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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
U. S. SENDS MISSION
TO STOP HORRORS
Reports Say Outrages on
Amazon Parallel Those
of the Congo.

Washington, d. -, July "a repeti-
tion of the horrors of the Congo rub
Der industry among the native rubber
gatherers of Peru is the cause of a
dangerous mission which the state de-
rsrtment has sent up the Amazon river
in the interest OF humanity.
Today acting secretary Wilson re-
ceived information that Capt. Stuart t'ul-
Ter, one Of the departments most trust
ed agents, had arrived at IquitOs, 1000
miles up the Amazon on his way to
learn the facts.
Reports Indicate the existence of
conditions below the equator that par
allei the Outrages in the Congo cOun-
try where natives were forced by the
tOrtures and mutilatiOns to collect GER
tain quantities of rubber for Belgian
and other concessions.
The cOnceSSiOnaire in Peru is assert
ed to be a British corporation. The
state department. although no Amer
lean citizens are involved, consulted
with British officials and others in
terested in the welfare of those natives
and made strong representations to the
Peruvian government 1t secured
pledges from that government that the
obnoxious condition would be termin-
ated.
The government then despatched
Capt Fuller on the mission of ascer-
tanning whether the Peruvian pledge
had been redeemed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
OFFICIAL CROP
REPORT FOR JULY
Conditions Average Well
With Corresponding Per
iod Last Year.

Washington, D. c., July 9.-The
July crop report OF the department Of
agriculture. issued at 2:15 p m, to-
day, is as follows
Winter Wheat-COnditiOn 1873 Of a
normal; indicated acre yield, 1873 bush
els: estimated total production, $685.
600, 600 bushels
Spring Wheat-ConditiOn, SS-3; acre
yield, IA; total production, 271s0OO,-
600: wheat remaining on farms, $685.
$4,000.
Corn-Acreage, 1Os,11O, 600; condition,
SIS; acre yield, ESQ; total production,
2,S1I, 600, 600.
Oats-Condition, S9.2; acre yield, Sol;
total production. 1,139. OO0,0 coo.
Barley-COnditiOn, SS.3; acre yield,
25.6: total production, 194 600, 00O-
Rye-COnditiCn $50; acre yield, $50;
total production, not given
White pOtatOes-Acreage $685.
condition, $50: acre yield, SIS; total
production, $4,000. O0O.
TobaccO-Acreage, 1,194,200; cOndi-
ton, 81; acre yield, S44.9 pounds; to-
tai production. 1,OO9. OO0. 600.
F7ax-Acreage, 1882, zoe; condition.
SIS; acre yield, "a; total production,
IS. 600, 900.
Rice-Acreage, 71O.1oO; condition.
$50: acre yield, S1.7; total production,
100000.
Hay-Condition, $50; acre yield, IL
ton: total production. not given
Approximation 500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
ROYALIsTs LOSE
IN HOT BATTLE
Retreating, Rebels Bombard
Chaves, Portugal-Battle
Lasted Three Hours.

