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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

OF 2 p. m. The tax on "pulque shops
has also been increased some 80 per-
cent.
Challenged @FIEhting.o
The late rear admiral Evans prob
ably never knew how near he came 70
being challenged TO a prize fight dur
ing the visit to Mexico which he made
soon after he was retired. He had
been heralded as Fighting Bob" and
upon his advent his exploits formed
the one topic OF conversation IN sport
ing as well as other circles
Among those who listened was a local
aspirant for pugilistic hOnOrs who has
United States. His knowledge or ar
fairs was limited, and It did not occur
10 him that the title OF Fighting
Bob" could have been earned outside
the prize ring. The talk aroused his
jealousy, and finally summOning all his
courage, he cOnfided to his friends that
he had determined to have It out with
the foreigner as soon as a bout could
be arranged. The Joke was passed
around the capital before the defender
OF MexicO's sporting honor was let into
On Foreign Mission.
Two sisters and a brother OF Mexi-
cos president expect to sail before the
end OF January from san Francisco for
Japan, from where they viii visit be-
fore their return by way OF New York
almost every capital OF Europe and
Asia Emilio Madero, who gained
prominence during the revolution by
personally leading an army of insur-
gents, has been named to present 10 the
mikado the thanks OF this country for
Japan's participation in the centennial
celebration in 1910. His sisters, who
accompany him, are the Misses Angela
and Mercedes. This commission had
been given TO POrfirio Diaz jr.
Bothered by crowds Of job hunters
the president has caused to be opened
at the department Of interior a bureau
~ which all applicants must 90.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-19

mite. but he is married man, and
he gives her the chuck before long
meantime mr.. husbend has sed a
few things to mrs. wife that
makes her curl UP and howl, o,
but she is sorry when it is too
late
:. in ackt 3 the girl comes back
land forgives her, and so does her
husband, but you can see she amt
never goin to be the same again
and she is cured of talkin
iohhy
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-19
DAILY SHORT STORY
The Brotherhood of Man.

The darkness was complete.
The coldwas intense. The candi-
date gripped the handles of a
! powerful electric battery. The
Low hum of the alternating cur
srent was all that broke the still
ness of the darkened cell. Then
there came to his ears the slow,
measured accent of the examiner:
+ "You are now in the presence
cof death. The pressing of but
ton would precipitate several tons
of metal upon your head. The
touching on another button
% would mean death by electrocu-
ton. Still another would food
the chamber with water, and you
would drown like a rat. A safe
method of making away with
e your body is at our disposal.
. y You have expressed a desire, to
5become a member of this secret
organization. You are about to
identify yourself with an organ
7ization which believes in promot-
ing happiness and equality
among men, even at the expense
of its individual members. Are
you ready for the oath?"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-19

The candidates drawn lips
murmured an assent. The heavy
door of the secret. chamber swung
outward. A firm hand grasped
him, by the arm and he was led
forth. He took few steps and
stood in the center ola brilliantly
lighted room. Seated about the
room were many prominent men
whose faces he at once recog-
nized.
'Mr. Brown continued the
guide, you are preacher of the
gospel. 1t is peculiarly fitting
that you come to US at this time.
Our order subscribes to all the
ethics which you teach. 1t goes
a step farther. 1t makes obliga-
tory the lessons which are taught.
Social conditions are ever chang
ing. In, recent years there has
been a growing inequality be-
tween the rich, and poor.
All men do not possess, either
by nature or opportunity, the
same power for the accumulation
of wealth. Two men may be
equally Industrious, yet the one
may possess dollars like wheat in
an elevator, while the other lacks
the essentials of livelihood.
To right this inequality is the
purpose of this organization.
Your income for the succeeding
year will be that of the one whose
ticket you draw from the wheel."
DIR. Brown stepped to the
wheel and drew a ticket bearing
the number 9,ooo. A name also
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-11
E. E. Peoples Co.
bought a
bankrupt stock
at q IL cents
on the dollar.
4a4@444+#4s4

