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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

THE voice OF one that crieths pre-
mare ye In the wilderness the way Of
Jehovah: make level IN Ike desert n
highway for our GOd."-Ira. fo:5.
~EEIST2IAs voices have always
{ existed Ever since the fall Of
~ man the note OF hope has
sounded and with the passing Of the
ages the volume has increased and
shall continue TO DO so until the na-
lions gathered around the throne Of
Grace unite in singing the Song OF
Moses and the Lamb"
The echo OF the first voice has
never passed away. After disobey-
ing Cod and being driven from the
garden OF Eden, our first parents
doubtless selt the hopeIessness OF the
situation. But the father love could
not leave them in such despair. He
promised them a redeemer. q saviour,
a king. That was the proclamation
promise OF Jehovah TO Adam snd
through him 20 all mankind.
Voice Remains Insistcnt.
Through the following centuries,
in bondage or on piIgrimages, IN
cap llvity or freedom. The voice re-
manned InsistenL In the midst OF
their sin the promise was reaffirned.
the prophetic voice was crying. i
see Him, but not now: I behold Him
but not nigh: There shall come forth
a star out OF Jacob, and q scepter
snail rise out OF Israel" War with
all its atrocities. perIls and deYasJa-
lions came upon them. They were
weary OF conditions and were longing
for the coming or the Promised one.
Then the voice again appeared with
its promise of hope, JOY and peace.
snail be called Wonderful, Counselor.
Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince Of Peace" IL was the voice
alone that saved and preserved them
Other nations did not heed the voice
and have been lost in the ruins OF
time. During all these years Jehovah
was slowly preparing His people for
the advent Of the Christ.
Then tho Redeemer.
In the fullness OF time the Re
deemer came At midnight upon the
Judeaen plains the angels sang theS-
song OF heavenly welcome 10 the new
born king. Lethinks IL was not SO
much the beauty and melody OF the
music as IL was the realization OF
l-AEla near IS AEe4Lt lNaL caused L-ar
shepherds 10 hasten 10 Jerusalem 90
see the things which were come to
pass.
Prepare ye IN the wilderness the
way OF Jehovah; make level in the
desert 4 highway for our God"
The Christmas Voices.
Have you heard the Christmas
Toices2 Have you done your share in
abolishinE the dreary bleakness OF
the wilderness in the lives Of those
who are wandering IN the forest o.
privatiOn and need2 are you building
o highway for God by letting q little
Christ cheer shine where Il is needed
moste Dare you say the voice has
not get spoken TO you personally
Are you waiting for some reDresen-
tarive from the Rescue Home, Asso-
ciated Charities. Red Cross or Bel
GUM relief to call upon YOU DO
you not realize that there are in
audible as Wen as audible voices cali
Ing Us 20 worship the new born
King
Tt was the star IN the East that
brought the wise men from afar with
their costly gifts and homage OF
alteration and praise. Cod placed the
message En- the star and il spoke
most +Ionuenrir TO those who desired
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15
SCRIPTURE.


Philip saith unto him, Lord, sheW Us
tho E'ather, and st sufficeth Us.
Jesus saith unto him, Have been
60 long time with you. and yet hast
thou not known me. Phillip he that
hath seen me hath seen the Father.
and how sayest thou then. Shew Us
tho Father
Bellevest thou not that 7 am IN the
Father. and the Father iu me2 the
words that speak unto you I speak
not Of myself but the Father that
dWelleth in me. he d0eth the works.
Believe me that I am in the Father,
and the Father in me- or else believe
me for the very works sake.
Verify, verify, 1 say unto you. re
that beLeveth on me. the works that
1 do shall he do also and greater
works than these shall he do; because
L 80 unto my Father.
And whatsoever ye shall ask II NY
name. that viii I DO that the Father
nay 10 gl0rified IN the son
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

bring about IIo declares that uues-
ti0ns that six months ago would have
aroused discussion and difference
are now decided as q matter Of
course.
To meet ituatIors confronting -he
churches cooperation was impera tive.
and the secretary has recently been
commencing the cheerfulnese with
which old time war horses in the
Christian world are accepting tre
inevitable Asked IL DE thought the
new order would continue after The
war. Dr. Nacfar'and has Just replied
-l1- there Is nor the slightest doubt
about their doing SO. re is sure thcy
g-llL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15
WAR FORCES COOPERATION
or RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

