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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Games for Outdoor Parties.

All this summer outdoor affairs
have been very popular and in conse-
quence we have all been on the look
out for pastimes suitable for the
lawn. the shore and the porch. One
called "stagarino" is played by hav-
ing two bases opposite each other, say
at either end Of the grounds; the
players are on either side with "It"
in the middle (the latter being cho-
sen by drawing lots or the old-time
method of counting out'O. The game
without being caught. When once
touched he or she joins In trying to
catch the others.
'Fire buckets" Is another jolly
game, so called from the old way of
passing buckets of water from hand
to hand in the volunteer fire compa-
MES. The players are formed in two
captains at the head who have bas-
ket or box filled with all sorts Of has
tily collected es-handkerchiefs,
balls, hats, hair ribbons, pocket knives,
etc, which are to be passed on one
at time until the end of the line
is reached, the last player, depositing
the objects on the ground beside him,
begins at once to pass them back The
line first accomplishing the task wins.
Here is new version of blind
mans buff" Divide the players into
sides; all on one side are blindfolded
and the other side are given little
bells. No running is allowed and only
a certain space allowed to play in.
When caught the bell is surrendered
and the captive is blindfolded. A most
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
For the Hostess

| laughable stunt Is to seat two persons
opposite each other on the ground
blindfold them and see who can feed
the other a small saucer of rolled
cracker crumbs first This Is a popu-
lar game with the birds, for they are
assured a most luxurious meal after
the merry picnickers are gone. For
grown-up young people the game Of
Mystic Thoughts" is good one, and
If cleverly done Is really quite excit-
ing. Two persons work together and
arrange their method beforehand.
They tell the company that much Of
their success depends upon their con-
centration. One Of the two then dis
appears out Of sight and hearing, the
one remaining asks the circle to def
nttely settle on a trade and think of
that one thing SO steadily that the
right thought may be transmitted to
the absent one, who is then asked to
come back. The co-worker asks a
painter?" No" is 1t a minister"
NO" "Is 1t a blacksmith" yes"
The trick Is to mention a profession
just before the trade agreed upon Is
mentioned.
Another mystic stunt is called
BLACK Art" An object Is decided
upon and the questioner asks his CO.
worker all sorts Of articles, mention
ing a black object just before the
right one. 1t often takes some time
to discover these tricks and some
times the company remain mystif1ed,
which is so much the better. as they
are good for another party.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet.
ening to the system. Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA is particularly adapted
to ladies and children, and beneficial in
all cases in which wholesome. strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation So
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imita-
lions which act unsatisfactory. There.
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects. always note the full name Of the
Company-Caliornia Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Fig.
and Elixir of Senna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
SO cents per bottle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
To Cheer Her lJp.

An old Scotswoman, who had put
herself to considerable inconvenience
and gone a long way to see a sick
friend, learned on arriving that the
alarming symptoms had subsidized.
AN hoo are ye the day, Mrs. Craw-
ford?" she inquired in breathless
anxiety.
'Ch, I'm quite weel moo, thank ye,
Mrs. McGregor," was the cheerful an
Swer
"Quite weel!" exclaimed the visitor,
IAN after me haein' come sac far to
see ye!"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
A Prenedi-
fated Act


