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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Republican Convention
History of 81 Years

THE sixteenth-and -last-Republic
an national convention again
went TO Chicago on June :, 1915,
Although il was utterly calm as COM
pared to the record OF four years pre-
yiousY II was equally unique
Roosevelt was still the paramount
issue. The Progressive party as
sembled in convention at the same
time and IN the same city. The pri-
mary purpose Of the MoOsers was to
nominate him on a Progressive ticket
nominate the colonel on the Repub-
iican ticket; II that failed, to re-
For weeks. however, the dominant
presidential probability on the Re
publican side was Charles Z. Hughes.
then an associate justice OF the su-
preme court Nobody had been able
10 find out from Hughes whether he
would accept a nomination. but the
convention proceeded on the theory
that he would. and ultimately found
its premise justified
Senator Warren C. Harding OF
Ohio was both temporary and per-
manent chairman OF the convention
Preceding the actual task OF select
ing nominees, truce committees"
representing both the Republican
and the Progressive conventions
were in almost constant session seek
ing to agree upon a platform and a
ticket These efforts came to naught-
The Republican convention pro-
ceeded TO its first roll call on Friday.
June 9-with the longest list OF can
didates ever scored up with actual
Hughes. Root. senator Burton OF
Ohio, senator Weeks OF Massachu-
sets, Dupont OF Delaware, senator
Sherman OF Illinois. Fairbanks OF
Indiana. Cummins, Roosevelt, La
Toilette. Mccall Of Massa chusetts
- -
Brumbaugh OF Pennsylvania. senator
Knox. senator Borah, John Wanna
maker OF Philadelphia, governor
Willis OF Ohio. ex-president Taft.
senator Harding and general Wood
Hughes led on the first ballot with
253 IL votes asa necessary to nomi-
nate). His nearest competitor was
senator Weeks with los votes Roose-
velt had IS votes On the second
roll call Hughes polled 32g L. votes,
with senator Root his nearest COM
petitor with 50 IL votes and Roose-
lots the convention adjourned until
the following morning.
Before a third ballot could be
taken an official message from Col
Roosevelt Indicated that the nomi-
nation Of senator Henry Cabot
Lodge would be satisfactory 70 him
But the proposal came too lates the
stage was already set for the final
scene, and Immediately a third bal
lot nominated Hughes with 94s IL
votes out Of a total OF $50. Fairbanks
of Indiana was nominated on a
single ballot for vice president, his
only appreciable competitor being
ex-senator Burkett OF Nebraska
A few hours later the Progressive
convention renominated Mr. Roose-
welt, but received a telegram OF dec
lination- The breach OF 1912 thus
closed.
Copyright. the George Matthew
Adams Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

an intensive drive. Il IS expected
that substantial progress will Be re-
ported at the Colorado Springs con-
ference"
7 think the suggestion Of county
engineer L. A White that his own
salary be cut, in Connection with a
retrenchment program on the road
work for the county, shows that that
official has the best interests Of the
county at heart" said l. 7. Tinnin.
Mr.. Whites letter TO the commits
sioners, which was made public.
shows that he has an accurate knowl-
edge OF conditions throughout the
country which affect his work.
Rarely do public officials admit that
their salary is a burden on the
county and should be cut He also
suggests cut in the working per-
sonnet Of his office, which will doubIe
MS own work 1Ir. White is right
IN his explanation Of present condi-
tons in relation to the road work
contemplated by the county, as
market reports, bond market condf-
tons and other financial informa-
ton viii show"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

A STROLOGERS read this as a doubt
a full day. Although the sun and
Mars are in benefic aspect.
Uranus and Saturn are adverse
Mars is in a place that seems 70
foreshadOw long years OF world up
heaval and continuous wars The
seers declare that no real peace viii
be attained within the next 20 years
and that danger VIII threaten the
United States.
Because OF the planetary govern
ment under which this nation was
T. IS prophesieds but its most i'm
minent troubles viii develop within
its boundaries.
Labor continues subject to a rule
Of the stars making for discomfort
and large ambitions. Great progress
is indicated but there viii come a
period OF shrinking wages follow
ing the beginning o. the second
quarter.
The stars supposed 70 guide the
financial fortunes Of the country
VIII protect property from serious
shrinkage OF value. astrologers de-
clare, but there VIII be AZ attempt
to force a panic. II the signs are in
terpreted Alright.
While the Sun gives encourage
ment to all who desire personal ad-
vancement there was never a time
when those who seek to climb to
the heights OF success faced such
cruel misunderstanding libel and
SANDER
The death OF a prominent man will
cause anxiety regarding certain
political issues
Surprises and dramatic episodes
seem to be forecast where political
issues are at stake. Conventions
come under a sway that IS believed
to cause differences OF opinion. dis
sessions and lasting anlmosities-
A woman politician viii be tenn
porarily punished for some act OF in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Bedtime Stories For. The Lizzie Ones
UNCLE WIGGILY AND NEEDLES NOTIONS.
By HOWARD r. GARIs.

