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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Little Interviews

he'll with the kaiser are not becom-
ing In our recent general Presby-
terrain assembly at Columbus, o., a
resolution was adopted condemning
the use Of profanity and extravagant
language, even with reference to the
kaiser Il was held TO be unbecom-
ing. I am entirely in accord with
that resolution"
Handing out stationery answering
questions and looking out for mail
are just the smallest part OF the work
Of a /. n c. A. secretary" said
Charles NJ Fraser. There are
great many more things TO do in a
y hut than the average person thinks
Of, and the only way 10 get line on
the work that IS done is 10 become
a secretary. Practically every man
in the Y NJ c. A is inspired by pa
triotic reasons A large portion Of
them have been in the work a long
time and are familiar with the pre-
war work. During the last year ]
have heard from large number Of
men who are in Europe and they all
are satisfied with their duties, though
all OF them say the work is very tir-
ing and taxes the nerves OF the
strongest"
The idea Of the consumers that
they are paying all Of the Increased
costs Of tobacco is erroneous" said
A. 3. Sorrels. The retail price Of
all tobacco, cigars and cigarets has
been advanced, but not as much, com
paratively. as has the wholesale
price. In the case Of cigars, we are
making from SO TO IS less per 1000
than we made last year, notwith-
Standing the increased retail price"
ANY man can figure out a good
excuse for not enlisting," said Sergt
George Hardy. a husky young fell
low Of p came into the recruiting
office Of the Texas infantry this
TO chat with a friend who
was sitting there. but evinced no de-
sire TO enlist When questioned ne
said no; that he would like 10 join, but
couldn't on account Of his folks. His
mother had an operation last Deem I
Der, and MS sister was sick; and he
had a lot OF debts he wanted to pay
off before he went to war. Those were
all very gOOd reasons, but 1 happen
to know a dozen boys already enlisted
in the company here, all Of whom have
Just as good reasons, If not better,
FOR not enlisting. But their great
duty at this time IS TO their country. I
The generous allotment the govern
ment makes dependents IN these days. /
coupled with a little self denial on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

on Juice to make a thin paste Add
little tincture OF benzoin or a lev
drops Of alcohol as a preservauve-
This can be rubbed over the face
and allowed TO dry. though II u
stings il should be washed off II
is an excellent bleach and will do
away. 10 a great extent, with both
tan and sumner freckles- It is good
for an oily skin. and viii help close
up enlarged pores. because OF its
astringent properties
c. H Pr an glad you Ike the
almond and honey lotion Yes, 10
can be used freely 10 keep the skin
Of both face and hands soft and white
and IL won't STOW hairs Try deep
breathing exercises to enlarge the
chest Why not get a blue georgetts
dress for "best1 This cool practi-
cal material is used now for after
noon street dresses and evening and
dinner and theater wear A low r
shaped neck. with a flesh gsorgetts
or flet lace vestee set in would be
becoming and smart. too.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

s. A long as women have not the
n fun right OF suffrage. don't be-
lieVe they should be made TO pay q
poll tax for next years primaries %
said p Il Dudley. Were 1t not for
the fact that al he next session Of
the legislature. it viii be too late to
relieve women from the poll tax they
wiz need for the city primaries.
would introduce a bill 10 that ef-
feet. but at that time full suffrage
for women viii be taken up"
81 don't believe Il is becoming for
one 20 use profanity IN war speeches"
said Rev C. i. Overstreet- such ex-
pressions as damn the kaiser and to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Uncle WaLfs Denatured Poem
The

TIE Py endless herds blink;
ned their really
for long fought the flies
the brues between the poisoned quite We've blown
done have We 1n the flies? We've caught them
crushed them IN their tracks, and often seeng we've
h an az We've uga them on the cellar stairs and on the pantry shelves
punished them pne
have s the paths they trOd with pn and with spread
loot abroad
Around
teen million flies and still ons
Until there sWatn stick than
half its cost
Copyright By George Matthew Adams WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Billy Sunday Building
To Haze Seats for BOD

Providence. r. L, Aug. g. Con-
struction work on the Billy Sunday
tabernacle Is now under way. It viii
seat $500 in the auditorium and 1900
on the stage and will be dedicated
September IS. The Sunday crusade
against local sinners will open Sen
TENDER %.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Helping Win The War

