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from tie pulptts

Gurley Memorial.
Rev. Bernard Braskamp. pastor
of Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church, will preach for the last
time tomorrow before starting to
Iowa to see his brother, just re-
turned from Shantung, China.
shiloh Baptist.
Beginning tomorrow, Rev. DR..
Waldron will preach a series OF SER
mons at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
entitled The Way to Christ and
the Life of Christ"
Calvary Methodist.
Rev. James S. Montgomery, who
has returned to Washington, will
resume teaching the mems Bible
class Of Calvary NJ. e. Church, CO.
lumbia Road
Open Air Service.
The last open air religious meet
ing of the season will be held in
Lincoln Park tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. Howard L Stewart, pastor of
the Second Baptist Church, will
preach.
b. Y. p. o. Meeting.
as NJ .ICllIsOn Will speak at
the B. Y. P. o. meeting at the Sec
ond Baptist Church, tomorrow night
at o'clock.
Metropolitan Baptist.
A new pipe organ will be dedicated
at the Metropolitan Baptist Church
tomorrow morning. Pastor John
Compton Ball will preach on -One
Thing We Are Sure to Find IN
Heaven"
Mount Pleasant VI. f.
Judge W. F Morris will address the
Mems Bible Glass at the Mount Pleas
ant NJ. E. Church tomorrow at $50
a m Rev. John c. Copenhaver will
preach on alvin c. York-Soldier."
Centennial Baptist.
why a Woman Called Me .n
Angel" will be the topic of the ser
mon delivered by Rev. f. Hez SVEN
at the Centennial Baptist Church.
Seventh and Eye streets northwest.
tomorrow morning.
Covenant Church.
Rev. D. Hughes Edwards will preach
at both services at the Church of the
Covenant tomorrow. Special music
will be offered at the evening service
Temple Baptist.
Rev. DR.. Muir will speak on "Holiest
Chivalry'' at the Temple Baptist
Church tomorrow morning Men in
uniform are especially invited.
Petworth Baptist.
Rev. Paul Langhorne. pastor of the
Petworth Baptist Church. will preach
on The Wonder OF the Age" tomor-
row morning.
First Congregational.
Woodrow Wilson as a Scotch Gov
enanter" will be the subject of the
sermon tomorrow morning by the Rev.
James L. Gordon. pastor of the First
Congregational Church, corner Tenth
and G streets northwest
Ninth Disciple.
Rev. George A. Miller. pastor of the
Ninth Street Christian Church, will
preach at both services tomorrow The
Bible class in the auditorium will
close until September Il
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BUREAU OF EN-
GRAVlNGAND
PRINTING
NEWS
Miss Margaret kelley. Of N, him.

Miss Margaret Kelley. of the bind
cry division. was guest OF honor at
a luncheon given by the girls ir
ner division yesterday, her birth
day. She was the recipient of scy-
erLl lovely gifts. including a huge
basket OF American Beauty roses.
The guests included Mrs. Irene Van
dercook. Miss Lillian NJ. Smith. Miss
Anna A. Deahl, Miss Mignon Miller,
Miss Katherine Tracey, Mrs. Bertha
f. Kirby. Mrs. Ella VondeIehr, Miss
Madeline Burkley, Miss Margaret
Rettz, Miss Dorothy Nichols. Mrs.
Elizabeth Jeits and Mr.. Charles
Finch.
Hugh Donuhue, OF the examining
division, has returned to duty after
an absence OF several days. during
which time his property on New
Hampshire avenue underwent a
general overhauling.
Clifford II. Hsrwood. offset press
man in the surface division, is en-
joying a week at his cottage at
North Beach.
Robert Z. Burns. formerly of the
engraving division. is back on his
old job. after fifteen months serv-
ice overseas.
Solomon Arnold. pressman in the
surface division. is spending two
weeks in WilkesBarre. Pa
Miss Edith Davis. Of the bindery
division, is visiting relatives in
Manassas. Va
Miss Fannie ,Bigelow. Of section
5, night, is taking some of her
leave.
Mrs. Edna Hageney and Mrs.
Theresa Gerhardt. OF the surface
division. are on the sick list
Arthur Budko. OF section S. night
has been transferred to DAY work.
Miss Ada Widmyer. Of the bindery
division, is spending some time at
Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
Alfred H. Mills. Of section 8, has
been spending the past two weeks
at his cottage in North Beach. Nd
George w. Evans. OF section s,
piloted his brother-in-law, Joseph
@. Guernsey, Of Orlando. Fla, on a
sightseeing trip through the bu-
reau, yesterday.
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American Legion to Form
New Post Here Next Week

