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Williams news., 1916-03-23
sharkey Had to Be Shown.

Somewhere in the long ago arose one ot the many stories that had to do with the miserliness of Tom Sharkey, the war horse'' of the ring in the earlier days of pugilism. Here is the yarn:
 Sharkey and friend were walking along Fourteenth street in New York one night when a human derelict blocked their path.
 Say, bo,'' he said to Sharkey, I'm down and out. Will you give me ten cents for a bed?"
 Let's see the bed" asked the eau tious Sharkey.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Watch Dartmouth Punters.

Considerable attention is being paid to the bunting of Gerrish, Thielscher and Cotton in the Dartmouth squad this year in an effort to find successors to Whitney and Curtis. These men have improved much since last year. Cavanaugh has also shifted Barrows, last years strong substitute, to the backfield. He weighs nearly 190 pounds
Williams news., 1916-03-23
TOUCHES OF ECZEMA
At Once Relieved by cuticura Quite
 Easily. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing better than these fragrant super creamy emollients for all troubles af- fecting the skin, scalp, hair and hands. They mean a clear skin, clean scalp. good hair and soft, white hands.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Away With Grain Insects,

On the farm, grain and grain prod Icts stored in tight bins may be most effectively fumigated with carbon bi- sulphide. If the building is nearly air degrees, four pounds of the chemical is sufficient for 1000 cubic feet of space, or one pound for every 35 bush els of grain.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
American Association struqoIe.

The American association had one of the best races in the history of the league this year, with St. Paul and Minneapolis fighting it out to the very last day, but the league did not make much money. The Millers, led by Joe Cantillon, won the flag.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Sad Days.

Big sister was reading in her book of poems:
 "The melancholy days have come the saddest of the year."
 Sis, sis,'' broke in her schoolboy brother, "don't pull any of that sad. dest of the year. stuff. With nine ex- amples and page of grammar to do know what time of year it isl"
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Fisher to Coach in South.

Ray Fisher, pitcher for the New York American league club, has ac- cepted terms offered by the University of the South at Suwanee, and will coach the athletic teams of the uni versity. He replaces Bill Gardner, the former Carlisle Indian star.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Dartmouth Wants Quist.

Coach Harry Williams of the Min nesota eleven is angry over the at- tempts Of Dartmouth alumni to induce Al Quist, an end, to enter Dartmouth. It is said the Green have made al- turing offers to the Gopher star.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Too Busy.

Let's see You live in the com muter zone, don't you? Much build ing out your way?"
 Well, should say there is. We've just completed two new tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course and"
 'I mean real building"
 '1 was coming to that. We've put up two new garages and extended the piazza on the country clubhouse"
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Trots Fast Mile.

Over a track which trainers esti- mated to be from three to four seconds slow, Directum l paced mile in 2.O2H at the Grand Circuit meeting at Yonkers N. Y.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
QUINTET IS QUITE A PITCHER
Star Young Golfer Proud of His Work as Baseball Player-RecentIy
 Won Long Game.

Francis Ouimet, the star young golfer, is a baseball fan through and player.
 Ouimet is about as proud of his
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Trouble Ahead.

q met Newrich today He says, he's sending his daughter to finish ing school
 q can see his finish when she geta back"
Williams news., 1916-03-23
A Record.

agreed to separate
 Glad to hear it. That's the first thing they've ever agreed on since they got married"
Williams news., 1916-03-23

who also get Portland's star third baseman, Bates, and Pitcher Coveles- kie of that team.
 Salt Lake will lose it's best hurler Lefty Williams, to the Sox, and Sec. ond Baseman Joe Gedeon to Wash. ington
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Honey-Makina Material.

Alfalfa offers one of the best honey-making materials. Alsike is also valuable, as is sweet clover.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundresl happy, makes clothes winter than snow All good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

Idle people spend a good deal of time in calling up busy men who have telephones.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

If you wish beautiful, clear white clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all good grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1916-03-23

When you meet a man with a scheme, proceed to get in a hurry.
Williams news., 1916-03-23
WOMAN REFUSES
 OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved by Taking Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable
 Compound.
Louisville, Ky l think if more sui. fering women would take Lydia E.

