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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
AVIATOR DROPS SAND .eBolIBv

san Francisco, Calf, Nov. 24.-As
the United States cruiser South Da-
kota steamed in through the Golden
Gate yesterday, Silas Chris Jefferson, IN
a biplane, swept over the warship and
dropped a sand bomb that struck the
vessel sQuarely amidships.
This was q feature Of IN aviation
meet at the Pacific Interna-
tional exposition grounds that was not
on the program
It happened that the cruiser entered
the bay at the time the aviators were
preparing to take part in I bomb
dropping contest at a target in the
water
Christofferson with his bomb"
struck the South Dakota the first time
that he tried
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
CANAL REPORT rs
GIVEN TO FOLLETT

A report on the proposed construc-
ton of the is miles of west side canal
in the Mesilla valley, and of the Frank
lin canal extension, has been prepared
by engineers D. C Kenny, L. c. Hill,
and L. NJ. Lawson, of the United States
reclamation service. The report has
now been turned over TO William ".
FOllett, consulting engineer of the in
ternatiOnal boundary commission,
American section. He is a member of
the engineers commission 10 decide
upon the canal construction FOllett is
now checking up the estimates con-
tanned in the report of the other MEM
bers of the board Of engineers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
FIRST SUNSET DE
LUXE DUE TONIGHT

The first train No. 1O1 of the Sunset
limited coming into FL Paso from New
Orleans on the new time schedule
which went into effect Sunday, Will
arrive at 10 o'clock Monday night It
is reported on time. No. 102, the cor
responding eastbOund train, will arrive
from San Francisco, viii arrive at
$50 o'clock Tuesday morning. These
are the former de luxe trains known as
1901 and zoos.
In consequence of the changed time,
No of the G. H. & S A. came in Mon
day morning on the old time, arriving
at $50 o'clock. Instead of being called
No. 9. however, it Went on the board as
the first section of No. 1 and left for
the west at 1850. No. I, due out at 500
Monday morning, left at s o'clock. It
was called the second section of No. /
No. 9, running under the new schedule
viii be in at $50 Monday evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
WILL GIVE FREE LECTURE
l.nrnrl Z. LII - a e

DR.. T c. Tiff. of Denver. will lee
ture in Trinity Methodist church this
a Menace to the Nation" The lecture
is free and no collection will be taken.
DR.. Tiff was superintendent of mis-
sions in Utah for 80 years and knew
Brigham Young and his successors. The
lecture is given at the request Of the
Ministers alliance and WOmen's Mis-
siOnary union Of FL Paso.
DR.. Tiff is in the city in the interest
of the First Methodist Episcopal church
and the new church which viii be
built.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
PULLS TRIGGER WITH
SIZING. OLD RESIDENT DIES

Santa Fe. \. NJ, Nov. 24-Word came
from Rio Medic nine miles north of
Santa Fe, that one OF the Oldest resi-
dents Of the settlement had committed
suicide in a peculiar manner. He fixed
an old shotgun in such a position that
1t pointed to his heart when he lay on
the floor. Lying down. he pulled the
trigger with a string and died instant
~ His name has not been learned
Capt. Fred FornOff. Of the state
mounted police, has left for southern
New Mexico and Ell Paso on a final trip
before giving up his office on the last
of the month
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
S. P. OFFICIALS MEET
Observation-Disclosures

Houston, Tex, Nov. 24-Representa-
tives of employees on Southern Pacific
lines in Texas and Louisiana had q
conference with road officials here to-
day for the purpose of adjusting the
numerous grievances which led to the
recent strike 1t was hoped to avoid
calling<on the federal board of media
ton.
Each Of the four unions was to pre-
sent its complaints separately.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
CARNEGIE A CONTRIBUTOR
To WTVTCHET CANDHC

