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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-16

The night Of December the
Pythians will elect officers for the
first half year Of 1918.
Knights Of KhOrasssn had a busi
ness meeting Thursday night. very
well attended. They had no banquet
at their recent ceremonial. but served
sandwiches, in keeping with war time
economies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-16
IMPORTANT

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q, and q jewel Elgin, Waltham,
Hamilton and Howard Railroad
Watches at 80 to 40 per cent less
than other Jewelry Stores. How?
Because Of the big volume Of
watches we sell and the small
margin Of profit. You pocket the
saving.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-10-07
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Cobb Leads the Americans
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-10-07
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The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Now that the oceoquan investigation is for the
time being ateas Let hope the famous ladies who started
the rupus give little respite. Also let hope
Superintendent Whitaker makes good impression
Congress he has the District authorization all signs
point to Congressional investigation. ID. ...7.z
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Three Water Drops Converse

Three drops of water stranded in crevice the side
of an inland mountain talked in this way:
First Drop-"They say there is an ocean whence we
came and to which we shall return"
Second Drop-"They say three drops made in
the image of that ocean, that far CO. which is not
far, we miniature oceans"
Third Drop-"Bosh and nonsense. There is no ocean.
It is all superstition Before born here from the
mist what we? When evaporate in few minutes
what becomes of us? You two drops feel sorry for
you know that when rejecting that white cloud
up there that ends ME- have delusons about
going back to anything
You know what happened The cloud formed into rain
and three drops washed into tiny tricklng
stream The thin stream of rain into brook the brook
into river Soon the three drops back into the
possibly without knowing it.
Shall day go rolling back to the ocean of cos
mic wisdom whence we came?
Is possible that indeed made in the image of
God, drops made in the oceans image-the ind
vdual men, like the individual drops being forth to do
necessary work through the universe going back to
the after each eand DONE and going back and
forth, forever and ever?
That would not be such destiny we should say
It would certainly be very democratic form of cosmic
government.
Inferior men, inferior women unworthy of comparison
with perfect, cosmic wisdom?
81 Not at all Not inferior men and women but inferior
mediums inferior brains bodies and planets through which
to work
Is drop inferior another? any inferior
to the purest drop in the ocean?
No. But drop through the gutter of stable
another rolls from mountain spring, third carries in
solution the germ of typhus But all three pure from
the ocean and all will go back to the ocean pure.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Preserve the Cows
A Suggestion to Mr.. Wilson's Administration.

long time before the war this writer urged action to
increase the beef supply by stopping the killing Of calves
In the great daries every year tens of thousands OF
calves knocked the head at the hour OF their birth
and thrown the manure pile to the milk that their
the mother forget her calf quickly possible and settle
down to milking again.
We suggested then, many years ago. that the Govern
men should interest itself in the preservation OF calves for
bidding the killing of the calves if that could be done in
glorious free republic not offering bonus to those
willing to raise the calves.
Today there is another problem serious The
price Of beef so high that farmers are killing the milk
COWS and selling them for beef This cutting down
the milk and butter supply and the supply Of calves
When the descends on the skull of young cow the
world loses by the blow of that ak thousand
hundred quarts of milk and number of calves and future
The young may be counted to give ten quarts
Of milk day for years. eas-which would have been
twenty thousand nine hundred quarts she had
been spared More than thousand dollars worth of milk
knocked the head and the cows carcass worth about
E. The killing Of will mean higher and higher prices
for milk and butter and beef.
Europe has slaughtered the cattle and will bid high for
the cattle of the world from Australia from South America
We must count ourselves farms and farmers
not upon other lands to feed US.
e We believe that it would be good idea for the
President who has shown such extraordinary wisdom In
dealing with varying phases of the crisis to take ser
ousy in hand by devsng and enforcing laws the question
Of the couny present and future supply Of milk butter
and beef.
- Perhaps it will be possible for Government buy the
calves that would otherwise be killed them out Gov
property and them grow up It certainly ought
to be possible to stop the killing of young imposing
heavy fine for every thus slaughtered be thought
better paying subsidy to the of the for the
years.
Local government has long paid bonus for the scaps
of wolves and animals that DESTROY useful animals It
might be reasonable to pay bonus for preservation of
calves.
Action will disaster and worry when it will be
be too late.
P. S-The number of female calves raised in the State
Of New York this year was 26 cent fewer than last year
Scarcity of labor high cost Of feed explains it. The very
high price paid for beef also explains it.
It is so much easier to knock young cow calf
the head and get big price for the all once than
to milk that patiently before daylight and after dark
through the winter and worry about the price Of feed and
help
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Mrs.

