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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

0IDNEY Hooks told it at the black
smith shop yesterday that Poke
- Eazley had told him that his wife
heard while over at Luke Mathewsla's
that Luke's wife had heard that Isaac
Heilwsnger was telling around among
his neighbOrs that Jefferson Potlocks
and his wife had a falling out and a
family racket a few nights ago. Those
who have mentioned il don't want
anything said about il. as they do not
want it TO get out.
Sim Flinders returned from Tick
vile Tuesday with a bottle Of some
sort OF patent medicine. after taking
five doses his testimonial declares he
dug two post holes, and whipped the
Horse Doctor.
While digging for potatoes yester-
of Ticker that had been buried evil
IDENTIFY for several months II is
claimed by the Deputy Constable, who
says he buried IL when he reformed II
was his intention to let IL stay buried
until he went TO drinking again.
During a game Of seven-up on
stump near the Hog Ford church on
Monday morning lobe Moseiey swapped
a curry comb and a jug OF Noon light
Reel Thiskey TO Dudley Flinders for.
q calf and lantern. Next Sunday lobe
aims TO surprise the Dog Hill preacher
by presenting him with the calf when
the hat is passed around.
After looking at the many pictures
in catalogue received by his wife.
Columbus AllsOp is wondering II Dame
Fashion is a nice lady.
The Tin Peddler. who recently added
jewelry to his stock of dishpans and
coffee pots, made a sale here this week
disposing Of 4 ring 70 Yam Sims. After
the peddler had departed Poke Eazley
passed Judgment on the ring He has
never been in the jewelry business
but says the ring smells all right
Christmas gets more free advertis-
ing and needs less than any other
thing, says Columbus Allsop-
Sim Pickens was all dressed up in
his standing collar Sunday, and was
seen going in the direction OF Found
ing BillOws- slim puts on one OF his
high collars Whenever he wants TO
way
Fit smith. who has been receiving
his mail at Ry Straw jail for the pas
several days. received glad news yes
Tickville Tidinss arrived and he no
ticed thine out" stamped on one
corner
The Postmaster has received word
from a man at Tickville TO hold his
mail here at HogwallOw until he comes.
The Postmaster says he has too much
other work To do To hold anybOdy's
mail
sim Flinders reports having seen
fish at least i feet long swimming
up Gander creek one day last week.
The fish will probably be back by here
as soon as he can find a place wide
enough to turn around in.
Some unknown man broke into the
blacksmith shop Sunday night and at
tempted to make away with the anvil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
hi G, A. MARTIN.

, Jres At which the car was delivered to
the railroad and we have the Iigures
AZ which il was received by us Inc
shortage occurred between the time
the car left the mine and arrived IN
FL Paso.
much as coal. 4 cord Of wood now
costs local dealers a little under s.
laid down in FL Paso, it is said, the
cost in east Texas for the wood being
81 and the freight beinT over 50 IN
loading charges and relOadinE charges
bring the cost up TO about IS cord
10 local dealers Many people. unable
to get coal, are burning wood, but they
find that Il is not as economical as
one dealer. discussing the situation.
said: 4 do not expect TO see the stu
it will adjust itself before anotner
winter. The dealers will profit BY this
experience by constructing bins 70
store large quantities OF coal and VIII
put in this coal next spring and sum
mer when they can get il easily and
reasonably. Next fall they viii be pre-
pared when the demand comes FOR II
The local consumer is also going 10
possibly can buy next summer. so that
the demand on the dealers VIII not be
so heavy next winter The consumer
VIII get his coal SO much cheaper IN
summer than he can buy II IN winter
that IL will pay him TO lay in his sup
ply in summer. Many people do this,
but a great many have not done so
The galley boy says IL every man $
first cigar treats him like his first one
did, he cannot for the life Of him see
how anybody persists long enough 10
like it
We oftentimes say that adults are
only grownup children. Why not say
that children are just small adults
My little man got sick Christmas on
the candy and nuts he got in his stock
ing, but he wants TO see santa Claus
and the Frismus tree back again. How
many crownups do you know who. no
matter how hard they go up against a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
TNKLINCS and
i THINKLINGS
BY wEx JONES.

