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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Mother of the Gracchi'
COrnelia. When Asked TO snow
Her Jewels Presented Her
sons and Rome Erected
a statue 10 Her
Memory.
BY MADI' o. q. PETERS.
Copyright 1915 by Madison {
Peters.l

~ORNELIA, youngest daughter Of
Scipio Africanus, the elder and OF
~ Amelia Paulus, born about 200 B.
C, though of the highest family in
Rome, became the wife Of Sepronius
Gracious. member Of a ple5ian family,
renowned for its popular sympathies-
Cornelia was the mother Of y chill
dren, only three of whom lived TO adult
age: Sepronia, who was married to
the younger Africanus, and the two IA
nous tribunes. the -Tiberius and
Gaius Gracious
Cornelia was eminent FOR her purity.
She was almost idolized by the Roman
tiOn Of any woman in the history Of
her country
When left a widow she refused many
offers Of marriage. even Ptolemy Of
Egypt wished 10 share his throne with
her.
Her two sons. who achieved such
greatness and fame. owed everything TO
her judicious training. to her IN
wearied pains in educating and in
spring them to high deeds.
Tiberius Gracious had quick in
tellect and handsome face. His
mother was always reminding him that
ne was a grandson of Scipio. the elder
and asking: How long am I 10 be
not the mother OF the Gracchi?'
Marked off from early youth as one
from whom much was to be expected
even his tutor made him his moral
touchstOne: IF Tiberius said thing
was right. Of course. right il must be"
When he grew up the women con-
spired to do him honor. The most
respected member OF the senate. chanc-
ing to lie next to him at a dinner party,
offered him his daughters hand in
marriage. When Appius came home
that night, he called out TO his wife,
as soon as he was inside the door:
4 have bethrothed our daughter"
Why in such a hurry he was asked.
Unless indeed you chance to have got
Tibefius Gracchus2"
Starts Rome Revolution
TlberiuS Gracious urged that the
state should resume possession OF the
land held by tenants and distribute Il
among the lately dispossessed farmers
who were sitting idle in the streets of
Rome In cutting up into small farms
confiscated lands he saw the sole hope
Of salvation for the Roman state. His
acts began the revolution at Rome He
was genuine patriot He was guilty
of the revolution in the sense that a
man is guilty who introduces a light
into some chamber. filled with the ex-
plosiTe vapOr, which the stupidity or
malice Of others has suffered TO ac-
cumulate.
Tiberius Gracious also proposed that
the money realized by the sale of the
treasures Of the rich should be divided
for the purchases of implements and
stock amongst those to whom as
signments of land had been made IN
der the new law.
Tiberius Gracious had enough brains
to see that the times were out OF Joint,
enough heart TO feel for the misfor-
tunes of MS countrymen. enough con-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

--TI,FN was really too excited TO sit
r. stiil after Ned Burns had called
= = up. She walked about the living
room for a while, rocking out of the
windows for Warren, but when ne did
not appear she finally hurried into her
fur coat and hat and went out, resolved
TO walk I'D and down the block for
I while. Until she had hung up the
receiver she did not know just what
her feelings were. Ned engaged? Why.
II hardly seemed possible.
Helen pulled long face when she
realized that ner devoted admirer was
no longer devoted And then like a flash
that same thought occurred 10 her
again. Suppose Ned had made up that
story so that he might feel at liberty TO
see her about the business he spoke of
That was plausible. Helen had never
quite understood Ned; he seemed deep
to her When she had known him long
before she was married they had both
been too young to read the others char
acter. but Ned Burns had funny way
Of getting what he wanted, regardless
Of anything
when Ned came. he told her that ne was
not engaged after all certainly she
would not be blamed for being de-
ceived- Not II Warren were willing TO
believe it. too.
At that moment she looked UP and
spied Warren coming down the street
She almost flew 10 meet him. holding
I'D her face for his kiss. which he gave
zingerly enough He hated kissing in
public and he had frequently given his
opinion OF it If Helen had not been
so excited she would have remembered
this fact
why the excitement" Warren
oueried as they both walked toward
the apartment
'tOh. ] got tired Of staying inside"
Helen returned. not telling her news
at once for fear of seeming too eager
Anything happened"
This was the general question that
passed between them
Nothing much; things were about
as usual. excepting for one thing"
Helen said. eager 10 tell her news and
yet trying to appear nonchalaut
What's that2' said Warren. not
evincing much interest He was tired
and anxious to get upstairs where he
could relax Helen's news. which he
did not imagine would be much any
why. Ned Burns called up" Helen
said smoothly
He did" exclaimed Warren. coming
out of his trance. What did he want2
I thought he was done with all that"
Warren Interested.
Helen was woman enough to enjoy
HI this She would have made Warren
jealous If she could, but she was too
much afraid of the consequences just .
now TO try. She must tell Warren I
about the letter 50 that il would not I
arouse suspicion
4 thought it was strange. too" /
Helen went on This morning I re-
ceive6 a note from him asking II he
might call OF course I thought that
strange" She paused, regarding War
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
RECRUITING OFFICER LOWE
RELIEVED BY CAPT. FONDA

