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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22

avenue and San Antonio street, Is Toll
tee triangle. q triangular plot located
in front OF the TOltec club.
FL PasO's Largest Park.
FL Paso's largest park is Washing
ton park. located FAR out on Alameda
avenue and consisting Of 80 acres OF
ground It is a very beautiful park,
with its wealth OF trees. shrubbery,
drives and walks, artificial lake, Wad-
ing pool and Fairgrounds, and It's ZOO
Each year the park receives more at
tentiOn from the park department Ihe
budget for the coming year provides
$500 for the park, and many improve
ments are in contemplation During
the past year the park was improved
drives. A beautiful driveway was made
OF the main entrance from Alameda
avenue Along each side were built
walks and in the center OF the drive
way was constructed an esplanads,
planted with grass and trees
Plan Sunken Garden
The old natatorium is to be abGn-
doned and il is probable that II VIII
be transformed into a sunken garden
sidewalks, grass plots and flower gar
dens.
The Fairgrounds are a feature OF the
park There is a large Wading pool,
sets OF swings and sliding boards,
swinging rings, trapeze, and other
equipment that are literally patron
lied by the children OF the city
Washington Parks Zoo
Not least among the attractions OF
the park Is the zoo. which occupies
quite a space OF ground on the south
side Of the park Here are to be found
bear, Rocky mountain Ion bob cats,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
Fl PASO IS CITY Of BEAUTIFUL
PARKSiND WELL PARKED STREETS
Washington Park, City's Largest Has Zoo With Many
Animals Fairgrounds and Splendid Drives; All Por-
tons of City Supplied With Pretty Parks and
Squares Which Furnish Restful Retreats

w 18th park system valued at
Nv nearly S1.5OO.OOO. Ell Paso has
made a start in the direction
OF civic Identification that indicates
how keenly the city appreciates the
value OF beauty spots in the upbuilding
OF a community.
As a matter Of fact, there are few
cities that have spent the same time
and attention to the work of develop
ing park system. and few cities Of the
size, can boast OF so extensive = sys-
tenn Throughout the clty-in the Ieart
Of the business section, far out in fhe
better residence district. and even in
the lOwly Mexican quarters-can be
found during the long summer period,
inviting breathing spots, with wealth
Of shade and flowers. Some Of them
are extensive: others are just little sri
angular grass plats with few trees.
But wherever located they are found
TO be well kept. conveying the impress
sion that Miss FL Paso is neat house
keeper.
Value Of the Parks.
Various estimates OF the value Of FL
PasO's park system have been made.
but the present administration, con-
servatively estimates the value OF
grounds at s1,443. 800, buildings and
other improvements at SIS,S1a, and
tools al SS15. The following table
shows the values placed on the various
parks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
1915

