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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Parties.

Mr.. and Mrs W II Hull entertained
very informally Saturday evening with
a party as a hOuseWarming for their
new home, 3011 Federal street.
Misses opal Corn. Lula Howell and
Edna Quisenberry were the hostesses
at a party. given Saturday afternoon,
by the Fldelis class of the First Bap-
list church at the home of Miss Corn
on West Missouri street. \ BRIEF bust
ness meeting was held the early part of
the afte-SoOu- The remainder Of the
time was spent in sOciability- An ice
course was served 1t was in the ma
tional colors. American flags and
streamers OF the national cOlors decor
ated the rooms. Small hatchets of
cardboard were the favors. Among
those present were Misses Iduma
Hughes. Alice Bishop. Annie Beding-
field. Ruth Lacy. Jewel Deer. Pearl
Bedingfeld Elizabeth Harris. DOvie
Husbands. R Turnipseed. Nettie Hester,
Pearl Carey, Nernan Hill, Maude Styles,
Nell Beauchamp. Mrs. J. \ Corn. Mrs.
:. D. Cobbs and Rev. and Mrs J. F.
Williams.
The primary department children OF
the First Presbyterian church we're
entertained by the teachers OF the de-
partment Saturday afternoon, in the
parlOrs Of the church. About 50 Ittls
children were present Games Of vari-
Gus kinds were played Mrs. Charles L.
Overstreet entertained the children
with stories. which she illustrated with
sketches on a blackbOar Flags and
streamers OF the national colors were
used in the decoration Of the rooms.
suggestive Of Washington's birthday
An ice course was served
Mrs \ J. Morris. superintendent OF the
department, was In charge She was
assisted By the following teachers Of
the department: Mesdames r B. Redic,
Mary Hamilton, Leonard Worcester and
I. o. Johnson; Messrs. r 5. Murray.
Walter Clayton. Misses Mary Duden,
Marie Schwartz and Helen MurdocS.
The mothers OF the children assisting
were Mesdames R. P Mosson. Joseph
z Spence, Charles Pelham and ". Van
Long
Miss Anna LAURA Pierce was the
guest Of honor at a pretty party given
Saturday afternoon by her mother, Mrs
J ohm a Pierce. at their home on Ma
coffin avenue. The affair was in honor
Of the 18th birthday anniversary of
Miss Pierce Spring flowers and ferns
decorated the rooms. After an after
noon spent in playing a variety OF
games. refreshments were served The
center of the table was decorated with
a big birthday cake and ornamented
with pink candles. a pink and white
candies Many pretty gifts were given
the guest of honor. Mrs. Pierce was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. H W.
Boynton. Among the guests were
Misses Vera Hayes. Alma FagaIa,
Rowena Davis, Wilma Williams, Jose
phine BoyntOn. Vera MOsely, Alice
MOsely. Helen Ferguson, Ruth Car
Caroline Russing Emerald
O'Tooie. Ruth Carmichael. Howell Wal
than John Bussing. Herbert serskovv-
itz, r A Brown and Billy Clayton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
Out OF Tomn Visitors-

Mrs W. H. Hull has as her guest her
mother. Mrs :. + Parr. of Ottawa. III.
Mr. and Mrs G. Z. Ragland Of Los
Angeles. have arrived in the city. Tho
expect 10 make Fl PasO their home
Mrs Olga Cundiff leaves today for
her home in Venice. Calf. after a six
weeks visit here with her friend. Mrs.
May bearing. at e17 Prospect avenue
Miss Helen Bayer. who has been
VISITING her aunt Mrs Y. AmStater and
other relatives here for the past three
months. will leave for her home in
Chicago Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. IT, T. Baron. OF Palms
court have as their guest their niece.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

MISS Blanche Theroux. Of Chicago. She
VIII be here for some time and a num-
oer OF social affairs are being planned
in her honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". n. Chamberlain Of
fVlS Grand avenue, have as their guests
MISS Mary Mulligan, Mr.. and Mrs "
l. Fritsinger and Walter CarberrN- of
Wisconsin Miss Mulligan is a sister
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

