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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

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Public baths. with hot water. and
also public washing tubs. where
plenty OF hot water is available, is q
crying need I'm this Community. BY
pOSluouiDE their installation we are
daily auEmeutIuE debt which we
q bond issue Tor about $4,000 and ex-
peDse Of maintenance is but an iOta
or hat the final cost viii le-"a
stitch I'm time saves nine"
II is @ wei known fact that
clothes. and the body, too. can be
thoroughly c4elused only by the use
OF hot water and plenty OF it, LET
us give those who cannot afford This
chance 70 get this boon at no cost
or at q nominal one
II We wish % preserve the health.
the m rails. and the efficiency of our
entire community, III Plso must ur0-
Nlle means Tor raising the standard
of living Of those who have no nrooer
this kind viii teach those who by
their bringing up-rheir anrace-
aeulS-and their surroundings are
careless and ueEleCtful Of rleir per-
sons. that baths regularly taken wiz
De the means Of Increasing their
capacity for work and thereby theIr
earning 4Nl--lE and viii put them on
q higher plane OF living which in the
end means better men. women and
children.
We owe the installation Of public
baths as a duty To- at least haIf Of our
population and as an obligation TO
ourselves and our children. and. I'm
fact--broadly speaking-to humanity
itself.
DO not mean 20 leave OFF the work
for recreation for those in military
camps, 40 NOT say 10 foregO our
DUTY 20 humanitarian movements. I
DO not wish TO be understood as say
ing that we should withdraw our SUP
port TO the nation. 10 our country. but
mean that in addition. we should
think Just FOR a moment. OF those
who are closer TO us-dearer to US In
way-aud who viii be with US. al
ways right here in Fl Paso. For
these we must If need be make fur
Their sacrifices. for under all circuu-
stances and no matter what haDpens
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

TiTH Elephant Butte dam az
M fording the finest fishing u
the southwest, the followers
Of the sport are now interested IN
bait Angle worms are not easy to
get in this part Of the country, al
though most people are able TO dig
them out Of their flower beds. It is
easy to have all the worms one wants
for fishing purposes, however, accord
ing 70 = correspondent Of The Herald,
who says Il VIII be possible to raise
them right at the dam for the use Of
all corners. The suggestion comes
rom IL D. Heroerts county attorney
Of EctOr county, Texas, who recently
read in this column that the great
drawback to successful fishing at Ele-
plant Butte is lack Of bait. Writing
on this subject Mr. Herbert says
I notice In yesterdays Herald
that fishing worms are very
scarce at Elephant Butte dam.
experienced the came difficulty
when q boy and would work my
self nearly TO death digging for
worms every Friday evening in
order to get worms for the next
days fishing This was work that
I did not enjoy, so I concluded TO
raise my bait instead Of digging
II, so 1 procured a large box and
placed Il under a window Of the
kitchen, filling st with earth, corn
cobs. etc. and then dug a few
more worms for seed" placed
them IN the box, spread an old
gunny sack or two on top and
awaited developments Within a
short time had more worms than
could possibly use. in fact, fur
nished nearly all my boy friends
with bait and had enough to sup
ply the entire town The dishwa-
ter the cook threw out the win
dow did the work Tell your Jap
TO try Il and I viii guarantee that
he viii never have TO dig another
worm Early IN the morning af-
ter they begin to multiply. they
can be obtained by the handfuls
by raising the sack.
You never realize hon much DorE
felloU can do until you tell him he
can quit Dhen he finishes a certain job.
IF you DO that, I'm going into the
house and tear all the pictures off the
wall" says Roy Kinslow to Frank
Jacquet, in the Teal show.
Never mind going into the moving
picture business" says Fritz Fields, as
he pushes Kinslaw back.
No. leave the business open to J. "
KfrkpatrIck and ". 6. Roe.
In 1915 there were 1,O67.3s2 more
motor cars registered in the United
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
U-Boats Aren't Winning
(BY H. S. H.