Capt. ". L Lowe, Q. s. a, retired,
newly appointed recruiting officer in
II Paso has been ordered to Houston.
Tex, as recruiting officer for the
army and will be relieved by Capt. f.
W Fonda, retired Capt. Fonda, for
merly an officer in the Seventh cav
airy has been resident Of this city
for three years He first saw service
along the border in 1898. Capt Lowe
IS former troop commander OF the
18th cavalry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Train BuIIetin.

Train No. I01, due at 10 p. m. and
train No. 9. due at $50 p. m, on the
Galveston, Harrisburg & san antonio
Ry-, are reported Indefinitely delayed
because of a derailment at ray. Texas
All other afternoon and night trains
for today are reported on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

Police chief B. J. ZabriskIee Iuessday
afternoon received a letter from Mrs
street, Cincinnati. Ohio, who desires TO
obtain some information relative to the
whereabou Of her husband. KAY .
m0nd Hibbling According TO the let
ter, the missing husband mas neeIi
away from his home in Cincinnati
since 1911
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Is the Pacific Coast
Worth Defending?

Bismarck declared that the Balkans worth the bones Of
one POmmeranan grenader
The Staff of the American Army does believe that
Angeles worth the sacrifice of battalion
tire Pacific Coast is worth the risk Of cass batteshp
What do you think?
Is the Pacific Coast really part of the United States3
Is it the ''Balkans of America?
The flagship of the Pacific fleet can't get up enough
make Roadway against strong wind.
The Pacific fleet has two real and going sub
marine.
1t has modern destroyer, just launched
The Pacific fleet has-Bu read what Harry Carr says-ano
proveso the treatment the Nation hands to its stepchd
the Far West Read and that the benghed East
of the Far since that memorable
week in last November. Will sit up and take notice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

Washington. D. G, Jan. 24--MeIn-
bers OF the senate and house were the
guests Of honor Tuesday night at the
second OF the formal receptions at the
white house given by the president and
Mrs. Wilson this winter Vice presi-
dent Marshal and speaker Clark head
ed the line receiving.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Try Mrs. crark.s Cafeteria, eos Mesa
Oregon i. For suffrage.

Salem Ore. Jan. 24.--The oregon
senate Tuesday adopted a menloIi "a
urging congress TO submit natloIial
voters Of me nation. The memorial
now goes to the state house Of repre-
SentatiVes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
NEWS BREVITIES s s:s.. -.P
Advertisement

miles. Tracks OF the Northern Pacific
and Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul
are under II inches of water and Zee
Railroad men have gone to Three Forks
10 attempt to break the jam with dyn-
amite.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Rheumatism Advice

After each meal and at bed
time take a tablespoonful OF the
following homemade medicine
used all over the United States
and noted fOr its remarkable
results. Relief begins after the
first dose.
Syrup OF Sarsaparilla 1 ounce
Simple Elixir ....1z pint
This recipe formerly called
for whiskey. hut the simple
elixir is very much better.
Published by Medical For
mula La borat0ry. Dayton. o. The
ingredients specified ca be pro-
cured from any good drug store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24


Washington, D. c. Jan 24.-Pay IN
creases for many government clerks
to meet the higher cost of living were
approved by the senate Tuesday in an
amendment to the legislative apprO-
priatiOn bill. 1t would advance the
salaries of employees receiving less than
$3.50 by Is per cent and those receiv-
ing from $3.50. up to and including
$1,000. by ten per cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

office of DR.. Reinemund Drs- Schus-
ter q Reinemund) removed to $40 Mar
tin Bldg. Phone 1860.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

LOngweII-Be careful Of your baggage
checks. Leave at Longwelrs- Tel. J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

osteopathy may cure you. Try It, Drs.
Mccarthy, Osteopaths. 5o2 n. oregon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Senator owen Slightly Hurt.

