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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
The Herald's
Daily Shert Story

my way, reaching the corridor. branch
ing right and left where the bedrooms
lay.
Jocelyn would be reading. Though
driven upstairs, 1 knew she never went
to bed so early Standing there 1 think
1 first realized what a thoughtless.
foolhardy errand I had come on.
1t was too late for repentance. /
thought out my bearings, and came to
the conclusion that Jocelyn's room, the
windows of which had often framed
her face as I had strolled across the
lawn, must be the third to the right
down the gloomy corridor
shaft of light CLEANED under the
door. 1 took out a leaf from my pocket
book and scrubbed: Come down. I must
see your" upon it and slid it I'M
der the jam.
Then very lightly 1 scratched the
door. heard a movement, a swift in
take Of breath, and the crackle of the
stiff paper as it was lifted from the
floor
moment later the door opened.
Jocelyn came out closing it behind
her, staring at me. running into my
arms with a little cry. But she wouldn't
let me kiss her.
L mustn't, if I've go to do this thing.
Oh, Roger, / mustn't. If it's the only
price, and I'm to pay it, I mustn't cheat.
Roger. It isn't honorable"
l nodded, standing there in the dark
ness with humping heart
"Jocelyn," I whispered. II don't
know what they've told you But 1
want you to know that love you; that
l want to live my life for you. On, my
dear, have you thought
Listens" she broke In gently. Lis
toms Nearly 200 years of honesty and
honor. My father died in the service of
the bank Oh, Roger, it's my duty tie
live for it,
ITO live as Elsted's wife" I said
hoarsely
don't make it harder for me-
Then suddenly sharp sound stabbed
us. A door handle clicked; a feeble
light flickered at the far end of the
corridor beyound the staircase Joce-
Ign caught at her breath, trembling
violently
Tap, tap. tap, tap" came a strange
echoing noise.
''Tap-tap, tap-tap." came a strange
echoing noise.
Uncle. she muttered fearfulIy.
GO in. Go in, I whispered Good
bye, my darling Think-think before
you decide forever"
He came into view as the door closed.
A red nightcap had taken the place of
velvet skull cap. a long green dress
ing-gown Reached to his ankles.
The light about me grew stronger.
To hide was impossible But he never
glanced at me. He turned sharply at
the stairhead and descended.
The tapping grew dim 1 slipped
after him to find him standing by the
hall door. Suddenly he sighed, shot
round abruptly and stalked back 1t
was too late for me to move; 1 tried to
make up a story-an excuse
He came close to me, the candle up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
Married Life the Second Year
-, In Advises
XIV No ohoH HorhnFf EIfnnr Her Few
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home with me. I've been wanting to
suggest this ever since I came, You
and Warren are reaching a critical
period in your marriage, and If you
don't have a short separation now
you may have a very much longer one
later on
"You mean Helen faltered.
that you think in the end we will -
Suggests n Wise Course.
"I mean that just now, dear, you
are under constant friction. and that
for you to come home with me for a
few weeks would be a very wise
thing"
But, mother. you don't think I've
grown to magnify Warren's faults,
do you? Surely you can't help but see
that. he is sometimes very selfish and
and irritable.'
My dear, all men are selfish. The
lives of most women are a constant
adjustment to the se1fshness of the
men they love. But the thing 1 fear
mosts. with you and Warren. is your
radically different temperaments. You
long for affection and tenderness-and
he is very /cold and undemonstrative
You have always been emotional and
he loathes emotions. And now you
have reached the point where you are
constantly warring-where you have
got on each others nerves. That
is why I want you to go away for a
while"
"Ycu think that will help?"
81 think it is certainly worth try
ing"
Helen was regarding her mother
with mingled wonder and admiration
And you have seen all this when 1
thought you didn't know When
tried SO hard to keep you from know
ing how-how things were
Her mother smiled. L have seen
that, too: that is why I haven't spoken
before And, if I didn't think this trip
might help, 1 should say nothing, even
now. For I have never believed that
outside interference ever helps married
people to solve their troubles"
But. mother. how could 1 leave
how could r.
"DOn't Wait Up,. She Advised.
Don't talk any more about it to-
night You'll only find reasons for
not going Just think it over for
day or so And go to bed now
wouldn't wait up for Warren any
longer. That is never a good plan
Helen took her mothers advice and
went slowly to bed. When Warren
came, half an hour later. she pretended
she was asleep.
But. until dawn. she lay awake
thinking OF her mothers words: If
you don't have short separation now
you may have a much longer one
later on"
Would it come to that?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
Where Losses Fall Heaviest

