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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-15

There you are-street music mod
ernized.
ITOW many an artist has howled
II and piteously over the great eco
nomic problem: Why doesn't the
street musician learn to PLAY his
instrument
This is the problem which for years
has gone unanswered Many great
philosophers have commented upon
the cat wailings Of the ear taught
fiddler.
OF the latest commentators, We find
Miles Overholt, well known jazZist,
rising up on his back teeth and biting
the following little ditty out Of the
humid atmo sphere-
II I were forced to beg by erusts-
II hunger put a erimp in me
And I should choose n fiddle
As n method TO allay IL,
wouldn't torture people
I'd take that music eOaxer and by
gosh.
I'd learn to PLAY it:
And this, folks, is what Jim has
done.
IITHAT are the possibilities for
w street musicians in the future2
VIII they have to pay income taxes?
The possibilities
All, that is indeed the question.
7 don't know" said Jim, 'prohi5i-
ton has taken all the kick out Of the
game. Times aren't what they used
to be. People are too rushed and too
sober nowadays to stop and hear q
darned fine cadenZa- In this business
you're playing TO the peoples fancy
and you have TO grab 'em quick
Thus-advises Jim-Jazzi
Jazz symbolizes the spirit Of the
age
Cut the introduction. lay off the
long notes. give 'em the old knock EN-
dead. rythmical. fascinating. tantsliz-
1t stops the people in the street
They look you over. II they've got a
nickel, we'll
And so Jim jazzes his way to it'll
neys-
A HONG the other musicians OF the
n street. who were among our midst
earlier in the season. was a tail, thin.
blind violinist-who stood up when he
played.
He had no Jazz idea
Missouri Waltz" How are You
Going TO Keep En- Down on the
Farm" and other popular strains
poured dulcetly or sllegrettishly from
his music box Standing at the en-
trance 10 the local theaters, his stay
in Fl Paso was both short and profit
able.
Then-of course-there is the mu-
stefan who IS always with us-the old
man with the fiddle. which somebody
says IS worth lots Of money. and
which statement no one will definite
" verify-nOt even the old man.
No Jazz for him
What the public expects from a
blind musician" says he SIS ballads OF
the pathetIc. semfgrandfose manner"
Here's a list- Father. Dear Father,
Come Home With Ne Now. the Clock
in the Steeple Strikes One, Strikes
One: Flow Gently. Sweet Aften
Amang Thy" etc: -Oh, Ny Darling.
Oh, Ny Darling. Oh. Ny Darling Glenn
entine'; I'm Mighty Weary; "Old
Black Joe" and The Leaves Are Cent
ly Failing, Mother Dear"
Of course-he says-if the public IN
sists on a little speed. you can play
The Turkey IN the Straw" Little
Brown Jug or the Rooster Clip"
As Tar as Raging the public, giving
EN- jazz splitting time and otherwise
knocking musical presidents in the
head.fah. pooh, and likewise pish-
tishi
-
ITHILE-however it must be ad-
w mitted New Element has crept
Into the best street music-what
change has come over the small entire
preneur, the pencil merchant, the Door
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-15

NTHILE-however it must be ad-
w mitted a New Element has crept
into the best street music-what
change has come over the small entire
preneur, the pencil merchant. the poor
unfortunate who is forced by circum-
stances TO peddle pencils to pedes-
TRANS?
Very little.
He sells the same pencils. he smiles
the same smile. he holds his cap or his
hat with the same hand.
In his line. progress got stalled on a
siding
About him, history has little TO say
II remained for Stephen J. Harvard.
western poet. to sum up in the fol-
lowing quatrain. the tragedy OF his
case. which IS submitted herewith, not
in Jocular vein, but as a representa-
ton OF keen observation and the real
istic expression typical Of Harvard's
best verse:
"Oh pity the ieEless pencil man,
Who sits IN the vyinfry Storm
But still we can envy him some,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-15

DEER me. sed Ma when she was
u looking at the newspaper last
mite. Is this always going for to
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN SENDS $1,459
TO STARVING ARMENIA
Responds With Over-Subscription To
Appeal OF Starving Folk OF Fast
ern Lands

