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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

Besides the seventeen-year-old To-
Gust, we have another bug due in a
short time. The golf bug. About this
time he can be found massaging the
rust off his clubs and oiling up the
kinks in his wrists with mdiron, mash
lie and putting practice on the parloE
floor blanket. He goes through more
motions than Houdmi unhuckling him.
self loose from a straight Jacket tux
edo, over what he calls getting into
form" Form" in golf, is Il series
of tricks to make one have hard time
Of ii trying to play a simple game.
AT the first game "form" will leave
him with a one-way ticket for parts
unknown. Then he will turn in a fair
score after each game, providing he
marks up the strokes himself, At this
stanza of the year the golf bug is all
strung up like 4 harp, waiting for the
opening "slice" of the corntield poo
a.;on.--Gene Ahern.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
YANKEE JOKER MADE GOOD"
But for Reasons of His Own He Didn't
Stop to See the Effect He
Made on Poilus.

One of the "dOuble-v" units numbers
In its ranks a practical joker who gem
orally scores a bulle-eye because lie
never pulls" the same thing twice.
Despite his long sojourn in France he
still succeeds in putting something
over on the poilus at regular intervals.
For some months he had spread the
report that inhabitants of certain por-
lions of Americas western plains had
horns.
sand the first unit of horned speci-
mems that come over, I will show
them to you," he promised. When
weeks and months passed without a
redemption of the promise, the French
began to doubt the Yankees word.
Then one day he announced to a
group of French friends that detach-
ment of Americans had arrived, mcst
of whom had horns. He led them to a
snot where a concert was being given
nv one of the regimental brass bands,
"Most of 'em have horns" he said as
he broke away to q flying start
From the Spiker, France.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
WRONG VIEWPOINT OF LIFE
Foolish "Modern Girls" Who Get tho
Idea That They Know Better
Than Their Mothers.

Scene-The dressing room of
Broadway restaurant at the dinner
hour. Two Of the prettiest girls
imaginable, both in frocks that sug-
gested not the city shops, but the care
full fashioning of mothers hands, were
smoking and laying on rouge, with
lavish hand. And both were excited.
for evidently things had been happen
ing at home.
Said Rose and Black: "Those
chumps told ma that hadn't been
working there for six weeks. There
was an awful row at home when she
found out"
Her companion sneered complacent-
iy: "Well, I never tell my mother
anything. My jobs my own business.
What's the use? They don't seem to
understand that times have changed.
You can't live in New York like they
did in the bacliwoods when they were
young. If they think I'm going to
slave in an office at twelve a week and
never go out at night and then marry
someone who means the Bronx and
three rooms they have another guess
coming Not for me-"
Two pretty faces hardened into
lines that i'll became them, tuned
toward the corridor and their waiting
escorts.-New York Sun.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
SECRETARY BAKER IN PARIS
No Draft Men to Stay in Germany---
Talks of Disposition of Govern
ment Property.

Paris. April 16.--American troops
to the number of 275,00O are return
Ing to the United States from Europe
during the present month, Newton u.
Baker, secretary of war, said on MS
arrival in Paris from Brest.
In May, he added, the number Will
fall to 100000 because OF lack OF
transports, but in June the number
probably will rise to 30O,OoO, when
win be maintained as the monthly
rate until all of the 100000 men still
here are returned.
The secretary said that If any
agreement should be reached by which
American troops would participate In
the defense of the Rhine indefinitely,
undoubtedly the only soldiers useo
would he those who volunteered Tor
such service.
Mr. Baker said he was in France to
participate in the work OF the Amer
lean liquidation committee. tie ex-
meets to go to Coblenz and the former
fighting front with General Persh'ng
and N return to the United States
| within ten days.
The secretary of war declared tha'
M decision had yet been reached as
70 what disposition would be made oil
tbe docks warehouses and other per
manent improvements constructed II
France by the United States govern
nent. He said that large quantitieS
81 captured guns and otlNr war ma.
serial would be taken to She Unltee
4 states as trophies. MuchNAmericnr
heavy artillery equipment also Will %
returned, but no decision has yet beer
mnde as 10 the disposal of AUTOMOBILES
lnnd motortrucks
sgeleium, the secretary said. is t.
L HI large quantities of cotton good
lan,l foodstuffs from the American
IArmy.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
|ClhQUEsT0FTHE AIR
Aerial Service for Passengers,
Mail and Merchandise.
MEET NEXT MONTH
Convention OF Pan-American
Aeronauts Will Stimulate En-
Iistments in the U. S. Air
Service.

