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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12
T ETTERS to THE
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@EL PAsO PATRIOTISM

(Ali communications must bear the sig
nature OF the writer. but the name VIII be
Withheld II regusstedl
@EL PASO PATRIOTISM
Editor Ell Paso Herald:
A few days ago 1 replied to an ar
tlcle in The Herald under the heading
"El Paso Patriotism and written BY
Gene Moore. Gene Moore replied to
my article and incidentally informed
me that Gene Moore is a woman
Miss Moore said in her first article
that American patriotism was being
had ignored the murder OF mothers
and babies and had entered this war
only when our commerce was
menaced. She said that FL Pasoans
would not fall for such patriotism
and warned the government lest Il
find itself in the same unhappy plight
as is the Russian government.
Our personal opinion is that these
utterances are unamerican and IN
patriotic We Fl Pasoans believe
that we entered this war for the rea-
sons given by the president in his
speech to congress. April .. 1917.
when he asked that a state Of war be
declared These are extracts ron the
thinking OF the loss OF property in
VOWED. immense and serious as that
is. but only OF the wanton and whole
sale destruction Of lives OF non-com-
batants. men. women and children.
Property can be paid for. the lives OF
innocent people cannot" Our motive
viii not be revenge or victorious as
sertion of the physical might OF the
nation but only the vindication OF a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12
Ry Little Chris.)

4 GOLFER
CBy Little Chris.)
A golfer is a man who drinks
Scotch ana gives excuses for tax
ing so many shots TO get around
a course
A golfer in q picture wears kits
and looks like a Scotchman. but q
real golfer wears discarded old
clothes and generally looks ike
q tramp
A golfer will complain at home
because he If asked by friend wife
to sprinkle the lawn, and he will
lick little Bobbie for saying darn
it." but he will walk ten miles
around a course, cursing like a
sailor every time he misses the
ball and lying about his score
until he has no more conscience
than G clothing store dummy.
No golfer was ever at his best.
Like the weather you explain to
q stranger, which Is always the
worst today that you ever saw
a golfers form" is the poorest
today that It has been since he
learned to swing a club or to tell
8 mashie from a midiron.
A caddie Is a boy who goes
around a course and listens to the
golfers: after a few trips. II there
cabulary OF the world that he
hasn't heard, then It IS not in the
English language.
Some golfers play TO reducs
their flesh. some TO get fat some
to get a drink at the end Of the
course and some because they
haven't anything else to do and
don't care much what becomes OF
them.
Every golf club has a shower
bath and for this reason many
men have come to disregard the
ancient custom Of waiting until
Saturday night and often take a
shower IN the middle Of the week.
just to get their moneys worth
at the club Not everyone does
this. however.
II you slice a ball II falls out
Of bounds and you are out Of
luck.
Bogey is something a golf
player never makes and some
thing the committee never ex-
pected anybody to make when the
course was laid out
Golf scores are the greatest
Jokes Of the age. All golfers
laugh at other golfers scores.
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There IS one satisfaction with tn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12
NEGROES IN JAIL MAS
CRUCES ON THEFT CHARGE

Complaint was filed in the court OF
justice J. NJ. Deaver Friday after
noon against John Doe and Richard
Roe, two negroes charged with steal
ing an automobile truck from Seth B.
orndorff. sheriff. The negroes are
in jail in Las Cruces and VIII be
brought to this city for preliminary
hearing.
Sam Wilson was arrested on
charge of robbery. Mrs. H. Russell.
ass South Leon street. was the COM
platnant. The charge was filed in
the court of justice Deaver.
A complaint was filed before jus
tice Beaver against Arturo Garcia,
charging him with robbery. Frank
W Brown was the complainant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

Someone has suggested planting johnson grass IN the
vsIlev fer hay crop man got that idea in Phoenix
about quarter of century ago and acted upon it Farm
ers Of the Salt River valley have been swearing and fight
ing Johnson grass ever since It makes fair hay crop but
drives out everything else and is well nigh impossible to kill
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

Jefferson Potlocks, who plays the
lead fiddle IN the Excelsior Fiddling
band, has been somewhat criticised by
his action during the last entertain
ment at the school house, when he
stopped during the middle of a senti-
mental classic piece and looked to see
what time Of night it was.
= y
Newly married couples generally are
referred to as being one, but it would
be marked in the proof if the society
reporter wrote that they is going to
housekeeping.
Atlas Peck has been clearing up his
throat this week as he hopes to sing
louder than all the others in the choir
next Sunday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12
Naming Ships For Famous Fighters

