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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-24

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-24

Anything in the transfer and stor.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

few moments practice il YOU Will only
concentrate on it, and this is true Of
every line of work, but I think es-
pecialy physical exercise and deep
breathing.
To my breathing exercise and my
singing lessons ! owe more than my
voice alone The practice of deep
breathing when il becomes a habit in
sures YOU rosy cheeks without the
need Of cosmetics, a round throat and
fun. well developed chest The vocal
lessons. aside from the pleasure they
give and the profit TO be derived from
a good voice, develop the lungs and
stimulate the circulation. they make
deep breathing a habit and help YOU
cultivate that most excellent thing in
woman low, pleasant speaking
voice.
Here are some of the. exercises
which helped ME and which I still 20
through reIieiously every day:
Breathing Exercises.
Stand erect. preferably i'm flat slip
pers or in your stocking feet II you
wear high heeled shoes you are apt
to throw the body out of its natural
pOise-
Place one hand on the chest and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

February s, 1904.
BY REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY

" HIS day. los years sgo-February
5, 1904, Stephen Decatur. at the
time a lieutenant in the United
States navy, performed a deed Of vaIor
in the harbor Of Tripou. which his
countrymen VIII never forget. Durinr
the blockade Of TripoIi the American
frigate Philadelphia had unfortunately
grounded, In which helpless position
she was captured by the enemy. her Of
ficers imprisoned and her crew sold
into slavery. Concealing his little force
OF so men below decks. Lieut. Decat,ir
entered the harbor with a small vessel
which he succeeded i'm varping aIore-
side the Philadelphia. AS the two YES
sells struck the pirates suspected what
was up. but Decatur was ready Tor
them, and leaping aboard with his mon
swept the TripOlitans into the sea SCI
the ship nfire. and in the midst ~ a
terrific cannonading from the sbore
batteries, escaped without losing y
man.
It was as handsome a piece of work
as was ever done. and with iusfica ala
great British admiral declare il to- ba
the most gallant act Of the are"
Ten years later Decatur. then a com,
modore, was destined to win further
laurels in those same waters. Foolishlv
believing that the United states navy
mad been annihilated BY the English
~ the war Of ~, then just about clos
ing, the Barbary states. with TripoH
IN the lead, began again their piratical
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

uetfe9a lions upon American commerce
and Decatur was sent out with a
senses ~ ---'--
ne was quite successful Capturing
gseral OF the enemy's ships and 500
- lsohefS. he sailed into the bay Of Al
--StS- demanded the instant release OF
~ american caDtives. fun indemnifica-
Loh Tor all property stolen or de-
~i"s ca, and absolute relinqu ishnent
% an claims to tribute from the United
safes The terrified Dey signed a
treaty at once giving all that the Amer
-1'-u commodore called for
obtaining similar treaties from the
-Niers OF Iunis and TripOll. the gall
iant American accomplished in that
Single cruise i'm the Mediterranean in
tt.t spring and summer Of 1915 what
yue coholned powers Of Europe had not
dared 20 attempt
ore Of the sad pages In our country's
:. StofN ls the one which deals with the
Quel that was fought at Bladensburg
between Decat ur and Barron, March -,
1870 Taking exceptions to certain re-
marks that Decatur had made about
MIN. Barron challenged Decatur and
killed him. No other duel fought be-
tween Americans. with the single eX-
ceptOu of the one between Burr and
Hamilton. ever created such widespread
Indignation on the one hand and such
sincere sorrow on the other.
Decatur was only 81 when he was
killed by his implacoblo enemy Bar
ron.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
Out OF ToDn Visitors

