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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

Seer etary of war Baker is Likely TO
De stepped on if he does not pick up
lis feet faster.-Chicago News.
A director general of Temperature
is particularly Observation-Disclosures
phia Record.
Conjurer says he can make an ele-
phat vanish. Stealing Colonel Roose-
velrs stuff.-New 1 ok Ieiesaaiu-
Secretary Bakers conclusion see-ls
to be that everything is for the best
in the best Of all possible wal ue-
aItments.-Philadelp Ledger.
One thing, though. you can say for
the Germans, when they make war
they mean business. You don't hear
OF any allied spies walking arounu
Berlin under bond.-Alacon Telegraph
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
News of the Boy Scouts
, By IVOR G. THOMA 5.


~ ROCP Of the Boy Scouts. which
has been meeting at the Alta
Vista school has now secured Z
permanent meeting place through the
courtesy OF the Asbury Methodist
church, a newly constructed edifice.
A large basement room, well lighted,
has been rendered the troop for its
use and from this date meetings viii
be held every Saturday evening at
$50 o'clock / y Winans and Rev.
Z. h Campbell have consented TO
serve on the troop committee with
r. l. Stevens present chairman
Every Scout to Boost America.
This week in conjunction with over
275.000 other Boy Scouts over the
United States, the FL Paso members
Of this patriotic organization will dis
tribute approximately 5000 copies OF
president Wilson's Flag Day speech
This is the first service to be per
formed as aides to the COMMITTEES on
public information.
Troop Has Regular Club Room
The basement OF the home OF Mr.
and Mrs B. 3 COOksey at 1712 Wy
oming street, has been turned over TO
Troop for its regular weekly meet
ing and club room The members Of
this troop have shown quite an inter
est and are fixing IN the place in
true Scout fashion. They meet every
Friday evening.
Opportunity for Service as Leaders.
Many men. exempt from draft, are
wishing they could have an oppor-
tunity to serve their country. Over 50
/ per cent OF the ScOutmasters in the
United States are with the colors at
the present time. What better serv-
ice could any man remaining at home
render to his country. than serving
as an adult leader for one Of our e
, paso Scout troonS2 Ivo- 2. Thomas
the Scout executive, viii be pleased
to arrange to meet anv man inter
ested- He can be reached by calling
1928.
To M-ke Soldier Contepted.
With this slogan. Every Scout to
make soldier contented." in mind.
each Fl Paso Bow Scout is taking at
least one maTazine a week to his
trooo meeting. TO be turned over to
the Y ". c. A for distribution among
the soldiers. Over 500 magazines
have been brought 70 Scout head
quarters during the past week. given
by the members OF troons 3. 6 and =
Ke~HinE Pennies in Circulation.
With view TO aiding in keeninC
pennies in circulation Fl Paso Scouts
are turning in all the nennies thev
receive being reimbursed with coins
Of larger denomination Local Scout
HEADQUARTERS already has several hun
bred. which from time to time viii be
turned over to the local banks.
Sf-nIey Cool. IT.. with Is AEain.
Those OF the Scouts who have met
him, viii be glad to hear that stan
ley Good. Jr-. has now found the op-
portunitv to aCain be actively en-
"aged in Scoutcraft as scout woods
man He viii give first tests in
woOdcraft Saturday Jan &c, at 2:30
p. m. az the old stone house on the
mesa
Star Tests Saturday Evening.
Star tests Will be given BY the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
How Best to Help Out a Writing Man
Write to His Editor About His Work


AND SAYS he hasn't.
THEN I'LL know.
hes HAVING trouble.
WITH HIS conscience.
AND REALLY thinks
HE OUGHT to be paying me-
MORE THAN he does.
AND RIGHT away.
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I'll TELL him
1 WANT more money.
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AND MAYBE III get It
AND III do.
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ON EVERY Christmas.
FROM NOW on.
I'll REMEMBER you
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COLLECT.
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FROM THE western Union.
THAT SAYS I can
AND YOU'LL expect It
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IN ALAMOGoRDo.
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WILL BE running around.
TELLING EVERYBODY.
THAT THE coioys
HAVE JUST got a telegram.
AND IT must be
THERE'S SOMEBODY dead.
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on BORN.
OR SOMETHING.
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AND I want to tell you.
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THAT I'VE been hired.
To WRITE for The Herald
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I THANK you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Scout executive SATURDAY evening At
s O'Clock. on the mesa back OF the
high school. overlooking the stadium.
Scout Library Open.
The Scout library at Scout head
quarters which comprises over 900
volumes IS ready for use by all reg
fstered Scouts Any contributions OF
one or more boys books by any Of
the Scouts viii aid IN making the
library 4 very useful addition 10
Scouting"
Seoutmssters Association Meets.
The bIweekly meeting OF the Scout
masters association was held Monday
evening at Scout headquarters IN
the absence OF the president. Chas.
Weaver, the vice president. held the
chair. A constitution and bylaws
was formally adopted. cCvering fu-
tlre action OF the association Mr.
K ellogg Of troop 5 and Mr. Clayton,
OF troop 6. viii have charge Of the
discussion on subjects bearing inter
est on Scouting" for the next meet
ing Of Feb. 4. Any man interested IN
boys is invited to attend
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