-rTTHE navy deDaTImenL
cruisers which to form an important part OF the
Il navy shall be named after American warships which
fighting fame early in our countrys history In war-
time than in peace, Americans will appreciate
the giving of fighting craft of names which have meaning
The new ships are to be named Saratoga Constitution
Constellation, Ranger and Lexington Small and Hage
batteshps which to bear their names but they
were manned by Americans who knew how to hight and WIN
OF die
of them all the Constitution "oId IrOnsides had the
most famous history. She frgate of 1876 tons 1.-THE
battle cruiser bearing her viii be OF about 25oO ton
nage and launched in 1877 She carried % guns Du
ing the war with TTipo she In turn the flagship or
commodore PTebe and of commodore Rodgers 1t was on
board the Constitution that the final treaty OF peace was
In the war Of 1872 the Constitution, commanded by
Capt Isaac Hull fell in with British squadron and out
dtanced II in three day chase On August 19, she en-
gagged and left total wreck the British fgate Guerrero
On December g. under Capt Bainbrdge she met the Brit
ish frgate lava off Bahia Brazil and defeated her in
two hour engagement The British lost 800 killed and
wounded and the Constitution a. On February "a, 1919,
commanded Capt Stewart she captured the Warshp
Pcton and her convoy and the following year she captured
in one day. after memorable engagement the Cyane of "a
guns and the Levant of IS guns She in turn pursued
by three British fgates and compelled to renqulsh the
Levant.
suton but the plan abandoned because Of the storm
Of public protest stirred up by the poem "0d Ironsides
written by Oliver Wendell Holmes Thereafter she was used
training ship until her of usefulness terminated
at the Boston navy yard
The other old warships had careers almost as notable
though less popularity known thar that Of the Constitution
naming the battle cruisers after these old fighters
almost that the spirit which animated them through
their gallant personnel has been given birth, that
the old ships having lapsed into death and decay, have
been resurected in great fighting ships which will be
by Americans true to their flag and brave and
as honorable as the men Of 1872
Marshal Joffre Is not wastefu of words His speech
in the senate this "Vive La Amerique' But that
carried much meaning PEACEFUL of oratory.
II they get pretty girl for Miss Galvie Stone in
bathing suit the movie who snap her the street
viii get picture that looks like mob scene.
When Americans wearing flags, Germans In the
United States nay steer moderate course by wearing
Red Cross button
Is the full victory for which the kaiser prsys the "ur
psngy moderate peace terms about which Germany has
been talking?
Railroad wrecks in Mexico are more fatal than the
bandits.
-o
You can almost see the IOaves of bread shrink from day
to day.
When you your own home, you may plant what
you please in the yard without consulting landlord
A house looks twice as impressive after yen have
bought it as 1t did when you renting it.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

Thousands of women in England
suffer from smokers heart" Many
girls are known to smoke as many as
Joe cigarettes 4 day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

Meditating on the fact that Sim Feiner has been
elected from ireland t. the house of the English
VIII doubtless think TIE Irish rebels intend to @cay the
fight to the floor Of the house"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12
&c. a MARTIN.

his own family. Is giving himself a
home and at the same time saving
a year. I am glad TO see the people
realizing this, for the more people we
can get onto land where they can
produce something for themselves.
the more happiness and prosperity we
are going TO put into the homes OF
this section"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

Marshal Joffre Is not wastefu of words His speech
n the senate was this: "Vive La Amenque' But that
aIried as much meaning PEACEFUL Of oratory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

If they get pretty girl for Miss Gavie Stones in
bathing suit, the move who snap her the street
viii get picture that looks like mob scene.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

(An communications must bear the sig
nature OF the writer. but the name VIII be
withheld II requested
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

From my experience among the
business men in FL PasO. ] believe
that the boys who Join the army viii
be given the preference for Jobs when
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-12

When Americans are wearing flags Germans In the
United States may steer moderate course by wearing
Red Cross button
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
CATTLE STEALING
Gets SEVERAL IN
LOT OF TROUBLE

