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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MRS. BASHINSKY
SENDS A NOTICE

The following has been received from
Mrs. Bashinsky:
The attention of Daughters is called
to the use of our L. ID. c. Seals ON all mail
and packages sent from your office or
Robert Il. Lees birthday.
We believe all business men would be
glad to secure these seals for use that
day, If you would tell them or your wishes
and ask their cooperation We will ask,
too. that you urge the schools and coll
leges of your town and community to In
terest their student body In the use OF
seals on the 18th. If each student would
use only one. the collective results would
be surprising.
Seals can be secured of Mrs. Clifford
Lanier, Perry street, Montgomery.
May your loyal patriotism be attested
by the general use of these seals on all
mail passing through your office on jan
uary 18th. the natal day of our great MILL
tary chieftan.
ELIZABETH BASHINSKY,
President Alabama Division Z. d. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
How to Make Salt Beads

Please send this recipe for making salt
beads to the one who asked for it: Allow
two tablespoons of salt to one of corn
starch, put them in small pan and set
it at the back of the stove where 1t will
heat gradually, stirring it consta ally
When quite hot pour in enough boiling
water to make a dough, taking care rot
to add too much. 1t must be quite stiff.
Mix well and place in a wet white cloth,
set away over night. Next day roll in the
palm of the hand, making beads about
the size of a pea. Put pin through them
thus over night, then string them. II
you care for colors, put a few drops of
water color into the boil water that you
mix the dough with.
"a TtOR NERITTr ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
ANNUAL PRESIDENTS DAY
OF COSMOS CLUR

Annual Presidents day was observed
by the Cosmos club yesterday at the
home of Mrs. ID. B. Bird in Ensley.
Mrs. l.. j. Haley of Birmingham gave
a most interesting talk on the Fedora.
ton of Womens Clubs, after which a
guessing contest and Shakespearean we'd
ding was enjoyed.
At the close of the afternoon a three
course luncheon was served. The MEM
bers and guests were: Mrs. o. C. Cowan
Mrs. VIII Garrett, Mrs. w. r. Caire
Mrs r. Il. Tidwell, Mrs. r. A. Eubanl
Mrs r. F. Hickman, Mrs. w H. Zibber
Mrs. A. Toss, Mrs. ]. Moog. Mrs. J. A.
Dupuy. Mrs. Ida Goldsmith, Mrs. ]. b
Simpson, Mrs. A. ]. Kribbs, Mrs. Neal
Dugger, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. +. G. Gu
ter, Mrs. Louie Mckenzie, Mrs d. B
Bird, Jr., Mrs. j. w. England, Mrs. Dan
Oppenheimer Mrs. E. Moog.
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MRS. GLASGOW HOSTESS
X II. C. CIUR

Mrs. r. l.. Glasgow was hostess to the
X. b. C. Social club in Wylam Tuesday
evening.
Rook and other games were enjoyed.
after which a salad and coffee course was
served.
Those present were Miss Lille Nolan,
Miss Annie Williamson, Miss Ruby Sar-
geant, Miss Myrtle Avery, Miss Mary
Lusk. Miss Mary Guthrie. Miss Nellie
Brodie, Miss Belle Guthrie. Miss Alice
Davis, Miss May Moxley, Miss Nellie Bur
nell. Miss Amelia Boggs, Miss Daisy
Lacy. Miss Belle Parkhurst, Miss Stew
art Guthrie, Miss Claudia Mae Lambert,
Miss Chella Poe, Miss Laura May Jordan,
Miss Ethel Pitts, Miss Elizabeth Glasgow,
Miss Minnie Glasgow, Miss Fannie Fah-
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instead of taking his troubles to a police
man, calmly awaits her return and deliv-
ers them heart and soul to her, telling her
that rather than ask the cook to do any
thing for him or cook anything except
what was on the table, he would go with
out food and thereby be an-hungered and
a-thirst all the livelong day,
Il had no coffee for luncheon last
week." said he in a grumbling voice at
tho end of that period, land I am sick
and tired of it."
why didn't you ask Mandy to make it
for you?" asked his wife in the sweetest
and sauvest manner, as she looked over
the mail and found several invitations for
various functions.
II will not give orders like a Miss Nancy
to the women servants" he growled. "It' S
not my place, besides l don't want to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
BANQUET AND RECEPTION
FOLLOW WELSH CONCERT

