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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
Eternal Three Stage
Real Drama in Theater

ST. Louis. No. Jan 25.-Patrons OF
the Dideu theater here were given
a closeup view Of a real drama
staged in the theatre by AR. and
Mrs Jesse Beckley and the other
man"
The BeckIeys have been separated
for several months and Jesse mas
been trying 10 win back his vile s
affections. but she refuses to have
anything to do with him
Charles Albientz took 1frs. BeckIey
to a moving picture show. Jesse
followed them and ordered Mrs.
Beckley to leave the show She re-
fused. He whipped out "a revolver
and fired at her four times How
ever. the cartridges were bad and
Mrs Beckley was uninjured. Beck
ley made his getaway in the near
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

nd tide over the investors Of the city
during these months
Necessary Money Can BE Had.
These conditions viii very shortly
be changed. Relieved Of the war
strain, banks and private money lend
ers, locally and from outside. viii
seek safe loans here as i'm the past
Building VIII undoubtedly he renewed
on pretty much its former scale dur
ing the ensuing year Vacant proper
ties viii begin TO be developed, holders
Of income property Will find their re-
turns back to normal again.
Public Improvements are always a
considerable factor in producing real
estate activity They denote a growing
and an enterprising city and in such a
spot realty is generally moving at in
creasing prices
Public improvements Needed.
FL Paso, like every other patriotic
city. during the past year stopped dead
in the matter Of public improvements,
except such as were of so vital and
necessary a kind that they could not
be delayed.
During the coming year a large
amount Of street paving viii undoubt-
edly be done, thus providing employ
ment for labor and opening up for
development and traffic new sections
Of the city. Notable I'm this respect
is the proposed paving Of Piedras
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
AuaiLabIe Business Houses
And Residences Almost
Al Occupied.
MEMORIAL PARK
4 CITY PROJECT
Plan To Beauty The City
With 4 Memorial To
Soldiers Who Fell.
BY c. II. LEAVELL.
Retiring President FL PasO Real
Estate Board.


THE real estate situation IN FL Paso
l for the ear 1913 has a splendid
outlook During the past IS months
this city has been going through the
process Of absorption and Of taking
up slack" While the war was on.
building was absolutely at a stand
still Yet the city. solidly. held its
own and the first period OF growth
that We feel. viii find FL PasO
cramped for room, both in the busi-
ness and residential sections
But Few Vacant buildings
At the present time there are but
few vacancies in business property.
apartments or dwellings. The few va
cant stores or dwellings there are are
Of the undesirable kind. Poorly To-
Gated stores or those in bad repair.
away from the beaten centers are
about the only kind now found IN
occupied Dwellings in bad repair OF
in inaccessible locations are to be
found in some umbers, but modern.
well located and reasonably new
houses are almost at a premium. In
fact practically none are to be found
The bungalow StiII the FavOrfte.
FL PasO's most popular type Of home
has proved 70 be the bungalow. Mod
ern bungalows in a good district. close
to school and otherwise desirable are
a scarce article on the rental lists of
every man engaged in the real estate
business in this city.
During the past year prices have
been lowered in many sections OF Ell
Paso. and this condition has effected
almost every class OF property The
public should realize that values have
not changed, that ths growth of prop
erty IS stiu the same and that in
stances where prices have been low
cred are due TO the efforts Of indi-
"a G n. a vi 81 =
a buyer by making the offerings at
tractive-
ShouId Attract Investors.
This very condition should at this
time attract the attention OF every
sDective Investor The present is
unquestionabiy a time Of golden op-
portunities for the man seeking in
vestment in real estate in this city.
AS a matter Of fact many Of our most
conservative citizens are now quietly
ferings as are presented that appear
particularly attractive.
Early Revival Looked For.
I have not the slightest doubt that
six months. or one year at the most.
will see prices back 10 normal and in
most cases on an inward move on all
classes OF property FL Paso is not
dead, nor has IL even been sleeping
But it has been a city called upon
during nearly Two years for very
steady drains OF finance for war pur-
poses And it has unstintingly given.
at a time when no new Industries or
commercial activity was forthcoming
to offset these drains.
7einE a city IN the midst Of very
rapid development and great expan-
sion. heavy credits were at all times
demanded to carry on the constant
growth that each previous year had
Witnessed Therefore our financial
institutions Nere taxed 10 provide the
necessary extensions TO home owners
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

street northerly making a connection
with Mckinley avenue and providing
a new paved loop and new outlet TO
riot
iany other projects. including the
development Of Memorial park. near
the Five Points section. at q cost Of
probably 100000 or more, and the
construction Of the scenic drive along
the rim Of the mesa viii without
doubt materialize during the year.
These things viii add much TO the
beauty of our city and the conven-
fence OF its people At the same time
they win enhance property values and
nromofe deEeInnment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
Medicine F arm Planned
By State of Illinois