is veritabIe carpet OF green. On all
TOUR sides are arranged benches that
Indicate the keen desire OF the city
administrations to encourage the use OF
the park.
In the center is a fountain with a
circular pool, where fish disport and
I q family OF alligatOrs and turtles
tErlNe To one side is a rock pile sur
mounted by an old brass cannon. a relic
OF McGinty club days. This pile was
recently rebuilt and during the spring
VIII be replanted to flowers and shrub
berry.
Carnegie Square.
Carnegie Square. with the handsome
$4,000 Carnegie library occupying a
central location, is a strikingiv beam
tiful park. The value Of $3.50, 600 placed
upon II. is exclusive of the building
The square is bounded by Oregon, FL
Paso, Franklin and Missouri streets
II is well kept and has a wealth of
shade trees and flowers in summer.
Benches arranged around the four
sides invite the public 20 an enjoyment
of its beauty.
Cleveland Square.
Cleveland Square. occupying the
block Immediately west is almost a
continuation Of Carnegie Square, for
all that separates the two parks. is FL
PasO street The square is bounded bv
Fl Paso. santa Fe, Franklin and Mis-
souri, streets. The park is a favorfte
gathering place for patriotic and re-
concerts. During the past summer
union church services were held every
Sunday night in the park An attrac-
tive concrete band stand occupies the
center Of the park
Beautiful Houston Square.
Houston Square is a beautiful park
occupying block of ground bounded
9y Montana and st. Vrain streets,
Boulevard and Ange street, in the
heart Of fine residence district. It
haH IL
flowers and a handsome building with
pergolas extending out from each side
covered with vines. In the center is a
fountain and waterfall arrangement,
which will probably be transformed
into sunken garden this spring.
Mundy Park is located on a triangu-
lar plot bounded by West Boulevard,
Porfirio Diaz street and Prospect ave-
nue. i. 1t Is one OF the newer parks but
Its trees have already grown to such
proportions as to afford shade in sum
mer
Another of the newer parks is Austin
a triangular plot bounded by Hueco,
Montana and Cebada streets. It is a
very attractive breathing spot for that
section Of the city
Newman Park. located in Highland
Park addition and bounded by Alabama
and Louisiana avenues and Richmond
street and Altura Boulevard. is a pref
" little park that is to receive atten-
ZION from the park department this
spring II being planned to do some
filling and to plant additional trees.
hedge and shrubbery
Where Mexicans Have Outings.
Second Ward. or Alamo Park, is a
pretty little breathing spot for Mexi-
cans 1t is located on a block OF ground
bounded by Tays, Park Fourth and
Fifth streets. It was the scene OF fire.
quent band concerts during the past
summer.
The city hall triangle adjoins the
city hall on the west and is a bright
little spot in the center of a district
filled with business blocks. Farther
east, at the intersection of Magoffin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
OLD FOLKS NEED
'CASGARETS" FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
Salts. calomel, pills act on
bowels like pepper acts
in nostrils.
Enjoy life! Don't stay bill
ious, sick, headachy and
constipated.

Get 10-cent box now
Most old people must give to the bow
els some regular help, else they suffer
from constipation The condition is
perfectly natural 1t is just as natural
as II is for old people TO walk slowly
For age is never so active as youth
Inc muscles are less elastic. And the
bowels are muscles.
80 all old people need Cascarets- One
misht as well refuse to aid weak eyes
win glasses as to neglect this gentle
ala 70 weak bowels. The bowels must
pc kept active. This is important at
fifty
age Is not time for harsh physics
Loutn may occasionally whip the
So"eIs into activity. But a lash can't
o used every day. What the bowels
OF the Old need is a gentle and natural
tonic. One that can be constantly used
Wltnout harm The only such tonic is
Cascarets, and they cost only 10 cents
per box at any drug store. They work
while you sleep.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22

w TITH a park system valued at
I" nearly S1.5OO.OOO. Ell Paso has
made a start in the direction
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
Victoria Cross Conferred
On Dead Lieutenant Who
Gaze His Life for Others

London. Eng, Jan 22-The Victoria
Cross has just been conferred upon n
dead man, Lieut.. Wilbur Dartnel1 ~
the Royal Fusiliers- In the course If
a mounted infantry engagement nes-
4aktau, East Africa, last autumn. tn.
Germans got within a few wards 81
the British and it was found Impossible
to carry the more severely wounded
away Lieutenant DartneH. who US
himself being borne away wounded -
the leg. seeing the situation and know.
ing that the Germans black troons
murdered all wounded. insisted on -
ing left behind in the hope Of heinz
able to save the lives Of the ofbe-
wounded men He gave his own Ufs
in the gallant attempt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22

The above table does not include Gle
acres Of land owned by the city and
upon which the mesa pumping plant
OF the waterwOrks system is located.
a tract that some day Will undoubtedly
be made a part of the park system al
though today located outside the city
limits Neither does It include otner
land owned by the city which IS not
to be utilized for park purposes
san JacintO Plaza.
San JacintO plaza, estimated 10 oe
worth $780, 900, is the most valuable
piece Of park property owned by she
city. Located in the heart or the city,
bounded by Oregon, Mills ana Nam
streets and Mesa avenue, II comprises
piece Of property which would pc
eagerly sought by investors snould the
city ever decide to part with Il me
property has a frontage OF 200 rect on
each of the four streets that marx ITS
boundaries and would otier most at
tractive sites for skyscrapers-
Is Great Resting Place.
The plaza is the one great gathering
place Of people throughout the yea-,
being the waiting point for 1itnes and
street cars. and an inviting resting
place during the hot summer days inc
plaza has wealth OF shade trees ana
many varieties Of shrubbery which are
wen kept, and a lawn that IN summer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
500
For Everybody
Easy Way to Sscur. a 500 Bank
Account Under Interesting
New Savings Plan

