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BAR SILVER

Commercial bar silver was unchanged
in New York today at 99&c an ounce.
In London, the price was 5shd, UP hd.
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P0CAHONTAS CONSOLIDATED COL.
LIERIES COMPANY. INCORPORATED
FINANCIAL

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co use the sum OF t54, 1881. The under
sisnsd reserves the right TO reject any or all
Trustes. BY d, O. CURTIS. Secretary.
N.w York. May 10, 1920
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
Democratic Contention
History
By A. h. vANDENBEko.

IN II Democratic national conven-
/ tons CIncluding two in 1850 since
1s5s-the year when the present
history conflict between Republican
ism and Democracy began-siI states,
none Of them included in that persist
emily Democratic section OF she coun-
try known as the SOLID South" have
monopoIized the honors Of providing
the party with presidential nominees
New York leads the list with seven
such recoEHitions for her sons; New
Jersey and Nebraska divide second
h0nors, each with three nominations
to its credit; Pennsylvania has fur
nished two nominees, and Illinois and
Kentucky one each. Meanwhile, the
party's vice presidential h0nOrs have
been divided between nine states, IN
the following inventory: Indiana, six.
ulinos. two5 Missouri 2: Ohio two;
Kentucky, one. Georgia, one; oregon,
1ue- Maine, one: west Virginia, one
Chicago and St Louis lead the rolls
as the @favorlte convention cities in
which these great national conclaves
have occurred. Four times the con-
ventions have gone to each Of these
lsIaces. Baltimore has been three
times the mecca: Cincinnati has two
conventions TO her credit. and Rich
mond, New York. Kansas City and
Denver have each entertained the
convention once
In two ways, Democratic national
convention history is strikingly diff
ferent from Republican national con-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

aNATTLE from the tick zone that
have been properly dipped and
thus freed OF Kicks bring at least
IS a head more than tick infested
animals" said L A Nachemeht cattle
raiser at BeIlville, Tex Tick eradi-
cation work in Austin county has
more than fulfilled the expectation
Of its friends I dipped about 1000
head OF cattle not less than y times
during 1913 and I estimate the in
creased value Of dipped cattle In aus
tin county at not less than s. head
and in many instances larger
amount
s.The lower end OF this county has
had in former years considerable loss
during the summer months This has
been entirely eliminated now. due, In
my opinion, TO the systematic tick
eradication and the cooperation OF
the cattle interests in this Work Tor
the coming season seems TO be as
sured and viii not doubt have splen-
did results"
-
7 think the practice OF driving
laundry wagons, delivery trucks and
other vehicles IN a patriotic parade,
when the cars are not decorated and
when it Is merely a case Of some one
trying TO get a little free advertising
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

which oozed ogt through crack IN
the bark. and I cannot pull myself
loose. Oh. what trouble I am in"
"Hal Don't say that" begged IN
Gle Wiggily. Perhaps I may be able
70 help you"
Uncle Wiggily reached Up with his
red. white and blue striped rheuma-
tism crutch and gently, very gently
loosened the bird s feet from where
they were caught in the sticky gum
OF the tree,
"Oh, thank your chirped the bird
as he flew away. You have done ne
a wonderful favor and / hope some
day may be able 70 pay you back"
stuff and NONSENSE laughed IN
Gle Wiggilys his pink nose tWinlzling
twice as fast as never was 4 an
only too happy 70 do you the favor 1
want none in return
Then Uncle Wiggly made low and
polite bow with his tan silk hat
while the bird nodded his red head
As the bunny rabbit hoped on
through the woods, looking for more
adventures. he heard a noise Ike.
Tap Tap Happily tap-tapf
IF that bird IS making the noise,
he is a most peculiar chap thought
the bunny rabbit
On and on went Uncle WiEgily, and
pretty soon he looked around the cor
ner Of the stump and he saw the bad
old Szeezlcks- But, as yet. the Skee-
Kicks had not seen Uncle MlggLT.
"Hai This IS no place for me-
softly whispered the bunny 10 him
self ~rm going 70 run as fast as I
can hop, skip and jump
Away he went through the bushes
before the Skee saw him Uncle Wig
gily was going very rapidly, when.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
HOROSCOPE


