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Priscilla Dean
Virgin OF .Stamboul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-10
Shirley Ma son In
Tren sure Island

Ethel Clayton in
a Lady In Love
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-10

Blanche Sweet In
Simple Souls
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Price Of Sugar
LO10e7- In Mexico
Than In america

While the price OF sugar has been
soaring in the United States. the pre-
vailing price In Mexico during the
month OF April has been II cents a
pound. II quotations from trade
journals from Mexico City which
reached Juarez are reliable. This
quotation is on granulated sugar,
cube sugar being a trife higher.
Prices quoted on a number Of other
articles OF food are as low OF lower
than those in this country. Coffee is
quoted at IS cents a pound. whole
sale: rice at cents a pound whole
sale, s cents retail. Potatoes. accord
ing to these market reports. are sell
ing in Mexico City at cents a pound
wholesale, and 81 cents retail: corn
in 40 pound sacks sells at SL75.
Beans retail at AZ cents a pound.
with the wholesale price at S5.75 for
165 pound sacks
American lard brings a lower price
than the native product. the differ
ence being about ? cents a pound.
The wholesale price on domestic lard
is quoted at IS cents a pound Market
reports say lard substitute and COM
pounds made from cotton seed and
other products are not in favor in
Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
OUIJA BOARD
FOR kIWANIAN5

The Kfwanis club will install a
ouija board at its next meeting next
Wednesday noon at the Sheldon hotel
The purpose OF the board viii be
manifold. One Of them will be TO
find out where certain members Of
the club will go when they die. Rev.
=. r. knickerbOcker said at the
luncheon Wednesday noon that a
ouija board would not be needed TO
determine that Whether the ouija
viii be a permanent feature r. J.
Pritchard. secretary. did not say It
depends on how many exposes are
made, ne said.
/ Mr. Knickerbocker. who accom-
panied the sheriff and the chief Of
police on recent raids on dives TO get
material for a sermon. was called on
to tell. Wednesday. Just how wild the
wild women Of FL Puso are and 70
make other reports on the hectic
night life OF the city. Mr. knicker-
booker said that II any OF the
heathens present wanted to hear his
report they would have TO come to
his church. the Trinity Methodist
Mr.. knickerbocker had as his guest
J. r Cole. OF Tulsa. Okla
The American legion post here has
lent more than $500 TO ex-service
men who were in need since last Oc-
tober. according 10 Rev. F. II John
a speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon
Mr.. Johnson said the legion. 5000. 600
strong now. hailed the day when no
language but English would be
spoken and no flag but Old Glory
would wave.
Delegates were 10 have been elect
ed Wednesday TO go 20 the national
convention in Portland. Ore, this
summer. but the election was post
poned until IL can be ascertained
whether the president ard secretary
are authorized TO act as delegates ex-
officio.
Frank Cheek led a sing. Mrs. J ".
Christie sang and was repeatedly en-
cored- She was accompanied By Miss
Mary Heermans-
Barney O'Aiara. Irish baritone was
the guest OF Ben Lewis Mr. O'Hara
viii sing at the Ellanay, beginning
tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Chamber GiUeS
ItSApbrOUaITO
FOrWard Plan

A determination to 90 forward and
not backward reached Tuesday night
: enabled officers and members Of the
chamber Of commerce to bridge the
most critical point in its history since
its reorganization more than a year
ago. This determination to grow
rather than shrink means that an
other campaign will be conducted 10
bring the years revenue Of the cham
Der OF commerce TO at least 100000.
or $4,000 more than the amount
raised in the campaign Just closed.
The decision 70 make the chamber
Of commerce continue TO function on
a mana Eerial and departmental basis
( instead OF permitting il 70 revert 10 a
secretariaI organization was made
after considerable discussion OF the
question Of whether retrenchment
should be made in order 10 liquidate
the debts incurred in 1918 and before
that date on the school OF mines. the
Alam0Eordo-Ne road. the Bap-
fist sanatorium notes and the traffic
case.
Two Plans Submitted.
The budget adopted jointly by the
board OF directors. 20 committeeman
from the various departments Of the
chamber Of commerce and some 20
chamber members on April Il, provided
for a budget for the. year Of 1S20-2l
OF S117 .q51-67- This budget. as man
aEer K II Roberts pointed out. pro-
vided for maximum operating ex-
penses and the taking care OF all past
obligations as well as the malnte-
nance Of the Washington office.
The plan for a retrenchment pro-
gram. as submitted by president c.
n Bassett. Tuesday night, TO operate
within the actual memberships up to
the present time. provided for a total
income OF s70.244-f0.
The plan did not take into account
increased revenues or Increased in
terest. but simply took into considera-
ton the amount Of revenue actually
in sight. and the operation of the
chamber Of commerce under the re-
trenchmenr program provided for the
elimination OF department managers
for the automotive trades department.
retail merchants department, lobbers
and retrenchments in all OF the de-
partments. The status OF the agricul-
rural department was not TO be ma
terially changed. due to the federal
aid already received and federal aid
under contemplation. The activities
OF the automotivs trades department,
under r J. Pritchard. were to be
merged with the jobbers and retail
merchants The scope Of the govern
partment was to be increased so as to
take care OF the financial office in
conjunction with the president
The retrenchment budget provided
for the bringing Of the manufactur-
ers and the junior department under
the direct management Of the gen
eral manager. while the traffic de-
partment was to be cut down TO the
traffic manager. without any assis-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Time for Filing Birth
Certificates Too Short
to Name arizona Babe.