What is needed is to Mr.. PTOcrastinaton and
Gen Delay from the department. put the ordnance and
supplies under the direction Of competent secretary at
the head of his department and then ring for full
speed ahead.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
MATHEAATIcIAN may err.

A MATHEMATICIAN may err.
"a bullet may miss its mark An
Is hour train may make Il IN
20. But woe betide the military man
who is late.
Routine is the grinning idol he
must worship. And It grinned regu-
larry AZ the woe which was Days
during mis- first summer in the Fleet
Liberty doesn't come any too often
IN peace time even In port Whereas
in war. and when Base X may be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

~ OCk HOCkSB our popular mule
sheer and tonsorial artist, says
after all there is not such a big
difference.
Sidney Hooks is making for himself
quite an enviable reputation as a
musician, and is going to render some
popular selections in public as soon as
his new records get here.
Washington Hooks says when a fell
low is young he gets out of the path
and cuts across the field in his eager
ness to get somewhere during the rush
hours of life; but as old age comes on
he IS content to get back into the
beaten road, where he picks himself out
a nice, well-worn nut on the right side
Of the road going yonder way.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

As senator Stone says Col Roosevelt has been pretty
emphatic IN his criticisms of the administration But he
must admit the colonel didn't minimize the Lusitania hor
TOR or vote against with Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Over 100 women are employed as section
hands by the New York Central railroad
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

there is more liquor consumed in "ry" territory than
before it went "dry" Why the whisky so fran
ticaIlv fighting prohibition?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
Jitnes And Bad Weather

THE snowy weather Of last Sunday and Monday served
to show weakness Of jitne service about which
- ment has been made from time TO time. This weak
is unreablity of service The jtne has been fair
weather means Of transportation If it is to claim the
privileges and the nckes of regular transportation sys
tenn must be taken out of the fairweather class. It
must haul the people, rain shine,
On these days Of bad weather, the tnes practically
out of operation few running but they
very few indeed On lines seen Sunday
and only few Monday. Other lines traversed by
few both days. On neither day, any line
so far as known there enough nes to carry any
considerable part of the traffic which those lines provided
The street running those days. Had it not
been for the street cars thousands of people would have
been without of conveyance Sunday and Monday
The had their troubles and the complaints of slow
service well founded ever but they against
great odds and they hauled the people The tnes did
It cannot argued successfully that jitne could
those bad days Automobiles other than tnes
Automobiles of various makes were plentiful enough
predominates in the jitne traffic any other others
could run their cars in weather. the tne could
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

mighty busy person with nothing to do is one who
tries to keep up with all the serial stories IN the magazines
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
ARE YOU FROM MARIoNf

Howard Thomas Mitchell. Of COM
pauy c, supply train, Camp Owen
Biernes would like TO meet some
home folks from Marion, Ohio. if
there are any in FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Dublin correspondents who predict the Irish national
convention VIII break up in fight must think they
betting on a sure thing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

The first shell fired on the rev gov
eminent proving grounds at Aberdeen
Nd. was fired By woman. Mrs Edward
Y. Stockham-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Il + predicted that at the close OF thr
war women viii replace men as stewards
on tho large ocean liners.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

January 80 is the day when Ell starts the saloons
away On the long, long trail.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

All who believe secretary Baker is the hean required
for fo1cefu prosecution Of the war signify by saying aye
The noes have It.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

The United States is in the to the last man. the
last dollar and lack Cobbs last speech, necessary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

The young lady across the way says
we mustn't be too free with our crIfi-
eiSmS and perhaps the delays in the
ordnance department were due to the
feeling that everything else ought TO
stand aside until the soldiers were
provided with plenty Of guns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Perhaps some day bond election may arouse as muc
interest here as a bar room fight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

About the time U-boat expects American ship
surrender it finds the Americans have just begun to fgh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

the czarina is insane, little wonder the car tried to
escape.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

1reau at Washington furn
answers - question on
I'D from the unparalleled
the great Library u Cor
Z serviSe Al Washington.
Inquiry. state clearly the
rmRtion Bureau. Frederic
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Ways to Serve Cantaloupe
and w atermelon- Iced
Cakes and Preserves-Fro-
zen Dainties Easily Made.

