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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Paula LiUed As SloUe
But Care rs Princess
Richest Woman in Italy Aided st.
jerome and Made Religion
Her Life Passion.
BY MADISON c. PETERS.
Copyright. 1917. by Madison C. Peters
BY MADISON c. PETERS.

Ne Of the most fervent ecclesi-
{ astieal friendships recorded be-
~ tween director and devotee, was
that between Paula. a rich Roman
parician, and the scholarly Saint
jerome.
Paula was born A. D. 81. died 4O4.
and was descended from the Scipics
and the GracchL She was one OF the
richest Roman women and is said 10
have owned a whole city in Italy.
She moved in the very highest cir
Giles of society in an aristocratic age
Christianity had made its way from
Jerusalem 10 the throne of the Caesars.
The scholars of the church made
Pauia's palace their home.
Jeromes exposition OF the Holy
Scriptures found favor especially with
society women. His talks were SPLEEN
didly ingenious. profoundly touching
and fun OF fervent piety. His letters
give a vivid idea of the condition OF
society at Rome. They are full Of
satire structures on the corrupt
clergy and are often as biting as
Juvenal
Makes Religion n Passion.
Under his preaching Paula made re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Killing of S. H Cavitt In Juarez, Dramatic Event
Bolton Escapes Jail, In American Soldier Garb

Bolton glanced back at me over his
shoulder and. hurriedlv paying for his
luncheon. returned 10 his train without
saying q word I went direct 70 the
telegraph office and wired 70 Fl PaSo,
W s Bolton took supper here. going
north on Santa Fe."
Surprise TO Juarez Officials
Not until that telegram was received
did II become known in FL PasO that
Bolton had escaped Officials in Juarez
denied that he had escaped until IN
formed that he had been seen at Rim
con They had discovered the escape
an hour after Bolton reached e. Paso.
but thought he was In the mountains
or in hiding in Juarez and were keep
ing the matter quiet while the town
and foothills were being searched
! W Clayton. who had refused 10
take the risk with Bolton. was sent 10
the chihuahua penitentiary where ne
vas held for a year or two and then
released on parole. not to 20 outside
the city limits of Chihuahua.
Bottoms Friends Here Many.
At the second trial Of Bolton an ef-
fort was made 10 prove that Cavftt
as killed by a Mexican hired for the
purpose. 4 physician engaged By the
defendants testified that he had made
an examination OF Cavitts body and
the bullets taken from il and that all
the bullets were Of As caliber. while
Clayton and Bolton used smaller guns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

iigion 2 passion OF her life. She is
known in The calendars OF the church
as the friend OF jerome, whose Latin
version Of the entire Bible from
which the modern Douay version is
translated is marvellous achievement
Upon the death Of Toxotius. her
husband. Paula gave up her luxurious
living, devoted herself to works OF
education. charity and piety. She lived
as slave and gave as a princess
She built and supported at her own
expense ana expensive monastery for
Jerome and lis monks at Bethlehem,
which was at first a protest against
the Indulgence and corruption OF the
age. She finally settled at Bethle-
hem.
When Paula died Jerome wrote 10
her daughter. Eustachia. the cele-
brated "Epitaph Of Paula" which
gives evidence Of an extraordinary af-
lection. The tombs of Jerome and
Paula are still 10 be seen side by side
II the monastery at Bethlehem
This grotto, near the birth place Of
Jesus was the favorite home OF the
great theOlOgian and preacher. For its
dark cells he abandoned all the living
chambers and sumptuous drawing
rooms which princely wealth could
offer at Rome In the apartment TO
the north. adjoining Jerome's tomb,
was his study. where he wrought out
the treaties In theology. which led the
Latins TO denominate him the Father
OF the Church"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Finds Borderland Route From Coast Fine Going
patullo. Two Fiisted Writer, Uses No DISCUSSES

CANNOT understand why auto
mobile tourists take the north
l. ern route during the early spring
or during the winter MONTHS said
Walter L. Pierce. OF Cincinnati, Ohio
I drove ny car from Cincinnati 10 Los
Angeles over the northern route last
fall and found the roads in very bad
condition in many places. After spend
ing the winter in Los Angeles and other
California points, I decided TO return
east by way Of the Borderland route. I
have found the roads in very good con-
dition from the coast 10 e Paso.'
= believe that the United States gov
eminent should send at least one d.
vision to the front in France or along
the battle front somewhere in Europe"
said George d. Graham The stars and
stripes should be carried at the front
now that this government has declared
war against Germany"
George Patullo. the magazine
writer. uses no DISCUSSES. false mus
raches or shiny leather puttees in his
work said Norman Walker. He is
known 20 the trade as Z two fisted
writer who goes out on the range 10
get his local color along with the sad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