A new post OF the American Les,or
will be organized next Tuesday eve
ming at S o'clock In Carroll Institute
9lS Tenth street northwest.
Election OF officers and other i'm
portant business will be conducted
As the charter will be held open un-
Gil after the close OF this meeting, all
former members OF the old Third
District Of Columbia Infantry and
all male employees Of the United States
Shipping Board who were in the
service during the war are invited tc
attend. An invitation has been ex-
tended to Gen. Pershing 10 be pres
ent and make a short address
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Navy Yard News

J. D. Dyer. of the tool shop draw
ing room. celebrated his wedding
anniversary Thursday.
The Red Cross dance has been
called off on account OF the second
annual interdepartmental track and
field meet and grand carnival to be
held Saturday afternoon and even
ing, in which Navy Yard employees
will participate.
W. H Whally. of the gunners'
workshop, is on his annual vaca-
tion.
Harvey Grant. of the west gun
shop. has returned to work after
an extended vacation spent on his
brothers farm.
c. c. Herman. Of the electric pow
er plant, was run down by a truck
while performing his duties and is
out on sick leave.
Carl Farrell has returned to work
after an extended trip through the
West
John Newshaw. OF the west shop,
is rapidly recovering from a very
serious operation.
C. A Mock, an electrician. is get
ting a very good rest while out on
a ifteen-day vacation
Charles Hausman and Albert
Schultz. OF the tool shop, have re-
turned to work after a vacation
spent at Niagara Falls and Atlantic
City.
y. r. Corwin was elected as
delegate to the Electrical Workers
Convention at New Orleans
Dutch" Newhouse, of the west
shop. and family spent a very en-
joyable afternoon picnicking yes
terday.
II. T. Morningstar. master cleo
trician of the electric power plant.
has returned to work after a vaca
tion enjoyed at Niagara Falls and
Canada.
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EARLY LIFE OF
GEN. JOHN ]. PERSHING
AUTHENTIC STORY
OF THE BOYHOOD DAYS
OF THE FAMOUS GENERAL
By HAROLD F. WHEELER.

CONTINUED FROM YESTERDAY.
Tell you of Gen. Pershing" Aunt
Susan exclaimed. When l made
known to her the purpose of my mis-
sion. Indeed / will. l am never 30
happy as when telling of John. Oh.
but ] did love him. And he did love
his Aunt Susan-does today
Il have known John since he was
years old. He strayed into the hotel
one day with little negro boy, the
son of a colored woman employed by
me. l was in the kitchen cooking.
making apple tarts. / gave John a
tart and a bond was sealed between
us that moment that never will be
broken. He adopted me. guess 1
adopted him, too. Oh. what a pretty,
lovable child he was with his tow
head and clear blue eyes.
Every day for years after that
even after he grew to be a young
mamie would come and visit me.
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START PROCEEDINGS
TO ADOPT CHILD

Lieut.. Comdr. Boyce X. Muir and
his wife, Dorothy C Muir. yesterday
started legal proceedings in the
District Supreme Court to adopt the
months old baby of Mrs. NJ Ger
rude Wrenn- Mrs. Muir Is the
daughter Of Col A. W. Catltn. of
the marine corps, hero Of Eelleau
Wood
Charles J. O'Neill, a local attor-
ney, and Lottie NJ. Fen.wick. 1912
Thirteenth street northwest, vouch-
ed for Mr.. and Mrs. Muir in the
petition presented through Attor-
ney James P. Schick Permission
is given in a separate exhibit sign
ed by the child's mother.
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Negro Rioter Receives
Long Term IN Prison

