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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25
METROPOLIS NEWS


The railroad officials have con-
cIuded to close the station for the
prasent and Agent Murphy has re-.
ceived orders to report for duty in
Ogden. The train will continue
to make regular trips three times
each week and proper arrange
ments will be made for receiving
land delivering freight but all ship
ments must be prepaid. The
cream will be shipped as heretofore
to Deeth. News of Mr.. Murphy 5
departure caused regret among
the people for his courteous ways
have won the approval Of all the
patrons.
4 severe shower passed over
Metropolis last Saturday accompan-
led by severe tightening. Philip
EerrIn while working in the hay
iicld had very narrow escape. his
right arm aod head being badly
affected. Lou Wallace was thrown
to the ground. Others in the party
felt the shock but no serious dam
age was done.
The regular meeting of the
Farmers Association will be held
Saturday, August 2nd. The pro-
gram will consist Of an address by
Mel S Badt, of Wells on every
Day Facts about Banking" A
paper on Local Fields Of Better
Farming" by William Aerdena and
a reading by u Hughes on Faults
Of Irrigation" A farmers lunch
will be served at the close of the
program. Everybody is invited
whether members or not as an en-
joyable time is anticipated.
Several from town attended the
marria8a oE Mr.. Ia,obg and Hias
Goble in Wells Monday. Mr. Jacoby
was formerly an engineer on the
project and both parties are favor
ties in Metropolis.
The hay crop is Of unusually
quantity and quality this year.
William Cleveland finds four
times the ordinary yield on his
meadows and throughout the COM
munity the farmers report the
anne increase.
DR. Macabce, the Austin brothers
Earl Pani and L n Matthew who
we're in Salt Lake attending the
Sampcde have returned to town
and report the show one of the
fnest Of its kind. The misunder-
Standing which arose are being
Strengthened out aud all promises
to be satisfactory. James Austin
leaves this week for Idaho Falls to
take part in q contest there.
Preparations arc being made for
the opening Of the schools. James
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

Pick out twenty young men as
you meet them and not five out OF
the twenty are making any efforts
to save money, says an exchange
The indications are the poor house
of the future will have to be ~
stories high with folding beds in
each room.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

Father COrcoran the parish
priest at Carlin was in Salt Lake on
business last week. This week he
has been in Eureka or Austi'.. The
reverend gentlemen is getting to
be quite a traveller. He is as jolly
a travelling companion as one would
meet in months travel.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

As our wives will be glad 60 stand
ana fan MS there seems to be no reason
for buying an electric cooler.
a Chicago woman says that every
human soul has tree affinity, but few
OF the boys show signs Of IL when they
are lead ont aud introduced to the
wOOdpilc.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25
PICTURE SHOW At CARLIN

The Picture Show at Carlin.
three times a week, is given at the
Eagles Hall and is very popular in
our neigbboring city. Carlin is now
up to date and everybody and his
best girl goes TO see the movies. /"
Advt
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25
MONTELLO NEWS

Mr. and Mrs Chas Lunt. y.
have been visiting Mr. Lunts par
ents for several weeks returned
home Sunday.
The Montello base ball team are
anxiously awaiting a game with
Elko. Why dent the Elko teams
get busy.
Mr. and Mrs George f Williams
of the S p hotel returned from
Ogden last Thusrday.
Saturday afternoon the mgin
street was flooded with a torrent
of water. 1t flowed like a mighty
river for several hours. The cause
was a cloud burst in the canyon.
C H Rock, Harry Cannady, Cliff
Miller and Sherd johnson have
gone to Dead Man on a hunting
trip.
George Shoers stately figure is
again seen on the streets of Mon
tello. Everyone is pleased to See
him back.
Mrs Joe Rouse, who has been
visiting at MIR Parsons ranch for
several weeks came in on Friday.
She expects to spend two weeks
with her mother. Mrs Rouse before
returning to her home in Ogden.
Mr. Frank Williams returned
from Salt Lake Monday.
Mrs Pell and little daughter
Barbara returned from Ogden
Monday night.
Mr. s. A Manning Of Wells spent
Thursday in town trying to rsnt
house. She expects TO move here
in the near future.
Engineer Rodebush and wife
have returned from Ogden after
a months absence. We are very
glad to note that Mr. Rodebush
is very much improved in health.
Cliff Miller, a G MouIton, and
Leon Long spent several days at
Dead Man hunting. According TO
their report there are plenty of
chickens in that vicinity but an
aerOplane is needed to catch them.
Johnnie Rowse and his bride ar
rived home Saturday morning.
There was a broad smile upon the
faces of all the spectators as he
proudly escorted his prize from the
depot to his mothers home. With
the exception of a few treats they
were not molested during the day
but as the shadows Of night fell
the kidlums congregatGd and soon
the air IVES filed with hcartrendcr-
ing music. Jack quickly emerged
from the house and gave them a
very liberal treat. Several hours
later Jack and Bernice ventured
upon the front porch, they were
bUsily engaged counting the stars
when their quiet was interrupted
by the strains of wedding March
being played upon oil cans and
tubs; this was conducted by the
men ard women. After a speech
from the groom, in which he advis.
ed all the single men TO marry
the bride and groom led the way
to the ice cream parlor where the
crowd was royalty entertained. Af-
ter the refreshments everyone ad-
journed to the dance hall where
several hours were joyously whilcd
away. 1t is the wish Of the com.
munity that their life may be long,
happy and prosperous.
While the gentlemen Of Montello
all have the hunting fever the lad
les arc busy making riding habits
and it is rumorcd that ere long
riding club will be formed.
Mrs Smith and baby departed for
Ogden Friday to visit friends.
Mr. and Mrs Lambert Departed
for their new home near Halleck.
They will be greatly missed by all.
Mrs c Canfolds' daughter from
Seattle is visiting her for a few
weeks.
Mr. Shartle has been visiting
Johnson's for several days.
Mrs Geo Brunker and baby de-
parted for PocalelIo Monday where
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

