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Evening star., 1915-06-06
Cosmos.

Aubrey Deans merry little musical
comedy, The Little Lambs" enlivened
with the bright and tuneful melodies
provided by Walter Rosenberg, will be
presented at the Cosmos Theater this
week by George Choos, with a spright-
ly company OF ten good singers and
dancers, in two scenes, elaborately
mounted and costumed, one the garden
of girls seminary, adjoining a mill
tary school, and the other seminary
dormitory The little piece abounds
in innocen but bright and en-
tertaining fun and pretty melo-
dies, and he company has special
attractions Of its own. Another fea-
ture act will be the famous Bohe-
mians, a trio of vagrant troubadours,
with euitar-harp, clarinet and piano.
accordion, in a vocal and instrumental
program of real merit. Percy warum,
the English farceur, with a selected
company, will present the funny farce
THE Bosun's Mate" based upon the
sea stories of w w. Jacobs. as the
dramatic contribution. and Keno and
Wagner, will offer their dainty fantasy
of songs and dances, "A Night With
the Toys" one Of the pleasing novel
ties of the season. Roland and Farrell.
couple of merry men will sing new
and snappy songs and interpolate
Josh" comedy. while Toll. the 5uggler.
will give an interesting exhibition of
his skill with articles ranging from a
feather to a cannon ball. The added
attractions will include the Hearst
Selig news motion pictures. foreign
and domestic, and a series Of enjoyable
photoplay comedies. A new bill will
be presented the last half Of the week,
beginning with the Thursday matinees.
Cosmos Concerts Today.
"A Tale Of Two Hearts," Roberts
beautiful ropance: selections from
Lehars Gypsy Love-; the overture
from Suppes "A Midsummer Nights
Dream; Columbus" fantasy. by
Herman; Leigh's intermezzo The Man
DARN" two brisk and catchy fox trots.
by Monaco and Berlin. and numbers will
and high grade popular numbers will
he featured in the orchestra's concert
proeram at the Cosmos Thsater today
from g to 1890 pm. Other attractions,
with new specialties. will also be pre-
scented.
Evening star., 1915-06-06

Of f1rst-class hogs. Hoping you are
tho aame- Yours truly"
Evening star., 1915-06-06

orchestra will play the incidental
music.
The pictures will be projected on an
unusually large screen.
Evening star., 1915-06-06

The famous Bible revision" scene in
kitty MacKay," which is to be the Of
fering of the Poll Players this week, Is
one of the cleverest bits Of comedy Of
recent years. Kitty and Mag purpose
rewriting the Good Book along the lines
of higher criticism, but they are con-
fronted by many problems. One Of these
is the Garden of Eden story, which Kitty
declares must be left. for II there are
not some spicy scenes in it the book
will never be read"
Evening star., 1915-06-06

Throughout the program there viii
be present the spirit not only Of pro
fsssional eminence, but Of Residential
interest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

THE Dog Hill preacher has had a
hair cut Poke Eazley says it
seems like the preachers of this
day and time try TO look as nice as
anybody.
Elliek Hellwanger, who last spring
used to sit in the far back end Of
the DOG Hill church every fourth Sun
day. has gradually improved his ways
until now he sits on next to the front
seat.
Raj Barlow has been hunted this
week by the deputy constable on
charge of breaking up a birthday to
do at Bounding Billows Saturday
night The deputy got on track of
him yesterday, but Raj escaped by
obscuring himself in the cloud of dust
raised by his mule.
Sap Spradlen, who in some ways is
smart person, has been sWindled
again, this time by Slim Pickens- Slim
used half Of the time by one and half
by the other. Sap had TO put up the
money to buy the umbrella. and. there
being more good days than bad ones,
Slim agreed to let Sap use it on the
good days while he will have posses
sion Of il while it is raining.
Sap Spradlen is becoming very
much interested in Miss Elutie Belcher
and stands up in his cart when pass
ing her house
A large red necktie worn by Raj
Barlow got wet IN the rain saturday
and began shrinking up so rapidly
that Raj was choked very badly be
fore the assistant coroner could be-
move il.
Some of the candidates in the re-
cent elections made the race solely
on merit. and qualifications and then
got defeated.
lobe Moseley. while taking a drink
of water at the cistern the other day
gave il as his opinion that the money
system should be arranged so that the
poor man would have a better show
ing. He would suggest that all money
in the United States be converted into
small change and then put into cir
culation. Then most of IL would fall
into the hands of the poor man, small
change being all that. he is able to
get
The exceedingly dry weather of this
fall has dried up two ponds and a
section of Gimlet creek. 1t has also
caused the Rye Straw voting precinct
and Poke Eazley's COW to go dry Aid
has been summoned from Tickville.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
TWO TREES FOR
WORTHY NEEDS
Woman's Club Collects
Enough for County Hos
pital and Home.

