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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

there is struggle for existence, and
Wherever there is a struggle for ex-
lstence there IS war. Perpetual peace
IS impossible for mOrtals in this world o"
Pagans are sometimes more Christian
tnen Christians and in a Japanese mag
azlne issued in Toxic under date OF
december, 1911. there is a rejoinder to
the views OF Gen. Won der Goltz as fol-
lows:
1t is true that wherever human be-
lhg IS exist there is struggle for exist
ehce' out we must know that there Is
such thing as the law of evolution,
carrying the mode Of the struggle 10
algher and higher planes 1t is newt
able that there should be a clash Of
interests among nations, but il is also
natural that they should choose the
mode Of solution which corresponds
more nearly TO the moral ideals of the
age"
When the pagan orient finds it nee
essary TO rebuke the Christian occident
for low tone OF morals il is time for
US either TO turn heather or to burnish
up our ethics.
The Labor Market.
Even men who are qualified to do
good work cannot always find the place
where they can put their good work.
There are times when the labor mar
ket Is OverstOcked and when there is
not as much work as there are men to
do II.
But there is this fact that our young
men and young women win do well 10
take home to themselves on entering
this New Year, that when there is a
round hole to be fitted-and there are
a good many such, even in difficult
times-and there comes along a round
man Of corresponding dimensions he
viii not find a great deal of difficulty
in being availed Of to plug up the aper-
ture.
OF course there Is such thing as
pull" where insignificant men are put
into significant positions and where
qualified men are left with nothing to
do
But even so the only principle upon
which as a rule young men and women
wanting employment can safely bank Is
that the first step toward getting a DO
sition is to be thoroughly qualified for
It.
People who are known TO be inter
ested in the unemployed are constantly
approached by applicants who upon he
ing asked what they can do will repIy
by saying that they can turn their
hands to almost anything, which uDon
Investigation is usually discovered n.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
Stage Beauty Tells
Secrets Of Youth
crheaue Review in The Arch)

Theatre Review in The Arch-)
Il have often wondered at Jane
CIavton's youthful beauty. In burst
of confidence she told me her com
plexion was due to a lotion which she
makes by dissOlVing a small Original
package Of mayatone in haf-plnt
Of witch hazel Massaging with this
has kept her skin clear and satiny and
preserves its girlish bloom
Her long. wavy and lustrous locks
are due to dry shampOOing. She says
she never has time TO wash her head
and would not If she could, because
wet shampOos make the hair dull and
lifeless. A dry shampoo leaves the
hair soft and fluffy. TO make the dry
shampoo. she puts q cupful OF corn
meal in a fruit jar and mixes with 1t
the contents Of 2 small original pack
age of therox- 1t brushes out easily
and takes all dirt with II.
with a Jar OF Mothers Salve to cure
sore throat and colds and prevent ca
tarrh, this actress travels forty-eight
weeks in the year, always looks the
pink Of perfection, and sings at every
performance ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
Internationl

TO international dispute viii ever
be referred TO a court Of arbitra-
ton that will not result to the
disappointment Of one or other OF the
two nations in controversy. and Mr.
RoOsevelt's opposition to the presidents
scheme lies in the fact that he is afraid
that under it some matter will be sub
mitted TO arbitration the issue OF which
viii be adverse to American interests.
He is more concerned that the
United States should have its own way
in matters OF International disagree
ment than that steps should be taken
promotive Of the worlds pacification-
While as a man ne Is not individually
selfish, as a citizen he is nationally
selfish, and is more willing that na-
tiOns should go on hewing each other
to pieces than that we should fail OF
getting all that we may feel belongs
TO US but which a carefully and i'm
partially constituted court q inquiry
may consider does not properly belong
to US at all
He has a large heart but it is con-
fined within the limits OF his own cOun-
try. Patriotism is always commend
able, but there is something better
even than that. viz. the disposition TO
ton to the general well-being.
We are never going to realize the
ideal WOrld-peace except so fast as the
more advanced nations assent to
policy Of mutual international surren-
der.
Pagans More Christian Than Christians
The whole effect of Mr.. RooseveIts
attitude ana Incorporate language is
to postpone on our part the adoption
Of such policy, q policy that England
and France have already agreed to-
It IS an excellent thing TO pray Thy
kingdom come" but like most prayers
the answer to it viii not come except
as we, remove the obstacles that are
in the way of its coming.
It does not appear that the colonePs
peace-impulse is strong enough 70
make him care very much whether the
popular peace-tendency is promoted or
checked He is a fighter and believes
in fighting as a means Of individual
and national discipline. He makes the
progress OF civilization dependent upon
navies.
His views, If correctly reported, coin
eide with those OF the German staff
officer, Gen. Won der Golty, who says
that wherever human beings exist
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