Mrs. Chas. Happier of Carlin.
left this morning for visit with
relatives in the north.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

HIGH CLASS MILLINERY
GOING FOR A SONG, AND YOU
SING IT YOURSELF. YOU NAME
THE PRICE. We DELIVER THE
GOODS If YOU MEET US HALF
WAY. THIS IS 4 REAL SACRI.
FICE SALE 10 MAKE ROOM
FOR FALL GOODS.
Mrs ida b Harvey
Paris Milliner,
Pullman corner, Elko, Nevada.
Phone Sol.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1913-07-25

What is iifowithout- Tho Indcp
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Read The Daily Independent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
FERRY COMPANIES.

'Interest to be added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
STANDARD OIL SUBSIDIARIES

'Ex dividend SO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
London and Berlin Prices Lower
Paris Market Dull.
by Cable TO The Tribune. ]

London Oct. u.-Dealings to-day on the
LONDON Stock Exchange represented
chiefly an evening up before the new ac-
count, as the settlement begins on MON
DAY investment issues displayed rev
changes, but consols were firm. Specu-
lauNe issues were affected somewhat py
the new developments I'm Mexico, when
were discouraging.
toiioWlng the opening, American shares
developed weak tendency. and In the
more active issues declines were shown at
the close.
Consols closed lie higher. at 72l2 for
money ana iZA4 for the account. Canadian
Pacihc was ! point lower. at 1868.
The premium on gold at Madrid to-day
was quoted at 90 unchanged, and LIS
bon at Is, also unchanged.
Paris. oct ll.-There was little trading
ana lew changes on the Bourse to-day.
Ihfee per cent rentes closed 80 centlmes
higher, at ~ francs 22l2 centimes for the
account
Exchange on London, % francs 2S}2 CEN
times for checks
Private rate of discount, 81, per cent
Berlin, Oct. ll.-Sentiment was depressed
and prices were inclined to lower levels
on the BOerse to-day
Exchange on London. 20 marks 4612
tt.Inigs Tor checks
Money per cent
Private rate of discount, 4a4 per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
STOCK MARKET
Continued Declines in Active
Trading-Sentiment BearISh.

