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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Little Bobbie'SP Pa
A Woman Mystic Who Left Her
Earth Worm Husband Makes
Him Feel As Though the
House Is Haunted.
By WILLIAM r. KIRK
Ar1ERIcAH
By WILLIAM T. KIRK

hFISSUS STOAkS was oaver to our
4f1 house last mite. she used to live
in India. Ma sed beefoar she cain
that she was a awful deep woman &
so Pa stayed hoam to meet her. They
can't cum too deep for me, sed Pa.
I am a Deep Guy, too.
am q Mistick. sed Missus Steaks
wen Ma introduced her TO Pa & me.
7 study the stars & the Trail Of the
Spirit, she sed.
You shud meet Mister Servis. sed
Pa, he Is a friend Of mine & what
De doesn't know about them stars &
PLANETS isent in any book. sed Pa.
7 presume It is q Astronomer OF
len you are speaking Of, sed Nissus
Steaks Thay are not misticks. thay
are meerly students. A uistick is diff
fernt- 7 wonder II this IitteI man here
knows what a mistick IS. she sed to
me.
Sure 7 know. ] sed. II YOU DO
thing rong insted OF doing it rite
d You have made a Nistick. I sed.
Then the lady LATED, she sed. This
Is TOO deep a subjek for you. littel
boy.
It is too deep a subjeck for a lot
Of old boys. too. sed PA II talks a
oman 10 dope out all OF them mis-
teries, sed Pa A Wman is moar keen
t-an man at them crate problums.
sed Pa, such as Wether Life Gums
with the Hereafter or whether chiffon
goes with voiL sed Pa Gents is too
thick for them problums. sed Pa
care say You are rite, Sed Mas
friend. I have just dropped oaver. she
sed. 70 tell yure wife that a crate
ln1un Thinker has cum here from
India His naim is Bangor TanEor.
she sed, from Calcutty. He often Ned
ditates for a month AZ a stretch, she
sed- without sleeping or eating.
You doant say sed Pa Thay ought
70 draft him, sed Pa. a gent that
can 90 that long without sleeping
wud be a crate sentry. Pa sed.
This man is q Souper-Man. sed
Missu5 Steaks He can send his
Astrul Body into the Infinnit. she sed.
ware IL communes with ded & dee
parted Spirits & gains CRATE wis
dom 7 doaut know why an telling
you this, she sed 70 Pa
7 doan't know why you amt telling
Il 10 Sweeney sed Pa
To Who2 sed Mas friend
To Sweeney, sed Pa He IS a Mis-
have been tOald 10 him. sed Pa
I newer herd Of him. sed Missus
Steaks
ask yure husband. sed Pa. all hus-
bands have herd OF Sweeney.
I left my husband, sed Missus
Steaks He was a Erth Worm that
dident believe the Soul had wings.
she sed.
see sed Pa. we'll perhaps the old
hoy is better off
what Is that you say sed Missus
Steaks
sed II we dident have a kiser the
wUrld E-ad be better off, sed Pa The
zissr il q Nistick too. sed Pa He
thinks the wurld was made for him
10 run sed Pa Cud any OF you Mis-
ticks think Of anything moar mis-
tickal than that sed Pa
After 1Iissus Steaks was gone Pa
sed an glad she went, when she was
here 7 felt as II the house was
haunted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Highlander Knocked Out
But Goes Back For More

London. Eng, Aug. ll.-Frcm the
trenches comes this one
A young Highlander was struck and
knocked unconscious in a battle He
had just come TO" when the general
asked him where he was hit.
Cant say, sir. tell all OF a heap
without warning" He ran his fingers
through his hair, and feeling a hard.
unnatural Jump. pulled it ont. Il was
a spent bullet which had had sufft-
cienr impetus to penetrate his helmet
and give him a blow hard enough to
stun him. but nothing worse
Laughing. he rolled off the stretch
er and yelled. Where's my tin hats
I'm back for another shot at old Fritz
damn himI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
Yankees Soon To ReceiCe
mi Bnrbmire Mhfens

London. Eng Aug 17.-SharD
Dr0nEed barbed wire may hold no ter
rors for American troops in France.
because the supply department OF the
United States army. it is understood.
viii provide them with mittens which
foil the barbs. To test the mitten,
which is made Of canvas. gauntlet
shaped and is padded with a special
cottonwood preparation, the United
states purchasing department has
given a preliminary order for 5000
pairs from a British firm The British
army in France is using about 1000
000 pairs.
The anti-harb glove, through which
il is difficult to jab 81 hatpin, was in
vented by George Lynch. an English
war correspondent His 1r'f~ -e~de the
first pair
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
HOROSCOPE
Sunday, AUGUST is, 1o1S.

