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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

TT was with much reluctance that
Helen had consented to chaperon
= Alice at this dinner in Dick Fair
childs apartments. And now as she
hurried down to the car in which they.
awaited her. she almost regretted that
her mo" had not been more decisive
warren had been gone two days,
and she had hardly been out of the
house since he left. She knew the
change and distraction would be good
for her. yet she felt so little in the
mood for anything Of this kind
1T was dear of you to come said
Alice. as FairchiId stepped out and
helped Helen into the car. We're so
tired of dining around at restaurants
and hotels. It's much nicer at his
apartment, but since Mrs. Vance went
South there's no one to chaper0n me"
Even in the quick drive there Helen
discovered that something was wrong
plainly they had been quarrellng- Al
though thew talked freely 10 her they
had very little 10 say to each other.
And there were traces Of tears under
Alice's veil.
Tnt she had never looked more beau
tiful the white furs brought out all the
delicate fairness Of her face. And Fair
child in his evening clothes seemed
more distinguished and taller than ever,
his silk hat almost touching the top
of the cab.
When they reached the apartment
the door was opened by a japanese
servant The rooms were large and
exduisiteIy furnished. Helen had never
before been in a millionaire bachelors
apartment. and she was struck by the
luxurious appointments. 1t reminded
her of an elaborate stage setting of
some society play.
The japanese showed them into a
dressing room where they laid aside
their wraps. On a low toilet table were
all the silver and cut glass articles
that could be found in the daintiest
wOman's bOudoir
-Of course you saw something was
wrong" murmured Alice as she fluffed
up her hair before the mirror Its
the same thing il always is He SAYS
it's all my fault-that I'm insanelv
jealous. But how can I help it when
he's lunching and dining with other
women all the time2"
But Alice you can't 20 on like
this" looking anxiously at the beau
tiful face Can't you see you're much
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Dances

A leap year bali was given by
the women-s auxiliary to the members
Of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men at the Red Mems hall Monday
night. There were about 100 couples
present at the dance. During the dane
ing refreshments were served by the
members of the VI hite Rose ledge, No.
322
The committees in charge of the bail
were Arrangement, Mrs SOviila Reh-
rig Mrs. II. T. Franklin. Airs. T. W.
Kinman. Mrs. Pearl Osborne. Mrs. Kate
Kate lIurtle Mrs. r. 3. May, Mrs. car
rie Haupt and AIRS. Lucy Maugan
Floor committee Mr. and AIRS. III. P
Likes Ar and Mrs. i. Appel. ar. and
Mrs. r. r. May and Mrs. Florence Now
cry Reception committee. Mrs Martha
Young, Mrs Lille Hickok, Mr.. and Mrs,
C., N. HClford, Mrs Nay Caldwell, Mr.
and Mrs T. Cound, Mrs. Nora Barr.
Miss Title Nangan Mr. =. GOodal,
Miss Fredie Barker. AIRS. FroHa Crit
fifth Do0rkeepers. j. D. Osborne and
William Mangan.
3Iiss Maui Austin entertains at her
home on san antonio street Thursday
evening. January p, with an informal
dance
Tie Terpsichoreans entertain with
q dance ~ ednesday evening at their
rooms in the Toitee
The Beavers" are planning big
gettogether dance to be given in
few days. the exact date to be decided
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
THE AMERICAN GIRL
The Use Of Slang.
By THOMAS TAPER.

a conversation as II the person using
it wishes YOU TO know that one OF
the group, at least. is able to show
the others the latest thing ia the art
of fPolly wants a cracker"
But can a girl afford to get down
TO the level of green and yellow
parrot. and live in the brass cage Of
bad English. or. worse diam maj ~
English that is MANNED and brutal
lied and made a fool off
Well, whether she can or not that
is what she is doing to the language
that Shskspere wrote, the moment she
brings slang into her conversation.
H.
There is a proverb which says Fine
feathers make fine birds" In these
DAYS the American girl and her brother
are very anxious indeed Go wear the
feathers. in one form OF another.
such a bird went into a shoe store
one day and hoped 10 be waited on
Immediately There was only one clerk
there then and he was for the mo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Weddings

