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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09

ging the sled and the child. with Prince
slipping and scratching along beside
them.
Suddenly he came TO open water. 1t
was so broad a channel that he could
not hope to leap It; and. Of course. he
could not get the sled and the little
girl across.
"Myr cried Carolyn May, shat
place wasn't here when we came out,
was 1t. Chef? 1t must have jrst come
here"
II don't think Il was here before"
admitted the boy.
Suddenly a sound reached their ears
that startled both II even made Prince
prick up his ears and listen. Then the
dog sat up on his launches and began
to howl.
"Oh, don't Princew gasped Carolyn
May. "Who eve told you you could
sing. Just because you hear a church
bell ringing?"
That's the chapel bell" cried Chef
Gormley. snow Tn sure I'm right.
But we must get around this open
patch In the water"
He set Off along the edge of the open
water, which looked black and angry.
The ice groaned and cracked In a
threatening way. He was not sure
whether the foe they were on had COM
pletely broken AWAY from the great
mass Of Ice In the cove and was a.
ready drifting out into the lake or not.
Haste. however. he knew was i'm
perative. The tolling Of the chapel
bell coming family down the wind,
Chef drew the sled swiftly along the
edge Of the opening. the dog t~rotting
along beside them. whining. Prince
plainly did not approve of this.
"Here 1t is" shouted the boy In sud-
den joy. "Now Wen be all right,
Car1yn Mayw
"Oh, I'm so glad, Chet." said the lit
tie girl. "For I'm getting real cold, and
this snow makes me all wet"
keep up your heart, Car'lyn May"
he begged. 81" guess wen get through
all right now"
"Oh, I'm not really afraid" the little
girl answered. "Only'Td really like to
be on Shore"
Chef FASTENED on toward the sound
Of the tolling bell, sharply on the
watch for other breaks In the ice.
Here was another-a wide-spreadine
crevasse filed with black water. Chef
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09

Other lee Floo.
had no idea to which direction he
should turn. And. indeed. 1t seemed to
him as though the opening vas grow
ing wider each moment. The Ice on
which they stood must be completely
severed from that further up In the in
lett
The boy had become frightened.
Carolyn May had little idea of their
danger. Prince sat up and howled. 1t
seemed to the boy as though they were
In desperate straits. indeed.
"You've got to be d brave girl,
Car'Iyn May" he said. "Tm goin' to
swim across this place and then drag
you over. You stick to the sled and
you won't scarcely get wet even."
ooh. Cheti don't you dare get
drownd-edr begged Carolyn May. ter.
| riied now by the situation.
He turned a bright face ON her ms
he struck out for the edge Of the other
Ice foe. Chef might not have been the
wisest boy who ever lived. but he was
brave. In the very best n Of the
word.
Don't worry about me. CarIyr
May" heI chartered.
The desperate chill Of the water al
most stopped the boys heart.
Three strokes took him across the
patch Of open water.
"WeM be all right In Z minute
Carlyn Nayw he called, climbing t.
his feet. y
And then he discovered something
that almost stunned him. Abe line h
had l0oped around his wrist had slippes
onl He had No way Of reaching tn
rope attached 10 the sled save b!
crossing back through the water.
Chef felt that he could not do 1t.
.Oh. Cheti Chet" walled CaroIyl
May, "you've dropped my rope"
What he should DO. poor Chef coul'
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09
Information Service United States Department of Agricultural

lied self-help. enlisting the co-opera-
ton of all farmers Interested In car
rying out a county agricultural pro-
gram Of work.
Membership is open to all residents
OF the county directly Interested In
agriculture, men and women alike. A
small membership fee Casually $1) is
charged.
While the original conception of the
farm bureau was as IN aid to county
agent work. It was quickly realized
that II has u broader field. and nov It
Is coming to be recognized as the OFF,
clal agricultural body interested In
promoting all that pertains TO n bet.
ter and more prosperous rural life.
How to Organize.
Farmers Interested In organizing
county central bodies to work for bet
ter agriculture may obtain plans and
other Information from their state ex-
tension director Mt the state agricul.
tural college. or from the states rela-
lions service. United States depart
ment Of agriculture.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09
Insanltarx.