In order to promote thrift and encourage
the habit OF systematic saving. the Rio
Grande Valley Bank Trust CO. OF this
city Is Issuing 500 Savings Certificates
These are sold on the easy payment plan Of
81 a week for so weeks and this institution
viii MAKE THE FIRST PAYMENT FOR
YOU.
Subsequent weekly payments OF 81 each
for - weeks places you n possession 81 a
paid-up savings certificate fer 500. that Is
payable on demand At this Bank for its
face value at any time. II you 50 choose.
this savings certificate at maturity wiz be
signed by one OF the Banks officers and
become a Term Savings Certificate earning
per cent interest
Under this popular new plan. saving BE-
comes a pleasure. not task Each weekly
payment places you nearer your goal-ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS
This systematic saving plan bears the
endorsement OF leading business men
throughout the eountry-men who have
achieved success by learning early IN nfe
the necessity for thrift
Remember. there is only one safe. sure
way to save-and that Is to obIigats your
self to do 50. You are travelling the road
to financial Independence when you adopt
some plan that necsssitates your laying
by a definite amount each week
Don't Just wish for monsy-drop into
the Rio Grande Valley Bank s Trust Co.
tomorrow and start one Of these savings
certificates ana before you know It you viii
have a fat bank account
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22

Aside from keeping up its excellent
roads through the Salt River Valley,
Maricopa county is rather behind in the
matter Of road building One con-
spicuous Improvement now undertaken.
however, is the construction OF a s2O.-
GOO bridge over the Aqua Fria river at
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-07
DARST WITHDRAWAL
WILL HELP ROBINSON

is the opinion of those who have been
closely following the political develop
ments OF the last several weeks.
Auditor Darst had large following
throughout the state who were willing
to support his aspirations to be chief
executive of the state and with Darst
out OF the race this support is friendly
to Judge Robinson. AS far as he went
in the campaign for governor the au-
ditor made clean and honorable race,
similar to that being conducted by
Robinson. In way both Robinson
and Darst draw from the same support
and with the auditor out Of the race
Robinson is certain to be benefited
thereby.
Judge Robinson Is spending the
week in the southern half OF the state
and reports are to the effect that he is
receiving much encouragement. He
spoke at Hinton Tuesday where he
was greeted by an immense crowd
and assured Of strong support, not
withstanding the fact that he was in
county which adioins the home
county of his only opponent for the
nomination. 1t is admitted that Rob-
inson will sweep the northern half
OF the state and the Developments of
the week indicate that his support in
the southern part of the state will be
equally as great.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-07
State Auditors Supporters for
Governor Will Now Go to
Judge Robinson.

CHARLESTON, Jan. THAT the
announcement of the Hon. ]. S. Darst
TO the effect that he has withdrawn
from the race for the Republican NOM
ination for governor and has decided
TO become a candidate for reelection
as state auditor will add strength to
the candidacy OF Judge Ira f. Robin
son for the gubernatorial nomination
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-07
NewsNotes
OF Bristol
Community Happenings Of In
terest Are Reported by TEL
egram Correspondent.

BRISTOL. Jan. 7-Custom has set
aside thirty-two days of the year as
unlucky for marriage. though ac-
cording to masculine testimony, there
are 365 of them in each year. except
in leap year, when there is one more
But the days Of which tradition bids
you beware are;
January 1, 2, 4, z. 10 and Is; Feb
ruary 6, Z and s; March /. s, and 8;
April 0 and IL: May 6, 6, and q;
June 4 and S; July and 10: August
Ia and 10; September s and 4; octo-
Der s; November Is and 10; and De-
cember Is, 1s and IL.
Here Is an old verse which our
mothers and our grandmothers. and
'our great grandmothers believed In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
PREPAREDNESS AND LAND