Lynden was asked by the officials
in charge of the Armenian and Syrian
Drive for $1,000 as its quota, but
up to last night the district had roll
led up total of $1,459.S7, fifty
per cent additional for the starving
folk of the Bible countries.
DR.. c. H. Mcleod headed the Lyn-
den campaign, and the showing made
by the district was one Of the best in
the county.
Whatcom County itself was the
first county in the State to reach
its quota. w. H. Waples of Lyn-
den was in charge of the drive in
the county.
LET me express my appreciation
to the people of the community for
the royal response made to this ap-
peal" said DR.. Mcleod today. "1he
district made splendid showing. and
those who SO generously gave Of their
time to work on the committees are
deserving of the credit. Lynden's
contribution will save many lives In
those historic countries overseas"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
COUNTY ACE\r OFFERS LENDI.N
FARMERS U. s. NJTRAT:. OF SODA

Government owned Nitrate of So
da Fertilizer is now available on the
Pacific Coast. Information received
at the County Agricultural Agents
office states that it will cost $500
per ton Pacific Coast points.
A top dressing Of sodium Nitrate
materially benefits the hay crop and
is highly recommended as fertiliz-
er to be applied for Mangels.
More complete information will
soon be on file at the Agricultural
Agents office relative to shipping re-
gulations. but in the meantime par
ties wishing to purchase Sodium Nj
trate are urged 10 make their wants
known Immediately in writing to H.
B. Carroll, Jr.. County Agent, Bell
ingham.
Please mention the tonnage re-
quired and date fertilizer is needed.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23

ments, such as sidewalks, sewers,
etc. Losses incurred in business or
trade are allowable, also losses aris-
ing from fires, storms, shipwreck or
other casualty. or otherwise. Losses
incurred outside of PERSONS regu-
lar business are allowable to the ex-
tent of gains reported from similar
transactions within the year. Debts
due to the taxpayer actually asccr-
taincd to be worthless during the
year are deductible.
Depreciation on property used in
a profession, in business, or In farm
ing is another item that may be clam
ed as a deduction. The storekeeper
may claim depreciation on his fix
lures and on his delivery horses and
wagons, but not on his stock held
for sale. The professional man may
claim similar deduction on his in
struments; and. in the case Of ply
sician who main .ains a team or auto
for making his calls on patients, rea-
sonable depreciation may be claimed.
The farmer may claim depreciation
on his farm buildings, aside from his
personal residence. also on his farm
machinery. his work horses and from
work wagons"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN DEFEATS MT. BAKER;
TO PLAY FERNDALE FRIDAY

Lynden's basketball team defeat
ed Mt. Bakers players Friday night
in the presence of a large crowd of
spectators. The game was fast and
exciting from start to finish, ending
with a score of 25 to II.
The game between the second
team and Nooksack's first was a
walk-away for Lynden, being won by
score of 81 to l. Nooksack. how
ever, was game to the last.
The Lynden girls lost their spir-
tied game with Mt. Baker by the
close score of 6 to 8. All teams were
treated to light lunch after the
games.
Lynden's players are as follows:
Girls. Ecker, Boslund, Fennell, Nc
Daniels, Jeffcott. Kampen, and Slade.
Boys first team, Slade, Pace, Wilson.
LeCOcq, Rathbone, Meurer and Hat
ley. Boys second team, DeBoer.
Knapp, Packard, Smith, Bloom. Hat
ley and LeCOmpte.
Mt Baker is a consolidation of
Deming and Lawrence.
Next Friday night Lynden will
meet Ferndale In one Of the most ex-
citing contests of the season at Lyn-
den. AS Ferndale has q strong team
lots of support is needed. More seats
are being installed to accommodate
the public.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
FORMER TRIBUNE MAN
is DEAD IN FRANCE
Charles HaggersOn Falls Victim OF
Meningitis After Going Through
Campaigns Safely

After passing through the war un-
harmed and following the Hun army
into Germany, Charles Haggerson,
formerly Of Lynden. died in a French
hospital on January of meningitis
The sad news was received in Lyn-
den this week by his sister. Mrs.
Frank E. Knapp.
Letters previously received from
him had told of his good health and
of his work with the army of occup-
alton in Germany.
Haggerson was known in Lynden
as an athlete of no small ability. He
was member of the LyLden base
ball team, and won many running
events in local field meets. During
his stay In Lynden, he was employed
in the office of the Tribune.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
lLYNDEN FINANCES
SHOW IMPROVEMENT
Administration Is Slowly Pulling
Town Back To Safe Cash Basis;
Full Report Given

