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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

Washington, D. c.. April 13.-The
United States supreme court, which
has been taking a recess since March
s, resumed its sessions on April l. IN
the interval the associate justices have
been sitting in the circuit court Of APP
peals.
One of the first important matters
to come before the supreme court will
be the governments suit to dissolve
the Hartman merger Of the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad
systems. Attorney General Wicker
sham and his special assistants, Frank
B. Kellogg and Cordenie A. Severance,
are expected to make their oral argu-
ments before the court this week
In these arguments the court will
be told that the railroad combination
which the government now seeks to
dissolve, originated with Edward II.
Hartman, Jacob II. Schiff and asso-
ciates. 1t brought under common con-
troll, the government attoweys allege,
the Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, the
San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake,
various steamship lines, and other
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

score of towns Will be inundated with
ir the next eighteen Iours.
The levee Is reported TO be weak
ening one mile below Lake Providence.
La. and hundreds Of men are at work
today in a determined effort TO hold
the floods back. Backwater from the
break near Alsatia was in sight Of
Lake Providence this morning eigh-
teen miles north by land, but the town
is on a slight knoll and IL Is believed
the inhabitants can De saved IL N
should be found necessary to abandon
their homes.
The vast sweep Of food waters from
the Panther levee, in Arkansas and the
crevasse at Red Fork levee on the Ar
kansas river are alreacv affecting the
already swollen streams i'm this section
and within the next forsy- eight hours
large sections Of Chicot and Ashley
counties, Arkansas, and the parishes
of Morehouse West Carroll. Ouachita
and Richland will be under water. The
Ouachita river is running into the
town of West Monroe this morning
end the on-coming floods from the
Mississippi and Arkansas rivers means
that the residents OF this town viii
have to move out
Relief expeditions have been sent
out in an effort TO save people and
cattle In the flooded area
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
IS
DOING NICELY

According to reports from the Pen
sacola Sanitarium at a late hour last
night, Chas. Russ, the fisherman who
was severely cut night before last by
Joe Moore, also a fisherman, was doing
nicely and his condition is considered
favorable.
Besides being cut in the stomach,
Russ had an ugly cash on his neck,
which it was feared would prove fatal
Moore is still confined in the city jail.
awaiting developments in the condition
Of Russ. who is not yet considered out
Of danger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Floods Drive Thousands
to Higher Points

CONTINUED from FIRST PaEe.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
YOUNG MEN WHO
ESCAPED JAIL ARE CAPTURED

Nashville, Tenn, April 13.-Charles
Taylor. Oscar and Ed Fits. three of
the i've young men charged with Grim
inal assault, who ESCAPED from the
Smithville Jail yesterday morning, were
recaptured late yesterday afternoon.
Bloodhounds sent from Nashville We're
put on fresh trail of Claude and An
drew Allen, the other two escaping,
but rain blocked their work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
". 7. ROBSON
PASSES AWAY
FORMER PENsAcoLtAN DIED AT
RIVER JUNCTION YESTERDAY
MoRNING-FUNERAL SERVICES
WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THIS
CITY THIS AFTERNOON.

w. T. Robson, formerly of this
city. died yesterday morning early at
River Junction, the body being shipped
here on the 9:45 train last night. The
funeral will be conducted this after
noon from the home of his mother in
law, Mrs. Mirabella, IL East Gregory
street, and will be attended by the
Woodmen of the World. of which or
ganization the deceased was a mem
Der.
Interment will be made in St. Johns
cemetery Immediately after the funeral
services.
The deceased is survived by two
children and a number of other rela-
tiveS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14

transportation systems,-->nd gained for
the merger an influential voice in tho
management Of the Santa Fe.
The government attorneys viii Criti-
CHE the circuit court of appeals Of the
Eighth district, which dismissed the
petition for dissolution Of the merger.
The counsel for the government win
hold that the circuit court was wrong
in holding that two railroads could not
be competitors unless the competitive
business was handled by them entirely
over their own rails. The decision at
tackled said that the Union Pacific
could not be considered a competitor
of the Southern Pacific because It's
traffic moved to California points over
the Southern Pacific from ogden, Utah.
rs il possible" asks the government
brief, that the Union PACING, with its
thousands OF miles Of railway and
steamship lines, reaching from tho
Missouri river TO Portland and San
Francisco. has no appreciable effect on
commerce in its competition with an
other complete system reaching tho
same general territory"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
Ladies Auxiliary.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Wood
mems Circle will attend the funeral
oe the late W. T. Robson at 5 clock
this afternoon from the residence OF
his mother in law. Mrs. Mirabella, 706
East Gregory street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-04-14
SEA ISLAND COTTON EXPORTS.

