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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Hungary, situated In the Carpathisns
at an elevation OF about 300 feet
@ Do all the employees OF the
bureau Of animal Industry work In
A. out Of more than 1000 people
employed by this bureau. only about
500 are attached to the Washington
office. the greater part OF the force
being scattered over the country.
@ Some soldiers who saw service
In Fronee say that the sun didn't set
until 10 clock In that country. Gould
this be truef V. V.
A The naval observatory says
that the extreme northern latitude
Of France is about 81 degrees At the
summer solstice the sun sets in this
latitude at about hours, 20 min
utes, summer time The sun sets be-
fore 10 o'clock on the longest day OF
the year, even in the northern most
part Of England
@ where is the Easter isIandf
A Easter island is in Polynesia.
and was so named because II was dis
! covered On Easter Day, April 8 1lzz.
by q nan named RoggeVeen- me
Inhabitants have no name for Il It
has been an unorganized dependency
Of Chile since 1888
O. How did Threadneedle street,
London, get its name3 v. L. 8.
A II is supposed that the three
needles on the escutcneon OF the
Needle Makers company suggested
the name
what VIII shifen the ivory On
piano keyBf A. J. H
A Cleaning piano keys with alco-
hol viii whiten them A flannel
moistened with cologne water is
helpful Keep the piano open, so
that sunlight viii strike the keys
and bleach them
(Any reader can get the answer to
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Haskin. director, Washington, D. G.
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It does not attempt Co settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
JAPANESE GIRL, HEADED FOR
NEW YORK, IS HELD HERE

Federal officers here took Yasu
Nagashima, a young japanese girl,
off the Westbound Golden state
Limited Sunday afternoon. Upon in
estigation 1t was found that the girl
is a daughte Of a japanese Salvation
army officer in Los Angeles and had
been started on her way 20 a training
school in New York about ten DAYS
ago At Chicago the girl was stopped
and turned back She was turned over
to Salvation army officials here who
wired officials in Los ANGELES to ask
what should be done with the girl
Officials here we're unable to under
a training school in New York when
the Salvation army has a training
school for japanese workers at san
Francisco.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09

n Whufa presidents Of the United
~. States Erers elected without re-
osivinE a majority Of the popu-
A. John o3iney Adams, James
Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln. Ruther-
ford 3. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison.
Grover Cleveland (1s92) and Wood
row Wilson are all presidents who
did not receive a majority OF popular
votes. John Quincy Adams was
elected by the house Of representa-
tives-
G. II registered letter Is lost.
VIII the poEtoffice department make
good for its contentHg T. J. NJ
A The postoffice department says
that II q registered letter Is lost In
the mail. it Is responsible for con-
tents up to $50.
q Do I'll vines Irvine from left TO
right F. 8.
A The department Of agriculture
says that most plants twine to the
left Some. including the hop and
honeysuckle, Irvine to the right.
TWining is apparently the result Of
a geotropic stimulus.
q What Il the nnme Of the liquid
acid that viii give plate copper the
appearance Of silver by merely rub
bling IL with a soft .rnEf p. G.
A The bureau Of standards says
that II is possible to produce silver
appearance upon copper by the ap-
plication Of solutions OF salts con-
tanning either silver or mercury. This
method would give but a very thin
coating at best and would not with
stand any appreciable service
g. Who discovered gold in the
EIondize reEiO1f T. T. J.
A The first important discovery
Of gold in the Klondilze was made in
1856 by George Cormack. a miner and
old timer on the river.
g Please tell ne what a eruuners
was IN the Farf J. II.
A The war department says that
a runner N the army is a soldier who
has been detailed from his regular
unit to carry messages from one
military headquarters to another.
There were a number Of runners TO
each company
e Can an airplane have more
than 0ns motor and propeIleEf E
G. l.
A Airplanes have from one to six
engines or possibly more There IS
no limit to the number save through
requirements Of engineering princi-
pies They frequently have more than
one propeller, usually having one for
each engine
g Are there really any lee eavess
I. II. c.
A The walls OF caves often be-
come cooled TO such a point in winter
or during the frosty nights OF spring
and fau. that the percolating waters
freeze. The most celebrated ice cave
IN the world is that Of Dobschau in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
Keep Your Blood Pure
If You Expect Good Health

eases are the direct result OF a bad
condition OF the blood Among the
most serious Ere rheumatism. with
its torturing palms, Eczema. letter.
Erysipelas and other disfiguring skin
diseases: general debility. which
makes the strongest men helpless.
and many other diseases are the direct
result OF impure blood.
You can In a large measure avoid
liability TO disease. By the use OF
s S. s. the wonderful blood remedy
that has been in constant use for
more than fifty years. S. s S. cleanses
the blood thoroughly. It is sold By
druggists everywhere
For valuable literature and medical
advice absolutely free. write today TO
Chief Medical Adviser. 607 Swift La
boratory. Atlanta Ga--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
XVIII.
New Questions