According 10 the Rev. Chas. s.
oIacfarland- secretary OF the Federal
Council OF Churches, and IN position
TO see all phases Of Christian work.
the war has forced such measure Of
cooperation between ell religious
bodies as would have taken a Eene--
alton. under normal conditions. 20
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

soul forever.
ChristElus Eoiess Everywhere.
Christmas voices are ev-rvrhero.
We feel The Christmas thriI ia the
very atmosphere. we see the prepare
tons all about as. We notice tho an
lcipatOry attitude OF the little ones.
We behold the mistleroe upon tEe
trees. What lesson We can learn
from it. Tt is parasite. Destroy
the mistletOe and the tree lives Sn
is parasite Destroy sin TO the best
Of our ability as God -ives us knorl-
edge and We shall live forever.
Sometimes We hear the voioa sat
cannot trace g.. Il "a called the
spirit OF Christmas. the voice Of the
day, the genius OF the season The
Christmas voice is never a voice C
despair, or a tone that would cast a
soul into detection. but always like a
clarion. or a Ginning bell. or
Fathers call or g soldiers res0und-
ing peal Happy are they Who have
ears TO hear. and who respond 20 the
call OF Christmas wiki promptitude
and diligence and loyal love only
such shall be blest with the heavenly
spirit OF Christmas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15
MEN Of THE j. s. ARMY CALL FOR
100000 COPIES Of TESTAMENT

American Bible Society Expects to Supply Demand
With Fund Raised During Recent Campaign; War
Forces Cooperation Among Religious Bodies; Chap
lains Must Stay With Men at Front, Is Rule.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

Kelly Tire o. TIE
Makes best Xmas gin
Ross Rubber Co, 523 TeEas.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

THE voice OF one that crieth' pre-
pare ye IN the wilderness the way OF
Jehovah; make level IN Ike desert
highway for our God."-IHa. fo;5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

10 understand tie message. for IL Jed
chem 10 tho maugsr cradle OF the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-15

The singing OF the oratorio was
listened 70 by an audience that filled
the auditorium Of the temple. Rabbi
Martin ZleIonka pronounced the bene-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
WOULD TRANSFER RUSS
MINES TO AMERICANS
Island Of Siberia and Other 1mpor.
tant Districts May Be offered
to o. 8. Capitalists.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, July 5.--A special
mining commission Of the ministry of
trade has decided to recommend the
transfer to American hands OF a great
part of the empires mines and other
mineral deposits. The commission has
decided to speed up its proceedings in
order to reach a decision during the
stay of Elihu Root, head of the Amer
lean mission. and also in view of the
impending departure to America of
Russian mining experts. who will join
the party of Ambassador Bakhmetien.
NJ. Maliavkin. director of the mining
department, propounded a scheme to
the commission to offer American
capitalists the Island Of Sakhalien, off
the eastern coast Of Siberia. for work.
ing petroleum and coal deposits, and
also to offer for the same purposes
several districts of Siberia He also
recommended the transfer to American
hands of the gold mines in the Altat
mountains. the copper mines in the
Caucasus and the railroads in the Ural
mountains.
In support of the plan to transfer tho
Island of Sakhalien, Director Maliav-
kin argued that 1t would counter
balance Japanese influence on the is
land, but insisted that Americans must
recognize the continued close connec-
ton of the island with Russia
NJ. Paltechinski. assistant minister
of trade. announced his support of the
plan, declaring it was dictated by
political wisdom and necessity, and
further recommended by the fact that
Americas work would not be political,
but purely economical.
The commission resolved to recon-
mend the plan Of NJ. Maliavkin on
condition that American capitalists I'M
dertake to employ Russian laborers
and technical experts as far as pos
Sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
More Rolling Stock Needed.

