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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Short Snatches From Everywhere

However costly coal. the days Engineering
That's some comfort-9IadisOn (Wis) Democrat
4 headline informs that the fifty-cent piece
is ready Well were reaoy Ior lt-Alii"auAee
Journal
take that said Pancho Villa as he hammered
a nail into the American eagle at Parral-Dallas
Times-H Herald
Gen. Scott wants an army Of 100000 men pre-
pared for action in of war Great Scottt-Ml-
waukee News.
Judging by the tone Of the British press.
a foreigner would be hanged for smuggling Olive
branch into Eneland-Dallas News
The New York university is training students
the Diplomatic service Mexico will furnish a good
trying-out ground.-Beaumont Journal
the foreign of the United states should in
crease as much this year last lot Of adjec-
tives would have TO be invented-AlhuquerQue
Journal
German PAPERS say there is but one way TO an
swer the entente note and that is with the sword.
Which appear 10 just the retort courteous desired
by the entente-Austin Statesman
a Pennsylvania woman has married a man 10 save
his soul Plenty Of buckwheat cakes ana sausage.
sister you will have his soul Where you
shield and preserve it--Houston Post
Regarding the peace proposals, England says that
Germany must prove good intentions II strikes
that she doing that Tor soinetnihS ilOte
than two years.-Waxahachie CTexas) Light
Replies through diplomatic channels 70 the Ger
offer will boost markets, no doubt ana tleh
along will another peace scare and break the
shoestring contingent again--Eau care Telegram
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
THOUGHTS
on BUSINESS
For the wage-Worker, the Sal
aired Man, and the Proprietor
WHAI Il SIlCEGSs

-HE definition Of success is under
going a change. The publicity
= given 20 the methods and prac-
tees Of many men Of wealth and bust
ness control has done much to arouse
the better nature in every man TO
question the validity Of such success.
The man who thinks so much about
his business that he cares nothing
about literature is losing caste. And
the man who IS 50 deeply schooled il
the theoretical side Of life that he has
no practical point OF contact with the
world may also be regarded as out OF
the race for true success.
BY their observation OF extreme
types men are being forced 70 the con-
cIusion that moderation in all things is
essential to a true Judgment OF all
things: ana that the ideal life is the
well-rounded life. with broad views.
broad culture. broad sympathies and
broad purposes for good-the ability
70 separate the good from the bad IN
all lines OF thought and activity
IN this broader view business loses
rank as an end and becomes a means
70 an end-a means FOR making a live
lihood a field OF wholesome activity.
and a school for the Development OF
character and mental visor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09

y era Of new home building has
"A dawned. Several OF the most
4 u prominent men in the city are
having plans drawn for new residences.
rsosr OF them in the new Austin Ter
race addition.
The plans for the new home OF James
Graham McNary, in Austin Terrace.
have been completed for some time
and work is beginning on the place.
which is TO be one Of the finest in the
southwest. commanding = beautiful
view Of the city and valley.
Myrtu Coblentz has the architect
working on plans for a handsome home
for himself and wife. 10 be built also in
Austin Terrace. The plans are not yet
completed. but they call for a swim
ming pool and billiard room in the
basement and many features not in
corporated in FL PasO homes
". L Tooley has had plans completed
for a handsome home in Austin Ter
race and will call for bids in a short
time for its erection.
James l. Mari viii build in the same
addition in 4 short time.
Mai. 7. n Anderson, adjuIant Of the
infantry brigade, tells a good story on
the army and how WOman's influence
works. A number Of years ago Alaska
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Preventive Against Temptation.

Thomas A. Edison, asked recently for a specific to
act as safeguard against temptation said: @If
10 hazard guess to what young people should do to
avoid temptation, would be find job and work so
hard that temptation would not exist for them"
The formula is excellent 1t applies especially well
the of Mr. Edison because he is much in love
with his work that 1t is his greatest temptation, one
to which he yields unendingy. Not everyone IS so for
as be able to choose work which he likes best
Some have do unpleasant tasks not through choice
but through necessity Perhaps they not fitted for
the work in which they would find pleasure For then,
however there the hope that day they may reach
the desired place.
Doing unpleasant work well, itself adds strength
To hold oneself at task which spells toll and at the
time to throw aside temptations brings out the
stuff of which character is made 1t gives long
shove forward too toward whatever aspres
to- Tor IS attained only by the application Of
those basic ingredients which, combined make character
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Estimating Bisbee's Life.

