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The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The long-suferine public has no bus
meg with strikes. All that unfortu-
nate entity has to do is 70 pay the
hills
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

NerJ few farmers are taking very
much interest In recollections of the
time when dollar wheat" was regard
rd as the symbol Of prosperity.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

a Harvard man has discovered two
new comets In three days That is
The one man who Is not yet fed up
With war.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

rhc p0lM' snow ,rp ON Mars Is re-
ported to b. shrinking. This is inter-
cstlng. hui not 50 much TO The point
~ the proImblc coal supply here on
e.irfh.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

An the stimulation that can be sug-
-ested FOR the farmer will not enable
him 10 hurry the soil or the climate.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The only objection to denying jobs
Ia bolshevist professors is that they
VIII have more time 10 write and talk.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

II is said that the shah OF Persia is
coming 20 visit this country. We are
becoming entirely TOO popular with
rnNnlN.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

steel helmets have been permanent
~ adopted FOR our army. II anyone
ihinks the goosc-step is coming he is
much mistaken.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The trouble with some who see dark
days ahead Is that they are looking
through glasses they have smoked
themselves
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Speaking Of mysterious disappear
anccs, what has become OF young
sweet corn on the cob2
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Living viii not cost 50 much when
Siik stockings are not regarded rs nee
essgry to the general scenic effect
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The thermometer and the scale OF
prices are expected TO 90 downl
smoothly and simultaneously.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The strike fever seems 20 be losing
some Of ITS force. It H. a dangerous
epidemic TO get into the body indus
rinl.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Everything but human nature has
now been blamed for the high cost
of living.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Sarge reductions ln the prices of
regular hogs afford lean comfort for
their human prototypes, the food prof
dcers
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

The war on high prices ought 10 be
conducted hunancy without recourse
tO propaganda cor poison gas.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

II never seems 10 have occurred 90
some men that io demand 81 for 20
cents worth of work Is profteerlng.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24
What's Repartee7

Pa. what y reparteeT
''It Is. as rule. an insult WIN
dress suit on. my son.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Too ntcny girls who couldn't afford
"a wore wLite Rid shoes
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

TWO hundred and fifty miles OF
uedal ribbon FOR British veterans
ought 20 hep the British ribbon indus
try hack g. lts feet
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

n there Is one thing tho prchtcers
10 not fear. IL is "pitilesS publicity"
rhcJ seem TO thrive Ola it,
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Who snys war brings no benefits? In
London military parades are Viewed
through pcriScopeS.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Names Of some OF the worst profit
ecrs VIII be found ON the church
rolls
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Wen. anyway prices have made IN
altitude record that Is not likely soon
$40 be excclled.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24
Bill in Congress May Scare Automobile Thieves

UTOMoBIE
n
Representatives L. Dyer and C. Newton of Missouri 1t Is
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Every egs that Is seized helps to
Keep tie Investigation pot boiling.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

II there is anything more badly
aecded than increased production its
decreased consumption
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

one might be unable 20 explain
why they put spurs on aviation officers
and still have considerable horse sense.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Good ,aaagsmont is The ahlest Zoe
81 Oll ln Cost.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

America cannot afford to divide its
tabor into preferred and common.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

Geucrniiy speaking, a reactiouary is
person who fails to recognize the
iueviiah'lity Of the inevitable.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24
Wanted by Uncle Sam: A Deputy Game Warden

II o
i
position chief United
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24
Army Gas Masks Are Proving Extremely Versatile

RY g proving
himself his fellow
ele worker match factory renders
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

rccnoag is san worth cu'tivntins.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

II would take 27600 spiders TO pro
ducc pound of web.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1919-10-24

A strike day keeps prosperity
away.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS


1rr1-1-H-11r-l1r1a1ar a 2 ven - anlaal
MADAME TRAVERSE
HERE IN lost MONEY
when a London belle takes part in
q cave-Hian courtship on the Ecreen-
thrills are sure TO follow. anq suen
fhril1= are promised in Lost Money,
a new Fox photoplay, which VIII
present the beautiful star, Madame
Traverse, al the Bijou theater, TO-DAY
and tomorrow The new Fox news
reel also today Adults Csc, children
15c. including war tax
rhe food distribution in London dur
inc the present labor crisis has been
nlaced in charge Of a woman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
Musical Comedy
1t AHamb7ra Is
Full OBJECTION
Keeps Audience IN Roar of
Laughter From Start
to Finish.

