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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

I can't pull nucle Wiggily's tail. can
pull out your feathers, crow girl"
"Oh, please don'tr begged Mary
Yes I shall too" cried the chimp
"And I'll take those roses. also, and
make soup and hash of them"
Oh, how badly Mary felt then. But
don't worry. Just YOU wait and see
what happens The chimpanzee tall
pulling monkey made a grab for the
June roses. and. before making soup or
hash of them he took a long smell, for
he just loved perfume
Only he made a mistake, not knowing
any better. and he smelled Of the
prickery, thorny stems, instead of sniff
ing the roses. The thOrns pricked his
nose and the monkey suddenly cried:
Ouch Wow Oh, my Some one stuck
a needle in mel ZoOpw Then the
monkey dropped the June roses. and
ran off to get bit Of court plaster for
his nose, and Mary picked up the bou-
ouet and hurried on to school, where
she soon arrived safely.
So this teaches US that the thOrns on
roses are very useful, and in the story
after this II the eggbeater doesn't
climb the bean pole and jump off into
the clothes basket with the potato
masher, III tell you about Mary help
ing uncle Wiggily-COpyright 1915, by
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

Editor Fl PasO Herald:
mo ONE who for the last five years
has felt that the high plane Of
American diplomacy and the well
earned pride OF American citizenship
were gradually sinking into CONNER
cialism and peace at any price" poll
cies. II is gratifying and refreshing to
read the galaxy OF letters in The Week
End Herald.
Since The Herald in the present na-
tional crisis has undertaken its lauda-
bic mission OF leading the people to
think, those who do think and feel
strongly are encouraged to come out In
their plain way to express their convic-
tions Of the ideals that must be man
tanned il we are TO cherish our self re-
spect and perpetuate the traditions that
have made our flag the emblem Of the
only indicated nation on the globe
Travis Sanderss, ]. CannOn's and
others expeditions Of the disgraceful
policies Of the department Of state are
spectacular, and should appeal strong
y TO jurists. diplomats and public men
in general to intercede in some way to
turn the ship Of state back to those
safe, sane harbors where IL was so
strongly anchored in the DAYS before
Knox and Bryan made its maneuvers
the butt OF the whole worlds ridicule-
Really it would be amusing. II the
shame OF the thing were not so over
whelming. 10 see Illustrated in the daily
press Of Villa and Bryan pleading for
enforcement OF court sentences for
fear of Mexican reprisals II Mexicans
were not treated better than native
Americans William J. Bryan. the vet
eran constitutional lawyer. acting as
the main international guide for the
American people-turned harlequin and
clowni
The effusiOn OF Miss Dorothy Ester
brook in verse recalls wildly the recent
insults 10 our flag on the high seas by
Great Britain and the other nations
without adequate protest from the
Great COmmoner; and refers to the pitt
fuI spectacle Of Leonard Worcester, a
worthy American citizen. who has been
held for many months in a Chihuahua
jail by special dispensatiOn OF bandit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
The Daily Novelette,
THEM WAS THE DAYS.

TEN IBBELS. the worlds first great
X impresario. was on the stage Of the
- Ibbels Grand Opera House on this
May afternoon Of the year 1850. repair
ing a sensitive footlight that had
cracked when Marie Gardens reached
high Y during the morning rehearsal
Monster IbbelsT' asked a voice be-
hind them
The imprcsario turned to behold
statuesque female with hair the color
OF burning fire.
I wish 10 enter grand opera" she
continued. I can make the fortune Of
any impresariO. and il might as well
be you. Look at my hair. Olga
Nethheel has red hair, Pauline Snitch-
down has red hair. Irene Franklinseed
Oil has red hair-all the worlds great
artists have red hair. And mine is red
der than any two OF them Are you
convinced"
Nearly" said Ben Ibbels. "Au that
remains is for me to try your voice
stand on that spot please, and sing
the hot aria from 'Castoria Rusty
cannous
She did so. We vii not attempt TO
describe her voice, because swear words
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
LIT TIE
INTERVIEWS

