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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
.PANNS TOOLS To BUY FOR WIFE;
IS KILLEDA5HE RETURNS HOME
Robert T. Gibson Returning Home From the City, Is
Crushed to Death by Big Automobile on Magoffin
Avenue; Body Is Left n the Street Until Dis
covered by Another Automobiles Later

Dy rat shannon, a driver Of a public
SSulomobile. Mr.. Shannon stated Fri
Sdy morning that he saw dark OBJ
gScl lying near the curb as he went out
DaLIylhg passengers to Washington
BaIk At that time he was not sure
SnaI me object was a man and he did
~ stop. On his way back, however,
ne IIashed his headlights on the object
~ mat II was a human body, and
stopped. Discovering that the man was
uSa9 and that the body was badly man
5T1sui ne promptly notified the police.
Ills Ills was about 2:30 Friday morning.
Gliicers were sent out, and coroner J.
D. Murphy and the undertakes notified.
me body was evidently struck by
an outgoing car. The mans hat lay
some so feet away from the body to-
wards the city. The body lay with the
Ieet against the curb. An examination
revealed the fact that both legs had
oeen broken in several places; that the
back and several ribs were snapped.
and that the face was badly bruised.
is thought that the car that struck
the man must have been a heavy ma
chine. as a light car would have been.
wrecked. Evidently the person who
struck the man never stopped.
Mrs. Gibson, upon learning Friday
morning that a body had been found,
went to the undertaking parlors ami
there identified the remains as those
Of her husband. She was Frustrated
with the shock.
The GibsOns came to FL Paso from
New Orleans about three years ago. The
deceased, who was 45 years of age, was
formerly house carpenter at the Palmer
house. in Chicago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
GUTIERREZ WILL
PUNISH SLAYERS
ISSUES Warning to Generals
Who May Be Guilty of
ANY Executions.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1.-Gen. Gu
tierrez has issued a circular to his gen
erals saying he is resolved to afford
guarantees to all inhabitants Of the re-
public without distinction of classes,
including enemies of the revolution,
who shall have all guarantees granted
by law to culprits and delinquents; and
to proceed with all energy against
those who continue perturbing public
tranquility. whatever be their military
or social positions, by Selling, kidnap-
ing or assassinating defenceless per-
sons"
FOresees Criticisms
The text of the circular was received
today at the state department
IF there is no form of trial. however
summary" declared Gen. Gutierrez. IF
persons are despoiled or slain without
any procedure, tomorrow, when we are
reproached with being brigands, kid
napers, and assassins, we shall be IN
able to repel the charge by pointing
to written processes in each case.
Looks to Recognition.
"On our administrative conduct de-
ponds the recognition Of our govern
ment by foreign powers. The most ele-
mentary principle of morality and JUS
tice demands that the right to punish
belongs only TO authority through
tribunals and is subject strictly to pub
lie procedure marked by law. but never
to private parties nor to chiefs of
armed groups, however mum erous, for.
besides discrediting themselves they
discredit the government they serve"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
DISCUSSION OF POLYGAMY
FEATURES SENATE DEBATE

Washington, D. c.. Jan. Passage
Of an amendment relating to polygamy
incorporated in the pending immigra-
ton bill, was preceded by a deba-e
Thursday in the senate.
Senator Reed moved to substitute in
the exclusion act for the words those
who admit their belief in the practice
Of polygamy." the words, those who
believe in, advocate or practice polyga-
my"
Senator Smoot, Of Utah, declared that
the Mormon church had abolished the
practice of polygamy since 1900 AMI
that president Smith, OF the Mormon
church. had publicly reaffirmed this at
a meeting of the church in 1904.
This amendment is objected to" said
senator SmoOt, because, If Mormous
coming to this country should be asked
II they believed in the bible, they might
technically be excluded because the
old testament teaches pOlygamy. II
the president Of the Mormon church
wanted to reestablsh polygamy in this
country today, he could not do it. 1t
is a thing Of the past and it is illtimed
for senators to reflect here upon a
people who in good faith have agreed
never to take up the practice again"
Senator Sutherland, of Utah, also OBJ
jected to the wording of the amend
ment. holding it might turn away peO
pie who were believers in the Mormon
faith who did not practice pOlygamy.
Senator Works, of California, and sem
atOr BOrah. of Idaho. challenged the
assertion Of senator SmoOt that the
bible taught pOlygamy, both emphatic
ally declaring that it taught no such
thing.
When the roll was called. every
senator, except SmoOt, Sutherland and
Hughes. Of New Jersey, voted AYE" On
the amendment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
HOLD
ANNUAL NEE TING
Oregon Street, Church Has
Watch Party and Annual
Business Session.

