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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
AMERICAN COMPOSERS AND MUSIC
LOVERS INA UGURATE PLAN TO GIVE
PRODUCTION TO AMERICAN OPERAS
By DOROTHY r. JOHNSTON.

New York Douglas NallOch, Chicago,
IS. T. Mccoy. san Francisco. Max Rab-
inotf, New York; Joseph Eeddiug, san
Francisco Mrs. Frank A. Soldering,
Akron OllO- Lee Shuberr, New York;
John Philip Sousa, New York. Mrs
William D. Steels, Sedalia, No. and
David stevens. New York
The announced policy is to produce
operate works by American COmpOs-
ers and dramatists throughout the
United States. with an all Americal
orchestra. chorus and ballet, and Of
course acted and sung by an all Amer
Jean com1any- This has been hanging
fire for the past two or three years.
since II was found to be almost inn
possible TO produce anything Ameri-
can. regardless of its worth operate
jewels have been growing cObwe5by
in pigeon holes of the various impress
sario's desks, and our patience IS just
about exhausted
De Eoven says ct is evident that
American music never viii be def
nitely developed by the employment of
the foreign artist and the performance
of foreign works. italy. with less
than a third the population of the
United States, possesses 65 producing
opera houses The music of Germany
and France has been made familiar to
the world by its endorsement at home
Russian opera, similarly encouraged,
now is being sung internationally in
increasing measure year by year.
'of all the great music loving and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
DON'TBEB BALD
Here's n Good Way to Stop Loss OF
Hair and start New Growth.

II your hair is thinning out, prema-
turely gray, brittle, lifeless, full Of
dandruff and your head ltChes like
mad its a pretty sure sign the dan
EerOus dandruff germ is busy on your
scalp and quick action must be taken
10 save what hair YOU have and start
a new growth Don't wait until the
hair root is dead, for then nothing
can help you but set from your drug
-ist about four ounces Of Partisan
sage and apply as directed-it don't
cost much and there Is nothing YOU
could use that's any better. IL was
Dr. Sangerbund, the famous Paris
specialist who discovered that dan
a miCrobe-then came the discovery
Of the value Of the genuine Partisan
sage Oiquid fOrml TO destroy this
germ and prevent further loss OF hair
and the formation OF dandrUff You
viii surely be delighted with the first
application for your hair Will be
brighr-lOokinE, all itching ceases ana
YOUR scalp feels cool and comfortable
4 few messages with Partisan sage
are all that are usually needed 10
destroy the germs that cause dandruff
10 form. and very soon you should be
able to see the new hairs coming in.
Partisan sage IS a favOrite dressing
with discriminating women because
il is delicately perfumed, does not
stain or streak the hair and makes
YOU get Partisan sage (GirOuE's), for
this brand has the guarantee Of per-
feet satisfaction or money returned
printed on every package Kelly a
Pollard's Drug store can supply you.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

music supporting nations of the EARTH
America alone. until now, has made
no material effort for the encourage
meut of her native and natural mu-
steal genius
We have spent millions % hear for
eiEu singers and declined TO hear
our own.
The different interests which have
been working separately TO correct
this condition now have been Brought
together i'm one organization They
are all inspired by the same ideals,
the one essential hitherto lacking be-
ing coordination tn one definite,
practical plan
This union of forces constitutes the
most forward step in the development
of American native music in the his
tory of the country The American
composer and dramatist OF a really
notable work are now assured proper
presentation. and an adequate number
of performances The American singer
is 20 be given an opportunity and an
audience. The American people VIII
be permitted 70 enjoy music in their
native tongue and TO contribute TO its
development
"It is a patriotic and historic move
meu-, deserving universal American
support at n time when, as never be-
fore. our national consciousness IS
awakening. and when we realize that
in art. as in all things, America must
make her high place among the ma
tiOnS of the world"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Women of Texas Denounce Action
OF Ferguson In University Fight

