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EL PASO HERALD iT ItCTED P. ROBERTSON L. P. Thompson Charged Grand Jury Acts on Arrest With Shooting on Texas of Local Cattleman in Pacific Train Nov. 11.

Thomas Lyons Case. Indictment against Thompson J. F. Robertson of El Paso, arrested in connection with the death of W. N.

several ago on complaint filed Bonner, of Sweetwater, Texas, who by assistant district attorney E. P. was shot 011 Texas Pacific train No.1 Elfers in justice J. M. Fearer's court, 1 the morning of Nov.

11, was re-J was indicted by the grand jury dur- turnfd late Tuesday hy the grand i ing its session Tuesday on an allega- jury in the 34 th district court. tion that Felix R. Jones on May 17 The indictment is worded so as to last did Thomas Lyons with a comply ith tfie law relative to a bar of and that on May 10 said person receiving a wound in one i Robertson did command and county and dying in another. Accord- encourage said Jones and then and ing assistant district attorney E. B.

Elfers, the investigation of the developed that Mr. Bonner received his wound near Iser station, which in Hudspeth county, but was still alive when Fabens in this county, was reached. He died at a point between Fabens and Clint, it was reported. Two Counts In Indiotment. there did promise him a Return on the indictment was made late Tuesday by sheriff Seth B.

Orndorff. On information that application would be filed for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of Robertson, an agreement was reached Wednesday with the state, through district attorney Leigh Clark, that bond be fixed at $10,000 in the Two counts are contained in was the amount of bpnd set indictment, one merely alleging the the of criminal appeals killing and the other that tho accused i FiL habeas corpus with a pistol, inflicting a wound I tned by Felix in Hudspeth county which said wound caused said Bonner thereafter to in El Paso seeond, Jones, third, will he the order of the trial of those mentioned in the first indictment in connection with the alleged killing of Thomas Lyons, Silver City cattleman, whose body was found in a gully here last May 17. Judge W. Howe has entered an order allowing a severance on the indictment in which the two hoggins and Jones are mentioned jointly. Trial of the case has been set for next Monday and a special venire of 500 men summoned.

These will be used in the T. J. Coggin case, while The offense alleged is said to be unhailable under the law. Late Wednesday Thompson had made no arrangements for counsel in the case. Tt is understood that in view of the fquestion as to the mental condition, the state will request the court to appoint the best possible counsel to defend him.

AUTHORITIES ARE PROBING SCOOTING AT SAN E1IZARI0 district military headquarters it another panel of 150 men has been was said Tuesday that a report on summoned to appear at 2 oclock the the alleged San Elizario shooting Sat- same afternoon for the Milbard ur.day night had been received from trial the office and that the mat- i ter was being thoroughly investigated J1 AT i 1 i in order to determine the alleged USSCll, OlCd connection of United States i tt Speaks Here Saturday; Talking For Government with tfhe disturbance. At the sheriff's office it was said that a report had been received from county auditor Joe Escajeda to the effect that he was in San Elizario According io a telegram lrom will- x. 3 tUiQciy lg rlllQ In6 1 In 'vr TW Pn rw tob TK'n shooting. Sheriff Seth B. Orndorff Er nS and an army captain were investigat- Edw ard RusseH of New York ing, it was said.

A horse was killed Ky cm nf if 1 tyi 3PR03T I1CT0 IOT I0CvL2TB S3 till by gunfire, it was claimed. day evening, December 8. The place will be announced later. Mr. Russell was a member of the Root commission lately returned from Russia.

He will appear in El Paso under the auspices of the bureau of public information, Washington, and the Texas COURT UPHOLDS TAX ON NON-INTOXICATING LIQUOR Austin. Texas, Dec. constitutionality of the law imposing a heavy tax for the sale of non-intoxi- state council of defence. eating malt liquors in local option territory, was upheld today by the court of criminal appeals in the case of W. W.

Claunch, from Fisher A luncheon will be given Mr. Russell Saturday noon by leading citizens of El Paso. As Mr, Russell is appearing in be- county, which was affirmed. Claunch half of the government his lecture 9n will bo free to the public. Those who have heard Mr.