News that will prove Of especial in
terest TO many FL Pasoan's will be the
announcement of the marriage Of
Albert Wilcox, son or Mrs. Julia Wilcox,
Of this city. 10 Mrs. Genevieve
ShilliDgs Of San Francisco. Mr.. VII
cox, who is a civil and mining engineer.
is at present stationed at a small min
ing camp in the United States Of Co
lumbia, South America
Charles w. Goldbrock, of EI Paso. and
Miss Lillian Repsman, of St. Louis, No.
we're married by county judge A. s. J.
Eylar az the courthouse Monday. They
will continue TO make their home in
FL Paso.
Saturday night double wedding was
celebrated at the home Of Mrs A. J.
TyFa. 611 East Missouri street when
Mrs Tyra became the bride OF W. F.
Lu Case. and Miss Susie Cham berlain
was married to 81. Massie. Both cere-
monies were performed by Henry F.
Stacy, justice Of the peace The guests
present were Mr. and Mrs n. B. La
Rock, Byron La Rock. J. z. Ellis. Mrs.
j. H Connolly and Robert White. Light
refreshments were served after the
ceremonies and the party attnded the
Fraternal Brotherhood hall dance
Grand Novelty.
Leap Year ball "wednesday night at
Ryan's Dancing Academy, Fraternal
Brotherhood hall Special music.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Church Affairs

iumble social was enjoyed BY
sbouty so guests at the East III Paso
Presbyterian church Friday evening.
The following program was gwen
Mandolin ana guitar quintet by the
I.ohmeir brothers and Charles Herb
''Sal Jones was recited by private
Whitehead TAKE RE Back TO New
York" and Everybody for Somebody
was sung by private Mark Wolburn and
solos Negro Songs and "ThomDsOn's
Mule" by Rev. kenneth Brown. After
a social time, lemonade and cake were
served
The East II Paso Baptist church is
improving very rapidly. The enrol
ment has increased in the last Few
Sundays from about so to over 100
The regular time for the morning
services viii be given to T. Jones. who
viii lecture on The Importance Of
Youth" He was one Of the first
members and workers Of the church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Out OF Town Visitors

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Derthick, after
several weeks spent in FL Paso on
business. have left for the east
r. E. Moore has returned to his home
in Globe. Ariz after few days spent
IN Ell Paso on business.
Miss Ona Brown, Of Dallas, is a guest
at Hotel Sheldon. Miss Brown has
been Visiting her brother Edgar D.
Brown, at Clint, for several weeks
Mrs. B. f. Hoy, Of Carbonate. Kans-.
is visiting her grand daughter Mrs.
R c. YonEe of 261S Wyoming street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Parties

A birthday anniversary party was
given Saturday afternon in honor OF
Lillian and Esther BOurland at their
home 1925 Durango street The time
was spent in playing games, which
were heartily enjoyed by the little
people. after which refreshments were
served.
The guests were Leona Pollard,
OPAL Berrie. Jenney Hull, Dorothy
Quinn. Helen Bourland, Dorothy Jack
son and Osker Ferrie.
Mrs r. l. Ramey viii entertain at
her home on Wednesday evening. in
honor Of her niece, Miss Virginia Hill
and her brother Bud Hill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

ment checking up stock. The bird was
In white, with the latest cut OF dress.
ana creation on her head. Fur
tners she was attractive. Of good fig
ure and as straight as an arrow.
AFTER waiting for a moment or two
she said to the clerk,
say. Clarence. BOY. what do Won
think YOU are doing2 Trying to give
an Imitation Of Asleep at the Swftch7s
ana me standing here at the station
waiting to board the trolIey2 saw
Clarence, get busy"
DO fine feathers make fine birds?
Is It not too bad that this polly is
a fine bird only so long as she keeos
silente
An we can say for her is. poor
And, in this case. the remark is not
mere is no one quality the Amerf-
can girl can DEPEND on that is a better
passport into the social and business
world than simple English Il lie 4
Verlable open sesame The rnorne-f
she SHOWS. when she speaks that she
Knows now 60 use simple words Wen
oFrs OF her own choosing and nos
the parrot learned expressions Of 4he
street, i'm that moment she belonrs fo
the elect II is sign OF true arfs-
toeIacy tnat even money wiz not buv
40 business man. and no refined
" oman, can be blamed for refusIrer ~
ne daily in the company OF a rar~os
that has only one foolish sentence ~
The business world Is conducfa5 b,.
tne lhteiligence OF thinking men ar-7
women Now, Intelligence never male
d e.'Wh OF llSei1, never Stoops 10 h.
an lnltalor- III il wants to sDeai- h.
SAYS soihethins, IT has thought about
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