E. R. Hart returned this week
from a trip to Tolar, Buchanan,
Yeso, and Melrose.
F. B. Ford and wife returned
this we elk from a visit to Ken
lucky and other points.
j. R. Reid Of Portales was in
the city Tuesday registered at
the Llano.
F. NJ. Gordon has just re-
CeiVed a shipment Of the
latest improved Singer sew
ing machines No use to go
any further if you want the
best.
Mr.. Bradfeld reports that the
Fraternal Order of Moose is snow
duly installed with a paid up
membership of 54. There ETA
members on the list. RESPONSE
BILE residents of the city have
been chosen as officials and the
Order of Moose is launched under
the most favorable auspices.
We regret to learn of the trag-
ic death of the younger brother
of Miss Ethel Eddleman, who
was instantly killed by lightning
at Eldorado Springs, Mo, re-
Gently. Miss Eddleman is well
acquainted in Clovis, having
spent over a year at this place.
Roy M. Lightner, deput y cir
cult clerk, of Jacksonville, Mo.
has been in the city for the past
week, visiting Mrs. Jones and
daughter at the Antlers hotel.
WANTED woman dishwash-
er at the Antler's Hotel. 1t
Pig Pen Breezes.
The farmers are watching the
the skies for gulley washer One
is much needed at the present
time.
Mr.. woods arrived here a few
days ago, from Canada. He has
purchased 800 acres Of land
where he intends to put down a
we'll and start TO farming.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-11
- Noe

Mr.. VIII Dawson returned
Sunday from Ellington. Kansas
where he has been on business.
Mr., Clasner, supt. of the
Bridge and Building, went to
Carlsbad Friday returning Mon
day.
Leo Evans has opened up a
new tailor shop in the Arl-
ington Hotel and is ready for
business.
ID. N. Rogers. Walter Green
leaf and John Magee were in
Amarillo on business the latter
part of the week. returning Sun
day.
Joe Burrus, machinist at the
shops, wife and family are ex-
pected in a few days from El
PasO to make their home in Clo-
Wis where Mr.. Burrus has ac-
cepted a position at the shops.
Scott Tracy d W. Co.,
successors to the Milliren-
Buchanan Hdw. Co.
Misses Bell and Bess Hays of
LaLande stopped over in CLOVIS
Tuesday enroute to Hereford.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-11

c. G. Duffy left for Vaughn
Wednesday morning on a bust
ness trip for the railroad COM
pany.
Trainmaster T. j. Evans and
Mr.. and Mrs. studevant took
breakfast with Mr. and Mrs.
.Grismore at their country home
in East Clovis. A most delight
full time was reported,
Ice-cream freezers, Re-
frigerators, Gasoline and Oil
stoves, the kind that satisfies
at Scott Tracy Hdw. Co.
Nate Bales, ticket agent, left
the fourth for a vacation in
Chicago and other points north.
Mrs. Bales having gone some
time previous.
w. F. Edgar left for Melfose
Tuesday, w. F. says lie will go
to Fort Sumner before return
ing.
Everett Fitzhugh has accept
ed a position with M. w. John
son Grocery Co
Mr.. Halterman of Fl. Sumner
was in the city the fore part Of
the week visiting friends.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-07-11

AAoN yNN JliOuBub VI bAduAAlB
that claim of yours for an east
ern farm? A Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas or Arkansas farm might
look good to you. If you want
a deal write describing your
land fully and put a reasonable
value on it and tell US what you
want. Box v. Clovis, N. M. ct
Fire, Life, Accident. and Health
Insurance. &C. A. Clark.
The S. S. picnic held at the
Brethren church on the 4th
proved a success. About 35
children and young people took
part in the forenoon program
after which an old fashioned
baskst dinner was served on the
grounds. 1t was said about 200
were present at the noon hour.
The afternoon was spent in dis
cussing different phases of the
S. S. work and was enjoy ed by
all present,
The best piece to buy
your hardware Scott Tracy
Hdw. Co.
Among those who have placed
in their application before u. S.
Commissioner Curren to make
final proof on their homesteads,
this week are Chas. L. Mellow
ell. Chas. E.. Houston, Orren j.
Mclean, Roscoe R. Smith. Otto
C. Bales. Benjamin F. Smell, Os-
car Nelson, Thos. j. Patterson,
John w, Thomson. Beverly M.
Day, Kenon j. Houston, John
w. Stanford, A. j. Taylor, F.
N. Davis, VIM. P. arborough,
E. Z. Lewis.
j. W. Wilkinson, Familiarity
Known among friends Of the
town as "Wilkie," is up from
Slaton, for a few days, Mr.,
Wilkinson is a heavy property
owner Of Clovis and Slaton, and
is always a ready booster for the
division towns.
Roy Mcmillan from Roswell is
in the city on business.
Mrs. Campbell will entertain
the Plus and Minus Club Thurs
day, the 18th at the home of Mrs.
Skarda.
MI. and Mrs. R. d. Mumford,
of Denver, Colo, are visiting the
l~atter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
w. Clements Of this city.
Mr.. H. Bombarger of Hollene
is in the city on business.
Mrs. E. R. Hart left the early
part of the week to visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce. in
Paul Valley, Oklahoma. She ex-
poets to be absent a month.
T. ]. Mabry left Tuesday for
Santa Fe in response to word that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
BURGLAR ROUTED BY PLATES.
Woman Hurled Them and Thus Gave
the Alarm.

