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FORMED

and gently reared, women win find
In all the seasons Of their lives. -
maidens, wives and mothers, that
the one simple, wholesome laxative
remedy which acts gentlyand pleas
antly and naturally and which may
be taken at any time, when the sys-
tenn needs a laxative, with perfect
safety and really beneficial effects,
H. Syrup of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA.
II has that true dolicacy Of flavor
which is 60 refreshing to the TASTE.
that warming and grateful toning
to the stomach which responds 90
favorably to its action and the
laxative effect which IL % bene.
ficial to the system when. occa-
sionally. ito gentle cleansing 10
desired.
The genuine. always bearing the
name Of the California Fig Syrup
Co., may be purchased from all
leading druggists In original pack.
ages Of one size only; price fifty
cents per bottle.
The evening world., 1912-02-23
EDDIE FOy FAILS
TO SEE THE Joke
IN DEBTORS SUIT
Refused to Pay for Encyclo-
paedia Because His Picture
Wasn't in It.

Just for the little. simple reason that
he couldn't find his picture and bio-
graphy In every volume Of a twelve
tome encyclopaedia, Eddie Foy, the
comedian tbut at this ~juncture very
serIous) responded TO the cue In the
FORM OF a summons and appeared to-
day before Justice Failon in the Eighth
District Municipal Court. which is In
II was a booS-pubiishin house
In Fourth avenue that cast Mr.. Foy
for his unwelcome part.
According TO the comedian, the
agent Of the publishing house had
agreed that the picture and the biog-
raphy should surely appear in the vol
umes to which Mr.. F'oy subscribed in
February. 1900. Tho price was to be
s9j. payable I'm twelve instruments Of
s. each month. The books were de-
livcred to the subscriber. hut. 10. when
the eager Foy household. which COM
prlses the famous Foy Baseball Nine,
went breathlessly through the pages.
Papa's pictures and the biographies
were missing. This at once stamped the
volumes, 10 far as the Foys were con-
ccrned. as a very incomplete encyclo-
paedia.
However that may be. six months
elapsed and Mr.. Foy did moi come
across with the series VI eights. so
the publishers got "a judgment for &S
against him in court IN New Rochelle.
where Is situated the House OF Foy.
About this time, IN sheer disgust. Foy
sent the books back to the publisher.
arguing that the agent had not lived
up to his part of the agreement.
Toys attorney to-day claimed that the
New Rochelle judgment was final and
the publisher had no right to SUE for a
second @4S. When he was called to the
stand he vas addressed AZ Mr.. Foy, and
the comedian quickly replied:
MY names Eddie Fitzgerald. II you
please. Foy IL only my stage name.
Justice Failon put the case over until
March I. 30 that he may have n chance
to see the pagers In the judgment OBJ
tanned in New Rochelle.
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be obtained. but rith the descrtp-
tt0S furnished It 10 a simple matter
to toovk out patterns.
A nen and d~istiRcfiUe feature OF
tAts department. 10 the iIustraftoN
Of the different pieces Of the pattern
accessory for the making Of the CAV.
@swf. II shoes hOic easily tho at.
trsctipe design cdn De- executed and
also series az a guide in cutting once
W pattern II such Is needed.
The evening world., 1912-02-23
cANUeo AND EMMY pEsTiNN
IN PERFORMANCE OF "AipA.'

CAruso and Dmmy Destinn In the cast
Vt Ada at tile metropolitan Opera
House last night would have sufiiced to
fiu the auditorium. but besides them
thsee were Marguerite Mstxena uer. Dlnh
001y. Ddur. Rosst. Bada and I.enora
6paskss. Mr.. Tosesnini conducted with
his usual SEAL. and his Inspiring dlrec-
tiou. combined with the fcrvor OF the
singers. brought about a more than
usually hne performance which the
crowded audience fully enjoyed. There
curtain calls Aplenty for all con-
csrned.
The evening world., 1912-02-23

aiievsr iass with your goods, using
IL ~ the upper part Of the shtrt
shove the In -, where . 3-iAoh fold
Of blaok satin Joins u 20 the char
mouse lower part Of the sk1rt, which
ooula b siightiy trained. Let the
allovss lace form the main part OF
the valst ana sleeves, NTH . bib
shspsA piece Of the ehssmsuss LAID
upon 10 n the fsent and besk. Also
let Q toueA Of 10 show ~ the hack Of
the slssvss. which may 30 anishsa
with Q deep ou1 eject Of the char
Mouse. A sssh Of lace combined
with black satin could be worm.
Dear Fashion Editor;
Can YOU aid me win a suggestion
remodelling my little daughter
dress, which she has outgrown from
at winter? II II OF an excellent qualit
serge. made with kilnono sleeves
ana the round neck hsnd-embroidere re,
IN pale blue. The skir, Il made Il
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. marrow crushed belt Of satAa a.
ist Win . buckle ct the 6aot.

