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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
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MyUncle sStory
By A. B. SEARIE
Copyright. 1910, by American Press
Association.

What u change half a century has
made in methods of travel! In 1850 to
reach New York from Cincinnati, then
the Queen City of the West. one
might go Il part Of the way by steam
boat, another by s~tagecoach and the
balance by canal. In such convey
ances people were thrown together in
timately, and lifelong friendships were
often made. The passenger canalboat
was the first to pass out Of use. and
there are few living who remember it
as a method of travel.
1t was in 1915 that one Of these pas
senger canalboats was being dragged
along by a horse on the towpath.
There were 10 staterooms, only berths
something like those on a modern
sleeping car Between these was the
cabin, where the passengers lounged
during the day and evening. At that
time the professional gambler worked
in the narrow channels of the period.
He was on the steamboat. but did not
disdain the canalboat. On this canal
boat a portion Of the bow had been
curtained off. and in it were card ia
bles. AT one of these tables sat a pro-
fessional gambler fleeing a youngster
of twenty.
That youngster was my uncle, and I
got the story I am about to tell from
him.
He had been deputed to carry some
$4,000 from Pittsburg to Harrisburg.
How the gambler knew that he had
the money with him he did not learn.
My uncle played with the sharper till
he had lost all the money that had
been given him for his expenses, then
began to play with his trust fund. He
quit at II o'clock at night, having lost
half of the $4,000.
The next morning was Sunday. A
service was held in the cabin conduct
ed by a clergyman slightly past mid
die age. My uncle was much impress
ed with his appearance and the fervor
with which he spoke. Els accent was
that of the southerner. My uncle said
athat the clergyman attacked gambling,
telling a number of interesting, many
of them pathetic, Incidents, in which
some foolish person had been robbed
of all he possessed. In these stories
the speaker showed an intimate
knowledge Of all forms Of swindling
at cards. lie was looking straight at
my uncle while he talked and seemed
to be speaking to him personally.
Then my uncle remembered that while
playing with the gambler he had seen
the clergyman standing among those
overlooking the game.
Notwithstanding that it was Sunday
my uncle was eager to renew the play,
hoping to win back what he had lost.
He argued that to lose any part Of
the fund with which he had been in
terested would ruin him the same as
If he lost the whole. Therefore Sun
day afternoon he proposed to the gam
bier that they 20 TO their curtained
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
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Now, them" continued Papa Tignol,
surveying his handiwork with pride.
Il think that is clear. B, here, is the
balcony just outside, and there are the
six rooms with windows opening on
it. We are in this room, D, and my
friend the little photographer is in
the next room, E, peacefully sleeping.
but he wasn't peaceful when he came
home tonight and heard me playing
that flute, although I played in my
best manner-eh, eh? He stood it for
about ten minutes. and then, eh, eh?
1t was another case Of through the
wall, first Il boot. bang, then another
boot, smash, only there were no holes
for the boots to come through. And
then it was profanity"
well. WE'LL" fretted Coquenil.
"Then we got acquainted. I apollo
gized and offered him beer, which he
likes. Then he apologized and told
me his troubles. He's in love with a
pretty dressmaker who lives in this
Room G. She is fair, but tickle. He
tells me she has made him unhappy
ny u1Il1uS WILL d ueu1Cdl u WHO
lives in this Room &. 1t seems the
little photographer has been getting
more and more jealous lately. He was
satisfied that his ladylove and the med
ical student used this balcony as a
lovers lane. and he began lying in
wait at his window for the medical
student to steal past toward the dress
makers room. For several nights last
week be waited and nothing happen
ed. But he's a patient little shrimp,
so he waited again Saturday night.
and something did happen"
1.-THE night Of the murder?"
'That's it. He saw a man pass his
window, and he was sure it was the
medical student. He stepped out soft
ly and followed him as far as the win
dow Of Room c. Then he sprang upon
the man from behind, intending to
chastise him. The man turned on him
like a flash. and it wasn't the medical
student"
"Who was it? Go on"
"He doesn't know anything about
the man except that his hand shut like
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

a wise on the shrimp's throat and near
ly choked the life out of him. You
can see the nail marks still on the
cheek and neck, but he remembers dis
tinctly that the man carried something
tn his hand"
my God! The missing pair Of
boots" cried Coquenil. "Was it"
Tignol nodded. "Sure! He was car
rying 'em loose in his hand. / mean
they were not wrapped up. He was
going to leave ,em in K~ittredge's room.
Here It IL. A." He pointed to the
diagram.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

