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The Press., 1919-03-27
WORK ALONG WRONG LINES
Writer Points Out Imperative Need for Change in Present Legal and
 Charity Systems.

A change in our legal system must
 be made which will take account or the complex life of the present, as against the old-fashioned form of lv- ing, which brought with it temptation, greed and jealousy. Persons who, on account of wrong environment, have stopped to illegitimate means to attain their ends should be corrected, with discipline if you please, but not with brutal punishment After correction they should have the chance to make an honest living; they should not be ostracized as at present. so that there is nothing else left for them to do but to return to a life of crime which sooner or later reaches the depths, when the state is forced to spend thousands and thousands for their up- keep.
 The creation of beggars has never been due to the exercise of kindness. All beggars are made, more or less, Py the charity system. With char1fy abolished and every individual under standing that we are all born to wofK K and enjoy our work in accordanee with our fitness for the work we aFe called upon to do, there will be 10 need of charity, and crime and das- ease will be lessened tremendouslys . Editorial by Mism Appelbaum in-H
 manitarian,
The Press., 1919-03-27
GIVE CREDIT TO cERvANTEs
Immortal Author of "Don Quixote'' Responsible for Many of Our
 Most Famous Sayinos.

With the thought of yesterdays cpl grammatists in mind. 1t should be set to record that no one has handed down to this age more homely and im- mortal sayings than Cervantes. 'sDon Quixote" is full of them: "Why do you lead on a wild goose chaser "Sure as gun;" Within stone's throw ;'' 'Little said is soonest mend ed;" 'There is no love lost between us;" Honesty is the best policy;" "All is not gold that glitters; :" "A word to the wise is sufficient ;;'' "The pot calls the kettle black" Counting your chickens before they are hatched;" My thoughts ran a-wool gathering" and "As secret as the grave"
 One need not look far behind to find "mad as a March hare" also attrib- uted to this prolific Spaniard, but really it was an inspiration of the English poet, John Skelton, who lived in the time of Edward ". "Set the cart before the horse," as we'll as "I have other fish to fry" comes from sixteenth century Rabelais, while "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush" goes all the way back to Plutarch.
The Press., 1919-03-27
Scorpio,

ScorpiO is a constellation and the eighth sign of the zodiac. The con- stellation is conspicuous in early sum- mer in the skies of the southern Unit ed States, where the whole of the mag nificent tail clears the horizon. With the Chaldeans and Greeks it extended over one-sixth of the planetary circle, the Scorpion being represented with exaggerated claws embracing circu- lar space where Libra is now placed. From this irregularity 1t may be in- ferred that the constellation is older than the zodiac, which was formed be- fore 2000 B. 0. Libra, though later, is of no small antiquity, since it appears in the Egyptian zodiacs. Its adoption by Julius Caesar in his calendar made it familiar. Ptolemy, however, though living in Egypt nearly two centuries later, follows Babylonian and Greek astronomers in covering the place of Libra with the Scorpions claws.
The Press., 1919-03-27
SPOT ON NAPOLEON's RECORD
Ultimate Failure Dimmed the Glory of Great Soldiers Early Wonderful
 Successes in the Field,

The military genius of Bonaparte is still fruitful theme for discussion. In the early part of his career he achieved such successes as made his name a terror to Europe, and gained for him a prestige which a series of continu- ous and overwhelming defeats in the latter part of his history was unable to destroy. But in the game of war, results alone can form the criterion, and the victories of Marengo, Auster- litz and Wagram can scarcely be ad- mitted in compensation for the blun- ders of the Russian campaign and the overthrow at Waterloo.
 One qualification of great general was conspicuous in his character, the capacity of recognizing and rewarding merit in whatever position it might be found. Favoritism was almost un- known in his army. He was of cold blooded temperament, engrossed ex- clusively by the master-passion, ambi- tfon, and the very cause which kept his moral purity inviolate made him almost insensible to the promptings of love and affection
The Press., 1919-03-27
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the There is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube When this tube Is infanied you have rumbling sound or inn perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafness Is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many "ases of deafness are caused by catarrh which is an infamed condition of the mucous faces. Halls Catarrf Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the system
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot Joe cured by Halls Cator-1 Medicine. Cir. culars free. All Druggists. 75c.
 E. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. o.
The Press., 1919-03-27
THIRTY-ONE YEARS AGO.
March 20, 1888.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty-one years ago.