THE winthe-war spirit Of the Pacific coast, especially IN
the shpbuding trades, should be the object lesson to
the whole country, for it is certainly inspiring Charles
NJ Schwab general manager for the Emergency Fleet Cor
p0ratiou found when he visited the coast July The
federal bank for the San Francisco district has
issued statement which throws light the shpbuildng
situation.
of the shipyards Of the district have contracted
their entire output for the next Y months and many for
the production Of all the yards building wooden
ships the Pacific coast is S500oo0000 year.
Of IS constructors Of steel ships and 70 constructors of
wooden ships rated for efficiency for the month Of May by
the Emergency Fleet corporation, the five highest rated
steel and eight highest rated wooden ship constructors
the Pacific coast district The notable construc
ton record yet made anywhere says the banks
statement the launching Of 1900 steel freight
ship in IS days from the laying of the keel This took place
Of the ships.
Aside from getting out the lumber necessary for the
ships not less than 600 carloads Of arpane fir month
have been pledged to the government By the lumber mills
Of Oregon and Washington Orders have been placed also
for 100000 feet Of lumber for environments and
it is said that orders viii be placed for 100000
feet for refrigerator cars ship construction and navy needs
During 1917 the state of Washington produced 127 per-
cent Of all the lumber cut In the United States with total
Of $4,000 feet.
As for the laborers in essential industries they have
lost any early indifference and in the with their
whole strength N several coast cities the ipyards and
metal trade workers. who awarded Saturday half hol
days during the by the governments wage adjust
ent board, have offered to foego the half holidays and
keep with the job without requiring extra pay for the
overtime.
It is revelations Of this sort that the American people
like to read.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
When An Actress Writes 4 Letter
She Should Say Where She Will Be

AND I said 10 Berdle.
I'VE MUST try to find out.
aswHERE CHARLOTTE Is"
AND WE have.
AND YOUR show IS closed
AND WE can't find you
AND TN growing worried
FOR FEAR you're lost
AND OF course know.
I COULD ask the polics
But IF did that
IT NIGHT get IN the papers.
AND THERED be headlines.
THAT WOULD read Ike thiL
POLICE SEEK Wen Known Act
AND THAT wouldn't do.
AND I'M writing thiA
BECAUSE YOU said IN your letter
YOU NEVER missed ny column
AND IF you meant
THAT YOU always read It.
I'LL GET an answer.
AND IF you meant
THAT YOU wouldn't mis-
IF YOU never saw It
I WON'T get an answer
AND ANYWAY.
1 HAVE a lot Of clippings
AND A perfectly good letter
AND THEY won't do.
FOR ANYBODY else.
AND IF you want them
WHERE ARE your
I THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Short SnatCheS
From EUe1yWhere

There must be a Feline strain in
Nicolas Romanoff-New York Morn
ing Telegraph.
They cali il a bumper wheat crop
because Of the bump il viii give the
1aiser.-Nashville Southern Lumber
man
a peace by understanding would be
all right If Germany could only be
made TO understands. Louis Globe
Democrat.
We may not be fighting the German
people. but they have a curious way
Of getting between US and the Ho-
henzollerns.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The civilized world isn't likely 20
register any vigorous protest OF Ger
many's proposed anti emigration
laws--Nashville Southern Lumber
man.
Mohammed Y. may have been a.
sassinated, but for a sultan that does
not mean that he did not die a natural
death.-Springfield Republican.
A German military expert saws that
the Teutons know exactly how many
reserves the allies have. Perhaps
that Is why they slowed up the drive
st. Louis Star
keep whatever they have and save the
price OF a new article. When the
war IS over then will come the time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

Hardly Hun is now alive who remembers the famous
day year when Hndenburg after his mornings beer
set out on the road to Paris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

America not pounding swords into pillow shares but is
turning out many of both needed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03
Names In The Ne1CS

Reeonnoissanee-pr rekon-
noi-sance-is a military term denot-
ing the work Of troops in gathering
Information in the field. upon which
depends the tactical movements Of
the armies At the present day such
work is carried out chiefly by milf
tary aircraft OF all kinds. and by cav
airy and infantry units.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

