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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-23
Liggett Defends Fighting
On Eve of Armistice

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-Major
General Hunter Liggett, before the
house war department investigating
committee today, declared it would
have been unwise to halt all military
operations during the armistice dis
cussions.
ed States forces were in such a po-
sition that they had to advance in
the early morning of November II to
protect themselves from a possible
counter attack of the Germans.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-23

Twenty-Five years ago. when rae
coon coats were selling at $40, many
poorly paid workers possessed them,
but in the short interval of time
elapsed, they have risen in prices to
$1,000 for a coat of matched skins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26


NEW ORLEANS. Sopt. a5-Sell!nE pres
was .elt ny cotton IN tho early
trading today and again toward the close
new 10. levels Tor the week being reached
lu the late trading when oetoher dropped
- - u and March TO 2iii The selling
Vas rnainly the con,!nua;ion OF The move
but II ra!ued fresh !nDetus from the
weakness ot sGot fnarkeia Yesterday. the
siu'nDr In the wheat market and the ma
t.on-Nvld. feeling that AL commodities are
headed for lower levels
In the early trading prices were off IS
10 IS points after which thex. were small
rrcovcTes week end realizing on the
short side. This was nrst notice day Tor
October. but tenders OF only 100 bales ap-
peaIed. This appcared TO cause little fresh
buying. Press rrpOrtg that there would be
no coal strike IN ENGLAND Monday made
tgr q stcad!er tone. hut did not increase
tho demand 10 any material extent. The
markc, dTiftcd for while. but in the late
trading a sudden Increase In offerings was
fol; and broke 70 ltvcis II / % points
~ere at net losses OF ~ TO 90 points. Octo-
bSr Closing at 1911.
Some little hedge selling made its an.
rearance. and some brokers were inclined
20 think tina; good part %! .he pressure
toward tho close was from this source.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
rErEESDI Kti TEANUT MARKET.

Reported by Rodgers. Plumnler & Co. IEc.
Petersburg. Va. Sept. =, 1890
FARMERS STOCK:
Market stronger
Fancy iumboS. 80 rer IN. asked: ST. bio
Pr!ln" tufnbos. Sizc per 10. asked: Sc bid
Fancy runners. 81 per to. asked: Si- bid
SPANISH. 81 p-r bushcl asked: tl.S) bid
stock IN Petersburg virtually exhausted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

FINANCIAL.
LONDON. Sept. 3.-Usr silver. Shd Del
ounce: Money. ~ ne- cent: discount rates
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
NAVAL. STOKES.
JACEsONvIiLE. FLA. S

JACESONVTTLE. FLA. Sent. &.-Tur-
ncntin.e; steady. las; sales. ,io,;- REGENTS.
sh!nments. 3i2: s,cek. 75.sIE: Quote: p. p,
i27,: / l2Aaict5: x. NJ. 1850: N. VIC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
COTTONSEED OIL.

NEW YORK. Sept. 3,.-cottonsced oil
wa. lower. due TO continued dnllness In
PLAYED In other commodity lines. Leading
months. ciosed Il TO p points net lower
S.utembcr contracts, 2tsoo barrels. Prime
crui. 1870; nominal: prime summer vel
IL y. March. 1875: all bid. Prime winter
yellow and summer white nominal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

vr,y oprrA>sN SE, ..

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 3.-RouCh rice.
no sales: receipts. liz sacks: miilers re-
ceiots. +os: clean rice steady: sales: Hon.
duras. SIG, pockets. 3n3,a; Blue, Eosc. ~
rockets. 81: carly prolific. s.S5i pockets.
~ -: receipts 235i. Bran ana polish.
unChacyaN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
COTTON M.AKKEIs.