Y II
washington, April 16.-Atlantic
CEy, n. j., will be the Mecca for a
large gathering of American men, and
representatives of foreign countries,
wto will be attracted by the first Pan
American Aeronautics convention,
which meets there in May.
tCapt. Charles J. Glidden of the
United States air service, military
afronautics, now stationed in the ad-
ISinistrative department of the United
States flying school, Southertield, Ca,
stys
1.-THE Pan-American Aeronautics con.
Mention and exhibition to be held at
Atlantic City during the month of May
will bring to the attention of the
Ameyican people the wonderful prog
rress 6f aviation. The work of air
craft During the war establishes its
practicabftity for commercial uses and
insures the, creation in this country Of
complete aerial service, connecting
all cities and towns for the transport
tatiOn of persons, mail and merchan-
disc
Before the close of 1920 I conf
IDENTIFY predict this service will be in
full operation. with extensions to all
countries on this hemisphere. In the
United States trunk lines will be es-
tablished across the country which
will place every city and town within
six hours from some twenty-four dis
| tributing points. Once created and in
operation our extensive coast line
could be put under complete protec'
| tion from any possible invasion. Thou
sands of college trained aviators In
and out of the service are now waiting
| to join in the operation of an aerial
| service.
THE government calls for 15,OW
men to enlist in air service for one OF
three years time. This is bound to re
ceive quick response, as here is ar
opportunity for men to be Immediately
assigned to duty in the service and OF
the number who enlist those who pass
| certain examinations will be given fly
| Ing and balloon plotting instruction
This liberal offer is equivalent to
one or three years college course II
7 aeronautics, and one may become ex
pert in all branches of aviation, and i
qualified a noncOmmissloned or even
commissioned officer. In addition t
Regular pay, clothing, quarters and ra
Itions, extra pay begins with instruc
lions to operate the aircraft. AS tn
number of men wanted is limited t.
I15,OOO for the entire country, quick ap
piication to the nearest recruiting OF
f.cer will be necessary before the priv
|lege is withdrawn.
| "Eyerybody directly or indirectl
interested in aviation should atten
the Atlantic City convention and eN
hibition in order to keep abreast wit
the times and become familiar wit
the development of aircraft for az
Tense and commercial uses and witnes
the demonstrations of the world
greatest airplane aviators, who WI
fy, nnd balloon pilots sail to the a
| lantic air port from all over IN
country"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
Took the Risk.

Parson- johnson, you hadn't oughc
er swiped dat chicken, cause de deb
bill send 1t just to tempt you, he Gid.
+ Johnson-Well, subj den de debit
sho' los his chicken. Boys Life.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26
Denendent on LANGUAGE.

Many thoughts are so dependent
upon the language in which they are
clothed that they would lose half their
beauty if otherwise representations
kin.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

Threaten Rail Strike in ireland.
N limerick, April ia general
Etqike on all the railways throughout
Hrelan,l is threatened fer Wednesday,.
Eoslowing the complete tie-up here
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

And Wen bet there's lot of an
cestors swearing through their boards
at what they started.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

Bad resolutions are good ones that
have been broken.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

The milk of human kindness usually
tests SO per cent or more.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-04-26

1t never improves musty opinions to
air them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02

7 ". .hUNSON, national lecturer Of
l. thu American Theosephical So
ciety. was the guest Of honor Jof an
Informal luncheon given at the Har-
vey House at noon Thursday by sew
erai members OF the local organiza-
tion. C)vers were placed for Mr..
Munson, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Bsber. J.
II. Richmond. Miss Rosalind Hughes
and Miss Grace Logan Mr.. Nun
son Is II. the city giving a series Of
lectures In the court house in the
evening of the present week on the
osophieai subjects. His loeture this
evening viii be on ''The Power OF
Thought The lecture on Friday
evening VIII be on The Portals Of
the Past
Mrs. p E Gardner was hostess
Thursday at a luncheon given at Mis-
sion hall, IN the lower valley, in com
piiment 10 Mrs R. J. Thomas, OF
Honey Grove, Texas. who IS the house
guest OF MIS-. George Wallace The
tables for the luncheon service we're
beautifully appointed with Marechal
Neil and Killarney RISES The Mare
chal Neil roses were placed in vases
OF black ware and the Killarney roses
were in Japanese baskets Covers
were placed for Mrs. Thomas, Mrs
George wallace MIS- C. S Cameron.
who recently came 10 this city from
Joplin, Mo-. to make her home; Mrs.
Langston Baker, who returned two
weeks ago TO again reside IN Fl Paso,
and the hostess
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
Mcdowell Club Directors Elect Two
rs Members; Club To Sell so Tickets