Lisbon. Portugal, July 9.-Roya1sts
who outnumbered republican troops three
70 one were defeated by the latter near
Chaves TODAY with an 'uncaleulated loss
in killed and wounded on both sides Inc
rovalists retreated, some Of them cross
inc the Spanish frontier and even then
continuing to fire on the government
soldiers.
The rovalists had played a ruse with
the republican troops. but IN the emu
II cost them dearly. While beng PuISueu
to Nontalegre in the province OF Iras-
IOs-MOntes. they returned TO ChaVes'
and arriving unsupported by the repuD-
Iicans bombarded the city with their
newly acquired artillery bombs. The re-
publican troops later discovering Lh9I
the rOvalists had doubled on theI
course, fastened back 70 deIehu ne - " X
The attacking rebel force consisted OF
two united bands After a battle when
lasted three hours the royalists retreated
slowly and finally disappeared N the
The republican loss included two off
GERS
News Causes Enthusiasm
The news of the victory was received
with cheers in the chamber OF deputies
and law was passed at once authorizing
the government to suspend the constr
tutional guarantees wherever necessary
to extend the state OF siege to the DIS
trict of Villa Real
Other bills adopted provide for the
passing summary judgment on persons
accused OF seditiOn 0 rebellion by mill
tarv tribunals and for pensions to fam
lies of soldiers diving for the republic
Many of the inhabitants in disturbed
districts display Cpen sympathy with the
rovahsts. but the army and navy remain
IovaI The belief is beneral that unless
there are defectiOns among the military
the monarchists' ineursions cannot be
successful.
To Bombard Another Town.
Rovalist rebels have captured Calde-
ciras de BastO and the Portuguese gov
eminent trOODs are preparing to bonn
bard the town. The monarchists, com
manded by HOmOm Christie, penetrated
I Portugal from Ciudad ROdridgo, Spain
I According to last accounts they were
marching on the frontier fortress Of Al
/ media.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Nonsas Citv Iivestock. close.

Kansas City, No. July 9.-Cattle-
Reefs 45O0 including 500 sOutherns;
market steady to 10c higher. Native
steers. 6.5O09.5O; southerns, 1925 a
700. southern cows and heifers, S3.25
05.25: native cows and heifers, $4,000
$50: stockers and feeders, SA25 a SIS;
bulls, 1915 65-75; calves, $500 S-0Oi
western steers. $1,000 $40; western
cows. 1925 a 500.
Hogs-Rects. 1000; market steady to
sc higher: bulk of sales. S7.35 7-55;
heavy, $500 $50: packers and butch
ers. S7.4OGT.55; lights, $7.25 q 7.40; pigs,
S55O66T5.
Sheeps-Rects 1000; market strong.
Muttons. S3.5O6460: lambs. s6.006S.0O;
range wethers and yearlings, S475 q
$50; range ewes, s2-756A25.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
ELEVEN YEAR OLD BOY BOUND
OVER ON A CHARGE OF THEFT

Ynez Flores, aged IL years. after a
preliminarf hearing before justice 4 B.
McClintock Monday, was bound over to
await the action of the grand jury on
a charge of theft over $50.
Flores was arrested by the city de-
tectives following the disappearance of
a purse belonging to Mrs. JOsefa Bus
tamante containing $3.50 in Mexican
currency. This happened on June q
when Mrs Bustamante went into a shoe
store on South FL PasO street to make
some purchases. Flores admitted tax
ing the purse. and said he saw it lying
on the bench.
The detectives recovered most of the
missing money, but some diamond rings
which were also in the purse have never
been found. These, Flores said he put
on the steps of a moving picture house.
Mrs. Bustamante Is a refugee from Chi
huahua residing on East Missouri street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Grain and Provisions
LIVESTOCK
Chicago Livestock. close.

Chicago. Ills, July 9.-Cattle-Rects-
5000: market slow and weak Beeves
s56OG9.7O, Texas steers, $5.S5 q As;
western steers, 25@7-70; stoekers
and feeders, $4.OO66.7 cows and heif-
ers, S2.65 $500; calves, $3.50 q SIS.
Hogs-Rects $4,000; market steady
to a shade above yesterdays average
Light, $7.1O67.65; mixed, sos q 7.65;
heavy, $6.9OGL421z; rough, $500
7.15; pigs, $685. G7.20; bulk Of sales,
1925 67.6O.
Sheep-Rects. 1000: market steady.
Native, s3.256 $40: western, S3.75 @
$50: yearlings, S475G SIS; lambs, ma
tive. s4.75 IA $40; western. S5.0OGS.25.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
HEAT KILLS EIGHT
IN THREE CITIES
Torrid Wave Causes 81
Deaths in Philadelphia
in One Week.

