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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-12

OF course there will be some honor
even IN defeat for the Americans at
me hands Of fellows who reached the
world heater class within our borders.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-12

From present indications the Stars
and Stripes will be about as popular
n Belgium next August as they were
Z few years ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-06-12

The United States has a habit CT
slipping dark horses across the wire
II political conventions, and maybe a
few can be dug up for the olympics,
TIM
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
HOROSCOPE =:


JUPITER rules strongly for good to-
day, according TO astrology- This
sway Is dominant and all the In
fluences should be stimulating and
inspiring
Under this rule the mind should be
alert and confidence should enable
the accomplishment Of difficult plans.
Ministers Of the gospel come under
planetary government that seems to
favor their highest ambitions, al
though they must face disappoint-
ment and delays
Educators should profit by this
configuration. which is believed TO aid
practical ambitions and TO inspire
constructive measures.
Jupiter is in a place most auspicious
for business and commerce
This day has aspects that lift the
mind to a state Of high courage, i'm
parting initiative and resourcefulness-
Agriculture seems to have some
sinister forces that may thWart the
efforts OF farmers and gardeners
A greater vogue than ever before
VIII be attained for flowers and their
cultivation viii become one OF the
fashionable emusements OF the win
ter.
Again warning is given that the
elimination OF Mercury IN square to
Mars threatens libel suits IN which
persons who occupy high place will
be involved.
The stars that are supposed TO i'm
part an appreciation for color gain
sway at this time when there will be
an extraordinary interest In painting.
Appreciation and honOrs for the
United States because Of some wise
diplomatic move are foreshadoWed
Danger or accident 70 American
women travelling In Europe Is indi-
Gated.
Persons whose birthdate Il IS may
benefit unexpectedly. but they should
not relax attention to business.
Children born on this day viii be
very popular. in all probability. These
subjects Of Cancer are likely to hold
important positions and to attain sue
cess rapidly. Girls have the forecast
Of most romantic career-Copy-
right, 1920. by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Jones claimed to have been the first
to raise the new nag over a naval
vessel, and probably the first use Of
the stars and Stripes on land was at
Fort Stanwix, where a hastily impro-
vised banner was raised on August
8, 1777-
q. What kind Of architecture is the
portico at ArIingtOns-N. ID.
a. This portico Is Grecian, being
modelled after the Temple Of Theseus,
at Athens.
@. what is the word that describes
the feeling most people have had teat
the same circumstances have occurred
before, when such could not have been
the case s-R- A. ;.
A. The term for this is paramnesia-
@. What Is Batik-H. II.
a. Batik is the name applied TO the
wax-dyed fabrics that have become
popular in America in the last few
dyeing fabrics by hand after pat
tern is formed by covering part Of the
cloth with wax so that il resists the
action OF the dye. For example. take
for your pattern a yellow butterfly
sitting on q green leaf Use yellow
cloth. and with a paint brush dipped
in hot bees wax draw the butterfly
and cover IL with the wax Dip IN
green dye. The wax covering the but
terfly will resist the action Of the
dye After the fabric is dry, draw the
leaf and cover with hot wax Dip the
fabric in a dye that you wish for your
back. ground. Neither leaf nor butter
fly will take the color. When dry,
wash in gasoline 10 remove wax and
the process is complete
(Any reader can get the answer TO
any question by writing The Herald
Information bureau, Frederic J. Has
kin, director, Washington. d. c This
offer applies strictly to Information
The bureau cannot give advice on
legal, medical and financial matters.
It does not attempt TO settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive
research on any subject. Write your
question plainly and briefly Give full
name and address and enclose 2 cents
in stamps for return postage All re-
plies are sent direct TO the inQuirer.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
LETTERS TO THE HERALD

between Mars and Jupiter Is the
statement not ridiculous from a
scientific standpoint According TO
the laws Of Bode and proved by
mathematical analysis Of Newton,
would IL not be fact that Mars
should have attracted the fragments
instead Of them coming into the ter
restrial atmosphere? II remember
right, Plato, a little over a century
past. discovered Pallass Juno and
Astrea. known as the Asteroids, dis
covered by him simply By the laws
OF gravitation. per Bode. as a \ issing
link between the earth and Mars
and since then something IKE 4uo
have been discovered in proper rela-
tons to the earth and Mars, varying
from 100 70 200 miles IN diameter
Hence 7 should Judge It more proper
for some OF the split-up fragments
OF the Asteroids 70 get into and 70
near the earth's atmosphere, being
attracted and fused as soon as com
busiou Is possible. Am right or
wrong2 Was IL not -1eftebre or
Adams who was instructed 10 make
the tabulation Of Nept ne possible
and when ready. wired Dr. Gale
where to direct his telescope. giving
the latitude and longitude OF Neptune
and behold. it vas there as directed
and Neptune's presence established
according to Bode2. c. 3 Hence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

