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The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
How He Knew.

you say" said the attorney for the
defense, that though the night was
very dark, you saw Rastus Johnson
leaving your hencoop at midnight from
your bedroom Window"
Eyes, sir" said the plaintiff.
How could you distinguish him in
the blackness of the night?" demanded
the attorney.
"Why-er," said the plaintiff, "the
darkness was so much blacker all OF
sudden that Rastus' presence there
was obvious. No other human being
could cast such shadow on anything
SO dark as that night already was
Judge.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
In Petroqrad.

The American war correspondent
approached the Russian censor with
due humility.
Would it be proper" he began, Ito
call the children of the Little White
Father Czardines?"
Which is another reason for those
Siberian horrors.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Worlds Oldest University.

Founded in the year 972 A. D.. the
Mohammedan university of El-Azhar
("the Luminous') is the oldest exist.
ing university in the world. 1t is the
Oxford of the Moslem world, and is at
present attended by upward Of 10000
students of all ages, and from every
eastern country, from the Caucasus
TO Somaliland. Board and lodging Is
tree The teaching consists chiefly OF
Mohammedan, dogma, which Is labori-
ously committed to memory from
sacred books.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Patterns by Kaleidoscope.

Doctor Pulfrich, one of the experts
of the Carl Zeiss Optical company in
Germany, has constructed a kaleido-
scope on scientific principles and of
mathematical accuracy. It's use is for
making Kaleidoscope patterns for tex
tiles, linoleums, decorations, etc., some
of those it has produced being Of ex-
traordinary beauty. He calls it the
photokaleidograph, because 1t is part
of a camera that photographs the pat
terms it forms.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Pinefish Has Pocket

The pipefish. as 1t is called, from
the length ofits jaws, has pocket on
the under side of its body nearly half
its length. 1t Is found in the male
species only, and Is the only part OF
its body which Is unprotected by large
fat plates, which take the place Of
scales in its protective armor. In this
pocket the young fish are carried very
similar to the way the kangaroo car
ries its young
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
PATENT ATTORNEYS
Bayberry Shrub.

The plant from which the bayberry
candle is made Is the shrub Myrcia
cerifera, plant which is common in
New England, and especially along the
coast Of Maine. The bayberry shrub
is not closely related to the Myrcia
acrfs, or West India bay, from the
leaves of which bay rum Is obtained
by distillation.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Aluminium.

Aluminium cooking utensils are de-
light until they turn dark inside-then
they are abomination. 1t Is easy, how
ever, to keep them bright Either
wash them in soda and water or boil
tomato parings In them; cuttings from
rhubarb and the water it was washed
in alone will often do the work. So
will lemon and table salt.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Taking No Chances.

At Scotch watering place one sum.
mer, Macpherson was found stretched
in a contented mood on the sands,
putting his old pipe. Come on, Mac"
said his companion, who had just come
from town, lets go for sail. Ma,
na," replied Macpherson, slowly shak'
ing his head, Il haze had a guild din.
ner at the cost % three and saxpence.
an I'm takin' no risks.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Suffranettes. PERHAPS.

whenever l see two women en-
gagged In whispered conversation / al
ways suspect them of undermining
somebody's character"
"You shouldn't be so cynical Now
adays it's possible that one may be
telling the other whom to vote for"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Parasite Destroys San Jose Scale.

Parasite Destroys San Jose Scale.
A parasite which destroys the dread
ed San Jose scale has been discovered,
and is now being used in Pennsyl-
vania, where it has been highly sue
cessful in combating the ravages of
the pest which has done such damage
to American fruit and nut trees. The
parasite is the Chalcid fly. which
comes from the same> part Of China
from which the San Jose scale first
came There the Chalcid fly has ef-
fectually checked tho scale.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
PAW Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, how do you describe a
talk given by lone man?
Paw-That's monologue, my son.
Willie-And what is talking act be.
tween two men?
Paw-A dialog, my son.
Willie-And what Is talking act
between two women?
Paw-A catalogue, my son.
Maw-Willie, you go down in the
cellar and stay there.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Duty Ever Present.

