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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
Pear Blight Is Here

Pear blight has appeared in this part Of the Rio
Grande valley Until very recently the belief prevailed
that pear blight could exist here of the prnci
pal arguments for that belief was that blight
had existed here-it argued that pears had been
raised in this valley for century more, that blight
had damaged the orchards everywhere else but here
and that nothing had been done to prevent 1t getting
foothod here, consequently the argument Tan there
must be something in natural conditions antagonistc
to the blight and operating to protect this valley
against it.
The argument falls now, since PER blight has actually
appeared, and has spread considerably. There is
doubt about the identity of the disease It has been
fully determined by the state college and the United
States agricultural department.
The Dona Ana county Horticultural board urges
prompt and drastic action to the pear orchards
In a public circular the board says:
Cut below the diseased wood, and burn the
prunings Disnfect the tools after each cut using
corrosive sublimate solution, 1 tablet pint Of
you may spread the disease instead Of checking it.
Now is the time to do this work while the trees
dormant"
Such unfortunate happening emphasizes the
slty OF having strong organization Of agricultural
producers in this valley. The pear industry has long
been important in this valley and there is to
believe that the Bartlett pear will be of the most
profitable crops in future the stock is kept healthy
But the situation demands complete cooperation No
with his trees, his efforts will avail his neghbor
careless
The menace calls for prompt and effective action
throughout these valleys, if the pear orchards to
be kept free from the dreaded disease Thorough in
specton should be followed by complete destruction
Of infected wood, whole trees and orchards if
necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

the fence Occurrences Of this order
are easily avoided and I am certain
that II citizens would take a little more
care that this trouble would be elimi-
mated. Ashes placed in a metal box
or large tin can are harmless and
the danger Of fire would be stopped,
as sometimes it often spreads to the
home. and causes great damage before
extinguished-'
Instructions have been issued TO all
traffic officers to watch for open muf-
flers and arrests Of viOlatOrs OF this
section OF the traffic ordinance will
be made" said chief OF police Don
Johnson Monday afternoon there
were no less than five cases Of muf-
fler violations in the corporation
court and more will follow unless this
ordinance is observed more strictly
When the driver OF a certain machine
has a good excuse he is given another
chance but those we believe inten-
tiOnally leave their mufflers cut out
Will be arrested. The ordinance pro-
hibiting q speed exceeding eight miles
an hour while passing before a public
school viii also be strictly enforced
and both patrolmen and motorcycle
Officers have been ordered to look out
for violators.
Ell PasO's postOffice is not only half
the size il ought to be to handle the
business which n has already" said
postmaster f A. Shelton. but to be
adequately prepared for the future
growth OF this hustling metropolis
within the next few years. it should
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
1kYEARS Ago Today
q y From The Herald Of Thls
Date. 1891.

As a result of a meeting Of several
baseball enthusiasts this morning, -
W. Curtis, the T & P general agent
here has been instructed to write the
officials Of the Texas state league to
ascertain under what condition Fl Paso
would be admitted to the organization
o. ". Pickering has returned from
oklahoma
James Simpson has launched himself
out into the slate, tin. iron. tar. pitch,
gravel and Stag roofing business.
Queen Gertrude Catlin- dined with
her prime minister. judge P F. Ed
wards, at the Sheldon. last evening
The Mascot Whist club held its week
" meeting last night at the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs Sames Tucker, where
q pleasant evening was passed. Prizes.
including the BOBBY prize, were won by
Mrs Burroughs. Mr. Robinson. Miss
Duque and Mr. Christie Luncheon
was served by Miss Hattie Tucker
Those present included Miss Fantella
Mattice, Mrs Charles Henderson, Mrs.
J. n. Burroughs. Mrs Stedham, Mrs.
NJ Robinson. Mrs. G. Mattice. Mis- P
Ferney. Miss Mamie Dunno. Miss Mat
tice, Charles Henderson, F. Coles. VI.
Robinson. H. Christie. Joe Dunno. T.
Ferney. Mr.. and Mrs John ". Tucker,
and Master Roy Hagen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

