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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10

A few years ago We went to k1nEus-
sic to see the trials Of the sheep dogs.
We went up the glen behind the little
town, where a beautiful stream PUSHES
down amongst trees from the circle OF
hills, and there We sat on the heather
above an open space OF green, with =
wood at the other end and the dark
and lovely mountains looking over be-
You'd.
Each dog had three sneep to man
age. The sheep were IN the wood az
the back Of the ground, with man
and dog to send out the three Tor
each dog as his turn came. On the
hill at the end Of the ground opposite
the wood stood each shepherd In turn
with his dog. and. when the thres
sheep appeared coming out OF the
wood, the dog was sent on to ind
them. 1t was a long run, and there
were hillocks and bushes between, SO
that 1t took a littla unao Tor the dog
to and his sheep. When he had found
them. he had TO drive them forward
through a space between two white
flags first. and then through mar
rover space between two red flags, ana
then long run up TO . little row OF
hurdles with a gap In Ii: and the three
sheep had all to be got through the
gap, and then across q long piece OF
ground to a little fold with narrow
entrance into which they were to 90.
There were also some hurdles arranged
In the shape of a double cross, and
In the more difficult trials the sheep
had to be sent through the Cross one
way and out the other way. There
were eight minutes given Tor the dogs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
The English Skylark
In Hawaii

One of the pleasant surprises in
Honolulu, and one that gave me
tile touch OF nature which made mo
feel less stranger there. writes q
traveller. was learning that the Eng
iish skylark had been introduced and
was thriving on the grassy slope back
in Hawaii.
The NINA, species of starting from
India as large as our robin and rather
showtly dressed, with a loud, strident
voice, Il had seen and heard every
where both In town and country. but
he wis i stranger and did not appeal
to me. Yet the thought OF the sky
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10


TIN only poor little mouse.
I'VE ii ths wali d your house
with ) fragment or cheese and
8 very few peas
WAS having : little carouaA
ma'Ami
No mischief At All intsnA
ma AMI
hope yoa win Aet = ! frisn4
II nay life you should tsas~v ]
many hearts would Ii break
And the trouble would BE- with
out end, masAmi .
NY wlfe lives IN there - ths
crack. ma'ami
shes waiting for No Il come
back ma nm! Aa,s
shs hoped ! might ma ! NJ ef
For shs ehiiaren shssr dinnsr q
lis hard living thsrs y ~
wall mA'Amt
For planter And mortar stifl pail
1 on tho minds 81 M yousa Ana
IA when specially hung
I. n yoar syss Il - nsrcy. ra
q. there's 40 nesd to open Inc
door, ma'an
I'll slip fhrouGh the crack, ana
~ never cozne back.
\ 9. 1'll never come bsck ~ mcfss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Norl-fo-lk. ";

Dear Aunt NAncy.-I have just ffn-
5shed reading our page. and enjoyed
Il ever 30 much. think the page n
improving. don't your I went 10 n
party last Halloween night and had
real nice time. The children were
dressed all sorts OF ways. They all
had masks on. 1t was lots Of fun
guessing who the children were.
vas dressed like a ghost We played
lots Of different games. Patrons day
wns last Friday. We had a half day
holiday. We recited arithmetic, gcog-
raphy, history, spelling and gram
mar. We WIFI set our reports to-
lsoFroT. hops 7 VIII get good marks.
hut am afraid won't on all subjects
VIII close now and see II can
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Hickory.

6ICKUfy, va
Dear Aunt Nancy.--I will write 10
the circle for ! haven't written for two
has started and study seven books
besides drawing and writing. 90
TO Hunday-school. and am a mem
Der OF church. would. like to re-
ceive = badge an soon A. possibis. j
will send q story about tho Old Gray
Goose. Don't let him eat II mp I
am sending . drawing,
LOIS CAMPBELL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10

The bird season begins November
LIST, and lasts until February LIST, in
Brunswick county. All this time the
poor little birda and rabbits have a
hard time hiding to keep the dogs
and hunters from, finding them.
PartriLges are the best birds to eat.
They hide In tall grass and under logs
to get est OF sight I will tell YOU
about all kinds OF birds. The eagle.
hawk and owl are birds OF prey Tho
canary. robin and wren are perchers.
The parrot and woodpecker are climb
ers The ostrich and emu are rum
ners. The duck and guils are swim
mers TIE eggs OF partridge are
white with brown spots.
EDITH RAWLINGG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Guinea Mills, Va.