below the Kings. The occupants of
the Le Rex apartments were noted
for their sociability. But to all events
and purposes the Swifts were exclu-
sive and did not seek other company
than their own.
Il don't understand it at ALL" con-
fided Mrs. Jennings as she seated her
self on Mrs. Kings back porch. THE
poor thing is so abused. How her
husband talks to her. He doesn't
talk. he yells, shouts, screams and
shrieks. at her.
Don't she answer him?" questioned
sympathetic Mrs. King.
THE angrier he gets, the more she
laughs and ev IN when I've seen her go
out he continues to scold and gibber
jabber to himself. Once l heard that
man fairly exult because she was suf-
fering with a sore throat"
Probably for the first time in the
twenty years Of your existence you'll
know enough to keep quiet" he said.
Something mysterious about them
Never a soul calls ON them
"Oh the butchers boy informed me
they just moved from another town.
called there one afternoon and
though no one answered the door bell
l could distinctively hear peals OF
laughter. Listen to that now
Cant you ever stop, you mummy
skull" came the words from dis
tance in an exasperated tone. III
throw something at you if you utter
another syllable
Heavens, if worst comes to worst
and any attempt is made to harm that
exquisite child-like wife, III hasten to
her rescue"
Things seemed to SO from bad to
worse in apartment No. 2. Strange.
however, when the young couple left
the fiat together, they could easily
have been mistaken for congenial,
happy, care free pair.
The neighbors felt diffident about
calling on Mrs. Swift until Mrs. Jenn-
ings appointed herself as committee OF
one to make formal visit. AS she
approached the door masculine voice
could be heard saying:
er. You think that you can swear at
me until eternity, but you're mistaken.
Some day III wiring your neck"
Mrs. Jennings flew back to her fiat
and telephoned the police that man
was threatening his wife and her life
was endangered, then waited In
breathless horror.
,1g 60 It
burly policeman when he opened the
door, razor In hand.
NO, we don't keep dog" he said
impatiently.
But you keep wife, where IS
she?" said the policeman, looking at
the razor meaningly.
MY wife is downtown shopping"
"A likely story. Didn't you threaten
to wiring her neck a few moments
ago?" Maybe you found cutting it
easier"
ITO wiring my wifes neck?" re-
peated Mr.. Swift in astonishment.
Just then voice cane from the
h.
Come with me and I'll introduce
you to the party whose neck I'll wiring
the first opportunity, regardless of all
the gossipy neighbors and policeman
in the world, said Mr.. Swift.
When the policeman saw an ugly
green parrot winking at him he ut
tered a few choice oaths apologized
for his intrusion.
The neighbors must have been in
formed who the anticipated victim
was, as the next day Mrs. Swift was
surprised at her sudden popularity
and of all the articles most admired
in her home the parrot was most ad-
mired
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
The Brute.

Men are such rude things" said
the supercilious girl.
Has any of them dared to address
you without an introduction"
mo; but in crowd one got his face
all mixed up with my hatpin and
never even said excuse me-"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Monotonous.

Madge-So the place you spent
your vacation got to be awfully dull ?
Martorie-Just dreadful, dear. To-
ward the end | had to get engaged
again to a young man I was In love
with early in the summer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Was He a Bostonian?

John" shrieked woman, don't
go under that ladder"
But under it John went with a
swoop to the pavement.
My dear" he said, coming up with
a dollar bill in his hand, IF l hadn't
gone under the ladder that boy would
have beaten me to the currency"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Charity Entertainment.

This novel supper was given by a
club of young women in the parlors
of city church. At each place the
menu (not filled out, the riddle at top
unguessed) given below was laid with
a pencil. The guest marked what he
wished and the card was returned
with the order.
MADAME MERRL
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01

"HE first is in olive green case
ment cloth. The skirt is quite
plain, with just deep hem.' The
Magyar bodice has prettily
shaped front arranged over a yoke of
broderie Anglaise. Buttons and
straps of braid trim the fronts. also
over-s!eeves, which are split up at the
outside; the under-sleeves are of the
broderie to match yoke A little col
lar of material finishes the neck. Ma
terials required: Az yards easement
cloth 40 inches wide. u yard broderie
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
Good Guess.

MosQuito-I say, you are keeping on
that piece of paper as If you liked it.
Fly-Well, to tell the truth, l am
stuck on IT,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01

Novelist-Im SO sleepy / can hard
ly keep my eyes open, and must fin
ish this chapter tonight.
His Wife-Wait till get the butch
er's bill; I'm sure that will open your
eyes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01

Anglaise, 11a dozen buttons.
The other would look well in sal
mon pink linen. The skirt has q
wrapped seam down the left side of
front. which is partly trimmed with
buttons covered in the material. The
bodice has the sleeves cut in with it.
and set to lawn cuffs edged with lace.
The collar matches these; the front
is arranged to match skirt and is
trimmed with buttons. Hat of black
chip, edged with salmon pink and
trimmed with roses and foliage.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1911-09-01
JmpCytant to Mothers
An Equivalent.