Said the observing fellow. TITS a
wonder the health inspectors don't get
ahoid OF the chap who splits out just
what he thinks"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09
Change Of ccupterance.

y Said the facetious Teller: "As soon
as n girl gets past the nge OF making
faces Mt the boys she starts In making
eyes ut EN-" >
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1919-01-09

Lizards and ~alligntors arc the latest
propositions In the way OF food Writ :
ETY.. They do not seem very allurtA
to the United Stntes appetites, yet M
ards have been extremely popular In
the Bahama islands, and FlorIda aIll-
gators have u reputation OF being quite
delicious.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
ExtraUGgGnCe Of
Congress Alarms
PeObIe--PenrOSe
Asserts Bolsheviki Could
Have Run Railroads Bet
ter Than u. S. Has.

Washington, D. C.. Feb. 1s.-Final
action on the conference report OF
the SG.6o0,O00.000 war revenue bill
was deferred Wednesday by an early
adjournment by the senate in OBJ
ssrvance Of the birthday anniversary
Of Abraham Lincoln. This unexpect-
ed move came after senator Penrose.
OF Pennsylvania. had precipitated a
general debate with a three hours at
tack on what he termed extravaganza
and waste in appropriations since the
war began.
While promising the revenue meas
ure his support. the Pennsylvania
senator said it taxed the country
about 10 the breaking point and as
serted that the American people were
alarmed II not disguised" by con-
sressional appropriations.
Money Spent in Debauchery.B
lie said money had been poured out
IN kind OF deoaucherv, and he
sharply arraisned the use Of appro-
priauons for the shipping board. rail-
road acministra ton and other gov
eminent agencies. The Russian Boil
shevikl. he asserted. could have op-
Grated the railroads better than they
have been operated by the govern
ment
Senators Lewis. OF Illinois. and
Thomas Of Colorado, replied. and de-
clared that If there had been extrav-
asance. the Republicans were sub
Ject 70 the same criticism IS the DEM
ocfats, as united support had been
given for war expenditures
Senator SmOOt. OF Utah. RepubIi-
can, expressed alarm over the gov
ernment's financial situation and
urged the strictest economy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Alleged Gamblers Keep
Luxurious Suites, With
Guests In Fine Clothes

New York. Feb. 1.-Two alleged
gamblers, who maintained luxurious
quarters on the upper west side. were
said to have required their guests
to wear evening dress. and whose rec
ords. according to the police. showed
evenings winnings as high as S15.0 600
and maximum losses OF 5000, were
arraigued in the police court yester-
day by detectives who seized their
paraphernalia. including roulet wheels
and loaded dice, and a set OF gilt
edged books, listing socially promi-
nent persons in various sections Of the
country and their occasional move
ments toward New York
The prisoners. who said they were
Frank Jones and Gra-t Fisher, appar-
emily were Of middle age They were
held as keepers Of a gambling house,
after magistrate Corrigan had in
spected their gaming apparatus and
an equipment Of tools and materials
which. the T lice declared. we're used
for loading and falsely marking dice
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Bic STANDING
ARMY OPPOSED
House Military Committee
Favors Small Force; Ma
tional Guard Landed.

washington. D. c. Feb. 13.-General
11posi ton 10 a standing army IN eX-
excess or 175-000 men. as authorized
n the national defence act three years
ago vas voiced in the house Wednes-
daT during debate on the annual army
appropriation BIN with its provision
for military forcs Of $4,000 officers
and men during the period Of demobl-
iization-
Chairman Dent Of the military COM
r.tree was questioned closely as TO
The future army with several members
asking II the force provided IN the bill
VAS 10 the permanent army strength.
The chairman explained that 81 was
rot and there was general applause
from both sides OF the house when
rePrssen tative Mckenzie. OF Illinois.
Republican said the military commit
rec favored a small army
General staff Plan Rejected.
1lr- Mckenzie said the proposal Of
the army general staff for a per-
ulaueut peace time military establish
rneut Of 100000 had been rejected by
the committee and representative
kahn. u California, Republican in
terruuted TO say that not a single
member Of the committee favored the
proposal
There was criticism Of the war de-
rarrment. praise for Gen. Pershing and
various American units which fought
q France. discussion OF Bolshevism
and protest against president Wilson
accepting q set Of books as a birthday
Bfft from king George. OF England.
Much Of the discussion was given
over 70 the national guard Re1resen-
tative Mckenzie said that whatever
the future military policy might be,
the national guard should be retained
and his declaration was vigorously
aupiauded-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
y. S. Farmers
Submit Plans
To Peace Meet
Ask Special Agricultural
Body Be Included In
League OF Nations.