Charged with stealing and butcher
ing cattle, two negroes named Ike
Kelker and Forest Cant were locked
up at the county jail a couple of
days ago, and yesterday two other
arrests were made, an aftermath of
the Investigations which Deputy
Bayless and others in the sheriff's
flee have been conducting. John
Colombo, a Greek, and s. Berson, a
we'll known citizen, were taken into
custody, later being released under
bonds of $3.50 each. 1t is charged
that each of these defendants had
purchased beeves which the negroes,
named above are said to have stolen
during the past week or two. The
cattle were in the herds o. Mr. Bar
rineau. and it is claimed the black
men would go into the country, seize
and butcher the COWS, and bring the
meat here, The charges against Co
lombo and Berson, however, are SIM
PLY that of receiving stolen property,
no mention having been made Of re
cciving the butchered product
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
INVENTIVE GENIUS
MAKES Gallo MEL
DELIGHTFUL
CalomeI, the Most Valuable of all
Drugs, Now Purified from its I'M
pleasant and Dangerous Qualities
-Calotabs the New Name.

The medicinal virtues of CalOme!
are in no way connected with its nau-
seating and dangerous qualities as is
proven by the fact that the new calO-
mel tablet recently perfected, is wholly
free from Objectionable effects yet
retains all of the liver cleansing and
system purifying qualities of the old
style calomel. For biliousness, consti-
patton and indigestion, and wherever
calomel is essential, the new de-nau-
seated calomel tablet is a practically
~erfect remedy.
To inspire public confidence in this
new disco cry the manufacturers
have authorized druggists every
where to refund the price if the Gus
toner is not perfectly delighted"
with Calotabs. Sold only in original
packages, sealed, twenty doses for
thirty five cents. One tablet at bed
time, with a swallow of water. No
taste, no nausea, no gripping. You
wake up in the morning with a clean
liver, feeling fine and hearty appe-
tite. Eat what you please-no dan
ger-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEvERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
LOOK AT TONGUE! THEN GIVE
FRUIT LAXATIVE FOR STOM-
ACH, LIVER, BOWELS.
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM CHILDREN AND
THEY LOVE IT.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty
heir bowels, which become clogged
up With waste, liver gets sluggish;
stoma,h sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated. or Your child is Hstiess, cross.
feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full Of cold or has sore
throat or any other chiIdren's all
ment give teaspoonful of "Califor-
MIA Syrup of Figs then don't worry,
because it is perfectly harmless, and
in a few hours all this constipation
poison, sour bile and fermenting
waste will gently move out of the
bowels, and you will have a we'll,
playful child again. A thorough Gin
side cleansing" is oftimes all that is
necessary. It should be the first treat
men in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ak Your druggist for a 5O-cent bot
tie e "California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown
ups plainly printed on the bottle.
Look carefully and see that it is made
by the "CaIifornia Fig Syrup Com
pany. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
CaIOmeI Users! Listen To Me!
Guarantee DOdSOn'S Liver Tone
Your druggist gives back your money if it doesn't
Iyen your liver and bowels and straighten
you up without making you sick

Ugh. Calomel makes you sick. It's
horrible! Take a dose Of the dan
gerous drug tonight and tomorrow
you may lose a days work.
CaIomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis of the bones.
Calomel, when it comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into 1t break
ing it up. This is when you feel that
awful nausea and cramping. If YOU
are sluggish and "all knocked out"
if your liver is torpid and bowels CON
stipated or you have headache, dizzi-
ness, coated tongue, if breath is bad
or stomach sour, just try a spoonful
of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to
night.
Here's my guarantee-Go to any
drug store and get a so cent bottle
Of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17

spoonful and if it doesn't stratghten
you right up and make you feel fine
and vigorous I want you to 60 back
to the store and get Your money.
Dodson's Liver Tone IS destroying the
sale Of Calomel because il is real
liver medicine; entirely vegetable
therefore il can not salivate or
make you sick
I guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver to work and clean your
pated waste which is clogging your
system and making YOU feel 1niser-
able. I guarantee that a bottle Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your
entire family feeling fine for months.
Give it to your children. It is harm
less; doesn't grippe and they like its
pleasant tastc-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
WOMAN SUICIDES
BY HANGING WITH
4 PICTURE CORD

IaU"a JACKSON, coI0rod, III a long
time, suicided yesterday at 2:2O
O'Clock by hanging herself with
picture cord. She was discovered
by relative and the police were mott
fed at once. Officers Reed and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17

