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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
GIFT OF THE ALUMNI.
Son-R, sidcnt Lecture Course of the Uni
vrrsity { ( Vernon.

Arrangements have been made IN connec-
ton with the Cambridge Conferences for
course of fourteen lectures at the Uni
Versity a lecture will he delivered once
o fortnight on Monday evenings during
the college year. These lectures are a
gift from the alumni to the University.
They will be delivered in the Williams
Science hall at p. m.
4 limited number of tickets at s. for the
course have been reserved tor the people
of Burlington These tickets are trans
iera bic ana may be obtained OF J.. y.
Richardson, ~ Williams street. The list
Of lectures follows:
Nov. Prof. Franklin II. G!ddings, Phi,
d.. of Columbia University, The Popular
instruction Most Necessary in Democ-
racy,"
Nov. 9l-Prof Lester f. Ward, Ill. D..
of the Smithsonian Institution, Washing
ton. d. c., Mature and Nurture, or Her
odity and Opportunity"
Dec Prof. Ira y, Hollis of Harvard
University, The Influence of the Navy on
our Foreign Relations" Qlustrated)
Dec. Beforehand Raghavji Gandni, Il
A.. NJ r. a. S. of Bombay. India. The
Political and Industrial outlook in India.
Jan. 9-lIon. Carroll ID, Wright, LII. D.
L. $. Commissioner of Labor Washing
ton, u. c., The Relation of Invention tC
Labor.
Jan. 93-Dr. Lewis c. James, NJ, A, hi
rector Of the Cambridge Conferences, or
igin and Eearly Manifestations of the Re
lgious Sentiment"
Feb. C-Prof. Amos T.. Dolbear, Pm. ID,
OF Tufts College, ELECTRICITY and Civilza
ton"
Feb a0-AIiss Jane Adams of HUI
House Social Settlement, Chicago, Eng
fish and American Social Settlements
March 6-Mr L, Charlton Black of Cam
bridge. Mass, Certain Aspects OF tn
Modern Novel"
Marcn 20-Rev. William Norman Guth
rie of Cincinnati, Ohio, william Blake
Mystic, Poet and Painter" illustrated
April 3-Nir. Edwin u. Mead Directo
of the Old South Historical Work Boston
Mass, THE Study of History"
April l7-Prof. Crawford Howell Toy
Ii. D.. of Harvard University, "Religio
Of the Poynesian Peoples"
Nav MIR. Thomas Davidson, Autho
OF Education of the Greek People etc
: Greek Democracies."
May i5-Prof. Josiah Royce, Pm. D., @
Harvard University, Psychological Basi
OF our Religious Ideas
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SHORTAGE AT THE POSTOFFlCe.
One Hundred Dollars Missing From the
Stnmp department..

There ia just 500 missing from the Bur
lington postoh!cc. which cannot be ac-
counted for. and the loss is a subject
which is proving of considerable interest
To the employees of the office. The money
Is charged up against the stamp depart
mont and a careful balancing of the ac-
counts fails to disclose its whereabouts.
There Is n possibility that the amount
may be accounted FOR at the close of the
month wncn the accounts are figured up
together. If this does not show the where
abouts Of the $lo0. matters are very likely
10 assume a st!ll more serious aspect. The
loss will probably result in the sending
OF inspectors TO the city To trace the mat
ter. This is the customary course In mat
tiers of "A like nature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03