- wv sSSa
Dear fsshion Editor;
Kindly suggest style M material
Tor q dress 20 he worn for a social oc.
ca'ion this month which will also ~
suitable fer wear this summer. An
twenty-five years old and have a slender
ogure. Would prefer old rose n worr
this season. MRS, Il. w.
Ola oss will be - Fashionable
as any othsr color Of aibesross,
Have the waist himono style, the
shert sleeves anishsA with . car
Of cream sii-ovsr lace. pipsa with
satin a1d tiny satin buttons, pom
\ tinuing mp the hack Of the sleeve.
Fave . wide panel Of the lace,
whieh continues . Few inches below
the bsltlins in apron effect ana r.
tsnd0 over the shouldsrs to form .
sailor collar In the back. Pipe this
with the satin and have . rirdls Of
satin ending IN . short panel IN
back. The skirt being scant yst
entered slightly around the hips
ana back. have . bana Of satin :
finish ~ On the bottom from under
q deep tuck. Lee tiny satin but
o form . trimming down the
centre front OF ne skirt.
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DESCRIPTION.

In this delightfully."- chic and simple
'fock, ncatness Of construction IL OF
great importance. Made OF nav blue
French serge. the long sleeves. set into
a dropped shoulder line BY a double
cordlng. are finished with narrow turn
back cuffs Of garnet red velvet. a low
military collar Of the velvet outside a
high boned one of cream net II at
'ached by a cordIng which turns In the
front and forms . loop design. This
cordlng Is also used to simulate O. yoke
On The plain threc-piecc skirt. turning
on each hip to form n loop 10 =. The
zane design IL carried out on the front
If the skirt By the cording. which
Stimulates n band on the bottom. a belt
OF garnet red velvet held with a dull
gold buckle IN front gives an effective
finish 20 the gown.
The evening world., 1912-02-23
ANOTHER WEBB GRANDSON.
Second Child Born to Mrs. Electra
Havemeyer Webb.

Congratulations are being received to.
day by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Watson Webb
over the arrival Of q second child. a son.
born yesterday at No. ESQ Fifth avenue.
the home Of DR.. and Mrs. W. Seward
Webb. the babies grandparents.
Both mother and child are doing we'll.
Mrs. J. Watson Webb was Miss Electra
Havemeyer. daughter of the late Henry
o. Havemeyer. They were married two
years ago. and went to Chicago. whore
MIR. Webb took a SO \ month clerkship
In the offices OF the Chicago and North.
western Railroad.
A daughter was born to them while
they were living there. and Mrs. Webb
came into a legacy Of $4.00o.0o0 from
her fathers estate.
The evening world., 1912-02-23
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

Dear FASHION liitvr
] would lie inucu pleased II you woult
suggest "A design for "A street dress fol
myself, Am eighteen years % ace
have dark hair ana brown eyes. hs
coiors would become me? l.. Il.
Brown, tan, dark blus or green
would b pretty. AAhs your dress
Of serge N trim u with plaid silk
battons. The waist oould have .
snau square yoke, from which. down
the left side. oontinns the opening.
trimmsug same with buttons, which
might fAstsu . sm. Il labot OF lace.
Trim the long sleeves from wrist 20
elbow with he buttons. and set
them In plain TO q dropped armhols.
On each hip Of the skirt have .
number Of the buttons hola . lap
seam.
To Miss. r.
You could combine heavy cream
The evening world., 1912-02-23
Y.an.shi.ka, aei.s to x.nkius.

