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New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

The man who smokes
AHHavana doesn't get the
cigar habit but the drug habit. It's
so filled with nicOtine-so heaVy
with poison that it finds his nerves
and he loses them. After that
it's either "quit smoking or the
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
Robert Burns
10c Cigar

Too midland lgentIe-to hvItate.
A mildness that's more than 0Urab-
per deep-the filler matches.
Strong only in reputation.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Goals from fed--Kiendl 3d. Shore (3) Mahon
l3D. Herman. Haddow. Goals from foul
Herman 81. Kiendl. Substitute-McIntyre for
Herman. Referee Weymouth Yale. Um-
pire-F. Qugg, New York Athletic Club Time
or halves-Twenty minutes. Attendance 1900
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
AUTOMOBILES.

InxstsrKa nAasrIo-Fk $. .naARtSss. III m
MIL noWpES WIRE. J. 6. BRETg co I'm
Oa THINKS BLDG. PHONE 3iS BRYANT tS<5y
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

LARGE BARN; AUTOMOBILE ACCoMM0Dl-
II, New Milford. N. J. D'A
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
Lockiaw

5000 5000 people in the
United States mostly children well and happy will be dead
wounded from fireworks the celebration of the
tional day of patriotic thanksgiving
Thus time killing njuring four of
the the British killed wounded of
have killed in Fourth of July celebrations.
1884 injured.
lockjaw will die Of the dreadful
the coming
Lockjaw w. A. Mcaren, expert "is disease
forgotten
would risk his loved
to danger"
McLaren medical talks and thinks in medical
CASE of lockaw he the fever
stricken patient tossing hospital pallet brain clear
DEATH STARING HIM IN THE FACE
when the deadly lockjaw
that brain of the oekaw
ockjaw frequently their
lives once. rather than suffer torrents
The of tetanus ickjaw into doomed hu-
bodies Fourth Of July through fire
VICTIM prompt
WARD OFF lockaw this city, perhaps there
may be tomorrow Monday.
McLaren warning against lockjaw.
well remedies which followed when
child gets hurt fireworks.
FIRST: CALL A DOCTOR AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN.
SECOND: KEEP THE WOUND OPEN TO THE AIR. tAr is
deadly to Iockjaw germs.)
you waiting OF doctor. with
viii HURT, life Then
little strong carbo acid solution the wound The
will the
Every July public ockjaw year
pay price unheedng
warming .
Suppose you YOURSELF Of HELP
PREVENT ockjaw in neighborhood.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
Some Fads, Fashions and Home Hints for Women

a park in Philadelphia when
photographer attracted by the cur
iosity took shot at it with his
camera.
Then he studied his photograph.
Was 1t woman?
That's it-a woman.
Then it developed that she was
a rich young society woman, not
particularly dressed up, but out
for stroll in the everyday style
of gown and millinery that society
Is affecting now.
The hat is a goo deal like
lamp shade, IL one were to describe
1t. 1t hides the face-protecting
the owners complexion. The
sleeves extend from the shoulders
to the elbows. The lower parts
are so tight shoe horn would be
requided to put 'em over.
II there is anything peculiar
about the gown, it's not for COM
mon critic to talk about, for the
gown was made in Paris and cost
a small fortune.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
Il Is to Kill

killing
danger in 1t and that it's merely illustration of
the to kill
Of civilization. has always found jus
be acquitted of count No OF the Indictment
The question that hardly be
critics editorial do
drive those hinoce Teddys shooting stand
Teddy with plenty cali
bre But lions lions, matter stirred charging
rhnocers nothing about how hunter fixed the matter
Teddy is in the Of the beasts there's
the whether The
critics New York and Chicago offices
call to get "buck fever the shooting
The lust to kill! How mighty few haven't that in
degree?
best fighting against killing them.
We shooting at the butchers at
onetenth the of those like the pref
birds their flight tumbng earth
skill killing
afford into the woods annually
isn't half
domestic the cut
kill the
deer 1t S
think q and insect
taken something will
body
We recall of other presiden
hunter Cleveland.
the big skill Grover
time plenty cranberry
but what of beautiful Why kill Them?
All! mighty of who position to crit
that possess others.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
SOCIETY and PERSONAL