Charleston, s. c, April 13.-Exports
Of sea island cotton during the past
week amounted to 500 bales Since
September first. receipts total 4, 504 and
exports 5,162. The stock here aggre-
gated only SOS bales. Quotations are,
as usual, omitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
READY FOR THE BANQUET
Business Men and Others to Gather
atEIks' Hall Tomorrow
Night.

The committee OF the Chamber Of
Commerce which have in charge
the banquet which will be given al
,Elks' Hall tomorrow night have about
perfected all arrangements, and an en-
joyabIe time is assured all who may
attend. Another meeting OF the com
uittee will be held tonight As has
been stated, Representatives Z. T..
Ca,lip will be postmaster.
Responses 10 toast are expected
from Senator Robert l.. Taylor, OF
Tennessee; Senator James a. Reed, OF
Missouri Senator Thomas S. Martin
and Claude 4. Swanson, OF Virginia,
and Representative John Lawson Bur
uett, OF Alabama.
About POO guests, Including many
business men in Alexandria, will at.
tent. For the accommodation OF the
speakers FROM Washington aud other
invited guests the committee has chart,
cred the palace car Mount Vernon
OF the Washington-Virgiuia line. which
will leave the station at Pcrnsylvanla
avenue and Twelfth street at 5 O'Clock
tomorrow night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A meeting OF the Holy Name Society
OF St. Mary's Church was held last
night at the Young Mems Sodality Ly.
ceum Hall. The business TRANSACTED
was OF general nature.
Fourth degree mnmbersof EItzgeral IL
Assembly, Knights OF Columbus, are
making arrangements for class inltla-
ton ia Washington Oh February %.
A meeting OF til" ladies who took
part in the Elks Spring Carnival, will
be held this week 70 make arrange
mcuts for the dance the Elks are giving
in their Donor.
w. Fl. Preston, OF Washington. de-
liyercd IN interesting address on Sun
day School work before the Sunday
School Workers Association OF this
city, in Triuity Methodist Episcopal
Church, yesterday.
There we're but two cases on tho
docket Of the Police Conrt this morn
Ing. 4 German, from Washing
ton. was fined $50 for carrying pistol.
Three young men, charged with dlsor-
DERBY conduct. forfeited their collateral
BY failing to appear.
Attention is called to Robert EIliots
add OF desirable north Washington
street residences for sale.
The Womans Auxiliary to K, +.
Lee Camp will meet in Confederate
Veterans Building tomorrow evening
$50 o'clock.
There will be a mass meeting OF re.
publicaus Of this city at Odd FellowsHall
tomorrow night at s O'Clock at which
time delegates and alterDates to the
Roanoke Convention on March l. will
be selected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
Republican Mass Meeting

Pursuant to iIlr call Of the Republican
State and District Committee Of tho
State Of Virginia. and Of the Sth Con-
grcssional District Of Virginia AMI by
direction urthc Republican City Com
nitlcc Of Alexandria, Virginia. this the
I'D day Of January. l?l.. in meeting as
scinbled ut RalnmeI's Hotel. l hereby
call a mass meeting Of the Republican
Electors Of said city for Tuesday. Feb
ruary 9th. 1917. 1T S =. m, in Odd Eel
lows Hall to select delegates and 1
allarrlatrs tu represent the Republicans
of Alexandria City. Virginia, in the RE-
publican State Convention to be held at
Roanoke on March u. l9l.. and dele
gates and altcrnates in tho Republican,
District Convention to be held AT Alex
andria city. Fehrllasy Eth, III. and Tor
the transaction or such other business
asmay properly come before the said
Mass Meeting. All persons in sympa:
thy with the Republican Party and
Principles are cordially invited to par
licipate in said meeting.
Respectfully.
HARRY r. QUINN. Chairman.
w. II. L. KELLY, Secretary
frbj II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
ANOTHER COLO NIGHT.
Higid Conditions Yesterday and Last
Night-..Mefcury Stands at E
This morning.