I'm FRANCTSCO Feb. 25.-Iuan-Shl-
Kal has agreed to 90 to Nankips. the
Republican capital. At the request OF tie
Chinese Republican Assembly. according
to IA cabicgram received by the Chine ,e
Free rcss from Sun-Yat-St ms private
secretary. Tit former rcmier has re-
fused to announce the date vt his ar
rival. lie IL AZ present In Picking.
The evening world., 1912-02-23
RAE FULTON MARKET,
IT'S A LOSS TO CITY.
M'ANENY TELLS BOARD.
Site Is Worth $500, 900 and Annual
Loss Is $1,000 for Lack of
Business


Borough President Mc.Aneny before
the Aldermsnic Committee on Public
Buildings to-day urged the aholishment
Of Fulton Market. Mr.. McAneny
pointed out that the market is run at a
loss to the city and that It's ohief pur-
pose Is to serve the ends Of wholesale
dealers. wherefore II IL In no sense a
market for the consumer.
II costs the city s3,eoo more q year to
maint1in the market than IL derived
from its revenue notwithstanding that
the assessed value. Of the property Is
S0c.cC.
the Borough President recommended
that either the site be used by the city
for some other purpose which would
provide a proht rather than a denc't. or
that the property be sold and the money
used to erect n market In some other
section Of the city convenient to con.
sumers
The evening world., 1912-02-23

His fray hair and badness made him
look too old. Young looking men nrc
wanted to fill positions Iow.a.days-old
looking ones are passed by and often re.
placed. Do not be in the old looking
class Get rid OF your gray hair and don't
get bald.
Begin today using HAYS HAIR
HEALTH. II will restore those eray
hairs to their natural color in no time.
Keep your scalp clean and free from
dandrui- giving the new hair a chance
to grow and thus proven, badness.
Don't delay-it may mean loss of
position or inability to get a new one.
HAYS HAIR HEALTH will keep
you looking young.
LOO and sos At Drug Siorss OF dires, up.s
receipt OF price snd dessers ssme. Send roc for
trial bottle. Philo Hay Spec. Co.. Nst~rk. n. ].
The evening world., 1912-02-23
HOBO HOTEL HAS
LOST STAR L0DGER,
A RICH MAN NOW
Mr.. .Ischberg Was an Ex-
cellent Potato Peeler and He
Just Couldn't Stay Away.
WIFE SEEKS HIM IN AUTO.
Hex Quit Comfortable Home for
the Weary Wanderers Rest,
After Quarrel With Her.
WiF SEEKS HIM IN AUTO.

