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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
LAWS OF WAR ON LAND.

Adopted to Save Conquered States
From Organized Pillase.
The Hague laws OF war on land.
drawn up In 1899 and 1907 and adopt
ed by all nations, were designed TO
check the rapacity or conquerors and
to save vanquished states from organ
lied spoiiation. says Case and Com
ment.
Pillage is formally forbidden. This
Is prohibition against the footing of
captured towns. against acquiring
booty at the expense of private proper
ty, but does not. OF course. forbid the
seizure of horses. arms or military sup
plies taken on the field OF battle.
The laws further permit a military
occupant to levy, in addition TO the or
binary taxes. money contributions for
the needs of the army or of the admin
istration of the occupied territory. Con.
tributions are to be required only on a
written order and on the responsibility
of commander in chief.
Their collection Is to be regulated By
! the rules in force for the assessment OF
! taxes. and In every case a receipt is to
j be given TO the individual payer. But
| this voucher. while evidence that mon.
/ ey. goods or service has been exacted
/ implies in itself no promise to pay on
/ the part of the occupant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
PUTNEY.
SUCCESSFUL CHURCH FAIR.
Congregational Women Raised Substan-
+ial Sum for improvements

The Ladies Aid society of the Con
lgregational church held very success
full fair Friday evening. The hall was
well filed and . bountiful chicllen-pie
supper was served. Our Church Fair
was given by u women, who enter
tanned for an hour with their sewing
society. getting ready for church
fair Miss Elwell played several selec-
,tions on the mandolin, accompanied by
Mrs Lawrence on the piano. The pop
Ply bed, grab for the children, was
well patronized, this was in charge of
Miss Lizzie S. Houghton and Mrs. Ada
Patterson. Candy was sold at table
which was decorated in red and white.
Mrs. H. II. Lawrence and Mrs. W. H.
Dickinson were in attendance. Fancy
work and aprons were sold at a table
decorated in pink and white by Mrs,
Il. NJ. Reed. ...
An unusual feature of the fair was
an exhibition of animals by George
johnson and Francis Lawrence. Coons,
bantam chickens, rabbits, squirrels, etc.
made up the show, to which they ask
ed a small admission fee.
The women added a good sum OF
money to their fund for renovating the
church
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
STAR PLAYER, SOIL.
Eddie Collins to Go to the Chicago
Americans Next Season.

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 5. - Eddie
Collins, star second haseman, was to-
day sold to the Chicago Americans. Ac-
cording to Connie Mack, manager of
the Champion Athletics, negotiations
have been under way for some time
and the deal was cOnsummated in New
York today, the contracts being sign
ed in that city.
Ban johnson, president of the Amer
lean league, said that Collins had sign
cd a fve-year contract. the considera.
tion being cash and some players of the
Chicago Americans whom Connie Mack
viii select later
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
DUMMERSTON.
Farce to Be Given Friday Night.

The Old District School, new version,
farce in two acts, will be given by
local talent for the benefit of the
Ladies' club in Grange hall Friday,
Dee. Il at ) O'Clock. There will be
two hours of roaring fun, including q
spanking machine. Cake and coffee will
he on sale after the play. Following is
the east for the farce:
Ezekiel Simpkins. teacher, w. f.
Nichols; Deacon ridd, \. w. Laughton
John Jacob Astor, L. G.. Davis
Patience Puddifoot, Eleanor o Conner;
Zen Butler, Harry Brown; Tooty
rrooty, Mrs. Nj. +. Dutton; Cornelius
andefhilt, William Knapp; Peruna
Jones Alice Laughton; jim Blaine
Pcrley Richmond; Christopher Column
bus. +. H. Miller; Petcy Barnum, w
+. Walker; Buster Brown, f. F. Miller:
Daniel Webster, Henry HazeIton; Lydia
pinkham, Mrs. Abbie Patch; Jesse
James, Charles Laughton; Liza Am
Suodgruss, Bcryl Martin; Semanthy
Small. Blanche Newton; MehitablC
Honswoggle Mrs. w. c. Davis; Brig
ham Young, Dwight Johnson; Mrs
Amanda Jerusha Quackenbush, Mrs. i
Ii. Brown.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
Defining a Siege.