NEPTUNE rules strongly for good
IN this day, while Saturn and Uranus
are adFerse-
The planetary rule IS held % impart
vision and sound Judgment
Although Saturn and Uranus exer-
else sinister power likely to be re-
vealed in Understanding the achieve
ments OF men and women. Neptune
gives power to foresee events ac-
cording to logical sequence
When the planet supposed 70 rule
the sea Is well aspected. II is believed
that persons who WELD power may
be directed TO do the right thing.
Since Neptune Is supposed to govern
the base OF understanding the rule Is
especially favorable for decisions that
involve great responsibilities
Uranus opposed to Saturn threatens
new troubles in dockyards-
Railway difficulties are prognosti-
Gated and a strike may cause grave
results, owing to midsummer condi-
tions.
The imperative need Of extreme
cleanliness is emphasized by astrolo-
gers who fOretel danger OF epidemics
during the hot weather. especially
those that affect the digestive tracts,
fevers and nervous disorders.
Horses viii gain favor among the
fashion.
Theaters continue under sway
puZzllng 10 the seers, since they ap-
pear to enter more and more into the
national life and yet to be subject to
some great changes that VIII involve
sweeping reforms
There IS a sign read as foreshadow-
ing an educational reform that Will
insure widespread benefits 70 the
poor.
Women and children are now sub
ject TO a direction OF the stars max
HHna -
sorts
Persons whose hirthdate Il IS should
not travel or remove. They should
attend strictly to business, which will
then be successful.
Children born on this day will be
gifted and endowed with traits that
should win success. Girls are likely
TO be exceedingly fascinating.-Co
right. 1920. by the Mcclure NeWspa-
per Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
Texas Towns Declare War On Rats;
VIII Avert Big Damage And Waste
As Well As PreUent PLague Spread

A USTIN, Tex, June 26.-Was there
n ever or viii there ever be a bet
ter time TO wage a war Of eX-
termination against the plague
spreader, the rat2 And II We could
be assured there would ever be an
other case Of this awful disease de-
veloped within the borders Of Texas
the determination Of rats would still
be well worth while, because OF the
vast amount Of grain and food they
besides the damage they do TO build
inEs.
La Sale county. alone. reports that
rats and mice are to be found by the
millions and are doing great damage
to growing crops, cutting down corn,
cane, etc and making a clean sweep
Of melons and cantaloupes.
The state board Of health Is urging
that all join hands in a statewide
crusade and that not a stone be left
unturned to completely eliminate rats
from Texas and thus remove the pos
sibility OF the spread Of bubonic
plague in the future.
Inland Towns Not safe.
The press reported a case Of plague
in the city OF Mexico. II true, this is
evidence Of the fact that inland com
munities are not safe, as this case
was evidently carried from Veracruz
Then why not clean up the communi-
TIES ana lulL IeeQlnB ana raising rats,
thereby applying preventive meas
urest Other precautions may be
taken such as rat-proofing build
ings, which should be done at the
time the building is erected. Dogs.
cats and traps may be employed also.
According to reports reaching the
state board of health about 20 Texas
towns already have begun a -ampaign
against rats
Plague is primarily a disease OF the
rat and secOndarily Of man. The dis
ease is generally transmitted from
rat TO rat and from rat 10 man throuh
the agencies Of the flea. Rats are
great travellers and have carried
plaques to all parts Of the globe An
infected rat secreted in a cargo in the
hold OF a ship or in a box car may
take the disease into the town at its
point Of destination Tho prevention
of plague naturally resolves itself
into a war upon these rodents The
measures for repression and destruc-
ton Of rats are as follows.
Rat-Proof Buildings.
Rats admitted to a building IN
trench themselves and are most DIFF
ficult to dislodge. The lower parts
OF buildings, 10 make them rat proof,
should be either built out Of con-
crete or Reinforced with metal to
keep the rats from guawing through.
Basement windows should be screened
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
AUSTRIAK-SERVLAN
FIGHTS HARRY SLAYS
fContinued from page /. thia seetIon.l