Hachita: F. n. Gerey, Santa Rita;
and G. v. Clayton Aiamogordo.
~ Kneiff and sam A. shannon Of
Las Cruces, y. n. were arrivals at
the Mccoy Wednesday.
James Dee. z. N. Dickleman. George
H. Wattles, all OF Tucson, Ariz.. reg
istered at the Mccoy Wednesday.
Mrs Virginia Estes. Miss Estes and
Earle " Elliott were Silver City. n.
NJ, people at the Paso del Norte We'd
nesday.
New Mexicans arriving at the Shell
don Wednesday were. c. Arneson.
Hiiisboro; A. Abingdon. High Rolls.
and F. L. Gilmore. Deming.
Nj. and Mrs. R ". Finley. Of Aus
tin, father and mother OF c. H. Cinley.
are on a visit 70 Mr.. Finley and fam
lily az their home, 1901 North Kansas
street.
Arizona people arriving az the Shell
don Wednesday were; H. and A
Nedler, Glide; Mrs. c. ". Freshe,
Clifton; F L Gordon, Clifton; l.
Gesemly, wife and son, Wilcox
Maj and Mrs. David Il. CoWles ar
rived IN the city Wednesday after
noon for station in FL Paso Nal
Cowles has been on duty at the port
or embarkation al Newport News, Va,
until ordered to duty as assistant zone
transportation officer at this point.
MAJ. CoWles served overseas on duty
with the S04th pioneer infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
A. Gwyn Foster to Wed Kentucky Girl;
Mother and Sister to Attend Ceremony

couple entered the church portals. The
bride, one of the charming daughters
of Mrs. Thomas Booth, was frocleed
for the ceremony in white georset-
fashioned over white satin and her
hat was a picture model Of pink with
ostrich 3iumes. Her arm bOuuqet was
formed Of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley. Miss Gladys Booth. her
sister, attended her as maid OF monor
and was lovely ia white embroidered
net over a foundation Of satin and
pink chiffon and her hat was large
model OF pink. Her arm bouquet was
Of pink roses Guy Martin was Mr.
Payte's best man. The bride has
liven in this city all Of her life and
comes Of prominent family. Her
brother, George II, Booth, is exalted
ruler OF the EllEs, and another broth
er. ". l. Booth, resides in Tucson.
Mr. Payte, a business man OF the city,
has male his home here for num-
Der Of years. They viii be at home
at sos Vest Rio Grande street This
was onti of the delayed weddings oc-
casioned by the war. Mr.. Payte and
Miss Booth we're 10 have been married
two yesrs ago, but his enlistment in
the army delayed the nuptials until
his retirn. Mr. Payte served two
years as sergeant and has been con-
nected, since his return, with the
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Cameron Ben
nett Of Dallas, Texas, announce the
enga CEMENT and approaching mar
rage OF their sister Miss Elizabeth
Brown, 10 Milton Lewis Burleson- The
wedding viii take place on the eve
ming Of October Il at 8 o'clock in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
Parties.

There viii be a pound party on RI
day afternoon at 3 o'clock given unuef
the auspices OF the Daughters OF Erin.
for the new ST. MargaFets orphanage
al the home Of the organization IN the
lower valley. Those who desire 20
attend VIII leave the city OF the 3
o'clock interurban car and VIII leave
the car at Naldespino station Those
who wish 10 contribute 10 the orphan
age and cannot go down wiz leave
their contributions at zl5 Arizona
street and they will be sent TO the or
phanage.
Bnllard Patterson, who IS in the
city for a brief visit from his home
in California. was the guest OF honor
on Tuesday evening when M ana
Mrs, l. A shedd enlestainee Al me l5
Shedd home for a party OF mutual
friends The evening was spent In
rem niscences and dainty refresh
meuts were served M and Mrs. Pat
terson are making their home in Cali
fOrnia at present They are Wen
known in this city, where they for
merry lived. and number many friends
here.
Maj. and Mrs. ". P. Rike. formerly
OF II PasO. who are now in Fayette-
Vile n. c. entertained with beauti-
ful dinner party in honor OF their
son, william T., 1r.- who was year
old on Seutember % The rooms and
table we're decorated with American
beauty roses. conferred with a big
cake with one candle. The guests
were: Col and Mrs. Spencer and
Capt. and Mrs. Cox William. IT.. re-
eeived many beautiful gifts and quite
a few from Fl Paso, as ne lived here
until last May when his father was
transferred He is the only grand
son Of Ar. T. +. Clifford His mother
was Miss Mary Clifford before her
marriage 70 Mai. Rike and a popular
member Of the EounEer set
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
fridays Calendar
In Local Society

