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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
UNCLE wIGGILY AND THE CHIMPANzEE.
BY HOWARD h GARIS.
GSr TNCLE Wiggily. do you mind If
if we have a game of all on
You'll farm fndaN2" asked

At Uncle Wiggily. do you mind If
if we have a game of ball on
your farm today?" asked
asked Billie B~ushytsil. the squirrel boy,
of the rabbit gentleman one morning
as the bunny was standing on the front
porch of his hollow stump farm house.
Play ball all you like" answered
Nj Longears, Just don't trample
down my corn or beans. that's all l
ask"
oh, Wen be careful" promised Bill
lie Come on, fellows he called.
Uncle Wiggily say it's all right"
Running, hopping or jumping. ac-
cording to what they could best do,
along came Sammie Littletail. the rab-
Dit; Johnnie, who was a brother TO Bill
lie Bushytail; Bully and Bewley No
Tail. the two frogs; Billie Wagtali, the
goat; Jackie and Peetie Bow Bow. the
puppy dog boys, and many others,
Well have a fine game Of ball on
Uncle Wiggily's FARM" they cried
"Hurrayi Hurraht Hurreei"
All. it's nice to be young and enjoy
life" thought the bunny uncle to him
self A I have nothing particular to
do on my farm today. I'll go over and
watch those chaps play ball"
And perhaps they'll let you Jat the
ball once or twice. wiggy.- spoke
Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy. the muskrat
lady houSekeeper. with a smile that
in z circle.
Niggily. sort of dignified like and OBJ
tecting. I'm far too old for ball play
ing. But I can watch the boys"
Nurse Jane sort of smiled TO herself
as Uncle Wiggily hoped off and he
1elt so spry, not TO say Jaunty. that he
just swung his red, white aud blu
striped rheumatism cane around HIS
head Xix a drum major. instead OF
leaning on Il.
In a little While Uncle WiggiIy came
to the ball field. He could heal the
hoys shouting and laughing.
Knock a home rum some one cried
Come on in, Come on in DON'T
stay on third base all day."
Put him out, Tag him with the
bail" came a o from a third boy.
Ny They are having fine fun"
thought Uncle Wiggily, as he hoped
Just then there was a cracking sound
and, looking up, the bunny uncle saw q
ball in the air coming toward him.
oh. I must catch that" Uncle Wig
Eily cried. Dropping his rheumatism
crutch he put up his two paws and into
them dropped the ball
You're out. Billy B~ushvtail" cried
caught the ball you -batted-'
Uncle Wiggily isn't on your side"
said the little squirrel boy. He had no
right 10 catch the bail
les ne olu- spoke bully NJ all
the frog. Aren't you on our side.
Uncle WiggilyT"
Well. I guess II you want ms to I'll
be there" said the abbit gentleman,
laughing
Then he's got to be on our side part
IF the time. too" Billy Bushytail said. |
he dropped his bat.
"An right, I will" promised the |
bunny uncle. What would Nurse Jane I
say If she could see me now" he asked
himself shed say I was a regular /
bow"
And indeed the bunny uncle was, for
he loved to play with children. So he |
began batting the ball and running /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
HOCWALLOW NEWS
Dunk Bolts. Regular Correspondent.
Uopvright 1918. Adams SYM George BinghAn)

yesterday jefferson PotlOcks was at
lacked and repulsed by a swarm OF
elbow Jackets.
Fittle Fidity Flinders has cut an
other large squirrel tooth IN his front
gums. sim saws as soon as ne gets
big enough. he is going 10 begin train
ing him 70 tree hickOrynuts-
Slim Pickens was out in a hard raia
this last week. but did not get wet. as
he had on his large ceuuioid standing
collar.
CIab Hancock returned from Rye
Straw Sunday morning. where he IN
derwent a shave. His injuries are be-
ing dressed by the horse doctor
jefferson Potlocks went fishing
again Tuesday Of this week Having
his long pole with him ne was com
PEELED TO stand back considerable dis
lance from the water.
The p~Ostoffice has been closed yes
terdav and today. while the checker
board IS undergoing needed repairs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
HOROSCOPE.