the house will accompany Mr.. Edwin to
sec that the house is put in thorough re-
pair for the coming season. Mr. Burn
ham will return in about two weeks
The annual pastors reception" of Rev.
and Mrs Edward lIawcs to the congreRa-
ton of the First church was given at the
parsonage last evening and was in every
way u very pleasant AFFAIR. inc recep
ton has usually been held Mt the church
parlors but the guests found the pretty
rooms of the parsonage even more hospi-
table. Refreshments were served by MIS-
LYMAN F. Wood and Mrs. John a. Man
son, assisted by Miss Grace Roby ana
Miss Hattie Wright.
The ladies of the Unitarian society met
in the church parlors Thursday afternoon
for the annual meeting. The social ana
benevolent feature of the work were DIS
cussed and these officers were elected:
President, Mrs. a. Il. Richardsor, vice.
president, Mrs. C. A. Murray; secretary.
| Mrs t.. II. Burgess; treasurer. Mrs. A. q.
| Whittcmorc; executive committee, the
president, secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
| W. +. Ferguson and Mrs. j. II. Gates.
Evidences of Halloween pranks were to
be seen all over the city Tuesday morn
/ ing. Signs gates. blinds and steps were
scattered about generally but perhaps the
most remarkable change of base was the
hosting OF a bicycle rack to the top of
the flag pole in the Battery Park. The
rack was brought back to earth again but
the end of the rope is now at the top of
tho pole which must he taken down in or
der to get the rope unless some climber
volunteers to go aloft.
Gabriel Ward, aged Il, died at $50 Sat
urday morning of dropsy. Mr.. Ward has
been III for some time past and his death
was not unexpected. He seemed all right
though, Friday night, and died suddenly
Saturday morning. He leaves wife and
two sons, Henry Ward, the barber and
Edwin Ward, a mason. The funeral SER
vices were held at ST. Joscph's church Mon
day morning at Q O'Clock. Rev. Father
Cloarec otI1Ciatcd. The intcrmcnt was III
Mount Calvary cemetery.
The residence of Hon. and Mrs. Elias
LYMAN was the scene of n brilliant afaii
Tucsday-the reception given by Mr.. an.
Mrs. Lyman for Or. and Mrs. Lyman Al
lon from to in the afternoon. The
quests were received by Mr.. and Mrs
Lyman and Or. and Mrs. Allen, who wer,
assisted ~ Mrs. +. l.. Burgess, Mis-:
Graves and Miss Shaw and by Miss Der
tina Wells and Miss Florence Allen at th'
tea table. The rooms were decorated will
beautiful chrysanthcmums and the anai
was "A pronounced success in every way.
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attorney is T. j. Deavitt of Montpelier
Mr.. Kllam was married during the latter
part of September.
The Plea in the case is that in Oct. 1897.
In consideration of the plaintiffs being
then sole and unmarried. at the special
instance and request of the defendant,
faithfully promised the defendant to mar
ry him. ana he the defendant faith
fully promised to marry her, the
plaintiff, and says that the plain
tin, con0ding in the promise and am
dertakuc of the defendant. has remained
single and is stil unmarried and that the
plairun has been ready and willing tn
marry tn, defendant; yet the defendant
not regarding the said promise. but in
4 tending To deceive and injure the plaintiff
after making his said promise. did in Sep
TENDER last wronCfully and iniuriously
marry another woman, contrary TO his
previous promise and undertaking.
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HOME MATTERS.
CITY AND VICINITY.