English writer accounts for the in
creased interest in golf by saying tnat
the war news is now more comforta-
BILE" We'd hate 10 have TO rough II
with this lad.
One of those things Black rabbers
and white shoes
Harvard boy found Jhat love inter
fered with study. so he broke I'D the
interference by marrying the girl
Dead men tell no tales. but a black
eye does
Youth Of Is claims the Juveline
Burglars record but the Amateur
B-rgIary association has disqualified
him as a professional
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
SnoW

w THEN young
Nv
a
I
of suffering
and little kids thny clad ung through and
widows needing spud and dOwauers needing dudS There's much ge
the blue I'll plumber
to suffer
bv Georq. ,arh.w Adaus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

LkT HOPE that every business, pro-
fessionaI and working man n
Il the city who feels the necessity
OF keeping the city in the front rank
OF cities OF the country viii not only
contribute 10 the budget fund. but be-
come a merlber Of the chamber of com
rlerce between now ard the day 50
for nominating the new directors
and therefore have voice IN the
spending % the money contributed
said Jchn NJ Wyatt. chairman Of the
chamber of commerce budget fund
committee. THE charge IS sometimes
made that the chamber Of commerce
is in the hands OF a few men who run
< in their own interests II there
were any truth in that statement the
people Of the city have II n their
power to change il through the simple
eXpedient Of becoming members OF the
organization and controlling It It IS
one Of the most democratic insLltu-
tions in the world. and the smallest
contributor TO its expenses mas as mucn
voice II the conduct 9r It's des,lnIes
as has the wealthiest holder CT mem
heTShip privileges We snoul1 nave
100o members. and ] hooe We VII nave
that many when nomination and ciec-
ton days roll around. Tne new appli-
cantS will have all the lights accorded
these who have been fighting the bat
ties and paying the EXPENSES - the
organization since i WAS frs instI-
tuted. 70 years ago.'
"El PasO looks to me to De the great
est business city in the southwest.
said state senator II. 3. Brelsford.
NY Investigations here the pass week
have more than confirmed my IDEAS
concerning its chances. The lime Eas
now gone by when one could boost II
Paso by the old three-csrd monte
game or any other game fO- that mat
ter. for substantial people and bust
ness growth are attracting manr-
Z
at seems TO me that i some one
would start building q first lass ma
tatorium where Fl Pasoaus could 80
on hot days and enjoy themselves, II
would be heartily indorsed. said -
T. Johnson. Ii the work Of con-
struction was started now il would be
easily completed before the hot season
set in. and would undoubtedly be one
OF the most popular places in the en-
tire city. Fl PasO has been in need or
4 natatOrium since the old one was
burned down several years ago n
Washington park"
"El Paso is certainly a fine little
city. and I believe that a number OF
Pennsylvania boys will return to TINS
city after they are mustered out" said
Tommy O'TOoie, of Wilk%sba-re. Pa
After being mustered oft I intend IL
spend a few weeks with nv sister at
my home. and then will come back 10
Ii Paso to go TO work. 1 hear favcr-
able comments on this city in our
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

A/ come an advance in price by
" ton, also. Coal that sold a
year ago for SO a ton, is now selling
for S12-where you can get ton.
where YOU buy by the hundred pounds,
IS the Door must do, 81 costs dollar
sack. or about $50 ton. It is true, the
coal companies have to pay for the
sacks and also for the sacking and the
delivery
The coal men claim that the price IS
not their fault. One OF the leading
5satsrs Of Il Paso told ne Saturday
80 where he formerly bought at
C5silup. y. II, he was now buylnS az
his coal at Canyon City, Colo, sllo
having IS a ton at the mines anu SS-1v
frefrhf 70 get it here. Then he has TO
1sv for unloading, again for loading
and Il costs him money ior dellVefy.
aAt SI2 a ton, 7 am not making as much
money" he said, as made q year
ago on coal at So"
MORT that the biggest mine at Gallup
bad been on fire and sealed up since
last simmer he replied: = have heard
fhis report, but do not know II II IS
me kU that we can get out Of the
Gallup people is that they cannot IN
their orders However, hear that they
are shipping large quantities 10 Call-
fornia, where the price Is higher tnah
This dealer asserted that the coal he
,.-as bringing in from Colorado is run
ning short Of its mine weight Inc
imposition is that the railroad IS con-
fiscatfug part Of every car
..Fvery carload Of coal from Colo
do" ne said that reaches Us. IS
hort several tons. I received a car
lad OF coal today, supposed 10 contain
= IONS and il was short five and a
asIf ions in actual weight Friday we
-rceived two cars, one 500 pounds
short and another 5000 pounds short
We have made a claim Tor this
g. -9oYIrt from the railroad, but I do
not know whether II viii be allowed
- not The coal company has the fig
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