Phoenix. ARK. April eS.-Of the
6Z5 babies born in Arizona during
January, $50 have been registered
without names. according to Mrs
Charles r Howe, director Of child
welfare with the state board Of
healta- Mrs. Howe said physicians
throughout the state were required TO
file with the local registers all birth
certificates within five days after
proved too short for parents 10 agree
on name for the baby. To prevent
a large number OF nameless infants
being carried in the vital statistics OF
the state, Mrs. Howe said she is for
wardiug blanks TO parents asking
them 70 fiH in the space allotted for
the baby's name.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

lance save that OF a general steno-
grapher and a freight bill checking
clerk, providing revenues from this
checking service would pay for this
clerk
Roberts Defends Budget
Manager Roberts pointed out that
when the reorganization took place
in March, 1873 the revenues in sight
az that time were $4,000 and that had
the chamber Of commerce lived with
in a strict budget. not exceeding
revenues OF $4,000, that the institu-
ton would not have the record Il has
today and which shows expenses dur
ing the current year OF more than
other agencies. lIr. Roberts further
pointed out that in his judgment TO
revert back 10 any lesser program
than which the Institution IS now
operating meant a reversion TO the
secretarial plan with no need OF
manager.
James G. AcNary, when Informed
that the actual revenues in sight were
not more than $40, 600. stated en-
phatlcally that this situation showed
less financial support TO the chamber
OF commerce than in previous years
when $50. 900 10 100000 was readily
raised for various activities and upon
his motion IL was agreed that the
board should set about at once 10
raise $4,000 additional TO bring the
budget ID TO not less than 500. 900,
with the understanding that upon the
raising OF the budget the departments
OF the chamber Of commerce not be
eliminated. that the Washington Of
flee be maintained. and that the past
obligations incurred by former ad-
ministrations be taken care Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
TUCSON WATERS
DEMAND A RAISE

Tucson, Ariz-- April 2S.-Seven OF
the nine large eating places in Tucson
have refused 10 sign a new wage
scale for the employees are hence De
ing picketed- In addition 10 meals.
there is demand for from 81 70 IS a
day for cooks. 50 to 81 for walters
and Mattresses. according TO the op-
portunity for. tips. and IS for dish
washers In addition, soda dispensers
have put in q demand for IS a dav.
One OF the places affected has de-
clared itself FOR the open shop and is
the first 10 be picketed. The famous
old Rossfs restaurant viii not sign
the scale, but is preparing 10 go out
Of business July l.
News and Job pressmen have pre-
pared an increase wage scale. which
IS 70 be presented to employing prin1-
ers IN the city A new retail clerks
union has been organized. The local
-1acninisrs' union has rescinded iis
declaration Withdrawing from the
state Federation of Labor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
COTTON COMPANY INCREASES
CAPITAL TO $4,000, 900

