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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones

-Dh, yes you are" gruuted the bear
ION, yOE must be mistaken polite
~ said the bunny rabbit
'Oh. no I'm mott" snarled the bear
"I know you are sweet. and ] am 60
ing 10 eat you Get ready now"
Uncle Wiggily dared not run away
for fear the bear would claw him. sd
he stood still and then he said:
-Uh, good. please kind Mr.. Bear
VIII you let me go, and not eat me
If I give you a taste Of everything
bought at the store for Nurse Jane2'
and Uncle WiEgily held in his paws
the different little bundles OF spices
from which the muskrat lady was 60
ing 10 make pickles
VIII you give me taste Of every
oue2' asked the bear, sort OF doubtful.
like
81 certainly wiz" exclaimed the
bunny sort Of fire crackerv like.
Well" said the bear Il have a very
big tongue, YOU see" and he stuck il
out stiu farther than before. "and il
takes a pretty big lot OF anything 10
make ne taste it, ] can eat a lOtn
III give you all YOU want to eatri
spoke Uncle Wiggily, sort of winking
10 himself and twinklinE his pink
nose.
star in Eruuted the bear. But
I am not sure that I'll let you 90
even If taste everything"
So Uncle WiEgily opened the pack
age Of salt and put little on the
bears red tongue.
How do you like ito asked the
bunny.
Hum, Not so bad said the bear.
Then the raboit gentleman put a
little pepper on the bears tongue
-HOWs THAR asked the bunny
81 can Just taste 10, that's all"
said Mr.. Bear, sort of Indifferent like
Try a bit OF thisr' cried Uncle
Wisgily, and he sQuirted some vinegar
from the jug on the tongue of the
shaggy creature
That tastes like lemons like it-'
said the bear Il think after all. I'll
have to taste you. and eat YOU The
things you gave me made me very
hungry
i have two more vet for YOU TO
try said the bunny. saEaciOusly-
With that he suddenly put the mus
tard and horse Fadish on the bears
tongue and the mustard bit and stuuE
and the horse radish kicked like a
mule and the bear cried
"Oucn- Wow Double WOW and an
extra one Oh, how my tongue
burns"
Then he ran away to find o spring
OF Ice water 10 cool his mouth in. and
hollow stump bungalow where Nurse
Jane was waiting for him
50 everything came out all right,
You see, and II the gas stove doesn't
Try 10 boil lie watermelon instead OF
the tea kettle for brea kfast. III tell
YOU next ABOUT Uncle WigEily and his
air boat
Copyright. 1917. by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
New Hair Remover In
Demand, Say Druggists
tPheiactins Removes Roots and AID.

Since tls virtues o. phelactins as a hair
remover became generally known. drug
sists in this country have been having re-
ally extraordinary demand for this remark
removes the roots-before ones very eyes
AS well as the surface hairs. is OF course
mainly responsl bic for its large and in
er-lsiuE sale The new method Is not TO
be compared az all with the usual dspiIa-
tory electrical or other processes u is
e1-lrely safe. non-lrritating. non-poIsonous.
o1orless-and instantaneous A stick OF
phe-act.ne. used in accordance with the
simple Instructions which accompany it.
can be purchased anywhere on a money
back basis. so certain is 10 20 satisfy and
delight the user Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
IA Years Ago Today
- From The Herald Of this
= = Date. 1908.

TITLE fire bugs are stm at their
work, and although they did not
apply the torch in a single in
stance. either last night or yeste-dsv
afternoon, they resumed their work
Of destruction early this morning
and the fire department was called
to Mills and Ochoa streets. where
the torch had been applied to a couDls
OF houses The houses were frame
structures and were owned by Frank
A. Spence
Mrs Louis Behr and children 1af.
"ednesdaE for a tour through ths
east
c. L. Hoyt the furniture man. has
returned from three weeks triu
70 the eastern markets. where he
iald IN a new stock Of goods.
Dr. Mackellar, OF the United States
bureau OF animal industry. has gone
10 Columbus. N NJ, 20 inspect a shin
ment OF cattle through that port fo-
grazing purposes from Mexico.
n B. Place, a mining man and
railway promoter Of Chihuahua. ac-
companled by ". S. B. HAYS. a. Havs
H. j. Potter, and John Coleman. it,
leGt on the Mexican Central This
L-4el Al4AlE AoI 1Qluuanud-
w nile II has not as vet been set
tied who viii operate the lodge at
Cloudcroft next year. the officials OF
the Fl PasO and Northeastern are
figuring on charging the hotel BY
next year and are also putting in a
number OF cottages.
The Ell Paso Remnants VIII leave
tomorrow for DeminE. n ~. where
they viii cross bats with the Deming
yellow Kids, and they are confident
OF winning The regular team will
make the trip accompanied by Stone,
a crack infielder secured from Waco.
So FAR no one has been able 10
throw any light on the identity OF the
suicide, whose body was found I'm the
foothills at the head Of Kansas street
yesterday morning. Since the re-
mains have been laid out large
number Of people have called to see
the man
I'd HalversOn. the fireman who was
ordered removed by the city council
Thursday night, is stiu on duty and
his friends sag that ne will remain
there. Fire chief Frank Powers had
conference with mayor Norehead
Yesterday on the subject but declines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL TO
CONDUCT PRAYER SERVICE