OF Mrs: Chamberlain. She viii spend
some time in FL PasO visiting.
Mrs VIII Wandell. OF Leon Kans.
is here to be with her sister. Mrs.
Richard W. Newton. Mrs. Newton has
been sick in Hotel Dieu for a month.
and but recently returned to her home
Mrs. Wandell and Mrs Newton will
leave next week for Mrs. Wande1Ts
home. where Mrs. Newton win visit
for some time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
HARMLESS MEANS
OF REDUCING FAT

8Ieny 1at people fear ordinary means for
reducing their weight Here is an extra
ordinary method Extraordinary because
while perfectly harmless no dieting or ex-
ercise are necessary. Marmola Prescription
Tablets are made exactly in accordance with
the famous Narmols Prescription A red1c-
ton OF two. three or four pounds 2 week IS
the rule Procure them from any druggist
or II YOU prefer send IS cents TO the Mar
7nola Co. sos Woodward Ave. Detroit Mich.
Tor a large case--AdT-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26
About Ell Pasoans.

4 ". Rowland Is quite 10 AT his
home. 1919 Rio Grande street
Mr. and Mrs John =. Curtiss are the
parents OF son. born Sunday at Roll
ston hospital
Rev. Henry Faster, who has been
very in since February n. is still in a
rather serious condition
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-26

noon at her home on wyoming street
in honor Of Mrs. Sarah Mowers, u
Nashville. Ind, and Mrs T. !. Jones,
Of Columbus, Ohio.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Decisions just made by the United States SUI.
preme court throw much light into the twilight
zone between state and federal control OF inter-
state commerce. One more 2-cent fare law. that
Of Arkansas, is knocked out, so far as it applies
to the complaining railroad, as being conhscatory.
In this the court follows the rule laid down long
ago and frequently referred to OF late that rate
regulations must be reasonable and that the roads
are to be permitted earnings that will be profitable
A phase OF the whole question not so we'll COW
cred as the matter OF rates is touched upon by
several determinations on part of the court as to
the application OF state compensation laws to
workmen engaged in the transportation industry.
1t is held that in interstate commerce exclusively
the federal law applies while the state laws gov
crn interstate commerce alone. In this connec-
ton the court denies the right Of state to egis-
late concerning maritime affairs, holding that
power to be lodged solely in congress.
These decisions will tend to clarity much that
has been in dispute, and should simplify future
legislation dealing with transportation matters.
The slow progress OF clearly marking the line
between state and federal control and response
bility is moving to a point where debatable
ground Is certainly vanishing. Better understand
ing thus made possible will permit Of more def.
mite action by both for the solution Of many i'm
portant points relating to control that have been
uncertain, In time the reorganization Of the Inter
state Commerce commission into more efficient
body along lines proposed by The Bee will bring
about an adjustment Of transportation difficulties
and the business Of the whole country will be
corfespondingly benefited.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Another State Revenue Problem.

The clerk of the supreme court has been d.
rected to return TO the oil companies excess fees
collected for inspection amounting to $l27,300
and the state hereafter will get only what the oil
inspection actually costs, This raises a new
problem in state finance. Heretofore the surplus
Of fees collected for oil inspection has been COW
cred into the general fund Of the state and has
been used to defray in part the expense of gov
ernment The late legislature, at the request OF
the governor, consolidated all the inspection
bureaus under the head Of the food commission
with the purpose of making the inspection work
self-sustaining. This would require the excess
collections from oil inspection, as fees for the
other service under the bureau have not produced
sufficient revenue to cover all expenses. Now
the service must suffer, or the money to pay for
it must come from some unknown source. No
appropriation beyond that of fees was made by
the legislature to maintain the food commission,
and this leaves it without recourse beyond its
collections In this gripping Of the bureaus
functions we have another shining example OF
democratic efficiency.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Nebraska Editors
Elmer Smith has leased the Dunbar Review.