Guinea Mills, va.
Dear Aunt Naney.--we do not take
me Sundays virginian now ana !
-kiss III no much. especially the Juve-
nsie circle page. That IL the reason
have not written to you Tor sueh
: long time. / would like very much
ID know what is going on In the cir
Gle. :
Ii Is getting really cold new. and l
hone We viii soon have some snow.
il wonder how many juvenile mem
hers had q jaek-o lantern Tor Hal
Iowesen night? I had a big one, ana
II certainly did look funny in the
dark. / have been taking horseback
rides nearly every evening for a long
time, and / surely do enjoy them l
sureiy will be glad when Christmas
comes. sometimes wish 1T came
twice a year instead OF once. but
SsIssrsS expect T. wosaasl enjoy II hall AZ
much. Well, won't make my letter
any longer. Hoping my letter viii pc
In Sundays paper. and wishing the
circle much success. / Will close.
Your little niece.
ANNIE It1ASNAWA Az
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Farnville, Va.

FarfnviIie, va.
Dear Aunt Nancy.--Please accept
my thanks for the lovely prize you
sent, Polly Of the Hospital Staff. !"
Tou could not have selected anything
more desirable. and / arm ashamed
NOT 10 have written you about 1t be-
fore now. but. to use the stock ex-
ense. / have been so busy with my
studies that i have found very little
tirac for letter writing. received
i postcard few weeks since from
Emma Slater. showing the Southern
FEMALE college at Petersburg, ana
orc d few days ago from Edith Rawl-
fngs giving q view OF the Courthouse
nluare ard First National bank OF
I.awrencevilie, I wish I could get a
card from every member Of the Juve-
mile Circle, and shall be glad to ex-
change cards with any cousin who so
Acsirea.
Enciosed herewith is a Word Tri-
Angie's Tor the Puzzle Corner. which.
y trust. sou Will publish next Sun
Gay Your loving niece.
DALLAS DAHL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
south Richmond. VI

PEAR Aunt Nancy,--I reckon you
think : have stopped writing TO the
circle, but / am now in Sotith Rich
raend. staying with my aunt and go-
ing Ia school. She doesn't take the
sunday paper. and ] never see 1t: but
u thought / would write to you any
way once more. l think | ought to
lsse black ink, but hayess't any now,
10 hope this Will escape the old goose
o1sc time. This is getting too long. l
think. Wishing the circle much suo-
cess, ] am.
Your old member.
ZELI.A WILLIAMS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10

" VI
1. A vegetable In great abundance
Il this season Of the year.
z. The stats OF being united.
3. The skin or orSter coat Of FRUIT.
1. What the sleepy cousins do
5. At home.
s. A consonant.
DALLAS DAHL.
Jumhtsd Histsrieai Nsrss-
4. MoascagvaodA.
4 Gsounehut
s. I.Alnagme,
I. Pcisceuv.
5. Oraxip.
s. Qteueamrt.
Z. vanetusytk.
3. WoriisiAnc.
=. Busoumlc.
10. FsnofJera.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Your old member,
ZEI1I.A WILLIAMS.


&iae Hull ST., South Richmond, Va.
Dear Aunt Nancy.--I had almost
Forgotten about the page until to-
Night, when Grace, my sister, asked
me- II was going to send In anything
FUR the page. Well. l am going to
eend you some of my old drawings.
and hope the old goose will be asleep
when 1t arrives. ! am, as ever. one
OK your little nieees.
FLORENCE. IL. WALKER.
Soufi, Richmond, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10