LIDO PONDRAy WARREN
N/wiu write for the FL Paso Her
w aid a series OF brief and pointed
xslks 10 men and women who work,
whether as employees or employers.
These talks will be full OF inspiration
for all who have a spark OF ambition
and some ability % think beyond the
immediate moment In his introduce
lion the author says:
During my many years OF assecia-
lion with one Of Americas great com
nercial institutions, I have learned the
vslue Of a right thought
IT have seen how mems careers have
been marred by basing their actions on
unsound theories Of life and business
And have also seen how a change
from q wrong thought 10 rlght
thought. perhaps during a moment OF
casual conversation, has been the
means Of advancing n man to higher
place in his work, opening his eyes 70
a broader field Of opportunity ana
wholesome activity.
ct count the acquisition OF certain
thoughts as the red letter days OF my
life. To those moments can look
hack and clearly trace long series o.
fortunate events. which stand out as
conspicuous witnesses 10 the value O.
he ideas then acquired
I'll sometimes almost startles ne 70
think how different the course OF my
career might have been had not re-
ceived certain thoughts at certain times
and acted upon them
MANY such thoughts have a value
only to the individual and IN connec-
ton with the problems OF the moment;
others have an application 10 thou
sands Of men and women. In connec-
ton with many varied experiences
Il have endeavored to make certain
that none Of their ideas is untrue 10
life and experience, none q halI-Irutt
that through a jingle Of words may
-asS for 4 whole truth and not one
iumping-gaD for an athlete that may
'.econe ! pitfau for the unSkllful-
THE GREATEST ASSET OF ALL.
The greatest asset a business or an
rdividual can have IS the Spirit OF
T'rogress. Without that all else IS
izr-elv IN vain With Il every good
hing is possible
what is the Spirit OF Progress? II
IS the desire 10 know WlSl constlt ules
rue success and the willingness 70
take the patient steps which lead 10
Il: the desire TO correct errors, traits
and tendencies which retard progress,
and the Willingness 70 receive new
- IDEAS and act upon them- the desire
10 act from sound motives. and the
willingness 70 give up false and tenn
porary success for vital and perma-
nent growth: the eagerness 70 utilize
every wholesome opportunity, the en-
thusiasm 20 strive for excellence for
its own sake. and the energy TO push
or. pausing only when the victory IS
won
With this spirit the growth OF a
business IS inevitable Il is as natural
as for a tree 10 grow
The world may furnish many oppor-
tuuities. appreciation viii quicken
some motives. and the onward move
sueut Of the world can change some
conditions. bat that spark OF fire-The
Spirit of ProErcss-l1ust come from
within, mus spring up in a moment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

order to protect the watersheds and the southern forests
Withdrawn in order to protect the turpentine industry
cannot be made self supporting, then the expense OF
their administration should be borne by the federal gov
eminent as measure of general public benefit At the
are time II might be fair to raise the rates somewhat
in those Grazing districts which not self supporting
But doubling of the all grazers however stu
sted in order to make them bear the burden Of the
forest services activities not tar and the stooKmen
are right in fighting the proposal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

Il was so heavy. however, several PEG
pie living nearby heard the roooer
grunting over the burden and fright
ened him away.
While discussing the many difficult
ties Of life at the postOffice the other
day Frisby Hancock gave It as his
opinion that the most difficult thing
he ever tried to do was to whitevash
a martin bxo on the inside.
One Of the sure signs Of a hard win
ter is the fact that Yam Sims has
d-(Copyrighted, 191s-E L
Adams)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
Interviews
FL Pasoaps Should Join Chamber Of Commerce
Citv No LONGER Needs To Be Boosted By Gaming

cality that we will have trouble
in handling It. Our branch IN Mexico
City is closed for the present. in fact.
il has been closed for some time and
all Of our business has been taken
care Of from the Fl Paso office. but
with increased business around here
on this side Of the border, and when
the Mexico trade starts up again. well.
il will surely be a case OF hustle for
all every one of Us is worth
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
THOUGHTS ON BUSINESS
ed Man, and the Proprietor.
For the wage-worker, the Salaried Man, and
THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS.

