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The Spectator., 1915-06-04
In an Instant Bright Blue Flash
 Shot Through the Place.

than when moving from place to place in search of variety and distraction We had entered the huge paneled hall of the castle, and had passed up the quaint old stone staircase to the long banqueting hall with its paneled oak ceiling. It was pleasant lounging there in the cool old room after the hot sunshine outside. and as gazed around the place l noted how much more luxurious and tasteful 1t now was to what it had been in the days when l had visited its owner several years before.
 We are awfully glad to be up here" my pretty companion was saying. We had such busy season in London. [" And then she went on to describe the court ball. and two or three of the most notable functions about which had read in my English paper beside the Mediterranean
 She attracted me on account of her bright vivacity. quick wit and keen sense of humor, her gossip interested me, and as the golden sunset flooded
  the handsome old room I sat listening to her, inwardly admiring her innate grace and handsome countenance.
 had no idea who or what her father was-whether wealthy manufacturer, like so many who take expensive shoots and give big entertainments in order to edge their way into society by It's back door. or whether he was gentleman of means and of good fam lily. l rather guessed the latter. from his gentlemanly bearing and polished manner. His appearance. tall and erect, was that of retired officer, and his clean-cut face was one of marked distinction.
 l was telling my pretty companion something of my own life, how, be- cause loved Italy so we'll, I lived in Tuscany in preference to living in Eng land. and how each year came home for month or two to visit my rela- tions and to keep in touch with things.
 Suddenly she said: T was once in Leghorn for few hours. We wers yachting in the Mediterranean. l love
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woman named Tennant, wife of cav airy captain, who was one of the house party. After little time 1 succeeded in turning the conversation to her fel- low guests, and more particularly to the man knew as Hornby.
 "Oh! MT Woodroffe is most anus ing" declared the bright little woman. He's always playing some practical joke or other. After dinner he is usually the life and soul of our party"
 Yes" l said, 'I like what little have seen of him. He's very good fellow. should say. I've heard that he's engaged to Muriel." l hazarded "Is that true?"
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The Spectator., 1915-06-04
SAYS MEXICAN WAR
 MUST BE STOPPED
PRESIDENT WILSON HAS SERVED NOTICE ON FRACTIONAL LEAD
 FRS OF MEXICO.
PATIENCE IS EXHAUSTED
What Steps Will Be Taken If the Warning Goes Unheeded Is Not
 Disclosed in the Statement.

Washington.-ln a statement to the American people President Wilson served notice on the factional leaders of Mexico that unless within "a very short time" they unite to set up a government which the world can rec ognize, the United States will be con- strained to decide what means should be employed by the United States in order to help Mexico save herself an,i serve her people"
 Signalizing change from the "watchful waiting" policy which has guided relations with Mexico for mors than two years, the presidents state. ment was regarded everywhere in of- ficial and diplomatic quarters as the notice of a new and vigorous policy to restore peace below the Rio Grande
 Everywhere, it was interpreted as warning that the patience of the Unit ed States is exhausted.
 What steps the president is pre- pared to take if his warning goes un- needed is not disclosed ln the state. ment In high official quarters, neve-- theless. no doubt existed that he is prepared to proceed.
 White House officials refused to arl- plify the presidents statement, say. ing that any further steps in his new policy would be announced as they were decided on.
 The president conferred with Miss Mabel T. Boardman of the Red Cross on relief for the famine sufferers.
 Secretary Bryan announced receipt of a dispatch from the Mexican Red Cross emphasizing the great need in Mexico City. Another appeal to local Red Cross committees throughout the country will be issued soon to ex- pedite gathering of supplies at the border.
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of caste are far less rigorous than they are in England
 I was standing chatting with two ladies who were about to take leave of their hostess, when Leithcourt re- turned, but alone. Hornby had not accompanied him. Was it because he feared to again meet me?
 In order to ascertain something re- garding the man who had so mysteri- ously fled from Leghorn, managed by the exercise of little diplomacy to sit on the lawn with young married
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remarked my aunt as we were sitting together at luncheon the day after my arrival Their name is Leithcourt, and they've asked me to drive you over there to tennis this afternoon"
 I'm not much of a player, you know, aunt. In Italy we don't believe in ath- letics. But if it's out of politeness, of course, I'll go.'
 Very we'll" she said. Then I'll or der the victoria for three."
 There are several nice girls there. Gordon remarked my uncle mis- chievously You have good time. so don't think you are going to be bored"
 No fear of that" was my answer. And at three o'clock Sir George. his wife, and myself set out for that fine old historic castle that stands high on the Bognie. When we drove into the grounds we found a gay party in sum. mer toilettes assembled on the ancient bowling green, now transformed into a modern tennis lawn.
 Mrs. Leithcourt and her husband, a tall, UulIl, gray -ucdutu UOlH CdUl6 forward to greet us. They were a merry crowd. The Leithcourts were entertaining large house party, and their hospitality was on scale quite in keeping with the fine old place they rented.
 Tea was served on the lawn by the footmen, and, tired of the game, found myself with Muriel Leithcourt a bright, dark-eyed girl with tightly. bound hair, and wearing a cotton blouse and flannel tennis skirt.
 q know Italy slightly" she said. q was in Florence and Naples with moth CT last season."
 And then we began to discuss pic. lures and sculptures and the sights of Italy generally. I discerned from her remarks that she had travelled wide ly; indeed, she told me that both her father and mother were never happier
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Orioin of Veronica.

