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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

not continually Turk, ready to pop up
and frlghten us out OF our enjoyment.
That big '1' is a terrible tyrant. He
shuts you up In a little prison of your
self, away from sympathy and under
things that make life worth while
Yourself you have always with you.
So when you go out or others come to
YOU 1t is a good plan to shut the big
IT up in the closet and take genuine
interest in little You"
Little You has surprising way of
repaying you for your pains The
dullest and stupidest have unsupported
depths in them; they can give you a
liberal education IL you will only take
the trouble to Cap their hidden stores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
SOME COSTLY GIFT.

AS his relatives and friends are aware,
George Wharton Pepper is a nom
smoker,
Not long ago Mr., Pepper was about
TO entertain some distinguished guests
whom he delighted TO honor.
His first move in the direction oil
their entertainment was TO procurS'ano
send TO the house some particular,
choice Havana cigars. which set hin
back" to the tune OF 80 cents each. But
" was made known at home that the
guests were expected
That evening Mrs. Pepper said I,
her husband. Some cigars came fol
you todag--evidently a gift from some
one. Knowing you didn't smoke l CAV,
them 70 men who were working in tn,
house"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

HAD been hiccupping,
FOR F1FTY-sIx hours.
WHEN A belIboy came.
WITH A couple of letters,
AND ONE Of them.
WASN'T REAIhY letter,
IT WAS our hotel bill
AND MY wife took it.
AND sap quietly.
WE WILL look at It,
WHEN YOU are stronger"
BUT insisted, ."gr
SHOULD have it then,
AND SHE gave it to me,
AND perussd it.
AND THERE was ten dollars,
FOR THE two doctors,
WHO HAD ordered the things.
FROM THE hotel drug store.
AND said to my wife.
HOW MUCH better.
'IT WOULD have been.
IF THEY'D sent us up.
ABOUT FIVE OF those kewpies.
IN THE glass showcase.
WE COULD have kept them,
AND HAVE given them away
FOR CHRISTMAS presents"
AND TALKING so much,
INCREASED MY hiccups,
AND had to lie still.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30

piness have been de-
MED them. From
the saghalle illaha
(mountains), where
grows the camas
root - the home of
the bear and deer,
and from the ke-
kulle illaha (val-
leys), where flows
the clear water of
the Yakima river,
these redskins have
gathered to protest
against the edict of
the white man that
they shall not fish
for salmon within
! 400 feet of any dam.
For several years
the Indians and the
game warden of the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-30
A Line On Men
You Read About

Led by Chief Meninick, Indians of
the Yakima tribe, In the state of
washington, are on the warpath. What
they hold to be their inalienable rights
TO life, liberty and the niirsuit ~ han
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
4 wild Night" At The.
CabUets; Jose CuerOO And
Old TauLor Were Present

II was "a wild night" IN the caba-
rets and restaurants about the CITY
Christmas eve-not that anybody got
rough" in the sense that they made
things unpleasant for anybody else
but IL was Just a wild night IN the
sense that everybody had good
time.
were present in many parties and
added much TO the zest Of the AFFAIR
rs the society editor might say
In some places the celebrants
wouldn't let the managers close until
well along towards daylight this
morning. in some places the celeordnts
left early enough 10 make midnight
mass. but the crowds held on pretty
generally everywhere as long As the
musicians would work.
Down fn the Sheldon cafe. when
Burt and Harry Beyersteut 1inished
the regular evening program the
music continued TO go on, for there
were volunteers aplenty for places
at the piano. the drums and on the
other instruments a young police
man off duty volunteering for one
OF the places and filling il most ac-
cepta bly,. He ought 10 be called the
Paderewski policeman Burt and
Harry found partners and Joined the
rest Of the thronE in the dance while
the volunteer orchestra renofred me
Earlier N thu evening. Orvins
Harris and some OF the people al
vance Fulkerson's A1hambra theater
came over % the sheldon and en-
tertained with songs Vance had a
big crowd early IN the evening at his
show.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25