TO arrest him The policeman. VIII
Sands, was terribly bruised about the
face.
Juarez is the third most important
customs port in Mexico. The June re-
port shows that nearly 100000 in
duties was collected. Tampico and
Neracruz being the only cities in Mex
leo TO exceed this amount
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

AIRS. TILFORD MOOTS viii not buy
lfl shoes TIL after tn war as she
hardly ever gifts out Of her car. ice Tay-
lor, cement worker, IS castin' Liberty
mullins at tn Little Gem resturint-
Copyright National Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

The laymen can't get the feeling that English
custom, which American officers said be aping
Of going into attack with nothing but cane is ridiculous
It may mpart air Of nonchalance but the best Amer-
traditions call for officer have his sword in
hand pistol IN the other and maybe knife IN his boot
and to be quick about using them all.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

All in favor Of no more elections in Texas until after
he war signify by saying aye.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

Hndenburg had Just consented to 90 where the press
reports said be had gone he wouldn't have been worried
about any coal famine this winter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

Thank heaven, the German-American alliance ism
trong enough to start a counter attack.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

keep whatever they have and save he
price OF new article. When the
war IS over then viii come the time
20 talk trade boycott"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

The Voerwaerts OF Berlin wants the entente allies to
i've Germany peace with honor" The allies would have
o give Germany honor If Germany got any.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

China may be behind the times in things but the
first motor driven concrete ship built has just been
launched at a Chinese yard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-03

-nishes readers free q
2 any and all subjects
q resources OF the va
ongress and the many
Three cents IN post
ie Information wanted
C J. Haskin. Director.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
By Briggs

the league schedule would be contin-
ued until the close of August There
was no expression of opinion as to
whether the remaining games of the
regular schedule would be doubled I'D
In order to complete the full 1874 con-
tests Or how many games should be
paved before August 20, in case that
date is selected for the opening of the
worlds series.
Should both leagues agree to begin
the series on August 20 it is probable
the regular pennant season will be
terminated Saturday, August H. and
the rival combinations given two days
to prepare for the inter-league clash
Ii the present schedules remain I'M
changed August II would find the
eastern National league clubs playing
in the west, While the American league
contests would be under way on east
ern diamonds.
Including the results of yesterdays
games, Chicago is leading by five and
one-half games over the New York
team in the National league and Bos-
ton is four and One-half games ahead
of Cleveland in the Americn league.
Both these leads would be a promis-
ing margin to work on should it be
decided to end the seasons on Or about
August II.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
JOHNSON THROUGH SEPT. /

Chicago, Aug. 3.-President Ban
johnson of the American League on
his departure for Cleveland last night
to attend a special meeting Of the
league today, said he would not be
party to a baseball game played after
September l, the date stipulated by
Secretary of War Baker for the APP
phcation Of the work or fight order as
it affects professional baseball
President Johnsons statement
strongly indicated that he would not
consent to staging the worlds series
after September 1 as contemplate by
the club owners of the National
League. The American League ex-
ecutivo left for Cleveland with the
vote of six of the eight club owners in
favor Of the plan to close the cham
piOnShip season on or about august 20
and then play worlds series within
the eleven days remaining before the
first Of tho month.
81 shall obey Secretary Bakers or
ders to the letter." President johnson
said. Il personally will not Ire a party
to baseball game played after Sep
temb /. ] think the club owners
of the American league will unani-
mOuSIy agree with my views after the
situation is thoroughly discussed in
Cleveland tomorrow. The government
gave us our orders in declaring base
ball non essential; we are duty bound
to follow them out"
James c.. Dunn, owner of the Ceve-
land club, and Charles \. Comiskey,
president of the Chicago Americans,
accompanied President Johnson. Dunn
is strongly in favor of ending the sea-
son in accordance with President
JohnsOn's suggestions. Mr. COmiskey
while opposed to the early closing,
said he would cast his vote with the
ma jOritY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE
TO QUIT SEPT. z
MagnateS Then Favor Worlds
Series With American League