EWlcr icdseu tnC Duhodi iNSNiN"'
Editor Con- Linderman of the Crawford
Tribune has installed two-magazine Iptertype.
John w. Thomas, editor OF the Alliance Her.
aid, has been appointed deputy state land COM
missioner.
Editor D, G. Brewer of the Spaldng Demo
crat has purchased the Genoa Times. He prob
ably will sell or lease the Democrat
Colonel Mark editor of the Mitchell Index,
last week celebrated the sixteenth anniversary OF
his paper by installing an 1ntertype.
S. C. Blackman who has been employed on
the Madison Chronicle, has leased the Tilden
Citizen from the estate of the late Felix Hales.
Editor Horace L. Davis of the Ord Journal
announces that he will increase the price of that
family necessity to 81 year July if the cost of
production continues to mount skyward.
Editor F. A. Scherzinger of the Nelson
Gazette celebrated the completion of the thirty
third volume of his paper by announcing an ad-
vance in subscription rate to $l.50 year.
Tekamah Herald: The Lyons Mirror and the
Sun seem to be having some scrap" and from
reading last weeks Mirror it is evident that Nose
Warner has not lost any pep and that his Mirror
has not been broken by the hot rays from the Sun.
Nebraska City Press: Doc Bixby Of the Lin
coin Journal thinks all the sporting editors should
get to the front as quickly as possible. For that
matter, all editors should make good soldiers.
Their profession is a battle from morning to
night Fighting sturdy Prussian soldier has no
tcrrors' for the man who has lodged 1rate Sub
scriber up and down two or three fights OF stairs
and around the corners.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
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What Germany Is Fighting For.


Omaha, May 21.-To the Editor of
The Bee: What are the German war
lords fighting for? The civilized
world has been asking Germany that
question for almost three years and
gets ruthless warfare for its answer.
The German people are asking that
question now and are pressing for an
answer. In a recent speech before
the Reichstag the German chancellor,
Bethmann- Hollweg. said: "Since the
winter of 1914-15 l have been pressed
from one side, now from the other,
publicly to state our war aims, If pos
sible, with details. Every day they
demand from me-" He says further:
II thoroughly and fully understand
the passionate interest Of the people
In the war aims and peace conditions.
l understand the call for clearness
which today is addressed to me from
the right and left" And again he says;
These interpretations demand from
me a definite statement on the ques-
ton of our war aims. To make such
statement at the present moment
would not serve the countrys inter-
ests l must therefore decline to
make it, =
Great horrors, Mr.. Editor. That is
German militarism exporsed. If Ger
many were fighting for a just cause it
could safely tell Its own people what
1t is so they would know what they
are fighting for Germany knows bet
ter than to admit that 1t went into the
war for conquest and expects Ger
man peace, with territory and billions
Of dollars in money. Germany must
be made a republic. then the world
will be safe for democracy
ERNEST L. IRELAND.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Americas Work for Humanity.

China is about to erect a bronze statue OF
John Hay to commemorate his preservation OF
that country. at the time when he interposed
against the ACKNOWLEDGMENT suggested by Euro
pean powers and established instead the open
door" This action and the subsequent efforts Of
Secretary Hay to induce the nations to refund in
IDENTITIES exacted as a result Of the Boxer re-
bellion course adopted only by the United
States, finds now an awakened Chinese nation
eager TO express its appreciation OF the service
to which its revival may be traced The Incl
dent alone is noteworthy. but taken in connection
with the professions under which we made Our
entrance into the world war It is doubly significant
In fact it is testimonial OF the good faith Of
the United States in its devotion solely to the
cause Of humanity and the establishment Of the
right Of self-government among the peoples Of
the earth.
When the program Of the Holy Alliance was
met by the assertion of the Monroe Doctrine de-
mocracy was assured for the new world, SO far
as the United States could preserve it. In 1898
Cuba's revolt against Spain was followed by
train OF events that drew US into the arena of
world affairs, earliest among the opportunities
presented being that to serve China. Better
proof OF our sincerity could not be asked than
the record here made up. Cuba established as
self-governing republic, the Philippines lifted
from savagcry and barbarism and set on the road
to independence, a task as yet incomplete. but
well set forward, and the preservation of China
are examples that must challenge admiration.
We make no war for conquest; we seek no
territorial aggrandizement; our resources, ma
terial and moral, are pledged solely to the cause
Of human liberty in body and mind. This pledge
is made in the name of the American people and
will be redeemed by them 1t is Americas work
for humanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Tobacco and the War.