New York, Nov 24.-The total cast of
the fusion campaign that resulted in
the election Of John Purroy Mitchell as
mayor Of New York City was s129,519,
according to the report of Charles l.
Bernheimer, treasurer of the Citizens
Municipal committee, made public to-
day
Among the large contributors to the
fund were Andrew Carnegie, $500: ia
cob H. Schiff, $4,000. and Cleveland H.
Dodge. George ". Perkins and John ID.
Rockefeller, $4,000 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24


ing to be at Philadelphia.
Seattle, Wash, Nov. PA desire to
be home for Thanksgiving dinner has
caused most OF the American Fedora
ton of Labor delegates who adjourned
their convention Saturday to leave
Seattle, Ten members of the executive
council will meet today to take up
urgent business referred to it by the
of the council members will go with
president Gompers to California to
assist in settling the strike of the
Pacific Gas and Electric company, in
vOlving the two wings Of the Brother
hood OF Electrical Workers.
The most important subject to come
before the building trades department
of the Federation, which was to meet
Federation on the Bricklayers, Masons
and PlastererS' unions, which are not
affiliated with the Federation, and
who have signed contract with the
Marble Dealers association that in
fringes upon the rights of the marble
workers.
The convention Of the federation set
tied a large number of jurisdictional
disputes which had troubled the build
ing trades for years.
GOmpers is Reelected.
Philadelphia was selected as the 1914
meeting place before the convention
adjourned Saturday. The convention
will assemble on the second Monday in
November. Officers were elected as
follows:
President. Sam Gompers; first vice
president, James Duncan: second vice
president, James O'COnnell; third vice
president, Dennis A Hayes: fourth vice
president, Joseph Valentine; fifth vice
president, John r. Alpine: sixth vice
president, H. B. Perham; seventh vice
president. John p White, president of
the United Mine Workers; eighth vice
president. Frank Duffy, general Secre- I
tary of the Carpenters and Joiners; |
treasurer. John H. Lennon: secretary, |
Frank Morrison. Vice president Mitch I
ell retired voluntarily. White and
Duffy are the only new men elected |
John P. White was placed on the exec (
utive board.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
TEACHERS OF QUAY
Go TO ALBUQUERQUE

Tucumcari n NJ Nov. 24.-Sixty
school teachers from this city and
Quay county left for Albuquerque to
attend the New Mexico Educational as
sOciatiou, which cOnvenes Monday. The
contestants in the spelling match will
also attend A big assortment Of ex-
hibit material. showing the work Of
the school, will be taken along. This
viii consist Of needle work, bench
work. number work and other work Of
the grades from the entire county. The
department of carpentry, which was es-
tablished this term. will contribute a
number Of pieces to the exhibit
c. c. Reed. Of San Jon, underwent an.
operation at the Physicians hospital
for appendicitis.
Mrs. W E Wheeler, wife OF the yard
master of the E P & S. ". at this
point is sick at the Physicians hos
pitaL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24

CLASSIFIED PAGES CLOSE AT 1.s0.
To insure insertion in The Herald the
the office BY 1880 p. m. The last clas-
sified page closes at 1,3O p. m.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-24
Central Labor Union Meets
Tonight; Has New President
LABOR DELEGATES TO
BE HOME ON HOLIDAY

American Federation Reflects Samuel
GOmpers as President-Next Meet
ing to be at Philadelphia.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
A RELIABLE TONIC

Many of the people around here
know a good deal about this splen-
did remedy; to those who do not, we
wish to say that Nreritol Tonic Di-
gestive is the greatest strength re-
newer, flesh builder and nerve tonic
we have ever seen. For people in
poor health, weak, run down and
played out, those not as strong and
vigorous as they should be, we
recommend this tonic. H. S. Groat,
sole agent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
SPOKANE GROOM
PULLMAN BRIDE
Very Pretty Wedding Occurred Last
Sunday at the Country Home of
Carson w. Taylor

A simple, but very pretty wedding
took place at 2 o'clock last Sunday
afternoon at the farm home of Car
son w. Taylor, four miles north of
Pullman. The groom was Leon B..
Sims of Spokane, whose father was
once sheriff of Whitman county, and
the bride was Miss Mary E. Taylor,
the charming and popular eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor.
The impressive ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. B. Clark in the
presence of large company of rel
atives and friends. Miss Jennie Tay-
lor, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid and Arthur Redeem was
best man. The house was beautifully
decorated and after the ceremony a
sumptuous wedding dinner was
served.
The happy couple received many
handsome gifts and were showered
with congratulations and best wishes.
They left Monday morning for Spo-
kane, where they will make their
home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
OF SCHOOL
EXPENSES AND RECEIPTS
or School District No. 80, Whitman
County