space for more play. The gambler.
who knew we'll enough that the
youngster would be after him. assent
ed, and they were soon at play.
OF course my uncle lost steadily.
His last thousand dollars was slowly
melting away when who should walk
in but the clergyman. He stood look
ing at the game for awhile, then said
to my uncle: Boy. you can't play
with this man. He's a professional
gambler and is playing with marked
cards"
Picking up n of the cards lying on
the table face down. the speaker. rub
bling his thumb On it. said, 1.-THE king
of clubs" Then, turning it over, his
way he told the value Of other cards.
They We're all provided with minute
points thar could be felt. but not easily
seen. Then. turning to the gambler,
he said. Give the boy the money you
have won from him."
The gambler put up q vigorous bluff.
"What you got to do with this bust
ness. anyway? You're a parson and
don't know any more about cards than
a mule. You just get out Of here or
I'll find a way to put you out"
"How much has he won from you.
boy?' asked the clergyman of my un-
Gle.
"Seven thousand dollars"
"Give me what you have left The
only way 1 can get your loss back for
you from this man is to win 1t at his
own game. There's honor among
he will another"
My uncle turned over a few hundred
dollars he had left. The clergyman sat
down, a new pack Of cards was
brought out, and at it they went. At
the end of an hour the clergyman had
recovered $4,000. At the end Of the
second hour he had lost $500. At the
end of the third hour he had regained
all but $500 Of my uncle's loss, and in
half an hour more he had won every
cent the gambler had taken. He shov-
ed his winnings over to the boy he had
saved from ruin.
There's only one man that can get
the better of me on any game of
cards." said the gambler. land l
haven't eel him for eighteen years."
"Warren Phillips?"
eyes"
THAT'S my name"
The gambler looked at him In asten-
lshment.
Eyes; 1 was of the professionals
in those days. though l never played
any but a fair game. But l quit it and
now look upon it with horror. I ran
for years on the Prairie Belle and won
n lot Of money. It's all now In church.
es."
And that's the way my uncle was
saved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

to any one who brings you this ring,
old friend, eh?"
Pougeot grasped NJ. Paul's hand and
wrung it affectionately.
They went to the room of Tignol,
who announced to Coquenil, IT have
found a little shrimp of a photogra-
pher who has seen your murderer, all
right"
"The devil" started NJ. Paul.
"Where?"
Tignol pointed out of a window to a
balcony running along the front Of the
hotel. "There. There are six rooms
opening on that balcony" Taking a
sheet of paper, he made a rough dia-
gram:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

When the stomach fails to perform its
functions, the bowels BECOME deranged,
the liver and tho kidneys congested
causing numerous diseases. The
stomach and liver must be restored to q
healthy condition and Chamberlain's
Stomach aud Liver Tablets can be
depended upon to do It. Easy to take
and most effective. Sold BY Close 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
ASKING His Advice

A little girl, aged nine, called her ia
Their to her bedside the other evening.
Papa" said the little diplomat, 81
want to ask your advice"
"Well. my dear, what is it about?"
"What do you think it would be best
to give me on my birthday|
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
The Burning Question.

Venus was rising from the sea.
"Great Jupiter" cried the men as
they crowded the beach. GLOW did
you lose your arms?"
But the women never noticed the
arms.
"In the name of all that is wonder
full" they chimed, chow do you keep
your hair in curl in salt water?"-
Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
Not Accountable.

The Man III Bed (waking up sudden
ly and discovering his fellow lodger
drinking his whisky)-'Ere, Mulligan.
What are yer dom with that whisky?
Mulligan with much presence of mind)
Whist, man, whist. I'm walkin' in
me slape!-London Sketch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Can't look we'll, eat we'll or feel we'll
with impure blood feeding your body.
Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise,
keep clean and you will have long life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets
you crazy. Cant bear the touch of your
clothing. Doan's Ointment cures the
most obstinate cases. Why suffer. All
druggists sell it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
His ADVANTAGE,

Teacher-What kind Of a bird did
Noah send out of the ark? Small Boy
"A dove. Teacher-I'm surprised to
find that the smallest boy in the class
is the only ole to know. Big Boy
Please, teacher, his father keeps a
bird shop.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

