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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

fire. Their children were born in the
wilderness, a log cabin, tent or prairie
schoOner-not in luxuriously furnished
apartments with pie and candy for the
Waterman or janitor. They suffered
and died i'm blazing the way for the
present generation that is reared in
luxury and comfort, ultra refined and
cultured-tOO highly educated and civ
ilized and too proud to fight for honor
or right and therefore incapable OF
making a sacrifice for a principles.
II civilization. comforts and Iuxuries,
higher education produces imbeciles at
the expense of those other qualities
that go 10 make real men. then what
bound to be, and were it left to those
of today to experience the hardships
of those who blazed the way, there
would be no west.
The locomotive has the loudest
whistle but the burro blazed the way
and only for the forty miner there
would be no Pullman in the west to-
day.
What would 1.-TWO Mothers" of the
fOrty-niners tell Two Moth rs of to
who blaze the way and say those mas
sacred in Mexico were told to stay
Oute"
According to the same process Of rea-
soning Two Mothers must consider
those Of the Alamo should have stayed
out. and would Two Mothers" now
enjoy fruits Of the Alamo tree and
would FL PasO exist for weakmgs OF
today who apparently consider it
legitimate Inheritance. Some consider
III Paso n rightful Inheritance as
though it always existed. Condemn
those who made FL PasO possible and
enjoy the benefits of their sacrifices
without blush of chame while trains
leave daily for other parts.
Why was not this stay OUT argu-
ment applied to Columbus and every
step to the Pacific and south in the set
Ting of the Wilderness
IS IT consistent TO apply a charge of
dollar chasing to those who enter Mex
leo today more than to- those who in
early days made Texas and who, COM
pared TO the present generation, were
noVices in dollar chasing as are those
III Mexico compared to those who viii
come laterT
Yes. they were i'm honorable pursuit
OF resource development from a finan-
cldl standpOint-and there are those
VINO censure them-hut think how
iuuch more terrible il would have been
ny your eyes had they been murdered
"nile m search of a health resort
10 those who embrace that argument,
nat are you doing there?' viii you
Please explain what YOU or what your
loIeiathers are doing here2 You have
10 more right here than anybody else
mas IN any other place. Whoever went
10 MeNlco did so under treaty rights
1 ,.a.,, NOT Tor a limited period of so
years aIter which period they were
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

to forfeit their all to loot. destruction
and cOnfiscation and become subjected
to torture, rapine, murder and mas
sacre. also not to forfeit their honor
and veracity at home and to be termed
vagabOnds, criminals, fugitives, graft
ers and liars.
Apparently. the greatness OF present
day Americans is to boast Of what the
Americans did in the past, but there
will again be Americans-real men
who Will prove their worth and appre-
citation Of the greatness inherited.
a policy that tends toward the DIS
indignation of a nation can hardly be
justified as a bid for the friendship
Of Mexico and Central and South
America. who but hold us in greater
contempt on account of that policy.
In self defence there must be a Sec
ond coming Of real men on the dark
horizon of a nation that pays such a
price in deserving and sacrificing
the property. life and rights Of its
citizens. by the hundreds Of thousands
abroad and at home.
We will again be proud OF the fact
that we are Americans although tia
disgrace OF the Wilson administration
viii stick through history.
Frank G. Kaerwer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
Organized Charity Is Best