Officer Coffcy took Fanny Borette to
Rutland Tuesday to serve a term of two
Ind half years.
l.. c. Clark and family closed their
mmmer residence in this city yesterday.
Ind last night went to New York
An examination was conducted at the
customs house Thursday for the position
pf fish culturist. There was one appli-
can't
Miss Nellie Butts of the converse schoo.
who is i'll at the Mary Fletcher hospital
from fever, Is so far recovered as to be
be able to SIT up.
Sister Columbia. former teacher in the
parochial schools of this city, died last
week in Portland. ore. She was siste.
Of Charles McWilliams.
Students of the Burlington High school
10 the number of 139 went to Montpelier
yesterday with the civil government class
TO visit the Legislature
Alexander Miller ana Miss Mabel Steady
We're married at st. Joscph's church by
Eater Cloarec Tuesday evening. recep-
tlon followed the wedding
+. NJ. Temple Saturday sold his pacing
mare Ruth, with record of go, to the
horse buyers who are here from New
York city buying up horses.
Inc NUMBER OF marriages Tor the month
Of October was considerably less than that
OF September. There were in the latter
month "A marriages as against 10 in Octo-
ber
w. f. Harvey, who recently entered the
employ of Bailey's Music Rooms in this
city, moved his family from White River
Junction to their new home on Colchester
avenue Thursday.
The petition in voluntary bankruptcy of
George l.. Terrill of Underhill has been
filed and Mr.. Terrill has been adjudgeu
bankrupt The case is referred 20 Geo.
W. Deberville, referee.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
fled with clerk of the United States Court
George E. Johnson Tuesday afternoon by
William J. Morrison of Enosburgh Falls,
Morrison is harness dealer.
Cards have been received in this city
announcing the marriage at Waban
Mass, of Miss Celia Rogers, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. p. w. Rogers, formerly
of this city, to Charles IL. Whitaker OF
Thursday, october z.
w. V. Scully, who has been spending
the past two weeks in this city visiting
his father James b. Scully, returned tC
New York city Thursday, where he WI
enter d law office and pursue his Law
studies at Columbia University.
Ut. anu NlS' l~Sl Amen returned u
this city Friday night after their wedding
trip. They went to the home oil Dr. Al
lens father. Charles r. Allen, where the!
will remain for a time, preparatory to TAX
Ing Up their residence at No. 2SS Mali
street
Stpulations were filed at the Office .
the county clerk Thursday for the dscon
tlnuance OF the action in trover of Thoma
w. Thorp versus Samuel Desany and II
the case of Thomas Thorp, guardian, vs.
Samuel Desany and l.. +. Wilbur, as
signee.
A gang of men were engaged Tuesdn
In removing the great tree at the south
west corner of the Chittenden Count
Court house. The work was ordered b
an inspector and the loss of the tree wa
much lamented by the occupants of tn
building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
Ten rlillion Wheelmen.

It is stated by competent authority that
there are ten million people in America
who are bicycle riders. Probably each
one gets an average OF one hurt in sea-
son, and that rs just when Henry 81
lohnson's Arnica & oil Liniment gets in
its sood work. Nothirs has ever been
made that viii cure bruisc, cut OF sprain
so quickly, Also removes plmplcs, sun
burn, tan, or ircvkles. Clean and nice TO
use. Take I, with you. Costs p cents per
bottle Three times as much in % cont
bottle. All druggists sell it and guarantee
it to sive satisfaction or money re-
funded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
WANT AN ACCOUNTING,
Recent Partner of II. c. Gleason Looking
For $4,000.

Proceedings We're instituted yesterday
against III. C. Gleason by George V. Towne
and his wife, Carrie Towne, in order to
make Mr.. Gleason give an accounting for
5000. which he Is alleged to have collected
during the last few months. Mr., Gleason
recently filed a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy and was adjudged u bankrupt.
The action brought yesterday seeks Ia
induce Mr.. Gleason to account for moneys
In his possession during the partnership
of Gleason 4 Towne. The writ Is return
able at the March term of Chittendeu
County Court. A capias was issued upon
the affdavits of the plaintiffs that the de-
PENDANT he'd moneys belonging to them
in iiduciary capacity and refused TO de-
liver the same. Mr.. Gleasons counsel, D
j. Foster, became his surety. V. A. Bull
lard represents the plaintiffs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
A QUIET WEDDING.

Frank II. Parker and Mrs. Annie Mech
Van Sicken were quietly married ut the
home of the bride on Elm street Thurs
day morning at 1880 o'clock. The cere-
uony was Witnessed only by the imme-
date relatives OF the family and was per
formed by Rev. l.. NJ. Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker won't upon the
noon train to spend a honeymoon in New
FORK and will return 10 this city and give
a reception 20 their friends at 3e5 South
Union street from until ! o'clock on
Wednesday, Nov. l6,h.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
PHI DELTA THETA BANQUET.