The worlds most successful medicine
for bowel complaints is Chamberlain's
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
It has relieved more pain and suffering,
and saved more livea than any other.
medicine in use. Invaluable for child
rem and adults. Sold BY Close and %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Soreness of the muscles, whether
induced by violent exercise or injury, is
quickly relieved by the free application
of Chamberlain's Imminent. This lini-
ment is equally valuable for muscular
rheumatism, and always affords quick
relief. Sold by Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
The Test Star,

What is the farthest limit to which
the human vision can reach? Power
in his book, THE Eye and Sight" gives
the ability to see the star Alcor, sit
uated at the tail of the Great Bear, as
the test. Indeed, the Arabs call it the
test star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse
the system, cure constipation and sick
headache. Sold by Close & Co,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

A specific for-Dr. Thomas Electric
Oil, strongest, cheapest liniment ever
| devised. A household remedy in Ameri-
ca for rs years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Teethlng children have more or less
diarrhoea, which can be controlled by
giving Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary
is to give the prescribed dose after each
operation of the bowels more than
natural and then castor oil to cleanse
the system. 1t is safe and sure. Sold by
Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

, Don't use hard physics. The reaction
weakens the bowels, leads to chronic
constipation. Get Doan's Regulets.
They operate easily, tone the stomach,
cure constipation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Darkest Africa must feel deserted
and very lonely these u~nstrenuous
days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
-..G 1ne i~o'.trary.

But his t.th.' :l;tnners Dire poor OBJ
served the CII FASHIONED mother.
Poor! Why, mammal" eXrluims the
dashing daughter. He took me to
lunch with him at the st. Gorgeous
and ordered nothing but the most ex-
pensive things on the m~enuw-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
Morocco.

Morocco, in spite Of its close proxim-
ity to Europe, is the most fanatical of
the Mohammedan countries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28


Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Travis, of Col
fax, have returned home after a short
visit here.
Mrs. A. L. Hammers is the guest Of
relatives at Rosemont.
Mrs. George Shoemaker, of Guffeg
street, went to Morgantown to-day to
visit her mother. Mrs. selby.
Mrs. Malissa Freeman. of Montana,
is the guest of Mrs. ]. C. Fletcher. of
satterfleld street.
Mrs. Matte Lloyd and daughter,
Mrs. Frank Rumble, went to Morgan
town yesterday for a short visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Brand.
Mrs. Isabelle Linn and two children
and Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Linn went to
Gladly Greek. yesterday TO visit Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Lake. s
Z Misses Opal Radford, Virginia Hell
mick and Katherine Miller went to
Murray yesterday for a sevralg days
visit. aaa j
Miss Fannie Robinson returned last
night from a two weeks visit with
Miss Lucy Boggs at Harrisyille.
Mrs. Katherine Jollifte. of Murray,
came up last night to visit relatives
here. M9i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
VIOLA NEWS.

A team belonging to Mr.. Snider Of
Fairmont which was driven by the
advertising men of the Underselling
store ran away on the hill near the
residence OF E. E. Harris on Thursday
OF last week. Considerable damage
was done both the team and buggy.
Mr., and Mrs. Otis Sergent OF Hoult
were visiting the family Of S. R. Ser
gent Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Lester Pitcher was
visiting the latter's parents at Laurel
nun Sunday.
Ell Wilson of Persin Ridge was a
brief caller at this place Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry cambridge and
daughter. Miss LYDIA and. son Master
Charles, of Montana, were visitors ut
the homo of J. ]. Harris Sunday.
Miss Lest Harris was visiting rela-
;ives near Smithtown over Sunday.
Mrs. S. R. sergent was calling on
Mrs. Driziilla Harris on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Prickett Of Fair
mont and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keen
er of RIversyllle were the guest of j.
n. Prickett and family on Sunday of
last week..
Mr., and Mrs. Willie Jones of Nor.
lana were visiting friends at this
place Sunday.
= Miss Annie Kincaid OF the Amos
farm was visiting her home at Laurel
Run, Sunday.
Mr.. zadok Prickett and sister. Miss
sinder were visiting friends at Barns
vile Sunday.
Mr.. Bert Kincaid was calling on
friends at Laurel Point Sunday.
Miss Ellen Prickett of Hoult was a
pleasant caller at the home Of E..E
Harries Sunday.
The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Prickett has been quite sick for a few
days also the child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Hayhurst has been sick.
There was birthday social at the
homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Lovelle De-
Vault on Wednesday Of last week in
honor of thir daughter Miss Edna who
received some very nice and useful
presents. Dainy refreshments were
served at late hour and the guests
departed to their home wishing Miss
Edna many more happy birthdays. All
report good, time. 49,.
JACK THE RIPPER
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
TRUSTEES NOTICE OF SALE


