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The Washington herald., 1916-05-21

Obviously there must be some reason
why a man should become the attorney
general of his state and the youngest
attorney general in the country at the
age of 29-this is to be followed up by
getting himself elected to Congress, when
only 80. Lurking somewhere there must
be, 1 say a reason, or reasons.
For the purpose of this little inquiry
we shall deal only with those causes
which are plainly visible to the naked
eye.
Before proceeding further It may be
only fair to state that the subject of
our discussion is Representative Royal
c. Johnson, of South Dakota.
Just in nutshell. the primary reasons
for the rise of young Royal Johnson in
public life, appear to be a pair of
spectacles and a pair of twins.
The spectacles were his own and the
twins were not. In fact the twins did
not belong to anybody. They were not
twins at all, only imaginary twins, but
they were responsible in a large measure
for their supposed parent being a mem
Der of Congress and being the subject of
this piece that we are now engaged in
writing.
Johnson was a baseball player. He
played primarily in college, but in sum-
mer sold his service for mere gold to
aemi-professonal teams in his native
state. His speciality was catching be-
hind the bat. Being a wee trifle near
sighted he found It advantageous to
wear a pair of nose glasses Now, at
first thought 1t may seem like a
hazardous undertaking for man wear
ing nose glasses to stand up and permit
pitcher to hurl balls rapidly in the
general direction Of his face. The people
Of South Dakota took that view of IT. and
maryeled Yet the facts were that john
son, with his glasses on. was in no more
danger behind the bat than If he had
confined his playing to such games as
hide and seek. dominoes or drop the
handkerchief. Because catcher wears a
heavy wire cage over his features. and
Feven the humblest Onlooker at a ball
game stands more chance of having his
face ruined by a ball than the man be-
hind the bat Still, It was the first time
the people OF South Dakota had seen a
catcher wearing glasses. and they talked
about it, Soon Johnson's name was a
household word throughout the state, as
the catcher with the specs"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21
NOTES OF THE SCHOOLS

After a winter spent in Spain. teaching
under the special direction OF Madam
Montessori, Miss Anna George has re-
turned to the headquarters on Kalorama
road. She will address the Special Child
Club there next Tuesday evening. All
teachers are invited.
The June, 1915, class OF Business High
School last Wednesday morning present
ed the school with a large silver loving
cup. which will be the trophy each year
for the championship team in the semes-
ter basketball league. The seniors hold
the cup.
Lawn fetes for the benefit Of play
grounds will be held at the Woodburn and
Brightwood Park schools next week.
Juniors Of the kindergarten course Of
Wilson Normal School gave a presents-
tion OF Crawford" al the school Friday
afternoon, under the direction OF Miss
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21

story he has in mind. What more nat
ural than TO call the member up and
tell the story. Then another story oc-
ours to Garrett and he looks over the
House until he sees the man would
most appreciate It. Before telling the
story Garrett cautions his man not 20
laugh, no matter how funny Il may be,
as that would tip OF the frivolous ma
ture of the conversation. 1t was tile SOL
emn looks Of the story-teller and listener
that fooled the House
John Gruelle the comic artist and illus
TRAITOR, bought a little place up in Con-
necticut a few years ago, so that he
might work in peace and quiet, far from
the maddening noises and distractions of
New York. Now he sleeps IN the coun-
try, but keeps an apartment in a busy
section Of New York to work in. He says
the country offers opportunities TO do
things other than work-such as fishing.
or mulling about the garden. that he
finds II best Just to remove himself from
the realm of temptation.
George F Burba, A Dayton newspaper
editor, spent a few days recently in New
York. and while there somebody asked
him how he liked that big town.
Il care for II very little" replied Burba.
Did you ever think Of this: Supposing
you lived i'm New York and wanted to 90
fishing. Where would you go 10 dig a
can Of worms
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21