{ FTER the early morning hours
a this should he a lucky day. for
IA Uranus. Jupiter and the Sun are
| in benefic aspect. Mars is adverse
The planets seem to forecast sur
prises in whatever is concerned with
politics
Women come under \ rule read as
indicating that they VIII take part in
public affairs. which DO not aid Them
directly. but will bring them ultimate
good.
Jupiter appears to promise success
TO whatever is begun under this DAYS
kindly sway and especially 70 enter
prises that involve a large amount oi
Lawyers have the forecast OF pros
perity through new lines of activity
over all the churches broods the
spirit ~ change, the seers declare out
they will profit through a world-wioe
awakening 10 spiritual needs
II is not a fortunate sway FOR SOL
diers or in fact for policemen or any
class that patrols a place where danger
Again trouble in shipping affairs is
p~resaged. but this appears to core
shadow complications in the merchant
marine.
as menacing the nations OF Europe. will
be more prominent in world conscious
ness than previously from this date on
If the stars are read Alright
An American. who will rise TO a
worldwide need and thus make fame
for himself, will gain fame before the
new year
Vast expenditures Of public money
will bring forth dire results. II is fore
Swallowed. n scandals In civic ana
state affairs will multiply
Railways, which have had a sinister
sway over them for some time, will
probably suffer seriously in the way
Of public condemnation n suspicion
There is a rul6 read as encouraging
and causing resentment
Army officers. heads of charities and
executives in political affairs will be
particularly affected, il is said
Persons whose birthdate il is should
not engage in litigation or become in
volved in ~duarrels as they will be most
unfortunate. Changes in business are
indicated.
Children born on this day may be
self-willed and o of adventure
These subjects of Leo are usually en-
dowed with executive ability. Leo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

NJ. and Mrs. W ". Turney have re-
turned home from their ranch near
Alpine. whore they have been for some
time.
Misses Laura and Clara Mundy re-
turned this morning from Berkeley.
Calf. where they have been attending
school.
Deputy customs collector Numa
Buchoz and ChaS F. Hunt have re-
turned from a business trip 10 Albu-
QuerQue.
Tomorrow afternoon the children Of
Mrs f. V. Pickreil will meet in reunion
in honor OF Mrs Pickrell's 64th birth
day anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs W H Burgess left last
night for Colorado. 10 be gone several
weeks From Colorado. Mrs. Burgess
will ~ to Fulton. No. to visit her old
home.
Peyton F. Edwards has brought suit
IN the county court against A ".
Davidson and Il. r Chase for $1,000
Mexican money paid upon 4 certain
contract TO purchase lots one to Is, in
Campbelrs addition.
A plan for the entertainment Of the
Boston Elks when they pass through
this city on August p. is being talked
of among the members OF the local
lodge They will pass through the city
en- route back to their home from the
grand lodge meeting at Salt AXE CITY.
Prof. c. P. Putnam assisted by Prof.
st John, Of Van Horn Texas. is ron
Quoting an examination for teachers in
the city schools. The candidates for
positions who are being examined are
as follows: Mabel Cummings. Jessie
Bu1ord- Mary Miller. P J. Phelan. Lupe
Oman and Agnes Busson-
The board OF directors Of the fire
department met in regular monthly
session last night and elected Robert
Bernauer 70 the position Of assistant
chief in the place of Charles Krause,
recently elected CHIEF. \ communica-
ton was received from the GOZgan
Piano company donating the remainder
Of the purchase price on the piano OF
department
A baseball game between two teams
of members OF the fire depart
ment will be held at Sportsman's mark
afternoon. The personnel of
the teams is as follows Hook ana
ladder company n hose company No.
Red sullivan, catcher. Gemoetz ,
pitcher; Pollard, first base: ZuhIke. sec :
ond: J. T. sullivan. short; Ormond. left
1eld; Sullivan. center field. and
Collins, right field Steamer
md hose No. two. Krause. catcher
banker. pitcher; Maple. first base
Hull. second base: Jacoby. shortsfoD. ?
,ramer. third base: McCarty. left field.
8reiten. right field: Rees. center field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
CAMPBELL FORGOT
HE WAS MARRIED

Now Webster Campbell. vitagraph
leading man. is absent minded Tha
is. he forgets other things in thinking
about his work Those at the Holly
wood studio recently saw him draw
from his pocket a slip Of paper and
stare at II perpIexed. at looks like
a property plot" they heard him say.
six lamb chops. a peck OF potatoes.
a butcher knife and a can opener" He
walked to director Wolbert TO ask If
Wolbert knew anything about the list.
and as he was about to speak. he re-
membered- Il was a list of purchases
10 make that Mrs. Campbell mad given
him that morning You see. Webster
and Corinne Griffith were married
recently.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
SEES SCREEN AS
GREAT TEACHER