Chicago Ill. Jan 25.-Illinois is
going 10 grow its own medicine.
Plans are already under way for
the establishing Of -mediciae
farm" on which viii be grown herbs
and roots. importation Of which has
been curtailed by the war.
The board Of forest preserves OF
Illinois has the matter in charge and
Us soon rs a suitable location can be
found the farm will be put under
cultivation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

thar I6 2-5 percent OF the increase Of
receipts Of this office for this year
may be credited TO the Increase OF the
first class rate Parcel post rates and
the registry and money order fees
were not changed In this connec-
ton &c should be remembered that the
increase Of 1918 over 1917 was SS6.-
1879. as AGAINST an increase Of ST.
40309 in 1917 over 1916"
savings Go Into Thrift Stamps
The postal savings bank figures
are not obtainable because OF n ruling
Of the department against making
those figures public. but 10 is said
that but comparatively little business
was done IN that branch OF the postal
service during 1918 because OF the dis
position OF those who had been IN the
habit Of patroniZlng it to invest their
savings in thrift and war savings
stamps
a comparative statement OF receipts
by months for the two years last past
is given below.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

HTHILE the real estate market for
w II Paso and the surrounding
country. and the latter term includes
both Irrigated farm lands and graz
Inr lands. was rather quiet during
1918. ir was not nearly so bad as the
pezsimisfs persist IN asserting. Ac-
corIlns 70 the best information,
there has been a steady movement
q property OF eli kinds, but at
prices somewhat lower than pre-
ramed before the beginning OF the
way or than the holders thought
-hey should have. The main thing
IS that Il moved. proving that there
are men 40 nave faith in FL Paso and
who sril1 believe that Fl Paso realty
IS q safe investment
Banks Were Conservative.
Owing 10 war conditions. money
has been held as something sacred
b. the banks. and they didn't loan a
cent. without assuring themselves
that the borrowers had legitimate
need FOR the money, or credit, and
rlz- there was reasonable assurance
rlat the loans would be repaid. That.
% course. vas the course the bank
ers were asked by the government 10
pursue and no fault Is being found
ri-h them for following the gov
Outstanding that Il did have a ten
fencr to make the money market
-ather hight and made Il impos-
7ihle FOR many men 20 carry out
plans for Increasing their holdings
~ business property, city lots or
Flood OF Insurance Money.
Discussing this phase Of the ques-
rl1u- James l. Mari said that while
there was falling off in the strictly
realty business OF his firm. the loan
department. did the heaviest business
During 1918 we loaned 1890. 900
m II Faso real estate" said Mr.
l1rr- "A striEine fact IN counec-
tion wifh the loans is that most OF
g Was loaned al percent. which
proves thar the agencies for which
Te acted had faith ia the future Of
the city and were willing 10 back that
faith with their dollars Al a low rate
~ interest
Hizh Compliment to Fl Paso.
-Qur firm also loaned $3.50. 1000 10
-uf1wobile dealers during the wear.
slowing the faith Of the men for
rEom we acted in tle future Of the
r-r0moblle business fin this section Of
.he couurry- All or this money came
RON life insurance companies. the
can departments of which are pre-
sided over by the best financial
Grains ohtsinahle. and IL il the high
est compliment which could be paid
-he stability Of the community that
hose careful men sent the funds Of
tcir companies into r Paso for in
-cstuent particularly when the
-oHnrrr was AT war and so many OF
ivy own people were inclined 20
-rfnk we were on the tohogEan
rrrle1 down
Future Looks Bright
% Hrve DO power 70 look into the
f-r--r and don't IKE 20 hazard a'
-rr-T as 90 what Is DO store for Us
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

Totals $1,000. S365.23S.93 S401. 4zs.72
There are now employed in the
postal service So clerks. an increass
Of two during the year. and IS car
risrs. As against IS carriers IN 1917.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
REALTY MARKET SHOWS iGT IWTY
and PROMISES RAISE IN VALUES