Tie prayer Services At T-inif7-
Methodist church tonight will be in
charge Of the Sunday school. /
Ayers. the superintendent. viii con-
duct the services. e. a.. Henderson
VIII be the principal speaker. The
general topic will be What influence
has the sunday school had upon nv
lfee"
At the close OF the meeting a short
session OF the Workers c0unciTr will
be held to plan for a picnic for next
week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
Beauty Chats e &M Kent FORBES
Cause of Bad eeth.

HILDEEN form many habits tha
are bound TO affect their looks
~ as they grow older. but none
that can be more serious than that OF
sucking their fingers For this be-
sides giving them an expression that
a boy friend OF mine Characterized as
"buE-eyed." makes the jaw slopiug
and weak looking. spoils the entire
shape Of the mouth. brings the second
set OF teeth in wrong. makes the
teeth poor and weak and crooked Of
all the women who have grown up
with chinless profiles. prOtruding
teeth and that peculiar protrudinS
thickness OF the lower lip, physicians
say that three-quarters OF them
brought on such state by sucking
thumbs as a baby.
Every baby just naturally sticks ats
thumb into its mouth / have heard
mothers say that since nature gives
them that habit it must be all right
Nature gives us milk from COW too
but a mother is supposed to sterlllze
it before the baby takes it, I wonder
II this mother thought OF that
a child must not be allowed the
thumb sucking habit. though or
course. it won't be an easy habit 70
break up. Neither should a child BE-
allowed to suck a rubber pacifier by
the hour. for this viii have much the
same effect as the thumb. And there
are sanitary reasons too, why a paci-
fier that has collected the dust Of the
room. should not be stuck into the
chiId's mouth.
Ny reasons though, are purely on
tn side Of beauty hint merely 20
mothers. on what TO avoid II they
want their children good looking
Questions and Alswers-
Arnold-A few drops OF ammonia
viii soften the water. q small bag or
oatmeal viii have the same effect
Hard water soaps can be used also;
most drug stores carry them
NfurieI Pity eating agar agar
every day-if you want 20 send me
a letter with a self addressed stamped
envelope. 7 can tell YOU more about
this Pimples come from disorders OF
the stomach and bowels, make your
diet light and plain, nothing rich.
sweet or indigesuble, nothing but
water between meals Wash the face
with hot water and tincture OF green
soap. rinse rub with ice Treat 50
every night
Mrs. Roots-Rub the nails with
vaseline. and keep the hang nails cu-
with manicure cissors- Go TO a pro-
feesional manicure. 10 see how she
IA zes them off. Witch hazel IS all
right FOR the skin. though drying II
used roo often. There is no standard
weight for a IS year old girl, it de-
ponds on her height
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
~ NCLE WIGGILY," SAID Nurse
| Jana Fuzzy WuzzE. The nice