6LTL PASO and Mascot. Ariz. win
n, both benefit by the delegation
- that FL Paso is going to send
TO the celebration that is to be held at
Mascot at the official opening Of the
mines and the railroad" said Thomas
y McCauley, president Of the Mascot
Copper company. The establishment Of
the personal equation is always valu
able. / have talked with a number OF
business men here and find that they
are already doing considerable business
around Wilcox and am sure that this
trade viii be materially increased after
the copper company is in full operation
The trade trip to Tucson, 1 have been
told. has brought excellent results and
] am sure that the trip to Mascot will
have equally beneficial results
7 have visited a number Of border
ports in the last week and at each of
them I have found a keen interest
manifested by Mexicans Of all factions
in the development OF the Mexican
policy at Washington" said Leonard
Meade. Little attention was paid to the
movement at first but, since the revi-
val OF Intervention talk the interest has
become keen Most OF the Mexicans ex-
press the belief that intervention is not
even being considered There is one
thing certain, however; every Mexican
on the border is taking more interest
in the outcome OF the presidents policy
than at any time since Intervention
talk was preached"
The army is always ready TO CO.
operate in every possible way with the
citizens Of the cities near which are
army stations for the observation OF
national holidays" said Gen J. J. Perish
ing The army stands for patriotism
and am ready at any time TO assist in
whatever way may be possible 10 help
toward fitting observation Of our na-
tiOnal holidays"
For a short automobile drive the
Piedmont scenic road out over the mesa
is worth while taking" said Robert
Mullen. The road is rather crooked
and there are enough varieties OF
grades, hills and sudden turns TO keep
likes this western country Of ours. the
trip though short is a most agreeable
one The first dip Of the road drops the
city completely off the map and the
mountains on the other side OF the
river, with the Franklin range form
background for a continuous rise OF
foothills The unusually green appear
aance Of the prairie now make the
views very pretty"
The Canadian government has very
rigid laws for the protection of game,
said ". A. George, captain Of detectives.
During my recent visit to the interior
Of British Columbia, 1 saw from the
porch Of the hotel bear come out from
-he timber and 90 down to the creek
and drink They had gone uamoles.ed
50 long that they had no fear OF human
beings"
THE thanks OF the tennis players
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

from out OF town go to the people OF Fl
Paso who helped to make the f-urth
annual tournament Of the Border states
Tennis association so great a success,
declared J. n Lawton, Of Phoenix,
president Of the association. I'VE par
ticularly wish to thank the Country
club. the chamber of commerce, the
press and E f. Neff and ". A. Hor-
rell'
q" Cut out the cut out would be a
good slogan for FL PasO to adopt" said
7. H Griffin. The noise created by
opening the cut out Of an automobile
could Just as well be done away with
for IL adds nothing TO the power of the
engine 10 open up the muffler. In some
cities laws have been enacted forbid
ding to drive their machines with the
muffler open, and II would be a good
law to put into effect in FL Paso."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

hurt The people of FL Paso have been subjected to
kind of espionage that has always been Iksome and
at times outrageous. Every faction has made its head
quarters here with untas and militant plotting Openly
covery, every faction has had its representatives
busy here among all classes and in all parts of the city
state Of affairs here Such conditions might have
brought frequent crimes riOting. Such condi
tons might have produced insults and aggressons,
human passion and inflame racial antagonisms
But to the everlasting credit of all the people,
citizens and visitors alike, and including civil and mill
tary authorities is in the record that there has
been act Of aggression tTaceabe to inter
national or race feeling Human rights have been
spected the flags Of the two countries have been
insuted and peace and order have regned here under
law at all times
So it will be, and must be. No matter what
happens in Mexico in international relations El Paso
will keep the peace within her borders No disturbance
will arise here Military and civil authorities will have
assistance moral and physical should it become
necessary of the of El Paso to conserve order and
insure safety to ali.
With such record behind US, and such a spirit ruling
the people of FL Paso today E Psso is the safest place
in America FL Paso has been tried, and has been
found wanting. No matter what crisis may arise FL
Paso viii hold fast to the fine principles that have
actuated her in the past FL Paso viii keep the peace
To FL Pasos Mexican guests let It be said with the
conviction Of sincerity and With the consciousness Of
power, that to them viii be extended the same pro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
What To See at the Movies
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'Graustark,- a Wise feature with
Francis X Bushman and Beverly
Bayne-
BljOu-
The Awakening Hour" three part
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Grecian-
He wouldn't Stay Down" Ford
Sterling Keystone comedy The Man
OF It." two-reel drama
Unique
The Purple Iris" two-part oriental
picture; "A Force OF Example," drama
don't look refined in print
I see" said Ben Ibbels- Well now.
one thing more Do you sufficiently
love your art to be willing TO give up
anything for it-even lsse itself2"
7 do" said the redh saded crosker
firmly.
Then do it now" said Ben Ibbels.
And he touched a button and the trap
door on which he placed all ambitious
visitors. sprung open, shooting the red
haired one into the raging aWters OF
the Sensen-
Them was the daysl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
The Helpless

