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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

{ entered the circle Of Pudd'nhead's
iacquaintance without leaving a finger
print or his thumb mark, behind, and
all Of these were carefully named. re-
corded. dated and filed. Thus It hap
pened that one day came Roxana and
I Driscoll, and Chambers, the son Of
herself and another As Ike as two
/ peas were the babies. in color. size
and lineaments-so like that save 10
I a mothers eyes they were indistin-
/ guishable, and the finger prints Of
all were taken. labeled, dated and
added 70 the collection Of Pudd'nhead
( Wilson.
What more natural than that the
: likeness Of the two infants-Tom' 8
own father could not tell him from
Z the e-baby-should suggest 10 a
mothers heart an interchange of the
Z children by which the slave should
{ become the master and the master the
slave, especially when that heart was
constantly oppressed by the fear that
when her babe grew 10 manhood he
might be sold down the river" that
ieTer-present rormenting dread OF the
slave Of the upper waters2 What
more natural. that there being 10
chance OF detection, Roxana for love
OF her son should yield TO that temp
tatfon and forthwith turn Chambers
2
simple Interchange Of garments.
these being the only outward and
visible signs by which the boys were
differentiated anyhow It was in this
manner that il came 70 be the proud
offspring OF the house Of Driscou
grew into the slaFe-boy Chambers,
abused and neglected and that the
seemingly white child OF negro
slave and an unknown father became
the scion Of Z family OF unblemished
lineage
But a mere change OF clothes and
condition dce9 not penetrate far be-
low the surface. a silken gown can
not alter the currents OF a shoddy
soul, and while externally the spur
he was negro. After a few years,
never having discovered the deception
practiced upon him by RoXana. Percy
Drlscoll died. pennlless, but his
brother, the judge. his prayer for chill
{ dren OF his own denied. adopted the
suppositltious Tom and made the boz
his heir He sent him 70 college He
gave him every advantage that an
Iaffectionate father could have given
boy Of his own, but the raw mate
rial which was the real Tom was poor
and the soil unruitfuL The boy ac-
quired q taste for dissipation for
which the simple life Of Dawson's
T.
plunged into the gay Whirl Of St
Louis earnering nothing but dis
graceful gambling debts Worst OF
all be was at heart a snob, abused
the real heir now become his slave.
and acquired q profound detestation
for his ancient nurse Roxana. Of
whose real relation 70 him he was uu-
aware. until, gOaded 10 intense resent
ment by his contemptuous and brutal
{ treatment, she acquainted him with
the terrible facts OF his birth and an
cestry. and demanded that he treat
{ her as a mother on penalty OF ex-
lposure.
The revelation Frustrated the In
( postor for a brief period, but failed 10
spur him on TO better behavior He
went from bad 10 worse. STOPPING even
{ to house breaking in order to ob-ain
funds 10 pay his gambling debts In
/ his mothers power. and she not al
! All disinclined 70 blackmail. he was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
CAVIAR RH
Rid Yourself Of Il BY
Pleasanf Vanor Meihod.

Get that obstinate cata-rh out OF
your head and throal-and keep as
clear as a bell There is a most won
derful and pleasant herbal remedy
now available No drugging. no med
icines TO swallow.
Simply get DIT. Blosser's Catarrh
Remedy at any busy drug store.
There are two forms. One is cigar
cites The other IS for burning (to
inhale toe Vaporl or for smoking in
pipe So easy 20 use-and real com
fort. too
Contains no tobacco safe for any
body, even fran women and the chill
dren- Wonderful in healing effect
The discovery Of an able physician.
This IS the true RELIEF for dis
charges. denominations in the throat
ringing or other noises In the head
and deafness due 70 catarrh. rersis-
tent colds. foul breath or bad odor
from nose. Remember the name.
DR.. Blosser's Catarrh Remedy. Guar
antee with each box LOOK for de-
lightful Improvement from dav to
day; show others this zdv't
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
Loves Her Cows and
Chickens Again

7 have had stomach trouble for
twenty years and for the past year
have eaten nothing Ddt stale bread
and drank hot water. Was TOO weak
10 DO any kind OF work Six weeks
ago I took the first dose OF Nays
wonderful Remedy and am now doing
all ny Homework besides looking
after ny chickens and milking two
cows every day Kline have been a
wonderful recovery It is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhaI mueus from the intesti-
nal tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments. includ-
ing appendicitis. One cose VIII COM
vince or money refunded.-At all
rugEists.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
Tells EIPasO Druggists Sale Of
Begy's Mustarine is Guaranteed
Makers Have SO Much Faith in It's Mighty Power That
They Rigidly Guarantee It Not Only to You
but to All Who Buy It.
seg's Yellow Hustarins in Yellow Boz