VIA u - ~ A~A1H
A CCORDING TO esroIogy this Is a
n day in which TO keep quiet. avoid
ing even plans or letters that con-
Germ business Jupiter, the sun and
Uranus are all adverse
CIsrgymen are likely TO discover
that the influences are contrary where
appeals TO public spirit or religious
enthusiasm are 10 be be made Char
table and phiauthropic solicitations
should be postponed
There is a sign read as inclining
men and women TO be selfish This
sway is said TO encourage the vain
glorious to be satisfied with war
work and 10 avoid giving time and
money when most needed
Merchants and sellers Of money, as
well as products Of loom and furnace,
should delay important business until
the configuration changes Commerce
and banking are subject 10 thWarting
influences today.
This is not an auspicious sway for
visiting friends or relatives. or for
seeking the support OF men OF women
Of large influence
1t is not a lucky day for lovema<-
ing. although the stars are believed
TO encourage susceptibility
Mercury this month denotes dipiO-
matte activity and the stars promise
that extraordinary wisdom viii be
shown in all matters in which Ameri-
cans take part
Labor comes under a sway that
promises the greatest benefits. but
sensational events viii mark eNpan-
sion and development Investigations
are foreshadoWed
The autumn will be marked by
much agitation regarding thrift in
government work and the stars seem
70 forecast a great deal Of shifting
Of men and concentration OF effort
with possibly sweeping economies
The planets seem to presage great
naval engagement in which Great
Britain viii have 20 guard against
some sort Of treachery.
Persons whose birthdate it IS may
have many annoyauces- They should
guard against nervous collapse A
busy year in new lines OF work is
probable.
Children born on this day may be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

lose IL altogether. No longer Will she
have TO gage the mood OF the cave
mans great grandson, many times re-
moved. for the purpose OF wheedling
from him a blue hat, a pair OF high
heeled shoes or a limousine. Perhaps
there win be no limousines in those
days as wealth will undoubtedly, be
pretty equally divided.
Instead Of Wheedlng. this woman Of
the future viii take counsel with her
own logical faculties in regard TO the
then equiyalent-of the blue hat.
high heeled shoes. or the limousine.
And she viii decide in her own court
of final appeal whether or not she
viii take unto herself these vanities.
There viii. undoubtedly. be more
real love matches I'm those future
days, and fewer of what we now call
marriages Of convenience" Men and
women viii be on an entirely equal
footinE-aud the welfare Of the chil-
dreu viii be the greatest concern OF
every one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

VGTHERES girl changed
w sharper deeper with the
lack Of swami still him with ovabe
helmet her soft hair to see how she
iwho thrill and still and hushed with the weight
of borrowed glory2
shining like buTniNed silver dish When came to his hands
andsm
reyeenty she feel with quesn
and ridges where the steel CLEANS through battes and scars and
reached enng hand and mutt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17
MONDAY, AUGUST ID, 1919

should not undertake. any business
employees Copyright, 1913. BY the Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1913
THIS is an unimportant day. ae-
1 cording to astrclogy- Early in the
morning Mercury rules strongly for
good
lIereury is in = plane read a. in
dfcating new commercial treaties Of
great benefit TO the United States
The signs are promising for rail-
ways. postoffice affairs and the tsls-
graph o. telephone lines
whatever assists the communicz-
ton Of human thought Is subject 70
planetary forces promising success in
transmission and new discoveries
This should be favorable rule for
signing contracts or agreements
Leases come under q fortunat sway.
but there viii be some widespread
changes in living conditions that viii
not be favorable FOR landlords
The stars apparently foreshadow CO
operation in living which VIII tend
toward economy and the diminution
OF labor
Publicity again comes under q gov
eminent OF the stars which seems to
promise new lines Of Development and
larger success.
An editor viii come into prominence
through a high political ambition that
may be realized. even though 10
brings the strongest opposition and
even SANDER TO him
Earthquakes are prognostcated for
the end OF this month and the early
part OF the autumn
Changes among ambassadors for the
United States as well as some OF the
allies are strongly forecast
Health should be safegusrded, as
there may be epidemics in the autumn.
Typhoid and other fevers are TO be
prevented by sanitation and serums-
Religious matters viii be widely
discussed in the next few months.
when there may be troubles that
cause TIE most serious consequences
Persons whose birthdate It is should
avoid new enterprises and keep BUSH
ness well in hand The coming year
may bring many perplexities- Young
women should be careful in their con-
duct.
Children born on this day are likely
to be clever and Industrious. but these
subjects OF Leo usually suffer losses
more frequently than other persons
Copyright. ISIS. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

