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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
PAY SMALL, HANCOCK QUITS
AS HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER

Austin. Tex. March 12.-Declaring
his pay as state highway commits
sioner is insufficient. Curtis Hancock,
chairman Of the state highway com
mission. has rendered his resignation
to Gov. ". P Hobby.
In his letter Of resignation. Mr..
Hancock said; q have just finished
my return TO the income tax collector
and find that my income during the
year 1918. after all deductions have
been made. amounted TO the sum Of
S123I31 in the past year. Ny public
duties as chairman Of the state high
way commission have taken practic-
ally all OF my time. and I have had no
opportunity scarcely TO devote TO my
private affairs The compensation
have received from the state as chair
man Of the commission under the law
was limited 70 $1,000"
Mr.. Hancock said he cannot meet
his obligations and continue under
the present salary. and it appears
that the present legislature is not
disposed TO increase the ccmpensa-
ton for this work Mr.. Hancock was
appointed on the commission as its
first chairman on June 4. 1917.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
DaLn1aH GiUeS
Farez0eU Toll
PaSOAdmirerS
South American Violinist
Is Assisted By Mime.
Emilia Leovalli.

The characteristic sincerity Of Dali
mau's mastership OF tone and tech
nique was evinced to a marked degree
Tuesday night, in his last recital at
Liberty hall. The quality Of his music
was displayed TO the highest pitch.
The audience was en- rapport with the
virtuoso and Dalmau played with
much more fire and abandon than he
has displayed in any Of his previous
concerts. He was generous with en-
cores giving two Of his own works,
and by special request repeated
Paganinrs lie Streghe" and Sarasate's
Nightingale" which is by far the
South Americans masterpiece,
The recital was vivioly enhanced by
the singing Of Emilia Leovalll. Her
voice has the crystal quality and tim
bre that raises her singing to high
standard Her middle register IS one
Of plaintiye charm while her high
notes are true and splendidly sus-
tanned Her two SONGS "Flsst d'arte,
by Puccini and "Parla." a waltz song
OF Arditti. were wen chosen to estab-
lish her quality and range. Her en-
core. "Estrellita,' by the Mexicancom-
poser Ponce. was tn its dulclt melody
a most flexible and delicate test Tor
the singer.
Dial mau played 1Iende1ssohn's Con-
certo. OBJ. 81. in the finished manner
that is so indicative Of the artist. It
IS one Of the worlds best known con-
cert numbers. and requires skill. tech
nique harmonics and versatility, all OF
which the viOlinist displayed to ad-
vantage. In the "JOta de Pablo" OF
Sarasate, the virtuosO held his audi
ence entranced. 1t is a composition Of
fire and quite in the best style OF
the famous Spaniard- The supple
fingers OF Dalmau fairly danced on
the strings, and in all the brilliant
technique that the work calls for.
there was not a mechanical note.
Andres Dalmau IS an artist OF the
highest water. he betrays not only a
superior training. but a perception
and Interpretation OF music that be
speaks the artist and genius. Emilio
de Nicolas was again at the piano
and proved himself an ideal accom-
uanfst G. j. IA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
TIRTU0US WIVES
PACKS ELLANAY
Record Crowds Attend the
First Days Showing;
Shown Again Today.

As was predicted by the Ellanay
management, the crowds that came TO
see Anita Stewart in "Virtuous
Wives yesterday were SO large that
the Enanay capacity was taxed dur
ing the entire day, and last night
hundreds were turned away.
After seeing this picture and from
the many voluntary expressions Of a
highly complimentary nature received
from patrons yesterday. the Ellanay
management now predicts that the at
tendance on this picture viii grow
from day TO day.
Anita Stewart is radiantly beauti-
ful. shining brilliantly like the luster
of a rare gem in a setting of ex-
quisIte beauty.
The production is one Of splendor-
Gus magnificence- Being exception
ally lavish, IL is yet produced with a
high sense Of refinement that is rich
but not garish-
Anita stewart has blazed a trail Of
glory from one end OF the country 60
the other in this wonderful picture.
It has broken attendance records
wherever it has been shown, and from
all indications viii do the same in II
Paso.
The Ellanay management again re-
quests those who can 10 attend the
afternoon performances. as large
crowds for the night shows are IN
evitable-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
HighSChOOLTO
GUeAPLay To
Boost Eng iSh
Next Week Is To Be Bet
ter English Week" At
The School.

