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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-07-12

The Ocala Banner is onlye50c per
month. s. p FOL 3 mo0sas: $3.50 for
months and $500 for one year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Capt. Kirkley, OF Toledo, Is The Host
At Jolly Dinner Party To Ell PaSOanS

Reed Lay, Mrs. Horace Lay. Mrs
Johnston. Messrs- Leonard Aaron
Goodman, Horace G. Lsy and Frank
1Ioultou.
Mrs. Funks IS leaving Sunday for
southern California. having Joined her
brother at Hotel PasO del NOrte for
part Of his stay in the city. The
latter win continue his work In ri
Paso. until the end OF the month,
when he viii go to Camp Kearny,
near san Diego. and thence up the Pa
cific coast
Mrs. Arthur c.. Brlnker. Of the Nc
ClintOcz apartments. was hostess Fri
day afternoon. TO a cOterie Of friends
who were hidden TO couple sociabil-
ity and their knitting, at one OF the
delightful Torpedo" parties OF the
Navy league. Tea was served, those
present being Mrs J. r. Enlow. Mrs
r.. T. Wilder. Mrs. A. Z. Eaton, Mrs E
s. Plumb. Mrs. ~ p. Stewart Mrs
orothy Prescott. Mrs. A. A Valdes-
Pine. Mrs Harry Cooper, Mrs. Her
bert C.. EnOs. Mrs. W F. Schumacher,
Mrs c. Bemis. Mrs. Emmett Lockharr
Mrs ID. v. Fennessy. Miss Rose Nolan
and Miss Estelle Berrien-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
APeekInto New York'S Mystery House
Built In 1895, Yet Never Yet Occupied


brarv. with rosewood. empty. book
cases towering on three sides to-
wards the lofty ceiling. but leaving
room between that frescoed roof and
their tops. for a broad belt OF mural
decoration in which a golden tint
predominated.
Adjoining the library was an apart
ment obviously intended for a billiard
room and large enough TO accommo-
date three fun sized tables A short
flight OF oak stairs. to, what to me
seems, the most amazing feature OF
this house-the bowling alley
When you consider that the stand
ard length OF an alley is Is feet with
four feet additional for the pit into
which the pins are swept. and are told
that the one in this house was built
according TO standard requirements,
you viii form some idea Of the mag
nitude Of the masi0n. But an IN
broken space Of 70 feet would not be
sufficient for a bowling alley. There
must be room for the players TO stand
plenty Of IL, in the alley am describ-
ing. AS matter Of fact the house oc-
cuples more than one hundred feet
on Madison avenue.
In the Living Apartments
Close by the foot OF the splendid
mahogany staircase leading from the
entrance hau. is grilled iron gate.
behind which a luxurious passenger
elevator has waited % years for its
first passenger and is still waiting. I
climbed the stairs 10 the floor above,
and standing in the drawing room be-
fore a huge fire place framed with
great squares Of glistening onyx. felt
like weeping at the havoc must and
damp and neglect have wrought on
lovely tinted walls and frescoes-
Opening from the dining room.
where never q mOuthful has been
eareus is a buffers pantry as large as
three rooms Of an ordinary flat. Rows
upon rows Of hardwood shelves line
two sides OF this room. and let into
its wall IS an enormous steel safe.
where the family plate was 10 have
been made secure
suite OF spacious sleeping apart
ments and baths occupy the third
floor above that is the bah room Null
titudes OF long windows were designed
TO open easily upon stone balconies
over hanging the street. and in my
minds eye could see attractive girls
and their gaIlants. stepping out from
the warmth and crush Of the dance.
with the kindly stars shining down
and obliteratiuE that one evil star"
which in some way prevented Mrs
Rhinelander Waldo. who died a few
years ago, from ever enjoying this
wonderful House OF Mystery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