New York, Jan. 27.-An armful OF
plates, hurled vigorously in rapid sue
cession at masked burglar by Mrs.
Mildred Wolf, while not effective enough
to prevent the burglar from attacking
her and knocking her unconscious, sound
ed staccato alarm that brought help
frightened the burglar away and saved
the German Apostolic church in Harlem
from being robbed of $1,000 worth OF
communion silver late yesterday.
On discovering the presence of the
burglar in the Sunday school room adj
joining her apartments in the basement
Of the church, of which she is janitress,
Mrs. Wolf loaded table with croekery
as ammunition, opened the door and let
fly. Two men working in another part
of the building heard the crash of falling
plates, but arrived on the scene only to
find the burglar gone and the ianitress
stretched on the floor unconscious. q
hit him." Mrs. Wolf said when she was
revived, "but l couldn't stop him. He
hit me with a crowbar,"
The police believe that the crowbar
was a burglars tool which the man
intended to use in cracking a safe con-
tanning communion silverware.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
LITTLE GIRL BURNED,
PERHAPS FATALLY
Rutland Children Played With Matches
and Set Fire to the Clothing of
One Yestsrday Afternoon.

Rutland, Jan. 27.Lucy Dimello, the
fiye-y year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Dimello. was sefiously and per-
haps fatally burned yesterday, when
her younger brother, who was playing
with matches, carelessly set fire to her
clothing. The little girl is burned on
the face. chest, arms and knees and in
fact one-half of her body was scorched,
Il is believed that she is burned inter-
nally. She is at the Rutland city hos
pital.
The child and her brother, who is
slightly older, were playing together,
while their mother was in another room.
About three O'Clock in the afternoon
the mother was summoned by cries TO
where the children We're playing. The
little girls clothing was a mass of flames
and Mrs. Dimello in trying to extin-
guish the fire with her hands, burned
them painfully
Antonio Petrillo who lives in the up
per story of the house, ran dowa and
deluged the little girl with pan of
cold water Lucy attends school, and
had pleaded to be allowed to go, but
her mother kept her at home on ac-
count of the intense cold
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
MRS. DAVID MCKNIGHT.
Died Yesterday After an Illness Cover
ing Four Years.

The death of Mrs. David Mcknight
occurred at her home, 5 Forsythe place,
Yesterday. after an illness of four years.
Mrs. Mcknight has suffered from COM
plication of diseases for some time past,
but latterly general paralysis developed,
and the confinement ending with her
death lasted for many weeks. Besides
her husband, she leaves three sisters as
follows: Mrs. Abbie Gilbertson of Barre,
Mrs. Julia Gibson of Hollowell, Me-, and
Mrs. +. B. Murphy of Belfast, Me.
Arabella Mae Perkins was born in Bel
fast. Me-, May @, ls49. Sh made her
home in that place until coming to Barre
twenty-one years ago. Her marriage
to Mr. Mcknight took place in Provi-
dence. r. l., July 5, 1884. Mrs. Me
Knight was a member of tn Ladies'
of Clan Gordon and in her religion she
had preference for the Presbyterian
church.
Funeral services. will be held at her
late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev Duncan Salmond, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, officiating. The
body will be taken Sunday night to
Belfast, where funeral services will be
held at the home of the deeeased's niece,
Mrs. Amy Gilmore. Burial will take
place in Elmwood cemetery in Belfast.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
DoNsIDE CLUB CELEBRATION.
Anniversary of Burns Birth Properly
Observed at East Barre.