Russell declare nis talks to be the most Inspiring of any man appearing in public today. TODAY AMUSEMENTS was fined $3 50 and given 30 days in jail on conviction for the unlawful pursuit of selling non-intoxicating malt liquors without the payment of the tax. The court held that law came w'ithin the police powers of the state. JUDGE BRADY HANDLES TEN CASES QUICKLY IN MORNING Judge W. P.

Brady had a quiet but productive morning session in the i vq nty court at law Wednesday. Bonds in the following cases were ordered forfeited: Mrs. C. H. Newman.

vagrancy; H. H. Sweeney, drunk; Alberto Hernandez, abusjve language. In each of the following cases, vagrancy being the charge in each, pleas of guilty and fines of $5 and costs entered: Gladys Johnson, Helen Johnson, Grace Shelby, Edna Smith, Beatrice King, Lillian Winns and May White. SAN JON BANK CHARTERED; AMARILLO MEN INTERESTED Santa Fe, N.

Dec. papers have been filed by the First Statq Bank of San Jon, Quay county capitalized at $25,000. The incorporators are: J. Pritchard, Amarillo, Texas, $12,900: W. H.

Tuqua, Amarillo, $5000; B. Jones, Tucumcari, $5000; Ira Semple, $500; C. L. Owen, $500; Z. T.

McDaniel, $500; R. Hunger, $200; F. W. Newbank, $200; C. C.

Armstrong, $100; O. R. Dunton, $100. S. P.

OFFICIAL BACK TO HOUSTON TERMINALS E. A. who has been for AI.HAUBR.t-'THE LOVE Today for the last time Lone will be presented at the Alhambra. Those who have not seen this most wonderful picture should not fail to see it today. Although the performance lasts two hours, it is so tremendously interesting that you hardly think it is any longer than any ordinary picture.

This story is a most happy combination of love, mystery and adventure. It is produced with rare ability and human understanding of the failings of men. What is more natural than that secret agent, who is trying to get evidence against fall, in love with the fascinating crook? He not only exposes his life for her, but determines to go straight for her sake. Hazel Dawn as Lucy scores another triumph in her career as a star. The role of is played by Bert Lytell, whose acting is worthy of the picture.

If you want to see a real conflagration, a racing auto leap 50 feet off a draw bridge and an exciting battle in airplnes, come and see this extraordinary picture. You rarely have the opportunity of seeing such a great picture at prices of 15c. 20c and 25c. Alhambra ATI ON. The Wigwam certainly has some pie- the past four months assistant super- ia Come Through the sensa intendent of the El Paso division of i Don entire, year- This is the pic the G.

H. and S. A. railroad, has been i ture that packeu em In for several appointed superintendent of terminals at Houston, and has gone to take up his new duties. Mr.

nell came to El Paso from Houston, where he was formerly transportation inspector. Engraved Xmas Greeting Order now. El Paso Printing Co. 10b W. Main off Carded.

Acme Rice Straw $15 a Ten F. C. B. TEXAS POINTS Straw from Louisiana Points wiR be proportionately lower to make delivered price equal to Texas prices. Cattlemen Sttppfcad by tfee Southern Rice Growers BEAUMONT, TEXAS.

weeks on Broadway, in Los Angeles and in Chicago. It is probably the most talked of 1917. It is clever, one of the New Yrorlc papers declares, and is filled with unusual situations and unexpected developments. The Evening Mail of New York city, covers the ground well when it says: it were possible for a screen chronicler to see all of the millions jot photoplays released every month we might be able to judge on the basis of comparison. Instead, we can go no further than to say that this feature, revealed at the Broadway theater last night, is the best screen melodrama the Broadway i has had this season, and a whole lot better than most of those we have A seen recently in other photoplay FREEDOM THE Today is positively the last day to see the great patriotic spectacle that has held large audiences enthralled at the Grecian theater the past two days, the Freedom of the This is an unusual drama of the world war, presented in an unusual and is certainly worth your time and the price of admission.

