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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

bring them to. neither, because them
crowds in America is helping along a
European idea which we sent across
several million American soldiers to
wipe out Them American crowds will
be encouraging European kings TO be-
lieve that even in America we still
think It all right for the ordinary peo-
and their property in order that them
corner stone layers shall cop out the
"As q matter Of fact 8Iawruss. :"
Abe said. Mr.. Wilson invited the
young Teller to visit America"
Vow, president Wilson invited
himi" Mawruss exclaimed. After the
experience president Wilson had in
Paris staying with the Murats, he
must have a pretty good idea what It
means to be eaten out Of house and
with a king or a president. which ]
bet yer the most that Nr. Wilson said
when he was visiting England last
Christmas was that he told the king,
ST., II he was ever in Washington to
be sure and look him up, or to not
to fail TO let him know II he was ever
in Washington. or that the latch
string was always out the White
House, or any one OF the hundreds Of
things that ordinarily the most in
fectly safe in saying without anyone
fectly safe in saying without anyone
taking him up on it"
Wilson Must Make Best Of II.
wei, that's where Mr.. Wilson made
a big mistake. Mawruss" Abe said
because evidently this here king. r..
couldn't take a joke. y'understand.
which the way It looks now, Nav
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

The town Of MIer was Immediately
promised supplies, they returned to
camp. takiug the alcalde OF the town
as a hostage After two days OF wait
ing and no supplies. scouts brought in
Mexican who explained that the
people OF Mier had been kept from
living I'D to their promise by the
coming Of Cen Ampudia and a large
force. The Texans opened fire on the
town. fought bitterly for hours killed
hundreds OF MeNicans and were
within an hour or two Of victory when
by a clever ruse on the part Of Ampu-
dia. they we're convinced that they
were oTerpowered and surrendered to
save themselves from certain de-
struction-" Fisher had been badly
wounded and some 30 odd other
Texans had been killed and wounded
Double-Crosseds Killed.
Instead OF being kept near the Dor
der, as promised by Ampudia, 235 Of
the Texans were started on a march
to Matamoras. and from Matamoras
into the heart OF Mexico The badly
wounded had been left at Nier. Two
months after the battle at aIier the
1913 remaining members OF the little
band. prisoners OF war, eucamped
about 10 miles below SaltillO. over
powered their guards and started for
home
After many deaths. and terrible SUI
ferings on the part Of those who had
survived fever and starvation. what
yet remained OF the little party was
recaptured and started toward Mexico
City.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
sfoNpAY. AUGUST Is. 1a1p

7 TNTIL evening Of this day the stars
- are unfriendly. according to as
trology. Mercury and the sun are in
maleffc aspect. but after shutdown Ju-
piter. Venus and Mars have dominant
power for good.
During business hours caution Is
recommended Leases or partnership
agreements are subject to menacing
sway
It is not an auspfcious day for per-
sons who desire to apply for appoint
ments to political positions or for pro-
motions in places already held, even
though many changes IN government
offices are foretold-
Criticism OF persons IN places OF the
sun may reach a point OF serious mo-
ment before late autumn. the seers
prophesy-
Newspapers are TO have much sen
sational news in the next few months.
II the stars are read Alright
Distinguished visitors from Europe
are to be mum There will be
much coming and going OF celebrated
personages. but again warning Is Civ
en- that through some blunder or
breach OF etiquette the United States
will incur criticism
and encourage Jealousy have much
evil power at this time They may
cause dissatisfaction and trouble in
army and navy circles.
This evening should be most favora-
BILE for the discussion OF plans for
trade extension or big business OF any
sort
This should be a lucky wedding day.
The sway is most promising for TO-
nance and engagements made under
this rule should be uncommonly for
tunate.
While the stars seem 10 smile on
lovers, they are likely to make wooers
too impetuous. Hasty marriages may
multiply in the early autumn
Laxity OF morals may be accentuated
in cities during the next few months
and q contest between those who up
hold old American traditions and
those anxious to establish continental
standards OF life is foreshadoWed.
Persons whose birthdate Il Is may
meet business anxieties II they suec-
ulate. They should be cautious They
have a fairly good augury-
Children born on this day may be
Inclined to be self-willed and determ-
ined. These subjects Of Leo are often
sensitive and hiFhstrung.-Cop
1919. by the Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dictate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
HOROSCOPE