Very soon the people Of fhis city
and state VIII know through the
neETnpnperr lbout the best and quick
est nuln killer en- earfh-
A wonderful external remedy that
often ends influenza. cold IN the
chest sore throat pleurisy OF bron-
cnitls over night
It's called BegT's Mustsrine and
tLousands o. people who have suf-
fHrel from the agonizing pains Of
rheumatisn have found speedy, sure
and t-e=sed relief with one applica-
rlon.
Everyone knows that hest eases
pain and there IS more concentrated
non-hl-slerinE heat in a box OF Begy' s
1lustariue than can be put IN any
other box OF the same size.
Just tell your customer TO rub or
Begy's Lustarines It IS very penetrat-
ing and cant blister
Tell them 20 use Il for sprains and
strains. for lumhaEo, nsuritis. sclatca
and neuralgia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

Accept ~California" Syrup OF Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child Is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic for the
little stomach. liver and bowels.
Children love Its delicious fruity taste
Full directions for chiid's dose on
each bottle. Give It without fear
1IotherI You must say. California %
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

Remember thaf people who use
qulek-actlnR BeEy's Mugtnrine once
never 90 hack TO sIoT-uctin- remedies
that may do good or raHy not
It's used extensively for swellings,
pains and aches Of all kinds and Just
as soon as the people get 70 know
how much better it Is than hniments.
salves. poultices. piasters- hot water
bottles and the like. the demand VIII
exceed your expectations
Get your order in today-your Job
Der has ft-and remem Der that If for
any reason II does not SELL you can
have your money back
Remember also that in seling
BeEy's Nustarine TO your customers
that we guarantee II 70 DO just what
We say il VIII DO
And il it doesn't give the Gus
toner his money back and we VIII
make good.
s. c. wells and Co. Leroy, n. Y
makers OF celery king Dr.. carter s
x & b Tea Shiloh and other good
remedies=AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
TWAIN

7 an sorry 70 know you are smoking
20 much. Ar- Clemens" remarked lady
IN Marx Twaln's early days This Il the
second time within the week I have seen
you with a box Of cigars under your arm
Don't be disturbed. dear madam re-
piled Marx. in a confldzntiat tone. I'm
just moving again"
with Characteristic humor Samuel
Langhorne Clemens Indicated the vie-s-
STUDIES Of his early days ne was born
Ia Florida, No. November 80. 1885 The
common schools gave him an the formal
education he got. He became an export
eqlnposllo1. wherein ne resefn plea Mllilan
Dean bowels. with whom he later be-
came linked On q lifelong friendship Of
deep attachment IN 1854 he became
Mississippi pilot. where he picked up his
pen-name from the roundings Of the river
He started IN 10 fight for the Coined
eracy. later crifted 20 reporting. turnin6
70 mining IN California. when he made
Caiaveras county famous by the well
known jumping Frog. moved on TO the
sandwich Islands. and rnen made the trlr
20 Europe which resulted In 'Innocents
Abroad f1S59l- IN 1871 he married Olivia
l. Lansdon. and made Hartford MS
home for many years afterwards Rough
Ing II, The Gllde1 Age an cons unc-
ton With Charles Dudley Warner. Tom
Sawyer "a Tramp Abroad THE
Prince and the Pauper" -HucEleoerrE
Elnu,' The Tragedy OF Rudd'nhea VII
son. were some Of the various books
HhIch kept Americans and Europeans
laughing for many years The failure o.
the publishing venture IN which he had
engaged led him 20 repeat the chivalric
deed Of Sir Walter Scott in repayinE debts
for which he held HIS honor responsible
- splendid failure.
Despite the picturesque and never rail-
Ing humor OF Mark Twain. he had a deep
vein OF seriousness In TON Sawyer
and ''Huckieberry Finn" he has described
a phase OF American life which viii be-
come a permanent part OF American lit
erature.
he died April q. 1879.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