Notice is hereby given that the
board of directors of School District
No. SO, Whitman county, state of
Washington, estimate that said
school district will need during the
school year beginning July l, 1913,
the amount shown by the itemized
statement printed below. This esti-
mate is subject to revision and the
board of school directors of the
above named district will meet at
2 o'clock p. M, Monday October 6,
at John Squires' office for the pur-
pose OF giving any taxpayer an OPP
portunity of being heard in favor or
against any proposed tax levies." A
more detailed statement of the pur-
poses for which the proposed levy is
to be expended is now on file in the
office of the clerk of the district and
is open to inspection.
Estimate of Expenses
General School Fund-Salary of
superintendent, $500; salary of at
tendance officer, SEQ; salary of clerk
or secretary of school district, $3.50;
salaries of four principals, $3720;
salaries of 20 teachers, $4,000; sal
aries of three janitors, $4,000; sup
plies for teachers and pupils, 5000;
operating expenses, $3.50; incident
ais, $4,000; repairs, $500; total,
$31, 400.
Building Fund-Furnishings and
apparatus, $1,000.
Total estimated expenses, $4,000.
Estimate of Receipts
County school fund, $4,000;
amount to be raised by district tax,
$4,000.
Amount to be raised for bond in
terest, $500.
Dated September 16, 1913.
JOHN SQUIRES.
Clerk of School District No. SO,
Whitman County.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
TWO CHURCHES
WILL FEDERATE
Members of Congregational and Bap-
fist Organizations Vote to Wor-
ship Together in Future

At a meeting of the members of
the Baptist and Congregational
churches held at the Baptist church
Wednesday evening the articles for
the federation of the two organiza-
lions were ratified, to take effect Oc-
tober l. The following officers were
elected: Treasurer, Mrs. Robert
Neill; church clerk, d. c. George;
financial board, Ross Kennedy, G. y.
Hulse, r. A. Hungerford, Mrs. j. E.
Hammond and G. l.. SINNERS. II
was decided that the ladies' societies
should perfect their own organiza-
ton and elect their own officers.
1t was decided to retain the Rev.
c. Ii. Harrison as the pastor of the
new organization and Mr.. Shawen of
tho Baptist church was elected super
intendent of the Sunday school and
organizer of the young peoples soci-
cites He came here from Seattle
and has enrolled as a student in the
horticultural department of the w.
S c. He is highly recommended as
a Sunday school worker and for the
past two years has held the position
of state organizer of the B. Y. P. u,
and the leaders in the federation
movement feel that they are very
fortunate in being able to secure his
services.
All preaching services and young
peoples meetings will be held in the
Congregational church, while the
Sunday school and social gatherings
will be at the Baptist church. All
members of both organizations are
urged to attend the services and
meetings and all students not affili-
ated with other churches are cordi-
ally invited to make this their
church home.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
DISASTROUS FIRE

The big barn and granary of M.
W. Whitlow, two miles east of Pull
man, was totally destroyed by fire
yesterday morning. The fire started
in the haw NOW of the barn at about
s o'clock. Mrs. VIM. Boyd and Mrs.
j. Enos, were the only persons about
the premises at the time, all the men
being at work in the fields. The
flames spread rapidly and soon
the big barn was a mass of flames.
The loss was heavy. Three horses
and two colts and number of hogs
were burned, together with three
drills, some sleds and numerous farm
implements, rs tons of hay and 100
sacks of grain. In the granary 100
sacks of wheat, oats and barley went
up in smoke. Mr.. Whitlow estimates
his loss at from $4,000 to $4,000. He
carried $1,000 insurance on the barn
and contents and the grain was in
sured. How the fire started is a
mystery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
FINE WHITE LEGHORNS

For Sale-One white Leghorn
cock and half dozen cockerels, at
$3.50 each; very choice, prize win
ming stock, will be worth $500 each
next spring for breeding purposes. A
dozen young pullets at $3.50 each of
same choice stock. Ten White Leg
horn hens of fair stock at 75c each.
This is fine chance for anyone who
wishes to start with a small flock of
fine White Leghorns, or to improve
their flock. Land on which they are
Kept has been sold and owner has no
place for them, For particulars ap-
ply to this office. Sep19tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

