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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

had never purchased to his firm,
that he had managed to take two or
three dollars here and there from
the petty cash in the office and that
ne had even forged one OF two
checks for small amounts.
The moral disintegration Of that
boy Is not hard to trace. In the be-
ginning he was probably a fairly
honest little chap-maybe even a
very honest little chap.
When a youngster like that starts
out on a career OF dishonesty he
does not dream that it is a .saraar
OF dishonesty" He either tells him
self that he has a right to little
tnings and wouldn't take anvtbfnr
Dig: anyway, or he explains to him
ser that everybody does such
.niilss, SO II must be all right; or
borrowing and will put il baSlr ss
soon as he gets a chance. And 4bs
pain 70 mat thousand dollar theft
anu prison IS plainly bIazed trail
4 Besetting Sin.
IN most people there lie the he
l - OF a dangerous sort of slv-
ness e all like to win at the game
we are playing. But unless We are
Nery cautious Of our own princinIes
vi SdreIul OF our own attitude we
~. 20 grow so anxious to win
We uoh I care how we win.
- iVSthl CHARITY baZar a COR
SS uSiy dressed young woman wan
oered around selling Chances on
magnifleent ring displayed on her
1 s hand, It was the gift OF
: ser whom she had managed 10
interest IN the cause she was rep
res~Stlng- The jeweIer was i'm
presseN by her interest in the cause
so were the workers for the cause.
me ring and her beauty v|sre
mere 10 impress every oulooker.
one mad no trouble in selling
{ hances at 90 cents a share. Just
peIore the bazaar was over, she dis
a ppeared with the ring and $500
Whicn she hal collected. suppose
she VIII appear again at some bazaar
lot the allies in another city and
VIII again enrich herself by her
shameful Suse OF the sympathy we
al feel for suffering Europe.
DO you suppose for one minute
that that good looking. well bred
sweet voiced and seemingly refined
and charming young woman started
out in life definitely to be what she
iS-a thief? There is hardly a
chance that she did Probably she
stole cookies from the cookie Tar in
her childhood. Perhaps she pried
pennies out g. $sr little sisters bank:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Women of the Navy League Are
Receiving at New Headquarters

" ODAY the FL Paso Navy League
is receiving in its new down
= town headquarters, on the main
floor Of the Border National bank
building. Business hours are to be
kept from 10 to u o'clock each morn
ing, when special committees are to
be on hand to receive memberships,
sell navy stamps and books on the
history Of the navy, and attend to
all other matters in promoting the
work here.
Mrs. B. F. Jenness reports her COM
mittee for this week Mrs H D. Sla-
ter. Mrs John L Dyer. Mrs. c. Z.
Kelly. Mrs. L. G. Witherspoon and
Mrs. Z. S. Stewart.
Among those who have Joined the
league recently are included: w.
Arnold. judge J. NJ. Goggin. Hal
Christie, who are contributing men,
hers; and J. F. Williams W. l. Gaines,
J. F. Primm. Frank Murchison. Win
chester Cooley, Max Moye, Alfred F.
Kerr, Wyatt Evans; I. a Shedd, l. J.
Gilchrist, J. 1. McCabe. r. L Manahan,
'. f. Ware, J. H Williamson, H. ].
Baron, Joe Wright, Raymond Bell. J.
. Peyton. VIII Dudley, Tom Quebe-
deaux, George Wharton Rice. Mrs
Steve Aguirre. Mrs R Burt Orndorff.
W. s. McMath, Rev. Charles L. over
street, Edgar D. Fewel, Mrs. W. J.
Fewell and R. B. Alves.
Wool and knitting needles are to
be distributed to those who proffer
their services in making needed ar
ticles for the soldiers. Workers are
in demand quite as much as is mon
ey, so IL gives all an opportunity to
help, each in his own way. Members
OF the league are very happy over
their convenient offices so close in,
where they may be reached with ease
from all quarters of the city
X
Extremely jubilant are the Catholic
women of the Queens Daughters over
the social and financial success of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

