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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
jennie's Christmas Eve.

1t was Christmas Eve. The busy streets t.ist
of New York were crowded with Christ
mas shoppers who were preparing ~
make glad many hearts on that slaa
holiday.
Amidst the happy throng. little ragged
pressed AGAINST the shop WI, window W., hor
little bare feet were numb with oitihg
cold. She was bare-hcaded. and n thin
plaid shawl was thrown around her shoul-
ders. She was an orphan. Six ChristmHs
days had passed since her. father and
mother were laid to rest in the little
church yard In Boston. Her grandmoth-
r very PdHor Da qn IN New yo s
her only, relative: naturally the child was
On this Christmas Eve Jennie, for this
was her slame, went out to try to get
something for her grnndmother's supper,
She was attracted to the shop window
by its bright light, and by the sound Of
had seen nothing but poverty since her
irnorant Of the Bible. for her grand;
mother was pl9}u,s, od inay ch ana had
She Ionged for that doll With the, big
brown eyes. but good old Santa Claus
never visited Jennies old tumbe-do"n
home.
she was attracted by the, kind faces
OF the shoppers, who passed to and ira
with their arms full Of little packages.
AS the night wore on the air became
colder and colder and little Jennie turn
ed her steps homeward to the little atti
room where the north wind Whls!le'
her old straw mattress on which lay
her poor. old, Sick grandmother, VIII
would be disappointed by her failure t
bring her something to eat,
on her way she came 10 the steps OF {
handsome residenct here she sank dowl
half frozen. About an hour afterwards
tall stately looking gentleman, returning
home from his Office, stumbled over tn
little form, lie struck q match and, to hi
surprise, found this little girl. The gar
Of he light awakened her ana she Looked
mp into his kind eyes plsnId!lngly = hop
II Was so cold and tired" The kind Or
EyeTs' struck win her inte cnm nt, face h,e
looking rOtsn Here Jennie saw -four lit
lie stockings banging in q, row ,Ss upon 4, I,
lie children were expecting Santa clau
that night How comfortable she lfel
when she was tucked snugly away In
The next morning when Jennie awoke
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
BY ROBBIE AsTRoP,S
Surry, Va.

gone War poot You oopl never 10 touch an apple
found in the woods like thar. bu, az -.
November, needless to friend ReynnaT ,a :; :
advice, went In an Ola log trap' Mu nm IN
vain to get out. Fortunately, boy OF SIX TX
~ seven Years came to take me out the
next morning Not knowing anytn INN,
about it, he caught mo by my lore i tro..
powerful scratches with my hind leet;
hawling, o5h-o-o- o-o-o!!!. The last thing
heard as ! bounded away througni :, t nc
vas one OF the severest within my an
nails. or any other rabbit that ! heard
speak r, on the subject, Tho Aoxt septem-
Der | fell In with bad company ! here
again advise you never. no, meyer! 70 go
IN trouble rs sure as my name is i5llly
Cottontall and wear q gray coat They
persuaded me to 50 Win mem 10 y ne
pear orchard where We had no earthly
ran right into pack of hounds, My
friends scattered everywhere, but ! made
straight for the nearest marsh, CLOSELY
pursued by n man and dog IN the marsh
imanangsed to escape on these, while the
dog became stuck In the lnre. ana !
left the man pulling him out vow may
be sure | never went with those friends
''well next"--but here he was, forced to
discontinue his narrative, for the young
rabbit hoped OF in another, Ieo'lon,
having evidently become tired. "lf S YOU
we're mG SON be T9g only PI'ai friend and
stranger al that, I viii leave you 10
Your t,'e own course = said the rabbit, as he
| Quietly dozcd off again into gentle
$3.50 JOHN WILBUR WATSON,
| latham. Va.
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A Rabbits Advice i

One balmy May day, soon after the trees
had put forth a beautiful green foliage,
there sat under some small .plnes sur
rounded By grass, venerable and very
gray rabbit quietly doing, peeping now
and then at the green things around him
and listening for the slightest SOUND.
Soon, from across the old plantation ROAD
nearby, there came q sound as OF some PIT
one gently tipping, tipping forward, the
old rabbit was all alert in a second, but
settled quietly, back again when ne sa"
only a small rabbit hop up and take q
seat By him. Accusing himself from ms
Going e,E II to glVe lin Il History Of his own
Iife. which he thought would profit the
Young one very much. So he began:
"I was born one bleak February morn
Ing In a large hollow Of an old fallen Tree:
The first thing / saw was quantity, o.
cabbage leaves, turnips, roofs h'a ot's %
eatables laying around. But 1t was SO
cold / did not care about eating, and only
nestled closer to my brothers and sisters.
Whenever my mother went for 1000 si.e
would leave the injunction foraus TO Keep
close ia the tree. The forest was ualh
and secluded, where never hunter OF
hound did roam. AS we grew oluer
friendly fox offered to teach us 70 Nc
cunning. 30 we went to him; ana | az.
wise YOU to go tosa fox you VIII ma -
helpful. ..fsf. - t ~ Ia aho,1t
eut,imnNit was one night In october-as,
j was going through the woods, sme me
apples, and found one on Stuck nehr
me. | was very hungry, but, remeIil ~ :,
ing the fox's advice, i turned ana Ir4lavu
! Oft in the opposite direction. Wi ti,i :,
| doubt 1t was snare. ana pro'n''''o''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Visit to Stratford.