MRS. GEORGE BRuNNER viii en-
vi terrain with a tea at the Brun-
Ter home from until o'clock IN
compliment TO Mrs. Burnett Wright
Mrs. r. C. Walshe viii entertain the
Tourist club in the afternoon
Gymnasium classes at the Y. ". c.
A. clubhouse under the instruction OF
Miss Carol Cotton. physical director
Of the Y. ". c. A The first class
from 10 to II a. n. Glasses for school
girls $50 TO 1880 p. m Special classes
in aesthetic and folk dancing 1880 10
$50 p. m
Friday evening dance OF the 315th
motor machine shops will take place
al camp Boyd
Swimming at the Y ". c. A club
house. with instructions for adults,
to 10 a. m, to 8 p m
adults, 10 TO y a. m, TO and 8 to
p m.
Swimming without instruction for
children. 3 to ( p. ~
Meeting OF the Areme club on Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs.
L NJ Luce in the Piper apartments
or North OREGON street
Meeting Of FL Paso Review Nc AZ
Of the Maccabees in l. O. O. F. hall at
5 o'clock.
Meeting at p. m in the grill
room Of Hotel Sheldon Of girls who
are 10 take part in Doughnut day on
Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02

Mrs A c. FOSTER and her daugh-
W ter. Miss Frances. left Thursday
evening for Midway. KY 20 be pres
ent at the marriage on october z Of
Mrs. fosters son. A. Gwyn Foster, TO
Miss Margaret POINTER Of Midway,
Woodford county Mrs. Foster and
Miss Frances VIII stop in Atlanta, Ga,
where Mrs NeriWeather Baird, for
merly Miss Katherine Foster viii join
them to attend her brothers wedding.
The ceremony VIII take place in the
old Martin estate Calumet" which f.
uncle, Mr ana Mrs. Henry Martin.
Miss P0ynter is the daughter Of Mrs
Mary Povnter. M Foster, son Of the
late judge A. G. Foster. served during
fhe war with commission as iieuten-
int OF field artillery and since his re-
turn has been with the Pioneer Alb
stract and Guarantee Title Co, an or
Eanization established br his father
After their honeymoon trip, Mr. and
Mrs Foster win return to this city
10 make their home and viii reside at
1922 Mesa avenue Mrs. Foster and
Miss Frances viii remain for the VIM
ter IN atlanta and en- route home viii
visit another son Of the family. Lieut..
Baylor Foster, who is stationed In san
Antonio. Mr. Foster left for the east
Tuesday over tie Golden state
Limited
With charming detail, the wedding
CT Henry Lewis Payte and Miss Liz
lian Booth took place on Wednesday
evening at St. Clements Episcopal
church At s O'Clock with Dr. Fuller
Swift as the officlant Edwin Z,
Kniclmeyers at the organ played the
wedding music, rendering a group OF
beautiful numbers and playing Men
delssohn's wedding march as the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
About El Pasoqns.

Mrs. o. A Critchett is in Hotel
Dieu, where she underwent an opera
tion Thursday morning.
Miss Evelyn Payne is convai-
escent after a recent illness, at the
Payne home on East Nevada street
Mr.. ana Mrs. l. E. Kelthly. sos Ari-
IONA street are the parents OF baby
boy. born SEPTEMBER 20 at Rolston
hospital
A baby daughter was born to M.
and Mrs. Robert T. Hermes- Of zllo
wheeling street Monday morning,
September 29, at the Hermes home
Mrs. Margaret Rowley has moved
from Hotel Paso del Norte, where she
has been q guest since her return
from the east, 10 her home near the
Country club. During the summer
Mrs Rowley visited her soninlaW and
daughter, Lieut. Col and Mrs. Fred
Barrows in washington. D. c. Lieut.
Col Barrows since his return from
overseas has been on a detail IN Wash
inEton and he with his wife and small
daughter. Margaret Louise. are living
at the Courtleigh. Mrs Rowley wal
also the guest Of her son, Lieut. Col
John Amer Robenson and Mrs. Roben-
son in Baltimore. Maryland Lieut.
Col. Robenson is in command Of the
motor transport group at camp Hola-
bird, Maryland.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
COUNCIL HEARS COMPLAINTS
ON INCREASED VALUATIONS

The city council was in session a
short while Wednesday sitting as a
board OF equalization considering the
list Of property. the value OF which
had been raised BY city assessor W.
P. B. Mcsaln- The city clerk now has
the list Of the owners OF such prop
On October 20 tho council viii meet
as a board OF appeal and vii con-
,luue 10 meet each day thereafter at
10 a m. until October Is TO hear the
complaints OF any property owners
regarding the raises made in valua-
tons
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
Ell Pdsoans Awau.