Aside from the spectacular night battle scenes, there are many moments of thrilling suspense, and a love story that touches the heart. fail to see it at the Grecian today. Tomorrow the Grecian offers Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray and Louise Glaum in a special return engagement of Weaker This is one of Miss best Adv. To Ward Off Winter Complexion Ills To keep the fsce smooth, white and beautiful all winter, there's nothing quite sj goo 1 as ordinary merc-olized wax. Rough, chapped or discolored skin, inevitable in this weather, is gently absorbed by the wax and replaced by the newer, fresher skin beneath.

The face exhibits no trace of the wax, the latter being applied at bedtime and washed off mornings. Creams, powders and rouges, on the other hand, are apt to appear conspicuous at this season, because of alternating expansion and contraction of the skin, due to changing temperatures. You are advised to try this simple treatment. Get an ounce of mercolized wax at any drugstore and use like cold cream. This will he any skir.

at once, and in a week or so the complexion will look remarkably youthful and healthy. Winds and flying dust often cause squinting and other contortions which make wrinkles. You can quickly get rid of every wrinkle, however produced, by uiing a harmless face bath made by dissolving one ounce powdered saxolite in one half pint witch Adv. EMILY STEVENS TOMORROW. The British war pictures will be shown again tonight for the last time, and, beginning tomorrow, the wonderful Emily Stevens will be featured in a story of love and intrigue.

Miss Stevens, who was the star in and many other popular productions, is surrounded by an excellent cast in and the public may expect a pleasing arid well acted performance. Submarine a thriller staged at the bottom of the sea, will be here Sunday for an extended engagement. Submarine is the best underwater picture ever made, much better than Leagues Under the SELLS COLONIAL TEA ROOM TO J. H. NATIONS FOR HOME Mrs.

E. French, of the Colonial tea rooms, 1413 Montana street, has sold her residence to J. H. Nations, for a home. It is understood that the terms of the sale are private, but that the property brought a large sum.

Mrs. French will undertake the same kind of work which she has done at the Colonial tea room, at the Texas school of mines, where she have fhe title of WE ACCEPT LIBERTY BONDS AT FACE VALUE ON ACCOUNTS OR IN PAYMENT FOR GOODS. MAIN OFFICES ON MEZZANINE. THEP WF. MAINTAIN THE PROMPTEST MAIL AND PHONE ORDER BUREAUS IN THE SOUTHWEST.

INVESTIGATE WITH AN ORDER, Staid Vm Ytmr Mail ot mr Are. and A a St. PrlTirte Branch Erchance Phone Promptly Filled. Ideal Gilts From Stationery Shop ITH sucli representative lines of fine Stationery as Marcus Ward, Wayne, Whiting Cook, and Hurds, we show a most comprehensive assortment of Stationery. Excellent qualities of Eapertries and Cards, in every wanted tint, in shapes that arc novel.

Packages are distinctively different and will appeal. Although the prices range upwards to $5.00, yet one is able to find many pleasing packages, at 50c, 75c and $1.00. For Floor') A CABINET OF REPRESENTATIVE of Whiting's favorite brands. An unusual value. A neat box containing 24 sheets of paper and 24 gilt edge Correspondence Cards, with envelopes to match.

Shown in Pink, Sky, Lavender, Buff and White. A feature value, at a box, splokJkJ ANOTHER two quires of paper, with gilt edge Correspondence Cards; assorted white, pink, buff and sky to the box. Envelopes are ribbon tied; packed in hinged top box. A most pleasing gift box, at AND STILL ANOTHER ASSORTMENT Cabinets of original design, containing all paper or cards and paper, in white and desirable tints. Specially priced, a box, at -3 FIXINGS FOR CHRISTMAS tags and enclosure cards, that were selected for their originality of design.

Kinds that will give a personal touch to your gilt and impart the real Christmas spirit. Tissue paper, tie ribbons and at popular prices. YULE TIDE GREETING linen stock. Steel Die embossed designs, in gilt and colors. Engraved Christmas Greetings that are entirely different, and express one Holiday wishes far better than you could yourself.