Washington, D. C., Feb. ia pro
Eram. embodying inclusion In the
league OF nations Of a special body to
deal with international agricultural
questions, was adopted at the closing
Z sessions Of the semiannuaI conference
here Of the national board Of farm
organizations.
Questions which this special body
would consider under the plan Of the
national board would include uniform
crop reporting. equality OF pay and
other conditions for the farmer, as
compared with workers in other oc-
cupatious. collective bargaining
through organizations, gradual aboli-
ton Of farm tenancy on the theory
that no land should be held perma-
nently for renting. preservation Of
natural resources and the right Of
nations TO withhold from export es-
sential agricultural supplies where the
amount held by a country is limited
send Barrett to France.
Charles Barrett. Of Georgia, presi-
dent Of the National Farmers. union,
was directed 20 sail for France Sat
urday to present the program at Paris
Resolutions adopted by the confer
euce urged:
A congressional investigation Of the
charges Of DR.. ". J. Spillman against
"the present method Of conducting the
affairs Of the department Of agricul-
ture.-
Repeal Of zone rates on second Class
mail matter, which were declared to
deprive the farmer OF educational ad-
vantages.
Amendment Of antitrust laws in
such a manner that hey cannot be
construed as fllegaiiZinE cooperative
agricultural sales and purchasing or
ganizations-
Want Nitrate Plants Built Up.
Continuance and development OF nj
trate plants established for the manu-
facture Of munitions, particularly the
Muscle Shoals, Ala, plant, as means
OF providing cheaper fertilizer for
American farmers
Repeal OF the daylight saving law,
which It was declared had caused the
farmers a loss Of millions Of dollars
by enforcing night hours OF labor IN
reaching city markets
Representation of farmers organt-
cations on the proposed government
committee for sterilization OF the
pricesof basic commodities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSN.
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Austin. Tex. Feb. 12.-Officers were
elected al the meeting OF the Texas
Public Health association yesterday;
William A. Bowen, Arlington. pres
ident; DIT. Elva a. Wright. Houston,
first vice president. DR.. Beverly
Young. second vice president: Dr.
Oxset Scott. Austin; J. B. Rawlings,
Fl. Worth, acting secretary; T. A
Wroe, Austin. treasurer
Executive committee. VIM A
Bowen. Arlington J. 3. Rawlings. Fl
Worth; J. D Harper. Dallas; DR.. 2. T.
Scott, Austin; J. r. Marriott. san An
tonic. 4 board OF directors OF As
members was also elected Gov.
Hobby is a member OF the board.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
British Ambassador
Coming Bach ToU. S.

London, Eng. Feb. 1S-The Associ-
ated Press is authoritativelv In
formed that earl Reading, British am
bassedor TO the United States. will re-
turn TO America IN about n weeks
time.
The ambassador had intended 70 sail
on the Olympic. but oyVinr ID an in
disposition. which is confirming him TO
his room. he IS compelled TO postpone
his departure If he is sufficiently
improved Il is stated he viii sail on
the AQuatsuia-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Women Demand Release
OF Lnferned Persons

Berns. Switzerland. Feb. ian
international Tyoman's conference, at
which delegates from the entente
countries and the central powers were
represented, Wednesday. passed
resolution, demanding that all war
prisoners and tnterned persons Dc re-
leased. It was decided By the con-
ference to send a delegation to presi-
dent Wilson to promise him support
for his peace program and also TO re-
quest the elimination Of mtlitaristic
tendencies IN school teaching.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED
IN HUN CITY OF HAMBURG

Basel. Switzerland. Feb. IA state
Of siege has been declared at Ham
burg. Germany. until the people OF
that city have surrendered all arms
IN their possession. Patrols. demand
ing the arms. are taking action
AGAINST those who resist
The minister in charge OF military
affairs In the Ebert cabinet has tele-
graphed to the president OF the sol
diers' council at Hamburg, saying that
he VIII not take military measures
against that city. as the soldiers and
worIrneu's council is restoring order
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
LET'S DEMAND BOLSHEVIKI
STOP OFFENSIVE WARFARE