Philadelphia. Pa. July S.-Heat
caused the death Of three persons in
this city today and was indirectly re
sponsible for three others committing
suicide. During the last week 81 per-
sons have died from the present torrid
wave
-Four Deaths In New York
New York. n. Y. July 9--The heat
wave continued today At noon the
official temperature was 90 degrees,
degrees higher than at the same hour
Yesterday. There were four deaths
and a dozen prOstratiOns-
One Death in Boston.
Boston. Mass. July S.-One death
and ten prostratiOns due to heat were
reported in Boston up to noon today.
the hottest of the year. At noon the
Official thermometer registered 81 de-
greeS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORS.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CRED
ITORS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF Ell PASO.
To those indebted to. or holding
claims against the Estate of John ?.
Casey, ST., deceased.
The undersigned having been duly
appointed Executor of the Estate of
John p. Casey, ST., deceased, by A. s.
Eylar, Judge of the County Court, Ell
Paso County, Texas. on July 9Th, 1912.
during a regular term thereof, hereby
notifies all persons Indebted to said
estate to come forward and make set
Element, and those having claims
against said Estate to present them to
him at his office in the Rio Grande
Bank building. Ell PasO, Texas.
Witness my hand this 9Th day of
July, A D., 1912.
Jos. U. Sweeney,
Executor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
JOHN SHERMAN AND HIS
WIFE ARE GIVEN $500 FINES.

John Sherman, an alleged crippled beg
gar, who spent several weeks in the
county hospital recovering from a bullet
wound inflicted in a shooting affair
that occurred at Finlav, Texas, some
time ago. was arrested by the police
wife was arrested at the same time.
and charged with a like offence. 1t
was alleged that the couple were in an
intoxicated condition in rooming house
on South FL PasO street, and were
raising a disturbance. After a trial
before Judge Adrian Pool, they were
each fined 500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

Boston, Mass, July 9.-Manufacturers
have bought considerable wool in the
Boston market during the last week,
much of it subject to approval on
arrival. The purchases of territory
woods have been large, but fair
amount of fleece has been sold.
While there has been no actual adj
vance in prices, the tendency appears
to be upward.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
MONEY AND METALS
closing Quotations TODAY.

Closing Quotations Today.
New York, y. Y, July 9.-CaI
money, 27s as
Bar silver, 6O7s.
Prime mercantile paper, "A a AZ
percent. >
Desiiverized lead (New Mexico)
S4.60G475.
Copper, $16.5O917O0.
Tin, S44OO@44.37 y.
Mexican Dollars, 4S.
SpeIter est Louis quotation)-S7-o5
07.1O; lead, S4.6715.
Mexican Pesos Gel Paso Duylns
Mexican Currency Gel Paso buying
price, 4Sc.
Exchange Getty of Mexico) 1880.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
ENEMY OF FRANCE MEETS
STINGING DEFEAT IN RATTI z

O41NO1NO DEE EAI IN bAI LIE
Fee, Morocco, July "a crushing de-
feat was inflicted yesterday by the
French general GOuraud. with 5000 men,
on one of the most persistent enemies of
France in Morocco, who is known as the
ROgUi OF Sichtalla. The French surprised
him near MoUlay BOuchta
After 4 severe fight the Rogul fled,
leaving 60 dead on the field and abandop.
ing his camp. The french lost three
killed ami Is wounded.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
WOOL


st. Louis, No. July 9.-WOOl steady.
Territory and western mediums, 200
24c: fine mediums, 10000; fine, Il
61Sc.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
COTTON
York Cotton.