- muskrat lady housekeeper TO
the rabbit gentleman. as she stood on
the front stoop Of the hollow stump
bungalow one morning. 81 want many
things from the store today"
And ii shall be my pleasure to get
them for you" spoke the bunny uncle.
politely like and infectously. What
DO you want"
salt, pepper, vinegar mustard and
horse radish,' answered Nurse Jane.
Ny goodness me sakes alive, and
some ice cream cones" cried Uncle
Wiggily- why do you want all that
hot stuff
Because I am going TO make
pickles" answered Nurse Jane. and
they have 10 be hot and spicy 10 keen
them from spOliug-"
50 Uncle NiEgily went TO the store
and got the mustard, vinegar. salt,
pepper and horse radish. which last
Is very biting and smarty.
And as the bunny rabbit gentleman
was hopping on his way home through
The woods. wondering whether or not
he was TO have an adventure that day
all Of a sudden out from behind a
stump popped big, black bear.
Yes, SIT I'm not fOolIng you a bit,
Tt was @ bear, and not a nice one
either The bear stuck out his tongue
~ Uncle Wiggilv and ErOwled.
-Oh. excuse me-" said the bunny.
ri think YOU have made a mistake.
D am not lr- Postum / do not want
10 look at your tongue 10 see If you
have fever And I viii not give you
any bitter medicine, either"
Ha. Pooh Little care for that"
said the bear, sticking out his tongue
stiI farther The only reason I am
doing this is because 7 want 10 taste
you, and see II you are sweet enough
TO eat"
Ne sweet enough 90 eatg' cried
Uncle WigEily ia surprise. WHY. ]
am not sweet at aIl!'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
Washington Conflicts
Hammer at the Prison
in a Spirit of MutinI

Walla WalIa. Wash. Aug Ely
cry window on one side OF the state
penitentisry here has been broken
and cell doors are said TO be weaken
ing as a result OF continual hammer
ins by prisoners that began a mutiny
yesterday. All last night the din con-
tinued. The prison board was TO hold
"A special meeting To-Day TO consider
the situation.
Several oouvicts succeeded in re-
moving leg shacl5Ics, known as core
Eon boots and heaved them through
their cell windows.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
REALISM

The director OF For France" at
the Greater Ei-Eraph studio DO Brook
Iyn- expressed himself as well salts
fled with the punch" put into a fight
in one Of the scenes He might well
be. IN the opinion Of the principals.
Here are the casualties
Edward NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. five
minutes, lacerated elbow bruises all
over.
T. o. Won Strohiem-CheeE cut
open; black eye; broken nose
Earle says they did not get nasty.
but with the director yelling TO make
the scene realistic and q lot of on
lockers yelling advice he admits
they might have got excited
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

~ the village or Capacho. among
the mountains OF Venezuela. there
Il was born. in 1855. a peasant named
Ciprlsuo Castro According 90 a
statement made -y l.u some forty
years later. -lr-.s-07lo- Columbus
discovered rEe new world on October
j.. 1892. and three hundred and sixty
SIX years later God vIIIed that /
should be born for the service Of
humanity and liberty Just how
much service Castro was 20 humanity
and liberty remains a matter Tor ar
gumen-
His parents were Spanish mesuzos
thalf5reedsl and very poor. He re-
ceived little schooling. but from
earliest boyhood IL was apparent he
had qualities which fo-eca sted his
ability 10 lead men In his heart was
deep longing 90 engage i'm politics.
and. while working as a ranch hand.
DE gradually secured a number OF
recruits TO MS Idealisric plan OF cam
paiEn-
Ia 1856. with a number Of follow
ers. he engaged in battle with Cen
eral Morales, representing the Lopez
government and scored dec sive vic
LoTy over the government forces.
Ihls exploit brought him into the
lmellght- numerous recruits flocked
20 his standard, and became Liberal
leader or his state
Ranches for Six Years.
in 1892 Gen Crespo revOlted against
the administration and Castro threw
in his lot with Gen Palacios. who was
leader Of the government forces. Tho
fruits Of victory were not his. how
ever, and when the PalaciOs forces
We're crushed by Crespo. Castro re-
treated over the border into Colombia.
where for six years he Coutented him
self with ranchinE on a large tract
Of land which he purchased with the
proceeds Of numerous raids
In 1887 General Andrade succeeded
90 the presidency OF Venezuela. and
castro was invited TO return TO Cara
cas- He accepted the invitation. met
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
HOROSCOPE
Ihursday. Augu.t 81. IOI..


Deeds Of sacrifice and heroism on
the part Of the wealthy viii be con
splCuOus IN the forces fastening the
new democracy. astroIogers declare.
President Wilson is warned OF A
sinister star that may cause him seri-
Gus trouble.
Charges OF favoritism and unfair
ness VIII continue 10 be made in vari-
Gus places during the coming months.
owing TO the malign power OF the
planets that are supposed 10 be able
to interfere with fair judgment and
20 fOmeut envy or jealousy.
The appearance OF a new teacher
who will gain q hearing on occult
subjects is foretOld
Churches come under a rule that
should be favorable in all ways aX-
Cept where finances are concerned.
Persons whose birthdate il is have
the augury OF a successful year but
they may suffer from false friends
Children born on this day should
be fairly lucky through life. They
are subjects OF Virgo and Mercury is
their principal ruling planet, but as
they are on the cusD Leo and the
sun may affect them.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper SyudicateD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