"The man in the Office with me did
not get the advantage of me. l gave
him Roland for his Oliver"
But which is really the better
make?"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-05
Married Life the Second Year
Mabel Herbert Urner On "The Christmas Dinner"
LA.AAR.>e>-

other" Carrie had drawn the gravy
tureen towards her and was fishing
out bits of liver with spoon.
We'll, Carrie, you are certainly
spelling that child" commented War
rem to Helen's unbounded surprise and
delight.
BE careful that you don't spoil your
own,'' snapped Carrie.
Il shall" answered Warren with
conviction
Roy gulped down the morsels of liv-
er and then demanded the ''wishbone.
After he had nibbled off the meat he
insisted on washing the bone in a
glass of water and pulling it with
Grandma. And the whole family were
supposed to be interested in this pro-
ceeding.
Helen looked on with poorly CON
cealed impatience, and with mental
VOW that when Winifred was big
enough to sit at the table if she ever
acted like that
While the rest were lingering over
the raisins and nuts, Helen went up
ened and was looking around the
strange room with big wondering eyes.
With rush OF tenderness Helen
took her up and kissed her. She had
been so very good-this was her first
day away from home and she had not
cried once. And yet, Helen thought
jealousy, how little fuss they had
made over her. 1t was just as she
knew it would be-Carrie and Carries
spoilt children, everything revolyed
around them.
Glad 1t Was Over.
They had been invited to stay for
supper and the Christmas tree after
wards But before they came. Helen
had made Warren promise that she
need not stay for the tree if she did
not wish.
Winifred was too young to be kept
up so late, besides the lights and noise
would only brighten her. And as for
herself--she had had about all of Car
rie's children" that she could stand.
and of course the tree was chiefly for
them.
So now she sought out Warren and
persuad shim to take her home about
five 9seemed not unwil1ing-evi-
IDENTIFY lso had had enough.
And Ven at last they were in the
taxicab Ton their way. Helen learned
back with a sigh of infinite relief.
Well what kind of day did you
hsve?'' he asked.
"Oh. I'm so glad it's overt
He made no comment. but she knew
that he. too. was glad.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-05
The Herald's
Daily Short Story

1 hardly think I can lay claim TO
the same kind of optimism as that OF
my friend Barbillon," said NJ. Thomas
and looked tenderly at the two women.
He is an optimist by birth while !
have had to struggle to become one.
DO you really mean to say, that
a person may become an optimist by
his own efforts" asked. Nine Esperant
surprised. She was very fond of pos
ing as a 'fenne superieure." though
her friend Nine. de Barbillon always
insisted she was almost the limit of
stupidity.
Monsieur Thomas who had evolved
from physician to psychologist rather
thought she was suffering with nerv-
Gus indigestion and had often tried to
persuade her to try diet which had
helped him wonderfully.
DO try to make my wife an opti-
mist" begged the host and 1 will re-
pose you for the Grand Cross of the
Legion Of Honor on the spot
Tactless as ever" remarked his low
ing wife
Monsieur Thomas raised his right
hand level with his eyes, an Ineligible
sign, that he was going to make a
speech.
OF course a person may become an
optimist," he said, "and I would even
say that I am inclined to prefer the
acquired optimism to the Unborn. For
the common or garden variety. which
stubbornly insists that everything is
all right, even when everything is eo-
ing to the dogs. must disgust every
Intelligent person; it is common. vul-
gar and sign of lack of Intelligence
-"
Like my husbands" said Nine. de
Barbillon triumphantly.
Barbillon who was just irving
nine OF clubs in his combination laugh
ca contemptuously and left his defense
10 Thomas who Immediately jumped
INTO the breach and continued.
GU are wrong again. madame My
IIeho BarD1lion's optimism is not of
sucn origin. You know yourself better
man anyone else how keen critic he
IS OF certain persons and actions, as,
Tor instance, of our present govern
Heht ana Of rivers who do not make
way Tor his auto quickly enough. He
Knows now to distinguish good from
pad and his healthy constitution reacts
very strongly against any unpleasant
modest Barbillon is not given TO
IonS reflections. he appears to be right
away Today during this terrible del
uge ne enjoyed all the pleasantness of
ms personal loss as a contrast He
Immediately raised himself above the
events and jumped them as cody as if
a month or year had already pass
Thomas. the host exclaimed. you
now the philosopher continued
ana fondly stroked his hostess arm
your husband was born with this
WONDERFUL gift, while we. less FORUM
ate, must strive to get 1t. /. for nv
part. flatter myself that I have almost
reached the goal and every time an
evil fate throws a stone on my path
/ react against it in three ways First
l tell myself that such a triffing ac-
cldent cannot possibly affect me; be-
ing prepared for anything. I can be
frightened by nothing Second. I try
to remember all the privileges I en-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-05
1AYears Ago To-
From The Hera-d OF nav
This Date 1897