Splendid success attended the efforts
OF Mrs. W. c. Mccormick and members
Of the civic committee of the Woman's
club in their campaign for things for
the Christmas trees which the club is
to give at the County Hospital and the
Rescue Home on Friday.
a number Of donations came in Tues
day afternoon and these. added TO those
received earlier and others yet to come.
but promised, will give a sufficiency
for both trees. Very few decorations
were received, but Mrs R. B. Stevens
offered to donate the decorations for
the tree at the county hospital and
some decorations for the Rescue Home
tree will be purchased from the funds
collected by The Herald, as a man has
promised to give enough material TO
go into the playhouse to make up for
the money taken to buy the decora-
tons.
the Woman's club included toys, jellies,
preserves, candies, apples. oranges,
clothing. tobacco, books and many mis-
cellaneous articles
From the outside, contributions were
received from the following: c. /.
Sherwood, manager Primms cigar
stores, tobacco for the men at the
county hospital: J. B. Watson, candy;
J. II. Nations, nuts and candy; Every
body's store toys and a tree for the
Rescue Home: Armour Packing com
pany, three dozen glasses of jelly In
ternatiOnal Book Store, paper for
y
The members of the civic affairs
committee Of the Woman's club and
number of other volunteer assistants,
have been working for more than a
week collecting the presents and for
the past two days classifying, wrap
ping them and preparing them Tor the
trees Mrs W. c Mccormick is chair
man of this committee and other mem
bers are Mrs. T. NJ Waller, Mrs. r. s.
Stevens, Mrs. L. l. Mundy, Mrs Ger
trude Ledbetter. Mrs He'll Hale and
Mrs. G. A Martin Others who assisted
them in the work Of collecting or pre-
Dsrins the gifts were: Mrs $. II.
Sutherland, president of the Woman,s
club: Mrs. W H Pickles. Mrs c g
Gibson. Mrs Frank A. Spence, Mrs. V
E. Raggio. Mrs. F. c. Knollenberg and
Mrs. ". H. Forbes.
The tree at the county hospital VIII
be held Friday afternoon at four o'clock
and as many of the members OF the
WOman's club as can be present Will
attend. The tree for the children at
the Rescue Home will be held Friday
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

the C. H. yards, left this morning for
Calvin. Indian Territory, where he viii
engage in farming
Mrs Frank A. Griffin, OF Los An
geles, is in FL PasO visiting her
brother. DR.. J. c. Dysart, for few
days. Later she viii 90 to Houston
to visit her daughter during the
Christmas holidays Upon her return
to Los Angeles she will stop over IN
FL Paso for a week as the guest or
Mrs. William II. Long
The Sunday school children Of the
Austin Park Christian church will have
a Christmas service Friday night at
the church. The choir viii sing an
opening hymn Lloyd Aliens Sunday
school class viii sing a hymn Mary
Vance will recite- John Hartzels
class viii have a recitation together
Louise McMillen will recite- Mrs H
ID. Ashley's class will sing. Gladys
Tillery. Jeanette Glasgow, Virginia
Cole. MyrOn Allen and Wallace Wood
viii recite Hazel Nauman will sing.
Oscar Allen. Jack Parrish and Char
lotte BashfOrd will give recitations-
The primary department viii sing
Margaret Wood will recite. Josie
Bray and Cecilia Berryhil will sing
Katherine Ellis viii recite- The choir
viii sing a closing hymn and Rev. J.
H. Allen will give the benediction-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
EDWARDS SAYS STATE TO co
ON CASH BASIS IN JANUARY

Austin, Tex, Dec. 22.-That the state
OF Texas will get back on a cash basis
and the deficit be wiped out. one
month earlier than has been the case
during the past several years, is the
prediction of state treasurer J. NJ. Ed
wards When the states funds to the
credit of general revenue became ex-
hausted last October. and the register
ing of warrants began. il was then
believed that it would be the middle
OF next February before a cash basis
would again be reached. but now it is
the opinion of the state treasurer that
by the middle of January. there will
be sufficient funds to wipe out the
deficit
Controller II. =. Terrell decided upon
a plan to expedite the remittances of
collections by tax collectors. which has
proved successful. He addressed
communication TO each tax collector in
Texas urging upon him not to keep any
money on deposit. but TO remit daily
n necessary as fast as taxes were col
lected, in any amount from 800 up
ward. This was followed by the col
lectOrs and as a result. six calls for
registered warrants have already been
made since the state went on a deficit
and the state is only about 20 days
behind in the payment OF accounts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