BY virtue OF a certain deed Of tru C
or mortgage dated the 22d day Of z e
cember. 1905, madeaJ Empress Gle So
Company, corporation duly org, q.
lied and existing under the laws II
the State OF West Virginia. to me as
Trustee. and OF record in the office Of
the Clerk of the County Court OF Tay.
Tor county, West Virginia, in Deed OF
Trust Book N. page S65. I viii sell
at public auction TO the highest bid.
der. on
Saturday, the Sd Day Of September,
: e" i'z 1910. ~
commencing at o'clock p. m, at the
front door OF the court house Of Tay-
Tor county, West Virginia, in the City
of Grafton, in said county and State.
all and singular the following proper.
ty, to.wit:
( ALI those twenty.seven certain lots OF
ground situate in that part of the city
of Grafton commonly called Fetter.
man. In said County Of Taylor and
State of West Virginia, nine OF said
lots being known and designated on
the Fettefrnan plat Of said city; Of rec.
ord in the office Of the Clerk Of the
County Court OF Taylor county in Deed
Book. No. II, page $50. as lots Nos.
one hundred and seven GOD, one hun
dred and eight (10sl, one hundred and
nine (f0gl, one hundred and ten t110),
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28


one hundred and eleven CID, onei
hundred and twelve GID. one hun
dred and thirteen fii9f one hundred
and fourteen III y; and one einndred
and fifteen t115l, and are the same
lots conveyed to the said Empress
Glass Company by John 7. AicGraw BY
deed bearing date on the 18th day OF
0ctober 1896, and Of record In aald
Clerks ONCE In Deed Book No. "A
page 27i twelve OF said lots being
known and designated on the Rector
Addition plat OF said city, Of record
In said Clerks office IN Deed Book No.
40. page L, as lots Nos. 1--WE (5J, fit. 4
teen (15). eighteen t1S), twenty-five
/ (25) and twenty.nine (29); IN Block
lone III: Nos. two (2l. nine 10y. thIr.
teen (l3l. sixteen, (ls) and nineteen
(i9. in Block three (3); and Nos.
thirteen t1Sl and nineteen Qs), In
Block thirteen 13). and conveyed to
the said Empress Glass Company by;
the deed Of Benjamin +. Sayre and
wife, bearing date the 18Th ,daysof Dc
tober. 1905, and OF record in said
Clerks office In Deed Book No. a.
page 49,; six of said lots being known
and designated on the Phillips plat Of
said city, of record In said Clerks Of.
fee in Deed Book No. "A, page rs, as
lots Nos. three (3) and Ave (5) In
Block six t6);tlots Nos. nine (9) and
twelve (t3) m Block three (3), and
lot No. eight (S) in Block ~, being
the same lots conveyed to the said EN-.
press Glass Company by deed OF An.
ME E. Reed and Joseph Reed. Jr., her
husband, bearing date the Goth day. of
October. 1905. and Of record in said
Clerks office In Deed Book No. AZ
Epage.24.
Also all other lands. buildings, real
and personal. franchises, rights, con-
tracts, privileges and immunides,
which are now owned by the said EN-:
press Glass Company, including all
machinery, shops, structures OF every
character, machinery and equipment.
fplant, fixtures; Tools and personal
property Of every kind and wherever
Situated. provided, however, that
this particular description of real
strued to exclude any other property
Ireail orr personal. rights, privileges,
franchises, or assets, by said deed of
trust or mortgage, conveyed or intend.
ed to be conveyed, II being the intent
to sell all property OF whatever kind
now owned by said Empress Glass
Company. wherever situated and
whether hereinbefore particularly de.
scribed or not.
Terms Of saIe-one-third' Of the pur-
chase money cash in hand, 6ne.third
Thereof with interest in one year, and
tie residue. thereof, with interest, in
1.-TWO years from the day. Of sale, said
Trustee taking from the purchaser his
notes. with good security. for the de-
ferred payments. and retaining the le-
gal title as further security.
This the,2Ith day OF June, 1910.
IRA E. ROBINSON, Trustee.
June 30, July Z, II. 81, 2s, Aug. 4, II,
IS. 25. Sept. l.. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
lPINEY Run IN. AND EoRksauRe