him to appoint his candidate to the
vacant place.
1T is my policy" parrled the chief,
never to fill a vacancy caused by
death until after the funeral"
Il supposed the funeral was over by
now" said Sisson, apologetically.
Il notice" observed the other man,
looking at Sisson's conventional black
UNIFORM, that you are dressed for the
occasion"
vaudeville performer who makes
speciality of getting himself out of
straight-tackets. handouts, and the
like gave special exhibition a lit
tie while ago at the United States SEN
ate. After he had successfully wrig-
gled out of the various tight places.
Senator Blair Lee, OF Maryland, made
this comment:
"I have a notion to hire that fellow
to get some of my bills out Of COM
mittee"
On busy days when Speaker Clark gets
tired of sticking at his post, he beckons
to some likely Democrat and lets him be
Speaker for a little while. One of the
men most often chosen for the honor Is
Representative Finis Garrett, of Tennss-
see. Observant members have noted
from time to time that the moment oar
rett gets in the chair he begins to beclIon
to other members and hold little whisper
ed conferences with them. AS Speaker
Clark rarely calls men up in front that
way, there was a good deal Of wondering
what the important thing could be th0 I
Garrett always has on his mind when
the honor of presiding falls TO him. A
quiet investigation was started. Men
who had been seen holding conferenc IS
with Garrett up in front were cautiously y
Cross-eNamined. And it turned out IIat
they weren't conferences at all. But
Garrett is always thinking of funny
stories and when he thinks Of one he
Just has to tell it. He sits there IN the
Speakers chair and sees some member
who would appreciate the particular
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21

Thomas u. Sisson. Congressman from
Mississippi, wears about the longest
frock coat to be seen about the House
of Representatives.
Having that fact firmly fixed in our
minds, Let us now go on with the de-
nouement of our brief tale. Sisson
had a constituent for whom he de-
sired to obtain a promotion in one
of the departments. An empIoye there
IN one of the higher-up places died
suddenly and Sisson assumed that this
vacancy made by death might facili-
taate matters for his man. He went
to the chief of that division and asked
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21
STATESMEN AND NEAR
CLOSEUP VIEWS OF FOLK WORTH KNOWING
By FRED c. KELLY.

Copyright, 1916. by the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate
The Washington herald., 1916-05-21


This statement is optimistic, Scar
city OF labor owing to the 5000 600
men taken by the army, navy and
munition and transport service and
demands made by the navy on the
dockyards for purely naval construc-
ton, make anything like the peans
production of merchant tonnage ont
of the question. I am told that tbs
merchant tonnage built in the last
three months in British shipyards az
Eregates one-half the amount sunk bv
the Germans in the week ending
April Is.
Optimistic statesmen and editors
continually try to cheer-up the pub
lie by printing statistics to prove what
relatively small percentage of mer
chant ships the submarines are abIa
70 destroy. Such figures, considered
by themselves, are utterly mfsIeadi,1
The elements of the transport crisis
are these:
me merchant tonnage of Germany
and Austria Hungary combined, now
interned, is one-quarter that of the
entire world. Such German and Aus
trtan ships as have been seized and
put into service by the Allies are iust
about offset by the British and French
ships interned in German ports.
Forty per cent of the mercantile
tonnage of the British empire has
been withdrawn from trade and is
used exclusively by the army and
taVyi this vast number of ships, aR-
The Home news., 1916-03-10
Grays News.

J. R. Padgett was in town Tuesday.
 E. E. BlayIock had business in Brinkley Sunday.
 c. L. Jackson, the soda water man of Augusta, was in town Monday.
 MT. Covers, the jewler, has moved his office to a permanent location on East Main.
 Fink Hayes, Dane Angus and two beautiful ladies were seen leaving town in the latter's car Monday.
 J. l.. Bronte, our road over seer, has been repairing bridges near here which were washed away by the high waters.
 T. c. Angelo worked in the store at Revels Thursday on ac- count of the illness of his broth CT, w. P. Angelo, who is the reg ular man there.
 Dewey Hays of McCrory was in town Saturday and Sunday in- specting financial standings and also giving Marvin West prelimi- nary instructions in car driving.
 Somnambulist.
The Home news., 1916-03-10
Wiville News.

Charles Clark was in Jelks Sunday.
 We are sorry to hear that school will be out today.
 T. G. Gross was in Cotton Plant Tuesday on business.
 Born: March, 3, 1916, to MT. and Mrs. L. J. Sawyers, a girl.
 We are sorry to note the illness of MT. and Mrs. E. D. Marsh's baby.
 Leo Soles was a Tip visitor Sunday. Watch him girls as he | is a heart smasher. Wiville boys are getting to be good boys as none are running from court this year.
 The Hot Shot" of Wiville is running on regular schedule with Charles Clark as conductor. Mrs. F. J. Robertson of Howell was visiting friends and relatives here Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Attention w. O. w. members! Come to the regular meeting next Thursday night at Camp No. 735.
 o. l.. Gross who is working on a steamboat out of Memphis was visiting relatives here the first of the week.
 Our editor, Walter w. Raney, was in our town Tuesday secur- ing subscriptions for his county paper.
 Wiville is now leading mar ket for mules, a car load having recently been shipped here by MT. Williams of Kansas City. County candidates spoke here Wednesday to a large crowd. A big dinner was given by the ladies for the benefit of the church.
 Two Sports.
The Home news., 1916-03-10
Bullville Gets Box.