% noble resolve and must never be
allowed 20 die, never 10 wane, never
70 Waver.
Examine into the lives and actions
Of men who have made the real sue
cesses in any wholesome lire Of ac-
tivity and YOU will see how that vital
spark made all their achievements pos
sible-and maybe you will find the
spark yourself.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
Little InterUiews

camp. which is the Third Pennsylvania
field artillery, and l have reason -
believe that Fl PasO wilt have a num-
Der Of new citizens Thsn the Third is
mustered out
From the way indications are point
ing now stated Allan Fiske, repre-
sentative OF a large San Francisco
hardware house. we will soon be doing
so large a business down in this To-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

the difference between solomon ana
other men,
There was 70 answer
Come. come. said the minister was
there any difference, for instance, be-
tween king solomon and myself,
A small hand went up and Tiny
voice replied
Please, sir. solomon was wise.
Abiding 10 lord Rosebery's remark
that most books in a library ought 10
he burned" sir Gilbert Parker. accord
ing TO Fred W Norton. tells o. live
II exchange Of compliments he had
with a publisher. Sir Gilbert had been
pointing out mat in many cases, owing
to the inability Of literary men TO look
after themselves, publishers made far
more money out OF books than their
authors did The publisher remarked
that lord Rosebery should have said
that most authors should be burned and
not most books That may be true.
TetOrted Sir Gilbert. but, judging from
the publishers labors. most OF the
authors are too green to be burned"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
HOCWALLOW LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

T he Tickville
train, while pass
ing through the
Calf RIBS neigh
borhood Wednes-
day, came within a
hundred-d o liar
COW of having a
bad railroad acci-
dent
= =
Isaac Hellwsng-
Ct says the life of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

hard lot. as he loses seat around
the stove every time anybody comes in
to buy something.
After hearing an insurance agent
talk to prospect, Ellick Hellwanger
has come home and stated that the
Calf RIBS Widow IS not a bad risk
on account of her years of expectancy.
c'synsss - Gssrss Ksskr. ASs-s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
sAys SHE WAS RoBBED.

Bessie Allen, young woman resid-
ing near Ninth and san JacintO streets.
was robbed Of So and a diamond ring,
according 70 a story told Sergt William
Simpson at the police station early
sunday morning The young woman
claimed that she was drugged, the thief
then going through her room and TAX
ing the money and ring.
cnha has nine wire1ess statinns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08
HOGWALLOW NEWS

Dunk Bolts. Regular Correspondent.
Copyright Adams syn) George BfAghaH)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

Cuba has nine wireless stations
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

c'synsss - GssrTs Ksffkss ASs-s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-08

The Postmaster has received word
from a man at TickviIle TO hold his
mail here at HOgwallOw until he comes.
The POstma ster says he has too much
other work to do 10 hold anybOdys
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

toms now phoiopiay. now being pro
duccd By Thomas ~. incc Tor Para.
mount. arc located In the northern
woods. where the camera In shoot.
ing trees 20 and 30 feet in diameter
TO obtain the necessary atmosphere.
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Confessions ofaW1fe

