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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
ITs REVELATIONS STARTLE,

4 SENSATIONAL DhOtODlay Whicn has
caused more discussion in Chicago
Boston Los Angeles and other large
cities than any other since Damaged
Goods viii be shown at the Wigwan
theater Sunday. II is entitled The Lit
tie Girl Next Door" and is founded
on the famous Illinois welfare com
mission Avoiding the merely sordid.
but still taking the most Startling ma
terlal embodied in that report. the pro-
ducers have dramatized that remark
able document and transpOsed it into
a compact story bound together with
a fascinating romance. and produced
film feature that is filled with sur
prises and revelations startling in the
extreme
This Is accomplished without doing
any violent injury to ones sense Of the
prophecies The Little Girl Next
Door is a powerful civic lesson with
an individual moral no less powerful.
If # opens the eyes of the public to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
FRANCIS BUSHMAN TODAY

In the Diplomatic Service" with
FRANCIS y Bushman and Beverly
Bayne. the crowned king and queen
of motion pictures. in the stellar roles.
viii be the big feature attraction at
the Unique theater today. tomorrow
and Sunday.
This is a Metro wonderplay in five
gripping parts. and il was produced
under the personal direction of Mr.
Bushman. As a result. admirers of
Mr. Bushman are afforded the rare
opportunity Of seeing this star in 2
production that represents his own
ideas and ideals.
Mr.. Bushman also made the screen
adaptation from a short story. so II
can really be called a Bushman feature
IN every particular The supporting
cast is one OF the best ever assembled
20 appear with these two well-knOwn
stars, and ii includes Helen Dunbar,
Henry Bergman, one of the best dra-
matte actors Of the stage or screen;
William Davidson. a national favorite;
Edmund Elton. Harry d. Blakemore
the famous old minstrel; Belle Bruce.
NJ s. La Roche, Liza Miller and Charles
Fang Fang is a Chinese comedian.
and was recently styled. by New York
critics, the Chinese Charley Chaplin"
Fang, BlakemOre and Liza Miller fur
nish the comedy in the story, which
forms excellent relief for the strong
dramatic situatiOns--Ady-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
"WAR BRIDES.-

Madame Nazi10va, the celebrated
Russian ira gedienne. who is appearing
at the Alhambra in Herbert Brenan's
magnificent production of War
Brides" has completely captivated all
who have seen her in this marvellous
and wonderful phOtOplay.
An immense scope is given the in
comparable ability Of NaZimOva for
emotional moments ana the spectator
who can sit unmOved through this Dor
trayal Of the bride who Is left behind
when her husband is called TO war,
must have a heart Of stone and ice
water in his veins
Although the title would infer that
scenes Of battles with their carnage
would be included in this play. no
fighting or scenes of the firing line
are shown; the play dealing solely
with the effect of war upon the women
Of the land.
Every woman should make it a point
to see this great play as il contains
a vital interest to them.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17

things that shake ones compIacencv. il
IS only because IL lays bare esta blfshed
truths Of which the average citizen is
IN almost total ignorance That il does
SO IN Nlrile and intensely interesting
manner Is proven by run Of y crowd
ed weeks in the La Sale theater in
Chicago.
The Little Girl Next Door" is power
ful because its subject matter is fact
ana not scenario fiction. There are in
Its scenes many Of the most renowned
pupIc men and social workers in the
country, not merely posing for photo
graphic reproduction. but as an actual
part of the play Speaker Champ
clark, congressman Mann, lieutenant
governor OHara of Illinois. mayor
Thompson and chief IF police Nealy. Of
chicago, are but a few of the famous
men and women appearing in the
course Of the story and adding greatly
to its sense Of reality
The Little Girl Next Door" deals
with the dangers that lurk in the hid
den places Of our cities Tor young girls.
us swift succession of episodes are
acted with remarkable force BY a large
company of Essanay players.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
DOUGLAS HEADS
NINE CONGRESS

Chicago, H. Nov. 16-Walter Doug
las. until recently of Bisbee, Ariz.. was
today elected president Of the Ameri-
can Mining congress. which is holding
its annual meeting in this city. Other
officers chosen were:
First vice president, Charles H. No
derweu. Chicago second vice presI-
dent, George II. Crosby. Duluth, Mimi;
third vice president, L A Friedman.
Lovelock. New: secretary. James F
Gallbreath, Denver, Colo
Directors selected We're ". J.
Richards. Pottsville. Pa, NJ 5. KEN
merer, New York; T. Snyder. Denver,
and George H. Crosby. Duluth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
FAY CHANGES HIS ACT
ON THE CRAWFORD PROGRAM

Last night at the Crawford Fay. the
mysterious one" changed his act and
put on the feature known as the
Black Bag of Bagdad." which has
brought him considerable renown. This
afternoon he promises to answer ques-
tons which people wish TO have
ansW cred in private 4 special booth
has been riEged up in one Of the boxes
Tor this Fay viii close with tomorrow
nights performance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
VALLEY LAND IS
CHANGING HANDS
Several Land Sales Made at
La Mesa; FL Pasoan Buys
40 Acre Tract.