Everyone wants everyone to be comfortable and
banpv The tramp may really be hungry may really
use nickel for bread, dime for flop under cover
90 he oftenest gets it. The proportion of kindly stirred
hearts among those who work for living is probably
much greater than proportion of real distress among
the tramps who beg the nickel or dime. The tramp
heedIes his nickel out of the other mans pocket and
is gone. and the case cannot be proved against any
particular one.
The tramp is never very loyeable specimen. 1t is
easier to harden ones heart against MIN than against
auv other beggar but with tramps one hates to
turn away any human with a hard luck story, when
tbe wind is bitter or a cold rain is falling At noon
in the warm sunshine saying no is not difficult But
dusk with comfortable home and good dinner ahead,
rather softens toward these ineorngby lazy odds
and ends of men.
1t may help to harden the heart to read the story
Of a Richmond man who was so moved by the unhappy
woes of two tramps that he gave each dollar. As
thew left his office they stole $50 OvercOat from him
The tramp generally speaking is the last Ough,
TO give TO- There are the sick babies, there uber
culoss victims helpless women, crippled workers, and
the verv old who all deserve help before him He is
generav healthy his open air and free life give him
yigor he is often dishonest, he is generally dirty
Modern cities like Ell PasO al have their Associated
Charities where such cases promptly and duly in
vegtigated and where deserved relief is invariably
given' The wav of wisdom is to support generously
the organized charity work Of the cty and trust it to
extend aid to the really deserving, and to weed out
the undeserving thus protecting the public against i'm
posters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
"Uncle Wigily and The Bag Of Flour"
BY HOWARD B. GARIs.

creature began running down the hill
after the bunny uncle. OF course.
Uncle Wiggily ran too, but he could
not run as fast as the fox. when he
had TO carry the bag Of flour At last
the fox caught up to Uncle Wiggily.
"Ah, ha, Now ] have youi" snickered
the fox. most impoltely. If you Will
permit me TO say so.
Yes, i guess you have me-" Uncle
Wiggily sadlys answered. But what
are YOU going to do with me2"
Take you off to my den. and my
cute little foxes. eight n;nC. ten. of
course answered the fox
Are those their names. Eight, Nine
and Teng' asked the bunny uncle,
thinking, perhaps, II he could keep the
fox talking long enough n policeman
dog might come along and scare him
away.
Their Names" barlSed the fox. In
deed not. Eight, nine and ten are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

, the chairman of the civiv department
Of the staIe federation is making an
earnest effort to interest the club
workers to DO the educational work
necessary to. rouse people to planting
trees said Mrs. A. w Foster chair
man OF the civic department for this
district. Regions where trees have
been planted have become in a few
years habitable through the summer
where before this was almost impOssi-
BILE Every one knows that where there
are no trees there is q scarcity Of rain
and a want Of water Comparing east
Texas with west Texas where there is
heavy vegetation, east Texas abounds
in springs and small rivers, but here
on the plains we have very few trees
and very little vegetation because of
the flow of water in streams and
springs and their greatest value is to
the climate of the open country around
the region in which they are located,
for the trees prevent the rapid evapor-
alton of the water from the soil"
since the inspections by The state
fire marshals and his assistants" said
VIM. J. HOrd. the improvement in cut
ting down Of fire risks has been
marked. Especially interesting is the
way that all of the moving picture
theaters have met the requirements Of
the law and made all the changes that
We're suggested BY the marshal j can
say now with conviction that FL PasO
has as well protected a lot of movie
theaters IS niay be found in Texas"
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"I am looking forward to the time
when summer comes and I can pack my
kit and go into the mountains Of New
Mexico ana camp for several months,
taking. along the necessities and liv-
ing off Of game and fish," said viii ].
Allen Il found some remarkable
hunting and camping places abort 10
miles north of Cloudcroft and could
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

tramp for days without coming in
touch with another camper. 1t seems
fine that there are such places left
where man may still go and in the
course of a few hours between the
city and mountains, pass from the nerve
strain Of the one to the body relaXa-
ton Of the other. / wonder that more
men do not put aside their business.
open and get acquainted with them
selves"
some of the croakers who have been
asserting that we have from $4,000 to
10000 refugees and that the bottom
would drop out Of things in 81 Paso IL
peace should come to Mexico. should
take a look at the census figures,
said Dayton Phillips. The federal
count, which we must accept as accu-
rate. shows a little over 1000 refugees,
Most of these are in the lower part or
the city and il they all suddenly left
there would be some vacant tenement
houses. doubtless. The refugees who
live above the tracks, in most cases.
have purchased homes and whether
they stay or leave they viii not sac
peaceful conditions would cause no
slump in business. and on the other
hand there would be a revival OF trade
with Mexico that would give impetus to
our growth
THE census figures, giving US over
20. 600 people. indicates that within a
radius of three or four miles Of the city
there are $4,000 to 10000 people" said
country treasurer J. %. Ponder. for
the people in the outlying districts
were not counted. nor was Juarez
There are large settlements
at the smelter and cement plant and
In outlying additions, and while located
across the border. Juarez is virtually
q part of the city, at least so far as
trade is concerned"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
Ell Paso Must Go To Albuquerque With Crowd
Half Way Measures Will Never Boost City