A watch party and the annual meet
ing Of the First Christian church was
held at the church on New Years eve.
The program began at 1880 with a brief
organ recital by Edwin c. Knickmeyer.
the church organist, and closed with
a consecration service just before mid
night
The business session was presided
over by l. A.. Shedd. Reports from
every department of the church were
read showing the progress of the work
during the year. According to the re-
ports, 90 people united with the church
during the year. making the present
membership Of the church. after thor
Ough revision, 500 Nearly $4,000 was
raised in the regular weekly offerings
for local church support and, in addi-
ton to this the various societies Of
the church raised considerable sums.
A total of S1,O35.11 was raised for mis-
siOns by the church. The Sunday. school.
the Endeavor society and the Women's
Missionary society raised about half
as much more The church ranks as
one of the four largest contributors
Texas.
WOmen's ORGANIZATIONS Active.
The various church societies have. all
been active during the year, the report
showed. The Sunday school enjoyed
the best year in its history in point
Of attendance. The Christian Endeavor
society has a present membership of
45, the report showed.
During the year a club room for
young men has been finished and fur
nished. Additional class room facili-
ties have also been provided.
The officers for the ensuing year
elected were: NJ. A Golf, reelected
elder for a term of five years; w L
FoXwOrth. c. r. Johnson, Edwin Len
non, DR.. Willis R. Smith, G. c. Coving-
ton and +. J. Stephenson. elected to
serve as deacoas for a term of three
years each. z. A. Fruit was reelected
clerk of the church and W. c. Denton
was elected treasurer.
A social period was held and was
presided over by Mrs. D. S. Johnson
assisted by Mesdames r. B. Homan,
W L. FOXworth, F. w Berkshire and
E. f. NorthrOp. The social rooms OF
the church were decorated and a pro-
gram Of music and readings was rem
dered by Edwin c.. Knickmeyer. Miss
Virginia Burke, Miss Mabyn Madison,
Miss Mabele Elliott, W c. Pearson
and Mrs. Eula Bowles. Refreshments
were served.
The. church will conduct an every
member canvass on next Sunday aft
ernoOn for subscriptions to local church
expenses and for missions. About Az
people will be engaged in this can
vass.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
TEMPLE CHOIR TO
HAVE SONG SERVICE

Song service will be held at the Tenn
pie Mt Sinai this evening, which will
be led by the temple choir.
Rabbi Martin Zielonka will deliver an
address on Doubt in Action" based
on Hamlet" The traditional responses
viii be sung by the choir and the clos
ing hymn will be sung by the choir and
congregation.
The complete program for the service
of song is:
Anthem. "ThOu Hast Been Ny De-
fence" (Sulliyan) temple choir.
Traditional responses arranged by
Sulzer), Borchu, Sh'ma Boruch Shem.
Mi Chomocho, Vshomru, MAY the
Words, temple choir.
Duet, I'm His Hands Are All the Cor
ners of -he Earth (AIendelssohn), Mrs.
Wilson and Mrs. Henderson
Address, Doubt in Action based on
Hamlet" Rabbi Martin Zielonl1a
Solo, 20 Lord. Remember Ne" (Caro
Rona), Miss Della ROsenstein.
Closing service, traditional responses
arranged by Sulzer), Vaanachnu, On
That Day, temple choir
Closing hymn, En- Kelohenu," tradf-
tional, choir and congregation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
Tie mangled remains Of ROBERT !
Gibson. carpenter who reside

