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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
Easy Money And Yellow Diamonds
A Sketch OF 4 Typical Texas Oil Town

! DEOPLE OF all sorts and conditions
L in the Wichita Falls district prob
ably average more cash money in
pocket today than anywhere else on
earth. Certainly more people in that
district who have not previously had
much money have made more and
made it faster than in any othe.
place.
one day a man has an ordinary
piece Of farm land worth $50 an acre.
A wildca. well in the vicinity strikes
oil. and the next day Mr.. Ordinary
Farmer gets bruised in the rush OF
wildeyed men seeking to lease his
property at from $1,000 to $4,000 an
acre. and give an eighth Of the gross
oil production TO boot. One day a
local broker has a cheap option on
an unsOught lease in doubtful terri
tory and credit at q lunch counter.
wildcat well in the neighborhood
comes in with a big production. and
he finds himself with anywhere from
s25, 900 to 100000. and a hankering
for q big diamond
A taste for big diamonds seems TO
be a common attribute OF many who
make money over night out Of the
oil boom. and the prevalence Of
jewelry stores in Y .chita Falls is ono
are TO be found in every downtown
block. and the bulk Of their stock
consists Of overgrown diamonds
saw two roughly dressed men stand
ing before a display window one night
discussing a reasonably small, though
excellently cut and Gawless blue
white stone that WIS advertised at
5000 One of the men was wearing
a ring with a diamond that was SUI
fering from a severe complication or
elephantiasis and iaundice-
Five thousand dollars" the man
wearing the big yellow stone sneered-
i wouldn't give five hundred for that
thing No size to it,
"Yeh. but its blue-white." his com
panion argued. 1T amt yellow. like
that one o. yours.
What's the matter with yellow p 2
the other demanded to know. FELLOWS
a pretty color. amt it2'
Everybody's making and spending
money I saw a second floor corner +
bedroom IN a downtown building that
brought SO a week a year ago and 3
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

OF the world In the seventeenth cen
fury II was practiced BY the Dutch in
our own New ork, no nsade dead
"ates' OF zen. marked with the fni-
tials OF the dead man. to Re eaten by
those nresent at the funeral.
Probably the true signiff ance Of
he custom was more than half Iost
n this case. hut in the HI HANDS OF
rcotland and in some narts OF Wales.
sin eating was profession not more
than half a century ago. The nro-
fessional sin eater vent 70 every
house where a death occurred 4 hft
n bread or cheese was laid on the
breast Of the dead and then handed to
ne sfn eater. who nfe 81 He was
and thrown bodily out Of the house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

points which American public opinion, far dis
ceTnible, has been most insistent
There is nothing final about the reservations the
amendments. They merely recommended to the sen
ate Weeks of debate ahead and there may be many
changes There line worthy Of remark in the
committees resolution It provides not only that the
aes ratification of the peace treaty is to be contingent
upon the reservations and amendments but also that ra
caon by the United STATES is not to be considered
binding until the reservations and understandings have
been accepted part Of the instrument Of ratification
by at least three Of these four powers Great Britain
France, Italy and Japan That would obgate the priD
cpas in the league to accept the views Of the United
States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

seWOU have TO 90 away to other
1 cities that have places OF amuse-
ment to come back to FL Paso and
appreciate how little we have here
In the way Of amusements." said A.
schwarts. president Of the Popular
Dry Goods CO. I have Just returned
from Denver aDd I want TO say that
he people get more there for their
taxes than in any city I know Of
They have public bathing beaches,
beautiful parks. swimming and wad-
ing pools. much beautiful sculpture.
Wonderful natural parks, miles IN ex-
tent, one Of the most unique ZOOS in
the country and many other things
70 entertain them-and they pay no
more taxes than we pay here.
If you are gong to make people
contented and happy in city, you
must 60 to work and give them
amusements. Where they have
plenty Of amusements, they are
happy. That is what we lack here.
I would be in favor OF that big park
and bathing beach The Herald is ad-
voeating east Of the high school o..
also a lot Of wading pools for the
children
People want amusements. and We
have nothing in the way OF amuse-
ments in FL Paso. This IS a phase
OF life 70 which we must give at
tention."
my department has called 20 doc
tors IN FL Paso in the last few
hours said DR.. Hugh White. city
physician. and not one OF them has
o case Of FLU under treatment
There are only two light cases at
Fort Bliss. We have hut one case Of
smallpox in e Paso and that Is one
We picked up from Ranger the other
Il want to warn the public that the
state traffic laws will be enforced
20 the letter, as Tar as my courts are
concerned" said Justice J. NJ Deaver
such offences as speeding. driving
without proper nun bers. and glazing
lights can be avoided and must be
avoided The FL Paso motorists are
warned that all traffic laws will be
enforced. regardless Of circum-
stances"
All central west Texas IS now en-
Joying the boom period Of its his
tory ssid Luther n. stone OF Cisco.
Cisco and other towns in Eastland
and adjoining counties are growing
fast and the entire section shows
great commercial activity, due, OF
course, to the discovery OF OIL / am
convinced that Cisco will double in
population within the next IS
months.
y believe that congress should or
ganize and adequately pay g first
class border guard TO protect Amsri
can interests along the border" said
Walter C. Edwards. The recent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
TraOe ] e tt e