Phi Delta Theta held its annual initia-
ton banquet At Hotel Burlington Friday
night. The following are the new mem
btrs; '0l, 7, L. Brooks; '02, Ii. J. Adams
Chas. +. Goodwin. J. y, Harvey II. r.
Hayward @. q. Morse, l.. Nj. MunSon, g.
II, Peck, u. NJ, Rice, a, ID. Welch. Alum
nj present were "A. IL. Wheeler, 50. u. l.
Forbes, 80. Chas. h. Mower, ~. e. W
Doten, rs. A. g Wheeler, % II. ii. Dal
rymple, -, A. l.. Emo Drown 'a5). Z. NJ
Harvey. -. l.. $. poten. ". h. a.. Pat
rick, 'sS Il. q. Ray. 'sS J. L. Barney
dartmouth '99. was also present
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
MUNcHAUSeN BEATEN IN IOWA.
Watch in n Cows stomach Seven Year
Loses but Four Minutes.
CFrcm the Chicago Times -Hera

Seven years ago a farmer living west of
Webster city. Iowa, hung his vest on tho
fence in the harnyard. ard as Il result OF
1t a wonderful story is told.
\ calf ohewed up a pocket in the gar
ment In which was a standard gold watch.
Recently tbs animal, a staid cid mi X
COW, was hutChercd for beef. and the time
piece was found in such a position be-
tween the lungs of the COW that tho pro-
cess OF respiration, the closing in and
filling the lungs, kept the stemwinder
wound UP, ana .he watch had lost but
four minutes in the seven years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
\ R~n.fsetar st Weak Men,

To De able To 10 sNoi in this world is a
grand thing. To have the power % lessen
i.S pain and creating comfort and haHpt'
ness is a noble possession, and 10 he con-
stars and unSSlt,Sh in its exercise is nco.er
still, Or. Greene. n Temple Pace, EoS-
ton. Mass. the gifted ana sGSNNeSssOl
specialist whose wonderful cures % the
weak and debiltta,ei have made his name
a household word is one ~ the fortunate
men. Weak men and wOmeN should
know that they van consult cr. Greene by
letter. tree, This il a great boon, IL YOU
are in trouble, ii YOU are sick and siNng,
write to Or. Grs~ne aud Ses his advice
He can cure You
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
MORE CHINESE CASES.
Five Ceiestials Admitted to Uncle Sans
Custodv-Frank Hubbard Arraigned.

The usual monthly batch OF Chinese
cases were disposed of yesterday IN the
office of United States Commissioner Geo.
f Johnson. Eleven casci were heard and
of these five respondents were discharged
and the cases of the remainder continued
until the 2d of Deoember-just one month.
Four Cinnamon who We're brought In at
noon were arraigned and their cases con-
tinued. Il. C. Smith of st. Adams, +, f,
McManus of Rutland and r. Z. Brown of
this city appeared for the Cinnamon ana
District Attorney Martin for the govern
ment
Frank Hubbard of Rochester was
brought to this city and arraisned for
an ALLEGED violation of the internal rev.
enue law in selling intoxicants without a
license He waived examination and ba il
In the amount of $500 was furnished for
his appearance before the grand jury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
Keeps Folks Well.

II i setter 10 SEi:r well than To c ET
W.. al;hol sh when one j. sick il is de-
siratla II GET Wei when W CONSIDER
ths, c:sh;-;vu,sS OF ;hc ailments ihat al
,,;,, me American people axe caGSe3 by
,>nvS,ilasion. ~ sha., realize Why % IS
INA, RRN,cv'S Mandrake RittcrS kEEPS
folks VEL" OF Il sick, enables them 10
GIT Vel MAnG-Akc'S Ri;trrS cures Don-
s,i0a,.on. ~. druggists guarantee H. oi
,,,p..,,V vssfGadtd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
rHANKsiIvING pNII.rRY TRAIN.