New Questions.
Who was the month Of August
named for?
2-What is an incline?
ss-Why Is a badger invisible in
the dark?
What is a muffin7
5-What is a muffler2
e-Whst IS the largest city In
Australia?
What is the edible wild plant
called "Cheeses"2
s-What is the full name OF the
president Of the United States?
s-Where is Mount Talmapais?
10-Who wrote the famous novel
Vivian Grsy''2
Answers to Last XVIII.
IA posture is a position Of a rose
OF the body.
"A squad is a tat, half grown
Persons with curly hair are
usually Of a gay, vivacious and self
confident nature.
4-"The Virginians" was written
BY William Makepeace Thackary.
Surf riding, one Of the most ex-
citing and hazardous Of aquatic
sports, IS a world celebrated diversion
at Waikiki Beach. Honolulu
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09

so battle &c TO defeat by~cir-
cumventing. frustrating or confusing.
IA snaffle IS a jointtC bit for a
horse.
S-When the sun sets red the pros
poets are for fair weather following.
sine women Of middle Europe
excel in art embroidery and decora-
tive needleWork.
10-The meaning Of the old word
''methinks." often found in poetry and
prose literature Of earlier times is
1T seems TO ne"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
Dorothy DaItOn's
Beauty Chat

Miss Dorothy Dalton. the actress
Famous the world over for her beau
woman can have a beautiful rosy
white complexion and smooth IN
wrinkled skin like mine II they viii
follow my advice and use DerWillo.
simple toilet preparation. ] use II
because it imDarts instant beauty. IS
easy to apply. absolutely harmless
and has a marvellous effect upon the
skin One application proves it,
Be sure TO read Miss Dalton's inter
esting story Of how TO quickly ac-
quire a beautiful complexion. soon to
appear in this paper. In the mean
time get Derwillo at any toilet coun-
lghtfully surprised.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
n Years Ago Today

IT HAS been reported from Carls-
bad, n. Il, that the final details
Of the deal whereby the control Of
the Public Utilities company OF Carls-
bad passes into the hands Of A J.
MuzZy and associates, has been
closed, and 1Ir. Muzzy now becomes
the new president Of the company
and J. O. Camerson, who has been
president, viii succeed to the posi-
ton Of secretary and treasurer. The
outlay on the plant viii exceed $780,
ment OF the waterworks system at
an expenditure Of $4,000.
". s. McMath, assistant general
manager for Kiam's store in Hous-
ton, Texas, has resigned and viii
hereafter reside in FL Paso. Mr. Nc
and insurance business.
". 3. CBlie) Wilson Is In Calves
ton attending the 18th semi annual
reunion OF the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite Freemzsonry OF the val
ley Of Galveston
c G. Titus, secretary Of the local
z. n. c. A, returned home yesterday
afternoon from a trip to Parsons and
Topeka, Kan, where he has been on
special work for the association.
County attorney Maury Kemp re-
AFTERNOON after q weeks visit at the
resort
Ralph Henderson. formerly assis-
tant to superintendent ". R Martin
at Union Station, left last night for
Dallas on q short vacation and viii
return TO FL Paso to take q position
in a local railroad office
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
Rich, Red Blood Is Essential to Your
Wel-BclnE.