Mrs. Eailissa Long OF this place is
visiting at the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Bert Dougharty, of the First
Ward, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stanton and family
were visiting at Playfioftd Grubb's last
Sunday. 4
The gypsIes have once more hitched
their tents near the banks of Piney
Run.
Mr.. John Vance. ms working on the
Owens, W. Va, bottle plant.
Mr. Clint Wolfe Is working for A.
Page this week.
Miss Tillie Robinson of Pennsylvania
Is, visiting her sister, Mrs. Bessie Van
Glider, Of this place, this week.
Mr.. CIV. Hawkins has had his new
telephone Che pumpkin vine) put in
hins home. 1jNlTR
!, Mr., Lloyd Page is working on the
grade at present ~, - {
Mr.. Jacob Swisher of Winfield was
calling on Plaxford Grpbb last Sun,
day.. ,sse, t,s,ens,s a., tElQtBVD
Mr.. Lee Heck is working for Jeromr
SWIMMERS. 81 G.sjq
Mrs. Eliza Adams of Fairmont was
calling on friends in this vicinity last
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. Mn Hayhurst, has purchased a
fine mitSh sow of Mr., Fred Steel.
Mr.. Walter Page was calling on NJ.
Harry Long last Sunday.
Miss, Verna Long was calling on
Maggie Grubb Inst Sunday.
II this letter does not fall into the
waste basket l will Write again soon.
" - YEpDY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28

Blankets woven in pairs wear chief.
ly at the middle and ends. to prevent
this sew the ends Lightly together ex.
actly Ike a roller towel. The fold at
the top can be constantly changed and
the blankets worn equally: all over.
Single blankets can be, Joined in pairs
and used in the same way. s,.,
Il When pillow slips get worn in the
middle lpnplck, the end and seam and
make the sides into the middle. Then
sew up and the pillow slips will wear
as long again. Sis &;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
ITCHING SKIN QUICKLY COOLED

itching skin troubles some people
as soon as the hot weather comes.
There, seems to be, no. preventive; but
when the trouble does break out, it
IS very simple matter to stop that
Itch, and, to stop 1t instantly.
Just a few drops of gentle winter.
green lotion mixed with thymol and
washed over the eruption will soothe
and smooth the skin, instantly, giving
that cooled, refreshing sensation.
s Try a 25, cent bottle of this lotion.
D. D. D. Prescription. 1t will stop
the itch, not in half an hour, not in
ten minutes, but in five seconds. If
you will call at our stores, We will
tell you more of this D. D. D, COM
pound.
Mountain City Drug Co.
Hall Drng Co.
- s..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
To Clean poultry.

Before boiling or roasting any kind
Of poultry cover. the whole bird with
warm water, adding a tablespoonful Of
sal soda or teaspoonful of I've. Brush
the bird good and clean with yege.
table brush or coarse, towel. rinse in
cold water, until 1t looks clear. For the
fowls is Is good to leave the bird in
the soda water for..f0 minutes, as 1t
soitens the skin and tenders the meat
without the slightest taste Of soda.
The result is surprising. Once triec
you will never again order your chick
en- "cut up" from the market.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28

Take the ripe pumpkins, pare, cut
into small pieces. stew. soft mash.
and squeeze through a cheese cloth
bag until dry, as II making pies,
spread his pulp on plates in layers not
quite an inch thick. Dry 1t down in
the stove oven, kept at so low a tenn
teEature as not to scorch It. In about
a day It will become dry and crisp.
The sheets thus made can be slowed
away in a, dry place and they are
always ready for use for pies. Soak
the pieces over nigh in little milk.
and hey will return to nice pulp. as de
,ilcious, as the fresh pumpkin. The
quick dryIng after cook.ne prevents
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-28
SEEK SPANISH STUDENTS.

NoTRE DAME. Ind. July 2s.-No.
tire Dame University expects to at
tract large number OF students from
the West Indies, Mexico, Central and
South America next year. and to,that
end has issued a catalogue of the In
stitution in the Spanish language.
The Notre Dame Scholastic, the uni
yersity weekly, has also issued a. spe-
clal number entirely in Spanish. The
local university has. in the past ten
years attracted hundreds OF Latin
American students and expects to
break all records next year.