Oklahoma City, Okla Jan III
United States senator Robert l. Owen
Of Oklahoma was run over and slight
~ injured by an automobile here Tues
day. The front wheels Of the machine
passed over his right leg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

Aurora. in ian. 24.-PotatOes al Sc
a busbel made their appearance mere
today They were new ones and deal
ers generally said that they were more
successful as exhibits than as afucies
of commerce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

Ice Gorces Flood Valley.
Logan Mont Jan. 24.-There was
no Improvement today in flood con-
ditions in Madison valley where ice
gorges in the Madison river have spread
the water over the valley for several
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Rnrmnnd HihhIinr Nissins.

DR.. Bauchert. Dentist Mills bldg. Ph. 1851
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
The Bloody |. w. w. Battle
at Everett, Washington

1t created business for the underakers like the European
settled of the great problems that led the appeal
to
Can social questions be settled by killing the agitators?
Is right to beat up the W W. though they threaten
burn the town?
What SHALL what peaceful community do when small
minority of professional rebels threatens dynamite and
the torch?
Read what Walter v WOehke has say about this
pOant question confronting the Pacific Coast about
the problem the naked Doukhobors in British Columbia
the newly discovered Temples of the Gods in Utah.
Cave Dwellers Of California about Jack London superBoy
read additional features by Dr. David Starr Jordan Herman
Whitaker Elizabeth WicOxsOn, Harold H Scott Monroe Wool
ley Hamilton Laing make Of the helpful interesting Serv
ice Departments all in the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
pot,toe~ SO a BusheI.

,r. ANNA Reum, Buckler Bid. over Elite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24
Increase L. $. Clerks, PAY.

DR.. Edgar. Homoeopath. 3IOrehouse b.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-24

Eat at Pickwick. lO5 n. oregon.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Again the RECORD did not
reach Arapahoe until last Satur-
day although it was put in the
Office at this place on Thursday
and left here on the 6 p. m. train
and should have been in Arapa-
hoe in less thansan half hour. 1t
looks to us as if.there was some
thing wrong somewhere, and we
have entered complaint with the
Postoffice department, and they
will undoubtly End out where the
fault lies. And we hope our SUBJ
scribers will receive their papers
on time as formerly.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
PUSH HIGHWAY and
HOLD SOCIARILlTY RUN

At Q peeting OF the executive and
ysvs ond means .com,nittees of the
Cnisa Pacific Highway Association
held at Oakley, Wednesday, evening,
Il 1as decided to push the work of
snsrking the highway to AN early com
r. ple4loa. The style of ral,e sign WAS
left 20 President Felt~, Secretary Bee
Aer aad Treasurer WooGhouse, with
instructions to make u decision and
ploce an Immediate order Cf sufficient
number TO enable the Association to
xAace at least four signs GSOng every
mile OF road. In addition to these
markers, danger signs will he erected
10y the Association At shurp turns,
bridge approaches and railroad cross
ipgs and the principal crossroads
will be marked telling where they lead
and the distance to the points named.
1t is the intention of the committee to
spare neither trouble nor expense to
make this the best marked road be-
tween the Missouri River and the
Rocky Mountains.
The committee ordered one hundred
Thousand folders, containing com
plete log. description of the highway
and n well written sketch. These fold
.crs will be circulated through hotels,
tourist agencies and garages, both in
the east and west.
President Felts and Mr.. Kanaga, of
Iimon, were named members of com
nittee to arrange for big U. T..
Highway booster meeting ut Limon
next weelss The meeting will have for
its dual PURPOSE the enlistment OF the
citizens of Limon uuder. the U. p. II.
banner and the promotion OF the good
work ON the section of road from Lii
insn TO to Denver, which has been un.
dertaken by the Colorado State High
way Commission through which the
road passes.
The committees expect to have the
road en- 2ylsed, the historical monuments
In place and the road itself, with the
heip Of the county commissioners, In
peslect condition by the first OF May.
As soon ss this is accomplished, Pres
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

idert Fe.ss will set day for = fig So
eiabiEfsy.run and the dedication of the
new Highway. Cars will sssart from
both ends of the line, meeting at Che,
enne Wells about noon. Notable
Speelts1will be present, there will be
bands and a Wild west celebration.
Plans are under way to make this
event one of the biggest, mostiRe'est-
ing happenings ever Witnessed in this
,seotion-W estern Times, Sharon
Springs, Kansas.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
PROSPECT HILL

