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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02


Synopsis OF preceding chapters The
174o. Mrs. Percy We're Long, a beauti-
ful but honest New York widow Of Fin
nish-Dutch extraction. fees to the
Pennsylvania woods 10 escape the at
tentions of the ghost OF her deceased
husband. which has been haunting her
New York home. StrOlling in the Penn
sylvania woods. she meets Werrenrath
Goger, the only man that she ever
really loved At that moment war
whoops made themselves heard on all
sides. and Mrs Long and Gouger are
pursued by a savage band OF SOuse IN
dams, braudishiug their tepees above
their heads and tomahawking at the
top OF their voices. an exciting chase
begins Gouger and Mrs Long out
distance their pursuers for a while by
stealing a ride on a passing locomo-
tive Before they fan off the COW
catcher they obtain the engineers
promise to telephone for a rescuing
party as soon as he reaches a station
Worn out and breathiess. they are
them and tying them each 10 a steam
er's stanchions, prepare 10 set them
free.
tConclusion.1
it'll sudden inspiration. Mrs. Percy
we're Long amnaged TO reach down and
extract a wireless telegraph instrument
from her stocking. Desperately-
Editors note The books Of refer
ence in this office show that trains.
telephones. etc. were not heard OF in
The DAYS of which the author speaks.
so So justice TO our readers we cannot
allow the story TO continue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Roundabout Town


the open, using not more than two
matches
so. Know the sixteen principal
points on the compass
That is all that a boy has 10 do
70 stick on the job. On. yes. there IS
still another degree, but there viii not
be so many wishing an examination
on the first class scout degree. so I
VIII tell you about that one later.
Before 7 go, I wish 10 tell you what
7 heard boy say TO his principal the
not see me sent down 10 your room
any more. I've stopped coming for
good That IS what hundreds Of boys
are saying. and before the year is out
some other things viii be different
among our boys" said the scout eUecu-
tive In his enthusiasm.
The scout executive promises to tell
how TO make the tools for making fire
without matches and how TO use them
properly some Of these days
julius Kra5auer wants a snap dragon
snow in FL PasO next time we have
fair. for. he says, II there Is anything
he can do il Is TO grow snap dragons.
Gen. z. Leroy Sweetser. commanding
the sachusetts Euardsmen. says he
thinks a yard full Of snap dragons and
other old fashioned flowers is one Of
the pretrleSt sights imaginable and
that he devotes all his spare time at
home 10 planting and coddling yard
full of them If il is not beneath the
dignity OF q MaSSttEllASEALS general al4L
judge to tend flowers, why can't more
OF our Fl Pasoans Join the ranks Of
those who would like 10 see Ell PasO
more beautiful and give a little con-
JribuJiOu towards more contented and
a better city,
The other day an El Paso school
teacher rang Us up to find out the pro-
nunciatiOn of a Latin sentence. to set
tie an argument with her class. We
hope We told her right.
Some time ago. large New Mexico
paper received q complaint from a
reader who had mailed in a personal
regarding the departure Of his wife.
The basis Of complaint was that the
number of the train she left on had
been omitted. and that the article "a"
had been left out Still, most people
think newspaper life is a snap.
>
First Lieut.. Frank Newkirk. or the
New Mexico national guard is a news
paper editor AT Artesia when he is not
answering the call Of his country, and.
being an editor. he is a keen observer
and sees the funny side of life. Re
turning yesterday from Florida, where
he attended the National Rifle shoot.
he was talking about the Florida
guardsmen on the border.
"The Florida boys in the national
guard have recently come 10 the Texas
border and their first letters are be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Should