Following their first success Of
The Tine, the Place and the Girl"
the AIhambra musical comedy com
pany OPENED its second week in ii
Paso sunday with "The king Of Pat
aeonia," a rollicking comedy Of clean
fun. interviewer with musical Inter
ruptions Of discretion
The king Of Patagonia" IS pre-
scented just as wholesomely as the
original cast ever tossed Il across the
footlights. with one exception ne
chorus opens with the classical ANY,
chorus from II Trovatore, keeping lne
comedy from starting or win
bang and snap.
But faithful. like a horse with rneu-
matism. 81 warns up IN a COUPE ~
mum hers and hits a steady pace los
erd tumble. slap stick action 70 the
finale. keeping the auulence IN d
roar Of laughter
The music IS exceptionally Wen
balanced throughout the comedy WIN
the several spotlight light IaNoIl-es
doing themselves new justice ger
rans fhourh. the leads sometime
show too generous inclination 70 re
spond to encores that are IN realll
only generous Applause. Yet Il isn I
all sopranos and baritones that wiz
even condescend TO come back
Two vaudeville acts give diversity
IN ne KING business. Gazella inter
nrets Monastery Bells and the 9lpsy
dance in classical terpsi cnorean arr
Her first Interpretation fails 20 mar :
monte with the setting and muslcai
arrangement Her Gypsy dance Is lull
OF 1.-the and graceful interprete - olis.
Max Asher also does vaudeFille
turn IN a number Of card tricks.
G. ". L.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
Wheeler LyceNm
Concert Artists
Grip audience
Miss Ruth Fillmore Smith,
Former FL Pasoan, Is
Given Ovation.

Music lovers Of Fl Paso were given
a treat al the Women's club Saturday
evening when the Frederick VIII eler
com panv give a concert Program as
a lyceum attraction. A house vel
filled greeted the artists and called
them back after almost every selec-
zion for an encore.
Sharing equal honOrs with Fred
arick Wheeler himself the baritone
who heads the company, was Miss
Ruth Fillmore Smith V'olinist s. iss
Sm th was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause each time she appeared on the
program She was remembered by
number Of her admirers in the audi
ence as the daughter OF Rev. Robert
Bruce Smith. for years the pastor OF
the First Baptis' church Of p Paso-
Splendid Technique.
The other member Of the company
IS Miss Margaret Fraser. a pianist Of
ability. She gave ere table support
20 the other two artists and rendered
masterfully several selections she
opened the program with "Polonaise-
Mcdowell which as well executed
certainly that Of a gifted musician,
was also shown to advante &c IN Bal
lade." Brahms.
In Mr. Wheeler's first group OF
songs, Kiplng's ever delightful -On
the Road to Mandaiay Pierne, was
the best. For an encore Mr. Wheeler
sang Loves Old Sweet Song" and
his clear resonant b3ritone made this
number most enjoyable.
Accompanied With Violin.
After his second group Of short
numbers NJ wheeler sane w hen
Young Men Go Counting" and he sung
this and each Of the others splendidly.
He closed the program after singing
nine clever SONGS and For All Eter-
nitv," with violin obngato by Miss
Smith.
Miss Smith. a beautiful girl, charm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
ELTINGE GIVES
Ell PA50 THRILL
Audiences at Crawford Get
Taste of Metropolitan
Vaudeville.

The name. Julian Eltinge. means the
best in entertainment
PLAYING their opening engagement
in a matinee Sunday afternoon and a
second performance sunday night IN
the era wford theater, Eltinge and his
vaudeville revue gave Fl Paso taste
Of metropolitan vaudeville which VIII
linEer throughout the season
The play opens with a clever intro
ductory song by Eltnge. and from
then to the closing sketch -His Night
az the Club" runs smoothly along. q
happv. combination Of song, dance ana
humor, which wins for the players inc
hearts Of the audience
Mr. Eitinge IN his fashion flashes
Is particularly delightful as the YAM
pire. the calculating beauty, the bride
and the bathing girl, playing each
with an art which might deceive the
closest scrutiny Critics Of the east
have been conservative when they de-
clared that Eltinge Is without a pee.
as a female impersonator-
Among the particularly deliBhttui
numbers are the Littlejohns. juggling
IN a diamond setting5" Bert Ford and
Pauline Price, "on a silver wire, ans
Cleon Gascoigne. the diminutive prima
dona. The latter dainty miss re-
sponded to five encores-
The entire production is richly COS
tuned and the stage settings are IN
lreening. The Eltinge dance revue,
BITS OF classic. oriental and modern
dancing scored a decided hit at ootn
performances Sunday. Interpretln 8
their dances with a knowledge which
shows study, the dancers were ap-
plauded again and again
The Eltinge company VIII play az
the Crawford Monday, Tuesday maui
nee and close Tuesday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
WORKMAN SHOWS DRAW BIG
CROWDS AS COLD SUBSIDIES

