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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Beauty Chats
niger Nails.

~HEEE was an imposing old lady
once. who had ruled the society
= OF a fair sized town for 20 years
VINO said that it took four genera
tons OF ladies to make a pretty
hand There is much OF snobbery IN
her remark, and much Of truth.
Il is impossible TO change the
shape OF the hand. yet a good mani
curist and a little daily care can
make the homeliest hand presentabIe.
The test OF a hand is the care OF the
nails. broken. dirty nails show neg
lecr Of the worst sort and personal
carclessness, nicely manicured well
sroomed nails VIII improve hand
900 percent
II You have neglected your nails.
you must start their care by rubbing
a lrtle white veSeline into them
every night. This feeds and insures
a smooth. new growth. unless the
blood contains TOO much acid It
takes a few months for q new nail %
grow, meantime. the nails should be
kept filed 10 an oval. and all the hang
nails cut from around the edge. The
cuticls should be cut, II IL Overhanss
too much, the dead cuticle scraped
off. and every day the skin should
be pushed back with an orange wood
stick Then lt won't be necessary
10 cut the cutic.e again
Neglected nails are hard to polish
Every day, after the filing and cut
ting Of any hang nails. and the
pushing back OF the cuticle. the nails
should be rubbed with cream. then
with a polishing paste. and buffed.
This is washed off. and more paste
is put on the nalls-the merest bit.
and the nails buffed again, with q
polishing powder on the chamOis
buffer. After few weeks. ii won't
require so much strenuous effort TO
produce n polish, the paste and one
buffiuE viii be quite enough.
in treating long neglected nails.
il is good thing 20 so over each
nail with a little powdered pumice.
wet and a cuticle knife. This
pumice smooths the nails. and
works up the dead bits OF skin that
collect around the edges of each nail.
Also. it removes the dead cuticle
that grows over and dries on the nail
itself
Then, when this is cleaned away, il
is wen TO rub the nails with a little
piece OF cut lemon. The juice takes
off any stains that might disfiguTe
the finger And as this is drying TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
HOROSCOPE
Monday. December "A. 1917.

Monday December "A. 1917.
THE morning OF this day is IN
favorable. according TO those
who read the stars. for Nep-
tune. Saturn and Venus are all ad-
verse Later Jupiter and Mercury sre
in benefc aspect
In this day there IS a sign sup
posed TO bring sadness and RETROSPECT
ton to women, especially 20 those no
longer young.
over the sea Neptune frowns and
dangers are indicated. Storms as well
as foes are to be expected.
This is not q particularly favorable
date for social entertainments OF any
sort owing TO the sway. which IS de-
pressing and likely TO dampen the
most bUoyaut Of spirits.
In the evening there is a sign bens-
uciaI Tor writing OF every sort Agree
uenls or contract made under this
influence should be most fortunate.
Venus gives little encoura cement OF
sam 10 restaurants and hotels today,
as the stars appear 20 foreshadow
much activity and work for little
profit.
University heads and teachers
should benefit from the planetary rule
this week, for IL seems TO promise
honors and recognition.
This is q most unlucky rule for
the-ters. concerts and entertainments
Tor which admission is charged.
While 1918 seems to promise much
applause for actresses. it brings uu-
trIendliuess on the part OF the public
for young actors.
Canada faces @ period or CONNER
clal expansion and prosperity. but Sc
rious political troubles again are fore
told. These will be due partly to mis-
fortunes i'm Great Britain
I'm the United States social prob
lens VIII develop before spring which
VIII be OF national concern. the seers
declare, and with the Ereat increase
In the birthrate there VIII be q dis
rro0ortou1te Increase iu fllegitimacy-
They who read the stars declare
that this Christmas eve VIII stand out
in history as one OF the last red-Ietter
times in the ending book Of a closing
era.
Persons whose birth date &c IS may
have many anNieties and disaDpoint-
ments I'm tho coming year
Children born on this day NAV meet
many TlclSsirudes iu the progress OF
their lives The subjects Of Capricorn
generally experience extremes Of good
and evil Copyr7EEG 1917.
by the Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
By Virginia Terhune
Van de Water.