The members of the Donside club, with
their wives and families, assembled in
the Foresters hall, East Barre, on Jan.
% TO celebrate the l53d anniversary
of Robert Burns. About twenty-six cou-
ples we're present and William Brown,
the chairman, opened the gathering with
few well chosen remarks, touching on
the life and works of Burns. The fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Song, "Rantin Robin" Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Bssett and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lawson; song, Mary Morrison
and Alfred Lawson; recitation, Man
Was Made to Mourn" George Roy; song,
"Lea Rig" William Mckenzie; reeita-
tion. "Soger Laddie." Miss Crissie Mack
ie. song "Bairuies Cuddle Doom" Steph-
Ell Niven; song, Duncan Gray" Mr.. and
Mrs George Lawson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Lawson; song, Bonnie Lass of
Ballochmyle,' John Adams; recitation,
Tam o. -Shanter,r John Donald; song,
ave Waukin On" Allan Mcpherson.
The company then sat down to supper,
at the termination of which dancing was
engaged in till the "wee sma' oors."
Then all joined in singing "Auld Lang
Syne" and very enjoyable evening
was brought to close.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
FINELY ACTED PRODUCTION
Given by Eleven Members of Spaulding
High Senior Class.

The chapel at Spauning high school
was crowded to the exits last evening,
when eleven members of the 1912 class
presented for the annual senior play the
laughable playlet, entitled Nephew or
Uncle" The piece teemed with huinor-
GUS situations and the young disciples
of Thespis were kept constantly OH the
alert to meet the requisites. Consider
able time had been devoted to rehearsals
and the repeated rounds of applause am
ply bore out the adage that practice
makes perfect Three acts were neces-
sary to decide the real idenrity of
Nephew" and 'Uncle." The stage was
carefully arranged for the production,
and to the audience it was apparent
that none of the fine details was over
looked in placing the properties.
The part OF Valcour was aceeptably
taken by Arthur Macdonald, whilo Ed
ward CrandalI assumed the part of Fran
co.'s, the militarily-groomed nephew, to
the satisfaction of all. William Stuart
impersonated Champagne, the usually
well-oiled mountebank, and supplied "
generous share of the comedy emanat-
ing from the piece. Miss Blanche Rus
Marie Darling as Madame Dorsigny both
possessed adaptablity in their respective
roles. Miss Glynora Gould creditably
accepted the ingenue role and displayed
artlessness necessary for such part.
Two servants, Anatole and Jasmin, were
Walter Milne and William Charles. To-
gether they perfectly represented pair
of stiff and suave tip-takers, and their
funereal made-to-measuTe eountenances
always evoked a laugh. Earl Williams,
as Colonel Dorsigny, was by lar the
Oldest man on the boards, and his de-
lineation of a difficult character was es-
pecially creditable. Sprague brennan
took the part of M. Lormeuil and he
was the aptly persistent young "am-
oroso" of the play. Millard Douglas took
the part of Gaspar, the notary, in mer-
itorious manner.
Throughout the three acts, it was evil
dent that Spaulding's outgoing class
this year is in possession Of some un-
usual histrionic ability, and a predic-
tion that some future head-liner made
his or her debut last night may not far
miss the mark. The students were
trained for their first appearance by
Miss Dane of the faculty. Proceeds
from the affair will probably mount to
the vicinity Of 500, the admission re.
ceipts being augmented considerably by
the income from candy table located
at the door, which was literally pat
ronized during the evening The furni-
ttme used in the stage setting was gen
erously loaned for the occasion by A. w.
Badger & Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
"A Spng of 1t Beside Each Plate
at Burns Banquet
GIVEN BY THE BURNS CLUB
Entertainment Was Started with Scotch
Reel and from That Through Long
Program 1t Was an Evening of
Pleasant Features.