When town derives its chief income from agricu-
ture, stock raising manufacturing, shipping we take
II for granted the life of the practically endless
Barring some calamity unforeseen there is reason
why it should continue almost forever increasing
in population buildings and other forms Of wealth the
while.
In the case OF mining town, with no other re-
sources one thinks of its life limited by the amount
Of coal or metal whichever it is, underground
So with Bisbee Ariz, the greatest of the southwest
en copper towns, and recently the question has been
raised: How long will Bisbee live? With coming
out of the ground at the rate of many millions Of
pounds a month, how long before the supply IS ex-
hausted?
It seems rather indicate TO speculate that ones
neghboring in this way something like wonder
ing how long before the undertaken will drive up the
street and stop in front of John Smiths house.
Wondering how long Bisbee will live might be ex-
pected to make Bisbee people feel their town was al
cted with incurabe disease, bound TO shuttle OIL
at no distant date As matter of fact though Bisbee
has estimated the chances somewhat closely and has
cheerfulIv quit thinking about it.
It isn't time Tor Bisbee to begin worrying. ore
blocked in the huge quadrangle of the Warren DIS
tct is estimated to be sufficient TO keep the camp
going full blast for 20 years. at least and the ore
possibilities have not even then been exhausted.
For instance, the Calumet & Arizona may 60 on pro
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
BY &. 4. MARTIN.

was sarris0ned by part Of q regiment
and the headquarters Of the regiment
were At Vancouver barracks. just out
SIDE Portland. ore The colonel was at
this post and every spring he had to
send a certain number Of officers to
some Of the interior posts in Alaska to
relieve those VINO had been on duty for
q wear in the frozen north. II was not
n desirable detail and every honorable
means was used 10 avoid going TO these
isolated posts Now there was n young
bachelor in the garrison who was very
good looking and the cOloners charm-'
ing daughter had cast many winning
clances in his direction This fellow
did not care for dancing very much
and so he never attended the post hops.
one dav the colOners daughter met the
lieutenant on he walk and said: Mr..
Jones. would You rather 90 10 post
hops Or to Alaska this spring." Lieut..
Jones became a regular attendant at
post hops after this and the cOloners
daughter had 4 very persistent partner,
Mai William Elliott. depot quarter
master. Is about the busiest man in the
United States these days. for you see
he is feeding and clothing and other
wise supplying some hundred thousand
men. vet he is never too busy TO tell
g good story. or 10 give the most kindly
and courteous attention TO any civilian
caller who wants information The 9TH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
The Daily Novelette,
THE CONSULTATION.

T o'clock in the evening OF the
a fourth Tuesday after election,
= - the Jaws of Jimpson Jeeves
closed tight and refused to open. As
he was. At the time. in the midst OF
a discussion on high protective
tariff. on which subject. being a
minute hand manufacture. he was
vitality interested. his suddea silence
was the more unexpected.
Children" announced Mrs. Jeeves
dramatically. your father has lock-
Jaw"
"Papa-s got Iockjaw.~ cried the
children joyfully and their mother
smiled indulEently as she saw them
race out 10 make their little plavfel-
lows envious with the news. Then
after making a lic0rice pie for sup
per. she called up DR.. Skutch-
-Iockjaw." said DR.. Skutch briefly.
after ne had tried in vain 10 pry jump
son Reeves Jaws apart with his cleo
trical plyers. And he phoned for Drs-
Jukes and Julliver TO come around
and have a consultation. and they each
tried their favorite plyers and then
agreed with Dr. Skutch that II was a
hopeless case Of loekjaw
The three doctors had sat down 70
make out their bills when little Eloise
Jeeves came rushing in. crying. .'I
wanna piece-a Cemento chewing gum
papa promised NE a piece
Her afflicted father smiling pointed
TO his clamped Jaw. and the child
cried. "Papa's mouth IS stuck with
Cemento chewing gum"
The doctors frowned. Investigated
and discovered that wisdom had again
come out Of the mouth OF a babe.
They soaked the patients head IN hot
water, and in half an hour he fin
isfed the high tariff discussion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Little IntroieDs
Many Ell Pasoans Helping Poor In Juare7
County Jail Will Give City Prisoners Room

