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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
Little Interviews
Says Railroad Travellers Are Demanding More SeeperS
Marriage Question Is Serious One in War Torn Countries

nation is in distress that all shout
mourn. II people cannot help me. O
have helped me all the year. then ]
don't expect or wish them TO mourn.
ana think that should apply 70 ma
tons as we'll We can only do the
best we can, considering everythin~
and then the thing LETT for US TO dc
is TO smile"
=
''The marriage question is becom-
Ing one Of tremendous Importance in
France and Germany, and is likely It.
become so in England" said Harry Z.
James. when the war first started
a Hindoo prince suggested the pOlyg-
amy would be the result That state
ment was pooh-pOOhed by almost ev-
eryone. but I should not be surprise
il such q condition were declared law
ful in France, as well as Germany
where apparently sucn condition is
now being considered The Euglisi
and French have been noted for their
lack Of interest in the single stand
ard Of morality although the French
have been very frank about their
views while the English have yelled
theirs with typical Anglo-SaXon
hypocrisy. Now that the problem o.
marriage has become one which wiz
threaten the existence Of the nation
II is likely that very radical steps vii
be taken"
The vice question under discus
sion al this time viii eventually
solve itself but EI PasO should not
wait for this time to come" said z
L Cobb" II it is not solved locally
we will lose q environment while In
broader national solution is used.
Anyone who noticed congress vote
for national prohibition by a two
thirds majority might guess how the
to the evils bout camps win
eventually be solved"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

I. ~IE proportion OF travellers
who take sleepers is Lucreas-
= ing steadily" said E. R. Nc
Daniel. Southern Pacific conductor
The great increase may perhaps be
accounted for by the increase in
through travel. due no doubt TO the
European war. which has caused peo-
pie to go TO and from California in
stead OF to Europe and back The
travel on the Southern Pacific has In
creased 100 per cent in the past two
years, and a large percentage OF the
increase take Pullmans"
"One OF the most important limo
vations OF the future viii be the grad
uaCon OF hours OF work OF employees
OF great stores and manufacturing
plants in large cities" said r. X.
ShelbOrue of Cleveland When this
Improvement Is made the employees
VIII go 10 work In sections, each sec
ton al different hour, and leaving
1t a different hour In this way the
street cars viii not be overburdened
during rush hours. and there will be-
no ove~crowding at stores and places
Of business Tt viii be q system that
Will mean much for convenience in
large cities"
Smiling faces everywhere bore
witness to the fact that in FL Paso
Christmas was day OF cheer" saiT
Miss Mildred Martin "With so much
Of pain and distress in the world 10
is vel that there are places where
ths spirit Of happiness still abides
where people can be gay and laugI
and enjoy what comes even II the bit
te-ness OF the war has struck OF
may strike home TO their hearts.
Some people believe that because one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
CARGO OF SEALSKINS AND
SEAL MEAT FOR THE U. S.

Washington. D. C., Dec. 27.-The
government steamship Roosevelt is on
her way to Seattle with a full cargo
Of seal skins, seal meat and other
products from the Seal islands. having
successfully carried out the novel and
dangerous task Of carrying coal and
other supplies to the Islands in the
middle Of the winter.
Commissioner II. II. Smith, OF the
bureau Of fisheries. department OF
commerce. reports that as q result Of
the trip the natives are well fortified
against the severe weather that has
already set in and will be much more
comfortable and contented in conse-
Guence. Great difficulty was expert
enced in unloading supplies and tax
ing on the island products. as the
Boring sea was constantly swept By
tempestuOus winds.
The return cargo consists OF 1855
cal skins and various casks Of corned
seal meat and other products, as well
as $500 sacks Of bones which viii
weight between $4,000 and 10000
pounds.
Denver chambermsids are demanding
SO per week and a half day off each
week with pay for overtime
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
johmlies Kick Because
Girls Work Long Hours