As soon as the weather man re-
covered his good humor and iaid
aside his wind and frost cages Fl
Paso amusement lovers were at
tracted again 70 the WORKMAN snow E.
when are the big feature in Fl Faso
under the auspices Of the Rescue
Home. Sunday afternoon and night
the show grounds were cro7Eaeu 20
~a5-rif,- II was a crowd with the
real carnival spirit and Il made the
most Of the opportunity to enjoy It.
self. Every show on the midway vas
uatronizsd literally and the snow
FOLK seemed 70 work with greater
interest than at any other time since
fHa shows arrived in II Paso-
Tie biz free war exhibit vas lne
mecca for thousands during the DAY
and all who visited the display TOOK
their time in looking over the 5000
rronhies. each one Of which has It's
story Of strife to tell The shows VIII
remain through the week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
SEE FREE
MAR EXHIBIT
School Children Gather
Data at Carnival and
Will Write ESSAYS.

Sunday afternoon and evening
throngs OF school children visited the
big free war exhibit with the Worth
Ia mshows at vast Overland and Du-
range streets gathering data from
which they wiz write an essay In The
FL Paso Herald-s cree war exhibit es-
say contest The big show has been
widely advertised by those who have
visited d and Its volume and com
plereness have made decided i'm
preston on the visitors.
Pvt Pal Lance. veteran Of the Eu-
ropean war, and one Of the u men OF
the original Princess Pat reg lnlent OF
Canada 10 answer the last roll call
IS happy now. he Is one o. the sol
oilers with the free war EXHIBIT sun
day ne got possession OF tine pair
az bfnoculars which can be adjusted
70 that q near Sighted man can ar
RANCE either Of the glasses 90 lit the
deficiencies Of enc or both eyes
Unusual Fieid Glasses
lie secured the glasses from q man
no brought them from France anu
who ransured them with a prisoner, a
major. This IS said TO be the IirsL
pair Of field glasses ever seen mere
in which either glass can be ad-
5usted separately from the other
AZ visit 20 me 4Eee WIZ -iiD-
means an evening wen spent u 3
i-ferseffr- from start TO finish ana
the lectures given by soldiers. who
fought iu Europe are much enjoyed
If there Is any relic in FL Haso thar
is worthy Of a place IN the eNnloll
and is not there. its absence IS Que %
the fact that the owner VIII not part
with d.
Herald offers Three Prizes
The ID Paso Herald essay contest
offers three cash prizes 20 FL Faso
school childreun- The tlrsl prize y
sd and ne second and third prices
are SIS each These win be AWARDED
10 the school children writing tne
best ESSAYS on the exhibit Essay !
should be limited 20 500 words. Iney
must be sent or left at the o-Ilcs o.
The FL Paso Herald, addressed % lne
..1E--- Exhibit Essay Contest Editor
The awards via be made next satur-
cav.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
CLUB SOLOIST
IS REAL WESTERN GIRL

Miss sarame Reynolds, no appears
as soIofst with the Orpheus CLUB az
The Woman-s club TUESDAY evening,
IS literally girl from the goioen
west naturally endowed with un-
usual personal charm she was poln
fn las Vegas, n d., her family Delns
one Of the most promlne4L plons1-
ft-flies in the southwest her latnef
was president and Is now CHAIRMAN
Of the Boards OF the First Nallona-
banks OF II PaEo and Albuquerque
y. b.
When mere girl her voice gave
rronise OF being one OF unusual
beauty and power. she vas sent east
FOR her education While YET n ner
teens. Miss Reynolds was sent abroad
- continue her musi cal studies Lle
first two years Of study were spent ln
PARIS and for The next three years
she studied and also sang most sue
csssfully in italy $500
While engaged with Lle 4noat9u
Grand opera company 6ne SANG --a
tide role in ia Iosca- IN - Fa52
three years ago. During lne last
wear Of the world var, MISS Kay nolas
0-ranfzed the Rainbow quartet
rrTfch went 20 France under the
-re1ices Of the y II. c. A. ana sang
fo- eirht months IN France ana aller
ne arr1istice was signed 10 Germany
Americas war casualties totaled
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01