A splendid illustration of the way
that the City Of Lyndcn is gradually
crawling up out of the depths finan.
cially is given In the annual report
of the town issued today by r. B
LIE COcq, city clerk.
The surplus Of the town has been
increased to $S,2S9.67. In 1916, II
was but $S71.O3.
Outstanding warrants have been
reduced to $2,967. as against $4,586
in 1917, and $5,9S9.72 in 1916.
At the gait shown by the report
the city officials will have the town
on cash basis in another twelve
months, as the reductions in the in
debtedness on the report are marked
The full report is given on this
page.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
PETE VAN DYK PURCHASES
FIVE ACRE BATEMAN TRACT

Pete Van Dyk has purchased the
five acre tract in the Lynden district
belonging to Mrs. Effie Bateman. The
consid grafton was 81, 900.
The deal was made through the
Office of the Bauman Realty Comp
any. An interesting feature In con-
nection with 1t was that buyer and
seller were brought together through
an ad in the classified columns Of the
Tribune.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN BANK GIVES FARMEItS
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT BOOK

In cooperation with the State COL
,cpe of Washington and the, Unitc1
States Department Of Agriculture
the Lyndon State B,nk is distribute
ing farm account books free this
week. The books have been prepared
for use In Washington. and have con-
siderable valuable information n
them for farmers in this community.
: The books enable the farmer to
saen an accurate record Of his bus
iness.
Last year, Mr.. Carroll distributed
ss Of these books; sixty-seven OF the
hooks were used during the year
With very satisfactory rsults.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN
LINDEN TOWNSHIP MUST FILE

The Board of Supervisors of Lyn-
den Township passed bylaw at a
meeting this month requiring those
who desire to be candidates at the
annual township election to file a
declaration OF candidacy at least 30
days before the election with the
township clerk.
II the candidate doesn't care to 10
so in person, any five electors may
file a petition to place his name on
the ballot.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN MAN HEADS COUNTRY'S
LARGEST TESTING ASSOCIATION

What is said to he the largest cow
testing association in the United
States was formally organized Sat-
urday in Bellingham, with many Lyn-
den dairymen on its rolls. Henry
Shagren of Lynden was elected pres
ident of the organization, which will
be known as the WhatcOm County
Cow Testing Association. and Clar-
ence Wander Griend of Lynden sec
retary-treasurer. l.. A. Miller OF
Nooksack is vice-president.
In addition to the above officers.
Gerrit Wander Griend of Lynden and
]. O. Anderson of Sumas are the
trustees.
The organization already has 100
cows enrolled, and this number will
be increased to 1900. The import
ance of the association can be seen
when it is realized that the valuat-
ion of the dairy stock owned by as
sociation members will run close to
$15O,OOO. producing nearly $780,
900 worth Of milk annually.
Those dairymen who have been
postponing joining the association for
one reason or another have a last op-
portunity to get in now before the
list is closed. But one hundred more
cows will be taken. Anyone who de.
sires to join may leave his name al
The Tribune office, and County Ag-
ent H. B. Carroll, jr., will take up the
matter directly with him.
Those who have Joined the assoc
iation recently include: S. Stuurman
]. De Rubber, Russell Cries, Thome!
Cotter, Sydney Bergsma, G. Var
Diest, William Meurer, Ray Shum
way, Lankhaar Brothers, E. w. Baer
Lester Hamilton, d. H. Smith, Walter
Crabtree. M. and G. Wander Griend
A. Bankers, Helene Bruins. Franl
Otter. William Wiser. Harry Otter
c. II. Schuyler, A. Gillis, Ernest Ra
horst.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
BAPTIST CHURCH CONTRIBUTES
$40 TO ARMENIAN CHARITY

Tie Lynden Baptist Church con-
tributed $40 this week to the Arm
enian and Syrian fund.
The Baptists were the second
Church to contribute to the fund, the
Christian Reformed having allotted
800 for this purpose last week.
The Glendale School sent in a dom
alton of $3.50.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN ADVENTISTS WRITE
CHECK FOR ARMENIAN FUND

The Seventh Day Adventists of
Lynden sent check for SIS to DR..
c. H. Mcleod last week as their con-
tribution to the Armenian fund.
A check for $40 was also received
from the mission of the Christian
Reformed Church at Zillah, Wash.
the gift coming through the local Or
ganization.
The Freshmen Glass Of the Lynden
High School raised a fund of $2.1O
for the Armenians.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
GRANDSON OF LYNDEN PEOPLE
DIES OF INFLUENZA IN SEATTLE