Little interUiewS

die soreness from the meanest 'bronc'
the horse wrangler can round up He
likes the modern school Of hot house
writing as he does smallpox and writes
no studio stuff except when the blue
black pot of desert night sky is the
studio and his Old horse Casey Jones
his Inspiration His Henri stories have
taken their place along with the late
Alfred Henry Lewis's WOlfville yarns
and his stories of Villas dOings below
the border have been a delight to his
readers and Quinine to his critics, who
have been unable 70 shoot up his facts"
THE April term OF the United States
district court has been as busy a ses-
sion as the court has experienced in
long time" said Col David h Hart
clerk OF the court. The civil docket
was light this term. but the criminal
docket has been extremely heavy. and
with the large batch Of bills returned
by the grand jury il viii probably be
the heaviest in criminal work the court
has had IN its history. Ii viii be many
days before the court can clean up its
work in order TO adjourn The usual
period for the FL Paso session IS three
weeks and an effort will be made to
clean up the dOckets before this time"
with chicken food selling at SO Pc
100 pounds said C. r. Clark and yard
eggs selling At only 40 cents dozen,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

thin-- about every man a woman likes.
but the man usually spends IL. THIS
same chap asks why shouldn't eggs
advance in price during the war-don't
they use shells in battle9
The Bill OF Rights is the only bill
the average man won't kick against.
and he'd likely complain Of that il his
wife had made it.
rs that Mount Franklin the pas
senger on the Golden State asked the
porter, as they came down past the
fort
"OnIy a postum OF It. Ma'am. only
postum Of it." was the reply.
a. E ROwlauds was told that he
would have 10 give UP all mental work
for a time.
But. my dean fellow" he said to
DR.. r. L Ramey, who had given him
did ! say giVenf Well. l didn't mean
SIven-the advice. 4 must get out this
Rotary Round Up, don't you know
"Oh, well, you may 20 right ahead
with that" said Or. Ramey.
Speaking Of Dr.. Ramey reminds me
that I believe I would like him for a
physician. You know, / like to work
around the yard among my flowers and
I am sure that he would not keep me
confined long I understand that one
OF his hobbies s 20 order his patients
20 dig
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Roundabout Town
Sending Money By Telegraph; Office Boy Retort
Citizenship Applicant With Sure-Shot Answer

- OWN GEORGE. in a Comedy o.
n Errors.S in New York, springs one
IL about his friend, a trapeze per-
former. who is going to do "a wire act
next weel,-wire home for money"
This recalls a happening in The Herald
office several years ago when Walter
Kienle was office boy.
\ young fellow had applied for a
Job as reporter and. as is the case gen.
orally. had failed ito make good" 50
ne was about stranded
one afternoon the young fellow
asked; DO you know how much It
costs to telegraph money from FL Paso
to Kansas City"
Walter was reading, and. while the
query was in no wise directed to him,
he dropped his paper and said
You mean TO send money from
Kansas City here, don't you"
"Out in Los Angeles they call me the
idol OF the stage-yes sir, , was idle
there for a mighty long time once.
said Raymond Teal.
a mans not necessarily q couege
Eraduate because he can wear harvard
trousers or pick ale lock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

7 can see the finish OF chicken cui-
ture in this city and valley. We viii
have TO fatten our hens and sell then
and then FL Paso can feed on refriger-
ated eggs and chickens at any price The
refrigerators wish to name Local
dealers are now giving case eggs the
preference by refusing TO pay more for
yard eggs than they pay Tor refrigera-
tor eggs. OF course the farmer who
grows his own chicken food can stay
in the game. but there is no money IT,
il for him. Many OF the case eggs now
on the market were laid last SPINNER
The refrigerator companies Will soon
have absolute control OF the food sup
ply o. the country"
The first time I visited FL PaSO was
during the international Farm Congress
and Soil Products exposition in 1916, :
said J. L QuicksaH OF Waco. OF the
extension department Of the Texas a
and NJ collegs. 7 found the congress
and exposition OF so much interest. and
the exhibits from the government and
various states OF great educational
value. I've visited many state and
county fairs. but this was OF q differ
ent and broader type than any Of them
I believe il viii be to the immediate
of FL PasO and this distric-
10 have an aehibit at this years ex-
position. which is 10 be held al Peoria,
III
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
A HINT TO MExICO.