La Mesa. y. ". Nov. 17.-Several
land sales have been reported in the
last week and numerous prospective
purchasers are visiting this portion OF
the valley People expecting to locate
on farms in the valley are eager to get
settled an dprepare the land for early
crops.
Charles Rigney has sold a portion of
his farm. 40 acres. to Francis Farris.
Of FL Paso. the consideration being
S5O00 -
Road work has been under way dur
ing the week and the roads here are
much improved by grading and gravel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
GREAT MERCHANT
MARINE FORU.S 8.
Head of Naval Architects
Says Nation Rapidly De
velops in Ship Building.

New York. Nov. I6.-Predictions Of a
splendid American merchant marine
as a result Of the world war. the fed
eral reserve act and shipping legisla-
ton were made here today by Steven
son Taylor; president of the Society Of
Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
IN a speech marking the opening of the
z4th annual meeting of the organiza-
ton
The United States. he said. was max
ing rapid strides in ship building.
hereas between 1910 and 1919 this
country produced only IL percent. or
z33S'Vvt tons, as against Great Britain's
% percent of the average annual
MoHfqs production of 2.740.O00 tons
Mt Taylor declared. Great Britain in
IsIS VIII produce. 200. 600 tons and the
United States sos. 900. an increase of IL
percent for Great Britain and about
thFee percent for the United States over
the figures for 1915.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
CHAPLIN AND mabel NORMAND.

MdDeIs Iredlcame0f. me screamIng
funny comedy featuring Charlie Chap
lin and Mabel NOrmand. will be shown
at the BiJOu today It's an old one and
the movie fans know the rest
Tomorrow The Girl From Frisco
will be here in a thriller.
Mary PickfOrd viii be seen Sunday
In a special feature. "A Pueblo Legend
It is in two parts and 100 per cent per
feet from every angle-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
CUSTOMERS CAN'T ORDER
1000 YARDS OF WILSON

New York. Nov. 16.-Customers Of a
local wholesale dry goods house NAV
no longer order a thousand Yards of
" llSon, the firm announced today
after receiving a letter from the white
house requesting il to cease using a
pen and ink portrait Of the president
as a trade mark
The trade mark will be eliminated
According to a statement by the firm
no objection was offered when the idea
was submitted for approval in 1912
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
~BONBs.- NEW kEYsroNE. GREcrAN

Today the Grecian offers brand
new Keystone comedy bearing the ex-
plosive title of Bombs and as may
be judged by the title. il viii be con-
ducIve of explosions Of laughter. When
the fuse is lighted il viii be the sig
nal for a combustion of screams, and
from then on there will he roars
aplenty. Charley Murray and Louise
Fazenda are the chief funmakers in
this newest Keystone and Judging from
the last few they were in. il is bound
to be a scream See il today-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
ALDEN PLAYERS ABSENT
TWO DAYS FROM GRAND

Owing 10 the Texas Grand theater
being occupied Saturday and Sunday
by a road attraction. the Audra Alden
players do not play until Monday. No
vember 20. when the Edgar Selwyn au-
tomobile comedy. Nearly Married
VII be the attraction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
LAST PERFORMANCE TONIGHT.

Tonight, Friday. viii see the last
performance at the Texas Grand by
the Audra Alden players until Mondar
the return opening play being Nearly
Married There viii be no raise in
price for this exceptional attraction
tomorrow and Sunday the Texas Grand
viii be occupied by a road show.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-17
only One 4BRONO oTIYINt,,,

TO get the genuine. call for fun name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for signature of Z W. GROVE. Cures
Cold in One Day. 25c.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
SOIrTH LIBERTY ITEMS.