" He movement lhdueuIateu AOI
the holding OF a livestock show
and exposition. should meet
with instant favor and merit the coop
Grafton of all Of those interested in the
Development Of the southwest" said
julius Krakauer. in a letter 20 the
chamber OF commerce I have come 10
the conclusion that the success Of farm
ing in the FL Paso valley or any other
valley. depends largely upon a combi-
nation OF livestock and agricultural in
terests. as separated from dairying. and
industries Of a kindred nature. What
refer to is the feeding OF livestock Of
all kinds on the winter pastures OF the
farms Of this valley. A livestock show
in the minds Of most people. owing TO
long usage. is associated with ranch
and dairy stock This rs especially true
OF this western country. and the def
mite suggestion which I have TO offer IS
that. in making NJ your committees
and outlining the activities Of the pro-
posed association. full consideration be
given in space and awards TO those who
are engaged in the combined industry
Of agriculture and stock raising and
feeding ] have talked 20 a great many
of those who raise cattle on the ranges
of this southwestern country. and they
fully realize that the feeding on the
pastures OF the valley will he an out
let for thousands Of head OF livestock
especially those that are highly bred.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Lille InIcUieWS
Next Falls Show Ought To Be Dual Affair
Should Comprise Stock and Farm Exhibits
Exhibits

charge OF the government exhibit at tne
International Soil Products exposition
as ne prepared to board. q train for
washington D c FL Paso always
will be the object Of fond recollectionS
on my part. The month / have spent
this cirv preparing the government eX[
hibit. displaying IL and packing II. has
been real pleasure. and not a duty.
The exhibit has all been shipped from
Fl Paso. part OF II going To the New
Orleans fair. and the rest to variOu,s
cities IN the northwest"
Real estate certainly represents a
valuable investment in FL Paso, as I
have never seen property increase
faster than that OF this city" said r
C. Rollins. OF san Francisco. IF there
are any individuals who have money 10
invest and let il wait for a few days.
they viii reap great profits later on
as I have never seen a city more pros.
porous than Fl Paso. Real ESTATE
values today are twice that Of one yea ,
ago. IL seems. and the beauty Of the
e Paso sub-additiOns OF today will be
prosperous suburbs tomorrow"
Nothing OF more advantage to the
city could be done than for the school
board to arrange for the education OF
alien citizens" said w H AnthOni, OF
san Antonio. Education means a grea :.
deal 70 aliens. and also to America a 4
the aliens are certainly much bettef
citizens for their schooling. Other
cities in Texas are preparing for the
education OF aliens by the erection OF
night schools"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
POLITICS Is THE ANSWER
NO. II - Herald

EDITOR Il FasO HeraId-
They say California is the least par
tisan of the states-that q man may
register as partisan" and vote for
a Republican for one office. a Democrat
for another or a Socialist for another
If he so desires. In this way he may
pick out the good men and scratch out
the bad.
All parties are careful to have a few
good men on their tickets. else II would
have no dignity at all and all parties
are apt to have q few bad men on their
tickets
Why can't the Texas ballot be SO
marked that a man can vote for the
man he wishes elected
Why do politicians have IL arranged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

borer at the santa Fe street interna-
tiOnal bridge on suspicion The sheets.
IL is believed were taken from . home
in the northern part OF the city, and
officers are making efforts to find the
owners. The Mexican claimed that TIE
articles had been given to him by Il
hotel proprietor on South FL PaRe
street for the purpose OF taking them
to Juarez. He is being held in the
city jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

so that TO support one good principle or
man the voters have 10 swallow prin-
ciples and men whom they lOath2 r.
There is no law to prevent any
Texas voter in a general election from
voting for whom he pleases and
scratching his ballot 10 suit himself
However. Democrats who participate in
their party primaries commonly con-
slider themselves bound TO vote the
whole party ticket in an election re
gardless Of the character OF fitness OF
some Of the party candidates. Repub-
Iicsns in Texas require no such primary
pIedge-Editor.l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
TAX ROLLS SIGNED.

The county tax rolls were sisned az
a special meeting Of the county com
missioners Wednesday AFTERNOON The
assessed valuation OF the county is
$55.170.725. an increase Of S6.454, 00p
over last year The commissioners let
the contract for the auditing Of the
county books from March 81 to No
vember 80. 10 F. G. Nasquelette, Of
Houston. for $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
THROWN FROM AUTOMOBILE.
STSTAINS BAD CUT ON HEAD.

