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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
4 Christmas Story
By KATHLEEN DUDLEY.

walk shoveled again Perhaps, oh
perhaps, there would be lots Of Mrs.
Eddy's in the city who would want
their walks shoveled, also.
It was a very hungry and a very
quiet little boy who sat down 70 din
hardly over before he had slipped
quietly off again.
The hours dragged by on leaden
wings. How heavy the snow wasl
70 seemed as If with each shovelful
the weight increased HIS little arms
ached, but the store Of pennies nick
els and dimes In his pocket kept IN
crossing and increasing. Now and
then in answer to his knock and
timld question, a harsh voice ordered
him away, but for the most part he
was received kindly.
1T Is getting late" he murmured.
II must hurry Just one more path
and I'll have enough, and be sum
moned every atom OF bis taltering
energy and worked steadily on.
The store was jammed with Christ
mas shoppers. Fear clutched his
heart. Surprising it was Eonel But,
smiling down at him from its lofty
height At last e was done up in
brown paper, and tucked safely IN
der his arm. How happy he Wasl He
could picture Peggy's JOY on the NOR
row. He trudged steadily on, as he
had no money left FOR car fare, and
the snow began to ian again, I'M
peding his progress. IL was such a
long way home and every muscle OF
his pain racked little body cried out
at every step. II It would only stop
snowiugi The drifts were so deept
He stumbled and fell. but picked him
self up and began again BE shifted
the heavy parcel TO the OLner arm
and dug his blue little fingers deep
into his pockets. He did not feel
tired now, but daliciousiy droWsy. He
must sit down and rest Just for a
minute. But no, his mother would be
waiting auLiouElT Tor him. as u was
getting quite dark. BE struggled a
few more steps, fell and lay quite
When he awoks he felt delightfully."-
warm. and tempting doors seemed to
psrVade the air his mother was
aoh, motherf' he cried. an agony OF
doubt taking possession or Dim DID
I Just dream IL all, or did I get the
doll and lose it2"
cts safe, my dear. brave boy" She
was covering his face with kisses.
NE wants tiss, too" Peggy ap-
pearsd, her arms tightly holding her
precious doll santa Gamer She
nodded gravely towards the foot OF
He sat up. rubbing his eyes. Never
had there been such an array Of toys.
drums and horns and trains and
there beside his bed stood the horse
with the real hair.
ayes. dear" his mother smiled "Hs
came in a big automobile. You we're
right near the road when you fell,
and the light from the car shone on
YOU as he drove slowly through the
deep snow. He carried you In, still
clinging TO the doll.
why, this IS the best little chap
n the city" he said. when had told
him our story, and he went of. com
ing back with all these toys and
many other good things besides"
Jimmy sat spellb7und with happi-
ness for several minutes; then he
turned TO his mother
Il lust KNEW Santa wouldn't for
get US" he said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
Santa Claus, Junior

ney, with a big pack OF toys on his
back and the doll would be there
and he would put IL right in her own
little Christmas stocking, and so he
entlced her away from her hearts
desire.
At supper both children Chartered
away eXcitedly, describing 10 their
mother the marvels they had seen.
not noticing, in their haste to ten
her all. that she was unusually quiet
When Peggy had been safely
tucked In her bed Jimmy hustled
about Importantly, helping clear the
table.
sets that doll" he exclaimed his eyes
shining, completely forgetting self in
his love for his sister
Jimmy, you are mothers little
voice was serious, and suggestive OF
Sensing disaster, Jimmy squared
his shoulders and nodded his head.
not trusting himself 10 speak. as a
lump had come unbidden TO his
She dropped on her knees beside
him. gathering him up In a quick en-
sOh, Jimmy darling, I an afraid
santa won't be able to come this
year" she choked.
.'Why, I thought he always came"
no, dear. he sometimes forgets
little poor children. and we are very
very poor, and viii have barely
enough to eat even-that day. II your
father had only lived" and the poor
woman sObbed bitterly.
Never mind, mother. We won't
care so much" Jimmy said bravelys
swallowing his own bitter disappolnt-
menL Mrs. Eddy gave me 10 cents
today for shoveling her walk, and We
can buy candy with that for Peggy s
Yes Mrs. Brown gripped his
hand and dried her eyes hastily as II
ashamed OF her tears. And we can
pop some corn and perhaps make
some ginger bread men Wen man
age somehow, won't we, Jimmy boy2"
He was apparently sleeping peace
fully when she came in 70 give him
his goodnight kiss, but long after she
had left the room he had TO bury his
head deeply into the pillows, where
he could sob forth his grleI unre-
STRANGELY. II he could have lust one
little toy! He caught his breath
sharply, and forgot TO cry. The DOLL
He had forgotten about that Yet he
MUST have that doll BE had prom
ised Peggy Santa would bring il to
her. He MUST have it.
When the first pale rays struggled
through the window the next morn
ing Peggy was up, and clamorfng on
MS BED began 70 tell MIN OF the
"boofuI" doll Santa was going 20
bring, and each new hour seemed but
10 intensity her longing for il, until
for the first time in his life he
avoided her, and he noticed a hunted
look creep into his mothers eyes
The climax arrived that evening,
when at her mothers knee, her curly
head bowed reverentIy over her dim
pied hands. she ended her simple petit
ton. Please, 'Dod,' tell Santa not 10
forget my doIlie."
Il was showing heavily next morn
ing, and Peggy clapped her little
hands with delight as she watched
the big, soft flakes 90 Whirling BY
the window. and a ray Of hope even
pentrated the deep gloom that en-
vsloped her brother. as he Joined her.
Showing. Mrs Eddy would want her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
D GERMAN REDS
PLOT AGAINST
GOVERNMENT