The information some OF the grad
yates get at school is Of no more use
10 them than an electric light plant
10 a blind man.
We all have the eyes TO see, but TO
know the things when we see them is
great gift
Fit Smith is wondering il there is
gong 10 be many snakes this com
ing summer. Fit is a great connis-
soir of snakes, but has a hard time
keeping up with them
During his nap yesterday afternoon
sidney Hooks dreamed that he saw a
large drove of green squirrels cross
the road Sidney says he could be
mistaken in the color. having gone to
sleep with a pair of green eye goggles
on
Fletcher Henstep viii climb to his
housetop this next week and come
down the chimney to remove the SCOT.
All OF his children are getting ready
to hang up their stockings for the
occasion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
PTTTSBURG BANK Is CLOSED:
CHILDREN'S MONEY INVOLVED

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 1.-THE Pitts
burg Bank for Savings. one OF the best
known institutions in this city. failed
to open for business this morning It
was closed by order OF the Pensylya-
mia banking, department.
II was known in the financial dis
trict that the bank hae oeen unable
to weather the storms il had encoun-
tered since the failure of James =
Kuhn and W. 5. Kuhn, who were cred
tied with being prominently identified
with the bank in 1918.
The savings OF some 1900 school
children are included in the banks de-
pOsits
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
FINDS CAR USED BY REFUGEE
FROM JUAREZ is ONE HE LOST

Carlos de Hoyos, while driving a
1914 Model Cadillac auto from the
Mexican side at noon Tuesday, was
placed under arrest by detective a c.
Narela, on the charge OF having stolen
property in his possession. The ma
chine which H0yOs was driving was
identified by h :. Lylins. as being the
car which was stolen from the Ameri-
can garage on the night of November
26. HOyos said that he had paid 1900
pesos for the machine in Juarez and
that he mad bought ii from Juan Lopez.
The car was turned over by the police
to Mr.. Lykins-
The machine was bought by Manuel
A Baca during the month of September
and on September q, while Baca had
a party Of friends out driving, the ma
chine ran into post near the bridge
at the ValdespinS station, killing Mrs.
Lucretia Rodrigues, wife Of Col A
Rodrigues. Of the Villa army, and
severely wounding Manuel Lopez, Mrs.
DariO DOmingues, grandmother 10 Mrs
ROdrigues and Jose Urquide, father OF
the woman that was killed. The car
was repaired and later sold by Baca to
Mr.. Lykins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
1AYEARS Ago Today
\ Y From The Herald OF ThIs
Date. 1901.

julius Kruttschnitt, general manager
OF the Southern Pacific railroad and
first assistant to president Hartman,
arrived IN FL PasO this morning in
MS private car the Guadalupe. Speak
ing of the progress Of the improve
ments being made on the lines Of the
Southern Pacific east Of FL Paso, Mr.
hruttscnnllI expressed his gratifica-
ton at the same and that he was par
ticularly grautied to find the well
equipped plant here.
Mrs. Turney. mother Of W. W. Tur-
ney, left yesterday for her home in
Marshall. Texas.
]. g Lakeland. cashier of the State
National bank. wife and child, are in
San Antonio, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hartman are the
parents OF a baby boy weighing nine
Dieu.
Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Lakeland are ex-
pected home tomorrow from Fort
Worth. where they have been visiting
for the past Aree weeks
Sam Catlin is expected home from
Bryan, Texas. where he has been at
tending school, TO spend Christmas
with his father and mother.
The first anniversary OF the organi-
cation Of Manchester Grove, Woodmen
Circle, will be observed BY the grove
with party Wednesday night in the
home Of Mrs Z. l. Nation, on Mon
tana street
Business men Of the state are
quietly preparing TO organize an asso-
citation which will have for its object
legislation favorable to their interests
It is probable that the headquarters
will be made in Austin, where the law
making takes place
An Interesting wedding of the com
ing month viii be that on the@seventh
OF January OF Miss Chittenden, Of De-
troit. and Henry Newman. Of this city
j. B. Haynie, ex-night yardmaster in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
COL. HASBROUCK
TO COMMAND 10Th

