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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
HOME SECURITIES.
THE MARKET DROPS BACK INTO THE
OLD GROOVE OF INACTlON.
Mondays Improvement Not sustained-No
Material Changes in Quotations-some
Big Orders Out for Philadelphia Gas

Mondays improvement Not Sustained-No
Material Changes in Quotations-Some
Big Orders Out for Philadelphia Gas
Duquesne Traction on Tap.
Mondays pace was too rapid for the stock
market, and Yesterday it fell back into the
old groove. There were only two sales, COW
ering 35 shares.
Prices, in respect of fluctuations, are like
the laws of the Medo-Persians, practically
the same day in and day out, except when
occasionally stimulated by few buying or
ders. Changes that occur on the local board
are not due to changes in conditions.
The only feature of the day was an active
demand for Philadelphia Gas, under the In
fluence of which it closed Is better than the
opening. with only few small jags offered.
Several hundred shares could have been
sold at a small concession, and that this was
not granted shows that holders are not
panic-stricken. 1t is known that there are
several good-sized orders out for 1t-one for
1000 shares or more.
Central Traction and Pleasant Valley
braced up q little during the day, but the
rest of this group was as dull as meat AK.
There was some pressure to sell Duquesne
Traction, and it was freely offered around
IA, with no one disposed to take the bait. 1t
is said that when the Citizens line started
given away. Some of those who had it held
on and in the end 1t made them rich. The
same thing may happen in Plttsourg
Electric bobbed up on a bid of 1015 for un-
asscnted stock-the first for a week or two,
but holders did not care to give it away. 1t
is worth more or nothing. Assented stock
it is thought, will shortly be on the market
A little light on the condition of this COM
pany would be acceptable not only to stock
holders, but to the community. There are
vague hints that the bulk of the new stock
has been absorbed by certain Eastern par
ties.
Airbrake sold up to 1908, and closed at 100
bid. Dividend-payers are always wanted.
There was a good sprinkling of orders for
bank stocks at full prices, but insurance was
passed without bid or offer.
New York started out well, but lapsed into
dullness, and lost most of the early improve
ment. London was lower.
Sales on call yesterday were:
First call-No sales.
Second Gallo Philadelphia Gas at 1034.
Third call-25 Airbrake at 1005l.
Bids and asking prices at each call are ap-
pended:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
The Drygoods Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. n.-Intense heat curtailed
operations in drygoods on the spot, but there
were indications ofan improving tendency
in the demand in several directions. as
prints, dress goods, shirtings and clothing
woolcns. Grain bags are,in active request and
scarce. Prices are very firm. In other
directions trade continues on a very copser-
vatlve basis at first hands, but is becouiinp
more active with jobbers. Confidence seems
to increase rather than otherwise although
TINS is not yet manifested in general
transactions
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Bank Clearings.

NEW YoRK-Bank clearings, $l02, Az, III; bal
ances, 81 S9l. .l46.
BosToN Bank clearings, 3,755, 705; bal
ances, ST. 7Ol,24T Rate for money, 6@7 per
cent. Exchange on New York, 20@2oc dis
count per 81 900.
BALTIMoRE-Bank clearings 81, 334; BAL
ances, $26l613. Money, 6 per cent.
PHILADELPHIA-Bank clearings were s9.6Zi,-
OH; balances, S1,593. .40L. Money, per cent.
ST. LoUIs-Clearings, $4.657, 1S2; balances,
$565 593. Money, 7@S per cent. Exchange on
New York, 75@s0c discount.
CHICAGo-New York exchange steady Mt
SOC discount Bank clearings were SllS+6,-
94. Rates for money steady firm at per
cent.
MEMpH1s-Clearings, s262, 1872; balances,
sS376.
NEW ORLEANs-Clearings, s1,04O,7sl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
The Coffee Markets.

New YORK, Aug. lL-Options steady and un-
changed 10 to 10 points up; closed steady
ut points down to 10 up; sales $3.50 bags, in
cluding: August, lG.45c: September, 1850
lj.70c; October, l4.GO6l4.65c: December l3553
100. Spot Rio dull and easy; fair cargoes.
ls334c; No. T. l7l+@ll72sc.
BALTIMORE, Aug h.-Co1fee quiet; Rio fair.
19c: No :, lT3s6l71@c.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. n.-Unchanged.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
LITTLE DOING IN THE COURTS.
One Bill in Equity and a New Suit Entered
Yesterday.