New York, \. Y, July Cotton
Spot closed steady. Middling uplands,
S12.3O; middling gu2E, Sass. Sales, IS
bales.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
- DAY,, IA ..FHE PRINCEss.,

The Beauty and the Beast a tails
of modern political and social life will
be shown tonight at the Princess Who
was the beast More or less a political
adventurer by profession. she was
MadamOiseue Caprice. gay, talkative.
restless and as inconsistent as a hum
ming bird; she was fond of excitement
and enjoyed dancing quite as much
for the variety of opportunity it az
forded her as for the exercise. It is
described as a Rex classic in every
respect See it today along with
bully good western comedy. An As
sisted ElOpement.' also The ROya-
WishbOne, a spectacular comedy.
says the management
Remember. we change our pro-
gram of three reels every day at the
Princess"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
ADJUSTMENTS
COMING OF COLUMBUS TODAY

..COMING OF COLUMBIS7 TODAI.
Selig's masterpiece. The Coming or
Columbus" will be shown at the Wig
wan tonight. According TO Mr.. Sc
ton in which $50 people took part and
il required three years to complete It.
The original worlds fair caravel was
used. the ships being recaulked and
new sails used. Mr.. Selig sent a set
of reels to Pope Plus, who was SO
pleased with the pictures that he gave
Mr.. Selig a medallion and a ceramic
from the wall Of the vatican. Come
early or after $50. the management
urges.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
nECREAsE ~ COPPER STOCKs-

New York. y. Y. July 9.-The state
ment Of the Copper Producers associa-
ton for June shows a decrease in
stocks on hand of $3.50 $50 pounds.
compared with the previous month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Too Late to Classify

-~-~---~J-D~-~-T~(N<N[N[
PROSPECT AVE. BARGAIN.
Beautiful 6 room home, 43 feet front
age. modern in every particular, large
rooms. closets, front and rear pOrches,
> minutes walk from P. o. Price
$4,000: good buy; terms
AndeTsOn-FilIer Realty Co.
We Write Fire Insurance.
BEAUTIFUL BUILDING SITES.
Some of the best in the city, close in
at reasonable prices, walk, curb. re-
tanning wall and street paving all paid +;
terms.
AndersOn-FilIer Realty Co.,
We Write Plate Glass Insurance.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

~ The Association Of Annex I
AgNN lean Advertisers has e1- (
WV amined and certified to (
the circulation Of this pub
Eeation. The figures Of circulation
contained IN the Associations re-
port only are guaranteed.
Associates Of American Advertisers
No. 79 Whitehall Bldg. H. 7. City
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Current Smelte= Quotations
Gel Paso SmeIter.l

Bar silver 10000. ........ $500 bU IS
Copper (wire barsl ~
Copper Cathode (cts. per lb.) 80. .17.225
Lead IN Y. sales prices) 49,. $4-i5
Lead (LOndOn) -.----------tlS, STU gu
Weekly Averages.
douglas Smelter QuotationS.)
Bar silver ......- 5000 ....---S 1-a5
Copper (wire bars) ........---.. -1t-5O
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

TELEPHONE COMPLAINTS EARLY.
Subscribers falling to get The Her
aid promptly should call at the office
or telephone No. 2O3O before $50 p. m.
All complaints will receive prompt
attention
FOREIGN BUSINESS OFFICES.
The John Budd Co., Brunswick
Building, New York; Tribune Building,
Chicago, Ill, and Chemical Building,
St Louis. No.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

LISTEN. MIR. CAPITALIST.
The best investment in
real estate in the city is
CLOSE IN ON \. STAN
TON ST; lot 45x100 feet,
on which there is a fairly
good 2 story 10 room house,
and the lot alone is worth
much more than the price
asked for the whole. The
price is very low, but THE
OWNER HAS GOT TO
SELL and a sacrifice will
be made for a quick sale. If
you know a good invest
ment when you see one
GET BUSY NOW. Let US
show you this.
The Douglas c. CrOWeIl
Real Estate and Insurance
Agency.
2O8 Mills Building.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Announcements
ENTI-RING DEMOCRATIC TICKET