Following the concert given by the
Royal Welsh Ladies' Chorus at the Ems
ley High school Wednesday evening, the
Welsh citizens complimented them with
banquet and reception in the dining
hall of the school.
Red and white carnations were profuse-
iy used in decorating the room; also In
the place cards, covers being laid for 90.
A beautiful, six-course dinner was servei
followed by an informal reception.
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Saved Hard Scrubbing

Il enjoy the Corner greatly, always
turning to it the first thing. Here is my
mite: Chloride of lime, sprin5led thinly
over the surface of the sink, will cleanse
any and all stains without injury to the
sink. DO not rub it in, simply leave it
undisturbed for an hour at least; rinse
off thoroughly. This done once a week
does away with hard scrubbing, usually
necessary. MARIE b."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MIR. AND MRS. NORRIS HOSTS
BRIDAL PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. c. V. Norris entertained
the members of the Norris Hickman brid-
al party Wednesday evening at a buffet
supper. following the rehearsal.
The guests included: Miss Zelma Craig
Miss Edith Craig, Miss Flora Jones. Miss
Mary Elizabeth Booth, Miss Florence
Mcconnell. Miss Ruth Norris. little Dor
othy Hickman, DR.. d. r. Talley and Mr..
Murl Hickman
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Hints for Housewives

do housewives know that by putting a
thimble on the curtain rod 1t may easily be
inserted in the curtain? That leaving the
clothes out over night (starch and alb and
bringing in early in the morning they
may be rolled up ready for the iron? That
little gasoline on a cloth will clean the
sink instantly. and remove the black from
kettle bottoms2 MRS. c. c. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
REQUIRES Eternal Vigilance

Subscriber can easily get rid of bed
bugs by eternal vigilance l am sure If
she will give up the room for while and
spread the mattress, pillows and bedding
on the grass the bugs will crawl off into
1t. Keep them there day after day and
watch them. Gasoline will kill the nits,
as will solution of corrosive sublimate,
cents worth in alcohol. With a stiff
feather dip into the solution and go into
all cracks and crevices of the bed and
walls, being generous where the side
boards fasten on to the head and foot
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NORRIS-HICKMAN
WEDDING ATTENDANTS

The marriage of Miss Margaret Norris
and Mr.. Murk Hickman will take place
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c. " Norris, in West End.
Thursday, January 16, the Rev. w. 8.
Holmes officiating.
Miss Ruth Norris and Miss Edith Craig
are to be bridesmaids, and little Dorothy
Hickman will bear the ring. Mr.. HiclS-
man is to have DIR. d. f. Talley as his
best man.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Booth will furnish
the music, Miss Flora Jones rendering
several vocal solos.
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Thousand Island DRESSING

One-half cup olive oil, juice of one-half
lemon and of one-half orange, one tea
spoon grated onion, three teaspoons
minced parsley, eight olives, eight cooked
chestnuts sliced. one-quarter teaspoon
salt, one-quarter teaspoon paprica, one
teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, one-quar-
ter teaspoon mustard. Put the ingredients
into fruit jar. adjust rubber and cover
and shake until the mixture is smooth AMI
thickens little.-Kindness G.. S. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MRS. EDWARD FINCH
HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

The weekly luncheons at the Country
+,lub have not been so generally patron
|gay occasions nevertheless. YESTERDAY
pne of the most interesting parties was
Mrs. e. w. F'inch's courtesy to her
guest. Mss Corinne Mead of Virginia.
L several young women Were invited II
fneet Miss Meade at luncheon, among
hem MISS Elizabeth Bowie. Miss Mary
Lou Cobb, Miss Annie Donnelly, Miss
Helen Eustis. Miss Agnes Terrell. Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MISS HILTY HONOR
GUEST IN WOODLAND

Miss Jeanette Hilty Is to be the I1onoree
al a reception given by Miss Annie Maud
Kennedy, Thursday, January %, at her
home in Woodlawn, Miss IIilty's marriage
is to be event of January os in Noun
tain Terrace.
Those asked to receive with Miss Ken
nedy are Miss jeanette Hilty, Miss N1nna
Hall, Miss Margery Beall and Miss Ma
belle Patterson.
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MIR. AND MRS. GUSSEN TO
GIVE RECITAL FEBRUARY 3

One of the approaching events Of
especial interest to music lovers is tht
concert to be presented the evening o1
February 3 at the Jefferson theatre BY
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gussen, assisted
to be presented, piano, violin and voice
have been decided upon, but the pro
gramme' is not yet arranged. 1t will
be published within a few days. The
public is to be invited to this concert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
BARACA CLASS TO
REPEAT MINSTREL