The threatening conditions OF last
Saturday we're followed by clear and
much colder weather yesterday. TIE
wind, which had been from the south.
veered about half past three O'Clock
yesterday morning to the northwest
and roared with tierceness until ycster'
day afternoon, when it diminished i'll
force. The weather had become much
colder, and the mercury at an early
hour this morning stood at degrees.
Bitterly cold weather will visit the
eastern and southern states the first OF
this week, but there will be little snow
or rain. The weekly forecast OF the
Weather Bureau last night can see
nothing but pleasant weather condl-
tons generally after the cold wave shall
have passed.
The cold of last night has rendered
the ice blockade more firm than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
DEATH OF MRS. FiEISCHMANN

Mrs. Matilda FIeischmapn, wife Of
Charles Fleischmanu. proprietor OF the
HoreI FleiscI,mann, died at her resi-
dence OH south Royal street at eleven
O'Clock this morning. The deceased
had been sick for over month. Mrs.
Fleischmanu was born ~ Wurtemburg.
Germany, nearly SO years ago. Sue
came to this country about forty years
ago, aud had resided i'll Alexandria
during the past % years. where she
made many friends and acquaintau ces.
Besides her husbaud, she is survived
by ler sou. Harry FIcschmanu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS.

At an early hour yesterday morning
Frank Weybouse, German, and un'
able to speak English. appeared on
north Lee street. aud when refused
admission to a house drew pistol and
discharged the same. Officers WI.
hanson and Reed, who were several
squares away. heard the report and
were soon on the spot. Upon the ap'
p,oach OF the officers Weyhousf
dropped the pistol. The officers took
him in custody and he was brougb'
before Justice Cation this morning who
fined him $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
DEATH OF MRS. SMITH.

Mrs. Mary Smith, widow OF Michael
Smith. died at an early hour yes
terday morning at her home. ITO
north Fayettc street. The deceased
was seventy-three years old, and IS
survived by all adopted daughter, Mrs.
Mary c. Bergln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
Parane Corsets
in Varied Styles

More Parane
reuureu,entthc
stout and the particular
we'll considered by the designers and makers
these model individual and distinct
each figure
tour aud
Paramr Cosets imported shown here
number of materials nd trimmings and several shades
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
BASKETBALL NOTES.

The Cardinal Reserves Basket BAH
Team will leave on the G.43 p. IN. tram
tomorrow 10 play the Carroll Institute
Reserves League championship game
in the Carroll Institute gymnasium
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
ED.

Sunday. February T. 1917. ut her home
10 north i'ayette street, MAX T..
SMITH. .rIdow Of Michael Smith.
Funeral from ST. Mary'> Church. Tue
tay, February Il, at ga III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

After trial OF tbe Buster Brown
Shoes. sold by Marshall. don't you
think they're the best ever? Those
who bought EN- do. ~;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

The Cardinal Regulars IS. Corcorans
is the next game scheduled in Class a.
Washington City Leagne, to DC played
in the National Guards Armory, Wash
iugton, "Wednesday evening next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mr.. John Hoy, OF this city, has been
appointed an umpire to assist referees
in all the Cardinal Athletic Club games.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
ple of Alexandria. Happenings.
in Society.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Creighton Car
lin have issued cards for Il Musical on
Thursday evening, February fifteenth,
at the Elks Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mrs. Richard Gibson has sent out
invitations for cards on St. Valentines
Dav at Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Lieut.. Com. James Reed. OF the
Plains, Virginia, is the guest OF his
mother, Mrs. Wilbur Reed, on Duke
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Miss Edith Wright OF Williamsport
and Mr.. Alexander Breckenridge Of
Summerville. Va, were married on
Saturday afternoon at the home OF the
brides parents in WIliamsport. The
ccre,uony was performed by Rev.
Robert A. Boyle. Miss Nettie Hum
richuuse OF Williamsport was maid OF
honor and j. Barclay Breckenridge,
brother OF the groom, best man. Mr.
breckenridge has been q [requen: visl.
tor to Alexandria and has Il Number OF
friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mrs. d. !. Howell, will enter talnet
at cards tome AFTERNOON at hel
home OF Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Miss Kitty Barrett who has been
the guest OF Miss Edith Pleasanton Iii
Philadelphia will return 10 Alexandria
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
Ladies' Attention.
We have secured the
agency in Alexandra
for the
Pictorial Review Patterns
And as for style---