cook. America has the most talented
and resourceful water squirters in the
world. which is pnly natural, however.
because they have three times as many
fires TO practice on as the firmen of any
other country.
Fires usually visit our homes in the
night and are more terrible as guests
than burglars or convention delegates.
Almost every American citizen has been
compelled at least once in his life to
rise at a very few a m. dress himself
IN plug hat and pOrtiere and lower
stairs with baby in one hand and
waste basket in the other. When fires
occur in schools, hotels or theaters. the
consequences are unspeakably sad at
times, because of the prevailing Amer
lean habit Of making buildings safe for
their occupants only after they have
burned down. However, each hOlO-
caust causes a new law to be passed
and many lives are thus saved Among
our most valuable martyrs are the men,
women and children who have given
their lives as evidence that our build
ing laws need improving and enforc-
ing Other countries adopt reforms be-
fore hints of this sort can be given. but
zens. We have plenty Of them and can
well afford to lose a few hundred now
and then rather than to harrow the
sensitive soul of some politician by
insisting that he work at his public
job.
Hundreds Of millions Of dollars worth
of buildings are burned in America
each year, and this fact is alluded TO
with great Scorn by our critics How
ever. as far as the burning Of build
Ings goes, the fire fiend is one Of
Americas greatest friends. because
him we are rapidly getting rid
Projected by The Adams Newspaper
Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
Two Little Children
By AL. o. YsIUs.

II wisdom reigned in the seats OF
the mighty, then would peace reign
among men
But il any of you want wisdom let
him ask of God who giveth 10 all men
abundantly. and upbraideth not, and 1t
shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith nothing
wavering for he that wavereth is like
a wave of the sea which is moved and
carried about by the wind.
Therefore let not that man think
that he shall receive anything OF the
Lord" (St James ], 5-6-7)
Who can bring this unwavering
faith humbly TO the feet of God. and
ask him TO give wisdom TO those that
reign2 Who among men have humble
unwavering faithe only little children
And he that shall receive one such
little child in my name receiveth me"
(Alat-. xviii, 81
He that hath mercy on the poor.
lendeth to the Lord; and he will re-
pay" prov. XIX. 10
Had I millions. I'd secretly spend
them all on little children. Not one
should feel hunger, cold or thirst And
as fast as 7 gathered them into shelter
ing folds I'd say; Pray little hearts
that God give wisdom to those that
reign
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
Hogs Pay 80 Percent Dividend In Six Months
Il Paso Needs A Packing Plant For Porkers

ST BELIEVE that I have demon
strated that there is big money
in hogs" said Ira o. Wetmore.
Of the Nogal Livestock company. of
Nogal. y. ", in the White Mountain
country. we paid on January 1, a
dividend OF 30 per cent on our invest
ment for the six months. beginning
july ]. last. That ought to be good
enough for anybody. II Fl Paso only
had packing house or a killing plant
which would take care Of the hogs
grown in this section of the country.
our profits would have been much more
than they were. We would have saved
the shrinkage occasiCned by the long
hauls to Fort Worth and Oklahoma
city. TO which cities we were compelled
10 go 10 find market because OF FL
tiles"
The only way TO get the county
insane into the state asylums." said
judge Adrian Pool. who returned re-
Gently from Austin. "is TO make il
writing the 60 insane that are now
housed in the state institutions might
be still with US Prior to my admins
tratiOn there We're some OF the county
insane who had been in the Jail for
eight and nine years Now We send
them TO places where they may be
cared for properly"
I'll PasOans cannot observe the fire
ordinance too rigidly. especially where
il applies to the throwing Of live ashes
against a fence" said chief John w
Wray. AT rough estimate one-third
OF the calls made by this department
during the past month, have been due
to live ashes thrown against a dry
fence and which invariably results in
fire and sometimes the destruction OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
By GEORGE FITCH.

from a baseball game. prize fight or
an aeroplane race with equal ease.
Fires are viewed with pleasure and
enthusiasm by all classes, from the
limousine to the kerosene strata A
good fire costs more 10 produce than
grand opera, and is even more unprot-
liable TO the proprietor as a rule.
Fires are caused Dy over-heated
chimneys, spontaneous combustion,
cigarets. crossed wires. exploding
stoves and poor business. When a
building becomes feverish from any OF
these causes, the fire department is in
stantly called and il adds to the horror
of the occasion by squirting water on
the piano, the hardwood floors and the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
The Business Situation