There Is certain air Of informality
about the Sunday night supper and .
certain picnic flavor to the dishes
which go far to make this the most
delightful meal Of the week. To make
supper easy to get every housekeeper
should have several emergency menus.
Take q menu slip. sort out the things
necessary for your emergency store.
and then occasionally stock up both
on menus and supplies. With . good
supply Of canned goods on her shalt
a housewife need not be dismayed
even at the appearance Of uninvited
guests. for the most meager array of
leftovers may be made to do duty for
twice the number expected. II properly
supplemented For soups there are
to be had prepared soup navorings.
For puddings there are canned
sauces. and for cakes canned icings
and filings in great variety.
CLANS are put UP in cans. and when
well seasoned and prepared are far
from being poor substitutes for the
fresh article. For clam cocktail these
are very convenient. and with the ad-
dttion OF few teaspoonfuls Of bot
Evening star., 1918-07-26
LI1IILE8oRlEs L1I
6rBEDTInE
NJ THORNTON W. BURGESS.
/ Copyright. 1913 By T. ". BnrsssA,
A Double Scare.

Rlacky the Crow sat in the Big
Hickory"tree with his head cooked on
one side, as he looked far across tho
Green Meadows to where familiar
fgure was just turning out of the
Long Lane which comes down from
Farmer Browns. That familiar hg-
ure was Farmer Browns Boy. Blacky
had known him ever since he could
remember.
.Times have changed" thought
Blacky. Times certainly have
changed q whole lot. Farmer Browns
Boy is different. The time was when
always looked first thing to see II
he had n gun with him. He used to
try to fool me about that gun. but he
to think about a gun. so far as he is
concerned. I wish that all the rest
Of the two-legEed creatures in this
world wero like him. 1t certainly
would make 1t a whole lot easier for
US Crows in corn -sprouting time:
fun out OF life. too" Blacky grinned
wickedly. ut certainly would be
tame and no fun at all II there were
no terrible guns to watch out for"
Farmer Browns Boy turned out Of
ows and headed straight across
toward the Big Hickory-tree and the
Smiling Pool. Blacky continued to
watch him with the very lively inter
est which he always takes in what
ever Farmer Brown or Farmer
ing. AS he strobe along through the
meadow Grass he was wnistling. He
usually Is whistling when he Is out
side the house. So far as Blacky
could see. Farmer Browns Boy hadn't
Evening star., 1918-07-26
BLAcKY DOESN'T BELIEVE IN
TAKING ANY UNNECESSARY RISKS.

a care in the world. Suddenly, with
out any warning at all, Farmer
Browns Boy broke of his whistle
with a yell. He Jumped as If he had
been stung. and. reaching over. slap
T Blacky the Grow sat up suddenly
and his bright eyes spsrkled. It was
perfectly plain to Blacky that Far
mer Browns Boy had had q scare Of
some kind. Blacky's eyes are very
mass. miss. But look as he would Blscky
|couidn't see single thing which could
possibly have frightened Farmer
Browns Boy.
Blacky spread his wings and new
Although re wasn't afraid, or at any
rate wouldn't admit that he was. he
flew high. Blscky does not believe
in taking any unnecessary risks. Safe
y. first is Biacky's motto. p...
Boy Blacl1y moved as slowly AZ he
could, and his sharp eyes searched Ill
around in the grass for something
which might have frightened Farmer
seen. BY this time Farmer Browns
bog was sitting down. With ono
hand he was holding to one leg Just
above the knee, and with the other
was rolling up the h;s ieE ,eckY ef nus cod
not see. because you know he could
not stand stilI in the air. To this day
he does not know what happened and
What did happen was this: When
Nirble Heels the Jumping Mouse was
awakened from his pleasant dreams
lit was by tho approach Of Farmer
Browns BOY. IN his fright he Jump
cd blintily, not looking to see where
he was going: and. without meaning
to at ali. he jumped right up inside
the trousers leg Of Farmer Browns
Boy. II is q question which was the
most startled-Nimble Heels to ind
himself in such q strange plnce. or
Farmer Browns Boy. 1t was dou-
BILE scare Do you wonder that Far
mer Browns Boy jumped and yelled?
Evening star., 1918-07-26

