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The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
SATISFIED WITH SIMPLE LIFE
People Of the Latin Countries Take
Things Less Seriously Than We
Do In the North.

They take things less seriously down
N the Andes country. The Latin races
live their lives easily. There is n lack
Of realixation Of the seriousness and
meaning Of life, an habitual inclination
to take things lightly. With no strug-
Gle 10 be.ler their lot In life or fight
against untoward circumstances, they
calmly resign themselves to the fate of
the unseen hand. In family life there
q much affectionate generosity and
contentment; life for them is simpler
and less intense than In Anglo
Saxon countries.
There the women care little for the
ballot Are they Backward Does CIV
ilisation lagi Perhaps; but those who
travel there declare that the morning
star of duty as wife and mother, even
In their limited conception Of Its mean-
ing, shines all the brighter In
comparison. In their own wide rami-
fled family circles their influence Is
felt while their outside interest CEN
ters In the church.
The wealthy sonora Is looked up to
By her poorer sisters and in the small
towns and haciendas where her nu-
merous family connections are the lead
Ing people Of the community, she ex-
tends kindly and charitable benef-
cence to them and to all who serve
them In any capacity. When these
women come Of old Spanish stock they
are extremely exclusive and ancient
rules Of etiquette guide their social re-
lationships. Their daughters 60 to the
convent schools, receive q limited edu-
cation and return home to continue the
same regime as has held sway since
the day when their forbears left Spain.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
WARNED OF OZARK HORSE"
Phrase That Has Become Famous Had
Its Origin In Race Meet In Ten.
nessee Town.

The first use Of the phrase, "a dark
horse" has been traced to a turf ora
Gle named Judge McMinamee. A man
named Sam Flynn owned a black stall
lion called Dusky Pete. He was not
n ''likely hoss" In appearance, but he
could travel at rate that put most of
the animals pitted against him to
scorn.
1t was Flynn's custom to ride this
horse into town where a race meet
Ing wns being held, and enter him In
a race. Dusky Pete didn't look par
ticularly good, and Flynn could al
ways get a goodly number Of bets
down at excellent odds. Seldom did
Pete full to romp home far ahead of
the local favorites, to the enrichment
Of his owner.
One day Judge McMinamee was ap-
pointed judge at race meet. and
among the entries he observed Dusky
Pete. Gentlemen" he said, "there's a
dark horse In this race that will make
We SICK" After that 1t became a
saying to Look out for the dark
horse"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
HOST HAD REASONED WELL
Couldn't Afford to Sacrifice Reputation
for veracity by Backing Up He
Guests "TaIl" Story.

A well-known diplomat told at q
dinner In Washington significant par.
able.
'They who expect the men In au,
thority to do great deal for them
they who expect the impossible-should
remember the grizzly-bear story.
"A famous grizzly-bear hunter gave
dinner, and one of the guests told Of
bear hunt that he had once shared
In with his host. 1t had been a re-
markable hunt. The bear had been
killed under almost incredible Difficult.
ties. Although his auditors looked
skeptical. the narrator did not spare
them any of those difficulties. He
counted on the host, you see, for cor
roboration.
'Then, when he had finished his
strange but perfectly true tale. he said !:
"There. that's the story. and, gen.
tlemen. our host will corroborate every
word l say
NO, George, he said, i don't re-
member anything Of this sort at ALL
"Tableau!
"Maddened by this tableau, the
guest, at the end Of the dinner, took
his host aside and hissed:
"'Why didn't you back me up In
that bear story? You know every word
Of 1t was true
ayes said the famous hunter; yes,
1t was all true, but l saw that every.
body round the table thought you were
lying. If, then, / had supported you,
the only result would have been they
would have set me down for q liar,
too.'"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Bean Worse Than Alcohol.

That flrewater isn't the only thing
that will cause Il wild, unsophisticated
Indian Of the American plains to rear
I'D on his toes, become indifferent to
bulldogs and see pink elephants with
wings, is the declaration of Earl II.
Putt, Il chemist, who is endeayoring
to have the government place a ban
on the sale Of the Mexican Peyota
bean to Indians on the South Dakota
reservations.
1t is reported that the Indians, hav-
Ing discovered the exceptional quail
ties of this brand of bean, have been
using large quantities of it and make
brew from 1t which excels in effect
any product Of the paleface. The au'
thorltles do not know whether or not
the bean can be barred from the res
ervatlons under the Harrison anti
firewater act, but they are going to see
what can be done about 1t.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Left Wears Wife Thinking.

