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Thursday May G, 1920.
EL PASO HERALD
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RAILWAYS ASK
10,000,000
Washington, D C May C An ad
ditional $500,000,000 during this year
to finance the construction of freight
cars was asked of congress today by
the railroad executives
E. N Brown chairman of the board
f the St Louis & San Francisco rail
road, speaking for the executives, said
this sum was necessary to build 100 -000
cars and 2000 locomotives imme
diately needed by the roads to re
lieve the shortage The companies
themselves he testified, could not
borrow this amount on their own
crpd It
Mr Brown said the roads were now
short 226.000 freight cars. 9&40 pas
janger cars and 1190 locomotives.
Thev have ordered on their own ac
count, he said, 27,776 oars and h
incomotls. paying an average of
" percent on equipment trust cer
tificates sold to defray the cost.
The railroad executives were cUsd
before the committee as the rear It of
requests from western grainmen that
con gross appropriate $300,000,000 for
huildtn cars The grain men said
-vast quantities of foodstuffs were be
lt. S held in storage in the west be
cause of a lack of cars to move It to
market and that this was a contrib
u'.ng factor to the high cost of food.
ENGINEERS WILL ATTEND
CONVENTION AT ST. LOUIS
Members of the American tosocia
toa of Engineers in Ttxai New
Mexico and Arizona, will be repre
sented at the ancial convention of
the organization which opens at St.
Isoms Mo next Monday. Forest E.
Baker, of EI Paso, will represent New
Mexico. C E. Barglebough. of Kl
Paso, will represent west Texas, O
M Butler, of Tucson, will represent
rizona. and U X- Lawson, of the
t nited States reclamation service,
service will represent the El Paso
chapter of the association.
RAILROADS WILL
REOPEN OFFICES
Offices of soliciting agents for rail
roads, closed by the government
during United States control of "he
roads, now are being opened in many
cities.
J. E. Hilsabeck. formerly assistant
general freight agent for the El Paso
A Southwester! railroad here, has
been made general agent for tht,
company in St. Louis, and will Iate
Saturday to open offices for the road
there.
"This will be what is known as an
'outside agency ' " Mrs. HllsabfCK
said Thursday "We had a soliciting
office in St- Louis before the go em
inent took over the roads, and now
will reopen that office "
Mr. Hilsabeck will rent ofiices and
furnish them, he said, and then re
turn for his family He expects to
hae the St- Lonis office established
by June 1 ,
inner soliciting oinces ioe idb ci
Paso St Southwestern were reopened
March 1 in New York. Detroit. Chi
cago and San Francisco Offices in
Kansas City and Memphis probably
will be opened within 30 days.
Brothers In School Contest
Dandruff Surely
Destroys the Hair
Girls if youraat plenty of thick.
beautiful, glossy, sOlcy hair, do by all
reins get rid of dandruff, for it vlU
-tarve your hair and rain It if you
dor t.
It doesn't do much good to try to
Tush or wash it out. The only sure
wa- to get rid of dandruff Is to dls
wIe it, then yon destroy tt entirely
To do tills, get about four ounces of
ordinary liquid arvon; apply It at
night when retiring: use enough to
moisten the scalp and rob it urgently
with the finger tips.
By morning most if not all. of yonr
dandruff will be pone,' and three or
four more applications -will com
pletely disoJvo ant ennreU destroy
e ery single sign and trace of it.
Tov will find too that all itching
ind dKging of the sca'p wll atop
nd tour hair wil look and feI a
hundreds times better Ton can get
I quid arvon at anv drug store. Is is
nexpenslve and four ounces Is all
ou will need, no matter how much
dandruff sou have. This simple rm-
ed nver falls. Adv.
RAILROADS AND SHIPPERS
ARE URGED TO COOPERATE
Either the railroads and shippers
must cooperate to furnish heavier
loadina- and DromDt handling: and de
livery of shipments, or the interstate
commerce commission will be forced
to issue drastic orders to brine about
such conditions, according to a circu
lar of April 30. addressed to the traf
fic department of the chamber cf
commerce by Edgar E. Clark, chair
man of the commission.
Th1 circular was the subject of the
discussion at the regular meeting of
the El Paso Traffic club Wednesday
noon at the chamber of commerce, it
was agreed that the need for stopping
strikes and reducing accumulation
was urgent and the club decided to
do all in its power to assist Id re
lieving present conditions. Those who
use and those who furnish transpor
tation, must cooperate, if heavy eco
nomic losses are to be prevented, ac
cording to the circular.
PASSENGER AGENTS MEET
TO FIX SUMMER RATES
Garnett King, general passenger
agent for the EI Paso Southwestern
railroad, who returned to El Paso
late Wednesday after a trip to St.
