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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

question OF whether VIII
abolish
except tax the VALUE OF land What does this mean7 IL
etc, and and
shocked a II
beyon a
o see
nothing
me a dinerenceg
land might be taken equally from units
poll Is a
he has but 81 take IT. II he has ssoo0ooooo take
a a d land
the
Wall city only
square poll law
Now the Georgian the
q Improvements would take u the tax the doa
land That difference
a a farmer to
3d. the a but a lax he OF
andbare land world would be
abolished
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
SOME GOOD STORIES OF THE DAY
uIsT WHAT Hr WOULD Ike

a very biH chair. became restless Ne
sayoFy odorr canso from tho region
Of the Kitchen. Al last he blurted
out.
There's q LOT os pic and cake IN
tho house
The admonishing face Of his
mother recalled his promise and be
added.
But what's that TO me. Success
Magazine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
Justly Punished.

why have yos discharged Rich.
Hrdsr DO you think because he has
reached the age Of ~ that he IL no
longer usefuir"
mo. that isn't H. When I was
coming into the city on my car the
other morning he got In from, of II
Al crossing and was so sio~ that
In order to avoid running him down
had TO lose nearly hair q minute. =
Chicago Record.Herald-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
ANOTHER MATCH

on the death ~ bis first wife a
literary celebrity VI the South erect.
81 an elaborate memorial 20 her. on
witch Was Inscribed the sentiment:
The light OF nay life has gone
out"
Tho late bishop Wilmer Of Ala,
bama pointed ont thu memorial 20
friend. Who read ths words and
then asked; But he married again.
didn't her
''yss.~ replied tho bishop. he
aid. You see. he struck Another
match. "a Il we're. ~--iiaFper's Maya.
zine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

EARTH viii cease It's revolutions BY year 5000 says
Bauer that Madero.
when those London sufagettes
do the proposing Watch the parliament Wilt
gc0NoMvs wschword In There's q
bite Russas nssrs In China
PERKINS, Morgans Friday.
corner
years production has jumped from
100000 much OF the jumping being favor OF
Uncle Andy his boys
LINCOLN sTEFFENs Mcnamara climax resulted
And looks little
while kicked
MRS. LESLIE CARTER sat Angeles while 17o0o0
10000 electricity
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
A PANTOMIME CODE

James T. Fields OF the firm o. Tickncr
IT, and In the main, managed
His wife always whe
dinner together They
Should Fields
would - ' 800 ''''
MY dear there's gazele Evening Post
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
MODEST ReouEsT
AN UNKNOWN cELEBRITY

vice President sherman went TO
a New York theatre some time ago
Between acts the party. which oc.
Icupled one OF the boxes. went out
into tho lobby. One Of the friends
OF the vice president spoke 10 tho
doorkeeper.
See tina, man OVER there-~thas
stout one with tho ford faces-
yep"
That's tho vico president OF thu
United tSates.~
"You don't say'"
Yes that's the vice president.
Now. we're In box A. Send back
word that tho vice president ID In
that box and have the comedian MID
him a little
Sure" said the doorkeepcr
Fine ideal Now. let's see--what'a
his namo' Oh. yea. | remember
now--its FairbanKs.~ -- Saturday
Evening Post.
THE REASON
County Commissioner Hart Il not
an easy mark for the professional
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

Frst-A fiscal reform. way for the govern
ment to get money when II wants II.
Second--A social reform, a way 10 change
social conditions that may have better state OF
society.
Third-Tt IL matter Of practical politics. invov-
Ing the making OF parties platforms the formulating
bodies, so that
Fourth--It becomes subject OF constructive
statesmanship. where its principles may be formu-
lated into laws that will be carried by
the executive branches OF government.
Now, suppose Just examine Il as fiscal re.
form or a way 10 get money for the government.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
What Struck Him.

The Hibernian method OF state
mant may be paradoxical, but II
often hits the truth exactly on the
head. The following story II told
OF an old private who was wounded
at the charge OF Kassassin.
At one time after the war he was
describing the part he played In
the battle--of tho long walt with
tense nerves, the advance, the trot.
the gallop. the charge; how a rider
two yards from him fell dead in
the saddle, how the men set their
teeth to win.
And what struck you most when
all was over and you looked back
on III" asked "A nearer.
The old soldier paused for re.
Election, then solemnly and with
the utmost simplicity, said:
what struck me most forcibly
sir. was the bullets that missed
me. "-Tit-Bits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
SEvERING OLD TIES

Willie to the and
stove wood a o o raIroa - -
Going outdoors Tho
eoWhorse, with
hopeful why he didn't al his work - " 80
My he edwthm
= so'y nara, 70 sever old es"-Lippincotts Magazine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
The First ThIna.