A sense of duty pursues us ever.
It is omnipresent, like the Deity. II
we take to ourselves the wings of the
morning and dwell in the uttermost
parts of the sea, duty performed or
duty violated is still with us, for our
happiness or our misery.-Daniel Web.
rtpr
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Dixmude After Rain.

"The names of towns and cities in
the war zone are sometimes given Gu
rious pronunciations."
what is the latest example you
have heard?"
AN old gentleman commented on
the fierce fighting that took place at
'Dixmuddy.'
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
a Woman,s Strategy.

II once heard of sadly henpecked
man who made friends with mouse
and by keeping the little animal al
ways about him contrived to get the
the upper hand"
"A strange story. How long did that
state of affairs continue?"
'Only short while. The mans wife
introduced a cat and the moment the
cat bounced on the mouse she bounced
on her husband"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
NEW MODERN DANCING

e. Fletcher Hallamore, the leading
Dancing Expert and Instructor in New
York City. writes: II have used ALIENS
FOOT-EASE, the antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes, for ten years,
and recommend it to all my pupils" IL
cures and prevents sore feet. Sold by all
Drug and Department Stores, 25G Sample
FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmsted. LIE
Roy, N. Y.-Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
A Fellow FEELING.

A mystic says it is always painful
for him to come back to EARTH" re-
marked Gadsby
I'm in the same boat" said Jag
son. Every time come back to earth
/ have a headache"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
His Best Phrase.

Hes a great talker. Says lot of
bright things"
. Eyes. remember one saying of his
that pleased me greatly"
what was it?"
"'Good night"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Horse Chestnut Tree In Bottle.

Horse Chestnut Tree In Bottle.
Horse chestnuts can be grown in a
bottle of water. Use bottle with a
neck wide enough to hold the chest
nut, adding water to just todch the nu.
and stand it in a window. Roots will
form, followed by stem a1d leaves.
If the water is constantly supplied the
tree can grow for years in the bottle
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20

Robert, said his mother, what mis-
chief have you been up to now? I
can tell by the look in your eyes that
you have been naughty" "Oh," re-
piled Robert, that's part Of the look
left over from the last time I was
pouChtvD
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
What Gives MIX Its Color.

Recent experiments show that the
color of milk is chiefly due to the pres
ence of carotin, coloring matter
found abundantly in green plants, es-
pecially in grass. The yellow pig
ments of our bodies also consist OF
carotin, which is probably derived
chiefly from our food.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
up to Snuff.

Arthur-Uriah Unison made q
great hit at school during the hay fe-
yer season.
Anna-How?
Arthur-He invented a college yell
with a sneeze in it.-Judge.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
A Great Gift.

"They say she is splendid in anna.
teur theatricals-"
she's wonder. She can make the
most painful tragedy source of genu
inc amusement" Life.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Letter to
Or. kilmer & Co.,,
Binghsmpton. N. v.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do.for You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. z, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention this paper. Regular
fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
RiahteousIy Indignant.

Head of the firm discovering that
his apprentice and his young daughter
are corresponding)-Well, well, it's
love letters the rascal is writing to
my daughter, and on my typewriter,
tooi-Munich Fliegende Blaetter.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Spreading TubercuIosis Injection.

DR.. Guy Hinsdale OF Hot Springs,
Va, points out that 1t Is not the ex-
PRED air of consumptives that car
ries infection, but the sputum and tiny
drops of moisture couehed up by the
patient that carry the tacilli and COM
municate the disease to others.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Sacred Cattle Turned Into Beef

The sacred cattle OF Madagascar,
where these animals roam in immense
herds, are being slaughtered and
shipped to Paris to help cut tho scar.
city of beef.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
LOSING HOPE
WOMAN VERY I'LL
Finally Restored To Health
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Bellevue, Ohio. IT was in a terrible
state before took Lydia E. Pinkham's

Y e ge table Com
pound. Nj back
acheduntil | thought
it would break, / had
pains all over me,
nervous feelings and
periodic troubles. I
very weak and
run down and was
losing hope of ever
b eing W ell an d
strong. After TAX
ing lydia f.. Pink
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Renefit In comradeshIp.