The weakness in the London market
was reflected in the opening OF he
stock market here yesterday, ana IN
the midst of considerable activity
stocks declined to new low hgures. ap'
parently with no signs OF important
support on the lower trend. In com
mission houses and throughout the
Street generally sentiment was de-
cidedly bearish, and there were EVIL
dences of scattered liquidation by hold
ers of stocks who had intended TO re-
tain their interests for a long pull.
Union Pacific was notably weak in
the early trading, and at the close
showed a loss of more than points.
United States Steel sold off and was
weak at the close. Southern Paclnc
was affected by the report current on
Friday that the Attorney General in
tended 10 proceed against the company
TO compel relinquishing control or CEN
trail Pacific. and a selling movement
was in evidence in that stock. Cana
dian Pacific. as a result of the weak
ness abroad. was rs points lower at
the opening. compared with its closing
price on Friday. while Amalgamated
Copper was q of point down, and
1nterborough Metropolitan preferred
showed the same loss at the opening.
BY comparison the list had the weak
est appearance at the opening dis
played at any time during the present
downward movement. Following the
general decline there was a small rally
on short covering, but il was decidedly
signs Of any concerted effort to sustain
the market. Union Pacific was sub
JeCted 10 continuous pressure through
out the session. and. while sentiment
was decidedly pessimistic. there was an
inclination TO take the position that
after such continuous downward
trend as had been exhibited during the
week the market was due for a turn
In the other direction, based on its
technical position.
During the second hour price move
ments were Indifferent. and with the
exception Of the bears protecting their
commitments. there was an evident in
clinatiOn to refrain from operations.
Reasons for a lack of enthusiasm, even
in market when there seemed to be
some encouragement in the natural
law of swings. were pointed out by
traders and included the less favorable
trade reports, the uncertainty regard
ing the effect of the tariff. the unset
tied currency measure and the holiday
on Monday, when the London settle
ment will start and our market will be-
closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
DIARY OF MOVEMENTS.

A daily record OF the trend on the New
York Stock Exchange for the week:
MONDAY-GeneraI losses at the close
due largely to decline In Steel
INSTRUMENTATION trading and small
volume: break In Tobacco.
WEDNESDAG-Prices go lower In more
active trading; weak closing.
THURSDAY-More activity, with some
higher prices recorded
cries.
SATURDAY-Declini tendency in dull
trDding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

Saturday the day 2i43a shares
October H. inclusive o|'of''0'
with oo4e3.275 shares for the me Rod in 1912
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
THE WEEKS TRANSACTIONS

Daily sales of stocks and bonds on the
STOCK Exchange during the last week
with yearly comparisons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12
HANDY REFERENCE.
London New York

'EI dly E1change. 4&G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
MARION READY FOR
ALFALFA VISITORS
Estimated 1900 Will Attend
Barbecue Thursday
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
More Than Fifty Autos Will Convey
Guests From One Town to An
other-Big Western Papers
Will Be Represented

Marion, August Especial AR
rangements for the alfalfa barbecue to
be given here on Thursday of next
week have been made and the speaking
and barbecue tables are to be on Court
square. 1t Is estimated that 1900 people
will be here on that day. Jesse B.
Hearn of Demopolis. who Is chairman
of the general committee to tour the
black belt, was here on Thursday, to-
gether with c. c. Clay of that city, and
the complete programme was made
known.
More than SO automobiles will be
used to convey the special guests.
speakers and interested persons who
will make the trip from Demopolis on
Wednesday and include Faunsdale,
Uniontown, Marion, Newbern, Green's
boro and Marion Junction.
En- route from Uniontown stop will
be made at the plantation of Capt ], A.
Hardie, arriving here at $3.50 a. m. and
speaking will continue until 12.30 to
be concluded after dinner, by a special
speaker secured by the Board of Trade
from Tennessee; while the main cam
paign moves on toward Newbern
The speakers include Dr. Tate Butler.
Dr. j. A. Kiernan. j. Il. Dugger, Dr.
G. A. Carey. Joe Hing of Ohio. p G.
Holden of Iowa and c. c. Thaeh
Press representatives from all cities
of the state also from Chicago, Indian
apois and Cincinnati are to be with
the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
MUGGSY M'GRAW
FIGHTS PLAYERS
Trouble ArOuses Over Trade
of Crandall for Larry
Mclean

Cincinnati, August SIT developed
today that the trouble which has been
brewing in the ranks of the Giants
ever since McGraw traded doc" Gram
dali for Larry Mclean broke out last
night in an exchange of fisticuffs be-
tween several players and Manager
MeGraw
Many mutterings were heard when
McGraw traded him for Mclean. Nc
Graw spoke of the trade as soft
thing for the Giants, saying that he
ha9 obtained great catcher for a
pitcher who was never a star and who
had passed the stage of being of any
great use to a first division ball club.
This annoyed Mathewson and Merl1le.
L was about midnight, when five of the
Giants team. who had been spending
the evening together. were talking of
Crandall's trade for Larry.
When MeGraw took his athletes to
task for their late hours hot words
We're exchanged and several blows
were struck. Two of the players pre-
vented the matter becoming a general
fight and the party finally returned
in a body to their hotel. Beyond a
bloody nose. said to have been sus-
tanned by McGraw, no damage was
DONE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
r. E. L. MOUNTCASTLE
DIES IN KNOXVILLE