Mrs. G. H. McWhirk and daughters
Of Walla Walla passed through Pull
man in an automobile yesterday on
their way home from Lewiston,
Idaho, where they had been advertis-
ing the Frontier Days" carnival
which is to be feature of the Walla
Walla county fair next week.
Mrs. D. S. Troy of Chimacum, wife
OF Regent D. S. Troy, arrived in Pull
man the first of the week with her
daughter, who enrolled as a Fresh
man at the college.
DR.. Bruce McCully, head of the
department of English at the w. S.
c., has purchased the residence of
}. L. Dumas, one of the finest on Col
lege hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. N. Benton left yes
terday for Grangeville, Idaho, to visit
their daughter, Mrs. Stockton, and
attend the Border Days" celebra-
ton.
James Hungate came down from
Spokane Sunday and spent a couple
OF days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. A. Hungate.
Miss Mary Ward of Astoria, Ore,
friend of the Bryan family, was a
guest at their home last week. Miss
Ward will remain in Pullman and
attend the State College.
Miss Boyles of Cotton is visiting
Mrs. r. A. Langley.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At the meeting of the Cham Der of
Commerce Tuesday evening H. A.
Ellis, city superintendent of schools,
reported that the exhibit in connec-
ton with the school gardening and
industrial contest would be held on
Friday and Saturday, October
and 4, The exhibit will be made by
the schools of Pullman and 90 of the
surrounding school districts. He
asked the Chamber to secure a room
in which to hold the exhibit and to
provide the necessary tables and
racks for displaying the entries. The
committee on agriculture was in
structed to make the necessary ar
engagements.
n. Folger reported for the COM
mittee on the hog show that arrange
ments had been made with the local
owners of automobiles to display the
Hog Show pennants on their ma
chimes and that signs were being
painted for the wind shields of the
automobiles to advertise the show.
The matter of holding a reception
for the new members of the col
lege faculty and school teachers
was postponed for a couple of weeks
on account of conflicting entertain
ments. 1t was decided to hold the
regular meeting Of September 80 at
noon of September 20, when DR.. w.
4. Taylor will be here to lecture.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

FOR SALE-Lot 4, block IL of
Reaneys Second Add. to Pullman;
has elght-room house, closets, bath,
sewer, frost-proof cellar; barn and
woodshed is situated four doors
from entrance to college campus on
Maiden Lane. This property must
be sold to close an estate. For par
ticulars address w. R. Belvaie, adj
ministrator, Palouse, Wash.
Sep19tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

Yellow complexion, pimples and
disfiguring blemishes on the face or
body can be gotten rid of by doctor
ing the liver, which is torpid. HER
BlNE is a powerful liver correctant.
1t purifies the system, stimulates the
vital organs and puts the body in
fine vigorous condition. Price soc.
Sold by Watts Pharmacy.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

Merrill Marshall of Plain ci,r
Ohio, has ben visiting his cousin D
M. Van Dorm. He left for home YES
terday, but will stop in Moptan.
long enough to take chance in tbo
Fort Peck Indian reservation draw.
ing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
CORRECTION

The Herald was in error last week
in its statement that City Council
man d. G. Dow voted to rescind the
contract for the paving in district
No. IA. Councilman Dow voted
against the action and asks that the
correction be made.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE MoNp,..
ARE YOU WILLING To ui!

Write at once for our pronos,,,
offering opportunity for prof,.sS,
employment, all or part of your a."
in town or in the country. Our n,a
Will enable you to establish ~ ~
crease your earning ability. Evoa,
lent opportunity for young peoplo :.
start paying enterprise of their - "
Western Service Company
T.. o. Box 1O4 SpoLana wv
Sep19
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

The football season will probably
be opened in Pullman tomorrow
afternoon with a game between the
high school Boys and light team
selected from the w. S. c. squad.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

Mrs. H. W. Garfield came to Pull
man last Saturday with her niece.
Miss Caldwell of New Concord Ohio
who enrolled at the college. Miss
Caldwell will be a member of the
Senior class.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

ASK for College Bread. It's gooa
homemade bread. You'll lilo :.
Made at the College bakery. Sonia
c. R. SANDERS CO., Pbona 90
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

j. j. Murray's auction sale takes
place Thursday, next week. See bills
for particulars
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19

full-blood Chester White boar, s
months old
-Four full-blood 0. |. C. Chester
White sows with pigs
Eight shoats, Weighing 100 pounds
each
Six dozen chickens
Eight geese, three ducks.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
FARM IMPLEMENTS

Mccormick Binder, SIT; 3A Stude-
baker Wagon with grain rack; one
mack one surrey; one single buggy;
o-oottom Flying Dutchman Gang
Flow; S-section lever harrow; Os-
born hay rake; Superior Disc drill;
oiacKsmlthing outfit; Champion
sickle grinder 3 sets No. l butt chain
work harness; set long-tug harness,
nearly new; one set buggy harness;
one set single harness; 80 tons No. /
bundle wheat hay; Nelson tree sad
de and other articles too numerous
To mention.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
FREE LUNCH AT NOON

~ FREE LUNCH AT NOON
mere VIII BE No Bye Bidding on tho Crounds NJ =
49, 9iooo cash; for 90 bank be no IN ~
~ '''Der l. 1914 Two discount for cash VIM " Aen'
b. f. FARLEY, Owner
COL j. B. HICKS Uhe man with t, ~, anne.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
AUCTION!

