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Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
MODERN BROTHERHOOD
ASSESSMENT THIRTEENTH

Clinton, Iowa. Dec. 3i.--Judge A.
r. Barker today refused 10 enJoin the
Modern brotherhood OF America from
collectiuE the thirteenth AHsess-
ment" levied against members who
failed 10 transfer to new rates Pro-
ccedlngs for IA permanent Injunction
TO restrain the society from making
effective the plan for raising rates
adopted at the recent Denver conven-
ton are pending.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
Important 0as ana on Casr.

washington. Dec. 3i.--The entorc-
Utility OF hundreds Of gas and oil land
leases throughout the country 10 said
20 depend upon q case which the SUI
pFemo court OF the United states to-
day v AZ asked 20 review. The case
II one IN which the circuit court OF
appeals held that the surrender
eiaussv IN 4 gas or oil lease by sus'
anuhh Smith, near MartiuNviIle,
Ills. wes not SnforcibIs by lnjauetiOH
pvocessaA
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
PRESIDENT RETURNS
FROM PANAMA TRIr

washington. Dec. 81. -- President
nd Mrs. Taft. accompanied by Col.
and Mrs. George W. ooethals' ana
the party that accompanied the pres.
Ident 60 the canal zone. reached
at 10 o'clock today
President Taft had number OF ap-
pointmants for the day at the WhIe
HOUSE 0ffioes.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
CHICAGO CITIZENS
BITTERLY OPPOSE
GLAD NEW YEAR
H|LARITIES
Threaten to Impeach Mayor
and Police Chief If Festivi-
ties Become Unfit" or "Un.
seemly."
WATERS STRIKE IN
NEW YORK THREATENED
[By Leased Wire TO Evening Heraldl

Chicago. Dec. n IF New Years
eve jewellers become too hilarious
and indulge In orgies. 'unnr aud un-
secmly.'" u Ia possible that impehch-
mcnt proceedings against Mayor Har-
rison and the chirf Of police will fol-
low. Churchmcn who resent tho re-
fusal Ot the mayor to- listen to their
delegation ot protest against cafes be-
ing open for business New Years eve,
long past tho usual closing hour, to.
day appointed "a committee tu con.
slider legal action against the munici.
pal officials.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
HOLLAND ITERESTED IN
SAN FRANCISCO FAIR

The Hague, Netherlands. Dec. al
The government today introduced a
bill In parliament prOvldlnu fOF the
appropriation OF $500. 900 for the par
ticipation ~ Holland and Tho Dutch
colonies In the Panama Patlf, inter
national exposition, which will bS
held In San francisco, In 1915, u
eelebrats the opening OF the Pan1md
canal. E
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
INJUNCTION HALTs
COLLECTION OF DUES

Fort Collins, Colo, Dec. 3i,--Dis-
trlct Judge Neil r. Graham granted a
temporary injunction today against
officers Of the Modern WOodmen OF
America 10 prevent them collecting
dues from members under the new
higher rates. The restraining order
will effect the collection OF dues In
Colorado,
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
TWO MEN KILLED IN
SNOWPLOW MISHAP
Serious Accident to Grew Vi
Rotary at Work Restoring
Communication on Noun.
tain Division of Great
Northern.
TBy Leased wire 80 nyssIAa nsraIsI

THy Lesbed WIFe 30 HVehIhn HRFAId
Everett, Wash, Dec. While
tho weather In the mountains last
night, was reported moderHtlng, al.
though snow Was ailll falling tho sit.
uatlOn along IA" Great Northern llno
today In uncertain for tho wiroB are
down, severlng communication Three
delayed overland trains have not ar
rived.
ar the Ave members of the rotary
pillow crow injured when their engine
exploded In the mountains yesterday,
two are dead. They are;
g. w. JOHNSON, brakeman.
q. ID. REARDON. brakeman. both
or Everett.
Conductor william Smith OF Ever
rtt In IN a serious condition.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
No AIeet M RTenlplIIs.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. Si.-Hai HeSh,
a national Jewish fraternity, yester.
day chose Memphis. Tenn, an next
yeat'a cOnveBtion city. Raymond D.
Frank az pedver, was elected council
ppophSt and Jerome E. Relehart OF
Denvag, council scribe.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31