Messrs. Cunningham and Ever
son and several others are de-
signing large efforts in broon
corn culture this season.
Lee Kibbee feels as much at
home in an automobile now ap-
parently as the veteran driver of
these get there quick machines.
A. J. Hawkes. who has been
wintering at James Trainor's
keeping things to rights while
Mr.. Trainor visited his mother in
Michigan, has moved back to his
place a mile. east of us and Mr..
Trainor has returned also.
Our good friend. Mr.. Holly
wood on the south side of the
track is putting out forty acres
of barley and is expecting to have
it all sown by April 1st. He and
his son-in-law. Mr.. Gallagher,
will farm strenuously in the u.s.
ual crops indigenous to our soil.
Mayor Jones has turned his
automobile into a tractor and
will plow, plant and reap as do
other enterprising farmers. He
has rented tn Trumbor & Counts
ranch northwest of town. We
are glad he will be near and we
are satisfied that this moving
picture will be free.
j. w. Adams was autoing by
Prospect Hill on Wednesday of
last week. giving his father y
hasty view Of our beautiful coun-
try. He picked the writer up
by the wayside and gave US q
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

The Ladies of the Catholic
Altar Society wishes to thank the
good people for the kind and
generous donations and patron
age to the dinner last Saturday
which netteds$62. 35.
Will the ladies' who have not
received their dishes, kindly cali
at Mrs. James Cahill's residence
for same.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

John Hillard. Frank Carter,
Francis Arnett and Chester And
erson were in Towper Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Skinner
Richard M. and John Skinner
took dinner at the home of Miss
Florence Darling last Saturday.
A family gathering was held at
the home of Prof. and Mrs. w. H
Skinner lsst Saturday evening in
honor of their thirtieth wedding
anniversary. About twenty en-
joyed the turkey dinner which
was prepared by Mrs. Adah Nor
land and Mrs. Skinner, and sew
eral nice presents were given to
the bride and groom of thirty
years ago and all present wished
them many happy returns of the
day.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

Matt Ludwig has resigned hes
position in Koons' hardware store
anl has accepted a simil T. .'nsition
in a store at Cheyen. Wells.
MIR. and Mrs.GLuLwig ia" many
friends in Sharon Springs WHO
will regre+ ,vneir departure, but
: who al ioin in wishing them
uccess in their new home. West
ern Times, Sharon Springs.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

three or four pile spin in his
lately acquired and comfortable
Chevrolet car. We touched at
VIM. VOLTS and exchanged civ
ilities with those good neighbors.
Then we shuffled for home and
were much refreshed by their
good company and good ride.
Mr.. Adams is an apt pupil in
learning to push the automobile.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
DISTRICT NO. Z

Mrs. Harry Messick who has
been quite sick is getting better.
Little Dorthy Skinner had
measles last week. but is over
them now.
Mr. Francis Arnett and Evelyn.
spent Sunday at the hcme of Mr..
and Mrs. Potts.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
FOR SALE-One span OF geld
ings cosaaing3 and A yrs. old this
spring. Sound and Gentle.
L. w. Wells

U-Roats sink three American
ships. Action places U. S. in
State of War. But what steps
will be taken by Congress has not
been decided. We can not see
any possible chance Of averting
war with Germany.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22
Report of the condition of the
CHEYENNE COUNTY
STATE BANK

AT Cheyenne Wells, in the State of
Colorado, at the close OF business
March 3, 1917.
Cheyenne record., 1917-03-22

Statement of the Farmers .Educa-
tional and Co-Operative Union.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26
ENDS DYSPEPSIA,
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick,
sour stomachs in five minutes
Time It!