Women's Organizations

The monthly social meeting of the
W. C. T. o. Friday afternoon was OF
unusual interest. Miss Gilbert an
old time friend OF the local Organiza-
ton, was a visitor. and led the devo-
tional services, assisted by Mrs Corbin.
Mrs J. A. Potter the president, had
prepared letters TO the Texas senators
and repreSe ntatiVes OF congress, which
were read before the union for ap-
prOval and were accepted. The letters
simply urged congressman TO use their
influence and votes to secure an inter
state commerce law this winter asking
that congress protect the prohibition
territory from Illicit liquor sellers
bringing intoxicating liquors into the
state TO sell in violation Of the laws Of
the state.
The battleship. Texas will be chris
tened in the near future by Miss
Claude Lyons. OF Sherman. Tex. A
petition was sent to the secretary Of
the navy and a beautiful womanly let
ter to Miss Lyons, asking that the ship
be christened with water from Texas
A reading in the negro dialect was
given by Miss Ora Corbin; DIT. Matte
Hills LECTURE was illustrated on the
blackboard. Mrs s. c. Mingus sang
as a solo. Twas Rum That Spoiled
Ny Boy. Benediction and half hour
of social intercourse. with the break
ing Of bread, and the union closed to
meet the first Friday afternoon IN
February
The final arrangements are now be-
ing made for the Kermiss, which viii
be given by local talent February 9.
The complete caste win be given at an
early date. Group dances and drills
win be on the program
Every woman in FL Paso especially
the members Of the Woman's Charity
association is urged TO attend the
meeting at the First Presbyterian
church Thursday afternoon at 2;45 to
start the rescue work
The emergency circle Of the sunshine
society met at the home, 209 South
Campbell street. Monday afternoon.
Many garments were made for the
children Of the home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

1HEN the green and yellow
N poIlparrot pokes its head out
w Of the cage and says it wants
cracker we laugh because we know
fbgf is an it has to say and even
that is not original
Tbere was a time not long since.
,,-ben a person who did anything IN q
cIun1sv fashion, was admonished thus,
You can do it better with an ak
Like the remark of the green ana
Yellow pollparrOt. this too, is not orl-
final and, further 1t showed that the
one who used IL had nothing else 10
saw. This is a sad fact often over
me slang Of the street is often pic
turesaue. Ii is easy to pick up We
sometimes think that il gives us dash
on smartness TO be able to say the
times" brightness that il is good to
possess
You viii often hear slang drop into
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
About EI Pdsoans

Miss Edith Hudson. who has been
quite in at her home, sos Mesa, is
somewhat improved.
Mrs. French Stalley, OF Az Texas. is
convalescing from a serious attack Of
pneumonia
Little Robert Aloe. son of captain
and Mrs Alfred Aloe. of Vancouver
barracks. Washington, and little grand
son OF Mrs Robert Campbell, who has
been quite III with scarlet fever IS
improving nicely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Skin On Fire?

Just the mild. simple wash. the web
known ODD. Prescription for Eczema,
and the itch is gone.
% cent bottle viii prove IL.
We have sold other remedies for skin
trouble but none that We could guar
antee as We can the ODD. remedy If
the first regular SIZE sI.00 bottle does
not do exactly as we say, II VIII not
cost you a cent
Kelly g. Pollard druggists
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
20 solLE IorNr n.nlNr,..-