As Good English Week" was such
g success. IL has been decided to fol-
low up the gains made with a Better
English Week which is TO come next
week. March 1924
The pupils OF the various art classes
are TO make posters for the occasion.
and these posters are to he exhibited
in some large store.
AIRS. jaime Frank. head OF the Eng
lish department OF the f. Paso high
school has written an English play
The cast is to be composed Of high
school students. and the play. which
is I'm the form Of a burlesque. IS to be
directed by Miss Isabelle Hull. teach
er Of dramatic art George Daland is
directing the music for the play and
Mrs. Margaret Kinnon-Stevens IS di-
recting the dancinE.
Tuesday morning at 9-f5 in the au-
dftorium. a rehearsal was held Of the
third act Of this play
-Ionday. March II, the first per
Torrance will be held at the Won
ans club on Wednesday afternoon,
and the third and last performance
viii be given at the University club
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Today is the last day in the en-
gagement OF Don't Change Your Hus-
band Cecil De Miles greatest sue
cess. now showing at the Wigwam
IL is n story OF married life as you
have seen il and IL IS filled TO over
flowing with interesting scenes. The
titles are crisp and neat and Oft
times humorous. and the reproduction
as a whole is without a flaw Every
one is talking Of Don't Change Your
Husband" It is a wonderfully good
picture.
Tomorrow only the Wigwam will
show The Eleventh Commandment, g"
produced by Ralph Ince with Anita
Stewards beautiful young sister.
Lucille Lee Stewart in the leading
role. Every woman knows. or should
know. The Eleventh Commandment"
It is the source Of woman's greatest
sorrow IN this life Il cannot be
broken without unhappy results. Re
member, this picture can be shown
but one day on account Of an error in
booking.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
SHAKE UP IN
CIVIL SERVICE
Morrison and Wales Named
New Members; Two Mem
bers Asked To Resign.

Washington. D. C., March 12.-Mar-
tin A. Morrison. of Indiana, and
George r. wales, OF Vermont. were
appointed to the civil service COM
mission today by president Wilson,
succeeding John A. Mcuhenny end
Hermon w Craven whose resigna-
tons were sent to the white house
some time ago
Appeals Sent TO Wilson.
The fact that president Wilson has
decided upon a complete reorganiza-
ton OF the commission was disclosed
today by efforts Of members Of con
sress and others to stay, temporarily
at least. a clean sweep Of the commits
sion's membership. Messages have
been sent TO the president asking him
TO postpone action until his return
home
designations Requested.
Members Of congress were shown a
letter from the president to commits
sioner Charles NJ Galloway. asking
Tor the latrer's resignation without
assigning cause They were told
that a similar letter had been received
by commissioner Craven. McUhenny.
president of the commission, resigned
a month ago 10 go TO Hayi as a
financial agent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Another big feature for May Hollands Is
"An Iron Buck" BY Opie Read. No other
writer can hope to have so strong q hold on
people, especially Southwestern folks, as Opie
Read This IS one Of the best stories he has
ever written
HSilver From Spain" Is another exceptional
story IN the May issue Of Hollands. Written
by Kay Cleaver Strahan, who IS a well known
writer.
Fiction is after all Just = small part Of the
contents Of this issue. There viii be many
special articles of unusual interest, including
women of the Southwest" biographies Of
Southwestern women who have been factors IN
the progress Of this country. Canning and
Preserving" by Lillian Peek, B. A., B. S, lee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
GIRL PROBLEM
At THE GRECIAN
Smart Society Story Of Girl
Who Didn't Care What
People Said.

The Grecian theater promises one Of
the shartest shows Of the season for
today. tomorrow and Friday. when
Corinne Griffith. The Fashion Plate
Of Films" will be seen in a play as
full Of surprises as fair temininity.
THE Girl Problem"
This is a story OF a girl who cares
nothing for modern conventionalities
and thinks nothing Of walking unin-
vited into a fashionable reception In
fact, she does lots Of things that are
not considered mice" among certain
society people 1t is a story brimful
OF appeal. OF allurement OF unex-
pectedness. Of radiance and OF femi-
nine witchery. and. furthermore. pro-
vides the most amazing array Of
fashionable women's tOggery ever
seen IN pictures.
The Girl Problem" has the en-
dorsement OF the Grecian manage
ment, with assurance that il will be
found extremely enjoyable and high
ly pleasing by all who see ft-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
Simple Way To
Take Off Fat