Really does put bad stomachs in
order-"really does" overcome indiges-
tion. dyspepsia. gas, heartburn and
sourness in five minutes-that-jus
that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar
gest selling stomach regulator in the
world. II what you eat ferments into
stubborn Jumps. you belch gas and
eructate sour. undigested food and
acid: head is dizzy and aches: breath
foul: tongue coated; your insides filed
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the moment "Pape's Diapep
sin" comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonishing-al marvellous, and
the joy is its harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Dia-
pepsin will give you hundred dollars
worth OF satisfaction.
It's worth its weight in gold to men
and women who can't get their stom.
achs regulated. 1t belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy
in case OF sick, sour, upset stomach
during the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26
FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
"caIifornia Syrup Of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes. after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and It thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross. irritable. feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour. look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give .
teaspoonful G this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have a we'll. playful child
again. When its little system is full
OF cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea. Indigestion. colic-remem-
Der, a good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for So
cent bottle. Of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies.
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26
WORLDS RANKING NAVAL Off.
GER sUccUMss AT WASHING
TON AFTER WEEKS ILLNESS.
HAD ROMANTIC CAREER
TOOK PART IN CIVIL WAR UNDER
RRAGUT-ASkED TO RUN
FOR PRESIDENT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Jan. IT, Admiral
Dewey, the nations Spanish war hero,
and by priority of grade the ranking
naval officer of the world, died at his
home here Tuesday night in his eight
ieth year. He had not been conscious
since Monday. when he lapsed into
coma, still believing that in few
days he would be back at his desk In
the Navy Department.
general breakdown accompanied
by arterio sclerosis incident to old
age. was the cause of death. The dis
ease had been gradually spreading its
hold upon the powerful body for a
year and a half, but the admiral, proud
Of his physical vigor had fought 1t off,
and even kept Its existence secret
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26

A recipe given by famous physician
for long life was: keep the Kidneys in
good order Try to eliminate thru the
skin and intestines the poisons that
otherwise clog the kidneys. Avoid eat
ing meat as much as possible; avoid too
much salt, alcohol, tea. Try milk and
vegetable diet. Drink plenty of water,
and exercise SO you sweat = the skin
helps to eliminate the toxic poisons
and uric acid"
For those past middle life, for those
easily recognized symptoms of inflam-
nation, as backache, scaldng "water," !"
or if uric acid in the blood has caused
rheumatism. rusty" joints, stiffness,
get Anuric at the drug store. This is q
wonderful elminator OF uric acid and
was discovered by DR.. Pierce of Invalids'
Hotel, Buffalo, n. Y. II your druggist
does not keep it send 10 cents to DR..
Pierce for trial package and you will
find that it is many times more potent
than lithia and that it dissolves uric
acid as hot water does sugar.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26
rs! GIRls! TRY IT,
|EAtlTIFY YOUR HAIR
lt Thick. Glossy, Wavy, Luxur
1t and Remove Dandruff-ReaI
surprise for You.

'ar hair becomes light, wavy. fuf-
|,undant and appears as soft, lus-
and beautiful ~ a young girls
= "DAnderine hair cleanse" Just
'ais-znoisten = acloth with a little
crime and carefully draw 1t
IGN your haif; taking one small
ID at . time. This will cleanse
'air Of du6t, atft and excessive oil
I'm Just . fsw moments you have
led IT, beauty of your hair.
sides beantifying the hair at once,
crime 1issolvss every particle OF
run; eleanses, purifies and invig.
10 the scalp, forever stopping itch.
and falling heir.
1 what viii please you most will
fter . few weeks use when you
actually zee new hair-fine and
~ 1t drst-yes-but really new
-growfng all over the scalp. II
care TOR pretty, soft hair and lots
/. surely get . rs cent bottle OF
vlton's Deudsrine from arv store
Just Try Il ADV.
The Ordway new era., 1917-01-26
REPORT GERMAN RAIDER SUNK
Had Caught Twenty-four Allied Ships
in South Atlantic Waters.

Pernambuco, Jan. 23.-The German
commerce raider. believed to be the
Nineta. which has wrought havoc with
allied shipping in the last few weeks
in the south Atlantic. particularly off
the Brazilian const, has been sunk by
the British cruiser Glasgow, 13O miles
off Para, according to generally ac.
cepted report received from Para Sun
day.
Altho the report is not officially
confirmed, previous reports of the
raiders position caused the news to
be regarded as authentic.
The German raider is reported to
have captured twenty-four allied
ships, twelve of which it sunk, during
its operations in south Atlantic wa
ters.