THIS is not a lucky day. according
L to astrology. for Jupiter. Neptune
and Venus are all in evil place.
It IS a sway under which to keep
quiet and to cultivate a calm state
Of mind. for the stars are supposed
to encourage unrest. discomfort and
unhappiness.
The rule is not helpful TO clergy
men or other leaders in thought, for
it makes for criticism. pessimism and
encouragement Audiences are likely
to be analytical and hostile. Ministers
may work against a tendency toward
unresponsiveness on the part OF con-
gregations.
Neptune gives warning that a wave
OF cynicism may sweep over the
country as part Of the wars aftermath
This means that resctlonary tenden-
cies may be strongly felt after the up
lift Of patriotic effort.
Courtships are not well directed
during this configuration- Girls are
warned against deception on the part
Of men who may be secretlve con-
corning previous marriages or love az
fairs.
The planets Indicate a continued IN
crease OF divorce and sad results OF
hasty marriages will be numerous.
The .tars are not friendly toward
any effort toward uplift today. De-
structive rather than constructive
ideas are likely to gain dominance
Venus is in a place not encouraging
to the business ambitions Of women,
who may encounter extremes Of bad
luck as part OF the process OF indus
trial Reimbursement
Astrologers hold that there must be
a period during which women are to
learn their faults and disabilities in
new walks OF life and new voca-
tIon. so that they may overcome
handicaps.
Some time ago scandals among leg
islators were apparently presaged by
the stars and the signs continued 70
give warnings that hidden acts OF all
sorts are to be uncovered
Persons whose birthdate Il IS should
be careful In money matters II they
guard against fraud they should be
successful during the coming year.
Children born on this day may be
inclined TO be extravagant- These sub
jects OF Leo usually succeed better
when employed than they do IN inde-
pendent business nterprises.-Copy-
right. 1919, by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

Members OF the Killebrew family
had heard the farble OF what they
believed to be a bird about the home
for several months. but were never
able to find the bird. Finally the pet
cat caught a mouse. and. catlike. was
tormenting the little fellow before
killing IL. Realizing that he was
about to embark on Charon's craft.
the little fellow burst forth into song.
Members Of the family Immediately
recognized the familiar notes they
had once thought came from the
throat Of a bird. The mouse was res
cued from the cat and put in a cage
and has since been the center OF much
interest in this city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

russ. even II Mr.. Wilson had said: 7
hope to see you again some time he
would Of Immediately taken out OF
his vest pocket such a little book
which you put memorandum in II
and said how about August 30, 1919. or
would September 10 suit Mr.. Wilson
better, and that's the way It should
of went"
Anyhow. that's neither here nor
there, Abes- Mnwruss said, Gbe-
cause no matter how many times
nowadays Mrs Wilson il going to
ask MIR. Wilson why he couldn't of
said good bye, king and let II
40 ut that because such people
II you give them the least en-
cOuraEement they would use you
like you Wns running n boarding
house already. understand me, Il
amt going to improve matters for
Mr.. Wilson when the young Teller
does urrfve.@
Say" Abe exclaimed. 1T wouldn't
do that king, IT.. no harm TO rough
II little there at the White House,
Mawruss."
What do you mean-rough itT'
MaWruss demanded. Don't you sup
pose the president Of the United
States eats just so good in his own
home as the king OF England does in
his, Abe? It would be the least OF
Mr.. Wilson's worries II the young
feller would expect chicken a Ia king
and filet OF king fish for breakfast.
dinner and supper already, but when
II comes to making up a list OF the
guests which would be invited to meet
this here king OF England. r.. that is
where II Mr.. Wilson is wise, he would
get himself run over by a trolley car
or something and sustain enough in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
the 1rOrdI. you've said it, in