Knoxville August S.--R. f. l.. Mount
castle, national democratic committee
man from Tennessee, died at 130
o'clock tonight of uraemia, following
an operation for hemeroids. He was
IS years old and has been factor in
Tennessee politics for humber of
years. He was elected national com
mitteeman in 1904 and was delegate
to the national democratic convention
In 1892. No arrangements have been
made for the funeral. He leaves widow
and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Mrs. proweIl Severely Bruised

Mrs. w. J. Prowell while driving from
her South Highlands residence to the
business section of the city in an electric
rurabout, was severely bruised yesterday
afternoon in a collision with another auto
mobile. The accident happened at Avenue
T and Twenty-third street at 12:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Prowel was removed to her resi-
dence by Mr.. Drennen and 1t was said at
a late hour last night that she was rest
ing easily after the shock of the collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Deaths and Funerals
]. e. L. Lathem

The remains of j. E. 7. Lathem, the
aged Confederate veteran and pioneer
of Birmingham who died at an early
hour yesterday morning at his late
residence, 720 North Eighteenth street
will be sent today to Trussville, where
imposing funeral services will be held
at Mount Nebo church and interment
with Masonic ceremonies will follow
in Mount Nebo cemetery.
The late Mr.. Bathem is survived by
five sons, DR., G. M. Lathem, DR.. S. IL
Lathem. VIII It. Lathem, John d. La
them, Alf II. Lathem and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. William H. Pattie and Miss
Josephine Lathem all of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Mrs. J. w. Simmons

Eufaula, August s.-(Special. Mrs. j..
w. Simmons, until recently resident of
Eufaula, died yesterday at Lumpkins Ga,
where funeral services and burial were
held today. She was a member of one
of the most prominent families of Georgia
and came to Eufaula as a bride, living
here until her removal to Lumpkin.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs
Singer who is 81 years of age. two BROTH
ers and four sisters, Fred and John Singer
of Lumpkin, and four sisters, Mrs. l..
Raleigh and Misses Alice and Carrie
Singer of Lumpkin. and Mrs. j. M. Nc
Nab of Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Henry d. Gum

Henry D. Gum, aged SS years, died
yesterday morning at o'clock at his
late residence, 500 Grace street, East
Lake The body will be sent to Shelf
field today for interment by the Wood
in Undertaking company. Funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow.
The deceased is survived by his widow
and one daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
ID. B. Morrow

Decatur. August Especially re-
mains of d. b. Morrow who died yester-
day at the home of his brother, Lynne
Morrow, in Nashville, arrived here last
night and were taken to the home of his
hister-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Morrow, in
West Decatur. The funeral took place
from there this morning at 10 O'Clock,
and the interment followed in the city
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Mrs. Richard RitteLIeid

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs Richard BitteSleid, aged A years,
who died Thursday at her late residence
ia Tenth street, south. were conducted
yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the
residence. Interment was in Forest Hill
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Silas Smith

Scottsboro, August S.-(SpeciaL)
Silas Smith, who died recently in Mar
shall county at the age of GA years,
was born and reared in Jackson coun-
ty, near Scottsboro, and for 35 years
was merchant at Langston. He
leaves a large number of relatives in
this county. MI. Smith never married
and was quite ewalthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Mrs. b. F. Hunt

Lyerly Ca, August S.-(Specal.)-M
Laura Underwood Hunt. wife of the Rev.
b. f. Hunt formerly of Summerville,
died at the family residence in Walker
county, Georgia, a few days ago. In
terment was in the East Armuchee ceme-
terry. She is survived by her husband and
several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Waive Preliminary Trial

W d. Bailey. VIII Bailey and Rosa
Bailey, Jointly charged with the mur-
der of Thomas Britton, waived prelim-
mary trial before Judge II. b. Aber-
nethy of the court of common pleas
yesterday and they were bound over to
the action of the grand jury. All the
defendants were out on bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
James III. O'Brien

Funeral services over the remains of
James Harrington O'Brien, who died
Tuesday in San Antonio, Tex, will be
conducted this morning from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Annie O'Connell 1900
Eleventh avenue. Interment will be in
Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Miss Cleta Akers

The remains of Miss Cleta Akers,
aged 20 years, who died Thursday aft
ernoon in local infirmary, were sent
to Guin yesterday by Lige 10y for in
terment. The deceased is survived by
her mother and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Y. ID. M Prince

Funeral services over the remains of Y
d. M.sPrince. aged IS years, who died in
Graysville, Tenn. were conducted yes-
terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
private chapel of Warner & Smiley's. In
terment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
]. w. CARPENTER

Ashland, August S-(special)-J. W..
Carpenter. one of Clay countys oldest
and most respected citizens. died at his
home yesterday afternoon about 6 O'Clock
after an long Illness. Mr.. Carpenter
leaves several brothers and a large fam
lily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone lOoa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phone .