Louis and Chicago. left Thursday for
the Pacific coast on business.
While in St. Louis. Mr King at
tended the meeting of the South
western Passenger association, the
first meeting of that organization
since the beeinninic government
control of the roads.
"Passenger rates, especially tor
summer tourist travel, were discussed
at the meeting." Mr. K jie said Thurs
day. "We began the reorganization
of the association and set the ma
chinery in motion to determine pas
senger rates.
Tourist rates this summer un
doubtedly will be the same as last
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mi.S L. VAHCi. (ngnt.), son cf"W H. ance, 1C01 Arizona street, who left
Tuesday for Austin, Texas, where he win renresent the El Paso hich school
in the declamation contest in which representatives from all over Texas will
take part. He is accompanied by his hrother, Harry (left), who won the decla
mation contest held by the grammar schools of El Paso. Harry is a ckver
boy in the high seventh gTade of Bailey school and won the contest over
students from every other school in the city. He also will participate in the
state contest
Mr King's trip to the coast also
will be devoted to fixing passenger
rates.
Garden Tools rar that home car-
den. El Paso Seed Co- ill E. San
Antonio St. Adv
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WHAT IS IT? I
FEDERAL JUDGE
iPECTSTlP.
Changes and improvements on the
Texas &. Pacific railroad undoubted
ly will be made, it was said at the
office of the general agent of the
road Thursday, but how extensive the
improvements will be depends upon
the decision of federal Judge R. R.
Foster of New Orleans, who was in
El Paso Tuesday In the course of a
tour or inspection of the system. He
was accompanied by the receivers and
officials of the road.
The receivers have advised expen
ditures on imnrovements and addi
tions, and Judge Foster is making the
tnp to oetermme wnat the expend!
tnres should be.
GREENLAW MAY APPPEAL
TO BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Joseph Greenlaw, whose father and
two brothers were, killed by Carran
clsta soldiers at Kl Oro, 146 miles
irom Mexico City, has signified his
intention of taking the matter up
with the British government, should
tne united states tall to demand
full accounting from Carranza's gov
ernment, jar. ureemiaw. woo is in
1 Paso, says that his father was a
subject of the British government.
Mr. .Greenlaw says his father was
located at Palazada, living with his
sons, nis wiie. ana a sister. He said
that his father. EL F. Greenlaw, re
peatedly complained of marauding
Carranza soldiers who, when sent out
as guards to protect the people, really
preyed upon them. He has asked the
American consul at Mexico City o
make a thorough investigation and
upon receipt of the information says
be will take up the matter of de
manding reparation from the Mexican
government.
BURNING TRASH CAUSES
MOST OF APRIL FIRES
Fiftv fires and five false alarms
were recorded la 1 Paso during
April, with an estimated loss of $7,
41.5. according to fire chief John
TV. Wrays monthly report made
Thnrsday morning at the regular
mooting of the mayor and city coun
cil. Burning troth in yards caused
12 of the fires. The next largest
number three, were caused by chil
dren lying with matches. One
blaze was caused by a dear thrown
on an awning. Boys smoking caused
another lire.
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GROSS INCOME
New York, May 6 Gross corporate
income of the Atcbtson, Topeka and
Santa Fe railway for 1915. totaled
SS1.71S.20J. against $47,196 263 in the
previous year, according to the an
nual report. Net income of S4J.5nS.Sg
compared with only t28.I48.43t In
1918 and surplus to credit of profits
and loss at the end of 1919 totaled
Jt5.lSJ.S30.
Net operating revenues amounted
to tSt.47t.877 against tS1.8tS.l(4 In
the previous year, but operating be
come as defined in the federal control
act fell to $42,925,(18. against 44.20,
399 In 1918.
There was still due the company
from the government at the end of
1919 a total of ttt.t24.tM. Cash
amounting to t4.SM.tti was then re
ported, partly for affiliated compan
ies. The treasury also showed Liber
ty bonds and victory notes slightly
In excess of tl9.6tO.0M.
W. H. M. S. OF FIRST M. E.
CHURCH GIVES SUPPER
The Woman's Home Missionary so
ciety of the First Methodist Episcopal
church rave a supper on Wednesday
evening honoring the new members of
the organixstion. Forty-five guests
were present. After the supper ser
vice a Business meeting was premaea
over by the scting president. Mrs. W.
H. Sickles. Mrs. J. R. Fisk led the
devotional service. A little play.
"Mite Boxes." was given, followed by
the program. In charge of Miss Emma
Brandeberry. superintendent of
Houcbins settlement house. Rev.
Rufus Baker talked on National
Units.