4 INVOLVEMENT Of the British admiralty that but
a IS British ships Of than 1900 tons sunk
1 in the week ending Wednesday carries with It a
sense of relief mainly because II about what
expected It represents losses less than half those Of week
before and much less than last weeks The sinking
Of 81 ships Of over 1900 tons week before last caused
feeling Of uneasness that Germany really getting
ahead with her submarine and might be able TO
maintain the pace Now the world that IS not
The slump of last week and this week proves It.
As the submarine goes and the world sees Its
results from week week the conviction grows that the
Uboats possibly accomplish their purpose which
to sink many ships and their caTgoes as to starve
the allies and make them for peace. 1t Is true
nat the British ships sunk by means the only
loss submarine warfare France may be expected TO
lose about three ships week Of than 1900 tons
and Italy one two. The United States loses few
ships and then and Norway being hit rather hard
though It found NorwayS losses attributable
more often to bombs concealed the holds Of ships than
to torpedo However, British losses uniformly the
largest and taken the standard for gagng the
success of the submarine warfare. With about 220O ships
arriving and sailing from ports Of the United Kingdom
every week the loss Of 10 20 with occasional loss
of 80 s. a week, cannot be serious greatly to
handicap the allies. bad enough but disastrous
to the ententes cause
The U-bOats doing their very best, but they are
not winning the Berlin offCaldom confidently
predicted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
SIM FEINEH SAYS IRELAND
WILL BE FREE IN YEARS

London. Ems, July 4.-Darrel Fig
gis. one Of the prominent Sim
Feiners lately released from prison.
said in a speech at Kilialoe, ireland,
that steps TO achieve Irish independ-
ence were being thought out and that
the fun policy would be disclosed at
the proper time.
If the nation rallied It would see
sovereign Irish republic within two
years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

" he PIONEERS OF FL Pas0 viii
have their annual meeting
4 next Tuesday at Harris mill
and the men who were Instrumental
in founding the city viii once more
gather around the festive board 20
discuss the DAYS Of long ago" said
C. z. Kelly. These annual GATHERINGS
have been held for years. generally at
the historic old mill which in the early
days supplied flour for the soldiers
stationed az Old Fort Bliss. and for
the pioneers en- route across the
mountains and plains to the Pacific.
There are comparatively few Of the
old pioneers left Like the boys who
wore the blue and the gray in the stir
ring days OF 81 they are old men now.
and one by one they are answering
taps At the next meeting. steps VIII
De taken TO erect a Pioneers home
here This has been talked OF for
some time, but il is believed at this
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

ea-. aug III Easo as any BODY or men
&ne women ever gathered together
for any purpose in this city.
Associated Charity Work.
The Associated Charities las the
support OF the city and county and OF
Goo-ly number Of Fl Pas0's citizens
men, women and Childreu-aud vet
the work they are doing entities then
20 contributions in a financial WAY
from everybody in the city and the
moral support OF the entire popuIa-
We must not let the fact that we
nave bought Liberty bonds. the fact
cross, and other good causes. blind
US 90 the extent OF negIaC-iug our
cuty 20 this strictly local orEauiza-
ton, which is doing so much TO con-
cen--ate charity work. thereby stop
Ping waste. and which is bending
every effort to make the poor Of orr
population seI-sus --lulD- and self
respecting. 20 teach cleanliness and
decent living TO the lower half Of our
citizens. for the protection OF the
ether so percent Remember that the
glrt from your neiglhor's yard may
blow into yours The low standard OF
living or any part OF our people cam
not but affect us all As we strengthen
eleh link or community welfare. we
necessarily make stronger the entire
chain Of community life.
Providing For Youth.
We should bear in mind that we
have thousands of bows and girls who
have no place to turn loose their
natural bent for clean sport-for
decent plav-lnd while we are ur0-
vidinE amusements for the soldiers
for mothers boys away from
home" land which again ] saw is
commercially 7 at the same time say
that our own boys, and our own girls.
yours and mine, but esneciaIv those
whose financial condition viii not
allow the buying Of amurements.
must also be taken into cousiIera ton
md for them should he provided
Fairgrounds. recreation centers. wad-
Inc pools. sand piles. etc
The need we HAVEN fact. the ali
solute necessitv-f0r public baths. is
apparent 10 all. but from those who
have investigated more carefully and
more thorouChlv we learn that these
must be installed 10 insure the health
and safety OF our population LIVING
below the tracks. thereby also safe
guarding the welfare and health Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