afraid for IN instant tha- I vas going
90 cry. Was / sorry for her3 1 Won
dered-
Then. all at once. I knew that it was
self pity that I felt-pjty for the bride
because in this supreme moment OF
her husbands life he should stop TO
consider any other wOman-eyen his
mother.
[ knew that 7 was wrong IN having
these seutiments-bur they were so
sudden and swift that they We're upon
me before 1 was aware OF their APP
preach
Time for Reflection
The long walk down the aisle gave
mo time for reflection and for sanity.
I was able TO thrust aside the un-
worthy thoughts as Jack and I drove
TO my fathers house, where the wed
ding reception and breakfast were
TO he.
In the excitement OF receiving con
CALCULATIONS from our flocis OF
friends. petty resentment was forgot
ten, nor did it return when, later, IS
1 was changing my bridal robes for
my travelling dress, my own mother
spoke feeliuglv of Jacks pausinE to
kiss his mother as soon as he was
married
1T was a beautiful action" she
said. such a tender and loving son
cannot fail 20 make good husband,
Louise"
u KNOW BE VIII ne a good nus
band" [ returned. ct have never
doubted that"
JACK must have told his mother
good bye before he came 20 take me
downstairs TO the automobile that
was TO carry US to the train. Mrs.
Hampton stood close by the open
front door as we started out.
Good bye, dear childrenl" I heard
her say.
stopped and dropped kiss upon
her cheek. But Jack onco more
gathered her I'm his arms and strained
her TO his breast.
Good bye. dearest little mother"
he exclaimed.
A moment later We were IN the
automobile. As I glanced back saw
the crowd OF guests waving TO US.
Standing little apart from the rest
was the small figure of my mother
inlaw I'm her dress OF Quaker like
gray. She Was looking after Us, and
still smiling.
Jack. too, saw, and, leaning far out
Of the car. threw her a final kiss be-
fore settling back with a happy sigh
upon the seat beside mo
To BE Continued.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

H-AANAAaH AANNGAAnEA =aha AaAa
4 CCORDING 10 astrolosy this IS
n a day Of contendinE influences
l. = Uranus. Saturn and Neptune are
in maIefic aspect while the sun and
Venus are friendly
Under this sway ministers and
teachers are likely to encounter a
spirit Of resistance to argument. critI-
cism and doubt
There IS a sign read as presaEinE
religious troubles. in which there viii
be a campaign Of Misrepresentation
and prejudice
Uranus IS I'm n place today which
is held 10 encourage all sorts OF cults.
giving many evil theories power 10
sway and to convince.
saturn IS exceedingly threatening
to the aged and TO all who have the
point OF view that advanced years
bring
The planets seem TO presaEe q period
OF the most unsettled and chlnEeable
cpinions-owing TO the fact that the
sway OF the stars encourages su--
Eesuhility OF mind Il is q sway en-
couraglnE to national discomfort and
to criticism OF rulers.
This day is most nropitious FOR low
ers. making for admiration. cnthusi-
asm and deuonstrativeness
While this CONFORMATION prevails
romances with persons who are afflu-
ent and successful are supposed TO
be brought about In the evening as
ISOLATION with men OF exalted position
or rank is believed 10 bring about
great benefits.
The bestowal OF presents today Is
especially lucky for both giver and
recipient.
Astrologers foresee difficulties for
leather dealers and manufacturers Of
leather goods. who Will meet with ex-
traordinary obstacles.
The new year approaches with a
strong menace Of internal disorders fin
the United states. and warning is
given that agitatOrs viii cause seri-
Gus trouble in all parts OF the coun-
try. especially in the west and south
In this connection the Indication of
growing race troubles is strong. ard
care should be taken TO prevent i'm
justices or wrongs that may incite
riots or uprisings-
Persons whose birth date a. IS have
the augury Of an active and prosper
Gus year Employees viii benefit
Children born on this day are likely
20 be successful all through life. [
These subjects OF Capricorn usually
love Injuries. which they are able
to Copyright. 1917. by the
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
A Years Ago Today
From The Herald Of
this Date. 1909.