party will leave for Redondo beach
on the Mu1tnomah, at 9:30, and
will remain at the beach all day.
The 1906 class of the Tacoma
High school will give a launch
party and dance at Three Tree
Point Saturday, July 10. The
launch will leave the Foss boat
house at 2 o'clock In the after
noon. Particulars can be learned
from A. T. White. Tourist hotel,
Seattle.
John A. Logan circle of the G.
A. r. will present a beautiful
American flag to the city school
near American lake tomorrow.
Ceremonies will be held at the
school by the party, leaving Ia
coma on the 10 o'clock Pacific
Traction car. After the cere-
monise, lunheon will be served.
The first of a series of BIZ
monthly recitals was given by Mrs.
L. B. Cameron and some of her
pupils at her studio, 609 Tacoma
avenue. on Wednesday evening.
Selections from the works of Beet
,hoven and Mendelssohn. and other
high grade compositions showed
much careful preparation, and
were very heartily applauded by
the large and appreciative aud
fence present.
Miss June Wright, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Wright,
will be hostess at launch party
tomorrow. The party will go to
Fairview in the Wright launch
and, after eating luncheon at the
beach. will return in the evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

A restauranteur of many years
standing says: 1.-THE only good
iced tea is that poured freshly
made and hot over crushed ice in
the glass" And he is wrong
dead wrong. The tea should be
made several hours before it Is to
be used. allowed to steep only a
short time, then poured off the
leaves and allowed to cool natural
ly. Otherwise it will surely be
cloudy. Put in ice chest when
cool, and II will be clear and
tempting when served.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Mount Tacoma camp will Boin
with Tapa circle, Women of Who'd
craft, to install officers Wsdnes-
day evening, July IA, at Fraternity
hall. The regular ceremonies will
be followed by an entertainment.
Members of the camp are urged to
take their friends. The camps are
busily preparing for the Joint
meeting of the camps of Tacoma
to be given under the auspices of
camp 798 in honor of Head Consul
j. J. Boak. Camp 798 will not
meet next Monday evening, but
will initiate class of candidates
Monday evening. July IL.
The card party given by Judge
and Mrs. w. III. Shell at their
home on North Tacoma avenue
last evening to raise funds for the
Children's Industrial Home, was
one of the brilliant events of the
season. Mrs. Nellie ]. Scott was
chairman OF the hostess commit
tee and was assisted by Mrs. p. 81.
Hebb, Mrs. e. p. Savage and Miss
Hewitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Warren left
with their family last night for an
extended trip through the East.
Custer post OF the G.. A. r.
will hold commemorative exercises
at Odd Fellows hall this evening,
celebrating the anniversary of the
battles of Gettysburg and vicks-
burg. All friends of the G.. A.
r. are invited to attend.
Employees of the Wheeler s-
good company will hold their first
annual picnic tomorrow. The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Girls are always on the look
out for pretty design for a
party dress" Here is one of the
|prettiest models of the year.
Nothing could be more effective
for the youthful face than the
black lace of which this gown is
made. 1t is worn over a slip OF
blue, and has front panel of
white chiffon or net stitched with
blue and gold threads. The lace
which edges the panel from belt
to belt around the neck is heavy
Cluny or Irish, dyed brilliant
blue. A belt of black satin adged
with blue passes around the waist
from panel to panel. The sleeves
are merely elbow length, finished
with a small frill of the lace.
The couture is low and a band
of blue ribbon is worn around the
head, with bow tied just above the
ear.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

and pinwheels and 'nigger cfias-
ers" are all pretty, too, but you
should not touch them. Leave It
to papa and mamma.
Do You know that every year
the doctors come and hurt boys
ana girls who are burnt by the
Tho doctor can't IL ron up II
you get burnt without hurting
you. and some u xpp n1a7 have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
is BROUGHT BACK
FOR WIFE DISCRETION

Deputy Sheriff Carlson returned
from Deadwood. 8. D.. yesterday
afternoon. bringing with him Lee
Keppert who will have to answer
to charge of wife desertion. He
was released from the county Jail
last night after his parents had
put up $500 bail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