man who's always waiting for help do his down to the dump
sk2S Wne dread whangdoodle
- Pe says helpless WIyum Weed ito help plant gherins
around and then IN ask Bill Fletcher ground"
but
who
fields
all
awddhng Of his thumbs until
vending
his " wealth and fame himself depending
Copyright by George y Adarnsy WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
A FI.INERf

From the Fort Sumner On NJ Review.
The Albuquerque Journal boasts a
printer who owns a so H. P. automo-
bile. H P. probably means hand power
in this instance. The Review printer
owns a H. P. Washington, one Of the
pair that Noah took with him on his
sea voyage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

lection the sort OF protection that accorded our
peope-always assuming, of course, that their
part they abide by the laws and do nothing calculated
create doubt, suspicion hostility So long they
remain disposed cooperate with maintain order
under law, and to peace and safety, they viii
be regarded with and they need not feel the
least apprehensve of any unfortunate thing happening
to disturb the friendly relations always existing They
are our guests-that is enough
The Russian peasants have a pretty phrase express
sive Of their traditional hospitality. When they
ceive guest they give him bread and salt IN token
Of his welcome and of domestic confidence The "bread
and salt brother" for the time is of the family,
and the family would think of taking advantage
of him than he would think of violating the confidence
reposed in him and thus navely expressed. So to
'bread and salt brother" from Mexico FL Paso gives
assurance Of good will and the full protection of the
laws Of Texas and Of the United States.
A woman whose gold clock was stolen from her
boudoir put blame her dog for not warning her
of a burglar because he was only watch dog.
Germany's victory over the Lusitania is far the
biggest loss she has suffered during the war
There is lively increase in business at the railway
ticket offices in Germany and Italy. Americans
getting Of the Vaterland and Germans leaving
Italy In great numbers 1t is uneasy world
The world is likely to have some trouble soon
say the overise ones, for there spots the
again Twenty-Five counted last week by watchers
IN one observatory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
BY GEORGE FITCH.

homes among old tomato cans and ex-
tinct newspapers. It flourishes among
the cinders on the railroad rights OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

leader who is printing his own money,
and who, through one OF his confisCated-
mining deals. is holding this American
citizens to eXtOrt blackmaiL Although
Marion Letcher. our worthy chihuahua
consul has reported the matter, and
all who are cOnversant with the facts
know that his detention is a fragrant
violation OF right Messrs- Carothers and
Bryan are working in cooperation with
Villa in the matter. The time was
when our secretaries Of state were men
in the fullest sense OF the term-When
an ultimatum, not sickly protests that
have passed as the idle wind. would
have issued and instantly commanded
respect It is not so long since Cutting,
the FL PasO newspaperman, was seized
and held in Juarez No words were
wasted, for the governor OF the Lone
Star state sent word that unless given
immediate unconditional liberty, he pro
posed TO move on their works Cutting
was released
Thanks TO the healthy leavening OF
the press and the latent frontier blood
Of our people. there is yet hope that
the decaying influences OF the insipid
policies OF men who temporarily occupy
high places will not totally conquer
that grand. inherent love OF Americans
to assert their rights everywhere on the
face Of the globe without reckoning the
cost, and 10 forever maintain that grim
war is preferable to a dishonorable
peace.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

