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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-22
HURRAH, GIRLS. HURRAH,

Bring your dolly with you to the
Fashion Shop" 424 S. Michigan St.
on the same floor with the Baldwin
Piano store, Saturday, oct 25, and
we will give you a stylish little hat
dolly. Bell phone 90S. Home $500.
Advertisement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-22

The National Brewers association,
in its movie" display of empty build
ings In dry towns, no doubt steered
the camera man away from the like
wise empty jails.-Newark Evening
News
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-22
Winters Coming

Busy Times in
Ready-to-Wear;
And, We're Ready;
Ready All the Time.
Our Buying Sys-
EN- is Responsible for
Our Being Ready,
Ready all the time, in
Ready-tO-Wear. We
hear from New York
every day and that
means New Goods
every day.
TOT lIlSldllCc, an
other lot of Suits
came in today, and
it'll be Suits or Goats
or Dresses tomor-
row.
And, Speaking of
that lot of Suits,
there are some beau
ties in the lot due to
be sold at S14.5O per
garment.
Some that are
Really Exquisite at
$500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
VICTIMS REMEM BERED
(By Associated PreSS.1

Colorado Springs. Colo, Sept. s. \
who were masSacred here by the Ute and
Araphoc Indians in 1865 was dedicated
here today by the Pioneers of Pixies Peak
Region. The ceremony was part Of the
Shan Kcve celebration which began yes
terday. On the spot where the massacre
occurred now stands a hotel. Among
those who participated in the dedication
were three men. who, as boys. escaped
tlcath during the massacre by hiding
under II dies Of the slain. The Shan kive
celebration closes tomorrow night with
Il banquet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
NAVAL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
IN AN UNSATISFACTORY STATE
COMPARED TO OUR RESOC RtES
FOR GOOD WORK.
(RY 9SsOcidtcd PrrsS.l

Washington. y. G.. Sept. "a nose
pulling contest between John Kirby;
former president Of the American Man
nfacturcrs Association and Martin Mul-
hall was threatened today before the
house lobby committee.
Mulhall declared that Kirby was max
ing faces at him and said that if Kirby
would meet him outside he would pull
his nose" Chairman Garrett ordered
Kirby to change his seat
III its reports to Secretary Daniels
today. the naval inspection board de
clareS. "thc extent of our naval induSfrl-
al activities is III re unsatisfactory than
is realized when compared with our res
ources for turning out modern arms OF
The Boston and New York navy yards
probably will have TO he abandoned
Soon the report says.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
FOR NEXT INSTITUTE
SAN BENITO OFFERS $1,000 TO Sc
CURE SUMMER NORMAL
BROWNSVILLE HAS CHANCE.

The san RCnito Commercial Club,
told the institute that the town of
San Benito wants the summer normal for
this district located there. The San Ben
ito club agrees to raise a bonus Of $1,000
in order TO secure the normal. Upon the
request of Superintendent j. L. Canales
of Cameron county. decision OH the prop
osition was deferred for thirty doys for
the purpose of permitting the city of
Brownsville to offer a proposition, if it
il desired to do 50.
1t is probable that Supt. Canales will
take the matter up with the Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce again.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
BANKERS PLAN
FOR NOTE ISSUE
COMMITTEE OF BANKERS ASSOCI-
ALTON OUTLINE THEIR IDEAS
AS TO KIND OF PAPER CURREN
CI NEEDED.
FAVOR ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY
FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS. RES
ERV EBANKS BEING RESPONSE
BILE FOR WHOLE ISSUE.
I'm A ssOciafed Press \