Berlin, Germany, Dec. 29.-Socialist
newspapers and communist agitators
are making much Of the misery re-
sulting from unemployment high cost
Of necessities and the winter, and are
contrasting the condition OF the poor
with the prodigal spending OF the
proliteerE There Is perhaps less eA-
trara Eancs than there was before the
war, but the number OF IDLE ana poor
is said to be greater and emphasizes
present conditions.
Workers for the red revolution
with the slogan Of poverty ana prof
iteer." the ammunition they most
frequently employ are urging the
overthrow OF the government and the
establishment OF dictatorship OF the
proietariat 70 relieve the conditions
they call iutolerable- As the misery
Of the workIess increases with the
advancing winter they expect 20 gain
enough Strength to make an effort to
orerturu the present regime. which
they blame for the troubled economic
conditions.
Die Freiheit. organ Of the Indepen-
dent Social Democratic party. issues
an earnest warning 70 the govern
1neut that conditions are coming TO q
head and that &c VIII be III for the
administration II some tangible effort
is not made 10 relieve idleness. II
adds:
1T is tins for the capitalistic
regime to take heed. The proietariat
has not lost its strength; IL Is growing
stronger against that time when the
hour OF decision shall strike"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
HOROSCOPE

WEDNESDAY,. DECEMBER -. 1920.
NAM planets frown today on
iNl mans activities. according 70 as
trology. Venus, Neptune Mars
and the sun are all in Taalefic aspect
Jubiter and Saturn are friendly
Disturbing TO poise and serenity
are the mingled influences Of the
stars. From sunrise to sunset the
wise viii guard against depression
or irritlhility-
Women may be especially suscep-
tible TO the sinister power OF the
planets. Narvousness. WEAKNESS and
excessive constituencies are supposed
to be encouraged BY this days sway
Some agitation regarding OIL IN
terests IS fore5hadoWed and losses
by spectators are strongly indicated
There IS a sign read as denoting &
peculiar susceptibility 10 falsehood
when the stars are posted as they
are today. II is extremely easy 70
deceive during this rule Of the stars.
Both men and women in authority
may Incline toward arrogance and
hauter. It Is not favorable day
for those who would seek placement
or prsfsrment-
Resignations from the army and
troubles connected with the military
service are forecast.
Although there are evil omens for
many human activities selling Is TO-
. day subject 70 the kindly power OF
Jupiter. MerclalulS ana lnAulLaeL " .
ers viii profit greatly.
The age should be pleasantly slim
ulated while this configuratiou pre-
walls. They viii probably. look len
iently upon the frivolities Of the young
and win be more liberal than usual
In bestowing favors-
Real estate Is well aspected at this
time and he who deals in it should
profit
Honors for an aged statesman are
prognosticated- Respect for men in
high place is indicated for the stars
do not forecast criticism or harsh
judgment as in recent months.
The horoscope Of the president Of
the United States bears many a good
sign. Mercury seems TO indicate that
he viii gain new fame as a writer
Persons whose birthdate it is
should avoid changes in the coming
year Business affairs should be very
prosperous.
Children born on this day are ike
~ 10 be ambitious and not inclined TO
stick TO routine work. but they will
succeed best as employees. These sub
1ects Of Capricorn are usually very
rifted.-Copyric 1920. by the Nc
3 Cure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20