Plnkham's Vegeta- ble Compound they
 would enjoy better health ! suffered from a female trou- |ble, and the doctors
 decided I had .
 humorous grow th and would have to be operated upon,
 but I refused as I do not believe in opera
Williams news., 1916-03-23
Francis Ouimet.

work as a pitcher as he is of his great feats on the golf links. He recently pitched and won a 13-inning game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
PROVOST MARSHAL APPOINTED
LIEUT.. COL. OF MILITIA

Capt James 3. Allison. company ].
Seventh infantry. and provost marshal.
has been appointed lieutenant colonel
OF the Second South Carolina infantry,
by order OF the war department AT the
request OF governor Richard l. Manning
Of South Carolina
The announcement OF the appoint
ment of Capt Allison was contained in
a telegram received by him NJ Fl Bliss
Tuesday night from governor Manning.
advising him of the action of the war
department and urging that he wire his
immediate acceptance. Capt Allison
promptly complied with the request Of
governor Manning and thanked the
officers OF the regiment for choosing
him for the commission.
The Second infantry left Columb ia
Monday night and are due TO arrive in
the city within the next five or six days
al the latest Capt. Allison viii imme-
diately assume the position to which
he was appointed and VIII start the
work of training the regiment He IS
native South Carolinian and has been
in the regular army for the past Is
years. being appointed from civil life
by president William Mckinley in 1898
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
j. 8. IS SUING
Bic SHEEP CD.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Aug Suit 10 can
eel IS patents covering approximately
1900 acres in central Wyoming and
recover damages totalling ss4.s07.s5
was filed in the United States district
court for Wyoming here late Monday
by the government. The action IS
brought against the Bighorn Sheep
company. OF which John 3. Oakie OF
Lost Cabin is the principal stakeholder
The government charges the lands
were obtained fraudulently through
dummy entfymen. The damages asl1e1
are to cover rentals since the patents
were issued Special agents Of the
land office have been five years gath
ering evidence in the case.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
g The Midget" McCmty
Clubs Official Mascot, Is
Killed By Motor Truck

Struck by an auto truck as he was
crossing an alley between FL Paso ard
Oregon streets near the Wigwam thea
ter. Pablo Gonzales, a Mexican midget.
died late Tuesday night in a local hos
pital Of internal injuries received in the
accident
The accident occurred as Gonzales
stepped from behind building in front
of the truck. which was owned by the
Loretz- Pegram Produce company and
driven ty Simon Guzmau-
He was knocked to the pavement but
was thought TO have sustained but
slight injuries. The wheels OF the truck
did not pass over his body
Gonzales was carried to the police
emergency hospital in the truck, and
later taken 10 Hotel Dieu. No arrests
have been made in the case justice J.
NJ Deaver stating Wednesday morning
that so far as ne could leaNS the acct
dent was unavoidable
Gonzales had no relatives in Fl Paso.
although he had lived in this city for
several years
He was about three and A half feet
in height. and was known to the
police as the Midget" He was about
so years OF age
When the old McGinty club vas
active the Midget" was the mascot for
the club and marched in all OF the
parades with the club members. Mrs
D. ". Reckhart has a picture OF the
little Mexican as he was walking
along san Francisco street The picture
was made in 1895 and shows row Of
adobe buildings along san Francisco
street from Fl Paso street west
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
Dinners, Luncheons. Teas

2 I. Bogele. OF Maria. Texas. enter
tanned with a dinner at the Harvey
house on Tuesday evening. compli-
Tnentary TO l. L Sawyer. an old school
chum. Places were laid for eight
diners. who were Capt and Mrs. B.
II. Pope. DR.. and Mrs. E L. Carpenter.
Miss Sarah Bridgers and Miss Alice
Wulff
Mrs. B. E. Widdas entertained at 2
bunco luncheon this morning. at her
home. 2S10 Montana street. compli-
mentary to Miss Ruth Schwartz. the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Schwartz
Shasta daisies in vases and bowls were
effectively arranged about the rooms
of the Widdas home. There were two
tables of players In the bunco games
the first prize was won by Miss Lucille
Meyer. and the second fell TO Miss
Margaret Amstater- The guest OF honor
was presented with a guest prize. The
four course luncheon was served n
o'clock on a prettily decorated table
In the center Of the table stood A sill
yer basket containing shasta daisies
and ferns. Individual cluny place
covers were used Hand painted place
cards bearing the names Of the guests
marked the places. Mrs. Widdas was
assisted in serving and entertaining
her guests by Mrs. T B. Cunningham
and Mrs A. Schwartz Places were
laid for eight players and diners. who
were: Misses Ruth Schwartz. Ida
Hunter. Beatrice stiles, Helen Reading
Margaret Amstater. Margaret Schuster.
Winifred Woods and Lucille Meyer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
BRITISH CRUEL,
GERMANS CLAIM
Murders of German Sub
jects Opposed to Fryatt's
Execution