LICE 10y, Undertaken. Phone 7ss
The Washington times., 1913-11-29

an anaesthetized condition. the physi-
clan Dunctured q subjects cardrurr,
without any sensation of pain. Tn
puncturing of an eardrum is generally
regarded as one of the most painful OF
operations.
Another test was even more startling.
After producing n condition of an
uesthetization the physician removed Il
foreign object from the subjects eye.
and tnen. to the amazement of his
watchers. drew a scalpel lightly across
the patients eye. In this case. as g.
the Others. the patient suffered not the
slightest sensation of pain. .-.
By prsssures on the neck the ply
Sician produced sensations in variou ;
parts OF the body and demonstrated
that acute pain in any section may be
relieved quickly by mere pressure
There are several advantages to be
as demonstrated. In the first place. the
use of dangerous anethetics like ether
is a"oided. In spite of the general use
>of ethe-. its administration is still ac-
compan.ed by danger. except N the
hands OF an expert. 1t Is sometimes sara
deaths were caused by operations, when
a stricter statement of the truth woutd
Jbe that they were due to the anaesthe-
sia. ... .-'... y
DIR. Fitzgerald is native of Middle
town, and is recognized as reading
specialist of the S.ate in treatment OF
the nose and throat. He was graduates
from the University of Vermont. was
in the Boston City Hospita, three years,
and studied in Europe four years. He
is an associate member OF the New
York Academy OF Medicine and ire
quent contributor to professional mag
azines.
The Washington times., 1913-11-29

an appointment at the Navy Depart
ment Monday 10 see about getting ths
Marine Band for the Christmas jollifica
tion.
Those who will compose the financ,
committee are: Byron s. Adams. Milton
Il. Allies, Lester A. Barr. Charles ]. Bell
Emile Berliner, Henry p. Blair. Danie
j. Callahan. A. G. Chaplain, w. s
Corby, r. T. Codrinston. w. v. Cox
Floyd L. Davis. Carl A. Droop. John
Joy Edison. William T. Gallagher, e
Z. Graham. James NJ Green. William
F. GUIDE. George 4. Hamilton. Col. Rob.
ert n. Harper. w. . Hibbs. W. ID. Hoov-
er. o. III. P. Johnson, Clarence p. King
William King. John 3. Larner. Ralph
w. Lee. Albert Lepper. A. Lisner. II. b
+. Macfarland. Arthur d. Marks. Clar-
ence +. Nornent. Theodore W. Moves
Mrs. Isaac Pearson. John Poole. sSamue
]. Prescott. Mrs. Charles W. Richard
son, Cuno III. Rudolph, William H.
Saunders. ". B. Scott. w. E. Shannon
Thomas w. Smith, George W. Spier. E.
]. Stellwagen. Corcoran Thorn. r. II.
Ti,herington, +. III. Warner. William d.
West. John c. Weldon, Martin Wieg-
and, s. w. Woodward and Prof. Henry
Xander. -,
The Washington times., 1913-11-29
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE
ORGANIZED BY MEN
Or. Harvey Wiley Is Elected
President Of District Body.
Other Officers.

The District Mems League for Won.
z Suffrage a brother organization
the Congressional Union, was form
. ct meeting at the Public Library
J Il night. and DIR. Harvey Wiley was
= 'ccted president. The other officers
= . Gen. Anson Mills and ellison Gard
r"r. first and second vice presidents,
ar6 W. L. Stoddard. secretary.
The object of the league, as expressed
l. its constitution, is to advance the
,Nlse of woman suffrage in eevry. way
! oSsible. and particularly TO work for
: p adoption of an equal suffrage
: JlendmeDt to the constitution. The
cate for the next meeting of the league
as rot been set, but it will be held al
1 e discretion of the officers
J. Fl. Eraley. of Los Angeles. Cal, ad-
{ Tessed the organization meeting on the
:, 'tlation in California. To answer the
J epeated charge of the ''antis" that
omen did not ovte. when they had 4
, rance he said that 5000 women of his
otty registered within twenty-six days
after they received the vote and that
on election day IS per cent of then,
: voted He added that in Pasadena,
= here The men outnumber the women,
here were 155 more women On the
csistrat.on books than men.