Democratic Election Commits sioners J. H. Crossett of this city J. R. Meehan of Cotton Plant and R. H. Winfield of Augusta met in this city and established a voting precinct at Bullville as per the request of the Central Committee. Messrs. J. w. Ray nor, c. c. Johnsey and Ed Nor ris were appointed as judges and J. R. McCummins and c. H. Fitzgerald clerks to hold an cleo tion for this new box.
The Home news., 1916-03-10

Miss Mona Raymond returned last week from a visit to friends and relatives at Heber Springs.
 J. P. Raymond who spent last week with his father, J. o. Ray mond, of this city returned Sun- day to his home at Heber Springs.
The Home news., 1916-03-10
Howell Items

Dan Keith is in the Bluff City this week buying mules.
 Max Woodruff spent the week end with home folks last week.
 The Five Hundred Club will meet with Mrs. Watt Keith this week.
 Dan Keith attended the Lay mems Missionary meeting at Little Rock last week.
 Ernest and Herbert Clancy and wives were over Tuesday from Tip to attend the speaking.
 Mrs. T. A. Smith has been on the sick list this week but we are glad to note that she is able to be up again.
 Several of the younger set spent the evening last Friday with the family of Prof. Hines playing five hundred.
 Mrs. H. B. Steward and Miss Allie Beard left for Memphis Sunday to spend a few weeks shopping and visiting relatives.
 Walter w. Raney of McCrory was in our town Tuesday canvas sing for his paper for which he received several new sUbscrip- tions.
 The county candidates spoke to the voters of our town Tues day. We note that some of them seem to be having a warm race.
 Bob Smith of Cotton Plant was in our town Tuesday looking af- ter the interests of James & Echols. He was accompanied by his father.
 Several of our citizens are counting at Cotton Plant this week among whom we note: Messrs. T. H. Hickman, T. A. Smith, c. L. Terry and Will Reneau.
The Home news., 1916-03-10

Bob Hutchins, of Augusta was in town part of Monday.
 The readers of The Home News will notice in this weeks paper the names of some 70 odd new subscribers, which goes to prove that The Home News list of readers is fastly growing.
The Home news., 1916-03-10

Messrs. Harry Woods, Will Moorman and George Haralson spent part of Sunday here en- route to Cotton Plant to the can didates speaking.
 State Supt. George B. Cook an nounces that the May number of the Arkansas Teacher will be the official Institute Manual for the year 1916, and will contain the outlines for all subjects required for first-grade certificates.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

test for them. I know from past eX-
perience that whenever an important
boxing contest is being held the betting
Is unusually great and I also know
that frequently strong efforts are
made to influence the referee if he is
known ahead of time, and very often
they go further and try to influence
one OF the boxers.
Severe Penalties in Australia.
That has been one serious phase of
the game that the Australian promoter.
country. 1t also accounts for the very
severe penalties melted out TO some
boxers who have been accused Of being
mixed Up in such deals. There have
been very few, but where they have
been found, the officials there have
barred them for life from participating
in further contests. 1t has been the
same in Milwaukee. where thousands Of
contests have been held during the past
20 years. At one time decisions were
given in Milwaukee and there was very
little trouble resulting therefrom, due
to the fact that we had a corps Of very
competent and straightforward refer
ees. I know from personal expert
to intimidate some boxers and also
referees, but without success.
To my mind, the nO-decision contest
has been the means Of letting down the
bars in many states where otherwise
the game would not be tolerated. II
has been proved in the courts that
no-decisiOn contest where no prize is at
stake, cannot be construed as a prize
fight, and on that theory, bills have
been put through several legislatures
permitting and legalizing the game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
'Per-lce closed the club. so she
Has no piece 10 gamble See

New York and other states where the
game is legalized. The following reply
is given.
With the rendering Of decisions in
10 round boxing contests in New York
state, no doubt the interest in the
game would be increased considerably,
but II is a question whether the in
creased interest would be permanent.
II it were in a Is or 20 round contest
l would say. by all means have the
referee give a decision, but where the
bouts are limited 10 10 rounds there is
some doubt in my mind as 10 the wis
dom OF permitting the referee to give a
verdict
Danger of Betting.
One OF the greatest dangers to the
boxing game has been the betting end.
OF course it is impossible to prevent
followers Of the game from betting on
a contest, no matter whether decisions
are given or not The men will bet and
permit newspapers to decide the con-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
'4KNOCKOUTSIN
BOUT IS RECORD
o'Leary Puts Malloy Out
Three Times and is Him
self Knocked Out Once.