Phoenix. Ariz-, April zS-The
Southwest Cotton company, subsi-
diary TO the Goodyear Tire and Rub
Der company, has increased its capt.
tai stock from 5000. 900 TO $4,000. 900.
When the corporation was organized
IN January. 1917. the capitalization
was $1,000. 900. The company is now
farming about 80, 900 acres. mainly 20
long staple cotton and Is financing
1900 additional acres and that IL
viii operate this year. in Arizona and
California. about $50 stands in cotton
gins During the past year there has
been intensive development Of the
company's Litchfieid property OF IS
900 acres. west OF Phoenix. and de-
tails have been about completed for
the purchase OF the Davie ranch OF
1900 acres northwest OF Phoenix. at
cost OF 81 600. 600.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
Alkali in Shampoos
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much aikali, which Is very
injurious. as Il dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle
The best thing TO use IS nulsified
cocoanut oil shampoo. for this Is pure
and entirely greaseless- It's very
cheap, and beats anything else all TO
pieces You lan get this at any drug
store. and a few ounces will last the
whole family for months.
Simply moisten the nair With water
and rub Il in, about a teaspoouful Is
all that Is required. II makes an
abundance OF rich. creamy lathe
cleanses thoroughly and rinses out
easily The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and is soft. fresh looking.
bright. fluffy. wavy. and easy 10 han
die Besides. il loosens and takes out
every particle OF dust, dirt and dan
drufL-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
MEXICO OUTLAWS COMPANIES
FOR FAILURE To PAY TAXES

The number Of foreign oil com
panies which have been outlawed by
the Mexican secretary Of industry.
commerce and labor for failure to
pay the $3.50 monthly inspection tax
has now risen TO so out OF a total Of
$40 companies which have been oper-
ating in the oil fields OF Mexico. ac-
cording TO a revised list of delin-
quents received in Juarez.
Those companies which failed to
pay the tax have been stricken from
the official registry Of legalized COM
panies. According 10 the decree Of
president Carranza regulating the oil
industry, the delinquent companies
are without authority TO execute any
kind OF exploitation or exploration
for oil on lands belonging to or
leased by them.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
PRESS HINTS
PROFITEERING
BYWOOLEN co.
Concern Earn" 40 Percent
on Stock as Clothing Prices
Soar, Says N. Y. World.

NEW YORK. april 2s-Asking rs
IN This Profiteering in big type.
for a heading, the New York
World then uses another big heading
10 say. Corporation Pays Is Percent
on Common stock as Clothing Prices
Soar" and prints the following be-
met profits Of the American
Wooden company for 1913 amounted
to sl5,513.4l5. less reserves for taxes
and contingencies. according to the
annual report issued today, Pay
ment OF dividends OF S2.S00.O00 on
preferred stock and 100000 on
common and depreciation Of S3.733,-
611. left a balance Of profit for the
year of S5.779, sos.
Surplus of 1919 amounted to s12.-
500, which, added to that OF 1918,
brings the total surplus 10 s51,754.-
Equals Dividend Of $3.50.
These earnings by the company
show that for the year ending De
cember 81. 1913, the surplus. after
all charges and the federal tax Of
S10,779. 500 had been paid. was equal
the S20.O00,000 OF outstanding COM
mon stock. against the earnings OF
S5-572.527, or SASS on the common
stock in 1918
commonly known as the 'Woolen
Trust is capitalized at $50 00o. 900,
of which $50. 000. 900 is common stock
and $4,000. 600 is z percent preferred.
The dividends paid for 1919. there
fore, show a total Of 16 percent on
common stock
IN 1914 the company's operating
income, after deducting necessary
expenses, amounted TO sass. 500.
This was the year the European war
started. By 1916 it had jumped 10
ss.210.761. an increase OF 194 percent.
and operating income for 1918 totaled
1884. 064, or $40 percent over 1914.
at must be remembered that
before arriving Mt operating
profit in 1917, the company not
only took care Of wage Increases
and production costs, but also
took cure Of federal Income and
excess profits tax for the year.
In 1915 the company earned only
$50 for each share Of common stock
after paying Z percent dividend on
preferred stock"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
WORLD RECORD CLAIMED
FOR GIN AT ANSON. TEXAS

Arson, Texas. April 2s-The Gran
ston-Ely Gin company made a worlds
record run during the past season.
Up 10 the present time this company
has ginned more than $500 bales Of
1919 cotton According TO reports,
this Is more cotton than ginned by
any gin OF six stands in America
which virtually means more than any
gin OF the same number Of stands in
the world
Much OF the 1913 cotton crop re-
mains uusold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
CLOSES WITH
LECTURE ON NEW ZEALAND