Shelton Madison. colored, who
pleaded guilty recently to assault
ing Policeman R R Reh during the
race riots of July last was SEN
fenced to three years and six months
in the penitentiary by Justice
Gould in Criminal Division No. l
OF the District Supreme Court yes
terday.
Oficer Reh- in court showed scars
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SUES TO PREVENT HER
EVICTION FROM HOUSE

Determined to retain rbe preuuises
at IS ! street northwest where she
has kept roomins house for thr-s
years, Mrs. Edna X. Williams yes
terdsy fled suit in the District su,
prerne Court against Walter X. Fv-z
ans and Maurice Splsin- United Slater
MarshaL TO enjoin them from carry
ing into effect Judgment sxainsf-
her in the Municipal Court for al.
legged nonpayment o. rent.
Mrs. Williams declares, although
she was not able TO ps her rent of
s5j wnen t. was due. August l. shs'
is ready 10 pay all that is due now
and that she was unable TO pay be
cause of illness
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Laclede. John bade the man to stop
and see aunt Susan and tell her
that John often thought of her and
would give much to have one OF her
pies. You bet. when he returns after
he has licked the Kaiser I'm going
10 make him one-the best pie ever
made. I'll do it even if l am an
invalid"
And by the way Aunt Susan's eyes
flashed, one knew she would make
that pie If she had to be wheeled, to
her kitchen stove. .....
John has been back here since he
went into the army" she resumed.
Il recall a day when ] was out in
my back yard raking up some leaves.
| knock sounded on the door and 1
went in answer to find Uncle Henry
Lomax standing In the porch. A
gentleman to see you, Aunt Susan he
said. / saw a man over by the wall,
his back to me. / recognized him at
The Washington herald., 1919-09-13
Boston Needs a Hanson /"
Shouts Senator Myers

What the city Of Boston needs IL
an Ole Hanson. and a few Ole Han
sons would improve the Senate
said Senator Myers. OF Montana. on
the floor Of the Senate today in
speech on the Boston police strike.
which he termed "one Of the most
dastardly acts Of infamy that has
been seen in this country since the
days OF Benedict Arnold"
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NeNnpotst thuTCh OF bdCie0ex
as II was when John Pershing was
a boy. CFrom an old album
He had a regular formula for that
visit He would step into the kitchen
where I would be coonlng. I can
shut my eyes" and Mrs. Hewitt did.
and see him now-the prettiest boy
in the world.
How do you do, Mrs. Hewitt
he would say-that is. the first time.
After that II was always Aunt Susan.
How do you do. john I would
reply
MAXIM pies. Mrs. Hewitt? he'd
next inquire.
Yes, John I'd say.
May have a piece. Mrs. Hewitt
he'd say.
Then l would give him a piece. or
a tart or a Cookie-fill his hands with
Goodies. How happy he would be as
he walked away munching them.
But he did not always come for
pie and tarts and cookies. AS the
years went by he made me his con-
fidante. He would tell me all the
happenings OF his life. of his amor-
tions. He would ask my advice when
things perplexed him.
The other day a man came to
LaClede who had just returned from
France He had called on John there
and had told him he was coming to
The Washington herald., 1919-09-13
Sues for Limited Divorce.

After eighteen years Of married
life, Lucy Thompson yesterday filed
a petition in the District Supreme
Court for a limited divorce from MINI
rod F. Thompson, who, she sets forth
in her bill. Is a collector for a local
bakery. Mrs. Thompson asks for the
custody of their four children and
sitmony. She is represented by At
torney Robert z. AatttnSly.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-13
NURSE FIGHTS
OFF NEGRO BOY
Keeps Daylight Assailant
Busy Until Policeman
Arrives.