A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Francis A. Shufflin, of Butler, against Albert
c. Wittenge1. of Pittsburg. Shufllin alleges
that July % Wittengel contracted to lease to
him the Oil and gas rights of 30 acres in
North Fayette township. Shuffiin paid the
bonus money, but after several delays Wit
tengel wanted to withdraw from his agree
ment and refused to give Shuffiin the lease.
Shuffiin has his lumber and material on the
ground to bore wells and asks the Court to
mike decree compelling Wittengel to full
NIL the contract and give him lease.
Frank J. Guckert entered suit against A.
Zimmerman to recover $500 claimed to be
due Tor saloon fixtures furnished Zimmer-
man last March. Zimmerman was an appli-
cant for liquor license for No. 55S Smith
field street. and fitted up bar. He was,
however, refused license, and the suit is
now brought to recover for the fixtures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
The Turpentine Markets.

NEW YoKK-Rosin steady and quiet. Tur-
pentine quiet and steady at 361363lc-
WILMINGToN.-Spirits of turpentine quiet
at 3315c. Rosin quiet; strained, 81 10: good
stIained. 81 Is. Tar firm at 81 65. Crude tur-
pentine firm; hard, 81 %; yellow dip, 81 I5;
virgin, - l5.
SAVANNAH firm at a. Rosin
firm at 81 2GGl 25
CHARLEsTowN-Turpent steady at 34c
RoSin firm; good strained, 81 2115.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Mining Stock Quotations.

New York, Aug. 1l.-Alice, 165: Amador,
100: Aspen NJ. & S. Company, 200; Crown
Point. 120; Deadwood, 1l5; Eureka Consoli-
dated, 800; Gould and Curry, $50; Hale and
$50; Iron silver. 100: Mexican an s25: Ontario,
go; Ophir, 300; Occidental, 100; Plymouth,
1856; Sierra Nevada, 275; Standard, 100; Union
Consolidated, 250 Yellow Jacket, l50
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
SHADOWS OF COMING EVENTS.
Financiers Expect Plenty of Borrowers B.
fore Many Weeks Roll Round.


City bankers yesterday reported fair
mercantile inquiry for funds. Most of the
financiers spoken to were of the opinion
that the cali for money will be quite active
before long. This accounts for the firmness
of interest rates. Heavy shipments of cur
rency to the West are kee 'ing up scarcity
OF notes OF small denominations and maii-
tain exchange at q small premium. Bank
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Metal Markets,

NEW York. Aug. Il-Pig iron dull; Ameri-
can, SIC Oo9Is 25. Copper dull: lake, August,
sIl 30; do, September, Sl2 90. Lead quiet: do
mcstte, ~. Tin quiet and easier;
stIpjghts 800 o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
FOR MENTAL DEPRESSION
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.

DIR. L. C. S. Turner, Colfax, H., says: II am
very much pleased with it in mental depres-
sion from GASTRIC troubles"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Receipts, Shipments and Prices at East Lib
erty and All Other Yards.
OFFICE OF P1rTsBURG DISPATCH

OFFICE OF PIrTsBURG DIsPAroH,l
TUESDAY, Aug. II. I
Cattle-Receipts, 81 head; shipments, 81
head. Market steady at yesterdays prices
No cattle shipped to New York to-day.
Hogs-Receipts, 700 head; shipments, GOO
head. Philadelphias, S. 75@5 S5: Workers.,
s. 4O@5 65; pigs and grassers, "a 75@5 25. One
car or hogs shipped to New York to-day.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head; shipments
1,sOp head. Market dull, 10 to 10 Off from yes
terday'S prices,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Provisions.

Markets are active and firm at the ad
vances already noted, and prospects are for
further advances at the regular Saturday
meeting of packers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Price of Bar Siivnr

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE DIsPATcH.l
NEW YoRK, Aug. ll-Bar silver in London,
45}5d per ounce;-New York dealers price for
silver, 9S31c per ounce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

BEFoRE buying that typewriter, why not
look at the best (the Caligraph)? ws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
Electric Stocks.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.]
Boston, Aug. u.-Electric stock quotations
here to-day were:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
fEN-dividend.
Boston Stocks.
PHILADELPHIA Stocks.

Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks, fur
nished by Whitney & Stephenson, brokers, No. 81
Fourth avenue, members of New York Stock Ex-
change.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

clearings were the smallest for some time,
footing up 81 766, 1865 30. The balances were
S243, lS5 06. Routine lines we're fair.
Cfostnr T1op<1 OuofaffoDs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12
AETICLES.

