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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
Little Interviews
No Laws Regulate Rise and Fall Of Skirts
North Side Could Lessen Danger Of Thefts
Little Interoiews

their cars. and I am glad TO see that n
number OF motorists are cooperating
with the police and replacing the old
numbers on their machines with new
ones \ missing figure off a plate Is
as bad as no number at all"
:
when I started out training ami
mails, I imagined that one ought TO
insist that they do things exactly as
the trainers within dictated" said Lew
p. Bristol, trainer OF Napoleon the
Great, the chimpanzee that is perform
ing at the Crawford I soon found.
especially in the case 81 Napoleon.
that I was wearing out both the ami
NAL and myself / have since adopted
the policy Of allowing him to do as
ne pleaSes as much as possible, rarher
than nag at him all the time. His
activities are harmless, and why not
let him amuse himself playing with
MS skates, or trying 10 shine MS
shOeST OF course. there are certain
essential things that ! insist on; and
l feel that I can be more sure that
they viii be well done If 1 do not
poster him with needless duties and
regulations
7 am pleased to say that the au-
thorities are busying themselves in
creditable manner in bringing to jus
Illegal traffic in drugs stated :. l.
Kelly. Of the federal building The
work against the users and dispensers
OF drugs is especially trying in Fl
Paso, because OF its location on the
border To apprehend the lawbreakers
is no mean task. but the inspectors
are putting themselves right TO the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
Another Form Of Graft

An inquiry conducted in New York to ascertain the
of high milk prices has brought forth interest
ing revelation Of graft among the jantors and supern
tendents of family hotels and apartment houses It ap
that they have been sharerS in the business of the
milk, ice and fuel companies and have been partcipat
ing too, in the profits of the dealers The dis
tbutors of milk and ice, particularly have said they
obliged to yield tribute to these caretakers of
buildings in order to customers and hold
the old customers. Otherwise there petty annoy
which made it difficult for them to do business
One milk company stated that not only superintend
ents of apartment houses but also buffers housekeper
and cooks in private residences chefs and stewards in
hotels and boss barenders saloons required cOmpensa
ton for favoTing the companies with trade.
Counsel for the investigating committee said inquiry
had shown that one milk company in Brooklyn paid
$4,000 year in cash to caretakers Of apartment houses
and gave them $4,000 worth of milk besides
The consumer foots part of the BILL Of course, and
the farmer whose provide the milk bears the rest
Of it. The investigation has revealed dead item Of
expense which contributes to the high of living in
New York, but how is the condition 20 be remedied?
solution has not yet been suggested.
Possibly the same graft is worked in many cities. It
IS fairly typical Of New York where the itching palm
is always extended.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

with serious loss or life. The quarter
will be dangerous for travel on sea as
wen as on land.
Virgo rising with Mercury afflicted.
at Washington, D. G, gives warning Of
riots and discomfort over labor diff
culties and the cost of living.
This sign, also. gives warning that
the president should safeguard his per-
Foreign trade may be decidedly IN
jured by unexpected causes and heavy
losses may be sustained
This day should be lucky for those
who seek employment, whether in high
place or low.
Women should be especially lucky
under this configuration, but thew
should resist the temptation 10 specu-
late.
It should be lucky date for all So
ctal or philanthropic entertainments
Actors and musicians have a for
tunate guidance, while Venus IS in
friendly aspect
Mines and mining have q rule pre-
saying discoveries Of gold and other
minerals in Canada as wei as the
United States.
All who deal IN leather in any form
VIII profit greatly. owing TO the power
OF Saturn
Plumbers. who also benefit through
Saturn's aid, have the representation
Of gain, which will be Of immense i'm
portance in its bearing on the public
health.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
augury OF a successful year, but they
should guard against accident. The
young VIII court and marry.
Children born on this day will be
steadfast in purpose and successful.
They are likely 10 be witty and fav-
orites with all classes.
Copyright. 1915, by the Nc, lure News
paper Syndicate.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

agreement on September 2s by signing the treaty Of
Constantinople.
However, the essential difference between the pres
ent situation and the above mentioned is that IN
this neither side been decisvey beaten In all
other side has been the victor and the
other the vanquished making peace terms comparatively
easy to reach except the second Balkan for which
there was really no excuse save squabble between the
victors in the first Balkan the division OF
spOs
But now We have one side posing as victor and the
other side so confident of victory that it is unwilling
even to enter into peace negotiations under present
ditions Therefore it plain parallel be drawn
between this proposal and those which have terminated
previous of recent years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
Roundabout own
Training The Guardsmen How To Obey Orders
Company At Deming Gets Taste Of Discipline