Americas war casualties to1aiel
SZ2.1s2 men,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01

inglv dressed. pl yed Romance" from
second Concerto. WieuiaWsky. and
fol.owed IL with "Serenade." Pierne-
These were so thor, ughly leasing
that she was obliged TO respond 70
an encore For her encore she played
The Rosary and was obi sed 70 re-
suond 10 another encore. repeating
The Rosary" Her other mum bers,
each one exceilently interpreted and
cleaniy and finely rendered, were the
walnut Tree" Schumann-Auer; ORR
entale. CuL Serenade, Maurice Baron
A. A z.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-01
Ne1g Prize In
Queen Contest
No1O Offered
$50 or 5000 Votes Special
Offer; Miss Rhea Brown
Is Now Leading.

The managers o. the contest for
queen OF the FAN Festival have now
offered a prize within a prize. To
the young woman polling the biggest
vote between last Saturday at noon
and next wednesday at noon the
managers viii give $50 in cash or
5000 votes. as the candidate may
elect
Interest in the contest has not
Jagged since the offer Of two fur
coats and a travelling case we're Of
fered as prizes. From day TO day
the leaders have changed places. and
nearly every count Of the ballot has
shown a different contestant az the
head OF the ticket
The standing Of the contestants at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
Anybody Who Thinks He Can Skate Alone
First Time Out, Is Some Filbert, Vouches
One of 5000 Who Tried 1t at Green Lake
BY J. r.. BOYDEN

Five thousand star skaters per-
formed Sunday on frozen faced Green
lake.
hasten to explain that n star
skater necessarily does not mean a
stellar stuntist. one of those birds
who can cut figure oiEhts whilo you
wait. or skate backward or dance a
iazzy foxtrot
The fearless 900 star performers
I have In mind were in a far different
class.
II you were on Green lake Sunday
you Will get me.
~ you were not. let me state in
loud type that the different and other
star skaters were the boys and girls
who worked out their own salvation
after they went into a tail spin.
n there be any doubt as TO my
meaning. I viii go right ahead to
ciucidato that tho 600 star perform.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
OVERCOME
BY FUMES
OF HEATER
Was Ready to Sail for Aus
tralia; Husband HaIts
Flight Here
START LEGAL BATTLE

Mrs. Donslda Aver, actress and
music hall entertainer, with =
ticket for herself and 10-year-oId
daughter for Australia In her
purse. was prohibited from
taking the daughter there BY
temporary restraining o-dey
signed by Superior Judge John 3
Jury Sunday.
Mrs Aver has contracted an en-
gagement In Australian concert halls.
and intended TO train her daughter
for career as stage dancer. nc
cording 10 Wallace c. Aver, her d.
vorced husband. who secured the
order. He Is travelling salesman.
The liner for Australia sails from
Vancouver Tuesday. Mrs. Aver will
not be aboard. however. as she in
tends TO stay here and fight legal
battle with her husband for the GUS
decree Sunday. giving him posses
sion OF the girl.
Mrs. Aver planned TO leave for
Vancouver. Sunday. Her husband
heard OF this. secured a lawyer, who
in turn arranged with Judge Jurey
for a hearing. After hearing tho
case outlined by Ayers lawyer. Judge
Jury signed the temporary restrain
ing order and decree
The Ayers were married in New
York In 1906. Mrs. Aver secured a
divorce in Denver. October 1915.
The girl was awarded to Mrs. Aver.
altho Aver was allowed to see her.
Aver was ordered TO pay his wife
$40 a month. He says he has done
this. and has given her 81 900 more
than this alimony 10 properly edu-
cate the girl.
For Is years she has been on the
stage" Aver told Judge Jurey. s.aud.
altho | have paid her this money.
she has not given the child an educa-
ton.
Because OF her professional A.
soclations and her continual nomadic
life. she is untitled to have custody
of the girl. The girl does not wish
TO become an actress or dancer, yet
her mother is planning 20 train her
as such"
Mrs. Aver says she Will secure an
attorney. and fight to retain custody
OF the girl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
MINERS RETURN
ON WEDNESDAY