IN VERY once In a while / re-
n, ceiye in my mail a COM
munication written in a
hand like copperplate, and which
always hasten to open and read. be-
cause l know the contents will
prove interesting.
have never met the writer, and
he knows me only through my
work. No one would ever dream
from a glance at these missives
that the writer was more than
thirty. There is no hint Of the
cramped. tremulous chirography
OF old age. Yet, with justifiable
pride, he announces himself as oc-
togenarian-a link between the
turbulent present and the more
leisurely. punctilious times Of John
Quincy Adams and Henry Clay and
Daniel Webster.
l have a very definite mental
portrait Of him. Surely that firm,
virile penmanship betokens a
firm, virile character-a straight
outstanding nature, bearing lightly
the burden Of his eignIy-two years.
The fourishes and shading that
he gives to his capital letters in
dicate, an appreciation Of the
beautiful and capacity for enjoy
ment. He likes to look at pretty
faces, to hear fine music, and to see
a good play. He is fond Of flowers,
pictures, animals and children. He
likes the good things Of life, but is
too fastidious not to be moderate in
his enjoyment Of them.
Just consider this patriarch for
a moment, if you please. He was
alive when Queen Victoria as
cended the throne Of England; q
boy in his teens when General
Scott entered the City Of Mexico;
a full-grown man when the shot
was fired on Fort Sumter which
started the civil war; and well
along into middle life when the
centennial was held in Philadel-
phia. OF the twenty-seven Presi-
dents Of the United States, he has
lived through the Administrations
of twenty Of them.
When he was born there were
still more stage-coaches than rail-
roads, more sailing vessels than
steamers. He has seen the in
ception and development Of all
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

The opinion Of the rest Of the
world you can afford to ignore. In
the first place the world in gen.
eral will not be thinking about
YOU as much as you imagine.
These are stirring times and the
world has much to dwell upon.
Later you may be helped by a
project which I hope will go
through. You have, of course,
your honorable discharge" As
you say, you cannot show this to
everyone, nor print and circulate
your reasons for remaining at
home.
1t has been suggested, very
wisely, that some sort Of Govern
ment emblem be devisedd for and
worn by those who, like yourself,
are willing but unable to enlist. It
may be button or a badge.
The Stacker" who has escaped
his duty by lying or other evas-
sion will not dare to wear it. His
associates will know the truth
about him. On your coat and on
those Of your friends it will con-
vey its true message to all who
pass you.
That there are "slackers" among
US is a mournful fact. myself
know of several husky young fell
lows, without family obligations
of any kind, who in the past three
months have developed sudden,
wholly unexpected and imaginary
/ailments-troubles with the heart,
the eyes and the nerves. Others
have worried themselves into ac-
tual nervous conditions.
For such men to wear a Gov
eminent emblem Of honorable dis
charge is to flaunt their treason
before their own eyes and the pub
lies. don't think they will do
it.
To you, F. J. D., final and very
personal word. You have made a
big sacrifice. See 20 it that YOU
make that sacrifice in a big way.
In your heart, by night and day,
you may be conscious Of the sac
rifice. See to it that no one else
is.
See to it that neither Of YOUR
parents suspects your inner rebell-
ion. In that attitude alone lies
peace for them-and for you.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Mrs. Wilson WOOdrOW's s
Article on Old Age