~ FAR holds
insurgent military
independently
still civil authority domice Operations
the north
difficult successfully
appears settle
spreads government
dist government, in
negotiations involving
by stronger party.
country phase
failure
VIII period Distress resulting
population
that fails
front the
taking held If the Mds substantial
position negotiate influence
anniversary
ing
column Maj. Pitcairn.
reports monetary
Thanks all
shortage
though metal still lazy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
Dorothy Dix s,;: s::s.:;- f., f; ss T.:
Cooking Housekeeping the Whole Secret of


Z n various parts of the country train.
ing schools for brides have been es-
tablished in which young women
contemplating matrimony can take a
course in domestic economy and cook
ing.
This is well and viii doubtless do
much to solve this divorce problem, for
many a man gets his first disillusioning
view of the angel he<has married when
she sets him down to a dinner of leath-
cry steak and watery potatoes.
. If it is true that the way to mans
heart is through his stomach, it is
equally true that the dyspepsia route is
the quickest way out of it, and any
woman who wishes to preserve her
husbands affection can find no surer
way to do 1t than by always keeping
him physically comfortable. After all
man is a domestic animal and he can
be relied upon to come home at feed
time-if the feed is good.
As a matter of fact it is as dishon-
orable and reprehensible for woman
to marry and take upon herself the re-
sponsibi1ity Of making home, unless
she is competent TO do Il. as IT is for
man to marry and take upon himself
the responsibility OF a family unless
he is able to support the family.
1t is as much the wife's part 10 make
a SOhAAOA toOAS uOAiC DIS IL Is the man =
part to supply the money for the home;
and the law should not permit either
man to marry until ne can show that
he has a certain way OF making a living
or q woman to marry until she can
prove that she is a good free hand
cook.
Some Additional Advice.
But desirable as it is, necessary as it
is, that bride should be a domestic
expert, after all. eating and drinking
and a clean hearth do not constitute
the whole of the flaw and the prophets
in matrimOny.
There are other things. and. after the
bride has graduated from the kinder
garten class in cookery, she should
take a course in. first;
DOMESTIC METEOROLOGY = This
would teach her to read her husbands
moods as the weather man reads his
barometers. so that she would know
when 1t was safe sailing, and when she
shore
Thereby many domestic storm
would be weathered:> for no end Of
family spats are the result Of a foolish
and ignorant wife making a request or
offering a suggestion in an unpropi-
tious moment Hence it is of the ut
most Importance that bride should be
taught to read the danger signals on
her husbands brow and learn that after
dinner, and not before dinner is the
time TO present bills and ask for new
dresses.
Also that when a man comes home
from the office looking flabby and
worn, and as if he had been run over
by steam roller, that he will rise up
and call his wife blessed if she won't
talk to him, or fuss over him. but leave
him alone in silence.
Then the bride should be given a
training in DIPLOMACY that would fit
her to be Ambassador Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary at any
court in Europe. She should be taught
to avoid all arguments. as she would
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
The Oyster Pearl
By A. G. Greenwood
SGT ORD ELSTED wants her." he
said craftily.

