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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
SUCCESS, BROTHER.

The Santa Fe New Mexican in
storm and shine has stood for the
best interests Of Santa Fe and Of the
territory. He now appeals to the bust.
ness men Of the city to support a pa
per that, standing for the town. will
place 1t in the rank Of Las Vegas and
albuquerque. Santa Fe should stand
loyalty by the New Mexican. No 9TH
er influence can operate so powerfully
TO the advantage of a community as
an able, fearless, honest newspaper.
In fact, the town is judged always by
the kind Of newspaper 1t supports,
The very first thing one does when
he Is considering the advisability OF
moving to some other community Is
to send for the leading paper publish
ed there. BY its perusal he judges OF
the business enterprise, the schools.
the churches, the advantages, the
conditions and resources. He decides
for or against that community accord
Ing to What he reads in the paper. As
far as Santa Fe is concerned, it GER
tainly looks as though the town must
stand or fall IS an important factor
in New Mexico by the paper that has
50 long advocated Its interests. II
may be true that Santa Fe has more
than its due proportion OF moss backs
and detractors, but certainly now is
time, II ever, for the loyal citizens
OF the famous DID capital to rally to
he support of the most important fac
LOr in its DEVELOPMENT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
EoRTuNA

OF all the ~ili-advised suggestions to
the colorcd race. the advice to arm
and defend themselves is the most I'M
fortunate, and IL is surprising and
startling that such a suggestion should
come form the spiritual teachers of
the race, If the negro would be res
pected he must reform himself
Wheeling. w. Va. Intelligencer (Rep.)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
Contrast in Lyndnos.

So far this year thei have been
thirteen lynchings in ae United
States seven in the sou and six in
the north. OF the souttn lynchings
one victim vas burned Jar New Or.
leans, five we're hangednd one was
shot. OF the northerI lynchings,
three victims were burrl-at Belle
vile, Ills, at Joplin, n, and vii
mington. Del.-one was beaten to
death at Pittsburg and the others
were hanged.-Savannaf News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The first Mesilla Valley cantaloupes
have made their appearance. Rocky
Ford product won't be along for quite
a time yet, and when they come,
they must take a back seat. The New
Mexican article discounts them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
No place For When.

Not only can a lone wsan not get
a meal in a New York resurant after
3 p. m. but she runs riskof arrest If
shs shows herself on til. street. A
woman who later prove her inno-
cenee was recently compelled to
spend the night in a noisme jail as
a disorderly person. Plaily the un-
chivalrous metropolis is b place fol
the gentler sex. They sould come
west.-(Wheeling, W. Va Register
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
MOSQUITO IN TRAINING.

II Is about the time of year when
the mosquito IL preparing to go into
training as a vocalist, both in solo and
chorus. Humanity has to pay the
cost when the bin is presented.-Bir-
mIngham News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

Wanted MISUNDERSTANDING car.
penters and tie makers; also men to
hew ties and bridge timbers; good
wages. American Lumber Co, Thor
eau, N. NJ, 7-7f-3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

PRESS COMMENTS.
0 THE BOTTLE.

The Baton Rouge girl who became
engaged to a Missouri man through
finding his photograph in a bottle
floating down the Mississippi ought to
inquire into the history Of the bottle
frst.--Atlanta Journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
AGITATION ON THE MuRNERS'
BENCH,

The Missouri boodlers must have
gained the impression in some way
that Circuit Attorney Folks conduct
ing a revival. The mournels' bench is
crowded every day.-St. louis Globe
Democrat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

Mrs. Laura Poole Wright has bought
out Mrs. VIM. Malboeuf and will con-
tinue business at the old stand. VIII
close out the present stock for SO
cents on the dollar from now until
Sept. LIST, before buying new stock.
7-72-4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
households Of the lanhe general
commanding wears pettits the edge
Of criticism will be grV dulled.-
Philadelphia Record.
What The strona lis Not.