Your niece,
MARY FUGATE.
Rumford. Va.
Dear Auntie,--I guess you think
am never going to write again, and
am going to become q dead member,
But | am not, though. received
your letter, and was very glad 10
hear from you, but was sorry you did
not put my badge in It. Itgness you
forgot 1t. ! am going TO send you a
story OF brave rabbit, j do feel
sorry for them when the hunting .sea-
son comes in. As sit here writing
can hear the discharge OF guns. We
have large number OF dogs and
many cats. Az ! have got my, story
10 wrfte. i win close. Hope the old
gray goose will be sound asleep when
Yours lovingly,
SALIIE r. CLAIBORNE.
p. S.--Please excuse the last part
of my story, #s was In ain awful big
hurry to 60 milking. I,aIso send some
drawings. s. r. c.
Pampkin. Va
Dear Aunt Nancy.---Did you think
that ! was not ever going to write
to you any more? But am. l am
sending a puzzle and hope that
will see II in next Sundays pa per
Your niece.
KATHARINE L0NGWORTH.
Petersburg, Wa.
| Dear Aunt Nancy am going to
send you q drawing each week
| am sending this week drawing of
| the bull at the baseball park, and
the other drawing is about an automo-
bile racing. / am sanding puzzle,
too 1t is a picture puzzle.
WRLY BARKER.
+. s.--The puzzle is to find her
father. ! put the answer on the
picture that the puzzle Is on. Please
print my puzzle.
Pamplin, Va.
! Pampiin. Va.
| Dear Aunt Nancy.-7-I saw my story
In the paper the other Sunday, and
am sending letter and two pug
zles this week. You know those who
did not go to the State fair may
| like to see you. and think it would
be good idea for you to have a
I picture or yourself on the X. V. j. G.
page 80 we could see YOU
Your nephew,
| GLENNAIRE IONGWORTH.
| Petersburg. Va.
| r.. +. ID. No. 2.
| Dear Aunt Nancy.-I guess you will
| be glad to hear from me as you have
| not heard from mo In several weeks.
guess you thought had forsaken
| your page, but / have not, have been
so busy with my lessons at school.
Congratulations to Dallas Dahl and
Alma Kemp. Their work was just
fine. ! am sending you a story for
the prize. which I hope will win.
I am also sending q puzzle which /
composed myself I am trying to
| mako an alphabet about our circle.
| just as soon las complete 1t am
| going 10 send 1t In. I don't know
| when that win he though, as dent
| know when / will have time. Talk
ing about birds and rabbits, Aunt
Nancy. II had my way wouldn't
let anyone kill any birds and rabbits,
would your Ny father isn't q hunter.
no i brickiayer. Well, will close
for this time.
Your loving niece.
EMMA ELIZABETH SLATER.
4 ~ y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10
Interesting Letters From Circle Members

make up puzzle. Hoping the old
gray goose will be asleep when this
arrives, l am.
Your niece,
MARY FUGATE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-10

Pampkin. Va
Dear Aunt Nancy.-~Did you think
that was not ever going to write
to you any more But ! am. | am
sending a puzzle and hope that /
will see H. in next Sundays paper.
Your niece.
KATHARINE IONGWORTH
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Continued from Page ~

ones are very unsatisfactory, and
that the only good one here is the
Tivoli. Here the best of food SER
vice and rooms are to be had, the
latter each having a private bath, |
believe. The Metropole is patron
lied almost wholly by men, and is
general congregating place for the
men. 1t like. the Central Hotel,
the other one, has no lobby, but
only sort of roof garden. thus
making il less suitable for the Ia
dies and girls. OF these two, the
latter, the Central, is preferable. or
better still, the Tivoli. Neither of
these has the dining service of the
latter, for the Tivoli is owned by
the government and gets the best
of everything down here. The
best plan will be to at first go to
the Tivoli for a day and look at
the other ones and then make your
choice.
This week am working in the
Administration Building in Culebra
in the office of the chief quarter
master, checking time rolls. |
leave here on the early morning
train. dine there and usually walk
back at night.
sent you some papers some time
ago and will continue them regu-
larly, the Canal Record every week
and the Commissary Bulletin every
month, as they are gotten out at
these intervals. also sent "A pic
turc and tourist guide, the latter
helping, | think. in your decision.
Write soon and tell me that you
will be here without fail,
Aifectionately,
HERMAN.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
lola.

The Rev. Mr.. Day held his month
~ services on Saturday and Sunday.
Unfortunately the inclement wealth
er prevented the usual large attend
ancc.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Gibson and Hiram
X. Lucas gave a farewell dance for
Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Lucas and
Glen Holderby.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have gone to
Fort Worth, Texas, to make their
home, taking with them their sister,
Miss Everella Lucas.
Mrs. Theodore Shanafelt is pre-
pairing for a visit to Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edie have
gone to Globe, Arizona.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