S6E ORD ELSTED wants her." he
said craftily.
- "Jocelyn doesn't care for
him." I retorted.
MY niece knows her duty" he
cackled. Loves not everything, Roger
Norwood"
Il swore. and he went on Listens
Bank is bound up in her heart Shed'd
die if disgrace came on Listens. You
agreed. Roger" Thirty years ago when
lady Elsted died giving birth to the
present peer the then lord Elsted gave
me the Elsted oyster pearl: You've
! heard of it? 1t is the shape and half
the size of a Whitstable native. Price
less, Roger Norwood priceless, because
no other exists. When 1 left the bank
1 carried the pearl away with me- It
worried me; it got on my nerves. l saw
a burglar in every stranger. a thief dis
guised in every servant, I suspected my
friends. And four years ago l hid it
beneath a stone in the cellars here.
Three months ago Elsted began to speak
of it. If he marries Jocelyn it is to be
hers. Ee wouldn't prosecute his wife's
uncle, Roger. he wouldn't ruin the
bank which bears her maiden name; he
wouldn't break her heart; he would
keep silent, Roger Norwood. The pearls
lost-when, how it was stolen-whO
can say?"
"And-and Elsted doesn't know?"
asked aghast
He shook his old, lean head. He sees
me this afternoon. L know his business,
Jocelyn has turned his head, as she,
has yours. 1 am in a position to bar
gain with him, Roger Norwood, to bar
gain"
Does Jocelyn know I managed to
inquire.
He nodded: 81 told her her this
morning. She will do her duty; she has
promised me that
Argument, protestation, grief, anger
all were useless. But he feared me,
feared my influence with his niece for
he refused to let me see her, cursed
me when I persisted. and saw me to the
end Of the drive himself.
That afternoon a boy brought me a
note
He consents. He will be silent. I
need not point out your duty, Roger
Norwood-Gaius."
Twice 1 called. But 1 wasn't allowed
to see her. Only old Gaius, hot words
on his thin lips, tottered out to me.
But I was determined to see her, so
I trudged over between nine and 10,
creeping down the drive, slipping across
the lawn to her boudoir. [ found the
house in darkness. Gaius was ever early
to bed.
But I was desperate. had set out to
see Jocelyn, and see her I would. The
woodwork round the latch of the French
windows was old and decayed. 1t gave
with a sharp snap as 1 pressed on it,
the window swung open and I stepped
silently over the sill into the darkened
room.
Across it to the closed door, athwart
the hall where faint moonlight illu-
mined the darkness from the fanlight
over the front door up the old oak
aircase-keeping close to the wall for
fear Of its creaky protestation-I made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
Need For Co. K.

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An
possible; be made social well military
organization young
object is
Paso ought to have strong the states citizenship die
and
Militia police
the effect
On difficulty
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
UNc1WEA VARS Denatured Poem

EY THE ills
NJ he pae to
had all
suffer a and 9th
in by him advice around
and and little things out plumb
mans
on bum esata Tuin home puff
flaxse on bOis; he lay his humble couch
didn't
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Copyright 1911. by c.org. Matthew. Adams. Nn.asssA~e~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

the bubonic plague, ana how skilfulIy
to sidetrack those subjects which are.
to her husband, as red, rag TO a mad
bull.
She should be grounded in the Ian
guage OF flattery and become an ex-
pert at spreading the velevt and push
ing thei sa1ve.
Above all. it should be borne in up
on her mind that man does not marry
to get somebody to reform him and
make him over. On the contrary. he
takes upon himself the expense OF a
wife in order to secure for himself an
admirlng audience; and he feels sadly
sold out when he finds out that instead
of a clasue he has got a critic on
the hearth.
Then the bride should have a few
lessons in respect for PERSONAL LIB
ERTY ground into her. She should be
taught that the love of freedom IS the
first passion of the human heart. and
that any wife interferes with her hus-
bands ability to come and go as he
pleases at her peril.
Her attention should also be called to
the other fact that stolen waters are
sweet, and that even an old work horse
will jump over the bars out of the
greenest pasture into an arid road II
you try to pen him up; while, on the
contrary, the greatest discourager of
roaming is the open door that one may
go and come through as one will with
out question
furthermore it is of great Importance
that the little bride should learn, in adj
vance, that no man was ever yet OF so
melting nature that he loved his jail
er.
Smile at an Times.
Finally tho 1-o,,no 1,-ov,,a, xrbo -
contemplating matrimony should be
taught how to smile the smile that
won't come off, even when things are
going at skies and sevehs. just as the
oallerina is taught TO smile when en-
during excruciating agonies while
twirling around on her toe
, The chiefest OF all domestic virtues
is CHEERFULNESS 1t is a charm TO
conJure with, and the woman who can
take 1.-THE ups and downs OF matrimOny
with a jolly laugh, and who can meet
any situation with philosophical good
humor, has grappled her husband to
her with hooks of steel. and need never
waste jealous thought upon beauties
and sirens
The business life of the average man.
IN this day of strenuous competition.
leaves him. at hight, exhausted in mind
and body. and with ragged and bleed
ing nerves. 1t is a torture to go home
10 weeping or querulous or discOn-
tented or morbid wife; but the woman
who is cheerful and gay. who radiates
happiness and sunshine, rests and
Socthes and comforts him, and puts
fresh heart and courage into him.
The very fact that men always pick
out comedy instead Of a tragedy to
see at the theatre is a tip to women
that they cannot afford to ignore.
OF course there are a lot of other
things that might also be included in
the curriculum of the School for Brides;
but if it can teach young woman
70 cook. how TO keep off her husbands
corns, and how to be cheerful the ball
ance doesn't matter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