ELT we are going to land tile PAN
handle and Southwestern Stock
Il mems convention for FL Paso in
1917. we will do it with a big crown
of our own and take along Dand'
with extras, which viii whoop her up
in Albuquerque strong enough to take
all opposition from Fort Worth or any
where else off its feet" said II. N. An
dreas This pass city is big enough
and bright enough to entertain caltIe-
mems conventions till the cows come
home. and do it right We viii snow
our friendly rivals a thing or two when
we cut loose. And you can take IL
from me that, as surely as you are
foot high, FL Paso Will be the pa lslee, 20
come to if YOU are going to attend that
1917 convention Of the Panhandle and
Southwestern cattlemeh
X
IF you are going to boost lei Pas So
You have got to do it strong, SAID W.
G. Roe. chairman Of the publicity COM
mittee of the chamber Of commerce.
Halfway measures and stint1ng OF
money for an adequate outlay VIII 30
more than anything else 10 give the
other fellow his chance. Put your
shoulders behind the game and give her
a shove with all your might That is
the way to do things successfully
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q intend to return again to III Paso,'
said Arwin Price, OF Elgin. III. Il have
been greatly impressed with the city
from my short visit here. IL has pros
porous appearance that is substanti-
ated by Investigation. The spirit OF the
town is very good and ] look to see this
city continually increase in size and
Importance
1.-The climatic effect Of trees. wood
land and forest is not fully compre-
hended by the general public and so
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
The Storm

bed and hear the vng its path and secure and snug
ana drifting
tina, B no. the tall trees bend and shake the wind ssng like hound
mas the
on % and the plumbing will to Tx lis
lie waihng
pounding cellars full OF COAL the
black roll do not
aoored when brought
SO money
away mbals hends are at play
your breast with the who saves his coin on
CProtecte bs 49, es~rce, WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

could not. for the moment, see Uncle
Wiggily.
Then the fox hOwled:
"Oh, dear, Oh. WOW, Wooden
blankets and warming pans It's
showing, It's a regular blizzard,
must hurry homer And away he ran,
thinking the flour dust was snow.
which II wasn't at all. Aren't foxes
silly, sometimes? But it's a good thing
this one was silly enough to think
flour was snow for Uncle Wiggily got
away from him because Of that
Then the rabbit gentleman went on
with the bag of flour and next morn
ing Mrs Busytail made some lovely
brown flapjacks with ii, and Uncle
Wiggily and the Bushytails had them
for breakfast. So everything came out
all right. except for the fox. who
stayed in his den for a week. thinking
there was a terrible snow storm out
side. And If the box Of candy doesn't
fall down stairs and spill out all the
gum drops III tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily and JOhnnies top
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
THAT is at the rate Of 81 ,3o6,8oo per acre.