"a driving finish to a wonderful year IS me way
that Bradsreets describes the business situation OF the
last week Of the year. All past records OF business
done wholesale and retail of bank clearlngs OF Ia
road traffic, of farm prices, Of prosperity IN livestock
and mining being broken; it is declared mat the
percentage of unemployed is the lowest IN our history
There is work for all.
Business hardly slowed up with the passing OF the
holidays Orders for spring without precedent
Stocks in the hands of retailers known to De eX
ceptionally low making increased orders necessary
American goods will have to be bought in larger guam
titles than ever not only for domestic consumption bt
also for foreign countries.
Over the country it is reported that travelling men
cutting their vacations short response to nsistent
liquidation better than usual money for ordinary COM
mercal and industrial purposes is abundant, PayroHs
heavy, many businesses showing abnormal
profits and the purchasing power of the people IS SAID
TO be exceptionally high
All the trade and financial papers report optimism
prevailing throughout the business world. Cautious
critics urging conservatism, and preparation for
calm but nowhere is found one who fails to report the
present existence of supreme confidence and enthus
iasm everywhere.
War orders in all lines continue to give the chief i'm
pulse to the market But the prosperity arising out of
the huge foreign trade balance and abundance of money
and credit for large operations is reflected in the gen
eTal situation everywhere; labor and business in all
lines earning well and spending well Savings
being made too and bank deposits and purchases Of in
vestment securities reflect this favorable tendency
toward curbing possible extravaganza
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
Fires Are A Form OF National Entertainment
More Popular In America Than Anywhere Else

TIRES are a form Of national enter
tainment which is becoming more
popular in America with each
decade. The American fire has been
so improved in effectiveness and in
spectacular features in late years, that
it is now able to draw its audience
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
JUSTICE OF PEACE.
J. N. Denver. Presiding.

STATE of Texas Us. Antonio Campos,
assault to murder. filed.
state Of Texas VS. Jose Vargas.
brandishing a pistol: filed.
State Of Texas VS.. Antonio Villalobas,
theft over $50: filed.
State Of Texas vs. Luis MARQUES
burglary: filed
State of Texas Us. J. ] Adams, play
ing cards. fined SO and costs
State OF Texas vs.. p E HapSood.
playing cards. fined SO and costs.
State Of Texas VS. Jack Watkins.
playing cards fined SO and costs
}. J. Murphy, Presiding.
state Of Texas VS. J. F. Primm
speeding; fined s. and costs.
State Of Texas vs.. A J. Fullen. speed.
ing. fined IS and costs
state Of Texas. vs. T. Llewellyn,
speeding; fined s. and costs
state Of Texas vs.. /. Vidal speeding
fined s. and costs
state Of Texas vs. HiDolito Villa.
theft by bailee: released on S25GO bond
and case set for January 3, 1916, 10
q. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

7
~ ETER BOSH the most inQuisitfVe
" man in SkishtoWn. stood by ths
town. pump and watched a horse
post
That's a nice lookin' horse O Zed
Zimminses.' he sOliloquiZed. I'D like
to know how many teeth that crit
ter's got, 1 sure would"
II.
Now. the horse happened 70 be Zed
Zimminses thinking horse Al
Funny looking man by the post"
thought Al with a horse laugh.
What's he got one hand in his pocket
for? 1 wonder how many fingers he's
got on it2''
III
BY zookey. III find OUT" resolved
Peter And he quickly drew his hand
from his pocket and thrust it into the
hore's mouth
Niueteen!" he said.
".
Al closed his mouth with a snap
that could be heard far's the post
office.
Five he sniggered.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
THE COURTS
COUNTY COURT.
Adrian Pool, Presiding.