Seattle. Wash SAN "a 49,
nersehel q, Parker. Of New Yorir 49,.
IS on his way TO Alaska to nlal.4 i st's,.,5
attempt 70 ascend Mount aTeFI-l-..e
ne niglest peak. IN North America bas
arrived here and wiz depart for sev-s--,
The ascent viii be made ~ v-.---,.s ~
rom Lloyd tran. on which the ~-o,,-,, US
was climbed By party from Fsirbs-,l.--..
two years ago. - 'sl'iAs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

European Summer Tour.
Miss Ona Brown, Of 4205 Swiss Ave
Dallas. Texas. who has secured passage
for her fifth annual European summer
tour. sailing from New York June 22d,
will be at Hotel sheldon Monday. Tues
day and Wednesday and viii be pleased
10 meet persons interested in European
travel. References given and required.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
FL PasOans Away

d. A. Todd left Saturday night for
Galveston where he viii be a witness
in the federal cOErt of that city. He
time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
Ell Pasoans Returning

Robert Krakauer has returned from
a business trip to points in southern
Arizona
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23
MARRIED LIFE THE THIRD YEAR

Helen Chaperones Alice
Brooks at a Bachelor Apart
ment Dinner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-23

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Peter glanced careessy in the direction she Indicated
"Shes certainly not beautiful | suppose she's good,
though. That the usual alternative, isn't it? must
ask her to dance tonight, he continued condescend-
ingly.
"Do," said Mrs Lessing Here at least safe
ground, and she cordially praised the little Snubbins
girl
Peter was not very wise he only thought how sweet
and Womany Mrs. Leasing was and he looked at her
again with a distinct sensation of pleasure. "Shes
beautiful he unused to himself; but at the time
a vague feeling of dissatisfaction surged through him.
He felt if he were looking at beautiful painting with
part of it gone-such difference does soul make in
womans face. Not that Peter realized this: he only
thought that Mrs. Leasing wasn't looking quite well
as usual, and he instantly rcproached himself for the
thought. Eager to make amends for the slightest dis
loyalty he urged her to go supper with him; bat
Mrs. Leasing refused.
a promised to wait for Mr. Graf" she said gently
Peter frowned Graf old and ugly, with fly
spcckcd reputation. These things weighed in the bal
with his enormous wealth were nothing to
people. "I' you later in the evening, he said.
Mrs. Leasing nodded gay goodby
DETER went, srcntidly erect, down the long hall
: and out to the dining Malta balls were
hilarious and convvi;l; this exception. Gay
crowds of people talked and laughed ut beautifully deco
rated little tables. More than invitation called
him to be of them. In corner of the room
Mrs. Courtency sitting Peter the vacant
her side with feeling of satisfaction and made his
way through the crowd to her table.
Mrs. Courtcneys cheeks were flushed and her eyes
very bright The empty champagne bottles
planned it; but Peters youth stood him in good stead
and concealed this from him.
"Dear boy" said Mrs. Courtcney, "et's have
glass; lets drink toast to the love best
The half hysterical crowd at the table clamorcd
appreciation noisily.
"To the one we love best" it repeated instantly and
drained the toast
Mrs. Courtcncy leaned toward Peter. "Thc
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started up as if call Peter back but he too far
away, she turned again to the mludn creature on
her left. More than person remarked that evening
the unusual hardness of Mrs. Courtcneys laugh
Peters mind full of strange peace. Il should
have known all along, he said to himself. "that there
was but Mrs Losing" Then he turned into the
garden to seek her.
He found her at last away down in of Pierre
Martclonts shady and with her Mr.. Graf. AS
Peter drew near he they sitting very close
together, and he heard his mentioned.
"Pctcr" said Mrs. Leasing, with soft little laugh of
gratificd triumph Jealous of Peter? He's only silly
little boy He hasn't cut his wisdom teeth yet It's
the love of a man like YOU that counts. That's fc.'
She smiled bcwitchngly into his dissipated old face
Perhaps she feared his millions might escape her yet.
ments his months in Malta; and he for the first time
himself. Then, phcnxlike from the pyre OF his self
esteem tlrdv of humor and he smiled wryy
as he turned back into the cafe
MISS SNUBBI\S sat alone in corner of the room.
w She could hardly believe her eyes when she
Peter standing before her, and She started, uncasy
afraid to accept invitation to dance that must have
been purely imaginative. "Shl sit it out instead:
she h;tzurded. "You look rather tired. Peter sank
into chair beside her. How sweet her voice was and
how sympathetic her manner! he thought to himself.
For once Peter was npulsivc.
"AI;y tell you something? he began, and, not wait
ing for an answer, he told her everything He began
about his home-a happy, old fashioned home in the
country-and how pleased he was to get position III
Malta. He didn't omit anything he told her about
his taste of Malta society," and how youth and 1nexper-
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among themselves, though they
said nothing. They were nearly
all husbands and well trained.
The General came, saw, and con-
quered, as had been done SO
many years before him. He was
a good enough looking chap,-the
type SO many women admire,
fair and tall, with curly hair.
Among themselves they called
him Adonis; but his real name
turned out to be Peter. One can
never get away from a name,
after all, whatever you may think.
From the hour that Mrs. Les
sing and Mrs. Courteney saw
Peter it was war to the teeth.
Figuratively speaking, their char
lot wheels were decorated with
captives, as it were. There is an
old German saying, "What / have
not that is what | wish" So was
it with Mrs. Courteney and Mrs.
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either. Why do some hight men fade
when others never seem to lose their
looks.' She looked away musingly.
with the innocent expression of one
who does not realize that she has
said anything personal.
Peter smiled in pleased agree
mcnt, little self consciously. He
thought to himself that appreciation
was a great thing in Il woman, and
he thought again how pleasant it
would be to come home in the even
ing and find such a helplnatc wait
ing. after all, looks don't mean
much, he protested.
Mrs. Leasing laughed softly. an
theory, no." she answered; "in
practice, yes Then she gave away
one Of the secrets of her sex. "Looks
arc everything to woman, she said.
take poor little Martha Snubbins,
for example. She has no looks, con-
scqucntly no good times.
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BY CATHERINE SCHURMAN