there is nothing better than Pictorial
Review fashions. You see they arc
furnished by the American Fashion
Co., which has Offices in every fashion
center in the world and supplies the
STYLES to practically all the big cloah
and suit manufacturers. Tlfeir fashion
plates simply must be right-or they
lose their trade-and they must be fur
nisheu several months in advance OF
the retail selling season. So 1t Is easy
to understand why Pictorial Review
STYLES are Offered perhaps even before
the dry goods stores can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mrs. Henry Robertson OF Washing.
ton formerly OF Alexandria has issued
c,rds for reception in honor OF Lady
Jebb and the Misses Du Pue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Creighton Car
lin have issued cards for Il Musical Oh
Thursday evening, February fifteenth,
at the Elks Hall.
Mrs. Richard Gibson has sent out
invitations for cards on st. Valentines
Day at Lee Camp Hall.
Lieut.. Com. James Reed, OF the
Plains, Virginia, is the guest OF his
mother, Mrs. Wilbur Reed, on Duke
street.
Mrs. ID. j. Howell, will enter tanned
at cards tomorrow afternoon at her
home OF Duke street.
Mrs. Louis Scott has issued invita-
tons for cards on Wednesday alter
noon, February l4th.
Councilman I. +. Peary, OF Charles
town, West Virginia. has returned to
his home Il fter short visit to Alexap-
dria.
Mrs. James Monroc Love entertalned
at dinner lat night at her apartment.
TIE Oakland, Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Henry Robertson OF Washing.
ton formerly OF Alexandria has issued
c.rds for reception in honor OF Lady
| Jebb and the Misses Du Pue.
Mr.. J. J. Hamm OF this city vas the
guest last week OF Mr.. Z. U. Feagans
! 1T WheatIaud Mills, West Virginia.
Miss Kitty Barrett who has been
the guest OF Miss Edith Pleasanton III
Philadelphia will return TO Alexandra
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mr.. J. J. Hamm OF this city was :hc
guest last week OF Mr.. Z. U. Feagans
1T WheatIand Mills, West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05
ELKS 10 VISIT WASHINGTON

ELKS TO VISIT WASHINGTON.
At the meeting Of Alexandria Lodge
OF EIks which is to be held tonight at
their Prince street home, arrangements
will be cCnpleted for the visit OF that
organization tx Washington on next
Wednesday night. The officers OF the
Alexandria Lodge have heeu invited
to confer the degree on a class OF Wash
ingtou Lodge and it is expected that
large number OF the members OF the
local lodge will accompany the officers
on their visit. AT tonIghL's meeting
two members will be initiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mr.. JUab Edge OF Philadelphia was
the guest Of friends in tins city for the
week lend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

\ Mrs. James Monroe Love entertalned
at dinner lat night at her apartment
TIE Oakland, Washington. d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Mrs. Louis Scott has issued invita-
tons for cards on Wednesday alter
noon, February l4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

The Mary Curtis Lee Chapter will
meet tomorrow Afternoon at three
O'Clock in Lee Camp Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Councilman T. T. Peary, OF Charles
town, West Virginia, has returned to
his home fter short visit to Alcxan-
dra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

Slrovc Tuesday, February twentieth,
has been selected as the date for the
card party to be given BY the lit. Yer
non Chapter D. a. r., at Elks Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-05

The sucia! Union OF tue First Bap-
tirt Church, will meet at the home Of
Mrs. J. II. Mansfield, 5l7 kug street,
tonight at :: 80 o'clock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18

him in q dark corner for two hours
each night because he did not have
his cap on straight or dared to wear
waist belt to keep his trousers up"
Another OF the seaman's grievances
relates to the decreased chance OF
promotion owing to the increase In
the number Of stokers in the person
mel. The leading seaman complains
that he has less chance than ever OF
becoming a petty officer. Increased
pay is also another demand OF the
lower deck. An experienced able sea-
man, II married, is expected to sup
port home on Just under 50 a week.
less the cost Of his uniform.
1t is not suggested by any one tnat
the English jackies are on the Drink
Of mutiny. but 1t 10 known in the best
informed circles that a large proper
ton OF them are discontented. and as
the first line OF defense II not the
ships. but the men. pressure Ia being
brought to bear on the admiralty to
hold an impartial inquiry into the
facts Of the case.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18
Huntsman Brings Rare Birds