New York, Aug. 3.-The National
league baseball season of 1918 will
end not later than September 2. I'M
mediately afterwards the winning
club will participate in a world series
with the American league flag winners,
providing arrangements for such
contest can be made with the rival
major league.
These are outstanding decisions
reached at q special meeting of the
National league club presidents held
here late yesterday. The conference,
which had been originally set for to-
morrow, was advanced tWenty-four
hours in order that the senior organ
ization might be in a position to pre-
sent its plans to the American league
magnates, who are scheduled to meet
in Cleveland today to take action
which will conform with Secretary of
War Bakers order that baseball play
ers must be prepared to observe the
work or fight regulations after Sep
TENDER T.
Barney Drefuss, president Of the
Pittsburgh club and member of the
National league schedule committee,
left imm ediately after the conference
for Cleveland. where he will confer
with tho American league officers in
reference to re-arranging the sched-
ules so that q worlds series may be
held, providing the Junior association
is in favor of the usual seasonal base
ball climax. DrcYfuSS was given full
power to represent the National league
and the latter organization will abide
by any agreement he may make.
The wording of the National league
/, ,,t0t
season may be ended considerably in
advance Of September > in case it is
| necessary to complete the world series
bv the end of the present month.
REPORTS from American league Off
! cials Indicate that this is the choice
! of the ma jorty of the club owners
| Of that organization in order that
! there may be no conflict with the rul-
| Ing of Secretary Baker. If DreyfusS
| acuuiesces to this arrangement the
! post-season championship series may
! he staged on or about August 20. This
| would give at least ten week days in
! which to play the best four-out-of-
| seven games necessary to decide the
| winner. All the National league club
| owners are in favor of such q series
and as; the American league magnates
are understood to hold similar opin-
!
dates for inc series Is the only one
to be settled.
Those in attendance at the meeting
! here today were Presidents Baker of
| the PhilAdclphia club; Hampstead Of
| New York: IEbbets OF ItroOhlyn; Drey-
| fuss of pittsburgh; John *. Tener
! president Of the league; A. G. Wise Of
! the Boston club, and +. D, Haugh-
| ton. former president Of the Boston
| club. Huughton, who appeared in the
uniform of Il major, stated that he was
| taking the opportunity to bid his for
mer fellow magnatrs good-by as he
| was taking up his military duties.
None Of those who attended the con-
| ference was able to state what would
! be the ultimate outcome Of the con-
| ference with the American league o.
| ficials. It was intimated that in case
J p worlds series could not he ARRANGED
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
SMITH TO DODGERS.

John McCir;tW came to the aid Of
Wilbert Robinson yesterday, when he
sent George Smith, Il pitcher. to the
BROOKLYN team. 1t is likely that
Smith will nnish the season with the
Dodgers Smith was wanted also by
the st. Louis Cardinals The badly
crippled Brooklyn team is likely any
day to lose three Of its pitchers
Rube Vanguard, Don Grimes and
Harry Hoffman, all Of whom have
Joined the navy. Smith Will be a val
liable acquisition to the Dodgers and
his twirling is sure to improve under
the tu+clage of Robinson,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
follows:
Watermelon Party.