.NEw YORK. sept. 3.-Ano,her batch
OF aHnourccnen.s OF cuts In prices .or
.,'I' H!oniNc'. nettifnis:ic sta tcm.n'- about
innhstElH. conditions and the !uc-easiu:
"riEht OF The movement OF the nc'S crop
ln the negotiations for tho settlement OF:
tIhs Brttish Goa! miners dispute and ad-
a!tonal docliaes In The spot article. caused
n ,,tSs! spSa = sell eatt3n futures ioday
n nea low wh Eiaus "a ar*'' was forced INTO
The market opened unsettled ., a De.
eIne OF 20 10 points. DISTANT pos!:i5ns
street and Liverpool Near b. options
ruled weak Under heavy oycr-uiyh, .ct!ivC
oo.h from Northern and Southern sources
StatSucs were beari.h. Immediately after
NE start the lie; scored . rauil r!f. TO
asst hishtA bids or higher on liberal CIV
rrinE by shorts for over the week end
There Also was scattered inquiry from
,niAa for October. December aud jan
Late in tho forenoon tho market broke
TO {rEh low levels under ! wave %
southern selling. which forced out much
~ Tho cotton that had been bought earlier
for reaction. Selling orders came from
Srv Orleans. Memphis. Savannah and
texas Their. were several dispatches
tn!hnE OF easier BDots. with an indifferent
Demand from so!naeEs, The close was
Tho seceiots AZ the ports for the day
week ako and 1905. bales year ago.
SPOT here was nu!ct with inddiing 80
points lownr at sc: there were no sales.
SPOT at New Orleans was uuIet. with mid :.
d!;nT % oo!nts lower At sc. the sales were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

SAVANNAH Ga; Sept. ?5-TurDent!ne
Inents. oo,: STOCK 1890 Rosin. Arm: sales
So; rece!D.s. $50: shipments. LIS: stock
". y. VIC. WV. Ito.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

State for the Liquidation of War
stocks. an ofhcial noto from that
department says.
Tho American stocks proved a great
attraction to employees who were irn-
oucd with the Idea that LIQUIDATION
began at homo: Many OF them arc
now in La Sante prison.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26

i, The vote for strike in the fac
Rries OF the American Can Company
uId not hurt tho stock. Strikes ar.
losing their popularity as bear
Hrgumcnts in the stock market.
There were 1853 failures the last
week compared with 1877 tho pre-
Tious week and 1873 the same week
LAST year.
According TO Official figures i'm
lprts for eight months ending Au-
gust 81 were $500. 900. 900. which Ia
~ Increase OF ~ per cent over those
81 the year before. For the eight
months tho excess OF exports has
been reduced TO <I.4s3,000. 900. VIVA,
iS moro significant than the mum Der
OF dollars is the fact that the tom
mage of exports mas been reduced In
even greater percentage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER g. 1920

houses. but even this failed to halt tho
eien connections were good buyer OF De
esmesr. which showed less weakness than
New low figures on the crop wero reached
again today for tho deferred futurss OF
corn. Liquidation was oil. and while there
was fair support carly. II was Withdrawn
later when wheat broke sharply. Weather
favorable FOR maturing the crop. also WAS
factor In lowering prices.
oats showed stubborn resistance to selling
pressure. but weakened with other Rralna
ard also sold down TO new low figures on
tn" crop.
Provisions were weak and lower the de-
cline In grains and commodity prices be-
hn ~ "A n Ifttl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
PRODUCE MARKETS.
Sugar.

NEW YORK. Sept. 5--The raw and re-
lures trading was light. but the unhcrtone
was easier under continued liquidation.
modify markets. Closing prices were C
to - points net lower
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKFr

VIII,NIU. sept D.-Wheat today COM
tt'nned 10 be the target In the drive aeains;
ket renewed SIS downward trend. but not
on a. .arEe scale as YESTERDAY Al the
nnlth the market showed a net loss OF
70 ., cents. with December 2lSX G2:lsi.
and March :iiia a :.ie: corn was on IL.
visions RANGED from unchanged 20 &c
Wheat continued under pressure from
hedE.rs. tired longs and an Increasing
was said TO be the reason fo- the in.
creased selling. There was a big demand
i0r the cereal on the break from cXnort
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS MARK FITS.
DRY GOODS

NEW YORK. Scot. c5.-cotton goods and
cotton yarn markets were unse;:isd and
STABLE hosiery r.duced prices - nor cent,
New lines OF SILK hosiery were offered at
prices permitting retailing at si.25 per
pair. Wool goods were quiet. knit goods
active.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
hor, and three month bills. sr1-n Der
WEEKLY METAL.