In internatonal law siege Is thus
defined by Oppenheim: "Siege is called
enemy locality by an armed force, cut
ting of those inside from all com
munication for the purpose of starving
them into surrender or for the purpose
OF attacking the invested locality and
taking ii by assault Bombardment is
the throwing of shot and she'll npon
persons and things by artillery. Siege
may be accompanied by bombardmeni
and assault. but this is not necessary
since siege may be carried out by
mere investment and starvation caus
ed thereby"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mutual Aid association will be held
Wednesday at $50, at the headquar
ters ON Canal street.
DR.. George b. Hunter has discon-
tiuued his office in the WillistOn build
ing in this village, and hereafter hc
will have an office i'm his home in
West Brattleboro.
Leslie Hudson has bought of George
G. Fisk of Springfield, Mass, the Har-
yey property north OF the road leading
to Chesterfield from Brattleboro. near
Chesterfield village.
rhc women Of the New England aux
iliary are invited to meet with Mrs. +.
+. Davis, 81 Washington street, tomor-
row afternoon at , clock, to sew. \
full attendance is hoped for.
The second parish social Of St. Mi
chael's Episcopal church will be held
in the home Of Col. and Mrs. Kittredge
llaskins tomorrow evening at s o clock.
All are cordially invited to attend,
The Woman s Relief corps will hold
"a sewing meeting Thursday afternoon,
followed by the regular meeting in the
evening, when officers for the ensuing
year viii be elected, also delegates to
the department convention.
The frst-class license OF William H.
Dennigan, proprietor Of the hotel in
SpoHord y. H., was revoked by the
license commissioners of New Hamp-
shire at a meeting held in Concord Fri
day Several complaints We're filed
against the lcensee.
All persons who have taken out work
for the Red Cross relief fund are re.
quested TO return it to the headquarters
in the American building by Thursday
Dee. 10. This is the final notification
and it is hoped that all having such
work will not overlook the date.
One of the most remarkable railroad
dramas seen ut the Empire theater i,
Steel Ribbons, tenth chapter OF The
Trey o Hearts. 1t contains some
great acting and exciting moments
The acting and daring feats by Mis-,
Madison Just before the trains crasi
are exceptional. The film will b,
shown tonight for the last time.
Exhibition and Christmas sale o
handpainted china. Miss Gladys Morse
is Green Street-Adv. 23j-6-l-3-l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
PRAYER BEFORE BATTLE.
when Whole Army kneit Before the
Order to Attack

When Whole Army kneit Before the
Order to Attack.
During one of the numerous wars
waged by France two centuries ago a
strange scene took place near SaluZZo.
a disputed outpost, which well illus
trates the religious spirit which often
prevailed among the soldiers OF earlier
times.
The French approached the besieg-
ers' lines. and both armies were ar
ranged for conflict The sun shone
from a cloudless sky; every detail on
each array in the field was visible to
the other, and both were beheId at
once from the citadel.
There were three French marshals
present, and it was Schomberg's turn
to command He drew up his 10000
men In four lines. with skirmishers In
front, and the regular cavalry were
placed at stated intervals. ready to
charge.
In this impressive order and In abso-
iute silence the French advanced until
nearly within cannon shot, when at a
signal the army was halted and stimuli
taneously knott down to pray. Then
| followed the order to attack. which
was silently and cheerfully obeyed.
The battle was not to be. however,
| for Mazami. amid yolley of mus
kerry. suddenly appeared. rode at q
! gallop between the armies and stayed
the incipient fight by bringing accept
able terms of peace.-Washington Star
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
AIKEN HOWARD WEDDING.
Well known Couple Married in Bride s
Home Monday Morning.

George David Aiken and Miss Beat
rice Mary Howard were married in
the home of the brides parents, Mira
and Mrs Herbert c. Howard, Monday
morning, Rev. S. H. Goodheart, pastor
of the Congregational church, perform
ing the ceremony. They left immedi-
ately for a brief wedding trip, and up
On their return they will live on West
hill.
The bride has been employed in the
millinery parlors of Donnell & Davis in
Brattleboro several years. The bride
groom is the son of Town Representa-
tive +. W Aiken and has been en-
gagged in raising small fruits and veg
etables on West hill. Both are pop
ular young people, prominent in the
Grange.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVED.
Sea subsiding at seabright, N. j. :
Rain and Snow To-day.