T1HE German foreign office. esti-
mating the probabilities OF war
in the far east. fixes its atten-
tion at this moment on Great Britain
rather than Japan. for It is recoE-
nized that Japan is only waiting for
Great Britain to give the word be-
fore beginning hostilities. It IS be-
lieved the British government looks
upon war possibly only as a means
OF saving and re-establishing her po-
position in the east
John p. Ramsey and family are eN-
pected home today from their eastern
trip
Scott White has gone to Kentucky
to spend the holidays with relatives
+. A. Tays. the well known mining
man, is in the city returning from a
visit to his property in Sinaola, to
Mexico City.
County commissioner ". J. Harris
has returned from Louisiana, where
he has a large railroad contract. 10
spend the holidays with his family
Colombian soldiers are bound to-
wards Panama, and are evidently
trying to land on the isthmus. The
LlLeQ states mas q EuALAGAEAL NUM-
Der OF warships in isthmian waters,
however, 10 keep them back
A new quicksilver field Is reported
70 have been discovered in the south
ern part Of Brewster county, and Dr.
". 3. Phillips. who is preparing the
minerals for the Texas Worlds Fair
commission, has gone there to get
samples OF the ore
The Harrell Stamp MIL company. OF
FL Paso. has been chartered AT AUS
tin. capital $4,000, and the company
viii turn out its products in this city.
J. 7. Harrell is president, n O. Car
son vice president. A. ". Clifford trea-
surer. and NJ r. Roblee secretary W
". Turney is attorney for the COM
panr-
DR.. 7. NJ Richmond. q prominent
physician Of Edna. Texas, and health
officer OF this county. arrived iuthe
city this morning, accompanied by his
little son, BrOnaugh. 10 spend the
holidays with his wife, who is stay
ing at the Angelus for her health
Dr. Richmond viii likely locate In Fl
Paso-
J. Stolaroff has Just purchased OF
r C. LOOMS an undivided oue-thlrl
interest in q lot located on Overland
street between Stanton and Utah.
Mr.. StolarOff, who is proprietor OF the
Boston Store. also owns the adjoining
property. and he viii erect a four
story business block with basement
rs soon as the contract can be let
This building will cost about S-o,O0l
and IS TO be used as a home FOR the
Boston store
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Fire Marshal Gives
Some Don'ts To SaUe
Flames On Christmas

Flre MARSHAL " = WIllIams Is
putting out q list OF "don'ts'' FOR
Christmas merrymakers. warning
them as TO how to safeguard life and
property from fire without IN any
way curtaiIinE the spirit OF jolihca-
ton and good VIII characteristics OF
the holidays. Here is the list
Don't use candles 10 light Christ
mas trees use electric lights
Don't decorate trees with paper,
cotton or other inflaDmable material
Use tiuseL
Don't allow children TO play close
TO trees while lighted.
Don't place lighted candles IN VIM
dows behind Red Cross signs. on ac-
count of curtains catching fire Use
electric liEhts or flash lights
Don't place trees close TO open fire
pIaces
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
aLr HERE are you going now.
w Uncle MigEilv?r asked

l. = 4-4aAA4a 81 ia z OAAAE AAA Nh
M Uncle Wiggily?" asked
W Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy. the
mUskrat lady housekeeper. as she
saw the old rabbit gentleman start
out OF his hollow stump bungalow one
morning right after breakfast.
"Oh. I'm going out to look and see
n I need TO build any more fences or
paint any floors for new rugs" he
answered wit ha laugh
Il guess you won't have to DO that,
spoke the Muskrat lady.
Then" said Uncle Wiggily, I'll
take a walk in the woods, look for
some adventures and think about
what 1 am going TO give my little
animal friends for Christmas"
That's SOL exclaimed Mrs. Nurse
Jane. making her Whiskers Wiggle
up and down ike toasted lOllypOps at
a bonfire. Christmas viii come in
three days more Hurray!"
4Hurray." echoed Uncle Wiggily,
and then he went out to hop over
the fields and through the woods.
It was a fine, clear, crisp day,
with the sun shining a little bit. but
not too much, and the clouds over
head looked as though they might
have snow in them
IF it SHOWS for Christmas It viii be
gentleman. Though I wouldn't want
100 much, for then the animal boys
who get new skates couldn't use
them. Enough snow for riding sleds
down hill. but not TOO much. for skat-
ing is what we want, and II I see
Mr.. Santa Claus that's what I'll ask
him to give me as my Christmas
present" thought Uncle Wiggily-
On through the woods went the
bunny rabbit gentleman, and he was
Just wondering whether or not he
would have an adventure, o. perhaps
see something he could get for his
animal children friends for the holt
DAYS, when. all of a sudden, there
was a rustling in the bushes and IN
Gle Wiggily saw something big and
brown and shaggy walking along, his
back toward the bunny
"Oh. my goodness me sakes alive
and a basket of soap bubble Jolly
popsl" exclaimed Mr. Longears, faint
hearted like and frightened. That's
a bearI He just missed seeing me,
but he may turn around, and II he
knows I'm here he'll bite sOuse OH
my ears and maybe put me in the
soup besides ! must run back OUT
Of these woods very softly indeed
Uncle Wiggily was just going 10
run away from the bear when the
bunny uncle gentleman happened 10
see that the shaggy creature was
walking right toward where Grand
father Goosey Gander lived.
ia, That viii never 90 eA-
claimed Uncle WiEEily TO himself q
must never let that bear 90 and bite
2 piece OF liver or a bit OF white meat
from my friend. Grandfather Goosey
caught YOU first. You shan't 80 and
Gander. and that's Just where the
bear seems TO be going I wonder
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff JOintS-DriveS Out Pain