legitimate business 10 cross the line.
They admit the complete embargo on
food, but claim they exclude only
political agitators and propagandists.
They meet the Austrian charges with
counter charges Of the same character
and point % the fact that through
the Intervention Of the entente mis-
sion here. composed Of British, French
and Italians. all but about 1900 OF the
refugees who fed north when the
Jugo-Slav troops moved in have been
permitted TO return to their homes
are hundreds Of aEitators and cleo
tloneers well supplied with money,
who are abusing their privilege in
proselyting the population against
the impending vote. Then, too, they
charge that the Austrian officials re-
fuse passage TO persons OF Slav SYM
pathy- They do not. however, accuse
the Austrian guards OF killing
Austrian figures place the popuia-
tion OF Zone A, the southern region,
at $4,000 Germans and $4,000 Slovenes
and Zone 3 at $1,000 Germans and
5000 Slovenes- The Jugo-Slavs do not
admit this, claiming that the Aus
TRANS list as Germans everyone who
speaks the tongue. while the popula-
ton is largely bilinguaL
Neutral observers point out that II
the southern zone votes JuEC-SlaVr
klageufurt wiz be forced to do like
remain Austrian with E political
frontier drawn across the edge Of the
city. cutting Il off from the agricul-
tural and village population that
means its life, IL would perish
One OF the Jugo-Slav arguments,
however, is that their boundary must
be thrown north Of the KaraWanken
mountains for military reasons. They
say that this great natural fort, domi-
mating the regions to the south, must
he the nrrr line 70 their front in
event Of q war with German coun-
tries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

and doors provided with spring to
keep them closed. All water and
drain pipes should be surrounded wi n
concrete Rats find wooden side
walks a retreat, and these sidewalks
should be replaced with concrete
Well fed rats mature quickly. breed
often and have large filters. Scare
ity Of food helps to suppress them All
garbage should be placed in well COW
cred garbage cans and the garbags
frequently removed and burned.
Products in a warehouse may be pro-
tected with wire cages
Perhaps the cheapest and most ef-
fective poison is barium carbonate
This may be made into dough with
four parts OF meal or flour TO one
part OF barium carbonate Other pol
sons are strychnine, arsenic and
phosphorus.
Killed by sulphur Fumes.
Rats may be killed with certainty
in any inclosed structure by the use
Of sulphur dioxide, carbon bisulphid,
hydrocyanic acid gas or carbon mo-
noXide. Sulphur dioXide is particu-
larry useful to destroy rats on board
ships, IN cellars, on railway cars.
stables, sewers and other places
which are not injured by the corro-
sive sulphur fumes. No less than
three pounds Of sulphur should be
burned for each 1000 cubic feet Of
space
Suspicious cases OF bubonic plague
having developed at Galveston, many
inquiries are being received by the
state health department for informa-
ton as to the symptoms Of this dis
ease.
DR.. c. ". Goddard. state health Of
ficer, has prepared a brief diagnosis
Of the disease. History Of the patient
having come from an infested dis
trict within two to ten da-a previ-
ously; High fever; extreme prostra-
tion. coma or delirium; enlargement
of the Emphatic glands. usually In
the femoral or iguinal region. but oc-
casionally IN the axilla, elbow or In
the angle OF the Jaw.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
CHILE BUYS
8 MARSHIPS