state Of Texas VS.. Segundino Cam
ora. theft: filed
State OF Texas VS.. Antonio Mercado.
theft; sentenced to 80 days and costs
State Of tTeXas VS.. John Brien, IN
lawfully selling liquor. filed.
State Of Texas vs. Francisco CorralI
carrying a pistol; sentenced to 80 days
and costs.
State of Texas vs.. Jesus Rodriguez.
theft: sentenced TO 80 days and costs.
State of Texas VS.. Esravan Lopez,
sWindling. filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
The Plute's Library

n standing
selected with artists feeling match furniture engl
binding and all dismal and tOdding that would Aw quit
kidding
g freedom" They stand in all unmOed unread unfng
dged,
the floor battered; they eedged ambonstheye
mostly all
oors m
by the Adams Newspaper servleeo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

Great Britain's decision to draft sin
gle men for the army viii bring abou
a sudden swelling Of the ranks-o
benCdicts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
Ie Won the Nations GRATITUDE,

Nobody viii have a right TO CRITICS,
Henry FOrd-unless he brings back tn,
crowd he took over with him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
He Got off Light.

Mr. Barnes has been ordered 10 pay
s1443 because he sued Roosevelt for
calling MIN a political boss. It is for
tunate for Mr. Barnes that the colonel
didn't call him a Byzantine logothete,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

Who remembers when Their wuzn' such
thing as prominent an hard t do
farmer? 1t takes a pretty good presi-
dent + handle grave international prob
lens an spark at tn same time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
MORE Truth
lE1 Than Poetry
A DIFFERENCE.

In days of old when men were bold
The prOminent were kufEhted,
But in these times for various crimes
They're usually indicted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

Statistics recently compiled show that American
telephone girls answer calls two seconds quicker than
English girls This is probably trick of the
English still further excite public sympathy for
them in this couutry.-Wichita tKas-) Beacon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

How trying it must be to a sveet-tempered
opponent that when the allies whipped and should
De suing for peace. Great Britain just raising her
army to begin fighting next spring-or possibly BY
l9lf-NeW York World
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

Why not make Coxey secretary of
war. instead Of United States senator
He mustered bigger army than Uncle
sam has ever been able to.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

United States VIII Protect Sister Re
publics. What With2-Philadelphi
North American Colonel House. Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

AS nearly as we can understand the
explanation Of the operators. the price
Of coal is going up because there is an
over supply on hand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
PUSHED FORD AND DANCED.

From the Fort Sumner IN NJ Review.
Geo. B. Givens. one of the best men
on the Bar Y ranch. came into Fort
Sumner for the holidays BETWEEN
dancing and pushing a Ford through
the sand. he is somewhat tenderfOoted-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
The Daily NoUelette
CURIOSITY.

This life may well entrance n man;
We east away our troubles petty.
And don't we feel Bohemian,
Full Of spaghetti
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
SOUTH WALES MINERS
OPPOSING CONSUMPTION

OPPOSING CONSUMPTION
London. Eng, Jan THE South
Wales miners appear be against
CONSUMPTION James Wfnstone, presi-
dent of the South Wales Miners Fed
Grafton. in a speech at POntypooI Mon
day. announced that the executive
committee had passed a resolution
unanimously protesting against con-
scriptiOn.
The average walking pace OF A
healthy man is 20 steps a minute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04

At any rate, the joy-ride of the Ford peace pro-
tagonists is not "jney' affair cost its pro
moter an enormous sum of money.-Topeka CKasJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-04
One Way To Help Mexico

Perhaps Mexico might welcome certain sort of in
terventon by the United States just now-Of medical
men with nurses and discipline TO fight typhus. An
epidemic of that sort the cities viii be fearfuly
destructive of human Hfe it will also greatly retard
the industrial and financial revival of the republic
Safety of travel and residence in Mexico includes
freedom any extraordinary of disease The
United States has the to aid Mexico in this
terrible fight 1t is the of work that the United
States has DONE is doing and is wen prepared to do all
over the world. The magnificent fight that made
in Serva IS instance. The United States took the
lead in banishing yellow fever from this hemisphere
1t has done great work in Graduating the hookworm
1t IS ready to face typhus and conquer it.
An offer by the Washington government to take an
active part in the health campaign in Mexico would be
timely and friendly. It could hardly be refused.
Sarah Bernhardt has ndomitable courage perhaps
also indomitable vanity-the two often overlap She
Soutly maintains that she will be the stage again
soon, although sick enough to dshearten any ordinary
person Nothing dsheartens her. Her severe injury
and the loss of leg would have crippled geniuses
without her burden of years. Now while she is verv
Ill with congestion of the lungs she declares she will soon
be back Of the foothghts again. There is however
mental and spiritual triumph about genius or work
well DONE that trumphs sickness and disease old
age and discouragement precautions against germs
no antitoxins, sanitaria nothing in the materia
medica, equal
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-30
FOUR PERSONS KILLED
ON WAY TO A FUNERAL