An alleged attempt criminal as
ssult on Mrs. Emma Ivens. 1874 7
street northwest, by a 15-year-old
negro. on the Virginia side of the
Chain Bridge. yesterday morning
at 11:45 o'clock. was frustrated by
the superior strength OF the woman.
ana resulted in a speedy arrest.
Mrs Ivens, the police say, was
walking on the Virginia side of the
bridge. when attacked. She fought
and screamed for help. Private
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$40, 900 Asked for Alleged Attack.

Hyman Goldman asks $4,000
damages and costs from Louis
Weinstein in a suit filed against the
latter in the District Supreme Court
yesterday. Goldman charges that
Weinstein assaulted him August
9. He is represented by Attorneys
Selig c. Brez and James l. Pugh
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OTHER SERVICES,
ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS

&est n PythiAn Temple Auditorium. Ius
II nv. Lecture n p N By Brother
rs B--a study AZ 81 n An Wei
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EPISCOPAL
SAINT JOHNS CHURCH

LAFAYETTE SQUARE
STs Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. DID.
The RrT. Edward Slater Dunlap MA
Ths Rev. GeCrgs Williamson Smith, DID
SERVICES
&C 4 n--Holy Communion.
u % a uh-horning Prayer and Sermon
Ths services viii b held IN the Parish Han
vhile TIE church is beng r-decorated and in
pro-d
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BAPTIST.

b. hez Swem A caiIsd ms-msGsn An
al" p n Cool house; large free ch4irs trnen
ike them the pastors original sonEs words and
nGslc- Ire nsu sing Il a N Mere Men d"
CsntsnnIal Rapt Oh Tth and Eve Ne
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once. John l called. He came right
over running and took me in his
arms and kissed and kissed me.
Took Her to Reception.
He stayed and talked for a long
time, speaking of his boyhood days
and of his life In the Philippines.
Later that same afternoon he return
cd to my house. He told me that he
was to be given a reception at Pete
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Fifth Baptist Church,

'SouthsTu Convention
Dr. J. z Bngss VII preach on "AqulLa and
P1Sri.la' Al L and At Halters Hospital. rs
SpeciI MuGc large chorus choir; S. s., s!D,
? 7. ? Z :. vvplcorns
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SPIRTTUALIsM,
sPIRTTUALIsM.
The First Spiritualist Church
ALFRED H. TERRY, Pastor.
sUBJDCT OF LECTURE:
THE SUPERNATURAL"

Sred oy sptnt nssAseS Sunday, D n.
THAN Temple, lU2 sth 81 NV, ID floor.
Ea,cnmr
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Rev. G. Lyal Arthan
Voted psattorn test msdium Meeting SUNDAY
-nlng al O'Clock in Socscy Hall. 500 G 81
- He VII dsnonz-rs immortality. voice
= Messages, concluding the ssrrice BY An
snnE GuesnonS Doors open AZ T:D
OTHER sr-purrrS
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TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Tenth and N Streets N. W.
Rev. J. J. MUIR. D. D., Pastor.
Preaching. Il n. and q p N Subject
Holest ChITaIy,' and ''CatechusinE A King %
BIols School, 80 a. n; Chriziao Eodsaror 7
:. n A warm erecting TO returned menbers and
scangsra
oETWORTH Be-, Pss; ? :, Pau Io5 n. L.asao1oe,
a n-'The Wonder Of The Age"
"a n-~A Strange Request" "
Sunday School. 80 a. m large orrbs=-r,
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"One night the boys attacked US.
The older had a knife and for a few
minutes there was quite a fight. John
disarned the boy with the knife
gave him something with which 10
remember the encounter. too-a black
eye. I took care of the younger boy.
One of those boys. am sorry TO say.
is now in a penitentiary.
That little fight drew John and me
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24