The most immediate problem. the re-
port goes on. is to bring the railroads
into a condition which will insure an
adequate system of supply for the
army and civilian population. There
fore it is essential to increase the
number of locomotives and freight
cars. On this point the commission
met with full agreement from the Rus
sian experts. Chairman Stevens sent a
cab1egram to Washington requesting
construction of locomotives and cars
be undertaken at once. The order, it
is said, will require the increase of
Americas credit to Russia by $50 100000
rubles. In giving this order the COM
mission says it was guided not by
commercial considerations, but solely
by the desire to afford Russia all pos
sible support in the common cause.
The report concludes by saying the
commission is still considering the
supply of raw material, rails and ma
chfnery. 1t considers that the adoption
Of it's recommendations will secure for
Russian railroads fiourishing future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

Those families which agree to do this
put up in q window. facing the street
so that all may see, q conspicuous card
bearing the legend: In honor bound We
adopt the national scale Of voluntary
rations.'
This pledge Of voluntary restriction
has been widely accepted. In tho lit
tie town Of Church Stretton. contain
ing 253 houses. the card is displayed in
225. And there are other records near
ly as good. In some towns the average
ration per person has been reduced to
an amount below that asked for by the
government"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
To Complete Plans for Clubhouse.

A meeting of the members of the
Washington Athletic Club is to be
held at the Shoreham Hotel tomorrow
night at O'Clock.
For some time the plans for the mil
lion dollar home of the club have
been in allegiance owing to the fact
that the architects have been so busy
on government contracts that work on
the clubs ms was temporarily
suspended. 1t stated that at the
meeting Frida. night all the pre-
liminaries will be disposed of to get
ready for ground breaking and be-
ginning work on the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
TRAVEL INCREAMA

NEW YORK. July SIN spfto.of
German marines the movement Of
shipping between New York and for
eign ports increased in June as COM
pared with May. according to custom
house statistics. Thirty-seven more
ships arrived at this port In June than
in May The June arrivals numbered
465. with a total tonnage Of 1.363.SSs.
as compared with 42S ships with . total
tonnage of 1.0ss,433 for May.
Thirty more ships sailed from New
York in June. the total being 45s. with
a tonnage of 1.225536. as compared
with 42s and 1.155.50S tonnage in May.
American ships reaching this port in
June numbered 121. q decrease Of six.
while 136 American ships departed. an
increase of two over May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
SAYS BUSINESS AND TRADE
REPORTS ARE OPTIMISTIC
Federal Bulletin Shows Scarcely q
Discordant Note In Country's
Commercial Activities.

Business and trade reports for the
NTH federal reserve district. which in
cludes Washington. while conservative.
are optimistic. says the monthly bull
letin Of the federal reserve board.
Every line of production and distribu-
ton. with scarcely a discordant note,
reports an active demand for goods,
generally at high prices. and while
higher costs are also reported, q salts
factory margin Of profit remains.
The season has been backward from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

Robert Hebsacker, a resident of
Washington for many years, died early
yesterday morning at his residence, 1874
Sth street northwest, after an illness of
about two weeks. Mr.. Hebsacker was
born in Linz, upper Austria. May "a.
1916. He conducted a saloon on 7th
street for many years. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow morning at 9
o'clock at St Mary's Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
ALLIES CONSERVING
THEIR FOOD SUPPLY
Even the Englishman Is Going Hun
cry, According to Ameri-
can Writer.

Americans who are asked to conserve
food to help feed the allies may inquire
what are the allies doing to help
themselves"
much more than is being asked Of
America as yet" is the reply of an
American writer and political econo-
mist. just back from England. who says
he went hungry over there, in common
with Englishmen, who are doing their
utmost to practice food economy.
1T simply could not get enough at any
hotel or restaurant to satisfy me-, he
stated. This Is the common report of
others who have studied the food con-
ditions abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
Mrs. Sarah C. Turnbull Dies.

Mrs. Sarah c. Turnbull. widow Of Col
Thomas R Turnbull, died at her home,
925 Massachusetts, avenue Northeast,
Tuesday. Funeral services were held this
afternoon at her late residence. Inter-
ment Is to be at Arlington cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
Regulations Exacting.