mean that they cannot in a satisfac-
tory way turn their hands to anything
Another way of Spelling "lIidinght on
Tt is an old saying that there is al
ways room at the top. The upper story
and. indeed, the stories that lie some
what nearer the ground floor. are never
crowded, or at least rarely so.
The early chapters in the history Of
any man, who afterWard becomes emil
nent IN his line Of service, tell the story
OF the continued efforts and weary
hours expended in getting himself quail
flied for that service
Genius" is another way for spelling
midnight OIL"
Society cannot be expected to take
care Of people; they have got to take
care Of themselves. Results have to be
earned.
There are precious few gratuities in
this life, and It is wei that It is so, for
cosseted young men ripen into adult
mollycoddles.
We have to pay our own fare, and
the only way Of reaching our destina-
tlon is to lay down the price OF
through ticket
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

er Underwood advised against this &C
MAY be Joint Inquiry.
It was indicated today that the pro-
posed INQUIRY into the Atlantic, Pa
cific and Southam Shipping combines,
Instituted by representative Humph-
rev. Of Washington, in the house,
would be made joint congressional
investigation as president Taft had
expressed the opinion that the treaty
relations Of the United States with
other nations might be involved.
ella Irrigation Work.
Represent tive Stephens, Texas has
introduced a bill in the house for the
construction Of irrigation work for i'm
pounding the water Of the ella river and
its tributaries, for irrigating land OF
the ella River valley
The Day In COngretss.
The senate was not in session. II
will meet at p. m Monday.
The house met at noon
Andrew Carnegie's expense voucher Of
$3.50 for testifying before the steel
commission was held up because the
notary's seal was omitted.
The foreign affairs committee de-
ferred action on the International pro-
lection Of seals because Of differences
of opinion.
The war department expenditures
committee favOrably reported the Cox
bill, calling for report on the cost OF
Philippine occupation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
GIRL COULD NOT SLEEP

Miss Van Steenburg. a BROOKLYN girl
lately found herself unable to sleep
OF course she was worried becansa
tnere Is nothing that viii more cuiclTI,-
ana certainly wreck health than to he
unable to rest at night.
VOW sleepiessness Is Just a svmDfo-,
on railing health. and is caused nv nm
etuat circulation Of the blood. some
one evidently gave her some good a.
W.. wee, Tor she says in a recent letfer
nao been all run down and tired ONT
TOT some time and got SO I couiS 1ot
sieep nights had heard So mucb
about Nlnol that I tried it and fo15~-5
1t highly satisfactory. iouhu
1T has restored my strength. usas
me able TO sleep and eat weu ana
am now quite well again." anu
This delicious cod ii,-a- 40
p ,-1l.,l,- o., without oil CvinoD does
slckly people Of all avss n -,si ~. Jus s1
oiooG rlcn ana pure. correets the FAME
- w. Ion ana restores Appetite. We
promise 70 give back the none
SaSe mol does not please YOU TS.lI,.
q Eoiislo' druggists FL PaSo. Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
BANKS MUST KEEP
UP THE RESERVES
Those Falling Below the
Legal Limit VIII Be
Reported

Washington, D. C., Jan. I9.-Controler
of the currency Murray today took steps
to compel all national banks Of the
country to maintain their legal reserves.
The law regulating the reserves, the
most drastic, In the national bank act,
never has been strictly enforced, 1t Is
said.
The national examiners now VIII re-
mort all hanks whose reserves are con-
tinuallv below the legal limit Under
the statute the controller Is authorized to
appoint receiver for any bank that fails
to hold its legal reserve, or to call on
the attorney general to revoke the char
ter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
Fish-fish-fish. ArdOin's.
KILLS WIFE AND
THEN SHOOTS SELF

Reno, New. Jan 1s.-B. Noyes, Of this
city, shot and killed his former wife at
an early hour this morning and then
killed himself. The wonans dead
body was found lying in the yard and
Moves was found dead ~ his house
some distance from the scene Of the
first shooting.
Noyes secured a divorce some time
ago and last night saw his former wife
ana man on the street together. He
informed the woman that he was going
to kill her. and this morning carried
out his threat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
CO. ~ go.