those wonderful inventions and
discoveries which have practically
transformed the earth-the tele-
graph, the telephone, the automo-
bile, the wireless, the aeroplane.
The world has rushed on with
giant strides, and yet he has kept
pace with it at every step. And
today at eighty-two he is an ac-
tive member of society," cur
rent issue, no back number bound
in yesterdays musty covers.
When he writes to me it is to
touch upon some timely topic Of
discussion, q question of public
manners or behavior or some abuse
of privilege which he has noted in
his journeyings to and fro. And
his observations are colored and
enriched by his long and valuable
experience.
1t is to marvel at the flexibility
of the human mind when one sees
it thus adapt itself to circum-
stances so utterly different from
those of its early association and
environment.
This man has seen America in
the making; he has first-hand
knowledge Of the events of almost
a century-the greatest century of
progress in the history of the
world. No doubt when he was a
boy ne heard heated discussions on
the Missouri Compromise and the
Dred Scott decision. Abolition was
a burning question when he was
In his twenties. He has lived a
thousand lives in one.
But the great fact about him is
that his face is always set for
ward and he marches to the music
OF the times. 1t Is those who hesi-
tate and linger and look back who
salt.
l had always had a horror of old
age until ! met at different times
two women. Both Of them were
famous. They had done a woman's
work and a mans combined in the
world. Neither of them had asked
any handicaps for sex, and the
scrimmage had been a tough one,
for they had made their fight in
a day when the opportunities for
women were few. They were
frankly old now. They made no ef-
fort to conceal the fact But what
a splendid thing they made Of 1t.
In their presence one realized that
youth was not a matter of the
flesh. but of the mind and the spirit.
Other women of their age, who
had known nothing but sheltered
elderly ladies', but these two had
lived SO intensely in big interests
and enthusiasms that they radiated
vitality and power.
They, like my correspondent Of
eighty-odd years, had no time for
mournful reveries and recollec-
tions. They remembered only in
teresting and delightful things.
They were out In the thick Of 1t,
calling cheerily:
Grow old along with me;
The best Is yet to be-"
The way to grow old gracefully
L. not to grow old at all.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Once-Overs
One Thing and
That Well

Copyright, 1917 international News Servce)
Perhaps you goals wish reach
far away from of them
You dividing your
You must have objective point would
the which is worth winning
subject which
and aim to excel then ftter Of time others
Certain arts and studies allied, It's true.
Then select and study i thoroughly and we'll.
Concentrated thought action direction will
plish great things.
But smattering Of all finish of nothing wasted
Choose wisely then 20 il, thing at Q time.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
HEARD AND. SEEN

John G. McGrath, president Of the
Park View Citizens Association, has
headed that organization for 30
many years no one can remember
when he was a mere private. And
at the end Of each one Of those years
Park View has been better of for
Mr.. McGrath's labofs. A few more
like him and we will have Greater
Washington" in short order.
Ray Baker, director Of the mint, is
back from six weeks trip to the
West, and the improvement already
shown in the new money Is wonder
full. Every little 10-cent piece II
Frightening up trying to look as
snappy as Ray
What q sunbeam that boy isl
Ray Pullman has ordered the
bicycle policemen to watch out for
the fools who speed across inter
secting streets. A chauffeur Of ten
years experience in New York told
me he had never in all his life sean
drivers take chances the way they
do in the Washington cross streets.
Commissioner Gardiner says he is
going after the reckless automobile
driver. l hope he includes In this
the long list Of fellows who think
they have a pull with the police.
There are q lot of these chaps whose
sole claim to fame lies In their disre-
gard for the safety Of others.
Here's a handshake and a bunch
Of best wishes for Edmund 8. Wolfe,
cashier Of Robert N. Harper's bank.
Ed Is going to New York to be assis-
tant cashier Of the National City
Bank II he does for that bank what
he has done for the District National,
Mr.. Vanderlip will ind his presi-
Dental chair little too small for the
two Of them.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
Elizabeth Jordan Writes on
"Slackers''

