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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

- HERE IS civil strife these days in
1 Williams, ARK" said R o. Tabor.
You understand the anti card playing
law has just gone into effect in Ari-
IONA All the pool halls where IT,
men used 10 play solo and freezeout
FOR merchandise checks are now de-
voting themselves TO the gentle game
OF dominOes- 1t is a good game. but
rather tame after a fellow IS accus-
toned to cards. Wen, the women the
pink tea or some such affair, and when
conversation was running low, some
one suggested a game OF cards. How
the news got about that there was
card playing at Mrs. 50 and SOS is
deep mystery But some busybcdy
telephoned our town marshal and that
started the bail rolling Now there
are several families that don't speak
. You know how IL is in small town"
Health conditions in FL Paso are
better now than ever before" said Dr.
A. p. Warreuer, Of the city health de-
rartmeut- "for there are fewer con-
raEious diseases and other sickness
than Is usual for this city. Except for
influenza, which shows q decided de-
cline and which has become much
milder in form. there have been very
few contagious cases this year. There
has been no typhoid fever whatever.
only II cases Of scarlet fever, which
we're light, eight cases Of diphtheria,
six measles. three whooping coughs
been at the rate Of from 16 TO so new
cases daily. which is lighter than az
any time since the epidemic started"
IF the government had made pro-
visions for the payment Of two OF
= = q Il
soldiers, the proposition Of providing
transportation for so many which has
devOlved upon the Red Cross would
have been eliminated said j.. 3.
GWinn. but no such provision was
made and funds for supplying the nee
essary aid are absolutely necessary.
The only source Of income for the Red
Cross chapter in this city IS the shop
on the plaza. which is meeting the
emergency in a timely manner, and
until the need for such funds has
ceased q exist, the shop must have
e Paso.'
"E1 Paso's Button day, on March =.
should he made a day that viii be re-
membered FL the history Of this city.
said G. r. Boone 1T seems 10 me
that the citizens Of this city could do
nothing more worthy than putting
forth their best efforts to aid the COM
mittee in charge OF the button came
paign in order that the memorial park
movement may get of to a goOd-start.
There is nothing better that could be
done for the city in a publicity way
than the establishment OF this park,
and as Fl Paso always puts through
everything il goes after, the citizens
should yet after the movement enthu-
siastically."
Things are quiet on the Pacific
coast. but are expected 10 liven up
with She return OF the soldiers from
overseas and the advent OF tourists
this summer" said F. C. Hall Los
Angeles is naturally the same gay
place. where there is lots OF amuse-
ments, but there does not seem to be
as much business there as in normal
times. Booze has been banned in the
city proper. and things 20 drink can
only be obtained by going TO q seaside
resort"
1 81 have Just been down in the oil re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
Patriotism And Berger

FEDERAL Judge Kenesaw Mountain Lands, Of Chicago,
has refused grant trial for Victor L. Berger
and four other Socialist leaders, convicted charges Of
violating the espionage act Berger rose and delivered
violent denunczon Of the impsrahstc, and de-
ared that the peace now being negotiated would also be
inperastic He defended the Socialists in the United
States and said the Bolshev IN Russia and Germany
really brought the TO an end
Mr.. Berger IS congreSsnanelect, and as such Mil
aukee is welcome to be represented by him. though the
chances of his staying OF confinement long enough to
get to Washington not very bright 1t must be
said that the spectacle of United States congressman
yoicng the sentiments expressed above would not be slim
ulating to American patriotism
Certainly It must have made favorable impression
on Judge Lands Aside from all considerations of law,
this be wondered at IN view Of the fact that judge
Lands has son. captain Of aviation who has Just re-
turned from the where he shot down two Ger
nan ad7eIsaries
Candidates beth sides viii their regulations
and be respected citizens again the campaign
IS over.
about time for the former gold brick salesman to
drop little oil into the hole and haul It up again
showing
Valley farmers are a little less Wild about oil than
their fellow citizens Of the city Grain alfalfa pears and
cantalOupes have been almost good oil well for
couple Of years
When they say the boys came through the war with
ont a scratch they forget about the coolies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

and 10 dIsprove this popular idea &
can be stated that over large areas
the elevation OF the seepage water is
much higher than that IN the river.
Another way Of confirming this
statement IS 70 compare the relative
area OF wetted surface Of river bed
and canals with the lands under fri
cation y
The records and reports and other
data are available in the project Of
flee at Fl Paso 70 any person who
may desire 70 investigate and study
the facts that they show Particu-
larry interesting are the measure
ments Of the wei drainage. which
exhibit the cause Of seepage in vari-
Gus districts and the effect OF the
drains already constructed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