Berlin. Germany, Aug s (by wire
less to ssyville. l. L)-"German news
papers discuss British comment in re-
gard TO the execution of Capt Charles
Fryatt Of the British steamship Brus-
sells, declaring unanimously that Bri-
fish commentators are attempting 10
confuse the facts by pretending that
the captain was sentenced TO death be-
cause he defended himself against ag-
Sression." says the Oversees News
agency
was imposed because he undertook a
treacherOus surprise attack on a Ger
man submarine in order to gain the
prize promised for the destruction of
submarine"
The newspapers insist furthermore
that Germany never admitted the IN
irrelevant whether Great Britain agrees
with this standpoint. inasmuch as
British legal views are dependent on
considerations of expediency. and of
justice For example. the British war
Of starvation against the unarmed
population of Germany is absolutely
opposed to international law.
las for the indignation shown by
.he English press, the German news
papers refer 10 the murder OF men on
a German submarine by the British
patrol boat Baralong; TO the case of
the British traWler King Stephen
which refused 10 save the crew of the
wrecked zeppelin LIS, and TO the
butchery Of the Irish. They also re-
fer the fact that the heroine Of Loos
recently was made the recipient of a
British decoration for the cowprdly
and trescherOus murder of five Ger
man soldiers"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
DEL RICHEY IS SWORN IN
AS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Del Richey. successor 10 VIII 7. Wa,-
son. took the oath Of office as tax col
lectOr Of Ell Paso county W ednesdaN
morning and Immediately took charge
OF the office E 3. McClintock. county
clerk. administered the oath Taxes
will be received at the county office
Monday.
provsl OF the tax collectors bond by the
state controller before going into OF
flee was not necessary. Mr. Richeys
bond was returned to FL Paso by the
state controller for correction me
bond had been approved by the county
commissioners
Besides Z. W Haight, former city
purchasing agent, who was named
chief deputy OF the tax collectors Of
flee. Mr. Richey has appointed c H
Armstrong as another deputy. Arm
strong was a deputy under Watson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
SOCIETY DOLNGS
Pdrties.

on the lawn of the P W. Gardner
home. on Montana street. the members
Of the First Methodist Episcopal church
held a lawn social last night at which
7 ice cream and cake We're served. on
the many small tables about the large
lawn around which chairs were placed.
were lighted candles in crystal candle
sticks. \ number of young girl mem
bers of the church assisted in serving
the guests.
Circle number >. Of the General Aid
society Of the First Methodist Episco-
pal church, will meet on Friday after
noon at the church at Pas o'clock. Mrs
4. l. Foote, president of this circle,
VIII have charge OF the devotional and
business sessions of the meeting. Fol-
time viii be enjoyed \ luncheon, con-
sisting Of sandwiches, relishes and bev-
erages. will he served those present
Circle No l of the Calvary Houston
Square Baptist church was entertained
by Mrs. c. Y. Jackson on Tuesday
afternoon at her home on North Vir-
Ginia street. The devotional services
and business session Of the afternoon
were presided over by the president
of the circle. Mrs. r. B. Blankenship
Following these, a social time was en-
Joyed. At the close of the afternoon
an ice course was served. Those pres
ent were: Mesdames Bye De r. Glenn
ents, g A Bush, William Haight, J.
r. Compton, R L Miller. Stella Given,
c l. Van Eaton. G .. HOrner, Ernest
Barganeer, Earl Wilson, r. NJ. Bussing-
ton. VI. P. Peck. and the Misses Ruth
and Jennie V. Jackson beside the hos
tess.
The Campfire girls were hostesses
&c Miss Lena S Eichaker in the down
town rooms of the Y. W. c \. on Tues
day evening. The colors of the club
green and brown, were used as decors-
tons. Music was enjoyed during ,he
games that were played, which fol-
lowed the program. Miss Eichaker
was presented with a small silver low
ing cup by the girls present. with
their names upon it. as a token of
their appreciation of the work she has
done for them. Later in the evening
refreshments were served by the
chaperone, Miss Kate L Hamley, and 4
few of the girls. Those present We're:
Helen De Pew. Elizabeth kulhman
Caroline Moureau, Alice Myers. Virgil
ria Cooper, Heda Mourean. Nenita Lin
dauer, Lola Bushing. Doris Littell
Nelene Newsom, Lexie CluXton and
Irmen Margraff
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
Ell Pdsoans Returning.