..THE charity society Of Juarez
expresses itself as being very
grateful for the friendly zeal
with which it was cheered when it laid
its work before \ Schwartz said
Mrs. Aurea B. de Farias. president OF
the governing board OF the Charity
society Of Juarez- "He is a man who
has always been generous toward Mex
leans. and who in this case has under
taken = greater task in helping this
society-sOliciting help from the banks
and other business interests Of Il Paso.
help which We received at once. Ne
are thankful and appreciative OF his
humane feelings for our brethren. We
shall continue our work until we sue
coed IN establishing an asylum where
We can dedicate ourselves especially
70 orphans and those who are unable
10 work"
81 Paso's city prisoners Will be
much better off when they are trans
ferred from the city jail to the old
county building said T. y. Bsrden-
The present building is too small
for the accommodation Of the persons
arrested by the police and city detee-
tlves. and the county jail will be Just
about large enough. There are many
other ways in which the old county
building is much better than the city
Jail now, one being that the food OF
the prisoners can be cooked in the jail.
II will not have to be carried for sew
sral blocks. as is the custom now
=
There are fewer violators OF the
DINNER ordinance than ever now, as
all Of the motorists who held out for
some time. are now cooperating with
the officers TO enforce the law" said
motorcycle officer " F. Scheerer.
Nightly the number OF DINNER viola
tors grows less. as all are supplying
their machines with these much need
ed appliances Some arrests are made.
OF course. but the average, as COM
pared with the daily arrests OF month
ago. is very small
\ = =
They've got TO be married IL they
want to work for me-" stated II. d.
Camp. head OF the city service, in re-
ferring 10 the drivers Of his cars. IF
they are married they naturally have
a lot more responsibilities. and are
steadier and keener on holding unto
their jobs. thus giving the public and
me better service" And this remark
resulted Monday afternoon in the we'd
ding OF Miss Dorothy L. Mallory and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Reau+v Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
ONES MORNING CUP.

~ HERE are unfortunately few OF Us
who dare lie late in bad and have
- our breakfast served to US before
We rise. Yet, II a woman is nervous,
tagged out, a semi-invalid, or con-
yalescing. there are few other things
that will make her look better and
feel better during the day. than a cup
of coffee before rising
Those who conserve their strength
will stay young looking longer than
those who over use their energies-
Wrinkles and saIlOwness and hollow
cheeks and dull eyes may be warded
off for many years. II a woman Will
hold some energy in reserve And
this extra rest in the morning Will do
worlds OF good.
To be sure. it is only for those who
can-Or must-tahe the time 10 lie
abed an hour OF so. But, If you drag
yourself out when every step hurts.
tumble into your clothes before sleep
has left your brain and start your daily
work while every muscle still aches for
more relaxation you are using MP
energy before YOU have Yet acquired IL.
and you viii pay for il in a hollow
cCuntenance and an eternalIye tired
feeling II you lie in that dreamy half
awake state. For a while. then lit up
ana drink cup Of steaming hot coffee
o. chocolate. and eat a buttered roll,
and perhaps glance through the paper
when you arise YOU Will have gath
cred together enough energy 20 start
you off right
But this IS a habit for those who are
thin. nervous, or below normal health.
Otherwise. It is apt to add fIssh-and
lazy habits.
Dear Miss Forbes-We all enjoy your
Chats SO much-Ny hair is turning
gray and I am young 50 am quite dis
tressed. VIII you please publish a
relia bic remedy. Also I have a lot of
moleS on my face and neck. What
would you suggest TO remove or bleach
them?
I cannot print the recipe for my hair
tonic here as II is too long. but II YOU
VIII write me enclosing a self ad-
dressed stamped envelope I viii mail
Il TO you ! would suggest cuttinl, off
some of your hair, ma ssa gine Il every
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
HOROSCOPE.
"wednesday. Jan. 10. Ia17.