View Zealand IS the most efficient
and modern democracy the world has
ever seen" said Charles H. Poole.
statesman Of that country, at the fl
nat meeting Tuesday night Of the FL
Easo ChautauQua- Among other
things the lecturer said that the
NeW zealand government builds
homes FOR young couples for q $50
deposit and allows them Is years IN
which TO pay the debt
Electric light service. operated by
the government. is furnished for IS
cents month and a 12-word teie-
gram may De sent for 16 cents. The
railroads, also government owned.
gives 10 the people all revenue over
- per cent profit on the invest
ment- The lecture was one Of the
most interesting delivered here since
the Chautauuua began.
By a unanimous vote K was de-
cided 70 have the Chautauqua again
IN 1891
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Phoenix. Ariz., April 2s.-The case
Of Jack Allen, charged with grand
larceny yesterday was docketed for
retrial in the superior court here
May T. Allen was accused by Marion
Randall. Oklahoma and Texas cattle
man, with having held him up on the
Tempe road near Phoenix and Of
having robbed him Of an automobile
in which Randall and Allen had
toured the southern part OF the state.
Allen was tried last Friday and the
jury was discharged after falling to
agree
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
300 CARS SONORA SUGAR
WILL BE SOLD IN U. S,

Nogales. Ariz-. April 2s-Three
hundred carloads Of Mexican sugar
refined in Sonora viii be released for
sale in the United States as the re-
suit OF the revolution in Sonora. il
was announced here today. The su-
gar had been sent into the United
States under bond. but was returned
to Mexico by order Of president Car
rama II nowais being allowed TO
again return to the United States.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
JEWISH SOCIETIES TO BUILD
HOME AT PHOENIX. ARIZ

Phoenix, Ariz, April 2s.-The Jews
Of Phoenix are preparing for the cree
ton OF a building OF their own. TO
house the order OF B'nai Birth and all
other Jewish activities. More than
$1,000 was pledged toward the fund
at Phoenix meeting At which were
$50 attendants. The principal ad-
dresses were by rabbi Martin Zielonka
OF Fl Paso and L. N. Mendelsohn Of
Fresno, Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Mayor Charles Davis. accompanied
by cOuncilmen Park Pltman. Martin
Sweeney and w +. Griffith and city
engineer W. c. Stewart, spent We'd
nesday morning inspecting the scenic
drive from end TO end Most Of the
three miie journey they made on foot
Their object was to select possible
parking places along the route. es-
pecially at points on the mountain
from which a complete view OF the
city and valley can be obtained
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
FLORENCE PEOPLE URGE
POWER LINE COMPIETT0

Phoenix. ARK. April 2S.-A dele
cation OF Florence residents. headed
by mayor J. c. Heating. was in
Phoenix yesterday 70 urge completion
OF the states power line which would
furnish electric power TO the state
prison and also 10 the town OF Flor
ence- No definite agreement was
reached, 1t was said. The Florence
men also urged the state officials
to have the state highway routed By
way OF the main street Of Florenca.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
DEATHS AND BURIALS.
POLLARD's GRANDMOTHER DEi

POLLARD's GRANDMOTHER DEAD.
Friends OF Mason Pollard received
word here Tuesday OF the death Of his
grandmother in Fulton. No. Mr.. Pol
lard, his father. J. H. Pollard, his
aunts Mrs. ". II. Burgess and Miss
Nell Pollard. were en- route to Full
ton when the news Of the death was
received here. They had been sum
moned there by a turn for the worse
In the condition Of their relative.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Among the Turks bath money
forms an item in every marriage con-
tract. the husband engaging to al
low his wife a certain sum for bath
ing purposes II II be withheld she
has only 70 go before the cadi and
turn her slipper upside down II
the complaint be not then redresssd,
It Is sufficient grounds for divorce
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Fl Paso lodge No. 50. Knights OF
Pythias, viii take part in the Ameri-
can day parade 10 be held Saturday
morning. A contingent Of the knights
viii march with the other lodge or
CARNATIONS who are to participate in
the patriotic procession.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Nineteen girls, all graduates Of
Barnard college, hold important
positions IN a large New York trust
company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
DEATHS N JUAREZ AVERAGE
n A MnNTH N EEAn rn1

Deaths in Juarez during the year
1913 averaged "a a month. according
to statistics just complied The low
est number OF deaths In any one
month was SO. in November. The
total deaths for last year was ll23.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
SHE THOUGHT DRESS
WOULD LOOK DYED
But Diamond Dyes" Turned
Her Faded, Old, Shabby
Apparel into New

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use Diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new rich. fadeless color TO any
fabric, whether il be wool. silk. linen.
cotton or mixed goods-dresses.
blouses, stockings, skirts. children's
coats. feathers. draperies. coverings
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells SO plainly how TO diamond
dye over any color that you cannot
make a mistake.
To match any material have drug
gist show you Diamond Dye" Color
Card.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