Topeka, kan. Dec. 27.-At last the
hackers OF the complaints against the
long hours Kansas girl clerks have
70 endure have been brought 10 light.
They are not the girls families. nor
the state inspectors, nor the girls
themselves, who have complained On
the long hours. 1t is the ~Johnuies
who have TO stand around in front OF
the store while their sweethearts are
inside working an extra hour or two
to please some musty old store owner
II is understood here that the boys
have made complaint that the girls
are made 70 work too long, and that
got the state officials started, with
the result that an investigation has
resulted In the shortening OF hours.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Christmas was exceptionally quiet
in the usually rOWdy smelter sec
ton" said deputy sheriff c. H.
LitChfield- Except for the occasion
OF the fight I was called on to sup
press. there was practically no dis
were all I noticed"
cone OF the advantages. among
others, of eating at home. is that you
don't have to tip the walters" said
Orrin /. Benson. Not that I have
anything against the walters or res
taurants, though I do think that the
tipping habit has become too well es-
tablished in this country When one
considers the high cost OF eating al
restaurants just now, there is no good
reason why the man who pstronizes
the restaurant should be made 20
q custom that should not exist fl a
democratic country
at is about time that state inspec-
tors were appointed in some OF on.
western states" said D. @. Hartley
TO see to IL that our young women
who enter business colleges get
their moneys worth. Too often. es-
pecially since the war began and the
demand for female help has become
more urgent illiterate girls are al
lowed TO pound q typewriter q Few
weeks ana are given engraved GER
tificates OF graduation II they are
70 pay out their money 20 be taught
they should be taught IN q way that
shall guarantee some correspondence
between the certificate and the i'm
piled knowledge IL is supposed 10
stand for"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
Mars and Dr. StorB
Combine; Now Male
Babies Predomindte

Denver. Colo. Dec. 27.-That old
man Mars, the god OF war and de-
struction, has a working agreement
Bith that humble and beloved bird.
the stork, to leave boy babies instead
Of little sisters on his visits 70 Den
yer homes sincs the United states
entered the struggle against Ger
many, IS claimed by those VIE dOte
On vital statistics In this city.
John ". Flintham, deputy healt1
commissioner Of Denver, has compiled
figures showing that Of the 1851 chill
dren born here from January 20 Au-
gust I, Of this year IA were boys.
Several physicians maintain that
male children are more numerous dur
ing war times than at any other
period. and say that during the past
six months five out Of every eight
children born have been boys.
And, despite the fact that she would
prefer TO see suffragists increasing.
Dr. Alice T. Moore reports that of the
last 81 babies she has ushered into the
world IS have been boys.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
SYSTEM PROBE e
FINISHED. REPORT JAN. S

Austin. Tex, Dec. 27.-Investiga-
ton Of the prison system has been
completed and the report OF the sub
committee Of the legislative lnvestt-
eating committee IS being compiled
and viii be ready for presentation to
the central committee about January
s. according to senator J. G McNealuss
Of Dallas. This committee has taken
e great volume OF testimony and this
is now being Transcribed and VIII be
submitted. along with the recommen-
dGtions Of the committee. It IS init
mated that some radical recommends
tons ara to be made IN the system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
DAILY RECORD.
Deeds Fled

Alexander addition. On Mesa GVsnus-C-
J. Neel 10 P Freeman. lots Is and ~, and
part OF IS, block 114, Dec s. 1917; fz932-
Survey I0s-N. Borunda to D. Salass
about one and ous-haH acres. Dec. q,
1917; $500.
Alexander addition. A1Es strsst-c T.
Woke TO A. r Farley, lot and part %
L block IS. Nov. IS. 1917 5000
Sunset Heights addition. OF Mundy ave-
nue-Houck and Dieter Co. 20 2. z. de
Yturriza, lot and part Of & block ~
Dee e, 1917: $500
Building Permit
J. vargas 2135 Finley street. t9e seem
house, s20o.
Licensed 70 Marry.
James A. Mullen and Maggie Weed
Joseph BI- King and Ralph Daley.
steve W Hudd. esron and Alice Griffin.
CIareucs H Wisler and Ella n Esrzin-
sky
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
SheH-Shocb Cure
Is Found in Color