At the annual meeting of the Con- gregational society last Friday even- | ing E. c. Dennis was chosen member
 of the parish committee, s. w. Page
 was chosen treasurer, w. w. Burwell clerk, and Lewis Mclaughlin collec-
 tor. l Burt T. Eaton has bought the inter-
 est of Myron D. Blair in the firm of
 Towne & Blair of the Springs House livery stable. MT. Blair goes back to his old position with Chas. Fox & Go. The organization of the M. B. church so far as completed for the ensuing year, at the late quarterly conference, l is as follows: Trustees-Robbins
 Patten, Orrin Converse, Julius Con- verse, Luman Orcutt, Charles Warren, A.. Howard Stewards Pat ten, c. F. Harwood, w. A. Comins,
 Martin Hunt, B. K. Taft, c. G. Ellis, Andrew Whiton, F. F. Patten, R. s. l Converse, Wm. Lee, w. c. Miner, B. A. l Cleaveland Recording steward-F F. Patten. Class leader-A. N Nich- ols: assistant-J. H. Reed Sunday ] school-superintend c. G. Ellis ; assistant superintendent, w. c. Miner secretary and treasurer, A. Howard i; assistant secretary, B. A. Cleaveland l librarian, Burt T. Eaton; assistant librarian, Charles Cummings. Chor- lister-W H. Desper Sexton, Emory Pierce.
 Born Stafford Springs, 22d, son to B. L. Burr.
 Stafford, 22d, son to Danforth L. Converse.
 Buff Cap (TollanO, 9th, daughter to Henry Hansen.
 Stafford Springs, 1st, son to Joseph A. Gilman; 27th, son to David Collins Stafford, 9th, son to Chas. F. Han cock
 Union, 9th, son to Louis Roberts. Somers, 24th, son to Oliver and Lizzie Pease.
 Providence, 18th, daughter to Arthur
 c. and Ella M. Barrows, granddaughter to H. F. Corbin of Union. Died-Stafford Springs, 18th, Rhoda 68, wife of E. w. Aldrich.
The Press., 1919-03-27
On a Raft.

On Raft. Hazel-You know, Tommy, if we marry you can't give me the best in the land.
 Tnmmy-Then we'll go to sea.
The Press., 1919-03-27
NOW RAISES
 600 CHICKENS After Being Relieved of Or. ganic Trouble by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

Oregon, Ill.-"I took Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound for an or
The Press., 1919-03-27
Lono Mountain Ranoe.

Sumatra is of volcanic origin, and, together with the other members of the Malay group, formed in an ea|rly period of the world part of the Asi- atic continent. The Barisons, or Su- matra Alps, form broken chain of mountains, running lengthwise4 of the island. Some of the highest points of the chain are 10000 and 12,OOO feet above the level of the sea.
The Press., 1919-03-27
OLD AGE STARTS
 WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

Science says that old age begins with weakened kidneys and digestive organs.
 This being true, it Is easy to believe that by Keeping the kidneys and di- gestive organs cleansed and in proper working order old age can be deferred and life prolonged far beyond that en- 1oyed by the average person.
 For over 2s0 years GOLD MEDAL Haarlem on has been relieving the weaknesses and disability due to ad- vancing years It Is a standard old time home remedy and needs no intro duction. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem oil Is inclosed in odorless, tasteless capsules containing about 5 drops each. Take them as you would pill, with small
The Press., 1919-03-27
Searchliqht Rifle.

To enable hunters to accurately aim at game at night, an Englishman has invented q searchlight to be mounted beneath the muZzle of a rife, supplied with current from q storage battery in the stock of the weapon.
The Press., 1919-03-27

swallow of water. The oil stimulates the kidney action and enables the organs to throw on the poisons which cause premature old age. New life and strength increase as you continue the treatment. When completely restored continue taking capsule or tive each day. GOLD MEDAL Haariem oil Cap sules will keep you in health and viGor and prevent a return of the disease.
 Do not wait until old age or dfseass have settled down for good. Go to your druggist and get a box of COLD MEDAL Haarlem oil Capsules. Money refunded if they do not help you. Three sizes. But remember to ask for the In sealed packages.
The Press., 1919-03-27

my health so I can do all my work and I am so grateful that am recommend ing it to my friends. "- Mrs. D. M. ALTERS, R. R. 4, Oregon, III.
 Onlywomen who have suffered the tor lures of such troubles and have dragged along from day to day can realize the relief which this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, brought to Mrs. Alters.
 Women everywhere in Mrs. Alters condition should profit by her recom- mendation, and if there are any com plications write Lydia E. Pinkham's Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for advice. The result of their 40 years experience is at your service.
The Press., 1919-03-27