Coal mining will he resumed IN
the state Of Washington Wed
nesday morning.
Six thousand men, who went
on strike November 1. will 70
turn 10 work in approximately 55
mines, with q temporary increase
OF Ia per cent In wages, pending
final settlement by q commission
to he appointed by President WI
son.
William Short. president of the
state Federation of Labor. made this
announcement at 1870 n. m, Mon.
day. at the conclusion OF a confer.
cnce of representatives OF 36 local
unions of the United Mine Workers.
district No. 10.
Mass meetings were held in All
localities Tuesday. Short said. to In.
form the miners OF the action OF
their representatives.
The conference began SATURDAY. in
the Labor temple here. IL was ad-
journed over Sunday. and resumed
Mt 10 n. IN. Monday. after mine own
ers had notified w. V. Tanner. repre-
senting Gov. Hart, that they were
to renew the production OF
coal as soon rs the men were ready
TO return to the pits.
Just before the conference re.
opened, President Short and Robert
II. Harlin. district president OF the
United Mine Workers. held a consul-
tation with Tanner and United
States District Attorney Robert c.
Hariin and Short went immediate-
ly To the conference and addressed
the miners representatives. The re-
suit was vote to return To work.
w. u. Moore. president OF the Pa
Cichc Coast Coal company. made II
plain to Tanner that his company
would resume not because 1t would
he OF financial benefit TO the COM
pany, but because of the urgent need
Of coal for railroads and to prevent
an utter famine. This company pro-
duces 20 per cent of the states coal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
OUT OF FASHION,!

On Do you know that Servants and big houses with
dozens of rooms out of fashion?
(T Do you know that of Seatte's new $4,000
homes has only living room dining room and kitchen
downstairs and three small bedrooms upstairs?
( Do you know how to best plan home for this part
of the country?
OH Ever hear of a Puget Sound "gass house?
G These are Just some of the interesting features of
series of ten articles Hints on Your Home written
by Dorothy Fay Gould, Seattle woman, for The Star.
They will appear on the Woman's Page beginning to-
morrow Turn to Page IL and read the introduction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
WARNINGS!

Beware Of gas poisonlng--this Is
the warning issued to tho public
today.
Gas pressure is below normal.
Many people are using emergency
gas heaters. The flame is apt To
go out almost any instant. thus
releasing the poisonous fumes
Death has claimed two victims
by gas poisoning since the cold
spell, while three others have
barely escaped death. after being
rushed 20 the city hospital by the
police.
Watch the flame. II II goes
out, turn off the gas as quickly as
possible. IL It's even better not TO
use gas for heating. lie sure not
to 40 TO sleep in a room where
gas Is burning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15

morning.
He was rushed to the city hospital
In a semi.conscious condition, where
physicians administered treatment.
II is expected he will recover.
Discovery OF the body was made
by Ira Roberts. another roomer. who
occupied the room across the hail
from Mitchell. Roberts smelled the
gas and. with the aid OF Mrs. II.
Stinson, the landlady, the door to
Mitchell's room was broken open.
Mitchell was found. half-dressed.
lying on his bed. The heater flame,
Il was discovered. had hackfired. The
flame was burning In the air mani.
fold.
Police declare that only u small
portion OF the gas is consumed when
the flame backfires. II is believed
that Mitchell got up. lighted the heat.
er, and then went back TO bed. 1t Is
thought he fell asleep while the
deadly fumes filled. his room. The
windows were tightly closed. II is
said.
Mrs Stlnson, after calling the po-
lice. administered first aid, and parti.
ally revived Mitchell before the city
ambulance arrived.
Mitchell is a laborer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-12-15
Drys Win
Decision
of Court
War Time Measure Is De-
cIared Constitutional by
u. S. Supreme Bench

WASHINGTON. Dee. ij.--
United Press .l-War-time pro
hibition Is constitutional. the su-
prsme court today decided.
Enforcement of the act must
continue until peace II proclaim
ed. the court decrecd.
The decision was a sweeping vic
tory for the contentious Of the pro
hibitionists and the government. II
means that the millions Of gallons OF
intoxicating liquors now stored thru
out the country and valued at about
81 900 900. 900. will be near total
loss. unless peace is proclaimed be-
fore constitutional prohibition be-
comes effective.
The court held that the provision
Of tho war time act stating that pro.
hibition shall end at the conclusion
of the war can have no other legal
meaning than the proclamation OF
peace.
The vote Of the court on the
question was unanimous.
Because OF the decision the gov.
ernment win lose s440. 900 900 In rev.
eBue from whiskey alone. unless the
ban Is lifted before January lG.
Lid Down Again
The opinion was read by Justice
Brandeis. The courts decision means
the clamping down again OF the lid
In all sections where il WAS llfted by
federal court injunctions and sub.
iects all who thus sold intoxicating
liquor to prosecution
In Louisville. st. Louis, New Or.
leans and Providence. r. l., courts
held the act unconstitutional.
II Is believed that pistols were in
vented in Florence In 1915.