THREE large dances rather sur
feited the social calendar with
terpsichorean affairs Friday evening
one a military party given by the
officers Of the 54th infantry. in the
ballroom Of Hotel Paso del Norte: a
second, coupled with a brilliant recep-
tion, al the Elks' club, which came as
an Inaugural fssuvity accompanying
the regime OF exalted ruler Hal z
Christie and for the younger set, a
Top al the Womsn's club. with the
Rainbow club Of the high school in
charge
A regimentaI band furnished incom-
parable music for the 5sth ball. HoI-
gums being at the Woman's club.
Preceding the hop. a stunning din
ner was given in the private dining
room Of the hosiery by some Of the
officers. covers being laid fer Mai. and
Mrs 7. II. Holmes Miss Arta Williams
daughter Of the commanding officer
Of the 34th). Miss Helen StrattOn. Miss
Nellie May Bowen. Miss Elizabeth Ste
vens. Miss Margaret Schuster, Miss
Lorraine Meyer. Miss Edith Levy.
Misses Enid and Marion Ainsa. Lieut..
and Mrs. A. HOiyeri Miss Mary Gates
Redmond. Miss Agnes Stewart. Miss
Smith. Miss Helen Conway. Miss Kath-
crime ichols. Of Tonkers. y. Y; Miss
Pruiett, apt and Mrs. B. A. Miller. Miss
Alice Myles. Lieut.. and Mrs. John V
Faison, Capt Childs. Capt Oliver
Woods, Lieut. Pete Black. Lieut. VIII
liam 3. Sinclair. Lieut.. John A. Klein.
Lieut.. Charles Shields. Lieut. Frank
lilley, Lieut. irwin Scudder, Lieut. s
EbeIle. Lieut. =. Cornish, Lieut.. Bare
lay. Lieut.. John B. Stratford, Lieut.. 3.
Stevens Lieut. L. Deer, Lieut.. Roger I
Stembridge, Lieut. !. II. Gibson, Lieut.
William Goe. Lieut. H ". Wells.
Lieut. Eager and a Few others.
A buffet supper was served later.
and confetti and a serpentine maze
added most informally to the carnival
spirit Of this. one Of the loveliest par /
ties yet given by the popular young
officers Of the regiment.
CHER Christie, with Mrs. Christie I
and Mrs. Vincent Andreas. assisted by ]
AIRS. j. W LOrentzens Mrs. G. A Mar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
THLRTY-FOURTH INFANTRY OFFICERS DANCE
At DEL NORTE; ELKS DANCE At THEIR CLUB
AND RAINBOW CLUB DANCES At WOMAWS CLUB
.By DOROTHY B. JOHNSTON.

:
Z tin and Miss Ruth 1Iorriss, were in
I line TO welcome the members and
guests at the reception of The Best
I People on Earth" the club rooms be-
ing most attractive in numerous deco
rations Of palms
Upstairs, the ballroom, where dane
ing followed the reception and brief
musical program downstairs, was dec
GRATED beautifully and very tastefully
m American flags the lodges big ser
vice nag having a conspicuous place
on one side Of the ballroom
Miss Ruth Morriss presided at the
punch bowl, assisted by Miss 1larga-
ret Stevens. Miss Elizabeth Norriss
and Miss katherine Seamon- Exalted
ruler Christie. with the committee on
entertainment, numbering G.. A Mar
tin, J. W Lorentzen. VIII r. Winch.
Clarence r. Harper and Tom A. COuz-
ems presented a delightful program Of
music and other features. before the
dancing started. Mrs Walter Christie
sang, Miss Eileen BOOth-MayO gave
selections on her harp, and 1fessrs. J.
H. Phillips, Tom Donohue and Tom
Grutcher gave several songs. Edward
kneeZel made a welcoming address.
outlining the future social happenings
that would tend TO increase comaradie
among the mem oership and their fam
llies and guests He also presented
MI Christie with a handsomely en-
1117Gu Ger L-AAGdLG OF mem nip
The reception-dance was attended
by several hundred and proved one Of
the most charming events on the EIks'
annals.
A number Of Paul Joneses enIivened
the dancing and helped TO get every
body acquainted.
This is the first Of a series Of social
events which the new exalted ruler
and his committee on entertainment
propose to enliven the coming year
with II is the plan to revive the old
time spirit Of conviviality and socia-
bility which formerly marked the Elk
lodge as one Of the leading social or
CARNATIONS in the city.
Monthly or semi monthly dances and
musicals, outdoor dances and vaude-
vile performances. special women's
days and other events are being
planned by the committee
Miss Frederick Kfpp was chairman :
Of arrangements for the school sets I
Rainbow" party. assisted by Miss La /
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

capt CYRUS KIRKLEY, an attor-
\ ney Of Toledo. O.. who has been
IN FL Paso for several weeks. the
house guest Of his sister, Mrs. Horace
Lay. en- route TO California and the
northwest. was host Friday evening
at a beautiful dinner party served al
the Harvey house. The table carried
out an exquisite pink motif, with
showers Of daybreak and enchantress
carnations and pink tulips employed
florally in an effective decoration
Trailing asparagus plumOsus made an
oval border around the board. with
places marked in garlands OF pink
blossoms. held to ribbons with blue
birds-for happiness. DR.. James A.
Belyea. Of Toledo. and his sister. Mrs.
Billy Funke, were honor guests. Dr.
Belyea being an expert neurologist
who is now devOtiug MS knowledge
to helping raise the efficiency OF the
army. with the commission Of leu
tenant Others hidden were Mr. and
Mrs. Karl Goodman, Mr. and Mrs Paul
Atkinson. Miss Margaret Bryan, Miss
Wilma Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Louis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Out OF Town Visitors.

