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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

from Georgeto'n an dat oder gemen Is
FUN Beaufort.
Il spect dcrc is some FUN Yo'k
county here. sub. Seems like dcrc Is
niggcrs tum most everywhere here. an
| reckon dcy drafted some FUN Io'k.
"Bc you FUN Yo'k county. subj"
Yes. | used TO bc." | said.
"Yas. sub: hut We all don no whar
we Is FUN an whar we Is liable ter
land anymore, does We. boss" ne COM
mentcd with 4 chuckle
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

"I'n sign a release for him to Join the
army but not the navy. 1t is too safe"
so declared Mrs. John Bendthson Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, when she appeared in
court against her husband. charged
with non support. After much argu-
ment. Mrs. Bendthson was convinced
that the navy was as dangerous as the
army and she signed her husbands re-
Iooaa
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

Five new regiments and nineteen
battalions Of railway engineers for ser
vice In France have been organic
ed by Samuel H. FELTON,. director gen.
eral of military railways. This will
add $4,000 to the American engineers
already In service In France. The new
forces will be used for construction and
operation of railways.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

Fifty leaders Of the Omaha Indian
tribe of Nebraska have appealed to the
food administration for the appoint
ment Of q white matron to show the
Indian squaws how to conserve wheat
and other food products.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

haven't run across any York coun-
ty negroes at Sewer as yet. Maybe
there are some there and maybe not
would recognize them no doubt IL
did chance to run on them, because
before I went into the army I knew
pretty nearly every white man and ev-
cry negro In the county. and / don't
easily forget.
With a view to ascertaining just
what they thought about it all and
how they liked the life. approached a
group OF negro soldiers one afternoon
recently. I heard them talking as
went up to them and I knew then
that there were no negroes OF the Pied
mont section in the crowd.
where are you boys from?" In
quired, well knowing at the time that
my question was a useless one.
"Chawlestun, suh." replied a cap
raj" with the Charleston brogue.
I knew II anyhow.
ANY York county colored men at
this camp?' interrogated.
Don't know. suh." he said. me an
him Is FUN Chawleston. Datum dare
ID frum Berkeley; datum over dere II
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

The agricultural department sug-
gests that war savings stamps be used
In the payment Of prize winnings OF
agricultural fair exhibitions. The prop
osition was first made by the chamber
Of commerce Of Lake Charles. La
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

Otto Dohrmann. a German, arrested
at Memphis, Tenn, as a dangerous
enemy alien. asked the jailer to shoot
him. The jailer told him he was not
worth the powder and lead necessary
to kill him. Dohrmann handed the
taller a dollar and said, SHOOT me.
That will pay for the ammunition"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11
BY VICTOR ROUSSEAU

! swrred Eleanor. $50 won't you please,
| please not make me humble myself
again. and take me in your arms and
-and-kiss me-"
(The End.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

The first aerial mail from New
York for Boston, was delivered Thurs
day. The service II to be regular.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11

fright shoulder ahms," he com.
manded and the platoon responded to
the order like clock work.
Left shoulder ahms," was his next
command.
Now it isn't the easiest thing in the
world to bring an Enfield rife from
right shoulder TO left shoulder in the
proper manner, as any soldier will tcs-
tify. and some of the members of that
negro platoon fell down on the move
mcnt. whcreupon the drill master call
cd impaticntly:
AS yo' wuz; as yo' is. yo' Is all
wrong!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-06-11
THE negro SOLDIERS
Personnel Of Camp Sewer includes
Hundreds Of Negro Soldiers.
BOTH RACES ARE IN SANE CAMP.
Negro Soldiers Soon Get the "cliek"-
Rivalry for Position Among Them is
Great-welI Disciplined and We'll Be.
haved-No Friction Between Races
but Each Considerate Of the Other.
(By James d. Grist.)