Each in individual envelope. Prices start at 2c and cp range upward, to PERSONAL GREETING CARDS DONE TO YOUR designs, finest of linen stock, expert workmanship and an jnlimited selection, have made this a most successful departure with us. Prices range upwards from $6.00 pet hundred, which price includes plate, stock and work. GREETING CARDS FOR SOLDIERS AND haki color cards, with sentiments that will go far in gladdening the heart of the soldier or sailor in the training camps this Christmas. Each, at cleverest designs we have ever had the pleasure to select.

They have verses that bring a smile, yet carry a message of good cheer. Each packed in a neat box. that will make most acceptable Holiday remembrances. Priced at each, 10c, 15c, 25c and 3 GIFT SHOP articles that are commonplace and yet useful, and so attractively packed that they appeal. Each comes with gift card, done in colors.

Priced at Our Annua SaleO Beautiful Hand Embroidered, Finished, Art Needle worb Show Pieces, At Eess Than Manufacturers5 Begins Thursday Horning' At Nine OcIocR, On The Great Third Floor. Six Groups At Amazingly Low Prices! HE makes up perfectly executed, hand-embroidered pieces to serve as specimens for their stamped pieces, and for the use of their salesmen. When they have served their purpose they are disposed of to their regular price concessions which allows them to be sold at less than half the original standard prices. We secured a liberal allotment of them, and were doubly fortunate in our pieces we secured were surplus pieces which had never been out of their original wrappings, have not been used for samples or for display. To them we have added many finished pieces from our regular an assortment of over two thousand pieces to be sold at less than half price.

In most instances there is but one. piece of each kind, in none of them more than two of a of the various pieces are embroidered in the same patterns and colorings and matched sets can be made uo. They will be placed on sale Thursday morning at 9 o'clock and the sale will be continued until they are sold. This is an event which always creates a quick and enthusiastic gift time and home requirements to be thought of, less than half price will be a wonderful incentive for promptness in shopping. CONDFI IONS OF HE of these goods will be sent on approval; no C.

O. will calls or phone orders accepted. All sales are final. See Our Corner Window Display at San Antonio Street and Mesa 25c To $1.50 Avenue, and get here on time 1 hursday morning. GROU NO.

of Towels, Boudoir Caps, Collar Bags, Tie Racks, Pin Cushions, Shirt Cases, Fancy Bags, Rompers, Center Pieces, Scarfs, Doilies, Aprons, Bibs, Baby Caps, Dresses and many other dainty and useful articles. All hand embroidered, finished pieces. Your choice of this je group, at GROUP NO. Center Pieces, Pillows, Aprons, Dresses, Rompers, Fancy Bags, Bolster Covers, Laundry Bags. Dresser Scarfs.

Card Table Covers, Waists, Caps, Pin Cushions, Baby Pillows and Carriage Robes. Hand embroidered finished pieces, Choice of this grand group, at GROUP NO. Sacques, Gowns. Dresses, Center Pieces, Scarfs, Pin Cushions, Combinations, Dresser Scarfs, Coat Hangers, Boudoir Slippers, Baby Pillows, Luncheon Sets and Carriage Robes. Lovely examples of hand embroidered, finished.

Art Needlework. Take your choice of this beautiful group, at 3 VELVET cheer at Christmas time. Brilliant Red Poinsettas, that retain their color and can be used over and over again. Large bloom, with foliage on wire stems. Each, at TALLY AND GUEST original designs that are appropriate for-Holiday functions.

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This group should prove most interesting, as there are pieces in the lot worth 10 00 Sale price, a $3 e' your choice, at GROUP NO. but surely not the least in importance, comes this handsome group, consisting of the larger and most elaborate band embroidered, finished pieces. Many 36 inch Linen and heavy Art Cloth Center Pieces and Scarfs. Art Needlework worth 12.00 and $13.00 each. While they last, your choice, at JL.