The Wears wife was tireless In dis
couraging the use Of tobacco. Accord
Ing to the good lady, 1t was the weed
which made veritable wilderness Of
the rose-garden Of life. "Well, Annie, {"
she remarked to one Of the village
lasses about to get married, II hope
your chosen Is one Of the non-chimney
variety-does not smoke" "He amt
what you'd call slave to the habit,
ma'am," replied the girl, "but he amt
exactly stranger to 1t. / don't feel
called on to put stop to 1t, neither.
You see, l want him to be happy and
comfortable about the house when
we're married" "Surely be would be
just as happy without that dreadful to-
baccoT advanced the lady. "P'raps
he would, ma'am, and p'r'aps he
wouldn't" came the answer; anyhow,
/ wouldn't like him to keep on fndin'
Jobs out O. sight every few minutes,
then come In eatin' corfy berries, like
the poor wicar."-London Tlt-Bits.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Hobbs.

This community was greatly shocked
Saturday evening when word was
brought to town that John w. Hobbs
had dropped dead at his home north
west Of town. The first word brought
to town was of such a nature that il
hoped serhaps he had only suffered Q
stroke from which he could be revived,
but it was vain hope.
Mr.. Hobbs had been complaining for
some time Of pains in the region Of his
neck and heart. having consulted DR..
Watkins about the matter.
Saturday the pains annoyed him,
and after eating his supper he spoke OF
1t to his wife. When asked if any
thing could be done he replied that it
would probably pass in few minutes.
All at once he exclaimed in pain, bid
his wife good bye and fell forward.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Go a Ionn Way to School.

Conveying her three children to
school is considerable of problem to
Mrs. James Doyle, who resides near
Verona, Il hamlet situated on the north
erly line of Yoh county, California.
State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt
says that Mrs. Doyle has more diff
Guilty than any other school mother
in California. He may establish new
district school for the convenience Of
the family.
After awakening at three o'clock
each school morning Mrs. Doyle must
get the youngsters from under their
sheets, attire them, wash their faces,
prepare their lunches and then pilot
them in rowboat across the Sacra-
mento river.
Reaching the other side they take
horse and buggy and drive two miles,
where they again row across the same
Sacramento river. Once more they
hitch up horse and drive two miles
10 the end Of the road, from where
they must walk three miles to school
In Sutter county.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
j. q. Wood, Dead

At Denver, Colorado, Friday Dec. 20,
1916. Mr.. J. G. Wood passed from this
life to that celestial plane, of eternal
rest. which knows no sorrow, no suf-
fering.
The Deceased was born at Loyde,
Wisconsin, In 1850, and was twice mar
ried. His second marriage was to Miss
Emma Etter, who survives him. Be-
sides the wife he leaves several children
to mourn his loss. They are Owen, of
Alpena. Mich; Clarence, of New Ray
mer; Mrs. Ruby Salmon, Clara, Lura
and Bernice, Of New Raymer.
Funeral services were held at the
N. E. Church at Fl. Morgan, Decem-
Der 30, conducted by C. B. Steele.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
May Modify New Law;

According to Congressman Keating
We may look for some notifications of
the Farm Loan law.
The fact that Denver was passed by
in the distribution of the farm loan
banks is not pleasing to many people
Of the mountain region. One bank was
located at Wichata, and another at
Omaha, and then skip clear to the
coast states Of Washington and Cali
fornia does not look good. The west
needs the banks more than does the
east. because in the east interest rates
are around the rates that will be charg-
ed under the Farm Loan law, while in
the west the saving in interest to the
farmer would be considerable. Colora-
do gave Wilson a good vote. Why not
remember it a few days after the vote
is counted?
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
FIGHTING MACHINE OF FUTURE
Huge AirpIanes Undoubtedly VIII Be
Leading Factors If Wars Are
to Continue.