IAsosA HirSohbers. whoss wife iusi
mtDsd nNAnx him Yesterday when sh.
drove W her big limousine car TO thc
Mua1s1Dal LODGING House. where lie has
bssa living. was located to-day. lie
hAa OfvSa up pssIins posstoes for a IRE.
isoUoag TO IKE . position a. clerk IN
. NDtte 1ryUOsds store at No. Us Nihtl
aDlnes. But ne viii stay the-c only
SsAOl ~ hSArs froM tina lawyers an Mo-
- ~ ars arranging To present hin
With ~ share Of e9or.Yp OF more left by
ho 6oeAsv.
Ms. Heoshbesg. while continuing her
ssASeh to-day IN her motor car. admit
ia 49, W. anESous 70 ind her hus.
haad. but assured reporters IL was for
ne aenttmentsi reeson. The paper an
nsvneinG Hirschbsrs's inheritance hsd
cens to her. and his signature was
nselsd. After that her only interest IN
iAn. she satd. was 10 protect her "
Interest 4 his fortune.
Whsn M. Htrpchberg drove to the
MvntoaoAi In6v.nG House yesterday eve
MIN. u VA On Information furnisisl by
MN Rose. . d~rssens&W. Of No. 200
'Ptfth aveWus. for whom hnrschb~rx had
"o"Nsu " "
su~psriutsnAaa of ne lodging house told
Mr. HisBhbsrg she was Just too late,
a. two women a'essSy hsd called ior
hsFscneess Asetnsr car a"u taken MIN
to 06s sssne~~
NM. 00oe T06lo o. FREQUENT
'naacnRa snoaa lono,No houas.
-.-. ~. NJ. ,..
,,-s. ~ -. !. -. "o, 49, w.,
80. ~ 49,. 49,. -u,..css.,~ ,ror, an.
lodging house.
He came u us four years ago and
-. 80 S~c.s--...a wn,I., o.,
"a a. ",,,. ~. rn"~ w. 80, .n.
,osher ocss,oo. M, ,os. 4, n. .rcnrn, n,
uin.s.. We - .,aesr - Aim tar M
IA ahou, tn va. .So 4 "a, . later
from ths muntc,oai ,o6s,ns nous. from
him. ny hvssAnd went down and 10,
him out.
I'VE got him Q lob. but ne Los, n
soon aftsrvasd aaA want baok IN IN.
lodsdng houo>. Amin - tack him ON,
ana nut him TO WORT. bSr a~a,p n.
loss his lob throuah bsasx too s,ck,v
and q couuie Of days 40 7 toni Rim
out Of the tcdR1nr ho,ns ana go, hin,
another lob with the more on Ninth
avenue"
MN. HineeAbsrg feunA her husbsnA
nj the Aor> And savs Mn N. n.n.r.
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double iouncc effect. Shs wore a pals
blue sarh with It.. MOTHER.
You could make the dress wider
BY inserting panels from b seek
20 The hem, In both froat and back,
made Of white corded SILK. n the
sleeves are too tight make the
cores under the arms . little wider
and have corded sir OUTS. a belt
Of ssms would then be pretty.
Dear Fashion Editor:
! would like your advice concerning n
dress for spring. / have six yards Of
black chiffon ~broadcloth and thought OF
trimming II with velvet. but am afraid
II would be too heavy. / have two
dresses trimmed with black satin: no
what other trimming would be dressy
and not too heavy? Am rather stout.
nifty years OF age n gray haired.
DAILY READER.
Mako the bodice cut to III waist
lins In front. having . small vest
portion OF black corded silk ending
q . Send Of DAN blue velvet. which
straps Ne eAsmlsstts Just sNove
the hast iins. Have . Marrow H.
sign IN brAlAing thin The yoke all
axoana. also b long sleeves put II
the sTmhols plaln. Let the bsaidin6
also trim . ba1d o. the material ap.
Piled 70 hi bottom Of ne shirt
uving ~ ovefukdYt eject, which
points up several inches In the ben.
ire 1roat, the point thus formed
being Of corded silh.
Dear Fashion Editor:
I have ten yards Of cotton wolfe lik,
sample enclosed which | desire mad,
up for a spring and summer dress.
want It to be nice and plain and will
leave II to you to suggest a suitabl,
style II trimming. Am forty year,
OF age, short and stout waist an<
small hips. MRS. j. j.. r.
Out the waist with q short round
lsok. finished with . narrow nat
collar OF sslf-eolor satin. dnish.
ing unAsr . shaped panel, wider
At the shoulders N marrow.
or at the belt; let pointed portions
Of the satin extend from III belt
to above the bust line. Have cream
lace yoke ana collar and small
un~asrslosvss. Let the shirt cross
In suspidoe fashiea IN front; IN.
ishsd In u effect, revealing ~
the bottom . point Of satin. Fave
The evening world., 1912-02-23
FUNNY FACES.

Vou'Ii find mnny of them drawn BY our
Gle, evest arti.ts-and witty lests. droli
yarns. fascinating tricks, D~ussIes. cSaon-
n sou make sure Of 4ettinR "Fun." ~
weekly Joke Hook. y new 10-pnle c0OD ~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28

j. Fl. Fulfz, of Sweetwater.
was here the latter part of last
week, representing a large
Wholesale Dry Goods firm. for
which he is travelling salesman.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28
EMPIRE BUILDING
The Currents Of Civilization
Flowing Texasward--69, 900
Homeseekers and S123,OOO,-
600 Of Property Moving
Into Texas Annually.