Miss Russie Douglass has returned
to her school duties in Laramie, Wy,
after several weeks vacation at her
home near Venice. Little Grace
McMurtry, the II months old babe
of Mr.. and Mrs, John McMurtry,
died Sunday morning after several
weeks Illness. The remains were
taken 10 Liberty Church Monday.
The community extends sympathey to
the family. South Liberty school
opened Monday, August 81, with Miss
Gertrude Toalson as teacher. - Ed
Hilderbrand purchased a COW from
Walter Douglass at $50, - Paul
Barre spent Sunday at Walter Dunn ,
- Willie Kenneth, who is visiting mis-
grandfather, has malaria fever.-tll
ere through threshing in these parts,
- T. M Barre sold a mule colt FOR
800 to Bus Buckner this week. 800
Miss Nellie Lewis, of st, Louis, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. John Hilder-
brand. - Mrs. Grover Weber is at
the Mexico Hospital. 49, Gravel is be-
ing hauled for two concrete bridge
to be built in the Venice neighbUr-
hood. "Grandpa" Kennett is get,
ting along nicely. He has been IL
poor health all winter. Mrs. John
Kemp's mother, Mrs Hendricks, Of
Fulton, is very i'll, - Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Crane visited Al Coil Sunday. -
Mrs. Henry Starr and children, Of
Kansas, are visiting friends ant
relatives here. - May Clark is una.
bic to be in school, - C. A. Brown
sold a span of mules to Austin 4
Durham for. $3.50. - Mrs. Gale Doug
lass and mother, and Mrs. T. NJ
Barre visited Miss Lou Douglass Of
Thursday. - A. L. Brown sold eigh
hogs, eight months old, 1885 lbs, T.
johnson & Romans, for S164.00. -
Sam Mcclure, wife and mother, spen
Thursday at Lloyd Horizons - Wal
ter Douglass sold a mule to Austil
& Durham for s155. - The Fish Fr.
held in Jas. Tate's pasture was wei
attended. Everyone had a fine time
Natalie Friedman and Violet Krie
ger spent the weekend with Lucy Hor
ton, - Mrs. Callison, who has bee
visiting her sons in Canada, returne
, yesterday. She spent the day wit
her daughter, Mrs. r. L. Brown; MI
and Mrs. G. W. Burt also visited r
L. Brown Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
80 G. A. r. VETERANS DIE
EVERY "a HOURS

KANSAS CITY. August 25-Uai0a
veterans are dying at the rate Of ~
a day. c. D. r. stowits. national
qu-arternaster general Of the G. A.
r., declared at the annual eneamp-
ment in this city, In 1914 there were
30, 1853 deaths In the ranks, and 10
1915 the deaths numbered 33,25l
"our ranks are thinning fast, y
General stowits said AT present
there are approximately 10000 Tn
ion veterans in the G. A. r. There
are many veterans, however, counted
in the total deaths who, because q
having their homes in small town
do not have an opportunity to become
members of a G. A. R. Post.
''The average age of the veterans
now living is 70. Many are Older.
But whether or not they are able.
they insist upon coming to encamp.
ments. Those who are the least apIe
are the ones most eager to come and
take part.
''The younger veterans are those
who enlisted as drummer boys and
grew up in the ranks. enlisted AZ
a regular soldier in New York state
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
AuxyAsSF ITEMS

Mr.. Tom Lawrence with Mrs. Frahk
Buckner arr hone from California
The revival al the Baptist Church
closed Monday sight and while a
splendid meeting, vel Attened and
earnest preaching. they had only 2
converts. little Sh~skesperean
Club, just organized for the winter.
had its first meeting with Mrs. Ben
Thurmond TUESDAY. The funeral
Of Mrs Herbert Kung, who died FRI
day a. M. at the home Of her parents,
Joe SchoIl east Of town. was held At
Liberty Church. We extend deePes7
sympathy TO he parents husband
and baby girl. = Il. Meyer and wife.
Misses Craighead. J. Harrison, lis
Boles, FIorance LsFon, Misses Eng
hsh. Hathher. DIR. Roberts are among
this weeks campers at the Club
House. - John Bailey shipped a a
Of cattle Tuesday and Herbert King
q car Of hogs. The two Vandiver
girls. two MOsley girls and two Lewis
girls are among those who have taken
furnished rooms in town for the CON
ing school term which begins the LIST
week in September, All services
were turned over Tuesday to Rev.
Phillips. the Methodist minister, who
preached his farewell sermon; words
cannot express the esteem in which
he is held by all denominations here
and our best wishes and all follow
him where ever he goes. - Mrs. Buck
HALEY who has Just returned from q
visit in Colorado, says her husband
whose health is much benefited there,
will remain for sometime yet. - DR..
Mcfarland was here the past week
for a few days. Master Francis
Adams spent last week with relatives
in Mexico. Rev. Mitchell admins
tered baptism to MissLaura Rudd and
Mrs. Hudson at the Friday morning
service.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
SEPTEMBER z TO BE CLEAN
UP DAY FOR THE SCHOOLS

should be thoroughly cleaned u and
fresh water hauled. The well-top
should be put in such condition
that waste and surface water viii not
run back into the well.
The yard fence should be repaired
and missing window lights should he
replaced. The school room should be
cleaned and scrubbed and black
boards, window shades, damaged
desks and seats should be put in good
repair.
Cleanup day should be observed 50
thoroughly and well in every district
that the entire school premises will
be q source Of pride to patrons, pupils
and teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31