Unlon station were nolihed today that
the special train with the thlrty-three
dynamite cOnsplracy'' prisoners and
their guards. who are being taken to
the federal prison at Leavenworth.
kaa.. will pass through here at 10
o'clock tonight. They will be trans
ferred from the Pennsylvania lines to
the Missouri Pacific.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
seized rs
UNDESIRABLE BY
IMMIGRATION
AUTHORITIES
Former President Of VeneEus
ella Taken to Ellis Island fOu
Examination a. to His
Qualifications.
SUBMITS QUIETLY TO
ARREST ON sHIPBOARU
my Leased wIrs &c aV.ss.s ussalsH

~ "NA~Nt "AHN - ANI.NAH SH8MN1M II
New York. Dec. Si.--clpriano Cns-
tro. cX-presidCht OF VenesuOla, saakS
Ing entrance to this country, after =
long residence abroad, was taken ofc
the steamship La Touralne ~ quar-
nntine today and removed to Ellis
island pending a deolk'on whether h0
viii be allowed to enter the United
Stu'es. Castro is travelling under the
assumed namo OF Ruin. but was easily
Identified by the officials, Thay were
accompanied by en- interpreter. ana
on boarding La Touraiue lmmediAtS-
ly held conference with the cap
tain. lie directed them 20 Caetro'u
sta,croom. whore they presented thair
credentials and explained that Their
had orders from the govoTpmont "a
take him to Ellis island.
III those are the lava OF youa
country, I must comply" was Castro'a
only comment.
Ills baggage was hastily gathered
and he was taken on board the wovN
ornment boat Immigrant, which aiagNa
cd at once for Ellis Island. CastFu
was dressed IN dark suit an9 q fur
! lined overcOat and wore q high uiln
hat. He carried a gold-headed easles
| Installed in "a room at q hoapitak
at Ellis Island. Castro sent word
through his valet that he was very
weary" after his voyage and that he
had no statement to make. lie added
that no was In good health and might
have something to say later on. Il
Tho exiled Venosue'an'B baggage
consisted OF two small steamer trunks.
"A handbag and a hatboK. All were
plainly marked General CipFiano
Castro" ID,
Tho ships surgeon OF the Ia Tour
raine certified TO the authorities thst
tho condition OF Castro'O health was
not entirely satisfactory, ~
WhAther the .Anaclal. boar9 q ~.
| uuiry win meet today was '6cnsld-
cred problamatical. a. uuraaonp oE-
plained that twenty-four hours wouId
be necessary TO complete their exam
nations. Almost tho nrst thing done
by tho doctors was to obtain q sample
OF Caatro's blood for a test. the re-
suit OF which they were instructed Ia
report to Washington.
While the depossd president Of
Venezuela In under detention he ID
allowed by the government Q cents
l "a Hltui AbN Aho She@ah"ssNb-
company pays for his maintenance at
tho rate OF so cents u day. lie Is not
prohibited from purchasing whatever
may appeal to his palate from the
restaurant used by government Of
ficialB.
"Why IL Castro detained2" Commits
siOnrr Y 'l'nna was asked.
IL Gun 0Giy quote the law" he re-
piled.
III says that anyone not clearly
and beyond doubt entitled to lanc
must he held"
COmmisslonor of Immigration vii
Iiama announced this afternoon thai
Castro had Expressed desire TO re
turn immediately tn Europe. Castro
, wishes to take q German steamed
landing at Hamburg. and this per
mission probably viii bs Rranted
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-12-31
GOVERNMENT sIeIcS
FLAW IN OAsTRO's RECORD

washington. %. c., Dec. 5i.-Ths
United states government continues
TO search tho career OF Ciprlano Cas-
tTo, who landed at Ellis Island. New
York, today. for evidence which will
bar him from tho country. To-day the
state department. WAS advised by tel
egram that the former president ta
under indictment In VeneEuela chaIs"
ed with connection with the murder
of General PaTedes. This is the ser-
ond indictment hanging over Castro
the state department having preViouN-
iy been advised that he was charged
with participation In tho attempted
as rsInatiOn In VoneEuela Of Preai-
den tonnes, castro'a successor. This
Information has been turned over BY
tha state department to seoretaTy Na4
gel. OF tho department. of commerce.
and labor who will presently decide
whether Castro shall be admitted.
Tho indictments aARlnst Castro. u
IL declared by officials, win hardly DO
sufficient to Justify his sxpulalon, -
tho immigration laws provide thnt An
alien mutt have besn convicted Of =
orime involving moral turpitude if be
10 TO he dsported on that ground.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