You cannot ovsrsstinats the i'm
Portance OF keeping the blood free OF
impurities. When you realize that
the heart is constantly pumping this
vital fluid to all rarts OF the body.
you can readily see that any impurity
in the blood VIII cause serious com
plications
Any slight disorder or impurities
is a source Of danger. as every vital
organ OF the body depends upon the
blood supply to properly perform its
functions.
Many painful and dangerous dis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL SENTENCE
FOR BOY MELON THEW

Albuquerque. n. H. Aug. g. -
Twenty Albuquerque youths were
brought before judge W. ". AlcClel-
Ian charged with stealing melons
from a freight car and eating them.
Judge Mcclellan said: Boys. repeat
this commandment over with me"
There was a chorus OF Thou shalt
not steal"
Case dismissed" the Judge ordered
after instructing the boys to attend
Sunday school and obey their fathers
and mothers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09
PRIVATE ACQUITTED FOR
SHOOTING CAPT. ROBERTSON

Austin. Texas, Aug. Bindings
Of the court martial which presided
at the trial Of private J. c. Tyer, the
national guardsman, charged with
the killing Of Capt. H. A Robertson
at Galveston on July 30, acquitting
the soldier. were approved BY Gov.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09

Hobby late Thursday. 1t was found
that the soldier was acting in line Of
his duty. Capt Robertson was killed
for failing TO obey the commands Of
private Tyer. who was a sentry on
duty at the time Of the tragedy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09

The Photo Shop-for better kodak
finishing-Scott White Drug Store
Mills BldE.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-09

CARPETS CLEANED the best way
by the best cleaners WTLSON-AIII-
IICAN Plant g Phone TS6--AdV.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
Announcements
SOCIETY WILL ATTEND
ARTISTIC RUSSIAN BALLET

1t seems particularly fitting that
one OF the first and most artistic
offerings of the musical and the
atrical season should be presented
under the auspices of the Beethoven
club, members of which have for
years been the leaders In Memphis
musical circles and through the ex-
cellence of their artist concerts,
have raised the musical standard of
the Memphis and surrounding COM
munities. Though not in the regular
artist course offered by the club, the
Pavley -Oukranisky ballet and Rus
sian symphony orchestra, which will
appear on Wednesday evening Mt the
Lyric theater, IL sponsored by the
beethoven club, members OF which
win be numbered in the fashionable
gathering present.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. F. Hin. the latter
the president of the Beethoven club.
will be among the occupants OF the
boxes and many parties have been
OF the Renaissance Music circle. of
which Mrs. Caruthers Ewing is presi-
dent, will also be represented: Mrs.
r. L. Brown, former president of
the Renaissance Music circle. with
her daughter, Mrs. George Miles. and
Mrs. G. T. Ftzhugh, a prominent
member OF the circle, who was the
hostess for the meeting on Wednes-
day, with Capt F1tZhugh being
among those in the boxes, as well as
other prominent in social and musical
circles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
Levi-Strauss.

one OF the prettiest weddings OF
the season will he that Of Miss Iayn,
Levi daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Levi and Mr.. Maurice Strauss which
VIII take place on Wednesday eve
nlng at o'clock in the home Of the
brides parents. 1888 Carr avenue,
rabbi Fineshriber officiating.
a pretty decorative motif in a
green and white will be carried out
III the roses and carnations arrang-
ed in tall wicker baskets with a
background Of palms and ferns. A
large wedding bell Of white roses
VIII form canopy, under which the
young couple will stand during the
ceremony.
The bride, who will he given in mar
rtage by her father. will wear a blue
tricotine gown, hand embroidered in
black, a black velvet hat and Il cor
S4ge bouquet OF Bride roses and val =
ley lilies
Miss Evelyn Levi. wearing "A frock
OF pink taffeta, with overdraperies OF
pink tulle and carrying an arm bou-
quet OF Russell roses, will be her
sisters maid OF honor
The brides mother will be her
mhtron Of honor and will be gowned
in black beaded charmeuse, with
which she will wear corsage bou-
quet Of orchids and roses.
Mr.. Carl Strauss will serve as his
brothers best man.
An informal reception will follow
the ceremony. and n delicious menu
will be served The brides table will
be handsomely draped in lace over
satin, having as n centerplec an artis-
NC brides cake containing all Of the
popular favors which are supposed
to foretell the fate OF the winner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strauss will leave for
a Southern tour and after Nov. / will
be AT home at 1898 Carr avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
Will Attend Convention,