, s soiiAS tAoaoAC hlSki pulled me down un- til I could not put my foot to the floor and could scarcely do my work, and as I live on a small farm and rais e SIX hundred chickens every year it made it very hard for me.
 "I saw the Com pound advertised in our paper, and tried if It has restored
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10

were not acquainted with this provi.
sion Of the law. The same applies 10
men,"
1T would be a good thing for the
southwest if the cattle men we're al
lowed TO fence in their ranges on
government land. through the ar
ranEement Of leases or other expe-
dent measures with the department
Of the interior. for that is the only
means Of preserving different sec
tions OF grazing land so as 10 cope
with the riEors OF a drOuth." said o.
NJ Lee. Of Alamogordo. n. u. The
fault OF the present order OF things
is that any ranchman can turn his
stock loose on government land. and
In that way. overstock the country,
which has been the evil OF the past
This exhausts the grazing land with
out a chance Of recuperation. There
is no doubt that the southwest has
been greatly overlooked in the past
Thirty years ago there were i'm
mense tracts Of rich grass, where to-
day there is barren earth To say
that these tracts were caused by re-
cent droush is TO deny that drouth
existed years ago. which Is a poor
hypothesis Il cattlemen could fence
in government ranges. they could
vacate different sections as fast as
the grass on them became depleted.
and let the grass grow high and be
In read ness for the next drouth In
the period OF no drouth. this method
would let the range recuperate IN
sections. and an abundance o. graz
ing land would be assured
The Red Cross canteen car % the
Union station in FL Paso. which is
the only thing OF its kind in the
United Sta -es, is practically a self
sustaining proposition" said Mrs Q.
r. Grammer. one Of the regular work
ers there. for nearly all OF the food
and other things used are supplied by
the workers and friends. Primarily.
the car IS for the accomm0 dation OF
army and navy men passing through
FL Paso. but many tourists and civil
fans also pay Us visits and in sew
civilians. Everything that we DO Is
done without cost to the one receiv-
ing our administration. We give
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10
Hoto WE Would Do II
Is Very Easily Seen
nv sVN HrVSFNER.

MO two people see the same tnlls
~ in the same way any more than
any two persons would do the same
thing in the same way. That is evil
deat IN the number Of times We hear.
Il would have done it differently II
I had been in his place.
No one has ever achieved any glory
but what someone wouldnt oI
couldn't have improved on it II nc
had been doing it, ...-
No one ever made q mistake og-
someone else would have avoiaeo j.
eff I had been IN his place
It's queer how much better We 60
see how things should be done ol
should not be done, from where "e
stand than the real performer can see.
Irs also queer the way the peopi1
on the side lire always feel It's l-aL
luck that the one fellow IS geltn5
an the applause while they stand 0ach
and listen They could have done JUS
az we'll. they really have tried harder.
and they aren't getting thing out OF
m. and the other fellow doesn't de-
serve what he Is getting.
In simpiified English it IS case
OF sour grapes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10
Little interviews