WI" sen at Public Auction the II. Place. 6 Miles
West of Pullman, Evansville, on
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER FIRST
Beginning M. Sharp
Inc Foho"mg Described Live and Farm Machinery
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1913-09-19
LIVE STOCK
Horses

LIVE STOCK
Horses
Brown mare, Z years old, VT. 1900
Brown mare, Z years old, VT. 1900
Brown gelding. years old, VT. 1900
Brown gelding. years old, VT. 1900
Sorrel mare, IL years old, VT. 400
sorrel mare, II years old, VT. 400
Brown mare, 9 years old, W.T.. 1850
Roam mare, years old, VT, 1000
BAY mare, 8 years old, VT. 1000
Bay mare, 10 years old, VT. 400
Bay mare, 10 years old, VT. 400
Cows and Hogs
Full-blood Jersey Heifer, fresh navt
month.
rs Holstein, 3-year-old, fresh in No
cember
Full-blood Duroc SOW, year old
Fuli-olood Berkshire SOW, one vaar
old
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-07-04

TXler's remarks, made statement
to clear his own actions when the
Judge stated that he had no idea OF
making any reflections upon him or
Mr.. Lyle.
AS Mr.. Tyle- started to leave Mr..
Gholson arose and stated that it was
sad state of affairs when Judge
who had been honored by the people
for forty years would so far forget his
duties as to ignore the decisions OF
the supreme court, made in three
cases and insisted In acting as he
pleased. He spoke freely, and closed
by saying after the speech just made
by the judge, the attorney genera
would have no easy time con7ictins
bootleggers, ~ vi.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-07-04
BELOVED WOMAN
GOES TO REWARD
MISS SALLIE LOONEY DIES AT
HER HOME TUESDAY NIGHT
AT 10 O'CLOCK.

Miss Sallie Looney died at her
home on the Pulaski pike, about one
mile South of Columbia Tuesday
night at 10 o'clock after an illness OF
some duration She was sixty-seven
years of age and had been woman
of very active life up till her health
forced her to retire. She took much
interest in ali the advancement and
progress of all Christian work, and
particularly that Of her own church
the First Presbyterian of this city
having been a long time member Of
that congregation.
She was sister of Judge L
Looney, C. T. Looney, A. NJ 7. prey
Mrs. Susie l. Walker, Mrs Mary
Meek and Miss Anna Looney of this
place, and Mrs Lizzie Murphy, O
Texas, and is survived by them all.
The funeral will take place at thu
residence this afternoon at O'Clock
conducted by Rev. J. c. Molloy
Burial at Rose Hill cemetery.
Following will serve as pail beAr
| ers: T. E. Gordon, W. s. Fleming
| Lem Thomas, Will Dyer, Nimrod POI
tier, Seth Warfeld.
Carriages from Cakes & Nichols.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-07-04
BOOSTI RS WILL
GO TO NASHVILLE
.LEWIsBURG CROWD TiCKLED AT
RECEPTION GIVEN THEM
COLUMBIA.

The Lewisburg boosters remained
here several hours Tuesday afternoon
before starting on their return trip
home, and al. gave expression to-
much pleasure in the reception gwen
them by Columbia and Maury ccun-
tians.
During the afternoon they were the
recipients of an invitation from A.
Fl. " illams, CT the Nashville Doost-
ers, who was in the city, to maze y
visit to Nashville some time in July,
the date to be fixed later at the Con-
venience of both Nashville and Lew
isburg boosters. During the a1ter-
noon the members of the party scat
tered about over the city and visited
at various places. James McCor,i of
the Gazette, Stanley Boren, OF ths
Tribune, and G. M. Miller as repre-
sentative of Mayor Huston, were the
visitors to The Herald Office.
They started on their return home
late in the afternoon more impressed
than ever thai Maury county was the
garden spot of the state and Column
bia the best town Of them all but
they wouldn't make public acknowl-
edgement of the fact.