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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
RILEY MEMORIAL
ATTENDED BY 300
Christian Church Filled
With Lovers of Hoosier
Poet; Tablet to Riley.

Three hundred former H0osiers and
FL Pasoans who are lovers of James
Whitcomb Riley and his writings at
tended the vesper memorial service Sun
day evening at o'clock in the First
Christian church.
The memorial service was arranged
by the Indiana society and was one
of a number which were held Sunday
throughout the country and in pTactic-
allv every city and town in Indiana. 1t
had been planned TO have a Riley day
celebration on Oct. Z. his birthday ami
versary. but, when he passed away on
July % it was decided by the officers
of the club TO have a memorial service
instead.
Tablet to Riley
The society Is now working on a sug-
gestion to have Riley day on Oct. ana
to have. in connection with the eelebra-
ton. the unwilling of bronze tablet to
RiIey's memory to be placed in the chill
drens room of the Carnegie library with
a profile of the HoOsier poet and his
famous poem, There Little Girl Dom
Cry" OF the tablet. This viii be taken
up at the first meeting Of the Indiana
society this fall and a more extensive
Riley program will be given at that
time.
Beautiful Music
The vesper service Sunday evening
opened with a beautiful medley of sacred
songs and Riley songs played by Miss
Gretta Palmer on the pipe organ. With
the twilight pouring through the stained
glass windows of the Oregon street
church and the soft strains of the big
organ. a perfect setting was made for
the poets memorial.
". H. Case. president of the society,
presided at the service and introduced
Norman Walker. treasurer OF the So
cietv. who gave a sketch of Riley's life.
He gave for the first time the exact age
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
JUDGE KENT Of
ARIZONA DIES
Former Chief Justice of
Territorial Supreme Court
Victim of Pneumonia.

Phoenix, Ariz- July 31-Judge Ed
ward Kent, one of Arizona's foremost
1urists. died Sunday in Chicago of
pneumonia, according to messages re
ceived here. He was 81 years Of age
and unmarried
As a delegatse from this state he at
tended the Republican national con-
vention, after which he went to Boston
to participate in the annual ceremo-
MES of his class at Harvard. He was
returning to Phoenix when he was
taken sick
Judge Kent was sont of Gov Ed
ward Kent of Name. ne was chief
justice OF the supreme court of Arizona
from 1902 until the admission to state
hood in 1872
Came West For Health.
Judge Kent was born in Lynn. Mass.
August s, 1862 He graduated from
Harvard in 1888 and took a degree of
l. L B, from Columbia in 1887, there
after engaging in New York in the
years he was associated with the New
York law firm of Butler, Stillwell &
Hubbard In 1897, for the benefit of
his health, ne moved TO Denver, where
States attorney
Appointed By Roosevelt.
While in college he mad become ac-
quainted with TheoGs re Roosevelt, who
in 1902 turned TO him with an appoint
ment as chief justice of Arizona, after
a bitter struggle for the office among
Arizona Republicans. who only sue
ceeded in disqualifyirg themselves It
cannot be said that judge Kent sue
ceeded in pacifying the Arizona fac
tons then at war but he outlived
the leaders.
His services as chief justice was no
table for dignity and high legal ability
After statehood judge Kent was can
didate for place on the state supreme
bench but was defeated in the general
Republican rout Then he entered the
law firm Of Chalmers. Kent & Stahl
with which he was associated at the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