Tho schoolmaster said. You
are very slow, George. Now, II
you don't answer the next question
IN ten minutes, I'll give you taste
of this cane. " you put forty eggs
into an incubator aud nine-tenths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

The Mnntnburns belong. I sup
pose. TO Whist you call the siii.
rich class."
Grarsous. no. They're too rich
for ihat"--Chlcago Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

l18u a. beer.
Jones--"A Load OF beer In my
housey"
Star Boardsr---Yes--i waa the
load Cook q fsorenx.
Mrs NagE-''f can't help a. ft'H
your own fault that I'm always
scoldlng WHY. ever since we've
been married we've been quarrel
ing DO you remember our honey.
moon7 DO you remember I sat a
whole hour and didn't speak one
word 10 your
Husbanf--''Do | remember You
bet your life I do I'll never forget
H. That hour VAS the happiest Of
my shroeds a ChapelIe
Mr.. Peeylsh--If some women on.
ly knew what they look like and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
SEEING THINGS

shouting Kick.
Ing most vigorously
policeman
what's the matter" he asked the energetic
Oh mind, mishter. the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

= - 4 = ttt 4 4
= New Work for the Audubons. 4
= Some birds are plucked 4
= alive TO get the feathers for 4
= women's hats" 4
= so are some husbands. - 4
= Houston Post. 4
- pssp ~ q q 4 4 4 A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
M0SF
JOSH WISE
SAYS.

SAYS.
Bert Noobrood.
err says h o
wouldn't own a
nlckcIodeon even
81 he got u fer
q gift, becaux
he'd have ter
stay outside ter
take tic etc
where he could
NJ see tn plo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

MAy0E-
you never heard this one:
Blows the wind today, and tho sun
and rain are flying
Blows the wind on the moors to
day and now.
Where about the graves OF the mar.
tyrs the whanps are crying.
My heart remembers how,
Gray. recumbcnt tombs Of the dead
In desert places.
Standing stones on the vacant
red-wine moor,
Hills OF sheep. and tho homes of
the silent. vanished races,
And the wind austere and pure.
he II granted me 10 behold you
again In dying,
Hills OF homel and hear again
the CALI
Hear above the graves OF the mar.
tyrs the pec-wees crying,
And hear no more at all.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Carnegie. he Is Scotchman bold,
And n hero lover he.
He classlfies heroic men
That all the world may bee.
But Andy, you have missed one
We hate to question. sire,
But how about a medal
For the poor down.trod umpire?
------------
The acid test for true gentleman
Illness: Being polite to street car
conductors.
Ants carry loads from 40 TO so
times their own weight.
Some men carry loads that seem
that heavy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
CONSOLATION


Yes; they look Just like too"
oh, WELL wouldn't children ofdes
don't all the they did
ham AGE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

Of them Matched. what would you
get1"
The master had only counted
four when George said:
We'll. first thing. with all them
chickena about. I'D get brick aud
q string and drown our cat. TIT.
Bits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

what makes you so sure that
was a wild turkey7'
"The way 1t acted when was
trying TO carve it."-Washington
Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

Magsssraie---is your parents we're
poor bat honest. as ron say. how
do you accouat for your presence
hsrsr
Predatory pete---f Inherited only
de poverty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

lis you gineter hang you stock
ms up on Christmas Ever" asked
one small colored boy.
Deed I Ism" replied the other.
II done dat las year"
Didn't or Santa come around 7"
Maybe so. Hut II he did he
done pass me up an give my stock
ms 10 my big brother. washing.
ton Evening Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

II see that old Blenkinsop wears
motor goggles all the time. Has he
q carr" asked Wilks.
Mo- said Jiggers. IT'S merely
q case OF autosuggestIon. by wear
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