Editor of Times-Dispatch:
Dear sr.--L received your T. D, e. G.
badge and prize It very highly. Now
want 10 tell my Richmond friends about
my visit to Stratford, Lees birthplace, a
few days ago. We, went In two big farm m
under the beech trees, DR.. Stuart. the
us the house. The outhouses, which were
used as servants quarters, as we'll as
the main dwelling. are built OF imported
brick. Broad stone steps lead to a large
reception hall, which Is furnished as
our general hangs on this wall. There
arc wide halls and from one =, of the, these a
the roof. The parlor is very handsomely
furnished and / especially admired the
piano. There was 3sun5dial IN the yard
and not far from the house is a spring OF
| delicious water. We enjoyed our visit
very much. and brought home horse chest
JESSIE WALLER.
Foneswood. Va.
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the sun was shining in very brightly
at the large window. and she saw that
four, and q large yellow orange was peep
ing out ut top. About that time the
nurse came in and dressed Jennie In some
nice clothes. She then had a nice break
fast with the children. who made her
feel very much at ease
II am very happy here said Jennie,
"but granny will be wondering where I
have been al night, and she VII have no
After breakfast, nurse and the five lit
tie girls and boys went to see Jcnnie's
grandmother, and carried her big basket
Of good things and made her, very COM
Portable, in q large, warm bed. The doc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
WINNERS OF PAINT BOOKS
IN FIFTH WEEKS CONTEST
ROBBIE ANcARROW Otterburn Springs Amelia county va
GEORGE A. BRUCE 4osh North Eighth Street. city
HAZEL K. DILLARD, aso4 East Broad Street, city


members Of the T. D. C. O. strict commence
Dispatch Of last Sunday could only pc eS
which to-day the handsone through 80 M
haions and reading matter of yet published ,#
that the club is working out its motto IN good @ ana
of the truth that whatever IS worth DONG IS
record the increase OF numbers ana
tcrsti surprising to the editor.
introduced for the benefit OF me he
people be considered the senior MEMBER o. o
the pleasant task of young
artists and authors productions speak best for themselves as dehghu
to.day's Times. Dispatch.
steady increase sent most
decided artistic merit 1t is matter OF
used Please bear in mind That no draw
m can be used BLACK Neither ebak nor any othe
tin will do.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
t'In the Public Garden. Z

70 3 f vi y sstf. v
When Bessie was three years old she
was walking one day In the Public Car
den in New York with atgrown up friend.
II want TO sit down" she said I'm
SO tired!''
1t was so late in the season that all the
seats and benches had been taken away
and her friend lifted her into It..
you can sit here and rest" said her
friend.
Now" raid Bessie, sim a little flower"
After waiting awhile her friend asked:
s"Snant we walk along now? Aren't YOU
rested p"
X walk a long," repeated Bessie. why.
don't you see I'm little flower growing
In a Vase!"
will pick you and take you home.
'"Oh.' cried Bessie, but you are forbid
den to pick flowers In the Public Car
Is MARIE ADELE TAYLOR.
307 N, Twenty-sixth ST.. Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