"A boy or girl who is careful can
have just a. mitch fun on the
Fourth Of July as the big brothers
or sisters. Here are some pictures
that will show you boyn and girls
what you OUGHT NOT to do when
you celebrate. 4 big cannon crack
or may be Al right. but just think
OF lhe 1maIIer ffreeraekers you car
buy for the price Of one big ono.
Roman candles ana zkxToeketa
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

to go to hospitals.
But there's one way of getting
lalong fine on the Fourth without
Igetting hurt
Just BE CAREFUL.
Look at that little girl with her
pretty hair done MP fl bow
|pokfng that roman candle into
her facet
( II the roman candle starts to|
spatter again she wouldn't have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

any nice hair, and she might be
blind the rest of her life.
The rocket Is more than a real
big cannon II You get under Il
Any doctor in Tacoma Will tell Won
that. So, boys, and girls too,
don't play with slxyroc1fets.
hut the big cannon crackers
make more trouble 10 Tacoma than
AZ tLa other things put toeethor.
LOIS q Foa boys st the big
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
Vial Wo1ne1>
AreDo~a

Mrs. NJ. e. Cunningham is a
British anthropologist. She Is
now investigating an ancient In
trenchment known as KNAPP Hill
camp. Wiltshire, England. and ex-
poets to discover pheristoric
fortress.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Miss Jane Adams OF Hull house
Chicago. Is the first woman pres
|ident of the National Conference
ION Charities and Correction. Miss
Adams Is the most prominent
woman social settlement worker in
the world today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

See Piano Scarfs in our win
dows; 85 cents up; regular price
$500 to $500 each. Every
thing goes by 10 o'clock tonight
Tayler-G Gardner Co. ss+
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

In selecting a pattern for a tub
frock 1t is most important that 1t
be of design that can be easily
for the chief charm of
summer gowns is their freshness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
i SAY NO YOU

The piano you buy now for S97.
you pay $3.50 for after today. See
our stock at this price. Jno. B.
Reed, receiver. as
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
IN SECONDHAND PIANOS

$45 to $137.50, all upright pianos,
only a few on hand now, but
more we have coming in every
hour, as we have taken In large
number not returned to US. These
VIII come early today. See them.
All must go. Tayler-Gardner Co.
Ask us. %s@
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Fireworks assortment! $3.75 for
$500. Save money! Central
News Co. s*s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

The larger the peach basket hat,
the palmer the peach.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

What every man knows-the
ideal place to send your wife for
the summer is some inaccessible
little place where she can't tele-
graph for money.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

DON'T GET UNDER A SKY
m0gkET WHEN You LIGHT
crackers because yo1 want ia
make some Of the other fellows
Jealous, don't your
There's enough gunpowder in
yon all to pieces.
5o-remembef BE CAREFUL.
Then you1l have a a6od time.
Buy our Fireworks = <oTln snls.
eady put ~. Central % co. 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
.0DES UP To
HE NIlL MUTE

Peacock blue, all the dull rose
shades. taupe and golden browns
are all fashionable shades for
linen gowns this season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

We are told that draped skirts
with long tunics, knife-plaited
skirts and skirts with shirred
plaits beneath the hips will be
worn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Willie Darling: I Just had the
best yet time, mother, playing
postman. / took letters to every
house on the street.
Mother: How nice dear. Where
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

1t is estimated that there are
100000 telephones in the world,
100000 of them in America.
Europeans will probably call this
confirmation of their charge that
we talk too much.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

There is nothing more charming
and round in the collarless fash
ions of this summer. To the wom-
an of uncertain years who will
bare her neck to the city streets
we must close our eyes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

EvGy did you get the letters, though?
Willie D.: Out of your ward-
robe--those ones tied up with
= blue ribbon.
- Jonesi How do you like this
Brown: To be frank with you.
it's no good.
n Jones: That's what everybody
"a else says. But ! thought I'd ask
IL you.
Twenty million shooting stars
~ fall on the earth's surface daily.
&HEA France is proud of her women
- town criers, who go through town
calling out the news of the day.
,out nc. The only difference between that
ana mere - tnat the women aon
get paid In America for their
work.
,othache
written A word to the wise is not only
shared sufficient. 1t is usually altogether
sffectiye too much.-Life.
dentist,
Mrs. Gould ought to be able to
write quite an interesting article
O II YOU on the servant problem, now that
the divorce trial is oevr.
d get to No.
Muggsy?
Just had a square meal, and the
a that corners hurt my stomach.
-
nv mart What every man knows-the
,,,rnev ideal place to send your wife for
the summer is some inaccessible
little place where she can't tele-
Twain graph for money.
quits
hen the II is estimated that there are
r the 100000 telephones in the world,
100000 of them in America
Europeans will probably call this
had the confirmation of their charge that
playing we talk too much
o every
The larger the peach basket hat,
Where THE palmer the peach.
: WAY OF 1T
always travel in the chair car? Because |
nfortable?
sit in the crowded smoking room and /
UL CORRESPONDENT
ur wife quite regularly while she is
3 draw my salary"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