and on the Chaco side Of the river.
1000 miles from BuenOs Aires is a
little port called Bahia Negra- Here
ocean steamships from the United
States and Europe could take on
cargo transported across the north
ern edge Of the Chaco from the Bo-
livian mines and farms.
Inhabited by SavaEes-
But in the year 1885, a Few years
after Bolivia had lost in war the Pa
cific port Of Antofagasta and was
turning her eyes eastward, Bahia
Negra was seized by Paraguay and
has been in her possession ever since.
Paraguay, furthermore, made land al
lotments in the ChacO, whose unsur-
passed pasture and great quebracho
forests were beginning to attract the
white man A mysterious, uneNplored
land. stretching northWard from the
Pncomayo river on the Argentine
border and westward from the river
Paraguay into undisputed Bolivian
territory. Il has not been directly
crossed by white man since the days
OF the Spanish cOnQuerOrs since the
year 1919, 10 be exact Except near
the rivers, IL IS inhabited only by saw
age Indian tribes 10 this day. but both
nations looked forward to its posi-
bilities. which recently have included
that OF finding petroleum
Bolivia protested the seizure OF
Bahia NeEra and also made land al
lotments in the Chaco- It is true that
Bolivia had an eastern outlet already
by the river Paraguay, but her com
merce had to go through the Brazilian
river port Of Corumba, a little north
Of Bahia kegra, moving down from
the Bolivian city Of Santa Cruz by
mule team. along the northern edge
OF the Chaco, as II still does
DeIve Into History.
To uphold their claims both govern
ments unearthed musty archives in
Madrid dealing with the expeditions
Of the Spanish conquerors and the
land grants Of the Spanish crown in
South America. Various diplomatic
negotiations have been Initiated be-
to time looking TO a division OF the
territory. but either one congress OF
the other refused TO ratify the agree
ments which the diplomats drew up.
The report OF the American peace
experts on the question was placed IN
official archives against the time
when the league Of nations was ready
10 take the matter up Much OF the
material IL is learned, was supplied
by a young American sent to South
America 90 investigate and whose
private opinion is that a logical set
Element Of the dispute would be an
equal division Of the territory, but
which would give Bolivia her coveted
port
There are Interesting possibilities
in the settlement for those who have
recs54ad land grants in the Chaco
frOU pEe government or the other
Some q Aese are vast IN extent. One
citizen from Argentina has secured in
grants sole title TO an
area larger than Holland and Belgium
combined
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
BOOZE HARNESS CONCEALS
FOUR BOTTLES OF TEOUIA

In the pockets OF a specially con
structed harness OF leather, made to
fit close TO his body beneath his
clothes, federal officers allege that
they discovered four half pint bot
ties Of tequila in the possession Of
Arelio Calderson, Friday.
The pockets, according to the Off
crss were arranged so that the con-
traband liquor could be carried be-
meath the mans arms, and strapped
tightly to his body. Calderon was
picked up as he was -ossing the
Santa Fe street bridge. He was later
arraigned before United States com
missioner A ]. W Schmid, who held
him to the federal court on q bond
Of $3.50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
HOT SPRINGS, N. NJ, PLANS
THREE DAYS CELEBRATION

Hot Springs, n. ", June z6.-Cit-
liens OF Hot Springs VIII give a three
days celebration. July 8. and 5.
Features OF the celebration will in
clude ball games. horse racing,
bronco riding, automobile races. fire
works display, dance and a swimming
contest at the Elephant Butte dam,
which Is six miles from Hot Springs.
Plans are being made to entertain
large crowd. according to c.
Phillips. representing the committee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

LET Us CELEBRATE
Editor Ell Paso Herald
II IS to be deplored that the ami
versary Of our DeclaFation OF hide
pendence passes in FL Paso. year
after year, almost unnGticed, as far
as q public celebration is concerned
This one day. which all ether nations
celebrate with the maximum en-
thusiasm and patriotic demonstra-
tons. we pass with q few closed
business houses and one OF two local
demonstrations that very few OF the
public know anything about. As 20
this years celebration. so far. there
Is no indication that we are going
20 celebrate at all did see That
there was TO be some auto racing IN
Juarez, a fitting event. a display IN
a foreign country to commemorate
our greatest national holiday
Just the other day one OF our less
important holidays was celebrated
with a large parade and a grand dis
play Of fireworks. Why cant we
double that program and show the
rest or the country that we are the
most patriotic, as wen as the most
progressive. community OF the south
West2
I wish I could see a few more let
tiers urging a general public demon
stration Ike the good old days when
everybody celebrated together. with
parade and public speeches. music
and the reading Of the Declaration OF
Independence. A Subscriber.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
FoR aIosQUITo BITES

Editor FL Paso Herald;
There are thousands OF people In
this locality suffering from mos
quito bites I noticed some small
children whose limbs were covered
with scabs as a result OF scratching
the itching parts
Here is a simple, expedlent and
efficient remedy for mosquito bites.
Wet the bitten spot with water and
rub salt into It until itching sensa-
ton is relieved. This relieves the
itching Immediately and thereby
eliminates the necessity Of scratch
ing. Inflammation and often more
serious consequences resulting from
neglect Of sores Josef WidofL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
WOULD BRIDGE OVER TRACKS