Paris, France, Feb. 13--The Let
tish republic. in accepting the invita-
ton Of the peace conference to at
tend a conference at Princes Islands,
stated as a provision to its acceptance
that the Russian soviet government
must withdraw its force from Letvia
and stop all offensive military meas
ures. The EsthOnian government, in
its acceptance. declared that il does
not feel that Il Is part Of the Rus
nate because II believes the confer
euces Will be Of Importance On the 1u-
ture Esthonia and its relations with
Russia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
GERMANS MUST PAY
THE COST OF THE WAR


it is Understood. viii be communicate
ed TO Germany 50 that the national
assembly at Weimar viii have time
to discuss them until the provisional
armistice expires
FOch Leaves for Treres.
Marshal FOch. who was to leave
for Treves today. was 10 interview
premier ClemeEceau at Paris this
time and begin drafting armistice
provisions. which the supreme war
council probably VIII examine this af-
ternoon.
Premier Clemenceau made an I'm
pressive speech at yesterdays sit
ting OF the council. showing the nee
essity OF taking all desirable precau-
tons against Germany.
At the afternoon sitting. president
Wilson is said TO have taken the same
viewpoint. affirming that all the al
lies were agreed on that point, and
that differences. which cropped IN
during the previous discussions. bore
on the most suitable methods Of OBJ
tanning the necessary guarantees.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Workingmen Would Like To Know

On January 3 1915 city warrant No. OO7 in the Of
$780, drawn favor of Falyey Bea Kemp and Nage
Of the leading law firms of the city The carries the
taon For services rendered advising and assisting preparing
the anh-pcke6ng ordinance"
lnasmuch the city of Fl Paso employees city attorney
salary Of $3.50 month look after the legal business of the city,
including passing upon ordinances the taxpayers would respect
fully ike to know why necessary employ high priced
outside legal talent pass upon the anpcketng ordnance which
the mayor says he VIII be glad repeal if the people ask hun
do so2
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Their Memories Are Short

Even the youngest voters Of FL Paso living and breath
ing and otherwise doing well when. but few years ago. Charles
Davis ST. mayor of the city, Charles DAVIS IT, the present
mayor was collector Of county Lamar DAVIS brother OF
cousin Of the present mayor captain of police -Four members
Of the same family office the time and the city and
county rocked along the Of their respective
without protest from those who say they fear the presence
The memories of the Davis prOtagOnts and proPagands are
sho
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
KERN COUNTY EXSOLDIERS
FORM BODY FOR SELF HELP

Bakersfield, Callf, Feb 15.-The
Kern County Service Mems assOcfa-
tion. with a membership OF nearly 100
discharged soldiers. sailors and ma
rineE. announced its organization here
today with the object Of obtaining aid
for former veterans in getting lands
for homesteads with state and gov
eminent aid and helping service men
10 find employment. The association.
1t was announced, plans TO work on
the basis Of land settlement proposed
by secretary Franklin K Lane.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS
MAY BAR CENTRAL POWERS

Geneva Switzerland. Feb. l3.-The
movement 10 exclude the central pow
ers from the International Red Cross
was debated at a meeting Of the or
ganizatiOn held here today. Presi-
dent Ador OF Switzerland. was chair
man OF the meeting. which was at
tended by delegations from alliel
countries. which preferred charges OF
violation Of Red Cross privileges by
Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Dutch Ship Hits Mine
and Sinks; Crew Sdued

Christiania. Norway. Feb. I3.-The
Dutch steamer Rick. Rotterdam to
Bergen. struck a mine and sank three
miles off the Norw egian coast on
Wednesday.
Z. -.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Says U. S., Under League
Plan, To Haze Army OF
Not Less Than 100000

Paris. France Feb. 1s.-The United
states. under the society OF nations
plan, as it now has been amended.
VIII maintain an army Of not less
than 100000 men which. after author
lzation OF such action by the United
states senate. could be used where
ever necessary, according to a Havas
agency announcement today regard
ing newly adopted features OF the
plan.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
CAPT. JAS. LAWRENCE IS
HOME WITH WAR H0N0RS

Capt. James Lawrence 5. c. who
recently returned from France ana
was assigned to Camp Meade, Nd, for
duty. has been transferred TO the
Seventh field battalion, Fort Bliss.
While in France Capt. Lawrence was
cited for distinguished conduct IN
action He was regimenta signal
officer with the Sixth infantry. Mrs
Lawrence IS in Fl Paso having re
manned here while Capt Lawrencs
vas iu France.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Hun Soldiers Returning
From Palestine Didn't
Know of Kaiser Flight

Geneva, Switzerland. Feb. ia
trainIoad OF German officers being
brought back from Palestine arrived
mere yesterday All OF them were
ignorant OF recent events in Germany
and did not know OF the revolution
OF the former kaisers flight into
Holland.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Mayor Davis Still Running
On Record

Mayor Davis sdl running his recOrdor when last
heard FROM Judging from the time he and his advocate pend
explaining that record Items from his record mayor being
published from day day order that the may know what
the record and that the mayor and his advocates may know what
% explain next.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Mr.. FAMILY Mill:
Why Spend So Much
Money on Shoes?