TOY TOWN was opent A perfect
/ ecstasy Of joy flooded the small
person Of Jimmy Brown. and illu-
minated his pinched little face, as
he clutched the chubby hand Of bis
little sister tighter and made the
rounds from one fascinating toy to
another.
oh, look. Peggy" he exclaimed.
MS voice rising IN crescendo IN his
excitement. there's a horse with real
hair and look at the drums painted
every color With tassels on them
Oh-Peggy-."
He looked down at the curly little
head, then understood why she did
not share in his enthusiasm. The tip
o. his own small nose was just on e
level with the counter-While Peggy s
1T was above little mouth that
nous signal-she could see none OF
the wonders he was pointing out 70
@Oh. Peggy, forgot you weren't
grown up" he murmured contrttely,
lifting her up SO she could view the
now. and the little train that runs
around on a track3' but even yet
they did not exist as Tar as Pegsy
was concerned Her eyes were glued
immovably on another object
Peggy wants that doll" Two lit
tie arms reached out longingly to-
wards a blue-eyed. fair-haired baby
doll. GIVE Peggy that doll" she
ended pleadingly.
Hush. Peggy" Jimmy put her on
the floor again, with a truly mascu-
line dislike for scenes Il can't buy
IL for you now. I haven't enough
money. but you wait and Santa Claus
VIII bring e &c you"
Still Peggy hung back. and then
followed z lengthy and glowing de-
scription as TO how that beloved gen
tleman would arrive on Christmas
eve, and come right down the Chin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
Man HUT; Two Arrested ;
Thee AUTOS Damaged

One man was hurt two we're az
rested and three automobiles were
damaged in two accidents which hap
pened within a few minutes OF each
other at Stanton and Missouri streets
Sunday afternoon
v. z. Ayres, service station employe,
was injured severely when struck BY
an automobile said by police TO have
been driven by J. A. Matthias, who was
arrested on a charge OF reckless driv-
ing. Ayres was engaged IN pumping
a tire on another car when hit, poles
were told
". z. Barouset was arrested on
the same charge a few moments later
after an automobile driven by him is
alleged TO have struck a car driven
by Hau Aldridge,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20

Beautiful Christmas arees. soc up.
Popular-Texas Street Annex.-AdV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
STATE NATIONAL BANK

Capital. Surplus 4 ProHtl. Sgs0.o00.oo
Interest Paid on savings Accounts.
C. r. Moreheads President.
joseph MaEofflu. President.
G. n. BaaIetf, Fice-PreEldent.
George D. fiorys ce-t'relide1l-
r W. McAfee, Cashier,
C. IL Nebekers Assistant Canhicr-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20

land Hsrwsu. manager. Il Il improb-
able that a successor to M Flores
VIII be engaged. Under the rear
rangsment the improvement district
work viii be taken over by the Water
Users association
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
WOMAN HURT m AUTO
CRASH. DRIVER Is WANTED

8Ianuela Ortega Aritia, slightly in
sursd when thrown from an automo-
bile BIZ the impact Of blow rom
another car, was transferred rom tne
police ernerzeucy hospital to her
home. The accident occurred al
Overland and Florence streets 20
lice are looking for the driver Of the
car alleged 70 have been responsible
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
CITY PLAYERS MAY
GIVE SHOW IN Ell PASO

The Girl From Paris" an amateur
play given by the Silver City stroll
lers, may come TO FL Paso in Fehru-
airy, according to Burton Bunch. sec
rotary OF the Silver City chamber OF
commerce. who is IN FL PasO with his
family. 1lr. Bunch was formerly con-
nected with the FL Paso chamber Of
commerce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20

signed 70 accept the position OF nan
ager Of the Imperial Valley irrigation
district in California 1lr. Flores VIII
have charge OF the AIaxicali office.
A readiustment wiz be made IN the
office Of the water Improvement dis
trict here after January I, says Ro-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
1892 Passenger Carried
OnParis-London Au Line

London, Eng Dec. 2o.-British and
French companies conducting the Lon
don-Psris air service carried from
sent. q 1919, to Oct 80, 1920, 1882
passengers. 199.885 pounds weight OF
goods and covered altogether a us
teuce OF 100000 miles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20
- o,nRTEN FuNERAL.