The strong nan is n.he soldier
on horseback with sabeTawn. The
strong mar is the man 18th folded
arms who utters the trl regardless
q consequences. No oman jnjure .
man VIC refuses tc be It; you may
kill him, but you cam touch the
man in him. He wieldaIpower that
ne would have to give il stopped to
physical force.-Boston Vim.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The greatest percentage of gain in
membership Of G. II. societies was re.
ported at the Denver convention as
from New Mexico. The figure Is "a
per cent. In all 246O new societies
have been established since the last
convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
A DELAWARE DuEl.

III Aliiaunwie aaoant Abe ~h-sa~-S~
of the East Indian freak for a praying
duel, they might give their continu-
GUS performance in Delaware.-Green-
vile, s. G.. News.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The southern New Mexico fruit is
plentiful In the markets. II Ii quite
the equal OF anything brought from
California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The New Mexico mineral exhibit al
the 81. Louis exposition should be the
finest ever gathered In the territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
PEARopX.

Governor Peabody of Colorado Is to
commission n OF his daughters as a
colonel on his stan. There is probably
no precedent for this innovation, but
when II ID remembered In how many
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The days have lost eighteen minutes
since June 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

In the cities Of the north people are
dying by the from tho effects
Of the heat, New Mexico should get
fashionable as a summer resort.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

This weather may seem Just a trins
too warm for humanity. hut It's great
for tho wheat crop. II might be hot.
too. but Ii isn't.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

II you wish to borrow money 1t will
pay you to investigate the plan OF
the Aetna Building association. In
quire OF Geo. II. Hunker. Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

Az distinguished barbarians the
West virginians seem in danger OF
mperiliing the standing Of the Hoos.
iers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

What has become Of our old friend.
Grover?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

For the most beautiful rooms In the
southwest. go to La Pension in the
Coors block. 165-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

Mrs. l.. T. Laidley wishes to an
nounce to her pupils that she will re
sumo her vocal classes this week.
1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The shady side of the street In ultra
fashionable these days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

Pittinger has Just received . fne
assortment Of picture frame mould
ings and mats; also the latest patterns
and colorings in wall paper. $40
Hst'. ~f~aot '7ee
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

No cases Of sunstrokes are reported
from cool New Mexico"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY II, 1903.

The second crop Of alfalfa is look.
ing fine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
Rates 81 Subscription.

Ncws-dealers should report to the counting.
room any irregularity OF inattcntlan on this
part Of carriers III the delivery Of a Optic,
News-deAlers can have The Optic delivered
10 their dcpots Ia any part Of the city by the
carriers, Orders or complaints can BE- made
By telephone. postal. or In person
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

II you want to gain flesh and fee
well drink Macbeth water; pure
sparkling, refreshing, medicinal; de
livered where you want II by Peter
Roth. lSS.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14

The Optic will not. under any circuH-
stances, he responsible for the return Or Tie
safe keeping Of any rejected manuscripts No
exception Win be made 10 this rule, With re-
gard to either letters or enclosures. Nor vii
the editor enter Into correspondence concarn-.
ing rejected manuscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-14
Mems Straw Hats.

0NE lot Of Infants $l.OO red and
blue 3-strap Sandals, sizes cno
p to 5-cIean.up sale price : OUC
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
OBLATE FATHERS.

The observance of Memorial Day
at Brownsville was somewhat quiet,
consisting in the suspension of
business by the postOffice, custom
house and National bank, and the
display of the flag at half mast on
the courthouse and federal build
ing. a number of members of the
local G. A. r. post drove TO the
National cemetery this morning
with flowers to decorate the graves
cf the soldiers. The National salute
was fired at the post at noon, in
commemoration OF the day.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
Gard of Thanks.

With most sincere feelings of
gratitude we offer our thanks to
the ladies of the Catholic Repair
Fund Society for their noble zeal
and indefatigable work in organic
ing the Cosmopolitan Restaurant
and the dramatic entertainment
and concert. We address the same
thanks to all persons who lent their
generous and artistical co-opera-
ton, as well as to the general pub
lie that patronized them.
THE Community of the
OBLATE FATHERS.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
MADE YOUNG AGAIN.

"One of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put
me in my teens again" writes D.
H Turner of Dempseytown, Pa,
THEY'RE the best in the world for
Liver. Stomach and Bowels. Purely
vegetable. Never grippe. Only 25c
at J. L. Putegnat & Bro, Drug
Store.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
PIANOS.