represents 4 big investment. Should
It not be made 10 serve the commu-
nifty IN the best manner possibleg'
Since the armistice was signed.
civilians have lost interest in the
matter OF saving magazines for SOL
diers," said Frank Judkins, a secre-
tary at the Fifth cavalry ~" build
ing. I'VE have about 1900 men US
ing our building and we are badly in
need Of reading matter II those who
can VIII save magazines and call US
By telephone. we VIII send FOR them"
The county farm in FL Paso coun-
y Is one OF the best in the state"
said DR.. win Rogers. county health
officer. This Is true in point OF SER
vice to inmates and In management
Sanitary conditions are almost per
feet and the institution is a credit to
FL Paso county in every way"
IAN amendment to the city charter
providing for and extending the pow
ers Of the civil service com mission
viii be prepared" said mayor Charles
Davis Thursday morning. 4 re-
Gently got an opinion from Judge
T. A Falvey on the present provisions
and he stated that the mayor has the
power TO discharge any member Of
the commission at viii. Now an
amendment Is being prepared by G.
Jack Henry. secretary OF the commits
sion. a tentative one. but Il Will. when
finally completed by attorneys. be
submitted 70 the vote Of the people
at the next election for approval or
rejection. want the present power
Of the mayor taken away snd all the
Offires and positions except those
made elective by the people. except
common laborers, put under civil ser
vice. At present the city clerk,
plumbing and gas inspector. city ciec-
trician and city engineer are elec-
tive by the council"
There are many Of the women who
DO not know that II any OF them are
over 60 years OF age they are exempt
from having noll tax. yet are entitled
TO vote" said mayor Charles Davis.
Several wornen Of that axe and over
have been going to the court house to
paw their poll taxes, because they
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10
John Hance Builder of the First Canyon Trail, Dies
Noted Story Teller Known To All Grand Canyon Visitors
By JAMES II. 1PCLRTOCK.


with almost as much mention OF their
host as Of the gorge over which he
appeared to hold sway
Hance's memory viii be kept green
by the remembrance Of his tales
They were unique, and in q way col
lossal. IN keeping with the character
Of their environment There was no
malice in Eance's yarns, though he
showed resentment II any increduleus
remark broke into the ritualistic mar
ration Of any one OF them. His great
est Joy was in the finding of good
listener.
How He saved His Life.
A fair sample OF his offerings to the
uninitiated was overheard one SUM
mer. Gay a. Rowe's point. as the old
guide was pointing out the glories OF
the chasm to large group OF tourists.
He said he didn't like that particular
view, for It revived sad memories. OF
course, he was pressed for an expls-
nation. So he obliged: You see that
cliff down thar" pointing to the near
side of Battleship Butte. 1000 feet be-
low. itself 1000 feet tail and probably
two miles distant, "wsll. at the foot
OF that bluff lie the bones OF the best
boss i ever owned. was a-chasini a
mountain sheep through the forest,
ridiu' hard, and ell OF a sudden I came
out on the canyon just whar you're
standin'. I couldn't pull up in time
and so the boss and I went right over
"But. captain" exclaimed 2 breath
less visitor, with a glance at the
abyss below. how did you escape?"
Simple enough" was the response.
When we was a-pasEin' the top OF
that cliff down thar, I just stepped
ont CT the saddle and the nony went
on to his death on the rocks below"
HIS Wife's sad Ending.
Possibly Hance's best known tale
concerned how his wife fell from the
rim, to land, hopelessly crippled, on
a ledge far below, where she could
not be reached, and how he put her
cut OF her misery" By a we'll aimed
rifle bullet. Incidentally. he had no
wife.
Before the railroad came, Hance
would spend the winters down IN the
gorge, for months cut off BY snow
from Flagstaff, 20 miles from the rim.
One winter he told, his provisions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10

DHOENIX. ARK. Jan. 1e.-With the
! passing OF John Hance. who has
i1st died in a Flagstaff hospital. Ari-
zona has lost her most picturesque
pioneer. enc known TO many thou
s-nds Of tourists as a very guide Of
-uldes within the Grand Canyon re-
sion
fance was 81 years old. He came TO
Arizona IN 1861. a member Of a party
o. u. al soldiers who had taken their
discharges at FORT Union, n. NJ. and
who had heard q gold diginss in the
-alches around where the city Of
Prescott now stands. in the same
-nrtv were his brother, George ".
lance. and Jerry ". Sullivan a pres
.lt member Of the Arizona legisla-
Lnaches and FOUR seriously wounded.
John Hance ana sullivan among the
latter.
ror most Of the long period Of his
southwestern residence John Hance
lived within or on the lip OF the Grand
canyon which ne had explored till
lrerF gorge had no secrets from him
md tiu ne had acquired marvellous
rlcil.tv for climbing sheer cliffs or
Tor walking where a mountain goat
.ligft have found insecure footing.
IN the last Few years. his activity
vas maintained. Even Theo. Roose-
rels remarked upon his endurance.
when led to Grand View and back. "a
miles. By Rance, the latter riding at
q gEllop On a loose. Tapping style Of
elulletiou probably copied from the
navajo Indians.
Built First Canyon Trail.
TIE old Hance trail, directly north
HHaIaHH aa HHaHH HHH int n
The canycn opened Tor the siEhtscer
Who cared % use g as early as 20
years ago. II vas down a waterway
Tor a para OF the distance, where ropes
were needed ard where horses had to
81 abandoned Later Hance butlt the
1s15 Canyon .ral, o. much better
-ra6eE. an6 established at the rim q
Lnspics where rude entertainment has
baan enjoyed by thousands. whc wrote
1ppreriatiTely IN Hance's guest book,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10
American Soldiers in Russia Deserve the Highest Praise
Varied Courses ADVISED For 81 Paso Evening Schools