the words, You've said it, In
stead OF quite Eo.'
But that amt the idea in the
kings sending him over here, Nav
russ" Abe said. The intention is
that II is a wonderful opportunity for
the American people to see how q
king looks and at the same time not
have II come off on your gloves. In
other words, Mawruss, it's as a favor
TO US that the young Teller is coming
over here and the chances is that his
personal feelings in the matter is
very much the same yours or mine
would be II we was about to make
Bisbee, Douglas, Lordsburg and Dem
ing with a line Of popular price gar
ments. We would do il in the course
OF making a living and not for the
education OF the say Of she thing"
Send Over Some Real Men
Then my advice TO the young fell
Ter and his father Is that ne should
building trade is looking up so, Abe,
and help out with the corner stone
laying" MaWruss said, land give the
people Of this country a real treat by
sending over lord George or marshall
field Haig, which while this here king,
r., Is q decent. respectable young fell
Ter and his father Is also a gentle
man that nobody could say word
against no matter II 1t does cost the
English people sixpence in the pound
OF the ten shillings in the pound
order that the English royal family
should continue to live in style to
which Il has become accustomed dur
ing the past 500 years Abe, still al
the same time II would be standing
on the curb watching lord George or
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
By MOGENE BURCH
SUPERSTITION IN MEDICINE.

THE power Of mind over the body
for the relief OF symptoms has
been recognized not only by physi-
clans, but by the generality Of men at
all times. Everyone has had the ex-
perience OF aches or actual pains
which have disappeared while in
pleasant company or while occupied
by some absorbing or distracting
thought It Is a good thing for US
when we are able TO keep our
thoughts off our ailments. As David
Harem said about dogs: at is a good
thing for a dog to have fees. for il
makes him forget that he is a dog"
In the time Of king Henry VII
queen Elizabeth. James II. Charles ]
and Charles 4. these monarchs de-
voted much OF their time to healing
A certain period OF the year was set
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

Th' fOregOin' is hut one O. tn many
tragedies o life directly attributable
T. tn lure O. tn poultry business, an
tells tn pathetic story of a fine. rO-
bust farmer In tn midsummer o life
surrounded by lOvin' wife an children,
an with plenty an Z spare, who he
come disorgnniEed an stampeded
from readin' a poultry journal. Tn
spirit of adventure has pervaded All
ages Strong men have fOrstuken
civilization an exposed 'emselves Z
tn rigOrs O. tn Arctic winters in
search o tn North Pole. Darin' nnvi-
gators have sacrificed all inst vvuE
near an dear 4 pillow tn deep. Brave
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
Texans, Who Attempted to
AYenge Mexican Outrage,
Doublecrossed. Murdered.

A FTER II years OF neglect, much OF
n which time It lay buried IN the
silt and sand OF the Rio Grande. his
toric old cannon, a relic Of the Mier
expedition Of 1912. when the little re-
public OF Texas was fighting an all
losing war with Santa Annals hordes.
has at last found a final resting place
commensurate with the glory Of It's
day. Recently 1t was brought to san
Antonio and with much pomp and
ceremony given a niche in the Alamo.
the cradle OF Texas liberty"
Here and there over Texas today are
a few old men and old women who
tell themselves and their eat-great-
grandchildren that they remember the
thrill Of patriotism and the wave Of
renewed determination that swept
over the struggling republic following
the fateful hours when this cannon
and its fellows fell into hostile hands.
Perhaps II is not memory, but the
vivid confinement OF old hearthstone
stories OF the long ago which in their
day dreams they are living over and
over again. for there is some dispute
as TO whether this particular cannon
belonged TO the Texans or TO the Mex
leans and some even claim that IL is
not a relic OF the Nier expedition AT
all but OF the beginning OF the war
between the United States and Nexi-
CO about four years later. Be that
as Il may. there are few more thrill
ing chapters in Texas history than
those devoted to William S. Fisher
and his 300 venturesome Texans who
ignored an order to disband and
forged onward into Mexico, to disas-
ter. and for two thirds OF the little
band. death
Forced to Surrender.
President Houston. Of the republic
OF Texas. had called for volunteers for
an invasion OF Mexico in retaliation
for the invasion OF san Antonio by
Gen Vol and a thousand Mexicans
(in September 1S42) during which in
vasion 81 Texans including the Of
ficers Of the district court we're made
prisoners. All OF these Texans who
were able to travel were carried into
Mexico and imprisoned
A large body OF troops were
gathered near san Antonio under the
command Of Gen Somerville whom
the soldiers objected 70 on the ground
that he was out OF sympathy with
the proposed invasion Later after
considerable marching back and forth
across the Rio Grande, Somerville Or
dered his men to disband- Three hum
thin on Securing boatsgathere.. bisdd
dred refused and elected Fisher to
lead them on Securing boats. these
dropped down the Rio Grande TO a
point near the Mexican town OF Mier
and after making camp on the Texas
side crossed over to the enemy soil
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
Potash And Perlmutter Discuss Prince Coming
This Here King; Jr:, VIII Be A Lot OF Trouble