NEW YORK, Dee. $. - Rain and
snow today followed in the wake OF
the gale which for 4S hours dashed the
north Atlantic coast, costing five lives
and causing damage estimated at many
hundreds of thousands Of dollars.
The situation at Seabright, \. j..
which became alarming yesterday as
the tide and breakers swept into the
street. was improved today.
The occupants OF many buildings
who moved their belongings to places
of safety last night returned to their
homes today. ..H.
The sea was still heavy, however.
and was pounding on the remaining
parts of the brolkwater. Lawns anu
streets were Uttered with debris
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
Rifferanca In lime.

A large, slew footed darby was lean
against the corner of the railroad sta.
ton in a manufacturing town when
the noon whistle In the big factory
blew and the hands hurried out, bear
ing their grub buckets. The darky
listened. with his head on one side,
until the rocketiDg echo had quite
died away. Then he heayed deep
sigh and remarked to himself:
Oar she go. Dinner time fur some
folks, but jes' u O'Clock fur mer-New
York Times.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
PERSONAL.

MIS-. II. T.. bdScOul TtIUFHGu ldHi
night from Boston.
Julian Bugbee of Chester is visiting
in town this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. c. Fits went to
Boston this afternoon to stay several
days.
Miss Elsie McClenna is working for
Mrs. Fred Spaulding, jr., of Highland
street.
Mrs. Ina Macdonald and two chill
dren and Miss Una Rice spent Sunday
| in Greenfield.
John Wright went to Montpelier
this morning to attend the state
| Grange meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Adds went to
New York and Philadelphia yesterday
for Il few days trip.
Miss Anna Anderson and Miss Mabel
Coombs are working in j. L. Mann $
store during the holidays.
Charles NJ Colt was in Waterbury,
Conn, Yesterday on business for the
Dunham Brothers company.
Mrs. Thomas T. Britain went TO New
| Haven, Conn, yesterday to visit her
mother, Mrs. William Fiagg.
Judge and Mrs f. B. Pier went yes
terdav to Montpelier to attend the
meetings Of the state Grange.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Smith moved yes
terdav from Elliot street to the Doc
little building on Canal street.
| Miss Florence Holton of the tele
phone office force is spending a week
at her home in Northfeld, Mass.
Mrs. W. r. Noyes went to Springfield,
Mass, yesterday TO remain until TO-DAY
"lth gar. anu MIS- sherman huhtley'
Mrs. NJ. j. Jones and Mrs. Arvine
Pike are spending the day in West
Northiield with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Corse.
Mrs. G. d. Austin of Charlestown, y.
H., win be at Mrs. {. A. Waitman s,
IS Canal street, until Saturday even
ing.
Max MiehelmaR OF the hrm OF !:
Michelman q Brothers Clothing Co. OF
| New York city is spending the day IN
town
. Miss Nlnnltred Bugbee came yestef-
day from her home III chester TO re-
same her work III the nome OF T.. T.
J mace,
"'ilia" pouoie'"F - sl'eiuins S ST
ilne win MS o%uShIE'S, us MS. ~ 3.
-
Bethel
.o q $3.50 $3.50 fn fron, Pnriino+on
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mn a,el1 y'' - . :, '''
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NFS' hlia hllltr u western "N eli''1
, returned YESTERDAY I'opl " .,1
hnr mothcr' y
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It" "aFs wiring H. - " IN ans >
he" pungaies,
Mrs. fredeflck 4 warren OF bur
ny ~ ,o''' W.. ~, Gon'd re+,,rrod =
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II"
MIS- Marina otlehheE u ueheS
j toao' VINO spent -seNeral 4MttNS VII"
: MIS-. .. IL StickneT on h'sh street
, mas returned 70 hef nome
, Mrs. L. f. White has returned from
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
CREW REMAIN ON BOARD.
Schooner Aground Off Nantucket
Shows No Sign of Breaking Up.

NANTUCKET, Mass, Dee. s. A
continuance of tho storm off the coast
prevented the wrecking tugs from
starting the work of saving the six
masted schooner Alice NJ. Lawrence,
aground off here today. Although bad
" battered by heavy surf for nearly
- hours the Lawrence showed no
signs of breaking up and her skipper
and crew of - men, who remained on
board, stoutly refused TO leave the
ship.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
H. C. coM1NGs CONFIRMED.
At the Head of the Combined Custom
District of Vermont.