The young men of the Baraca class
of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church
will repeat their minstrel for the bene.
fit of the class at Howard college Fri
Cay evening at o'clock.
Saturday evening they will play at
Springville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
STORY HOUR ADDED
TO AYONDALE LIBRARY

The regular weekly Story Hour. which
was recently added to the Avondale IL
brary, was held Tuesday evening. Stories
by Mrs. Mary J. Cain were enjoyed and
Miss Gardner told the children stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
TODAY IN SOCIETY

Music Study club meeting this
morning at 1920. Cable hall.
Norwood Social club meets
with Mrs. James Shook.
Miss Louise Archibald enter
tains the Thursday Afternoon
club, o'clock.
Miss Eula Weakley is hostess
TO the Thursday Evening Dan
cling class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MRS. GARRETT HOSTESS
TO CHURCH GUILD

Mrs. George Garrett entertained the
Guild of the Christ church in Avondale,
Monday afternoon. this being the first
meeting since the holidays
After the business meeting refreshments
were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
Thousand Island Salad Dressing

Four tablespoons good mayonnaise,
four tablespoons whipped cream. two ta-
blespoons tarragon vinegar, juice of one
half lemon. Add one hard boiled egg, half
a pimento. and a little chives minced to-
gether and mix well.-Kindness f. T. Z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
AVONDALE PARK
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Avondale Park association held>its
regular meeting Monday evening at the
Public library. The election of officers
for the year will occur at the next meet
ing.
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boards, and on the springs and around
the buttons and corners of the mattress.
Burning sulphur or formaldehyde candles
will Kill the live vermin, but it will have
no effect on the nits. HOUSEWIFE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MRS. KELLOGG ENTERTAINS
MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. Kellogg entertained the Woman's
Missionary society of the West End
Methodist church Monday afternoon.
There was a. large attendance at this
business meeting, which was followed
by light refreshments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
Cucumber Salad Dressing

Peel a cucumber and chop ane squeeze
IL through cheesecloth. and drain dry,
then add French dressing and lemon to
flavor to taste. Good with sliced toma-
toes.-Kindness E. r. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING
FRIDAY IN AVONDALE

The Epworth league of the Avondale
Methodist church will meet Friday even
ing at O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MRS. CUNNINGHAM GIVES
DINNER PARTY

MRS. c. S. Cunningham was hostess at a
olIlner party at her home in Avondale re-
Gently in honor of her uncle Mr. charles
Gardener.
Cut flowers were used to decorate the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MEETING YOUNG
PEOPLES AUXILIARY

A meeting of the Young Peoples aux
Hilary. was held at the Wylam Methodist
church Wednesday evening.
Under the leadership of Miss Alice Da-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Fenelon club meets Friday after
moor at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. Fisch iii
North Twenty eighth street.
Mrs. w. j. Wheeler will be hostess this
morning to the Culture club, Ills Hickory
street.
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DOMESTIC ART CLUB
WITH MRS. SEWER

Mrs. Sam Sewer will be hostess to the
members of the Domestic Art club, Friday
afternoon, at 2:3O O'Clock, at her home in
Wylam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
BY MARION HARLAND

trust you will forward this letter to the
girls and that they will have as good a
time as we did
"A CONSTANT READER"
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A Hard Times Party

THE B. II. S. club asks advice about
hard times party / think | can help
the girls, as last week | had a barn
dance. We have a large room, 25x25 feet,
above a milk dairy. We decorated with
autumn leaves and corn In the center
put a wagon wheel, covered with green
and orange crepe paper, which was held
up by wire from the center of the ceiling,
and then from the wheel to the four cor
ners and sides. | had brown and orange
eolored crepe paper cut into strips two
inches wide laid together, and twisted
We had boxes on both sides of the room
Tor seats. The main entertaining was
dancing. We had the waltz, two step.
robbers two step, broom dance. Vir-
sinia reel, and the Dutch hop, or Gaiety
dance. We had violinist and trap drum
mer play for us from 9 until 1 o'clock
About Has we had regular grand
march, and in marching the boys and
girls separated and went single file Each
was given a slip of paper with a number
on 1t, so that no one had the same part
ner he had in the grand march Each
had to find partner. l got 20 empty shoe
boxes from our dealer and in each box
put four doughnuts, two apples, some
candy kisses, and fortune on a slip of
paper (giris' on white, boys on red) This
was enough supper for two, then we mad
coffee to drink. 1t all tasted good and
cost little. The baker made me a special
lot OF doughnuts. / had ten dozen at
10 cents a dozen. Eight dozen would
nave been plenty We also had our pic
lures taken, which turned out well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
Thousand Island Dressing for Two