ANYTHING DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
District Judge saith District,
Dan NJ. jackson
District Judge 41st District.
Leigh Clark.
Sheriff.
r. L. Bryant.
District Attorney.
c. i. Vowel.
District Clerk,
Isaac AIderete.
County Clerk,
Harry Turner.
County Assessor,
I. J. Cassidy.
County Collector,
v. L. Ware.
County Treasurer,
n. LapOWskI
County Attorney,
w. II. Fryer.
County Judge,
r.. Y. BOwden.
County Surveyor,
A. 5. AIbrO.
Legislature,
Charles Owen.
Constable.
W. Z. Hawkins.
County Commissioner, Precinct One,
Charles Ii. EscOtt.
County Commissioner, Precinct Two,
Geo. PendelI.
County Commissioner, Precinct Three.
Julian AlarcOn.
County Commissioner, Precinct -Four,
Tom Love.
Justice Of Peace, Prect- No. 1, Place 2,
w. ID. MOsley.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

AndersOn-FiIIer Realty Co.,
We Write Liability Insurance.
UPHOLSTERING.
Furniture repairing and finishing. Fur
niture packed on short notice. Phone
1925, Daniels Furniture and Mattress
Factory, 412 Myrtle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09

Justice Of Peace, Prect. No. /. Place L,
Juan Smith.
l hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office of chairman of the
county executive committee, subject TO
the action of the Democratic primaries
to be held July 9th, 1912.
Tom Lea
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-09
Too Late to Classify

ROOM HOUSE, $1,000.
Close in, on Z. Rio Grande St; mod
eFn in every respect; ? full lots, south
front; big ? story barn suitable for
garage Don't fail to see this; terms
if desired.
TObin Real Estate Trust Co,
The Postoffice is Behind.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
PINE HILL.

Steve Robinson and family of
st. Louis No.. have been visiting
relatives and friends here.-W.
II. Carmical and family are visiting
in Livingston this week.-W. II.
Cottengim spent few hours with
friends here SuDday.-W. Nj.
Hansel will take charge of the post
Office in q few days.-PIerce Gotten
GIN L. & N. brakeman who was
slightly injured while switching at
Livingston is at home for a few
days.
Rev. Gooch, of CRAB Orchard
will fill his regular appointment
at the Baptist church Saturday
night and Sunday Mrs. Eva
Fall, OF Livingston, has been
visiting homefolks here.-Mrs.
VIM. Barger, of High Bridge, is
visiting relatives here.-Tbe Holy
Rollers will begin serieSo Of meet
ing at the school house at Pine Hill
Tuesday night. It will be con-
Quoted by a Mrs. Jones from
Whitley county.--Jim Berry and
wife are with home folks for a few
days. e. Fain will move to
his new home in a day or two
Miss Christine McFerror who has
been visiting in Louisville returned
home Monday.-Misses Mamie
McHargue, Miranda Parsons and
Emma Pencil entered the Brown
Memorial School, at Mt. Vernon,
| Tuesday.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
WILDE.

Mrs. Samantha Adams is with
her parents this week.-Several
f. ON this Ilace left for Berea last
week 10 enter School. Jack
Wood has returned to Lexington
after spending the holidays with
his parents.--Miss Bessie Nc.
Whorter was the pleasant guest of
Mrs. Eliza Wood last week.
Esmer and Logan Towery were
down from Berea last.-MIss
Bertha Fish has been very sick
Mrs. Dunbar, OF Union City, was
down to see her daughter, Mrs
w. A. Jones, first of last week.
Miss Clyde Lair. OF Rose Hill, is
with her aunt, Mrs. II. II. Bran
aman, this week. Mr.. and Mrs.
B. B. Hagan has returned to Wilde
after short visit with relatives
and friends at Glasgow, they will
make this their home fOI awhile.
Mrs Thersia Reynolds is verv
low.-The little daughter Of Fl. &.
Cofey has been verv sick bnt is
better a. this writing.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred ID liars
Reward for any case OF Catsrrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catatrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have knwn
F. ]. Dheney for the last IS years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and I'm
ancially able to carry out any obi
cations made BY his firm.
WALDING. KANNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Hall S Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. acting di ectly upon the
blood and muscous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sept tree.
Price Is cents pet bottle. lSold by
all Druggist
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney
and bladder troubles, removing
gravel, clres dialects, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism and all
irregularities of the kidneys and
in botv men and women. Regu-
lates bladder troubles in Children.
II not SOLD by your druggist, will
be seut by mail on receipt of 81. 90
One small bottle in two months
treatment, and seldom fails to
perfect a cure. Send for testi-
monials from hiS and other states.
DR.. E. w. Hall, 2o26 Olive street
Louis, Mo-, Sold by druggist.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12