Bird Supplies Of all kinds. FL Paso
Seed Co. 52s East san Antonio St
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
for boys

BOYS BLOUSES-Fast co..
or percale blouses-the famous
Boy Blue make. Ct
S135 quality for. y i
BOYS KNICKERS-Exoep-
tionsl quality; made Of light
weight khaki Sizes s to O.
10. S1-35 quality - I
BOYS MUSLIN NIGHT
SHIRTS-Fancy braid trim
med, Faultlsss brand, ages 10
10 10. Sis value. Ct
Extra special $1,000. y 1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

laredo, Texas, April 28.-F ederaI
forces. under Maj. Flores s Saenz.
and fiscal guards. under Pedro Car
vazella, at Ciudad Mier, a small river
town in Nuev0 Leon, 100 miles south
east OF Laredo. have revolted, accord
ing TO reports to the military here.
The rebels were reported marching
on Guerrero. 40 miles west Of Mier.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28
specials for the men

MEMS BALBRIGGAN IN
DERWEAR-Shirts have long
sleeves, drawers ankle length.
Exceptional value,
. Garments CT
Z For !
MEMS UNION SUITS
Made OF good quality cross bar
muslin, athletic style, in all
wanted sizes CT
The garment -.--.---.- - 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-28

BOYS UNION SUITS -
Made Of cross bar muslin, ath-
letic style, button waist at
taehed Sizes = TO 10 years.
Extra special
2 i Fas ST
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-16
THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT.

n n" dfa"
tn" d"ha"
machine Of capital
uniformly
failures"
"t boon mad"
industry through
Of ml
with assuming
rortan, will prevent thos" men
their greed and
from interfering with the
ct
force him work
unsatisfactory But that widely diff
Obligation not stop work
arbir TO
make contract to
such contract The
arbitration the
finally the public is the employer;
and the public be"
The Of
preventing rrovd
ing
It an absurd
rights as man he
POSSIBLE the railroads OF public
employer by employee the other
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-16
THE VALUE OF POLITICAL
PARTIES.

Commerce and Finance. one "c the
most interesting and reliable financial
Journals that VIC hay". makes an anal
,ysis OF German difficulties and nnGs
cause Cor the general weakness which
has not been altogether apprc',n;'d. I,
says:
The fundamental dIMlCu,ty win 'i"C-
many'S efforts at making a r"ruhi'" -
mot that her people hay" grown - ar-
,customcd 70 pat"rna c"Fernin'I. 90.
They have los, ~" power >" taN" '1"
Initiative. Thai view, though frequently
expressed. IS fallaciouS Il - no.
characteristic % ;hc Germans tina; ;h'y
fail 10 comprehend or TO master new and
unfamiliar prnblcyNs The real r"aSn"
kwhy Germany finds II hard :" run a
! republic is that she has never developed
the organs by which IN" public VIII -
! enabled 70 function cfftCtrnty.
These organs are representative gov
} eminent and the party system. Repre-
; sentative government might pNrchlncc
be soon acquired and aSSimilatcd. III,
! the party system requires slow develop
ment Germany h'LS grown used 10 n"
inefficient bloc system Of y mu'rtud" at
: petty groups. no ono or them ever SUI
) f1cIcn.ly strong or numerous n command
a maj6r:'r: wherefore the majority ls
alwayv an an unstable body. lacking n
cohesion y finds u hard enough :"
stand the strain 81 normal happe ntuRS
Z In these tunes that Try mon souls. u
Is worse than an Rll-star cast trying 70
play Hamlet T. - IKE r football game
with -.aiS al around tho field. l'artS
government, properly So called. means
the peaceful conflict and healthy rairy
OF hut ,w0 great parties. When on"
goes out the ether comes IN Their" -
always someone 20 carry on the govern
rrCnt Grra, pcm0CraCies such as Amer
lea and England have long enjoyed tn"
blessing OF party government. and n"
other kind OF government really works
Even the French have changed their GOV
eminent ten times since the old Bourbon
days. and have never had a real change
OF parties without 4 revolution.
Persons who talk Glio,y % third par
ties forget that human natur" doesn't
work that way. \ democracy that can't
work efficiently with the two-Party sys-
TEN might as well give Up the Job. FOR II
Is the best system the wisdom Of man
has yet devised.
\ great many people who imagine
themselves good citizens boast OF their
Independence OF political parties. They
might az we'll boast o. their independ-
ence Of the church or OF independence OF
the duties OF citizenship. Political par