Control of the seas has been the
dominant factor in this war. Britaln's
naval supremacy gives her grip upon
the destinies of all nations. Claude
Graham-White and Harry Harper,
writing In the Fortnightly Review
upon "Two Years of Aerial War; pre-
diet that in coming wars the control
Of the air will be even more essential
than control of the seas, Charlton
Bates Strayer writes in Leslle's. In
the "push" Of the allies on the west
ern front, the superiority of their air
reconnaissance gives them great ad.
vantage. However, 1t is the growing
effectiveness Of the airplane as fight
ing machine, carrying death and de-
struction to the enemy, that is the
most significant development of the
war. Messrs. White and Harper pre-
dict that in future wars 1t will be the
"great fighting airplanes, the machines
for destroying hostile craft, or for lay
ing waste land positions, which will
be to the forefront the scouting air.
plane playing minor part In the gen.
eral scheme.
In all defensive plans the United
States has placed great reliance on Its
isolation. Our isolation may always
have In it some measure Of protection,
but our long coast line, facing two
oceans, makes us vulnerable as are
few nations. In the wars Of the future,
the attack will be led by huge air.
planes having speed of 200 miles an
hour or more. Nations may go down
to defeat, by aircraft attack which. In
a few hours, could hopelessly cripple
the nation not ready to defend itself
In the air. 1t is argued that Great
Britain, If she Is to maintain her en-
pire. must match by control Of the
air the control she now has Of the
seas. But what Of the aerial defense
of our own tremendous coast line, and
our outlying possessions?
we gave blftn 10 tne nrst neufier
than air flying machine, and 1t Is to
our everlasting dlscredit that as a ma
tion we have done SO little to develop
It. and that the airplane occupies SO
small a place In plans for the nations
defense. The peaceful possibilities of
the airplanes have not begun to be
grasped by the average person. Mr..
Glenn l.. Martin, one Of the pioneer
aviators and constructors of this coun-
try. says: '1n developing flying we
have outdone the birds and this Is
only the beginning" Mr.. Martin Is also
authority for the statement that there
is no means of transportation yet de-
vised that will make Go miles an hour
as safely as an alrplane.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
AUTO BURNS ON THE
STREET IN RAYMER
J.
Overland Belonging to Will Sal
mon Bursts Into Flames While
Ownef is Transacing Busi-
ness In Raymer.

Raymer was the scene of much ex-
citement Monday afternoon. when the
Overland belonging to viii Salmon was
seen wrapped in flames and quietly
burning as it stood on the street, with
apparently no interference on the part
Of bystanders to rescue the illfated
car.
Those who saw the first cloud of
smoke rise from the car seemed to be
held by some strange force and for a
moment no one approached the burning
ear; and then, suddenly, the crowd
ran up to the machine, pulled out the
blazing cushions, and throwing water
and snow inside the car soon had the
fire under control.
Save the top and the upholstering
which was completely burned out, the
car was little damaged, and the owner
was able to return home in the ma
chine without making any immediate
repairs.
A fur overcoat was destroyed by the
fire also. The total loss will probably
not exceed $50.
Frank Fox was burned slightly on
the hands and arms while aiding in
fighting the flames.
Mr.. Salmon had just driven into
town and while the motor was still hot
had filled the tank with gas, and dur
ing this process the air beneath the
cover became vaporized and ignited,
either from the heated engine or from
a lighted cigar, it is thought.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
WHEN MOTHER GETS ALARMED
There Really 10 No Cause foe Worry
Because Young Son Does Thinoo
That Seem UnclvIllxed.

There comes a time when pearl,
every mother suddenly becomes great
ly alarmed over her young son. One
day he is quiet weil-behaved, manner
ly and, apparently, quite civilized. And
all at once-the arst thing she knows
he is climbing rickety old trees to
their very tops or he ID walking miles
II need be, to find Z woods where be
may play "Indian," or highwayman, OF
pirates, with other boys who havs
spontaneously become a. barbarous at
heart as their cave-dwelling ancestors,
So he comes home covered with
mud, leaving great wads Of It upon
the stairs, and with streaks Of It be-
hind his ears. His shoes are likely to
be soaked through and through, %
that his mother forces him to take Ill
tasting gargles and medicines, poor
chap! And his manners have depart.
ed. He no longer talks, he shouts.
Perched on the fence be carries on
personal conversation with q boy q
block away. He tears bis clothes with
appalling frequency. and does not seem
alarmed about 1t. He gets into fights,
and comes home with q black eye,
and instead Of feeling ashamed. he pro
claims from the housetops how he did
up the other fellow.
And even when he u asleep, and hia
mother steals In for q last look-such
as all mothers take-like as not she
will see his lips moving. a. he liea
with hand under q tangled head, for
although the scampering 1eet are stiil
and the sturdy fists are unclenched
and, except for the deep and regular
breathing the little boy Ii at rest In
bis mind he ID still running races, kill.
Ing Indians, or pirating on the high
seas. After lightly touching one round,
red, freckled cheek, the mother steals
away wondering. Admiring; let us ad-
nit yet wondering. For she cannot
understandi at least not ct hzt-
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
cuns the Most Deadly.