WASHINGTON, Dee. s. Appoint
ment was made during the recess OF
Congress and sent to the Senate today
for confirmation of II. G. Comings Of
Richford, VT, as customs collector o.
the consolidated districts of Vermont
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
: II IS THE CINE MEASURE

Of thrift which remains t. STONE for
our extravaganza in living and seek
lessness in trade TIE above i quoted
from magazine article on Life insr.-
ancc written in 1902, ami Is US tIrc
today as ever National LILO ms. o..
of Vt. (MuruaL) EARLE S. KINS-
LEY, General Agent, Rutland, Vt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
A Progressive Hunter.

What excuse did he give for shoot
ing ut you?''
1.-The fimsiest ever. Said he thought
/ was a. deer, when everybody in this
community knows | IN Bull Moose.
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
Battle Royal,

81 shall never marry" remarked
girl of a certain age, but not speci.
fed
Never mind. DEAR" replied her best
friend. Every body viii know that
you made a heroic fight against the in
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
KANSAS rs SAFE.
Battleship Reported in Distress Arrives
at PHILADELPHIA Navy Yard.

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 8. The
battleship Kansas, which anchored of
the Maryland coast to ride out the
storm Sunday and which was believed
at the time to be aground, arrived al
the Philadelphia navy yard today. The
Kansas suffered only Slight damage
about the deck.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
The Public Interest.

IS Don't You think old Phiscal really
has the public interest at heart -
- 10 doubt OF it; but l wish there
was some way of having the public
interest at heart without having the
public by the throat Life
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
Uniform Affection.

Somehow or other. girls generally
keep constant to their soldier lovers"
rs that what you might call uniform
Affection ?"-Baltimore American.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
Knew the STYLE.

The Shopper-Have you any red
iady's house slippers? The Shoe Clerk
You mean moccasins. That's what
the red ladies wear Exchange.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

Smith wanted to go to the movies
and Mrs Smith wanted to 90 to the
theater. How did they settle it? :
" 1t is evident that YOU are not mar
ried BOSTON Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonigh. and wednesday
Fresh Northeast Winds.

WASHINGTON, December 5. - The
weather forecast: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday. Fresh north
east winds, changing to north and
diminishing
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
DEATHS.

In West Guilford, Dee. 5, Charles H..
Phelps. y.
In Mortified. Mass. Dee. 6, Mrs.
Martha Holton. So, widow OF Ezra
Holtcn,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
JOHN MCCARTHY DEAD.
Past District Deputy Exalted Ruler
of the Massachusetts Elks.

sI.NNN, Mass, Dee s. John l.
Mccarthy, past district deputy exalted
grand ruler of the Massachusetts
branch of the Elks fraternity, died to-
day after an illness of two years. He
was 50 years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
MARRIAGES.

In Dummerston, Dee. I, by Rev. s.
r. Goodheart Of Putne:, George David
Aiken Of pmney and Miss Beatrice
Mary Howard OF Dummcrston
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08
BIRTHS.

In Wilmington, Dee 6, a daughter,
Beruice Evelyn, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Alonzc F. Crosier, granddaughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Upton of Will
mington and Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Crosier Of Guilford.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

Three women of France have volun-
teered to serve in the aviatiLa corps.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

the quiet leisure which earlier buy
ing permits.
Later our assortmerts will be no
larger-only smaller.
The early comers-you may be
sure are going to pick out the best
And you, yourself, want some of
the ''best. The result of this will
be more fitting presents for all
whom you remember.
Shop now!
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

Exaetness in little duties is n won
derful source of notwithstanding
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

Marvellous changes have been eff
fected in the store within the week
Holiday stocks have expanded
pushing aside staple merchandise
Work has been going on night
and day to facilitate early shop
ping.
For very many of our friends
have learned to avoid the crushing
crowds of the last week, and prefer
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-12-08

Exhibition and Christmas sale of
china. Miss Gladys Morse,
Is Green Street-Adv. 20 l3-l
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-19
Women's Organizations.