Iieve that YOU are the man 7 am look
Ing for-Tou wouldn't object to COM
Ing would you II I made il worth your
whileg'-
You didn't hurry home 70 Isabelle
that night-Did you2-There was no
lettering on the way home that eve
ming and wasn't she happy when YOU
told her about the presidents VISIT
For some reason she didn't seem near
" 50 surprised as YOU had expected
I knew you had Il in YOU. Bill" she
said-"aud that your time was com
ing some Of these days and I am so
glad that YOU have kept on hitting the
balh-Now YOU see what Il means
Don't We'll. anyway. in few
days the telegram came-Now isn't Il
a pretty good world after all2
Claiborne Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
TREASURY CERTIFICATE
ISSUE FOR S500,000,000

Washington. 2. C.. Feb. 21.-The
seventh biweekly issue Of certificates
Of Indebtedness, in preparation for the
victory loan, announced today by the
treasury. is for $500, 100000. with the
usual interest rate Of 4 IL percent
Subscriptions will open February ..
close March s. and the certificates are
PAYABLE July %
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

Justice J. u DeaTer announced
afternoon that the examin-
ing trial OF Alex Easley. said 70 be a
mOtorman Of the second ward line, ar
rested on a charge Of assault, would
be held Saturday morning Mrs Emma
" ebster county probation officer,
signed the complaint against Easley.
the prosecuting witness named being
Laura Alendez, under IS years OF age.
according 10 the COMPLAINT The de-
PENDANT has been IN FL PasO for about
lne year, II Is said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

Gen Pershing has had a big idea
Next Nay the American Ezpeditionary
forces are TO be the hosts at a huge
athletic meet In which representatives
OF all the allied countries viii take
part The meeting viii be held in the
Colonies stadium, near Paris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
DEAR EDITOR.

DEAR EDAIOh-
YOU DON'T kn6w it.
But FOR the past week
OUT HERE in the west
I'VE HAD something.
THAT THE doctor told ms
WAS NEARLY the hu.
AND 7 couldn't work
AND ALL that saved ne
FROM HAVING failed
To SEND back the bacon
WAS THE two a day.
THAT had written
DURING THE week before.
AND THE way I date them.
IT MAKES you think
IwRITE one each day
AND THE only reason.
IN TELLING you this.
Is THE doctor says.
TN NOT wen yet
AND I'VE got to be careful
AND NOT do anything.
FOR THE next Few days.
AND I think he's right.
BECAUSE TIE way feel.
TN NOT very happy.
AND NY mind doesn't work.
AND TN a little wabbly.
AND 7 want to tell you
THAT IF it should happen
YOU DON'T hear from ne,
FOR THE next few days.
YOU'LL KNOW I'm resting.
AND WHERE I'm going.
THEY HAVE lots q COWS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
When 4 Fellow Gets the Flu, He May
Have To Lay Off Just A Few Days


AND SCORES o. hens.
AND IT'S all out doors.
FOR MILES and miles.
AND DRINKING fresh milk
AND EATING fresh eggs
AND BREATHING fresh ar.
THE DOCTOR says.
THAT IN less than a week
I CAN drive a pillow.
But. OF eo-rse. I won't
AND, ANYWAY.
II WILL be ihs first time
IN THE past five year,.
THAT I'VE quit sor a DAY
AND I hate to DO Il.
BUT THE way I feel
THIS VERY minute.
WHILE III sitting here.
AND WRITING this.
I'VE GOT 10 do Il.
AND THEN. besides
I WANT to ask you.
II IT wouldn't be foolish
To PAY a doctor.
FOR TELLING you something
THAT YOU ought to DO.
AND THEN not DO Il
AND PARTICULARLY 50
IF YOU wanted to DO. 4
WHAT THE doctor told you
YOU OUGHT 70 do.
IF TOU get what I mean
AND IF you'u excuse me.
FOR JUST a few days.
I'LL BE much obliged
I THANK you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
Making Books