of the Hoosier poet, which remained a
secret until after his death. Riley was
| born IN Greenfield. Hancock county, In
diana, on Oct. 7, 1S49. and would have
been 81 years old had he lived until
! Oct Z, 1916 The clubs historian traced
/ the young HOOsier from the time he quit
! the public school, through his career as
! a sign painter, a travelling entertainer
| for medicine peddler and as city edi-
| tor of the Anderson. Ind. paper He
! then went to the indianapolis Journal as
1 a writer of verse and remained with this
/ paper until he went on his famous lee
ture tour with Bill Nye through the
| country. His writings and lectures made
him wealthy at that time and he did no
more newspaper work, devoting his time
to his writings and an occasional lecture.
Afflicted in 1910.
His first stroke of paralysis occurred
in 1910 and he learned to write with his
left hand as his right side had been at
fected by the paralysis. The second
stroke occurred on the morning of his
death and he never recovered from it,
dying at 1850 on the night of the 22nd,
the speaker said. In addition to the his
torical sketch the speaker gave a de-
scriptiOn of LOckerbie street and the
Riley home on that street. also the plan
to clear the block of houses excepting
RIley's and to make a memorial library
and museum of the block in memory of
Riley He also read verses from Rilev's
poem on "Lockerbie Street and his
famous poem on the death of friend,
He's Not Dead. He's Just Awav.
Dr. Thompson Knew Him
DR.. Howard Thompson, formerly of
Franklin, Ind, gave an interesting remi-
nescence Of Riley as he remembered
him when the poet went TO Franklin to
speak at a lecture course. DR.. Thomp-
son also gave clear ANALYSIS of Rilev's |
art and declared that he would live /
through his poems as Burns lives Dr.
Thompson also quoted from Riley's ,
poems and gave some original facts of |
Riley's life and works. DR.. Thompson's |
talk IS TO be made a part of the perma-
nent record of the Indiana society be-
cause of its historical value
Recites Orphan Annie
Little Mary Elizabeth Pelham. the
laughter of Mr.. and Mrs c. L. Pelham.
-ecited Little Orphan Annie" as only a
.hild who loved Riley can recite his
amous child poem.
Mrs. Robert L. Holiday sang svmpa-
hetically Riley's There Little Girl
Don't Cry" in soft sweet voice Mrs.
!. J. Pearce PLAYED her accompaniment.
Rev. Arthur c. Harris. pastor Of st.
oaufs Lutheran church. gave the vesper
,raver which closed the service. with
Hiss Palmer playing the organ obligato.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
TAX To
BE 40 CENTS
Board Reduces Advalorem
Rate in Texas From 80
to 20 Cents.

Austin. Texas. July 31-The state
advalorem tax rate was today reduced
from so to 20 cents on the 800 property
valuation, at a meeting of the state
automatic tax board. This means that
the total taxes for 1916 will be IS
cents instead of IS cents. unless there
is a change in the state school tax
rate.
The state board of education fixes
the school tax rate, the rate now be-
ing 20 cents ard thu Confederate pen
sion tax remains the same. that is five
cents on the 500 property valuation.
This new 20 cents tax rate was based
on a total estimated property Valua-
ton in Texas of 50 754, BIS, OPS and is
calculated to cover all appropriations
which become available on September
l. the total appropriations being ST.
299,7SS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
BLACKSMITHS TO SHOE ARMY
MOUNTS SCARCE; 500 MONTH

Blacksmiths are so scarce that the
United States army is having difficulty
in getting enough horse shoers for the
immense forces that are modified on
the border region Excellent paw and
ratiOns and lodging are offered black
smiths who will come to the border
Mai Elliott. depot quartermaster at
FL Paso. mas sent to cities in the north
requesting the quartermasters to keep
on the lookout for horse shoers OF gem
eral blacksmiths. The salary is 800
ner nonfh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
CHIEF ZABRISKIE HAS SIX
BIKES" AWAITING OWNERS

All persons who have lost bicycles
within the past three months and who
can furnish a proper Identification OF
their respective bikes" are requested
TO go to the police station for the pur-
pose of examining six bicycles there
which have been recovered recently
by chief b J. Zabriskie.
To identify a stolen bicycle il is nee
essary for the owner to have the num-
Der OF it and a thorough description.
Identification OF some Of the BICYCLES
IS expected to be extremely difficult
as the numbers have been partially
flied off
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
MARY PICKFoRn.

little Mary's admirers, ana they are
many. will be glad 10 know that after
a vacation of several months. she is to
appear on the screen today at the Al
hambra in a most delightful play en-
titled "Hulda From Holland" II would
detract from the enjoyment to give =
synopsis of the story here but the Al
hambra assures all that they will be
simply charmed with Hulda and will
pronounce II one OF the best that Mary
Pickford has vet done-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
wIGwAM-CRANE wIBUR.

The WigWam this week offers a
number of attractive bookings at reg
ular prices First among these is to-
days offering 1t is an interesting
and out Of the ordinary drama entitled
Gould a Man Do More" and it has
as its leading man Crane Wilbur. the
matinee idol of the screen" 1t viii
DE shown today only.
Tomorrow. Gertrude Mccoy, the we'll
known star of several big feature pro-
auctions. will be seen in a drama of to-
day. Gates Of Divorce"
Next Monday a brand new Charlie
Chaplin comedy, One A. NJ will be
shown.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
STAR CAST AND PHOTOPLAY

4 Star PhotOplay and a cast of star
players will be seen al the Bijou today.
The Secret OF the Night" is a picture
that will appeal to all. Lillian Drew.
Sydney Ainsworth and John Lorenz play
the principal parts.
Francis X Bushman in a special re-
lease, The Other Man" will be seen
tomorrow The clever and popular ac-
tor is at his best in this production.
admission is 10 cents-AdY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
E PASOAN To
INHERIT ESTATE
Andrew Rowland to Receive
Part of Rowland
Fortune.