STORY has drifted in from Dem
a ing that indicates the difference
L - between q regular officer and &
national guard officer when a bunch
Of men decide that they don't care to
obey discipline any more We have
had several instances on the border IN
which Euardsmen refused to serve IN
der officers named without their con-
sent and approval or made demon
STATIONS because OF actions OF super
iors that did not exactly meet with
their approval. Nothing happened to
the men. SO far as We have heard
The story from Deming, however. is
different A first sergeant was sp-
pointed II one OF the national guard
companies without the approval of the
men and the next day practically the
whole company refused TO drill II
happened that Col Z. V. Smith, that
sturdy former commanding officer OF
the 18th regular infantry. was in COM
1nond of the regiment, and instead OF
parleying with the men and making
them flowery speeches, he sent for
company from another regiment and
ordered the recalcitrant members OF
ne command placed under arrest ana
marched out TO a sandy piece Of ground
nearby, where he left them under
guard.
That night they were sent bread and
water and a blanket apiece. a sur
econ was sent TO examine the men
and. On his report that none Of them
would suffer from the nights expos
ure, they were left there until next
morning. when they sent word that
they wished to return to duty
Taking the first sergeant who had
been protested against, Col. Smith, ac-
cording 10 the story, placed him IN
command OF the men then, as serl-
ousIy as IL in actual battle. said:
Sergeant the enemy is reported ap-
preaching from the direction Of the tar
get range. Take your men TO that
hiu over there. reconnoiter and re-
turn here and report as soon SIS posi-
bIs''
Il was five miles TO the target range
The sergeant and his company were
soon back with the report that there
was no enemy.
As seriously as before, Col Smith
said: I was mistaken Scouts now
report the enemy in the opposite di-
-ection, near that windmill over there"
The windmill was about three miles
distant in the opposite direction GO
and Investigate and bring ne report
as soon as possible"
The company was taken on another
hike. round trip Of six miles. a total
Of Is miles for the day. The return
was made late in the evening and the
sergeant. stiff and tired himself, but
grinning, reported 70 Col Smith that
he had again failed TO locate the
enemy.
VERY good Send the company to
quarters" said the colonel
Next morning every man turned
out for setting up exercises and the
usual drill and listened TO the orders
breaking every on-commissioned
officer who had been in the mutiny
and 70 the appointment OF new non
CONS from among the men who had
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
A Case Of Nerves

Two companies of regular army troops have been sent
TO Aio Arizona because of apprehension of the resi-
dents that the big copper camp might be attacked by
Villa bandits The fear based reports that Mex
leans from Arizona and Sonora believed to be Of VlSta
sympathies and said include former Vilhsta sub
chief had gathered SOnOta, Sonora Further reports
have indicated that if there had been any gathering
Sonoita the participants unarmed There has been
proof fact that there has been any such gathering
Aio plainly has of nerves. Perhaps 1t comes
as result of so called strike which has upset the
camp considerably causing i'll feeling and little
agitation of various sorts, though the strike has now
been terminated.
No one begrudges Ao the protection Of United States
troops It is of better to prevent raid than
to attempt TO punish after such raid has been com
mitted. Although far anyone seems to know
there is only basis of for the camps uneasines
nevertheless the troops may be effective in soothing
the nerves as in other circumstances they would be
in repelling attack.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
may be laws governing