La Monte WaIdron. who supplied the
basic idea for Pathe's The Grip of
Evil has had an eventful life.
Since graduation from the Albany.
y. Y. high school. his career has been
devoted TO newspaper work in Albany,
Saratoga. Washington. philadelphia
and New York. Il have contributed to
Leslie's. Judge. Puck. Life and otEer
periodicals and magazines" he said
recently.
Incidentally. I believe that h
screen is the greatest teacher Of the
people that We rave today: that II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

One man Says that ne Vomea Ge
too fond OF the cold cream jar and
the poDdG boz
in a pint Of water. and put ava for 1sa
II the har is oily. use the same soap
Jelly. but add a spoonful Of lemon juice TO
the final rinse water.
A-s shozItT braces GOOD for round
S-houldeTedneSS n q ouI Of ttoenfS'
kGrtcn-
RsDfyEWIn power Is better. Rsmem-
Der to keep the shoulders back and let the
constant practice form the habit OF cor
rect carriage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
Notes
.= from ==
MOvie1and
from
ny DAISY DEAN.

T literally flying way from the
studio will soon be the method or
- transportation chosen by Louise
Glaum, the Triangle star. who has re
Gently been taking lessons in aviation
in Los Angeles Under the skiIf.I d.
rection of a mechanician Miss Glaum is
rapidly becoming proficient in flying.
Visitors and mechanics about the
hangers were interested n short time
ago to observe the talented moving
picture star Chamber aboard 4 tractor
and start -heavenward. However.
keeping well in the background was =
~mechanician. who was coaching Miss
Glaum in the business of adjusting
leavers and guiding the craft through
the air.
Some day I'm going to have my own
ariplane-then I won't have &c rent one
when 1 want to fly" she l~aughingly
declares.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
1AYEARS Ago Today
1From The Herald Of This
Date, I90Z
!. o. COFFIN. Of this city. has

o. COFFIN. Of this city. has
presented secretary E. E Russell,
~ of the chamber OF commerce,
with a box OF Bartlett pears grown on
Mr. Coffin's farm down the valley, in
appreciation Of the work that secretary
Russell is doing toward the irrigation
OF the Rio Grande valley. The pears
are the first OF the season and are
ample evidence of the brand OF fruit
that can be grown in this locality with
plenty OF water.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
Beauty Chats

Il KNOW A eooD beauty recipe said
a man the other day.
"Yes?" l inquired. wondering Just
what masculine theory was about TO
be e~xpOunded.
Tell the women to buy a box Of
rouge, and a good rabbits foot brush
to apply it, and" he paused, watch
ing my surprised expression, then
continued, tell them to take both
two miles out in the country and
bury them, and then tell them to
walk out every day to see that they
are still there"
Meaning that a four-mile tramp
every day is all that's needed for
true beauty"
Meaning just about that" he an
swered. When l met my wife. she
was thin and pale, with sunken
cheeks and dull eyes and she was
as a cat Awfully pretty
In spite Of it though. l stopped
around at her house every day on
my way home from the ofice-used
to get of at four then-and took her
for a walk. We tramped short dis
tances at first, but finally walked a
solid two and a half hours till her
dinner time. Did her heaps of good
look at herr"
I followed his glance to the pink
checked. pretty woman across the
room. His wife was surely healthy
looking, just adorably pink and
white and wholesome
Il used to make her wear low
heeled tramping shoes and short,
wide skirts" went on this beauty
director, and buy lightweight,
warm coats and adopt soft tam o
shanters, so as to be comfortable as
well as pretty. l tell you If every
woman walked a lot each day and
drank plenty OF milk, there'd be
fewer invaiids and more pretty
women around" concluded my
masculine oracle
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
By Edna Kent Forbes
4 Man Gioes Adoice

make: for dark hair. melt a cake Of tar
soap in a pint OF boiling water and let
cool in a wide-mouthed Jar, using as
needed. II the blonde hair is inclined TO
dryness, melt a cake Of white Castle soap
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
Louise Glsum ready for a flight.

teaches more lessons and reaches
greater numbers h any other me-
dunn"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

william z. Shay. who is to be one
Of the principal players in the Fox
million dollar Keilerman picture. was
a bank clerk in Minneapolis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
The Daily Novelette,
BOUND HANDS.

