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Plenty Of Material for Team
That May Come Here for
Competition.
COMPLETE 1918 REVIEW
FOur Men Good for 8 4-5 In
100 Yard Dash--Some
Crack Distance Men.

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TOT international atn1etic compeuaoh In
Glanoins AZ The ACCOMMODATING records
one fnds some O, the 1918 performances
were not up TO the 1917 standard Span
ish influenza and hard times are ac-
counted responsible.
Reviewing the results for PURPOSES Of
comparison Id taking first the sprint
ers Il is shown that progress was made
at 100 metres (ll0 yards) and the OPP
nosi,. a, nrorress AT 400 metres Dur
ing 1917 but two man got under IL sec
onds for the shorter distance: four beat
that time last year The time is good
for a4.b seconds In tho 100 ward dash,
In the 200 metres. on the other hand,
seven svedes reported inside Of az sec
onds IN 1917. against only four in 1918.
For the frat time in Swedish athletic
annals-and those reach far far back
two r,rnar. rot under 6o seconds for
Am r,etre. IN las. .eason But the 1917
average for tho best eirht was so AS
seconds compared 10 so l.. in 1918.
Bolln got in the champion clnss with
a mark OF minute "a 2-5 seconds for
son nneters or tho others Ave got under
A. aaainst only three in 1917. Reduced
numbers considered ouch showings are
most .ncouraring 10 Swedish athletic en-
thusIasts
lander "Too Good
since Zandef proNe ,ne ~oIIo S
been at a standstill for that distance In
sweden. Chiy Luhusreh applos. , t .as
RECORD Oh uno c.IaintIoI
distance uhaeF toui In'hu az
80 s.- ~. 49, ari,, four wsrs
$3.50 w. ,o,s
no 49,, n Ala he..cr than IL
~. %" ..oord, oyar 0oo meters in
,a1s tive more than were timed under
80, g., ~. v..r nrecadinr IL IA sig.
| niec,nt tina. ali Ave last wear did better
80 * rninutes % seconds. thereby get
~ ~ ~. ipternational class This
"a one OF the show,nss In which Sweden
t,tes greatest nr,do among last years
| racor6s
! Rockna, made a new Swedish record
At 10 COO meters his time being the SEQ
ond best in the ~orIt s recor1s Tor t.!a-
| distance IN 1917 only three Swe6es got
over tho ground in fewer than 80 min
utea. but last year seven did as well. ana
both Bachman and Lundstron finished
SnrNly this
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who ran second IN The 40 Yard collesi-
s.e championship race. and -Gooenov.
who is rated - 5000 a doubte far!onSer
as Murray and WHO entered Uncle sam 9
service RICH, after the Meadovhrook
saIncs las, NeSr.
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WILL REVIVE OLD
GLORIES IN GARDEN
Foreign Officers Are Expected
TO Ride in National
Horse Show.
BIG YEAR rs OUTLINED

A revival Of the international features
Of the National Horse Show in Madison
Square Garden next fall was foreshad-
owed at the second annual meeting Of
the Association of American Horse
Shows at the Biltmore last Tuesday
afternoon. While the plans for the show.
which is to run from November 10
through Il. still are nebulous. It Is re-
ported that the officials intend 10 de-
spatch invitations 20 England. France
and Belgium TO send their leading cav
airy riders. just As they did In 1912.
when Lord Decies and other foreign
riders made the show n big social as
we'll as equine event.
II Is quite likely that Reginald c.
Vanderbilt will offer a new interna-
t!onal trophy. Some time ago II was
stated that Mr. Vanderbilt had an
nounced that he would never again
offer a cup for horse show. This was
denied by Mr.. Vanderbilt last Tuesday.
He declared that Just as soon as the
time was ripe be would ofrer another
trophy
Mr. Vanderbilt once more Is head Of
the American association. and that in
itself promises plenty OF activity In the
horse show world this year. Last year
ana IN 1917 many Of our leading shows
were cancelled because OF the war. The
war hit tho shows particularly hard
last summer. when Devon. Bryn Mawr
Brockton and other leading events were
done away with. These will be revived
next summer Mineola and other shows
which had 20 he cancelled because of
the Governments having taken over
their grounds. aI7o have been scheduled
again for th'e year.
Twrnty-right scheduled.
In All ,-venty-e.gh, shows have been
scheduled md severa' others are eS-
pectsd
! Macy wnlets 'he secre'ary-treas-
ure, of the association looks for 'ae
biggest year in the history ot the
Al,aricar horse show Horse men OK
pect an !nNnx OF blooded stock from
the other side where the horse show
already e showing rev signs ot l'te
Roher' \ Fairhairn of W"stheid
y. is 4 new member o. The associn-
ton elected % the directorate. TIE
o,r,crs aro w Thomas G. Ashton.
Wynueuood. Ia. John Nee. Rowma -.
%ty Yo~k q. Howard Dawson. New
Ycrh William 1U Font. Wilmington.
Del. Fred y Fled. Brookton. Nass. .
4 Henry Higglnsor, South Lincoln.
Mas: william r Hunter, Devon. Pa.
Prescott Lawrence, Newport, r l.;
Pierre I.orillard. Jr. Tuxedo, ~ V,
Alfred Y Maclay. Millhrook " y.
John r. Thompson. Chicago; Reginald
. Vanderbilt, New York Norman Van
voorhis, Rochester. y. I, ana J, Mac?
Wi'ets New York.
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Banking on GortOn.