7 THINK that the American soldiers
1 in Siberia have more recognition
coming to them than they have been
getting in some quarters" said Lieut..
Col. John Pullman. adjutant at divi-
sion headquarters. In some re-
spects their campaign is harder. in
my opinion. than we have had in Eu-
rope. yet they are getting very little
praise. They have not only had 70
face most OF the trials our army had
in Europe. but they are in a country
that is the meanest kind, from its
physical aspects, for campaigning. 1
think they are e-stitied 20 all the
credit in the world for the manner
In which they have endured hard
ships. They are Isolated from the
rest OF the world, SO that the matter
Of supplies is very difficult They
are in a climate to which the ma
coming from the warm Philippines
Into the extreme cold Of the arctic
regions, and in my opinion they have
done wonderful work under the cir
cumstances For they have been
fighting with men used TO all the ele-
ments OF that country. and in a coun-
try that is entirely foreign 20 their
own natures"
Evening schools in other cities
are offering many more subjects than
are taught In our evening schools"
said Prof. ]. r. Gilkey. Here work
is offered IN shorthand. bookkeeping.
French. Spanish. mechanical draw
ing, algebra. geometry and English
for foreigners. with machine shop
work to be added soon. The follow
ing subjects are being successfully
taught in the evening schools Of other
cities. chemistry, physics, Latin.
candy making. embroidery, tatting.
pyrogranhT, leather work. military
grill calisthenics. dramatics. orches-
ira work, chorus singing. piano. voice
culture. electrical work. carpentry,
cabinet making. plumbing. dress
making and millinery. Il Is not ad-
vocated that we teach all the above
named subjects, but certainly many
OF them could be added with GOOD
results. The high school building
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-10
Years Ago Today
Prom The Herald Of
Tkis Date, 1906.

Japan has informed Chile that the
further sale OF vessels to Russia
win be followed by summary punitive
measures.
Touching on the general peace
talk IN the foreign press, the Russ to-
day summarized the list OF Russia's
reverses in the present war and asks
il it is possible 10 consider the ques-
ton Of peace without substantial Rus
sian victories.
Emperor william has conferred on
Gen. St0essel CRussianJ and Gen. Nosl
tJapanese) the order Of pour ls Ma
rite" in recognition OF the bravery
OF themselves and their troops at Port
Arthur.
Hon. S. T. Eliot proposes to intro
duce and push a bill in congress 10
make the establishment OF lottery or
the sale OF possession Of lottery tick
cts an offence in Texas that viii be
punishable by Imprisonment in the
state Denitentiary.
The biggest rain and snow storm
experienced in New Mexico in years
began failing Monday morning. and
continued Until today. -Four inches
five inches for Albuquerque. eight at
Tres Piedres and five at Las vegas
The precipitation Is Of vast benefit to
the ranges.
During the past year FL Paso has
shown a growth Of 240l, which makes
total population Of $500 people FOR
the city.
Tomorrow the Mesa high eighth
grade OF the grammar school will hold
suitable graduation exercises at 1880
o'clock This IS the first time such
exercises have ever been held In FL
Paso. Mrs B. p. Bailey viii have
charge Of the entertainment.
The cotton market shows a gain Of
from six to seven points, making the
price 81 cents a pound.
As a result Of the Baltimore fire,
the national board OF underwriters
determined to undertake a general
fire inspection OF the United states.
El Paso Is included IN the list. This
city has the lowest insurance rate in
the state OF Texas.