TTRE mangled remains Of Robert l.
Gibson. a carpenter who resided
at lis Luna street, East Fl Paso,
were found about $3.50 Friday morning
lying in the road close to the curD at
the city corral, on Magoffin avenue,
mute evidence that at some hour OF
the night a heavy automobile had
crushed the man to death. There is
evidence also that leads 10 the theory
that the man had been robbed before
or after the tragedy. The remains
were identified Friday morning at the
undertaking parlors Of Mclean, Sim
mons & Hartford by Mrs. Gibson.
Mrs. Gibson stated that her husband,
in company with a friend, left home
Thursday evening after supper carrying
a kit Of carpenters tools He told her
he would buy her something downtown,
When the clothes were searched FRI
day morning. one pocket Of his trousers
was found turned inside out and the
money was gone. A pawn ticket, issued
by the FL PasO LOaning company, was
found. Inquiry at the loan shop by
the city detective force developed the
information that Gibson had called there
on Thursday night had turned in his
tools, and had been given IS, the diff
ference between the allowance on the
tools and the amounts that had been
previously advanced him on articles
Iawned.
1t is believed that Gibson was either
held up as he was going home along
Magoffin avenue, knocked unconscious
and left in the street, or that the body
was robbed after the tragedy
The discovery of the body was made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
MOTHER OF HERBERT
KIT DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Laura NJ Kit died Thursday
afternoon at the family home, 1109
North st. Vrain street. Her death fol-
lowed that of her daughter, Miss Cliu-
ton May Kit, who died on Nov. II, fol-
lowing use Of a throat gargle which
she accidentally swallowed and which
caused her death.
Mrs. Kilt was the mother Of Herbert
Kilt, foreman of the mailing room Of
The Herald; of Joseph Kit, Mrs. E. 2.
Faulkner and Misses Gladys and Helen
Kit. She was the widow of c. ]. Kit
and had resided in Ell Paso for the past
Il years. She had been a sufferer from
asthma for the past two years, which
was the direct cause of her death
Thursday afternoon. She was 43 years
old at the time of her death.
The funeral was held Friday after
noon and the burial was in COncOrdia
cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
80 GOVERNORS
TAKE Up DUTIES
Elected Recently, They Be
gin Terms of Office With
Opening of New Year.