Though smooth carefully that Of veteran IT.
gad noisy with speech
dumb eloquent speaks the medal
things than the boy himself with his modest
stumbling tongue
softshetered
eyes may and and req lips smile the The
FEELING fast tight while the PANIED
God drums and heavy.
painted, the
France
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-17

industrious, but these subjects OF Leo
are likely to be extraTaganE They
should not undertake. any business
mployes-Copyrigh 1913. By the Nc
Clure Newspapar Syndicate-
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
7. j. WILLIAMS GETS CONTRACT TO GARRY MAILS
 FROM JULY i, 1918 TO JUNE 30, 1922

contract executed with Edward J. Williams, het chkan Alaska carry mali and by the schedule hereinafter stated. at the rate ot S3,750 per
 Tie postmaster receiving this circular required post conspcuouS i @ office and thereon all changes III the frequency trips required and n the schedule which may be ordered by the Department from time time.
 Contract Ternl-July l. 1918 to June 30. 1922. turning direct Aerchian equal 5 miles and back twice week Ketchkan by Me takatla Dolom returning by Cyrum Niback and Metaaetla to hetchkan equal T miles and back. week from Hecikan b Lor ing and Be Island Hot Springs o) Canney Y BaE (n o returning by Lorng Ketchka equal II miles and back wek; from ketchkan by Aasaan Hollis 5 miles and back. week. Hollis omitted December Feb ruar 28 all month decreasing distance B mle) and from ketchkan Hadley % miles and bac aea n safe and suitable teaboats other beats the provide service the office and vessel each office and the boat least hour each trip at Dolorn. Cannery Ias Bay o) Hollis, and Hadey.
 Leave ketchikan Chonlg Monday and Thursday '
 Arrive at KetchiAan Tuesday and Friday by 6 9. m.;
 Leave ketchikan for Dooni Tuesday at ' a.
 Arrive at ketchikan Wednesday by a. n.:
 Leave kechikan Cannery Yes Bay Wednesday at
 9. m.
 -.rrre Ketcnikan Thursday py D. m.;
 Leave ketchikan for hasaan Friday m;
 ArrTe al ketchikan Sunday by f7 34 hours additional
 running time be allowed trips supplying Iollis)
 Leave ketchihan for Hadey Saturday by 8.
 Bond required with bid s1 300.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
Fh! YTORIALS

Fatty Arbuckle, Al St. John. Bus ter Heating. Alice Lake, and Fatty's Bull Pup are in the cast tonight.
 Fatty was carried on to the west ward and says the Anchorage weather does not agree with his Coney Island Bathing suit.
 See Coney Island right tonight Fatty leads the way from the Hot Dog Stand to the Chute the Chutes.
 Two thousand feet of film in this comedy and laugh for every foot
 Jack Pickford and Vivian Martin will also be head line attractions ie 'Tha Girl at Home"
 Seven reels of Paramount pictures tonight bill that would make Broadway take notice.
 Marguerite Clark will soon he here in the new art series picture The Amazons" the best ever.
 Another Mack Sennett Comedy with the bathing girls at their best is head ed this way it is called That Night enough said.
 Douglas Fairbanks is on his way here in The Man from Painted Post" This all Paramount bill makes the kind O. show that pleases all and of lends none-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
: EGOiiiiENDS SLEEVE BAND INSTEAD OF
 MOURNING

TAe Woman's Committee. Counci' e National Defense, makes the fo. lowing statement:
 "A black arm band with a goid sssr. has been recommended by th Wonan's Committee Of the Council q National Defense to he worn in stead e mourning ty American wo- men who have i9st members Of their family il the service of the country. This action Of the committee at this time is prompted by a feeling on their car. that We should determine before hand 5h= attitude we are to take to- ward zhe inevitably growing death roll O. the defeadenrs Of our count try The wearing Q. sIch insignia will .heT feel. express better than mourn .ag tae feeling of the American peo- pie that such losses are a matter Of s--5ry rather than of prostrating grief ac5 depression. President Wilson has approved the resolution of the Wo- ms Committee in 2 ,atter to it's chairman. IT. Anna Howard shaw.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
G57l0NA 70 HAVE LARGE CONCRETE
 BUILDING

