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v EL PASO HERALD CDL.ALLAIBEAT 1 OLD FDRTBLISS! Came Out of West Point toi Fort in Fass; "Stutter ing" Lane's Place. In 1 having reccned his diploma. at W est Point. Second Lieut William li Allaire, now CoL Allaire, of the ltli ntant . was assigned to military .tunes at Old Fort Bliss, where com it rues U and F of the 23rd infantry were stationed Vlcit of the men and women the sec ond lieutenant met in the 'iO'a have passed on. A favorite lounging place was the bar of 'Stuttering" Lane, lo- attu on Pioneer Plaza and Mmwrhue irv close to where the City National Sank now stands Here the oung of fl ier met with friends and discussed i7k had happered on the night be fore . second meeting place was the r ashion saloon on San Antonio and Crepon streets, where men relaxed from streni ous and hot dais over a rL ulet wheel or had a quiet faro hand i- .no on the upper floor "tuttennc" Lane. Stutter.ng" Lane." says Col A'- l.u'-f was a splendid man He was -r proud and did not like the Idea mui h of living a saloon He gathered i ue lars receipts, hut served none i the drink- The plaee came by its name l.eeaU.e of a fault in the proj inttors speech. I don't know that I -ememier a man vho could talk more i ere-imgrl or seemed more versed in tl i re t f the t hole world I -e - tv tow n w as most Mil tIi ilTtT irfi mmTMhT II COL- AWLXIVII H. LXIH1. Taken In A itnDa, uwtrin. -While Mili tary rlttacbr l the tnrrirnti Era '?". u Tl t i H & (J 1 the - t i c roeds had loth enured tfce t i and the T Jfc P was on the WJX Mone was i-ee ami ihre ras cotww c rcible deaUr? m real estate 1 coofl ot have buht iropertx around the t'oT-l Pasodti Norte for a weeks sal--v out I nrg it hae bought up some , , r T'-a on the outskirts and then remained poc-- ill ra as paying the iaxe Guns and Girou Cim. thinp- I disunttU remember uut El Paso in those early days ien the railroads were joung1 and iru was a pastime and carrying a gun u. neresity, was the attractiveness of iae oungr "women. There were a nuxn p of might v prett girls here. One laed on San Antonio street and when we entered the parlor it was the cus t m to deposit our oistols on tbe piano ar d then have a pleasant time. "The fort then, which wa about two ri il- from town, was a good stiff v alk. of a late evening and often I .i.r wondered whether I would get t'.' the other end of the line or not. I T""emoer on evening seeing a. mac proaching in the moonlight, of tak . i out mj gun and pocking it- As u k, drew near I saw he, too. had his i istol out. and that it was cocked. "We 1 oked at each other, passed each other nd I tTttess we n ere both much re 1 ed Death Save Life. ne even ng out at the fort I was t-lking with Dr W R- Hall, the fort SL.rceon. when we heard a report. It t di down toward the new commissary, sd running in that direction, a annu el said -I think I Just shot a Mexi on We g"ot lights and search ing" ibout came across a wounded Mex'can p-otrate upon the ground. He aimed it lie and I jumped co one side H t Mrd his arm slowl and aimed at ): again and then his arm fell to his iie, a dead mail In 183 Orronlmo that New Mexico 1 iian went on the warpath and went ta ith a whole troop of Indians into Mexico It was up to the United -utes soldiers to go after him and re- urn him to the reservation- This v rfs under Gen Crook and I was with he Srd infart- at the time. Old Kl Pano. Kl Paso t-.et in d "4 - iow of adobe structures. The Bell - mater building was at the end of 1 ! Paso street rear where the City Ka- jirtl bank tiow stands. At San An rin and 1 Paso streets there were iw o incre bxit-k buildings and thin was '- 1 n.fp to ?11 metropolitan building. "U here the W hite House now stands t. s a hotel that bore the name of del Norte It tad 2 rooms and I can't - erj rou'-h for it Old time U 1'nRonnK. ' Imon? seme of the men T cme to now well was M V Stanton, who was one of the leading Iawers, John '-dtterthwaite. a real estate man with - host of friends judge James Msgof- who had a splendid and hospitable h mie iv here I passed many a delight- Ti 1 -ening. Bob Campbell and W 1L jtin Wstm "Vienna ttarhr. 1 rom El Paso I was caPe to Port a'.ne at Detroit, Mich. Later I did 1 oMer service at Fit Clark. Laredo iiid Fort Rii o a t on I to U97 I was instructor at West Point and u on manj tours In 188 I went with i regiment iu the Philippines to re turn in l05 to the Madison barracks l ew York From 1905 to 1907 I was nulitar attache to the American em bi& in Vienni City or the Future. Y 1 Pasj has g-o n into a remark- le clt. bi t it -s not surprise me n h least. In the ears I was here T rft.