Dear Editor,-I received tAe beautiful
paint book and badge. for which ] thank
you moro than21 can express They were
delayed In coming as they had ~ tS
forwarded to me from Bll"kstOht, Va.
NV grandmother lives there and We go
there to see her. but my homo is In NortE
,Carolnn. My dear grandfather. MI. w.
P. Webb, died there few weeks ago.
There was an account OF HIS death IN
your good paper. think you are very;
good to give the children so much pleasure
In your paper we enjoy It 80 n,u;h.i
My sister Nettic got one OF the paint
boxes last winter and tried. too, but
failed. L send you my photo. but It IS not.
very good one. R s4f
Last winter my little brother COM
n1cnced school. Ho listened to us recite
our geography and 30 one night he SAID:
Mamma, L know where tho North 2Pos
Is r.. and mamma said: well, H presley,
tell us where II Isl" and he said 1T ls .
white place on the map" reckon that
is MS much as anybody knows.
Your little friend.
n 5#. ANNE DAVIS
stoval, N. c.. august IS. 1903.
Editor Childrcn's Page III
Dear Sir,-I would like to Join the T. D.
C c. have been writing astory, but
have not finished It yet.$lnc name II
the story Is. "Karrs Adventure. or a Lie
Upon the PlaIns.'I have written twelve
u2) chapter already. I do not know how
long It Will SO. II you wish to publish Il
/ will finish It and send It to you. Send
me a badge, please,
Yours very truly, l
@ JOHN w. CARTER, Jr.. Z
Box 1853. Martnsville, Va.
Dear sir.-l would like to become a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Some Letters Received
From Boys and Girls

rncrnbcr of ,n, society. y have wrote ona
sto.S, anu T. nope li''s WIZ WIZ l le
badge. ,5.
JAMES e. JOHNSON.
Dear Editor,-I received the badge,
,i,rI - r. 80
hAIG y. Gun !SlS'' II
Danyllle, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Hunting Experience.

,One day last fall I thought would 80
squirrel hunting. SOL shouldered my gun
aud. walked doW,i to Bells farm, went
down into tho woods and sat down on the
falling lin, / went Vent on down there and stt
down on a little tree that had fallen
down; and the squirrels commenced bark
through the leaves. eveled my gun,
and bi ought him down, He had pieca
Of hickory IN his mouth. niEked him IN
= Il housh i had craned my neck tired.
= = - ~ ~ Y. l' ROBERT ASTROP, ~
tif Sulry, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Bessie's Surprise.

It was cold day In January. When
Bessie looked out OF the window 1t was
showing as fast as It could. She stood
and was Just thinking about her, lttlo
cousins when the breakfast bell rang:
After breakfast she put on her. cloak and
hat and went out to play with her friend.
Mary. She played out most, OF the morn.
in her room, she saw big beautiful
doll She asked who gave u to her. her
mother told her who gave It to her ana
more for fear II will be too Ions.
Yours truly.
i4s 81 (. /. RUTH TATE CHERRY,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Mind Your Steps.

George caught sight of n big brown but
terlly. "i'iI have that fellow said
George. So Off he started after the but
terny, hat in hand, Down In the hollow
ever the lawn. away he went at full
speed. Now I've got you said George.
milking a swoop with his hat.
Well George did not get the, butterfly.
T wonder if the butterfly laughed to see
him spraying on the ground. II butter
il looked on very sauclly while George
p'e"0o '''''''''A ~ PEARL JOHNSON.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
The Farm.

am a little girl and I live in the coun-
try spend the summers with my
grandpa and my aunt, bra nnS ,r 5s NJ
20 dow down and catch Ash and paddle lln the
Branch. My grandpa has q large dog !.
his name is "Bob Roberts" and ne !, tollo ,oa
tact ar for me, He is Very fond Of chill
dren, We have a nice time see-saW!ns .
o'rec SCI the h ~ Z FLORA Redo.
5a Sutherlin, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Out Canl1:.ping.
ca True Story.)

In July OF the year 1902 about a dozen
boys went out camping. We hired hack
decided to got Cliff Springs. We had a
With us two tents, lot of canned goods
and blankets. When We arrived there We
pitched out tents and made everything
homelike. There was a creek not far
from our camp, and also large mountains
around us. we hunted squirrels In the n.
We also seined and went bathing in the
creek When the other boys, wents,ut we
left two at the camp to cook our dinner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
..ButteI:r.'
! (A'l'rue Story.)

we have little calf. Ills name Is
Butter. You may wonder why ne mas
this name. One of the two reasons is
he butts his mother when she will not
let the milk out fast enough to suit him.
and when she let's 1t out too fast he butts
her ali the harder. The greatest reason
Is whenfI go to the barn find him but
ting the Chickens and when so to milk
he always butts the milk bucket over.
~ '1fagl'9'T f'7gI. IA I5aft i FL fSLEpD, JR,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
An Acrostic,

MY hrst Is in vim, but not in rim;
MY second is in sit, but not in sat;
My third is In rine, but not in pine;
NV fourth is IN gum, but not sum;
My fifth is IN pinch but not in lynch;
My sixth Is In mic, but not In pie;
Ny seventh Is In miro, but not IN Tyre;
My eighth Is In man, but not In men;
My whole Is the State in which ! live.
and my name.
VIRGINIA II. PUGH,
Madisonv'le. Charlotte county, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Home in the fountains,