NEW YORK. Sept .3.-Curtallcd demands
for steel products used in the automobile.
shia and structural lines. as we'll as oil
field goods resulted in an easier position
for nnishsd az we'll semi shed ma
tcriais. Plates. shapes and bars have been
offered nj sl!Eht concessions. and sheets
have sof,cnrd in tone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
nI,TTER CHEESE EGGS

nrin: s,i,ci and unslited creamery eS-
,Tas G3ns,:. hrs;s. gas higher than OK
tras. f2iz ass. state dairy tubs. tsTjl.
Cheese: market firm: state whole milk
specials. c?n2aH: fancy. 5 n Si.: lower.
- n .J-,: Wisconsin whole milk fancy
Young America. oSE n .9L: state skins
special. isnly: fair to good. Ia i3ta
lower 5M 10
Eggs: market Hrmc-: nearby white
fancy. sehss; brown. 20 10. extra. 6i1G5:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-26
Port movement:

Port movement:
Sew fork-MladlinE ZOO: stock. 9T!o.
Total today-Rcceipis. 2.I,: exports. g.
Total toc. seaAon-Recelpts. 4.o2s5: er-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
Bedtime Stories For The Little Ones
UNCLE wIGGHY AND RED HEAD.
r. rrnu-ann r.nrr

once upon a time. not so very
~ many years ago, Uncle WiCEily
Longears- the nice old gentleman
rabbit. hoped through the woods near
his hollow stump Bungalow and saw
sammie and susie LittletaiI, the two
rabbit children and Johnnie and Bill
lie BushytaiL the squirrel boys,
throwing stones az a tree.
What are you trying to do asked
Uncle Wiggilv, as be leaned on his
red. white and blue striped rheuma-
tism crutch and twinkled his pink
nose, first az the squirrels and then
az the rabbits
-Aras you trying 20 knock down
some beech nuts Johnnie ana Billie2
or do you imagine carrots grow on
trees. Sammle and Susiez7 asked In
Gle Wigglly.
well there used 70 be beechnuts on
this tree" chartered Billie, one OF the
squirrel boys. But they are all gone
now We gathered some, Johnnie
and T.
and Susie and 7 know better than
20 think that carrots grow on trsest'
laughed samaie, trying 20 make his
nose twinkle like Uncle Wiggly's-
wen. then, Why are you throwing
stones At the tree asked the bunny
gentleman.
Eve are throwing AZ a red head"
answered Susie IL whisper, Is she
hoped closer TO Uncle Wiggily- That
Is what we're doing-throWiug stones
at a red head IN the treei-
NY goodness me- saZes alive, and
= basketful OF soap bubbles eL-
claimed the rabbit gentleman "a red
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