TWO soupspoons mayonnaise dressing.
one soupspoon French dressing, one soup
spoon chilli sauce. one teaspoon red pi-
mentos chopped fine, one-half teaspoon
minced chives. Mix in chilled bowl, salt
and pepper to taste.-Kindness Mrs. A. NJ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
BOY SCOUT MEETING
IN WYLAM

Troop No. IL OF the Boy Scouts of Wy
lam held their regular meeting at the
home of Scout, Master A. II. Sawyer
Wednesday evening, and elected the eol-
lowing officers: Flag bearer, Orman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
MISS EULA WEAKLEY
ENTERTAINS DANCING CLASS

Miss Eula Weakley will be hostess
this evening to the Thursday evening
dancing class at the Country club.
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WOODLAWN CLUB
MEETINGS

The Crescendo club will meet Friday
afternoon with Mrs. George HAYES in
Woodlawn.
The A. e. ]. club will have Miss Hazel
stone as hostess Saturday afternoon at
her home.
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prettily appointed table and those present
were Mr. Charles Gardner. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. N Anderson and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Hazlewood, Mrs. Hawkins
of East Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-15
Phoenix Clubs Bridge Luncheon
A Smart Event of Yesterday
luncheon Parties at the Country Clubhouse Dance the
Younger set-Today in socety-other Pros
pective Events
BY MYRTLE MILES

Harriet Fits. Miss Amelia Worthing-
ton, Miss May Collins, Miss Gustrine
Miner, Miss Lydia Eustis.
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CLUB MEETING
IN GRAYMONT

The Graymont Self Culture club will
meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. w. A.
Lester
The Outlook club will meet FRIDAY
morning with Mrs. Charles Webster, at
the home of Mrs. l.. T. Beecher in Gray
mont.
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Wis the following programme was car
ried out:
Important Events in the Life of Jo
seph," by Mrs. John Guthrie.
Instrumental solo by Miss Daisy Stacy
Reading, How a Church Built Itself
Up" by Miss Belle Parkhurst
Vocal duet by Miss Bessie Sargent and
Miss Bessie Moore
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The School Improvement association OF
the West End public school will gi-e
an oyster supper Friday evening at the
school.
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CLUB MEETINGS
IN WEST END

The Music Study club of West End will
meet with Mrs, Patton Thursday morn
in" AZ 1890, at her home on Tuscaloosa
avenue. 1875
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and has many friends in club, business
and social circles who will welcome his
bride most cordially.
The marriage will be brilliantly SOL
emnized and afterwards, Mr. Wilson
and his bride will leave for a wedding
trip. They will then return to Birming.
ham and will be at home to their friends
at 1891 Cullom street. south
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Mrs. Fl. G. Sellers will be hostess to
the Kenilworth club, Friday afternoon at
her home in West End.
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CONTINUED ON Last Pase)
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ner Miss Mattie Brodie. Miss Belle Can

IieI' MISS AIdttIt bTOuIe' MISS btIIe Cd1-
terberry, Mr.. Ernest Ebbade, Mr.. Neil
Young, Mr.. Ruffin Eubank, Mr.. John
Young. Mr.. Miller Wheeler, Mr.. Tom
Glasgow, Mr.. Bruce Hamilton, Mr.. Jonas
Clay, Mr.. Joe Wood, Mr.. Willie Lasseter
Mr.. Norris Foernier, Mr.. Amos McCreary
Mr.. Charles Eaves, Mr.. Stewart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Glasgow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-09

ward, and 1t was largely due to his
influence that Francisco de la Barra
became the provisional president. He
has been in the very centre OF Mexi
can troubles for many years and is
well qualified for the trying position
which he now occupies. A brilliant
orator and man of letters he may,
perhaps, by his diplomacy bring about
a. new era in this land of unrest.
Senior Carbajal is about forty-one
years of age, and with one exception
he Is the youngest man who ever
ruled IN Mexico. Away back In 1850
Miguel Miramon was made chief exec
utive at the age OF twenty-five.
Unlike Mexican In Appearance.
In appearance the new Provisional
President is totally unlike the average
Mexican. He is tall, SANDER and fair
haired. He walks with a slight Imp
the result of a runaway accident some
years ago. He dresses In excellent
taste ard has charm of manner
which makes him universally popular
In social life. He belongs TO a number
Of clubs, scientific and literary socie-
ties, and Is an author OF some ability
He lives in splendid style In a beautiful
home surrounded by all the luxury so
dear to the heart of the Latin race.
He Is an expert at billiards, and is
said to be passionately fond OF music.
During his entire life his name has
never been coupled with scandals Of
any sort either In private or public
life; in fact. Senior Carbajal seems TO
be a gentleman IN the true sense of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-09