IN glad ny friends
al said aYou write rhymes about the foe and that
admit he's had and quit Three times
vss pipes and elbow and said III
1a aa OF I'd have multiplied your woe tor I'm the sort OF busy
everybody gadzook The like fun they
gifted
We've this searching cuing stuff! So
presses whang books
hd stopping the
ghirh stayed az heme and kept q poudce dome.
Matthew WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21
APPEAL OF LIQUOR
INTERESTS is LAST-STAND FIGHT

the whole national prohibition program
at least to gain a little more time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

Candidates On both sides viii recover their regulations
nd be respected citizens again the campaign
, over
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

It Is about time for the former gold brick salesman to
rOp little oil into the hole and haul It up again
howing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

lshes readers free O.
any and AL subjects
resources % the va
.gress and the many
Three cents IN post
information wanted
7. Ha1kin. Director.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-21

When they say the boys came through the with
1ut scratch they forget about the oooties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
w. C. T. u. START DRIVE
TO MAKE WORLD DRY

ST. LOUIS, No, Nov. 20.-A
campaign to make the world dry
was launched by the National
WOmen's Christian Temperance
Union in the adoption of the legis-
lative program which. among other
recommendation urged congress to
enact legislation DISTINGUISHING Am
orleans, in countries where treaties
grant territorial rights, from acting
in violation of the dry law
The proposed law is designed TO
apply especially te brewers contem-
plating moving TO China, it was ex-
planned. The entire legislative pro-
gram was adopted as presented.
A total of $4,000 was collected for
memorials to Gen. Pershing and
Sec'y of the Navy Daniels. The con-
vention ended Thursday night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
STOCKHOLDERS ATTEND
DEMONSTRATION GIVEN
BY GIANT BATTERY CO.

More than 200 stockholders and
citizens attended the demonstration
given last night at the Chamber Of
Commerce by the Ok Giant Battery
company Moving pictures explain
ing the construction of the battery
were shown and short talks given
by william Ponader. one Of the di-
rectors OF the company and B.
Kraft. the inventor
Mayor Mccormick, Of East Chi
cago, was present and gave a brief
talk as well as p Rabe. president.
The battery is one Of the first sue
cessful re-chargeable dry cell bat
teries to be placed on the market.
Mr.. Ponader has been identified with
the Ponader grocery in South Bend
for some time. He is selling out his
business interests here to become one
of the directors Of this new com
pany. Factory buildings are under
construction at present in Gary, Ind.
and Will soon be under operation
aiding in the production of the new
battery. At present the company
has one factory in the east which Is
endeavoring to take care of the in
creasing sales.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

PreS't Lewis of Mine Workers
Says Proposal Amounts
to Nothing.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

proposition would mean mediation
by the government, Guthrie said.
They estimated that the price OF
coal at the time IL leaves the mines
would be increased from 35 TO 40
cents per ton as a result Of the Of
fered- advances but declined to spec
ulate as to how much might be
added by middlemen before the coal
reaches the consumer.
Accord with L. s. Order.
The position taken by the oper-
ators' representatives was that their
offer vas strictly in line with the
statements Of Sec'y of Labor Wilson
and Fuel Administrator Garfield.
DR.. Garfield's data, submitted to the
wage scale committees on Wednes-
day. they said, showed there was
little profit left TO the operators in
the margin" of 40 cents on each
ton of coal, and that any wage ad-
vances must be absorbed in increas-
ed prices of fuel. Likewise. they
pointed out, DR.. Garfield made II
clear that a big increase in coal
prices would not be tolerated.
DR.. Garfield conferred with Atty.
Gen. Palmer but there was no state
ment as to what feature Of the coal
situation, if any, was discussed,
Commenting on the fact that the
operators offered no change in the
working hours, Mr.. Lewis declared
that Sec'y Wilson, during negotia-
tions here in October, had offered
the miners an eight-hour day,
counted from the time the miners
enter the mine until they leave, and
that It was "a cinch we Will accept
nothing less" An eigAt-hour day.
from bank to bank" he said, would
be equivalent to seven hours Of ac-
tual work in the mines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
WOMAN THINKS QUICK:
0UTWlTS MASKED MEN