One of the most interesting of twist. ed names is the girls name. Veronica. which. by the way. Is not so common as its beauty entities 1t to be- You probably know the legend of how St. Veronica wiped the brow of Christ on his way to Calvary. and how on the handkerchief a miraculous print of the Savior's face remained. This was the "verum ikon" (the true image) celebrated in Christian legend. and the name Veronica bestowed upon the saint was simply an anagram of those two words
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SYNOPSIS.

The yacht Lola narrowly escapes wreck in Leghorn harbor. Gordon Gregg, locum tenens for the British consul, is called upon by Hornby. the Lola's owner, and dimes aboard with him and his friend, Hylton Chatter. Aboard the yacht he &C., cidentally sees room full of arms and ammunition and a torn photograph of a young girl. That night the consuls safe Is robbed and the Lola puts suddenly to sea. The police find that Hornby Is a fraud and the Lola's name a false one. Gregg visits Capt Jack Durnford of the prised to learn that Durnford knows, put will not reveal, the mystery of the Lola. Tt concerns a woman"
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Shell Makinu Is UpheId.

Milwaukee. - Circuit Judge Wm J. Turner dismissed the action of Gen. Samuel Pearson in which he sought to restrain the Alliss-Chalmers Com. pany. Otto H. Falk and others from manufacturing shrapnel shells, which it was alleged were being supplied to the allies.
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Would Relieve Famine.

Washington. - An embargo against exports of arms to Mexico and against imports of foodstuffs to the Unite1 States as a step in relieving famine conditions below the Rio Grande was proposed to President Wilson by Miss Mabel Boardman of the executive committee of the American Rei Cross.
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Too Many Presentations.

Jefferson City The right of the State Board of Health to revoke the licenses of physicians who write an undue number of liquor prescriptions in dry" counties was sustained by the Missouri Supreme Court
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Battleship Hits Bulkhead.

Boston. The battleship Virginia rammed a wooden bulkhead while ap- preaching her dock at the Charleston into and nearly overturned the naval tug Sioux. The tug was docked for repairs.
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Prayer For Peace

Denver.-A feature of the Memorial Day celebration in Colorado was a fiveminute pause for prayer for world peace. proclaimed by Governor Carl- son in his Memorial Day announce ment.
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Venice in Darkness.

Venice.--The military authorities have given orders that no lights he displayed in Venice between sunset and sunrise that can be seen from above the city. This is a precaution against attack by aeroplana
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EncouraeIne Character.

One thing is indisputable; the chron- ic mood of looking longingly at what we have not. or thankfully at what we have, realizes two very different types of character. And we certainly can sncourase the one or the othsr.-LAsy 0. Smith.
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
Majestic Officers Safe,

I.ondon.-The admiralty announcni that all the officers of the British bat tleship Majestic, sunk May 27 off the Gallipoli Peninsula by a submarine had been saved.
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Elecrrocuted at Ielephone.