n Il ElLEN 1OlQSQ up uS1 SOW1hS anu
then took the crochet work
= - from her mothers lap.
Mother, it is after twelve. You
mustn't stay up any longer-you're not
used to losing sleep"
Are you going to wait up until
Warren comes?"
q might as we'll I can't sleep, if
I go to bed"
rs he often so late?" asked her
mother hesitatingly.
Helen nodded Sometimes"
Reluctantly her mother went in to
bed.
Helen settled herself by the light
and tried to read. But the magazine
soon fell to her lap, and she found her
self listening tensely for Warren's
step.
She knew the condition he would be
in when he came. And that this
should happen during her mothers
visit Mrs. Allen had seen enough of
their dissensions and quarrels to know
that her daughter was not happy. But
as yet she did not know that Warren
drank. And this, at least, Helen hoped
to keep from her.
Her Mother shows She Knows.
The door opened now. and Mrs. Allen
came out in her night gown. dressing
sacque over her shoulders.
Helen this clock is slow-it's al,
most one. Don't stay up any longer.
It won't make him come any sooner.
ooh, I know, but I couldn't sleep
I'm too nervous"
Her mother drew the sacque closer
about her and sat dawn on the couch.
Helen, do you know what 1 think
you should dog
Helen looked up in surprise. Her
mother had respected her desire not to
discuss Warren in any way. But she
instinctively felt she was going to do
so now.
q think it would be very wise if
YOU would take the baby and come
home with me for a few weeks visit"
why mother. how could -"
Very easily. And it would be the
very best thing that could happen for
both YOU and Warren. In all marri-
ages. there comes a time when you get
on each others nerves. And that Is
the time for a short separation. You
haven't been away from him a day
since you married. have your"
Helen shook her head
That. in itself, is very bad. All
married people should have an oc-
casional vacation from each other. It
gives them new view point. better
sense Of the proportions Of things. You
grow to magnifying each others
faults and failings, if you stay with
them too closely.
Now make up your mind to come
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
Quarter Of a Million Young
Women Banded Together for Good
Young Womens Christian Association Is Carrying
Reform Movement
BIZ
Frederic
J. Haskin