Saturday, September 2 has been
designated by the State Superinrea-
dent Of Schools as official cleanup
cay for the schools Of the state.
All patrons, school officers and
teachers should OF this dap soi1
forces IN making the school PREMISE
neat and heslthful for the boys ami
girls In Missouri.
The school yard should be eleanee.
Of all weeds and Of all weeds and rub.
bish The outh0Uses should be white
vashed CT painted and repaired and
a supply Of lime placed at the dis
posaI Of the teacher for disinfeetins
purposes. The drinking water should
be carefully examined and Il It is No,
found absolutely pure the vel
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
The Bright Side of the Incident

Inc Bright Slde Oh the sheiuehA
When Jonah saw the whale draw near
He ventured to remark,
ooh, stranger you are welcome here,
I'm glad you're not a shark"
Washington Star.
When Jonah saw the whale draw near
He chuckled in high glee,
And said, This trip, it's very clear
There1l be no tips from me-"
Birmingham Age-Herald.
When Jonah saw the whale draw nea.
He said, Nov, what's the dope?
II you're a submarine, my dear,
Where is your periscope?"
Youngstown Telegram.
When Jonah saw the whale draw neal
He said, II do not fear it;
If there's an after-dinner speech
/ will not have to hear it,
Houston Post.
When Jonah saw the whale draw neal
His nerve began to totter,
Until this thought to comfort came:
1t can't be any hotter.
Kansas City Star.
When Jonah saw the whale draw nea
A ploughing through the sea,
Says he, "Youll be a blamed sick
whale,
Before you're through with me-"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
M~ARTrNsBURG mTEMs.


Miss Ruth Peyton spent the week
end in Mexico the guest Of Miss Viz
GINA Field. = Miss Alicia French Wis
tied in Mexico several days last week
with Miss Hazel Mcintyre. Her
man Yelton attended the Chautau-
qua in Mexico Saturday. = Frank
Morfeld. of wellsville, spent Sunday
here with relatives. - Mrs. 7. X.
White and son, Clark, visited friends
in Centralia Thursday. Miss LEILA
Joseph was the guest of Miss Celia
Minnie Pike Thursday. Miss Celia
Bertels went to St. Louis Saturday for
a few days visit. - E. l. jacob, q
st. Louis, spent Sunday and Monday
with homefolks. Aug. Bertels was
t~ransacting business in Mexico Mon
day Misses Nora and Mae Clines
who have been guests of NJ. J. Scan
nell and family for several weeks, re
turned to their home in st. Louis on
Monday. II. P. French and family
and Finley johnson attended tn
Chautauqua in Mexico Saturday night
Misses Anna. Josephine and Cath
crime Fennewsld cam up from st.
Louis Saturday night for a few dass
visit with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
II. NJ. Fennewald. - Misses Madeline
Albright and 0rbala Carrie aceompa-
MED them for a few days visit Mrs,
]. B. Rolfes and Agnes Vollner, Of
St. Louis, are hore visiting relatives,
- DR.. Henry jacob, of Ferguson,
spent Sunday with the Jacob family.
- Misses Mayme and Elizabeth Hol-
terman attended the Fair in Mont
gomery Wednesday. - Mr.. and Mrs.
vogt Durbin, of st, Louis, visited A.
H. Burchard and family a lew Gays
last week. Miss Beulah Watkins
went to st, Louis Thursday. - Mrs.
George Stotler is home from a visit
in Laddonia with relatives F. H.
Paschang was in Montgomery on BUSH
ness Friday. Misses Pauline and
Ruth Moser went to Auxvasse Sat-
urday for a visit with their aunt,
Miss Emma Hall. - Mr.. and Mrs. D.
L. B~lanchfield, Miss Mae Jarboe, Mrs.
Gus Tillman and Mrs. Louis Bussen
motored to Mexico Monday. - Miss
Hattie Linnemann went to Mexico on
Monday. - Mrs. C. L. Peyton and
Miss Ruth spent Tuesday in Wells
vile with C. P. Wise and family. -
Rev. ]. L. Haar went to st Louis
Monday. - Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Pix
visited their son, Charles Pike, ir
Brunswick Saturday and Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
NORTHEAST