Miss Elsa Beck has been elected general
manager Of the Detroit armory with a sal
a-- % 500 a month she IS only 19 years
% age and viii look after the building
while the troops are away.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

It has been long time since FL Paso chief of police
did anything to him such general approval did chief
Zabrkie in announcing he would keep the restricted dis
rict closed It proves the people endorse moral cleanup
and not for reasons Of policy only.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

our local problems must be realized
and taken care OF.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

In order to impart e1edbity to any hunting or fishing
yarn you may wish to npar is best take with you
disnterested and reliable witness Even then some Of
your friends viii suspect bribery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
The Dismal Spring


signing day. the clouds would
reoiced.
idgs
victory country
weeping Give sunny
skies pem promptly d grmest
eep w hear Of Page death and
gone bleak keeps
by and in
joyful why, the weather
punk depressing the
that his nhornr rain gives every man pain.
Copyright Matthew Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

In the detention camps for alien enemies there ought to
be places for the agtato1s who trying paayze the
industrial activity of the United States whether they call
themselves Americans OF not.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

Wilhelm hopes to win the war through the efforts
Of himself the U-boats, Hindenburg, the L ". ".
and "the German God"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

It's time to revamp an old one from the Orpheum
circuit The FL Paso German who went Juarez for
glass Of inerHed his return is sadder
Budweiser
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

new Mexico society item says the bride white
satin slippers which added decacy beautiful features
Who put the feet in features?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

As band tune to inspire men to enlist %Poor Butter
fly suffers by contrast with such old timers yankee
noo5T
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

The bugIer IN the recruiting station here blew the
assembly" the first call" and "reveleD but lot Of
YOUNG men must have been listening for .mess caIIn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

When Wilhelm can think of nothing else amusing
he plasters another overwhelming fine PROSTATE
Belgian province.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

The Marathon Hustler says that lowing to an acct
dent, Mr.. Weakly had put a glass IN his front
door" Il must have been panefuL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

our poDulation in ne better residence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05

All Alexander Of Greece needs do is to sit tight and
let venizelos Gen Sa1ra and one two others do his
thinking and planning for him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-05
lted Charitv Mork.

can for El PasO as any body OF men
and women ever gathered together
for any purpose in this city.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
of Light
Rates was Held

The hearing on rates of the The
the Public Utilities Commission began
at Montrose Monday and was com
pleted Wednesday.
There was present a great array
of legal talent and expert witnesses,
from almost the length and bredth of
the United States some OF the expert
lawyers and witnesses coming from as
far as New York City. II is estimated
that the cost OF this hearing will prob
ably reach the sum of $4,000, which
the patrons may or may not have to
pay. II they do not, it vii be an ex-
ception to the rule.
The hearing is said to have been
very complete, regarded from the point
of arguments and testimony. which
later covered all investments. every
item OF expenses, etc, as basis for
the commission to render its decision
as to the justness or unfairness. as the
case may be- OF rates in force.
II viii require, presumably. some
weeks. or even months. for the Unl-
tiles Commission to arrive at its con-
clusions.
The charges were presented by the
cities and towns. and by the Water
Users OF the Uncompahgre project.
who have been using lights and power
OF The Western Colorado company
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
BRYAN, A WAR "vETw WELL
YOU ARE SURELY MISTAKEN

In one of Congressman Keating's
press letters-one of the many humid
reds with which he has supplied the
Democratic newspapers of the state
he puts much stress on the action of
VIM. Jennings Bryan in offering his
services to the government as a pri-
vate. and says he has had the same
military experience as Col. Roosevelt.
Not quite! They both had commits
sions in the Spanish-American war.
but while Teddy was in the front and
thick OF the land battles. leading his
Rough Riders up San Juan Hill and
showing his teeth to the enemy. the
history of that war does not chron-
icle any fighting experience on the part
of Col. Bryan. who applied for com
mission some time after Col. Roose-
welt was in the field. which led to the
unkind remarks that politics compell-
ed his action. as he and Teddy were
at that time presidential antagonists.
Just now Mr.. Bryan's proposition to
serve as a private is logical, as he has
been retired to privacy several feet
deep: so deep. in fact. that the lime
light doesn't seem able to penetrate
to his whereabouts
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
ASH. MESA SCHOOL CLOSED
FRIDAY WITH GOOD TIME