Numbered among members of the
Memphis Parent Teacher associa-
tlons leaving on Wednesday after
noon for Chattanooga to attend the
annual state meeting OF the Moth
ers congress and Parent Teacher as
sociations over which Mrs. Eugene
Crutcher, of Nashville, will preside
on Thursday and Friday were: Mrs.
Edgar Lee, president of the Memphis
Parent Teacher federation: Mrs AL
len Miller and Miss Mamie Morrison,
Iph the Central High School associa-
|Sipn; Mrs o. l.. DeFur, of Maury
school; Mrs George Creager. Of Cum
mings school; Judge Camille Kelley.
or Snowden school; Miss Ellis, Mer-
riil school; Mrs r. h. Boswell Of
Lenox school; Mrs. Arch Porter, Of
Gordon school, Miss Alice ODonnell,
OF the Crockett Vocational school:
Mrs. Wilson, OF Laudsfdale school
In the party also were numbered
Mrs, L. w. Hale, president OF the
Shelby county council, with Mrs
John T, Fisher and Mrs. Pritchard
or Bartlett, and others representing
the county aSSOcia tiOns
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
LODGE NOTICES

Lodge notices will he inserted without
charge II mailed or brought to The
News Sctmitar office
PARK ANENTE CHAPTER, L. u.
O. f.. Especial meeting this (Wed
nesday) evening, oct. % at s O'Clock.
Park Avenue temple, south Cooper
and Carr avenue, to officially receive
grand officers, comforting OF degrees.
Visitors cordially welcome
MRS. NERIIE POLK, W. NJ.
MRS. DAISY MORTON. Secretary.
WOOpLAWN LODGE NO. Eli. Z. &
\ NJ. viii hold special meeting this
w odnesdaY) evening, oct. 20, at 7:30
O'Clock. for the purpose Of comforting
the L. \ degree. Visitors welcome.
j. A. STOKES, Acting W. NJ.
\ {. GOULD, Secretary.
EUREKA rOUNCII. no c, r & $.
VI Stated assembly this wednesday,
,Neung. oct 90 for the transaction Of
regular business, work and reception
VI grand ".dcers supper at els. Nis-
Uors welcome.
A. q. HUDSON. r l. NJ.
J. r. VAN TREES. Recorder.
ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
Crl~pus AttuCks Lodge No. ~, X. OF
r. are urged TO be present at the
Castle hail "a Poplar avenue, Thurs
day night oct n business ~ i'm
portancc concerning each member, by
s J THOMAS. c. G..
VIRGIL JONES. * of r. s
G. II COLLINS. y. Of f.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20

ish classes would lay special stress
| upon pronunciation this season. The
| music department. with Mrs. ], f..
! Hill. chairman and Mrs. Marie
Greenwood Worden. director, will CO.
| operate with other departments in
addition to their own department
programs
Mrs. I Samelsou asked the mem
! bers to indorse the movement for n
school Of technology based upon the
| present Crockett school and the in
| dorsement was heartily given.
Mrs. Wharton Jones presented u
set OF French books for tho use OF
the club members.
Mrs. Rose Browne announced the
complete success of the card party re-
| Gently given under the auspices of
the art department of the club.
Mrs, j. q. Elautt gave a report of
the Community center. which is one
| Of the flouriSmng Cluhs. which have
| grown out Of the Nineteenth Cen
fury club. She showed the excellent
work being done at the center, which
she hopes to max self sustaining and
said that the members of the Nine
teenth Century club might well feel
pFond Of IT,
At the close of the meeting the
members gave rising vote of thanks
10 the president, Mrs. T.. a.. Willing
ham. and the chairmen. FOR the
splendid work they had done in fur
nishing program OF such excellence
To the members for the coming vesr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
CLUBDOM
FIRST MEMBERSHIP MEETING
OF 18th CENTURY CLUB,