T. Z. Newell, Of Dallas who has been
visiting in Ell Paso. left for his home.
Miss May Blodgett, of Detroit Mich,
| is expected the latter part Of the week.
W T. Mead. of Pasadena, Cal. has re
turned to his home. after visit OF sew
eraI days in FL Paso.
C. Conbrink, editor of the Republic
News. at Buenos Ayres, Argentine Re
public, and his bride are spending
few days in FL Paso. Mr.. and Mrs
Conbrink viii return to their home by
way of Mexico city.
W. B. Lee. of New York. who has
spent the past few months in Mexico
Is in Fl Paso for few days before re-
turning to his home.
Dr. A. Laurena, Of Durango, Mex Is
here on business.
o. B. Fuller. Of san Diego, Cal, who
mas spent the past few weeks here,
leaves soon for his home.
F. Collier Of ParagouId. Ark, Is IN
FL Paso
r. Ottinger is visiting in FL Paso
from Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Jacquart, OF Indian
apolis. are visiting friends here.
K B. Dover, manager OF the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining company at
Aguas CaIientes, Mex, IS in FL Paso on
a business trip.
Ira H. S. Huggett. formerly Of this
city, but now located at Albuquerque,
New Mexico, arrived in the city Sat
urday to visit his parents, Rev. and
Mrs. W. s. Huggett. and sister Lii
Ian. Of 1920 North FL PasO street.
The sweetest valentine is a heart
shaped box filled with our delicious
chocolates. Elite Confectionery.
Fun measure at Southwestern Fuel ca
Pasteurized milk Is safe.
The sweetest valentine is heart
shaped box filled with our delicious
chocolates Elite Confectionery.
Full measure at Southwestern Fuel Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

knows. IN addition. the fear and
trembling i'm which crime and vice. un-
protected through police corruptiOns.
always live There Is nothing more
va nerGEe than crime and vice in great
cities There is actually nothing. in
an human existence to compare with
the helpIeSsness. and terror OF power
of the underworld. I'm centers OF pOpu-
lauon where the police power is highly
organized and where 1t can not be cor
rupted.
The Chicago inspector was right The
eFu elements Of society can not flourish
without police tolerance And with
such tolerance. vice commissions are
futile The question. everywhere. Is
one OF organized society making its
power felt I'm control Of the exercise
of police power. St Louis is still very
FAR, indeed. from the awful condition
IN which Chicago. under long tolerance
or evil. has been allowed TO fail. And
with such manifestation os resoluta
public spirit as these OF the women.
and with police commissf 0ners OF such
high character as we now have. thu
force as il is. or must be inside. should
be our reliance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
With the
EXCHANGES
VICE IN GREAr CIrIEs.

CFrom St Louis Globe Democrat)
What is called an anuvice campaign
has reached what may be called an
acute stage in St Louis. The presence
Of a large delegation Of women at a
house Of delegates meeting. TO urge up
on that body cooperation In move
ment TO authorize the appointing and
empowering Of supervisory officials
for the inspection OF lance halls. film
shows, and other places freQuented by
youth, indicates, at least. q very deep
respectable people as TO the real eN-
istence of real evils. That is a fact
which has been so often Indicated in
our references TO existing conditions.
that none Of the readers Cf the Globe
Democrat viii be disposed to hail the
stories told by The women to the dele
ga ties as revelations.
There can be no doubt of the exist
ence OF evil conditions The doubt
new bodies Of officials. and original
ing new sources OF authority to deal
with them An Investigation has been
forced in Chicago after the failure of
a vice commission to deal with wretch
ed and revolving conditions there and
as one result OF it q former police
inspector who was removed from office
for corrupt collision with vice pro
nOterS. declared in answer to the ques-
ton. that there never had arisen i'm
Chicago conditions Of crime or vice
which the police could not have sup
pressed with vigilance. fearlessness
and incorruptible honesty
There Is nothing Of a revelation in
ms, either IL is known of every man
who knows anything Of police power
md police organizat ton, and who
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
THEY MJURE CHILDREN
Catharfics and Pills and Harsh Physics
nay Cause Distressing Comp laints.