~ HE women of Texas have taken
up the fight for the Texas uni
= versity and an address signed
by j. Of the leading women of Texas,
including Mrs. Olga KohlberE. of FL
Paso, has Just been issued to the peo-
pie. calling upon them to support the
university
The buEle call summons us TO ser
vice" says the address. The attack
made by governor Ferguson upon our
State university strikes a blow at
every home in Texas. The foundation
Of a home. the corner stone of char
acter in our children. IS respect for
law. obedience and fealty TO The con-
StItutlOu Of the state and nation The
constitution of Texas and the laws Of
Texas demand that a university OF
the first class be maintained. and that
the affairs of the university he man
aged by board OF regents. Nowhere
do the constitution and the laws
give the governor of Texas a shadow
OF right TO close the university or TO
administer its affairs yet governor
Ferguson has seen fit TO demand OF
the regents the dismissal OF the pres
idenr and certain other members OF
the faculty. and when q majority OF
the regents refused TO obey. he has
vetoed the university appropriation,
thus, as far as lay in his power. clos
ing the university doors in the face
Of our children for. two years no"
can we train our boys and girls 10
obey the laws. TO respect and swear
fealry 10 the constitution, when the
governor Of Texas breaks the laws
and violates the constitution
IF governor Ferguson succeeds IN
his plans, public respect for the con-
stitution and for statutory law viii
be decreased. while the morale Of the
teaching force as a whole will deter
iorare; therefore. as guardians Of the
home, we women Of Texas must pro-
test
Governor Ferguson seeks to
arouse class prejudice by stating in
public speeches that our university is
q rich mans school where the poor
are treated with sCanr courtesy We
protest because we know by actual
experience that this Is not true, and
because we mothers believe in the
tees fraternity, not class antagonism,
on this latter basis are our women
organizations formed
Representing thousands OF women
Of all social groups, Of all industrial
conditions, we feel that this Is our
university. given US by the fathers
Of the republic As we have taught
our children to honor the heroes OF
the Alamo. so have we taught them
10 be grateful 10 the Texas pioneers
for establishing the university
Governor Ferguson says there are
too many people who have gone hog
wild on higher education. but we
say ignorance. and not higher educa-
ton. is the danger that threatens
Texas and the United States Most OF
our physical and mental suffering is
due to ignorance. Most OF our crime
and poverty IS due to ignorance. Most
Of our financial, industrial and poliu-
cal mistakes are due 70 ignorance.
Most Of our domestic troubles are due
to ignorance. In large measure
the high cost OF living is due TO igno-
rance. The 500, 900 600 food waste
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Weddings.

4 dispatch from Douglas. Ariz.. says
that Miss Hazel NJ Lesser. of FL Paso,
has journeyed there to be united in
marriage TO Robert J. Ashe. of the
army. now stationed al Douglas.
Miss Florence Paul. a charming girl
of Houston. who is very popular in FL
Paso by reason Of numerous visits
With her uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
s. W FAINT Of this city. recently be-
came the bride of Lowell Langdon. Of
Houston son OF former Gov. Lang
don. Of Ohio. 40 details have reached
here. other than a wire TO Mrs FAINT
on Wednesday, advising her Of the
marriage. M. LauEdon IS affiliated
with the Goodrich Tire company Of
Houston. and they will be at home
there
Formal announcement has been
made oy j. H White of tho be-
tr0thal OF his daughter, Elizabeth
Claire. TO Lieut. Charles Mauley Bus
bee. T. 6. A. Of Syracuse. " Y News
Of the engagement IS To be followed
almost Immediately by the marriage,
set for next Thursday i'm the proca-
thedraI Of the Imma cula-e Conception
The service is TO be stamped by its
simplicity. with Mrs W. r. Wilson
serving as matrou Of honor and her
only attendant. and Lieut. ~ r. Ship
best man
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Birthday Anniversary Surprise;
Good Program At Base Hospital