Banking on Gorton.
Hllmaa banks largely on 0orton.
lad who ran a half mile In ! SO az
schcolboy and who looks TO be the best
hall mile prospect that has turN'd Up
since Ted Meredith came 20 Penn from
Mr.cersbers Aoadep}.
Gortnn raN is in the Naval Air Ser
VICE. and there Is come doubt about his
returning TO college this semester. Han
overians are hoping for his quick return
for he greatly will strengthen the Green
track squad.
Among the men IIillmsn will try TO de-
yelop are Davis. g fair quarter miller and
A IS man in the half mile; Weld. who
finished second In the intercollegiate
hammer throwing championship last ses.
sou and VINO should do close TO 100 feet
This wear: Prentiss. a 20 feet inoh
broad Jumper; Kelsey. an II feet 3 Inch
pole yaulteT: Garto, quarter miler :
McGoughran. one miller, and Avery TWO
miller.
Counts on Murphy.
urio.an also IL counting on Murphy.
5ie ?25 rouad weight man. VINO has
done q fec; with the shot and close 70
$50 feet with the hammer. Some OF the
boys here think Murphy has the makinss
OF one Of the greatest hammer tnfo"er1
developed among the colleges.
Dartmouth will send team TO now
York 20 compete IN the annual games OF
the M;lrose A. A. In Madison Square
Garden On February 26. Murray GOOD
now, Jordon. Davis and Carlo are
among the men who will 30 TO New
York. Dartmouth has entered team IN
the one mile relay race at the hillrose
meet and hopes TO finish among the nrs'
three.
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p. 7. Black. Brooklyn chess cham
p!or. by winning from H. I. Ladd In the
fourth round. has tied A. Kupchik for
the lead in the annual championship
tournament OF tho Manhattan Chess
Club each having scores Of 30.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17
THOUSANDS FLOCK
 10 SEE CARNIVAL
Even Bigger Crowds Expected
 With Clearing Weather

The big carnival drew thousands to Walnut Hill park last night and many of the attractions such as the dance pavilion that had not been open Mon day night on account of the weather were in full swing. Crowds patron!Ecd the midway. The free shows were also the cause of much comment and the various artists such as the He'll kvists, high divers, and Oscar Rab cock, in his death-lOOping stunt, pleased the crowds. The former were particularly thrilling III their final dive in which they set fire to their clothing and dove into the tank below, their bodies surrounded by a mass of flame.
 The dance pavilion which was open cd for the first time last night, was one Of the most popular attractions in the park and those who danced thor oughly enjoyed themselves. This at traction will continue every night this
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17
BONN. MUST LOOK
 10 NEW YORK STORE
This State Will Have no Govern meDt Supply Depot

Washington, Sept. 17.-Arnly re- Ril stores will be opened in New ork city, Schenectady and twenty
 Fhree other cities throughout the
 |ountry September 25 fer disposal of
 rmy surplus goods direct to the pub fc both by mail and over the counter, he War department announced yes- |erday.
 The New York store will serve that
 bart of the state south of a line due last from Pennsylvania to the north
 vest corner of Connecticut, and also
 |Eill take care of New Jersey and Con-
 hecticut. The Schenectady store will kupply northern New York. Announcement of the street loca-
 lions of the army quartermaster Btores divisions, as they are known officially and as they should be ad- dressed, will be made within a few Hays.
 In selling goods through stores the
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

week and the price of admission is 10 cents for all evening. The Philhar- monlc band furnished the music last night.
 Yesterday afternoon the Children's Home klddles were entertaind free of charge at the carnival and another day this week will be given to the children of the Polish Orphanage
 Tomorrow evening the general com- mlttee on the celebration will meet at the Chamber of Commerce to con- slider the final plans for the celebra- ton, particularly the parade that comes on Saturday.
 Service Badges Mailed.
 The badges for the service men are now being distributed from the war bureau. They are of bronze and may be worn as q watch fob. The central figure is Peace as we'll as seals of the city and state on the front On the back is the name of the man to whom the medal is preserted.
 City Hall Decorated.
 The City hall will be decorated to- day. The contract was awarded a week ago, bat the commission decided
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