] (By James d. Grist.)
For the first time since the estab'
lishment Of the training post about {
year ago. the enlisted personnel q,
Camp Sewer includes a considerable
number OF negro soldiers. Last fall @
negro company Of National Guardsmer
from Tennessee were stationed at the
camp for awhile; but they were soon
moved away and the appearance Of the
several hundred colored fighters who
came several weeks ago has proved tC
be somewhat OF q novelty. All OF them
are drafted men from the Carolinas
and Tennessee who have been in ser
vice since the first OF last September
and October. They are well discip-
lined, proud Of their khaki uniforms
and apparently are as proud rs the
whites TO he enlisted in such n cause
They are commanded by white officers
who are about rs proud Of them as
they are Of their white officers. Their
non commissioned officers. that Is. COR
porals and srrgcants are of their own
race. selected because of their superior
educational advantages and general
executive superiority OF their fellows
Rivalry for position as mon CONS" Is
as great II not greater among them
than 1t Is among whites. and the
Grcencst, Gawkiest country Niger" in
their ranks entcrtains the hope that at
some time in the near future he will
he "appinte da cap'ral or n 'sagaint.'
\ proper amount OF dignity and re-
serve Is ever apparent among the COL
ored nom CONS. Go over to the quar-
termastcr warehouses and observe q
squad of negro soldiers loading n big
truck full Of tents or provisions OF
anything, hear one of their number
directing his fellows how to do the
loading, observe his manner and all
that. and you will readily know who is
the "capral" or the "sa'gint."
Cit n move on yo' men. What 70
do yo' think yo' all is heah foh any
how? Git dat stuff on dat air true
an let's 20 fun hcah. Dis amt no
parade day an yo' niggers amt beat :
in no time on Sam when Use bossin'
YOU"
Verify, happier than n lark Is the
non-com among the negro soldiers.
In the military lexicon there Is n
II means remain as you were prior TO
the last order or command.
There Is n story that n negro SER
gcant was drilling a platoon of color
ed soldiers over at Sewer one day in
tA6 lais n ;mis a,,a,r Of Q y ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Careless Use Of Soap
Spells the Hair

Soap should be used very carefully.
II you want to keep your hair look
ing its best Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alSali.
This dries the scalp. makes the hair
brittle, and ruins It
The best thing for steady use is Just
ordinary mulsified cocoanut oil (Which
is pure and greaseless), and is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Sim
ply moisten the hair with water and
rub it in. It makes an abundance
Of rich. creamy lather, which rinses
out easily, removing every particle Of
dust. dirt. dandruff and excessive oil.
The hair dries quickly and evenly,
and it leaves the scalp soft, and the
hair fine and silky. bright, lustrous.
fluffy and easy TO manage.
Yon can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at any pharmacy. it's very cheap. and
4 few ounces will supply every mem
Der Of the family Tor months.-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Antidotes for Home
and Family Trouble
Laid Down by Court

Chicago, Ill, Feb. z.-These sug-
gestions came from judge John A
3Iahoney. new incumbent Of the bench
in the court OF domestic relations.
.Chicago's tribunal Of sorrow and woe
AS antidotes for home and family
disruption and heartaches.
Make your wife your sweetheart as
well as your business partner. She
demands love and affection as much
as she needs money for the rent,
food. coal and the hundreds Of other
things. Don't be a home Stacker
don't sit with your legs crossed,
smoking, after supper, while she con-
tinues her day of drudgery-help her
clear the supper table, take the rag
and dry the dishes for her. Don't
frown when you come home at night
smile like you used to smile at her
in days gone by. take her in your
arms, kiss her, let her know the love
Of husband toward wife is not
dead. Above all remember the mel
low days when you were sweet
hearts-try to act like you did then.
"AffInities are partners Of the
devil and they had better keep out
Of my court" Judge Mahoney added
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
walked FLOOR
HALF THE NIGHT,
HER STATEMENT
In misery two years but
Tanlae bring relief after
everything else fails.