Col Alfred Hasbrouck will arrive on
December % to take command Of the
10th infantry. Col HasbrOuck has
been the lieutenant cOlopel of the 18th
Infantry stationed at Douglas, Arizona
for some time. until his recent promo
ton He will be accompanied here
by his sister, Mrs. Peter Hulmes
The regular morning services at the
zUth infantry camp will be resumed
next sunday Capt John T Axton,
chaplain Of the regiment, will conduct
the services. which Will begin at 9:3O
o'clock and will be held in the amuss-
ment hall OF thu camp.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Observation taken
at 8 a. m. 18th me
ridian time 6 a. m.
e. Paso time.) Dec.
-. 1915.
Forecasts.
Fl Paso and vicin-
ity-Fair tonight and
Thursday: c old e r
Thursday.
NstT Mexico and
Arizona - Fair to-
night and Thursday;
not much change in
temperature
West TeNas-T0-
night and Thursday,
fair; colder Thurs
d-y-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
MRS. CHARLES BURCkELL DIES;
LIST RETI RNED FROM COAST

Mrs Charles Burcken died at a IN
Wednesday at her home, 1924 Alameda
avenue She was IS years old and is
survived by her husband and daugh-
ter. Is years old.
Mr.. and Mrs Burckell recently re-
turned firm California. The body is be-
ing held at NagIey K Kaster's pending
funeral arrangements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
Fumes VAN Workmen
To Flee Plant Before
NitrogIycerine Blows Up

Cairo. III. Dec. 22.-The nitroglycer-
inc plant Of the Aetna Powder com
pany at Fayville, Ill. % miles from
here. was blown up Tuesday when 5000
pounds of nitrOglycerine exploded.
The explosion was due to chemical
reactions These reactions gave off
fumes. thereby warning the wOrkmen.
all of whom escaped.
The explosion was felt at Cairo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
WIFE OF STATE MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION HEAD DIES

Dr. Burleson Staten has received
message announcing the death Of Mrs
". r Thompson. wife Of the president
of the Teras Medical associati ton. az her
home in Fort Worth.
Mrs Thompson was a cousin OF Dr.
Staten and has many friends in III
Paso., Her death occurred Sunday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

PHONE EASY FOR COAL AND
WOOD, SERVICE Is OUR MIDDLE
NAME NEFF-STILEs COMPANY
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
THE COURTS
4IST DISTRICT COURT.
10 ns n-osfdf,D

John Robson vs. J. H Gray et all
suit on note and foreclosure; filed
Barney Bresbetero vs. Southwestern
Portland Cement company, suit for
$4,000 damages for personal injuries;
with Jury.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
PIONEER PLAZA
CHRISTMAS STAR
viii Twinkle as Carols Are
Sung; Chorus Practice
Thursday Night.

A shining Christmas star has been
placed above the Pioneer plaza porch
of Hotel Sheldon, which will flash on
and off during the singing Of the
'.Adestes Fidees" during the Christmas
song festival Friday evening The
four songs that are 10 be sung by the
public and led by a volunteer chorus
will be. "Adestes Fidelis" or the
Night and the Star Spangled Banner"
Slips bearing the words to the songs
win be passed through the Christmas
throng-
Public Invited to Sing.
An invitation is extended to the gem
eral public TO join in the special chorus
which will lead in the singing The
practice for this chorus viii be held in
the auditorium of the First Christian
church Thursday evening at o'clock
The rehearsal is at o'clock sharp
with band accompaniment under the di-
recuOn Of bandmaster Max Mueller. of
the Sixth infantry and the leadership
Of Matthew H. Lemen.
Italian SOIOlst.
ItalO Picchi. the famous grand opera
basso. viii sing Holy Night as the
closing number Of the Christmas tree
concert Christmas eve He will sing
this famous Christmas song with full
military band accompaniment and this
is expected 10 be the most effective
number on the entire program as sig
nor Piechi has beautiful voice which
is sufficiently powerful to be heard in
all parts of the open plaza and from
the galleries of the surrounding build
ings-
The soldiers chorus Of $50 voices is
now being organized and will be the
army's contribution TO Ell Paso's first
municipal Christmas tree The chorus
choir Will be grouped under the tree
and will sing the Christmas and patri-
otto numbers with band aecompani-
ment-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

For ehaPped hands, face or lips, Pot
tsr's Toilet Cream is uuequaled: price
Csc Telephone $50 or 575 and have it
delivered. Potter Drug COmpany--AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