The advance styles show that
skirts made with snug fitting yoke
will be among the smartest shown
in the next few months.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03
D(11lY como ana x1u1VOT - G(ISOU Fuca

did you get the lettera. though?
Willie D.: Out of your ward
robe---those ones tied up with
blue ribbon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

IN narQeS JulHS efDOuo aS>
|cumulatin' q fortune Is accumer-
latin it,"
The Japanese erect "toothache
shrines," to which they tie written
prayers that they may be spared
the pangs. This Is not as effective
a method as going to the dentist,
but much less distressing.
Jinks: What would yo do IL you
had a lot of money?
Binks: oh, suppose I'd get to
figuring how I'd get along IL
didn't have IL.
With a flying machine that
would make 80 miles an hour, one
could go from Berlin to any part
of Europe in days journey.
Mark Twain one day incorpated
himself. just in fun-Mark Twain,
Inc.-like that. Bet he quits
laughing over the joke when the
assessor comes around for the 2
per cent corporation tax.
xY;IIio nnrJ;no. f,.cA had &ha
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

What are you grooming about,
Muggsy?
Just had square meal, and the
corners hurt my stomach.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

18th hardes' thing erbout ac-
cumulatin' q fortune is accumer-
latin it,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. H. e. Warren left
with their family last night for an
extended trip through the East.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15
SHE LIKES THE LEDGER.

Weatherford, Tex, April 6, 1907
Col. R. NJ. White, Dear sir: Thro'
the kindness of a friend / have re-
ceived occasional copies Of Mexico
papers, both the Ledger and Intelli-
gencer, and 1t has awakened in my
memory such pleasant recollections
of the'long age" $50 concluded to take
one for myself and have decided in
favor Of the Ledger For several rea-
sons l like it. It's interesting, but
perhaps l have been governed in my
selection somewhat by the position
II takes on the temperance question,
which 50 fully accords with my views
and sentiments. Enclosed find $1.OO
for years subscription of same.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. e. McIlhany,
Weatherford, Tex.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15
CHICAGO 8 ALTON PAS.
SENCER DERA|LED SUNDAY

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,tos,oe i. a.a,o,,, ouan tha cut
80 ~ ~. s.o,, varao, c,4,, r,as
saso,,as 80 49, naan Mo,,,,an n,,,as ,,ast
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~ sa,o,.o. ..ona ar,an~ thosa
ahoans NJ ana NJ Caboon woro
sAH..,. ..s .,',a -, .ns 80 ~
- 80. .So,. 49, 49,. - o,sIahor,o
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81, aa,,r.u Mr cohoon ranor+. !.
that - ona .,os ,nt,rad hovona 3
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15

SST FEEL we'll, mover felt botterI
/ thanks for your attention and Pc.
runa.
al will be glad to do all I can in tho
way of advancing the sale Of your val
uable medicine.
ST do think Peruna the best medicine
! have tried at any time.
"Since began taking Peruna we
have never been without 1t.
81 really believe that every woman in
the world ought to have Pernna on
hand all tho time; for II she gets tired,
Peruna refreshes her; IL sh3 sots nerv-
ous, it soothes her; II despondont, II
cheers and invigorates.
ssIt is a constant friend to the nursing
mother, both for herself and for her
child, and finally when old age comes
on, no medicine on earth is of greater
efficacy to the woman.
'Surely, Pernna is the woman's
friend."-MRs. E. O. EvERLY, 2l09
Franklin st., philadelphia, Pa.
Stronger Than for Years.
Mrs. Caroline Sundheinor, olarks,
Louisiana, writes;
"I am feeling quite well now. 1 can
work again and am stronger than l
have been for years, and do believe
that Peruna saved my life. / Will ad.
wise all can to take yonr msdioine."
Man-a-lin an Ideal laxative.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15
LYNN BANKS ON
THE GRILL
"save Me From My Friends" He
Said, After the lnqulsltion.
(Kansas City Journal)