-" HERE may be laws governing
the rise and fall Of the tides,
- but there are none that control
the rise and fall in the length Of
women's skirts" said Mrs. Hazel Birds
leg. stenographer at the chamber OF
commerce Dame Fashion is a tickle
and changeable woman. and to try to
find fundamental principles for her
changes is like trying TO foreteu the
iext jump Of a froE By applying the
rules OF calculus. Some people may be
able 10 do IT. but can't"
1T seems TO me that the danger OF
residents Of the north side of the city
would notify the police whenever they
see q suspicious appearing person
around their homes said Charles
Brooks 'AIexicans OF the peon class
have no right TO 20 into the residence
sections OF the city unless they are en-
plOyed there. and 1 am sure that the
police would be only too glad to 20 out
and arrest all suspicious persons.
Young Mexican boys, and in some cases
women with the sarapes. who make a
practice Of lettering around homes,
have no business there and should be
moved on"
This practice OF carrying wrong and
dilapidated numbers on automobiles
has got TO stop. and the police are set
ting out 10 do II. said sergeant Roy
Thomas Every day arrests are made
of automobile drivers who do not carry
bright ana clean looking numbers on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
HOROSCOP Pc
Friday, December ~.

4 STRoLOGERS read this as a fav-
~ orable day, since the Sun, Sat
urn, Venus and Neptune are all
IN benefic aspect. Mars and Mercury
are adverse.
On this day the sun enters Capricorn
az the beginning OF the winter quarter.
The Noon and Venus are in an aspect
indicating great distress among the
poor IA the United States.
Crime may increase greatly, especial
y where women and children are the
victims
Mercury and Mars in conjunction is
held % foreshadow railway accidents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
Nothing to Spare

hungry children cry for bread and would gladly
bosom bled Tor little md I
would
influenza knehe
health
I'd gladly help
warmth light
OIL As
like wherever there
therei I'd like to do oil
WALT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

work. and are having good Success
IT IS a surprising thing that pony
polo is not taken I'D to a greater ex-
tent here in Il Paso," said r Z Hines.
himself a player OF note. In this sec
ton Of the country one can ride all
the year round, there is almost no
snow 10 interfere, and horses are cas-
Ily obtained. 1t is a great game. one
of interest 10 the spectators as well as
the players. and were it better known.
would surely attract large numbers
The attendance at the games of the
18th cavalry tournament now being
held AZ Fort Bliss. is a disappointment
20 say the least"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
Cherry and Lettuce Salad.
BY CONSTANCE CLARKE.

@HIS SALAD viii be found most
tempting and delicious, yet not
difficult to prepare
Take one fresh head OF lettuce and
lay it in plenty Of cold water one or
two hours; then take the best parts
of the lettuce and cut 1t into shreds
about two inches long. wash il again,
and shake il well TIL dry. then put
II into a bowl and mix with q can
81 cherries. dish mp in a pile on a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
STATE EMPLOYEES AT AUSTIN
TO GET MONTHS PAY DEC. g

Austin. Tex. Dec. 21.-By tentative
agreement between the heads OF the va
riOus departments. all state house en-
ployes and attaches will receive their
monthly salaries on December % in
stead OF the last day Of the month.
which is the customary pay day This
means that about s175.000 viii be paid
10 state employees for Christmas shop
.,fnE-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

Hooks an eyes have gone up five
cents on account O. tn war an didn't
know soldiers used EN-" said Miss Fawn
Lippincut, t'day. I don't know whether
its because Their hard up er not, but it
Goes seem like folks are stingier under
Wilson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

fiat dish. pour over it the sauce pre-
pared as below. and serve the salad
1Or a luncheon OF q dinner dish.
Sauce for salad Put one raw yoi6
o. egg into a bowl with 4 fourth OF a
teaspOonful of salt and the same OF
raw mustard, q pinch OF psprika pep
per, a tablespoonful Of sugar: mix
INTO this by degrees two tablespoon
fuls of olive oil. one tablespoonful OF
white vinegar. two tablespOOnfuis OF
thicRly whipped cream. and use
iOmOrrow-COrned Beef and Cabbage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

Miss Flute Bel
cher has received
q letter from her
unknown cores
pondent, who
lives in g doubt
fui state.
=
Frisby Han.
cocks wagon had
& narrow escape
from breaking
down the other
evening WINE he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
DISILLUSION.