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 19l3.-Com
mtteeS of the American Bankers Ass0ci
alton today outlined to the Senate Bank
ing Committee their ideas Of the kind OF
National paper currency that should be
issued under the administration bill
They declare themselves in favor Of
notes issued by The Federal reesrye board
TO banks and from banks to the public
federal reserve bank being responsible
for the whole issue Of notes. They did
not favor asset currency Secured 10y
individual banks because of the danger
of wild cat banking.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
RABB'S NOMINATION
HAS BEEN CONFIRMED
WILL TAKE CHARGE AS COLLECTOR OF LAREDO
BROWNSVILLE CUSTOMS DISTRICT SOON AS HE
QUALITIES ONE OF HARDEST FOUGHT CONTESTS
OF WILSON ADMINISTRATION BRILLIANT VIC
TORY FOR WILSON DEMOCRATS.

missioner chairman of the Wilson or
ganization in Texas. has been one of Mr.
Rahb's most persistent AM. faithful up
porterS. Senator Norris Sheppard. early
allied with the Rabb party. has stood
like 4 stone wall for the Brownsville
man through thick and thin. Postmaster
Gener Albert Sidney BurleOsn has been
a Rabbi man from start To finish one of
the kind who when once put will stay
put Another powerful friend of Mr..
Rabb's in the presidents cabinet was
his old friend Secretary Of State Will
am Jennings Bryan.
With Suph an aifray Of friends backing
his candidacy. it was indeed surpri sing
thai his OppOnetS even cOmfortcd Them
selves with the notion that they could
defeat Mr.. Rabb.
The chief opponent of Mr. rabbi in
Washington has been Congressman Jno.
y Garner, who voiced the wishes Of the
Texas contingent that was fighting Mr.
Rabb. The first candidate named for the
appointment by the opposition was J .
X Wells. the son OF Judge James B
Wells. chairman of the Cameron county
democratic executive committee. 1t was
an open secret here from the start that
although Mr.. Garner openly declared he
had absolutely nothing to do with the
appointment Of collectors. supposed to
he entirely within the Gift of the Srnat-
Ors. vet he did very actively oppose Mr..
Rabb. and attempted To secure the nom
nation for Mr. Wells The record Of the
latter however in opposition 10 Wood
row Wilson's nomination was too much
Of Il load for even 50 active and energetic
il worker az Mr.. Garner. Various other
candidates were brought out during the
campaigns il opposition to Mr.. Rabb. but
none seemed to stand chance.
Finally the ranks Of the "Wilson dem
ocrats" were invaded in the effort to
find someone 10 fight the candidacy OF Mr.
Rabb. The choice fell upon Ge0rgi ID
ARM stead. city editor Of the san Anton
iO Express. one of the Baltimore dele
gates who stood high inthecounSclS Of
Wilson men in Texas. 1t SO happ med
that Mr.. ArmiStead had been one Of the
very first to advocate the appointment
Of Mr. Rabb. and had all along been one
of his staunchcSt friends. His reply that
though he needed the office he needle |
his self respect more" showed what he
thought of the attempt 10 mawe him 4
substitute for his friend.
The appointment Of Frank Rabh at
Brownsville and Of Zach Cobb ut Fl PaSO
made the same day with that Of DR.. Ev
ans of Eaele Pass made shortly after
his inauguration. rewards three of the
Immortal Forty
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
A MYSTERIOUS
DISAPPEARANCE
FAITSTINO RENDON. WELL KNOWN
MEXICAN DRUGGIST. MISSING
FROM HOME IN BROWNSVILLE
SINCE AUGUST -.
HIS FAMILY CAN ASSIGN NO REA-
son FOR HIS ABSENCE WAS
PROMINENT MEMBER OF MEXI-
CAN WOODMEN