By NIKsAH.

II certain isolated parts OF Bavaria
l the old and formerly Widespread
custom Of eating the sins Of the dead
is still practiced- A corpse cake is
placed on the breast Of the Sead per-
son. ard IS +hen eaten 49, he rae-asf
relative. who Is Eupposed IN this way
10 consume the sins Of the departed
and 10 allow his soul TO enter para
Use purified.
In the Balkan peninsula. which Is
one Of the most barbaric PARTS 80
Europe. a bread inns &c OF the deceased
Is made and Is eaten az the fun rsi by
he surviving members ~ the family
Il Sc not in-rohahle tl-at the rrstom
survives in other out Of the way parts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
Little InteTIeW&
81 Paso Needs Bathing Beach And An1uSeentS For Public
Forty Physicians Testify To Citys Freedom From Flu

the registrars office, school OF
mines"
Ct am quite certain there is nothing
in the report that I hear from Mexieo
that a japanese corporation was
about to get hold OF the famous
Cerro del Mercado. or iron mountain,
in the state Of Durango, Mexico.
said r S. B. washington. OF Durango
City. Our Information in Durango
is that a company Of Los Angeles.
Cal, capitalists controls the great
iron deDosft"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

TRUsTESE.
I think on Timelnot as q Gift 70 ne
That nay throw away Il 50
choose.
But as a Fund OF which 7 an Trustee
That carries duties that I can't
refuse.
Each flying minute fun OF golden
chance.
Each hour filled with things for
ne to do.
Zach tSy presenting some new cir
cumstance
From which rich dividends are 10
accrue.
I hope to use Il so that when the day
OF splendor ultimate shall dawn
anon
Ny Trust III have fulfilled IN such
way
carry on"
(Co2yright. 1919. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
= Ripping Rhymes
The Trees

TIE trees have their soothing monotone that uls
man to rest have peuse them snore and
snooz chin upon breast To
Ike being church; owsy eye to the realms Of
dreams
How often have lain awake until morning sumber
would to
day. al punk and on the bum Ny nights things dread toss
bed
and moTta wohiped They mournfu lullaby while
bon when ouit fbi
vale Of tears hope to sleep million nodding
Copyright by George Matthew Adams MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
...Patter And Chotter. :.
THE ONE-SIDE VIEW.

I'VE call Ii luck when other men
w Advance TO stations that are high
They may have planned and striyen
when
We turned 20 pleasure, you and I.
We fail to see their merits, fail
Because we have no wish 20 seet
We call them lucky, and bewaf
The chance that turned from you
and me.
WITH masureIens contempt we
W spurn
And curse the spy who serves our
fOess
How gladly We would watch him burn
Deep In the he'll to which he goes!
We look upon him as a thing
Too mean to be In human EuiseB
To our heroic spy we bring
The martyrs tribute when he dies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
ALine O. Cheer
Each Day O. The Year
Bg JOHN KESDRICK BANGS. .