IN COMPLIMENT TO Miss Anita
Maetze, fiancee of Ward Worth
L ington, and a bride of the week.
Miss Birdie Hawkins viii extend a
pretty bridge courtesy on Thursday.
There will be four tables Of players,
with decorations suggestive OF the
occasion.
Miss Maetze is coming in for in
Vulnerable ante nuptial attentions,
ere her wedding on Friday in the
church Of Saint Clement. Mrs 9. NJ
Lyman entertains at quite a large az
fair on Wednesday afternOon-at
least 40 guests among the younger
matrons and unmarrieds having &C
cepted for bridge. The hostess. whose
home is on Montana street at No.
1920. will also compliment Miss Helen
Swift, daughter of the Rev. Dr.. Fuller
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

selves.
Apart from the mental defective
who drifts naturally into the crimi-
nal class, and the daring gambler
who scorns the tame rules Of the
game" there are very few people
who are definitely lacking in hon
esty.
Being honest is not half so much
a matter Of not stealing from the
world as it is a matter OF being
square with YOURSELF That sounds
like a radical statement, and is so
simple as 10 be almost commonplace.
The point of it is. that when you
cultivate standards in which honesty
and fairness and squareness are not
given their chance you get for your
self a perverte9 viewpoint-one on
v hich YOU cannot count.
The man who Aavels for a large
firm which allows him an expense
account and who tacks to that ex-
pense account certain amount OF
padding" is cheating his firm-of
course We all grant that But he
is cheating himself or his power to
see things straight and honestly. He
says to himself that the old man"
has plenty Of money and il won't
hurt him to have an extra dollar
charged up here and there.
No. il won't hurt the old manbs
but it will hurt the young man, who
weakehs his own standards of hon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
DAVE WILLIAMS ESCAPES;
ATTORNEY SAYS NOT LIABLE

Dave Williams, who was sentenced
60 so days in the city jail by police
judge Charles Pollock a few days ago,
escaped from the city jail Saturday
night, It was said by police officers.
when he was taken out OF his cell
TO talk 10 attorney P L. Gardner. who
had been called TO the Jail BY the
prisoner.
Monday morning Mr.. Gardner said.
I do not feel that in any way 1 am
responsible for the escape Of VIII
liams- Saturday evening 1 received a
call from man to come to the CITY
jail I went down and told the TAILOR
who wanted to see and he was
brought out to see me After listen
ing 10 his story / told thin that
did rot want TO take his case and told
the jaiior that I was through with
the man. and I saw him walk into
the jail"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
CIoudcroft Neus.

CiOudcrOft, n NJ, June -5--MlSS
Sarah Small has gone down to spend
a week or two in FL Paso.
Miss Lydia Happier and Miss Mar
garet Neff have returned from Noun
tain Park. where they have been the
house guests of Miss Ruth Rawlings
for several days
J. ". Pettus came to spend the
weekend with his family
Judge F. e. Hunter and J. J. Watts
spent the weekend at the Hunter cot
taKe.
F. B. Simmons came up TO open his
cottage. Mountain Home" Mrs SIM
mons will come Friday.
Mrs H Lyman and baby came up
to spend the summer with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Stolaroft Solhe
Stolaroff came also
Mrs. W. d. Greet and son. Cabel
have come to occupy the krupp cot
tage for the summer
Mrs. c. n. Buckler and Peggy Stew
enson are guests at the Lodge
Mrs. Gray Leavell is the house
guest of Mrs. J. A Harper
The Misses Vera and Lucille Hunt
are guests at the ". W. c. A" Tor
few weeks
Gen. George Bell arrived in Cloud
croft late Saturday from Alamogoroo-
He made the trip from Alamogordo IN
Mr. Bailey's car. Frank Coles &C
conpanied them.
Mrs. A. P. Coles and Mrs. E. N Bell
arrived Sunday to spend the season
H. p McClintock spent the week
end with his family
DR.. W L. Brown came to Cloud
croft Sunday to address the Red cross
society.
J. A Happier. who has just returned
from Washington, arrived Sunday 10
spend few days with his family at
Rift Point Lodge"
The Misses Smith have arrived TO
spend several days at the Lodge.
MISS Thelma Beeson. who has been
the guest of Mrs. Warren Small. re-
turned to FL Paso Sunday evening
Mrs R. r. Foster and baby are oc-
cupying a cottage for the summer.
MISS Gail Richie and Miss Carmen
Gillian spent Sunday in Cloudcroft
Mrs. A P. Coles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