TWO Of the most impressive Christ
1 mas services held in FL Paso were
the midnight masses at St Patrick's
cathedral and at St. Clements Episc0-
pal church In both masses much
beauty was added the services by the
decorations.
The entire altar at St. Patrick's
was decorated in Christmas greens
with red flowers, and these forming
the background Tor a simple candle
arrangement made an unusually
pretty picture. The feature Of the
decoration however. was the natal
place OF Christ Large wax figures
Of Joseph and Mary and Of the Christ
child. in natural poses were inside a
manEer and CRIB composed Of ever
greens and flowers over all = an
angel lowered with a shining sLar-
The pillars OF the church each ear
ried extensive DECORATIONS also.
Promptly at midnight the first
notes OF the big organ pealed out
in q song Of rejoicing and the huge
ing the prelude.
At the conclusion OF the prelude
30 choir boys under direction OF
father Upton filed in to the audi
torium iu solemn procession followed
Schiller. The participants in the
poutiflcal mass were
Celehrant. 1T Rev A. J. Schiller,
assistant priest. Very Rev. IL Re-
Maud assistant deacous. Rev. s. Gig
Ito and Rev r. Dia-- deacon Of the
mass. Rev. 7. %. Foulkes: subdeacon.
Rev i. Chaual. master OF ceremonies.
Rev A. j.. Upton.
The sermon was by Rev. Foulkes
who spoke en- Christ ia king"
Working his theme carefully from
the natal period TO the present king
ship OF Jesus Christ. he developed a
beautiful and impressive discussion.
ample in comprehension. yet simple
in construction. Every seat In the
big auditorium was filled and many
waited 10 the vestibule OF the cathe-
dral in an effort TO hear the service.
and TO receive the sacrament
Sing Christmas Carols.
The service at St Clements began
at 1880 q. m with the singing Of old
Christmas carols under direction Of
George Ualand- This continued until
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
Santa Strikes Heavy
SnOws On Making His
Rounds In Neu York

New York Dec. 25.-The deepest
sleigh tracks ever cut By St
Nichoias's reindeer drawn equipage
were discovered by the o5EerVant to-
day in the old fashioned white
Christmas blanket that EMBODIED New
York.
Never before in the history OF
the nations metropolis had the cele-
hrated reindeer been called on 10
draw such a boupteous load and never
did Santa claus stagger 50 beneath
the pack with which he descended the
chimneys Of rich children and poor
children alike.
Scores OF white whiskered. red
CARRIED assistant Santas continued
this morning the work the holiday
saint struggled with all night and
II was promised that before the DAY
was done every child-and every
grown up-who could be found would
have shared in Kris Kriugls's bounty.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
Midnight Christmas Masses In
Ell Paso Churches Impressive As
Citizens Pay Homage To Savior

1850 D. m when after an inlermls-
sion Of so minutes mass was read
and the Holy Communion served
The chancel az ST. Clements was
heavily decorated with Christmas
flowers ard eVerErceus- Rev Fuller
Swift celebrated the ceremonies IN
4 choir Of forty voices sang
specially arranged Christmas carols
and hymns and Mrs. ID. v. Fermessy
arnislel a TlC--l 0lllgl-o for each
10 sermon was used az the service
AT 1850 D. ia the Highland Park
Methodist church held jus annual
Christmas entertainment
sunday school Gives -Aid-
Fweurr-sll classes of the First
'e-1ndis- sunday school at the
church's annual Christmas exercises
DO e4ueslaF night. brought either
gifts OF money for Armenian relief.
Tor the Rescue home or for poor
families. and toys for children OF the
poor Each class had special
thing 20 do 90 furnish Christmas
cheer. and the services as a whole
were a big success, according to the
pastor. Rev. Henry Van haIkenburg-
who said Christmas day that this
rEar's work among the poor sur
passed that OF any other year
The annual Chris mas tree FUR
nished fun for am the children or
the church santa Claus gave out
haEs Of candy and fruit 90 every
Children Of the Sunday school sang
carols and gave a play. Trimming
the Christmas Tree
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
BEST
eATARRH REMEDY
IS HOMEMADE KIND
Anyone Can Make a Whole Pint for
Small Sum-Enough to End ANY
Ordinary Case Of Catarrh.
Kentucky Druggist Warns Catsrrh
Sufferers to Watch Out
for Catarrh.