gether. who Is III since nine months.
IL Is too bad that the weather is moi
good. but winter comes nearer and
we have high snow
That bad American Dance.
You are telling how so many Amer
leans from there do the bad" dance
which YOU call "Shimmie." I am quite
surprised II IL comes not to US be-
cause all the American dances like
tango" zone step" and fox trot" viii
be learned here in Germany. I think
you like very much to dance. ] am
not a friend Of them, but ] ike 10
see others do IT, You think no more
Of the past of the long years Of the
war but in our dear country we have
peace. but never such one as before
i hope that the time viii change all
the bad things which happen now
here. Also in Treves, we have some
times bOlsheviki, but not so bad as
on the right side OF the Rhine. Here
in Godesberg are Englishmen. ] mean
they are not so sOciable as the Ameri-
cans, but ] like them more than the
French. but when the Frenchman
flatters he can do that very well.
I hope that you find our letters
worth reading and send US an answer
II possible ! an really glad TO get
news so far from home, although the
letter viii last long time till ] get
ANOTHER one.
close with many greetings 70 you
and thanking you again for the letter,
with best regards.
] remain, yours
Maria Lieser.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24
Arrest Fireman
After S False
Alarms Go In
Wagons Rush to Several
Places Where Flames
Fail to Sweep.

Five false alarms at midnight
Tuesday caused quite a bit OF com
motion at the central fire station.
owing to the inability OF the firemen
70 find a fire at any Of the addresses
Following the discovery that the
first four alarms were false, E. Koone,
a city fireman. was arrested by mo
torcycle patrolman W P. Hoey at
Missouri and Stanton streets, where
the officer said Ko0ne was leaning
against q post after having given
the fifth alarm.
Fire chief John Wray ordered
Koone locked NJ and placed charge
Of malicious mischief and intoxi-
cation against him. Koone was held
at police headquarters pending a
hearing.
The alarms all came from the
Vicinity OF North oregon and Boule-
ward.
J. O'Brien. who lives in the Brazos
apartments, saw a man pulling the
fire alarm. He rushed out into the
street. still dressed in his night
clothes. grabbed the man and held
him until an officer got there.
The CITY council Wednesday morn
ing awarded O-Brien SIS as a reward
Tor his catch" He was given a
vote Of thanks by mayor Charles
Davis and the cOuncilmen-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24
Letters To The Herald


WHAT IDEA HAS HELPED MET
Editor Fl Paso Herald.
Every mothers son % Us Is a mes
sionary in some respect We all Ike
to pass on our favorite remedies TO
the other fellow. And so 7 tell you Of
one trait fshall I call Il that2) that ]
may have inherited from a wonderful
father, that has made living easier
for me than otherwise II would have
been
There Is very true proverb. order
Is heavens first law" Would a moth
er ike 70 simplify her life? Let her
BY 'precept upon precept" and like
wise by example, instil this motto
in her children's heads: Where's
Johnny's cap2" Where's James geog-
raphy?" It's school time and the
child IS running distractedly around
to find IT, Would you have peace Of
mlnd2 Have q place for things. and
make a rule not TO handle an object
twice when once At the right time
viii do.
Where Is that important Ietter-or
receipt? II can't find Il III have
70 pay that bill again. Attend 70 the
matter when Il comes up; don't lay ii
aside for another time
Do your thinking and planning be-
torehand, not when the crisis Is upon
you Generally you can do this A
little pains taken beforehand will
save great deal OF pain and confu-
sion. and often irritation. afterwards.
You have my prescription. pray try Il.
A Housewife.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24
DUNDEE SHAFT GETTING
BELOW DRAINAGE AREA

Jerome, AriZ. Dec. 24.-The Dundee
shaft Is getting down below the
drainage area o. the extension tun-
mel and now. az around 500 feet. the
pumps are lifting about 100 gallons
OF water a minute. Work on sinking
was delayed several DAYS By a com
pressor accident and consequent
flooding Of the shaft 70 the us level
Gadsden has started a diamond
drill on the 1900 level 20 cut the
fault at a further depth OF $50 feet.
Work Is being prosecuted on the
Wine from the 1900. now down about
&C feet and still In soft 5chist. shot
with native copper. This VIM Is exc
pected TO cut the fault at 40 feet
below the 1900 level
United Verde Combination Is cross
cutting on the 1900 level. 20 get TO
ore developed 20 a degree on the 100
and 100. The company, one headed
by James ~ Layman. has done about
two miles OF lateral development
work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24
RESUMED AT
SILVER REEF PROPERTY