their card party. held Saturday after
noon in the inviting garden of the Ell
Paso nursery, as means Of aug
menting the local fund for Red Cross
week. The out door rendezvous was
hung with myriad cages of singing
birds and fern baskets. bsckgrounded
by our American colors and crosses
of red arranged with artistry. Over
$50 matrons and members of the
younger folk played during the af-
ternOon- The function was conducted
without xpense-everythin being
donated-and, while the committee in
charge is not ready to report because
Of the incomplete returns from sale
OF tickets, $3.50 was collected at the
door, and the women expect to have
close to 800 as their share TO hand
over to FL Paso's Red Cross commit
tee.
Assisting Mrs. J. I. Driscoll in re-
ceiving were Mrs. J. E. Morgan. Mrs
J. T O'ROurke. Mrs. a. ". Liefgreen,
Mrs. Clara 5. Tepfer. Miss Katherine
Tepfer and Mrs. ". c. Kennedy.
while Marie Russell. Mary and
ELLEN Mccormick. Margaret Mulcahy
and Margaret O'Rourke served cool
ing punch Calling during the after
noon were the Ri. Rev. Anthony J.
Schiller. bishop Of the FL PasO diocese,
and father G. G. Frund.
Officers Of the Queens Daughters
are AES- J. J. OTlScolis PRESIDENT, MIS-
J. E Morgan. first vice president;
Mrs. A ". Liefgreen. second vice
president. Mrs E Y. Berrien, treas
urer; Mrs. J. T. O'Rourke. secretary
all Of whom worked enthusiastical-
ly for the enjoyable venture.
X
Tuesday evening. at her home on
1907 Wyoming street. Miss Thelma
Cole. is giving a Red Cross entertain
neut for the intermediate league and
the Mary Webdell circle Of Trinity
church. A large crowd is expected.
Westminster S P. c. circle will meet
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with
Mrs NJ J. Preston on Montana street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
AutomobiIing and Outings.

Mr.. and Mrs L z. Gaberg. Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Hodgson and Roy Gar
berg motored to Elephant Butte dam
on Saturday in Mr.. Garberg's bort to
spend the week end.
DR. B. T. and Mrs Stevens returned
today from the RuidosO. where they
spent few days in camp y n Mr.
and Mrs. Alves Dixon and the tiers
children
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Bruce Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kline, who have
been on a camping trip on the Ruido-
so river, up in the mountains near
Cloudcroft, returned Sunday night
The Kinne-Smith foursome report
fortnight in Gods good open-an
IDEAL sort Of 2 vacation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

general weakness that was so hard to
bear. / am able to do my work during
such times and am recommending Lydia
g. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
ny friends who suffer as did" Miss
META TIEDEMANN, 1922 Jefferson Ave,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
To know whether Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
viii help you, just try it. For
advice write to Lydia E.Pinkham
Medicine Co. (confdentiaD Lynn,
Mass. Your letterwiII be opened,
read and answered by a woman,
and held in strict confidence,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

maybe she got into the way Of lying
to her father or husband about the
cost Of her clothes, or drifted into
padding an expense account What
enough.
That she stole from herself was
actually trfgic. II was her sense OF
honesty She killed her own fine
ness and destroyed her sense Of pro-
portion and decency and fair play.
Her career is not over yet, but IL
leads straight to absolute destruc-
ton unless she kills all the shoots
OF dishonesty which are strangling
the good in her garden Of life.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
MISS ANITA MAETZE, BRIDE OF
THE WEEK, IS GUEST OF HONOR
AT VARIOUS CHARMING FUNCTIONS
By DOROTHY B. JOHNSTON.

Swift Of the pastorate of Saint Glenn
ent church. and Mrs Swift, who. by
the way, has quite lost sight of the
fact that they are recent corners to
FL Paso, so cordially have they been
welcomed Miss Swift is a charming
girl. and will prove a great social
acquisition to the younger set.
Miss Swift and Miss Maetze divided
honors at a previous function-that
given by Mr.. and Mrs L II. Tucker of
Epson avenue. a few evenings ago, in
the form of a bridge
Marked by its dignified simplicity
was the wedding, Saturday evening.
at the twilight hour OF $50. in the
pro-cathedral of the Immaculate Con-
ception. of Miss Marie Carmen Cush-
ing and William E Smith, with Rev.
father Roy officiant. The bride was
given in marriage by her father. Geo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
WILL FORM TELEGRAPH AND
FIELD BATTALION AT FORT