-n talked trith Gen. Anson Mills of 1h p -. tuiitt s of this cit and we both ur-ni that tie fact that it was lit m le- remoT i from New Orleans, San I i ( ifo. Kansas Oftv anl the City j Mexico .a sufficient reason alone i it deelopintr nto a metropolis. On tie other r id, we both recognised that as a. pass ctv antl a port of entry Tl Pa-o mut pla i bit part in the onomic d partmei t of "Mexico In the bu.Idmg r fc.! Iisu the milita-v )i its part 1 1 l f j" lothmg h"t tei for the t th t tli t F .rt J-Jhs-s hi ome a br fc j. j t t eld eieningw i t pleasant when n n-e our . 1 r cc- - t1 oa'hwestein Fuel Co. Phone d I' nnnrj I tul t)v- i uliolt. . - Male tic The Promptest Mail and Phone Order Departments in the Southwest. Mure Open S:30 to 8 p. ra. Th , . -v , t?n c;; C-? T? ZZ5 M SB We Are Members KSntr JLJf wfrT nAr 1 M I rm mLJw . , i . . .., rw, I r,... v,h,l UHI SO B. Z. i Bl lso's Hem eJltrc' Store Corner Mesa VTenne and .. nll street. lTlvaie nn..r. - . i lOsl l4-- mdn& ii e av ill m mi ui h m vr in w. im m ainn.-ol hnw Pieces IslM , . . a - . vtbt hi tM-j wr Kk iOJi - v iii m to m iirxtt. in m sy a wcr vv yjnv ill vsjvm. jh.jp mbJ, Hand Embroidered, Finisheds "TSae Popular" lia Holiday Spirit How A LL through the store it is endent that the holidays are coming. Great stocks of new, fine goods are at the counters and are re plenished daily. Many of our customers are taking advantage of our ability to he'p them get ready for Christmas now but a few ieeks distant. It is a pleasure and satis faction to choose thus early and unhurriedly from ample, fresh stocks that areso fine and so often evJusne. It is a satisfaction also to know that the price at "The Popular" is alwavs the LOWEST price. (Signed) Hot .Coffee asad O&ocolate iSered Free in the Basement Store, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p. rri. With these hot drinks is demonstrated the superior qualities of LILY MILK brought to you from the great Salt Rier alley of Ari zona; where the cows feed up to their knees in alfalfa, sleep out in the open all the year round, and the fields are green winter and summer from America s healthiest cows. LILY MILK, because of the use of the most modern and scien tific machinery in America comes to you"with "the natural, creamy whiteness of fresh dairy milk. ' Comes to you with "less of that cooked taste" than any other milk on the market For your children's sake; for your own sake: get the LILY MILK MAN in jour home today. ssaiiiSi OOB UR greatest Shoe 'Sale. A strong statement to make but absolute! a truthful one. We've held a great many, but this one will be best. Watcfe Otar Advertisesaeiats of i&ke HorseSiiow presents as great an oppor tunity for the display of fashion able accoutrements, gowns and habits as it does horses the surety being that each display will be awarded its share of at tention and criticism. From the latter standpoint that of criticism the habits, boots and gloves, and the suits and gowns that come from "The Pop ular" will be found aboe re proach. That costs will be lower at "The Popular" is a foregone conclu sion a tribute in economy to the shopper who shows discretion in buying. )egms Here Friday Morning Promptly at Nine o'ClocK Ti Seexa CaE'ou&ps at a Fractioca 1 Origizasl Cost? HE name -'ROYAL SO CIETY" needs no introduc tion it stands pre-eminent as the hall mark of sterling perfection -in art hand embroidery work. AYe secured 1000 finished, hand embroidered "Royal Society" sample show pieces every one a superb example of art needlework so dear to every Avoman and so ap propriate as Christmas gifts. These samples are fresh, crisp and bright as the dav they- were made. .We have divided these into seven wonderful irrouns and offer them bcinnimr Fridav nionmig at nine o'clock, at a mere fraction of original cost. The entire center aisle on the mam floor will be given over to this event, and to all lovers of art needlework this occasion will offer the neatest values ever known in El Paso. MERCHANDISE BOUGHT DURING TTLTS SALE BY CHARGE CUSTODIERS WILL BE ENTERED ON THEIR DECEMBER ACCOUNTS. Dislays Broken at 8s30N Reservations Sfek mm mz " !" - Window ijff- "-"-JTl j i"ii "I- ' GROUP r-l-Guest and TihIcmIi Bath Towek, PilfcSw Tops, Collar Bags, Tie Racks. Whisk Broom Holders, etc Sale price, your choke. $l0QO GROUP 2 Fancy Aprons. Baby and Boudoir Caps, Linen and Turkish Towels. Collar Bags. Tie Racks, Pm Cushions. Pil low Covers, Doll Sets, etc. A wonderful assortment. Your choice, &" S(T GROUP 3 This group comprises Dressing Sacques, Baby Caps, Gowns, Combination Suits, Children's white or colored Dresses, Center Pieces, Dresser Scarfs, Pillow Cov ers and Waists. Sale price, each, at Hone Sent On Approval See Mesa Window Displays e- $2o50 GROUP 4 Luncheon Sets. Dieer Scarfs. Center Pieces, Pillow Covers, Table Run ners. Children's Dresses, Women's Waists and Gowns. Marvelous alues, at your choice. )3oSO GROUP 5 Beautiful creations in Pillow Covers. Table Runners and Long Kimonos. Charming designs to please the most dis criminating. Unequaled val- (j