Cranston.-Mrs. Arthur H. Moves was accidentally electrocuted in her home when she picked up a tele- phone receiver with one hand while holding the handle of an electrically operated vacuum cleaner in the other.
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chased By suBmarIne.

Queenstown. The White Star liner. Megantic, carrying many passen- gers, from Liverpool to Montreal, was chased by submarine off the soufh coast of Ireland. but sscapad.
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Chicago Has 14o Passenoers.

New York.-The steamer Chicago of the French Line sailed for Bor. deaux with 130 cabin and 40 steerage passengers.
The Spectator., 1915-06-04
TO IMPROVE THE SUITCASE

(TO BE CoNTINUED1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14

more needed body than one which will
report upon engineering methods"
This means of financing says the
secretary viii distribute the cost OF
the projects undertaken among the
generations which shall enjoy the
benefits.
Education Is Not Progressing.
Education has made less progress
than any other American industry for
the past thirty years and, as result.
the United States has had TO turn to
foreign countries-Italy, Switzerland,
Denmark. Germany-for improved edu-
cational methods, according to the
report
One Of the principal contributing
causes TO this state of affairs is the
fact that teaching is not yet con-
sidered a real profession in the United
States and that the present teaching
body is made up largely of persons who
turn TO this field as a makeshift in
order TO provide themselves with a
living In practically all foreign coun-
tries, education is higher calling than
here. says Mr.. Lane.
Little Red School House Doomed.
The little red school house of the
early days Of American history must
pass SAYS the secretary. Modern
graded schools viii turn out more
great citizens in his opinion. Com
munities should furnish transportation
facilities to enable children in country
districts to reach educational centers-
The report urges: Higher salaries for
teachers; establishment Of model
schools for training teachers; better
transportation facilities for getting
pupils from country into cities: larger
appropriation for the bureau of educa-
ton from congress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
Sure Way To Get
Rid Of Dandruff

There is one sure way that never fails
to remove dandruff completely and that
is to dissolve it This destroys it en-
tirely. To do this. just get about four
ounces of plain, ordinary liquid arvon;
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub it
IN gently with the finger tips
By morning. most II not all, of your
dandruff viii be gone, and three or four
more applications viii completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace OF il, no matter how
much dandruff you may have
You viii find. too, that all itching and
digging Of the scalp will stop instantly.
and your hair viii be fluffy, lustrous,
glossy. silky and soft, and look and feel
a hundred times better.
You can get liquid arTon at any drug
store. It is inexpensive, and four
ounces is all you viii need. This simple
remedy has never been known to fail
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
Our Doll Dressing Contest
Closes Wednesday--Brin In Your Q

ON November 18th, we opened Doll
ODressing Contest, offering three
cash prizes to the person bringing in
the best dressed doll. First prize, so;
second prize, So; third prize, $3.50. The
judges to be selected from Ell Paso's
feminine set-wOmen in no way con-
nected with ''The Popular" The only
condition of the contest being that dolls
entered in the contest must be pur-
chased at The Popular Dry Goods Co.,
and sales checks for the dolls be handed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
''SECTARIANIS|N"
IS OBJECTED To
On complaint of Rabbi lie
lonka, Schools Omit
Christmas Carols.