1900 ~ A@-@l-F=~A-e- &AAA2l
Stuff Joints-Drives Out Pain
You'll know why thousands use
Mustsrole once you experience the
glad relief It gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. It is a clean, white ONT
menb made with the oil Of mustard.
Better than a mustard plaster and does
not blister. Brings ease and comfort
while It IS being rubbed onr
Musterole IS recommended BY many
doctors and nurses Millions Of lars are
used annuailyfo bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, plsurisy, rheu.
matisu, lumbagO, pains and aches Of the
back or joints sprainS, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest (itoftenprevents pneumonia.
Sec and 6Oc lars. hospital size 81 81
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
FL PASO BRAKEMAN SUES
E. P. S. W. FOR SIS. 900

G. II Graham. Of FL Paso. has en-
tered suit in the 41st district court
against the El Paso & Southwestern
Railroad company for S25.000- II was
aue-ed that the plaintiff was a
brakeman in the defendant cOmpa-
ny's employ Sept %, and that while
he was walking on running boards
on top OF freight cars near Newman.
y. IT.. he ran into an obstruction and
was thrown to the ground. the train
continuing on its way. He was in
iured about the back and hips. but
had TO walk back TO Newman. was
the claim His injuries are perma-
leut. it was ALLEGED
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
ABSOLUTELY
NOTHING
BETTER
THAN
CUTICURA
FOR
THE SKIN

The Soap 70 cleanse and purify.
the Ointment to soothe and hez
all skin troubles that itch, bum.
crustand scale. They Preventlittle
skin troubles becoming serious,
and used for everyday toilei
purposes have no superior for
maintaining the purity and
beauty ofthe skin, hair and hands.
For Trial Free by Return Mail ad
dress postcard; 'fCutieurss Dept. -
Boston" Sold throughout the world
Soap sc. Ointment Is and Soc
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
IS HOPEFUL FOR FUTURE
az IRISH EnNF-rr s-rsrrt

Dublin, Ireland. Dec. 22-In a
speech here last night dealing with
the probable results Of the Irish con-
Tention, Sir Horace Pluukett. its
chairman. was hopeful for the future.
He said that while he was unable as
yet 10 promise a unanimous report.
the convention had agreed on so
many points that it would certainly
leave the Irish question better than it
had found t.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-07-12
HOW SHALL WE
 PAY FOR THE WAR?
A Constructive Criticism on tha
 House Revenue Bill.
LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES

Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at the Outset of War Are Disadvantage ous-Great Britain Example Worthy of EmuIation-how the Taxes Should Be Apportioned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-07-12
By EDWIN R. A. SELIGMAN,

McVickar Professor of Political Econ
 omN. Columhia IniXersiLN.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

they have made. one of more than
81 800 for this year, and the pastors
salary has nearly been doubled.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
Half Billion Pounds
Of Explosives Made
in U. S. During 1916

WASHINGTON, July The story
of the remarkable growth of the coun-
try's explosives manufacturing indus
try since the European war started is
told in figures made public by the
federal bureau of mines today show
ing a production OF explosives last
year, exclusive OF exports. totaling
more than 5Oo.o0o.000 pounds, an in
crease of about 100000 over 1915.
Statistics of the 1915 output of explo-
sives are not given, but exports we're
valued at $188,069,S9
The 1916 production of explosives
was represented in 2l5,575,025 pounds
of black powder, 255,154.787 pounds OF
high" explosives other than permits
sible explosives. and 34,6S5,240 pounds
of permissible explosives.
Exports OF explosives which in 1914.
the first year OF the war were valued
at $10,037, 5S7, reached a total value
in 1916, of $717,144,649.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
Basket Picnic To
Be Part Of Union
Services Sunday