fHErfIcE and Pills ana Al-EAA s1Al4
Nay Cause Distressing Comp laints.
You cannot be over-eareful in the
selection Of medicine for children only
tie very Eentiest bowel medicine should
ever be given Ordinary pms calnaI
'tics. and purgatives are too apt 70 90
more harm than good. They sometimes
cause gripping. nausea and distressing
sffer-effects, and may actually lnJure
the health. thus establishing a lie
lasting annoyance
We personally recommend and guar
anree RcLau Orderlles as safe ana
dependable remedy for constipation ana
associate bowel disorders. We have
such faith IN the virtues Of this remedy
that we selI it on our guarantee of
money back ia every instance where
Il fails TO give entire satisfaction. and
we urge ali in need Of such medicine
10 try II az our risk
ReyaU Orderlies are eaten just ike
candy are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action. may be taken at
any time. day or night; do not cause
dfarrhoea nausea, gripping. excessive
Ioosenass or other undesirable effects.
Thev have 2 very mild but positive
action upon the organs Win Wnlch
they come I'm contact, apparently act
Ing as a regulatiVe tonic upon the re-
larad muscular coat of the bowel thus
overcoming weakness and aiding 10
restore the bowels TO more vigorous
and healthy activity
ReXall Orderlies not only relieve con-
stfDafion. but help to remove the cause
Of this aiIment They also frequently
overcome the necessity Of constantly
taking laxatives to keep the bowels in
normal condition
There is really. in our opinion. no
similar medicine so good as ReXan {
Orderlies for the purpose to which il
IS directed, especially for children, aged I
and delicate persons. They are pre- I
pared In tablet form and IN two sizes
OF packages: - tablets, 1Oc.; &c tab
lets, 25c; and so tablets. soc. Remem- I
per, you can obtain Rexall Remedies !
IN llis community only at our store I
ne ReXal Store. Kelly & Pollard, I
Peoples Drug store 327 san Antonio /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

something Of a crank on the subject
you know why.
Doctors Were BaffIed.
Some of the greatest experts sur-
geons and physicians. worked over me
when ] was a little girl and I had al
most every course of treatment Know,
to science, but the things which real
ly restored my health were not costly
in themselves. but they required Der-
severance and trust
You don't know what a great part
trust" or belief plays i'm Getting
well, in keeping strong or Young. You
can takes all the treatment i'm the
world and if You don't believe it is
going to do you any good, be sure that
il won't
The same is true Of exercise and
gymnastics. You have got to believe
that they are helping YOU and YOU must
keep your mind on what YOU are doing
or else you arc only wasting time.
The reason so many children don't
profit by their school classes in phv-
steal culture is Just this: They go
through the exercises mechanically
and think of something else
You can derive great benefit from a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
Church Affairs

On Friday evening the Queen Esther
circle Of the First Methodist church
held a most enjoyable meeting in the
parlors Of the church. The first part
Of the evening was taken uD with the
business, after which a. .mpromptu
program was given. A violin solo was
rendered by George Mead, a vocal solo
by Lillian Mayhem and a reading by
Miss Edith Bell
Various games and contests were
played throughout the evening. after
which a luncheon was served from a
table beautifully decorated with Jap
aneSe lanterns and crepe paper.
Those present were: Misses Ruth
heating Mary Heating, Annie Mead,
Almira- Mead, Lillian Mayhem, Annie
Brown Hattie Light. Madeline Fisk.
Isabel Valentine Eva Weeks, Nay
Campbell. Edith Bel, Cora Hickman
Phyllis Eickman; Messrs. Jones, Mudd
Roe, Robert MarstOn, Miller c. Carpen-
ter, George Mead, John Kitchens, Theo.
Wells, Willie Valentine, Rev. Chas. J.
Dickey.
The EpwOrth League Of the Trinity
Methodist church held its regular
monthly business meeting Friday even
ing in the church parlors. After the
transaction Of all business, refresh
ments were served by Misses Adelaide
Clawson and Elsie Lurkins. and
social nOur was enjoyed.
Among those present were: Rev.
9. ". Webdell, Mr.. and Mrs
W. L. Carre. Mr.. and Mrs L J.
Ayers, Misses Annie B hurry, Adelaide
ClawSon, Ernestine hurry Elsie Lur-
kins, Mabel hurry, Kerr, Katherine
Warren. Emma Hoffman, Margaret
Henderson, Irene Ferguson; Messrs c.
V hurry, Harry hurry, Dudley, Robin
Gould. Dorsey, Newborn, Harry Russ,
Barney Hughes. Harry Henderson, Gun
ming.
The Woman's Auxiliary OF St Glen
ent's church will hold its regular
monthly meeting in the parish house,
Tuesday at three o'clock
The officers OF the society are Mrs.
Fred Easter. president: Mrs. George
Rutledge, secretary, and Mrs J. NJ
Goggin, treasurer
At each Of these meetings every mem
Der IS given a written question to be
answered at the next meeting. and Is
expected TO gather material from all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