There can be nothing simpler than
taiins a convenient little tablet four
times each day until your weight is re-
Lueed 90 normal That's au-iust nur-
chase case Of Marmola Prescription
Tablets from your druggist COR IL you
prefer send l5c 90 N1rmola Co.. Sff
m HutWlrl Ave. Detroit. 1ilch.1 and toll
'0w direction SO dieting. no exercise.
Eat what sou waut-be Us lazy as you
Ike and Keep on getting simmer. And
tae best part of 11rmola Prescription
Tablets is thlir harmlessueas. That is
your absolute 1fergar1--Alv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
If feVerish, bilious, cOnsti-
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't seold your fretfuL peevlsh
child See II tongue is coated: this is
sure sign Its little stomach. liver
ana bowels are clogged with sour
When listless. pale. fsverish. ful OF
cold. breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom-
achnche. indigestion. diarrhoea. give
le1spoonful Of California Syrup OF
4 igs. and in a few hours all the foul
waste the sour bile and fermentinE
food passes out OF the bowels and you
have a well and playful child again-
Cnl4dren love this harmless. -fruis
laxative and mothers can rest eass
atter giving 10. because It never tails
10 make their little -insides- clean
and sweet
Keep it handy. Motheri A little
given today saves a sick child To-
morrow. but get the genuine Asa
your druggist for q bottle Of Cali
tornla syrup OF Figs. which has
directions Tor babies. children OF all
axes and Tor grown UPS plainly on
the bottle. Remember there are couu-
tertelts sold here so surely look and
see thar yours Is made by the cali
tornia It's syrup Company Hand
back With contempt any other fig
syrup--Adv.
5000 $4,000 $500
= HERALD WANT ADS. =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
When the Baby
Needs a LaxaGUe---

No one knows better than thsever-watchful
mother-the natural doctor Of the family In
all the small ills-that when the baby is out
Of sorts It Is usually due to indigestion or
constipation.
It Is always well, IN any Of its illnesses, TO
look for this cause The diet may have to be
changed, but before good can result from It.
the bowels must be moved
The mother has the choice Of many medi-
cines-cathartics, Pwgaives, bitter-waters,
pills, physics, etc But the little body
doesn't need such harsh remedies for they
wrench the system and do only temporary
good, 50 often followed by an unpleasant
~caction.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Wednesday morning during the as
sembly period at the high school the
various groups held contests 10 select
the three best spoilers. who are TO
compete IN public spelling contest.
TO be held March q. From these
three the schools representative is
elected for the Austin contest 10 be
held in MAY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
FIRE NEARLY TAKES TOWN.

Pagosa Springs. Colo. March r.
Fire. which started in the kitchen OF
a restaurant last night. practically
burned out the business section Of
this city before 70 could be checked
The damage is estimated at approx
mately $4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

A better plan Is to employ q mild, gentle
Laxative of which only a little Is required.
There is a combination of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin sold by druggists under
the name of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup PePsin that
thousands of mothers have used successfully
for baby's constipation and its accompany
ing ills, such as belching, wind colo, rest
lessness, sleeplessness, etc
The nursing mother VIII also find it ideal
for herself, and it is especially important that
she be free from constipation
Syrup Pepsin IS guaranteed TO do as prom
ised or the druggist VIII refund the money.
Thousands Of cautious families have 1t IN
the house, secure against the little Ills
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
BIJOU roDAY-srAR BILL.

The Bijou theater viii present to-
day and tomorrow. a big star bill
Tim Nix in a rip-roaring comedy.
Six-Cylinder Love- and Gladys
Brockwell in a brand new Fox fea-
ture. The Forbidden Room" a re-
markable and daring photoplay.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Fl Paso and Southwestern train No.
.. due at $40 D. H.. was expected
Wednesday to arrive at $50 ?. IN. All
other afternoon and night trains were
reported on time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Toxic. Japan. March 12-tBy the
Associated Press.l Seven hundred
houses in Sendai. a town Of the main
island Of Japan. have been destroyed
1y fire The destroyed buildings Inc
cluded the noted North Japan coll
lege OF the Reformed church OF the
United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