ears so literal as 10 be unappreclative
and suspicious Of humor.
T wish 7 owned half Of that dog.
said David Gle morning when a snarl-
ing yellow cur disturbed him
Why asked somebody.
Berause then I would kill my
half" replied David
His hearers fell away from him in
alarm. How could g man XIII hall
q Cog without killing the other half
also1 Surely this man must be out
Of his mind.
"A lummox." said one
a perfect 5ackass said another.
ICES q pudd'nhsad, that's what he
ISL said q third
And from tina. day forward -Pudd'n-
head Wilson" he was
Now Pudd'nhead had two fads -
palmistry. and finger prints The first
he occasionally practised, lacking
clients to practice law upon. and the
second. he collected with great as
siduity. No man. woman OF child ever
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

oBrtiss & Co. buy Liberty Bonds.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
THIN FILM ON SCALP
MAKES HAIR FALL

It is now known that thin. invis-
ible film Of fatty accumulation forms
on many scalps and seals up the
scalp pores. This suppresses hair
riEor. and leads to falling out Of the
hair. The only way TO remove this
film. and let your hair breathe IS
20 dissolve this film This can be
eggol in a cup Of water used as q
headwash This does what no SOAP or
ether shampoo can do. A twenty-five
cent package Of eggol at any drug
store contains enough for a dozen OF
these -washes.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17

HISTORY
oIne
n n n
mile o. sta1da
hnrrcl how ing big well oductIon
Determined
and n threeun
large well
q Imp Of orern the henv
OF O ma I'm stehh
nj o raai
Curtis the missing
purchasing this
s. a
Hroksrare raio. --- 's---
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-17
BILL WOULD BUY COTTONSEED
For TEXAS STORM SUFFERERS

Washington. D. c.. Oct IA bill
appropriating 100000 to buy cotton
seed for the farmers OF the exas coun-
ties dsvasta ed by the recent gulf
storm, was introduced today BY rep
resentatiTe Bee Mr. Bee Is waiting
for a report from the federal reserve
board before intl oducinE a bin for
lean OF $1,000 600 from the board to
the cities wrecked by the storm. IN
I'll be gets this information the meet
ing OF the Texas congressional dele
cation 10 consider the matter VIII
have TO be postponed
ogrtiss & Co. buy Liberty Bonds-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CALOMEL
AND CASTOR OIL
If cross, feverish, constlpat-
ed, give california
Syrup of Figs. .

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted on
-castor oil calomeI cathartics. How
y GU hated them. how you fought against
taking them.
with our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic. simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is weIl-found-
ed. Their tender little "insides" are in
iured by them.
IF your childs stomach liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup of Figs" Its
action is positive. but gentle. Millions
or mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy: they know children
love TO take il; that it never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach and that a teaspoonful Civ
en- today saves a sick shild tomorrow.
-loq lu9o-O9 g IoJ lsl97nlp InoE Hsv
tie Of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle Beware Of counterfeits
sold here See that it is made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13

CONTINUED from page one)
that Herr ScheiGemann had not yet been
actually appointed. A cahlegram to tho
international News Service today said
that Scheidemann appointment had
formally taken place.
The following is a synopsis Of the
temporary constitution as IL was
amended before its approval Monday.
q. The assembly's object is 10 adopt
a permanent constitution and national
laws:
.. The governments proposals to the
assembly require the sanction Of com
mittee representing the several free
states. This committee is headed by
government member from each state, the
members from the larger states being
apportioned 10 one vote for each 1.000.-
900 inhabitants. however no state may
have a membership bigger than one
third Of the total membership Of the
committee.
8 The committee is entitled to ad-
dress the assembly at any time.
4. The assembly VIII adopt future
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13