Scotia, Neb., May 21.-To the Editor
OF The Bee: / see so much in the
papers at this time about the great
waste that we have been allowing and
/ most heartily agree that 1t is time for
1t to stop. There is one thing | can't
understand and that is how 1t can all
be blamed on the wastefulness of
women.
Thousands of acres OF land each
year are planted to tobacco. The
people of the United States last year
paid $1,100, 900, 900, 20 per cent more
than was paid for bread, for tobacco,
and l don't believe the women were
the ones who wasted 1t, either. If
this tobacco land was planted to corn
or cotton land it will grow one or the
other). how much more good could
be done with the proceeds. What sur
prises me is that one of our officials
can preach home gardens and the
children and women save all they can
and at the same time smoke. 49,.
About 100000 boys not yet in their
teens form the habit Of smoking
yearly. All who have studied the eff
fects of tobacco upon youth know the
fearful consequences well have to bay
for this. The toll will be greater than
the toll for the present war.
Think upon this, you, who preach
economy and be sure you see that all
the waste Is eliminated. Yours truly,
MRS. DEE VINECORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Thoughts on Modern Warfare.

Griswold Ia, May 20.--To the Edi-
tor Of The Bee. What shall it profit
man il he gain the whole world and
lose his own soul?" The vitality of
the truth Intercepted is just as pow
erful and impressive as the day 1t was
uttered in the long ago. 1t is one of
the silent forces that sets mankind
thinking, because it will exist when
heaven and earth shall pass away.
1t establishes character and it has
been wisely said that character only
endures.
In darkest hourr when the peoples
of earth are engaged in carnal war;
fare may we not ask, "What shall
1t profit nation to conquer worlds
with swords and leaden bullets. with
human life as trophies?" Who In our
own beloved country would care to
hear the grand old song, 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" unless 1t meant
freedom and protection of human life,
liberty and happiness in its broadcast
terms?
The writer has not language to ex-
press condemnation for the nation
that desires to rule destinies of men
with the sacrifice of human blood.
Oh, that there were some force
powerful enough to bring our sub
ject before crowned heads of this
mundane sphere whose glistening
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Of the vehicle came off precipitating
Coroner Drexel and Charles Bachman
to the pavement. The chief damage
was the wrecking Of the coroner's new
SIS ice cream trousers.
The Sisters of Charity purchased,
through John A. Creighton, from
Elmer s. Dundy, jr., and Fred Nye,
the north half of the block between
Ninth and Tenth, facing on CASTELAR,.
1t is the intention of the Sisters to
erect $4,000 structure.
l.. A. Garner has been appointed
superintendent of the American Ex-
press company, with headquarters at
Des Moines. He will endeavor to
transfer the headquarters to Omaha
as he considers Omaha a more ad-
vantageous point from which to
transact the company's business.
The Casino Concert Garden, Four
teenth and Howard, has been opened
and Prof. Frankie is to have charge
Of the musical part Of the entertain
ment.
The boys and girls of the Sunday
School Temperance army held a meet
ing in Jefferson Square. Addresses
were delivered by the following: Rev.
Thomas Marshall, R, H. Allen and j..
A. Worden.
The South Omaha postoffice has
been moved into the new building
which Is fitted up in good shape with
220 call boxes and forty-nine lock
boxes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

steel is dripping not only with the
blood Of men who have braved and
passed danger lines. but that also OF
innocent women and children VINO are
added to the countless numbers ana
the concrete power of the king on MS
throne as the responsible one! :,
Now while the world is engaged
in the cruelest warfare of either an
Gent or modern times, may kings re-
member the language or the prophet
of long ago and think of charity that
has suffered long, intoxicating a spirit
of ministering unto the less fortunate
and the world will automatically grow
better with today's sunshine-as
bright as on creations morn-and the
productivencss of earth will estapiisn
q nleasing equality before the law
that will yibrate and radiate to the
uttermost ends of the earth.
7. J. HILDEBRAND.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

The German agricultural expert who urges red
clover and alfalfa as substitutes for potatoes and
other short ratons takes instant rank as nation
d deliverer. The main thing is training the human
appetite to dietary designed to vindicate the
theory that "all flesh is grass"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Various excuses were advanced last winter to
account for extortionate coal prices. Car shortage
was the main culprit. The true cause is revealed
by the Federal Trade commission, which notes a
general move among operators to secure 'all the
traffic will bear"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
&c Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago To-day in the War.
Germans captured long line of Brit
'ish trenches on Vimy ridge.
German government appointed
Adolph Won Batocki food dictator"
BY the vote Of $500, 900 the
House OF Commons brought the total
British war credits UP to $11,s1O,-
100000.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Atlanta is finding out about fire what Omaha
and Dayton know of wind and flood, Destruction
is hard to bear, no matter in what form it comes,
but with splendid examples in recuperaton by
its northern sisters the southern city will rise
again more beautiful than before.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
'Storyette of the Day.
CHEEKY CHAFF.