Editor Il Paso Herald
! should like to say TO the great gen
erals and citizens Of Mexico; You say
Germany has offered you Texas. New
Mexico and Arizona II you will help
them take the United States. And Il
they succeed. what then? Why, II is
this That whenever Germany takes
the United States she will also take
Mexico. then your fair land viii be
ruled by Germany and YOU viii feel the
grip Of Germany's iron hand on your
thrOats and Mexico VIII be no more
You should know that Germany would
not let such prize IS your rich min
ing country slip through her fingers; l.
would be too tempting for them to lei
II pass by
Let me ask you this. Are you will
ing TO risk losing your fair land for q
mere dream. I don't believe you
would. so wake up and let Germany
know that you can't be fooled by their
promises. which would come 10 naughr
The emperor Of Germany has taken his
oath that he Will rule the whole world,
and OF course that means Mexico also.
Think what is the best thing TO do. II
IS this Give Germany the cold shoul-
der and look to your own interests
and TO the United states who are you
best friends. The United States doesnt
want any Of your lands. as It has beer
proved TO you plainly this past year
and Germany wants the whole world.
as she has proved by her actions
" L. NJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
BY J. d. PONDER.

were working hard 10 have the two
men executed
In December information reached
Doc BOlton's friends in the United
States that he would be executed. and
they at once enlisted the aid OF Ben
Williams TO save Bolton and Clayton
Williams visited the men in the Juarez
jail He informed Bolton and Clayton
that on 4 certain morning a party OF
soldiers would visit the Jail and they
would be given a chance 10 make their
escape in company with the soldiers.
Get L. :. Soldiers Garb.
At that time soldiers from Fort Bliss
in full uniform visited Juarez and fra
rison. The friendship between the
American soldiers and Mexican officers
was very cordial, and the American
soldiers frequently visited the JuareZ
II. talking with prisoners The day
before Bottoms rescue. a woman visit
ed the jail. struggled in and delivered
to Bolton and Clayton two uniforms OF
American soldiers and two wigs.
Next morning at about Q o'clock
Williams arrived at the jail on horse
back a few minutes in advance of a
hack carrying five soldiers and driven
by Billy Davis In the meantime Boil
ton had heard he was to be executed
and was ready 10 take a desperate
chance But Clayton backed away
from it Williams passed into the jail.
once and then returned to the entrance
to entertain the liuetenant in charge
while the American soldiers were look
ing around and giving the two Ameri-
can prisoners their chance
Bolton Escapes Jail.
Bolton quickly slipped into an Ameri-
can uniform and put on q. blond wig
and blond mustache, and Joining the
soldiers, STROBE out OF Jail with them.
" hen he saw the men coming out Ben
Williams got busy showing his gun 10
the lieutenant and that officer did not
notice that six American soldiers came
out Of the jail, whereas only five en-
tered II. Bolton climbed into the hack
with the soldiers and Billy Davis re-
ceiyed Instructions 10 drive like hell
for e Paso."
IS soon as the carriage disappeared
Williams. who expected the rescue
might be discovered in time for a fight
al the bridge. rode hard and caught up
Stanton street bridge. as there was no
Santa Fe street bridge then. But there
was no alarm and Doc Bolton was
taken TO a house near the MCGiuty
garden on san Francisco street, where
he remained in hiding until the after
noon when he was taken to CanutiliO
where he boarded a Santa Fe train Tor
the north.
Wears Uniform at RineOn.
The writer, IN company with the late
s. II. Newman, was at Rincon. y. NJ.
returning from Silver City. when the
train arrived from FL Paso. That is
Doc Bolton in soldiers uniform" said
Mr. Newman, pointing TO a man stand
ing al the lunch counter. I walked over
TO the soldierly figure, saying, How
are you. Mr. Bolton"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

FL Paso hasn't any forest preserves
but We have our street car jams.