Ing thoae goggles and aprinkllng
his handkerchief with gasoline In.
stead Of cologne be thInks he con.
yeys the idea that he has one. -
Harpers Weekly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

i wonder who really original
The original composed Troy Shppho
DeiIsh.
trouble makerE."I6ansas City Journal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
A CRUEL QUESTION

skeexicks turned turtle gioomy contemplating
the situation Uncle sas refined in his and sopped outside
haint .
sad Skeexick shortly.
o
said Skeerick.
What's pricsr asked Sas with ErinHp
pers Weekly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
60 KIND or MIN

sound Ike, they wouldn't dress so
frcaky. and wouldn', put on such
nira !"
Mrs. Peevish cher chance Mt
last Yes, and n acme men were
introduced 10 THEMSELVES. whom
In company. they would be naham
sd Of the acquaintance Gus Mill.
isma
pessfmist oh. he's no good His
folks are no good. aud bis ancestors
were thieves. and NO ia he one.
too
optImint (interruptlng him.
Look here. my man, you shouldn't
b. knocking a man becauEe he's In
bad. or he's up against II. Why
even a tombstone says good things
about man when he's down
Harry Bercsford and Company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15
The Single Tax What Is It?

carefully study the VIM that claimed q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

The acid test for true gentleman
Illness; Being polite to street car
conductors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-15

Ants carry loads from 40 TO so
times their own weight.
Some men carry loads that seem
that heavy.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
REVIVAL TO
COMMENCE NEXT
THURSDAY

Evangelist Huckabee, who is
at present conducting a series Of
meetings at Roswell, will lie in
Estancia next week and on Thurs
day night begin u series OF meet
ings at the Methodist Church He
will be accompanied by J. B.
Crawford, who assists him in the
meetings. Both are reported as
interesting speakers and intense
workers, and will give their best
efforts here, the home of Mr..
Crawford. Everybody is invited
to attend the meetings and work
for their success.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
GOVERNOR MCDONALD
TO Be HERE T0DAY

The News received info1 ma
tion last evening that Hon
w. c, Mcdonald, Governor
elect of the State of New Mex
ico,will pass through Estancla
this noon on his way to Santa
Fe. AS the train is scheduled
to stop twenty minutes for din
uer, it has been suggested that
as many of our citizens who
can meet the train and greet
the First Governor of the Sun
shine State. Our people need
not fear that the Governor will
miss his lunch by their meet
ing him, as a special lunch
will be provided for him, which
he may eat at his leisure If er
the train leaves Estancia.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
4 Year E0Ch
in Jail for
Tdrr|nQ L0dy

Lincoln Center, Kan, Nov. "a,
Two of the defendants in the
Tar party" case, John Schmidt
and Sheriff. Clark, late today
were found guilty Of assault and
battery by a jury in Judge Gro
ver's court, that has been out
continuously since 11:30 O'Clock
Thursday morning. A. N. Sim
ms, the third defendant, was ac-
quilted.
Sentence on the two men was
deferred to pemit attorneys to
argue a motion for a new trial.
Earlier in the day in the same
court, sentence of one year each
in the county Jail, the extreme
p3naIty in Kansas for the ofens
charged, was passed on Everett
G. Clark, Jay Fitzwater, Watson
Scranton and Edward Ricord,
confessed assa:lants of MissMary
Chamberlain. These defendants,
were accused of the same crime
as the other men.
In addition to the sentences,
the court ruled that the men
must pay the costs of the prose-
cution. An effort was made by
attorneys for Fitzwater and
Clark to have the court enter
tain a motion to grant an appeal
to the supreme court on the
ground that the sentence was eX-
cessiVe, This motion was not
passed on today,
Ricord, already was in Jail hav
ing been surrendered by his
hondsmen. seventy-seven days
ago,
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
S6rvIC6 TOnI0ht

Rev. John Mordy, Sabbath
School Missionary of the Rio
GrAnde Presbyterv, will assist
the local pastor, Rev J. R.
Carver in meetings each nlght
this week, commencing to
night at 7:30 Of lock. Rev.Mr.
Mordyis an interesting speaker
and those attending will be
more than repaid for the ef-
fort. Everybody invited.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

If you have frequent headaches
dizziness and fainting spells, &C
companied by chills, cramps, chill
blains, epilepsy and jaundice, it is
a sign that you are not well, but
are liable to die any minute. Pay
your subscription year in ad-
vance and thus make yourself
solid for a good obituary notice.
Elk.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