Cash quotations. were as follows: Flour
firm and nnchanGed; Nh. . spring
wheat, 43sG9l@.c; No. spring wheat
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-12

FIRST SECOND THIRD
EXCHANGE CALL CALL CALL
STOCK. iB B A lB A
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Open High Low Clos
ing. est. est. ing.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
PythagOras Lodge, X. Of +.

Last Saturday evening Hon. A. A.
Cleveland, Grand Chancellor of the
State, instituted Pythngorus Lodge,
No. AZ, X. Of T., at the Cascade Locks,
with twcnty-clght members, being as-
sisted by members Of Friendship Lodge
Of The DnIles aud WaucOma Of this
plncc. Work began soon after = o'clock
and was not completed until II few
minutes before 7, the Grand Chancellor
having Just time to catch the train for
Portland ut that hour. At 80 O'Clock
the visiting members were escorted to
the government boarding house, where
n magnificent supper was ready for
discussion ana was properly attended
t0 and the work resumed. After break
fast the officers Of the lodge were In
stalled, after which the visitors passed
an hour or so In viewing the govern
mcnt works and the state portage road,
which II about completed. The vis-
itors were escorted to the depot by the
new brothers aud parted with many n
hearty hand shake. 70 say that we
were royalty treated would be but
faint expression Of our feelings, for the
brothers gave us the best there was
The following officers were elected and
installed: Il. l.. Aldrich, =. c.; T.. &.
Wiley, &. c.; II. T.. Wiley, V. c.; G.S.
Henry, NJ. at A.; Thos. i. Hope, X. Of
Il. and s.; A. +. Andrews, NJ. Of f.;
G. T.. Miller, NJ Of f.; j. f. Hendrick,
T.; j. NJ Mclsaac, /. g.; Fred Bruck-
man, o. q The lodge starts with the
brightest prospects and will no doubt
become thrifty and prosperous as the
Cascades grows. 1t Is the baby lodge
now, but will not remain 50 long. 1t
seems but short time since Waucoma
held this title, but eighteen months
has given it seventeen younger broth
crs.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
HOOP RIVER, Aug. 20, 1881

EDITOR GLACIER: | with twenty
nine Others have just returned from
Lost lake, and ! assure you we had II
very good time. The fish didn't bite
as well as they might, but we caught
enough tosupply our table. Last Mon
day morning party consisting of
Misses Eta Ries, Lcnora Hinrichs,
Norma Cooper, Clara Knox, Julia
Phister, Annie, Katie and Mary Lentz,
aud Messrs. James Cooper, Orval Knox,
VIM. Edict, Robt. Robertson, Frank
Pierce and myself left camp and started
for ChitwoOd lake. Just as we reached
the summit Of the burned ridge that
divides the lakes, and turned to 90 par
allel with it, huge bear started to
cross the ridge in front of us. james
Cooper was the only one in the COM
pany that had gun, and he was about
IA hundred yards in the rear of Miss
Clara Knox and Miss Annie Lentz, who
Glanced to he in the lead of the COM
pany at the time. But Jim got there
with both feet, and ut the fourth shot
Mr.. Bruin bit the dust in plain view of
the whole company. Of course this
made Jim the hero Of the company and
the admired of the ladies'
Counting all that came and went,
there was about fifty persons at the lake
during the week.
). MILTON COFFENBERRY.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Rod and Gun Club.