six separate organizations carrying
on work among the soldiers.
The plan Is said to have the support
of chambers OF commerce, rotary
clubs and other civic organisations.
as we'll as most government depart
ments. 1t provides that the govern
ment recognized societies and or
ganizations pooling their cam
paigns would receive the same pro-
portion that their budgets bear to the
whole amount to be raised.
These budget requirements for the
next year were announced as follows:
7. N. c. A. 800. 0.oo0.0 900; 2. W. c. A.,
$15, ,000. 900; Knights Of Columbus, $780,
600. 900; Jewish welfare board. S3.-
500. 900: American Library Association,
$3.500,000; War Camp Community
Service. s15.0oo.o 900: total. $1S7 ,ooo, 900.
Aside from liberty loan financing,
there would be under this plan, but
two war financing campaigns recog-
mixed by the government. one by the
American Red Cross and the other by
the afaliated recreation organizations.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Supplies Require Ships.

This would abSorb more tonnage
than carrying the men themselves.
America was building ships at a great
rate, and her program was q great
success Great Britain also was build
ing as fast as she could. but in addi-
ton to building she had to keep her
gigantic fleet repaired and most of
the repairs to American ships must
be done in Great Britain. Conse-
Quently there was limit to the num-
ber Of ships which could be turned
out.
While the number Of ships was in
creasing enormously, the premier con-
greater. Essential need Of economy
In food and every other commodity
must be kept firmly in mind.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Watermelon Preserves.

Use the thick rind. Remove all the
green rind and the soft inner portion.
Cut into cubes. The liquid will be
like honey II brown sugar is used.
Make the sirup and have it boiling
with q few slices of lemon and stick
cinnamon In It. Do not put the Gin
namon in bag. Pour the melon into
the sirup and boil until done. II sim
mered the preserves will be dark and
rich and the sirup will be bit thick.
II quickly cooked they will turn a
clear pink.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Richmond Food Prices High.

RICHMOND. Va. July 2s.-rhe bu-
reau Of statistics Of the Unitsd States
Department Of Labor announced that .
census taken June Is revealed Richmond
AZ having the highest food prices OF any
city in the state outside Of Norfolk. not
food administration. The report sets
forth that outside Of Norfolk. Phfladel-
phia and Washington, prices in Rich.
mond are the highest among the prin-
cipal cities.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
CANDELNER THE GOODS,
IS SAID Of HOOVER
Lloyd George Warns That Supply.
ing Big Army Will Require
Many Ships.

LONDON, Thursday. July 25.-The
government gave a dinner this even
ing in honor Of Herbert c. Hoover.
the American food administrator:
Victor Beret. French minister Of pro-
visions. and DIR. Silvio Crespi, Italian
food minister.
J. r. Clynes, the British food con-
troller, who presided. said that owing
to assistance from the United States
bacon and ham hereafter would be
sold without coupons. He referred to
Mr.. Hoover as a man they all wanted
to keep on good terms with because
'he could deliver the goods"
Premier Lloyd George. proposing
the health of the guests. paid glow
ing tribute to Mr.. Hoover. He said
that through him America had
achieved a great triumph in securing
large number of people in Europe
from want and starvation. There
was now no fear whatever, he de-
clared. that the allies would be
starved out
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Combined Campaign
FOR WAR ADJUSTMENTS
Plans for Organizations Seeking
Popular Subscriptions to Unite
Considered by Department.

Plans under which all organizations
seeking by popular subscription funds
for providing recreation and amuse-
ment for soldiers would unite to carry
on q combined campaign are under
consideration by the War Department
The object il to eliminate overhead
expense and competition among the
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Watermelon Vinegar.

In olden times this was a favorite
vinegar. Take the inside of ripe mel
ons. the ripper the better, crush in q
stone jar. strain the juice into bottles.
jar or jug. cover and set away to sour
This is excellent and inexpensive.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Ice cream and Melon.
OFFICIAL WEEKLY FAIR PRICE LIST

To Householdsrs Of the of Columbia: >.
staple food
slip to GsIsafs M % f. Street ~
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Germany Has Failed.