EsHO8IE. tel me. little Flowers
- said I. what Is thy planz"
we try with all our powers"
Quoth they. the passing hours
To brighten as We can;
To share with all who pass
The beauty glorious
Our God hath gwen u.s.
And since 7 had that talk wiki them
I've left the flowers on their stems
Lest ! should seem to interfere
With their sweet mission OF good
cheer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

our children cannot be at faaltJ
" Why should the neighbors be an
uOyed
Or have the wish 70 call = halt
When their confentment f. de-
strOyedf
From heaven our precious dearH are
sent,
But other peoples noisy brafs
should be condemned to banlshuent
Along with useless dogs and cats.
WE never yield to silly spite.
w Our virtues are secure and
strOnEf
As sure as we are always right
The other fellow must be wrong.
Unless you make my faith your own,
And with my party east your let,
You lack a soul for I alone
Am errOrless IN act and thought.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

OALE LEON Llme-
OUT IN san Francisco.
THERE WAS a hotel manager.
AND HE was tired
SHAKING HANDS with people.
AND SMILING all the time.
AND EATING his own food.
AND HE wanted a rest
AND HE said to Tommy Keating.
OR TO Charlie Badd.
OR To victor the chef
OR To somebody.
''G'M GONG away.
Cup TO Boise Springs.
%wHERE can run around.
swITHOUT ANY coat
@AND WITHOUT any collar.
"AND TN going to rest"
AND so one morning
WHEN THE sun was shining.
HE wEST down to the ferry
AND ACROSS to Oakland
AND TOOK a train.
AND IN a few hours.
HE WAS at Boise.
AND HE csanged his clothes.
TO AN old suit.
so AS to save his good one.
FOR GOING back home.
AND 50 when he pitched auoits.
He COULD wipe his hands on his
trousers
and TIE very first Night
THAT HE va: at Boise.
THERE WAS a dance
IN An old barn
AND NJ went down there.
AND THE music was played
BY A two siece orchestra
ONE AT banjo.
AND ONE ~ a piano.
AND THE orchestra leader.
WAS A light haired boy.
WITH \ wonderful smile.
IND AN outdoor complexion
IND TOwN store clothes.
IND HOW he could play,
IND AFTER the dance.
HE HOTEL manager
VENT AND smoke to the boy.
ND HE'D never had lesson.
ND HI. couldn't read music.
ND he d!dn.t'think he vas good
ND HE got rel IN the face.
ND ANYwA-
UsT 4 few Eonths later.
HE HoTE- manager.
ENT WORD to the boy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
To Scrap The British Navy?

ONE of the stranges items in days news from London
~ is the demand of Fisher of Kverstone, former
first sea lord for virtual abolition Of the British navy
the ground that half Of it is already obsolete and that
Ia navy will not be needed, anyhow, with Germany out
of the possibility adversary at sea
This is strange because it comes from hardfisted
old sailor who is at the time very able admiral
He made very fair record IN the and the fact that
he did remain first lord indefinitely is as much
ascrbsbe to politics as anything He had differences
and he made enemies and perhaps of his troubles was
that lacked vision. Certainly he to lack it now
If there time when big powers with long
coasts to defend and League Of Nations to support
ought to keep their navies up to maximum strength II IS
now Our navy heads recognize that very clearly And it
viii do to be too hasty in declaring ships obsolete
merely because craft better In more features
been invented ship may be theoretically obsolete
and yet render excellent service in war; as was completely
demonstrated in 19141s For easy illustration, de-
stToyer may be utterly obsolete BY comparison with an
other destroyer, yet send submarine to the bottom
Or by superior seamanshP and handful OF good luck II
may defeat the better Destroyer Even IN these days
Of highly developed naval mechanics, something depends
on men and circumstances.
If Great Britain cared act baron Fishers demand
that would Britains affair Certainly there would be
possible rivals of that flung empire that would rejoice
But nothing Of the sort viii happen. Enghshmen with
common sense and right perspective wont let 1t happen
It's the eating conditions rather than the working
conditions, that need revision.
Someone sends The Herald communication assailing
army courtmartiaI methods and says: 81 doubt if you
have the to print this The author fails to sign his
initials to give any indication Of his iden-
tity. Who mentioned nerve?
Our troops have gone France still sending to the
United States for testaments Which shows that France
though saved by the Yanks is still seeking salvation
-o
only carranza and Villa could that park of 75s
and tanks at Fort Blssl
In his Columbus speech president Wilson said about
pagefuH and very little at that.
It's By attempting 10 reach the top BY single leap that
so much misery is produced N the DOrld.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
We TOWNE GOSSIP
Registered T. 8 Patent ofnes.