Quick thinking prevented two rob
beers from carrying out their work
AZ the residence or Mrs. r. Buysse
AIS 5. Lafayette ST.. Thursday night
Airs. Buysse conducts "a lunch room
at 319-S2l south ST. AT the close of
each day she brings the days re-
eeipts to her home
Thursday was a rather heavy day
and it is thought that the robbers
were aware OF this fact. as Mrs
Buysse had NO sooner entered her
residence than there was rap on
The front door She answered the
knock and was confronted by two
masked men who covered her with
revolvers Mrs Buysse kept telling
the intruders 20 leave her home and
backed out of the hallway into an
other room, locking the door be-
tween the robbers and herself She
notified the police. who made a
search of the nei-hborhooC but
were unable 90 locate any onc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
RECOVER LOOT.

What is thought 10 be part of the
loot OF freight car thieves was re-
covered Thursday night by the po-
lice Two new rear wheels for
Dodge automobile were found in a
marsh on Olive street south Of the
Prairie av. road by one OF the farm
ers living in the vicinity. The po-
lice were informed of the discovery
and Asst Chief Cassidy. Serg. Rob
erts and Patrolman Luther made an
investigation. II is thought by the
police that there may be more prop
erty laying around the marsh but
because OF the darkness they were
unable 10 complete their investiga-
ton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O-Revis-
ion OF the Berne convention of 1906
prohibiting the employment of wo-
men at night was recommended
Thursday by the international Ia
Dor conference. The principle OF
the agreement was endorsed. but
changes were advocated 10 meet the
demands of the Industrial and So
cial evolution during the thirteen
years or its existence
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
HOTELS CROWDED.

Once in the happy past. travelling
men bad only to step up to the no
tel clerk and then follow a beIl-hop
TO his room. Now. reservat lions sup
posedly made days in advance prove
no reservations at ell. Telegraphic
instructions for reservations sent a
week in advance can not in many
instances be filled by local hotels.
Scores OF travellers, according to
Mayor Carson, are obliged now to
take late trains TO towns TO the east
or west 10 get a nights rest that
can not be had in South Bend be-
cause of lack Of accommodations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
ACCEPTANCE OF TREATY
WOULD OPEN BIG EPOCH


LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 20.-Ac-
ceptance Of the League OF Nations
would open one OF the greatest
epochs in the history of the world.
Newton D. Baker. secretary OF war,
declared in opening the convention
here Thursday night OF the National
Consumers league. Of which he Is
president. His speech evoked much
applause and ended with the audi
ence standing in Apr eciation.
II do not presume at this time to
criticize its opponents. only know
that I considered il a wonderful
work If it comes into effect the
world will emerge from darkness to
light The people. for whom all
laws are made. will attain their
own
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
OFFFR COAL Plan.

kF ASSOciateu i'reSS.
DIES MONIES. IA. Nov. 20
ov W L Harding. OF Iowa. today
telegraphed governors OF other BIZ
luminous coal producing states and
suggested concerted action toward
taking over the mines and offering
the miners a substantial wage in
crease pending the outcome Of the
miners and operators negotiations
in Washington.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

Damage amounting to $500 was
caused at the Charles Labadie groc-
cry, As s. William st. last night at
1859 o'clock as the result of fire.
The damage done to the building
was slight while the stock Of groc-
cries was damaged considerable by
smoke and water. The fire was
caused by a defective chimney.
pany No. , responder to the still
alarm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
OFFICIAL
MUST TURN OVER FUNDS

6T Associated Irees-
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov &C.
John r.. Brill city attorney of Ev-
ansville. IS charged by Jesse F.
Eschbach. state examiner of the
board OF accounts. with iueFaIly coll
lecting and retaining fees from per-
sons prosecuted for violations Of
city ordinances and has been direct
ed 20 turn over all fees so collected
in 1918 10 the city treasury. 10 was
announced Thursday night The
charge was made ia a letter sent by
Mr. Eschbach 20 AIR Brill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
FINISH SCHEDULE.