4 child I was siekly and quite
~ an invalid. in fact, for many
years my mothers chief sor-
row was the lurking doubt that
would ever grow up at all, and no
body. expected me to become as healthy
a specimen rs am now even if
survived my childhood's illness.
certainly am a very strong and
healthy person today, with a back as
straight as ramrod Il had spina1
curvature as a child and a lung ca
pacity which makes it necessary for
my dressmakers to allow for chest ex-
pansion and deep breathing when thew
make my clothes. If they don't then
Jose is likely to take a good breath
ard burst the lining. or what is worse
feel squeezed to death-nct be able
TO breathe properly and then be 80
peevish as-well. you have no idea
how isaEreeable I can be II I'm de-
prived of my proper allowance Of
fresh air.
1t was fresh air and exercise which
made me the strong, healthy girl /
am today, and if you think I am
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

the back Of the other hand on the
lower ribs and over the backbone.
Close your mouth and inhale very
slowly through the nose. Feel as II
and as If the air were heavy and
Went to the bottom Of the bag first
Eli this bag just as fun as you
can. After YOU have inhaled all the
ar you think you can hold breathe IN
Just little more Breathe this air
in little puffs, just as men puff
cigaret
When your lungs are quite full re-
tain the air for few seconds, and
then let the air escape through the
nostriIs again just as slowly and care
fully as you inhaled IT, only not in
puffs Just in n long. steady stream.
You can practice this Just as often
as you like and if you count seven to
inhale. seven for retaining the breath
ard seven again to let il escape. you
viii be breathing rythmically,
method which Gains the nerves when
one is frightened, restores circulation
and will put you to sleep If you lie
awake O. nights with insomnia.
Feel Yourself Breathe
OF course you don't have to place
one hand at your back / am only
suggesting this because you can feel
Yourself breathe so much better. One
of my teachers used to say. We
breathe with our backs, and I have
noticed that people who don't have
+be sensation that the bottom Of their
lungs are expanding and feel this In
their backs never really breathe right
You can never breathe properly il YOUR
frocl1s are tight and by that l. mean
tight anyWhere-in the armholes as
wen as across the chest or the back.
ANYHOW, it's much better to breathe
night and morning while in your BATH
robe. The modern shirtwafst has
probably done more TO improve the
health of the average woman than
anv other article Of apparel. It's
loose enough to give her lungs plenty
Of room
cThis is the last OF the articles by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

leading authorities and also to keep in
touch with the current literature on
the subject
The society is studying THE Chris
tian Conquest of India" by bishop Tho
burn. and has found the topography of
the country, its people, invaders and
rulers intensely interesting.
The time was all too short for the
completion Of last months topic, The
Religions Of India and the subject
was continued for the February meet
ing.
Miss Lulu II. Jones and Miss Porcher
VIII be the lostesses of the social hour
which follows the program.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
Ell PasOans Away

Miss Amy Schultz. of IA North Ochoa
street, is visiting with friends in Eagle
Pass, Texas.
Mrs. Empress Arlington left Satur-
day for a visit at her ranch near Las
Cruces.
Mrs. ". A. Mathis, Of ia North
Campbell street is spending a week,
visiting at her old home in Big Spring,
Texas.
Rev. Clyde K. Campbell and wife, OF
Las Cruces. spent Thursday in FL
Paso. the guests Of Rev. J. Allen Ray
and family, at 11O7 East Boulevard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
WOmen's Organizations

The directors of the Woman's club
win hold their monthly board meet
ing Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in
the Women's club rooms on Boulevard
The Sunshine Helpers met on Satur-
day afternoon with Miss Mary Keefer,
at her home On Romero street 1t was
the regular business meeting and after
all business had been dispensed with
they spent a happy hour in chatter
and in sewing for the Sunshine day
nursery. Mrs Groom, of Covington,
Ky. sang two solos. A salad course
was served by Miss Keefer.
The Sunshine Helpers wiz hold their
next meeting with Miss Rachel Har-
per, SIT East Rio Grande street
Fresh buttermiIk. FL Paso Dairy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
About Ell Pasoans