MADE HIM orchestra leader.
OF A ten piece orchestra
JUST TO play dance music.
AND BOY. Oh; BOY
YOU CAN take II from M
THAT He made EN- play.
AND NOW what do you thlnk.
WHY JUST this morning
WHEN MY mall came in.
THERE WAS a card
FROM THE Hotel Bntmors.
N NEW York City.
AND IT says that Art Hickman
AND HIS celebrated orchestra.
ARE GOING to be there.
AND THEY'VE gone All the way
FROM THE Boise barn.
TO THE Top Of the world.
I THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
SAYS CRIPPLE STOLE HIS WIFE.

Mansfield. Ohio. Sept G. Samue!
Secrist. a wealthy farmer living near
Neville. is a paralytic cripple and
has not walked a step for twenty -one
years Nevertheless, William Van
Zile charges in a 5000 damage suit
that Secrist stole his wife and eloped
with her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
HAS PER COLD FISH EMBALMED

Springfield. III. Sept. - A wo-
man here thought so much Of her pet
gold fish that when It died as a re-
suit OF being buried by cigarette ash
es carelessly being dropped in a bq4yl
in which it splashed she had Il en-
balmed by q local undertaken
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

MARRIED or single, obscure OF great,
4f4 nObuddy wants Z hear your per
sonal grievance but your mother.
tn peculiar thing about prohibition
is that tn dissatisfaction is all
amongst tn ex-saloonists.
Copyright. National Newspaper Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

In no other part OF the world are
courtships 50 abnormally drawn out as
they are IN Bohemia. where Il Is not
rare 70 hear OF engagements which have
eltandaa from IS b % vear.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06
Little Iuteroiews

failure OF congress to supply funds
to maintain the service. which eT5n
before was insufficient. and reduce
IL now, when smuggling has greatly
Increased. shows carelessness OF our
interests Today there are no line
riders working along the river ana
but few customs inspectors AS re-
suit wagon loads Of liquor and mar
cotics are crossing the border eacn
night and some in the day time The
present customs inspectors are over
worked. as are the immigration in
spectors- Persons desiring the Dor
der permits, or even one day tourist
passes are required to stand IN line
sometimes for hours. outside OF the
buildings, because the men inside
cannot get the work done any faster
and because there is not room in the
tiny immigration station here to
handle the crowds. This Is not due
TO q lack OF efficiency on the part Of
the local officials. but merely be =
cause one man cannot successfully do
the work OF eight
TEL Paso has a crying need for a
good theater. which should cater TO
high class vaudeville or stock COM
panies," said Manuel Aguirre. I'VE
have not enough amusements for the
people Of FL Paso. IN the summer
time our parks are crowded nightlJ
which shows the need OF the people
here for recreation. But. with the
exception Of the municiDal band con-
s, which are a good thing. thee
Is no real good amusement for the
public. People tire OF the everlast-
ing motion picture shows. and these
constitute the one opportunity here
for entertainment. Because we are
somewhat isolated from other cities.
travelling theatrical productions OF
the higher order pass Us by. rather
than lose from two to four days
travelling. We cannot get on a good
vaudeville circuit for the same rea-
son, so we need & good stock COM
pany The one which played here
last season filled a big need. but
now that is gone and again we arc
dependant upon the motion pictures
or cheap productions which do not
attract intelligent persons"
TEL Paso students who VIII attend
the school OF mines this winter are
requested 70 register early SO hat
we can take care Of the students who
are coming here from other parts OF
the southwest" said Miss Ruth
Munro Augur. registrar. We are ex-
pectinE a heavy enrolment this year
and $50 students win be In attend
ance. Reservations for rooms In ethe
ready Is students have reserved
rooms there. Matriculation begins
September "a. IN order 70 facilitate
registration Of the new students,
graduates Of the FL Peso high school
who wish TO matriculate at the school
Of mines are requested 70 send in a
list OF their credits to me at once, at
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

It's the eating conditions, rather than the working
conditions, that need revision.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

In his Columbus speech, president Wilson said about
oagefuI and very little at that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

Our troops have gone but France still sending to the
United States for testamens Which shows that France
though saved once by the Yanks is still seeking salvation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

If only Carranza and Villa could see that park of ?
and tanks at Fort Bliss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

It's By attempting 10 reach the top BY single leap tia
so much misery is produced N the DOrld.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

i Someone sends The Herald communication assaihng
army courtmartal methods and says: 81 doubt if you
have the print this The author fails to sign his
own initials give any indication Of his iden
I titv. Who mentioned nerve?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-06

furnishes readers. free Of
OF. any and an subjects
"a resou. ces or the vari-
Congress and the many
on Two cents In pust-
the Information wanted
.ric J. Haskin Director.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-27
RUSSIAN FLYER
 GIVES REPORT OF SOVIET METHODS
|The Shops Are Nationalized And The Prices Are
 Exorbitant.

