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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
PLANNING
FRATERNAL HOME
Members of Manufacturers Society No.
49, of the Odd Fellows to Take
Vote on Proposed Building.
HAVE OPTIONS on THE SITES
Locations Favored for StruCfUre-Ar.
engagements for Thanksgiving
Fair Well Under Way.

At a meeting of the Manufa Cturers'
lodge No. 49,. /. o. O. f. of Moline, last
night the proposition of constructing
a building TO be occupied by the or
ganization as a new home was dis
Cussed and it was voted to submit the
matter to the entire membership Of the
lodge by a referendum vote 1t was
hoped in this way each member will
be given an opportunity to express his
view of the proposition.
Building a home of the lodge is a
matter that has been under cOnsidera-
ton of the members for a long time.
but the first official action was taken
on the proposition last evening A
committee has been looking for likely
sites for the building and three favor
able pieces Of property are now held
under option by the lodge although
nothing has been done as yet toward
accepting any Of them nor have any
plans been discussed or drawn of the
proposed building.
Should the members, in the vote to
be taken, decide to building the pro-
posed home, it is regarded as certain
that it will be a structure that will be
a credit to the city and something that
members may duly be proud Of
Fair Plans Progressing.
Arrangements for the fair to be Civ
en- by the members OF the lodges de-
gree staff, which it has been definitely
settled will be held during Thanksgiv-
ing week, are progressing rapidly, and
1t is expected that the program Of the
weeks attractions will be ready for
announcement within the next few
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
Mrs. George L. Miller.

Mrs George l.. Miller died at the
family home, 1893 Twenty-third ave
nue., at $50 o'clock last night after a
brief illness. She was born in Western
township. Henry county. Dec. II, 1874,
the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
". Buck. She was united in marriage
with George L. Miller. who survives
her. Oct 80. 1900. To them six chill
drCn were horn, two OF them having
died in infancy. Three daughters,
Mary. Clara and Blanche. and a son,
Benjamin, all at home. survive with
the father. She is also survived by
two brothers, George B. Buck of Moline
and Charles G. Buck of Coal Valley.
Funeral services viii be held from
the Second Methodist church at l
o'clock tomorrow with Rev. A. J. Pitt
man officiating. Burial will be in Glen
wood cemetery. COlona township.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
Funeral Of Charles G. DahFoerg.


Mrs. James Sedan, A lifelong resi-
dent Of Rock Island county. died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs G. A
Rood. 1902 Third street. Moline, yes
terday. after an illness extending over
more than one year Elizabeth Bray
ton was born in Illinois City on Dec
rs. 1850. She was married TO James
Sedan Oct 13, 1867. and to this union
six children were born. FIVE Of whom
survive, one son, Melvin, passing away
In infancy. Those who survive are:
Mrs. Rose Robson RandaIia Iowa
Charles Of Rapid City. s. d; Mrs. VIII
liam Fowler OF Geneseo. Mrs. Fred
Kelly OF Illinois City, and Mrs. G A.
Rood OF Moline. The widower and
three brothers, John, Stephen and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
BOOTLEGGER FINED
so; CANNOT PAY 1T

Harry Lee Of East Moline was ar
raigned in police court this morning
charged with running a blind pig al
the loot Of Seventh street After he
was given a hearing on the charge of
selling intoxicating liquor without
license he was fined $50. At noon to-
day he had not paid his fine, but was
busily engaged in endeayoring to Sc
cure the money to save himself from
being sent TO the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
MOLINE OBITUARY
Funeral of Vevonika Lawrynowicz.


Funeral services were held for Vey-
onika, 7months-Old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Lawrynowicz. 415
Tenth street, Moline this morning at
8 o'clock in the yHoly Trinity
Catholic church. Rev. Stanislaus Ku-
biak being in charge OF the services.
Interment was in East Moline Gene
terry.
Funeral of Charles G.. DahrDerg.
Charles q. Dahlberg, longtime resi-
dent of Moline and for 30 years an en-
ploy of Deere 4, Co, was laid to rest
IN Riverside cemetery yesterday after
noon after impressive services held at
2 in the EsterdahI chapel and at . 30
IN the Swedish Methodist church. Rev.
J. H. Johnson offiCiated and a quartet
from the Swedish Methodist church
Gang. Pallbearers were John Ham
mer. Charles Winkler, August Weinberg,
John Newberg, Emil Nyquist and An
drew Gullberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
CONTINUE CASE OF
JITBUS OPERATOR

After he had entered a plea of not
guilty the case Of Henry Fugate Of
this city, who was charged with ex-
ceeding the speed limit, was con
tinued 10 late this afternoon before
Police Magistrate Gustafson Fueate
is jitbus operator between Moline
and East Moline. and was arrested
last night by the motorcycle con.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

Bids for tearing out and clearing
away OF the old fire station on the
property OF the Deere estate at Four
teenth street and Fifth avenue are be-
ing asked for with the exception of
having the site for the new building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
MEXICAN ENGAGED
AS DINNER TALKER