--raulac brought ne relis@ after
eserything else failed 20 do me any
good. and I am a stronger and health
ier woman today than I have been IN
q long time" recently declared Mrs
William r whitaker. Of l7l2 New
York avenue. IT Worth. Texas
Ny health was fine up 10 two
years age she continued. then my
digestion failed. Everything ate
soured and felt ike lead in my stOm-
ach. gas rose and pressed on my
heart 50 7 was afraid something was
wrong with it. Ny liver was out OF
order. too, and I often had spells Of
dizziness. NY head ached awfully
and L would walk the floor half the
aight, TOO nervous TO Sleep had
rheumatic pains in all my joints and
my shoulders and hips would ache
50 I could hardly stand Il and be-
came 30 respondent that c1me near
breaking down.
zone Of my friends had been re-
lieged By Tanlac and advised me to
Try f. 90 7 started on Il, also taking
the Tanlac tablets, and I soon felt
the medicine was frightening me
out Ny appetite Is now better than
ever. my system Is regular and the
rheumatism is nearly all gone Ny
nerves are quieter. sleep like child
and get I'D in the mornings feeling
splendid. I can 90 on with my house
Uork without firing out and am bet
rer in every way than 1 have been in
two years"
Tanlac Is sold n FL Paso by Kelly
& Pollard Co. Inc, and Peoples drug
store. under personal direction of a
special Taniac epreseutative.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Famous In A Day For Her
Beautiful Complexion,
Oatmeal Combination Does It

especially recommend It for freckiess
tan, sun spots. coarse pores. rough
skin, ruddiness, wrinkles, and IN
fact. every blemish the face. hands
and arms are heirs 10. II your neck
or chest is discolored from expos
ure, apply this combination there and
the Objectionable defect VIII disaq-
pear as II by magic. It is absolutely
harmless and viii not produce or
stimulate a growth OF hair No nat
ter how rough and ungainly the
hands and arms or what abuses they
have had through lard work and ex-
posure to sun and wind. this oatmeal
derWillo combination viii work
wonderful transformation In II hours
at the most Thousands who have
used it have had the same results
have had
Note. To get the best effect be sure 70
fol ow the complete directions contained
in every package OF derwlllo- You have
o1-y 10 get derwillo and oatmeal You
need nothing else and Il Is 50 simple
that any one can use t. and 80 mex
pensive that any girl or woman can al
ford IT, The manufacturers and drug
gists guarantee that there VIII be
noticeable improvement after the fTsr
application or they VIII refund ths
money. II is sold in this city under
money refund guarantee BY all druggists
including Kelly & Pollard. Alamo Drug
Co. and Scott white co--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
HOROSCOPE
Tuesday. February 8. 1915.

~oOD and i'll contend this day, ae-
ocrding to astrology- Uranus
~ and Venus are adverse in the
morning and later Jupiter IS in eTil
place, while Mercury. Mars and Nep-
tune are all friendly.
It seems to be a rule under which
there viii be much activity IN both
the army and. navy, and the indica-
tons are promising for good
It IS well not TO begin any impor-
tant business affair under this sway,
for the stars indicate that misJudg-
ment and Misrepresentation are TO be
expected
The sway is especially Sorbidding
for whatever has TO do with women's
wear. 1Iilliners- modistes and de-
signers should be careful
Hotels have the contradictory prog
nostication Of Increase Of business and
loss OF profits.
The stars seem 70 indicate loss Of
patronage for theaters and places OF
amusement.
It Is not a lucky day for weddings
and entertainments Engagements
made under this rule are likely to
last but a short time.
This should be a most pr0pitious
sway for advertising and Tor ali
branches OF journalism
The stars seem to promise fair luck
for members OF the army, especially
to those who belong to the signal
corps.
Again extraordinary inventions are
foretold, and one Of these VIII revolu-
tionize the principles OF aviation or
improve on airplanes to such an ex-
tent that il will mark a new epoch IN
the war, the seers declare.
Coincident with the launching BY
the government OF great inventions
for warfare. prophets viii appear 20
present new theories as sensational as
the principles OF the new inventions.
Under this planetary sway there
may develop many jealousies and dis
appointments in more than one branch
Of the government service. but these
will be only short in duration and not
far reaching
Persons whose birthdate il IS should
not risk any money in the new year.
They may have the desire to travel.
but changes OF location VIII not be
successful
Children born on this day viii be
visionary and enthusiastic, probably,
hut inclined toward eXtravagance-
They should be safeguarded against
too great a love OF pleasure and
usement.-CopyEigh 1918. by the
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
NO Stomach PAIN.
GAS, INDIGESTION
III FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the
best antacid and stomach
regulator known.