Miss LYDIA Nay Rogers. Of Fort
Bayard. n. H., is a charming visitor
TO the city. house guest OF judge and
Mrs. Peyton F. Edwards. Of 1143 Ne
vada street. having arrived Friday.
Mrs. James A Shannon and little
daughter. Nell. have come from Maria
to visit Mrs. Shannon's daughter Mrs.
Del Richey Of Kern Place
Mrs. J. NJ. Henry OF Louisville, for
merly Miss Hazel Kinney. is in the
city, having arrived Thursday 10 visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Kinney
OF sos Myrtle avenue. Prior TO her
marrlag &c, over a year ago. Mrs Henry
was a popular High school girl and
talented musician in the city. and her
return viii herald innumerable well
coming courtesies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
POLICE FORCE BEGINNING TO
CHECK BOOTLEGGING WAVE

Inslrucu0ns as % now me EXPECTED
wave OF bootleEginE. following pro-
hibition, viii be handled viii be the
subject OF discussion at a meeting
OF the Fl Paso police department, 70
be held either Sunday or Monday. ac-
cording to inspector ]. Walter Reese.
The men have been requested to
serve extra time in plain clothes for
the suppression OF illegal liquor traf-
fic. and IL is said that this measure
may possibly prove sufficient for the
control OF the evil City police off
cials have been in conference with
the sheriffs office on the question.
and the two departments viii act to-
sether.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
SCHOOL BOARD ASKED TO
CONTINUE NIGHT CLASSES

Principal j. T. Gilkey has written
the school board requesting that the
night high school be continued 1or
eight weeks after the close OF the
present term. July &c. He called at
tentiou to the fact that the extension
Of the term would cost abou $500, but
that Of studetns in attendance one
night recently. 100 formally requested
that the term be prolonged The
school has had 600 enrolments. which
means $500 in fees collected
Professor A r. Hughey. principal
OF The high school has endorsed the
request Professor Hughey has been
one Of the most ardent supporters the
night school has had
The request for extending the term
VIII come up at the regular meeting
OF the school board next Tuesday
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

pie, Eleanor Hunter, Bertha Black
more and Eveline Steadman.
Miss Marjorie Coon and Miss Mar
garet Hemingway viii dance a ma
tional Spanish dance. ''Jota
Aragonesa." in costume
Under the direction OF Miss Ruth
Riggs the following girls viii give
two Songs in Costume" The Misses
Mary Steadman, Jessie Miller. Mildred
Turbeville. Marie Allen, Reba Moore,
Caroline Moureau.
The Misses Marjorie and Sammie
Liveslay will give several violin num-
bers and Miss Edith Bigham and Ted
Lang viii give two cornet numbers.
The proceeds viii go toward the
building OF n nurses hut in France
and a snare for the furnishing OF the
club rooms.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Awau.

Mrs. B. F. Hammett left for Phoe-
nix. Ariz., Friday. where she viii
visit for a few days with relatives
Miss Corrie Ivy left Friday after
noon for California. where she win
visit Miss Willie May Carson. Of Los
Angeles.
A. c. WoehIer left on Thursdays
Golden State Limited for Los Angeles,
where he expects TO locate perman-
entity. A resident in FL Paso for al
most u years. Mr.. Woehler came to
this city from Houston in July. 1916.
Before establishing a garage, he was
in the employ OF the Eel Paso Electric
railway, as master mechanic. The
change is made because OF the con-
tinued i'll health OF his wife and
youngest son. Mrs. W0ehler and the
children viii Join him, at the close Of
school, and spend the summer in Long
Beach, going later to Los Angeles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