RET HILE a new crisis in Mexican affairs impends,
wv it is timely to voice word of friendly reas-
surance to the citizens of Mexico who reside
in FL Paso and along the border Already there is
uneasness among them, and express doubt about
the wisdom Of remaining here.
No words too strong to in assuring these
good people Of FL Pasos friendship and genuine regard
They are welcome to and welcome to stay Every
power, public and private, would be exerted in any
event to protect them from unfortunate occurrences
every power that would be exerted in behalf of the
Americans among US.
FL PasO is a lover of peace, an exemplar of order
and law. Throughout more than four years of dis
tuTbed conditions US amounting at times to
agery this city has gone about her business and her
pleasure unmoved Throughout this whole PERIOD there
has not been single instance IN FL Paso Of awess acts
involving international interTacal feeling
1t is truly wonderful record. 1t is record of
which FL Paso has a right to be proud. Nothing
happen to change the temper of the FL Paso people.
They are not hostile toward Mexico Mexicans, and
have been hostile In anything should take
place temporarily to disturb the relations Of the two
countries Independent nations the condition would be
deemed public one calling for no private or local in
reference or reprisal.
Throughout the years Of Mexican revolution, this
city has suffered great wrongs from the Mexican fac
tional governments and from the American government
FL PasO has been abused and attacked She has been
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01
THE RE.MARNABLE GERlIANY.

Editor FL PasO Herald
Please allow me space for a slight
correction TO a statement made by An
American OF Barbarian Descent" in the
weekend" edition Of your paper.
AS for this writer's attempt 10 prove
that Germany has not laid itself liable
TO any charge Of ''barbarism" in its
foreign policy, by calling attention to
the progressive features Of its domestic
governmnt, think that, il he viii stop
TO consider the matter, he will realize
that proof OF mental ingenuity and OF
advanced methods in the handling Of
her internal affairs is not a sufficient
answer 10 a definite charge OF bar
barism" in the conduct OF the great
world war.
Considered in the abstract however.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

Germany's victory over the Lusitania is so far the
biggest loss she has suffered during the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

A woman whose gold clock stolen from her
boudoiT put no blame her dog for not warning her
of a burglar because he was only watch dog.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

To FL Paso's Mexican guests let It be said with the
conviction Of sincerity and With the consciousness Of
power that to them viii be extended the same pro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-01

NY HILE a new crisis in Mexican affairs impends
wv it is timely to voice a word Of friendly reas
suTance to the citizens of Mexico who resid
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-04-08
lAkETON

August Doescher was in Arlington
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hoffman and
daughter Bessie visited Wednesday
evening at Ed. Hoey's.
Ed. Hoey and son George were in
Badger Friday.
Ole Pearson was in Badger Friday.
Leo. Snyder and sister Helen were
in Arlington Thursday.
Glen McWilliams called at Ed.
Hoey's Friday.
Alfred Pearson is recovering from
his accident.
Ed. Hoey purchased a horse Thurs.
day.
VIM. Gavin and sister Nellie OF
Bruce, visited Sunday evening at Ed
Hoey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hoey and family
visited Wednesday evening at August
Doescher's.
Soren Johanson visited Friday al
the Pearson home.
VIM. Legler visited Wednesday even
ing at August Doescher's.
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NORTH ~BROOkINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlop were enter
tanned at Wilbur Johnson's in Brook
ings Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Pilmer of Brook
ings, Evan Olson's and James Lind
sey's of North Bookings, were enter
tanned at the Johnston home last Fri
day.
Miss Dorothy Smith was a guest of
Mrs. Morrison Wednesday and Thurs
day also taking in the aggie class play
and commencement exercises.
Miss Edna Anderson was a guest of
Myrtle Keck and Mrs. Morrison last
Friday.
J. w. Dunlops were Sunday callers
at w. NJ. Bartons.
The w. A. Caldwell and NJ. A. Karr
families and the Misses Elsie Bender,
Marion Hoffman were entertained at
f. F. Baldridge's Friday.
Grange was held Friday evening. A
good program was given and all enjoy
ed the talk on dairying by Mr.. Gregory
of the college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ellis and daughter
who have been visiting at J. w. Keck's
left for their home at Luverne, Mimi,
Friday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Olson and family
TENDED the Bortness and Benson we'd
ding Easter Sunday. The largest we'd
ding of the season, three hundred in
vitations being handed out.
o. j. Bitterness and family called at
Lewis Hamrick's Sunday afternoon.
Clair Searls of Fountain, spent
Easter at T. J. Larson's.
The farmers are taking advantage of
these nice spring days and the work in
the fields has begun in earnest.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lindsey and
family were entertained at W. H.
D~onaldson's, of Brookings, Wednesday
evening.
w. M. Barton is putting some i'm
provements on his house.
Dallas Keck spent Easter with his
parents.
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correspondent
HIGHLAND