-. =. HENbIS7 O. oONS
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES"
PHONE 722.
Tuesday Specials

Cottolene, large buckets ................... $500
Cottolene, medium buckets Observation-Disclosures SOC
Obelisk Flour, 24-pound sack ................S16 so
Obelisk Flour, 12-pound sack Observation-Disclosures. SOC
Self-Rising Flour, 4-pound sack 49,. .......S155
Self Rising Flour, 12-pound sack ............. SOC
Crackers, per dozen packages ................S Gc
Lemon and Ginger Snaps per package .........,.5 SC
Pure Tomato Catsup per bottle ...............1 Oc
Oversee Honiny, No. 3 can ..................I Toe
Oversee Fancy Sweet Corn, No. can ........ loo
Sweet Maize Maine Style Corn, No. can 3 cans. 35c
Sweetland Early June Peas, No. 2 can . ...... loo
Dawson Pure Apply Jelly, glasses .........,.. Csc
Wilson's Pure Food jam, 25c jar; for ........ 35c
Arnnours Extra Fancy Package Rice per pound. loo
Matches, all kinds, packages ................2 Csc
Crystal White Soap bars for.................2 Csc
Palm Olive Soap, bars .25c
Soda Crystal Octagon Shape Soap bars for. .25c
Grandma Washington Powder packages for. .25c
Early Bird Chicken Feed 1O0-pound sack ... so
Quick Delivery to All Parts of the City
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
j. p. REMICH & SONS
PHONE 722

PHONE 722

Immediately went to the
scene, and made a hurried investiga-
ton: later notifying Coroner VIII l.,
Johnson. Judge Johnson repaired to
the scene and found the woman dead,
yet suspended with the small cord,
She was taken down and after a fnr-
Their inquiry, a verdict of suiuae was
given, Relatives were then allowed
to take charge Of the body and pre-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17

pare the same for interment.
Relatives told Judge Johnson that
the woman, about 30 years of age,
had been i'll for a long time, and thai
this continued ill-health caused her
to take her own life. No one had
been with her, it is said. for some
hours previous to the finding of the
body, and there was no telling just
when the deed was accomplished.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17
DAMON LODGE WILL
MEET TONI CHIT 8

Damon Lodge No. 10, X. of P. poets
in regular session tonight st 8
o'clock at Castle Hall on East Intend
encia St.
Rank of Esquire to be conferred on
two very prominent candidates. Local
and visiting Pythians are invited.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17

him, was Princess Margaret of Con-
naught, daughter Of the duke of Con
naughf, former governor general Of
Cameo, and brother to King George
ne baby VAS born October Il. 1916.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-07-17

LAX-FOS-An Improved Cascara.
A digestive liquid laxative, cathartic
and liver tonic. Combines strength
with palatable aromatic taste. Does
not grippe or disturb stomach. Soc
Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
McALISTER ITEMS

We are still having some real windy
weather. Sunday afternoon it began
showing and the prospects for spring
seemed rather vague.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Terry,
a girl, March the 2Sth. Both parties
doing fine.
The Hereford sale Of j. B. Yeakley's
neal McAlister, was well attended by
the entire community. The big free
lunch was a treat. Thoroughbred
Herefords brought a fancy price. Bill
" Sunday was the finest animal In
the bunch and was sold for S400. All
the stuff sold averaged a good price
High priced feed did not seem to eff,
feet the sale.
Mr.. J. Snyder drove over to House
Sunday to consult DR.. Herring, as Mr.
Snyder had the misfortune of running
a splinted in his finger which is Civ
ing him much trouble, having caused
an infection. We hope he will soor
be well again.
w. S. Settle, Of Lawton, Okla, has
been visiting with B. Runyon. Mr.
Settle still owns a quarter section o,
land in the Browning community. H,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
NORTON NEWS
J.L. Hilton made e trip to the plains
last week.