Mrs. S L. Lane and three sons have
returned from SIX weeks visit 10
Tyrone, n. NJ.
Dr. Nettie Z. Satterlee, who has been
IN Cloudcroft for some time, has re-
turned to FL Paso-
Mr.. and Mrs ]. o. Macho and daugh-
ter. Miss Patricia Macho, have returned
from 2 week end visit to Cloudcroft.
J. 4. Smith. who left for Los Angeles.
Calf. Sunday to visit his son, Ray K
Smith. who is seriously i'll. is expected
to return to FL Paso Thursday.
F. l. Hunter, jr-. who has been at
tending the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology. has returned to Fl Paso
to spend his vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L Hunter. rs North
St. Vrain street.
Joe Blaugrund, one of the proprietors
Of the American Furniture company
has returned to his home in FL Paso
after spending several weeks in New
York. Grand Rapids, st. Louis am
other cities Of the east. in the interest
Of his firm
Mrs Maurice Schwartz, who has been
visiting her mother. Mrs. A. Mathis :.
in Venice. Calf. for the past month.
has returned to her home in the Rose
mont apartments. Miss Emily Kemp
has also returned. after making the
trip with Mrs Schwartz
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
| Dances.

The regular bimonthly hop at Fort
Bliss will be given this evening at
the officers new club building. Here
after the dances will be weekly, and
the Eighth cavalry band will furnish
the music for the dancers The Off
GERS of the Eighth cavalry are hosts
st these dances.
The regular weekly dance will be Civ
en- on Thursday night at the West
Ysleta Country club A photograph has
been added TO the musical instruments
Of the club and a number Of dance rec
ords are among the pieces. The cleo
trio piano is still on the floor, so either
music can now be had by the dance
loving members of the club.
Mr. and Mrs. d. ". Reckhart were
the host and hostess at an informal
gathering at their home on Tuesday
evening. The young people present
danced. and later refreshments were
served. Those present TO enjoy the
evening were: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mccoy. Mr.. and Mrs J. Ormand Mccoy,
Mrs. W. NJ. Mccoy, Misses Harry Risha-
berger Irene Reckhart Lieut. J. NJ
Kelly Messrs. Arthur Klerner. Francis
Durack. r. V. Rinehart. William Moe
Itch and Francis Reckhart.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Boughsman enter
tanned with an informal gathering at
their apartment in the Austin apart
ments on Tuesday evening, compliment
tary 70 the birthday anniversary OF
their daughter, Miss Berla BOughsman.
White carnations and yellow daisies.
together with quantities OF fern, deco
rated the rooms In the dining room
the chandelier was wound with crepe
paper. which extended TO the four cor
ners Of the table. This and the refresh
ments that followed carried out the
color scheme of white and yellow.
Later in the evening dancing was en-
joyed. and a quartet OF militiamen from
the Eighth Massachusetts infantry sang
-
were assisted in serving and entertain
ing the guests by Mrs. Donna kluSeL
Those present We're Misses Beria
Boughsman. Katherine Bussing. Eliza
beth Young. Lois Shaw. Marion An
thony. Eileen Klugel: Mesdames b y.
Strickland, Peter Patterson. Donna
Klugel. Capt. H. Brown. lieutenants H
Avery. F. GoddinE; Messrs. Clifford
Chenoweth. Wayne Chenoweth. D.
Rand r Harvey. Y McGovern. :. u
rich. Paul J. Cleveland. Sam Patterson.
Oliver Hight. F Bradshaw. and the
host and hostess.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
AUTO OVERTURNS
OLD MAN KILLED.
Henry O'Haragan, Aged Sc,
Dies in Hospital From
Effects of Accident.