as 10 Judge Browning. 70 take on an
angry mood because Judge Browning
has seen m 10 submit his name 10 the
people Of Texas as a candidate for
congress and level at him, after all
his years of service 70 Texas and 20
the Panhandle, q campaign OF dis
pararemeut and criticism. while hay-
iug no word OF objection or COM
ilain' to make against any other can
didate for the office.
believe that Judge Browning s.
worthy the support OF the people of
Texas for any position he might seek
The people Of Texas know him. They
know Of his long and honorable life
They know OF his loyalty 10 every in
terest OF Texas and 70 every effort
for the up-building OF her interests.
her institutions. and her people
] sincerely trust that the effort
which has been made 70 disparage
Judge Browning will receive a III re-
huke az the hands Of an the people
OF Texas, as IL certainly will receive
az the hands OF the sovereign voters
OF the Panhandle and Plains country
on the 9Th day OF July.
Very respectfully.
W. II. KIMBROUGH
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
BOTH RHYME AND REASON

kn.wH p. The world Dbl. h.m ban
ncr broad mur.cd 90, th, r.h Pan
hard', acre. V,'l er.vi'rp farm TAX
er---nH,-, HH, rr.r.- m-. ,h,
bur,tH- ..u. ha'. where return
every -rrn and tH, u's- -n 49,
nr g.r. ,h.-, yellow corn. rrf.'
into ... -. H..-, .,..- .. .,
mar, H.l. hang m harvest i.y-
who. .,rs haur ..-. - .s
greater ..rr where .H, .u-I. .u.,.
dot mr.aIpG OATS. NHsr. OBJ,
me .. ..R.t. r,- .t,...
who, rmt. ,.,. bush .. $50,
ar, .. .-H... lima. ,f.-. ...........
ar, rs--.r. ..r .... ..r.......
vts-. rr.-. .t... an. ....
r-... .... ...-. ,.-. .. .......
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
TEXAS md STRIAL NOTES.

Devlne President Richardson O.,
the Asherton and Gulf Railway an
nounces that arrangements have been
made to extend the line from Asher.
ton TO Eagle Pass. a distance Of ap-
proximately ~ miles Il is also re-
ported that Il will pass through Car
RIO Springs providing that city raises
a sufficient bonus
Alice: A movement is on foot fo
construct dam across San Diego
creek near this city which will irri-
gate between $4,000 and 10000 acres
OF land. The work under consideTa.
tion consists OF an immense dam
1900 feet long and reaching a height
OF 90 feet The cost OF the project
is estimated at 100000 and actual
work is expected 10 start in the fall
German 4 Commercial Club has
been organized In this city. The FOL
lowing officers we're elected. Jno u
Sweat. chairman. and W. J. Mangum
secretary.
Austin: The Texas Trust COMPANY
recently organized in this city, has
purchased the $4,000 bond issues
voted on by the city Of Austin fo'
Sherman: The Grayson County
Poultry Association has called
meeting to decide on the date for the
next poultry show. Officers will also
be elected az the next session.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
PROPOSE SPECIAL TAX
TO ADVERTISE KANSAS

Topeka, Kan, July Ito adver-
tise every town In Kansas and there
by put the name OF the state fore
most in the United States is the idea
OF a law which the Kansas Real rs
tate Dealers association will boost AZ
the coming session OF the legislature
The real estate men will cooper
ate with the Kansas development as
ISOLATION In pushing the passage OF
the proposed bill II will provide
that towns OF 500 population or more
will be given the right to levy a tax
against its property owners and that
that tax may be used 10 advertise the
town In various ways 10 be- suggested
by the city officials
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
!. '. BLAKE AND WIFE
OFF FOR EUREKA SPRINGS

). y. Blake and wife are off for
summer al Eureka Springs. Arkan-
sas. Mr. Blake has been in rather
indifferent health for the past sey.
eral months. and the change 10 the
Ozark region is made through The
hope for benefit
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
rtxpo

Entered az second-class matter at
the postofiice at Amarillo. Texas,
under IN, act Of March 3, 1879.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

No literary excellence will induce
us 20 forgive an author who special
izes or stories that leave bad taste
IN the mouth.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

There is movement on loot %
pro rata the population 90 Texas with
the candidate 'Dr loupr,. man 40
Large.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

William Collar and his son. VII.
liam Collier. Jr.. will have a scene
especially written for them In the
Friars Frolic
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

The now developing stimulation n'
plant production by The application 1i
electricity will. doubtless, have the
effect oi lightning farm labor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATS

The Daily News Uill be- delivered ~
carrier anywhere 10 Amarillo. or boy
mail outside % the city for $500 a
year or 90 cents a month IN advance
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

The close alliance Of Wilson and
Underwood gives Wilson another
strong underhold
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
TELEPHONES

FIRST Morning Newspaper iu the
Amarillo Country Covers The Pan
nandl q Texas. Ear'ern New Mexico.
southern Colorado and Western Okla
homa from twelve % tWenty-f0ur
hours ln advance o. Denver. Dallas.
~. Worth. Oklahoma city and other
papers carrying teleFraphic dispatches
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

8 Pennsylvania physician claim. he
has secured photograph, moving the
passing o' 'hc human soul Should
this photography bccom, general
many Of 'he photo. viii require an az
present unknown misrrop', vision
ior thor development
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18

Paragfaphcr, who poke ian At
woman suffrage would do well 10 re-.
member thar while goose cannot
be a randcr gander Away a
goose
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-07-18
TOP ~ THE MORNING.

An exchange says the trusts should
be tied down Why not trusscd up
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-30
LATE NEWS

Washington.-War department
ordered 1000 army tents sent to
Ell Paso to shelter American refu-
gees from Mexico.
New York-Supreme Court
Judge Pitney notified Federal
Marshal Henkel that he will hear
Kansas electors cases in this city
next. Thursday.
Madison, Wis. = Newspaper
conference is in session here. De-
cided that reading public was not
getting all truth that it was en-
titled to.
Hoy Howard, general manager
United Press, will address meet
ing tonight.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-30

Winnipeg, Man. = Lightning
struck knife with which John
Haynes was cutting meat in faith
er's shop. Johns arm paralyzed.
Catskill, N. Y.-Autopsy held
on body of Doris Snodgrass, Mt.
Vernon girl, whose body was
found in Catskill creek. DR.. Roo
ney, who presided, gave verdict
of drowning.
Los Angeles.-Clarence Oar
row, on witness stand, denied all
Bert H. Franklin's charges.
Washington. : State. Dept,
having heard enough of outrages
in Mexico, wired Gen. Oroczo
that attacks upon American col
onistS must cease or he would
take consequences.
Also sent wire to President Ma
dero demanding that he put addi-
tional troops in Northern Mexico.
Washington.-Taft this after
noon committed sentences of
Richard Hynes and A. w. Had
derby, to expire on payment of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-07-30


fines. CONVICTED Of public land
frauds in Portland, Ore, last No
vember.
Washington. = House inter
state commerce commission made
favorable report on Sher1ey bill,
which prohibits labelling of false
and fraudulent curative claims for
patent medicines.
AS A WOMAN THINKS.
Some women seem to think
that economy means spending
dime ten different times for cheap
things instead of buying some
thing really good for a dollar.
The more woman has to par
don in herself the less charity she
has for her sisters faults.
Did you ever notice how much
easier it is to put up with a mans
idiosyncracies if you are not mar
ried to him?
HE KNEW.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29
He grinned significantly and glanced

He grinned significantly and glanced
at his night stick.
BY Jove!" 1 calculated, looking at
Jenkins. by Jove, you know!"
Jenkins coughed. Just say you
want to speak to him a minute, sir, .
he said. They'll do the rest-h,m!"
They all followed me into the hall,
and | stepped to the doorway. And
then l almost pitched forward, | was
so devilish startled.
For, as a browning example of his
daring and reckless conduct, the hoary
old reprobate was emerging from Bill
ings' room, his fingers overhauling the
contents of my friends wallet, even
as he waddled along, and so absorbed
that he never even saw me.
Ali" he breathed in a heavy sigh
Of satisfaction; and out came his fin
gers, and in them, poised aloft, he
held the ruby l had given to Billings
His bleary eyes gloated at it.
"Mine!" he whispered. Mine now
to keep forever!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29