CaRDoTA. June 6.-Captain A. E. L2..r0p aas decided 10 proceed witt n erection os his new concrete thea ,~e and apartmen, building. having been successful in closing contracts fer all lhe necessary material. This nsH structure will grace First street, win 3 frontage ot seventy-dve feet, a46 vii, extend back 70 Water street. asp-h cs one hundred fec. IL will 1e -aree stories high on the main taczogs1 and five stories high in -s1 rear. The approximate cost O.
 as building will be sSo,ooo. and it 7v..3,. house he largest and most up-to- iasa theatre in Alaska There will a1s5 t2 -1ree store rooms. offices. and INC and rhree-room apartments, as ve.. as 9 large amusement hall.
 -c1--sc- George 3. Purvis return e1 -ast night from Seattle. where he anl Captain Lathrop spent the pas teu weeks contracting for the neces- sar. material and furnishings A. neon -ojsy 8 force CT man was put 10 work excavating for the foundation, and from now on every effort will be made 10 have -ha theatre ready ior occc2zncy by September 1.-Cordova T.-aes
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
INCREASE IN POSTAGE RATE ON LETTERS
 FROM ENGLAND
Office Second Assistant Postmaster General
 WaS1iurtoD May %

Washington, May 29, 1918 This department has been advised b. the postal administration of Great Britain that commencing June 5, 1918. the rate of postage on letters mailed in the United Kingdom and addressed for delivery in the United States will be increased 10 one and a half pence | l-2dA for the first ounce or fraction thereof and one penny for each addit ional ounce or fraction thereof.
 The .:em "Gre2c Britain printed in the foreign postage table on pages 126 D 129 Of the Postal Guide for July. 1917, is modified accordingly.
 Possmasters will please cause due notice c5 the foregoing to be taken at their offices and the widest possible publicity % .he given thereto.
 OTTO PRAEGER.
 Second Ass. Postmaster General
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
DELEGATE SULZER AT
 EiiS POST OF DUTY
tBy Aiaill

(By Main
 WASHINGTCN-In Congress. a res olution has been introduced by Hon. Ch2s. \. Sulzer. Delegate from Alaska vlereir he seeks 10 have extended ta territory Of Alaska the same ..s, ard privileges $ are accorded tho several States under the act of February 23. 1917. providing for the 1romo.ton Of vocational education This leW .s commonly known as the Smith Hughes Act. If the Delegate succeeds :n having tas resolution adop- cd. -he Territory e Alaska will be paid b the Federal Government not ,ess ehan sl5.ao9 annually up 10. and Ee.4st..ns 5he fseal year 1923. and not ess ia s&2.a9e per year thereafter.
 T. sa2..a-llusfes Ac5, which was ese5 aa 1ew weeks he5ore Mr. su = gaol his szas . Congress. ap- pile sa sver- state ia tsa Union. but ioes ae. exgeas Q A.asEa. The Del ega;a .ieres nd w;u a.-ompt to prove C Congress tAa5 Alaska, more han aaT -s. : h ned q. and de serving oc. t.a rights and privileges q th:s Act, cr.ng te climate, frans- portation, agricultural and industrial condit-o ia tha Eor.h.
 * s1e 3-asan, .aa oe Congress is drawing eo q close, and Eaaause the majority and minority ,ee5e~s have iadioaJed that no business will te considered except the appropriation measures and the new Revenue Bill, there is some doubt as to whether or not I vii be possible Q secure fav- crable action on tAis resolution at this time. The Delegate ts confident. how ever. thac :f he is not successful in the atte-np, ae this session that he will be, shortly after Congress con- yenes again in December.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
THEY GOT THEIRS

The plea that .hey go, drunk on cid er bough, = -ha Royal Poo! Room. 4Ta:.ei them Yesy little. as they re- la.yed whae he L :. Commissioner thought they were entitled after their -r!al las. evening at rhe federal court room.
 T1e natives had been arrested by oa-ea~ sTegs Hho testified that they
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
NATIVES ARE FORCED ID WORK GUT
 THEIR TAXES

Eskimo cax dodgers Of Cape Prime Q Wales, in far northwestern Alaska hare TO easy time Of matters. as they are :o-csi by the village council. con posed c5 na,iTes. 70 pay CT work. ac- co~di1g 70 The Eskimo. a native scac3l publication oe Nome. copies c: which have been received here
 The Wales council has ordered tha.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13

some Of she men who failed to pay ,ae yil,aEs improvement tax either ir ,ztc- or ca.l nus keep the water holes il tcs r.1er ice open for fishing all winter" the paper says.
 Tas rss- of the men who didn't par were given .he job Of making trail over the rough ice between Wales and Tin City. This trail is used by the villagers for hauling wood. IL runs over the ice hummocks and is so rad :-ea, last year I woman lied from injuries received in hauling sled oyer :t.'-Cordoya Times.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13

we-e taking the whole street in their en614yo- D go home. He arrested .'es because he wanted 10 know waera they had secured the booze. The were fined in various sums O. s.s.a twenty dollars 10 seventy-five. and n default thereof, they mus. Sa~,. rarDs
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
n- HOT ELS

e-o9nan-Ray Stafford, II. Slotten. Geo. T. stmpz:ns. T. S Jacobs, p Shaneaan. G. L. Allen
 Rerilla-Geo. C La Bonty, Ed. Fly;cr A Anderson. Geo. Pulls. E. Pierce. \. Hawes
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
THE L. 0. 0. M. TO
 CELEBRATE