The Hood River Rod and Gun Club
has held two meetings during this
week, at which n constitution and by
laws have been adopted and perma-
nent organization effected. The per-
manent organization consists of III. &.
Coc, president; Joseph Wilson, vice
president; j. II. Cradlebaugh, prose-
cutting attorney; 7. a. Snyder, secre-
tary, and 5. f.. Bartmess, treasurer.
The club starts out with MAE charter
members, with still larger number
who have expressed wish to become
members. The membership fee is one
dollar, with monthly dues Of twenty
five cents.
OBJECTS OF THE CLUB.
Some people seem to have II miscon-
ception Of the purposes of rod and
gun club, which are in common with
all similar organizations throughout
the country.
The intents Of the club look simply
to the enforcing of the present game
laws of our State, and, if necessary, in
conjunction with other similar socie-
ties, to procure future legislation for the
preservation of the game and fish in
our native forests and streams. 1t will
seek to increase the present supply by
introducing new varieties of fish, game
birds and song birds, and IL will at
tempt to see that present nuisances eX-
isting In our streams to the harm or de-
struction of the fish therein are abated.
The club entertains nothing but the
heartiest good will towards every one,
and seeks to antagonize no one. 1t
will endeavor to extend the right hand
of fellowship to every law-abiding
sportsman, and to infractors of the law
it will send n kindly request to desist;
should this prove Intellectual, more
stringent measures will be adopted.
The streams and forests of Hood river
valley have already:become celebrated
rs a summer resort and sporting ground,
and the club invites every person who
has any interest in maintaining and
furthering her reputation to become II
member of the Hood River Rod and
Gun Club.
The association expects in the near
future to have its own apartments, to
be appropriately fitted up with speci-
mems of the chase and the taXidermist's
skill, and such other trophies as the
members of the club may from time to
time present to the club.
n cordial invitation is extended to
our citizens, whether of this immediate
vicinity or of the upper valley, to join
our club.
II. c. Coz, President.
p. A. SNYDER, Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Furniture ut Portland prices at S.
E. BartmGss' furniture store.
1t Was Loaded.

Company d of this place did not get
all the arms, etc, belonging to it when
the old company disbanded, and re-
Gently two guns were shipped to them
by member of the old company; or,
rather, the guns were thrown in the
express car and sent to Portland, where
by persistent inquiry they were found.
Under the hammer of one of them the
following note, which explains itself,
was found:
The jaclsass that shipped this gun
ought to have wooden medal for
bravery and KNOWLEDGE of fire arms.
1t was shipped loose this way with Il
loaded cartridge in it large enough to
kill thousand of these kind of soldiers
that puts Il man in mind of boys play
ing horse. The damn fool really ought
to be tarred and feathered.
(SignedD
THE MAN WHO DISCOVERED IT TO BE
LOADED.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
WOOD WANTED.

Sealed proposals will he received at
the County Clerks office, The Dalles,
Oregon, for 40 cords of good. sound, ury
wood, to be delivered, corded, in the
alley mt the rear of the Wasco county
court house.
Proposals for oak, fir, ash or solid fir
slab-wood will be considered.
Proposals must be sealed and en-
dorsed proposals to furnish wood"
The county commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids.
Bids will be opened Thursday, Sep
tember 10, 1891.
BY order of c. n. THoRNBURY,
County Judge.
j. B. CROssEN, County Clerk.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
j. b. CRossEN, County Clel
For Sale.

4 fine fruit ranch of 100 acres, four
four miles and half west of the town
of Hood River, Oh the Columbia. 1t
has 400 fruit trees, most of which are
in bearing, POO grape vines in bearing,
half acre of blackberries in full bearing
will yield 1900 pounds of berries this
year., 10000 strawberry vines, 3 acres
of corn, , of clover; between and 8
acres in cultivation, balance timber ;
fine irrigating facilities; 1900 feet of
tight-covered tiume two reservoirs :
and over 400 feet of water pipe, carry
ing water into house. Price 81, 200
Call on f. r. Austen at the ranch or
address at Hood River. Or.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
THE MAILS.

The mall arrives rom Strnitshutg nt II -.
clock 4, NJ. Wednesdays hnd Saturdays, de-
parts 'lo Hnmc dnyH ~ noon.
For Chcnowclh leaves atS A, NJ. arrives nj
or, NJ. SATURDAYS.
For White Salmon leaves daily 1T \ A, ".
arrives nj one o'clock T.. NJ,
From white Salmon leaves for Fuldn. an
mcr, Trout lake aud GlrnwpOd Mondays. nnd
FRIDAYS.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22

The undersigned being located near
Hood River, wishes to inform parties
who may be desirous of having sur
veying done, that he is Il practical
surveyor of many years experience,
and that work entrusted to him will be
performed with dispatch and correct
ness. He takes pleasure in referring to
Mr.. A. s. Blowers, (who for years was
county commissioner in Minnesota
and for whom he did county work as
county surveyor, as to his ability.
Parties writing me at Hood will re-
ceive prompt attention.
c. j. HAYES.
Dated Hood River April 9th, 1891.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
The Coming Line.

The Chicago, Union Pacific & North
Western Line offers the best accomm-
dations to the travelling public enroute
to Chicago. Through trains, fast time,
sleeping cars, elegant
dining cars, colonist sleepers, reclining
chair cars and handsome day coaches.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
p. A. SNYDER, Secretary.