MARS and Venus rule strongly for
Yl good today according to astrolo-
gy. Neptune and Jupiter are
mildly adverse.
It is a sway especially fortunate
for women and all their ambitions
and aspirations. Reforms that bene-
fit them are f0reshadOWed.
Those who have at heart the best
interests OF persons OF every class
should find this planetary govern
ment especially favorable. Phiian-
thropic and alutruistic movements
should prosper
Theaters seem to be under a rule
making for more and more influence
on the national lie Great changes
in methods Of conducting them and
in the status Of players are prog
nosticated-
Engineers and all who are con-
cerned in building or machinery have
the best possible forecast There viii
be much construction in the next few
months. but scandals concerning
profiteerinE viii be uncovered
Women are subject 10 q direction
Of the stars that is held TO be slim
ulating and developing to mental
ity. They viii reveal great ability
in organization work and viii show
much political acumen-
Labor viii continue to be much
A-AaA--AsasaA-+A anu AaA sam AAA
The autumn viii demonstrate that
men and women In industry are sub
ject TO great forces that impart to
them power and success
Neptune is in a place making for
intrigue and even treachery. False
friends may be troublesome. particu-
larly 10 those who have high ambi-
tons.
This IS not a really lucky day for
business initiative. Certain lines Of
trade viii fau of and many com
modities viii be reduced in price.
There is a sign read as Presaging
epidemics and great sc0urges OF dis
ease that wiz come TO this country
from Europe
The new moon OF. this date takes
place with Venus in the ninth house
and in trine to Mars. II is read that
industrial activity viii continue and
that there viii be a critical shortage
OF men.
A great national achievement
seems TO be foreshadowed- It viii
bring new respect TO he nation.
Persons whose birthdate IL is may
expect a fortunate and happy year
Those who are employed should bene-
fit greatly.
Children born on this day viii be
clever and well conducted They are
likely TO be gifted and Industrious.
Copyright 1920, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
GEN. ESCOBAR CELEBRATES
ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE

The anniversary Of the battle OF
Juarez was observed by Gen J. Con
zolo Escobar with In informal dinner
given to a few Of his intimate friends
in the rathskeller OF the Central cafe
at Juarez.
Just a year ago villa attacked
Juarez and was repulsed by charge
led by Gen. Escobar, then colonel
Of the Juarez garrison. Escobar was
shot from his horse and severely
wounded. His gallantry won for him
promotion TO general.
Among Gen Escobar's guests were
Gen. Carlos Plank, chief Of the So
nora fiscal guards = Col Claudio Fox,
commander Of the Juarez garrison;
Francisco D. Gonzales, mayor Of
Juarez; Carlos Felix Diaz, collector OF
customs. and Luis Monies de Oca, con-
sui for the de facto government
Gen. Escobar is here to buy horses
for use in the campaign against Villa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
> BeaNtyChatS .
Letfers.

T-In giving wedding linen or sill
v yer. It Is proper to put the mi
tials OF the girls maiden name.
II has been explained very cynically
that the girl might change her mind
and marry someone else. whereas iui-
tailed silver or linen IS much more
permanent than any maiden's choice
L k Many face treatment which
stimulates the skin. VIII gradually re-
move scars that are the result Of
pimples- Cold cream, massage and
the use OF ice or other astringents are
all 10 be recommended
Gertrude.-Using henna shampoo
according 70 my formula will not
change the color Of the hair but viii
make it glossy and brighter in tone
The henna shampoo is made by mix
ing one ounce OF powdered Egyptian
henna and ounces OF powdered cas-
tile soap. and using a heaping table
spoonful OF this in pint OF hot
water for every shampoo This should
be lathered over the head and al
lowed 10 remain on for about 10 or IS
minutes.
Tiny.-If you are in normal health.
there are two easy ways TO increase
your weight One is to take one or
two tablespoonful OF olive oil before
every meal: the other IS to drink the
fatteuinE chocolate. egg and matted
milk combination. To make this, melt
sufficient chocolate and sugar for a
thick syrup, then beat up an egg in
glass OF MILK add a Few tablespoon
ful OF chocolate syrup and as much
plain or whipped cream as you can
Dot--Probably the reason why your
hair is not glossy after being washed.
and why IL does not curl. Is that you
do not rinse out all the soap Few
people do. In shampooing the hair.
go over IL twice with soap and rinse
cold Naturally curly hair frequently
loses its wave when it contains a lot
Of soap
East Lynne.-To make the cleans
ing cream, heat the oil and wax until
they are melted. warm the rose water
with the other ingredients in IL. then
remove from the fire and pour the
rose water slowly into the oil. beat
ing them thoroughly together. As
they cool they viii CONCEAL When
about the consistency OF thick cream.
pour off into jars. The only possible
way in which you can go wrong
would be in heating the Ingredients
too hot in which case they would not
blend properly.
< <
X. M-Ihe following cure for nlts
IS frequently given in this space:
Soak the head in kerosene and tie up
over night; next morning shampoo
and dry. Soak the head again in
vinegar Then. with a fine tooth
comb kept wet in vinegar. 90 over
the scalp carefully, combing out all
the eggs shampoo a second time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