Half the difficulty of fighting any Sc
we're battle or accomplishing any hard
task vanishes when a man feels that
he has comrades at his side fighting in
the same cause, SO that the eyes of
those he loves are upon him, and their
hearts praying for his victory.-C. j.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
unItinc Facilities

Notice the girl over there dane
ing? Trim little craft, eh?"
Yes, and besides being a trim lit
tie craft, | notice she is also some.
thing of skipper
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
And There Are Others.

The only actress who is willing to
admit tina. she Goes Lot know ali
about acting is s.in who has been 81 1t
all her e.-Mafgaro: Nsb'oe.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
More Important Thing.

The latest estimate places the age
OF the earth at 100,00O,0O0 years. How
ever, the age of the earth isn't half
as important to some men as the age
OF the LIQUOR theY consume
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20

DIR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and
invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules.-Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20

hams Vegetable Compound / improved
rapidly and today am well woman. ]
cannot tell you how happy I feel and !
cannot say too much for your Compound.
Would not be without it in the house if
it cost three times the amount. Mrs.
CHAs. CHAPMAN, R. F. d. No. z, Belle
vue, Ohio.
Woman's Precious Gift.
The one which she should most zeal
ously guard, is her health, but it is
the one most often neglected, until
some ailment peculiar to her sex has
fastened itself upon her. When so at
fected such women may rely upon Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, q
remedy that has been wonderfully sue
cessful in restoring health to suffering
women.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
oLydia E.Pinkham Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held In strict confidence.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20
Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets

A guaranteed remedy Tor Colds and
La Grippe. Price 25c of your druggist.
It's good. Take nothing else.-Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-03-20

When Writing Advertisers Please Mention
This Paper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
Could Not Work;
Lacked Ambition
R. E. Anderson, Travelling
Man, Well Known Here,
Makes Statement.

To the skeptical Individual that
wants TO be shown" the following
signed statement from Mr. R. E An
oerson, who lives at No. 500 Silver St.
AKRON. Ohio, viii prove OF interest. Mr.
Anderson is a travelling salesman for
a prominent Akron firm and Is we'll
said.
Having suffered from chronic in6i-
gesuon and tried so many prepare
tions which did me no good. I became
skeptieal Of anything really helping
ne Finally I was persuaded TO try
Plant Juice by a friend who had been
benefited by IL. I find that it has done
al that was claimed for il. Being on
the road continually and being com
PEELED to eat all kinds OF food. I lost
weight felt miserable and finally be-
came chronic dyspeptic. absolutely
worn out and could not work with any
spirit or ambition ] noticed almost
instant Improvement after beginning
the use Of Plant Juice continued TO
improve until today I am practically
physically back into my old form and
have no one to thank for this recov-
cry TO health but Plant Juice, for am
now cured OF my ills"
Plant Juice is sold in FL PasO at the
Kelly & Pollard drug store, where II
IS being introduced and its merits ex-
Observation-Disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
JACK LEIGHTON 5
BODY RECOVERED

After being in the water for = hours,
the body Of Jack Leighton was recev-
cred at 4:45 Thursday afternoon from
the cement plant reservoir Young
Leighton was swimming in the reser-
voir with some friends when he was
taken with cramps and was drowned
Monday afternoon
Searchers had been at work trying
to recover the body since the drowning.
Dynamite was exploded under the
water. divers searched the bottom OF
the reservoir and lines with hooks at
tached were used TO drag the bottom
Of the lake. This method proved sue
cessful as one Of the graphing HOOKS
attached TO a heavy line caught on the
body Thursday afternoon and the body
was brought 10 the surface. Capt ".
D. Greet. OF the police force. had been
in charge OF the searching parties and
spent the greater part Of his time IN
the search for the boys body.
Young Leighton came here from Sac
ramento. Calf, and was an amateur
basebal player with the Feldman team
in the Commercial league He was a
pitcher and was 10 have been given a
trycut by manager John McCloszey, OF
the Fl PasO team in the Rio Grande
league.
The boys body was returned to his
former home in Sacramento, Friday
morning, accompanied by his brother,
Hal Leighton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
PASTOR RUSSELL
WILL SPEAK HERE
The Noted "Anti Hell Fire"
Talker Will Address Ell
Pasoans Next Monday.