London, Eng. Dec. 27.-The psychol-
ogv Of color has been demonstrated
as a cure for certain cases OF snell-
Ebocl, and neurological diseases in the
McCauI hospital for officers here this
week
The most efficacious colorins Idea
Is that which impresses upon the SUD
conscious being Of the patient sense
Of the delights Of springtime-
Cherry, yellow walls. armament
blue ceilings, 5udiciOus use OF the
vfOlet-ray. lowered COverlets on the
beds and certain select perfumes
waiting through the ward have been
producing marvellous effects. The col
ors blend into ineffabl shades which
compel the patient to let his mind
rest with pleasure on the beauty Of
color surrounding him and the &c
stacy OF perfume assailing his sense
Of smell.
Despite several serious cases en-
tered at this hospital the cures so far
are 100 per cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
GERMAN WOMEN, CHILDREN
BEG FOOD CHRISTMAS DAY

Geneva, SWitzerland. nee. 2T-Ac-
counts Of the German Christmas. ac-
ccrding TO news from across the from
tier, state women and children openly
begged in the snow covered streets for
food to appease their hunger, and
riots took place in some OF the towns
only the rich enjoyed a good. but
ordinary dinner and for this they
poid hiEh prices, as much as $50
Most of the churches in Germany
were closed, owing 70 the lack OF
Ccal-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
Patriotic Cir S

KNOW Of greatly
the they're patriotic them
o.
with talk gets
she won't be wife m wed who h who does when his
calls" she elbow
cannonas know who Ovl when
OF
they can't will
whe he's when shells
day yarn A sigh must use
substitute
foot g knitting
Copyright uy George s1attnsv ADAMS MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

"Fightin' with food ought t be very
effective If tn soldiers learn t throw
tn bakin' powder biscuits straight
enough" said LATE Bud, t'day. Give
till It quits hurtin'.
Copyright National Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
BORDER NEEDS PROTECTION ANDT(
JUSTICE AND LESS DIPLOMACY

1.-THE border district is much impressed by the vIgOr
with which Col George T Langhorne and his officers
and Of the Eighth cavalry have dealt with ban
dts who have Of Mexico and raded American
territory killing inhabitants and stealing destroying
property.
On three occasions detachments of Col LanghOrne's
command in the Big Bend district have dealt heavy blows
TO the bandits engaging them reenessy wherever found
and hesating follow them wherever they 60. Twice
the Mezcans found IN prepared ambuscades VII
lagos and many Of their number shot.
In the past few days there has been another raid by the
bandits presumably under command Of the notorious Chico
Cano, and United States mail carrier and passengers IN
his stage have been killed Informed promptly OF the event.
American cavaymen the saddle and engaged
the raiders, kill and woundng many. The Mexi-
learned foT the third time that their crimes bring
swift and terrible retributiOn.
There is a solution for what has been known "the
border problem" It is prompt pursuit and vigorous en-
gagement That is Col LanghOnes andOte for the bloody
tragedies of the Rio Grsnde and the bandits he kills
the the people Of Texas will appreciate his services
Where Col Langhorne ezces IS that he looks to
the protection Of Americans and their property and to the
punishment Of criminals than to the diplomatic aspects Of
the border problem he cannot prevent raids, owing
the immensely Of the territory to be patroled he has at
least shown himself entirely able kill bandits after the
raids The highest praise is due all ranks under his
nand for the gaantTy and military excellence they have
displayed In these encounters and if they make complete
cleanup of the district by killing all the bandits the
Try ought to decorate their Tegmental flag.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

When Gov. Hunt took the executive office from
Gov Campbell the latter asked the people to support Gov
Hunt without parsanshp and he rendered the incoming
governor any assistance his power. When Campbell
tried year ago take the office from Hunt he had
to have special court writ for a crowbar.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
Keep Copper Price Up
(BY H. S. H.