The new city vel is going down
fot by foot out on the mesa east OF
town. and water is encountered, which
from analysis at the college is very
pure. The weN viii be sunk further
down to obtain a better flow as the
deeper 1t is driven the better the water.
". S Martin, formerly In the gro
Gerry business here, was hurt in a rail
road wreck near Eagle Pass, Tex, ac-
cOrding to telegraphic advices received
here. He was eurOure east 10 MS
home fin Arkansas and while not ser
iously injured was sent-On 10 hosp1-
tai in Houston, Tex, for treatment.
Invitations are out for a reception
and Tlausical 10 be given by the order
Of tde Eastern Star here on the night
Of TIE 25th of January at the new tenn
pie.
Mrs E. z. Day entertained the So
cial club at her home.
DR.. James left for the southern part
Of the county to spend a day or two
on business.
7. H. jerks, who has been guest
of Fleming Jones for some days, has
left for Mexico or mining business. He
goes to Arizpe, Sonora, Mex TO exam
Inc properties as engineer for Eu-
rOpean syndicate
Mr.. and Mrs Rose, of Hornersville,
No. are newcomers in Las Cruces. They
are with Mr.. and Mrs Strong, and ex-
pect to spend the winter here
o. L. Johnson, who has been i'll for
two weeks is once more back at his
business duties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
AsUNCION RETAKEN:
MANY ARE KILLED

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 19-Telegrams
from Asuncion, Paraguay. confirm the
report that the supporters OF president
After desperate street fighfinp thu
revolu1onarIes fed. The casualties to-
tailed 200 killed and wounded
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

LAST CHANCE FOR FREE LAND.
A reservation Of fertile valley land
is now open in Mexico Honesteqds
free Only requirement is to have five
acres OF bananas planted within five
years An authorized improvements
Co, viii plant the bananas and marked
them on shares. Your share should
bring $500 per acre. Address The Bio
Tonic Land Co, Block 172. Greensburr
Pa They are distributors for the u
5 You need not so to Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
CONTINENTAL IS
CITY IN EMBRYO
Decision Rendered in Land
Contest Case Of Kim
ball VS.. Neasey.

The office OF The Herald for Las
Cruces is IN the Robinson Drug
store, THE Quality Store This
firm win deliver The Herald each
night at the regular rate of 81 cents
month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
INJURED BY BLAST WHILE

Alpine Texas. Jan I9.-F KToss-
ley, the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
contractor who was reported Serious
" injured by dynamite explosion IL
recovering. His injuries were not So
serious as were at first tboS1eBf ~
Moseley was 200 feet from the blast
ana looking in that direction. shadf0g
MS eyes with his hands. when a -orl-
sIrncH MS hand, badly lacerating III
an9 tnen made a severe scalp wound
FosLoItlce inspector Butler who MS
mere TINS week reports the Alpine post
once affairs in splendid conditio1
me postoffice viii move into its new
ruary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
SITUATION IN CUBA IS
GREATLY IMPROVED NOW

Washington, D. c., Jan. I9.-Penorts
received at the state department from
Cuba indicate that the general situation
is greatly improved, although no posi-
tive developments are expected in the
near future
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PPIMA PIES ABE Held

The primaries for the election of d.
reetoTs for the chamber of commerce for
this year began at 2 o'clock Friday after
noon and VIII continue until o'clock in
the evening Eighteen candidates viii
be selected at Fridays primaries who
viii be voted on at the election next
Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
orPosEs PARCELs POST

Kansas City, No. Jan. 19.-Lhe
western Retail Implement and We
7fcIe Dealers association at the clos
ing session of the 23df annual conVen-
ti6n of that organization in this city,
declared against the parcels post as IN
towns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
PnYAITY - SmFZ

Suez, Jan. I9.-King George and queen
Mary arrived here today on board the
steamer Medina on their return Journey
to England from India
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19
TAXPAYERS IN COCHISE
TO VOTE FOR BRIDGES
Election Next Month VIII Be Up to
Those on Assessment Rolls Only
Three Bridges Over San Pedro