Pastor" Russell. Of London and
Brooklyn Tsbernacles. president Of the
International Bible Students associa-
ton. viii visit FL Paso next Monday
and will deliver an address at the FL
Paso theater at p. m. his topic be-
ing The Battle Of Armageddon."
The pastor" CLAIMS to be an opti-
mist Of the most pronounced type, but.
according to his own statements, he
does not expect the present war to end
until it has greatly weakened the ma
lions involved. Following this strug-
gle. he declares, and largely as its
result the bible prophecies indicate
that an even greater conflict viii en-
sue. resulting in Social revolution and
anarchy, and finally ushering in
Christs kingdom.
Pastor" Russell as an independent
bible teacher. has won a unique place
in the religious world during the past
40 years: His antagonism to the teach
ing Of a place Of fire and birthstone as
the eternal home OF the wicked has
gained for him the title Of anti hell
fire preacher" As religious writer,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
TAXPAYERS LEAGUE PROPOSED;
COUNCIL DOES NOT FAVOR PLAN
Tucson Taxpayers Association Plan Explained by Sec
rotary Smaey Views Differ as to Possibilities of the
Plan for FL PasO Tax Valuation Increase Is
Favored; Suburbs Are to Be Taken In

TMPLOKMENT OF an efficianecy ex-
pert by taxpayers to cooperate
- with the city administration is not
desired at this time by the city council.
This was shown at a meeting Of the
civic COMMITTEES Of the chamber Of COM
merce with mayor Tom Lea, his coun-
cilmen, and large property owners
Thursday afternoon at the chamber Of
commerce.
George H. Smalley. secretary OF the
Pima County Taxpayers association.
was present upon invitation of tie
president Of the chamber Of commerce.
r B. Orndorff. and chairman Walter
Kohlberg OF the civic committee; he
explained the workings OF the Pima
county organization which was formed
To assist the local officials toward Oh
tanning a more efficient mana cement
Of the city and county affairs Of Tucson
ana Pima county, Mr.. SmaHey said.
Mayor Lea Speaks.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Smalley's
address to the meeting Mr.. Orndorff
called for expressions Of opinions re-
garding the plan and its possibilities in
II Paso. Mayor Lea stated that the
council was willing at all times to re-
ceiFe suggestions and the cOuncilmen
would welcome any suggestions as to
the solution Of the problems of the city.
Il do not wish to discourage the tax
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
MATINEE CONCERTS
BY INFANTRY BAND

Sixteenth infantry band concerts are
proving as popular as the ones which
are being given through the week at
the camps Of the other commands near
FL Paso- The 18th infantry band plays
Its concert at 4 o'clock each afternoon,
except Saturday and Sunday, in the in
fantry camp near the T. & P. round
house. and the concerts have been well
attended
The program prepared by bandmaster
Ernest G. Fischer for the Tuesday az
ternOon concert was especially popular.
including a cOrnet solo by bandmaster
Fischer.
The 9Th infantry band will give a
concert this evening at Camp Cotton.
starting at o'clock. The program for
this concert. arranged by bandmaster
Max Muller. is:
March. Gate City (Weldon).
Overture, MAMMALIAN Robe sphere"
OittloD.
Valse, Gold and Silver" CLehar).
Selection. The Red Milf (OHare).
a Musician Astray in the Forest with
Echo Quaret" (HOrmanl.
Finale, The International Rag Der
linz.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
REALTY AND INSURANCE
MEN POSTPONE MEETING