H T. Scarborough. $500 Idalia avenue.
sustained a painful cut on the head
Wednesday evening. when. il is said.
his automobile was struck by a car
driven by G.. T.. WoodsOn. at COpia and
Bliss streets Scarborough was thrown
out Of the automobile into the street
his head striking the pavement The
accident occurred when the car driven
by Woodson drove around a street car
on Copia street. being unable to see
the Scarborough machine, which was
slightly damaged
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

ONT prophesy unless you know" Is pretty
] safe maxim for this prediction period But
IL such worldly wisdom will not keep anybody
from guessing, and some will pTophesy.
Not since the first Cleveland campaign have the
politicians been quite badly "up IN the air" as they
are this time The number Of uncomfortable and baf
fling factors is greater than ever before in genera
ton Usually this close to election, fairly clear
view could be had Of the situation, and the drift
was plain to shrewd observers. Not so this year.
On the Republican side foremost in the elements Of
doubt is the peculiar management Of the campaign.
No large issues have been consistently set forth ana
fought out The candidate and his chief supporters
have taken Up a myriad of matters and touched here
and there without driving any offensive N the cam
psign home to destination The tariff issue has been
made impossible basis of popular appeal because
Of the upseting influence of the European Argu-
nents upon what might have been, arguments ground
ed in the logic of economics and IN the records of past
experience too vague for the Of voters The
H0oIlar IN the pocket has argued silently and Tocfer
ously for Wilson.
The Adamson act indefensble as the methods Of its
passage were speous though the arguments in its De
half, viii make hundreds Of thousands Of votes Tor
Wilson among organized labor.
The 'kept the country out Of war" argument seems
10 be popular with a lot Of voters this year The
Republicans have not made much Roadway with their
Mexican and European talk; il is doubtful If many
votes viii be influenced by it
Hughes got a bad start. His telegram Of accept
ance to the convention a model But tO- weeks
after he started his campaign he fell steadily pop
ular esteem Something allied him or his managers
Later he life, and It Is safe to say that he
has been making splendid progress IN the states he
has covered IN the last four five weeks. As one
experienced political observer sized him up ks vote
getting power Is limited only by the range Of his
voice" He never did seem TO grasp the vital fact that
he was talking TO the whole country through the
papers every day. But as personal campaigner, he
IS far superior 10 Wilson and would be # VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

If Mr.. Wilson isn't very careful he
may forget his promise before the end
Of the campaign and make a political
speech.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Mr. Taft has lost leo pounds in the
past year, but inasmuch as he lost all
the Republican states but two four
years ago. a little thing ike weight
can't worry him very much.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
High Prices

forebeaT
H o L.
garden The barber seldom cashbox when
early tired tosOm g1ds
shallow they sought their with
undrothes If
SPELL understand speedi, of L
EAlI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
BUSINESS
(BY D. s.


In each of the states above named IN 1872 the popular
vote for Wilson was than the combined vote for
Taft and Roosevelt In New York, Wilson polled 43
percent of the combined of all three; IN Illinois SO per-
cent in Kansas ~ percent in Wisconsin 40 percent;
in wyoming az percent; in Delaware 46 percent; in
New Mexico A percent; in New Jersey 4S PERCENT in
West Virginia As percent; IN Iowa SO Percept in Ne
braska 46 percent in Colorado AZ percent; in Ohio 45
percent; in Indiana AZ percent
In 1912 many Republicans voted for Wilson; how
manv Proqressives will vote for him this time? That
is one of the puzzles to figure on
Next Tuesday night the first fairly complete returns
from any important doubtful state TO arrive viii be
those from New York and viii be thrown The Her-
AIDS screen in Pioneer plaza early in the evening If
Hughes loses New York it viii almost certainly mean
his defeat in the election. II he wins New York. then
the figuring will commence the other states IN the
above list Hughes could win without New York, as
has been already indicated but experience has shown
that New York IS a pretty reliable indicator for many
other states that the chance Of winning without It
IS almost too slim TO consider But If It should
happen that many Of the other doubtful states began
rolling for Hughes the issue might be held in sus
pense for many hours The election of one candidate
OF the other viii be known and conceded long before the
detailed returns for the doubtful states in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
MEXICAN WITH SHEETS AND
CLOAK DETAINED BY POLICE