An FL Pasoan-Andrew NJ. Rowland
will inherit part of the trust fund
held by the late Hetty Green, Americas
most wealthy woman, dIring her life
time.
Mr.. Rowland, who lives on Arizona
street, Is the great grandson OF Gideon
Rowland. Mrs. Sylvia Ann Rowland,
when she died, left viii bequeathing to
Hettv Green the interest from an Orlgl-
nal investment of 100000 with the
requirement that. upon the death OF
Hettv Green. the S1.000,000 together
with the increment. should 90 to the
heirs OF Gideon Rowland. This estate
Is now valued at S1,635,557 will now be
divided among the living heirs OF Gideon
Rowland and the Fl Paso member of
this family Will receive his shore Of the
estate.
Mr. Rowland of FL Paso, was promi-
nent wool grower for many years IN
Boston and 1t was his money which as
sisted in establishing the Shalam colony
near Dona Ana. y. NJ. which was
founded by Dr. John Ballou Nebrough
and in which Mr.. Rowland later became
interested
In a letter from a cousin OF Mr. How
lands. received since the death OF Hetty
Green. 1t was stated that IT is now be-
lieved that the s1.635.557 viii be shared
by 50 living heirs of Gideon Rowland.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
THE UNIQUE

Charlie Chaplin, the Pathe Weekly
and the Athletic reel will be the show
today Tom Moore and Anna Nilsson
in Weighed in the Balance" and Mutt
and Jeff will be featured tomorrow
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
To Employ 800 Men.

10 have rendered another fascinating
performance that will establish him
still more firmly in the popular favor
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

It sticks TO the ribs-our feed for
COWS and mules. Southwestern Fuel
and Feed Co.-Phone 531. 511 n.
Ochoa St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

time of his death lie was hOnored by
selection By the RepU state con-
vention as delegate u the Chicago con-
vention where he voted for Theodore
Roosevelt till before the last ballot
His aged mother survives him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

A dollar saved by buying goods pro-
duced elsewhere is a dollar thrown at
your neighbours biz 8.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

A light shower of rain fell at Las
Cruces about . o'clock Sunday night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-31
SAWN|LLS WILL
DELAY OPENING
Big Alamogordo Industry
Will Begin Sept. 1, En-
ploying 300 Men There.

Alamogordo, n. ", July 5i--The
opening OF the Sacramento Lumber
company's sawmiIIs at this place will
be delayed for probably a month on
accound of a delay III the shipment of
machinery for the engine rooms. 1t
was at first intended TO have the saw
mills in operation nv August LIST, but
on account of the eGISy the mills will
not star until about the first of Sep
TENDER
Plans Complete.
The log pond is flied with water and
is gradually becoming soaked 10 stop
leakage in the pond The pond is about
100 feet wide by 200 feet long. The
railroad tracks in the company's yards
have been rebuilt and some extensions
in railroad facilities have been made
The logging cars have been overhauled
and are ready to begin carrying logs
from the Sacramento mountains to the
mills
The old Ell Paso and Southwestern
been torn down and a new rOundhouse
is being erected Just few yards south
OF the site of the old one.
To Employ 800 Men.
There viii be around 500 men en-
ployed in the mills here when they are
in operation, besides the men who will
be used in logging work in the noun
tains- From 100 to $50 men will be
used in the mountains. The mills will
be operated night and day, working
two shifts
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-23

Notice the shirt BOSOM" stiff and
prim as if it belonged to brothers"
evening suit instead of to a charm
ingly girlish frock of lustFous black
satin which SISTER" will wear to
afternoon teas.
The Shirt bosom" is one Of many
odd conceits that have come this
spring from the studio of Nine. Mar
gUerite of the Fashion Art League Of
America, a designer whose models
find great favor with young women
Of the stage, The Shirt bosom" and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-23