square foot.
That is at the rate of 81 ,3o6,soo per acre.
There are several very remarkable things about
this sale First, to the price paid: it is not in any
sense "boom" price or a speculative gamblers price.
The property was bought by FL Pasoans, as an IN
vesment They figure that, with the present improve
mens upon it, and with the present leases IN force the
property will pay them a good return the invest
ment The purchase is made as an investment, by
group of men who have lived in FL PasO for many
wears, who have watched FL Paso grow and develop
through its various stages, and who believe in the
soundness and stability of Fl Psso realty values.
The purchasers did not buy to sell again; they have
no plans for immediate improvement any more am
bilious scale But they feel that the tract they have
acquired is going to increase steadily in intrinsic value
and in rental command, that, in addition to the
regular annual income their investment, they VIII
also gain increment through the general growth Of
the city.
Another remarkable thing is that this tract IS
Immediately across the street from, and only 70 rect
distant FROM the site of the very first building erected
in what is now FL Pasos townste the old ranch house
of Ponce de Leon erected in 1927 It marks the spot
where FL Paso began. 1t marks the spot that has
always been regarded the heart Of FL Paso 1t marks
the spot where the original city started The remark
able thing is that in the SO years since the first house
was buit-n the So years since the first survey was
made of the townsite-the "heart of the city has not
in the city today around Pioneer plaza where Ponces
ranch stood until the civil war
Few cities in the United States can show such
stability, such steady sane, conservative SUBSTANTIAL
growth as this. Most cities jump all over the map
Most cities have record of changing their business
centers many times, But FL Paso's business center
remains today where it always has been-at the site
Of the old Ponce ranch.
Ponce would be surprised to know that his old
corrals are bringing 81 1905 SEQ acre now.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

records of folk sick enough rich enough to have
doctor.
When do live on awhile we feel quite apologize
about 1t; we expected to die before 30 or If we
live we are expected to keep tottering the brink
forever afterward. The old indian woman probably
vas never troubled by doubt and met strange
germ. Her $50 years may not have been worth rs
years with bridge whist and high heels, bargain sales
and telephones make them fly but she goes to prove
that living on and be done and that the dis
couragng poisoning habit of beginning to worry about
years at IS so is waste and worse, it is suicide
Doubt is traitor
Think Of Sara Bernhard. You may laugh at a
woman of her age playing the stage, but only fools
scorn her work because she is among whitefaces con-
sdered old woman. Sara Bernhard can laugh at
the world and laugh years. for though she has just
recovered from congestion Of the lungs that most
Americans would have considered excuse for in
capacity for a year at least this old woman holds
London audiences spelbound in her play "Cahedrales
The audience wipes its eyes and hokes back its breath
when Sara Bernhardt wills it to, and smiles again when
she allows it. An old American woman
counts it, old woman with leg and broken down
lungs, make the thousands of people who come
under her roof breathe she wills them to BREATHE
fast slow.
Years have next to nothing to do with tit is the
heart to live and do and the mind to live and do.
Set your mind getting old and useless and dead
and it viii about aust you have wied it to-
Forget getting old and dying and live long and usefuy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
By HOWARD L. RANN.

Until n few years ago woman was
content to do most OF the work and
thus give man time for thought and
pin pool This was one OF the most
sensible and satisfactory arrangements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

Every time the Mexicans celebrate birthday, Uncle
Sam has to mobilize his army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
-RErROGRADEs AND LIAR.

Editor FL Paso Herald.
Some people forget that the forty
miners blazed the way. Husbands.
wives. sisters, mothers, daughters
persisted from hunger, thirst and, in
dian raids They knew not what the
morrow would bring forth and en-
dured hardships of all description.
Those We're men with backbone and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

Old Ponce de Leon had pretty good judgment, bu
he died too soon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

FL PasO is good town to tie to, even if you didn't
get in the ground floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05
7 ETTERS to THE
Il HERALD

GAN communications must bear the
signature Of the writer. but the name
will be withheld if requested.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

No small part of the wonderful growth of FL PasO
last year is due to the publicity work of the chamber
of commerce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

Mcintyre and Heath. the well known act
ors, have been partners on the stage for 40
years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

Compare realty prices In FL Paso and Jua
Ell Pasoans believe in their own city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-05

a TRACT of FL Paso business property sold today
~ for 100000, at the rate Of more than $50 a
square foot.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24

Every Night, Free Reading Room" Here business men, smart young mil- itary students in epauleted uniform with swords dangling at their sides, stolid looking soldiers from the Paot- ingfu barracks, students-also in uni forn-from the government schools, ricksha men footing their horns, and now and then dignifed teacher of the old days walking slowly and stiffly along, all jostle each other around this sign from morning till night.
 The Gospel Halr' is a room which the American Board mission in Paot- iEgfu have hired so as to get close to the heart of the city's life. The hall and the reading room are crwded continually, so much so that the latter room has had to be closed on Sun days, as the president of the military academy and other authorities were afraid of the crowds who gathered on that day to read about the revolting provinces in South China and to talk politics.
 The governor of the military school remarked that he was entirely will- ing to have his students come to the missions Bible School, and they do so in large numbers. A wealthy Chinese business man has been giving Bibles to those in the gospel meetings who desired them. Not long since the mill itary students sent to the American Boards worker list of 700 names of those who wanted Bibles: and the questions the students ask of the mis- sionaries show a genuine earnestness
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
BRIEF STATE NEWS