Half a dozen white linen sheets and
a cloak were seized by the city detec-
tive department Thursday morning
following the arrest of a Mexican Ia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Political Divisions on Railway Trains.
The Evening Post correspondent Re
ferring, probably. 10 Jim Crow cars.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Is this another campaign in which
the man who knows one candidate viii
vote for another, and they're both
blame well known.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

If poor Rumauia had had the faint
est idea she was going to get so badly
licked. she would have never gone into
the war at all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

There's too many people IN this coun-
Try that want = be tn winnin' side re
CARELESS O anything at stake. q don't
know how Wilson stands on tn inva-
sion O. Belgium, but Hughes whiskers
are divided" said Upton Bud fday.
Copyright NatfonaI Newspaper servies-l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Appronches 1t Once I'm a while.

UolIeIs UeIelUs Greater Nay
Headline. But IL would take more
than a greater navy TO defend Daniels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
IMOooR SPoz

,uAaZH7N 6 Ot6 ONo NNJE
DANES OF NE HoUSE
R6T OCT NcLL OtG LAC6
pRnm a FAKE JMUG6 8I
WAC s5OST ARRWED
ANhN OOT1 A1n.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Fiddling Band serenaded the Deputy ,
Constable last night. He has sus-
pected foul play for some time and
row he is convinced Of it
Miss Flute Belcher Is back from
the teachers institute at TickTille,
and now Lifts her eyebrows when she
talks.
Sidney Hooks is building a fence
around a pig he traded for last week.
c5eyrig5f b C.orgs 1sifEcag 4 o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
T ETTERS to THE
IL HERALD

(AlI Communications must hear the
signature OF the writer. but the name
viii be withheld IL requestedl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
MORE Truth
Iva Than Poetry
BY JAMES ]. MONTAGUE.
itinuous Performance
What Else Can He Meant

Lie win he administrafion IS Jus
one demand for a cabinet resignation
after another.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
HOCWALLOW LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

El1ick He'll
Wanger shot at =
CROW setting on
the straw stack
pole on Musket
Ridge Tuesday Of
this week. His
gun hung fire and
the crow was in
gre at suspense
while waiting to
know its fate.
. .
mL E--.r-sr--
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
The Daily Novelette,
HOLD YOUR HATS.

I'm no SOciaIfStie yswPer,
But / really declare.
That I'D rather live n pauper.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Cosy1ghi b George Nsifhe's 4 f''s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

EoNN SOTLNNp .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
kAEHLER ACCESSORIES
COMPANY ANNOUNCED
president says New Place VIII be
Located at 70o West Broad
Street

Robert r Kaehler. president OF
the kaehier Motor Car Company, an
uounces the opening OF the kaehler
Accessories Company at 705 w. Broad
street and IN another column is Of
fering limited number OF electric
starters at great reduction in price
rs an Introduction or the new firm
to the trade.
The accessory business is not an in
novation TO the Kaehler Company as
they have one Of the largest stores
or this kind in the South at Norfolk.
Va. where they carry an immense
stock q all kinds Of automobile sup
plies
IL is proposed by Mr. TZaehler TO
conduct h!s new venture in Richmond
on the same high standard he has
+ maintained in his other business and
an efficient corps OF statesmen will
look after the wants Of motorists.
Everything needed for motor cars
will he carried ia stock and prompt
service viii be IA marked feature OF
the business
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