Little John Zevenbergen, jr.. the
grandson OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. J. De
HooRh, died in Seattle last week as
q result of influenza. He was one
year old.
Mrs. De HoOgh, who went dowl TO
Seattle to nurse the Zevenbergen
family, returned Wednesday. Mrs.
Dc Hoogh took the flu herself while
she was there.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
GETS JAW BROKEN BADLY
WHILE UNLOADING PILING

Ray Shumway was struck on the
law Monday morning while unload
ing piling, and had 1t broken IN TWO
places. Several teeth were knocked
out in addition.
The piling was for the use OF the
county pile driver on the NooksacK'
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
FAIR STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET
TO ELECT NEW OFFICIALS

to stockholders of the WhatcOm Co.
Fair Association calling a meeting at
the city hall Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 2
and to handle other business.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23

1.-THE flock averaged 16O birds dur
ing the year." explained Mr.. Ste
gink. mo credit was given in the
above report for eggs or poultry used
1 at home. or for the fertilizer. How
ever. this is balanced by the fact that
no charge was made for the kale and
mangels consumed. All the eggs
were sold in Lynden at store prices.
1.-THE hens used by me were from
trap-nested stock Of the Beernink
strain.
mo charge was made for interest
on the investment. depreciation, or
our own labor"
The Tribune is anxious to print the
reports of records made by other
Lynden flocks. No charge is made
for this. Bring them in.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23

John Brink arrived in Boston from
France this week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23
LYNDEN FLOCKS SHOW
COMFORTABLE PROFIT
Stegink Birds Brought In S4.1a Net
During 1918; Careful Report OF
Costs Given

A report on flock of 100 White
Leghorn hens that paid their owner
a net profit Of $4.12 during 1918 was
received today by The Tribune. The
birds are owned by Ed Stegink of
Lynden. and he kept a careful ac-
count during the year of all the items
Of income and cost.
Tho showing is all the more re-
markable when 1t is understood that
Mr.. Stegink did not hcve electric
lights installed in his poultry build
ings until November /. and used the
lights only in November and Decem-
Der. The eggs. also. were not market
ed direct to the jObbe:t, but were
sold to the Lynden stores at their
prices.
The following is Steginks report:
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-01-23

BALANCE
ASSETS:
pooI o.to.o c,v Hall ....
10000
Strao
Fire 24OOoo
Cash 1,676.51
1925
Main Exenson--East Grover
1e17a and 965.OO
Water plant Observation-Disclosures. 27,773.31
Tota,
LIABILITIES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $26ooooo
surn,us :. -. -. - - -.
Total ..........' sS''1oo'o'
Feb 1919.
RECONCILIATION SHEET
Total cash hand Jan l. 1918
of ALI l6634O3
Total outstanding fiscal 2116o4a
Total Of cancelled l5OS694
rota, - - - ....... .................. s6,2S7.U
PAYMENT
Total cash on hand Dec 81 .......... 1.676.51
Warrants issued s'oio'oo
redeemed io'ooost
bonds 5'3S626
To- and L. l. D. Bonds at beginning
.............. se6'Zs7o1
State Washington. u
County fWhatcom. S. -
that the above repc and
lief R. B. LIE coco
Subscribed this goth day of January
1919 cRUIKsHANK,
Public in and for the State
| OF resng Lynden
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
RHEUMATIC PAINS
AVID INFLAMMATION
HAVE DISAPPEARED
Denver Resident Gives Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills Full Credit For
Her Recovery.

I developed rheumatism following
exposure TO a storm. while was in a
badly rundown condition" says Mrs.
Byra S. Noye. Of No. s076 West 35th
avenue. Denver. Colo. II had severe
pains from the tips OF NY fingers to
the region Of my heart Ny hands
swelled and there was a constant
numbness in my fingers Ny LEGS
swened and the joints became inflam-
ed and throbbed with pain. Some
times the pains almost disappeared
but returned with increased fury. Ny
back ached almost constantly and
became very nervous.
Il had heard OF Dr. Williams Pink
Pills for years and decided to give the
remedy a trial IN a week felt
somewhat better and was so eneour-
aged that I continued the treatment
Slowly the swelling left my hands and
legs and then the pain disappeared
I sleep well now. have a keen appe-
tie and feel better than I have in q
great many years. DR.. Williams Pink
Pills proved the very remedy 7 need
ed and I have recommended them to
my friends
DR.. Williams. Pink Pills are sold BY
all druggists or direct from the Dr.
Williams Medicine Co, Schenectady.
" " on receipt OF price. 50 cents per
box or six boxes FOR Se.5Q. Write for
the free booklet Building Up the
Blood" containing a special chapter
on rheumatism.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
PREDICTS GREAT
FUTURE FOR OIL
Edward L. Doheny Tells Of
Vast Possibilities Of
Industry.