o. s. Stewart has moved into his new
North Oregon street residence
The BoquiIlas wagon road for haul
ing ores will be ready by January Is.
Ed Garnett and wife. Of Alpine. have
returned home from their FL Paso visit
VIII Brown went up to Deming to
play in the orchestra at the K. OF P.
ball
William overholser has sold out his
chihuahua business and returned to FL
Paso.
B. Green. of this city. has returned
from Little Rock. Ark. where he mar
ried a Miss Miller.
Miss Daisy Adams has disposed OF
the Kingsberry dining rooms to B. D.
Hayes. who is now in charge
Mrs Jutten and daughter, Miss En-
ma, have moved from the Pierson no.
tel to SOC North Oregon street
The Alpine Cattle company. Of Alpine.
Brewster county. has been Incorporated
with a capital stock Of s125.000.
John McNaughton. the artist. is now
in FL Paso. where he has been engaged
TO illustrate the FL Paso Daily Herald
The FL Paso Transfer company has
Sent John Lomax 10 Tennessee and
Kentucky to buy a car load Of mules
and horses
Chris Fewen has bought of A P.
Coles, lots 81 and Sc, block Is, on aIyr-
tie avenue for $500 cash Mr. FeweI
III build a residence there
The Baptists started a week OF pray
er Sunday night and there viii be pro-
tracted meetings. Rev Mr. Mil1ican
will be assisted by the Rev. Mr. Tardy,
Of Palestine.
The following officers were elected
at the First Methodist church: Super
intendent. E F. Rush; assistant. Mrs.
G. Penniman; secretary and treasurer.
J. T. Roe; librarian. Robert Dfers, jr.;
organist. Miss Hoffman, choister, Rec.
A Hoffman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-05
"OPTIMISM''
(By MarceI PrevOst.)