The Mann Stars football team Will
conclude its schedule on Thanksgiv-
ing when il meets the speedy Elk
hart team at Elkhart
\ stiff week OF practice is
planned in preparation for this con-
test. and all players are requested
60 meet at the Mann Cigar store
Friday evening az 1880.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
PEEPTNG TOMS

Peeping Toms are again resuming
their work in South Bend. Mrs. ".
J. Burk, 625 Clinton st. reported TO
the police Thursday night there was
someone rapping on the windows OF
her residence. Motorcycle Officer
Barley was sent 20 investigate but
was unable C. locate the intruder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
DEFEAT LAUREL.

In a game full of pep and punch
from the start, the N. C. Athletics
basketball team defeated the Laurel
school team last night with a score
of 43 to 90. The game was played
in the Hungarian hall, 316 S. Cha
pin st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
JULIUS HORXATH.

Julius Horvath, % years old. died
Wednesday afternoon at the county
infrmary, following an illness of
four months. He Is survived by his
parents. one brother in Hungary,
Anthony Of Mishawaka and William
and Wendell of Clay township. The
funeral services viii be held Friday
morning at o'clock, Rev. Lawrence
Horvath officiating. Burial viii be
in Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
URGES COLLECTION

BY Associated Press;
ROME, Wednesday. Nov 90
The people has addressed an encycli-
cal to the Catholic episcopates
throughout the word, urging a col
lection on December % for the suf-
fering children of the countries de-
vastated by the war The pontin
himself is contributing 100000 lire
TO this fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
JOHN KELLY.

The funeral Of John Kelly, Of New
York Will be held Friday afternoon
at ESQ o'clock from the residence
of Mrs. Elizabeth Currey, 628 Lin
coin way E., Rev. L. S. Davis off,
ciating.
Interment will be in Riverview
cemetery. st. Joseph's Masonic
Lodge No. 40 will attend in a body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
SMASH PUMP.

An auto transfer truck backed
into another machine while filling
at the gasoline station at Lafayette
and Wayne, late Thursday afternoon
and smashed the pump beyond re-
pair. Neither the truck nor the
other machine were seriously dam
aged. The truck bore no license
number
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
IN DETROIT.

V. ". Kuppferer. boys welfare
director at the Y. NJ. c. A, is in
Detroit attending the International
Boys Welfare convention. He wil
return to South Bend after the close
of the four days session. Saturday
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
DEMAND LOWER RATES.

By Associated Press:
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Nov 20.
"A reduction Of transatlantic
freight rates on wheat was demand
ed in a resolution adopted by the
National Grange in convention here
today, The present rates between
New York and Liverpool the reso-
luton sets forth, are now over eight
times the pre-war rate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
0ARR LEADS B0WLERS
IN LEAGUE CONTESTS

Darr bowling with the South
Bend Branch team in the Oliver
League rolled highest with "A PIG
in Thursday nights meet at the Or
pheum Alleys.
Krezewski. of the Engineering
team marked up a total of $40, the
highest total of the evening. His
marks Of 211, 1873 and PIC boosted
the engineers into the lead for the
evening with a team total of 2S7i.
OLIVER
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
FUNERALS
j. c. NEELY. JR.

The funeral of ]. c. Nicely. Jr.,
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
Nicely, 314 S. Columbia st. was held
from the home of his parents at
$3.50 Thursday afternoon. The child
was born Nov. 6 and died Wednes-
day night Burial was in Riverview
cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21

CLEVELAND-The hunting sea-
son opened auspiciOusIy here. Only
two persons were shot on the first
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-21
DEATHS
MRS. MARY sCHASCHNGER-

MRS. MARY SCHASCHINGER-
Mrs. Mary SChaschinger. aged As.
1905 W Colfax av.. died at her
home at o'clock Thursday evening.
She is survived by her husband.
Frank Schasch.nger.
The funeral will be held from the
family residence Saturday after
noon