Washington, D. c., Jan. Twenty
one newly elected governors and nine
who were reelected begin their terms
Of office with the incoming of the new
year, or shortly thereafter. The dates
Of inauguration are fixed for January
1 or shortly thereafter. They were
elected at the last elections.
Ten are Democrats and II Republi-
cans. Five of the reelected governors
are Democrats; three are Republicans
and one a Progressive. Seven of the
newly elected Republican governors
displace Democrats and six of the
Democrats displace Republicans.
The governors, by states. follow:
Alabama-Chas. Henderson, Demo
GRAFT
Arizona-Geo. W. P. Hunt, Democrat,
reelected.
Arkansas-Geo. W. Hays. Democrat.
Colorado-Hiram W, johnson, Pro-
gressiye reelected.
Colorado-Geo. w. Carlson, Republi-
can, displaces Democrat.
observation-disclosures HolcOmb, Dem
OCrat displaces Democrat
IdahO-MOses Alexander, Democrat,
displaces Republican.
Iowa-G. W Clarke, Republican, re-
elected.
Kansas-Arthur Capper, Republican.
dlSplaceS Democrat
Maine-Oakley c. Curtis, Democrat,
displaces Republican.
chusetts-David J. Walsh,
Democrat, reelected.
Michigan-Woodbridg n. Ferris.
Democrat, reelected.
nnesota-Winfield S. Hammond,
Democrat, displaces Republican.
Nebraska-John H. Morehead, Demo-
crat, reelected.
Nevada-Emmett D. Boyle, Demo-
erat, displaces Republican.
New Hampshire. H. Spaulding,
Republican, displaces Democrat.
New York-Chas. H Whitman, Re
publican, displaces Democrat.
North DakOta-LOuis B. Hanna, Re
publican, reelected.
Ohio-Frank B. Willis, Republican,
displaces Democrat
Oklahoma-R L. Williams, Democrat.
Oregon-James WithycOmbe, Repub-
lican, dispIaces Democrat
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES G, Brumbaugh,
Republican.
Rhode Island-R H Livingston
Beekman, Republican.
South northumberland L Manning,
Democrat.
South Dakota-Frank N. Byrne. Re
publican, reelected
Tennessee-Th Thomas c. Rye, Demo-
crat.
Texas-James E. Ferguson, Demo-
vermOnt-Chas. W. Gates. RepubH-
can.
wisconsin,. L. Philip, Republi-
can.
Wyoming. B. Kendrick, Democrat,
replaces Republican.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
TAFT AND PROHIBITION.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
In your issue of December %, ex-
president Taft is quoted to the effect
that national prohibition IS dangerous;
would destroy local self government;
would require the government to sweep
the doorstep of every home; and would
create an army of employees that would
give life tenure to the office of presi-
dent.
Is national prohibition Of counter
feiting the currency, of slavery, of il
licit manufacture of liquor of the
Louisiana lottery, of interstate trans
portation of women for immoral pur-
poses, dangerous2 Shall it be repealed
because it supersedes local self gov
eminent in such things? Has it re-
quired the government to sweep every
doorstep, climb into every attic looking
for counterfeiting outfits, descend into
every cellar in search for Illicit stills,
peer into every envelope for lottery
tickets, and examine the morals of all
travellers at all state lines?
Are all American homes invaded and
kept under surveillance by the internal
revenue officers? Has the existing
army of employees given Mr.. Taft or
anyone else life tenure of office? Is
it not probable that the existing internal
revenue organization is ample to en-
force national prohibition of the manu-
facture of liquor and that such prohi-
bition would be simpler than the ex-
listing supervision Of the manufacture
OF uquOf un0er certain conditions and
prohibition of it under all other con-
ditiOns?
Mr.. Tafts assumption that every
American citizen is potentially and ac-
tually would be a distiller or brewer
under national prohibition is neither
complimentary to the American people
nor is it sustained by the general &C
ceptation and loyal support of national
prohibitions existing National pro-
hibition will become a fact only by the
viii of a majority Of the people and
under that condition there is no rea-
son to assume that the national gov
eminent cannot practically and effec-
lively enforce the win of the people.
The liquor traffic will have to be sus-
tanned by something more substantial
than assumptions and theoretical fears. i
J. L. Campbell.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
RED CROSS RELIEF FUND IN
Ell PASO REACHES S6SI.5S

A total Of s19.62 has been donated by FL
Pasoans to the American Red Cross Euro
pean war relief fund since the last state
mont was issued on November 90 At that
t--0c q total Of S66196 had been contributed,
--- nd total Of subscriptions to
date OF $751; So. Those making contributions
s4ntc November 20 are; d. W. Detwier,
sec. ,'-.lture club. Ysleta, So; L. f. Estrada,
81: p. Enrique. 81: Felix Martinez $3.50;
--tI.~-t7t SU0dav school. Clint, $3.50; n.
E church Carrizozo, New Mexico Peace
.I2,@y offering. 1882.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
VILLA IS In ACCORD
WITH PLAN OF AMNESTY