1ohn ana his father lived In the noun.
tains In a lonely cottage. 0ns Day IN. tl,e
lnIneF wt1lle John ran outdoors to pull
Sn,,.s When al, eagle flew down and lied
e ne Soy F4 Ss sase as sS SHOT
mn Aft er'u awhile JOINTS father. came home
ana 1''a INV. 3S CHARLIE JOHNSON,
r,,g A wv, Richmond Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
soNdpP THE GRASS

npeep pin q 9e eepssaaaows eve s ere
& COMING t,1d T. the bs sprlng H.
n S.I ,ira . Under chIldren's feet, n
dianeing at The yl q, i : !, sweet
Growing Into tiny bsW ',ay fowers.
W. are small, but think q min'''tte. ,
Of or q world With no gr2ss ~ ~" !, !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
Our Dog Beauty.
: PEARL JOHNSON.

Beauty is black dog and can catch
rats fine One sunday ab1 in one ne month a Z.
made, and nd She iiI killed everyone. She is
very playful and loves ny iittle sister
better an not We ke e" noh haa her Fer
her, She is a fine Walcl' uu na,,>s
JAMES -. JOHNSON,
Clo buchanan Street. city,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
The Flight of the Snow.

The life OF man
5tIs an arrows flight, Az
Out OF darkness AZ
IS INTO light j.is III S
And out OF light 3ts
Into darkness again,
Perhaps to- pleasure, 81.
M Perhaps to pain
There must be something III
Above or below, III H ,3
Somewhere unseen,
A mighty bow,
A hand that tires not.
a sleepless eye.
That seems the arrows
r. Fly and ny.
One who knows
Why we live and die. ,,,,,,
Selected by LOUIS lCOf1EN,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
TWO Yiolels,

sought the cohwebb'd shell OF lore,
Where sadden'd Thought now lay en-
tombed; u, s.,,,aa ,a,.
Two vlnlets That HAT once have bloemed.
ne ono ,'o' ador ne. fair Judlth's locks,
When H MI hv uni NE were sung and psalms did
bloom: tba t,,rf
"'' 80 =" Selected by LOUIS ., $50 Cohen,
No. 2gl North Seventeenth s'Feel, CITY,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
The Winged Loansy.

Ont In the garden. wee Elsie.
10 mamma she cried, "hurry. hurry
& Here's something ] want you TO see,"
/ went to the window before her ,sa
A velvet wing butter flew,
And the ,pansles themselves were not
Than Tie beautiful creature in hue. s,
"ohs isn't it prettyY', cried Elsie.
eager and wondering, eyes,
AS she watched It soar la zily onward,
Against the soft blues OF the skies, J,
u know what It is, don't you. mamma Z"
"Oh the wisdom OF these little, Ithingsa
When the soul OF q poet ~ IN them"
s8F REUBEN MEADE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
qMisfortunes a Little Girl.

i know a little girl that never knows
where to and her things, Her stockings
ana M'I' shoes hide away and she begins 10
cry for her mother, to look for them.
Her dress hides away ~ muss, Then
she she can't md his, BY the time, she gets
iii together mother says It Is time to go
to bed, This Is q lesson for you to
sienrntto put yonr things IN pne r'g ft!s
ory,E cry. rOh, mamma, let me go out!'
mo, You must go to bed. = z 2 zzz7
BEATRICE LOWRY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23
BY MARY &. cLOPTON,
Oak Tree, Va.

tor was sent for and she was carefully
niirsed by Mrs. Everett and Jennie.
In spite Of her, good nursing, he kind
old lady, In a few days. passed away
fro from This world, 10 that home where
there is no more pain and suffering.
Little Jennie then made her home With
happy girl, the sunshine of the holmc-
hold. Mrs, Everets and the Doctors
greatest comfort. ,
Farmyille Va,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-23

frIendless, Ana everybody, loyed hes' hsl
SAW saw poor s,s p cor hari at Work would
give ri Va then them money food and clothing, But
When she Saw people buying sl!ks a. ans
SV 'e'' n u ust spend our money 10 do good,If
We are ". Wis - sLoUIsE BRADELY,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31

The hearing before Special Master
Joel &. Baker Of the water case of Smith,
Whiteomb & Cook vs. Barre Water Co.,
which has been in progress at the city
o0urs room this week, was adjourned to-
day until August 10. At the time Of adj
ionrnment the plaintiffs had Just com
pleted putting in their testimony.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
a ~ $50 80.