TTOw duu existence soon would seem
IL to be
with all the magazines obiiternted
Each month II f. lively treat to see
The beauty show for which we
long have vFaltedi
Forgetting irzsome tasks and duty's
call
And an the other common things,
we hover
Fntruuced beside the decorated stall,
To choose the prettiest girl upon
cover
VTTHO cares about the articles inside,
w The stories or the things the
hards have Writtenf
II f. the artists only who provide
The l0veliness By which the crowds
are smittens
We see them where they hang upon
the line.
A dazzIinE muItI-coIored row Of
Eraces,
And all our little grievances resign,
Thrilled By the bright array Of
lovely faces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
Britain Cries For Hoover.

british editorial the nomination Of senator
Harding reveals satisfaction due to the defeat OF sen
ator Johnson considered in England antiBrsh because
of his attitude toward the league Of nations, and dsap
pontment due to failure of the convention to nominate
Herbert Hoover.
That the British would ike to Hoover president is
indicated by the expressions Of the London Imes and the
Daily News which advise the Democrats to name the
former food administrator Hoover lived long in England
that the English begun to regard him their OWL
And Hoover's war work commends him to Great Britain
If Hoover had not announced himself a Republican he
would undoubtedly be the Democratic nominee He IS OF
the dictator type that the Democrats like and he IS the
logical successor Wilson leader Of the international
lists in the United States No could more httingy
represent Wisonian ideals in foreign relations and auto
cratic rule
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
Bedtime StOries EOr NJ LittLe Ones
nr HorpsRp q. eARIs.

y
all OF a sudden. his foot caught IN a
Down fen the bunny rabbit gentle
man. but that was not the worst The
whole sole OF one Of his shoes was
torn off and there IL Tipped and
flzpued, back and forth. when Uncle
Wiegily stood up and started to run
again
.'Oh. 7 never can 60 fast with the
sole torn half of my shoe" thought
Mr.. LOngears- The Sl-ee viii surely
get mel What shall dor
Uncle Wiggily tried 70 paste down
the sole on his shoe with some sticky
tree gum, but soon the leather was
Tipping and Tapping again. as thu
rabbit hoped on Then he tried 70
tie 1t on with strings OF grass and
slender twigs. but they soon broke
~Oh, I must hurry on TO get away
from the Skees and yet how can
with the sole Of my shoe going flip
pity flap7' thought the bunny -Oh,
what trouble I am inF, he cried
~Hal Perhaps 1 can help you" said
a voice and there was the very same
bird Uncle Wiggily had helped get
loose from the sticky gum
Thank you for offering. but how
can you help mel" asked the bunny
well. I am Mr. Tap Tap. the wood
pecker bird was the answer Win
my strong sharp Dill TAP no-es IN
the trees 20 get food for NY little
birds. Now I can tap some holes in
the sole OF your shoe, put in some
wooden pegs and nail IL fast on
again. Then you can kip lively and
get away from the Skss-"
@Oh, thank you 50 muchi Please do
itg' begged the bunny gentleman So
he stretched himself out on a soft.
messy log and held I'D IN the air his
foot on which was the shoe with the
sole all loose
-Tapl Tap Tapity-tap-tap-' went
the bird. making little holes IN the
leather DO hurt your asked the
Toodpecksr OF the bunny.
ass-0 r-r~ v-orr rfrlr1ala1 1aughed ITucls
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