Sa happy celebration OF her 18th
n birthday anniversary, eight
L \ couples Of Miss Erin Middle
tons young friends gave her a sur
prise party. on Wednesday night. with
Misses Louise Knickerbocker, Of Aus
tin; Leta and Willie Ferguson, Hattie
Ingram, Helen Thompson, Isabel
smith. Martha Layer, and Messrs. Roy
Woman. Painter. ". S. Cooke, C. $.
Elliott. J. Hill, Basil Ryan. Douglas
and Fred Cunningham in attendance.
Old fashioned consequences" bunco
and other games furnished jolly di-
version, augmented by music. and
later an ice course was served by Mrs
S. T. Middleton The piece de resist
ance was a frosty birthday cake. sur
mounted by 19 burning tapers and
containing the usual coin, thimble.
button, ring. etc, that invariably elicit
fun as they 90 10 the different guests,
irrespective Of favoritism- Many hap
py returns were said in farewell to
this popular young woman, whose
first suspicion Of the impending event
came with their arrival.
The premiere program presented by
the W. c. T u. for the cOnvalescent
soldiers at the base hospital, attract
ed several hundred boys from sur
rounding camps and civilians, We'd
nesday night Mrs. Donna Klugel was
in charge, and personally extended,
through the commanding officers, in
vitatiOns TO the various camps TO en-
JOY the following program:
Vocal solo, Mrs. r. C. Nall, accom-
accompanied by Mrs J. 7 Pearce-
Duet, Helen and Jean krause lpianO
and viOliu1-
Reading, Madame Annie Girard-
Quartet, Miss Katherine Munden.
soprano; Miss Eileen kluEel, tenor.
[ Miss Lila Blote, alto Edmund Shaw,
| bass
I oVcal solo. Mrs. r. c. Nall. accom-
panied by Mrs Pearce.
Reading Miss Mary Ross Keister.
Duet, Misses Charlotte and Nart
+ Frances Crawford
Reading, Miss Margaret Hines.
solo, Miss Eileen klugel, accompa-
MED by Lila Blote-
Solo, Miss Katehrine Nuudeu
Address, Nine. Girard on brakes
The Flag
Mrs i. q. Coleman is arranging next
weeks entertainment, with readers
and musicians from the negro auxiI-
larry on the program. Nine. Girard- 8
pupils win give the last event or the
month. and it IS just possible that Mrs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Lawn Party and Dance In Honor
OF Two Visiting Young Women

Price. Leo Rosenfelt and Floyd O'Con-
nell
with members Of the T. 3. club
hosts, a merry dancing party was en-
joyed az the home OF Ralph Patemani
on Montana street, Wednesday night.
The boys who constitute the personnel
Of this new social organization are
Messrs Ralph Patemau, Richard
Tighe, Dan White. ir. Dewey Carson.
Francis BrOaddus, Jack Vowel.
Charles Overstreet, Chester Wright,
Herman SiI5erberg and John March.
Their guests for their initial party in
cluded Misses Dorothy TollertsOn
Mary CapIes. Helen Reading, Marian
Calnan, Gladys LeBaron. Marian
Howe. Frances Oppenheimer and
Gladys Mueller It is their intention
10 keep a continuation OF affairs
swinging for the younger set, having
already planned for a second dance
at the Broaddus home. IN the near
future, and a watermelon feast at
the home OF Herman SilberberE on
Saturday night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
FL Pasonns Amau.

DR. Frank Thatcher, wife and son.
Frank. 5r. left today for the Los An
EeIes beaches TO spend the summer.
Miss TheIua HAYS viii leave within
q few days for salt Lake City. TO visit
capt w $. and Mrs. Napes at Fort
Douglas
Miss Resale Tetti-rew is spending
her vacation In Long Beach. Calf. She
Joined Mrs. D. D. Cooke and children.
who are spending the summer there
Taymou kruno left today for New
York on business. Mrs Erupp is in
Long Beach for the summer Miss
Birdie Erupp and Bernard krupp.
daughter and son. are spending the
summer at home in Fl Paso-
J. J. Watts. Of Ell Paso. recently ar
rived I'm Ocean Park. one Of the resorts
near Los Angeles. where Mrs Watts
has been visiting for some time. To-
Eerher they will enjoy summer pas
times there during the heated period
Miss Anna Washburn left Tuesday
for California. where she will enjov
vacation Of several weeks Miss
Washburu goes direct 20 Ocean Park,
and will radiate from there 70 vari-
Gus points Of interest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

TTONORING Miss Era Burton, who
has recently come from Wichita
= = 10 make her home in FL Psso,
and TO meet Miss Nan Smith. Of New
ton. Eas-, a bevy OF the younger set
participated in a merry lawn party
and dance at the home OF Miss Lau-
rette O'Conneu. 1885 San Diego street,
on Tuesday night. The lawn was
made gay with japanese lanterns,
comfy seats and hammocks, and a re-
freshing collation. was served from an
outdoor nook. Bidder were the
Misses Era Burton, Louise Stilson.
Nan Smith. Margaret Hines, Ruth Still
son. Myrtle Beddington. Dorothy
Crane, Pearl BedingfieId and MIS-
Florence Ochoa, with Messrs. ]. D.
Newton. Robert Price. Edward Hines.
Russell Price, Howard Macht.u. Paul
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