 Lit6hfisId-Rear Admiral George P. Cochocoresses and wife have opened their summer home on East street for the summer.
 Danbury-Pledges amounting to $4,447 made in a hurrah campaign of 1914 in aid of the Danbury hospital still remain unpaid.
 Southington-'Uncle Jfm' Johnson and Mrs. Jane Heatheote. the oldest twins in the state, celebrated their seventh fifth anniversary Sunday, May Fist.
 New Britain-UnIess owners of barns abide by the orders of the board of health and keep their barns and premises clean, police court pros- cautions will result.
 Simsbury-Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mclean of Simsbury have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marguerite Mclean, to Aihert Mattoon of Maben, w. Va
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-24
PIANO REclTAL
Given in High School Hall by Mics Margaret Jamiesen, Assisted by Mrs. Raymond osburn.


 Music loving people of Willimantic were given a rare treat Tuesday night when Miss Margaret Jamieson, pianist, assisted by Mrs. Raymond Osburn, so- prano. and F. w. Lester, accompanist. gave a delightful recital in the high school auditorium. Although the weather was disagreeAble fair sized audience were well repaid for attend ing.
 Miss Jamieson is a niece of Archibald Mitchell of Norwich. She is a pianist of great natural talent which has been carefully trained by the best teachers in this country. She is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and was pupil of Rafael Josefy, the noted teacher, and is now studying with Sigsmond Stojowsk of New York, of whom she has been pupil for the past three years. She produces a very beautiful tone in all her playing. her touch being delightful. Her lingering is unusually clear, her legato is very smooth ands pleasing, chords were played with 6rmneSS, yet without the slightest harshness. These combined with her artistic use of the pedal made for fine playing. Miss Jamieson is a conscientious student and has -un- doubtedly a great future before her. Her programme Tuesday evening was well chosen and each number was nj terpreted in an artistic manner, and if she excelled in. any one number more than another it was in the Beethoven Sonata From the opening allegro to the thunderous presto con fueo it was a treat for musicians.
 Mrs. Osburn was heard in several numbers. Her first number, 'sNon je ne veux pas chanter," was number in which her voice was given an oppor- tunfty to display it's hexibility She sang with ease and with much express sion. Her stage manner was charm ing and tsle was most enthusiastically applauded for her fine work.
 MT Lester played Mrs. Osburn,s &C., compartments in his usual artistic manner. adding greatly to the evening s enjoyment. A number from Norwich attended the concert
 The programme:
 Sonata, Op. 31, No. 3, Beethoven Allegro
 A1legretto vivace
 Minuetto moderate grazioso
 Presto con fuoco
 Miss ~Jamieson. Aria, ''Non je ne veux pas chanter," Gle Billet de Loterie), Nicolo Isouard
 Mrs. Osburn. La Bando1ine, Conperin Le Concon, Daquin Caprice Str les Airs. de Ballet d'Ai-
 ceSte, s55S St. Saens
 Miss Jamieson. Nocturne, Op. g, No. 3, Chopin ETude, Op. 105 NO. l, Chopin Scherzo in B flat minor, Chopin
 Miss Jamieson. Ungeduld, Schubert Romance, Debussy The Years at the Spring, Mrs. Beach d April, Pietro Florida
 Mrs. Osburn
 Capriccio, Op. 76, No. 2, Brahms Etude in D fiat "Un Sospiro,' Liszt Intermezzo Pollacoy- Paderewsli Romance Sans Parles, No. 3, Faure Valse-Impromptu Stojowski
 Miss Jamieson.