now.
Jim. dear old Jim. met US as we
stepped Off tho train. I wish you
had eyes. little book. TO see tho
hand.clasp that he gave Dick. |
wonder II any two women have the
same abiding friendship for each
other that men seem TO have. I
could see that. for an instant. Jim
WINS shocked at Dicks appearance.
but he quickly recovered. and. with
his arm across Dicks shoulders. he
extended a hand to me.
Gee. but I am glad 20 see you
again. old chap" said Dick 1T
Just seems TO me that | have been
dead and am now being rcsurrected ="
Don't you believe IL. Dick You
have never been subject 10 be con
sldered by the undertaken yet. I
came over from the book concern
thinking perhaps you would like to
stop n day or two In Chicago. where
| could put the entire business be.
fore you without interruption.
Nothing going wrong. lis there.
Jim" asked Dick anxlously.
mot the least little thing Al
the schools in the country are buy
ing books. and | am glad TO say
think we are getting more than our
share OF the business. But a lot of
fellows want us to combine with
them and boost prices a little"
Aren't we making any money!"
| INTERRUPTED.
Goodies" was Jim's terae reply.
"'Then, as the largest owner OF
stock In tho book concern. shall
vote against any combination or
trust. I don't believe I'm boosting
the price OF school books. We boast
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oHHCtf lnvsrty and ohscurtty 10 n
ruy..i throne Is far Jump for
= an American youth, And
wheu.fs,e pret.nder to the throne Oh
tects TO his occupancy and hires as
sas.in. to remove the new monarch.
Who Is determined an. athletic
young man. there n apt to be consid'
ernble excitement. This Is one OF the
threads OF Douglas Fairbanks new
play. Reaching for the Moon" com
ing 20 the Coliseum sunday, which
teens with sensational Incidents and
hrghabi. comedy. In staging this
photoplay. Aircraft has gone TO ex'
trcne limits, and the popular Fair
banks must have experienced
strenuous time. for In some OF the
scenes he ia handled very roughly.
How he really escaped with his life
Il one Of the studio secrets The
locale Of the story Ia Europe ana
America. and the magnificent set
ssnxs. gorgeous costumes and strong
supporting cast make this one OF
the most costly offerings Aircraft
has yet issued from its studios.
Douglas Fairbanks is-a stickier for
!. ]. sca. ard in selecting the charac-
Wis f5i his films he always endeav-
ors to secure actors who resemble
the characters TO such a degree that
they need little II any. makeup.
In Reaching for the Moon" the
story deals with an American who Is
found to be the missing heir 20 Eu.
ropean throne. This information Is
disclosed to him by q prince and n
bMron from the kingdom in question.
Director John Emerson secured New
fork for the types desired. and was
rather discouraged by his non.suc-
cssz. In the meantime, Douglas
Fairbanks was entertaining the Hon
srable Custafos Whitley. OF the Bel
rhn diplomatic service. Emerson
happened in. and. thinking they were
sctors. asked them II they wanted 10
work in the new Artcrafts play. Up
,n realizing his blunder. he apoio-
s1zed profusely. but the foreigners
aughed good-naturedly and agreed
10 play the parts and donate the
noney TO the FED Cross fund Of Bel.
rum. Baron Moncbcur was the en-
Foy extraordinary Of the king Of Bel
rium, and the Honorable James Gus
.afos Whitley II a member Of the Bel
rian legation IN Washington. The
aaron IL the secretary Of the Belgian
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FIRST At PIKE-CONTlNuOlS 1901
Admission 2Oc-Chdren Admission Includes War Tax

by telling him that he had not men
toned the fact that he intended
staying at the Blackstone"
1T would have been rather funny
II | had gone to the Congress. would
It not?" | asked with a smile.
Dick hustled me into the taxi.
packed the bags around me and
called another for himself and Jim.
For "A moment | felt az tho he re-
Earded me as he did the rest OF his
travelling impedimenta, and then |
laughed.
I'm awfully glad little book, TINT
| have developed "A strong sense OF
humor. II IN q good salvc for heart
ache. AK well as plaster for hurt
self.csteem
When we arrived at the hotel,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
q AUTOS STOLEN
ON FRIDAY NIGHT

Four automobiles were reported
stolen Friday night. An Oakland
car, belonging TO Carl A. Lehman.
6720 18th ave. n. w, was taken at
Third ave. and Stewart St. while a
Studebaker was stolen from in front
OF r. NJ. Drlmheller's home. AT l401
Eighth ave. w.
H. +. Anderson. 5f7 Il. Pike St. re-
ports his Oakland ear was stolen
from in front OF that address. and
Ford belonging to II. c. Pollett. 1871
Il. 45th St, was stolen from Sixth
ave. and Pine st. Friday night.
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IMPEDIMENTA or TRAVEL

Come along. Margie.' called
Dick. II presume IL Is not neecs.
sary that you should nlI al thu, lit.
tie red book just az this moment. Is
~ The train II pulling into the
station"
And 20 am locking you up In my
bag. little book. and again starting
into unknown paths and pastures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24

Are you locking for a lost ar
tIcle7 Use Star want ads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-24
Mack Backs johnson
in Exemption Claim

Rp United Press Leased Wire
NEW YORK. Nov. 24.-Ban John.
son gained one supporter and suffer
ed the addition of more foes today,
following his special plea for exemp'
tons from army service.
President Baker. of the Philadel.
phia Nationals. took a smash nj
Johnson's scheme, while his contem
porary. Connie Mack. manager of the
Athletics. defended johnson.
There has been altogether too
much calamity bowling from the
baseball people" said Baker.
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Dick hurried 10 the desk, where he
found that Jim had reserved rooms.
l was still suffering from prolonged
train travel on little sleep the
night before. and so | said. Now,
you boys go to lunch by yourselves,
III go to my room and go TO bed
and see you both some time this aft.
ornoon. First. however. | want to
caution both you and Jim, Dick. not
to overdo matters. You know you
are not perfectly well yet, and you
have had n very hard Journey Take
IL easy"
ITO he continued