lhansaS City Journall.
Lynn s. Banks, a member Of the
board Of public works, was before the
board of tax revision yesterday. He
was among the $500 whose personal
property assessment had been raised.
Il have seen you riding about town
great deal ia all auto. Have you
listed that?" asked r. l.. Gregory, Of
the board.
Every time | have been In an auto
you've been with me. Have you turn
ed 1t in with your schedule Of taxa
BILE property" was Banks rejoinder.
Not a bit frustrated, Gregory con-
tinued his quizzing.
81 have reliable information that you
won $7.63 at poker. Have you re-
ported that?"
"lf my memory serves me right
you won that s7.6S you speak Of"
And that didn't Jar Gregory.
you've been buying land in ILL
nois. Where did you get the money!
said Gregory.
"My banker can tell you all about
that?"
How about the diamonds you
wear?p
"If you will hold up your right
hand and solemnly swear they are dia
monds I'll talk to you about them"
said Banks.
Similar questions brought forth like
answers, and as Banks wiped the
streams Of perspiration from his face
he remarked: Save me from my
friends"
His wife was formerly Miss Ethel
Callaway, of Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15
ALL DISTRESS FROM
STOMACH vANlsHEs
indigestion and Dyspepsia Misery
Ends Five Minutes Later.

Take your sour stomach--or maybe
you call 1t Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gas
tritis or Catarrh Of Stomach;it does
not matter--take your stomach trou-
BILE right with you to your Pharma-
cist and ask him to open O 50-cent
case OF Pape's Diapepsin and let you
eat one 22-grain Triangle and see If
within five minutes there is left any
trace of your stomach misery.
The correct name for your trouble
Is Food Fermentation-food souring;
the Digestive organs become weak,
there is lack of gastric juice; your
food is only half digested, and you
become affected with loss of appetite
and pressure and fullness after eat
ing, vomiting, nausea, heartburn, grip
Ing in bowels, tenderness in the pit o
stomach, bad taste In mouth, consti-
patton, pain in limbs, sleeplessness,
belching Of gas, biliousness, sick
headache, nervousness, dizziness and
other similar symptoms.
If your appetite Is tickle. and moth
ing tempts you. or you belch gas or
II you feel bloated after eating, or
your food lies like lump OF lead ON
your stomach, you can make up your
mind that at the bottom of all this
there Is but one oatlse--fermentatlon
Of undigested food.
Prove to yourself, after your next
meal, that your stomach Is as good
as any; that there Is nothing really
wrong. Stop this fermentation and
begin eating what you want without
fear of discomfort or misery.
Almos- instant relief is waiting for
you. It is merely a matter OF how
soon you take a little Diapepsin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15

By the terms of an injunction is
sued late last night by Judge George
II. Williams, In the Circuit Court, OF
st. Louis, eight railroads operating
In Missouri were restrained from put
ting into effect the Scent fare, which
according to agreement between the
railroads, was to go into effect next
midnigh. The injunction was obalned
by Seeber g. Jones, Circuit Attorney
as relator. the suit being filed in
the name of the State.
AS result of the restraining or
der none of the roads will be per-
mitted tonight to put in effect the
Scent rate for ticket passengers, the
2-cent rate for holders Of 2,000-mile
credential tickets and the 2 IL cnet
rate for purchasers of 500-mile cou-
pom books, good only on issuing road
Local agent of the Wabash, l. NJ.
Richards, stated to-day tickets would
sell for 2 cents until further notice.
Mr.. Mathews, agent for the G. G A.,
has instructions, also, to continue
the 2-cent rate until further notice.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-15
MEXICO BOY ASSISTS

MEXICO BOY ASSISTS
IN oUSTlNe HAZlNG.
The Virginia Military institute, Of
Lexington, Va, is the recognized mil
itary school of this country outside
Of West Point. George Robertson,
of this city, son Of Attorney George
Robertson, is a second elassman or
junior at v. M. |. and was among
those to whom credit Is due for aboi-
lshlns hazina.
When the cadet corps Of the school
was in Washington at the Taft Inau-
gural, Gen Bell, chief Of Staff of
the U. s. army, addressed them on
the evils of hazing and how the prac-
tice was iniuring the school. On
their return to Lexington the first
and second classes held joint meet
ing and abolished hazing.
In the future the freshmen OF
"rats" will receive the same treat
ment as 'plebes" at West
Point. They must preserve a certain
air of attention and respect to upper
classmen and not be subjected to
stunts" with a paddle.