Richard Lightnut an American with an
anected English accent, receives a pres
ent from friend in China. The present
proves to be pair of pajamas. A letter
nIntS Of surprise to the Wearer. Lightnut
dons the pajamas and late at night gets
up for smoke. His servant, Jenkins,
comes in and, failing to recognize Light
nut, attempts to put him out. Thinking
the servant crazy, Lightnut changes hts
clothes intending to summon help. When
ne reappears Jenkins falls on his neck
with joy, confirming Lightnuts belief
that he is crazy. Jenkins tells Lightnut of
the encounter he had with a hideOus
Chinaman dressed in pajamas. In
message from his friend. Jack Billings.
I4lghtnut is asked to put up 1.-THE kid
for the night on his way home from col
Iege. Later Lghtnut finds a beautiful
girl in black pajamas in his room. Light
nut is shocked by the girls drinking.
smoking and slangy talk. She tells him
her name is Francis and puzzles him
with story of her love for her sisters
roommate, named Frances. Next morn
ing the girl is missing and Lightnut hur-
ries to the boat to see her off. He is ac-
costed by a husky college boy who calls
him 'Dicky," but he does not see the
girl. Jack Billings calls to spend the
night with Lghtnut. They discover
priceless rubies hidden in the buttons of
the pajamas Billings dons the pajamas
and retireS-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29
CHAPTER XII.
Iron Nerve.

iron nerve.
| just stood in the doorway, staring.
Couldn't say a word, my throat was
that paralyzed First time, you know,
I'd ever seen real burglar or jolly
hold-up man, and he looked SO differ
ent from what | had expected.
But l knew now, of course, that the
policeman was right and that the re-
spectable-looking old gentleman was
no other than the desperate criminal
described as Foxy Grandpa" But
for the intervention of outside assist
ance doubtless Billings and l might
have had our Threats cut by the con-
scieneeless old geezer.
He was so absorbed that he did not
see me, nor the two helmets piking
above my shoulder
up to his old tricks" O'Keefe
whispered. We've got him in the
act. TIM"
Great" breathed Tim. What
won't the captain say!"
O'Keefe's breath tickled my ear
again and swept my nose. I've never
seen DS6I Vi CII SlAC0 OOS
what I think of it!
Got your stick ready?" he was say
ing. Best not take any chances;
Braxton's quick shooter, they say.
When we jump him, better give him
the club right off,"
Tim whispered an impatient demur.
That's all right; but I'm for coaxing
him out here first l don't want to
tap him on the gentleman's rugs; If
l do, can tell you, it'll ruin EN-,
that's all"
He swept his hand across his
tongue and gripped his stick tighter.
Jenkins, at one side, bobbed his
head up and down and smiled his ad-
nearer to me.
Just beckon him out, sir, his whis-
per advised. Just tell him you want
to Snow him something in the hail.,
cat, or anything will do. Just so you
get him past the furniture and rugs,
sir"
l advanced step into the room. |
expected the old knave to be bit
dashed. don't you know. Not he; it
never disquieted him bit. Just gave
me a careless Ieer and went back ia
the ruby. Somehow I began to feel
riled. I'm not often taken that way,
but this old scamp's persistent au-
dacity and impudence went beyond
anything / had ever heard Of.
What in thunder's the matter with
you, son?' he murmured, squirting
hideously at the jewe' You prowl
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29

pains at monthly periods, bilious spells,
and was getting worse all the time.
would hardly get over one spell when
would be sick again. No tongue can tell
what l suffered from cramps, and at
times l could hardly walk. The doctors
said l might die at one of those times,
but took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound and got better right away.
Your valuable medicine is worth more
than mountains of gold to suffering wo-
men, Mrs. BERTHA MUFF, SOB N. 18th
Street, Louisiana, Mo.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from nativeroots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female illswe
know of, and thousands of voluntary
testimonials on file in the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to prove
this fact.
IL you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Conf.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman and held in strict confidence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29
1ro BE CONTINUED
y Grows NicotineIess Tobacco.

Worcestershire, England, where
nicotineless tobacco is now grown,
used at one time to supply the genu-
inc article. Both James |. and his
successor issued proclamations pro-
hibiting tobacco growing, but in 1862
it was grown in many English coun-
ties-notably in Worcestershire. In
the state papers Of that year there is
a report from an officer sent to de
stroy the tobacco crops around Chel-
tenham. He took troop of So sol
diers with him, but had to retire for
endorsements, as he found over 200
men guarding the fields.
"Ten men," he added, could not il
four days destroy all the tobacco that
is growing around Cheltenham."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-29
Decorations of the Daughters.

The aggregate value of the jewels
worn by the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution at a recent reception
in Washington is said to have ex-
ceeded $500,000 Est mates of jewels
are always liable to large deductions,
but it may be said that if the fathers
of the revolution could at certain
periods of the struggle have had $780,
900 worth of ammunition at their
command they could have shortened
the war by two years CIR more.-Bos-
ton Transcript. .