"a shoemaker is In no danger OF having
any OF his stock left on his hands"
''Why isn't he?"
Because the shoes he makes arc all soled
by the time he finishes them."-Louisville
Courier-JournaL
Percy Pesthouse: Huh. You haven't any
education. You can't even pronounce your
Latin name"
Paddy Pus. "'Tain't so. The professor
said l was the most perfect culture in the
laboratory. "-Cartoons Magazine.
~ see the Department OF Commerce has
appealed to lighthouse keepers to plant
erops. What crops do you suppose they
could raise 2"
why. eurrants, Of course"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Several big trust cases go over for reargument
before the federal supreme court. The additional
legal expense is small change beside the profits
flowing from an extended trade cinch.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

While certain features Of the dry law are un-
dergoing the test Of the COURTS it will be just as
well for ordinary mortals to keep close to the
letter if they want to avoid trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.
Messrs II. B. Hudson, o. H. Gordon
and Guy Doane of the Omaha Rowing
association, went to Council Bluffs to
look Lake Manawa over with view
to preparations for regatta.
As the undertaking wagon Of Drexel
& Maui was turning the corner of
Jones and Thirteenth, the front wheel
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

With prohibition again postponed In Wiscon-
sin, Milwaukee may continue to make itself IA
nous and help irrigatc cases in dry regions for
another two years at least.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Now that the state has returned the excess oil
fees no doubt the gasoline tanks will loosen up a
bit and cut the card rate.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

If Omaha is to have a special program fol
registration day it had better be worked out soon
Time is getting short.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
Our Fighting Men
John H. Gibbons.

JOnu II. QIDpurb. y "
Captain John H. Gibbons, U.SN., retired, who
has been recalled to active service to take charge
of patrol vessels on the Atlantic coast is native
of Michigan and veteran of many years expert
ence in the navy He was watch officer on the
Vandalia when that vessel was wrecked at Apia
Samoa. and he commanded the gunboat General
Alava in an expedition to the Gulf of Rogay, for
the rescue from the insurgents of Spanish prison.
ers. At other periods OF his active career he
served as United States naval attache in London,
as captain Of the port Of Manila. as member of
the general board, and as superintendent OF the
United States Naval academy.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Hip-poeket hospitality personally conducted
from wet districts meets many discouragements
In this locality. The regular squeeze of $500
and costs" transforms soclatity into cruel jay
killer.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

At least one Omaha school teacher is not
ashamed that she is giving UP her job to get
married. She advised the board that is her only
reason for resigning.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

The hyphenated wouldn't have printed that
cartoon year ago for mint of money. 1t rep
resents the difference between looking for votes
and having the votes counted.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Forty per cent Of the college students ex-
amined at Chicago for commissions in the marine
corps failed on physical tests Managers of col
iege athletics win the floor for an explanation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

The legal guardians Of Iowa doubtless consi'
er six days of comparative freedom about all Il
natives can safely assimilate in one week.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Cardinal point in conservation: Don't despis
the little things, for "mony miekle makes
muckle."
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Beef brings 81 a pound in Paris three time
the price hereabouts. Even at that we kick
vigorously as the Parisians.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Chadron is long ways off to take omaha's
dirty linen to wash, but the Dawes county peo-
pie are welcome to the job II they want It.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

One Of the first things the conservation council
will have to do will be to compliment the weather.
man on the fine way he has behaved for the last
few weeks,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

II is dull day which does not bring to tn
front specific for the U-boat plague.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23

Don't be backward about coming forward to
buy Liberty bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-23
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Proverb for the Day.
Begin on the best and you'll always
have the best.