There is no more inspiring scene
than to watch the growth Of an en-
pire, and no viewpoint Is more in
'tructiyo than to sit by the highway
Of civilization and watch the cur
rents Of progress sweep life and PROF.
srty Teyasward.
Along the roadstead Of nations
there passes annually $4,000 home
seekers and sl23,oO0,OOO Of proper
ty IN this moving van of civiliza-
ton can be heard the accents Of
every nation and the jostle Of prop
srty from every CLINE. In this Inns
of march can be seen the fiery haste
Of the East, the hurry and hustle
'f the North, the enterprise and en-
ihusiasm Of the West, the strange
ard powerful energy Of Europe and
The queer frugality Of the Orient
al united in one thought and one
purpose--to build in Texas the
Tandest civilization the world has
ever known.
This mighty movement Of world
'orces is the most tremendous event
n human affairs today. This up
Using in civilization is gathering It's
'orces from the hills and valleys of
wo continents and its powerful sweep
startling the nations Of the earth.
No country on the globe ever pos
essed such powef ful ass and
economic students 'Ook With lmaze-
nent upon this accumulation of
uman power in Texas, which must
Inevitably result in recasting the civ
ization Of the whole world.
IN decade our immigration has
iven rs a population exceeding that
Z the States Of New Hampshire.
'ermont or Delaware, and the
ioney moved into the state during
rs period has exceeded the assessed
alue Of all property n all the above
.ates combined Our population
nd wealth increased SO rapidly that
be- figures are too lar~ to grnsp,
nd we must measure our growth By
tates and Nations.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28

Let those who aspire to awaken vigorous activity the
sources OF State draw scene of Justice and equity statute
books 80 true to nature that industry viii flock around W
picture Of property rights perfect In s apporonmsns thai
capital WIN wave generous recognition and exhibit eods
lava hal WI uakal The xis
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28
The Texas Welfare Commission
The Commission VIII Review Inc Industrial
LIE OF State.

The Texas Commercial Secretar
% and Business Mems Association
'ecognlzlng that a wholesome public
'entlment is the most powerful asset
nat state or nation can possess,
las launched the Welfare Commits
ION for the purpose Of providing
ne people with dependable infor-
mation essential 10 more INTEL
gent analysis Of economic copii-
ns. 90 The end that our citzen-
lp as a whole may be able TO more
'eadiIy distinguish lines Of Industry
conducive to its progress and to
more easily recognize and maintain
public policies which promote the
general welfare Of the people
This body Of men win sit AZ A
tribunal reviewing the material life
II State and there will pass before
for inspection some Of the grand
ST. the most stupendous and some
II the saddest events in Goth CEN
ury civilization.
In this line Of march viii be seen
ne Texas farmer hauling S425. OOO.-
100 per annum Of raw material 10
he foreign factory-forming a pro-
'esslon that will reach from the earth
o the moon; the Texas cowboy
vii be there driving a herd Of six
cen million head Of live stock to the
market Our lumber mills loading
hundred thousand cars Of their
products for the factories Of the
Worth and East and millions Of dol
ars Of other products will pass on
heir journey 10 the factory.
More important Than the mighty
urront 81 commerce that is sweep
ng our raw material from our State
the mute pleading Of our powerful
asourres for an opportunity 10 pour
golden stream Of wealth into the
iannels Of trade. We have less than
ne fifth Of our area under culhva-
on; our mineral wealth is sleeping
ndisturbed our cotton factories can
sndle only one bale Of cotton out
{ every seventy produced. The op-
ming Of The Panama Canal WIN
Jod MS with a new world Of oppor-
mites and we have many posi-
lities yet undeveloped
The return Of the tide Of COM
cree brings with IL from the for
en- factory Sl0O000.000 Of finish
products per annum and we ship
seyenty-fye million dollars OF feed
mfr per snnum, $500 carloads Of
Ired meats per anuum. 1000 cars
canned goods and $4,000, 900
miscellaneous items. all Of which
IN and should be produced and
in Texas
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28
HOMESTEAD LAW CHANGED
Bill Before Congress Would Make
Three Years Limit to
Prove Title.

Washing, March %. The
house devoted today to a bill lib.
eralizing the homestead laws by
reducing from five to three
years the period of residence re-
CURED on public land to prove
title. Settlers would be per-
mitted to absent themselves five
months in each year. The legis-
lation making less drastic the
existing laws governing settle
ment has been sought for years.
For the first time this season
Speaker Clark took the floor and
urge the passage Of the bill. He
said it embraced legislation OF
the greatest importance to the
whole country. add not only to
the West He pointed out that
the existing law was so rigid
that it was driving desirable
Americans to Canada, and that
thousands had been forced to
seek more liberal conditions in
Alberta. The bill was virtually
completed when the house adj
journed.
The bill is not favored By Sec
rotary Fisher Of the interior de-
partment 1t has passed the
senate. The views of the secre-
tary were received today bp Rep
resentatiye Taylor of Colorado,
the chairman of the committee
On public lands. The bin pro-
gides for a seven months pres
snce of the entryman or his
'amily, in each calendar year."
Secretary Fisher says if the
word presence" is to be con-
Itrued as to require the entry
nan and bis family to be physi-
ally present on the land during
.ver minute Of the seven months,
he law would be- so drastic as to
BE- practically prohibitive, and
IL is not subject 20 such con-
truction &c remains wholly
oubtful how much presence"
10 be required. he says he
aes no Justification for max
lg presence on the land
1uivalent 70 residence. "
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28
CATTLtMEN GO TO Ell PAS0
A. |. McFaddin Of Victoria Elect
ed President Of Texas
Association