The Central Vernon, railrNad will run
a THANKSGIVING poultry train 10 Boston
Friday. November IL The time % depart
ure OF connectirs trains fCNra different
points will be found upon small bills is
sued TO station agents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
RACES AT HOWARD PARK.

The parties who conducted the races at
Howard Park one week ago Friday
held second meeting Friday after
noon. The weather was all that could be
desired and the track was in fair condi-
ton. The attendance was not large. The
races were two in number matched
race between l.. T. Knott I'll. T.. brew
stoD and Beckwith CE. +. BrowneiD and
a 30 class trot and pace for a purse OF
$lo0.
The matched race was won In two
straight heats by Beckwth in 2:2l and
90 The following is the summary Of the
30 race, which was Won by BlodGett in
"a walk:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
MEMS LIST.

Charles NJ. Butler, Alfred Bush, Robert
L. Ribb. Il. &, Beard. Burlington Collect
ing Agency, ". u. Eaton, Bratnard \.
feeling, Nj. +. Howcs Il Co, Alphpnse
Iioule. A. J. Mckeiow, James Maioney,
Joseph Provost, -, W. Strong. Norman
Stone, DIR. q. w Waters John J. Walsh.
Walter q. Williams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03

Miss Maggie Allore. Mrs. Alfred Al,ard
Fanny Dchuihan. Miss L. L. Goodsil. Mrs,
.Abbic NJ. Hall, Mrs. l.aulker. Louisa La
roc, Annie Mellon. Mrs. J. :. Marsh. II.
Gertrude Nichols. Mrs. Jane Paul, Miss
Carlo Riley. MAY RYAN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
ETH VERMONT REUNION

The members OF the 18th Vermont reg.-
ment will hold their annual reunion a,
Brooks Post hall in Montpelier on the al
ternoon and evening OF next "Wednesday
the sth of November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
Price % Cents a Bottle.

Why No; step :u,a the nearest cruz
s.o-c a,,G set No,t." and by using % ot
ASSUMED ~: sOcS Gcal;h 'hroVsh tho ,Ty.
saS Spr."s months
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03

PARHER-VAN SICELEN-on october
=, ISIS, oy Rev. +. NJ. Snyder, Mrs. Anne
Mecca Van S.ok,en 10 Frank HSsWel
Parker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
DIED.

MNAI,oN-In this city, October 81 at
the home OF his aunt. Mrs II. Conn .lN,
ia Sou,a Chsmrlsin street, John McNa-
Eor. aSei y years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
SUED FOR $4,000.
Papers Served on n Burlington Man, Al
leginR breach Of Promise.

Papers were served Monday In a suit
for breach of promise In which Albert
Killam of this city IL named as the de-
PENDANT. The suit is brought to recover
the sum of $4,000, as damages, The plain
tin Is Elvira NJ johnson, formerly of this
city, but now living In Montpelier. Her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
OFT RNoTnrRS " ALL ARoARD.'
NAHRIEp.

Reward PAID tor every case Of skin trou-
BE CRYSTAL ma falls 10 cure or benefit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
wOMEN'S LIST.

List of unclaimed letters in the Bur,ing-
ton postotiico for the week ending Nov,
l, lS9S:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03