NEDDIE Stubtan. the little boy
IN bear, was cross and fretful. He
had eaten too much sweet
honey, though his mother told him
not 10 and now he had the tooth
ache. II ached 50 badly that Neddie
had to stay home from school and
he kept asking:
"Oh, mother; when viii It stop
aching? And what can do to
have some fun SO I won't think about
the pain2"
Mrs stubtau was trying to do the
Homework, bake a sassafras cake
for the Sunday dinner next day, and
iron a clean shirt for 1lr. Stubtail, so
she was pretty busy.
"Neddie. dear" she said i don't
know what to do for you You should
not have eaten so much honey. OF
course, II IS too late 20 say that now.
But you must remember next time
Maybe II / put some paregoric on
your tooth and gums IL would help"
Yes, please. dol" grunted Neddie.
And then II I could have something
to play with maybe I'd forget about
my tooth"
Mrs. Stubtau rubbed the paregoric
on her little boys aching tooth and
then she tried TO think OF something
to amuse Neddie. She Baw her sew
ing bag and her workbox on the
table
How would you like 70 make be-
lieve peddle notions?" she asked
Neddie-
what are notions?" the little boy
bear wanted to know. and he smiled
a little, for the pain in his tooth was
not quite 50 bad now. '.Are notions
something Uncle Wiggily has in his
adVentures2"
Gracious sazes alive, child No!
What made you think that?~ asked
Mrs Stubtail
wei, I've often heard Uncle Wig
gily say he had a good notion to do
this that or the other thing when he
was out looking for adventures"
spoke Neddie.
The notions I mean" said Mrs.
Stubtail, with a laugh, are pins,
needles, thread, thimbles and the like
OF that-things the notion men ped
die from door to door.
4 have a lot OF such notions in my
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
BeautyChatS
VaIue of On on.

ONE woman wrote 20 me the other
/ ~ day, and said she had tried hard
TO follow such OF the beauty
hints as she thought applied to hel
own ease-only." she said. -thers
seems 10 be so many things 70 do. and
/ IL is a lot OF trouble and takes
lot OF time-tnougn perhaps ! neee
more beauty treatments than mosl
women But do You follow your OWE
! advice about these things.' she
I asked
OF course that reminded ne OF tn
[ old proverb about The shoemaker
wife goes barefoot" However.
could tel my correspondent that
do follow NY own treatments in an
I the essential things-by which mean
I IN the tones. and exercises and diaE
And about this want 10 speak &C.
day.
have often advised people 70 talzl
olive oil There are Few things q
greater general benefit. Olive 81
used externally is a wonderful clean
ser for the skin. and Il also uourisnef
It II Is splendid, used byitsef CT il
a cold cream. 10 smooth out wrinkles
and 10 keep the complexion soft and
youthful
Internally. it viii prevent a chroni-
cally constipated condition. IL wiz
aid digestion. and so benefit the com
pleElol even more than when used eE-
ternaily-and Il viii make fat That's
why I talked about myself in the
column today, because followed ny
own advice to others, and when was
very much run down, after having had
the "flu' last winter took olive
oil
The first month I took a table,
spoonful three times a day. before
each meal. That made me gain e
little, but not as much as I wanted.
since ! had 10 pounds to make Up So
1 increased the amount OF OIL took
two tablespoOnfuls before each meal,
OF six day And I made up the de-
sired 70 pounds in six weeks
Anyone who has been run down
and has recovered. knows what a
difference 10 pounds can -uake-uot
alone IN looks. but IN feelings Often
IL is the difference between being
half alive and thorouEhly awake to
the JOY OF mere living. Anyone who
has been too thin for years knows
that the gain OF flesh 10 within some
degree OF the proper healthy amount.
means a physical rebirth-
In the matter OF reductfcn-Which
OF course, has nothing 10 do with TAX
ing olive. since this the fat woman
must avoid-it requires 20 TO 30
pounds OF flesh less TO produce this
feeling OF splendid health But any
one who has been unhealthy. fat or
thin. viii agree that the effort IS
very much worth while II you need
flesh-take olive OIL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
HOROSCOPE