turer and demonstration for the College Of In
dustrial Arts, Denton Interior Decoration, =
by Blanche A Sloat, Of the Department Of Fins
and Applied Arts, Denton, Texas.
And as f that were not enough there VII Be
the regular departments, HPolly Pokenhorn, -
House Plans,D Fashions" Recipes HSto-
res for Children" Puzzles.
Consider the contents Of this May issue, tKen
think what It means 70 you TO be able to read
Hollands Magazine every month, and you'll
send your subscription in promptly. You get
three years, So issues, for only $500. No sub
scnption accepted for less than three years.
Subscribe now TO be sure that you Start with
the May issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
~ Dr.. CaldUeHs
SYRUP DEPSIN
The Perfect 8 Laxative
PRICE As ALWAYS

In upier Of greatly increased Is5o-sto-y costs do
20 the War BY sacrIlclnz prohfs end absorbing Va
tzrea We have maintained the pricr Et which thu
fy laxative has been sod BY druEEista for The pas
% yearu. Two utzes-5oc and Sl-oo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

New York, March 12-Simon Stein
gut, 60. known on the east side for
80 years as the mayor OF Second
avenue died here last night after a
long Illness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

VPOTTRT.F avoid trouble. Leave
LII - I jill Baggage Checks az
Longwelrs. or Telephone No. ].
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Dr. =. A. Schuster. eve. ear. nose
and throat. Providence hospital build
ing Phone 800
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

HLAB HANCOCK says it seems like
- people that have money can do as
they please and no questions asked.
Only yesterday morning he was walk
ing along the residential street Of
Tickyille when he heard a lady sing
ing and playing in a fashionable tone
Of voice. And the town marshal was
only about a block away and did not
raise his hand toward interfering.
The Busy Bee restaurant at Tick
vile served fish for dinner today, but
the man who ate there got through IN
plenty Of time to catch the afternoon
train
Salem Barlow left early this morning
for Bounding Billows after a banjo
string.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
FREE SAMPLES

II YOU have never used Dr.. CsidE-ii's Syrup
Fcpsi1 s-nd for fe. trial bote Dr.. " 3 Caldwell,
465 Washington St, Mo1ticeio, IL II there are
babes at hoe- SAX for copy q Dr. CaldErn'S book.
The Car- Of Baby
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
II: NEWS BREVITIES II:
LOCAL AND GENERAL

aged and streets were torn up BY tn
doWupour.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Dr. Is. q. Stevens has returned from
the army office. 10f Roberts Banner
buIlins. Phone 49,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

DR.. Ebert. Dentist. 21s Mills Bldg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Osteopaths - Drs- Mccarthy, 6OI
Martin Bldg Phi 1856 Residence 400.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Our Motto l. Quality.
III Paso's Best Shoe Repair Shop.
WEAR CHOE 200 Texas st.
w ELL 0HOP Phone 1858.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Dr. Anna Reura. Ruekier Bldg. Phi. 81,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

Billie Burke. the famous star OF
the legitimate stage and motion pic
lures who Is known wherever clean,
fast stepping humor is appreciated,
viii be at the Alhambra today in a
screen version OF Clare Runners
play. Good Gracious. AnnabeIle.~
which delighted thousands on Broad
way and which viii make you say
Good gracious. am glad I saw that
picture" Dainty, vivacious Billie
Burke has never appeared in a more
charming and appealing story than
Good Gracious. Annabelle."
Saturday Is the day on which the
Alhambra viii show the first Of the
Prizma Master Pictures. the wonder
ful achievement in natural color pho
Biography. The title Of this first pic
ture is Everywhere With Prizma-
II shows a kaleidoscope review Of
rainbows, pretty girls. flowers and
animals. and the exploration OF the
mysteries OF a bubble. giving a new
understanding OF the too little known
language Of colOr.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

DR.. Stevens q. Harris. special attan-
ton diseases Of chest tuberculosis
2l2 CapIes building Phone 22a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

The Wonder Woman" Long achieved success IN @Whmsy
of Whispering Hip she suns the high level that has character
lied her many stories.
There the wizardy of the wild Mrs Longs work Tucked off in
IdahO surrounded by and mountains and vigorous characters
Wy strives land of subtle Through the intuition of old
Professor Starr becomes mistress Whispering
there against Obstacles wins happiness
"Whimsy Whispering story that grows in
of
story appears / the May of Hollands Magazine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