4 protest against the teaching Of
Christmas carols and the telling of
Christmas stories in the public schools
during the present week has been filed
with the school board by rabbi Martin
Zielonka. of temple Mt. Sinai This pro-
test was discussed at the meeting of
the school board Monday evening at
the Bailey school but no action was
taken other than that already taken by
Supt r J. Tighe. of the city schools.
Report that Christmas songs were be-
ing taught in the schools led 10 the
priest from rabbi Zielonka- Supt- R
J. Tighe, in an effort he stated. at fair
ness to all patrons of the schools, is
sued instructions that nothing sec
tartan be taught The report became
circulated among Christian patrons,
Supt- Tighe stated, that he had issued
instructions that no Christmas songs
should be sung. and this brought out
several communications and verbal pro-
tests TO individual members of the
board.
supt Tighe's Letter.
At the meeting. Supt Tighe laid the
whole matter before the board stating
that his only instructions We're against
sectarian teaching and not against the
singing of Christmas carols. In sec
ond letter addressed to teachers and
principals. he said:
II seems that my letter of Dec.
2 has caused considerable comment
due largely believe, to a misun-'
Outstanding Of its spirit ! find
there is considerable difference of
opinion as to what may be called
sectarian teaching so far as Christ
mas songs and stories go In the
absence OF any decisions on the
subject. the teachers of each school
are at liberty to decide whether or
not the songs and stories being
taught are sectarian or not And
this was the intent Of my first let
ter on the subject
I am sure you can find material
for each class that will give no Of
Tense to anyone, even in mixed
classes. / do not feel that II would
be wise 70 do anything that would
stir up race or sectarian feeling IN
the schools and in the city over a
matter OF this kind. and / ask that
each group Of teachers be especial
" careful not TO wound the feel
ings Of any child under their care
Ministers Approve.
supt. Tighe reported that this letter
he had read before the Ministers alii-
ance and the ministers had endorsed II
as a solution of the difficulty.
It was the sense OF a majority OF the
board that the Christmas exercises
should 90 on as usual S J. Frueden-
thai stated that he, personally, had no
objection TO the teaching OF Christmas
songs but thought that those children
70 whom Christmas sentiments We're
offensive should be excused from tax
ing part in the exercises. The meeting
adjourned without official action by the
SS34.57 for Architects.
An order was passed TO pay frost &
tests fees on the J. Z. Morgan contract
for the building Of the shell of the
high school. The total fee was S5,574-57.
OF which S4,74O had been previously
paid.
An order was also passed setting Dec
Is as pay day for the teachers OF the
school The teachers viii be given
full months salary on this date
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14

in when you enter your doll IN the con-
test.
Wednesday, December 10Th, is the day
we close this great contest and those of
you who have not yet entered your doll
should do so by closing time tomorrow
evening. No dolls will be accepted after
this time The dolls viii be numbered
and displayed in one of our Mesa Ave
nue. windows, so the judges can make a
fair and impartial decision.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
RECLAMATION
BONDS URGED
Secretary Lane Says Heavy
Investment of Govern
ment Money Imperative.

Washington, D. c, Dec 1.-THE adj
visibility Of a mammoth issue of
United States bonds coupled with state
bond issues to raise money for the i'm
provement of American streams for
drainage, irrigation. reclamation and
flood prevention is discussed in a
section of the annual report of secre-
tary of the interior, Franklin X Lane.
submitted to congress today.
The secretary declares that the
American river and reclamation question
constitutes one of the greatest prob
lens before the nation today. He de-
scribed the amount of money which
VIII be needed TO make the proposed
improvements as staggering" and
says there appears TO be no hope of
getting the work done without a heavy
investment of government money. The
secretary points out that il would be
unwise to eXpend money for this pur-
pose from current revenues.
Urges Cooperation.
Permanent improvements which the
whole people undertake are a legiti-
mate charge against capital account.
not against maintenance" the report
says "A commission to devise the
ways and means by which the states
and private land owners and the ma
tional government can cooperate in
paying for the work seems to me
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
DOLLAR DINNER FRIDAY FOR
DR.. MEAD AND GEN. PARKER

A dollar dinner will be given Fri
day night by the chamber OF COM
merce in nonor OF Dr. Elwood Mead.
authority on rural credits from the
University Of California, who will be
here this week TO make a talk to the
farmers on rural credits DR.. Mead
was sent to Australia to reorganize the
system Of rural crdits in that country
and is recognized as an authority on
farmers financial matters.
Brig Gen J F. Parker. Of the first
cavalry brigade at Fort sam Houston,
will also be q special guest at the din
ner as Will the A & NJ instructors
who are here for the farm meetings in
the valley. and R. r Claridge, Of the
agricultural department Of the Texas
and Pacific railroad
The dinner will be given at the Ho-
tel PasO del Norte-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
j. s. GATHERSIN
GREAT REVENUE
Revenue Bureaus Receipts
For Year, Ending June 80,
Are $415,6S1, O23.