STROLOGY reads this a. par
II ticularly unfortunate day Uranus
L = rules strongly for evil and Venus
is adverse
II is q particularly unlucky rule for
women, who should not depend on any
business opportunity offered under this
oonfiguration. which tends toward de-
ception and bad judgment.
Romance and love affairs should be
avoided. Both men and women are held
10 be foolishlv susceptible. while this
sway of the planets prevails
Scandals and divorces multiply under
this rule. which is said "a destroy
loyalty and increase the desire for ad-
miration-
The aspect is an unlucky one for
singers and actors. who should avoid
first appearances while Venus is in evil
place
Simplicity in dress may cause losses
TO modistes. UillinsTs and importers.
for the stars seem TO indicate fad for
cheap gowns and the elimination o.
ornaments
Under this government % the stars
care should be taken TO avoid important
decisions Of every sort Uranus has
power 10 distort judgment and 70 en-
courage craft
The full Moon Of this month gives
warning that England and other ma
tons engaged iu the war viii face Sc
we're financial straits.
Some excitement in India IS presaeed.
This may reach the dignity and horror
Of an uprising among the natives.
In the United States storms may cause
farmers TO sustain heavy losses. Floods
are foreshadOwed in the east as well a s
the west
Restaurants have a sign today max
inS for loss of profits. Hotels also have
4 sinister sign
Railways should prosper greatly IN
the next Few months. but storms.
especially one within "a week may
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
Roundabout Toun
Many New Homes For Austin Terrace Addition
Fine Buildings Being Planned For Mob Hill

er dav p man wanted to borrow part
OF the big warehouse on Campbell
street TO hold an indoor animal snow
in, This incident reminded the major
Of a story about Cen Ludlow ana the
tooth brush. Gen. Ludlow was Inen 4
captain and was en- route from wash
ineton to san Francisco At thicaEo =
business man boarded the tram and az
once took fancy 10 capt LuuloW aI9
borrowed everything the captain mao
for he had caught the train at few
minutes notice and had absolutely
nothing outside the clothes on his back
and q cheerful disposition The third
day he could stand il no longer, so he
borrowed the captains tooth brush
Later in the day he was telling some
companions in the smoker OF the gen
crosby Of army officers w ny. SAID
he. do you know this morning I Dor
rowed the captains tooth brush After
7 had used IL. l took il back and he
said to me to keep il by all means. and
vet I happen TO know Il was the only
one he had, That is what / call real
generosity"
Strikes in leading cigar factories OF
the country are making II hard TO get
certain brands OF cigars. Many local
stocks. and. like the coal dealers. they
co not know when the condition viii
return to normal In the meantime. you
have to take substitutes
W 4. Greet. county clerk, who is out
in California recovering from an acci-
cent. made ne promise not 10 spring
this story until he was safely out OF
the way. Dan Jackson. then Judge OF
the 34th district court. was watching
a big military parade this fall when q
well known freQuenter Of his court-on
the wrong side OF the bar. OF course
in his efforts to get a better view OF
the line of march. walked all over the
judges feet. Look here, man" said
Dan. don't YOU know YOU are walking
on my feet and ] don't like it, If you
don't look out. III fine you for con
tempt Of court" said the bleary eyed
law breaker: WIZ. jedge. YOU all know
this ain'- no court room and court amt
in session nohow-" Dan puffed out his
chest and replied: Il want you 70 IN
Gerstand that this court is always a
subject Of contempt
Tom Lea SAYS never ask a man who
gave him his black eye; the chances
are that nobody gave It 10 him-he
probably had TO fight hard for il,
L is a lot harder 10 make a good
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09