I have on sale a we'll selected
stock of standard make PIANOS on
easy terms, and Edison Phono-
graphs. at the residence of Mrs. l..
E. Wreford.
Prospective purchasers are invit-
ed to call and examine daily,
between the hours OF 4 and 6 p. m.
97-1 m. BONITA DENERE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30

For wreaths for First Communion
and the ceremonies of the Corona
ton and Feast of Corpus Chris
IL please see those I have on sale
at NV residence.
e-1 m. Miss L. CHARAY.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
Fine Onions.

-Four onions that just filed a
good-sized basket were received BY
The HERALD yesterday with the
compliments of Sheriff John Closner
OF Hidalgo. the enterprising owner
OF the famous San Juan plantation
OF that county. These onions are a
sample of the many products which
Mr.. Closner is growing by irriga-
tod on his beautiful plantation.
The four onions aggregate just eight
pounds in weight. They are of an
excellent variety and keep well.
Mr.. Closner has such an abundance
of these onions that he only wishes
that he could ship them. They
would bring fine prices if they could
be placed on the Northern markets
today.
Mr.. Closner also has an i'm
mense corn crop on his plantation
that would bring large returns If
we had rail facilities. His sugar
crop, which he manufactures him.
self, and his large banana crop are
other leading features of this
splendid irrigated plantation de-
serving note, while his orchards
produce many varieties of delicious
fruits, and his truck patch an
abundance of choice vegetables. Rio
Grande soil and Rio Grande water,
with men like John Gosner to mix
them, will bring unsurpassed re-
suits in the agricultural line.
With a railroad to transport our
farm products, this valley is going
to surprise the country by the
enormous crops it will have on the
market ahead of all other sections.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
Magnolia Dairy Farm,

Shears & Putegnat. Proprietors,
VIII deliver Fresh Milk on and al
ter June l, 1903, AZ 10 cents a quart,
Mexican coin.
Leave orders at Botica del Leon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30

The clouds have been promising
rain all the afternoon.
Send 25c to this paper for copy
: Of new Terrell Election Law.
Corn, cotton and grass are begin
ming to suffer for want OF rain.
Hamilton Brown shoes, all styles
and John B. Stetson hats at Grune-
wald's.
THE Herald has been short of
help and somewhat rushed for sew
eral days.
New Terrell Election Law; pamph-
let form; pocket size Price 25c per
copy. For sale at this Office.
Amatch game Of baseball between
picked American mines is on at the
post this afternoon.
The ceremony of browning the
AYirgin viii take place at the Cath
Ole church tomorrow afternoon.
For REyT-A good store building
opposite South side of Market Plaza.
Apply to A. VUITToNET.
Tomorrow being Whit-Sunday,
there will be a celebration Of the
Holy Communion in the Episcopal
Church at : o'clock a. m.
Mrs. E. c. Forto has been Sc
riously i'll for the past week or
more. Her many friends sincerely
hope that she may improve very
F, soon.
For SALE:-A good, heavy wagon
and double harness, cheap. For
particulars inquire at THE HERALD
office.
The steamer arrived off Brazos
Santiago this morning, coming in
side the harbor at 1850. The pas !
sengers and express came up this
afternoon.
For Mems summer suits, dress
shirts. President suspender, and
Boston garter, call at II. Grune-
wald's opposite the market.
The public school at Hidalgo, .
which has been ably conducted by |
Mise. Alce and Lillian Dougher-
yoi this city, was closed yester-
day for the summer.
Next comes the entertainment to
raise funds for the state Worlds |
Fair exhibit, which will take place
in about two weeks. The enterpris-
ing teachers OF the public school
have charge Of this affair, which is
equivalent to saying that 1t IS
iore-Ordained success.
The fine $50 horse belonging to
H. G. Barbee, the livery stable man,
will be ratified this evening, fifty /
chances at $40 each having been
sold. The lucky one will get a sure
enough prize, as this is one of the
handsomest and finest specimens Of
horse-hesh ever brought TO Browns
vile.
The net proceeds of the recent
series Of dinners and of last even
Sings entertainment. given by the
Catholic Aid Society for the bene-
fit Of the Church repair fund, were
$40, Mexican, and s72.11, L. s.
currency, which excellent results
must be very gratifying to the
ladies to whose efforts they are due.
The many friends in this section
Of Mr. John E. Mix of Rio Grandei
sympat lize with him on account of
the serious illness of his son, Sergt.
Charles E. Mix of the Fifth Com
pany Coast Artillery, with a disease
contracted while serving in the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
ENJOYABLE PERFORMANCE.
Select Audience Entertained By
Local Talent Last Evening.