That people who have catsrrh are
more apt TO gather IN flu germs than
people who are free Of this vile dis
ease, is freely admitted by most mem
bers Of the medical profession
This Is because the raw, inflamed
membrane Is in such an unhealthy
condition that it is not strong enough
to Withstand the attack Of pernIcious
germs.
Al persons who have catarrh or
any symptoms Of this obnoxious dis
ease viii find instant RELIEF and real
help by gargling with and snuffiuE
Up or spraying the nostrils with a
simple remedy that can easily be
made az home
Get three quarters OF an ounce OF
Ientholizec Arcine at any drug store
and pour into pint bottle, then fill
the bottle with water that has been
boiled.
Now you have a pint OF medicine
that when used as directed will
quickly soOths and heal the sore. ten
der lining Of the nose and throat
Not only that but those who have
used it state that Il speedily stops
the discharge and that snufflng
hawking and splitting viii disappear
in a few daJa
It's worth something for catarrh
sufferers TO know OF MenthOlized Ar
cine. especially when the United
States Public Health Service has is
sued . statement which says:
Probably. but no means certainly
there viii be a recurrence OF the in
UueuZa epidemic this year
Important Reminder - Use this
homemade medicine as directed as
soon as anyone in the family catches
cold On the head II acts speedily and
is pleasant 10 use.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
SaLUatiOn Army
Ch9-iStn1aSCheer
Aids City,S Poor
Sacks of Food Bring Hap
Piness to Needy FL
Paso Families.

Salvation army workers, up to
their nscks" n work Christmas day.
serving the poor and needy Of the
city, declared today this has been
the most successful Christmas for
the unfortunate OF this city in the
history Of the organization salvation
army workers kept on the job day
and night last week. worked all day
Wednesday and part OF the night
Wednesday night and all day Christ
mas giving out Christmas cheer to
families who would have known no
Christmas joy had IL not been for the
Salvation army.
one hundred and forty sacks, big
sacks they were. filled 10 the Drlm,
were given to destitute families An
average OF six persons were in each
family. The sacks contained enough
food TO last the big families two and
three days and enough 20 last the
smaller families for a week
Substantials only were put in the
sacks Some Of the things the sacks
contained were: A Beef roast a peck
OF potatoes, a head Of cabbage, canned
corn, % cents worth OF beans, celery,
long loaves Of bread, milk, cofiee'
cranberries and canned fruit
FL Pasoans tossed $1,000 into Saliva
ton Army kettles on the street cor
ners. This sum however, also IN
cluded a few private donations sent
10 the Salvation Army hall, but which
went TO the kettle fund workers
said It was the most generous giving
in the history Of the salvation Army.
Thirty old men, out Of work out
OF luck and up against H., were
given a dollar turkey dinner at res
taurants The meals were paid TOT
By the Salvation army workers- \
dozen former service men. out or
work and friendless, called at the
salvation army and volunteered 70 I
help in giving out the sacks 20 the
Door. They helped q lot, and as
reward the men we're given dollar
dinners too, by the Salvation Army.
AT the Salvation Army hail Wednes-
day 200 poor children were given
toys.
The Salvation army New Years eve
win distribute candy and fruit 10 the
poor. Four hundred sacks OF candy
by the labor unions, which
were left over from the Chris tnas
celebration in Sleveland Square Wed
nesday night. have been turned over
TO the Salvation Army and VIII pc
distributed New Years eve.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS PERMEATES GRIM
WALLS OF ARIZONA'S PRISON

Phoenix. ARK. Dec 25.-Eormer
service men who are IN in hospitals
and sanitariums in the vicinity Of
Phoenix were remem bered with
Christmas eve gifts OF baskets OF
fruit. other delicacies and presents OF
various kinds by the home service
section OF the Red Cross A huge
gifts for children OF needy parents,
while about the base OF the tree were
groceries for the families as
whole. Christmas eve parties and
Christmas tree events were held in
various parts OF the city so that no
child might miss sharing IN the holi-
day.
Christmas even permeated the grim
walls OF the state peuitentiary and
warmed the atmosphere there with
its spirit. according 20 Gov. Thomas
Z. Campbell. a letter from one Of the
convicts having come 10 his desk yes
terday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
YANKEE BLUEJACKERS SIT
DOWN TO GROANNG BOARD

washington, ID. C., Dec. 25-
Whether his ship is riding at anchor
in a home harbor OF is on duty in
the remote corners Of the world. the
American bluejacket sat down today
10 a groaning board. Turkey or
chicken. candy and nuts and all the
other trimmings" OF a Christmas
dinner were available.
All ships supply officers have been
unusually forehanded this year. %
was said today at the navy depart
ment, and supplies for a real Christ
mas dinner have been sent 70 the far
flung posts where American men o
war are on duty.
ships fin home waters were deco
rated with Christmas greens at the
masthead and fOreyard arms and each
is having a real Christmas tree. for
the men. Various forms OF entertain
ment have been provided on each
vessel These viii include boxing
and wrestling matches and other
athletic events.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
SHE SUFFERED
TWENTY YEARS
Mrs. Candles takes Fanlae
and says she is now well
and strong.