the Of the meeting of the representatives, OF
copper producers with the council Of national de-
fence to discuss copper prices and production the
hope hereby expressed that the council may not insist
upon further reduction IN prices as has been rumOred
Some months ago, copper above 80 cents pound At
The suggestion defence council at the last previous
meeting Of the council and the copper producers the latter
agreed to cut prices to 25 cents pound keep production
maximum and pay miners and other employees the
high wages had been given them under the sliding scale
when copper at the top mark
understood by both sides that the price but
temporary and subject to change another meeting The
copper producers have not made any to send It
higher but there indications the council may Try to
make 1t lower, perhaps fixing It at % cents.
TwentythTee cent copper few years ago would have
been little short Of wonderful It would have permitted
great profits with cost Of production low It then
Eighteen cent copper gave good profit.
That time past Wages alone nearly double those
Of 1914 Costs Of every kind have mounted The cost Of
general supplies used IN mining and smelling have increased
average Of 100 percent since the beginning of the
The large operators stand cut and break even, foT
they making margin Of profit The small 0per
ators hardly than making expenses at 25 cents
pound. Further reduction viii put them out Of business
It is estimated reducing the price to 23 cents pound viii
reduce the production Of copper in Arizona alone by
e695oOO pounds month That reduction would ham
the prosecution Of the war for IS percent of the pres
en copper output is enough for needs of the govern
ment but would produce shortage in the commercial
field which is at present fairly well supplied.
Cheap copper is not Of the demands of the day.
Maximum production and high wages demanded It
ent wage scales II copper prices reduced.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Secretary Or War Baker claims that
the war couldn't 90 on without the aid
OF women.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

We smile at the pioneers who refused to trade pair
Of boots and burr0 for San Antonio street property 80
40 years ago. and then away anyone who tries to
sell vacant lots at bargain prices How is that for
consistency?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

e. PasO's Christmas was made all the more merry by
Tecoecting Of and contrast with that of last year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

There is no confirmation of the report that the remain
ing German troops in Africa have resOrted to gorilla war
fare.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
Pre-eminenfIy Qualified.


If buck passing was a war industry {,
one or two Of our bureau chiefs would
rise 20 the level OF military genius.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Now the sweethearts who were held by main strength
until after Christmas, may be dropped.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

We know Of but one man whose dis
have not been Investigated
and that Is Santa Claus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

About Inc 0nIF ono o. ne many
charges brought against secretary
Daniels that has been made 70 stick IS
the charge that he doesn't drink
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Putting Is pennies into thrift stamps is being penny
Use
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27
MORE Truth
4N4 Than Poetry

Aiasg
Most Of Is can bear up under the
sugar shortage somehow OF another,
but il has utterly ruined the old ana
prominently known firm q Tom and
cry
Naturally
OF course the lion that ate q Ger
man SOY in Havana was a British lion,
And In q Hurry
Il IS well enough 70 create = new
portfolio OF munitions, but IN the
meantime why not create munitionss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Denver chambermaids are demanding
SO per week and a half day off each
week with pay for overtime
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-27

Copyright ny George MattnsW Adams
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-31
WANT TROLLEY FARES REDUCED
Public Meeting Goes Record Favorable to Injunction
 Against Shore Line-Commop Council to be Asked to : Bring Matter Attention of Superior Court

the premises. And furthermore be it l. Resolved, that the corporation coun- sel of the City of Norwich is hereby directed and Instructed to appear be- fore the public utilities commission of the state of Connecticut and to do all that he is, legally. able to induce the public utilities commission to or der the Shore Line Electric Railway of fare collected for the. transporta- ton of passengers; furthermore, be it Resolved, that if the public utilities commission does not order the Shore duce the present rates collected for passenger transportation on it's lines the corporation counsel of the City of Norwich Is hereby directed and in- pcrior court of Connecticut and. if ne- cessary to the supreme court of Con necticut for the purpose of securing a decision favorable to the public; and furthermore, be 1t
 Resolved, that the city ordinance prohibiting the taking on of passen- gers in front of trolley cars by 5it- neys. is hereby abrogated. set aside and repealed.
 .Mr. Hughes said that what the company needed was more railroad men and fewer officials. The Norwich and Westerly road was put through the excess stock was unloaded on the public. From kvhat data he could gather MT. Hughes said that the Bran ford wreck would cost the company s300,000. Why is 1t that the Connec- t.cut company operate at an increase in fares of 20 per cent. while the Shore Line has to raise their passen- ger tariff 40 to 80 per cent? he. ask ed. The answer, said MT. Hughes, is ineff1ciency.
 Frank G. Aubrey spoke in favor of the resolution, saying the increased fares were driving trade away from the Norwich merchants and that there should have been meeting in the Town hall to determine the sentiment of the public Mr. Aubrey was in ia = vor of such noe-in~, of the common
 uuncil did not pass the resolution.
 The motion Was car9ed unanimous ".
 Rev: George H. Ewing Third Select man Patrick T. ConneH and John E. Hughes were appointed committee to present the resolution to the com mon council at its meeting .Monday might.
 Several other members. of zhe au- dience. voiced their disapproval of the increase in fares after which the meeting adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-31
RID STOMACH OF
 GASES, S0uRNESS ]. ANDINDICEST|0N
"PAPE's DIAPEPsIN" RELIEVES STOMACH DISTRESS IN
 FIVE MINUTES.