$4,000
31ST WARD GIRLS IN oVERALLS
TO CLEAN STREETS
April 1 take a car and transfer to
63d and Halsted. The sight may
prove interesting.
The young women of the 31st
ward, tired of the slop and rubbish
with which the men have permitted
some streets and most of the alleys
to be beset, are going to put on over
ais and do the cleaning up them
selves.
Miss Fanny FaIe, 642O Latin ST.,
leading the movement, says enough
women have volunteered for work to
ensure the vanquishment of the tons
of alley rubbish.
81 don't think the men will come
out to peek at the oVeraIled girls"
said Miss Fale. 81 think they're too
tired to do even that"
DOUBLE INQUIRY PROBABLE IN
TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL
With Dr. Sachs and his friends
charging politics and Mayor Thomp-
son charging extravaganza, two in
vestigations into the affairs of the
municipal tuberculosis sanitaTium
are promised.
Aid. Nance, chairman of the health
committee, is going to ask the city
council to instruct his committee to
investigate, and Mayor Thompson
has ordered the civil service comm
to conduct an inquiry.
DR.. Frank Billings, who refused the
mayors offer to appoint him on the
advisory committee of the SANTA
rum, proposes an investigation by
the public into that institution.
-O-O
TODAY IN ILLINOIS HISTORY
March %, 1765.-Eieut. Fraser of
the British army left Fl. Pitt to carry
some letters to the French COM
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-23

tics and exploitation of the peoples
rights, by carrying on good educa-
tiOnal campaign and raising the So
calist vote toward a future success,
is worth while and is not throwing
away a vote even if a. Socialist can
didate cannot be elected at this
time"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-23
TODAY IN ILLINOIS HISTORY

March %, 1765.-Eieut. Fraser of
the British army left Fl. Pitt to carry
some letters to the French COM
mandant at Fl. de Charities in Illinois
and to publish a proclamation to the
settlers in the hope of reconciling
them to the change from French to
British dominate -...
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
For Rent.

For rent. the dwelling vacated BY Mr.
parrv w Barr. near B. & O. Depot. Also
htaoysmith shop. Apply to
MRS. A d. BARB.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25

] Mr.. Lippitt-Mr. President, should
like to ask the Senator who it was thai
stated that.
Mr.. Chiffon gave the Senate his
name. This was the utterance OF the
Earl of Sandwich in tho House of Lords
of England in It's.
Mr.. Poindexter-Mr. President
The Presiding 0fficer-Does the Sem
ator from West Virginia yied to the
Senator from Washington?
Mr.. Chilton-Oh. yes.
Mr.. Poindexter-Of course the Sena-
tor from West Virginia does not agree
with the sentiments expressed by the
noble lord whom he has just qroted.
Mr.. Chilton-No more than | agree
with the noble Senators upon the other
side in their criticisms eff the Fili2inos
at this time.
Mr.. Poindexter-If the Senator will
pardon me, Mr.. President, | have been
in the Senate during the greater part
of this debate and have not heard
anybody question the courage of the
Filipinios and have not heard any as
pensions upon the character of the Fill
ipino people. | should like very much
if the Senator from West Virginia
thinks that they have been slandered
in any way, to have him point out by
whom and when that occurred.
Mr.. Chiffon Oh, Mr.. President, /
have not said that anyone has been
slandered. and that is not at all my
point here today. am simply calling
back to the mind of the Senate the adj
monition in Holy Writ, Judge not.
that We be nol judged" / am trying
to get the Senate in the frame of mind
in which possibly the American Colo
MES were in 1774. when another people
had the power over them and were die
tating the terms upon which they
might have self government. and when
England made just as great mistake
in the courage of the people of Yer
mont and Massachusetts and New
CONCLUDED on Alb psge.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
Milford Slough,
For Thrush & Slough.