J.L. Hilton made & trip to the plains
last week.
Mrs. A. Storey went to Tucumcari
Wednesday for "a few days visit with
her o and family.
Ora Bradley and Mabel Newsom
spent the day Tuesday with Nellie
Ayler.
Messrs. Bell, Doak and Bowerman
made a business trip to San Jon last
Thursday.
Walter Sachse sold his improve
ments and moved over southwest Of
Puerto.
Rev. J. l. Kelley preached at Lloyd
school house Sunday morning.
Several people from Norton attend
ed Easter services at Lloyd Sunday
morning.
w. s. Ayler and wife were Sunday
guests of John Hairless and mother.
Wade Davenport, wife and sister of
Silverton, Texas, came in last week
for a few days visit with relatives of
Norton and Puerto.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Hammonds
last week, a baby girl, Weighing about
five pounds.
Isaac Clemments spent Sunday with
the Newsom and Bradley boys.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12

is looking around for more Of Uncle
Sans free land in New Mexico.
j. Pollard, who has been seriously
sick for sometime, after a consultation
il was thought best to send him to Tu-
cumcari Hospital as he lived alone.
and he needed a trained nurse to look
after his needs. His many friends
hope he will soon recover his usual
good health.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. House of House,
drove over Sunday to McAlister to
hear the sermon preached by Bro.
Nicks.
Bro. Hudson of Frio community,
attended meeting at McAlister and
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Welsh
Sunday.
Prof. J. b. Scarborough closed his
term of school Friday. A closing en-
tertainment was given that evening.
The exercises were good. Several
splendid talks were made. Bro. Nicks
was the first on the program and made
an interesting address on School Life
and told us many things the commun-
ity should long remember.
Judge Cutlip made n talk and his
subject was "School Work" Prof. j.
f. Thomas Of Fort Worth, Texas, the
sweet singer of the quartet Music CO.,
delighted the audience with his SPLEEN
did selections. Prof. Thomas, is per-
haps the leading vocal teacher in mu-
sic al present in New Mexico, attend
ing conventions and singing.
A very pleasant evening was enjoy
ed by all who attended thereby show
ing their appreciation.
j. p. Stockton purchased maize Of
f.. Klingsporn last week.
Sunday the revival meeting at the
Baptist church came to a close. Rev.
Nicks has done the people much good
and his coming will prove a benefit to
the entire community. During the
meeting 1907 chapters in the Bible
were read by the people. One mar
read 1875 chapters a day; another man,
not to be outdone read 1875 chapters n
day. The interest and attendance
were splendid. Last Sunday night the
church was packed full and many were
obliged to remain outside during SER
vices. Rev. Nicks is a great charac-
ter in religious work. He has the in
strumentality in leading souls to Christ
We recommend him as a .~ireless work
err and consecrated Christian man. The
meeting closed Sunday afternoon with
dinner on the ground. At the close of
the services Bro. Nicks prayed, and a
song, God be with you till we meet
again." was sang. Then Misunderstanding
was in order and good-by to Bro.
Nicks. Many wept at the close of the
meeting as he was loved by all and
has made many friends during the
meeting.
Bro. Nicks left late in the afternoon
for his home at Fort Sumner.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
MULES wANTED-TwO CLASSES

One class from I to 10 years old.
Sound and in fair working condition.
From 10 hands and one inch which is
five feet and one inch, on up. No light
grays or paints. Mules 8 to 10, cheap
err than younger ones. Other kind
14.2 to 14.3 hands, 8 to 20 years. Can
not pay the value for young mules of
this kind. No slender kind wanted.
Will be in Tucumcari April 10th, and
again 10th; Nara Visa Apr II; Logan
18th; San Jon goth; Endee 21st.
w. J. B. RICHARDS
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12
His songbook was the Sacred Harp"

His songbook was the Sacred Harp
it opened at the end
And Grandma sang the ~"tribble," for
to make their voices blend
In "Do-ra-me," and "Fa-so-la," to
make their voices blend.
"Amazin' Grace" and "~Jordan's Banks
and 1.-THE Unclouded Day"
They sang without an organ, and they
sang just that away;
A "Do-ra-me," and "Fa-so-la," they
sang just that away.
The old folks looked to heaven as a
place of endless song
And hoped the angels use ~shapenotes,
or else they might go wrong,
A "Do-ra-me," and "Fa-so-la," OF else
they might go wrong.
"Children Of the Heavenly King"
journeyed they along;
They left their book and tuning fork,
but took to heaven their song
OF "Do-ra-me" and "F2-so-la," they
took to HEAVIER. their song.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-04-12

Should an American contingent be
sent to France, perhaps it would be
referred to briefly as Roosevelt, ct
al" Anyhow, we may need several
Roosevelts before the war is over.