Washington, D. c., Jan 1-Gen.
Villa, in telegram dated Thursday
night in Mexico City to his agency
here, denies that he has questioned
the amnesty proclamation of Gen.
Gutierrez.
Il obey and respect the orders Of
president Gutierrez" Villa telegraphed.
4 am his subordinate"
Further details of the fighting be-
tween Carranza and Villa troops near
Tampico We're received today in Off
cial dispatches to the Carranza agency
here.
The following message was received:
Gen. Pablo Gonzales yesterday adj
mlnlstered decisive defeat to the
Villistas at Rodriguez. a few hours
ride from San Luis POtOsf Several
hundred We're killed and wounded. He
now is pursuing the enemy toward San
Luis POtosi.
Gen. ObregOn reports that he has
dislOdged the ZaPatistas and Villistas
from their strongest positions at
Puebla and expects to announce the
capture of this city almost hourly.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
Ell PASOANS TO co TO NACO
TO URGE SENDING TROOPS HERE

Arrangements are being made to send a
deputation Of chamber of commerce mem-
bers TO Naco. Ariz to interview Gen. Hugh
L Scott, chief OF staff Of the army, rela-
tive to sending the troops at Naco to Fort
Bliss when conditions at Naco will war
rant their withdrawal The delegation will
make the trip on a special car and will
leave Sunday OF early in the week tele-
gram was sent to Gen. Scott Thursday by
the directors Of the chamber OF commerce
calling his attention to the facilities Of
fered for the additional troops at Fort Bliss.
Every sailor loves a good breeze;
you can whistle up a breeze" for your
own sails. as well as for those of your
neighbOrs, by buying MADE in FL
Paso" goods
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
DENIES HABEAS CORPUS BUT
REDUCES c. L. ROGERS'S BOND

Austin, Tex. Jan. Judge T. S
Maxey OF the federal court here has de
MED a writ of habcas corpus, but issued
an order reducing the bond of c. l.
Rogers, of Ell PasO. charged with en-
bezzlement of S25,0O0 in currency from
a registered mail pouch. The bond was
reduced from $4,000 to $4,000. The
government was represented in the case
by judge j. l. Camp, district attorney,
while W B. Ware, of Ell Paso appeared
by brief in behalf of the defendant.
Rogers was a clerk in the postOffice at
FL PaSo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
SON KILLS CYCLONE" JONES,
WHEAT KING OF NEW MEXICO

Clovis, " NJ, Jan. Claiming that
his father tried to kill his mother and
himself the 20 year old son Of "Cy-
clone" Jones. the wheat king Of the
southwest. shot and killed his father
Thursday night at their ranch, II
miles north Of here.
The boy then went to town and gave
himself up to the officers, claiming
self defence. The preliminary hearing
viii he held here Monday The son
and father have not got along wen
for several years. it is alleged. This
son SAYS the father was drunk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
MONEY FOR BELGIAN FUND
CONTINUES TO CONE In

Contributions to the Belgian relief
fund not heretofore Acknowledged in
clude s. from Mr. and Mrs P. G. Peters,
or Carrizozo. n. NJ; $3.50 FOR ticke1s
sold by Scott White & Co, 81 each for
tickets sold by H. B. Stevens .El PasO
Bank & Trust Co., Schaeffer Drug Co,
Sheldon cigar stand, $3.50 for tickets
sold by Kelly & Pollard. $3.50 for tick
cts sold by Elite confectionery. 81 fos
tickets sold by Ryan's store, SOC each
for tickets sold by Paso del N0rte and
Bryan Bros. 81 each for two tickets
from the following. Mrs W. J. Jen-
nings, Chas. Erwin, DR.. d. Rodfrte, Ms.
p. n Fraser. F. c. Berry Mrs. J. 3.
Crane, NJ Rosenstein, Silberberg Bros
NJ p Maloney, z. ". J.. Polk Mrs. r.
=. Levy, Silas King. J. J. Omsbee: 9TH
ers who have paid for tickets are Mrs.
sam Klaus. J. B. Kennedy Rev J.
Williams, oscar Uhlig,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
HOA5EsEEKERs COMING
TO Ell pAgO VALLEY