Great anxiety is felt BY the family
and friends If FauStino Rcndon. well
known druggist of this city. who has
been absent nearly two weeks from his
business and home without explanation
Mr. Rcndon left Brownsville for San
Benito and Friiay. August 22. for the
purpose Of making some collections and
since that time nothing has been heard
from him. He is member of the MeXi
can Woodmen Lodge Of this city, and
Woodmcn lodges in southwest Texas have
been asked to try t. find him
Mr. Rcndon. who was seen at her hus-
bands place Of business ut Adams and
TwClfth streets today, stated with tears
in her eyes that her husband is absent
from home and that she has been with
out word from him since h. left for
San BcnitO She said that friends of the
family are making inquiry in the vari-
Gus WINS in this section. but so far She
has been unable to get to Get word from
him.
Mrs. Rcndon said her husband is in
good health and she knows of no rca-
son why he should remain away from
home He has never been away before
without keeping his family advised as
to his whereabouts. She says his bus
mess affairs are in gDol condition. and
that there is 10 apparent reason for his
disappc arance.
Rendon is we'll known among the Mex
leans Of this section. He is about five
feet ten inches in height; clean chayen,
with brown eyes. 4 small chestnut mus
tache; pleasing personality weighs
about 40 pounds. and has a rather light
complexion for Il Mexican.
Mr. RcndOn il 4 man Of excellent per
sonal habits. anil his friends some Of
whom were seen. could give no reason
for his disappearance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
ISSTE CARRIED BY MAJORITY OF
ABOUT NINE TO ONE. ALL But
Is CORPUS CHRISTI VOTERS SAID
AYE.

Corpus Christi, Tex. Sept. 3.-Prop-
erty tax PAYERS OF NueceS county yes
terday voted by bic majority to issue
bonds to the amount Of 4l65.000 for the
purpose Of building a cauSnway across
Nucccs Bay. connecting the mainlands
Of Nucces and San Patricio counties.
Plans have been designated by san An
tonic engineers. and il is almost certain
that these will be accepted by the court.
Work is to begin as soon as the bonds
can be prepared and sold.
The issue carried by a majority of
about nine to one. The total vote cast
was 1924. 9:3:} for the issue and l0l ag-
ainSt. Only two precincts in the county,
R0bStoWn and Tularosa. reported maj
critics against the proposition.
Most remarkable was the vote in the
city Of Corpus Christi. The total vote
was 500. Of which all bat 1G voted for
the cauSeWay bonds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03

Thus ends one of the hardest fought
contests for official appointment SO far
under the administration Of President
Wilson. While Mr.. RabbS legion Of
friend SnCyer fr III the beginning doubt
cd the result vet ;he the opponents Of
his nomination. comprising only men Of
what is known as the rractiOnary ele
mcnt Of the Texas democracy. fought des
peratcly. and spared no efforts to defeat
him. Every means knywil to politicians
has been rcsorted to. Mr.. Rabbi was
charged with diSloyalty to his party
He voted the republican ticket" said
his, defamcrs but the false charge was
easily disprOvcn. Ills dctra"torS even
resortcd to personal Slander. but their
shafts fell harmless upon 4 clean and
honorable record
This has been throughout Il fight be
tween the progressive democracy and the
reactionary element Mr. Rabb stood for
the progressive element Of his party.
lie was III reality one Of the original
Wilson men ill Texas. lie was one Of
the meeting held in Waco. as early as
March 1910. which set on foot the first
movement ia Texas in support Of the
New Jersey man for the presidential
nomination. and was one of the TcXaS
forty delegates to Baltimore who. stood
aS unit for Wilson.
His appointment is a distinct triumph
for what is known as the progressive
democracy.
IN his campaign Mr.. Rabbi has had
the support Of almost every democrat
in Texas who stood for Woodrow Wilson
nomination.
Among his supporters were Governor
Tom Canmpbcll. Congressman Henry.
Cone johnson. r. Il. Gregory Marshall
Hicks. Judge w. f. Hawkins. Attorney
General LoOncy. State Comptroller Lane.
and many other prominent state demo
cratS Cato Sells. now L. :. Indian Com
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
MEXICAN GAME
WAITING GAME
WILSON'S HANDLING OF THE SIT
UATION. AFTER DECLINATION
OF LIND'S MESSAGE. ALMOST
UNIVERSALLY APPROVED.
AMERICAN EXODUS FROM MEXI-
co WELL UNDER WAY. WASHING
TON OFFICIALS URGE THAT PRES
IDENT'S ADVICE BE TAKEN.
Especial Std6 Correspondent