good, and I think all he is looking
FOR is a beechnut or two. Come on
out. 1fr Red Head" called the bunny
rabbit gentleman.
I viii II they don't throw any more
stones at me- said the bird. and
when the animal children promised
they would not saying they were
sorry for those they had thrown. out
came the beautiful red-headed bird
7 thought all birds with bright
colors in their feathers went south for
the winter" said Johnnie. the SOUR
rel
Il do sometimes" said the Red
Headed Woodpecker. but don't
mind the cold II find things 20 eat"
oh, Wen give you some Of the
beechnuts we gathered" promised the
squirrel boys.
And III give you some OF our car
rots and turnips IL you like them,
said Susie only the carrots are
rather hard 70 bite 'Inless you have
good teeth"
I have no teethr' said the Red
Headed Woodpecker. but have a
very sharp, strong bill 7 can drill a
am called a w0odpecksr-I peck the
wood. See~
WIKI that Re began going rata
tat-tat' on the trunk ~ the tree. like
the pOstman knocking at the door en-
a hurry 70 give you a special delivery
letter. And the birds red head bodied
back and forth so fast that the anil
NAL children could hardly see It.
Then. all Of sudden. out from
behind a sassafras bush. popped the
bad old Black Bush Bear
-Ah, hai" Erowled the bear. this Is
where get Uncle Wiggily" and he
reached out his paw for the bunny
rabbit gentleman
Excuse me, but you are mistaken"
quickly said Red Head, the Woodpeclz-
er. This is where 7 get you.' And.
flying out OF the tree. the brave bird
with she hard. sharp Oil began peck
ing and picking at the soft and tender
nose OF the Black Bush5N Bear.
-Oh. wow Please stopl Leet me
alone and III 90 home." howled the
bear. and away he ran.
That's the end OF him" said Red
Head, the woodpecker.
Thank you FOR helping me" spoke
Uncle WiEgily. and 4 sou come with
me Wen get some NUS 10 eat"
"Oh. joy" cried the Red Head bird
in rather a harsh voice, but that he
could not help, because OF his strong.
sharp beak. Then ne became cool
friends with Sammie and Susie and
Johnnie and Billie. who helped feed
him all that winter. And Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy gave Red Head a piece
OF suet. which the woodpecker liked
best OF all.
And, II the wax doll doesn't put on
her rubbers and wipe out all the
marks the black lead percl makes on
the white wall paper. III tell you next
about Uncle Wiggily and the feath-
cred drum.-COpyrigh 1920, by Nc
Clure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

T THINK there Is nothing Fl Paso
1 needs more-nothing which would
be Of more value to the city-than
a good boys school either a non
sectarian institution for boys from 10
years OF age and Up or a military
academy" said Mrs. Nell 1fichelmore-
I know personally OF many people
who want a private school here for
their boys. The nearest schools are
in san Antonio and Los Angeles, and
these are so far away that the boys
can seldom come home and are far
removed from the influence OF their
homes and families. II FL Paso could
have q good boys school here. some
thing on the order OF the girls school,
il would be OF untold benefit TO the
city comm rcially. socially and in
every way. I am sure FL Paso could
support such a school as a great
number OF our boys are sent away
each year who would much rather re-
main in FL Paso II they could secure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

whether he has red hair or not. and
II he Is like some boys I've heard OF. "
spoke Uncle Wiggily. eyou rabbit and
squirrel children had better not stay
around here. The red-headed boy
might catch you"
aOh, it isn't a boy" said Susie. THE
red Is too bright for that II IS mora
like the red velvet On my best has.
Besides the red head isn't as large
as a boy"
not half" chartered Billie Bush
tail
Dear me- This is very surprising
and pulling" said Uncle Wiggily.
making his pink nose twinkle faster
than ever. Z wonder who the red
head can be- Perhaps-oh, can it be
the red Fuzzy FoXT asked the
bunny gentleman, and as he spoke the
animal children crowded closer
around him.
Don't be afraid. Uncle Wiggily.'
said Susie, patting Dir. Longears with
her little paw This wasn't the
Fuzzy Fox. He has a big red tail like
a busting brush, just as you and Baby
Bunty saw IL one day But this was
only a red head. And WY didn't yOu
bring Baby Bunty wiki you
she is helping Nurse Jane" an
swered Uncle Wiggily. But I mus
find out about this red head"
Just then Billie cried
There he isl' and The squirrel boy
threw a stone. which barged against
the tree and did not hit any one.
am glad 10 say. Uncle Wiggily looked
up quickly and caught sight Of flash
Of red on the limb Of -he tree.
Hold on. childreni Wait minute,
cried Uncle WiEgily. Don't throw any
more stones. That red head belongs
20 a bird friend Of mine. the Red
Headed WoodDecker- He is kind and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
Short SHatcheS
From EUe7yughere