The one hundred and fifty-third an
niyersary of the birth of Robert Burns,
the Scottish poet, was observed last
evening by the Burns club of Barre with
a banquet and dance in Woodmens hall.
The club has been holding these celebra-
tions annually for % years, but few if
any have surpassed last evenings affair
in real enjoyment. About fifty couples
we're in attendance. The hall was be-
comngly and appropriately decorated for
the occasion, aud beside each ones plate
at the banquet table was sprig Of
heather but recently brought from Scot
land.
Following the usual custom, the even
ing's entertainment began with Scotch
leel to the music of the bagpipes, played
by James Edwards. President Donald
Blake delivered brief address of well
come. after which the following pro-
gram was carried out:
Quartet @There Was Lad Was Born
in Kyle Misses Mcdonald and Ander
son. James Anderson and Robert Inglis
Toast, Robert Burns" John Stephen
Songs, a Mans Man for a That"
"The Cottage Where Burns Was Born
................. James Booth
Songs, My Ain Country"
My Nanny's Ava Miss Mcdonald
Toast Scotland" ... William Scott
Songs, Scotland Yet"
"The AuId Scotch Songs" .......
..............,. Angus Mcdonald
Songs, Angus Mcdonald
"Bonnie Scotland" ~ Miss Anderson
Toast America" James X Pirie
Songs. "The Star Spangled Banner
Scots. Wba Haze" William Brown
Miss Florence Inglis was accompanist.
This concluded the prepared program
for the evening, but there were many
more songs sung before the gathering
broke up. Following this program the
banquet was served, this including many
Scotch delieacies, not emitting the chief
tain O. the puddin' race" which was
brought in with due ceremony, and to
the music Of the bagpipes and the recita-
tion of Burns "0de to Haggis," by
James Rae.
After the banquet dancing was begun
to music BY Bruce's orchestra and con-
tinued until an early hour this morn
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
WITH 30 TRUNKS AND 90 SATCHELS
The Connaughts Left New York Last
Night Fer Home.

New York, Jan. 27.-As he boarded
his private car at the Grand Central
station last night for return to Ottawa
after five days entertainment in the
United Safes. the Duke of Conanught
governor general of Canada and uncle OF
King George ", turned to Ambassador
Reid, who has been his host here, and
said:
"We were very much impressed by
The hospitality of your people. We were
treated royalty by the press and pub
lie The duchess and myself are very
grateful to the people of New York and
we shall look forward with great pleas
ure to another visit Our visit this time
seems to have been too short"
The dukes party, including the duch-
ess and the Princess Patricia, Lieut.
Col. Lowther. Capt. Rivers Bulkeley,
Miss Pelley, lsdy-in-waiting, and eight
servants, with 80 trunks and go hand
bags, arrived at the train gates Is min
utes before schedule time and before the
police detailed to guard their departure
had arrived. a large crowd had gath
cred near their train, but it was alto
gether respectful and the station guards
had little difficulty in controlling it.
Repeated cheers were given to the
royai visitors and the duke each time
raised his hat in acknowledgement. just
as the train whistled for departure, the
duchess and her daughter, the Princess
"Pat," each embraced Mrs. Reid and all
the members of the party waved their
hands as the train drew them out of
the terminal at 7:40 p. m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
INvENTS SPEED INDICATOR.
st. Adams Man Is Granted an Impor
tant Patent.

st. Albans, Jan. 27.-News comes from
Washington of the granting of a patent
OF unusual value and interest TO opera
tors of automobiles, it being time in
dicator and speed recorder for motors
and particularly adaptable for autos and
motor boats. The invention is that of
Y. L. Cross of this city who is EN-
ployed in the Central Vermont machine
shop here.
The indicator gives the time of day,
the number of miles an hour, records
each stop, and gives the exact time
lost in each stop. The Indicator may be
locked and if the car goes out unknown
to its owner, the recorder tells just ex.
actly how long the machine was out
and how many stops were made. If
policeman calls halt on a car for
speeding and one of these attachments
is on the car, it shows for itself just
at what speed the car was going.
In case of accident the Indicator shows
at exactly what speed the car was
going up TO the very last second, as it
keeps running after the car stops and
records the last time or stop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-01-27
FRANCE IS STIRRED
TO FRESH ANGER
Over Act of Italy's Torpedo Boats In
Shelling Barges and Capturing a
French Vessel.

Paris, Jan. 27.--The Italian torpedo
boats, which seized the French steamer
Tavignano last night, also shelled sew
eral barges which were going out from
shore TO unload the Tavignano off Biban,
Tunis According to a special despatch
received here, the capture of the steam
er and the shelling of the barges oc-
Cured in French waters. Indignation
over the incident is great here. The
Tavignano was released to-day.
Tunis. Jan p. small French pas
senger steamer Tavignano, belonging to
the Mike Navigation company of Mar
seilles and which takes the mails from
Tunis to Stax, Susa, Zarzis and Biban.
all on the coast of Tunis, was arrested
Thursday night 10 miles off Biban by
Italian torpedo boats, The Tavignano
was then taken to Tripoli