juries TO keep him confined TO his bed
from a few days before the young fell
Ter arrives until the morning after
the British ambassador successfully
slips It to the Young Teller that peo-
pie in Washington IS beginning to
wonder il a king of England amt
got no home, y'understand-
Too Big a JOb.7
But why couldn't Mr.. Wilson give
one big dinner for the king. IT.. to
which he would invite the senate and
house Of representatives in body
and have the whole thing over at one
sehlag, y'understandZ"
sal" Mawruss said. the dining
room at the White House is abig place
but it amt exactly Madison Square
Garden and It amt even Child's Board
walk restaurant. neither"
Then let him invite them 70 a series
Of meals in rotation alphabetically
and let it 90 at that" Abe suggested
Before that would get him out
OF his troubles and not hold up the
confirmation OF the peace treaty and
League OF Nations. Abe. Mr.. Wilson
would first got to get an act OF con-
gress passed amending the order Of
the alphabet and making L for Lodge.
] for Johnson and r for Reed come
ahead Of H for Hitchcock, who. Of
course, wouldn't mind helping out Mr..
Wilson by allowing himself to be
shifted to the third or fourth sitting"
Morris said
Maybe it would be a good thing to
let the alphabet stand and square
things with Borah and Brandegee,"
Abe retorted.
TT might even be still better II Mr..
Wilson would write the king, jr. to
be so good and postpone his visit un-
til after inauguration day, 1912, and
put the entire problem up to the next
president whoever he might be-" Nor
ris said.
He might even be Mr.. Wilson"
Abe concluded. because when Il
comes to a job like entertaining this
here king. jr. what American is
anxious TO tackle IL, even II my doing
so he could become president evenT
Am I right or wrongZ'-Copyrigh
1913. by the Mcclure Newspaper Syn
dicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
By MONTAGUE GLASS.

this here Haig driving by It would
give me a real thrill to think that ]
am at last looking at he face Of a man
who for four years has been working
night and day to put over the biggest
thing that has ever been put over in
the history Of the world, understand.
s9On the other hand what for n
thrill would 1 get from ms many
corner stones as all the Brick
layers unions in the American
Federation of Labor and has been
presiding Mt aH many bnnquets
rs this here Irving J. Cobb and
lack Cobb combined"
AT that there will be a whole lot OF
ambulance calls for people who has
tainted away in the crowds that will
collect to see the king, jr.. drive past,
Wamruss," Abe said
sfWiIsOn Did IT,
4 know there will" Mawruss said.
and II IL rested with me. Abe, I
wouldn't spend so much as two cents
for mathematic spirits Of ammonia TO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

men have forgotten all earthly OhIi-
cations in Their rush fer gold. Smart,
thrivin' fellers have bid gOodby Z es-
tabiished business enterprises 4 try
ther hands in III oil fields. while
many valuable artisans have deserted
Their benches an lathes Z try Their
luck ut sellinf cigars or life Insurance
Women too bright, Intellectual rom-
en-. have thrown aside Their social
prestige an stolen away from fine
indulEent husbands an fnterestiu'
children 4 enter new fields OF en-
deavOr- Unsettled splrlts-fOii<s with
out balance Wheels-restiess creatures
have ever fit from one occupation Z
another, allus Windin' up on tn rag
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
Hero He Presided Over Many Banquets Irwin Cobb and Zach
Cobb Both and Laid Many Comers the Bncyes Union; Yunde
stand Mr. Wilson Only Said I'd Like See You Some Time King
And the King Sends the King. Junior, Right Away for a Visit

from the kings standpoint, II will
save the Young feller's mother a lot
of anxiety 10 know that he is safe on
board an English battleship every
night Instead OF running around the
streets OF 8 country where every
body up to and including the prest-
dent himself is the young feller's So
cial inferior"
Quarantine Against Slang.
"And also you can't blame the old
man II he amt taking no risks when
the young Teller gets home and his
mother asks him did he have a good
time that two Right Honorable Cen
eral Practitioners in Waiting would
got to work over her for an hour or
so bringing her out Of one swoon after
another as the result of her son say
ing: TIL say I did" Abe observed
aStiII ut the same time, Abe.
MRWrusH said, at is going to be
a wonderful opportunity for the
young feller even II he gets home
again he would occasionally use
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