war department set a precedent. It will bear all postal expense in mail orders and will insure all orders of more than $2. The prices for goods delivered by mail will be the same as those for purchasers at the stores.
 The entire country was districted in arranging the location of the stores. The locations and the districts they will serve are:
 Atlanta-Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
 imore-DelaWare and Nary land.
 Boston-Maine, Massa chusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Yer mont.
 Charleston-North Carolina and South Carolina.
 Chicago-Illinois, Northern Indi- ana, Iowa and Southern Wisconsin.
 Colum bus-Ohio and West Virginia.
 Denver-Colorado, Utah and Wy oming.
 Detroit-Michigan, the Peninsula, north of Indiana and Ohio.
 Fl Paso-Arizona and New Mexico.
 Jeffersonville, Ind.-Southern Indi- ana and Kentucky
 Los Angeles-California south of and including San Luis, ObispO, Kern and San Bernardino counties.
 New Orleans-Louisiana and Mis- sissippi.
 Newport News-Virginia
 Omaha-Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota.
 Philadelphia - Eastern Pennsyl- vania.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

PittsburGh-WeS WeSu3rn Pennsylvania.
 Portland-Oregor and Southern Idaho.
 San Francisco-California north of the Los Angeles district and Nevada.
 St. Louis-Arkansas, Kansas, Mis- souri and Oklahoma.
 San Antonio-TeXas.
 St. Paul-Michigan the peninsula north of Ohio and InGiana Minne- sOta and northern Wisconsin.
 SeattIe-Northern Idaho, Montana and Washington.
 Washington-The District of Co., lunbia and all points in Virginia and Maryland within twenty mile radius.
 Mail orders for goods must be ac- comp2nled by cash, postal money or der or certified check. Orders should be sent direct to stores and not to pOstmasters.
 A partial list of goods and prices published by the departm yester- day is:
 New Goods-Wool blankets, s6; wool and cotton, S5; cotton. $3. Un- derwear, wool, $2 a suit Raincoats $5.25. Socks, cotton, 15 cents. Light wool socks 25 cents. Heavy wool, 55 cents. Towels, bath, 45c; huck, 20 cents.
 Renovated Goods-Wool blankets S5; wool and cotton, $50; cotton, $1 Underwear summer. 50 cents a suit Socks, light wool, 12 1-2 cents; heavy wool, 30 cents.
 An additional list will be an- nounced this week.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

utilized for covering. There will be 42 tables each 48 feet in length and AS men can sit at each table. A reas honeSt-to- goodness tab1ecloth will cover each table and real napkins will be provided The feed" is guaran- teed to be just like mother made. The chefs will start work early Saturday morning and everything will be in readiness by 1 o'clock when the din- neT is scheduled. The 102d Regiment Band of the 26th Division will give a concert during the dinner.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

Twenty-Five chefs will prepare the dinner for the soldiers to be held at Walnut Hill park, Saturday. Long Brothers, of Hartford, will cater. The corps of waitresses will number 300 and they will be directed by 25 head waitresses. Mrs. Howard $. Parsons will have charge. Covers will be laid for 2,O00. Three large tents will be
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17
Will Feed Hundreds.

to wait until today before decorating m order to save the flags.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-17

ROUNDING nail-studded leather heels on HT hard pavernents all day robs you of energy -A you need. Every step is a shock not only to your feet, but also to your entire system. Every shock consumes your energy and produces fatigue. It adds just that much to the strain of your daily life.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23

commercial vacations, and American
customs VIII undergo great changes
II the stars are read Alright
Contracts, leases and agreements OF
every sort are subject to favorable d.
rection, If signed this morning. and
they viii be especially fortunate II
they concern women.
Love letters should meet with a
sympathetic response. II sent in the
morning Of this day. but later they
viii be unlucky, in all probability.
The evening is most suspicious for
meetings Of influential men. Ban
Duets. conferences and conventions
should be well directed. bringing sue
cess to matters Of importance.
Deals involving large amounts of
money are likely to be profitable. if
made after shutdown while this con-
figuration prevails.
Recognition and honor for jurist
is foreshadowed. There will be much
success and benefit for lawyers in the
next few weeks. especially those
whose concern is international law
This sway, which Is favorable TO
farmers and gardeners. should be es-
recialy good for melons. This year
all fruit that grows on vines is held
to be under lucky stars.
According to ancient lore. this as
pect is conducive to faithful service
on the part Of women hired under It,
II should be also exceedingly favor
able for fishing
Persons who birthdate It Is have
the augury of a happy year marked by
fortunate changes and pleasant travel
Young women should be circumspect
Children born on this day are sun
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT
\ RE0RGANIZES ITS FORCE