H0HE FOUR inhabitants of villa
Sea Gull" were sitting at the
bay window staring at the storm
beaten, foaming beach. They had been
playing bridge since breakfast and
were now terribly bored. The beach
looked uninviting and deserted the
drawn up bathing machines hudd1ed
together like flock of scared sheep.
An English couple were running along
the sands their raincoats and hoods
were so much alike, that 1T was diff
cul to say which was the husband
and who the wife Their lanky angular
figures stood out sharply against the
gray sky. while they braved the
weather with typical British stoicism.
The grass on the lawn was soaking
wet, the branches clashed together in
SENS from the begenias and gerani-
ums.
What a disguting day. said Nine.
de Barbillon in a tone of conviction.
Here we are only in the beginnings Of
September and have to keep every door
and window shut"
The hostess was rather stout and
hated the absence of fresh air.
Her two guests. the slender Nine.
Esperant and the dignified NJ. Thomas
philosopher and conferencier, nodded
AOuSlOuI QS bdTDlliOu
shrugged his shoulders and said: You
are always complaining about some
thing, Yyonne. Last year. I remember
we had some hot days. in August and
you groaned and sighed for rain And
MmeS Esperant did just the same.
Thomas was not quite so bad but neyer1
the less, he went about with face of
martyr and told me how difficult it
was to remain calm and serene with
- ~
one who did not complain of the heat,
just as 7 am not growing about the
rain today. though I am the one that
suffers the most.
Antoine said the hostess sharply
Must you always be tactless. You do
nothing but praise yourself.
Now you are wrong, madame" said
Thomas, your husband is only telling
the truth He is a born optimist and
that means that he is very much to be
envied."
There you are. Yvonne," said Mon
sieur de BarbilIon- Thomas is right
am an optimist and that is really
something to be envied. Thomas himself
is an optimist. too, by the way He
stays quietly indoors and does not
make any fuss"
Monsieur Thomas really seemed to
bear his fate with much resignation,
lHOuSn he was very enthusiastic
about boating parties and picnics pleas
ures which were hopelessly ruined by
the downpour. Nobody, not even the
two women. suspected the real reason
of his somewhat ostentatious resigna-
ticn.
The seeretf was that the annual list
of decorations of the Legion of Honor
was due and Monsieur Thomas felt
quite sure of getting the red ribbon.
A near relative of the slender Nine
Esperant was a member of the govern
ment and had promised to use his in
flueRce in favor OF the philosopher
If they were to go on a picnic the
philosopher might not receive the ex-
pected news until five or six hours
Ia ter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-05

HERE are no more interesting
violators of the laws of the land
than the moonshiners. For the
most part they are mountaineers, uned-
ucated and unframed in the ethical
principles Of government, and they re-
gard the revenue laws as an unjust in
vasion of their natural rights. They
feel that they have an inalienable right
to make spirituous liquors whenever
they desire, and that the government
imposes an unjust burden upon them
in the revenue taxes it levies- This
state of mind makes the average moon
sinner a sort Of patriot in his own eyes,
and he is willing to fight for his illicit
still as persistently as he would to de-
ferd his home from an invader. All Of
this tends to make the work of the spe-
cial agents Of the internal revenue bu
reau of the treasury department exact
ing ard dangerous. The stories Of the
ingenious methods of moonshiners to
hide their Illicit trade are full Of fas-
einations, and the manner in which the
revenue agents circumvent them is as
interesting as any tale of Sherlock
Holmes.
The Whisky InsurrectiOn.
In the old days whisky bore no il
ternal revenue tax A man, might make
and sell it as freely as a farmer may
grow potatoes and market them IN
western Pennsylvania, following the
revolutionary war. gallon OF good
liquor was worth exactly a shilling
and passed current in the neighborhood
financial operations. Then the United
States government being in need or
funds to meet it's maturing war obli-
cations decided to place a tax Of from
seven to Is cents a gallon, according to
quality, on all whisky. This led to
what is known as the Whisky insurrec-
ton, and was the first armed resist
ance against the government OF the
United States Revenue officials were
tarred and feathered and beaten to
within an inch of their lives George
Washington was president Of the Unit
ed States at the time. and he determin-
ed to teach the moonshiners a lesson
He therefore ordered out $4,000 troops.
men who had seen service under him.
and this show of auth ority ended for
all time organized physical resistance
to the revenue laws except in the case
Of isolated mountain camps
Albert Ga1latin, who holds the dis
tinction of having been cabinet Off
Ger longer than any other man in the
history Of the country. with the ex-
ception OF James Wilson, was a sympa-
thizer with the whisky insurrection-
lists, and when he became secretary Of
the treasury his influence led to the
abolition of internal revenue taxes in
1902 During the war; of 1912 it be-
came necessary to restore this tax, IN
til 1917. when it was again repealed
From that date until 1852. the manu-
facture of whisky was as free as the
making of molasses.
Wa on MoOnshiners.
In the latter year the government
- # &r,--
ing everything possible. from a street
car ticket and a box Of matches to the
coal with which the railroads and fac
tories were run. in order to finance the
war, and a heavy tax was placed upon
whisky and tobacco. From that time
to the present day the moonshiner has
fiourished. Although the government
spends millions Of dollars in collecting
the internal revenue, and employs ex-