Milwaukee. Wis, Feb. 3.-There has
been considerable argument amons
old-tme boxing fans and some OF the
newspaper scribes Of late regarding
what was claimed as a record Tor
Frank Hoe, Of oshkosh, who was
knocked out twice i'm two days IL was
claimed that this was record lor
knOckouts in quick succession put our
friend, John Richie, Of Minneapoils'
came TO bat with o statement that Mike
Brown a fighter of that city seNeral
years ago when contests were heiu II
barns and the woods knocked OUT MS
Anpponent twice in the same night, an
extra fight having been decided upon
after tho first knockout The first
knockout was brought about in three
rounds and the second in five rounds
-Four Is Real Record.
When it comes right down to record
performances in this respect, it can be
stated with some authority that Con
O'Leary. one Of the best welterweights
ever produced around Wisconsin, scored
practically three knockouts and was
himself put to the bad in one fight.
Con was matched with Young Malloy,
n tough young welterweight those
days, and they fought south Of the
city. A great deal of money was bet
on the contest In the seventh round
of u, but for some reason the count
was not recognized and the referee or
dered the men to fight again. Again
IN the ninth round O'Leary put his man
down once more for the count Of II,
and again failed to get his dues. In the
18th round Malloy swung q haymaker
on O'Leary. but luckily for Con he was
on his feet at the count of 10 or he
might have been declared the loser. In
the 18th round O'Leary put Malloy
down again for the full count There
was no argument this time, as Malloy
was unable TO respond for nearly
minute.
If there are any records to beat TINS,
we have not heard OF them TO date
Propose Mutual Suspensions
Negotiations are being carried on
between Walter Liginger, chairman Of
the Wisconsin boxing commission, and
Freddy Wenck. chairman Of the New
York commission, I'm regard to an
agreement whereby each one viii
recognize the suspension Of a boxer. II
viii be o. reciprocal agreement and
should be Of great benefit 20 the box
ing game, as il viii prevent boxers IN
these two states from trying TO avoid
carrying out contracts. The time may
come when all the states where boxing
is legaized viii recognize such agree
ments and If they do il will mean a
strong boost FOR the boxing game.
short Bout Decisions.
During the asst two weeks several
requests have been sent in for an opin-
ION as 10 the rendering OF decisions in
bouts OF 10 rounds in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
TIAJUANA WILL HAVE. NO
MORE RACING THIS SEASON

Tiajuana, Mex. Feb. 3.-There will
be no more racing at Tiajuana this
season because of the recent floods,
Announcement was made to that eff
feet by officials of the Lower Califor-
MIA Jockey club.
The race track, it was stated, was
not greatly damaged by the flood. but
the railroad and automobile roads from
San Diego to the racing town are in
such condition that fully a month viii
be required to permit traffic.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
MAGDALENA TO HAVE WIRELESS
CONNECTION WITH FORESTERS

Magdalena, n. NJ, Feb. 3.--Nagdalena
viii soon be connected with the forest
service offices in Albuquerque and
other parts of the state. a wireless
equipment will be set up at once here
and will be in communication with the
wireless station at Albuquerque,
Springerville, Ariz., and Aragon, n. NJ
The stations will be installed as soon
as the SHOWS are broken sufficiently
to permit of the erection of the masts
and other equipment for the fireIess
station here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
DIRECTORS FOR BOSTON
BRAVES ARE CHOSEN

Boston. Mass. Feb. S.-The transfer
Of the Boston National league baseball
club to a syndicate headed by Percy j.
Haughton. the former Harvard foot
ball coach, was still further perfected
Wednesday by the election Of a new
board of directors.
The new board includes former Gov
David ]. Walsh, who also is made vice
president; former Lieut. Gov. Louis 4.
rockingham, A. Paul Keith. president
of the Boston Athletic association; Col.
Edw. +. Logan, Charles Pfaff, VIM
Garcelon and manager George Stall
ings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
Eat at Piokwioll Cafe, 4O5 N oregon.