is the result of ignorance Our an
uual toll 500 600 dead babies is the
result of ignorance. No one can ac-
cuse higher education Of having
brought these calamities about
Let us women of Texas take as
our motto. Down with ignorance. up
with the Democracy of true Learn
inE. Let us rest not till justice be
granted tin our university doors be
ever wide open and the cause OF
all education be indicated Let each
woman spread the truth; let meetings
be called iu every church and every
school house. When the people know
the people viii do Mothers Of Texas,
let US do our part TO help our people
TO know
Percy v Fanuybacker. AUSTIN Mrs
w 4 Warner. Claude. Mrs Rebecca
J. Fisher. Austin; Mrs Chalmers W
Hutchinson. Fort Worth, Mrs T. O.
Terrell MARSHALL Mrs Clare priscoL
SEWER Austin Mrs Olga kohlherg.
E1 pazo- Mrs W. W Woodsou. Waco
Mrs r. s.. Waters, Fort Worth Mrs
Fred Fleming. Dallas, Mrs John NJ
Hanna. Dallas. and Mrs. Francis
Lewis Price. Austin-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw Approves
Limiting Mourning Clothes In War

before the Equal Franchise league. the
limiting Of mourning during the war
70 the band on the left arm. both from
the standpoint Of economy and to
avoid the depressing influence OF
mourning clothes during a time when
personal sorrow must not be selfishly
permitted to dominate the country
The band alone sufficiently defines
a woman's position" she said, "as IL
does in the case OF men. and therefore
is protection 10 her; while too often
a perfectly good wardrobe is discard
ed when black is assumed"
DIT. Shaw expressed much interest
IN learning what had been done in
this respect in Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Ell PASO MAY STILL GET
THE OZARK TRAIL HIGHWAY

FL PasO still may get the Ozark
trail This statement is contained
in a communication received by the
Fl PasO chamber OF commerce from
TeXico. n NJ. Thursday morning.
II is stated that. at a meeting OF
the FL Paso route enthusiasts al
Amarillo. a meeting to be held az
Clovis July % and q. 10 perfect a
working organization TO land" the
Ozark trail was called. The meeting.
it is stated. viii be attended by dele
gates from Canyon, Hereford, TeIico-
Farweu, Clovis, PortaIes. Roswell
Carrizozo, Tularosa. AlamOgordo and
Fl Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
LAYING UNDERGROUND WIRES
IN CENTRAL PART OF CITY

Long metal conduits carrying the
underground cables OF the FL Paso
Electric Railway company. through
which light and power Will be fur
nished to the central business district
are being laid in the s1bterranean
tunnels constructed several weeks ago
by the company. When the under
ground system is laid. aerial wires
VIII begin TO come down
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
FL Pasoans Returning.

J. ". Sheers and family have re-
turned from a two weeks outing on
the Walker ranch near Mountain
Park. y. N Mt. Sheers says every
member Of the family gained in
weight and that he does not see why
anybody would wish TO 70 TO the coast
when they can get such a splendid
vacation spot as Mountain Park and
ClOudCrOft.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

ERT gratifying is the recent
" concerted movement launched
IN New York City. July .. by
American composers and dramatists,
and leaders of national and civic and
musical organizations, for the produc-
tion Of American opera and other ma
tive music in the mother tongue
The incorporators represent every
section Of the country, but the officers
Of the organization who are directing
the movement viii be from New York
Charles Wakefield Cadman. who is
perhaps making greater strides as the
foremost American composer than any
other single individual viii represent
Los Angeles in the national committee
of organization, Reginald de koven
being chairman others Of the per
sonnet include Mrs. David Allen
CAMPBELL Chicago; John Alden car
penter. Chicago. George W. Chadwick,
Boston: Frederick S. Converse, Bos-
ton; Arthur Farwell, New York; Hen
ry Hadlev. Boston, Mrs. w A.
Hinckle, Peoria. ILL., Percy Nchaye,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Klugel will succeed in securing the
Mexican Spanish-American orchestra.
Miss Elizabeth Rue. who has for
the past two years secured excellent
weekly entertainments for the Y. n.
C. A at Camp Stewart, announces for
Wednesday night a de luxe pro-
gram, given by AIrs. Dora Wal
dron. reader: Miss Dorothy WaldrOn.
violinist, and Miss Isabelle Valentine.
soprano. Artists can generously as
sist Miss Rue b yoffering their talents
for these eveurs-enjoyed TO the ut
most by the boys at the post
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
ards

4 successful card party for the
benefit Of the Rel Tross was given
Wednesday night by the Pythian
sisters. in the X Of 2. hall
With Mrs F. Kersey, Of SOC Non
tana street. hostess. members Of the
For-nightIv club spent Tuesday after
noon al bridge High scores were
made by Mrs K. H A5er. Mrs. g. J
Hiuman and Mrs. J. A Taylor. with
Mrs. Frank Birch aud Mrs. s. AIastin
substituting The personnel will he
guests Of Mrs. X II. Aber, 1903 North
Campbell street. on July -.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
The Wedding t.ift QuertIon,

When you give Hawkes." cut glass
YOU are assured OF its welcome. That
is why Hawkes." cut glass solves the
wedding gift question so admirably.
And all the time you have the salts
faction Of knowing that your gift IS
correct.
W. T. HiIsOn Co.. Jewellers.
Mills and Mesa-On The Plaza--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
About Pnsonns.