The stndy for the month of the or
ganisation was on work ftnmng the
negroes and Rev. S. W Brown and
W. Coleman spoke of various schools
which had bpn und.r their observa
tion a i of the aspirations of their
people.
Mrs. F Ackerman mentioned assay
schools e.abllshed and maintained
bv the Woman's Home Missionary so
ciety A sextet from Douglass school
inrnuuijd music for the evening.
C1RPETS CLEANED the best w
by the best cleaners. WILSON-MIL-
LICAN Plant 2 Phone 786. Adv.
Does Overalls Bring Down The
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So much in demand
we sell them for
Youl) never be disafpomted
to send as your mail orders.
vVe don't substitute.
We h?ve got the goods.
Not at our store. Our clothing has been
sold always so thai you can afford to buy
a suit whenever you need one.
You should investigate what the price of
clothing is and you will surely be surprised
how good a suit you can buy here for so
much less money than elsewhere.
We want you to know this and then
come and see for yourself. Take the trou
ble and have a look at our windows.
Summer Suits in Cool Cloth
1.00
Strictly All Wool Gray Serge
Can you beat a better color or material foi"
El Paso. Take a look at tf Q (J (f
our window. Only lDJJ
Young Men's Suits
In tweeds, cashmeres and worsteds, single,
double breasted or fancy models take a
look at our window. The QC f f
price is only 4)e30t.UU
Finest Men's Suits in America
Hundreds to select from in all the latest
styles and materials. You can get better
suits take a look at our (J A ? Tjfl
windows price is only P TtO VVf
You can find the same low prices in our
hat and furnishing goods department in
fact on all merchandise for men's wear
Also the greatest variety to select from
you wiS find everything you expect to find
in a first class store always for less money.
Our store is by far the largest Men's Store
in the Southwest
Our Trunks and Bags are the
best in the world. Sole
agents for Oshkosh Ward
robe Trunks.
APPEAL WILL BE FILED
IN HABEAS. CORPUS CASE
An appeal from the decision of
judge W. R. Smith in United States
district court denying an application
for a writ of habeas corpus to lower
the bond of Carlos Helmus from tSO.
( to tlS.OM. wIU be filed with the
united states circuit court or appeals
at New Orleans immediately. This
statement was made Thursday by Z.
L. Cobb, attorney representing Hel
mus.
Helmus was indicted Monday by the
federal grand Jury for alleged em
bezzlement of funds of the First Nat
local bank and jodge Smith fixed
his bond at SS.0 Attorneys for
eHlnius said it was Impossible to pro
vide this amount and Judge Smith
asked to reduce the bond to SXCMo.
ALTURA CHURCH APPOINTS
DELEGATE TO CONVENTION
At the regular monthly business
meeting of the Altars. Presbyterian
church Wednesday night Miss Lncile
Hammona was appointed delegate
and Mrs. Walter Tippin alternate to
the state Christian Endeavor conven
tion to be held at Dallas, Texas.
Jane 9-H. The society will also be
represented at this convention by
jaiss jury xesne ana Jtiss saran
Caywood.
A publicity committee was also
appointed during the course of the
evening, this committee consisting of
Miss Mabel Bowden. Corp Howard
McCormick and Arthur A Baggerly
PICTLRES AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Moving pictures were shown at the
high school Thursday morning in the
auditorium. Admission to these pic
tures is 5 cents and a great many
students take advantage of t ,,;. The
amount taken in is used to obtain
other films. Thursday morning (32
was taken in at the door
Cor. Slesa Ave. and San Antonio St.
Slall nnd Ph.tne Orders Promptly Pilled
Private Branch Exchange 3300
The Greater Popular Boys' Store
Announces
oys
The greatest sale of boys' wash suib and rompers we haoe etier
held begins Friday morning at 8:30.
MANY mothers will remember the May Sale last year many rasre w31 remem
ber this 1920 May Sale. This a the sale which interests mothers of small boys,
and they look forward eagerly to thk event each year. Varue-gmng and good quality
are emphasized and you will fkd suks and rompers made exceedingly well and styles
usually found only in the higher priced lines.
Provide for the summer needs of the little boys now. The suits
come in sizes 2 to 8 years and the rompers in sizes 2 to 6 years.
q The suits are middy styles beHed styles
sad one-piece styles with either loog or
short sleeves.
O The rompers are high or low seek styles
with either Iosg or short sleeves and open
knee.
Q The materials axe Idddie doth, chara-
bray, gingham, repp, gahtea, pique, popKn,
Palmer Hnen and novelty stripe twills.