Schenectady, n Y, Feb. 1.-Two dis
unct earthquake shocks were felt here
at l1:25 Wednesday night. Houses
were shaken and window panes were
broken in various sections Of the conn
~. The shock was Of such force as to
shake the mammoth plant of the Gem
eral Electric Company, where il was
feared an explosion had occurred.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

berne. Switzerland, Feb. 3.-Postmas-
Ter general Staeger Of Switzerland has
oeen asked to officiate as the arbitrator
OF Holland in the postal question in dis
pute between that country and the Uni
Tea states The American arbitrator
Is the Spanish postmaster general. The
question concerns the tariff for tran
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

DoX OF cigars was taken from a
delvery wagon at Seventh and Stanton
street. Andres Alarcon was arrested
on the charge Of taking the cigars and
was placed in the city Jail
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

Mention: Notice is hereby given
that there has been seized in this COL
lection district, for violation of the Z.
;. Customs laws, 1 dun horse with
Mexican brand, which will be sold at
auction in front of the Customs House.
FL Paso, Texas. Thursday, February 10.
1916, at 10 a. m. Any one claiming the
property is required to appear within
the time prescribed by law. Zach Lamar
Cobb, Collector Of Customs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
JIM JOHNSON TO RUN FOR
SHERIFF. OF CHANES

Roswell, n. NJ, Feb. 3.-Jim john
son has announced his candidacy for
the office OF sheriff in Chay es county
He announced that he was in the race
after a new man had been appointed
to his position as deputy shttiff.
Johnson has been a peace officer for
a number of years and has many
friends
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

southwestern train from the west
due at 1:40 p. m, will arrive at 9:45
p. m. Southwestern train No. 3 from
the east, due at 2:40 p. m, Will arrive at
5:l0 .. m. Southwestern train No. 2
from the west, due at $3.50 D. m, will
arrive at 1880 D. m. G. H. & S. A train
No. 10, from the west. due at 10 n m
will arrive at l a. m. Friday. G. II.
q 5. A. train No. 102. from the west.
due at $3.50 a. m, will arrive at 4 D.
m. G. H. & s. A train No. 9, from the
east dut at $50 p. m, viii arrive at s
p m. All other afternoon and night
trains Tor today are reported on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

DR.. A. T. sim Osteopathic Infirnar(.
Dr. Ira W. Collins, physician in chief;
Dr NJ. Alkire, lady specialist: DR.. Carl
Gibson. POI W Missouri street. They
cured others They can cure you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
Me1Iean Censorshin Remored.

New York, Feb. S.-Messages to Mex
leo and all other parts of Mexico are
no longer subject to censorship, il was
announced Wednesday by the Western
Union Telegraph company
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

Washington. D. c, Feb. 3.-The Keat-
ing biz barring from Interstate COM
merce the products of child labor was
passed by the house Wednesday. 337
to 46, and now goes to the senate. It
imposes heavy penalties for interstate
shipment OF any commodity in whole
or in part produced by children under
Is, working in mines or quarries, or by
children under IL working in cenneries,
workshops or manufacturing establish
mentS-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
DR.. Rrauchert. dentist. sos Minis Ri

No place like Savoy for good things
to eat 10 S. Stanton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

William Riley was arrested by the
police Wednesday night and is being
held for officers in Colorado.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

Underwood Typewriter ribbons, "Cac-
tus Brand" Ell Paso Book Co., Mills
Bldg. IT'S Handy."-Adv,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

DR.. Geo. r. Wells, Osteopath, 424-5
Mills Bldg. Tel 1876; Res. 1851.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

Mckenzie & LOOmiB, lawyers: gem
eral practice. Suite 405, Caples Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

BOngWeII-Be careful OF your baggage
checks. Leave at LOngwelPs. Tel. 1.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03
N E W. BREVITIES
LOCAL AND
G. e n E r. AL
Advertisement.

sit sendings, Holland claiming from
America for the transport Of American
mail bags, etc, on Dutch packet boats,
about 100000 francs more than the
United States grants.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

DIR. A. E. Brown, dentist, 4th floor
Mills Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

See Our Window. Success Cafe.
Java Cafe-'He profits most who
serves best" Dairy Farm Products.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-03

StephensOn's StudiO-New location,
609 San Antonio St Elegant quarters.