W J. Buie, Of 28f1 Kentucky street,
who underwent a surgical operation at
a local hospital Saturday. is reported
improving this morning
Miss Ruth McCurdy underwent a Sc
rlous operation for appendicitis on
Monday
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred W. Bauer. Of 1915 Olive street
who has scarlet fever, is reported do
ing nicely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Here is a remedy that viii cure your
cold Why waste time and money ex-
perimentinE when You can get prepar-
alton that has won a world wide repu-
lauon oy IT'S cures OF this disease and
can always De depended upon2 It is
known everywhere as Chamberlain
cough Remedy and is a medicine of
real merit For sale by all dealers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Two hundred fifty rolls best roofing
slightly damaged, at half price Lander
Lumber Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

The sweetest valentine IS a heart
shaped box filled with our delicious
chocolates Elite Confectionery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
The Secret Of Rosy Cheeks

and nyb is
made what am"
I uWants pleasant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05
FL Pasoans Returning

r B Erickson has returned from a
visit to friends and relatives in kan
sas City
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

A very dark gun-metal grey silk is
used for the main part Of this waist
The cuffs and girdle are OF black satin
and a braiding Of black is used Tor
trimming
The high collar, with the yoke at
tached. is made OF deep cream colored
lace A conventional bow Of yellow
velvet with an end held in place by
bullet buttons Of white pearl harmon
ICES well with the lace
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

rHa'euri1ed milk. Fl Paso Dairy
san measure az Southwestern Fuel Co
Need lumber? See Lander
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Full measure at Southwestern Fuel Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

CThis is the last Of the articles by
Miss Collins)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Fresh buttermiIk. 81 Paso Dairy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Going to build? See Lander.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-05

Fresh buttermiIk. FL PasO Dairy.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-12-03
.PPn60w

de was willing to accept uncle Henry
but no didn't want TO take all the other
blames.
''Yssr' said Mrs. JArr. You wore al.
wayu talking about . nice little home
In the country. ana making an easy
living by raising chickens. and you
kept tandng about going back to tho
land and all that sort of stun. Ger
trude heard you and. 80 when Uncle
Henry offered her . place on mis- farm
she left u.s.
She'll got enough Of It You should
worryi" retortsd Mr.. Jar.
Yes, I should woryi" Mrs.. Jarr ~
piled. Gertrude knew my wayu and I
know hers. Even II she did break dish
now and then or occasionally burned
what abe Wa oooking. she had been
with u 70 lonG.-nsarly . year. In fact,
that she was 5ynt like one Of those
faithful old servants you see on the
stage. who won't leave you when you
are Suined financially and who bring out
their little savings. which amounts to
Q great deal of money--although how
they got that much II they were honest
can't ses-and they save the bank. OF
pay the young mastsTs gambling debts
which amount TO half q million. o. they
save the bank when there - . run or
II and tho beautiful young sirl doesn',
have 10 marry the brutal millionaire
who has schemsd her fathers downfall.
| Indeed, although Gertrude never
saved cent and always drew he
money before It was due. she was very
fond Of the children. and in every way
except shs would NOT wear a cap ant
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-12-03

Mrs. Jarr Makes Her Husband
a'Present of One Rich Uncle

apron-was Just like those faithful old
family retainers one sees in the moving
pictures or on the stage"
mo, you're wrong there" said Mr..
Jarr. the faithful old family retainer
In tho movies and In melodramas IL al
ways doddering old MEN servants. who
blow their noses In bandanna handler
chiefs and totter in and out. and wag
their heads and roll their eyes over the
misfortunes clustering thick and fast
upon the young Master.-6Iod bless him!
and tho ancient family seat OF Shynn-
bone Hallr'
We'll. I won't argue with you about
II. But your Uncle Henry has taken
the best girl I ever had. And I never
want to hear his name again."
Just then Master Willie Jarr brought
up tho morning mail. and Mr.. Jarr. not
ing a whitish brown envelope with q
smeared, scrawled address. attempted to
burk IL. For II was from Uncle Henry.
Give me that letter." said Mrs. Jarr.
Mr.. Jar handed 1t over. and Mrs. Jarl
opened II with a hairpin.
"He doesn't say . word about Ger
,trude!" she said.
HE must have wanted something OF
he wouldn't have written" said Mr..
Jar. what Is it?"
''oh. here II isl" said MrA. Jarr. "Ht
wants me to sec II ! can get him a good
servant girl in New York. as tho coun-
try girls all want TO work IN the stock.
ing factory in Smithtown IN the winter
and the canning factories In the sum.