Washington ID. g., sept. 3.-After a
week of action and of pronouncements
the Mexican game becomes a waiting
one. Washington j. talking yet Of the i'm
preSSive appearance of President VIII
son before the Congress in Joint session
and Of the remarkable special message
that he delivered His handling OF the
situation. as il developed after the Mex
lean government had sent its note of de-
clination Of Envoy Lind. j. almost uni
verSally approved. Hopes have been
high that ont of the Presidents state
mCnt would COME 4 renewal of negOtla
tionS and eventually satisfactory ar
rangement But these hopes, at times,
seemed about TO be dashed down.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03

Congress has subsidized entirely upon
the Mexican question, since President
Wilson's message. That is recognized as
the proper course. There was such "A
splendid demonstration in support of the
President the day of the reading that
nothing else seemed necessary III was
a magnificent evidence Of the unanimity
with which all political parties can act
when the occasion calls for it A dozen
rcSonticnS on Mexico calling for this
and that, are pending III Senate and
House. \ fortnight ago the introducers
were thrcShing around with demands for
action. Now nothing is heard from them
The president has gone as far as reason
ably could be. and resolutions would
not cOmport with the best conduct of
she troublesome case Meanwhile all
the important details of our policy are
being discussed across the Atlantic and
noted bv Europeans whD have interests,
financial or otherwise, i'm that troubled
republic. Europe is not approving of
President Wilson, attitude toward Mex
leo ~ cordially a. in the United States,
but Oh the whole there is little genuine
dissent. Germany always sneers and
Great Britain is often cOldly sceptical
but Europe has full realization that the
F., United States is trying to solve the prob
lem and is entitled 10 reasonable sup
port from their quarter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
MATAMOR0S SCHOOL
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE WHICH
WAS USED AS CONSTITUTIONS
ALIST HOSPITAL. RE-OPENS FOR
FALL TERN.

The Mexican Presbyterian College for
gilts. in MatamOroS. opened Tuesday
morning for the session Of l9l3-ll. Miss
Alice j McClellaId of BroWnwood, Tex,
is again in charge of the school and she
is assisted by Miss Virginia Lee Patt-
son. besides a full corps Of teachers of
the lower grade. Twenty two young la
dies all living at the school. were present
at the opening. and Scy 'ral more are
expected. There will also be a number
of Matamoros young ladies who will en-
roll soon.
Rev w. A. Ross. pastor Of the McXi-
can PRESBYTERIAN Church of Brownsville
presided at the opening, and short ad
dress was made by Prof. DionlSio Mar
ines an officer on the staff Of General
Rdanco. Prof Marines. during the course
of his talk stated that he though il a
very noteworthy fact that a school for
girls could be opened in Matamoros al
this time, when the country is in state
of war. and MatamorbS has been 50 late
" the i enc Of fierce battle. Prof. Mar
ineSsie graduate of normal school at
Boston. Mass. speaks excellent English
anil until the recent trouble in Mexico
was a professor in a school ut Torreo
on.
Rev. G. A. Gutticrcz, pastor Of the
MatamoroS Presbyterian Church, was
present at the opening. as was also DR..
Daniel Rios Xertuchi chief surgeon on
thp staff of General Lucio Blanco.
Some improvement has been made to
the school since last session. including
the addition of fifty chairs. seven study
tables. and six new beds. The building
was used during Il part Of the summer as
hospital by the ConstitutiOnaliStS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
EMBARRASS KING
IN PORTUGAL EN-
BARASS DEPOSED KING BY
SEIZING WEDDING PRESENTS.
By A ASS0cidfcd Press.l