The Unique presents Z X Lincoln
In Fighting Through" tomorrow IN a
special production OF great dramatic
power. that was directed by the peer
less ". Christy Cabannee-
There are no dull moments in the
play E X Lincoln gives vigorous
and convincing performance in the
role Of Robert Carr and 1lillicent
Fisher shines as lOvable and attrac-
tive as his sweetheart, Maryland The
southern types OF both sexes are true
TO life. and the whole trend of the
story is surcharged with clean. whole
some sentiment Here and there a
tinge Of comedy enlivens matters. and
interest in the plot develops and holds
good up 20 its finish.
The camera presents a variety OF
exquisite outdoor scenes, ranging
from beautiful southern views Of wood
and water to rugged mountain loca-
tons The long shots in particular
call for praise, and the lighting
throughout IS artistic and effective.
Fighting Through" marks the re-
turn Of A1r. Lincoln 10 the screen, after
many months Of absence. The sup
porting cast includes such well known
artists as SpottiswOOd Aitkken. Helen
Dunbar. Hayward Mack, and Freder-
lex Vroom-
Bert Lyteu. in Faith" viii be
shown tonight for the last time.--Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12

This clear eolOess liquid and which means 1zu to
faaoous suddeT
It doesn't interfere with sharnpOOing curling dressing as usual
Nc family
The fact that apply yourself safely another
word absolutely true
ION dealer or direct from
The Washington herald., 1919-06-14
Cutaway Suit.

Cutaway Suit.
Dear Miss Lee: Is it proper to wear Q blus
sck suit or cutaway at an Afternoon wed.
dingi-E,
If you are wearing dark clothe.
the cutaway style is preferable.
have received inquiries con.
corning the following troops and
the War Department informs me
June IL. that:
The 3sth Co. Transportation Corp.
| Is not assigned.
The sosth Pioneer Infantry is as.
signed.
The 301st Unit Motor Transport
Corps Repair arrived at New
York. June IL.
Co. c of the lst Pioneer Infantry
is assigned.
Broken Engagement.
Dear Miss Lee: have been in love for a
good many years and my fance has broken our
engagement What do sou advise.-O L. B.
No doubt the lady In question has
become tired waiting for the wedding
or in this time she has realized that
she does not care for you. II the for
mer 1t may not be too late to make
amends-if the latter all you can do
is to try to forget.
Dress for Six-year-old.
Dear Misc Lee; ON enclosing a sample
Of blue taffeta and I wish to know II 1t would
b suitable for q dress for my e-yesr-old
aau;ste,, II % please suggest way Of making
The sample enclosed would certainly
make q most suitable and attractive
frock for your little girl. would sug-
gest shocking, 1t at the Shoulders
both front and back in pink and yell
low. Finish the neck and sleeves with
a cross-stitch in these coiors or use
q dainty white circular collar with II.
Let the dress hang loose from the
shoulders and trim with little pockets
with shocking.
Style of wearing Hair.
peaf Mis- Lss: have besn told that b.
wearing my hair In puffs over my ears I viii
seriousiy injure them Is that sof-F. p.
do not believe there is any founda-
ton to such a remark. It is in most
cases the most becoming way to dress
ones hair though the girl who can
avoid this style is most fortunate.
Games.
Dear Miss Lee; Can you suersst any good
games for s.party attended b. iittis sirlsf-T T.
4 know some very good games for
spcf 0ccaiioms which deIight the
children. q tpu ~ send ne Seaf-
The Washington herald., 1919-06-14
MARKET TIPS FOR
LOCAL HOUSEWIVES

It's easy to plan a delectable and
seasonable meal now with the first
homegrown green beans and to-
matoes making their appearance on
the local markets.
Vegetables are abundant and COM
paratively reasonable. Those most
abundant are radishes. lettuce, Gu
cumbers. tomotoes, green beans.
cabbage and asparagus.
A very few red raspberries were
also seen on the markets yesterday
but the dewberries and black rasp-
berries were more abundant
Strawberries were scarce and sold
at 35 cents to 40 cents.
Abundant.
Peas, lettuce, radishes. white po-
tatoes, lemons. cucumbers. cabbage.
green beans. tomatoes.
Normal.
Cherries asparagus. kale. onions,
oranges, bananas. spring onions.
spinach. raspberries.
Scarce.
Sweet potatoes. peppers. app<es.
celery. rhubarb, grapefruit, peaches,
strawberries.