eucn N extent hat n 1e1S he vas
forced 10 90 10 Europe for surgical
aid.
During his absence the vice-presi-
dent. Juan Vicaute Gomez. demanded
that he be declared an outlaw and
took over the presidency.
Infatuated at what he termed Co
mez's treachery. Castro left Spain in
March. 1903. fo- Trinidad, but was
intercepted at Port de France. Narti-
nique. and was compelled 20 return
10 Spain
He became conspicuous in various
European resorts and made frequent
attempts 10 fomelt revolution in his
native land.
In December 81. 1912. he arrived
In the United States under the name
OF Rue but was recognized and held
az Ellis Island as an undesirable
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

to state the result Of the conference.
The Typographical Union baseball
club tomorrow afternoon. The line
ups Of the clubs follow: Shelton
Payne; Peck. catcher: Bryan, pitcher:
Shirley. first base. Sachs, second
base; Kneale shortstop: Davis. right
field. Grimm, left field: Buchanan,
center field Printers Crawmer,
catcher: p. Dodge. pitcher. George,
second base; Lopez. shortstop; Cassi-
miro, third base. Stanford. left field:
Lizzie Dodge, center field. Nacho,
right field.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

- JOD and sd contend this dag. ac-
cordins 10 astroIogers. Although
~ the sun is in a strongly benefic
aspect Uranus. Neptune and Saturn
are all adverse
All the evil powers appear TO work
together toward the arousing Of pub
lie discomfort and the announcement
OF severe criticism OF all who exer-
else authority.
This sway which fans 10 flame
every spark of disloyaity and causes
hasty actions may be marked by vio-
lent acts riots and demonstrat ions
against law and order
Dangers on the sea which may be
the cause for arOusinE resentment
among the people OF the country are
foreshadoWed-
It is not a favorable day FOR those
who work underground, no matter in
what manner
Whatever depends on the earth for
sustensnce is not well directed today.
There is rather a menacing sign for
farmers. Indicating possible losses.
A late season OF warm weather is
Droguosticated and this may be fol-
lowed by a very severe winter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

Many are the letters received by
Dr. Pierce, at Buffalo. n. Y. from his
patients Here is one from Mr. P. C..
smith, 1716 ". 3rd St. TeXarkana.
Texas, who says ct find the Pleas
ever tried.
All Dr. Pierce's remedies are good
II directions are followed implicitly"
Pleasant Pellets are made Up OF the
AaE-apple, aloe leaves and jalap. This
well known pellet was made up nearly
fifty years ago, 10y Dr. Pierce. and can
be obtained from almost any apothe-
cary--simuly ask for Dr. Pierce 8
Pleasant Pellets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
GERMAN CATHOLIC vERETN
TO AID CaTuOT ~ rrnonr

~ Louis. No. Aug. 22.-Resolu-
tlo1s recommending that the German
1atholic central verein ia St. Louis
oeElh work at once to FIX plans for
~ 'SllihE 10 moral AMI physical needs
or Catholic soldiers. Instead 81 yraff-
ING action by the Catholic war coun-
c,l al Washington, were adopted by
the verein TODAY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
MAYBE IT'S BOTH. GALE

Gale Fuller. who makes I'D as a
spinster in Keystone comedies. an
nOunced az the studio the other day
that she had received a proposal by
mail from a wealthy man in Cincin-
natl Miss Fuller doesn't intend TO
take him up on the proposal. but she
IS wondering If he came in posses
sion OF a photo Of her las is or was
bewitched BY her screen self Either
he's crazy, OF my makeup is bad"
declares Miss Fuller
It wouldn't surprise anyone who
knows Harry Afillarde. June Caprice's
new director, II the motion picture
extras" should buy him a silver
loving cup Harry is not only the
soul of wit He is the soul Of di-
plOmacy- When working with a mob
Of "supers" he prefaces his remarks
oy. NOW, artists"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

Dustin Farnum is now 10 star FOR
the company that produces pictures
starring his brother William Far
num-
His first is a western movie TO be
called "Durand Of the Bad Lands"
Dusty'S Durand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
Cheese Sandwich and Polish Salad.