NEW YORK. April 13.-Fancy, on
N one OF New TOrk's most fashion
able avenues, a gray stone private
mansion five stories and OF sufficient
size TO accommodate a full length
bowling alley. Fancy its having been
completed in 1885 at a cost OF more
than a half million dollars. and yet
never having been occupied Fancy
its owner w0man-paying a visit
OF inspection upon its completion. and
then turning the key in its imposing.
massive Oaken door and, practically,
forgetting all about it,
Such mansion stands az the corner
Of Madison avenue and T2nd street.
and have Just returned from a tour
Of its wonderful interior.
As year after year went by after
the completion OF this edifice. the eX-
terror OF which is sufficiently ornate
10 attract attention even in city Of
ires-owellers in the arlsto-
cratic section. wondered more and
more at its abandonment-ff. indeed. a
dwelling never occupied. can proper
" be said 70 have been abandoned.
and at last It gained the title Of
House Of Mystery" A rumor spread
that the owner. on the occasion OF her
first visit saw something that in
clined her TO the belief she could only
occupy the manson IN conjunction
with a ghost- This palace has been
entirely deserted during a period OF
Is years, and for the past six has
been occupied only by a caretaker
We are forced, think TO accept the
conclusion that the owner like many
another rich woman, grew tired OF a
whim before she put it into fun exc
cution, and that the Mystery" OF the
house is the mystery OF a woman's
mind she had built this enormous
abode solely for the occupancy OF her
self and q son. and doubtless the
realization that II was altogether too
big struck her suddenly and with
stunning FORGET Moreover there was
later. a quarrel with this son. who
had become police commissioner OF
the city Of New York, and possibly
that accounts for her letting taxes
accumulate upon the unoccupied man
sion until finally it was sold under
foreclosure The present owners Sc
cured title only the other day and
have not fully decided what to do
with it.
Inside the Place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
POsTPONEs A HEARING.

Information has been received that
the hearing OF the El pas0 cham Der
Of commerce before the interstate
commerce commission. IN regard TO
the railroad rates to this city. has
been postponed. The date OF the arr
rival here Of a commission viii be
announced later.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
WEATHER BULLETIN.
Q. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.

Observations taken
Al "a m 18th me-
rldian tine. 6 o. m
Fl Paso time, April
15. ISIS
Forecasts.
FL Paso and vlcln-
ity- Cloudy tonight
and Sunday.
New Mexico In
settled probably To-
cal thunder showers
tonight or sunday :
warmer tOnig b Q
north portion Fresh
90 brisk winds
Arizona. General
ly fair south. proc
ably rain or snow
north portion to-
wfnne and Sunday !.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
RELEASED OK RONDg-

Fred Delgado and Adela Rubeta
named in Indictment alleging keep
ing house Of IN fame within five
-r of q military camp" were each
released on $1,000 bond by United
States marshal j. h Rogers Saturday
morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
Onions And Potatoes To Come Into
Their Own In Housewives League

ONIONS and potatoes viii come into
~ their own for consideration by
/ the Housewives league on Monday,
this organization having secured per
manent headquarters in the county
court house. where their first meet
ing takes place at this time. In line
with the request Of the federal and
state food administration. for the in
creased use OF the potato and onion,
Miss Frances Gernsbacher, teacher OF
domestic science in Aoy school will
lead in a discussion OF these staple
vegetables All Housewives are asked
to bring recipes for preparing the
onion and potato in delectable ways
the league hopes 10 outrivsl Heinz
with his - varieties. Should inter
est be shown. the Housewives viii
plan for IN exhibition IN a downtown
store. later I'm the week. displaying
the various uses Of the vegetables.
=
An interesting meeting has been
planned for Wade Hampton chapter,
United Daughters Of the Confederacy,
which meets Friday at $3.50 p. N. in
Asbury Methodist church. J. J. Kriste
back from France within the past few
weeks, viii talk on the war and the
part America is taking over there"
and viii bring several souvenirs for
exhibition.
Mrs. J. II. Kill Of Fort Boulevard,
was hostess Friday afternoon 20 the
Tourist club, Mrs. Margaret Olive Jor-
dan giving a continuation Of her pa
per on Egypt as one OF the interesting
features on the program, though deal
ing with the dead past and Egypt0logy
rather than with modern Egypt under
British rule. that has reclaimed rich
desert lands and developed new in
dustries.
The Wide Awake circle OF West
minister Presbyterian church met with
Mrs Bradford Hardie Friday after
noon and finished up all the hospital
garments that were on hand. Red
Cross sewing viii be abandoned for
the present as surgical dressings are
needed much more. The members Of
the circle are TO meet on Wednesday
and Thursday each week at the
church TO make surgical dressings
THE Sammies" will give a most
interesting program next Thursday
night at the Y. W. G. A. at S-15. The
com edy, 'The Parliament Of Servants"
viii cause one TO laugh from the time
II starts until She finish. The cast
OF characters viii include the follow
ing girls; The Misses Vivian Pome-
roy. Jessie Watson. Alice Cook.
Elizabeth kuhlman. Margaret Giles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
SENATOR BROUSSARD OF
LOUISIANA Is DEAD