The plan TO organize a telegraph
and field battalion at Fort Bliss
shortly as a part Of the new signal
corps increment. has been announced
from Washington The first field
battalion and the second telegraph
battalion have been designated TO
be raised here. The first field bat
talon viii have 239 men and the sec
ond telegraph battalion viii have 2Og.
The order will be carried into effect
here as soon as the men and equip
ment are available.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

Cushing, and was attended by Mrs
Bessie Lewis. matron of honor,
and Elizabeth Cushing and Bar
bara Eschwig, in fluffy frocks of
sheer white organdie, as bridesmaids.
Frank Eschwig stood with the groom.
Carrying a shower of valley lilies and
white rosebuds. the bride looked very
lovely in her white gown of crepe and
Georgette. with picture hat to match.
Her matron of honor was in delicate
blue taffeta and chiffon, with gold
trimmings. and carried an arm of
roses Mrs. Smith. whose husband is
president of the Pan American Coffee
company, is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Cushing, formerly of
Guadalajara, Mexico. and last month
completed the junior class work of
the Ell Paso high school. Upon their
return from a wedding journey. the
newly weds are to reside on Florence
street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
= Honesty, A Good Habit :
We Can Strengthen 1t and Avoid the Pitfalls
Of the Little / Temptation.
IN BEATRICE FAIRFAX

estv and deprives himself or the
power to see things as they are
A An Example.
Recently a q year old boy found
himself in the TOmbs at the end OF
six weeks honeymoon. His poor
little wife was dragged weepingly
away from police headquarters The
youngster in question had been get
ting IS a week as an office boy.
One day he was given a thousand
dollars in cash to deposit in the
bank. He quietly disappeared, took
his girl sweetheart unto himself as
a wife, and six weeks later he was
under arrest. In the course Of the
events which followed. il turned out
that the boy had been stealing
stamps. charging up little items he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

Donphans point where the Fe rail-
way Courehesnes lime kiln the camp
of the Second United States engineer tan infantry
manded by Capt G. R. Young This train equipped with two
planes that spite of their long familiarity by regular troops
border people familiar with The appliances huge search
lights and pontOon boats.
This engineers train is the only the border actually
existing under field conditions 1t has personnel OF 1873 and
viii be recruited up to full strength-l66 It is di
three headquarters, seat and pontoOn Its
accompany division the field and it directly
the divisional commander Most OF the
be of the recruits but has already begun under the
guidance of Capt Young to take the aspect of organization
that has been under a long while.
Searchlight Projects Two Miles.
The sarchlghs perhaps the interesting Of the
by the One 80 inch light and the
other The mounted mule horse drawn vehicle
the latter truck and be elevated 20 feet into
the of extension ladder By its beams moving
bjecs miles away distinguished the darkest night
Young strength viii have OF these
g uminators accompanied by gasoline engines mounted
separate trucks.
The function Of these lights assist artillery in establishing
night and to locate bodies Of enemy infantry advancing
attack the front trenches In addition these Illuminating facilities
the Second viii be equipped when it complete
standards with Sc trench lights These smaller lights and
used for Illuminating the ground Immediately front Of the
trenches. None OF these have yet been received
steadily
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

About Pasodns.

Otto R Armstrong is having his
country place near Tsleta remodeled.
preparatory to taking Mrs. Armstrong
down the valley for most of the sum-
mer- 1t will be perhaps three weeks.
however. before the house is ready for
their occupancy. Then. it is safe TO
conjecture that this hospitable retreat
VIII be the scene OF many week end
parties. for the Armstrong; are very
popular among their large circle OF
intimates
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
FL Pdsoans Returning.

j. E. Quad has returned from Aus
tin, where he took his two little
daughters, Eva Belle and Bette. on
their way to Lampasas. where they
viii visit for the summer. Mrs. Quad
has returned to her home. 2525 Mon
tana street. from Rolston hospital.
and will leave shortly for California
accompanied by her baby daughter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Cards.

Sans ceremonie was the morning
bridge given by Miss Mildred Con-
molly. at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs H W. Connolly. of 645 Up
son avenue, on Saturday morning.
The guests we're limited to members
of a luncheon bridge club to which
the hostess belongs, and substitutes
were asked to fill the places made by
some Of the girls now out OF town.
There were five tables of players.
with high scores being made by Miss
Lucille Smith and Miss Sue Lattner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Dinners, Luncheons, Teas.