7 TENUS rules strongly for good dur
v ing the middle hours OF this day
according 10 astrology- Around
sundown Neptune mad Jupiter are
strongly adverse
IT is day most auspicious for
the activities OF women They
should find organization Work
especially easy during this con1isura-
ton. Clubs are subject TO the best
possible direction
Love affairs are well Influenced,
SO far as the meeting cnd the assoc
ciaffon OF men and women are con-
earned The WO0er OF the evening,
however. IS likely not 70 be success
ful in financial matters
Public gatherings Of every sort
are subject to favorable influences
Churches should benefit under this
Dress will be much discussed and
reductions in the price OF clothing
will be widespread. although there
is little hope that the cost Of living
viii greatly diminish within the
ii is a promising day for theaters
and should be especially good for
actresses, for whom the stars seem
to offer unusual chances TO play in
Europe.
Venus seems TO give promise OF
great success for theatrical man
>
OF plays. New firms have an espe-
cially favorable outlook
Neptune is read as 1orecastlng
vision that viii enable men OF az
fairs 20 protect themselves against
financial embarrassment Foreign
trade viii greatly improve during
the coming months and great. enter
prises viii prosper
There is a sinister sign that Is
read as presaging plots and troubles
in which an Oriental nation is con-
cerned- Treachery on the part OF
certain persons in the United States
appears TO be forecast
Neptune gives warning OF secret
enemies who viii make plans on an
enormous scale and involve promi-
nent Americans
Persons whose birthdats It Is may
expect a successful and prosperous
year Those born after midday
should be very conservative in busi-
ness ventures
Children born on this day are
likely TO be affectionate and well be-
haved- They may be high strung and
nervous but exceedingly keen in IN
tellect.-Copyrigh 1920, by the Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Getting Settled

DRESENCE Of large army post here gives confidence
to everybody the border Mexican as well as Amer
lean There about 5000 the post and they
are the kind any city glad to have IN near it The
training and educational features of the establishment
bring the advantages which any large school brings to
community. And the soldiers have mighty fine city to
live next to- It required long time for the depart
ment to comprehend the permanent value and Importance
Of this station but there be an increasing
disposition to build Of something besides paper lumber
It Is fair conclusion that a man who would buy
public office would sell it.
Members Of the house who voted for the soldiers bonus
were pretty well satisfied that the senate would kin the
bll-after the election
Railroad jam may account for sugar shortage.
Turkey votes for indefinite pOstpOuement of the peace
treaty.
Railroad dining may install cafeterias says news
dispatch Why not? Most persons who are not rch
There is no reason Why they should able to get
light meal cheaply while they travel
who would rob the dead would take anything
but risk
When to dodge is one thing experience teaches and
books don't
The man pho smokes THINKS Ike sage and act, like
SaHlT gt
Edward BuIver Lyttoa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Little Interviews.

downtown streets, using oneway
streets and other means, when the
real trouble is that the streets are
much too narrow. Many traffic ways
IN II Paso are narrow, and Il is a
growing town. Not much time will
be needed TO crowd those streets with
lra1Ilc and then the trouble viii be-
gin Should we wait until the situa-
ton becomes serious and in need Of
an immediate remedy, real estate
values VIII have risen until the city
VIII have to pay large amounts for
INC lew feet Of ground needed to
widen the streets, while at the pres
ent time an opportunity to save
money and time presents itself"
FL Paso public library officials are
interested IN the 42d annual confer
ence Of the American Library assoc
citation, now being held at Colorado
springs. Colo, said R s Fullerton,
Fort Bliss librarian. The yearly
gathering which draws attendance
from 1000 librarian members and
from tn public, college and institu-
tiOnal Libraries OF the United States
and Canada, has especial sienificance.
as Il Is being held at the height Of
the associations Books for Every
BODY movement, which 1t is hoped
can be concluded July J.
A4AAA Ad-A-a DA the LaL4Ou~ LOLADW-
ing the conclusion OF their war work
Of providing library service for the
fighting forces. TO which the local
library contributed by raising money
and collecting books. realized more
than ever the extreme need for
library extension throughout large
sections OF the United States, empha-
sized by requests for assistance from
eL-service men who had returned to
home communities without public
Libraries. Plans for the enlarged pro-
gram Of the A L A were first for
mulated at the 1913 conference at
Asbury Park, n. J., and have since
evolved into a broad project for max
ing public library service a vital in
fluence in every American community
and an institution through which
self-education viii be possible for
every American.
Friends of Libraries throughout
the country aua now assisting in
raising the Books for Everybody
und Of 100000 without resort to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
ST. CLEMENTS CLUB TO HEAR
ADDRESSES ON PATRIOTISM