To the Editor OF Evening Ledger:
Sir-In Tuesdays issue you quote the remarks
of j. Clyde Marquis, associate editor of the
Country Gentleman. in which he states that
the best form of preparedness is for this coun-
try to enact laws favorable to the landowner.
and to increase the ownership rather than the
tenancy of land" If the gentleman would permit
the substitution of the words user and "pri-
vate possession in place of the words owner
and ownership then /, along with Single Tax
ers generally, would be in hearty accord with
his views. Mr.. Marquis further states that
more than half the farm land of the United
States Is owned by persons not living on it."
Why do these owners own II? Land, unlike
riches, does not take wings and flee away" II
will produce little nothing except human
labor joins with 1t in the production of good
amount of labor which has been performed on
any particular section of it, but because of the
numbers of laborers that inhabIt the adjoin-
ing sections.
To my mind, the sole reason why owners own
land is because-owing to the increase OF popu-
lation-they will not only be able to get human
laborers (other than themseves) to produce
upon their land but these human laborers will
pay them for the privilege.
The Single Tax party stands for the collective
ownership of land, and IL sees no cause for alarm
II we further the growth of tenancy under its es-
tabshment. With Single Tax in operation every
user of valuable land would be a tenant. and he
would pay rent-not to a landlord-but to him
self, because he would receive back from the
collective owner the public full value for what
he pays.
Does our present-system landowner do that
much for his tenants? l hope Mr. Marquis will
answer OLIVER MCKNIGHT
Philadelphia, January "A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
TRIBUTE TO THE MULE

The mule is singularly free from the ills to
which horsehesh is heir He has more days
work in him in 1855 consecutive days than any
farm animal or farm engine. He requires less
feed when at work than any horse that can
approach his capacity for when he Is idle he
can forage successfully where the draft horse
finds the pickngs too slim. He takes pot luck
with any owner cheerfully and keeps At upon IT,
In peace the mule Is mans most faithful
servant, although the gentlest of his kind Is
not entirely free from original sin and the Oldest
may experience unaccountable sporadic out
breaks OF devilment
In war the mule retains his character as a
hard toileT. a good scout and homely hgure
about whom the poets and painters at the front
do not grow enthusiastic. Although he is un-
sung when living and not greatly honored, he
is not unwept whea. at 80 or beyond. he lies
down, signs peacefully rather than Tegretfully
and gives up his Spartan spirit.
II there is hereafter for animals the mules
paradise is series OF Elysian fields with fences
that only good jumper clear with colts
TO chase, with something alive. and preferably
two-legged. to kick, and with plenty OF rough.
plain vietuals and few goats to play with In
sportye moods. and negro drivers not brutal
yet not too indulgent, for human companion
ship,-l>oulsyllle courier-Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
GRIP

TO the Editor of Evening Ledger:
Sir For two weeks past I have eagerly
scanned your paper, hoping daily to see some
reasonable means exploited of preventing the
spread of the grip. which. weeks ago, reached
the stage of epidemic. All the articles. so far,
have preached means of avoiding the grip. but
TO my amazement, not one has contained word
of caution regarding the spread of this dread
disease) to those who have already developed
the symptoms.
Now, since we are taught that grip is In
fectious Cor germ disease, and infection Is car
rled chiefly by the discharges from nose, throat
Tor chesD, the control of this disease must lie
chiefly with those who have 1t. II Is excellent
advice to say Don't kiss" Don't get your feet
wet" Don't neglect that grippy feeling etc,
but wouldn't ii be more to the point to teach
those who have 1t, or may vet get 1t, how not to
spread 1t to others.
May l offer a few suggestions by way Of IL
lustration, each and every one OF which was
observed strictly by the writer during recent
severe attack? Qsolation in her case was not
possibe.)
First. The use of squares of cheese cloth.
old muslin, instead Of handkerchlefs, for the
discharges from nose, throat (or chesp.
Second. The shielding of the nose and mouth
with cloth mot hand) during attacks of sneezing
or coughing.
Third. Care of these cloths-i. e., keeping them
Immediately after use, in envelopes or paper
bags, and having them burned in furnace each
evening.
Fourth. Care of tooth brushes; keeping them
in glass of antiseptic solution. or even plain
water
Fifth. Keeping windows open all night, and
leaving them opened occasionally during day in
order to keep room freshened
Sixth. Keeping dishes, glasses and silver used
by patient separate from those used by rest Of
family.
No one else has developed grip in this house,
hold, though of course, that may be due to
natural powers of resistance.
This is mere suggestion. 1t would seem as
though you could do invaluable service by de-
voting space in your paper to campaign
against the grip germ, at least open up the eyes
of the public to the modes of injection and
point out where the control OF the disease lies.
Philadelphia, January 10. READER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
INFORMAL LOCAL OPTION