The birds of fields and forest in
America have been so thinned in
numbers that countle insects are
now working lavoc among the
crops of grain and fruits. Hence
bird culture has been undertaken
on a large scale in some States.
A wealthy philanthropist of Mich
igan. near Detroit. has set apart
300 acres of land for the exclu-
s;ve use and protection of birds.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
A HE o IN A LIGHTHOUSE.

TOT years j. .. DOuduuc, ~. hd-
ven. Mich. "a civil war captain, as
lighthouse keeper. averted aw- nj
wrecks, but queer fact is, he
might have beena wreck. himself,
if Electric Bitters had not prevented.
"They cured me of kidney trouble
and chills, he writes. latter ! had
taken others so called cures for
years, W thout benefit and they also
improved my sight, M ". at seven
~, / am feeling fine." For dys
pepsia, indigestion, all stomtce
liver and'kidney troubles, they'r'
without equal Try them. Only s.
cts. at Chas G. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12

When buying cough medicine
tor children hear in mind that
chamberlaia's Cough Remedy is
most effecrual for colds. Group and
" boopirg cough and that it contains
no hsr mful drug. For sale By
Chas Z. Davis.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
Delinquent List.

The following is the list of de-
linquent tax payers for Rock
castle County. who having no
property have refused to pay their
poll tax
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12

Continued on I'd page
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-11-28
Four Sections Sold

Wednesday morning Mr..
Harvey Herd. of Fort Worth.
bought of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. c.
Lowe, four sections OF land in
the northwest part Of the county.
We did not learn the considera-
tion, but understand the price
paid was a big sum. These four
sections of land are excellent and
we are sure that Mr.. Herd will
be more than well pleased with
his purchase.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-11-28
School Notes

We wish we might say or do
something to interest the
mothers in beautifying the
school premises and providing
Fairgrounds for the children. II
they could see the children
wading around in the sand.
know they would be willing to
assist in the good work.
The debate Friday evening
was very instructive. The de-
batcTs studied the question very
thoroughly, but the one speaker
on the affirmative convinced the
two on the negative that she
was master of the situation and
gave the Hawaiians Islands
statehood.
Many thanks to Mesdames
Posey. Hunt. Taylor. Green.
Elliott and Simpson for their
presence at school. also their
words of encouragement.
We were agreeably surprised
Friday evening when Miss
Boards Spanish class sang to us
in the original Spanish. Learn
to do by doing" is the class
motto.
Miss Maude Burns, one OF
our much loved teachers the
past year. visited US last week.
The members of the society
wonder why the critic criticised
the local reporter so favorably
and yet, failed to mention some.
other selections. We presume il
was his int crest in German.
The many trees that are being
set out in Lubbock just now en-
phasize the need of trees in the
school yard. There are six or
seven little trees-a hundred
children to each tree-and tn,
children spend about one half OF
their waking hours at the school
IL you have a small tree that
YOU do not need. send il to the
school with your compliments OF
let Mrs. Wester know and she
will send for IL.
Miss Eliaabeth Webb. who (
possessor OF a soprano voice oi
rare quality. sang a selection
from Balfe's celebrated opera
The Bohemian Girl". at chapel
last Friday morning. accompa
MED by Miss NJ rgaret Haif
Music OF this kind has great cul
tural value. and is appreciated
bS the yeung people of lMbpOcK;
as the warm applause testified.
The boy scouts ot Tulsa Okla
homa. have done such splendid
work that the merchants Of the
town sent them 10 Washington
City In recognition OF the value