Painters collection arrived In Cleve-
land In good condition. Many of the
birds will be forwarded to the Ma.
tional Geological gardens In Washing.
ton. to which Painter has been q fire.
quent contributor.
Birds OF all sizes and coiors nit
about the cages In Painters nviary.
Pigeons from Burma. a. large as
chickens. that lay eggs Of proportion.
ate size. are In cage beside one con.
taining mites OF birds from Ceylon,
which look more like insects.
Longlegged birds with short bills
contrast grotesquely with short.legsed
birds with long bills. and all In form
and coloring look like comic opera
members OF the bird kingdom. The
composite sound Of bird voices from
the collection resembles Chinese
funeral march.
Only one note Of discords enters into
Painters satisfaction over bis trip.
After . long search Of Borpso. euma-
ira and Java he got three specimens
OF the Malay water deer. one Of the
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18

WOES OF SAILORS

All the trouble has arisen through
the conversion OF the warship from a
stately sailing vessel into a floating
gunnery platform. Much Of the work
and discipline necessary to the early
form OF fighting ship has been retain
ed on the latest types. where cleanli-
ness Is still the fetch. Most of the
unrest II undoubtedly due to the way
punishment IL meted out for minor Of
lenses entirely void Of criminality. All
the disciplinary regulations. Lionel
Yexley points out. were framed when
the seaman's main duty was to pull on
ropes and to punish him II he did not
get from one to another quick enough,
but you cannot drive men to shoot
straight with modern ordinance.
"The state employs the sailor dur
ing the day at work which calls for
the full use OF cultivated intelligence.
and then 1t will take him and stand
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18
German Magazine Says "stInoer" 10
Boiled Into Flax and Used a. Cot.
ton Substitute.

Breslau-The much abused stinging
nettle has. 1t seems. commercial
value. A German magazine says =
process has been discovered by which
the nettle can be made to yield sup
ply Of smooth. bleached, spinnnable
yard at . price considerably less than
that OF raw cotton.
The nettles are harvested twice .
year. and when dry they lose the pow.
or to sting and can bs handled like
max to remove the leaves and twigs.
The naked stems are then boiled
in diluted soda lye in open kettles for
half an hour or so. until the hber b.
gins to loosen, when It Is separated by
= revolving brush machine. The proc
ess Of refinement is completed by re-
peated boilings. and by thorough wash
ings. also under pressure
The product now consists Of perfect
ly clean "degummed" lustrous nbers
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18
VIII Donate to Geological Gardens the
Game He Baassd From Long
Hunting Expedition In Africa.

Cleveland. O.-Bronzed by ropic
suns. Kenyon v, Painter. prominent
Cleveland club man. has Just returned
from a world tour. Coincident with
his arrival In Cleveland a truck load
Of boxes and cages were unloaded nt
his estate on Shaker Heights.
The boxes contained live specimens
" the rarest tropical birds. the finest
collection ever brought to the United
,tAtcs-moSt OF the birds being tho
.rst OF their kind to reach this coun.
ry.
Accompanied by his wife. Painter
searched the Orient for months. His
own efforts brought him scores OF
specimens. and others he obtained
rom natives who brought them down
70 the coast from regions where white
men are almost unknown. sinkapors.
supplied many Of the specimens
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18
Yarn Made From Nettles

OF yellowish tint Proper bleaching
methods change this color to dazxling
white. at the same time heightening
the natural luster.
The nettle hber IL now ready to bs
treated like other textile threads-that
Is to say. 1t can be combed. carded
and spun. When all 10 done the I'M
ished yarn is az soft and smooth a.
fax. with only q slight "woodiness"
remaining. II there is anything in this
process the nettle will certainly cease
to be . despised weed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-05-18

rarest OF animals. At San Francisco
government ohncials would not allow
them to be landed because of a pro-
hibitory regulation.
The deer are only ten inches high.
out were classified as deer nevsrthe-
less. The New York geological rar.
dens and the San Francisco zoo are
now engaged In competitive effort to
cause the government to relent and
allow them to take the animaln.