Guns are the most deadly OF all. ac
eording to the mortality census Of the
United States for 1915, figures from
which have just been made public. The
astonishing fact is brought out that
arearms caused deaths to the. number
Of 1904 in the registration area, corre-
spending to a rate Of 110 per 100000.
This beats the railroads, with 8,852
deaths In the same area due to acci-
dents and injuries; 1t beats by more
than 1vs times the number Of deaths
caused by street cars, ,555; and Ia
more than double those resulting from
automobile accidents-3,078.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Ruthevford-Fouts

Miss Mae Rutherford and Mr.. Harry
Fouts were united in marriage at Sid
ney, Nebraska, December 7, 1916.
Both young people are well known in
this community, having lived here for
several years. They expect to make
their home on the latter's homestead
in the spring. They are at present re-
siding in Sterling. We join with their
friends in wishing them and long and
happy life.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04

When we painted our kitchen, we
found number of cracks In the
clustering that had to be filled. A
painter told us to use plaster Of
paris mixed with some of the paint
we were using. II does not sk as
quickly as when mixed with water,
and 1t does better than putty for such
work. For mending the cracks In Il
white ceiling, where the heat had
caused the white coating to peel off.
we mixed the plaster Of paris with
turpentlne and oil, and were sur
prised to find how well 1t covered the
unsightly places.-Exchange.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Havana's Water Suppiy.

For more than three hundred year,
the water supply Of the city Of Havana
was carried through an open ditch.
built in 1892. The supply originated
at the springs Of the Almendares river,
nine miles south Of the city. and this
source still provides an adequate dow.
for the springs. which haye since been
fully developed. number 400 and are
enclosed by heavy wall Of masonry
which is constantly under military
guard. An aqueduct han long since
supplanted the ditch.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Novel Entertainment.

A number Of the young people Of the
community gathered at the Fowler
home New Years night, where they
were royalty entertained. The feature
of the evening was the music furnished
by handsome new Grafanola, which
was skillfullyssoperated by Miss Floy
Allen. The selection of records show
ed exceptional variety and the guests
were afforded some grand music.
Games were played and jolly time
was had by all.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
What Really Hure.

sNo," said the man who was shot In
the head by his friend while they were
out shooting, lost the greater part Of
an ear and was scratched consider
ably, II dent mind the wounds 20
much, but It breaks my heart to have
my head mistaken. by my most init
mate friend, for 4 rabbit"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Skating Party

On New Years Day skating party
composed of about twenty-three young
people of Raymer, spent the day at
Hunters Lake. 1t proved to be such
an enjoyable event that they expect to
visit the place again Friday night.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
OBITUARY

John Wesley Hobbs, youngest son Of
Eli and Lucinda Hobbs was born near
Perry, Illinois, December q, 1850 and
spent most of the days Of his childhood
and youth at the home place.
In September, 1882 he was united ID
marriage to Miss Mittie Powell, Il
which union were born three children,
Celia, the wife Of John Markle Of Mes.
sex, Colorado; Clarence Of this place
and Leo Of Gillette, Wyoming.
He was called suddenly, early in the
evening Saturday, December SOth, t.
the great beyond.
He leaves to mourn, his companion.
three children, three grandchildren and
other relatives, besides a host of friends.
The services we're conducted at the
Raymer school house by Rev. P. D.
Griffin, and the last rites were In
charge Of M. s. Sweet.
The body was laid to rest in the Gem.
etery at Sterling, Colorado.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04

Mr.. Hobbs came to Colorado six years
ago. filing on . homestead northwest
Of town. A man Of good business
ability, and hard working man, he
had brought with him the means to
develop his holdings. He had proved
to be one Of the most successful farm
ers Of this section, and one whose
judgment was sought by his neighbors.
When the bank was organized he was
the unanimous choice for president,
as the man most likely to inspire the
confidence Of the community.
His advice and business knowledge
proved the wisdom Of the selection.
Mr.. Hobbs was generous with his
means and public spirited man, al
ways willing to aid in any good cause.
No man will be more missed by the
community and his untimely death will
be sincerely mourned by all.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Her AmIctIon.