constitution but the territory Of the
free states shall not be changed except
with the consent OF the Interested state.
Laws Will be adopted and may be re-
fcrred TO a referendum vote by the
president if disagreement arises.
9. Unimportant points are referred
to the old German constitution
s. The president will conduct the re-
public's affairs with authority to repre-
sent Germany in matters of interna-
tional law. He Will sign foreign treaties
on behalf of the republic and receive
ambassadors.
Z. The assembly will elect a presi-
dent with an absolute majority and the
president retains office until his success
sor is elected upon the basis Of a pcrma-
nent constitution.
s. The president appoints the cabi-
net which will control the supreme COM
mand of the army and navy. The MEM
bers of the cabinet must have the con-
fdence Of the assembly.
O. The presidents military and civil
orders are not valid unless countersign-
cd by the cabinet and the cabinet is re-
sponsible for them to the assembly.
TO- The temporary constitution is ef-
fective Immediately upon It's adoption.
1t will be noted that the cablegram
used the word republic" in detailing
the sixth clause of the temporary con-
stitutton although the assembly had an
parently agreed to have Germany Off
cially known as an empire under the
new government.
All political parties have united in the
formation of n committee which has
framed a world appeal for the repatris-
lion Of German prisoners
The delegates who came from Alsace
and Lorraine have peuuoned for seats
in the assembly, arguing they are right
fully representatives Of the German en-
pire and were entitled to participate in
the making of the constitution. They
demand the right of self-determination
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
FINE ON HAMMOND
GOLF COURSE YESTERDAY
Caretaker's House and the
Barn Destroyed by Ma
liicous Boys.

The West Hammond IRE department
was called 70 the Country club golf
links last evening aoout six O'Clock
where a crowd Of malicious young
Polish boys whose dcpredations at the
Country club have made them particu-
larIy sought after by the police had set
fire TO the earetaker's house and barn
near the fourth hole ON the west side Of
the course. The building was totally
consumed The hremen made n gallant
effort to reach the spot but were i'm
peded by The bitches and water hazards
on the golf course and when they got
stream playing ON the burning struc-
ture IL was too far gone to be stayed.
II is estimated that through theft and
destruction Of it's property in the past
five years the club has lost $4,000 and
has done nothing TO prevent tho losses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
FIGHT BEGUN
BY EAST CHICAGO
Continued from page one.9

Continued from page one.s
seat viii have more supporters now
than IT would have had at any former
time in the history of the county
Attorney Parks said: The location of
the county seat has been decidedly
wrong ever since it was first establish
cd. The very fact that separate courts
have been asked for and obtained in
various parts Of the county is proof Of
that fact. Here We have in northern
Lake county a population or 10000
against a possible $4,000 in the southern
part Of the county. Not only that but
the northern part viii grow by leaps
and bounds during the next few years
following reimbursement. I would like
to see the county se2t placed where it
would be most available to the greatest
number Of people We might disanneA
and form District of Columbia where
the cities of Gary, Hammond and East
Chicago come nearest together and
place 1t there. Any location near the
center of population would be all right"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
BOLSHEVIK
LOSE BATTLE
tBy international News service1


LONDON. Feb. 13.-Bolshevik forces
facing the allies on the Arohangel
front, in Northern Russia. attacked at
kadish on the eleventh but were driv-
en- back, said advices from ArchangeI
today.
The Bolsheviks are said TO be ad-
vancing against their adversaries in
Siberia.
The Bolshevik army or $4,000 men
on the Archanged front. IS we'll equip
ped. having 151 machine guns. sixty
six field guns and one-nine inch piece
The anti Bolshevik forces in the Kras-
nov sector have been voluntarily with
drawn behind the Don. owing 10 the
effect of Bolshevik propaganda.
a new Bolshevik communicating
CHIEF has been appointed to the
northwestern front 10 standardize the
army Aviation schools have been op-
ened The army has been compelled
TO reduce Its bread ration one-half
however.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13

Question OF compensAtions. 1nsur-
snce. back pay and accomplishment are
some Of the SUBJECTS to be discussed
Friday and Saturday when the home
service section of the Red Cross win
hold regional congress at Gary.
Home service workers from Hammond.
East Chicago Indiana Harbor. Whit
{ng, East Chicag and other towns OF
The county are expected to attend All
members Of the various committees in
these cities are urged to be present.
All meetings OF the convention are to
be held in the Y NJ. G. A. with the
exception OF Friday evening meeting.
hitch viii be held at the Congrega-
onal church. The program follows:
For First Day Of Conference.
1000 injecting Home Service
Firmly Established.
How TO Get Home Service Effective
" organized.
Organization OF chapter-wide
jurisdictions
o-Use of Volunteers:
Methods of getting and keep
ing Home Service before the
public
General discussion and exchange or
suggestions and experiences in or
ganizing and promoting Home Ser
vice
tc-15 p. m--Luncheou.
90 o. m--Present Day TASKS OF the
Home Service.
Continued service TO the families OF
enlisted men.
a-Why we should know every en-
listed man and his family.
h-Information service;
PROTECTING soldiers and sailors
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
SOLDIER
IN TROUBLE
OVER GIRL
INV 1nternattonal news service.)