vention history; and In both instances,
convention rules" are involved.
a majority suffices to nominate Re
publican candidates. but ever since
1892, when Andrew Jackson estab-
ished the "two-thirds rule" TO aid
him in forcing Van Buren's nomina-
ton for vice president, a tWo-thirds
majority has always been necessary
TO nominate Democratic candidates
Frequent efforts have been made to
change this rule, but II still stands
and has never been suspended.
It's companion. the unit rule" IN
der which a majority Of a states dele
CATION controls the entire delegation,
also differs from standard Republican
practice It. too, was sacred FOR three
quarters OF a century-until amended,
at last, IN 1915, consonaut with the
need to recognize the integrity Of in
structions from presidential pri-
maries.
The 'two-thrids rule" has some
times prevented majority nominees
from reaching the final goal-like
Van Buren, IN 1873, who had a presi-
dental majority OF IS but could not
get the necessary two thirds and like
Clark in 1912. who had a presidential
majority on the tenth roll call but
failed Of the ultimate two-thirds-
Naturally this rule has prolonged
Democratic conventions beyond the
Republican average. Since 1856, the
average number Of Republican roll
calls to nominate a president has been
between four and five the average
Of Democratic ron calls has
been between nine and ten. The hard
est fights were in 1850 when So roll
calls were necessary to name Doug
las; in 1919 when IS roll calls we're
necessary TO name Wilson: and in
1858 when p roll calls were necessary
to name Seymour. Meanwhile, Demo-
cratic conventions like Republican
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
Little InterOeUS
Tick Eradication Does Wonders For Austin County Cattle
Meauest Mans He Who AdvertiSeS In Patriotic Parade

move than to establish a clinic Tor
he training Of mothers under
stand such work is being done on a
small scale already, but 1t should
have a wider scope"
Unless a big new Mexican OIL tield
is discovered. the feeling that the
prfce Of oil viii 60 down VIII not pc
borne out" said Anthony McCauleys
who has Just returned from 900
mile tour Of the southern oil fields
Production Of oil is not going 70
amount to enough TO force the price
down
west Texas IS bound TO be one OF
Americas great oil production cen
tiers. There is a genuine interest mere
10 get oil Outside Of Ranger ana
Fastland. there is not elsewhere IN
the state a great deal OF what prom
fses to be permanent production IN
Eastland skyscrapers are going up
In Ranger they are tearing away
temporary structures and building
regular town.
"a lot OF men a-e going back TO
their first loves in Oklahoma where
there are more lasting sands Wells
in Texas usually come in bigger Dut
as a rule Oklahoma wells remain
longer in the producing class"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
II Years Ago Today
Frnn me nerald OF This Date. 1909

IITILLIA8I J. BRYAN sailed today
w for Stockholm. according TO a
dispatch from St Petersburg He
devoted the last day OF his visit in
St Petersburg TO a call on premier
Goremykin-
The house committee OF the Coun-
try club is preparing for the weekly
dance which Will be given on the
broad veranda OF the club house to-
morrow evening.
The resignation Of ". J. Harris, as
commissioner OF the county OF FL
Paso from the Tsleta precinct, was
received al the court house by county
Judge Sweeney this morning.
Since January I. more than 500
books have been added 20 the Carne-
gle library Librarian Reed Is buy
ing the books with great care and q
fine selection has been made.
Garrett King. general agent OF the
Southwestern, has returned from a
protracted visit 70 the cities OF east
Texas. where he went 10 advertise
Cloudcroft as a summer resort
hrs. NJ B. Schuster presided at the
regular monthly meeting OF the Civic
league. held yesterday afternoon at
3 o'clock in the clubrooms in the
library.
At present there are four new
churches. either planned or in course
Of construction In the city, including
the new Trinity NJ E. church. to
cost $4,000; the St Clements Epis-
copal church. to cost $4,000: the new
Baptist, TO cost S55.00Q, and the pro-
posed new First Presbyterian church,
which viii probably cost SS5,Oo0.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

ONCE upon a time, as Uncle Wig
Nygily was hopping through the for
est Of Woodland. near the orange
Ice mountains. he heard a rafting
sort Of noise on a tree over his head
and then. all OF a oneness, that sound
stopped and a voice chirped-
well. dear mel II this isn't had
Iuckt Whatever should I do 20 feed
my hungry birdsz'
Uncle Wiggily looked up. and there
on a limb, not far above his head, he
saw a gray bird, with red feathers on
his head. The bird had a long, sharp
and very strong bill. like an ice pick.
What is the matter. Mr. Bird2'
asked the rabbit gentleman You
seem to be in trouble"
7 am" answered the bird 7 flew
down on this limb TO find something
20 eat for my hungry birds. but NY
feet are caught in the stick gum
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

eOh. what trouble an in.' he cried.
Wfggily- However. I don't mind"
Soon the flippity- Happily sole OF his
shoe was fastened on by the wood
pecker. and Uncle wisely after
thanking the bird. hoped along
through the woods and the Skee never
caught him at all that day Aren't
you glad?
And IL the prune pie doesn't try to
climb over the sponge cake, TO wash
the face OF the clock. III tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and the
ugly stump.-Copyrigh 1920, BY the
Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