Wellsboro, Pa, Aug. 27.-TWo
men and two children lost their
lives and four other persons were
injured late last night when an au-
tomobile occupied by Earl Sherman
and family, of Endicott, N. Y. went
over an embankment into the Tioga
river near Covington, Pa.
The family was on its way to Luz
renton, Pa, to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Shermans mother. Heavy
rains had fallen during the early
part of the night and a dense fog
had risen over the river Perry,
said to be careful and experienced
driver, but unfamiliar with the road,
was unable to make a curve on the
downgrade on the slippery road. The
automobile went over a twelve-foot
embankment and turned bottom side
up. 1t took twelve men to raise the
car from the bodies beneath it.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-30
VERY DIFFICULT AND
PROLONGED STRUGGLE

Paris. Aug. ga difficult and
prolonged struggle before the war
is ended was prophesied to-day by
former Premier Viviani, who is Min
lister of Justice in the present Cabi-
net.
In an address at Gueret he said:
Although victory is certain, II
will require hard and prolonged eff
forts to break Prussian militarism
and prevent recurrence of its crimes.
There can be no peace before the at
tainment of victory, before adequate
reparation is made and before JUS
tice triumphs."
In an address before the General
Council of the Department of Aube
Bienvenu Martin. former Minister OF
Justice. said;
"The French will not submit to
the peace of the German Emperor,
who boasted he could force his ad-
versaries to accept peace on Bonded
knees. They will accept only such
q peace as assures them iegitimat (,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-30
THE STRIKE SITUATION
REMAINS VET UNSETTLED

Washington, Aug. 2S.-President
Wilson tonight definitely decided to
go before Congress in person to-
morrow or Wednesday to recon-
mend legislation aimed to avert the
threatened nationwide railroad
strike or to stop it, if it comes before
Congress can act. He worked until
late tonight on his message 10
which he will tell members of the
Senate and House the negotiations
to date and lay before them a def
mite legislative program.
The President reached this decis.
ion after conferences at the White
House with the committee OF eight
railroad presidents and the four
brotherhood heads on a new propos.
al for settlement of differences sug-
gested by the executives. and after
prolonged discussion of the situa-
ton at the Capitol with members Of
the Democratic Steering Committee
of the Senate.
The proposition of the railroad
executives was that an investigation
of all issues be conducted by a com.
mission to be named by the Presi-
dent, the investigation to last for
period of three or four months, no
action to be taken by either side in
the meantime and at the conclusion
of the inquiry the situation TO be
what it now is. the employees having
the choice of either arbitrating or
striking. The brotherhood heads
promised a reply tomorrow morn
ing and there was every indication
it would be unfavorable.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-08-30
EXAMINATIONS FOR
COUNTY ROAD ENGINEER,

Beginning on September 10th, the
Department of Public Roads, Frank
fort. will give examinations through
out the State for the position of
County Road Engineer for term
OF two years from October, 1916, to
October, 1918.
Certificates will be issued to all
candidates who attain a grade of at
least Is per cent and the various
counties will then make selection TO
fill the above position.
The position OF County Road En-
gineer is one of the most important,
if not the most important. in the
county, and at present this State is
eypending between a million and a
half and two million dollars FOR the
building of roads and bridges, ex-
elusive OF. the counties participat-
ing in State Aid Work. and it is
easily seen that efficient men are nee
essary. if wise expenditure of the
money is expected.