Mrs c. T Race, hostess OF the z.
". C. A boarding home on West Mis-
souri, street. has gone 70 San Antonio
for a visit OF q month with friends
Julian Lunsford. after q visit Of
several days at the Porcher home.
Sunnyfields, In the lower valley, has
gone for a visit to his relatives in
Dallas and viii later go to Boulder.
Colo. TO take up his medical studies
Mr. Lunsford had q chicken ranch in
the lower valley at the outbreak of
the recent war and left Il 70 attend
an officers training school He re-
ceiTed a commission as lieutenant and
was in the service for two years. IS
months OF this time being spent In
France on duty with the field artil-
iery. Mr.. Lunsford had abandoned
his studies prior TO entering the serv-
ice on account OF III health but dur
health was restored and he viii again
resume his studies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02

ton 10 be known as the XII Kare
klub and Mss Anne Hughes is to be
president The club was formed at
the boarding home OF the z " C. A.
on West Missouri street and viii meet
there each alternate Tuesday even
ing This club was formed wholly as
a recreeti0nal organization An indoor
baseball team has been formed which
viii challenge baseball teams Of other
girls organizations and a basketball
team Is to be formed. At the first
meeting OF the club on Tuesday even
ing 30 girls were present and off,
GERS for the club were elected
All OF the girls who are TO be 5ai-
walton Army doughnut girls Saturday
will meet Friday afternoon in the
grill room Of Hotel Sheldon TO com
plete final arrangements. Mrs T. W
Lanier viii be chairman IN charge Of
boughnut day Mrs, Burt orndorit
viii have charge of the girls part in
the day and Miss Nellie May Bowen
viii direct the activities OF the girls.
The sammies club OF the 7. " c.
A. win hold meeting this evening
at the 7. W c. A central building.
A buffet supper Will be served aLd
later a business meeting VIII be held
when new officers for the coming
year viii be elected.
The Spanish classes for the 2 W c.
A. we're begun Tuesday and will meet
hereafter on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings under the instruction OF T,
h Chavez.
The Areme club viii hold It's regu-
lar meeting al the home Of Mrs. L
NJ Luce. 605is North oregon street,
the Piper apartments on Friday after
noon at ) o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02

At 4 meeting Of the directors OF
n the MacDewen club Tuesday even
ing. Mrs Z. D. Grimes and Miss AIinda
Laskin were elected to membership
in the club. At the previous meeting
Mrs. Ralph Henderson and Miss Lois
Mccall were admitted as members.
The club. as a branch OF the Wo-
mans club has pledged itself to sell
80 tickets for the series OF concerts
which are TO be given under the
auspices Of the Woman's club These
tickets were distributed among me
members after the program on Tues
day evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
and Clubs.

Fl Paso Review No. - OF the eAfac-
cabees viii meet in J. o o. f. hall on
Friday evening at S o'clock An ini-
tiation viii take place following the
meeting
The social club Of the White Shrine
CT Jerusalem win hold 2 business
meeting Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock at the home OF Mrs. John ".
Moss at 27o0 Gold street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02

But money PROPERLY spent can DO
most anything. Witness the trans
formation IN the Trust Bldg. $4,000
has been spent 10 bring this splen-
didly office building up-to-date. The
results speak for themselves. An in
spection OF its marbled and tiled cor
ridors. its bright. clean. hardwood
IoOred offices, its automatic fire pro-
lection system, new fast elevators,
new plumbing, etc, and handsome
lobby will convince you that II can
and has been dOne-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-02
FATALLY HURT TRYING TO
AVOID RUNNING DOWN BOY

Henry Marques. 1900 East San An
tonic street. is h a local hospital,
probably fatally injured. as & result
OF an accident at Durango and san
antonio streets wednesday night
Attendants at the hospital say Mar
quez probably will not live until
night.
According to q report given the
police, MARQUEE was driving along
the street when he saw Jose Por-
tillo. - years old, WalkinE near. IN
order to avoid striking the lad be
stonDed his machine within a few
feet and was thrown violently against
the curb. the car striking the boy
and injuring his knee MARQUEE sus-
tanned a fractured skull