The help problem is mainly one Of
helping yourselL-Eittsuurs Gazette
Times
Every new home that IS built is
ring In the nose OF the rent hos
Wichita Eagle
10 lead The lean and hungry Demo-
crats.-Indianapolls star.
A lot Of folks now regard Grim
and BeariIf as successors % Tom and
Jerry.-Des Molues Register
The Auti-Saloou league choir VIII
now sing 20 Blue Law Land. sweet
Blue Law Land l'-NcW YORK Tribune.
Most Of rs keep at least one eye on
the temptation we pray not 20 Be
led fnto.-Greenvills 6. c. Pied
Maybe the reason why the sale Of
baby buEgies Is decreasing IS that ne
babies are demanding motor ears now
Sioux City Journal
Al Paducah. Ky. man has married
his m0theriulaw. THAT Is carrying
the desire for revenge to an extreme
south Bend Tribune
II the shipping board revelations
arc anywhere near true. some dollar
a-year men didn't earn their pay
Jackson Citizen Patriot.
Recognition By the allies has cecn
fatal to. every Russian leader 30 FAR
10 might be worth while % try u on
Lenine-Wal Street Journal
Personally We hate 70 pe knocker-
but our observation 81 tthat women
are not as proud Of their wedding
rings as the fiction writers heliare---
Dallas News
Coustantiue's trunks containing his
uniforms have arrived iu Athens.
vow 10 cannot make much difference
whether Constantine comes or not
Greensboro On c. News,
Many OF the sermons OF Henry
Ward Beecher were destroyed by fire
and from now on IL may be necessary.
unfortunately. for some young min
igfsrg 10 write thelr own.-SiouL City
7rrfh-rnn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

the same educational advantages
here. such a school would also draw
many boys from American families IN
Mexico or boys from Mexican fami-
lies that wish their children educated
in this country and yet hesitate 70
send them 20 far distant cities OF
which they know little"
Christmas buying Is brisk. but e.
as yet not az its height" said W. H
shelton. o. the Shelton Payne Arms
company. 40 new novelties have
put in their appearance especially
but staple goods are moving fast
Prices are due to fan next year. eZ-
cept prices OF arms and Ammunition.
which the manufacturers claim viii
continue at present prices Indefinitely.
Sporting goods and the Ike seem to
be the favorite gifts for Christmas,
but little household articles run a
close second IN popularity"
Thrift IS not only a matter OF
careful spending. but also a matter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
81 PaSo Needs School For Boys Like School For Girls
Sporting and Household Goods Are Christmas Eayortes

OF sensible giving" said julius Krai-
auer. Some people are thrifty IN the
matter Of expenditures. but give gem
erously and unwlsely. wise giving
IS just as much a part OF thrift as
Is wise spending.
The Salvation army has become
better known since the war. said
commissioner Adam Clifford. but g.
Us because the var opened peoples
eyes. not because our work was in
any way different from what &c al
ways has been The Salvation army
is helping all the good forces % the
country in turning ont good citizens.
We cooperate with the juvenile courts
and one OF our activities IS concerned
with maintaining boarding homes for
girls where comfortable acccmmoda-
tions may be obtained for small
weekly sums. Another activity IS the
clinics which are maintained IN many
o. the big cities. some OF which. have
been developed into regular hos
nltals~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
Tips


bHthsly slice Of alligator and
Of Sparkling tea don't believe tipping IN principle IT'S wrong; I've
yppng
tHilbe
waiting for ther meals the beang and max
they thunder and they
see they and practice what they preach But l.
pushing through and boiled potater with
prey cooked to please partridge and
with forbdng scovL And
spills gravy whiers
shall
prompt attention when demand
stew, q sFieed gentiaH, gouah ragout
Copyright Matthew Adans WALT MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
MAJOR FUCER ELECTED TO
HEAD 3RD DIVISION SOCIETY