THE regulations of the ministry Of
food controlling the serving of meals in
public eating places are exact and de-
tailed and they are being enforced" he
stated "One cannot have more than
five ounces of meat at any meal. and
this means five ounces of meat in the
kitchen as it comes from the butcher.
When it comes to the table as edible
meat it is half that weight. Nor can
one have more than two ounces of
bread. which bread must be at least
twelve hours old, or more than two
seventies of an ounce of sugar at any
meal. The London bakers are making
rolls of one ounce and two ounces each.
They are simply miniatures.
THE regulation against waste is
drastic. No bread may be thrown away.
A piece of bread was found in an ash
can by the police. The household was
fined 20 shillings. One hundred and
fifty pounds of stale cake were found
thrown out behind a restaurant. The
proprietor was fined EGO ($100).
Pastries Cannot Be Made.
mo light pastries, mullins, crumpets
or fancy tea cakes may be made. No
currant or milk bread may be made,
nor any sugar be used in making any
bread. Many similar restrictions exist
and are enforced.
I'm addition to the governmental
regulations the food controller carries
on continuously a strong propaganda
for voluntary rationing. cutting out Of
waste and food saving. generally. in
the home. All households are asked to
limit their consumption of bread to
four pounds a week per person, of
meat to two and a half pounds and
sugar three quarters of q pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
j. S. RAILWAY EXPERTS
PRESCRIBE FOR RUSS
Immediate Construction of More
Engines and Cars Urged Upon
This Country.

BY the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD. July 5.-M. Stephanoff.
temporary minister Of trade and in
dustry. received John F. Stevens and
the other members of the American
railroad commission to discuss the best
methods by which America may assist
Russia. Mr.. Stevens inquired about
the present system of supplying the
army and the civilian population. and
M. Paltchinsky, assistant minister.
gave a detailed description of 1t. The
members of the American commission
expressed satisfaction and promised
energetic cooperation in improving
the situation of supply.
The Stevens commission issued to
the Russian public a report OF its In
spection of the Russian railroads, to-
gether with recommendations.
The report begins with the acknow1-
edgment that the commission has re-
ceived the full support of it's Russian
colleagues. 1t declares the commission
considers that Russian railroads have
excellent technical personnel. and that
many roads have a good practical sys-
tenn of management. the extension of
which to other roads is desirable.
Reforms Are Recommended.
The commission recommends certain
reforms in regard to material and
management which already have been
successfully tried in America. The
first affects the traffic system and in
wolves the employment of more power
full locomotives and of freight cars of
larger carrying capacity.
The construction of workshops at
Fladivostok for the putting together
of locomotives imported from the
United States is deemed necessary. In
all repair shops work must continue
uninterruptedly twenty-four hours
day. thus enabling a reduction in the
locomotives out of use. 1t also will be
necessary to take rational measures
for accelerating the exchange of cars
between different roads. and for speed
ing up loading.
The creation of a special state de-
partment. the chief to be an inspector
general. responsible for supplying the
whole network of roads with all neces-
sary material both for traffic and re-
pairs, and also for the distribution of
such material. is recommended. This
official must have the right to demand
the necessary material and must insure
its delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

Children'S Dept.

Values to 81 Children's MILDLY Blouses sec
Lot of Childrcn's Hats. values to $3.50 81
Special lot of White Dresses, Friday. 81
Small lot Children's Drawers, Friday .1z1lc
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

an agricultural standpoint. but q ma
terial improvement in crop prospects is
universally reported from the district.
with satisfactory prices apparently as
sured for everything that is being pro-
duced. The truck crops already sent
to market have brought prosperous re-
turns. The Irish potato crop along the
seaboard has been below normal in
quantity and has brought IS to SO per
barrel, q veritable golden harvest
Peanuts Also Join n. p. List.
Cotton and tobacco are at high-water
prices, with an assured demand for all
that can be raised. Peanuts are also
bringing high prices and their extensive
planting Is being particularly urged.
there being a growing demand for them
from the oil mills. The planting Of
soya beans also promises to- be profit
able for crushing purposes.
Payments for the large volume Of lib
erty bonds subscribed for now confront
the banks Of the district While the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

shows business conditions IN gene9u1
satisfactory and crop reports encouSs
aging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

oSC DIX DTeSS mulI,
Friday Only, &c.
OF self-tone fig
ures, dainty summer
girl dress material.
Remnant price, go
yd.
Csc Ratine Suiting,
Friday Only, 1zIzc.
White Suiting, SO
inches wide: highly
recommended. Rem
nant price, 1910 I'd.
3oc Novelty Skirting
Friday Only, Csc.
Striped and Plaid
Skirting; light and
dark colors. Rem
nant price, Csc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05