At the East street grounds in the
afternoon the boys cut watermelon
in celebrating their victory of the
morning. The girls and the boys also
INDUCED in a track and field meet.
Following is list of the winners:
Sixty-yard Dash (Boys' Minor Class)
Won by T. Schinek; second; B.
Clark; third, E. Mcnamara. Times
8 "a seconds.
Sixty-yard Dash Girls Minor Glass;
Won by L. Malone; second, r. zeig-
Ter; third, V. Aubin. Time 2-5 sec
onds.
sixty-yard Dash (GirIs' Junior Glass;
Won by NJ. Koplowitz; second. A.
Valukonis. Time, s is seconds.
SiXty-yard Dash (Boys' Senior Glass;
Won by H. Butler; second J. Mona
mara; third, Fl. Weir. Time, 3-5
seconds.
Sixty-yard Dash (Girls' Senior Glass;
Won by V. SolIo second l.. Smith;
third, F. Messenger. Time, 8 1-5 Sec
onds.
Three standing broad jumps (Boys'
Minor Class)-Won by B. Clark; sec
ond T. Shinek; third, f. Mcnamara.
Distance. 6 feet 10 inches.
Three Standing Broad Jumps (Boys'
Junior Glass; --Won by Fl. Bray; sec
ond j. Beckus; third B. Smith. Dis
lance. II feet ) inches.
Three Standing Broad Jumps (Boys'
Senior CIass)-Won by G. White; Sec
ond, IT. Weir; third, H. Butler. Dis
lance 81 feet inches.
Two Standing Broad Jumps (Gifls'
Minor Class)-Won by L. Malone;
second r. Zeigler; third, NJ. Beckus.
Distance. 10 feet inches
TWO Standing Broad Jumps CGirls'
Junior Classl-Won by "A. Valukonis;
second M. Godin: third; M. KopIowitz.
Distance, 10 feet ? inches.
Two Standing Broad Jumps (Girls
Senior Class)-Won by c. Blinn; sec
ond, V. Couka; third, l.. Barnes Dis
lance, II feet 10 inches.
The first round of the ring toss
tournaments has been completed in
the various Fairgrounds and the
names of the winners are in the hands
Of Supervisor Warren $. Slater These
names Will be drawn again and the
contestants paired and the second
round on The different grounds will be
started Monday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
HOE CqrRRIE GETS DRAW.

Boston, Aug. 3.--Jim Sacco of East
Boston and Joe Currie Of New Haven
boxed n l2-round draw at the Com
lercial A. c. last night. Currie jab~
bed Sacco many times with the left
PIN the nose and mouth and caught
Sacco some stiff rights on the ear
and jaw. The East Boston boxer
andod some stiff left jabs on the face
md reached Currie's chin with right
tppercuts. Both planted rights on
he ribs. Sacco had height, reach and
Weight on CurIie. In the semi-fin&I
bout, Ed BarcelH beat Johnny Gray
n eight rounds. Battling Hurley won
rom Joe Leonard in six rounds
charlie Miller stopped Young Palmer
" two rounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
KUgSIES GO FISHING.
viii Bring Back Enough Fish For
Entire Il. & ii. Plant.

Every once in a while when war
news is at low ebb at Traut & Hines,
the members of the kibbe klub go
fishing, and bring home such a string
Of stories about fish they aim ost
caught, that they 'start sOmething''
right away and then there's plenty
to talk about until the next trip. All
who desire to buy fish cheap should
apply Monday to any OF the follow
ing Kibbe Klubbers who leave tonight
for parts unknown with plenty OF bait
for themselves and the fish. The
members are:
Edward Lyenk, president: Clarence
Hartman. vice president; Thomas
Walker secretary; George ForSberB,
treasurer; Bernard l.appan, steward;
and H. r. Johnson, pilot.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
TRIANGLE LEAGUE GETS STARS

Dayton, Ohio Aug. 3.-Allan So
thoron, star pitcher of the st. Louis
Americans, and OutfiIders Earl Neale
and Tom Griffith. of the Cincinnati
Nationals, were signed up yesterday
bv different teams of the Triangle
Factory league here. They will en-
gage in war munition work in indus
kr.ies included in this league. Sothor-
m will report in a few days, the
pther two by September l. The same
league already has signed Rankin
Johnson, of the st. Louis Nationals,
md Artie Nehf and Al Wickland, of
the Boston Braves, and Heine Groh,
pf the Cincinnati team. The Triangle
factories have signed up more of the
Dig league timber than any other one
group of factories in the country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-08-03
Cubs CLINCH Lead
BY DRUBBING GIANTS
DODGERS Beat RedS-PirateS and
PhillieS Lose

New York, August 3.-Chicago won
another easy victory over New York
Yesterday, 1 to /. The Cubs now lead
the Giants by five and a half games
in the pennant race.
Both Perritt and Schupp were bat
ted hard by the visitors, while Tyler
was effective throughout. 1t was
sailors day at the Polo Grounds, two
regiments of naval reserves from Pei
ham Bay station being in attendance.
The score
r. h. e.
Chicago ... 2O112O023-11 10
New Y ork $500. 000000001-- 1
Tyler and Killifer; Perritt, Schupp
and McCarty,