James Sargent. who is one Of the city
service drivers.
Does IT sound queer to be called
Mrs. Sargent" asked one Of the wit
nesses to the ceremony in Judge y J.
Halls office. after the ring had been
placed on her finger Yes" was the
demure reply, put with side glance
at her young husband. 1T sounds
mighty good. too"
1T is q whole lot more dangerous
for pedestrians 10 attempt to cross q
street down in the business section
Il the city than it is in New York"
said y. ". Shoemaker I've tried it
in both named cities and for the most
part 1 hesitate a long time before
making the attempt here. i know
several women. moreover. who Will not
come downtown to do their shopping
unless IL is the very first thing in the
morning. for just that reason. too It
seems TOO bad that this difficulty can
not be remedied-'
"The medical department is justly
proud Of the new hospital train which
has been placed in service on the Dor
der" said Mai Howard II. Baiiy, medi-
cal corps, in charge Of the train II
Is as complete and uptOdate as any
thing of its kind in the world, and has
filled "A long felt need Tor the army
II makes il possible TO Transport ailing
troops from one point to another with
can receive the same treatment while
en- route as they would receive IN 4
hospital. At the present time, II IS
assisting in relieving crowded cOndi-
lions in border base hospitals by trans
porting the soldier patients 10 hOspi-
tails in the interior. which are not
filled to capacity. The medical corps
insisted that the train be known 70 the
Americans by its right name. which IS
Medical Department Hospital Train
1t has been the impression that the
hospital train was being operated by
the Red Cross society. but instead Il is
entirely under the supervision OF the
medical division Of the army. Like
wise. the women attendants on the
train belong to the army nurse corps.
an organization completely distinct
from the Red Cross"
Monday was the first governor s
inaugural day in many years that the
Ohio troops were not in Columbus 20
take part in the change OF state off,
Gals" said Gen John - Speaks. COM
manding the second brigade Of Ohio
in Altura Park. The brigade Is IN
dergoing annual inspection here for
the purpose Of asCertaining the exact
condition Of its equipment and whether
il has all the elements required by the
war department
The meeting OF the Fort Worth-El
PasO Highway association at Big
Springs Wednesday is OF the greatest
importance TO FL Paso. and FL Paso
should have large delegation al ms THIS
meeting" said former county judge
Adrian Pool plans will be perfected
at this meeting to push this highway
10 a speedy completion The compile
ton Of this highway means more TO Fl
Paso than any trunk line railway that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09

cause a heavy outlay. Accidents are a
menace
Trouble over civic housekeeping IN
various cities will cause public indig-
nation this winter.
Persons whose birthdate It IS should
make no changes in the year. but in
stead should watch all business in
terests
Children born on this day may be
rather unlucky in making money. but
these subjects Of Capricorn often have
4 remarkable power OF making friends
Copyright. 1917. BY the Mcclure News
urDer SYNDICATE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09

ducing 100000 pounds year for 20 years. and keep
right on producing at the rate for another 20
years The condition holds good throughout the
district Thus it will probably be good many years be-
for when the mines give out, Bisbee may well have
found some other of support. At any rate why
worry about the patient while he is hale and hearty
rotund and rubicund far beyond the average?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09

straight II took him so long to find
suitable one he was in q good humor
before he could get back
The dance given at the residence Of
Cab Hancock on Gander creek Satur-
day night was hugely enjoyed by all
Everybody was invited except the Dog
Hill preacher.
The Deputy Constable, who has run
for Office several times on merit and
qualification alone, viii come out next
time as an independent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
ARRESTS TWO HIS GARAGE.

Ramon Rivera of 1929 South Kansas
street. arrested two men in a garage
behind his home late Monday night
after he had gone out to the building to
investigate noise Rivera notified the
police who. on answering the call. were
fired upon by two other men standing
At the entrance OF an alley between
Kansas and Campbell streets. The two
men found ia the garage We're placed
in the city Jail. where they gave the
names OF Ysidro Ruiz and A. Garcia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
On the Wagon

LEGION recently sEOre off they said We've had pIeny;
~ wen crowd the And whi
~ yet the pledge young they suffer every minute and from they'd
million
little twill finding
ghvnng when the
glad undiiud
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-09
HoCwALLOw LOCALS
By GEORGE BINGHAM

Columbus Allsop
and Poke Eazley
had a difficulty day
before yesterday in
front Of the black
smith shop. Col
1rnbus was about
to get the worst OF
It and rushed off
to look for . fence
rail to defend him
self with, but as
he was so mad he
could not see