The ideal breakfast dish. Sulzber--
gers Majestic bacon 'Dehciously Diff
rent''-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

j. VI. Deaver. Presiding
State of Texas VS.. Reimundo san
chez, Andreas Gutierrez. Jose Marquez
and Ysidro Trujillo. murder; filed
J. j. Murphy, Presiding
State of Texas VS. G. CordarO, speed
ing: defendant pleaded guilty and was
fined s. and costs.
State of Texas vs.. c. I. Wright.
speeding; defendant pleaded guilty and
was fined s. and costs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Correct that eye trouble, and enjoy
the comfort and pleasure of perfect
eyesight For satisfaction in eyeglass-
fitting see Geo D. Kendall. Optometrist
and Optician. 20S Mesa Ave.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Let the children ride bicycles and
grow strong
Allen Arms & CycIe Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
ROTARY CLUB TO HAVE
LAST LUNCHEON OF YEAR

The Rotary club will have its last
luncheon of the year at the PasO del
NOrte Tuesday at noon.
A. z. RoWlands, president of the
club, announced Wednesday that there
would be a special program of music
and short talks by the members.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
65TH DISTRICT COURT.
n.rF-rd GoTIuxeTF Presiding

Charles A Snider VS.. Southern Pa
cific, suit for SIS .0j9 damages for per-
sonal injuries; filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

All clever housekeepers serve Sulz-
berger's Majestic Ham and Bacon De
Different"-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Christmas Gifts at FeIdman's. Air
Rifles and Structo Building outfits for
BOys.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Water Conditions, Rio Grande Project.
Height OF
Water Behind Contents
Dam a N. Acre Fl
Elephant Butte reservoir. 1881 359.0sS
Increase IN "a hours COZ IST
Flow of river at San Marcial second It
Flow from reservoir .--------.4 400 second It
For irrigation. Leasburg canal second IT.
For irrigation. Franklin cansa so second T.
Date, Dec p. 1915
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Relative humidity in Fl Paso at D. m,
Wednesday, Is per cent
Precipitation in last "A hours Cin inches) 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Ball Bearing Skates.
Allen Arms q Cycle CO.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
WEATHER BULLETIN.

L. 5. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Christmas Gifts at FeIdman's. High
Grade Sweaters and Jerseys.-AdT-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22
Bath DISTRICT COURT.
LUsTICE COTRTs.

Dan VI. jackson, Presiding.
Alice O. VENT vs.. Walter A W entzf
livOrcei filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

The b. Y. P L. c. the Calvary-Hous-
ton Square Baptist church will have a
Christmas program at Il o'clock Sat
urday morning at the church on Mon
tana street. Talks will be made by
members of the union and members Of
the church. and there viii also be
program Of music
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-22

Note: Amounts Of precipitation OF less
han OF OF an inch are not published hereon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-16
-0TO-
AUTO RACES POSTPONED

Officials Of the Desplaines motor
speedway announced today that the
postponement of the international
500-mile auto derby from next Sat-
urday to Saturday, June &c, as an
nounced last night on account of the
strike, would stand despite settlement
Of the transportation tie-up.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-16

SHAW AND FAY TAXI cos ARE
HIT BY cHAUFFEURS' STRIKE
With the news of the settlement
in the street car strike word of an
other strike broke. Tim Neary, head
of the chauffeurs' union, announced
that trouble is on with the w. w.
Shaw and Owen Fay taxi companies
and that negotiations with the Atlas
Motor Service were broken off.
Notice of the strike with bulletin
carrying names of union livery COM
panies was passed from the union
headquarters this morning. Cards
bearing the inscription, "Scab Con-
Germ. Walden w. Shaw Taxicab Co.
Unfair to Organized Labor" and
"Scab Concern. Atlas Motor Service
Co. Employ Strikebreakers to Oper-
ate Taxicabs" were prepared by the
union men.
The union; according to Neary, had
80 men in the Atlas, 35 in the Fay and
Is in the Shaw Co. quietly organized
in the past few months.
With the Atlas, a new company, the
union men had half dozen confer
ences without any settlement. The
Shaw people refused to- treat with
them, Neary says.
The strike order will be spread to
As of the largest garages in the city
and open shop demands will be made
on all where it does not now exist
Cards bearing the words, Union
Car" in large red lettering will be
tackled on those machines driven by
union men.
Fifty-one concerns are listed in the
strike bulletin as union concerns.
These, according to Neary, will be
able to care for all the taxi users in
the city.
- -O=O-
AUTO RACES POSTPONED