international gasoline engines from
horse power up, why not buy gaso me en-
CINE corn grinder and wood saw complete.
See Us we have the right goods aud right
prices. John g. Burns IL Co.
If you have any junk. let Hymsn Wiener
know.
Give e. Frank konemus call for Gro
;eries, ..&c. He aims to- keep. .everythin,
fresh and up to date in this line, and can fill
your order promptly.
Ingersoli Watches at Phillips q Moreland
Fords Shoes for Ladies, the latest styles
ats NJ. OFT Co.
See HymaA Wiener for beef and horse
hides He buys all kinds and pays coed
prices
All kinds Of tin ware, stoves and furnace
repairing will be done PROXIMITY by ".
Ralph Burns.
Call aud See
Lily cream sepsratois get all the cream
aud are sold at q re ,sonabIe price, no dir
satisfed customers ask the ladies VIII ar,
usiDg them. John G. Burns q Co
Highest cash prices paid for beef hides
Hymsn Wiener
Biaukets, comforts, and Flame at NJ.
Palm baum's.
The Thompson shoe at Kahn's.
See w. Ralph Burns about THAR heating
plaut that :. on are going to put in his yea
Buy groceries Of Ronemus.
Writings coffee prices Is, IS, %, SO, 35c.
Federal stock food for stock and poultry
IN large aud sm ili sizes. j, G. Burns &Co.
Bran, midd.ipgs, oats, corn and hay. Ruy
your bran now a. il will be higher.
John G. Burns & Co,
When yonr house or barn roof leaks see
w. Ralph Burns.
Ye-Old-Time Comfort Shoes, for hot
weather at the Racket Stores.
If you want nice fresh clean groceries
give u a cal We can supply yen with any
thing IN the grocery line, at right prices
e. FRANZ RoEKxUs.
Ever Ready alb Light a. PnI,ip- a
Moreland's.
Lipoleurn aud oiICl, til at G. 8. csIlsn.
Boy your Vaccination Shield O. HiHsr'
Phafmacg.
New tlollald gasolin. engines At
Phillips 4 Noreiaad.
Irepre,em oIls Firrt-Class Old time Fire
insurance Companies
Seeuri Ponds furnished.
A. @. WYEEsoP.
Kream Kfnst Bread BTosn Brothers
esufort Ginger ale at Writings.
Black Hawk manure spreaders, the fipd
that make the wide spread. This spresder
| has front sreb axle aud automobile breaE.
John Z. Burns a c.
Gal 95k aud ask for shippi'g day. get
vour stock ready and sell to z Wall
For ~. re Colds buy Nysls Lsxaceld Of
Miller harmaey-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
NOTICE.

We VIII clean press
ard repair, and over
hall any suit you have to
change at a small cost
for Ladies and Gents.
Johnson Il Brother,
2o7 w. Washington ST
Char s T own, w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
PETER BROOKS
Spring Grove Mill, Best
Roller Flour.

This is to notify the Farmers OF JcfTsr-
son County that l. the undersigned, is
operating the Spring Grove Mil. having
rented same from II. J.. Weifiek g. co.
Farmers wishing TO br NJ their exchange
wheat may do so at any tune. -Four. Bran
ard Nilfeed will be On sale at the mill.
The patronage Of TIE pubhs respectfully
solicited
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25

will be inCharles Town at our Repository
Date to be announced later. Please call
to see me at that time in regard to nice
buggy or surrey for spring, We pay trans
portation on wheels for new rubber tire,
and we do the work cheaper than any firm
in the country. Write or call to see us.
Through the week Mr.. Adam Brown
the Palm Hotel is our representative, and
will at all times be glad to show you our
various vehicles.
Milford Slough,
For Thrush & Stonch
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
Now What?

Another Christmas has come aud gone
and we are about to enter upon new year
We thank our friends for having helped to
make the past year good business one.
and we assure you that our best efforts will
be made to make the coming one just as
good with your help, Already we are stock
ing mp with new, clean goods, stationery,
tablets, school books, blank books, etc,
Come TO see us.
G. N BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-25
WeHAvE1H:.


It makes no difference
what you want if it can DO
bought in a Drug Store we
either handle it or we will
get it for you.
Ask US for any new pre-
paration or any old one, if it
can be bought we can and
will furnish it to you.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1916-07-21

E. H. Weimer, u. S. Commits
sioner and B. H. Flemming of Co.
hagen, were in Circle last Friday
in the interests of the formers
candidacy on the republican ticket
for county commissioner.
Just arrived home from Miles
City with another fine bunch of
horses. Call and see them at my
place on Tussler creek
7-r-28. P. c. Floyd, Circle.
E. T. Williams and Frank Hill
of Glendive, were in our midst
Saturday. Mr.. Williams and Mr..
Hill have unloaded 4 carloads of
Bull Tractors at Glendive which
are being distributed around Glen
dive and this community.
Circle is coming right to the
front every day, another new bust
ness going up, and will be ready
to serve its patrons within a few
days. M. Stoffels our painter is
building a laundry on the banks
of the Redwater in East Circle.
Hurrah no more washing those
pantaloons for us bachelors.
We make first farm loans on
loan on gilt edge improved farm
at the lowest possible rate of in
terest and best terms. Write or
call on the Clocksin Land and
Loan Co., 615 Plymouth Bldg.
Minneapolis, MINI. 7-7tf
A number of farmers and ran
cheers of this vicinity report that
Blackleg has made its appearance
their stock. They are
using the vaccine treatment,
however and hope TO check the
disease.
Adolf Anderson and wife were
Circle shoppers Tuesday,,