The WasK Suits
The Utile wash suits, in sizes 2 to 8 years,
are priced at
95c, $1.65, $2.95
$3.50, $3.95, $4.95
q The color range offers a choice of all the
net desirable colors.
q In the styles, one finds the many little
touches whicii are DBuaasJ and which add
so nmeb to the appearance of the suits.
q The values presented here are unques
tionably the best we have ever been able to
offer you.
The Rompers
The rompers, in sizes 2 to 6 yean, are
priced at
49c, 65c, 95c, $1.25
$1.50, $1.95
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rompers, me vtll preenl
350 Sample Wash
Suits (oX Rompers
at Half Price
THESE samples and short baes were pur
chased at a great price concession, and we
offer them to you at just half their regular value.
There are suits and rompers for the baby boy
in a wide range of fabrics, colors and color
coflAmatioos. They are basd finished and
band embroidered and, reawmber, they go
into thk sale at
One-Half Their Original Value
On sale Friday seraiBg at 8:30 in The Greater
PefMdar Beys' Store en the Feertfc Floor.
Timely Savings In Summer Ready to
Wear and Footwear
FOR the balance of the week, unusual interest centers in the Downstairs Store Foot
wear Section. We have assembled three extra specials noted below, which will
supply the summer needs and save you considerable money.
Dresses $25.00
Beautiful dresses of georget, crepe de chine and taffeta are pre
sented in the very newest models, lnerodmg the long waist nae,
wide panels and basque effects so much in demand. The georget
dresses are beaded and you will fmd them in white, flesh, nght yel
low, apricot, grey, bpht bine, navy and Mack. The taffetas eaae m
t' 4 darker shades of bloe, brown and black. g o f
These we of fer at the spedal price of JiUU
TaUeta Dresses $10.00
An extra special for this selling is this item of taffeta dresses which
we are displaying in many styles. Yon will find dresses with tome
effect, over skirts and ruffled skirts; long or short sleeves; round
and square necks, and some have bee collars. These dresses eoase
fa Hse, black, green, golden brown, grey and gj -, """
taose these all at the extra special price of $)1.J,JJ
Women's
Low Shoes
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$5.95
An extra special item is offered in stylish low shoes for
women. This offering mckdes a special underpriced
purchase and some manufacturers" samples, with very
sight imperfections. In the assortment are one-eyelet
ties of patent leather and kid, also black low heel Eng
lish walking shoes. You will do well loin- gg Qg
rest in several pairs at the special price of 5? ' y
Downstairs Store Shoe Section.
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Extra Specials
SALE of manufacturers sam
ple line of crepe de chine and
satin underwear continues.
THERE yet remaks ample choice from our
$10,000 purchase of sample sflk under
wear. At prices which are less than today's
Bsaaafacturers prices, we offer you a wide
range of choice in gowns, envelope chemise,
eamtsoles and btooaKis. If yea failed to at
tend this sale Thursday, aval1 yourself of the
opportunity Friday.
Blouse Sale
Tomorrow and Saturday are the two last days
of the extraordinary vafets offered in blouses.
Besides the six special oil, every blouse ia
stock k reduced for this settbg. 5th Floor
Gingham, 27Yic Yard
Again tomorrow, in the Downstairs Store Piece
Goods Section, we offer 27-ach gmgham in
stripes and plaids at the remarkably low price
of, per yard. 27J4c
Housefumishing Event All This Week On the 6th Floor
STORK BEATS DEATH IN
EL PASO DURING WEEK
The stork beat the grim reaper In
El Paso durlnc the past week, ac
cording to city health officer Hush
S. White's report Thursday morn
lac to the city council. Forty-ttve
hirihs ware recorded, as aealnst IS
deaths. Of tfie babies born. 11 were
of Mexican parentage. Twenty-nine
deaths were among Mexicans. Pneu
monia and tuberculosis, as usual,
were the leading causes of death. Six
teen persons succumbed to these die
eases. Fifty-four cases of contagious
disease remain in the city.
Garden Seed Fresh and full of He.
El Paso Seed Co. 521 B. San Antonio
street. Adv.
STATE NATIONAL BANK
CAPITAL AMI SURPLUS 33e.0eaO
Interest raid on Savings Accounts.
U. R. Morehea. President.
Joseph Slarorfla. Vice-President.
U. 31. Baurtt. VIee-Pmldrnt.
Geonce D. Florj, Vice-President.
R. TV. HeAIee. Caskler.
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Attraction Extraordinary!
Hurtado Bros.
Royal Marimba Band
Concert 7 to 8 p. m.
Dancing 9:15 to 12:15.
Daily Except Sunday.
Sunday special concert 7 to 6.
with H. E VAN SURDAM. direc
tor of entertainment Huntington,
Green and Maryland Hotels.
Pasadena, California, as soloist
Saturday Only Dansant 4:30 to 5:45 Make Reservations Early
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