Past Year Showed Intrinsic Value of FL Paso Property
by Continued Sales Of Residences, Farm Lands and
Tracts Bought For Investment Despite Conditions
Incidental To War; Real Estate Men Confident.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

Collecting dandeions. an italian Wom-
an living IN Philadelphia. has been able
TO save $1,000 during che last 80 years.
band died. 90 years ago. selling dcnde-
lions 20 her countrymeu In the Quaker
CITY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
VAST RESOURCES OF
STATE AID Much In
WINNING OF WAR
800,000,000 P0UNDS0F RED
METAL SNIELTEDF FOR UNCLE SAM

Twelve Thousand Men Bear Arms for the United States
in Army and Navy During Great Struggle; Men and
Women at Home Increase Output Of Mines and
Farms; Expansion in All Lines Proceeding.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
-RTZ0NA METALS AND CROPS ENORMOUS
-FOUR MILLION In
CROPS FROM RIO
.CRANDE PROJECT

Storage in Great Reservoir Proves Ample in Season to
Guard Against Drouth and Furnish Perpetual Sup
DIV of Moisture for the Valley Above and Below FL
Paso: One Years Harvest Equal to Dams Cost
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

N hrVe no power % look into the
r--r-r- and don't IKE 20 hazard n
rc-r az 90 what Is 30 store for US
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

kinds of feeds used. the length OF the
feeding period, and the number of days
the pigs were on grazing crops is inter-
esting; the safe and cost of gains is
definite information the adult has
wanted to know. The club work then
is a point of contact by means of
which county agents may reach adults
when the direct approach brings little
or no response.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

-Spt us laughing with songs and jests
and stories. The boy John, having
been reproved for rapid eating, hurled
his spoon upon the floor.
"Those in favor of his punishment
will please say aye?" said the school
master.
1 remember that we had a divided
house on that important question.
The schoolmaster said: michael
Henry wishes him to be forgiven on
promise of better conduct, but for the
next offense he shall ride the bad
ger"
This meant lying for a painful mo-
ment across his fathers knee.
The promise was given and our
merrymaking resumed. The district
attorney, whom 1 had met before,
came to see me after supper and asked
more questions and advised me to talk
with no n about the shooting with
out his consent. Soon he went away,
and after l had learned my lessons
Mr.. Hacket said:
"Let us walk up to the Jail and
spend a few minutes with Amos"
We hurried to the Jail. The sheriff,
a stout-built, s%tern-faced man, admit
ted us.
"Can we see the Grimshaw boy ?"
Mr.. Hacket inquired.
II guess So" he answered as he
lazily rose from his chair and took
down a bunch of large keys which had
been hanging on the wall. Ills ia.
Their has just left"
He spoke in a low, solemn tone
which impressed me deeply as he put
a lighted candle in the hand Of the
schoolmaster. He led us through 8
door into a narrow corridor. He thrust
a big key into the lock of a heavy iror
grating and threw it open and babe us
step in. We entered an ill-s1hellins
stone-foOred room with a number OF
cells against it's rear wall. He locked
the door behind us. 1 saw a face anC
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
DID THE PREACHER SWEAR?
1t Might Seem So When He Agreed
With Nimrod.

Several business men were seated
about the blazing fire at the club at
East Liverpool, O. They were discuss
ing the curious ways in which false
reports often start. One merchant told
of an experience during a hunting trip
out West.
"My guide told me how he had es-
corted a famous clergyman on a hunt
for wild game" said the merchant. T
understand he never was known to-
show a single Weakness I said. ,
"That is not true, though replied
the guide. I heard him swear
"Is that so? Tell me about it, I
said.
"'Well, sir, we were watching am
other fishing. Suddenly, the fellow
pulled in an eight-pounder. Turning
to the preacher, he said: "That's a
ID fish" The clergyman replied:
eyes, it ISL" -. .
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
CLUBS AID FEEDING METHODS
Very Noticeable Changes Have Come
About as Result of Demonstra.
tons by Members.