ROCKFORD. III, Feb. IA soldier
claiming to be Arthur Snyder son OF
Cleveland. Ohio Millionaire, was fined
5000 and costs. when arraigned in po-
lice court here today on a charge Of
disorderly conduct
According to the police a sixteen
year old girl figures IN the charge
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
FOOD NEGOTIATIONS
BROKEN OFF
tsy international News servios)

BERLIN. Feb 13.-VerbaI negotia-
tons over the shipment of food sup
plies into Germany have Been broken
off at Spa It was announced today by
the subcommittee Of the German ar
mistice commission dealing with re-
lief. The prospects Of food shipments
into Germany are now uncertain.
According to- the Subcommittee the
break resulted from increased ship
ping demands by the allies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
WATSON AT
LINCOLN BANQUET
fBy International e service.l

k6y 4nIeE4dl1o4a4 eFgS lSSEN4Cs.)
LOUISVILLE. Ky Feb 13.-Turn
the railroads back to their lawful
owners without any additional legis-
alton and they win be In the hands OF
receivers within ninety days u s
Senators James Watson, Of Indiana de
clared during his address at the Lin
colin banquet Of the Lincoln Protec-
&c club last night
Senator Watson. member Of the
Interstate committee quoted figures to
show that in january alone govern
rent operation of railroads showed a
deficit Of 100000 and that during
the first year Of Federal control there
vas a deficit Of $3.50. 100000.
The problem q government own
srship is today the greatest problem
facing America" said Senator Wat
son.
Advertise in The Times and ad-
vertise again. Results come with
constant effort.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
EXECUTE SIS GERMANS.
CIV 1nternational news servioe.)

BERLIN. via London. Feb. 13.-Rus-
sian Bolshevik troops. under orders
from Nicholas Lenine, are invading
IIthunia to unite the Spartacans and
Bolsheviks. according to information
received here today.
Stxty-fve German civilians were
executed when the Bolsheviks cap
tured the village Of Telyze.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13

1t has been said that there is now
hardly city. town or village in this
country wherein some woman does not
reside who has found health in that
good, old-fashioned remedy, Lydia t.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound There
fore, If YOU are suffering from some all
ment. and hardly know what to s1o for
it. and have tried other remedies with
out help ask your neighbor if she has
ever used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. II she herself has never had
the need for it. undoubtedly she knows
others who were just in your condition
and who have been restored to health
by its use Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
MARTIAL LAW
AT HAMBURG

BERLIN. Feb 13.-Martial law was
declared at Hamburg today as re-
suit Of pnlaging and constant clashes
between armed bands and troops. Mo-
tor trucks filled with government SOL
diers are disarming the mobs.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
RETURN FROM
WEDDING TRIP
IN SOUTH

Mr. and Mrs Edward Paine recent
Iy married. returned to Gary yester-
day from their wedding trip In the
southeast. where they toured for six
weeks. visiting ST PetershurE Miami.
Palm Beach Sulohur SPRINGS. Jack
sonvine. Fra. anI many other south
ern cities Of interest.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
MAY HAVE
NIGHT SESSIONS

WASHINGTON. Feb 15.-In a final
effort to avert an extra session SEN
ate democrats viii caucus tonight TO
decide upon whether to compel night
sessions during the remainder of the
present session, in order to get the
regular supply of bills through both
houses before March
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
CROWDER IS HONORED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13-The presi-
dent this afternoon sent to the senate
the nomination Of Major General i.
Fl. Crowder. Judge advocate general
t. be Judge advocate general, with the
rank of major general for the period
Of four years beginning FEB IS. 1912,
with rank from October s. 1917.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
LEVINSKY WINS
OVER COFFY
tHy international News service.)

BOSTON. Feb. 13.-Battling Levin
skv today holds twelve-round deci-
sion over Jim Coffey as result OF
their Lincoln's birthday bout here.
Levinsky outpointed his opponent de-
spite a big difference in weight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-02-13
WILL PRACTICE
IN GARY NOW

VALPARAISO. Feb. 1s.-Dr. Simon
Young. for seventeen years q prac-
ticing physician and surgeon OF VAL
paraiso. today moved his office TO
Gary. where ne will practice in the