II you'd successfully borrow,
Don't OverdO IT. 4 pray.
Always put off till tomorrow.
Those you have done today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

William Garwood. with Lois Viii
son. Scott Dunlap and company. went
10 San FrancisO by boat. They re-
turned by boat They took scenes on
the boat. and were all i'll for the
scenes. violently ill Miss Wilson
begged 10 he allowed to interpret a
real death scene. but truth demands
the explanation that the scenes were
made when the boat was hove to, both
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

Questions and Answers
TEGt IS the best shampoo soap for ltoht
halr. md for d1TE hair Or tosA one KIND
do for bOthf-TI0o Sisters
EpIy-Soft soap or soap Jelly IS best
for shampoo. It cieanss more easily than
hard cakes OF soap will 1t is easy TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

SC meals. noon & eve. Success Cafe. 2os Mills.
advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

women born late in the day are apt
to have literary OF musical talent
Copyright. 1915 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16
For Your Information.

For 1Our
This company maintains at the Union
Depot an Information Bureau for the
convenience Of the public. Any infor-
nation you want about incoming or
outgoing trains always gladly given.
The telephone number is 644 and can
also be used in Connection with trans
ferring your baggage.
Autos City Service Co. Baggage
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

FTER the early morning hours
Al this should he a lucky day, Tor
n Uranus. Jupiter and the Sun are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

You're footsick, Your feet feel tired.
puffed up, chafed. aching, sweaty. and
they need "Tiz."
"Tiz" makes feet remarkably fresh
and sore-proof. "Tiz" takes the pain
and burn right out Of corns, c~allouses
and bunions. "Tiz" is the ~grandest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

Change OF water and diet need not he
feared If you are prepared. You will
feel more comfortable on your vacation,
and il is really an element Of safety to
have ready at hand for emergencies. a
ho-rTe %
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

NJ. and Mrs " ". Turney have re-
rurned home from their ranch near
Alpine. where they AVE been for some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-16

Cows milk. purified. from clean daL
RES. 10 the basis of Nestles-with the
tough curd modified. with the baby's
needs added II comes TO you In q pow
der-packed in alright cans No hand
touches it You add only fresh water
and boil II can't spoil
send the coupon now for sample can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23
ALEDO

A large crowd disregarded the
threatening weather yesterday after
noon in order to attend the patriotic
program presented by the students of
William and Vashti college, which was
held in the college chapel. These peo-
pie were certainly repaid for they
found that a rare treat had been in
store for them. the program in COM
memoration of George Washington
was delightfully."- rendered and showed
talent on the part of the students who
took part. The program was opened
by song given by the choir and audi
ence, THE Star Spangled Banner" The
speech given by Carl Swanson, presi-
dent of the student council, which fol-
lowed. was one filled with patriotism
Mr.. Swanson brought to bear upon
his listeners the fact that the students
of William and Vashti were endeavor-
ing constantly to engender a spirit of
patriotism into the school. The read
ing of Van Dykes When the Flag Is
Full of Stars by Lois Vertrees was
rendered in a most pleasing manner
Following the reading the girls trio
of the college consisting Of Misses
Cooke, Baldwin and Detwiler, gave
number of patriotic selections which
were greatly appreciated as shown by
the encores accorded.
The main address of the afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23
MOLINE VETERANS IN
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM

SpanishAmerican war veterans and
sons of veterans gave patriotic pro-
gram last night at Turner hall, Mo-
line. The address was by S. w. Searle
of Rock Island, who advocated nation
al military preparedness.
Program was featured by a number
of musical numbers, the reading of two
poems composed by John Dewrose for
the accession and a reading by Miss
Goldie Weinrott. The musical dialogue
of the Loyal trio and the poems of
Mr.. Dewrose made a special hit with
the audience and Mr. Dewrose was not
let off till he had lived up to his rep
utation and told several stories. H. H.
Colby acted as chairman for the even
ing. Complete program:
Solo-"Tenting Tonight" Miss Alice
Murphy.
Reading -"The Man Who Planted
the Hungary Grass" Goldie Weinrott.
Poem-John Dewrose.
-Dialogue-Loyal trio, Clar-
ence Trevor, Harriet Thompson and
Sadie Miller.
Address - Preparedness" S. w
Searle
Solo-Miss Alice Murphy.
America" assemblage.
Announcement of the rooms in
| htc1 ,Yin nj ~
for the patriotic program Friday even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23