Mai. Albert E. Fuger was elected
president Of the border branch Third
aIarne) division society at a call
meeting Tuesday nieht 1T the army
elected vice president and l. Lee Wat
son was elected secretary treasurer
Meetings viii be held the first Tues
day instead Of the first Thursday
each month.
Brig. Gen. Robert J. Howe. who
commanded the Third division iu Ger
many. is the national president OF
the society. 1faj. FuEer was In com
mand OF the 18th field artillery in
France and Germany and is now with
the SIND Field artillery at Fort Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
.PGtter And Chatter
By s. E. dsER-
Dollars And Doughboys.

here ouba Of trade
, 20
n Eones
little factory 4 crossroads
compelled o
" screec
red
ouy Hpc
tlysf
did o
tn had to fratg
VoU they fought.
ana
nd cry why the scare
fooled A n
UNCONCEREED.
purpose OF inspiring tender
DELAYS DANGEROUS.
-Oh. a little longer
Her dad said goodnight him ffty-three.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
MAN SOUGHT THROUGH AD.
Returns AFTER n YEARS

Frank Farmer IS back in Fl Paso-
Fnruer b q caruenter. on the day
OF his arrival be met friend 81 %
said there was an 90 IN the herald
four years ago asking for Information
as 20 where he was he SAYS ne %
back TO stay and i any aodg wants
to know where he is his address is
Court House hotel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

THE young lady across tie way says
4 the wireless is wonderful and many
a ship in distress has been saved by
flashing the F. o. B. sign
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10
Get Ready.

NOW excellent time for cities and towns in west
Texas to get into the West Texas chamber of commerce
they have not already joined The legislature Of Texas
January and the only way vest Texas get
genuine representation is by being organization that
VIII look after west Texas interests
The best way the lawmakers have Of knowing what
community wants is by what that community says It
wants and if says nothing hardly be blamed for
assuming It wants nothing.
Our custom IN west Texas has been to sleep through
session Of the legislature and then wake up when
thing hits The West Texas chamber Of commerce can
and VIII help west Texas cities if they join up and voice
their desires.
From bullghtng to handbaH is some drop OF rise for
Spain.
The human race has surely learned how yell for help
4 clear conscience is sure card.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

head in the treei But whose red head
is it. and why are you throwing
stonesz
Because whoever owns the red head
popped it out at US and called US
names" answered Billie BushytaiL
Maybe it's a red-headed boy, hiding
In a hole OF the tree
~Well, II it is a boy no matter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

According TO A. Urias. manager Of
the hotel company I'm Juarez. the
$4,000 hotel viii not be ready until
the last Of March. BIT. Urias states
that he Is looking FOR a lessee, ne has
had several applicants, but as yet
nothing definite has been arranged.
The company VIII lease the hotel and
cafe together. or separately
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-10

CRegistsrsd Q
SOMEONE WRITES me.
ABOUT A boy.
WHO ALWAYS smiled.
AND ALWAYS had.
A WORD Of cheer.
FOR EVERYONE
AND ALWAYS helped.
IF so it was
THERE WAS a way.
THAT BE might help.
AND DIDN'T ask
THAT HE be paid
EXCEPT IN smiles.
THAT HE might bring
TO SOMEONE else.
AND THEN he slipped.
ONE FATEFUL day.
AND DID a thing.
THAT BROUGHT him shame.
AND WENT away
AND STAYED a while.
AND THEY came back.
CAME CREEPING back
IN CHEAP made clothes.
AND PENNHEsS.
AND SPIRIT gone.
AND LIKE a ghost
HH GOES his way.