Tombstone, Ariz., Jan. l9.-At the
bridge election to be held in Cochise
county on February 10 to decide if three
bridges are to be built over the San
Pedro river. none but those whose names
appear on the tax rolls viii be permitted
to vote on the question. The points
where bridges are asked for and cues
ton submitted to the voters are at
Lapd. Fairbank and Charleston. Each
bridge Is specified not to exceed in cost
$4,000, making total of $4,000.
The majority vote on each bridge will
decide the action of the board of super
visOrs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

Las Cruces. n. ~. Jan. l9.-The de-
mand for agricultural land in the
lower Mimbres valley ana the laFse
number Of people settling In the Wei
nifty Of Columbus anr Hondale, mas
caused the FL PasO & Southwestern
railroad to establish the station OF
Continental in section = loWnsnlp q
south, OF range u west Inis staLlOn
viii be about midway between COlum-
bus and Hondale, and is in the center
of large stretch or unSurFeEea lands
which is already being located by set
tiers who are looking for the survey
Of these townships in the near future.
Entries Are Cancelled.
The final decision IN the case OF
kimbau VS. Neazey has cancelled the
entries made by Mr.. NeaZey ana his
wife under the desert land law for
lands in the Mimbres valley. These en-
tries were contested by MI kimball
after the claimants had made PROOF
before the United States commissioner
alleging the full expenditure as re-
Quired by law.
In the affidavit OF contest it was
charged that the claimants did not ex-
pend the amount OF money claimed by
them to have been spent and that the
improvements on the ground were not
such as had been testified to in the
various annual proofs.
At a hearing held before the United
States land office at Las Cruces no
defence was made by the claimant S
to the various allegations IN the case.
and decision was rendered IN 4atoI O
the contestant by both the local Of
flee as wen as by the general land
office.
Dr. Oden, Of Shalem colony, took the
afternoon train for FL PasO.
H. l. Dean, Of sherman Le1aSs IS
a newcomer in the valley.
William J. Henry. Of Denver. Colo,
IS in town spending a day or two on
business
George w Fisher, of st. Louis, No,
fz n rorru business matters
c. l. Mitchell whose home IS IOpe-
ka. Kans, is a valley visitor
T. D. Simpson, Of st. Louis, No, Is
in the city.
A. c. Chandler, Of Columbus, o., is
= newcomer in the valley.
F. P. Paul is down today from the
capital city on business.
Arthur =. NOEL OF Chicago, III, is
a business visitor.
Walter A. Piers, of Denver. Colo,
L. ---.--.-.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-19

Fun measure at Southwestern Fuel Co.
ATdOin's prices are the tax OF the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-03-21

The connrilmen found themselves be.
tweeu two not fires. On the one hand
was MarIfherSon. and the mayor Sa
more than n supposedly stanch fol-
lower caught in his enemy's net. On
the other hand was Rob with the PEG
pie awakened 10 Il fury OF Indignation.
The tH'o j. told that during the night
n day lrc cGluc the final reading OF
the ordinance MACPHERSON kept mis-
counclilnen secretly locked together in
an obscure h0tel. away from the IN
fuen'r OF the crowds. On the hour Of
the council meeting the! We're quiet
~ marched TO their chamber IN Il body.
guarded by Macpherson in person.
When they reached the council
chambers those ~renegades must have
tremblcd. Every available inch oi
space in the spectators gallery was
packed by indignant citizens. Oven
the gallery Significant fact! - hung
ropes, each with Il moose tied at its
dangling end MacPhcrSon's glare
could not stay the panic in his Crea-
tulN y ittllS. Ilt WIS II bptu lllill. III
deed, who would vote for tt. ordi
nance that night
And into the chamber they saw Bot
walk From the gallery came ON.
hoarSe shout, stilled Instantly by his
raised hand Straight to MACPHERSON.
standing at Il side. where he could
watch the proceedings. Bob STROBE.
Get out of this chamber" II was
Boil who spoke in Il quiet. %repreSSed
tone which nevertheless carried Il
threat.
MacPhCrsOn Sneered. II have thu
right To be here"
Get out of this chamber" This
time the voice rang through the 81
lence vf the crowded hall.
I'm stay here until I'm good and
ready to leave. Bob McAdoo,"
"Maclhcrson"-Boh pointed t. tn,
crowded gallery-'you see that crowd
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-03-21