vladivostok, March 13.-(Corre- snondence of The Associated Press)- EA Russian aviator who deserted the Rcd Guard army in January and flew into the lines af the All-Russian forces has described the conditions then prevailing in soviet Russia to a member fthe British Mission here as follows:
 The Soviet authority had nation alized all supplies including warm clothing which was being furnished m to the Red Army. The bolsheviki were carrying on agitations in all countries as Lenine's only hope for nerpetuation of his control and of holshevism. r.enine and Trotzky were not in complete accord. Trotzky wished to restore much of the old mill tarv regime, including saluting and measure of discipline. Many Rus sian prisoners returning from Ger many had joined the Red Army as their only chance to live.
 The naturalization of women, he SalQ was uIlII uc. hoOiIiC SIloi IIiCo ldet been converted into theatres. Only the intelligent zia" went. to church. There were no private stores or shops; all were under the control of the soviets and purchasers had to show
 cards authorizing them to buy. Army officers had no distinguishing unl- form but wore star on the cap.
 Officers of the old regime were com pelled to act as instructors in mili- tary schools, their work being strict ly watched by "commissars"' and their families held as hostages to guar antee satisfactory conduct.
 Power of railway "commissars"
 was unlimited. Railways were bad
 ly operated. Employees spent much time holding mmetings. There was
 was no coal and little wood. Work
 men drink all sorts of substitutes for vodka. .r
 Moscow was well lighted but most
 cities and towns were inadequately sghted.
 Bosheviki never entered villages f towns except in parties cause of
 danger of attack upon them by peas ants. They had very active se- cret police organization.
 In Moscow bread cost 100 rubles a
 pound. Two hundred rubles was an
 average charge for cab fare.
 The peasants would only accept the old issue of currency and would
 not have kenrnsky or kolchak bills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-27

die us'ng u lt.-"Hubbyy if l were to w .erh,l Tould you marry again?" 2 dea, ;" a' question is hardly fair, my aWhy not.n
 like Y !, Were to say yes you wouldn't not sn alu to say never again. would
 s'u'm nlce. -Pittsburg Sun. the v,us ha'a Exposure Belle--"What iS serv;n,s Way, do you know, Sof pre-
 Nalts good complexions.s.' than \ don't know q better way Balt;maasssp the jars air tight. '
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-27
METHODIST CHURCH 10 :: HOLD NOVEL CENTENARY 
 CELEBRATION JUNE 2l

St. Louis, Mo-, April 26.--If you connot go to all parts of the world, then the world will be brought to you-lf you are in Columbus, O., be- tN' tween June 20 and July 7 of this year That is the promise of the Centen- any Celebration Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church which plans to observe this year the One Hundredth Anniversary of thc found ing of ots Missionary Society.
 Seven races of people will be trans planted from the many parts of the globe and will be established, with thelr families, their houses and their l1utnr.nlshlngs, | in large separate exhi- Oitlon buildings Each building will contain miniature city and the peo- pe' In their native costumes, will car " on the tasks of their daily life Wofk and play, just as they are do- ing on the otherside of the earth.
 Erect Chinese City.
 A typical Chinese city wlll be hous- ca m one of the larger buildings With It's great walls and gates, pa soaa' temple shops, school, hospital ..neitfe, restaurant and homes. Sim llariy' natives from Japan, Korea an .aula' Africa and the Philippines will aepresent their own countries in sep. afate buildings. A village of North american Indians, with their tepees sauaws' papooses and dogs, will oc- cupy another structure.
 wen and women from the various ,,, nllSslon fields, who speak English Mlil De among the speakers on the nosram, dressed in their native cos tumes' tune Talented members of the th uliierent races will also perform or th the favorite musical instruments o1 Math ahe Missionary Society of. the ttIhe'hodlst the Church, in honor, of whicl .ne celebration is to be held, was founded April 5, 1919.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-27
TOM BLODGETT,

Rough and Ready Aristocrat.
 P. 5. 1 got so interested writing that 1 almost forget to tell you am ill the land and real estate business and on the job to get results. Room 51O Citizens Bank Bldg. Phone 2615.