Tanlac soon proved 90 be Just the
right medicine for me. for It soon
relieved ny rheumatism ana other
troubles" said Mrs. C. A. Candles.
wife OF a well-knoW1n farmer whose
home is on r +. D. No 2, Adamsville,
Ala
For twenty long years" she con-
tinued. IT suffered from rheumatism
and other troubles; I was so nervous
and restless that I could sleep but
u-tle, my appetite was poor and 7
was troubled with indigestion and
constant headaches. ached with
rheumatism night and day. especially
ID my arm and shoulder. lost weight
and was SO weak that the least little
work would wear me ou-- Medicine
didn't seem 70 DO me any good and
Z saw no hope o. ever getting any
better.
some members OF my family had
been taking Tanlac and were helped
bv il, so I decided too TO try Il.
since taking Tanlac I don't feel q
sign Of rheumatism in my arm and I
sleep fine every night. BY appetite
Isl splendid I can eat most anything
T want and nothing hurts me at all
T have gotten my strength back
again and il is easy nov for ne TO
get around and do my work"
All druggists sell Tanlac-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
KNIGHT5P[EDGE
CHRISTIAN AID
Templars Hold Impressive
Christmas Exercises,
Toast Masonic Leaders.


with raised gobIets and with ho-
sannas the knights Templar Of FL
Paso commandery No Is, pledged
again their loyalty 70 Christianity
and its founder at special Christmas
ceremonies. beginning at $50 o'clock
Thursday morning and ending az IL.
The ceremonies opened with the
singing Of the "adeste ndeIes," by the
commandery choir. The Christmas les
son, taken from Isaiah Il, is and
Matthew /. IS. followed Vincents
Glory 20 God in the Highest was
then sung by the choir. This was fol-
lowed by a prayer. LED by the excel
lent prelate and Joined in By all Sir
knights The concluding number Of
the prologue was a solo by Charles
J. Andrews who sang The Baby OF
Bethlehem"
Promptly at 10 o'clock the drinking
OF The toasts began The excellent
commander bade the knights arise
and commanded the recorder 10 read
70 the grand commander The re-
Spouse 10 the toast was made by Er
Excellent Sir Roy Drake Fuller. past
Grand commander OF Oklahoma.
knights Toast Leaders
Other toasts we're drunk as fol-
lows.
10 the Grand Commander. Knights
Iemplar, OF Texas. Response by Sir
Fuller Swift
To all knights TeuDlar wherever
dispersed. Response by Eminent Sir
Hubert ". Browder.
To all Knights Templar who have
shed their blood in defence n Liberty
and Christianity. CSilence and heads
bowed; no drinking)
To the Grand Master OF Masous in
Texas. Response by sir George T..
Morgan, grand master o. Masons in
Texas
To the Grand High Priest Of the
Royal Arch Chapter Of Texas.
In his response 20 the toast TO the
grand commander OF the Knights
Templar OF Texas. Rev. Fuller swift
explained this office was one which
could not be attained by accident or
political arrangement. but was only
conferred after special qualifications
and fitness were shown By the kuight
on whom the honor was conferred
MorEan Lauds lIasona.
The response 10 the toast 70 the
grand master OF Texas Alasons was
made by sir George j. Morgan. the
grand master himself He said he re-
sponded as the humble mouthpiece
OF 10000 Texas 1Iasons. Masons. he
said. inherit the traditions Of all
Aiasons Of all time
Eminent sir Hubert ". Browder.
who responded 10 the toast 20 all
knightA Templar wherever dispersed,
told OF how the first commaudery
ever organized in a little town in
France gave Its youngest and strong
est members IN the cause OF freedom
in the recent war. This commandery
was organized in the 18th century.
Many knights lie buried. he said. in
Flanders field.
Following the toasts. all knights
bowed their heads for a moment I'm
silent tribute 70 the absent brothers
who have Joined the great majority
After the singing OF Nearer, Ny
Cod. 20 Thee" the benediction was
pronounced and the Templars were
dismissed.
Response by Sir Eugene L. Harris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
LYKO Eliminates the Future
With Its Rays of Hope
For All Who Would Enjoy Perfect Health

This remarkable tonic is the inspiration
and joy Of the weak and debiitated. It brings
back the sunshine Of existence TO those Of lost
vitality. 1t opens up wonderful visions Of the
future to the dOwn-cast, weary-laden souls
depressed in spirit and body. It creates the
strength and the courage to fight winning bat
es IN those who have lost heart given up exhausted
under the strain and weight Of their daily burdens. T.
kindles the vital spark Of life in the slumbrous
body Of the languishing causing IL TO burst foh a.
last in radiant glow Of perfect health
-LYKo" is, indeed, Of great restorative power; IN
fact Natures first aid In nearly all sub-nomal condf
tons general tonic in the broadest SENSE trebuds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
N. Y. ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLUB
REMEMBERS ARIZ. SOLDIERS