A patriotic evening VIII be OBJ
served at the parish house, St. Gle
ment's church. Tuesday evening June
s. Capt. Aver OF the high school
cadets for the past school term. win
speak on The American Flag" DR..
c. NJ Hendricks. former 1t. colonel
medical corps United States army, viii
speak on patriotism J. Louis Cogge-
shall OF the First National bank, viii
sing a patriotic hymn The regular
meeting night Of the club was
changed 70 Tuesday evening in order
to obtain these speakers. Rev. Geo.
Daland. DR.. z. c. Prentiss and Fl. 7.
Ellis arranged the program for this
special meeting OF the club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

sewing bag and work box and II
you like you may pile them in a
basket and go around making be-
neve TO peddle them. But you must
stay in the house on account OF your
tooth. You can pretend each room
is a house where our different
friends live. and you may call on
them and try to sell them notions"
"Oh, that Will be funF' exclaimed
Neddie. and soon he forgot all about
his aching tooth. He filled a basket
with needles and pins on papers.
with spOols Of thread. with safety
pins. hooks and eyes, spools OF tape,
bodkins. darning cotton and the like.
Now, you are all stocked up like a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
XVII
Reg. o s Pat Of



1-What is a clan?
What is clandestine7
ro w no wrote The Trail OF the
what do the letters L W. W.
5-What did the early exp1orsrs
OF America call the sunflowerg
6-What is a hoWdah2
a-What valuable metal Is used for
telegraph and telephone wires7
S-From what book is the familiar
saying The spirit indeed Is willing,
but the flesh is weakH2
9-What is Boreas2
Grant? -
Answers to Yesterdays Questions.
Henry David Thoreau Cs17-1s62)
was an American essayist. critic and
naturalist who lived in Concord,
"A vista is a view In the distance
usually through an avenue OF trees.
"A tract IS a short treatise usually
on some religious subject: also the
word means an expanse Of land or
4-Arcturus has been one Of the
most famous stars from remotest
Gays because II is one OF the most
Deautiful, and double in form and
color, yellow and green. It is visible
In June in the constellation BOotes.
SAN extract Is something that IS
drawn OF pulled out. or derived from
by distillation; also a selection, as
from a book.
6-The popular American author.
Zane Grey. wrote The Light Of West
ern Stars"
7-Prunes are dried plums, and may
be made from any variety that can
be dried without fermenting
S-A light, graceful fuliness CT ma
terial IS described as bouffant, a word
adopted from the French.
9-The North Carolina fisheries are
principally shad and oysters.
10-Cleopatra's Needle Is a granite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
The Presidency



II Gnes president the land cover bsk
N sweet content on troubles VIII be boys woOp for
ing VIII lack helpful
he'll Of dollars nice tin Ford
and Sunday shirts and collars iv viii have no
decent standing he'll
handing Twin be the Grimes should hopes tunn
al kinds Of VIII get their dues, VIII
who buckles down to work viii the booming
the village sk cheap
he wins III keep saving maple that my
fancy
Copyright BY George Matthew Adams WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Letters To The Herald

- --A.---H -le-A-7F p III - -@-As
Editor FL Paso Herald.
Have just read Richard Burgess
writeup Of the general feeling. IS he
sees it, for governor Richard him
self would be a splendid man for
governor, yet when FL paso endorsed
r E Thomson. they landed on the
best man. in the fun sense OF the
word. since Jim Hogs time an
here at Eastland where meet peo-
pie from all parts OF Texas and hear
their expressions On the governors
race I most emphatically say that
Thomson is leading them all The
Burgess suggestion is an excellent one.
namely, for every voter OF e Paso.
both women and men. to write over
Texas 10 their friends. as I an doing.
and with good results. asking them
to fail IN line. vote for, also solicit
votes for our man Thomson
L. NJ McCrummen.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