withstanding this the patriotic spirit
is afire today as unanimously as in
rs"
The program was concluded by sew
eral patriotic selections given by the
college orchestra.
John Mayhem, proprietor of the Dun
can stock farm, near Aledo, conducted
a large sale of pure bred Hampshire
hogs Yesterday afternoon. The selling
was carried out in lively manner,
the hogs bringing an average of $50
per head. The highest price brought
by one hog was SIPS, and that one
was to be shipped to Osceola, Fla
The Nyal drug store of this city has
changed hands, Messrs. Barr and
Flake having sold their stock and fix
lures to DR.. R. c. Johnson. proprietor
Of the Rexall drug store here. 1t is
probable that the three buildings now
occupied by the Farmers National
bank, Nyal drug store and Harvey
meat market will be remodeled in the
spring and that the Rexall drug store
will move into part of it.
Tomorrow evening at the college
gymnasium will be the scene of dou-
BILE bill in the art of basketball. Drury
academy will meet the Sunbeam indie
pendents, this game to be preceded by
a curtain raiser played between the
fats and leans of Drury academy.
The William and Vashti basketball
quintet will leave the latter part Of the
week for Chicago to meet Northwest
ern. The team will also meet the l. A.
c. team Of Chicago, one Of the fastest
| in the state.
Mrs. Chris Thede was hostess to the
Chrysanthemum Sewing club at her
home Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Porter Rotroff of Winchester
Ohio, left Tuesday for her home there
after spending several weeks with hel
daughter, Mrs. Robert Swearingen
land her son, Park Rotroff, In Aledo.
Mrs. John Smith Of Matherville was
a shopper in Aledo yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Adams were il
Aledo from Matherville on business
Tuesday.
John Flynn, who for the past few
years has lived on the Flynn farm fiv
miles northeast of Aledo, is toda,
moving his family and household good
to Washington, Iowa. Mr.. Flynn ha
purchased farm there.
James German yesterday was take
to Davenport, where he will underg
an operation for appendicitis in tn
Mercy hospital. This is Mr.. German
third operation for appendicitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23

All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23

All the news all the time ihs
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23
ing in the high school was made by
E. B. Mckeever. All military and semi
military organizations will be entered
Backfire at the Instructor.

The English assignment was: Write
a short theme using 10 words which
you have never used before. This is
what freshman accomplished:
"One of the idiosyncrasies of this
typographical expedition is that the
usually otiose teamster is compelled to
mollify and transmogrify into useful
forms of behemothian, in fact, almost
sysiphean swink, the rife desires of his
quadrupeds."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23
Look About You.

1t Is wonderful how much one can
learn by cultivating the habit of OBJ
servation. AS you walk in the street
or ride in the car you pick up a sur
prising amount of information. Our
fellow beings are intensely interesting,
and they are constantly teaching us
something or other. Do not let your
knowledge stagnate. Put it to some
practical use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-23
FIND man JAILED
AS DRUNK DEAD
George Evers, Formerly Clerk In the
National House Of Represen.
tatives Expires in Cell.
HAD BEEN Ill FOR LAST WEEK
When Another Prisoner Calls for Wa
ter, Reserve Discovers Lifeless
Body of Former Printer.

George Evers, Al years old, for many
years a clerk In the national house OF
representatives, was found dead in
cell in the Davenport city Jail at 4;30
o'clock this morning.
Evers was lodged in the cell with
another man He was booked on
charge of drunkenness. Early this
morning the other man in the pen
called for a drink When a station
reserve brought him the water the
officer discovered that Evers was dead
Evers lived at the Dixwell house,
in West Davenport For the last week
he had been Ill of the grippe and last
evening he fell down a flight of stairs
at the rooming house.
The landlady ran TO him. He had
a bottle Of whisky in his pocket.
This was broken in the fall. Assum-
ing Evers was intoxicated the woman
summoned the police.
He was taken to the police head
quarters and seemed in a stGpor. Po-
lice thought that he was drunk. They
detected the odor Of whisky on his
clothes. His head was bruised from
the fall, They placed him in cell.
To Hold Autopsy.
Exactly what caused his death was
not known this morning. An autopsy
was TO be held to determine whether
to the fall or some illness can be at
tributed his passing.
Evers was clerk in the national
house of representatives for Il years.
He returned to Davenport four years
ago after failing Of reappointment. He
was printer and since then had been
working at job shops around this city.
He was married. but he and his wife
separated several years ago. There
were no children.