Congregations OF the Boston and
Middlehoro NJ. E. churches will unite
with the Third M. E. church OF Rich
mond in services Sunday afternoon
and evening.
Rev, James c. Erwin, pastor of all
three, will preach in the afternoon.
and Rev. Somervilie Light, district
superintendent, In the evening.
A patriotic song service, with sing
Ing by the united young peoples
chorus. will start the union services
at $3.50, and Rev. Mr.. Erwin will
preach at 100 Quarterly communion
will follow the service.
From 5.3O2to $3.50 those present will
have a fellowship hour on the church
lawn, and at 700 will eat supper.
Dr. Light will preach at 500 and
conduct the quarterly conference.
The three churches are fourishing
Against a budget Of 500 last year,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
REGISTRY WEEK
IS SET ASIDE.

Here comes another special week.
Next week has been set aside by
the Franchise League Of Richmond as
special registration week All wom-
en- of the city and county are urged to
register at the court house during the
week.
A number of meetings are being
planned for towns throughout the
county. Saturday night one VIII be
held at Boston, Monday at Williams
burg. Tuesday at Whitewater, and one
at Easthaven probably Wednesday.
Mrs. w. o. Lewis. county chairman OF
the league, will have charge OF these
meetings.
{ Monday afternoon at the regular
Franchise League meeting, plans for
registering women who are unable to
60 to the court house, will be consider.
ed. 1t is probable that a notary pup.
lie will be hired and room rented
so that special cases can be cared Tor.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Taylor, who
reside at West Florence. Ohio. enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Aldrich OF
Boston, Ind. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tay'
lor Of Florence to dinner Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
RUSSIAN MINISTER
SUGGESTS SOCIALISM

PETROGRAD, July Minister OF
Agriculture Tchernon proposed at
conference of the All-Russian congress
of workmen's and soldiers delegates
a resolution based on the principle
that the country's minerals. water
courses and forests ought properly to
belong to the whole people who should
administer them through democratic
institutions while the utilization OF
land ought to be assured agricultural
workers under conditions insuring in
creased means of production and de-
velopment of cooperative social life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
LoNTz AND ALEUS TO
SPEAK At LUNCHEON

John NJ. Lontz, president OF the
Commercial club, will talk on the
future prospects of the club and of
Richmond at the buffet luncheon Mon
tay night.
He will be succeeded by Secretary
Albus, who will present the polyfac.
tory project to the club. 1t will then
be open to general discussion. The
luncheon will follow.
No out-of-town men will speak.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

The Home Economic Study class OF
District Number 6 will met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Jennie Miles at
her home on the Middleboro pike. Re-
ponse to roll call will open the meet
ing Mrs. Maud Breese will be the
leader and will be assisted by Mrs
Harry Lands. The meeting will be
called at ] o'clock as some Red Cross
work must be finished by the mem
bers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

A Missionary tea will be given Fri
day evening, July Is. at the parsonage
of the Second English Lutheran
church with the pastor, Rev. c. Ray
mond Isley, as he host. All the men,
bers and friends of the church are in
vited. A silver offering will be taken
to apply to mission work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Arthur Sackett of Springfield
Ohio, who is we'll known here Is at
Fort Benjamin Harrison, where she
and several other officers wives are
living in a farm house near the fort
Mrs. Sackett plans to remain there
until the end Of the training camp.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07
FORMER WAYNE COUNTY
!; TEACHER MAY GET JOB
i. AS SECRETARY OF STATE

/ Pliny Wolford, who probably will be
named Secretary OF State to succeed
Edward Jacskon, who has resigned to
attend the second officers training
camp. was at one time Wayne coun-
ty school teacher.
Wolford Is forty-one years old, and
native OF Henry county. He taught
school in both Wayne and Henry
counties for ten years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

The Big Brothers class and the En-
t-rprise class OF the Whitewater
Friends church will give lawn party
at the church Tuesday evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-07

MIR. L. S. Bowman and daughters,
Misses Olive and Neva, motored to
Hagerstown Friday evening and were
accompanied home by Mrs. Bowman,
who has been for a week at the home
Of Mr. Bowman's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Solomon Gowman, near Hagers-
town.