Spanish family on his fathers side.
while his mother was a Mexican. The
family is known a. ''cientiticos. which
means that they have money. but the
greater part of this money Senior Car
batal has earned fer he Is one of the
most distinguished lawyers in Mexico,
a land whore lawyers are the busiest
people In the country. This is true in
All Latin countries for this race OF
people seem TO be continually waging
legal warfare against each other. He
was born ut san Juan Bantista III 1878.
and after an education in the school
OF that town he was anxious to study
law.
Then one Of the richest men in
Mexico. Don Policarpo Valenzula, took
q fancy to the boy and helped him
through Law school. After he was
graduated Don Poli." as the old man
was called. entrusted q lot OF legal
business to the young attorney and he
got "A start and rose rapidly in his pro-
fcsslon, for he was a hard student
then, too, he was exceptionally honest.
Those who know Mexico will best ap
prcciate this statement. for Mexico
has an unlimited supply OF tricky at
torncys who wheedle money out OF
the poorer classes.
Senior Carbatal was appointed as one
Of the magistrates In the Court of
Justice by President Djaz. and when
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-09
RzW2 N1wL U1z12S Gzz0

who trek over the old trail to reach
the Blackfeet reservation just outside
Glacier National Park are housed In
this way. The teepees are always set
up by the women and they erect them
rapidly and with ease. II Is a wonder
full sight TO see these Canadian Pie
Gans--over a thousand Of them--com-
Ing gradually into the Blackfeet camp
to be the guests of their brother
tribesmen. The travois which carry
the burden-the extra blankets, few
household utensils and personal effects
are heavily laden but the sure
footed mountain ponies bear their
owners and their impediments safely
by way Of the old TRAN and the tee
qees are soon up after the arrival.
Many lakes and mountains are as
ISOLATED with these Indians legends.
Not far from Glacier are the beautiful
TWO Medicine lakes. One is prepared
to listen to tales of mystery for there
Is subtle spell OF beauty that seems
to fascinata the white man as well a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-09

rotary OF State during the Provisional
Government set up as the result OF
the Madero revolt. but when the youns
aristocrat became President, Carranza
refused to enter the cabinet and was
unanimously elected governor OF Goa
hula. After Nadero's assassination
Carranza swore vengeance on Husrta
and declared that he would drive the
assassin of his friend from Mexico
And l have lived to see that day!s' ne
declared a short time ago Just after
a long conference with Francisco Villa
the man whoee generalship has aston
'shed the great military experts OF tne
world. The battle cry OF the Constitu-
tionalists has always been Give tha
land back TO the peoplet' To be
sure, the cry has brought d@solation
and ruin to many parts of the country.
but it has driven out a willy old CRATER
who robbed and killed wherever and
whenever II suited hts purpose.
Simple Habits.
Carranza is a man OF simple habits
"a total abstaIner from LIQUOR and
tobacco. He Is diEnified and seems to
take the business of life in a serious
manner, He IS at present. living at
-Santiilo (ths capital Of the Conssitu-
tional Government with his wife and
two charming daughters. The girls
were educated In st. Louis and speak
English fneutly. IN army affairs he
is a rigid djsctpjinarian and to him
the only punishment for a traitor lie
death. He knows mis- people, and one
OF his rules for his soldiers is NO
looting." Recently young officer In
the Constitutional army was guilty of
this when he ard his ulen robbed sew
eral houses after a battle. Carranza
learned of this and had the young off,
Ger brought before him and ordered
the loot To DO returned at once The
officer failed to obey the command and
K was learned that he was per~uading
his men TO take 10 the hush. Carranza
heard OF this and that evening the
firing squad was called out and the
army knew the young officer no more.
Then Carranza wrote 10 the mother
of tho dead man and explained the
circumstances. This TO at American
seems like harsh measures but those
who know the Mexican race feel that
the General did the right thing.
WIN 1t be the intellectual Carbatai.
or the sturdy ranchuan Carranxa who
Will he thu Moses TO lead This serely
tried nation out Of the wilderness OF
war and bioodshed into the Promised
Land of Peace and T'rosrcritys