Really does" put upset stomachs IN
order really does" overcome indi-
gestion. dyspepsia. gas. heartburn and
sourness due TO acid fermentation N
five misunderstanding thar-nakes
Pape's Diapepsin the largest. selling
stomach antacid and regulator in tie
world II what you eat ferulents and
turns sour. you belch gas and eructate
undigested food or water; head is
dizzy and aches: breath foul: tongue
coated; your insides filled with indi-
gestiole waste, remember the moment
-Pape's Dlapepsin" comes in contact
with the stomach all such distress
vanishes- It's truly astonishing-al-
most marvellous. and the JOY Is its
harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case OF Pape's
Diapepsin Is worth its weight In gold
10 men and women who can't get their
stomachs regulated It belongs in
your home-should always be kept
handy IN case OF a sick. sour. upset
stomach during the Gay or at night
It's the quickest, surest anticid for the
stomach IN the world--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
TRAVELETTE
ZUNI RUNNERS.
By NIKsAH

FEW weeks ago. the tribe OF
n the Zunis held their great an
/ n uuaI ceremonial feasts and
dances at their pueblo in western
New Mexico. For almost the first
time, a number OF tourists penetrated
the 90 miles that lie between the
pueblo and the railroad TO witness the
ceremonies. and as 4 result the zuni
are beginning TO be known 10 fame
Long familiar TO students OF ethnol-
ogy, their peculiar talents are quite
unknown TO the general public
The ZunI Indians are probably the
greatest runners the world has ever
seen. Their feats in this direction are
such that any man who would try 20
recount them all would ineFltaoty
lose his reputation for veracity- BUY
in looking at the lean brown boy who
will run down a wild horse or deer
and hardly lose his breath over H. one
must remember that the lad has not
only been trained to run from the
time he could first stand on his little
feet without tumbling down, but his
training really began a thousand
years ago. He come Of L tribe that mas
specialized in running since long be-
fore Columbus was born
Most OF the southwestern Indians
ara noted as nOIEt
Comanches. the Apaches, and the Ma
va5oa The Zuni never cared FOR
horses. They preferred their own legs
The young men Of the tribe can out
run any horse. II the distance be only
, long enough When Marathon races
were popular a few years ago. an
American took Two Zunis and entered
them in a 20 mile race In a little
southT estern city. They passed their
white competitors 50 often on halI
mile circular track, that all OF the
white men dropped out before the
race was half over The Indians, run
ming against time Just failed 70 break
the worlds record for the distance. to
the great disappointment Of their
American manager. The distance IS
too short" he said IF II was 20 miles,
I know they'd break IL. and in 50
mile run. there's nobody in the world
could stay near them" At which his
friends laughed unbelievingly. but he
was telling something not Tar from
the truth, at worst.
One method the Zuni practice for
keeping in trim Is their tribal sport.
which was witnessed for the first time
by a number OF Americans At
the recent ceremonies. This game
Is known os "kick-the-stick" and
is a sort OF hockey played with the
bare feet The stick is a bit OF wood
three or four inches long. and each
team tries to kick II down a long
course to a goal SO expert are the
players and so fast do they travel,
that a number OF spectators wore out
their horses trying TO keep up with
the game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
A Free Prescription Does Its Worn
Overnight, You Can Prepare II
At Your Home.

Free Prescription Does Its WOrE
Overnight. You Can Prepare It
At Your Home.
New York: II is my own discov-
cry and II takes just one night 70 get
such marvellous results, says Mae
Edna Wilder, when her friends asked
her about her wonderful complexion
and the improved appearance OF her
hands and arms You can do the same
thing IL you follow my advice, she
says. I feel IL my duty to tell every
girl and woman what this wonderful
prescription did for me Just think
OF II. All this change in a single
night ] never tire Of telling others
Just what brought about such re-
markable results Here is the identi-
cal prescription that removed every
defect from NY face, neck hands ana
arms Until you try It you can form
no idea of the marvellous change IL
will make IN Just one application
The prescription which you can pre-
pare at your own home IS as 1oi-
lows: Go to any grocery and get ten
cents worth OF ordinary oatmeal, ana
from any drug store a bottle OF der
willo. Prepare the oatmeal as directed
in every package Of derwillo and
apply night and morning The first
application will astonish you X
makes the skin appear trans
parent. smooth and veivety-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Daily Novelette,
BE REASONABLE.
RS. KATsINBACK had been