Call and see Marvin Rand's new
stock of stationary and school supplies.
He has also just received Il fine stock of
reading matter, novels, magazines, ETC.,
and u splendid assortment of fishing
tackle, fine candies and all the fruits
of the season constantly on hand.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22

J. w. Kenna gives notice that he is
here to stay, and is prepared to do
painting in all its branches. Decorat-
ing, gliding, polishing, graining and
staining. Treatment of interior wood
work and furniture speciality. Car
riage painting done. Office at Mount
Hood hotel.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Making for lumber up to date. ..$8l 42y
AUCTION.

| will sell at public auction Saturday,
August 10Th, at O'Clock p. m., ut
Hood River, Oregon, all the fixtures of
the Gem Restaurant, household goods;
horse and buggy and two cows.
Mrs. JULIA HARM.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Union PACIFIC RAILWAY
LOCAL CARD.

EASr nouED From nOOD RIVER
.Nd. T. Express leaves NJ ilOl A. NJ.
mo =, Mail 1891 4, NJ,
WEST norND from HOOD RIVER.
'No. ?, Express leaves nj 7;tn T.. NJ,
mo ], Mall blb A. NJ.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Land Locator.

Every body wants land in Hood
River Valley. | have some very de-
srable tracts ofgood land on my list
for preemptions, hOmesteads and tim
bered claims, with running water on
them. / can locate several stockmen
advantageOusly. DO not fail to see
me at Hood River Falls or address me
at Hood River, WascO County, Oregon.
w. Ross WINANs,
Locator.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
NOTICE.

l have appointed ]. II. Delk, my
Agent to sell my beer at Hood River,
at wholesale. AUGUST BUCHLER.
The Dalles, March Is, 1891.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22

Have You seen the $500 antique
maple bed room set at the furniture
store?
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22
Hoop RIVER, Or, Aug. 20, ,0l.


EDITOR GLACIER: In answer 10 Mr..
Blowers article in your last issue, his
words are: "I'he job was completed In
six and 0ne-thlrd days, and the bill
II $57G2," and refers 10 the school
clerks office. Tax Payer has been to
the school clerks Office and finds the
following bills on file and orders for
their payment signed by Directors H.
and b.:
LangilIe & Stranahan, l2l days
nj 1880 per ay".................$H G2l
A, X. Oiler mo days mcntiOncdl II 50
Langiile, building house over
hydrant. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ so
Hartley, hauling g","."...........". 7 50
Making for lumber up to date,.$sl 42l
Painters and blacksnliths yet TO hear
from, which will probably make 1t
about 500. Mr.. Oler says he worked
six days and four hours and that he
dug all holes aud helped put up the
fence. The Oregon Lumber Co.'S bills
are also on file and have been paid
$53.4S, making altogether, up TO the
present time, $l3400l, and / estimate
that when all the bills are in the total
will be $40.
challenge the directors to contro-
vert these figures. TAX PAYER
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1891-08-22

Goods at 10 per cent. discount at
Hannas for 80 days.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-08-13
MAY MOI MAIERIAlI2E.

ARIZONA is said to have placed orders
for large quantity of red paint which its
people will have on hand in Washington
next winter with a view of celebrating
the admission of that territory as state.
Arizona has not been admitted as yet,
but the Democrats down there claim to
have it all fixed and claim that it is none
too soon to begin getting ready the neces-
sary supply of red paint and other things
requisite to hurrah time. The Repub-
Leans in the approaching congress have
not as yet been consulted. There is,
therefore some possibility that there may
yet be joint missing in Arizona's state
hood connections.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-08-13
New Mexico Schools,

1t appears that during the decade just
ended New Mexico showed larger per-
centage of increase in its school enroll
ment than any other state or territory.
This is encouraging, although at the same
time it reveals the fact that New Mexico's
school enrolment at the beginning of the
decade was very small. There were so
few children in the schools that even a
small increase was sufficient to show a
large percentage. OF gain. However, New
Mexico is on the right track now. The
people are taking great interest in the
public schools which are being organized
under the new law, and next fall the en-
rollment will be very much larger than it
is now. The public school will be a great
power for the uplifting of the territory.
They will gradually wipe out the disgrace
of the extraordinary percentage of litter
acy which has rested upon New Mexico
for years. -Denver Republican.