aside for sick persons to make a pill
grimage to the king or queen It was
royal decree that these ailing folks.
on the way to the king. were to re-
ceive particular care from the people
OF the towns through which they
passed Then came he day when the
patient was touched by the monarch
and presented with a coin which he
was supposed TO preserve On the way
home they were once more the sub
jects Of sOlicitude-and they had the
royal coin TO assure them every now
and then that they had been touched
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16
EUen The Mice Sing In
Dru Georgia Town

Albany, Ga, Aug. 16.-That mice
really sing has been demonstrated
in Albany.
Herchel Killebrew IS the owner
OF a little rodent with a voice that
rivals that OF a mocking bird The
mouse is on display in a revolving
cage at a prominent drug store in this
city and many skeptical ones-and
nearly every one was when he first
heard OF the singing mouse-have
been convinced when the spirit OF
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

MRS. Joe ShOOts' brother-In-InyT,
4Sl who one short year ago traded his
sixty acres O. valuable broom corn
land in nIinoy fer poultry yard, has
written tn fOIlerfn' letter from some
where in Iowa Z his married daughter
NetfieI
4AIeet me Mt tn ole mill Tuesday at
dusk an bring a hat an a pair O.
shoes. L still have my linen duster.
Hurriedlys Fnther.1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

by the kings hand. and that they
ought 10 get well. for had not many
others been so cured2
And what is more, they often tines
were the favorable suggestion. with
the outing and better food. was emf
nently calculated TO cure
The story IS told Of william Of
Orange that he did not believe that
he had this regal power TO cure But
friends Of a certain sick nan insisted.
so that in the end he laid his hands
on the man. saying God give you
better health and more sense"
When Dr. Samuel Johnson Was a
boy OF ;, queen Anne resumed this
practice, and the scrofulous boy was
taken TO her. No cure was effected
in his case, but as the gruff old doc
tor lived to a round age in sturdy
health. some would raise the question
if he had early scrofula. had Il not
been greatly modified for the better
Copyright. 1913. Thompson. Tea
ture Service.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

On March IS, 1SG3, the prisoners re-
cefved word that Santa Anna had de-
creed that every tenth man should he
shot as punishment for attempting TO
escape One hundred and fltty-nine
white beans and II black beans were
placed in a crock and ths Texans
were lined ID TO draw lots A black
bean meant death, q white ban meant
life The losers were killed that very
night One OF the officers, Capt
Cameron. drew first He drew q
white bean. but little good did IL do
him. for just a month later By spec
ial order, he was shot.
After the massacre o. the unf0r-
tunate II, the remaining Texans were
started onward, being sent first 70
Mexico City, then 70 the fortress of
Perote. $50 miles TO the east OF Mex
leo City, where many OF the prisoners
Vol had brought from san Antonio
were found Several OF the prisoners
tunneled under the foundation and
escaped II was March. 1874. q year
later. that Gen Waddy Thomps1a-
United States minister TO Mexico. Sc
cured the release OF the hundred and
seven remaining Imprisoned. all
others having escaped OF died
The accompanying picture was
made at Zapa-a. Texas, by an army
z n c A secretary stationed at
that border outpost. shortly before
the historic old piece was moved 20
san Antonio. The soldiers sitting on
or near the gun are members OF the
37Ih L. s infantry. small detachments
OF which are now scattered for many
miles up and down the Rio Grsnde-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

Ecd edge o. nowhere without any
moss o. course, IL itsVuzl' fer folks
with DARN an initiative. tn world
would stand still. That we all know.
Some one must lead off II were 4
progress That we know also. Moth
in Vcntured. nothin' VOL i an ole
an true sayin', hut at that Tiers
nothin' L commend tn spirit that ac-
ruated Mrs. JeS shoots brother-ln-
law who left good thing an I'm one
brief year WIZ reduced 4 one linen
buster.
Fer ever restless spirit that makes
KILN, ninety-nine write home fer
Copyright National News
paper SerTiee-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-16

In most OF the cities OF Chile vTo-
men are employed as street car con
duct0rs-