Columbine Sschool of lower Ash
mesa celebrated the completion of
their years work Friday afternoon,
April goth, with an excellent program
in the assembly room of their new
two-room brick building.
Much credit is due Mrs. Lily An
derson and Miss Vera Martin for their
efficient work both in the regular
course as well as in the general be-
havior of the pupils in attendance
This was shown in the real merit of
the several numbers of the program
and especially in the we'll trained
class who gave the flag drill.
The patrons and friends of the
school showed their appreciation of
efforts Of the pupils and teachers by
their attendance and also by treat
consisting of lemonade. cake and ice
cream.
All went home well pleased with
their fine new building and the first
years work in II. A PATRON.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
GRAND MESA RESORT COMPANY
ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR

At meeting of stockholders Of the
Grand Mesa Resort Company held in
Delta Wednesday. the following direc
tors were elected: ]. C. Gale. f. J,
Mathews, ]. F. Stewart. w ". Obert
and ]. A. Curtis. E. ]. Mathews is
president of the company, w. e. Obert.
vice-president and George Stephan.
secretary and treasurerc A resolu-
tion was voted for and carri d favor
ing the taking out the large trout from
Baron Lake. known as cam .bles. and
selling them. and OF STOCKING that
lake for marketing its fish fer an ex-
peDse fund, not permitting future fish
ing in that one lake. II was r'so sug-
gested that a man be kept on the
road. following up the rains and keep
ing II in as good repair as possible.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
Meets Death in
Runaway Friday

Mrs. James Young, of Cory, met al
most instant death last Saturday.
when the horse she was driving took
fright at the dropping of a shalve and
ran away. When the horse jumped
in the first fright Mrs Young was
thrown from the buggy, lighting on
her head. This was in front of the
Ryan ranch up the Gunnison valley
road about one and one half miles
from Delta.
Mrs. Ryan saw the accident and call
ed her husband who carried Mrs.
Young into the house. death occurring
before medical assistance could be
secured. Funeral services were held
the following day and the body of
Mrs. Young was laid to rest in Mound
Cemetery, near Cory.
Mrs. Young was in every respect
splendid woman and her tragic death
is deplored by all who knew her She
numbered her friends by all acquaint-
ances. Besides her husband the
children of the family are: Mrs. Bessie
Jbrdon, of New Castle, Colo: Mrs
George Mcmillan of Denver; Mrs.
Glover, of Villa Grove. Colo: w. ].
Young, of Riverside. Calf: and R. R.
Young. the youngest son. who was at
home.
The bereaved father. children and
other relatives have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of all.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
Queen Esther
Girls Entertain

Friday evening. April 2Oth the Queen
Esther Circle, assisted by Misses Bax-
ter. Whitford and Seabourn and Mr..
l.. E. Johnson, gave a delightful en-
tertainment to the few who were suf-
ficiently interested in their commend
able work to be in attendance.
The audience was much pleased and
it was forcibly illustrated to them that
the least of Americas expenditures
was for missions.
One feature that deserves especial
mention was Miss Baxter's singing
Rock of Ages" and Miss Seabourn
interpreting it in the sign language.
The circle is trying to help the No-
mans Missionary society With their
pledge TO Beth Ell hospital and the
proceeds go to that fund
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
ANIMALS NEVER COMPLETELY
RECOVER FROM "LOCOISM."

The effect on animals produced by
eating a certain western plant known
as loco weeds" is well understooi
by western stockmen. The annual
loss reach into the millions. That
the plants when eaten by horses. cat
tie. or sheep. cause a slow but sure
poisoning there can no longer be
doubt. 1t is also known that they
form habit for it, especially when
gras is short and will then eat moth
ing but loco weeds. The poison has
never been found. Animals that have
become visibly effected seldom make
complete recovery. although cattle
and sheep, if not too badly affected
and removed Immediately from access
to the plants, will recover sufficiently
to fatten for the market.
Many letters are received at the
Agricultural college asking for
cure" for locoed animals. The in
ference is that in most cases the ami
mails are still eating the weeds wher
the remedy for the disease is aske
for. There is no special treatment
for the locoed condition. When an
mails are seen eating largely of ths
weeds they should be taken up i'm
mediately and fed hay and grain;
tonic may be given mixed with tn
grain. If handled in this way tn,
effect of eating the loco weeds can
be reduced to the minimum.-Geo. ".
Glover. Colorado Agricultural College,
Fort. Collins. Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
News from the
Fields of War