A'ohtAH5- ASSAAiA"biS IA
SOC Sport Suiting,
Friday Only, 19c
36-inch Dot t e d
Suiting, combining
white with black,
blue, lavender, rose
and green. Remnant
price, 1876 yard.
81 Ratine Suiting,
Friday at Soc Yard.
36-inch Silk Ratine
Sport Stripe Suiting.
Remnant price. 500
yard.
Csc Dress Voiles,
Friday Only, 15c.
Superior Two-ply
Printed Dress Voiles.
38 inches wide. Rem
nant price, 15c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05


completion of these payments may be
reflected in some decrease of deposits.
and demands for rediscounts. no ma
terial dificulty is anticipated. The Fed
eral Reserve Bank at Richmond 10
amply prepared, particularly strength
ened as it will be by tho amendments to
the federal reserve act, to do>its part
of this financing and to take care of
the agricultural, commercial and bank
ing interests Of the district
Strong Tide Is Reelected.
Bank clearings. railroad returns, post
Office receipts and exports reflect the
strong tide OF business within the
borders of the district
High prices Of manufacturing ma
terials. wages and placing Of the liberty
loan have caused increased demands
for money and consequent stifYening or
advance in rates in several sections of
the country.
The federal reserve bulletin for July
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
Wash Goods

Second Floor.
7sc to 81 Materials, Friday Only, SOC.
and lavender. and 3e-inch Gabardine Sport
suiting. Remnant price. 39c yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-17
i, SIXTY YEARS VIEW


SIXTY YEARS OF AMERICAN LIFE - T S5os,. TO
Roosevelt 1870 10 1910 ny Esefeu " $50
d. 7. Dutton a Go.
Mr.. Wheeler doubles Benton's his
toric length of view, and extends ms
vision over a vaster field. Observa-
bons and impressions Of the United
States Senate for thirty years were oil
immense interest and enduring value.
observations and impressions OF Amer
;ean public life, municipal, state ana
national. for the most important sixty
years in our history, suggest IN their
yerv mention a wealth of interest when
II would be difficult to eXaggerate.
such is especially the case when the
chronicler is man of so keen and
generating vision. of so positive and
aggrrssive opinions. and of so great
acfivitv in affairs. as Mr.. Wheeler.
The chief interest of this volume IS,
"a might be expected from Its author
hin lis intense personal quality. IL
ne not the work of a professional man
az letters abstractly endeavorng TO
Construct a balanced and comprehen-
sive history of his times; but rather
that of an alert man Of affairs, skilled
IN the use of speech, relating IN an
informal way the things which he HIM
self saw and knew about, and giving
m each a touch of his own mind. Pre-
cisoIv thus we could imagine him chat
ling with sympathetic and listening
frineds in a cosey corner of his tavorlte
if it was the Free
Trade Club and if that organization
had cosey corner.
For he never wearles OF references
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-17
VERSES OF OPTIMISM

AIL'S WE'LL By John OIenhsm- l6mo. ID. Hiii.
l65. The George II. Doran Company.
The subject matter and spirit of Mr.
0xenham's latest verses must be &C
counted more noteworthy than their
verbal composition and technical form,
though in these latter particulars they
display all his deftness of touch and
compelling charm. We do not refer
chiefly to their intensely religious and
devotional tone, though this, too, is
very marked. But here are sixty-odd
poems, struck off in white heat OF
patriotic fervor and warlike enthusi-
asm, in only four of which is the en-
envy so much as designated by name,
and in not one of which is there fierce
denunciation of the foe or the glorifica-
ton of the poets own country which
we so commonly find in verses written
at such time.
Helpful verses for gray days" Mr..
OXenham himself calls them, and he
does well. They are all instinct with
optimism, even those which touch most
upon the horrors of war and the mag
nitude Of the burden which the war
ring nations are bearing. The saddest
has note Of hope and triumph, and
the most resolutely patriotic is quite
devoid of hate. They are poems OF
patriotism, but, above that, they are
poems of spiritual humanity.