More than a dozen persons who have beeo
corresponding with the chamber Of COM
merce have come to FL Paso during the last
10 days The number includes farmers.
merchants. healthseelzers and a capitalist.
who Is expecting to make Investments here
An effort is being made Ny the chamber
or commerce to keep a record OF all pros-
pecuNe setJers who come. here through the
efforts OF the chamber but this has been
found difficult, as many who decide to
make Fl PasO their home do not come TO
the chamber Of commerce after arriving.
Indiana, Michigan, Montana. virginia and
Kansas were represented by those that have
como TO the chamber Of commerce in the
last 10 days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
GET FIVE MORE EXHIBITS

Arrangements are beng maze by the FL
PasO Milling Co, Southwestern Iron and
Wire Works FL Paso Brick Co. and F. J.
Feldman and o. H. Thorman to place ex-
hibits in the chamber of commerce. Work
on the installation Of all Of the exhibits, 1t
is expected, will begin this month. Messrs.
Feldman and Thorman will make a joint
exhibit
Work will begin this week on completing
the exhibit Of the Southwestern Portland
Cement Co, one Of the largest exhibits at
the chamber Of commerce. An effort will
be made to have every large manufacturing
firm represented by a permanent exhibit at
the chamber of commerce.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
BOY EVANGELIST EXPECTS
200 CONVERTS IN EAST Ell PASO

Rev. Charles Mundel, known as the
boy evangelist" opened the big re-
vival campaign in the East Ell Paso
Presbyterian church Thursday night A
good crowd was present to hear him.
He is a unique preacher, about five feet
six inches in height; smooth, round, boy
ish face; looks like a boy and is boy,
being only 10 years old.
He says he is expecting 200 CONVEX
sions in this campaign. He is assisted
by singing evangelist Herbert Rey-
nolds. who will organize. a big chorus
choir at tonight's meeting. The song
service begins each night at l:45.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
POLICE ASKED TO LOOK.
FOR CHILD AND NURSE

Police were asked at noon today to
search for the little two year old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Bert LQomis Of 1929
Montana street. The child was taken
out by Mexican nurse al o'clock
with instructions from Mrs Loomis to
be back in % minutes. When the nurse
mad not returned at y, The police were
notitled and Mr.. LOOMS buried in his
automonlle to Juarez, WfH re the MeNi-
can H-qR N lives 10 loolzH sr.tt 4 81 ga
Mrs LdpmIs - confined' in bd her
home with a small bdBy. and dis
appearance of the older tnild al
most driven her into hysteric
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
LOUISVILLE HARNESS MAN
DIES IN BED AT 7. N. c. A

Matthew DursH was found dead in bed
in his room at the Y. N. C A Thursday
evening had been sick about two
weeks. having suffered from an attack
Of ptomaine poisoning But he had
covered from this illness and it is believed
that he died from heart failure.
Mt Durski was engaged in the wholesale
and retail harness business in Louisville,
Ky. and spent a part OF his time follow
ing the races to sell the jockeys and horse
men harness. silks and saddles.
He was member Of the Masonic order
and both the Masons and Y. NJ. c. A. are
trying to locate his relatives in Louisville.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
ELEPHANT BUTTE PROJECT TO
MONOPOLIZE JANUARY eEARTHD

-Four special articles on the Elephant
Butte dam have been prepared and sent to
The Earth the Santa Fe system maya
zine. by the joint immigration bureau. The
entire January issue OF the magazine viii.
be devoted to the Elephant Butte project
Bcesides the articles prepared. By the fnn1f-
grafton bureau. a number Of. articles have
been submitted by reclamati0H service Off
cialE All Of the articles will be films
trated. A large supply Of the magazines
on the January issue VIII be ordered In,
the bureau for distribution
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-01
TUSK OF MASTODON FOUND
NEAR Ell PAS0 DAIRY FARM

Buried in the sand hill back of the
Ella Paso dairy down the valley a
mastodon's tuck five fet long was I'M
covered Thursday by wOrkmen digging
in the sand hill. The tusk was buried
under the sand and a smaller piece
was found near it.
An effort is being made to locate the
the remaining bones of the mastOdon
in the foothills