DEAR MISS JORDAN:
My brother and 1 support our
parents. We have both been
drafted. 1t is necessary that one
Of us file exemption papers be-
cause of our dependent parents.
We could not agree as to which
one should file the claim, as we
both wish to go with the army.
However, my brother, having
been summoned before the board
ahead of me, has passed the phys
ical examination and has been ac-
cepted. without filing the claim
In other words, he beat me to it
I, also, have now passed the
physical examination, but for the
foregoing reasons must file the
claim.
Do you think fellows in my po-
sition are slackers? Surely, we
cannot have our reasons for claim
ing exemption printed and passed
among the public. Yet the fact
that we have stayed at home
places us in the Stacker" class in
the public mind.
use the word 1--WE" because
two of my friends are placed In
similar circumstances.
F.. d.
MO, F. J. D., do not think
N you are a Stacker" For
you and for all other
young men who are remaining at
home to do their duty by those de-
pendent upon them, l have a deep
and an understanding admiration.
1t is deep because what you are
doing is as fine and big a thing
as fighting for your country. 1t
is understanding" because / real
ize that the brother who goes to
the front has, in one way, an
easier lot than you will have.
He will be acclaimed and ad-
mired and praised, and that is as
it should be. He deserves all that
comes to him in the way Of appre-
citation.
He will do his fighting with the
eyes of the world upon him, and
with comrades by his side.
When he comes home, and as
long as he lives, he will have the
splendid record ard memory of
having fought for his country, in
the biggest war the world has ever
known.
In the meantime you, too, will
be fighting-fighting in the work.
ing world to support your parents
and yourself.
It will be a noiseless fight, and
it may be a hard one. For you
will be making the fight of two
men here at home-your brothers
and your own.
That is the hard part of your
position, so do not dwell on it. The
important things for you to re-
are these:
In no heart that knows and un-
derstands you will you be con-
sidered a "slacker. The father
and mother for whom you are
working will appreciate what you
are doing. So will your friends.
So will those of your acquaintance
who knSW yaUE circumstances
The Washington times., 1917-10-12
wills Davis telephones:

willis Davis telephones:
Il see the Commissioners cancelled
the driving lIesnse ok four speed
fends. bat withheld theirnames from
publication. Why temporiZe with
those feHows2 II had my way 1
would advertise their names to the
world"
So would 1.
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Our late fellow townsman Gen.
George H. Harries has written a war
song, thereby placing himself with
one leap next to that heroic footlight
wonder, George NJ. Cohan. Before
George NJ. Cohan was born General
The Washington times., 1917-10-12


can become an aviator. It is easy to
believe General Harries can become
q song bird. ---t
Lieut.. Alfred ]. Headley. in charge
Of the traffic department Of the
metropolitan police, says that auto
mobile speeders ought to be Jailed.
Lieutenant Headley, in the few
months he has been on the Job, has
done more to make this city safe for
pedestrians and automobilists than
any ten other men; and for one
am bound to take seriously every
suggestion he makes. 80
Wayne C. Martin, 1922 Massa-
chusetts avenue, writes:
"In Denver, q town Of 5000
people, the taxes are three times
what they are in the District Of Co
lumbia with an hundred thousand
more Of population. Do you think
that /, q taxpayer In Denver. would
not gladly surrender my vote to
have my taxes divided by three? 1t
Is high time the people in the Dis
trict come out and pay all the taxes
and obtain the ballot or forever hold
their peace"
For a precedent to Mr.. Martins
position see Genesis, chapter 25, part
Cf verse 81 to verse "a. inclusive:
-. And what profit shall
this birthright do to me? And
Jacob said, Swear to me this day;
and he sware unto him; and he sold
his birthright unto Jacob. Then
Jacob gave Esau bread and pottags
OF entils, and ne did eat and drink
and rose up and went his way.
THUS ESAU DESPISED HIS
BIRTHRIGHT."
The Washington times., 1917-10-12

Harries was engaged In warfare with
the noble red man. II Vernon Castle
can become an aviator, 1t is easy to
believe General Harries can becoms
q song bird. -.--r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-28
BOULEVARD FIELD WILL
BE TAXED TO ITS CAPACITY
Pennsylvania Soldiers At Camp Lee
Show Grent Interest In ANNUAL
Football Classic.