Miss Edna Buie, OF the L. &. civil
service, who makes her home at Ennis.
Texas. is spending her vacation with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. ". J. Buie,
of 1881 Kentucky avenue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

RS. DAVID HOLGUIN has re-
MI ceived a letter from Dr.. Anna
L Il Howard Shaw, chairman OF the
woman's committee Of the council Of
national defence, and president Of the
National Suffrage association, in
which she states that she is fully in
sympathy with Mrs. Holguin's sug-
Eestion in regard 10 giving up the use
Of mourning. The letter further states
that DR.. Shaw IS greatly occupied
with work connected with the coun-
Gil Of national defence
Mrs. Holguin advocated recently.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Holly Pierce. Of FL Paso. enlisted
in the navy Wednesday and has been
granted a furlouEh OF one week No
recruits were sent 10 the training
station Wednesday night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
YOUNG AMERICAN WOMAN
JOINS IN WAR CONFERENCE

London. Eng. July 1e-One OF the
British representatives, at the resent
AnElO-German conference at The
Hague i'm reference to war prisoners.
was Mrs. barley Livingstone. ynuuC
American wife Of a British officer
and secretary OF a government Off
cial She is the first woman TO have
been engaged in diplomatic neEotia-
tons in behalf Of Great Britain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Reclaimed fancy uative-grown Mex
lean June seed Corn. $3.50 per 100 lbs
FL Phso seed Co. Inc.
52S r. San Antonio St. one block east
OF City Hau and Court House.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
$500 white Kid Lace Boots sa-s5

.N-TU " INC Mn IlHCE UUUTN .7l-NI
All White Kid Lace Boots are in
cluded in our July Sale. The values
are most unusual See window dis
plays
Lerner Shoe Company
229 san Antonio-Corner OF Mesa Ave.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

The American Beauty Parl0rz. in
the Roberts Banner Bldg. are making
a special for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday shampoo and Curl
for 81. Tel 52eS for appointment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
BETTER THAN Spanning

Spanking does not cure children Of
BED-WETTIcVG- Don't blame the child,
the chances aye IL can't help It There
is a cause Tor this trouble. II your chill
dren trouble you IN this way try Mrs.
Summers safe and successful home treat
ment which has been a blessing TO hun
dreds OF families Ask your druggist. or
write today for FREE TRIAL and useful
information; send no money. but address
The Summers Medical Co.. Box VI. South
Bend. Tnd--AdF.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Mexican DRAWN orl1- handkerchief.
ceuterpieceS. table-cloths. etc Beach's
Art Shop. City Natl Bunk Bld--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Call 20 "The Art shop" and Eet an
Allied Bow free Beach's Art shop.
city Natl Bank Bldg.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

wv ITUTg II IIITIN H0.II
This is only one OF the many good
values OF our July Sale.
Lerncr shoe Company
22q san Autonio-AEts. Nettlet0n
Shoes. Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12
Out OF Toun Visitors.

Allen Nulkev has returned to his
home in Malvern. Ark. after visiting
his aunt. Mrs Nellie Pettigraew.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

The women OF the church OF St.
Clement are enthusiastically working
10 make Monday nights lawn fete. at
the home OF Mrs. II C. Nyles. 1921
MaEOffin avenue. one Of the biggest
events Of churchdou- Mrs r C.. Searle
and Mrs. W +. Arnold are assisting
Mrs, Nyles as a capable committee on
arrangements. though every member
OF the Episcopal parish IS interesting
herself in the much anticipated func-
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

Areme cluh-with its cougeniaI
mem bership CLEANED from the Fl Paso
chapter Of the Eastern star. viii meet
with Mrs. Robert Mcdowell Luse. Of
1925 Arizona street, Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-12

The Beta Phlatheas. = group Of
girls who compose Mrs H. 3 Dur
KEGS Sunday school class Of the First
Presbyterian church. viii picnic at
Washington park. Friday evening