There was very large attendance
at the first regular membership
meeting of the Nineteenth Gentry
club, over which Mrs. T. G.. willing
| ham presided on Wednesday morn
| ing. The meeting began at 10 O'Clock
and the business matters and reports
| were rapidly dispatched. the MEM
bers being able to leave for other
engagements before the noon hour.
In opening the meeting. Mrs, Will
lingham spoke Of the wonderful pro-
gram, which has been arranged for
the year and urged the members to
| show their interest by attending the
classes and taking part in the work
OF the departments, She also urged
the individual members to take up
some OF the club bonds payment on
which, is always made by the club
at the praper time, making them a
good investment for those who pur-
chase them. She announced the
plan to have the club open for the
hearing Of the returns in the prcsi-
dental election on Nov, >, when the
members and their escorts will
gather informally, light refreshments
being served during the evening. An
nounCement was also made that the
members Of the hospitality commit
tee had selected Nov 3, as the date
for the annual celebration celebration
" Presidents day, Which will this
year take the form Of reception
from 3 TO o'clock in the after
noon.
Announcement was also made that
30 new members had come into the
club since June.
A feature OF special importance at
The meeting was the election Of those
who will this year enjoy the mem
hrrship, which have been given In
momorary Of late club members
Those So fortunate as to I've the rect
pirnts If this favor, are Mrs, Marie
Grcenwuoden. Miss Mary Rose Ed
iugton. Mrs Laura Nchlett. Mrs.
Annie Stephenson MORGAN. Miss
III, renee Schloss and Mrs. & A.
Weathcrs. complimentary member
ships were also given to representa-
tlyes NJ the three Memphis papers
and also To- representatives Of tho
Cossi't and Goodwin institute IL
bTarics.
Following this the meeting was
thrown open 20 the Chairmen, each
of whom made brief report OF her
r'lu for the season.
Mrs Joseph Carey announced that
her committee WUNld play santa
Claus in connection with the noun
tain settlement work, Mrs. lrhy Ben
nett announced her program for the
department Of health specially con |
graduating the department upon |
having secured the cooperation Of |
Mr.. William II. Newman as physical |
director, Mrs. j. r, Kelley an |
nounced that plans for the large |
swimming pool were under way and |
that the pool would he ready in the |
spring; Mrs W H. Barker an
nounced that the library department |
TO entertain several Celebri-
It's during the season and that an
valued at $3.50. had been |
presented to the department. Mrs
r. f. Turner announced that her
classes would begin very |
soon as will also the class in re-
igious fundamentals under the d.
rection OF Mrs. James II. Watson.
who will have the cooperation OF tho
local clergy. Mrs. Douglas Darnell |
announced that her department OF
had chosen as'its motto.
ITO Get Ahead Use a Head" Mrs
:. c. Bacon reported that the Span
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
Honor Rector and Family.

Elaborate plans are being made
for the congregational reception
which will be given on Thursday eve
ming in the parish house of Calvary
church as a welcome TO the new rec
tor. the Rev, G. f. Blaisdell, and his
family.
An autumnal scheme Of decoration
will be carried out under the direC-
ton Of the members Of Calvary
Church circle. with Mrs Peter Grant
Nand Mrs. J. p. Norfleet. as chairmen.
while the delicious refreshments will
be provided for by the members OF
the Woman's auxiliary. the Ladies'
Aid society and Calvary Church cir
Gle. The refreshment tables will ne
charmingly presided over by Mines.
II. II. Vance, John Maury Joseph
Orgill, w. II. s'enhrook Cleveland
ell, Mrs. J. F. Hoist. Mrs. John Nc
CIeary and Mrs. John Shortridge
The guests " the evening will be
received by IN. members Of the YES
try and their wives and the officers
OF the various organizations OF the
church.
A beautiful feature Of the evening
will be the musical program, ar
ranged by Mi Adolph SteGterman,
organist and choir director Of Cal
vary church The following numbers
will be enjoyed
Baritone Solo
Cal My Little Banjo ..... BchrlnRt
(b) Will You Remember ..... Hu"rtcr
Mr., Milton KDow'tou
Contralto Solo
Cb) when Your Ship comes ln.,....
tNII IGN "a va
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
Birmingham Wilder.

The marriage of Miss Ann Eliza
beth Britungham, daughter of Mrs.
Theresa Birmingham, to Mr.. William
a. Wilder was solemniZed on Wed
nesday morning at s o'clock at St.
Patrick's church. the Rev. Monsignor
Murphy officiating
The bride was gowned in blue
duvetyn with "a picture hat to match
and other accessories in harmony.
She carried an arm bouquet of Bride
roses and valley lilies.
Miss Marie Gum, cousin of the
bride. was maid of honor. and wore
a gown of dark blue criffon over sat
in and carried an arm bouquet OF
Killarney roses
Mr.. James Gillian was best man
After Nov. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder
will be at home at 937 South Well
ington street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-20
CLUBS
MISS MARGARET FORBES


gowned in blue duyct delainc with
hat TO match. Her Corsage bouquet
was ~ Richmond roses.
Mr.. James Dwyer. brother OF the
bride, served ~ best man.
Miss Sophia Nuss sArg the Ave
Maria and the Ave Nerum. ac-
compRnicd on the organ by Mrs.
John Davis.
Following the ceremony a break =
last was rendered to the bridal party
in the brides home. after which tho
Young couple LETT for Chicago and
Buffalo. On their return to the city
they will be at home at Sos North
Sevcnth street