London. Sept. 3.--Thc republican cX-
.trcmistS Of Portugal are plotting to
cmbarrass the deposcd King Manuel,
who wedS Princess Augustine Victoria
Of Uohcn zollern tomorrow by seizing
the diadem studded with two thousand
diamonds and cmaraldS which Manuel
has made as a wedding present to his
bride
The former kings action in having all
presents engraved Manuel King Of Por-
tugal' angercI the extremists according
to the Daily Mail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03

Accordingly Mexico il taking none Of
the time of Congress because the presA
i:icnt has that whole question entirely
in his hands. Whatever the president
says goes" with reference 10 Mexico
as far as all political parties in congress
are concerned. Congress. on the other
hand is concerning Itself nightly about
tariff This week the senate will try to
closa out the tariff bin. Once the final
vote is reached there, great sigh OF
much relief will 90 up. The senate and
house will be aS thousands and tens of
thousands of people throughout the land
who want the tariff schedules fixed TO
certainty 80 that they can 90 on with
their business affairs and know what to
expect.
ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENCES.
Y II may be that before the end of this
week the Senate viii have voted and
and Chairman Underwood will have been
\ designated with two or four Ways and
Means colleagues to 20 inta joint sessions
with an equal number of Senator's to
/ tContinued on page fOur.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
EMPLOYEES HELD
RAILROAD EMPLOES IN NEW HA-
VEN RAILROAD WRECK HELD
FOR INNESTIGATION BY CORO-
NER
(By Associated Prpss,)

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 3.-The
death list in the New Haven railroad Iii
aSter Yesterday stood at u today. while
the hospital list was reduced TO seven
teen.
The railroad employees who PLAYED a
leading part in the wreck were held by
g eororer. while county. stat and
federal Investigations are got under way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
.PULLMANS INVESTIGATED
INTERSTATE COMMERCE. COMMIS-
SION TO INVESTIGATE PULLMAN
COMPANY.
{ by Associated PreSS.)

Washington. ID. c., Sept. 3.-The in
tcrState Commerce Commission today an
nounccd that the Pullman company
would be made a party to the inves-
tigation Of the New Haven wreck. The
commission will seek to find out why the
company continues to operate wooden
pullmanS in fast passenger service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
DISPUTED. POINTS
SOON SETTLED
CHAIRMAN UNDERWOOD OF SEN
ATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TELLS PRESIDENT RATE DIFFER
ENCES WILL SOON BE SETTLED.
NONE OF THE DIFFERENCES IN
NOLVE PRINCIPLES FEARS Sen
ATE CUT OFF TOO MUCH RENEN-
IFE IN FIXING RATES.
(Bg ASSOci0tcd Prpss.l

Washington, ID. G.. Sept 3.-Follow-
ing tariff conference between the ma
jority lea .cr Underwood and President
Wilson today. Underwood stated that
the leaders hope to dispose Of ail differ
ences on rates between the senate and
house in less than two weeks
There are no difference of pricin-
pie" he said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
SAILORS DROWNED
(By ASSOcidted Press. J

Newport News. Sept. 3.-Three Off
GERS and five men of the battleShip Ncb-
raSka were drowned today when the
ships launch foundered in a hurricane.
An unofficial report says the liner Mob
iack" sank with a crew Of eight and sew
cral passengers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
BRAVE MOTORMAN DIES
STUCK TO EMERGENCY BRAKE TO
SAVE. LIVES OF PASSENGERS.
(BV ISSOciafcd PrcSS.)