The Opera House was well filled
last evening with select audience
who were very pleasantly entertain
ed by program in which some Of
the best talent of both Matamoros
and Brownsville participated. The
success of the affair reflects great
credit upon the Ladies Catholic Aid
Society, which gave the entertain
ment for the benefit of the Church
repair fund. The pretty and tasteful
arrangement of the stage was
remarked by all, the harmonious
furnishings making very appro-
PIRATE background for the various
performers. The popular Anzualda
orchestra furnished the overture
and also filled the intermission
with its music. The piano selections
included duet by those accom-
plished pianistes, Misses Anita and
Eta Kowalski; a solo by Miss
Demere, who is one of our talented
musicians; another by Miss Mag
dalena Fernandez, who is also a
fine performer; and another by Miss
Octavia Seaman, which was also
very well rendered.
The recitation of "The Rivals"
by Miss Marie Brown was greatly
enjoyed, being rendered with grace
and expression. lei Moderno
Endymion," a Spanish recitation,
by Miss Aurora Arrese of Matamo-
ros, was also very well rendered,
and pleased all who understood the
language. Mr.. F. E. Daily's recita-
ton of James Whitcomb Riley's
taking poem "Tradin' Joe" was one
of the best features of the evening,
being rendered with the most
air and expression, which
pleased the audience immensely. !
Mr.. Daily was loudly encored and
favored the audience with another |
short selection. The monologue
Surrendered Heart and Hand" by |
Mrs. P. Merrill Griffith of Mata-
moros was rendered with the usual |
grace of this accomplished elocu-
ZIONIST. The costume, an old
fashioned Empire gown, Mothers
dress" was charming and
very becoming to the fair performer.
The piece was most amusing, and
delighted the audience exceedingly.
Mrs. Griffith was also warmly |
,ncored, and gave brief response
n a comic vein.
The vocal music was all very
rood. Hiss Ortiz rendition of the
waltz song from The Tyrolean"
vas much enjoyed. Little Boy
Blue" WAS very ~wertiy -uir, by
Nlis, Irene Putegnat, and Mss FRA
1850 of Natamoros also charmed
Ter hearers with the song lei
lnillo de Hierro.7 Miss Nielsen
accompanied her ON the piano. The
enor solo, Whisper and | Shall
Hear" by Mr.. Charles More, was
specially enjoyed, and the popular
singer responded to an enthusiastic
encore. Mrs. Wells played the
piano accompaniment, with violin
,bligato by Mr. Valentin Tamayo.
The entire performance passed
)fT very successfully, and the ladies
n charge have cause to feel gratified
1t the results of their efforts. Dur
nc the intermission refreshing fruit
punch was served, a number OF
pretty young ladies ministering to
he wants of the audience After
he performance delicious ice cream
md cake were for sale, being in
general demand. The hall was
cleared and tables arranged in the
L. nnnnnnnnnIntinn Of
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30

The Lott railroad surveyors are
now at the Arroyo crossing, and have
begun working back towards
Brownsville, locating the latest line
surveyed by them between these
two points, so THE HERALD learns
from John Armstrong.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-05-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Memorial day.
Hot weather, this.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-11
SKIP ROPE FOR BEAUTY's SAKE.
A New Remedy for the Ills That Annoy
Women,