ues, at your choice, GROUP 6 Thirty-six inch Linen and Art Crash Center Pieces, La white or colors. Ex clusive designs that are captivating k their exquisiteness. Choose from the lot. at B3T ff r Tfc, . i5"SO Phcne Orders GROUP 7 Last but surely not least comes this grand group, made up of center pieces in white only. Loveliest designs ever shown by "Tbe Popular." ,. &T ttSJtoJJJ' Sale price, each, at Get Here Early Authentic Hosiery . Underwear rHETHER it is lisle for everyday wear or silk for parties, we can supply it in stock ings of a particularly service able kind and in a choice of col ors, besides staple black and white. It is reinforced to give double the service of ordinary hosiery, yet prices are the same as the inferior kind cost. In knit underwear, too, we have a com plete assortment of the more re liable grades at very economical price For TT 1L " I W IF 11 1 c fl Ecru n Styles estriennes ORSE SH0"V days are always of general in terest to women. This vear it marks the open ing of the winter social season and it is of specific interest to those who know the joy of horseback riding. There is always the correct apparel in riding suits; and whether it is for country or town or for the Horse Show, "The Popular" is prepared to equip the equestrienne for her special need. ed Suits ew For Tlae Spectators HERE is a F HALF the fashionable femi nine world knew what corset the other half was wearing, there would be even more.jMme. Lyra Corsets worn. A large proportion of the fashion able world do know and demand Mme. Lyra Corsets, which mold the figure and set off the gown, as no other corset. You will find among the almost unlimited num ber of designs of different proportions, a Mrae. Lyra Corset model for "your" individual figure. showou $5o50 to $15 $lo50 SWEATER COATS For men and boys. Sizes 36 to 46. in Shaker and Jumbo weaves. Made with big Roughneck collars. We have Sweaters from $2 to $12. but we caH yoar especial attention to values, at p3 OO OUTING FLANNEL PAJAMAS Sizes A to E. These are extra good quality, good make, and full cut. Separate garments. A big value, at a suit. GLOBE TAILOR-MADE UNION SUITS They wffl give two sea son's wear. Here in wool, silk and wool and cotton. Regulars or stouts. A suit, at $5.00 down to t Children's Days CoatisTue 'l HE youngsters of this city and vicinity are surely going to be handsomely dressed this Fall and Winter for their mothers hava thronged mto the store to purchase "Chfldrea's Days" special offerings. "From garments for the tkiest babies to apparel for school lads and las sies, all of young America's needs in the prettiest and most practical sew Fall styles are here in splendid assortments. And it seems as though all mothers had been here to Jo their choosing. Great preparations have been rcae for the young folks and their raot'i ers to choose new Fall wearabe. Parents enjoy each visit because ot the exceptional size of stocks and the extremely modest prices we're ask ing. This event is now at the heigh' of its popularity come I E continue this sale of beautiful Maderia hand embroidered linen doilies and center pieces, at about half their regular selling "price. If you are a lover of pretty linens, read these remarkable low prices: 6-inch DoXes. each 19c & 39c 8-hch Doilies, each 49c 12-inch DoiBes, each 59c 24-inch Center Pieces $4.75 closer rela tionship than usual between the eques trieuue styles of the women ridel's in the ring at the Horse Show and the dashing tailored costumes of those who look on. A suggestion of the Cossack a swinging flare to the boot-top skirt the mahogany leather colors, biscuit tans and cavalry gray. All of these influences are to be seen at "The Popular" and particularly in a special Horse Show assortment put on sale tomor row at $25, in honor of the visitors to the show. In materials and color' they are varied a the changing Autumn leaver- broadcloth, mixtures, plaids check-: civets and velours A Sale of Millinery Trimming's ' mm I at J rfMgvJi"- 3li1 vVWitVH ys$ 1LMT s zyfW,y Mali M v fcr& '(J ILT 1'VHAU '&&& .: .-r1 S9 A MARVELOUS collection of odds and ends of Ostrich Feathers. F:ui cies, Buckles, Ornaments, Band Trimmings, shorts of Ribbons and Silks, Corsage Bouquets, Felt Crushes and TJntrinuned Velvet Shapes. The demand for the above named trnmiings for this season has been most Ttrmioimced bv the real smart dressers. The values offered in this sale are amazing up to $6.00 and should be taken advantage prettv millinerv. A "WORD TO ivrjLLIXERS Entail d?alei and'exclusive milmer well to attend tills sale, for the price cannot begin To be equate wholesale market. of hv all lovers of w ill do. in the The Express Motioe Of This Sale Is To Prove To All El Paso's Artistic Women That We Haoe No Real :5 - Competition On Feminine Finery. 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