The Comfy commissioners
met In special session yester
day, Chairman Jesus Candida
ria and Julian r. Romero be
Ing present. A resolution was
adopted to rescind the action
of the board in the matter OF
tue double school levy for the
county, made some months
ago. An extra levy of three
mills was made without au
thority, and this was rescinded
The resignation of R. l..
Hit as Justice of the peace fo1
Precinct No. s, Willard, was
accepted, and upon petition
presented, signed by a mum ben
of the citizens of that precinct
}. H. Underwoon was nance
as justice.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

Its understood that bill will be in
troduced at the beginning of the legis
latlve session providing fol- the Austria
Ian ballot in New Mexico. 1t is to he
hoped that bill of this nature will pass
so that there will be no more Interfering
with voters OF the polls. The Austria.
Iian system eliminates, to great de-
gree, the purchase Of votes and frauds
IN elections. 1t is notorious that tn,
buying of votes in New Mexico has e,n
practlced for years and it has not been
confined to one political party. 1t has
been done with impunity so far as pro-
secutlonS have be7n concerned and pur-
chasers of votes have grown bod in
vote buying. 1t is time to stop this
sort of work and the best way to ac-
complish the desired end is to pass an
election law which will make the deliv-
cry of purchased votes uncertain
Eagle.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

Nestor Candelaria has been commits
stoned postmaster at Manzano, Tor
rance county, the postoffice having been
re-established. For some months there
has been no postoffice at Manzano, the
reason therefor beirg that no one cared
to act as postmaster. The job Is not q
highly lucrative one, the r.uo.e being
several times that of the returns.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

The prospect is excellent for num-
Der Of changes in the minor Offices at
the capitol and at the penitentiary about
The first of the year. There is to be a
travelling auditor, a game warden, an
assistant superintendent of public in
struction, an engineer, librarian, an
oil Inspector, an adjutant general a
captain Of the mounted police and su-
perinterdent of the penitentiary to be
appointed under the state government,
and it is understood that there are doz-
ems of applications already in the hands
of the governor-elect for these positions
Governor Mcdonald is going to have
plenty of material from which to make
his selections of appointive officers,
Eagle.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

The school board has decid
cd to give the children a hoIi
day Friday as73weIl as Thurs
day. With the children busy
with Turkeys on Thursday, it
will be almost impossible to
get down to,work on Friday,
and the boys and girls can rest
up for next week.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

Mrs. W. A. Conner was in
town yesterday from the farm
northeast, arranging to deliver
Thanksgiving Turkeys. Owing
to several invitations to assist
friends in their feasts, our
Thanksgiving turkey has been
reprieved for about thirty days,
and will change into a Christmas
turkey instead. We hope Mr.,
Turkey enjoys the respite.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

When the republicans of New
Mexico endorse Andrews untir
ing efforts for statehood, they
are nearer the truth than they
realize. Andrews efforts for
statehood never tired him in the
least. -Farmington Times Hust-
Ter.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

The Catholic Sundayschool will have a
Christmas entertainment on Saturday
night, December 3. There will be "a
tree and a treat for the little folks,
with a program of music and recitations
A good time is anticipated.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

Milton Dow returned from AIbuquer-
que Sunday and is making arrange
ments to move his family to the Duse
City at once. Mr.. Dow is one of the
cid timers in the valley and we hate to
see him go, but our loss is Albuquer-
que's gain.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
BUDGET OF
NEWS FROM
S|LVERT0N