The organization meeting OF real es-
tate and Insurance men who are mem
bers Of the chambeE OF commerce, which
was to have been held Friday. has been
postponed as the report on the consti-
tuition and bylaws has not yet been
completed
A P. Coles. one OF the organizers OF
the association. is out OF the city and IL
is not expected that the meeting viii
be held until he returns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21

Court Martialed." an exceptionally
attractive fOur-part military drama.
which the Unique is showing today, will
satisfy any audience. This is a strong
and classy feature in every respect.
with a well picked cast that would do
credit to a much larger production.
The shows begin on the hour.
Tomorrow, Billie Richie will make his
appearance I'm Love and Sour Notes. -
Don't forget Billie Richie Saturday
"A Fool There Was" the most fasci-
mating picture ever shown in FL Paso,
will be back next Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday. Arrange now for the
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21

wish for. and the excellent scenic eff
fects add breatly to the success OF the
film.
David Belasco's spectacular drama
in five parts, The Girl I Left Behind
me-" featuring Robert Edeson, will be
here soon.-Advertisemen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21

he has the distinction OF being the
author Of a series of books on bible
study" having a circulation now said
to exceed eight millions. During the
past year his picture story of the bible,
Creation" has been presented through
out this country and Europe. and
created quite a sensation. as IL is the
first successful effort to present a sys-
tematic course in bible study by means
OF motion pictures. The Bible Students
association financed its presentation.
One Of the provisions invariably
made by Pastor" Russell is that he
viii speak only where admission is
free 70 the public and no collection
IS lifted 1t is announced that next
Mondays lecture will be under these
conditnos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
SANTA FE OFFICIALS
VISIT nm EnaE

4 party Of Santa Fe officials. headed
western grand division OF the lines, ar
rived here Thursday night on a general
inspection tour.
Mr.. Fox Is accompanied by c. H. Bris-
toll. general superintendent, and Fred
erick Bisbee, chief engineer. The head
quarters OF the officials are at Amarillo.
The party left Friday afternoon for the
north.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
LUBIN SPECIAL AT THE BIJOU.

special program viii be given at
the BijOu today. It embraces a three
part feature entitled who Violates the
Law" This is a very interesting
drama, featuring the ever-popular
screen artist. Arthur Johnson, assisted
by LOttie BriscOe. The action and act
ing in tnis picture are all that one could
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
aTHE MnMAN.., AIHAMRRA.

All hits and no misses is the way to
sum up the review Of the fine feature.
THE Woman" that is being shown at
has a powerful and fascinating plot
taken FROM modern American life. and
every inch is vibrant with human in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-21
ENGINE CUTS OFF
FEET AND HAND
Old Man Is Hit by Switch En-
CINE; Yardmaster Says He
Jumped Onto Track.

Elliot Polk an aged traveller who was
passing through the city from Los An
geles to oklahoma City, was run down
Thursday at the union station by a r.
& p. switch engine Both feet and one
hand were cut off Despite the fact
that the man is more than 20 years OF
age it was stated at the Providence hos
pital Friday morning that he has 4
chance for recovery.
- According TO a statement made by
Leslie W Lunsford, yardmaster ut the
union station. Polk deliberately threw
himself in front of the engine. Luns-
ford was riding on the front Of the en-
CINE when. at a rate of three miles an
hour. Il approached the coal bin near
the end of the station.
Jumped Onto Track.
Polk. he states. was standing behind
the bin and jumped out as the engine
approached Lunsford called TO aim but
the man stepped on the track and was
hit by the engine, which dragged him
13 feet, when the engine was stopped.
In his report Lunsford declares that the
man dived IN front of the engine,
throwing himself prone on the track.
Since being taken to the hospital
Polk has been delirious and has made
no rational statement Few Identifying
marks were found on his persO2- He ar
rived here Wednesday and left his
ticket at the union station. calling for
it Thursday. He is believed TO live IN
Los Angeles but inquiry there has So
far failed to locate any relatives.