Phoenix. Ariz-. Dec. 25.-Gov.
Campbell has received from the
Rocky Mountain club OF New York a
copy OF q Christmas message which
the club said II was sending 20 every
soldier. sailor and marine whose
name appears on the register COM
piled by the club az the time IT was
extending entertainment to all Arr
zonL men returning from war ser
VICE The club announced that dur
Ing the coming year every former
service man who placed the date OF
their birth on the clubs register
would be remembered aEain- The
club promised an early accounting
OF the fund appropriated by the Ari-
zona legislature for the entertain
ment OF soldiers, sailors and marines
OF this state returning from war
service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
100 Million
ROckefeIIer,S
Gift To Man
Money viii Be Used In
Education and TO Com
bat Diseases.

New York. Dec. 25.-John d. Rookie
feller gave TO mankind a Christmas
present Of SlO0.000,000-half 10 the
general education board 10 raise the
salaries Of college professors and half
to the Rockefeller Foundation 20 aid
in its work Of com 5atting disease
through Improvement OF medical edu-
cation. public health ADM nistration
and scientific research It is esti-
mated that 0lr. Rockefeller's public
gifts now approximate S45O,O00,0o0-
While leaving TO the general educa-
ton board the task Of selecting the
colleges which shall receive awards
for their teaching staffs and the
amount each is to receive. Mr.. Rookie
teller urged that the principal as well
as the Income be used "as promptly
and largely as may seem wise"
Can Aid Canada
The trustees Of the Rockefeller
Foundation are authorized 10 utilize
both principal and income or their
gift in connection with which ar.
Rockefeller added that If the boagd
should see fit TO use any part Of
this new gift in promoting medical
education in Canada. such action
would meet with my cordial ap-
prevail"
It was known that for a long time
Mr.. Rockefeller has been interested
in the problem OF aiding teachers in
meeting the increased cost Of living.
In six hundred colleges campaigns
are under way 20 raise approximately
$3.50, 100000 for this purpose and while
in making his gift 1fr- Rockefeller
does not specify institutions receiving
a share shall contribute a sum them
selves. this has been the practice OF
the general education board.
Certain officers Of the general
education board are about to
start n southern trip when they
viii visit Several institutions
which have already applied for
assistance. The board Will hold
its next meeting February &c.
and ft r. expected that At that
time n policy for distribution Of
the fund Will be adopted
Imposes No Restrictions.
In transmitting his gift to the
Rockefeller Foundation TO promote
the wei being Of mankind throughout
the world 1lr. Rockefeller imposed
no restrictions. although he expressed
special interest Gin the work being
done throughout the world in com
batting disease through the improve
meut OF medical education"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
Kindly Officers Search
For Booze, Gipe Some To
Party NiHh5ut It In Car

Two young couples were driving
down the valley at two o'clock Thurs
day morning when they were held NJ
by a band OF rangers. provost guards,
immigration men. customs guards
and Others-whoever Il is that en-
forces the prohibition laws along the
county road for Uncle sam
what have youg" asked the
spokesman Of the official party.
Nothing" answered the driver OF
the car.
Nothing. and Christmas night2'
said the kindly officer, beaminE like
a Santa Claus as he made a perfume
tory search Of the car. ''WeI, here
take this" and he set in a nice battle
fuu Of kicbs. and said. Drive on"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-25
Pershing Spends First
Christmas With Family
Since 1915 Feast Here

Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. 25.-For the
first time since 1915 Gen John J.
Pershing today was with his ten year
old son, Warren. and other members
OF his family for Christmas. He
planned 20 spend the day quietly. ex-
changing gifts and generally enjoy
ing Christmas at the residence Of his
sister. AIRS. .. n Butler.
Gen. Pershing's 1918 Christmas day
with his family was spent at FL Paso.
Texas Subsequent events prevented
him from again enjoying that privi-
lege until today as a Few months
later he was called upon to head the
American punitive expedition into
Mexico following a raid by Mexican
bandits on Columbus, n. Il. and the
next year the United States entered
the world war
Gen Pershing last night became a
member Of the American Legion unit
ing with Lincoln post. and being
hono-ed by the issuance 10 him OF
card No. 4.