The Entertainment commit tee of the l.. o. o. M. annOunc- es that 2 Jitney Dance will be held at their Hall July 3-4 and ,, to which everybody is in- Vited.
 THE COMMITTEE
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
LOOK--.
 2OOO Rolls Wall Paper at Half Price.
COMMUNITY CHORUS
 TONIGHT 8 O'CLOCK
KETCHIKAN FURNITURE co.

There wi! be a community sing to- nignJ al eight o'clock at Red Mems Hall Everybody is urged to be pres ent
 OSBORNE WILLIAMS.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
[))fF1INI()INI NI<j!

mother ,1 Eaoss enjoyable dances .e- sa4;r4ay a;ea.- Williams Orch .--@ N.a se lhe usual good music .c --ee go35 -i-1e -ta- every body. ...-,sz .a3. aiGe o'clock.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
-.0R SALE:

One Schooner Yacht 3S feet long, 12 it. team, 9 1t. depth. Her hull sound condition, new suits of sails, ? anchors, 300 lbs, 150 lbs, 30 fathom Of chain, mattress cabin and galley fc.ding terths, stove and cooking out Gt. toilet Diamond screw sterling gear $800-adv Ct.
 Apply Revilla Hotel, Samuel Bent.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13
FGR SALE CR RENT

X coci piano nay he bought or rented Fer information inquire at his ofice.-tf.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13

FOR SALE-One Con Cornet in good shape s35-Appiy at this office
 adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-13

some women car naTer get enjoy mem any place they go because they are always wondering how they look. LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS ALASKA-Sitka Sound-Channel Rock Beacon-color temporarily changed to white June ,. 1917, has been restored to black and white color June 6, 1918.
 By direction of the Commissioner of Lighthouses-W c. DIBRELL, Insp Trap Filing for sale-2OO ready for delivery a Checats Cove.
 KELLBRLOGGING co.
 Phone c 209
 adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

Their diet has always been the same and they won't alter it. Life does not depend entirely upon the absorption of bread and butter and tea--cocoa and cof- fee, vegetables and fruIts fish and fowl are excellent substitutes and we have plenty of all the thincs so-as the sol diers say-'Carry onr"
 Although these quotations are from a personal letter they seem to be very apropos of things ana situations that might occur in greater or less degree in this great, powerful country. And the spirit of the girl who wrote the words is so dauntless that 1t should serve as an electric spark to those of us over here who are prone to grumble and groan at the little inconvenience that now and again come our way. TWO MEN AT LUNCHEON I went to very interesting luncheon party few days ago that was given by the Societie des Beaux Arts at the Waldorf hotel. As I understand it. this club or society is social. artistic and charitable organization carried on by a number of ladies under the presidency of very brilliant ana witty woman Madame Newhaus. who possesses the graces of ready speech and keen sym pathy to an unusual extent. About 6o memb CTS and guests of the club were present, among them being guests of honor" who included Lady Chetwynd, honor" who included Lady Chetwynd, light Saving association. and MT. Grant Mitchell. the clever actor who makes The Tailor-M Made Man" one of the most delightful comedies to ne seen in New York at the present time.
 These two gentlemen bore the ''blushing honors'' of their minority with commendable spirit. and in spite of .he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-03

speeches are masterpieces of clocution and must be treated as such They cannot be spoken in an off-nand, slurring way, as can the insignificant lines of modern dramas
 With such noted actors as Mir Man tell Madame Bernhardt. Mir. Sothern and lately Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson being induced to do moving pictures, MT, Bullet observed, the true test of partomime which every great actor must be master of has been made. MT. Man tell enjoyed the picture he made. but missed the spoken lines, his audience missed his beautiful sonorous. wonder fully modulated voice, his intonations, and his matchless enunciation. and the great exponent of Shakespearean drama felt that while it was an engaging and agreeable experience nevertheless at the same time It fell short of the real pur- pose of his ambition and his love for le- gtimate drama
 'I think the greatest commentary upon the intellect, the talent and the fir.esse of MT Mantell Is told by his crit