Ed. Tomscha of Hopkins, Mimi,
visited home folks for a few days last
week.
Fred Rust called on Tomscha's Sat
urday evening.
Mrs. M. Wachter was visiting her
sister, Mrs. ]. Belson last week.
Mrs. Bennett called at the Wilson
home last Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett and family
spent Friday evening at the Lewis
Risch home.
F. Gregor, Mat Wiskur and Mr.
Nolan of Elkton, spent Sunday after
noon at the Tomscha home.
Miss Edna Motter is taking the
eighth grade examination. Wish you
success, Edna.
Mrs. w. Stamp spent Friday after
noon at Hamilton's.
Miss Alice Towey was on the sick
list for a few days last week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-04-08
ENsoN.BoRTNEs

4 very pretty wedding was solemniz.
ed at the home of Olous Olson in
Sterling Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock. when Miss, Nora Benson OF
Bookings, became the bride of Mr.,
Clarence Bortness Of Sterling, Rev.
Hans Fosness of Bookings. officiating.
The bridesmaids were Misses Myrtle
and Lillian Olson, and Miss Christian
Peterson acting as maid of honor. The
groom was attended by his brother
Arthur Bortness.
The bride was dressed in a beautiful
gown of white crepe do meteor and
carried a bouquet of bridal roses.
The rooms were all very tastily
decorated with Easter lilies and ferns
for the occasion.
After the ceremony a delicious sup
per was served to about three hun,
dred guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bortness have both
grown up In this vicinity and have a
host Of friends that wish them an
abundance Of happiness and prosperity
through LIES journey.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-04-08

the eighth grade exams at Volga
Thursday and Friday.
The Ladies Aid of west Sinai church
met on Tuesday for the purpose of
cleaning the church.
Mat Elgie made a business trip to
Volga last Thursday.
Oscar Bursvold made a business trip
to Brookings Saturday.
Clifford Halvorson returned to Can
ton last Monday to take up his college
work after his Easter vacation.
Julian Thorsness visited in Kings
bury county last Sunday.
Herman Ranheam and Bonnie Slime
visited Oldham Sunday.
Miss Anna Bergeim of Iowa, is at
present visiting her sister Rose, az
Sinai.
Dina Peterson and Carl Quail spent
their Easter vacation under the par
entail roof.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-04-08
TRENTON

Now that the robins and larks have
blended their voices with the booming
of the prairie cock at day-break, and
Easter has become history, and the
small boys have begun playing Keeps
Trenton farmers figure spring has
come. In consequence several discs
and drills have been started on an
other years work.
Last Monday Ralph Reeve left for
Sioux Falls, from which place he will
drive the Sutton auto to Bookings.
Miss Florence Miller of Bookings,
has been spending a few days at the
home of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Newton.
Worthy State Master Geo. w. Dixon
has sent word hat he expects to visit
Trenton grange this week. All mem
bers should therefore endeavor to be
present, as this is also the ladies pro-
gram night.
Geo. H. Crawford closed a deal Sat
urday by which he disposed of his
Percheron stallion Sampson" to a
party in east Riverview township,
Moody county.
The appearance of the Lake Camp
bell road has been quite materially i'm
proved since Mr.. Newton trimmed up
the row of ash trees along his farm.
In summer this is one of the prettiest
drives in Trenton.
Last Sunday was another, not I'M
common record breaker in Trenton
when about two hundred persons found
the Houston school house too small to
accommodate them. They took adj
vantage of the beautiful spring day
and had an out door church service
and enjoyed hearing a splendid SER
mon by Rev. r. A. Bruce. Sunny
southlanders please take notice,-the
first Sunday in April and men, wo-