Los Angeles. Calf, Dec 20.-3Ier-
win o'Brien has arrived here frou
san Francisco 70 take charge Of the
body Of his brother, Lieut. Pat
OBrien, world war aviator, who com
United suicide Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20

Phoenix. Ariz., Dec. 20.-Reports
that the route OF the official Bank
head highway through central Ari-
IONA has been changed are without
foundation. according to informa-
tfon received by mayor il. G. Heating,
Of Florence. from Bankhead head
quarters. Inquiry followed reports
that the chamber OF commerce AZ
Tucson had signed" the road west
ward via Ajo and Yuma from that
place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-20


A YOUNG woman
WHO WANTS her name
KEPT A secret.
WANTS EIE to get up.
A BALL IN Liberty hall.
FOR THE Rescue Home
AND SAYS she win dance
WITH NE and help ne.
TO MAKE It a success.
I'd LIKE to dance with her.
FOR SHE IS pretty.
AND 1 have always
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06

Don't expect any man to have faith
in your Judgment II you call him
fool --l-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
A QUESTIONABLE ALLY FOR LODGE

~ PIGMENTS of peace treaty show strange inconss
encie months they rallied against the league cove
w nant on the charge that it British affair NOW
they applaud an EngshmanLord Greybecause he argues
thar accept reservations even the Lodge ese
ons words the obstructonss oppose the M
treaty because England helped write it, but they support m
Lodge program the ground that England wants It,
them England good England is bad according to now Jo
Bull serves the political necessities of the Lodge coere Oh
senator's .lin,s
In reality the main question is not what England THINKS
about the treaty reservations but instead what steps
necessary if the League Nations is to perform what e
world hopes accomplish Can the league functon pes
allowed to stand agreed Versailles or with the
reservations which, according to President wilson, cut "
heal of the treaty. -. ..on+,,s
The view of Portland Oregonian expressed some
ago before the subject became partisan one was a t
Lodge reservation Article 10 whites the league Dig sum
down to fragile switch. If that true then Is not ruF
now? o+;ono al
noicean shall give that policeman fragile sWltc OF
eapon hat will respect on the part OF pros
pectve brigands? :, =, ;h+ he
England has worlds most powerful navy ana nhgI
clad to abolish Article entirely for then john Bun Wouo pe
free To act as bully wanted But the United States
ate should consider subject from the British Vewpo
but from the standpoint of the leagues efficiency IN
The ee with which crowd has acclaimed Ioro Grey
as an ally further illustration of the senate
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
THE RECORD STANDS

"a CAREFUL reading of Admiral Simss charges so Tar aS
"a published that they exclusively along the e
of alleged failure of the department 10 coOpeIa
flIv with the allies during participation IN th war
character and doubtless m
mess congress as worthy rigid investigation says tne New
Work World But they will fail to impress the American pUC
disturbing in the slightest degree ms
because they peach the genera! record Oh
winning the and that record
aod ;rneachment 1t it is internationally ADMIT
tod If is broadly established in actual fact IS as secure S ~
past is , oooro+ior ~ ado the
when the record shows that naval cooperation mace W
anything OF the klno couu
that thereafter the German g se
floe+ went into permanent hiding against even
foravs. when it that the tide of the submarine W
stv and completely against the Germans with thaI
80 en If shows that of the American navy
throuob the life OF not single
the hundreds OF Ihousfe
oed across the Atlantc-no amount OF congressioHa
poon can prove failure cooperate fully IN the winning " INC
for narsonal purposes,
knocking for professional purposes knocking ol @ f+on
m no doubt to be expected after victorious war as
for no higher purposes Mistakes have almost
Ill hean made which noneheess call Tor serious
n ~ 81 the future may profit from the past But III le
arge sense of naval cooperation, probable cause loI
@ o+ been shown and cannot be shown Ihere IS the
% +an has been county for many years ana ms
announcement that will not seek reeecton WIN 80 80 t;.od
-ise IN many But who blame man Tor rowing re
1 nostion that calls services of the hlgnest orde
arv that would make railroad brakeman turn up MS ~ "
scorn?
The vacancy in the assessors office will make another
fr GOOD $4,000 man who willing to serve the cfca
nubiic for $125 per month and pay hsown campaign
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
Is YEARS AGO