your
He smiled. II wish you would.
Kathleen. That's the only way ] can
learn. it seems. by having the truth
shaken. pounded. into me-"
Tears came 10 her eyes. "Ah. don't
think l don't know what this long year
has been to you!' she said pityingly
"You were always cruel to yourself,
driving yourself mercilessly. Haven't
l seen your heartache? | know how
you have counted on finding Paul and
remaking his life and how bitter the
disappointment has been. And" she
rushed on. though she knew his soul
was writhing at being thus laid bare,
Il know about her. Bob. give over
your self inflicted punishment. Go to
her and take happiness-for both Of
you"
mot that" he said s~ternly. She
knew that the was for the
hope within him that would not die.
THAT can never be-"
but 1t can be. She loves you"
"Do you suppose | could seek happi-
ness while Paul Remington's life Is
spoiled because | drove dim into temp.
tations he couldn't resist? | might
have made him strong, a good man,
but never by word or act did l teach
him anything but selfshness and by
pOcrisy. If | were to shirk my punish
ment I'D be a contemplate coward.
My punishment Is just-exactly the
penalty a just God would devise. I'm
not whining"
you poor. elemental child!' she ex-
claimed pityingly. What are you
what is any Of us-in Gods scheme OF
things that our punishment should be
SO important?"
Bob looked at her, even In his IA
natical self torture startled by the new
thought
She rose to leave him. DUTY ought
to mean happiness. and you get moth
ing but a Useless misery out Of 1t. |
thought you had found yourself. But
you haven't. You have still one les
son to learn-faith. If l had not faith
l shouldn't want to live. l couldn't
be happy"
Eyes: you are happy. And yet" he
said slowly-"and yet l have some
times fancied that you have had your
heartache."
Yes; 1 am happy" she said, and
her face glowed. II am happy. I'd
hate TO be SO small as to be unhappy
merely because God hasn't arranged
everything to my liking"
She left him.
Of only | could find him-if only l
could find him!" he cried to himself.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1912-03-21

If | were TO give the word they wou'd
tear you to pieces That crowd meal
business. won't give them the word
but mics you 20, and now III throw
yon out. won't answer for what
happens after that"
Macpherson began what was meant
to be a defiant reply. You dare lay
II finger OF me-
He got no further. He saw Bob's
big hand shoot out toward him. felt n
grip like IL steel wise clutch his Shout
der.
MACPHERSON turned tail and ran.
Sinking out Of the hail amid uubroken
silence.
Bob turned to the councilmcn.
Now. then. beat that ordinance" ne
said quietly.
So the ordinance was defeated
Some days later a new ordinance.
drawn up under Bob's direction. was
introduced. In due time it passed.
was signed and accepted by the gas
company.
The night after Bob's victory 5000
OF the Steel City's best citizens pa
raded before his home and chepred
him as the next governor.
The cheering thousands marched on.
leaving the quiet street to return to
its wonted dingy calm. Kathleen.
proud and rejoicing. sought Bob in his
library. The man I'm whose honor a
great city had made holiday sat before
the fire in an attitude of complete de
lection.
Bob" she cried TREMENDOUSLY. what
is it,"
Nothing. Kathleen" be said in a
tired voice-"nothing that matters
much. | haven't meant to trouble You
with my moods"
And tonight. with all these people
showing you their love and pride In
you-when you have deserved it so
weil-when you should he only proud
and happy find you here-so!" Her
voice almost broke.
Don't" He shrank from her praise
as he never shraDk from a physical
blow. That's what hurts tonight. /
have not deserved their kindness. |
have done so iittle-nothing"
Nothing. 1t means nothing to yOu
to have stood between nearly a mil
lion people and injustice|
But ! didn't do that" he insisted.
with weary patience. What has been
done the people did themselves. All l
did was to veto n bill any clever poll
tcian would have vetoed as a matter
OF policy and to pull Off a shallow.
theatrical trick that. after all. proba-
bly, wasn't necessary. They forget all
the evil and remember only the little
good. But ! can't. And tonight they
have made me feel small and mean"
"SmaIl and mean! Bob. will you
never learn 10 know yourself? r.
her voice broke In a little laugh that
was near to tears-"Td like to shake