A nice program will be rendered by
the pupils of the school OF this place on
N ,vember 80, Thanksgiving day. Broth
ers Grant and Buckner will make short
talks, also Superintendent Burt and
wife will be present and give short ia ks
Dinner will be served by the ladies of
the vicinity and others who wish to be
with us on hat day, Everybody is in
vited to be present. Music will be ren-
dered between acts by Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Kutchin, and those who have heard
them know what that means. We hope
also to have selections from Others
We'd like to have speech or recitation
by Mr. Ludwick, of Poverty Knobs
Powell Eblen has moved onto the
Fielder claim and is patching. He is
from Kentucky and is here in search of
health He expects to locate perma-
nently if his health improved sufficiently
owtr ant his moving his faulty here.
We hope he will as we need more FAM
lilies like Mr. EbIen's. He has only seven
grown boys. Wouldn't that be nice,
girls, to have them near Silverton? EVE
cry hand is up, saying yes. @ss ED
A letter from Albuquerque reports
protracted meeting in progress at the
Christian church at that place. Much
interest is being manifest. several sub
stantial additions to the church, Mrs.
Mary Love being one of the number.
w. D. Ware, now of Albuquerque, has
just come across the mountains to spend
Thanksgiving with relatives at this
place. Mr.. Ware is ooking for claim
in this locality. He's jolly good fellow
and we hope he'll locate with US.
Doyle and Roy Whitlow, of this place,
have secured positions as fremen on the
Santa Fe road, one running from Belen
t. A albuquerque, the other from Bclen
to Gallup. Their wives expect to Join
them soon.
Mr.. Mathews spent Sunday in this
vicinity, visited our Sunday School and
attended the League. Come again, we
always welcome strangers at Silverton
and want them to feel at home amongst
US.
A letter from Miss Nettie Gresham,
of Caddo, Oklahoma, reports a severe
norther at that place on Saturday, No
vember H. No damage done except
several people came near freezing.
Jess Hubbard and family have re-
turned from Albuquerque, where they
took load of beans and Mrs. Hubbard
spent few days visiting her sister.
Mrs. Louis Pollard has accepted a
good position in Albuquerque and ex-
meets to move her family over there
soon
M. and Mrs Fred Kutchin, of Rocky
Ledge Ranch, spent Saturday night and
Sunday at the home of W. s. Buckner.
Dyer Brisby, of Chanticeer Ranch,
took dinner with Mr.. Lyon, of Timber
Ledge Ranch, Sunday.
The Anti-Saloon League met at Sill
verton Sunday afternoon and a very
nice program was rendered.
MIR. Kuykendall and wife made short
call on VIII Ligon and wife Sunday
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
B6dttI6 Con
f6SS6S Gui|t

Richmond, Va, Nov. "a. Henry Clay
Beattie, Jr., went to his death at dawn
today, the confessed murderer of his
young wife, although the confession
was not made public until four hours
after he had paid the toll exacted tv
the law.
He maintained to the end the remark
able nerve he had exhibited since first
ne was accused of killing his wife last
July His last expression was sneer
when he observed the chair that was to
launch him into eternity.
The confession was made public in
the rotunda of a downtown hotel bv the
Rev. Benjamin Dennis, one of the min
listers who had labored with Beatt e to
repent AS matter of fact, it was
acknowledged by the minister, Beattie
first admitted his guilt November o, the
day after he eutered the death cell and
before the fruitless appeal for com.
mutation of sento9c? as arIo to Gov
ernor Mann.
1t was no! until yesterday that he
would agree to its being put in writing
for his signature. Then all hope that
the governor would interfere was gone.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28
III. F. Mathews of Estancia has

H. F. Mathews of Estancia has
been in the city several days re-
Gently visiting his family. Mrs,
Mathews has been suffering
severely with a sprained ankle,
caused by stepping on some OBJ
ject which caused her foot to
turn She was compelled to
abandon her duties as a teacher
in our schosls for several days on
account of the injury, but at
this time is afforded some relief.
-Magdatena News.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

The woman who does the
dishes and >iugS, "We'iI work
TIL Jesus Comes" while her
l6 year-old daughter stands
out by the front gate eXchang
ing giggIes with her beaux is
in the same class with the man
who gives a share Of his hard
earned money to his son to
blow in playing pool. The pa
rents are mostly to blame for
the KIDS going wrong Field
and Farm
In IA recent issue the Ratoo
Range says:
THE Range supported Mr..
BurSum's candidacy whole
heartediy because he was the
party's nominee, bat for no
other reason"
Any paper or man who would
support nominee slmply be
cause he was nominated by the
"bossess" would do anything
else th bosses would tell it or
him toe do. Ifthere is no other
reason for doing thing, bet
ter not do it.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

Ed Clark has been suffering from his
eyes the past month,
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

FOR SALE-'-For next ten days $l2
will buy Lot /, Block 65, in Estan.
cis. Address: E. P. Shield, II5
Ingraham St, Los Angeles, Cal.
The morning news. (Estancia, N.M.) 1911-1912, 1911-11-28

News Readers get the New
first.