For Sale-See j. A. Milliken for
Christmas turkeys. Lock Box BIZ
Take 'em down to Finch and Sc
yer's Electric Shop those shoes
you want repaired. adv
Mexican Zarapes are blankets wo'
ven by the Mexicans entirely by
hand from fine quality of wooden
yarn. They are lighter weight than
Indian blankets and for this reason
are very suitable for couch covers,
portiers, lap robes and throws. They
are used by the native Mexicans as
blankets or wraps. Characteristic
of the Mexican taste, they are wo-
ven in brighter colors than the ordl-
nary Indian rugs, but the color COM
binations are exquisitely harmonlzed
and lend distinctly foreign air not
found in any other form of native
weaving. We have a choice line.
Letter & Field. adV
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
CONTINUED from Page d

To quote his exact words: You
have II over the irrigation by the
ditch system ten to one"
MIMBRES VALLEY ADVANTAGES.
The reason the Mimbres Valley
has been so prosperous for the past
three years is because the land has
been purchased, and there is still
much for sale at an average price
of $50 an acre. Instead of building
a dam worth $l2,0OO,0OO and hav-
ing the weary wait of several years
and keeping an expensive force to
take care of the plant Mimbres Val
ley farmers put down n well and
install plant costing $4,000 or less
and have enough water on their
land to take care of 100 acres under
cultivation.
INDEPENDENT FARMERS.
The best of it all is that the
farmer here is quite as independent
of any corporation or government
department as the farmer in the
rain belt with the added advantage
of controlling his water supply to
meet his needs. The overhead eX-
penses and upkeep Of an irrigation
well, pump and engine is of little
consequence as the plant can be
cared for in most cases by the
farmer himself.
THINGS THAT CANNOT HAPPEN.
Having once obtained the water
on the land the Mimbrcs Valley
land owner does not fear that the
reservoir will burst as the Rio Hon
do dam did, since the good Lord
himself constructed the basin for
the water and placed it but thirty
to fifty feet underfoot. Nor is 1t
liable to go into the hands of n re-
ceiver as the Wind River project
did within the past month.
INEXHAusTIBLE WATER SUPPLY.
Our water supply is as exhaust
less as the streams which run in
from the mountains on every hand
to be lost in the sands and finally
collected in a great underground
reservoir. This supply being $685.
per cent pure will never impregnatC
the soil with harmful mineral de-
posts. Great is the Mimbrcs Val
10y
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

Before securing your Christmas
presents examine Mrs. Greason's
hand painted china at Mrs. Berch-
fields Millinery Store. You will
find just what you want, dainty and
appropriate. adv.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Call for Milk Cows

Three or four weeks ago the
GRAPHIC want adj. column carried
several COWS for sale" items. All
have apparently been sold, as there
have been several inquiries at this
office for milk cows, but none could
ba found
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

Genuine hand made Mexican
Drawn-Work Iandkerchiefs make
Xmas rcmembrances. Choice
line of these handkerchiefs worked
in pure linen, at the Letter 4 Field
Store. adv
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
4 Seasonable Thought

II was clever and seasonable
thought that led a sidedoor Pullman
tourist to enter the rear of the Car
son rooming house on Silver avenue
and depart with two large warm
comforters and pair of blankets.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

We have Il selection of japanese
Drawn.Work which, though not
nearly so elegantly worked AS our
Mexican goods, is much less eXpen-
sive, beautiful in design, and will
wear well. Letter 4 Field. adv
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Makes the Grass Grow

The snow and rain in the noun
tains are causing the grass to grow
and the cowmen to smile. 1t means
that it will not he necessary to buy
expensive feed.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

The one word in the English Lam
guge that IS always popular, salts
faction. We guarantee it and it
don't cost any more than it does to
guess. Deming Lumber Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

colored leaves. The school children
are practicing Christmas carols and
being good. Charitable organiza-
tions are out looking for the worthy
poor and everybody is wearing a
Yuletide smile. Put a red cross
stamp on every Christmas package.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Christian Church.

THE REV. 4. MOORE, MINISTER.
Services next Lords Day at the
usual hours.
Bible school at 9.45.
Now that our meeting is over, let
every one put into practice the
many good things they heard in the
meeting. A most cordial invitation
is extended to all to these services.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

Those who know US and our bust
ness methods, trade with US. The
newcomer, well, he usually gets the
tin from some one who knows and
everybody is satisfied. Deming Lum-
Der Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
University Extension

DR.. David Ross Boyd, president of
the University of New Mexico,
seems inclined to institute n pro-
gram of extension work. This is
very much needed. The agricul-
tural college should follow suit
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13

If you want quality, come to us.
If its, price we meet them all. If
its assortment. we have the largest
stock in the Southwest. We know
what we can do for you. Let us
show you. Deming Lumber Co.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Boxing Bout Tonight

Don't forget the boxing bout to-
night at the Crystal theatre.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
That Holiday Spirit

The spirit Of Christmas is here.
likewise its tangible manifestations.
Shop windows are decorated in sea-
sonable holly, mistletoe and multi
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1912-12-13
Santa Fe.
The Mexican Drawn Work center.