Thus the NJ. p happened to pass on
This new Carnegie story. says the Table
and Home Magazine. zone evening at
a reception Alr, Blaine said to me, DO
you know Mr.. Carnegie has put a
strange question to me whether he
should accept the offer Of seat In the
house Of commons or one Of an election
to the house Of representatives. And
what advice did you give him. 8lr.
BlaineT / asked oh. told him. be
answered, that If he accepted a seat
In the house OF commons he would be
greater man in America, but if he
took an election to the house of repre-.
sentatives lie would be a greater mar
In England
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
Ten Russfan strikers KiIIea

St Petersburg July 3i.-Ten striking
workmen were killed and eighteen were
wounded as the result Of yolley fired
by troops at Mikhailovo. on the Tiais
Batum railway. July IS The strikers
attempted 70 stop trains and detaeh.
ment Of forty soldiers was summoned
The soldiers were greeted with Il
shower of stones and some revolver
shots After repeated warnings the
troops were ordered TO fire
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
nnnlrarn sneentntesE.

Washington July 31.--The statement
issued by the comptroller Of the cur
rency says that the failure Of the
Doylestown Pa) National bank was
brought about by speculations in stocks
on the part Of the officers and a number
Of the customers Of the bank.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
wnbash Tunnel cnren ~.

Pittsburg, july 81 Wabash otficiali
say a part Of tunnel No 43 At Gould
Station, near Steubenville, O.. has
eaved III. but no one was injured
Such falls are frequent and will cause
no delay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31

Special for Saturday Sale at Vermont
fruit store Id O. 1T. Hale block. Bananas
10 for % cents. Also a large stock Of
cigars, such as Creme, Cubanola and other
old brands to be sold at less than whole
sale cost BE sure 70 get a box at these
special prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
Nntire mhtte stoor..

The mortality IN the colored popula.
tlon Of tie United states is nearly
double that Of the white population.
Native wlste stock has the advantage
pf foreign white stock at most ages
above infancy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
me- rire ~ Lnntlon.

London. July 81 The Great Contra
railways dock and sheds at Grimsb5
have boon Quilted by fire. The shed.
were filed with continental machinery
and an immense quantity Of barley
The damage amounts to 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31

The new fall woolens for suits, trousers
and overeoats are already being shown by
A a. Smith y Bro. Anyone contemplate
Ing suit Of clothes early, should not fail
to see them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31

10 RENp-Barn al 80 Elm street e. rent for
shopper storage purposes. Apply 60 Mrs. ] II.
George, 10 AVeTill street, Hts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
City Hotel Surrey.

The City Hotel has put Oh surrey fer The Al
commodation Of guests Of The house to and from
trains. and will fiji all orders left al the CITY
Hotel. Telephone si3O-3.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-07-31
Good QyerailSl

Speaking Of 0yeras We simply say that We have
the best Ovea IN this world any other world for that
We give particular attention to Overalls,
Railroad Coats Jackets and Jumpers.
We have full stock Of Work. Clothes, made IN
ases and for every purpose Railroad men, carpenters,
painters farmers and everybody who Overa can be
suited here. Try Working Clothes and you'll know
what it Is the best
The Imperial press., 1903-11-07
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the electors County of San Diego, and State of Call ifornia, that, in accordance with the provisions of the Political Code of the State of California, as set forth in Sec tion 1880, to and including Section 1889 of said Code. an election will be held on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1903, at the CaleXico School House (SOuth), in said Calexico School District, at which time will be submitted to the electors of said District the question of issuing bonds of the District and selling the same, for the purpose of raising money for purchasing school lots, for building or purchasing one or more school houses in such District, for insuring the same, for supplying the same with furniture au n c sfarv apparatss, far improving tn er tn s, for any or all of sai; Puip $ $. and for lquidatin any indebt- edncss already incurred fer said pur- poses.
 The polls will be opened and the cleo tion held at the Calexico School House (eouth), in Calexico School District, on the St. day If November 1903 and the palIs will } ,pan from l2 o'clock M. until sund"Wn ot said day.
 Huntington McNusick and J. w. Bragg will act as judges of said elt ction and P. E. Carr will act as inspector at said election.
 The amount of bonds to be issued is Three Thousand Dollars, of the de- nomination of Six Hundred Dollars each, and to bear interest at the rate of per cent. per annum.
 Said bonds are to be numbered con secutively to inclusive, and are to mature as fellows, to wit: l, years from date, 2, 7 years from date, 3, 8 years from date, 4, 9 years from date, 5, 10 years from date
 Said election will be held in conform ity with the provisions of the Political Code of California governing such cleo tiOns.
 FRANK L. WEED,
 w. A. VAN HORN,
 c. N. PERRY, Trustees of Calexico School District. Dated October P. 1903. 30