Edward L. Doheny, o. California.
and Mexico, in his testimony before
tae United states subcommittee on
Mexican relations, painted a vivid pic
ture o. the oil industry and Its pos
sibiities ia the near future. he
prophesied 15.00o.000 internal combus-
ton engines in use IN the United
states fl the next 10 years all using
oil and he produced statistics TO sus-
tain his argument that the govern
rights In Mexico In view OF the great
need for that fuel when the leading
nations are turning 70 g for use in
their nCvieE
mr.. Doheny showed that the Brit
ish government Is reaching cut for oil
lands in all parts Of the world he
quoted the president Of the British
board or trade as saying that it was
the policy OF mat government TO ac-
Quire oil fields wherever possible
throughout the world
Mr. Doheny believes that the United
States is the only great country that
ting an OIL supply Tor the future.
He showed English activity in the
Mexican fields and said the govern
ment had acquired s. percent Of the
interests u the Auglo-persian OH
company which controls $4,000 square
miles Of rich oil territory Mr.. Do
heuy also said the German govern
meut is planning 70 acquire the Black
sea OIL lells- He stated that Ameri-
can production would not meet the
demand OF the country IN 70 years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
FORT WORTH
WOMAN GAINS
Is POUNDS
Mrs. Parks feared end was
near but takes Tanlac
and health is restored.

Il actually believe Tanlac saved my
life. for e pulled me up when I was
nearly past going, said Mrs Laura
Parks. Of 1872 n. Calhoun street. Fort
Worth, Tex
ny condition was such" she con
tinued, that everything I would eat
caused gas to rise and press on my
heart til I thought I would smother
10 death. After eating I would be-
come nauseared and would get so
dizzy 7 was afraid OF falling. my
limbs would become numb. then again
they would tingie all over like thou
sands OF needles sticking in me.
was 50 nervous that I could hardly
sleep, had sick headaches most all the
time and was so miserable and de-
spondeut 7 feared my end was near.
soon after taking Tanlac my Ape
lite picked up my digestion improved
and Z got TO eating everything I
wanted. am now strong enough 20
do al my housework and more. al my
troubles are over, I sleep like a child
ana my husband tells me 7 am the
very picture OF health
All druggists sell ac-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
Plan Thorough Test
OF Wildcat Territory

Tulsa, Okla. Oct IA thorough
and extensive wildcat campaign is
being planned not only for Okmulgee
county, but also Tor Hughes. Potta-
watomie and Seminole counties. Gas
has been found in large quantities in
the northern portion Of Hughes coun-
~ during the recent months. while
a number Of years ago oil and gas
shOwings were found in the county
The geol0gists who have examined
tie territory say that a pool lies be-
tween Yeager and Holdenville
In Seminole county near WeWoka
several years ago a well was drilled
which showed oil and gas Other
tests have proven that oil and gas
VIII be found in sRis section
Nothing has been found that prom
fses production in Pottawatomie
county yet, but geologists say that
number OF promising formations exist
IN that county.
Leases througout all three counties
are being bought up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-10-07
EATLESSAND TAKE
BITRO-PH0SPHATE
TO PUT ON FLESH
A PHYSICIANS ADVICE.


Frederick s. Kolle. II. ID. Editor OF
New York Physicians Who's Who.
says that weak, nervous people who
want Increased weight strength and
nerve-force. should take 5-graiu
tablet OF Bitro-Phosphate 5ust before
or during each meal
This particular phosphate is the
discovery OF famous French scien-
tist, and reports OF remarkable re-
suits from its use have recently ap-
peared in many medical journals.
IL you do not feel well; il you
tire easily. do not sleep well. or are
too thin; 80 TO any good druggfst and
get enough Bitro-Phcsphate for
two weeks supply-it costs only
fifty cents a week.
Eat less; chew your food thorough
~. and II at the end Of a few weeks
you DO not feel stronger and better
rnan you have for months; IL your
nerves are not steadler; II you do not
sleep better and have more vim, en-
auranee and vitality. your money viii
be returned. and the Bltro-P hosuhate
VIII cost You nothing-Adv.