The Mexican Drawn-Work center
piece withs.ands an endless amount
of service and laundering. The fill
ing in the designs is exceedingly
close and worked with far finer
thread than japanese Drawn.Work,
thus adding to the durability of the
pieces. Drop in and see our line.
Letter 4 Field. adv
Is everybody happy? Those who
buy of the Deming Lumber Co.
certainly are.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
hibitions needs attention the issue would
he clear The morals Of a dead person
can't be improved.
Exposed.

The action Of the national committee
on the contests from the Southern States
so far brought to its attention empha'
sizes the effrontery with which most OF
the cases fathercd by Mr.. Ormsby Nc
Harg were fabricated. The committee
decision was unanimous in the great
majority Of these contests, the flippant
character of the claims made under Mr..
Mcllarg'S direction being so transparent
that not q single committeeman would
90 on record as taking them seriously.
1t was the purpose of those who con-
COCtcd these cases 10 create an impress
sion of uncertainty in the public mind
10y challenging credentials which were
really unasSailable and. unfortunately
conditions in certain Southern states
made that venture practicable.
ON impartial examination, however,
these near-contcsts pitifully collapsed.
They were meant 10 last only until the
committee met. Their preparation was
piece of political sharp practice which
has become too common in Republican
campaigns in recent years. Mr.. McHarg
knew from his experience in 1908 how
ilimsy were the similar Southern con-
tests constructed 10y the agents Of the
sO-called allies" against whom he was
then pittcd. He went into the manu-
facture of credentials this year with his
eyes open and with full knowledge that
the national committee could not sus-
tain him if it lived up to the rules and
preccdcnts of four years ago. He Is now
being overwhelmed by the Judgment
even of committeeman friendly To him
as mere trouble maker and dealer In
fictitious titles.
The system under which such traffic
is permissible is perniciOuS and ought 10
be amended. But Mr.. MclIarg cannot
escape condemnation personally as Il
fomcntcr Of fractional Irregularities which
he knew In hc without excuse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
UORE LITE DESTROYEFS.

Another exhibition of lawleSS indiher-
given last week by the owners md navi.
gators Of numerous passenger boats I'm
this harbor. which were found 10 he in
adequately provided with life preservrrs
or perhaps II would be better 10 say thai
their alleged life proseryors were IN fact
me destroyerS since they were entirely
unSuited 10 their purpose and would
have don" their Wearcrs i'm an emer.
gency more harm than good II i added
that men in charge Of boats resnrtcd tu
trickery in TRYING Ia get their i'll
equipped craft passed ~ safe 10y the in.
spectorS a fact which raises the perti-
ncnt question whether some other uen.
atty than the mere Withholding Of q H.
CcnSe would not be fitting for those who
attempt such frauds.
This revelation was not altogether
surprising. since there had been reported
some weeks before the case Of ferry
boat in New York waters whose HE pre-
servers were rotten and worthless. We
striking illustration of forg"tfuluc>o or
disregard of tragic events and Of defiance
Of the plain laws Of tn" I'uitcd States
II might have been thought that the Les
son "f tho General Slocum wa~ ~rfli.
CicntlN severe 10 insure its everlasting
remembrance. Apparently Il was not.
50 it might he thought that the lessons
Of the Titanic would be- enduring. Bur
the chances are that thcr" are steam
ship men who. before the first anuiycr-
sary Of that disaster comes around. will
be- deliberately breaking some Of IN"
rules which the loss Of the Titanic indi-
Gated as essential for the safety Of ships.
Al any rate, the national and state
governments should not be- So careless.
They at least ought 10 remember these
lessons and should see 10 it that their
teachings are faithfully carried out. II
is perfectly possible to make sure that
every passenger vessel j. provided with
II sufficient number Of life belts which if
used will save life aud not destroy II.