Nlece-Katherine writes me that
Mrs. Dasher has got the alimony.
Aunt SelIna-Dear Dear I'm afraid
1t will go hard with her. She Ii such
q frail, nervous creature.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Economic Thouoht.

Il am convinced" said Mrs. Twick-
embury, that we should save largely
on dentists bills II we should buy
each OF the children one Of those new
pyrotechnic tooth brushes"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-04
Learning.

He-You are more beautiful every
day.
She-Hardly that, think. It Is Just
that your qualities Of perception and
taste are growing better.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-25
/ Child DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF G0NSTIPATED
If peevish, feverish and
sick, give California
Syrup Of Figs.

Mother, Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish- see If tongue IS
coated this is a sure sign its little
stomach. liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once
When IistlesE. pale, feverish, fuI OF
cold breath bad, throat so-s, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally has stom-
sch-ache. diarrhoea. remember. a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given
Nothing equals California Syrup Of
Figs" for chiIdren's Ills give a tea
spoonful. and in a few hours all the
foul waste. sour bile and fermentins
food which is cl0gged in the bowels
passes out Of the system. and you
have a wen and playful child again
All children love this harmless, dellcl-
Gus fruit laxative" and il never
fails 10 effect a good inside clean
sing. Directions for babies, chlldren
Of all ages and grOwu-ups are plainly
on the bottle
Keep IL handy in your home =
little given today saves sick child
tomorrow, but get the genuine. ASK
your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle OF
California Syrup Of Figs" then look
and see that il is made by the call
fornia Fig Syrup Company ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-25
GAINS FIFTEEN
LBS. ON ONLY.
THREE BOTTLES
MY husband and I are
both Tanlac boosters, -
says Mrs. Dora BUREAUS.

II am now on my third bottle of
Ianiac and have gained around
fifteen pounds and I've never felt
better ia my life" declared Mrs. Dora
BUREAUS. of 1892 AlamOEordO street
in telling recently of her remarkable
restoration 10 health
About eight months ago I had a
nervous breakdown" she continued
my system was fun Of malaria. I was
an rundown and lost my strength and
energy ME appetite failed and re-L
of il -a-e iE1- right along 7 got little
rest al night as / was so nervous
would wake with a start at the least
little noise and get so excited my
family could hardly quiet me- I was
time I just couldn't keep Up with my
work like it should be done I was in
awful condition and was afraid II
something wasn't done at once lr
would soon be TOO late
we had been reading so much
about Taulac iu the FL PasO papers
ny husband got me a bottle Well
sir. before 7 had finished it 7 was
feeling like a different woman. I eat
NY husband Is an the time joking me
about my biz appetite I am cerIa inly
glad 10 bee able 90 look after my four
children again and pick Up my house
work once more as Wei as TO do the
washing and ironing for my family
7 am enjoying good health now and
my husband and t are both Iaulac
boost ers and never lose a chance to
speak a good word Tor IL when we
can
TanIac is sold In FL Paso by Kelly
and Pollard COMPANY Inc. under the
personal direction Of a special Tan
lac represents tiVe.-adT-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-25
Women and Men Charged
With Disturbance OF The
Peace Fined 500 Each

Ea--5ee Smith. Mrs IT, g. Newman.
a. e. ra.sg and George Helm. who
were arrested Monday night about
1889 o'clock. az eJlf Bliss street. on
complaint charging them with dis
turbius the peace, were fined 500
each. ia corporation court Tuesday
afternoon by police judge Charles
F0UocT. after four officers and two
ueiEhhors OF the defendants had
testified.
The two women did not take the
stand After a heated argument be-
tween the city attorney. Teyton
Edwards and the attorney for the
defence. judge Charles Pollocs said:
Wei. i guess there is only one thing
10 do and 7 also think that I am the
one to do IT. 500. and that is all I
can give you, according TO law that
is the limit"
a little argument arose after the
fine had been announced 81 don't
like to ask this question here said
judge Pollock. TO p. T. Gardner. the
attorney who represented the four
defendants. "but 3Tr. Gardner. how
would you like 10 have these people
that you try so hard 10 have this
court turn away. how would you like
10 have such ueighbors move next
door 20 you2' The attorney made no
reply.