Here IS what Tracy Munson Of
Joplin, Missouri. says of Ne5lin
Soles: Judging from my own ex-
peuence, they wear four times longer
than Other soies and have the add
uo1al advantage Of being waterproof
and sip-proof."
Why continue to wear extravagant
old-fsshioned soles when you can get
these m0ney-saving. Ioug-Wearing soles
N new shoes in any style you Ike
ior any member Of the family? Good
shoe stores everywhere carry them.
And don't throw away your old
she's Have them re-bOttomed with
Nedin Soles and enjoy the comfort
Il a re-sOled shoe which IS not stiff
y clumsy Ne6lin Soles are z dis
ooFery Of Science. and are made by
Tie Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co,
Akron. Ohio. who also make Wingfoot
Heels-guzIzntesd to Outwear all
other heels
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
TWO OF TRANS-AaERICAN
PLANES SHIPPED HOME

Two Of the three airpIanes used by
Mai A. D. Smiths flyers In their
flight from Washington to San Diego
were Grated for shipping to san Diego
Thursday. MAI Smith and a mechanl-
clan plan TO continue their flight
from here TO san Diego by way CT
Tucson and Phoenix The three other
svistors win return to san Diego by
train
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
Speaking Of Rule
By Family

The advocates Of the mayoray candidacy Of Charles DAVIS
profess to be greatly alarmed that if Burt Ondorf IS elected
mayor of the city while his brother Seth. sheriff. the city and
county of FL Paso Will be danger Of being the interests
Of the Orndorff family.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13

An American roIdIer. who captured a
group q German prisoners single handed
IN q fight IN France, found that one Of
and been drafted IN the German army
from Lssliea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13
NATIONS MUST
STAND ON ARMS
Were Lincoln To Return,
He Would Find Peace
Without Victory"

New York. Feb. 13.-There can be
no satisfactory league Of nations and
no permanent international order un-
til there is first secured in every ma
ton participating "a national sta
bHiyy founded upon social justice"
United States senator France. Of
Maryland, declared in an address last
night at the Republican clubs lin
coin day dinner
If Lincoln were 10 return 90 eartn
today. senator France said, ne would
find victory without peace
The nations stand upon their
arms" he continued, but what an
armistice- Unrest misunderS tan1-
Ing. hatred. revolution, riot blood
shed and all the ancient greeds, lusts
and ambitions of men and nations.
unsatiated 10y all this feast OF blood.
solution
should Begin At Home.
The United States should begin at
home, senator France declared. by the
ending Of -lawless and bureaucratic
government restoring 10 private
ownership the railroad. c0mmunica-
ti0n lines and other seized utilities.
and reerecting those two indispen-
sable pillars OF the free government,
press
Rep. Nicholas Longworth, Of Ohio.
another speaker. characterized presl-
dent Wilson as a partisan Demo
crat with powers so autocratic that
even the czars Of Russia Of the old
days would have hesitated 10 WELD
them
James ". Beck. former assistant at
torney, criticised president Wilson
for undermining the constitution.
The presidents foreign policy, he de-
clared, was q black stain Of dis
honor on the American people
POindexter Gives Warning
Portland. Ne Feb. 10 Senator
Poindexter. or Washington. speaking
al a dinner given by the Lincoln club
of Portland. 10 the members Of the
Maine legislature, warned the Amer
lean people against surrendering
their liberties 20 international rule
by a common world power set up by
all the nations, or 10 international
class rule by the Boisheviki The re-
suit in either case, he said. would be
imperial desDotism and the end Of
national indepenLe7ce and liberty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13

Dr. B. F. Clutter. physician and sur
geon- office 517-1s-1s Martin Bldg.
Tel 1612-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13

TO Cure HabIfuaI Constipation
Take "L.AX-FOS WITH PEPSIN' for
two or three weeks. A Liquid Tonic
Laxative. Pleasant to Take SOC. II
Regulates.-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-13

kodak Developing, Toe per roll J. z.
Candara. los z. san Antonio St--AdV-