Tucson. Ariz- Dec 24-Operatious
are 20 be resumed on the old silver
Reef property. south OF Casa Grande
II Is owned by Cole-Ryan interests.
but is under bond and lease to R. o.
Boykin. Of Tucson. who proposes to
build a 100 ton cyanide mill. 10 han
die an estimated 100 900 tons OF ore
in sight said TO sample above 70
ounces in silver across the face OF
a strong ledge that IS from 10 to 80
feet wide.
The Bunker Hill near Mammoth. is
being operated by the Norton broth
ers Of Mesa who lately shipped a
90 ton carload that netted $1,000. The
ore carries a high percentage Of cop
per with gold and silver and IS from
less than 200 feet Of depth
High grade lead carbonates have
been struck by George Johnson on
the Star property in the Tucson
mountains and viii be shipped
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24

Could Argue Only Case
Instead OF being on the outside
looking in, Ireland would be on the
inside on terms Of equality with
other autonomous states.
She could argue her own case
there and would not need TO have er
problem brought before the assembly
through the friendly Intervention Of
some outside power. under provision
OF the famous article II, autonomy
would mean membership as a free
nation In the international partner
ship provided for in the covenant
OF peace treaty.
He would be an optimist indeed who
believed that the opposition Of the
Irish in the United States TO the
peace treaty would be removed by the
single proposal Of premier Lloyd
George and he would be indiscreet
who cOntended that the agitation in
America forced the hand Of premier
lloyd George
It is sufficient to disclose that in
the informal and polite conversations
that have occurred between diplo-
matte representative Of Great Britain
and the United States ever since
foreign secretary Balfour discussed
the matter with president Wilson
shortly after the entry Of the United
States IN the war, the Irish question
has oeen handicap TO Anglo-Ameri-
can relations which both sides fully
recognize That IS why the prime
minister's proposal elicits enthusiasm
here
II is the beginning OF something,
IL Is an attempt at last 10 apply the
Of self determination to
Ireland--Copyright. 1913, the FL Paso
Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24

day that figures upon which TO make
a fair decision would be available By
February IS.
The council deferred action Of petit
tons for paving Louisville street from
Park 70 Russell streets. and for
paving Gold street from Piedras TO
Silver. and for paving Silver street
from Piedras TO Gold street
A petition for a fire hydTant at
Louisville 10 Byron streets was
granted.
Grant Petition
The council decided TO grant the
petition calling for the paving OF
Ffueco street from Stevens TO Mari
Property owners who petitioned the
city some time ago appeared before
the council Wednesday and renewed
their petition and agreed TO the pro-
posed change Of grade which makes
the paving possible
A bid for excavation work on
Wyoming street 20 make possible the
laying OF additional water mains was
not excepted because the council held
the hid was too high
The council voted q SIS reward 10
J. O'Brien for catching man who
was turning IN false fire alarms.
On account OF next Thursday being
a LEGAL holiday. the council viii meet
Wednesday. At the next meeting It
Is expected that a number Of changes
in traffic regulations viii be passed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-24
LET POOL HALLS
CONTINUE OPEN
Officials viii Not Enforce
Law Until Further
Notice.

Austin. Tex Dec. 2f-Upon being
advised that justice Pitney. OF the
United States supreme court, has
E-anted a stay order in the case in
volving the consututionaIty Of the
aru-pool hail law. attorney general
C. II. Cureton today advised prosecut-
ing officers throughout the state to
obey the order and discontinue inter
fering with the operation Of pool
halls The stay order Is effective un-
I'D January 26-
Tine prosecuting officers were also
advised TO ignore pool halls that
may not be in operation. but not 20
give their consent to their remaining
open nor TO take any steps TO enforce
the law untu further advised.