congress
in 1915 but Il IS a fact that Mr..
Hoover had Republican affiliations In
20 1917. and it Is also a fact that IN
1879 he was sympathetic with the
Bull Moose party. But he didn't vote
in 1912 or 1916 either. He took part
IN an anu-Tammany campaign when
mayor Mitchell was elected on a fusion
ticket but. although registered 20
vote. was called away on business
and didn't get a chance to cast his
ballot. No matter what his political
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-26
N. Y. Men Negotiate For
Rich Mining Property
OF Candamena, Mexico

chihuahua Mexico. Jan 26.-Some-
New York capitalists are now dealing
with the heirs OF Jesus Royal. owner
Of the rich mining field OF Candamena.
Rayon district. near the Chihuahua
and Sonora line. in order to buy that
property. offering 100000 pesos.
Mexican gold, payable in instalments.
the first four months after the sign
ing Of the contract and amounting
20 100000 pesos This promises 10 be
one Of the greatest mining transac-
tons registered in Chihuahua since
1910 and, II il is closed, the new own
ers are going to build a railroad spur
from san JacintO station on the Kan
sas City. Mexico & Orient 10 Canda-
mena- The mines OF this camp are
Of the richest in silver and lead in
Chihuahua and famous for more than
a century. Many times before for
eign interests have tried 10 get them
without success because lfr. ROYAL
always asked enormous sums for his
property
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-26
VILLA PLANNING
ANOTHER COUP

chihuahua. Mex, Jan. 26.-Authen-
tic Information from the ConchOs ba-
sin recently asserted that Villas per-
s0ual command OF about so or 50 men
was around his old headquarters OF
Satevo, undoubtedly planning a coup
against some defenceles town. villa
eluded the federal forces that tried
TO round him up in the Coahuila des-
erts and came back from Muzquiz to
chihuahua territory. Some other
small bands Of his followers are scat
tered near Parral and Sta Barbara
and toward Ojinaga. in the Palomas
mountains, and san Carlos, southeast
of Preside, Tex.
In the last week Jose Saenz, sur
named FL Cdpora1. who with a hand
rul OF bandits terrorized around Al
lende. was killed by a farmer Of the
region and Jesus Rodriguez. chief Of
the only band operating near Jlmenez.
was shot in a fight at Rancho Blanco
with the Jimenez home guards, and
his body was on exhibition in the
plaza OF Jimenez.
Cen Dieguez has returned from the
south and is again in command OF the
military operations in the north. Il
is expected that in a few days he
VIII strike villa before the rebel chief
may be able to descend upon another
place like Muzquiz.