FL Psso hasn't any forest preserves.
but we have our street car jams.
They We're checking the tax lists.
Johnny Cain called out the name
"Bus." Roller.
rs he a brother Of victrola?' asked
Clarence Harper.
Dr. l. c. Witherspoon tells a story
OF q Mormon who was dying.
As the doctor came down the stairs
the wife met him.
DO you think" she asked hesitat-
ingly. do you think it proper that I
should be At his bedside during his last
mOments2"
YES. that's a wife's place. at the
bedside. but / advise you to hurry
madam. the best places are already
being taken" said the doctor.
United States commissioner Kelly
was questioning the applicant for citi-
zenship papers.
who is president Of the United
States2' he asked.
"1Ieester Wilson, replied the appu-
cant.
who makes the laws
ode Kungress."
'Who elects the president
"kaiifOhrnea."
He got his papers.
X
The galley boy says there is some
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

~ Ne OF the most dramatic killings
IN border history was when s.
f Cavitt was killed IN Juarez
n April. 1890, in a difficulty with Dr.
". s Bolton. Bolton and Csvitt we're
TWO OF the best known cattlemen on
The border. Both had friends on both
sides OF the Rio Grande.
The Bolton-Cavitt tragedy was the
outcome OF trouble the two men were
having in making a settlement for cat
lie in Mexico. Bolton and Cavitt's cat
lie were tied up IN Mexico and on the
day OF the killing information reached
Bolton that Cavitt had agreed 10 2
settlement that would save him any
further trouble. but would leave Boil
ton in an unfavoraole position This
information reached Bolton while he
and Clayton were in conference with
2 Mexican lawyer IN Juarez. with Ben
Williams, a detective, acting as inter
prefer
Cross Over to Juarez.
Doc Bolton sent Billy Davis. who
then owned and drove a hack. to
Fl PaEo for Cavitt, who at once went
20 JuareZ with Davis, and in the car
Rage borrowed Davis's revolver The
men met az what was known as the
Dieter * Sauer saloon Cavitt always
was well dressed and always carried a
slender walking cane. He was stand
ing in the door OF the saloon, lighting
: ciEaret when Bolton accompanied by
J. W Clayton, came I'D TO him on the
sidewalk
Bolton at once asked Cavitt II he had
agreed to sign an agreement for set
Element and Cavitt replied that he had
not You are a liar. Cavitt." said Boil
ton. Don't call NE that, Bolton. for
wiz not stand for it." was Cavitt's re
ply. Bolton then repeated il. with an
cath
Both Begin shooting.
Then Cavitt reached for his pistol
and both Bolton and CLAYTON began
shooting Cavitt. as he staggered along
small 30 caliber pistol and then. turn
ing into an alley, fell and expired in
a few minutes.
Doc Bolton then turned his gun on
the Mexican policeman VINO came run
ming up, declaring he would not be
arrested Detective Ben Williams ran
Up TO HIM, calling quit shooting. Boil
ION, for they are bound to get you.
We VIII escort you TO jail"
Then Bolton surrendered his pistol
TO the Juarez official with Williams
and walked with the two TO Jail. while
he police brought Up the rear.
Big Gun Disappears.
II the first trial of Bolton and
Clayton. who also had been arrested
IN connection with the affair. there
was no evidence to show that Cavitt
aad any other gun than the small one
he dropped on the sidewalk. The pis-
Jol Billy Davis had loaned him had
completely disappeared Il looked very
bad for Bolton and Clayton. as Cavitt's
brother had appeared on the scene and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

Anything Is possible today except the
pacification OF the pacifists.-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
It may be said that It was the Duma
that put a mick" IN Nicholas-New
York Morning Telegraph.
Give US time and We will furnish
William withea nice little barred zone
Of his own.-Wau Street Journal
A Delaware citizen having cut q wis
dom tooth at the age OF 90. there's hope
for Mr.. Bryan yet.-W ashington Post
The divine right OF kings works all
right in Europe until the people dis
cover that they hold the aces.-Boston
Transcript.
So far as reported. we are still per
mitted to read the Beatitudes without
suffering the faint OF treason.-Amer5-
can Friend
Put beyond repair by her own sailors
the giant Naterland may yet appear
symbolic Of what has been done to the
HOhenzollern Ship OF State by its OWL
crev-New York World.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
TheElection Of TomLea