prepared by the United States Depart
rlent of Agriculture.)
One of the outstanding effects of
the boys and girls pig club work is the
improvement in feeding methods en-
ployed by adults who have followed
the lead Of some club member. Even
in the leading hog-producing states,
where the quality of the hogs is high,
very noticeable changes in feeding
practices have come about as the re-
suit of the demonstrations made by
club members.
In some instances it has been the
use of a s~elf-feeder for fattening hogs
by a club member that was the means
of causing the farmers of that commu-
nifty to adopt the same method. In
other sections the use of a balanced
ration by 4 club member caused the
farmers in his neighborhood to realize
that corn alone is a poor and expen-
sive hog feed, or that grazing crops or
good pastures r essential to ecOnomi-
cal gains on swine. In n county in
Kentucky the pig-club demonstrations
were the means of increasing the use
Of tankage, as a supplement to corn,
from two tons to IS tons per year in
two years time. In Alabama the pig
club agent obtained a pound Of rape
seed for each member who made a pre-
liminary report IN his or her pig. AS
a result of this small beginning one
store in one county sold over 1000
pounds Of rape seed that fall and l.,
500 pounds the following spring. and
now that county is green with grazing
crops for hogs. Since rape has made
a place for itself in that county, the
use Of soy beans, cowpeas, velvet
beans, etc, is now being pushed. Sim
liar results, though perhaps less strik
ing, have been obtained in other states
Sixty-one per cent of the members who
completed their work last year report
the use of grazing or pasture crops.
The demonstrations by the boys are
closely watched by the adults. The
keeping of records showing the initia
and final weights, the amounts anG
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

figure in the din candle light, behind
the grated door of one of these cells.
How lonely and detected and helpless
was the expression of that figure! The
sheriff went to the door and u
locked it.
"Hello, Grimshaw," he said sternly.
"Step out here"
1t all went to my heart-the man
ners Of the sheriff so like the cold iron
OF his keys and doors-the dim candle
light, the pale, frightened youth who
walked toward us. We shook his hand
and he said that he was glad to see
US. 1 saw the scar. under his left ear
and reaching out upon his cheek,
which my stone had made, and knew
that he bore the mark Of Cain.
He asked if he could see me alone
and the sheriff shook his head and said
sternly:
-"Against the rules"
"Amos, I've a boy O. my own an I
feel for ye," said the schoolmaster.
I'm going to cone here, now and
then, to cheer We up and bring We some
books to read. If there's any word
of advice I can give ye-let me know.
Have We a laWyer!"
"There's n coming tomorrow
Don't say a word about the case,
boy, to anyone but your lawyer-mind
that"
We left him and went to our home
and beds, l to spend half the night
thinking of my discovery, since which,
for some reason, I had no doubt Of
the guilt Of Amos, but I spoke not Of
it to anyone and the secret worried
me.
Next morning on my way to school
I passed a scene more strange and
memorable than any in my long ex-
perience. l saw the shabby figure of
old Benjamin Grimshaw walking in
the side path. His hands were in his
pockets, his eyes bent upon the ground,
his lips moving as if he were in deep
thought. Rowing Kate, the ragged,
silent woman who, for the fortune Of
Amos, had drawn a gHbbet, the shadow
of which was now upon him, walked
slowly behind the money lender point
ing at him with her bony forefinger.
Her stern eyes watched him as the cat
watches when it's prey is near it. She
did not notice me. Silently, her feet
wrapped in rags, she walked behind
the man, always pointing at him.
When he stopped she stopped. When
he resumed his slow progress she fol-
lowed. 1t thrilled me, partly because
/ had begun to believe in the weird,
mysterious power of the Silent Wom-
az. l had twenty minutes to spare
and so l turned into the main street
behind and close by them. l saw him
stop and buy some crackers and an
apple and a piece Of cheese. Mean
while she stood pointing at him. He
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

saw, out gave no heed to ner. he
walked along the street in front of
the stores, she following as before.
How patiently she followed!
l started for the big schoolhouse and
a number of boys Joined me with
pleasant words.
Sally ran past us with that low
lived Wills boy, who carried her books
for her. His father had gone into the
grocery business and Henry wore
boughten clothes. l couldn't tell Sally
how mean he was. l was angry and
decided not to speak to her until she
spoke to me. l got along better in
school, although there was some tit
tering when l recited, probably be-
cause | had a broader dialect and big
ger boots than the boys in the village.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
Hunter Shot by Dog Tied to Gun

Staunton, Va.-McKinley Grooks
was removed to a hospital after he
had been shot in both knees by his
hunting dog. Brooks, thirsty, tied his
dog to his gun and knelt down at a
stream to drink. Another dog came
along and a fight ensued, during which
the gun was exploded, the load taking
effect in Brooks knees,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
FEEDING CLOVER TO CATTLE
SWeepings and Trash Accumulated in
Barn Loft Should Be Saved FOR
Poultry Flock.