(From the East oregonian, February
6. ISa2)
r. Alexander has returned from q
a visit TO Portland.
The Gulliford, Peterson and Rust
boys recently killed 81 deer in weeks
hunt at the mouth of Camas Creek.
Frank Duprat and force OF SIN
men leave for the reservation Monday
to begin stone work for the Indian
school building.
]. NJ. Bentley came down TO-DAY
from the Frazier, Bentley and Co.
sawmin. Logging is actively in pro-
gress up there with five teams, and
1850 fine logs have been hauled to the
mill. Snoy is from 12 TO Is inches
deep.
Miss Ida Sailing and Miss Lillian
Proehstel of Weston and Mrs. c. Her
man, Miss Della smith, Miss Della
Switzler, and Messrs Miles Poindexter
and Mark Gillian, of Walla Walla,
were among the out-of-town guests
Who attended the masquerade ball
here last night. The affair was one
,f the series being given by the Assem-
oly club.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
AMERICAN "Y" GIRLS
WIN FRENCH MEDALS

A bronze medal has been presented
bv representatives of the leading
French womens organizations to
thirteen Y. w. C. A. secretaries who
have been active in the work of the
Provisional Council, established by
the Y. NJ. c. A. to aid in returning
these ORGANIZATIONS to an effective
peace time program. The function OF
the Provisional Council has been to
facilitate cooperation and to prevent
duplication in the work of such So
cities as the Union Chretienne de
Jeunes F'1lles. Los Amiles des Jeunes
Files, the Foyers des Allies, the STU
dent Movement and the National
Council of Women.
The medal bears a reproduction OF
the painting of Saint GenevieVe by
Puyis de Chavannes, which hangs IN
the Pantheon. The inscription on the
back expresses the appreciation OF the
French organizations for the aid OF
the American Y. w. C. A. This medal
was presented at the final meeting OF
the council, preceding the dissolution
Of the council, whose duties are TO De
taken over by a Continuation Com
mittee of French women. The object
of the American Y. NJ. c. A. in COM
ing to the aid of these French or
ganizations was merely to tide them
over the difficult postwar period until
they could resume their regular pro-
cedure service for the future.
At this farewell meeting NJ sant-
ter. of the Foyers des Soldats, spoke
most enthusiastically of the work OF
| the Y. w. C. A., especially of their
ability to give financial assistance
without the usual tyranny of money
which often detracts from the ettec-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06

% CAREFUL reading of Admiral Smss charges SO Tar as
"A nuhhed shows they exclusively along the le
of alleged failure the navy department to cooperate
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
Stiff SolHts
? Sore Muscles
ssmbeg Up Quickly Under the sou
Inx. Penetrating Epp.cauo
Namiin's Wizard Oh

In cases of rheumatism and LAM n,Tt
eorenessE o and limbers up stiff aehhe
~ Wizard Oh Is an absolutely reliao,e h.aIe
.ntiseptic application for cuts, ouIns
bites. and stings. Sprains ana Dru,s1s 1sa.
heal readily under its soothing' Pc"
= Ger 4 frorn druggists for SO cenIs;
nc NJ. satisfied return the bottle ano
get your money back -. ,,.,d.
Ever constipated or have SICK 49, neso
acheS Just try Wizard Liver lo WIS eerts'
eieasant little pink pisls' " 0S'
Guaranteed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06

tiveness of such assistance.
At the closing of the PROVISIONAL
Council, the Headquarters of the
American Young Women's Christian
ASSOCIATION in Paris moved to the
American Wonens Cuba club
which the Y. NJ. C. A. has established
in the old Hotel House during the war
period.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-06
AN OVERSEAS DIARY

nv Rev. ]. Z. Cornelison who served
with the Y. NJ C. A. oVerseas')
r-r,dav. Sent. 2O.-As usual put in
come fine securing provisions for the
,nass They pounded the roads all
dav The 27th divisional show THE
broadway Boys'' is being staged every
niylt al the British Y. N. G. A hut. l
got in tonight tho the jam OF men
was fierce. IT was a pretty fine show
The make up girls were very real.
One girl" had a very decidedly ferni-
nine voice and mannerisn which was
not put on. so she made quite hit
There were four of these male-girls-
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