War movements in this country have
not been very swift the past week.
The s7,00O,0OO.000 bond measure
went through and has been signed by
President Wilson.
Recruiting has evidently not been
up to the expectations, either for armv
or navy. Conscription plans are still
the subject of Congress, Speaker Clark
having changed front and is leading
the fight against conscription Senator
Charley Thomas. of Colorado, is also
bitterly opposed to any present actio
of conscription.
Heavy fighting along the West front
has continued through the week. re
porting successive drives backward be-
fore French forces. with many Ger
mans killed and taken prisoners. Ru-
mors of strikes and local discussions
in Germany are reported serious and
growing more so day by day.
The arrival in this country by Eng
lands former premier. Mr.. Balfour.
former premier of France, NJ. Viviana.
Marshal Joffre and other French gen
erals for war conference with this
country. has been the one great diplo-
matte theme and episode.
Censorship of cable and press have
been initiated. as is natural and prop
er in war times.
Reports have been rife of the sink
ing of diver or two by American
ships. most of which have been denie i
later. II our gunners can get sight cc
trem, however. there is no question
but they will get them. There hasn't
been much doing of late by the divers.
in the way of sinking any more vessels.
1t promises to take time to get this
country's forces in action. but the in
fluence and money are likely to do
the work II looks like GERMANY
might be all in and things in line for
the cleanup before this nation can
transport troops TO the European fell.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
TO THE BOYS WHO HAVE
RALLIED TO THE cOlORS

We gathered at the depot
To pay all honor due
To brave young men who answered
the call
OF the flag they love so true.
They bade goodbye to parents,
To brothers and sisters dear.
And many friends who gladly
Gave them a word of cheer.
They feaiod hot the briny waters.
Or the treacherous German foe.
They said: Our country needs us.
We feel it's our duty to 60"
We've been plunged in this cruel
conflict,
To what end, who can tell?
Let us pray for those enlisting.
Asking God to guide them well.
They go with smiling faces.
As they bid old homes. adieu:
For service to their country
And life on the ocean blue.
We saw them on the platform.
AS the train was pulling out:
Proudly waving the stars and stripes
With smiles and cheerful shout.
Fathers and mothers, be as brave
As the boys you sent will be.
Who gave themselves in this fight,
For Freedom of the seas"
They're speeding now with eager
hopes.
On a journey Just begun.
Trust in God for their return
With honors nobly won.
4 Friend,
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
DrOleS-
bau8h Suicides

Walter Drolesbaugh, aged 81 com
mitted suicide at the Ed Moore ranch
four miles down the Gunnison. at $50
Monday morning, by placing the
muzzle of a % special rifle against
his head and discharging same.
The young man was a nephew of
Mrs. Ed Moore and had been employed
at the ranch for the past six years,
occupying the position of foreman at
the time of his death. Dependency is
attributed the cause for his rash act.
He was accounted a fine young man
and his act in ending his own life was
a shock as well as surprise to rela-
tives and friends.
A coroners jury empaneled rend-
cred verdict in accordance to the
facts.
The Delta independent., 1917-04-27
1917 BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR
WESTERN SLOPE LEAGUE

April 2eth.
Delta at olathe.
May srd.
Delta at Grand Junction.
May 9Th.
Somerset at Delta.
Olathe at Grand Junction.
Gunnison at Montrose.
May 18th.
Delta at Olathe.
Grand Junction at Gunnison.
Montrose at Somerset.
May goth.
Grnnison at Grand Junction.
Olathe at Somerset.
Montrose at Delta.
May 9th.
Grand Junction at Montrose.
Somerset at Montrose.
Olathe at Delta.
June srd.
Gunnison at Olathe.
Somerset at Montrose.
Grand Junction at Delta.
June 10th.
Somerset at Grand Junction.
Delta at Gunnison.
Olathe at Montrose.
Delta plays at home on Decoration
Day. July 4th. and Labor day.
All teams have high class players
Mid-week games to be arranged
later.