BY a. s. HnMRFN-

BY a. = HOWREN.
There are strange things done. meath
the desert sun.
By politicians bold.
The western trails have their secret
tales
That would make your blood run
cold
The Political Lights have seen great
sights.
But the greatest they ever did see
Was two years ago ia FL Paso
When we elected old Tom Lea
Tom settled down in this little town
And started to read the Law,
Taking heed of every breed
OF dog OF man that he saw
For ne. was broke and I've heard It
That Oft it was Toast and Tea
II wasn't much FUN. but the only one
To suffer was old Tom Lea
But it wasn't long, till a different
Was sung from every pew
\ great Big man. called Dangerous
And Tom Lea swung into view.
The die was cast. This wasn't the last
The fight was just begun
They would often say in q lonely way
wen stick till the thing is done"
Then came the night OF the one big
fight
Two armies stood at bay.
The town turned out all ready 10 shout
For the winner of the day.
Banker and bum. they stood as one.
And each with anxious face
Waiting 10 see. who IL would be
The winner OF first place.
Then the count came in and Tom did
Twelve hundred votes 70 the good;
The losing bunch, they took the bunch
And left for the big tall wood
The crowd broke loose ana there's no
excuse
For some OF the awful things
But you're bound to say that u amt
every day
We bust up Political Rings.
For two good years we've heard tie
cheers
From FL Paso TO the sea.
And you can bet you'll never get
Better mayor than old Tom Lea
He goes out today, but he is going TO
stay
IN the town by the Rio Gran.
And between us two. I'll say 10 you
He is every inch man
Strange things are done meath the boil
ing sun
By the Politicians bold.
The desert trails have their secret tales
That would make your blood run cold.
The western lights have seen great
sights,
But the greatest they ever did see
Was two years ago in Fl Paso
When We elected old Tom Lea.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
DON'T USE PLATINUM
WOMEN ARE URGED

Washington n Q. April LEAD
ing jewellers viii confer here Monday
on means OF meeting threatened
platinum shortage Use OF platinum in
setting jewels has made the metal So
scarce the government cannot obtain
a sufficient amount for war time scien-
tlfic experiments. Sources OF supply
have been cut off by the war. Gov
eminent officials are considering an
appeal 10 the women to cease demand
lnE nIatlnum for nse in Ornaments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
HOCWALLOW LOCALS
Bv GEORGE BINGHAM

II has often
been wondered
by the congre-
cation what the
singers in the
c hoir think
about while the
sermon is in
progress
.
Yam Sims has
decided to be-
come a smart
man and has
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

cOmbed the hair back of Of his
forehead.
The Rye Straw StorekeeDer IL
having a closing out sale at prices
which defy all competition. but so
far there has been no challenge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
Spring Enthusiasm

THE gentle pleasant
anthems
they the bitter
gabol styles
and calm natures balm for all cheers
tears
Copyright by George dsthe Adams WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
STATE COUNCILS OF
DEFENCE TO BE NAMED

Washington, D. c, April 1.-THE
council of national defence has re-
quested state governors to have their
legislatures name state councils OF de-
fence TO cooperate with the national
council Some states already have
done so.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

Miss Marion W Cottle. a former stu
dent Of Wellesley college and the BOs-
ton Law School. has offered TO form
= cavalry regiment OF women
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

Chicago ministers have declared against performing
wedding ceremonies for slackers If judges justices Of
the peace Will follow their example the embargo should be
quite effective.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

Miss Elizabeth Clark is the pioneer
woman boarding officer OF the United
States immigration service. She iRat-
tached 10 the san Francisco district and
IS compelled to board all incoming for
eign vessels that arrive at that port.
Nearly all OF England's farming Will
be done by women this year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
7 ETTERS to THE
IL HERALD

(Au communications must bear the
signature OF the writer. but the name
viii be withheld Il reGuested)
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-07-20
UNITY AND LATHAM

The infant Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Otis Mansfield has been right sick.
Uncle Tom Jackson, while at,
tending the Primitive Baptist
union at Little Zion, was taken
seriously i'll with hemmeorrhage
of the bowels and is very low, be-
ing unconscious the greater part
of the time. His recovery is very
doubtful.
There is to be a moonlight ice
cream supper, plenty of fresh
meats, lemonade, ETC., at EN-
Prices Saturday night,-Sllver
Bell.