Austin, Texas. June "a reorgan-
ization of the labor department has
been effected in order to harmonic
with the new laws affecting labor
which became effective on June IS.
This followed a lengthy conference
with the force Of the department with
Labor Commissioner T. c. Jennings al
which the minimum wage and other
laws affecting labor. were discussed.
A. l. Carrot was made chief deputy
Of the department and the state divid-
ed into six districts, and the following
assignments were made: First, Dali
las. Tom Bell, inspector; second. Hous-
ton, Taz W. Mcclellan. third, san
Antonio. J. c. Mills: fourth, Waco, Vic
Woods. fifth. Fort Worth, Z. NJ Lee
sixth. FL Paso, Thos J. Plunkett
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23

tonic and taking extra good csre of
yourself. you viii be sure to have
+ wonderful hair later in life
Here IS an excellent general tonic:
Tincture Of cantharides. alcoholic,
ounce.
Spirits Of. rosemary. I L. ounces.
Aromatic vinegar, 1 IL ounces.
Glycerine. L. ounce.
Rose water. ounces.
II the hair Is rather oily. by using
1 u ounces Of the glEcerine and only
three ounces OF rose water, YOU will
get tonic that will be drying.
If the hair is rather dry. however,
use oil Crude oil-just the thick. I'M
refined oil, practically as it comes
from the eartn-is unexcelled for this
II should be heated quite hot, rubbed
wei into the scalp and allowed to
stay on eight or ten hours. By this
time the scalp will have absorbed as
much as it can. and the head sham
pooed with hot water and soap. Of
course, this can only be used once in
three weeks. or before the usual
shampooing time. An oil tonic may
be applied. or this general tonic given
above. Never in any case use a prep
aration with a lot Of alcohol in il.
unless you want early gray hairs. And
don't buy a tonic baceuse it smells
good, for perfume viii not cure any
hair troubles.
Above all. massage the scalp. BY
doing this you let air through the hair
which tends to pack closely against
the scalp. You stimulate the supply
of blood 10 the roots of the hair, and
keep the scalp loose so the blood can
flow freely a good circulation is nee
essary TO healthy hair. Fresh blood
brings life giving nutriment With
out il the hair would dry up and drop
off. Have you ever noticed how tight
the skin over a mans bald spot has
oecome2 There's no layer Of flesh
under the skin for the hair to grow
in, and little chance for blood to cir
culate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23

once Upon time Mrs. wibblewob-
v the duck lady, quacked TO her lit
tie hey Jimmie and said:
4 wish you'd go to the one and two
cent store for me and bring back
some nice red radishes for your IA
TIERS supper"
of conrse. I'll 60" answered jim
ME And may have q penny for a
loily-pop2"
-Oh. guess sol" answered Mrs.
Wibblewobble. with a laugh that
sounded like nopcorn rolling over a
lin dishpaa- 50 she gave Jimmie the
money for the radishes. and an extra
penny for himself. and the little duck
boy started wibbiing and webbing
on his way to the store. That was
why he had the name "wibblewoble."
because he wibbied and wobbled from
side to side as he walked.
Now just about this time Uncle
Wigsily Lonsears. the rabbit gentle
man. was on his way to the store for
Nurse Jane Fuzzy wuzzy his muskrat
lady housekeeper. She wanted a box
Of pepper, and Uncle Wisgily was GO
ing 70 take some of this same pepper
for himself
Oh, no. he wasn't going 20 eat It
He was just going 10 sprinkle some Of
i on the big bologna sausage tires OF
his auto. The wheels went faster
when he sprinkled pepper on them
And, as he rode along in his auto,
Uncle Wiggily met Jimmie the boy
duck
Where are you going. Jimmiez-
asked Mr.. Longears.
To the one and two cent store to
get a bunch of red radishes.' an
swered the duck boy.
And / am going TO the three and
four cent store 10 get some black
pepper for Nurse Jane and myself"
went on the bunny rabbit gentleman.
Fly up, Jimmie, and I'll give you a
ride
Up Jimmie flew to the seat beside
Uncle Wiggily, and soon they were
gasSlening over the fields and through
the woods.
First they came to the one and two
cent store. where Jimmie Was to get
the radishes.
III leave you here and ride onto |
the pepper store, said Uncle Wigglly. !
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
Healthy, Outdoor Life