VJJ $5.95 iiiiimiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiitiiiiiiiiir.iiiiniiitiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiimiiniiiiHiiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiMiiiiiutiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMiiiiiiiitiHiiiiiimui ifimiiiiiiiiimiirtimmftttmiinf ilRs, Velvets And lere 1 sak include all our finest Foreign and American Novelties, and should draw large crowds of the most discriminating shoppers. A. Special Sale displav of gorgeous, rich and Velvet Chiffons, Silver and Gold Embroidered Voiles and Taffetas, Tinseled Embroidered Novelties that beggar description, each piece a gem from the art studio, rivaling in their color blending the beauty and harmony of own flower gardens. The Popular never does things half-heartedly. The edict of authority says all novelties must be closed out before inventory regardless of cost.

1 that end we have cut the price ASSORTMENT NO. Gold and Duchess Satin, fichly embroidered with Silver Embroidered Crepe De Chines, in most exclusive weaves and colorings. Values $7.00 to $20.00 per yard. Sale Price, a yard, at $3.50 To $9.95 ASSORTMENT NO. Silver and Gold Embroidered Taffetas, in evening shades of rare beauty.

Values $5.73 to $15.00 per yard. Sale price, a yard, at $2.89 To $7.45 ASSORTMENT NO. embroidered Chiffons and Voiles, Silver and Gold Thread that will not tarnish. Exquisite color assortment. Values $9.50 to $20.00 per yard.

Sale Price, a yard, at $4-95 To $9.85 ASSORTMEN1 NO. quality Silver and Gold Thread. The designs arc too wonderful to attempt description. Values $1 3.50 to $19.50 per yard. Sale Price, a yard, at $6.95 To $9.95 ASSORTMENT NO.

foreign brocaded chiffon velour velvets, in rich shades of autumn tints. Fabrics that rival Royalty Court dress. Values $12.50 to $17.50 per yard. Sale Price, a yard at $6.95 To $9.45 ASSORTMENT NO. Ly Dress Lilks of exquisite weave and rare color combinations, in warp prints, gorgeous plaids, wonderful stripes and Jacqunrd weaves of rich design.

The season's most exclusive novelties. Values up to $2.95 yard. Sale Price, a yard, at beyond prudence, and this big Clearance Sale of all high class Silks, Velvets and Wool Dress Goods should appeal to women of refined taste in dress for many miles around. Remember that this is not a sale of quantity, but of rich dress materials that rival the showings in the largest cities of the world. In many instances no two patterns alike, therefore it behooves you to visit this department early Thursday morning.

The prices have been so deeply cut that we can never duplicate the materials at double the price. To illustrate values: ASSORTMEN NO. Dress Silks of wonderful beauty, in hoveltv stripes, unusual plaids and warp prints, in Satin and Taffeta weaves, as soft and lustrous as a rare orchid. Values -g (o $3.50 per yd. Sale price, yd.

.1 ASSORTMENT NO. French chiffon velour velvets, for street costumes, a rich quality, high lustre, 40 inch width. Velvets like satins hold supreme place in the realm of winter fashions, and these ue of rare quality. Values f7.50 yd. Sale Price, yd.

at OL 50 INCH MONKEY SKIN In plain Black. Ripple Black and Taupe, $7.50 values. Priced at a yard, 50 TXOH WOOL VELOUR Nevada Silver, Copenhagen, Burgundy and old of extra fine texture and weave. $7.50 value. XI Priced at a yard, (Third Floor) OtR ENTIRE STOCK OF IMPORTED BUTIFUR Hudson Seal, Mole, Skunk, Chinchilla and Nutria.

Rich, warm, lur cloakings of rare quality. Regular prices $9.00 to $20.00. Yard, At Half Price 50 INCH NOVELTY WOOL CLOAKINGS Velours, Zibelines, Plaids and Mannish mixtures, greatly reduced. alues up to $3.00, at $1.98 Values up to $4.00, ONE BIG TABLE OF ODDS AND Of dress goods, silks, chiffons, Jersey silks, ind novelties of various weaves, culled from our big wool dress goods and silk dept, for quick clean-up. All offered at exactly Half Price Silks selected from lots will be properly packed in Christmas Boxes, and mailed anywhere in tho U.

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