women.
Indianapolis News: Times have
changed, and even the skipping rope
has undergone progress. The rope has
been promoted, until now it is brought
out at all seasons of the year and used
by old and young alike. It's mission
now is the restoration of the skin, the
making Of a pair of dimples, the
strengthening of the heart and the re-
newal OF youthful charm.
From this list it will be seen that
the skipping rop is relied upon as a
modern miracle workcr. And the wom-
an who tries 1t will agree that IT is such
to the last inch.
To manipulate the skipping rope
properly, a rope should be obtained of
the kind which is fitted with handles.
Thus one can have q support for the
fingers to keep the rope from cutting
the hand. Then, too, the handles
able one to shorten the rope and to
make highest skips at will.
The second requisite is that the air
in which the skipping is performed
shall be fresh.
The gymnaSiums now are luxurious
ly fitted out. But, If bereft OF luxury,
they are at least we'll aired. In one
house where there is a room called by
courtesy the gymnasium, the sole ap-
p~aratus consists Of dumb bells, a bow
and arrow, n tin horn, a skipping rope,
n wand and a pair of fiat irons.
But there are many little low win
dows, for the gymnasium is an attic
floor, and one side of the room has a
wide, low mirror. In this place the
women of the family go beauty hunting
every day. And the first move on en-
tering the gymnasium Is to open all the
windows.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-11
THE JOY OF
An Article That Is a Fit Counterpart of

An Article That Is a Fit Counterpart OF
Carrying the Message to Garcia"
d. Herbert Moore In Lord & Thomas
Judicious Advertising: Think not, Sir
Man-of-Leisure, as you peep lazily
at the scurrying Z o'clock crowd on the
way to its daily toll, that you have the
best of 1t because you can snuggle back
beneath your luxurious covering and sleep
until Jeems or Meadows brings your morn
ing coffee and paper and asks if you pre-
fer the Yellow Dragon or the Green Devil
for your forenoon spin.
Do not lay the fiattering JUNCTION to your
soul that yours is the happier lot.
Yonder youth with swinging step, with
fists dug deep into the pockets of his
thread-bare coat and a cold luncheon
wrapped in paper tucke beneath his arm,
tastes a finer, sweeter JOY than all your
luxury can bring.
His is the pleasure of incentive-the
glory of work.
For there is a zest to 1t all. The quick
spring from bed at the alarm clocks
summons, the hastily-swallowed break
fast, then out into the wine-like air of
early morning. To work-vigorous work
Of brain or Drawn, whether 1t be pegging
away at a desk or directing the eternal
grind of clanking machinery.
1t Is occupatlon-accomplishment!
Do not pity these work-a-day folk. Save
your sympathy for the hapless and hope
less idle fellowship f]ortunates or UNI
vikings; alike commiserable.
Joy goes with the working masses.
There is JOY in the monday luncheon,
whether in a gilded cafe or a cold snack
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-04-11
PRIZES TO COOKS
s7,5oo.oo in Cash to BE Distributed,

$4,000 in Cash to BE Distributed.
Between now and July LIST, family
cooks, whether employees or the mis-
tress Of the household, will be following
the plan laid down for improvement in
cooks in a contest for 73J cash prizes
ranging from $4,000 to $500 offered by
the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd.
The winners must show improvement
in general cookery as clearly stated in
the rules for the test.
No one has to buy or pay anything
whatever. 1t is simply nm earnest effort
on the part of Mr.. Post to stimulate the
household cook to more careful and skill
full cookery.
To have light, sweet bread and cakes
instead of heavy, sour and indigestible
things. To have no more greasy, burned
or dried-out meats To have properly
made Coffee, Postum and tea. To have
delicate and digestible, toothsome deserts
and a table, clean, tasty and q pleasure
to look upon.
And so $7,500.0O in actual money will
be spent to encourage the cooks Of the
country to better effort. And you house
keepers, please forever abandon the
term ''hired girl" Teach your cook the
dignity of her profession, call her the
cook.
If her duties include other service, well
and good, but don't detract from her pro-
f%essional title by calling her the 'hired
girl" That term don't fit a good cook.
A certificate bearing the large seal Of the
Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, will go to each
of the 735 winners in this contest. These
certificates or dinlomoS will no nc voluo-
skin Is to him.
A postal card to the Cookery Dept.
No. 4S7, of the big pure food factories
of the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, at Bat
tie Creek, Mich, will bring n shee. Of
plainly printed rules for the contest.