Miss Helen Mildred has been quite
i'll the past week, caused by running
a needle into her foot. - Misses Nora
and Lottie Moore came from their
home in Bucknell, ILL.,, last week TO
take up their work as teachers. Miss
Lottie Moore will teach the primary
grade in Martinsburg this year.
The Benton City school opened Mon
day with NJ. E. Shay as principal
and Miss Nora Moore in the primary
room. - James Acton is preparing
to build an addition on his house -
Miss Alma Brown opened the Eureka
school Monday, August 21st. Miss
Olea Painter left for her home in
Illinois last week. Her uncle, Frank
Erisman, accompanied her home.
Charles Hickman holds a public sale
August Both at his farm, west Of
Benton City. - Mr.. Lovelace return
ed last week from an extended west
ern trip. His sister of Kansas came
home with him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
HAS VANISHED, ST.
LOUIS WOMAN DECLARES
Mrs. Bunker States New Medicine Did
What All Others Failed
To DO.
las FINE APPETTTE SOW
Il Can Eat What ! Want without
Bad After Effects Since Taking
Taniae." She Asserts.

ST. LOUIS, No., August so. l
willingly and cheerfully endorse this
wonderful remedy, Tanlae." is the
.yihute Mrs. Bunker who lives at
1929 Park Avenue, this city. recently
paid the new medicine.
Il suffered from sour stomach
gassy stomach for three years." Mrs.
Bunker continued. 81 was troubled
with bloating aud pains in my stom-
ach after every meal. My stomach
would hIl with gas after eating the
most delicate food. and | felt uncom-
Portable for hours afterwards. ate
my meals in fear half Of the time.
Ny food didn't give me proper nour-
ishment. l could feel my strength
leaving me daily. ] became interest,"
ed in Tanlae through reading of what
it had done for other sufferers.
81 am glad to endorse Tanlae, as it
did for me what all other medicines
failed to do. / had not taken my first
bottle of Tanlac before / began to
feel better in every way. ! can ca.
what / want now without any fear.
My food digests properly. get
greater nourishment from what ! eat.
The Soul gassy troubles don't bother
me after eatig now. The bloating
and pains are no more. The results
derived through the use of Tanlac
prompts me to highly recommend it,
It's a wonderful remedy"
Sour, gassy, bloating stomach is a
severe trial on any mar or woman.
Only too often it means, as in Mrs.
Bunker's case, a rundown condition
of the entire system. The success
with which Mrs. Bunker used TanlaC
is the same with which thousands Of
men and ONE have met with during
the past year. Tanlac is especially
beneficial for stomach, liver and kid
ney trouble, catarrhal complaints
nervousness and the like. Tanlac is
now being especially introduced and
explained in Mexico at Buckner''
Drug Store. Adv.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
NEW HOPE hEMs.

R. R. Dollens sold ten hogs to
Bright Daniels this week at 80 cents
per hundred weight. They weighed
1924 lbs. - Mrs. Hattie Davenport
is spending a Jew days visiting near
Thompson. R. R. Dollens and family
visited T. K. Dolens and family and
Grandpa" Chick Sunday. - Miss
Prudie Dearinger visited Miss Louise
Dollens the latter part Of the week.
Miss ARA Dollens, of Mexico, visited
homefolks Saturday night and Sun
day. Mrs. Ollie Sellars visited
homefolks Sunday. Miss Efiie
Chick is visiting in Centralia. Mrs.
Fouts is some better and is able tc
set up some of the time and eat. We
hope she may soon Cow Pro
tracted meeting commences at New
Hope next Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-08-31
ROWENA ITEMS.

Mrs. J. w. wager and family, of
Mexico, are visiting A. P. wager.
A large crowd attended the basket
dinner at Antioch Sunday. The two
weeks meeting at Antioch which was
conducted by the Rev. Swift, closed
Sunday night. Vida May wager
has just returned from a weeks visit
in Mexico, where she has been attend
ing the Redpath-V awter Chautauqua.
oaklie Donaldson and Mrs. Winnie
Fighter celebrated their birthdays on
Sunday at Mr.. Donaldson's, where a
large crowd was present. - Mrs. Jen-
ME Collier is visiting her mothe', Mrs.
John NeilL. - Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Mallory, of st. Louis, were called
home by the illness of Mrs. Mallory'g
brother, Arthur NeiIl. - Miss Lizzie
Donaldson and Miss Mary Foreman
left Monday for Illinois, where they
visit friends and relatives. E. +.
stamper has moved his family TO
Centralia.