Thomas Hardy. the novelist, Is shortly
to appear in the new role OF poet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-11-03
HOME MISSIONARY WORK.
Fourteenth Annual Convention of the
womsn's Society of the Vermont Con-

ference.
The 1i.h ar nual convention OF the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society Of Yer
mont conference at Plainheld. was open
ed at / p. m. oct. ~ tn by a praise service
led by Mrs. c. S. Ricl,mC nd of Mortified.
\ good number Of people were in attend
HnCc and nearly IL the conference OF
hCerS were present. A chorus Choir rcn-
6ered several selections Of excellent mu-
sic. The address ofwelcomo was giving by
Mrs. f.. J. Colby 20 which Mrs KiChnond
responded. in well chosen words, This
was followed by the annual address of the
president, Mrs. A. IA Webb. which was
very interesting ami Instructive. She said
IN part.
America is a prominent factor In the
evangelikation OF the world although the
youngest. she is the richest nation ON the
globe. This is u crucial period in our his
tory. Shall Christ or Satan rule our laudS
She Svoke OF SabhS.th Dissertation as
brought here by the foreign elements and
gave statistics oi the alarming i,utcrarVy
IN the South. and the work tue Home So
ciety is doing among these people. Inter-
cStiTg examples were given Of What has
been accomplished by our Industrial
Homes y ,OiOred girl who had received
training IN the Home returuci 10 the Ca
bin where her family lived and soon
changed the appearance by her skill and
tact SO that Ia u short time II Was the
home OF u christian t1miiy. ono molHcs
cultivat II eight acres ~ land, doing al
TIE wCyA alone that she might stNr her
JAushtec an education in one cf these
Christian Schools. This girl Is uNw cared
tor by our society. Another cclorNNl sir
padded her canoe across the river and
walked three miles .ycud 10 the Schoo
each day. she Is RON in the New Jersey
Home. IL IS the mission ct the Woman :
dome Missionary society TO raise every
home in or ttui 10 tho standard VI
Christian living. What a pity that cnl,
one in Is Of our women are lending help
ing hand in this organized movement.
Thursday At . Il. M. found the devote,
workers assembled for prayer service
which was led by Rev. ]. u. ShcroUrnc
presiding elder OF the 81. JOhuSb"ry dis
trict This WAS followed by - business
session.
The reorts given by delegates We" mos;
~ encoura siug. showing that soc1 wcr'
had been done in the lOcOl societies, tn
{ report Of the conference CORES pCDG.r
, secretary, Mrs. Aitha Richmond. Shove,
z that much time and pOiien; c~Crt hA
been given TO the work ~ the society
: The report OF Mrs. F.W. Lewis, treasurer
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-01-08
Attractions at Guadalaia :.

U. S. Consular Agent E. B. Light
has the following letter from Guada-
lajsra in modern Mexico:
Thousands of ipvslids, semi in
valids ard tourists are annually driven
from their attractive homes of the
north by the cold weather ard the
question in their minds is: Where Is
to be found the most ettractive, health
full and economical place for us to pass
the winter months?" The object Of
this letter is to answer many of the
questions so frequently asked as to at
fractions resented by Gua1a]ajars. 1t
is not my aim 20 sing her praises. 1
have be- an invalid f. r nearly thirty
years, and have studied climates, and
necessary sanitary CO millions such ss
are needed to incress. my he alth ard
com fort, and 1 am free to say 1 have
found no place viii h combines so
may conditions favoring the semi
invalid as this city. The combination
is dry, pure air, excellent sanitary and
natural drainage, good pura, soft
drinking water, bright sunny days,
with irfrequent changes and q
moderate temperature. Another con-
sideratiOn to most invalids is the eX-
pense. People live here as elsewhere,
in proportion to their income. I
KIN wv of Mexican boarding houses
where very cord table and comfort =
bl, room are provided for $50 tsilver)
par m nth. This price is varied -
good hotel accommodations by Amer
leans for Americans for 500 per
m"n-r.
Guada lajara is situated at al eleva-
ton Of ) eco fNet above sea level, on
the table lands of the ''Madre Mouu-
tains" which extend north aud south
nearly the entire length of the North
American continent Rain is prac' ical.y
-" wn here between the middle OF
OctOber and the first of June. The
winter temperature averages about 81
degrees. The variations during tweu-
ty four hours average about degrees
IN the shade, AT midday in the sun 1t
,s warm, but it u astonishing hQw even