IN the Army, you live mostly out-cf-doors. Your
work builds you up physically, makes you
strong, healthy, alert and masterful Skilled
physicians look after you. Your military duties
keep you At. You eat well, sleep well, feel like
a king all the time Most men gain weight when
In the Army, and it's all sound muscle-no fat.
Military lifemakes ouoourageous, builds will
power and self-control, gives you mastery over
yourself. It broadens your mind, and stiffens
your backbone. It makes you the kind Of chap
that gets the best sort Of job when your enlist
ment is up. 1t develops confidence and leader
ship. The U. s. soldier IS respected everywhere,
because he has the greatest government II the
world behind him. His uniform is a uniform Of
honor No calling builds up character and IN
dependence like the military profession
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
BeantyCats
Do You Need 4 Tonic3
By EDNA KENT FORBES

EVEN the nealthiest head o. hair
l. needs the occasional use of 4 good
hair tonic For while it may not seem
necessary TO feed and STIMULATE the
roots Of hair that is already doing as
well as can be, at the same time. the
use Of tonic is in the nature Of in
surance against the future. You may
have wonderful hair now. by using a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
BOARD SUSTAINS ACTS OF
FIRE AND POLICE CHIEFS

The action OF acting chief Of police
p. II. Phoenix, suspending detective
P. h Jacobs for seven days. and that
OF fire chief John ". Wray. reducing
H Figuerra from engineer TO fire
man, were sustained by the civil ser
vice commission at meeting Satur-
day afternoon
It was announced that the next
meeting OF the commission will be
next Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock. when candidates viii be ex-
amined for various positions in the
police department
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
HABIT
DANGEROUS

says Doctor Conner. formerly OF Johns
Hopkins hospital. Thousands OF men
suffering from fatal diseases would be
IN perfect health today were i not
Tor the deadly drug Nicotine Stop the
haDit now before it's too late. It's 4
simple process TO rid yourself OF the
tobacco habit in any form. Just 20 to
any up-t0-date drug store and get
some Nicotol tablets; take them as
directed and 10; the pernieious habit
quickly vanishes. Druggists refund
the money If they fail. Be sure to
read large and interesting announce
ment by Doctor Conner soon to appear
IN this paper. II tells OF the danger
OF nicotine poisoning and how TO
avoid Il. In the meantime try Nicotol
tablets; you viii be surprised at the
result-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23

When you're In the Army, Uncle Sam pays
your bills Stood, clothing, living quarters,
everything Of the best quality. He furnishes
medical attention, care of the teeth, al the
necessaries. In addition, at the present rate
of pay, you receive $50 month and upward
all velvet It means money in the bank if you
are thrifty. Does your present job show you
$50 month profit7
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, JUNE "a. 1910.

n the morning hours of this day We
1 nus and Mercury dominate for good.
according TO astrology. In the eve
ming Jupiter is in benefic aspect.
1t is an uncertain rule fo- women,
since matters that appear beneficial
IN the morning may be disappointing
in the afternoon.
The signs seem to indicate a gen
eral upheaval in social conditions.
Girls viii multiply in all business and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23

Our Flag flies IN France. on the Rhine, IN the
Philippines. Porto Rico. Alaska. China, Pana-
ma. Hawai-. etc. What part of the world
would you rather see2 Wherever the Flag
floats, there Uncle Sans boys viii be found
guarding its honor. Extra pay for service IN
Europe, Asia. Philippines and Alaska This
means experience most people gladly pay for.
Uncle Sam pays you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
LOS ANGELES POLICE CHEF
VISITS FRIENDS IN Ell PASO

George K Home, chief OF police Of
Los Angeles. was a visitor in the city
during the past week. being the guest
of Cant v. D. Greet county clerk. and
Ben Williams. Mr. Home makes fire.
quent trips TO E Paso on business
and has q large number Of friends
among local business men He re-
turned 10 Los Angeles Saturday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
RAISES MONEY FOR CHURCH;
REVIVAL TO CONTINUE A WEEK

Eight professions of faith and five
new additions 10 the church is the re-
suit Of the revival service conducted
last week at the Highland Park Bap-
fist church by the pastor. Rev. L. O.
Nermillion- Between $500 and $500
was raised TO pay the church debt
The revival viii continue through this
week. services beginning at $50 eaeh
evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-23
Good Pay-ForeignS Observation-Disclosures

And when you are IN the Army, Uncle Sam
offers you an education-a good one.
You can study almost anything, right up to
college and technical subjects. You can
learn skilled trade.
When you enlist, you actually go into train
ing for SUCCESS in after life, laying firm
foundation to build on.