Fort Worth, Tex, March II. -
After one OF the hardest fights in
the history of the association The
cattle raisers OF Texas to day So.
lected FL Paso as the meeting
place for the 1913 convention.
There were four competitors f0r
the honor; Fort Worth. Hous-
ton, Oklahoma City and FL
Paso, and three ballots under
the majority rule were neces-
sary to make a selection. The
final session lasting practically
all day, ending at 4 o'clock
without adjournment at noon for
luncheon.
FL Paso was nominated by w.
W. Turny and seconded by SEN
ator Claude Hudspeth. Fort
Worth was nominated by Capt.
B. B. Paddock and seconded by
Mayor Davis. Oklahoma City
was nominated by Rev. j. H. 0.
Smith, seconded by Henry S.
johnson. Houston was nomi-
mated by J. II. Eagle. Each made
an appropriate speech limited to
fifteen minutes.
On the first ballot Oklahoma
City and Fort Worth received
50 votes each, Houston SO and
FL Pdso 80. The second ballot
resulted: Fl Paso received 122,
Fort Woth l02 and Oklahoma
City LOG. On the third ballot
FL Paso received 1879 and Okla
homa City 15l. The selection of
Fl Paso was then made unani-
nous.
Officers elected were: Presi-
TENT, AL McFaddin, Of Victoria
and manager, Z. b. |.
'piller, Fort Worth: treasurer.
}. B. Burnett. Fort Worth; first
ice president, j. II. Jackson.
5udd, Texas; second vice presi-
lent, John Londergin, of Vega.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-03-28
IlLITeRACY IN The U. S.
Large Number Over Age Of Ten
Years Cannot Read or Write
On The Decline
Washington, d. c., March 26


A preliminary statement OF
the results of the Thirteenth
Census enumeration regarding
llliteracy in the United States
was made today by Director
Durand Of the Bureau Of Cen
sus, Department of Commerce
and Labor. IL is based on tabu-
lations prepared by w. c. Hunt,
chief statistician for population.
The figures are preliminary and
subject 10 later revision.
The statement shows that in
1910 there We're ii $50, go
persons 10 years Of age or over
in the United States Of whom
5,5l7 Cos were unable 70 read or
write, constituting II per cent
Of the population.
The native whites. who con-
stituted nearly $50 per cent of
the entire population. had the
smallest number Of illiferates,
1,535, $50, or 80 per cent.
The foreign born whites had
1850, $40 illiterates, or 1913 per
cent Of their number.
The colored had 2, 331, $50 I'LL
terates, or 30.1 per cent Of their
number.
DECLINE IN LLrTERACY
Comparing 1910 with 1900
there was a gain OF 1850. 456
in the population Of 10 years of
age and over. but the number
Of illiterates fell off 663. i6l.
There was consequently a de-
cline in the percentage Of litter
hey from 1917 20 ~ per cent
IF the aggregate population.
Among native whites the num-
Der Of illiterates diminished 37S-
Isl and as the population in
'reased the percentage from
!. q per cent In 1900 Ia 3 % nor
.ent in 1910.
Among che colored there was
decrease of 6l7 SCI lliterates
nd diminution Of the percent !
ge OF hiiteracy from AS per !
ent 70 BOB per cent. h
Among the foreign whites =
here was the slight increase Of
81. 3si IN the number Of nlit-
rate persons. but as the whole ,
umber of foreign whites had 4
.rgeiy increased. The percentage =
i..iteracy remains practically G
be- same az 10 years ago. being q
2S per cent in 1910 and 1919
ar cent in 1900