You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach Is bad-or an uncertain one-or a harmful one-your stomach is too valuable; you mustn't injure 1t with drastic drugs.
 Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed in giving relief; it's harmless ness; it's certain unfailing action in regulating sick. sour, gassy stomachs. It's quick relief in indigestion dys- pepsia and gastritis when caused by 8 acidity has made 1t famous the world over. Keep this wonderful stomach sweet ener in your homs-keep it handy get a large ffty-cent case from any drug store and then if anyone should eat something which doesn't agree with them; if what they eat lays like lead, ferments and sours and forms gas: causes headache, dizziness and nausea: eructations of acid and undigested food--remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin comes in contact with the stomach 1t helps to neutralize the ex- cessive acidity, then all the stomach distress caused by, it disappears. Its promptness, certainty and ease in over coming such stomach disorders is a revelation to those who try 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-31

There was a large attendance at the meeting held in the Noah Webster clubhouse ill Norwich Town, Tuesday evening to protest against the in- creased fares of the Shore Line com pany. Among the speakers were First Selectman Caspar K. Bailey, Third Se- lectman Patrick T.. Connell and Rev. George H. Ewing. Frank Aubrey pre- sented the city merchants side of the case.
 Shortly after o'clock the meeting was called to order by Thomas Ca- sey Rev. George H.. Ewing was elected chairman and James Keating was elected secretary. John E. Hughes made a motion that the sense of the meeting be in favor of a reduction of the rate of fares. Selectman Caspar K Bailey spoke in favor of the reso- lution, saying that the service given by the company was becoming poorer and poorer and that he thought 1t was due to inefflcient management. He oonsidered the increase exorbitant and unjust. Rev. George, H. Ewing said that public sentiment was strongly against the increase and he consid- cred 1t high time that the machinery of the law was, put in motion to re- duce it. The motion of MT. Hughes was carried unanimously. Several of those present spoke on what they con- sidered the unfair action of the com pany in raising the fares.
 John E. Hughes then introduced a motion that the meeting petition the common council of the city of Nor wich to pass the following resolutions:
 Whereas, The Shore Line Electric Railway company has seen fit to. in- crease the fare collected on the lines of the. company. for the transportation of passengers, to the great damage of this community and in utter dis regard of public opinion. Now there fore be it
 Resolved that the corporation coun- sel of the City of Norwich is hereby directed and instructed immediately to bring a petition to the superior court of Connecticut. praying the said superior court to grant an injunction restraining the said Shore Line Eiec- tric Railway company from collecting the present rate of fare charged for the transportation of passengers on its lines, for the reason that said fare is unreasonable,. discriminatory and unlawful, and further praying the said Superior Court, if the court aforesaid will not enjoin aforesaid Shore Line Electric Railway Company as, afore- said, that said cszurt grant whatever ether relief said court in it's discre- tion may deem just and expedient in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-31
LANDLORD
 DROVE CHILDREN OUT
Their Home Invaded and Furniture
 Placed on Sidewalk in Rain.

The plight of five small children who were forced out into the pouring rain Tuesday morning. when the fur niture in their home in West Coit out and piled on the sidewalk by the landlords orders in the absence of the children's parents, who were both at work. aroused the sympathy Of neigh bors who took the little ones into their homes and supplied. them with warm food and dry clothing.
 Not much is known by the people of West Colt street about the family to which the children belong, so eff parents.
 Supt. Richard W. Mansfield of the B. P. Learned mission was informed os the children's plight and irnmedi- ately started to make arrangements for their care until their parents are in condition to provide them a home again.