Washington. D. c. April 1S.-Out
OF respect to senator Broussard Of
Louisiana, who died in Louisiana last
night the senate adjourned today i'm
mediately arter converting and adop-
tion OF resolutions OF regret Vice
president Marshall was authorized To
appoint COMMITTEES 20 join a deIeea-
ton from the house. where Mr. Brous-
sard served for many years, 20 attend
the funeral at New Iberia. La. Tues
day.
Senator Brousssrd was the sfxsh
member Of the senate. who has died
since the United states entered the
war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
LETS our % DFPUTIFs.

r. F. Bryant, chief deputy Of sheriff
Seth B. Orndorff, IS sending out no
tees cauceling the commissions Of
about IS special deputies. a new state
law making It illegal for any one to
hold a commission who is not receiv-
ing at least $40 a month regular
salary
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
MEsrnN REPREsENTs RAkERs-

George W Weston. local baker. is
in Houston attending the convention
of the Texas Master Bakers associa-
ton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

Hay Fever. Catarrhal Deafness. New
and effective treatment Drs. Ne
earthly q Mccarthy. Osetopathie Ply
sicians, 5Q2 n. Oregon, phone 2496. Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13
TnE LiTTG sEE5s
y PLANT TcAT
ULL FoUR TINS
A. TEueLE uuBLE
Paw

warmer northeast portion tonight colder
sunday. Fresh to strong south 20 west
winds
West Texas Tonight and Sunday cloudy.
showers north portion warmer tonight
north portion.
Relative humidity IN Fl Paso at .. M
Saturday, 10 percent
Precipitation last - hours usnchsHl...
f E3ss.i 2 ,. s56'1 las, 9lslt...
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

I JERE'S picture OF William Farnum
and e. F. Maxwell. taken In Holly
wood last week while Mr.. Maxwell
was out there looking for a good
musical comedy show for the Craw-
ford theater- The picture is taken in
front OF a bungalow where Mr.. Far
nUm dresses for his picture work.
Years ngO-mHny, many years ago,
when both men were young, F. f..
Maxwell was business manager for
"Hiil7 FarnUm and there Is still a
strong bOnd Of friendship existing be-
tween the two II Is still ed and
~BiIIu with both OF them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

Sunday Dinner-popular prices
nusic-Campbelrs Cafe.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

Senator BrOussard was a member
Of an old and large French family In
Louisiana He was one OF the most
widely known men in public life in
that state and was lovingly known
among the -"Cadiens" as Cousin
BOD large sugar town in Lafay-
cite parish was named in his honor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

Across a mosaic tiled floor from the
Imposing entrance way. i saw
broad and stately flight OF stairs as
cending, and on the left an arched
doorway leading into a spacious Il
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-13

Fl Paso lodge 2ss. Fraternal Broth
erhood. win entertain its friends Non
day night. in K P. hail. at D. m.
the principal mode OF diversion to be
dancing.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-07-10
BROWN SUCCEEDS
PUFFER As 3D. OF
COMMERCE SECRETARY


The directors Of the board of com
merce announce that they have Sc
cured the services Of Byron Brown
for the coming year to act as secre-
tary Of the organization in the place
of Mr.. Puffer who is leaving on We'd
nesday of this week to take up Y. M
c. A. work in Newaygo county with
headquarters at Fremont.
Mr.. Puffer has been secretary of
the organization for the past year and
1t is felt that he will be successful in
the line Of work that he has decided
to take up, and our best wishes 60
with him.
We believe that the board of COM
merce are to be congratulated upon
securing the services of man of the
type of Mr.. Brown and one who has
had the business experience he has
had in the past and who enjoys such
large acquaintance among the
townspeople as well as the surround
ing community. 1t is not often that
a community of this size is able to Sc
cure man of the type and experience
of Mr.. Brown to look after their civic
interests and the directors as well as
the members of the organization an
ticipate unusual results for the COM
ing year.
With Mr.. Browns business exper-
fence and large circle of friends who
will be always willing to assist him
he will be able to accomplish much
for a Bigger and Better" Belding.