United American Tour on tina side Of
a Hupmohile. which j. Walter Drake,
Hupp president, had given to the
cause of nation wide good roads.
The slogan is "AII States. All Capt.
tals--One Flag, One Nation" Every
one but the fellow responsible for
the lettering said "Capitols"; and the
ma iority nearly all had It's way. But
a surreptitious peek into ar unbridged
fortified the minority. and Capitals"
1t remained.
Just what is the difference between
Capital" and Capitol? You'll al
ways remember 1t II you look II up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
slXON CONTRACT FOR
SALE Of 5O,755 CARS

Eontracts calling for the sale o.
e,755 Saxon motor ears during the
kason Of 1917 have been completed
~ the last three weeks between tho
Gaxon Motor Car Corporation ard jts
dAalers Throughout the country Pend
1ng contracts which VII Ne closed
kwithln the next wee}, viii bring the
tntAi 10 more than 60. 900 cars which
will be the conpany's maximum pro-
drction for the coming year.
These figures We're made public in
u statement issued by Harry W Ford
ErAsident and general manager az the
&company. There is monthly sched-
Enie OF cars embodied In each con
tract which constitutes definite
order against which the company can
make shipments. and 4 Is believed
HAhAt this ts 8 new feature FRI dealer
GeniFa cts
"The rapidly with which our sales
department has closed MP Dealers
confracts covering our maximum pro
auction for the coming year has been
surprise even 20 me- said MIR.
Ford
"Our dealers began 20 Eather ut the
1actory on JulS j g. and ip two weeks
time the work was practically over
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

Charles Y. Knight, OF Chicago. and
are built on the sleeve valve princi-
pie. While the motors are licensed
under Mr.. knights patents, the valve
mechanism OF the Stearns Knight
eight is of Stearns' design and is
built entirel In Stearns' shops 1t has
been used In Stearns-Knight motors
for the past Ave years and has proven
eminently satisfactory. The horse
power IL rated at 33.S.
There have been no changes made
In the lines of the car this year, for
II was not thought possible to beau
tify them.
Mr.. Blenner is now booking orders
for earl fall delivery and extends an
invitation to motorists to call and
look the new model over.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

ia W, Broad Street. The car is seen
apparently descending from a raised
platform which is covered with foliage
on to road of rough cobblestones
and dirt. The entire effect is a rare
ing wide attention.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
OPOCENSky IS ENTERED
IN STATE FAIR RACES

Jack 0pocensky will represent
Richmond in the automobile races az
the Virginia state Fair next month
and be Is certain TO finish In the
money II he has any luck at all.
Jack vii! drive either Mercer pr
Fiat car. but he has not yet decide
which one he viii pin his faith in.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

Alaska presents a great home mis-
el0nary opportunity. It is esti-
mated that inside Of five years the
whole population will reach five
hundred thousand people. There
were only two hundred white per-
sons in the whole territory less than
forty years ago,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

There is no better test whether
the love of money or the love Of
God Is stronger in a mans life than
his willingness to give regularly to
God at least a 1.-THE of all his in
COME Campbell White.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
HUPP PHOTOGRAPHERS
KNEW THEIR BUSINESS

When is a Capital a Capitol" :?
Never say the photographers OF the
Hupp Motor Car Corporation. If you
doubt their knowledge. Noah Web
ster's immortal compilation awaits
your careful scrutiny
The question arose when Ii became
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

sung for them. but I have n little
surprise IN store for automobile en-
thusiasts which I will announce In q
few days and I think the news will
be welcome. We are going to place
a new popuiar-priced car on the mar
ket which win create somewhat Of a
sensation and I predict recori-
breaking sale for it,
The past week has been n busy one
at the showrooms OF B. A. Blenner
where the 1917 Stearns touring car
has been on exhibition. This Is the
only eight-cylinder car on the mar
ket equipped with a knight motor
and selling at s2,150. 1t Is sure TO
be In great demand.
Knight motors are the invention Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17

Manager F'inney. of the Maxwell
agency, is being congratulated on
the handsome manner in which he
is displaying the 1917 Maxwell in
the windows Of his show rooms at