Germany. continued the premier,
had made the greatest gamble in her
history: she had pitted her whole des-
tiny upon the success of the subma-
rine campaign and 1t had failed.
After comparing Great Britain's
abundance of food with Germany's
scarcity. Premier Lloyd George said
he regretted the necessity for bring
ing in a warning as , skeleton at the
feast. 1t was not altogether a Ques-
tion of food. 1t was question of
tonnage.
America was sending hundreds of
thousands of men monthly. 1t was q
great and valiant army which already
had appeared in great numbers on the
battlefield and had added fresh lau-
rels to those crowning the brow of
the American republic. More were
coming Next year it would be a gi-
gantic army. 1t was a question of
bringing supplies for that army.
Evening star., 1918-07-26

The torpedo boat destroyer Philip
was launched yesterday at Bath, Me.
The craft was named for the late
Rear Admiral John W. Philip.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
Watermelon Ice Cream.

Add the strained juice of two lem
ons to one and one-half quarts of
watermelon Juice. add one pint of
plain gelatin jelly. one pint of milk
and sugar to taste. Freeze. To make
the Jelly: Put three tablespoonfuls Of
gelatin into q saucepan, add four cups
whites and shells Of two eggs. Place
over aSslow Gre and heat until it boils
Remove from the fire and allow to settle
for five minutes. then pour through a
scalded jelly-hag.
Evening star., 1918-07-26

Swift 4 CsnRany's Sales Of E'reaA
Ebeef In washing gton, d. c., for the week
|andinw saturday. July ~ 1919. RylF-
|A8ed q ~ csntx par pound dyer~
Evening star., 1918-07-26

and debility are conquered by it.
When you're weak after an attack
of grip or fever-you will build up
health and strength and put on
needed flesh by taking the "Dis-
covery now in tablet form, 60c.
Obtain at the drug store a vial OF
Pleasant Pellets" made up of the
Mayapple. aloe leaves and jalap.
This is the we'll known pellet made
up nearly fifty years ago by DR..
Pierce, and which can be had for a
quarter from almost any apothe-
cary. Simply ask for Dr.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets.
Evening star., 1918-07-26

q small piece Of walnut or pecan on
the chocolate cakes. Frosted cakes,
each with a candied violet in the
center, are good to serve with tea
or chocolate.
Lemon Drop Cakes.
One cup Of sugar. two ounces of
butter. three eggs, three cups of -four,
one pound of currants or raisins half
a teaspoonful Of salt, two teaspoon
fuls of baking powder and one cup
Of milk. Flavor with lemon extract.
Cream the sugar and butter. add the
eggs. we'll beaten, then add the milk
and fiavoring. Have ready the flour.
raisins and baking powder. also salt.
which should be thoroughly mixed to-
gether; then add this to the butter,
sugar, etc. and stir slowly until you
have it all thoroughly mixed. Drop
creased dripping pan and bake In
quick oven until nice brown from
Ave to tan minutes.
Melon Ways.
Cantaloubes now rank among the
real. aristocrats Of the food world.
They have acquired wine dressings
and ice cream accompaniments until
they are scarcely recognised. Even
tasteless melons are not wasted. A
delicious preserve or pickle may be
made from almost any kind of
melon, but do not spoil a good melon
by dressing 1t up. A light sprinkling
Of nutmeg improves the flavor of an
insipid cantaloupe.
Ice Cream and Melon.
Cut some small melons In half.
carefully pare of all the rind and
serve In small dishes, filling the cav
ity of each melon with vanilla ice
cream. Cover with finely ground nuts
and pieces Of pineapple or few
slices Of peach and two or three cher
ries- -.
Evening star., 1918-07-26
HOT WEATHER sUppERs AND LUNcEaEoNs

tied cocktail sauce and q little horse
radish. q delicious beginning for sup
per or luncheon may be prepared.
Canned clans are also excellent for
use with cream sauce or for cheese
dishes. Many other preparations Of
canned fish may be quickly creamed.
put In an ordinary baking dish and
allowed to brown in q hot oven. 1t
should be remembered that the
method OF serving has much to do
with the success of any dish. and for
this reason casseroles, ramekins and
all sorts Of Individual shells and molds
should be made the most of in serving
either fresh or canned fish.
Ripe peaches and pears can be cut
into halves and the little receptacles
filled with Ices or fruit salad. Pears
are splendid for holding vegetable
salads. while peaches can be partly
cooked. then dipped into hard taffy.
and in the glazed condition made into
receptacles for holding the most de-
licious fruit salads or an. ice.