help One mill president said last
year that 80 boys and girls from his
village went away to school. as di-
rect result of the association welfare
woVk The average mill village has
churches of at least two denominations
and the association cOoperates with
them.
The county association is the prac-
teal response to the great rural awak-
ening movement throughout the coun-
try 1t is the newest development and
has been organized to meet the needs
of the changing condition of those
who live in small towns or rural dis
tricts. The great problem is their iso-
lation. Churches are difficult of ac-
cess. Opportunities for coming to-
gether in a social way are few. Work
is hard and the day is long. because
there is little of the Inspiration that
comes from contact with other people.
About 100000 girls and young wo-
men in America live under such condi-
lions.
The county associa ton aims to reach
these farm girls and help them to help
themselves by developing their own
resources. Branch meetings are held
in the homes Of the members, but
headquarters are being established in
the county seats and larger villages
These often serve as rest rooms for
farmers wives and children. The
county association frequently holds
domestic science classes in the kitch-
ems Of different members Bible and
mission study classes, physical culture.
shirt waist making, stenciling and
other subjects are introduced accord
ing to the demand.
Work of National Board.
The national board of the Young
Women's Christian association was
established in December, 1906, to in
sure unity in all the work. It now
controls about 200 city associations.
over 600 student associations and a
growing list of Industrial and county
associations. It holds>ten summer con-
ventions each year in different parts
Of the country to train volunteer
workers in bible study. 1t maintains
the national training school in New
York to train young women for execu-
tive positions, and there are eight
other training centers in the coountry.
The national board also supports
American secretaries in Calcutta. Cey-
Ion, Madras, Bombay. Shanghai, Toxic
and BuenOs Ayres. Other foreign cen-
ters will be opened during the COM
ing year. The object of these secre-
taries is not TO reach the lower class
es, as the missionaries already do
that, but to interest the wives and
daughters Of the educated men in
these foreign nations. many Of whom
go to Europe or America for their own
education.
An organization following the gem
eral lines of the Boy Scout movement
Is being established under the aus
pices Of the association 1t will be
known as the Girl Guardians of Amer
lea. Its pledge sums up its purpose
as follows: II give my word of honor
that I will try my best TO live purely.
20 speak truly. to right wrong, to
honor God; else. wherefore born
There are three stages. The beginner
must know the law, signs and pueA
poses of the Girl Guardians of Amer
lea and must be a junior member OF
the Young Women's Christian asso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
A Familiar Quotation

on fool all
the rest quotation
referendum recall"
plan of government
majority is
a O a
IS gaining population out Of
surprisingly loyal
government correspondent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

NVER a thousand earnest, ener-
get1c women from every part Of
the country will assemble at
indianapolis today in attendance upon
the third biennial convention of the
Young Womens Christian association
of the United States. This gathering
represents one of the greatest reform
movements of the past quarter of a
century. The full membership of the
organization extending over the coun-
try numbers almost a quarter of a
million young women and girls. all
banded together for common good. The
association maintains that every girl.
irrespective of environment or social
position, needs help and thai every girl
can give help, so it provides the Op-
portunity for the mutual service by
bringing them together.
There are four types or departments
of association work, each distinct in
its operation. although under the same
national board. These. types are known
as the city, student. industrial and
county associations. The city 'associa
ton carries on many forms Of work.
The boarding house is perhaps the best
known. Young Womans Christian
home receives disappearing young
women as boarders, giving them hope
comforts and protection at moderate
cost. Noon rest and lunch rooms also
are being operated in the larger towns.
The employment bureau is a vital part
of the city association and it also
maintains a gymnasium, swimming
pool and educational classes of vari-
Gus kinds.
The Student Association.
The student association plays an i'm
portant part in the life of most col
leges. universities and boarding
schools where girls are being edu-
Gated. The Christian leaders in the
world are generally college men and
women and the student association
gives a preliminary training to those
women who are to be the future lead
ers in church, in society, in philan-
thropy and in association work it
self.
In the Industrial Field.
The industrial association works in
the communities surrounding large
mills or factories. typical mill vii
lage has it's own schools and churches
and its government is usually under
the mill management. Homes for the
operatives are provided at low rentals
and most members of the family who
are old enough work in the mill Many
of these people come from farms or
mountains where they live practically
an outdoor life and the domestic sci
ence classes teach them what kind of
food they should eat in their new en-
vironment and how it should be cooked
The greatest care is given to. physical
welfare and a visiting nurse IS some
times employed. Shower baths are
freely used and the playground and
gymnasium raise the standard OF
health. Night schools are also a great
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19
GUARANTEED
CIRCULATION.

CIRCULATION.
The Herald bases
al advertising
contracts on q
e Z 2 = a ut e c OF
more than twice
the circulation OF
any other Ell
p g s o. Arizona,
New Mexico or
West Texas pa
per. Daily average
exceeding 10000.
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CONTINUED on hext page
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

TT Ellen folded up her sewing and
then took the crochet work
- - from her mothers lap
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

of appeals ought least the lawyers
dispatch pending litigation open the way for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-04-19

One by the deadoced legislatures finding the ky-an
instances Them jobs progre