If one feeds clover to cattle the
s%weepings and trash that accumulate
in the barn loft ought to be save;l.
These sweepings are composed mostly
of shattered leaves and seeds, all; are
better for poultry than the wilole ::aa.
One should have a barrel iianuy and
store these s%weepingS against future
needs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

rougnage. We might almost as we'll
dump a bushel of bran into the man
gers as to cram it full of alfalfa. If
horses have an abundance of it, they
eat too much and often have digestive
disorders as a result. Alfalfa should
be fed very sparingly to horses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

Iii tie four years of the war Ger.
many e.lacted from Belgium half a
billion IN war taxes, part of the brave
little nations punishment for defend
ing it's neutrality and it's honor. That
ought to be the first count in the
Dill for damages to be presented to
Germany and which she must be-
forced to pay at any cost to herself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

ut takes nine men to hold down a
tiger, but five men could subdue a
lion," says a floating item. Who'll be
n of nine to go out and verify this?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
FEEDING ALFALFA TO HORSES
1t Should Be Given SparingIy as Di-
gestive Disorders Are Sure to
Follow Liberal Supply.

Alfalfa hay is a good horse feed,
common opinion to the contrary not
withstandlng. The trouble is that usu-
ally too much of it is fed. 1t is very
rich and can hardly be considered
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

How meaningless are titles of no.
bility. A headline says that Wilhelm
is now a mere count" And he counts
less than ever before.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27

CHAPTER Iv-Silas Wright evinces
much interest in Barton, and sends a box
home. The election Of Silas Wright to
the United States senate is announced.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-03-27
96,551 TRUCKS DELIVERED

War Department Shipped 51,884 Motor
Cars Overseas.
Washington, March 24.-Motor truck
manufacturers have delivered to the
War department 99.551 trucks of all
types out of orders for 1857 that re.
manned to be filled after the cancella-
ton of contracts due to the close Of
the wal had bee. made. OF the trucks
delivered, 51,SS4 were shipped over
seas.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-05-22

Leaning back, smoking his cigar, he
quizzed Jared pleasantly as to his
solitary condition. And in the I'M
usual luxury Of sympathetic listen
er, Jared found himself telling all that
had passed.
Strangely enough, the unburdening
proved relief.
"When you speak Of your wife," the
man said musingly, "your voice has
a softened tone, as though her pervers-
ity had failed to kill your love-"
Jared's eyes lost their hopeless light
as he looked toward 4 portrait Of
Ida upon the wall
II shall always love her." he an
swered simply.
When the stranger had gone the old
man sat brooding in the lamplight.
AS the kitchen door opened creak-
ingly, Jared drew his trembling
fingers from his eyes, then with a
wordless cry he arose to his feet.
Ida stood there in the doorway
changed and still dearly familiar
Ida. Her black, hair had turned to
softened white, and Lida's black eyes
had softened as mysteriously as her
hair"
"Jared," she said humbly, 81 have
come back to stay, if you will take
me. There is no satisfaction apart
from you-anywhere. For years l
have borne the penalty of my deser-
ton.
sit was Sylvia who discovered the
cause of my unhappiness. Love has
taught her much, so size sent her hIls-
band on tonight to find if you could
still be noble enough to forgive. If
you want me, Jared, Sylvia and John
will be here later to rejoice in our
reconciliation. They have great plans
for our future comfort in this old
home. have learned my lesson, dear.
Home is where the heart is no
other can compensate"
"knd love-" said Jared, "forgiveth
all things" Then he folded his wife
In his arms.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-05-22
LABOR DRIVEN TO ITS LIMIT
Hardest of Hard Work Demanded Of
Boatmen in the Early Days
of the Country.

The high moral courage of the mis-
sionaries who strove to convert the
Indians of the CANADIAN Northwest is
we'll illustrated by the life of Father
Lacombe, who dared to rebuke Chief
Factor Rowan of the Hudson Bay
company for heartlessness toward the
company's men. Katherine Hughes
describes the incident in her biography
of Father Lacombe. The factor and
the priest were journeying to Edmon-
ton in a keel boat, towed by COM
pany of cordeliers.