NBATE an ounce Of American
y cheese. Beat half a cup OF
- cream until stits. stir in the
grated cheese and a little salt and
cayenne pepper. Spread this mixture
between slices OF bread and butter,
press lightly and cut into small
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22

salad. Then serve with Polish salad
Polish Salad-W ash a head of let
tuce. drain and break 10 Up into
small pieces Take any cold vege-
"a bles or fish. mix we'll with a thick
uayounaise sauce and then add 10
the lettuce Serve as soon as the
salad IS miLed.-TOmOrrOvy
Fritters-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
Once In The LimeLight

' The Lion Of the Andes Being the Story of Cipri-
ano Castro, Dictator of Venezuela
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
The Daily Novelette,

4 RS BICHEN-CLOSE turned 20
MI her husband - her former
= Il chautfer whom she had mar
ried because his eyes matched her
bedroom vallpaper-aud said, Jake.
I think little Pom-Pom ought TO be
clipped. He suffers so with the heat
Can 7 trust you 10 take him TO the
dog man and have him clipped in real
French style-you know. with little
what-you-callums on his little wrists
and everything Are you quite
sober
sure" said her good for-nothine.
nc .er-Qo- we'll. black-sheep. bad-egg
OF husband Just gimme the
seven fifty and I'll bring him back
50 you won't know him from a
With a sigh. Mrs. Richen-CIose
parted from $3.50 and her husband
set out with Pom-Pom-
H.
Are you the superintendent O. this
mere wooden millg' demanded Jake.
~ are replied WaItrous Smelly.
We'll II you got a man here that
can clip French pOodles the way thew
ough TO be clipped, I'll let you keep
the wool for the trouble"
40 trouble attain Come hack in
an hour exclaimed the superintend-
emit his face lighting up at the pros
pect OF getting several pounds Of free
WOOL. with wool at the present price
OF wool
When he returned with a loaded
breath To- collect Pom Pom. Jake
found that they had been unable 10
resist the temptation 10 shear off
every last thread Of hair and Pom
Pom was as bare as a baby's elbow.
Win profuse apologies. the super-
lnteudent gave Jake five dollars. and
Jake, afraid TO return home with
what was left Of Pom-Pom invested
ln second hand hand organ. dis
guised Pom Pom in a monkeys -sn
ana roamed the country until Pom
rom hair had grown in again.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-22
REEvEs RACk FRoM vAcATIoN.

Auurew ~. Reeves. traffic manager
OF the chamber OF commerce. has re-
turned from an extended vacation trip
70 California He resumed his duties
al the chamber Of commerce Wednes-
day.
Wanted to buy secondhand bicycles.
Allen Arms and Cycle Co.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08

I dE OREGON ALMANAC contains
vast amount Of interesting and
valuable information covering thai
great State. If you are thinking OF
farming, or are seeking business
location in the West, you should
certainly have that hook. I will
SEND copy OF it to you absolutely
Tree. Write to me to-day. K. A.
Smith. Colonization and Industrial
Agent. Union Pacific System, Room
1914, Union Pacific Headquarters.
Omaha. Neb.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08
District Manager
Needed at Once

A BIG man mentally;
one who can handle
the entire State of Vir-
sinia, appoint agents,
supervise the distribu-
ton and selling prob
lens. This is a ma
tionally advertised line
without competitors.
Manager must finance
his stock. We furnish
leads and unusual
sales aids. Profits
big. Write for details.
w. l.. Houghton, 4O4
Fourth Avenue, New
York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08

~ ''''"' "6' to-uaS, ociODcr ..
4 precious from us has sor"
y voice loved is stiiied.
\ plac. Is vacant In home
which never can be hlcd.
Gone. but not forgotten.
iiARRiS.-'" lowins remembrance Of
1915 "
Human hands HAD tried to save her
Doctors did all they could In vain.
God knew her only .urc.
And thus Hn eaSed hcr pain
Mabel. | feel so sad aud lonely
Ana | ann reminded today
or the morning in December
When God saw II, TO take you away
She suffered patiently and long
Her hope was bright, her faith was strong
The peac. Of Jesus filed hnr breast
And in His arms she sank to rest
Like lovely flower YOU faded:
But tho Savior called His loved Quo
TO that bright home Their. on high
Day by day We sax her fade
And slowly sink away
Then In hearts PRAYED
That she might longer stay,
By her devoted
MOTHER. FATHER AND BROTHER
sad. brt .ovinr, re.
membrane Of nay dear father. 4 r..
VINO died April :. } y>ara
ago.
Still miss your smiling fac.
And YOU left Us to remember
None on earth MI your place
By HIS DAUGHTER. GEPTIE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-08

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