THE action Of the Judges OF the License
i Court in asking for neighborhood ref
erendum on the question of granting
liquor license for the building at the corner
OF Market and 52d streets has established a
local option precedent which is already being
cited in Justification Of the extension OF the
rule The Germantown opponents OF the
saloon are preparing to ask the Judges 10
order, or request, referendum in the ED
Ward in order that they may learn the
state OF public sentiment there. II the vote
should be against the saloons the Judges
would be expected to refuse 10 renew any
licenses Ia the spring. They would be under
no legal eompulsion to close the saloons,
for the law vests in them complete discre-
tion IN the premises.
The informal vote is useful solely for the
Information OF the Judges. Perhaps such
way Of testing public sentiment is better
than none. but II We are 70 have real local
ept.oa he community will not long be saf-
lsttd With his makeshlft.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
WORLDS MOST SOUTHERN ToWN

ushuala Is the most southerly town IN the
world Il lies in latitude IS south. and is only
~ miles from Cape Horn As the capital Of that
part OF TERRA del Fuego which belongs 70 the
Argentine Republic. Il prides itself on being
the residence of the Governor and on possessing
: wireless station. fishing ana canning com-
pany, several stszss 3 church and one hotel
II Is also the penal settlement OF Argentina;
In the large building al the back OF the town
there are more than 1000 men imprisoned for
terms varying from ave years TO lifetime
Mount Olivia. which i 400 feet high and the
highest mountain Ia the island ogerlooks the
tovai lt i eeFsr entsTels free Of aneN. For
eight months IL the year hard sheet q Ice
eoFela tbs sround. % Hhieh 1he cnlx rehicIss
= b seen ale sisIz hH. New York Independent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14
A pENsroNER OF TINE

The fishing smack is anchored fast
Close-cabled IN the tawny dock
Its look. its life are OF the past
Scared by adventure, strife and shock
A past now 1nean, now dignihed
Like alterations OF that tide,
which shall no more behold 1t rock
IN ports whence summer quickly hees-
Though barnacles incrust It's side,
They cannot blur its linbered pride
AS lusty as an April breeze
Huge ocean liners. held IN tow
BY putting tugs, half-shamefaced so;
Whereat the smack seems oft TO smilei
None helped IL but the rivers now,
Or winds that reckoned many mile
Spruce yachts, gay motorboats glide by;
They scorn II. though its worn ribs glow
With memories Of wave and sky
Which they would give their best TO Know
And which, like songs that mermaids sing
To deck and rail and masthead cling
Memories. how they round II sweep
They laugh and Joke amid the sun;
Or, when moon-rifted fogs uncreep'
They tell of big hauls long time won,
Escapes from foes and whirlpool deeps'
Shoal snares by sailor-wit undone;
Whilst, nearby its deaf master sleeps
William struthers, in Boston Evening Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-14

these two men out of account
The proprietor of the London Times ana
the Daily Mail began his career as Alfred
Harmsworth Then he was Sir Alfred and
then Lord Northcliffe. He woke up English
Journalism. Lately he's been trying to wake
up the people to q realization of those weak
nesses responsible for "muddng through
Needless to say he is not the most popular
man in the country. But he believes what
he believes, and everybody reads at least
one of his papers. He goes after his infor-
nation too, in dead earnest. He has been
under fire on the Flanders front His courage
is physical and moral
Northcliffe is two or three times million
aire in pounds in fact his income is so large
that considered as interest in investment 1t
probably represents s2O,OOO,0OO more, which
makes him easily the richest newspaper
owner in the world who has made his wealth
entirely by printing ink And yet ii was only
twenty-five years ago that he was completely
at his wits end to find G5 note, and the
printer refused to go to press with the cur
rent number of his first venture Answers,
unless he received some money. Having eX-
hausted all his powers of borrowing to keep
the paper going until he could turn the cor
ner he stared into the quandary of the i'm
mediate future If the paper stopped all his
hard work was lost; if it could continue he
was sure of success.