Dallas Tex. Sept. 3. Motorman
Jack Stubblcfcld who was injured when
interurban ears co,lided on the Dallas
Fort Worth interurban late yesterday,
didcd here today. Stubblcficld was stick
ing to the emergency brakes to save the
lives of probably dozen passengers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
{ RU 4 exOcidfcd Prcss.l

New Orleans. La. Sept. 3.-Cotton
price advance continued today. Janu-
AIRY cotton has advanced two cents a
pound. or ten dollars Il bale withiE the
last ten days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03

Washington u. G Sept 3.-Thc
: senate late Tuesday confirmed Frank
Z Rabbi. as collector of the Browns
! vile Laredo customs district. it
! only remains for him now 10 take
the cath to qualify. Senator Shep-
: pard was active in having the nom
: ination speedily disposed of
Reports to the effect that Mr..
: Rabb's nomination had been held
I UP were abs ;lutelv unwarranted.
: His confirmation was never IN
: doubt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
4 x * = -t : x
THAW LOST.
(Bg Associated Press. J

= Sherbrook. Sept. 3.-Thaw los :
4 es. Writ releasing him sustained. 4
\ Not determined yet whether he will ,
= be deported. :.
x <; Z x; x Z; x * x !;
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03

Presidcpt Wilson predicted that there
would probably he an interim of wait
ing 1t seems ID have been coming true.
EnvCy Lind appears to have been hes
itating ut Vera Cruz, very uncertain as
to whether he should proceed TO the
states or wait until Huerta or GambOa
should send for him. The American peO-
pie appear TO approve very cordially of
the course of the administration. Time IL
probably necessary for the force of this
sentiment To make itself felt and fully
realized in Mexico. Not that the rank
and file Of that country may come speed
lily to IN understanding Of our attitude
but the officials and the better lasses of
citizens there should and. undoubtedly
will
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
NEARLY PULLED
ID KIRBY'S NOSE

NOSE PULLING CONTEST Be
TWEEN MTLHALL AND JOHN
KIRBY. FORMER PRESIDENT OF
MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
ANERTED.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
EXODUS CONTINUES.

The exodus of Americans in Mexico
appears to be well under way. i'm res
ponSe to President Wilson's advice that
Americans should leave the country.
Officials here who have been appealed
10 in that connection for advice have
generally written or tle2raphed that tire
thing to d1 is to follow President Will
sons suggestion and Eeave. This un.
doubtedly j. often at large. personal and
finam.ial sacrifice but such course
is likely to impress the Mexican fur
ther with the determination Of this gov
ernment and, alike, with lis readiness to
90 farther if events warrant it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-03
THE CAUSEWAY
WILL BE BUILT

NUECES COUNTY VOTES BOND Is
SUE OF $1G5,000 FOR CONSTRUC
TION OF CAUSEWAY ACROSS NJ
ECES BAY.
Evening star., 1913-12-07

l. 9What about this sculptor poet business?'
Bunk, says Witty, nothing but bunk. Of course,
he does puter around with modelling clay bit, and
writes the of clbfooted they put in high
school monthlies.'
@Gets it printed in book, though, says l. @Ivc
seen one
3Why not?s says Witty. 3Anyone can who has the
three hundred to pay for plates and binding Sonnets
of the City, wasn't it? Didn't l get my commission
from the Easy Mark Press for steering him in? Why,
scratched off of those things to help him pad
out the book with But say, Torchy you ought to
member him. You the door then,- tall, wide
sholdered freak with aureole hair and closecropped
Vandyke?"
"Not the one who the Wild West lid and talked
like he had mouthfu of hot oatmeal?s says |.
"Your description Of Virgies English accent is per-
feet" says Witty.
@Wel well!7 says l. 3The mushbag, we used to call
him.
"Charmingly accurate again. says Witty "Verily,
beside him the quvering elysh of the salt sea was as
the armored armadillo of the desert Soft? You could
poke finger through him anywhere"
@But what was his game?' says l.
at wasn't game, my son, says Witty. at was
mission in lfe,-to get things printed about himself.
Had modesty about it, you know than circus
press agent Perfectly frank and ingenious, Virge was
He'd just and ask you to put it in that he was
great man-just like that The chief used to froth at
the mouth sight Of him. But Virgie looked funny