dependence or INSTRUMENTATION. II the
Interpretation Of the stars IS correct
The configuration indicates clashes
OF opinion between men and women
Persons whose birthdate Il IS may
expect an active and successful year.
II they have political ambitions they
viii probably benefit
Children born on this day have the
augury OF happy and successful
lives They are likely 20 be practical
and ven poised--CopyriEh 1890. by
the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
WYOMING BANK CLOSED;
FIRST ONE In IL YEARS

bank examiner Newlin ordered the
Bank OF Arvada, 40 miles east Of
here, closed this morning and said
a receiver viii be appointed This is
the first incorporated bank in Wyom-
ing TO be closed in II years. Liabili-
ties are estimated at $50, 900.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Patter And Chatter
IL o. O. Decorqtion Dau.

YOU good old men who AL in line
today,
And halt again beside your com
rade's EraTeas
Can you fOresee your brave Work
swept away
Tour land become a land OF crins-
ing slnveHf
And do you doubt the courage OF
your sons
Or dread their ehndren's willing
ness to turn
A. blinded dupess to serve nose
frenzied ones
whose doctrine f. to XII and wreck
and burnt
TEAR not, proud soldiers Of that
earlier age
When Freedoms flaming torch
was lifted high
That we shall soil our own historic
page
By letting manliness and reason
die.
II here and there n blatant fe"
proclaim
The end of order and the reign OF
hate
Their shouting soon VIII eeaseI no
sweeping flame
Shall scar what you have kept in
violate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

Miss Helen Dent Symons. manager
Of the Southern building in New York
city, IS one OF the few women build
ing managers in the United States
and II Is claimed that she is far more
capable than many men IN the same
position
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

YOU brave old men who from tht
past march out
To hear strange tales OF Liberty
cOnstruint,
Be not too quick TO yield yourselves
to doubt.
For manhood f. not yet enehained
nor faint.
II Would-be eEarB come for tina
TO seek
The means whereby iEnobls ends
are Enlned.
They merely prove themselves mlsle4
and weak,
The temple glands intact and un<
profaned.
TAKE heart, ye good old mea wha
come TO gaze
Once more upon the sacred
mounds where lie
Your dnuntleEs comrades Of the dis
tant days
When Freedon's glowing torch
WIS lifted high!
II Arrogance rides past IN naughty
Or here and there = terrorist Il
met.
The structure you have kept IN
violate
Stands proudly on its nrm f0undz-
lions yet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05
Little Inter0eus
City Has Yet Time To Widen Streets and Provide for Future
Intensive Drive On In Books For Everybody Movement

IL PASo should accept the expert
Il ence Of nearly every large city
IN the country as its guide in the
traffic situation" said Miss Margaret
Logan while e yet has time TO
widen fits streets and avert a serious
and dangerous situation, il should
take advantage. Many Of the cities
now are trying to outline traffic
routinEs 70 avoid congestion On the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

CONE o these days somebuddy's go
- in Z be so guilty they can't find
lawyer famous enough T. defend EN-
Theirs plenty O. whisky an sugar If
you've got tn price.
Copyright. National Newspaper ssrvies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

obelisk given to the United States by
the khedive OF Egypt in 1881. Orlgi-
nally Il was erected in Cairo, Egypt,
in the sixteenth. century, B. c., and
now stands in Central park, New
York city.-Thompson Feature Ser
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

RETURNS
thing nothing
WAY OFF.
subject
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

Il Is Just 50 years since the med
ical profession was opened to women
in Sweden.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

A pearl necklace valued at $1,000
four years ago would cost $4,000 to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

It is fair conclusion that man who would buy
public office would sell it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

Members Of the house who voted for the soldiers bonus
were pretty well satisfied that the senate would kin the
bill-after the election.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

copyrlght D George- 1iatthsW Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

The man pho smokes, thinks Ike sage and act, like
Sa"'qg5i ta
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

When to dodge is one thing experience teaches and
books don't.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

THIRTY-NINTH YEAR on PuBLICATION-sI
news report BY Associated Press Leased WIZ
Arizona New Mexico, West Texas. Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

I TENUS rules strongly for good dur
v ing the middle hours OF this day
according 10 astroloEV- Arount
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-05

THE sixteenth-and -last-Republic-
an national convention again
went TO Chicago on June z, 1915,
Although il was utterly calm as COM