Indications ar. tina; Boulevard Field
will be taxed TO its utmos; capacity to-
morrow afternoon when Washington
and Lee and WASHINGTON and Jefferson
furnish the football classic q! the year.
The game viii begin ~ 80 o'clock.
The advance sale OF seats has been
very large and football fans all over
the city have been clamorinS for seats.
According TO latest reports from
Camp Lee whcrc nearly 1000 tickets
Nerc sent. all OF the paStcboards have
been disposed OF. and the soldiers are
anxious for more. Tho Three Hundred
and Ninetccuth Regiment composed
mainly of men from Pennsylvania. re-
Quested 5000 tickets. but il was inn
possible 20 allow them more than 2.Iou.
as the demand here has been great.
Heretofore Virginia ana Carolina
have been the center OF attraction on
Thank sgiviug Day. and crowds from
far and near have iournoycd her" every
year for the annual classic. and more
to tho affair This year Virginia ana
PENNSYLVANIA will battle on the grid
iron. and. owing To the fact that there
arc A number OF PENNSYLVANIA soldiers
at Camp Lee. there should he no lack
Of enthusiasm. as thor" VIII be plenty
OF supporters of both sides.
Mayor George AinSl!c VIII occupy n
box at the game tomorrow. while ScN-
cral Of the municipal departments also
will be present. Tn" Governor was is
sued an invitation to ho present. but
he will attend the Turkey Dag battle
between Virginia Military institute
and Virginia Polytechnic Institute in
Roanoke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-28
HANDY SPEAKS ON SATIRE
SUPERINDUCEO BY WAR
Professor ut Rirhmond College Wakes
Interesting Address before Art
club nf Uirhmond.

satire. as Supcr!nduccd 10y War"
was The subject ot "A lecture by H. =.
Handy. professor OF English a. E.gh-
mond College. yesterday afternoon at
the Art Club. Before hearing poiuted'y
upon the hindranccs Ia satire MIR
Handy said: when ono looks around
MIN TO behold present day social fol-
lies. civic sQuabblcs. administrative
mistakes. educational tilts. waste %
public funds. laXity ia tho enforce
meni OF law, occas ionAlly Il mcrccrlIed
or subsidized press The cddying Of
political and religious currents h. is
Qui'k :" confess that our body polite
mas o"com" corrupted does need sur
s'c"l treatment. Bu, Tho modern mind
i not now in sympathy with tho
means 20 hc welded II r.son.s per
soAal censorship "a keonly, as forribl..
g j. docs soriminat" uunisnnter.
Even "l;h all these handicaos" Air
Handy SAID. America j not unvor.hs',
represented IN James Russell I.owcII
Peter Finley Dunno. with his incon :
parable MI. nool"y u,tcrances: An
bros" Hi"-e'. i'm his grim terrible inn
a=!na,!va short stories: Edgar Leo
and others Mr.. Handy r BEARING
directly upon satire a. suoerinducol
by war SAID that TO a marked degree
"ar and satire are synonyuo.s
In closing, MIR Handy said tina, ,n.
Great satire Of I'll" whole uuiy"rs" was
VA .'Sel:. and that unless ono c-'is
hard his :ai'h in humanity his belief
100 just Coo. ho is almost forced 20
lay with Swift. This animal man .rf.
v"rmin o: tho earth" MIR Handy he'd
A.S nud."ncc with his Sclnisorious and
-om,humo~ous handling of the subject.
snd is an unusually interesting le.-