IIEN sick, fever Jones chores day
W he whaeed up ndn with eaver and fed the and hens their
said always h pleasure distress Recovered
and changed
dizzy dropping Lizzie
Sunday
your egday you winding you
III bring the blamed things together your
kindness, helping
caavrieht By George Matthew Adams WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
SANTA FE RESUMES SERVICE.

The Santa Fe resumed regular
service from FL Paso TO Albuquerque
and return Tuesday. On the new
schedule No. $40 leaves FL Paso at
p. m, No. sos leaves FL Paso at
a. m, No. sol arrives in FL Paso
at 10 a. m. and No SO7 arrives in FL
Paso at a. m. Service had been
suspended because OF the flood at
San Marcial. n. n. Service on the
Santa Fe branch line from Magdalena
to SocorrO probably win be resumed
Friday,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
CHARGED WITH IRONING
PARTS OF Girls no

Phoenix. ARK. June 15.-Mrs-
Luisa Contravez, living six miles
west OF Phoenix, was under arrest
on charges OF having ironed parts OF
the body Of her 5 year old daughter
with a hot clothes iron as punish
ment. Officials at the sheriffs Of
flee said the woman had admitted
the act They added that the child
was seriously burned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
FLAG DAY CELEBRATED AT
MEXICAN slIELTER u. ". 9

Flag day was celebrated at the
Shelter Mexican Y. II. c. A. About
100 men and boys assembled to hear
an explanation OF the meaning Of this
They were told of
the advantages and freedom enjoyed
under the Stars and Stripes. After
the assembly had marched past and
saluted the flag, 100 small flags were
distributed among those present
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

conventions. have made little contest
over second place Thirteen tunes
vice presidential nominees have been
named on one ballot
OF the IT nominations which this
snap Shot" series will now proceed
to record, five have won the elections
at the succeeding November polls
Copyright, the George Matthew Adams
Service.
To be continued tomorrow with the
story OF the 1856 convention.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

St. Petersburg. Fla, June ED
word W. Backus. Sc years old. United
States ambassador 70 Brazil under
presidents Hayes, Garfield and Arthur
died at his home. Tarpon Springs,
Fla, last night He was one OF the
financial hackers Of Marconi in the
deveIopment Of the wireless telegroph-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

Is despicable," said l. 7. Sanderson.
Of Fort Worth" I have seen this
done IN many towns and saw it
again in FL Paso's Flag day parade
A patriotic parade is no place for
such advertising"
'T was recently in a Missouri city
where during the sumner months
free baby clinic was operated by the
city" said Frank Friend, Of sos Mesa
avenue. 7 think such a clinic would
be q good thing for FL Paso. During
the sumner months mothers often
have q hard time caring for their
children and many babies suffer
through the ignorance Of their par
ents-
aThe clinic Of which I speak is one
where competent trained nurses, un-
der supervision Of a baby specialist,
have classes for the mother In cases
of illness they treat and care for the
children
at is not only poor mothers who
do not know how to care for their
children often parents who are well
to do have sick. weak children, whom
proper dieting and care would make
robust.
aEl Paso could make 10 better
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

Phoenix. Ariz., June 14.-Members
OF the Maricopa county committee Of
the Arizona Good Roads association
met here yesterday to arrange for
state good roads day In this and
other counties OF Arizona next Fri
day. The purpose was TO arrange to
exert every effort on that day to
secure signers OF the initiative petit
ton for state highway commission
legislation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15

New Brunswick. n. J.. June 15.-
Herbert Hoover, and DR.. Jacob Schur-
man. retiring president OF Cornell
university, received honorary degrees
Of doctor Of laws at the 18th annual
commencement at Rutgers college
here today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-15
TWO NEW PLAGUE CASES
ARE REPORTED IN TAMPICO

Mexico City. Mex. June 1.-Two
new cases OF bubonic plague have
been reported at Tampico, according
to the Excelsior's correspondent in
that city.