Washington. D. c., Dec. 14.-Uncle
Sans Golfers were swelled during the
fiscal year ended June so, 1915, by
the collection of s415.6S1.02S by the
international revenue bureau, accord
ing to the annual report of commits
sioner ". H Osborn to secretary OF
the treasury McAdoO. The collection
was the greatest in the history of the
OF this total. S3s,144.5s1 was col
lected in corporation income tax, com
nared with S43,127.739 the preceding
year: S41.046.162i in Individual income
fax cOmpared with S2S,25S,534 the pre-
cedfng year The receipts from Ordl-
nary sources. including the emergency
revenue tax aggregated $3.50: 800 t96
the YEAR compared with S3Oe,6zi .olS
for the preceding year The recelpts
from ordinary sources exclusive OF the
emergency revenue Of war tax
amounted to s25,906,29l-
Commissioners Recommendation.
The commissioner submits the fol-
lowing recommendations;
A reasonable tax on denatured al
cohol which now is exempt.
The continuation of the tax OF %
cents per gallon on brandy and vine
spirits used in terrifying wines
requirement, that lear to II-5l'1
dealers give bond TO render correct
returns to the internal revenue bu-
reau. The registration Of dealers ana
peddlers on the commencement o.
business, rather than July /
A flat tax per pound on oieonhaIe 20
rine; also special markings Tor PACK
Amendment of law to establish a
standard of butter fat content and
classification of different kinds
General amendment TO strengthen
The narcotic law and include additional
Drugs the ISL OF
Favors Returns On Gross Income
Personal income tax-Requirement OF
returns on annual gross rather tnah
net income OF $4,000 or more Inc
placing OF partnership tax return on
the same basis with corporation re-
turns The extension Of the power
Of the commission TO assist him IN col
Iecting the tax To empower
consular officers to make eNanlha-
tons. Extension Of time in which TO
nav their tax to persons residing
abroad. Revision Of the provisions Tor
making claims to recover taxes pald-
Requirement that returns Of individuals
be made to collectors of the districts
in which they have their legal resi-
dence-
Despite the fact that practically every
civilized country on the globe pro-
hibits not only importation and ex-
portation. but actual production Of
smoking opium. the United States col
lected S2O6S tax on this commodity
during the fiscal year. This was an
Increase Of 1880 over last years col
lections.
Sources of Revenue.
The following tabuIation shows in
detail the sources whence most the
years internal revenue has been
collected;
Distilled spirits. including
wines, etc $3.50. 1852, 2s2
Manufactured tobacco. CT
gars, cigaretts. snuff 7T,47O.757
Fermeuted LIQUORS $500. 7S,46O,3SO
Documentary stamps, etc 2O,494,444
Perfumerv. cosmetics. etc 1851, 49O
Special taxes ..... 14.2S1.074
..... 1,10s, 342
come S1t tax ss.144,531
Individual income
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
Don't Cross Street Until
You Get the "Board'' City
To Use Traffic SemaphOres

Traffic viii be regulated ike rail-
road trains with a semaphOre II the
test which is being made Of the new
est traffic system is a success.
Tuesday morning a semaphOre was
installed at the intersection Of Mills
and Mesa where auto traffic is heavy.
It is in charge Of traffic officer who
viii operate it instead Of using his
arm for signaling the autos and pedes-
trian traffic.
on two sides Of the semaphore is
painted the word "gO' while on the
other two is the word stop" By
operating these with a lever the officer
will regulate the traffic at this busy
corner.
If the test is a success semaphOres
viii be placed at all Of the downtown
corners
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14
TOy1and! "A Wonderful Place
In Our New, Second Floor Annex

Toyland's treasures are displayed to bet
ter advantage than ever before. Plenty
of room, every facility for showing the
children about and for making wise Sc
lections of the toys you are to have ready
Christmas morning. Complete stocks and
the greatest variety ever shown. Glow
est-in-the-city' prices prevail throughout,
with many VERY SPECIAL VALUES
in each of the many selections.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-14

IF you haven't seen it, if you haven't
4 brought a child, or several of them, to
see it, you've missed something very
charming. Santa Claus is shaking hands
with all the children. Everything is
a-whirr with activity. Thousands upon
thousands of Dolls, Toys, Games and
Playthings of every description. Cages
of Animals, Trains shooting about on
tracks, Boats sailing, Animals swimming
delights galore.