Mrs. George W. Sharp will entertain
the A. 4 A. club next Wednesday at
. ternOon at her home in Highland Park.
Mrs. H. c. Smith entertained the W.
NJ. G. L club Wednesday afternoon at
her home on West Missouri street. The
afternoon was spent informally in sew
ing and conversation. Light refresh
ments were served by the hostess at
the close Of the afternoon.
Mrs. Harry P. Vaughan entertained
the members of the Beta Beta club with
a line party at a local theater Wednes-
day night. Following the performance.
refreshments were enjoyed at a local
confectionery. Those in the party were:
Misses Theo Patterson, Sue Lattner,
Alicia Swami; Mesdames 2. P Rankin,
jr., and c. H Brown The club viii
meet next week at the home of Miss
TheO Patterson on Nevada street
In addition to the regular meeting Of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
union Friday afternoon at o'clock in
the central rooms of the Y W. e. A.,
there will be a reception for the incom-
ing president Mrs. Frances Robes and
for Mrs. W. r. Weeks. president Of the
flower mission. An interesting pro-
gram will be given. Mrs. Helen JudsOn
will conduct the devotional exercises
and read the scripture lesson. Mrs. Hor-
ace Lay will talk on the life of Miss
Frances Willard. Mrs. c F. Elliott will
talk on the Rescue Home and rescue
work. Miss Elfreda Molina will play d
piano solo and, little Miss Louise Jones
will recite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-19
Dinners and Luncheons.

Miss Eleanor Eubank will entertain
in honor of Miss Emily Roberts, Of Ter
reIl, Texas, Saturday afternoon with a
luncheon.
Mrs. Porter W. Dent entertained
Wednesday afternoon with an informal
afternoon tea in honor OF her guest
Miss Ruth Reesor, of Toronto. Canada.
Her guests were Mesdames r. ID. Roo-
inson. Fred Bauer, F. ". Norton, r. NJ
Martin and T. r. Gordon. The house
was prettily decorated with garden
flowers.
Mrs. W. B. Bull gave a charming
luncheon Wednesday at her home on
North Florence street, complimentary
to Miss Emily Roberts, of Terrell Tex
as, the guest of Mrs. Clarence Pickrell;
The table was attractively decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums and
corsage boquet of the same flowers
lay beside each guests plate me
guests were Misses Emily Roberts
Eleanor Eubank. Mabelle Bryan, Paul
inc Bryan, Emily Kemp and Frances
Gillespie; Mesdames r. L Slaughter'
r. E. Thomson and Clarence Piokrell.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-19
Lodges and Clubs.

Miss Isabelle Vath, Of Chicago, and
George c. Younger, Of Dallas, were
quietly married "Wednesday afternoon
at 6 o'clock, at the home of Rev. Her
man G. Porter, 1905 Rampant street
Rev. Mr.. Porter performed the mar
rage ceremony, using the ring serv-
ice Of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Younger will leave in a
few days for Dallas, where they will
remain over the Christmas holiday with
Mr. Younger's relatives. They will make
their home in New orleans.
Miss Mabel Parnell, who is soon to
be married to W. S. DObie, was given
a delightful surprise Tuesday night by
her friends in the Western Rebekah
lodge. Following the regular lodge
meeting il was announced that So
cial time would be in order, and Mrs.
]. L. Campbell and Mrs. Mary Pickles
came in, carrying a tub laden with
gifts as a miscellaneous shower for the
bride elect. After the gifts had been
unwrapped, refreshments of hot choeo.
late and cake were served. About 40
people were present.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-19
About Ell Pqsooris.

Mrs. T. C. Phillips is i'll at her home
on Montana street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Silvermau. of II06
East Rio Grande. are the parents of a
baby son, born Wednesday night.
DR.. and Mrs. II. II. Stark are at
home to their friends in apartment No.
8, Knickerbocker apartments.
Mrs. Ruth Darwood Finney an EI
Paso young woman, is quite i'll at the
home Of her mother. Mrs. Lucille Oar
wood, in the Sherwood apartments, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Lieut. and Mrs. James P Marley. of
the Sixth field artillery have moved
into one Of the new bungalows at Fort
Bliss, where they viii be at home to
their friends.
Miss Mary Gates Redmond, Of FL
Paso, who is attending the Marlbor-
ough School for Girls in Los Angeles,
is i'll with pneumonia. Mrs. c. R.
Morehead, her aunt left Ell Paso We'd
nesday to be with her in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Flora McAfee Jones, a former
Ell Paso resident who is very we'll
known here, is on the committee of
Methodist women in Rome, Ca, which
is asking the city council of that city
to prohibit street carnivals, which the
committee believes are detrimental to
the welfare Of the youngfpeople of the
city.