Lee Wilson. who is soon to go to
the Preside in San Francisco for mill
tary training, was the recipient of a
jolly dinner party on Friday evening.
over which his sister. Mrs James A.
Murdoch, presided at her home on
Epson avenue. James Stone, who
plans to enter the service at the same
time as his friend, Mr.. Wilson, was
a special guest others numbering
Paul Maury. Harold DePew and Henry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
lee HlN1

Rub little soothing, cooling Ice Mint On
those poor, tired, swollen, burning feet. All,
how cool, easy and comfortable ii makes
them feel Instantly CONS and painful cal
louzes stop hurting and you VII want 10
dance for Joy. No fociishness. Ice Mint
will shrivel up any corn whether hard, soft
or between the toes so that it car be lifted
out easily with the fingers There IS no pain
and not one bit Of soreness when applying
Ice Mint or afterwards and Il doesn't ever
irrisate the surrounding skin Try II. JUS
ask in any drug store for small ar Of Ice
Mint and end your foot troubles for good
Il costs little and acts 50 quickly and gently
II seems Ike magic. You'll szy SO yourself
ADJ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

very weak and mis-
cradle. 1 remem-
bered how my moth
er had found relief
from pain by using
Lydia E Pinkham's
Vege table Gem
pound and / decided
to try it, and thanks
to the Compound it
helped me Just IS it
did my mother, and
4 am free from pain,
backache and that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Notice. Members.

Members of the Woodmen circle No.
81 are requested to meet at Odd Fell
lows hall at 4 .. m. Tuesday to at
tend the funeral of r H Thorn.
which will be held at Evergreen GEM
etery at 5 o'clock
NJ. Bowers. Guardian.
Adv. s. L. Davis, Banker.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
BOTH MOTHER
And DAUGHTER
Relieved From Pain and
: Suffering by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-'For three or four
years suffered a great deal of pain
periodically, so Iwould have to lie down.
Ny back would ache and / would feel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Sagging cheek,

Sagging cheek, mouth to nose
lines, deep wrinkles corrected Super
fuous hair and moies removed. Mrs
Grace Benson. 25 Buck1er Bldg.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25
Why Not

Japanese Statfonery-hand painted
-55c and soc the box. Beach's Art
shop, City Natl. Bank Bldg.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

London. Eng, June 25-The Daily
Express learns that Brig. Cen J. T.
b Seely. exminister OF war. has been
accidentally wounded in France. The
nature OF his injuries is not given.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

Drunkenness among women in England
has decreased more than half since the
war begun.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

y N 4
diminish o done
ys tn observer from gH location lonng k h th bts nd sending
into its vicinity W it t. burn adj for sonnet tone spu enemy night be tg ct
Grange
Of dwidan feet long Of
a
al n n o. necessity could b
Ed eampFi will be for along
nnnt d1UC
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

You always move if you call $500
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

cry few OF us are born thieves,
" but a good many Of US force
a habit of thievery upon our
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-25

can at The Art Shop for an Al
l l.t Flag pin Seach's Art ShoU, City
Natl Bank Bldg.-Adv.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-07-20

tacles and the star wears a variety Of
new and beautiful gowns and hats.
III there remain any more things
in the realm Of humanity possible un-
daubtdely the director has saved
them fer the succeeding episodes
at the Central Saturday, also Hell
en- Holmes ami a splendid vaudeville
b.H
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-25
Don't Let Your Cough Hang On.

A cough that racks and weakens is
dangerous, it undermines your health
and thriyes on neglect. Relieve il at
once with Or. Kings New Discovery
This soothing balsam remedy heals
the throat, loosens the phlegm, its an.
tiseptic properties kill the germ and
the cold is quickly broken up Chill
dren and grown-ups alike find Dr.
Kings New Discovery pleasant to take
as well as effective Have a bottle
handy in your medicine chest for
grippe, Group and all bronchial affec.
tions At druggists. soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-25
Rheumatism Should Be Nipped In The Bud

Rheumatism in its early stages may
delude you into believing that 1t IS a
disease Of a purely local and tempo
rary nature, Beyond a slight numb
ness Of the limbs and pains in the
joints or back, there may be no out
ward indications of it, but if you do
not heed these warnings, or if you
rely upon liniments to cure you, it will
grow rapidly worse until you have
Rheumatism in its most violent form.
These symptoms, mild in the begin
ming but growing steadily worse, indi-
cate that your blood is impregnated