WHAT Is the farmer spraying his
plants with2'
Paris green"
TO make them green Dear ne. 1
thought natures tints were natural"
American Boy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

Mscha Elman was badly battered in taxi-street
collision but his hands uninjured They were
insured and accident insurance agents counted
to make the most of the incident
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

Roswell boy has been given a gold medal for the
best field crop showing If he keeps the pace he will
receive other gold meda-issued by the United States
mint in tens and twenties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

was returning from the Hog Ford
still House.
Poke Eazley has not yet decided
which he viii do next summer: raise
4 crop or subscribe for some good
farm paper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

If you wish TO start something ask national guards
man if he intends to Ieenlist when his enlistment
pires
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

The Germans also propose to have peace even If they
have to fight for IL.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21
wATCHMAx EXAM. JAN. L..

Civil service exc limitations for
mounted watchmen viii be held jan
uary y at Fl PasO and number OF
the list Of eligibies resulting from ths
examinations. vacancies at FL PasO and
other border points will be filled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

New Mexico has over 100000 acre.
Of ranches
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-21

oess-iaFs b Gsorss Haate,g 16a-.r
The Washington times., 1916-03-05
CITY RULERS URGED
TO TAKE OVER CARS
Tax Reform Association Secretary
Aims to Prevent Disorders.

The District Commissioners are urged
to annul the charters Of the street car
companies and take over operation OF
The railway lines unless there is an
agreement to end or arbitrate the
strike. in letter today from w. l..
Swanton, corresponding secretary OF
the Tax Reform Association.
Mr.. Swanton's letter says:
Il note by this mornings paper that
there is n strike of the street railroad
employees in this city for higher wages
and better working conditions.
"If II Is true that the company will
not arbitrate the differences, and that
there Is danger of violence and dis
order. l hope that you will assert your
undoubted right to annul, temporarily
at least, the charters of the companies
and take over the operation of the rail-
ways, in the interests of law and order,
until the two parties can compose their
differences, or agree to arbitration.
You will recall that Congress made
careful investigation of the traction
and power situation recently under the
leadership of Hon. Robert Crosser of
Ohio, and Il was found that there was
about S25,0O0.0OO worth of "watered
stock" I'm these traction and power COM
panies, and that II this was eliminated
the companies could pay their en-
ployes about 20 cents an hour instead
of the 22H cents as at present.
"If this 'watered stock ~ squeezed
out the companies could also afford tC
give the public a stll lower fare, ana
could also OBEY THE LAW, and give
| the citizens of Washington the universe
J transfers 10 which they are entitled By
act OF Congress"
The Washington times., 1916-03-05
Taxicab Business
Breaks All Records
Companies Consider Running Cars
on Certain Routes During
Strike.

Every taxicab in Washington was
pressed. into service today to handle
the rush due to the abbreviated car
service.
Although Sunday is usually the slack
est day in the week for the taxicab and
touring car companies. today was the
busiest day in months for all the COM
panies.
At least two OF the taxicab compan anies
said today that II the car strike con-
tinues they would consider putting cars
on regular routes. providing arrange
ments could be made with the Public
Utilities Commission. The other COM
panies will continue their present plan
of answering only taxi and touring car
calls. but, judging by their experience
today, they look forward to a bigger
business than they will be able to
handle. {,
The Terminal TaXicab Company
planning to put ten extra cars in oper-
alton tomorrow,
The Federal TaXicab Company today
used all the drivers it could get hold
of and pressed every car into service.
Then 1t was compelled to turn down
work.
The New Taxi Service and the w.
Roscher Company said they would con
slider putting cars out on regular routes
to handle the crowds tomorrow II such
arrangements could be made.
The Washington times., 1916-03-05
CAPITAL ALTRACT|ONCO
SEEMS HARDEST HIT
Observation Shows Service. Is
Less Frequent on This Line
Than on Nhe Other.