Leasing. Peter was powcrless at
first. Everybody said he might as
well have been an outsider, for any
active part he took in affairs.
After all, he was only an ordinary
man, and he liked it. His work
suffered little. 1t stands to reason
that one who has danced all night
must have rest in the morning.
Mrs. Leasing was very fond of
dancing. In the same way one
who has slept all morning must have
air in the afternoon. Incidentally,
Mrs. Courtency was a splendid
whip. Everyone who was walking
in the park used to stand and look
after her us she drove Peter along
the perfect roads. Everyone who
could bowed. Mrs. Courteney's
bow was very gracious; so was
Peters. 1t quite thrilled the little
Snubbins girl as she slowly prom
cnadcd up and down with her
father, who was old and irasciblc.
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She used to blush little too, that she looked quite
pretty and she relived in her mind for the hundrcdth
time a walk she and Peter had had together. Prob
ably she never knew that Mrs. Leasing had insisted
on it.
The war went on briskly for sometime "The War
of the Roses caustcaly called it, for Mrs.
Leasing always a red rose, while Mrs Courteney
admired pink Peter kept them both supplied and
they were content. So the florist. He had fallen
under the charm of Peters gracious manner and the
flowers always fresh. Perhaps Peters tattcning
account pleased him too Who knows? Finally it be-
came apparent to all Malta that Peter changing
before its very eyes. He much qicter thinner and
those who 1attered themselves their persplcaCty
spread abroad that the war was
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business other that perhaps half the couples
were at supper when he came in. Mrs Leasing hap
pened to be sitting for minute alone.
Peter went straight to her. "Good evening, Lady"
he said. "Yourc looking very well this evening
Mrs. Leasing moved to let Peter sit down beside
her. and she smiled into his eyes she always did. "A
thousand thanks for the warmth and originality of your
compliment" she replied a trife sarcasticaly. The
evening really very hot, and Mrs. Leasing always
felt the heat. There excuse for her feeling
irritable. Peter elusive too!
Away out in the distance Mrs Leasing saw Mrs
Courtcncy, and her mood instantly changed I'm 50
glad you've GOMEZ she added. al really beginning
to feel bored there few people one really finds
pleasure in talking to. Even little Jones is resome
tonight. He's not good looking as he used to be,