Editor FL Paso Herald.
Having an earfull Of the kick on
the railroad blockade Sunday evening,
and an eyefuu in Mondays Herald,
kindly listen to the kick these same
l<ickers viii make on the 80 days
blockade OF the railroad, carrinyg
the delayed shipment Of their food
stuffs. before the end OF the ensuing
year, and after that. they may be a
little more lenient with train de-
layed for a few minutes
Anent the moving OF the tracks.
let well enough alOnes they would
be in the way anywhere Bridge
over them. Build foot bridges at
Oregon and Mesa streets. and auto
bridges at FL Paso and Stanton, this
10 avoid. IN the years TO come. the
Inevitable traffic congestion IN the
street car merrygoround. a most con-
venient arrangement, that II VIII be
hard to chance Make
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
SHORT MEASURE GASOLINE
COMPLAINTS ARE NUMEROUS

Complaints OF short measure Of
gasoline and kerosene have been filed
AGAINST q FL Paso dealers by Joe
jayne and ". R. Davis, state inspec-
tors for the pure food department at
Austin. Texas. in cooperation with
L. 7. Jones. city Inspector
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
OREGON MAN WILL HEAD
INTERNATIONAL ROTARY

Atlantic City, n. J.. June 26.-The
international association OF Rotary
clubs yesterday elected Estes Snede-
cor OF Portland Oregon, as president
He defeated John Dyer. Vincennes.
Indiana, zs5 10 $50 on the third
ballot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

Editor FL Paso Herald:
Ny husband thinks he has solved
the problem OF the chicken thieying
in the valley. He heard gun shot
In front Of the ranch. saw car or
people by the barn. a young man
jump out and pick up something
When he got TO the barn he found a
wounded fryer and two or three
missing.
1t may be a lark for some young
men. with wingless chickens. to have
a chicken fry.
sos san Marcial-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

You may see a beautiful picture in
the movies, but you cannot keep It
II you have a little snap shot camera
OF your own you can be an artist on
your own hook The cost is trifling
and the labor naught- We do all the
work, furnish you the film. print and
develop and enlarge all at a trifling
cost See US about this before you
80 away.
Smith Photo Shop.
In Scott White Drug Store-Mills
Bldg.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
Ye Towne Gossip.
Registered o. s Patent Office
By X. c. b.

@wILL YOU take me out
.sTO PIEDRAs streetT'
SAID A small boy.
AT A crowded corner.
AND I said I would.
WE TRAILED = car.
AND AT every corner.
As WE crawled along.
A sWELTERING group.
MADE FRANTIC moves.
TO STOP the car.
BUT IT vas full
AND DRIVING the car.
I HAD no time
TO WATCH the throngs.
But THE small boy had.
AND IN a group.
THAT VAINLY waited
FOR THE car ahead.
AND SAW It pass.
AND MORE than likely.
HAD WAITED long.
WHILE OTHERS passed
MY YOUTHFUL friend.
sPIED OUT a woman.
WITH A babe IN arms
AND A little girl
WHOSE HAND she held.
AND HE spoke Of them
AND I could hear.
IN his boyish voice
A PLEA to stop.
AND I looked back
AND A block away
WE REACHED the curb.
AND HE went back
AND I saw him come.
WITH THE little girl
AND CLOSE behind.
THE MOTHER came.
WITH THE other child.
AND HE opened the door.
AND THEY all climbed in.
AND AT PiedraL
I LET him Of
AND THEN went On
AND WHERE they lived.
WAS so far away
THAT I never did get.
TO WHERE was going.
AND IT took me three hours.
TO LOCATE ny wife.
AND EVERYBODY was sore.
BECAUSE 1 hadn't shown up.
AND WHAT'S a fellow going to
IN A case like that.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

And the cares that fnfest the day
shall fold their tents like the Arabs
when the Pathe starts TO play. fApol-
oEies 20 Shakspere or LongfelloW or
whoever Il was-)
FoutE-MOOre Furniture Co.
111-113 n. Stanton St--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
ABOUT 1900 STUDENTS AT
UNIVERSITY SUMNER SCHOOL

Austin, Texas. June 2s.-Registra-
ton OF students in the summer
normal AZ the University Of Texas
which opened June p. IS still IN
progress Up 10 noon Wednesday at
a total OF Z7S students had been en-
rolled II is expected that this num-
Der viii be considerably increased,
thus bringing the total number OF
students in attendance at the sumner
school and normal close around 1900
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

SEMI annual interest on Savings ac-
counts viii be due July 1st De-
positors are requested to present pass
books for credit
First National BanIz.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26

It Is calculated that at 50 years OF
age woman's chance Of marrying is
one tenth Of one percent, or one
chance in one thousand.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-26
RAPs DESTROYED WORLD
STORY

Editor Fl Paso Herald:
The FL Paso papers gave an ac-
count 1f a recent meteor. stating
that ere was q destroyed world