Observation OF all cars passing
Fourteenth and @ streets and Four
teenth and New York avenue. between
the hours OF 1913 and 11:13 this
morning, revealed much more FREE
uuent service on the lines OF the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company
than the Capital Traction Company.
During this hour eighteen cars pass
cd north on the Connecticut avenue
line and fifteen south. The cars rum
ming south. however. were very much
punched, two coming together on two
occasions and three together a little
later. OF the eighteen going north. six
were marked Georgetown and twelve
Mt. Pleasant.
An excellent schedule was maintained
on the New York avenue line in both
directions. twelve cars passing west
and thirteen east, during the hour. A
greater degree Of regularity was observ-
ed on this line than on any other. At
no time was there n lapse of ten min
utes, with no car passing, as was the
case on every other line.
Is Minutes Schedule.
The cars TO the Bureau OF Engraving
and Printing ran on ffteen-minute
schedule in both directions, eight pass
ing within the hour.
The @ street line to and from the Treas
ury averaged car every ten minutes
each way. but with little regularity.
The Capital Traction Company has
been more seriously handicapped by the
strike, II the schedule on their Four
teenth street line may be taken as an
Indication.
On this much-trav veled line only eight
cars passed In each direction. and those
with the greatest irregularity. Lapses
OF eleven minutes without a car were
noted on three occasions, and an inter-
val OF thirteen minutes on two occa-
sions.
Five cars marked Georgetown and
seven marked Fourteenth street left the
Treasury corner during the half hour
between 1i:.9 and 80 o'clock this
morning. Two OF tho Fourteenth street
cars were marked Piney Branch road
Only Seven Cars.
Only seven cars going in the other
direction. east on lower Pennsylvania
avenue. passed Fifteenth and @ streets
during the same half hour. One was
marked Eighth and + streets northeast.
two for Union station. two for the
navy yard, and two for Seventeenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue south
| east.
None OF these were specially over
crowded. though each contained n fair
load. Several of them were operated ny
men not in regular motormen's or con-
ductors' uniforms.
Not a single Chevy Chase car left FIJI
| teenth street and the Avenue during
the half hour during which the obser-
| vations were made.
The Washington times., 1916-03-05
Employees Are Carried
To- Barns In Motors

Large touring cars and automobiles
OF every description were resortcd to by
tho street car companies TO convey
men from their homes 10 the car barns
to man the cars today.
In many cases the automobiles were
in charge OF clerks. bookkcepers, and
relatives of executives OF the compa-
mics.
In number os instances the men
were brought up to the place Of their
employment on the soft cushions OF the
touring cars. courtcousiy thanked the
drivers, but refused &c go TO work when
the committees from the striking en-
ployes explained their case.
The strikers were represented at every
car barn by committees. who advised
all employees of the decision to remain
on the cars until the companies met
their demands.
Committee In Charge.
The committee at the Seventh street
barn Of the Capital Traction Company
Is composed of w. II. Brown, Frank
Wines. j. II. stevens. Preston Bradley,
J. " Rollins and NJ. Hanback,.
AS each employe reported for duty
this morning he was informed OF the
stIlhe uTBtu iob W
The superintendents at each barn also
urged the men to return to work, but
during the early hours the union pick
cts had little difficulty in increasing
their numbers as the time OF reporting
of the men arrived.
At the Navy Yard barn OF the Capital
Traction Company the committee rep
resenting the men said nj 10 O'Clock that
but three cars had gone cut on that di-
vision oil the line.
One Of these, 1t was declared. was
taken out by an inspector and the other
by the son of one Superintendent.
The mems committee at this barn Is
as follows: ]. w. Wise. II VI. Melton,
w. w. Slirgeland. l. IL. Hamilton. T.
]. Peters. ard Maurice c. Sherbert.
At the East Barn.
At the East barn OF the Washington
Railway and Electric Company. at
Fourteenth and East Capitol streets.
only fifteen cars were sent out this
morping. according to the check kept
by the men,
They said these cars were running on
headway Of from twelve to twenty
n inutes. The strikers said seNenty-siN
cars usually leave this barn Sunday
mornings
AS at the other barns thcro Is abso-
| lutely no disorder. although a large
| crowd congreGated around the barn
Using suiasion to keep men from taking
| the cars cut.
The committee at the East barn oi
Company is j. +. Crown, J. Nelson