H. hAISlN0AOA 4du Dctu
NJ poking about the automobile
= show all afternoon, and finally
she approached Ed bible. manager Of
the Bunion car display.
7 want a car" she explained. and
# seems TO me the Bunion display has
the best assortment OF colors. Now
If you can show me a nice one reason
able enough"
mo Bunion car IS allowed to leave
the factory until Il is perfectly rea-
sonable, Madam" replied Ed bible
Now. how about this one-a nice
horizon pink nine scatter, with a self
stopper and an extra tire, only
s12.0007"
4Oh. I couldn't think OF paying that
much" said Mrs Katsinback.
Then you mustn't think of it," said
Ed Ibble heartily Now here's a
dandy-a midsky purple four scatter
with detachable spark plug and Ger
man silver soup heater, for only 500.
We'll. Of course. that's much more
reasonable" agreed Mrs katsinback,
but 700 is 7e0."
1T is. exactly" nodded Ed Ibble
brightly. Perhaps this one, them
cigarblend scarlet two scatter with
pongee tires, only 1925"
That's the reasonablest yet" con-
coded Mrs. Katsinback. but when ]
think that sS25 would almost buy out
an egg store
And she gave him $3.50 for a yellow
kiddie car for her little boy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
Face Washes.
washes" Is more gen

A-ACB washes" is more gen
II eral, though not an accurate
\ description OF the various tot
let waters, lotions and creams that
can be occasionally employed to
cleanse and soften the skin
There are times when plain soap
and water are not enough to make the
complexion clear and smooth. After
long train trip. or long drive, the
skin viii be dry and rough from the
wind and grimed with dust and dirt.
and while SOAP VIII dissolve most OF
the dirt, the water will irritate the
skin Something soothing and heal
ing, as well as cleansing, is needed
OF course there are Cleansing
.creams-an excellent recipe has al
ready been given here-but some
times a woman hasn't time to stop for
cream, which always takes a few
moments to massage in, and some-
times a fairly oily skin will show up
shiny for hours after an application
of cream So the various lotions and
vinegars, which mix oil and alcohol
cleverlv enough 50 one counteracts
the other. are better to use.
Plain cucumber juice is unexcelled
as a bleach and as a cleanser. Two
parts cucumber juice, one part pure
alcohol make a simple face lotion
Then there IS a creamy fluid called
Virgins milk or ''Lait Virginia." pos
sibly because il looks so fine and
pure. II is made by mixing
Tincture OF benzoin ........-.1 ounce
Tincture Of vanilla. ..4 drachms
And adding to this very slowly, to
prevent curdling, three pints Of triple
rose water.
Questions and Answers
Marie-If you live back in the
country and intend coming to the
| city for the rest Of the winter, I think
it would be best to wait till you get
here. and then buy your clothes
can't really say which is best-to
/ have clothes made by a dressmaker
or to buy them ready made OF
! course, II you have certain styles in
mind that you want to copy, and your
dressmaker is expert. you can posi-
/ bly, get them cheaper that way, yet
ready made dresses, especially now
! temptation. Suits are best ready
made or tailored to order. You would
have to have a great deal OF skill
! to make a suit at home and not have
J it look homemade.
/ I think you'll find dark blue a
good choice. Blue is good for any
! occasion where you can wear a tai
/ lored suit. Get a black satin dress
Z too, these are so practical; with a
( lored. with a fancy one they are
! dressy-dull black shoes with gray
suede tops would go with either
dress or suit. A taffeta or all feather
hat would be better than a velvet one
( this late in the season
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-04
cANUTILLO PROS. TO ASK
ELECTION THERE. REPORT

Petitions asking for q local option
election in the Canutillo precinct are
being distributed. Il was reported
Monday in FL Paso. At the recent
election for county prohibition.
Canutillo voted l6 for and p
against, but Il is said that number
of prohibition advocates failed 70
vote. and that the total number OF
voters are about equally divided on
the question
Under the local option regulations,
another election can be called at this
time. II the requisite number OF vot-
ers sign the petition. and If the ter
ritory covered is not the same as
that OF the recent election