Henry O'Hsragan, aged se years, was
fatally injured and his granddaughter.
agnes Garvin. aged four years. sus-
tanned slight injuries, Tuesday after
room on the county road below the
Cinecue park station. when an auto
mobile driven by Mrs. J. McMindes, of
1902 North Stanton street. overturned
at one side of the road. Mr. O'Hara-
gan was taken to the hospital in an
other car in an attempt to save his life
but his advanced age and the shocE
OF the accident. resulted in his death
Wednesday morning The body VIII
Re shipped to his former home in New
York by the Mclean, Simmons and
Hartford company.
The accident was caused by Iarga
stone in the road striking one of the
front wheels of the automobile The
car rolled 10 one side OF the road ana
overturned. Mr.. OHaragan being
pinned beneath the car Mrs. McMindes.
the daughter of Mr.. O'Haragan, VINO
was driving the car. escaped injury.
being thrown toward the front OF the
automobile.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
Weddings.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howe L Jett, Of Poplar
Bluff. Mo. announce the engagement
and approaching marriage of their
daughter. Miss Edna lett 10 Ferdinand
Schmidt The wedding will take place
at the beautiful country home of he
brides parents, on Wednesday. August
16. After a short honeymoon spent in
travel the young couple viii make
their home in Poplar Bluff. Miss Jett
is a cousin of Mrs C S. Davis. OF this
city.
Rev. Herman G. Porter pastor Of the
First Methodist Epispocal church. al
his home at three o'clock Tuesday after
noon united in marriage Miss Mabel a.
Sieler and James X Shalienberger. The
ring ceremony was used. The Young
couple were unattended Mr.. Shallen-
berger is instructor in the public high
school in Las Cruces. where they will
make their future home. Mr.. and Mrs
Shallenberger will visit in the city a
few days before going to their home.
Miss Hariett p. Hoskett and Geo
H Bamgrover were quietly married a.
the home of Rev Herman 9. Porter.
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, on Tuesday evening at o'clock
The pretty ring ceremony was used.
Miss Hoskett arrived earlier in the
day from her home in Upton. Ind Thr
young couple. who were unattended.
will make their future home in FL Paso.
Mr.. Bangrover is sergeant major of the
Seventh infantry, and is stationed in
FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
Cards.

Miss Harriet Bottorff will entertain
two tables Of players at bridge at her
home on East Rio Grande street, on
Thursday morning. complimentary TO
Miss Edith Robertson, who leaves in
few days for California
Miss Virginia Burk was hostess TO a
few Of her friends, at an informal
bridge party AT the home OF her parents
Mr. and Mrs r. II. Burk. on east Boule
ward complimentary to Miss Edith
Robertson. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs w
E Robertson, who leaves on FRIDAY
for Berkeley. Cal, where she win en-
ter the university for the coming year.
There were three tables of players Fol-
lowing the games, a two course lunch
con was served the guests Miss Burk
was assisted in serving her guests by
Miss Mary German. her mother. Mrs
T. H Burk, and her sister, Miss Dan
Ella Bure- The party was in the form
OF a handkerchief shower The first
prize for high score was won by Miss
Katherine Foster. nd the second was
won by MISS Isabel Springer Those
present were: Misses Edith Robertson.
Katherine Foster. Isabelle Springer. Ida
son. Anita Maetze, Rebecca Maetze.
Nellie Mae Bowen, Genevieye Bannen
and Beatric Stiles.
Miss Vernon Cunningham entertained
with an informal bridge party at the
home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs J. II.
Cunningham, in Richmond Terrace,
complimentary to her cousin. Mrs. R 4.
Wilkinson. OF Del Rio, Texas There
were two tables of guests. The house
was profusely decorated in varied
colored garden flowers. Following the
games. a two course luncheon was
served Miss Cunningham was assisted
in entertaining and serving her guests
by her mother. Mrs. J. H Cunningham.
and her sister. Miss Margaret Cunning
ham The guest of honor was pre-
scented with a silk camisole and the
high score prize was won by Miss Rena
Shea Mrs. Wilkinson is visiting with
her cousin for several weeks and a
number Of parties are planned ahead
for her pleasure. On Thursday evening
the Misses Lila and Era Thomas viii
entertain in her honor at their home
on East Nevada street, and on Friday
evening Mrs. C. N Wilcher VIII enter
tain complimentary to Mrs. Wilkinson.
other affairs are planned. but no
definite date has been set for them