Emeterio De La Cara, formerly
member OF the Mexican chamber Of
deputies and holder OF many important
positions in the Mexican government.
has been engaged by the After Dinner
club "a principal speaker at the Janu-
airy meeting OF the organization. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS

Coleman OF Illinois City, also mourn
her loss, as well as do seven grand
children and one -grandChild.
Funeral services will be held at S
o'clock Friday morning in the Rood
home and the remains will then be TAX
en- TO Illinois City Services Will be
held at O'Clock in the Methodist
church there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
1856 PUPILS IN
MOLINE SCHOOLS
Total Enrolment of Students Reaches
Striking Figure-Increase Ex-
pected in Next Week.
FEW ATTEND kINDERGARTENS
Educational authorities Believe Mis-
understanding Among Parents is
to Blame for Small Classes.

More than 5000 students are enroll
ed in the Moline public schools, &C
cording to a report just made by the
board Of education, with the probabili-
~ of a goOdly increase over the pres
ent number The figures given out
place the present number of pupils en-
rolled at 1855.
An unusually low enrolment in the
kindergarten is believed by the school
authorities to be due to a misunder-
standing among the parents as to the
opening date of primary classes. Some
time ago the state board of health adj
vised against the opening of kinder
gaTtens before Oct. l in such loCali-
ties where there were cases of infan-
tile paralysis or danger of such an
epidemic The advice was not given
by the state in the way of an order.
and it was believed here, as we'll as
in number of other surrounding
places that there was no great danger
to be confronted in opening the kin
dergarten at the usual time, and so
this was done. However, in Moline.
as we'll as in many other western and
mid-western cities, the schools were
then closed for a period of two weeks
as q precautiOn. On the advice of
local health authorities that there was
no danger of an epidemic here, the
schools were opened Monday, kinder
garten classes starting a the same
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
ODD FELLOWS TEAM
WORKING FOR MEET

Moline lodge No 1873, l. O. f., met
In Masonic temple last night in regular
weekly session. Routine business was
transacted and the third degree was
conferred on one candidate Degree
team of No. 1913 is hard at work in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
Lyceum Program Announced

me complete program OF the Mo-
line Young Peoples Lyceum associa-
@tion for the winter course was an
nounced today. The program is one
81 considerable range and includes
grand opera, lectures, etc. with sncb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

preparation for a trip to Springfield in
November, when the grand lodge of
the order will he session. The new
third degree work will be exemplified
at that time and the local members
expect To make a good showing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

people as Ida Tarhell as one of the
speakers. Miss Tarbell is scheduled
TO appear here Tuesday, Jan 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

subject viii be what is Wrons ~
Mexico p" =,
Cara is REGARDED as a man propehI,,
more nj than any other repfes 'aS M
of the torn republic To explain go in,s
an insight In an intelligent maln'u ~ n
the difficulties faced By Mexico. MARI
highly educated and has given lossrn
years OF his life while holding Milf
ment positions 90 study OF th0
iCal life OF his country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

made ready for the excavating work as !
soon as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
MOLINE
MOLINE
An event that signifies our readine



in
will readily realize 'Inndts
mmity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

All the news all the time
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20
List of School FnroIImpnts.

Following is the enrolment of the
different schools of Moline as given
out by superintendent Mahoney:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-20

and correct in The realm offashton for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

sssAlfebsmo-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Quarter block in northwest
ern part of city; two good houses; best
bargain ever offered. Apply B. A. Davis
marble yard for particulars. Phone 592.
31mar-H
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
AnMERTISEMENT.

Sealed proposal for the construction Of
approximately Eight Thousand (e000l
feet of six-inch (e-inch) Cast Iron Water
Mains, together with Five Hydrants and
Stop. Gate Valves and Specials. will be
received by the Board Of Commissioners
at the office OF the City Clerk in the
City Hall up to - o'clock noon on the
10th day Of April A. D. 1916.
Proposals must be addressed to City
Clerk, and endorsed Proposals for con-
structing Water Mains
Each proposal must be accompanied
by certified check in the sum of Five
Hundred (S500) Dollars. drawn upon a
Bank in the City of Pensacola, Florida,
and made payable to the City of Pen
sacola.
Blank form Of proposal, required to be
used, and copies Of plans, specifications,
contract and instructions to bidders, can
be obtained at the office Of the City
Clerk in the City Hail.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
c. w. EGGART,
9OsA-1apr7t City Clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
LEGAL NOTICES.


Sealed proposals for furnishing uni
forms for the Police and Fire Depart
ments of the City Of Pensacola viii be
received by the Board of Commissioners
at the City Hall up to o'clock p. m.
Monday, April 10. 1915. Proposals to be
addressed to G. W. Eggart, City Clerk.
and endorsed Proposals for Uniforms.
SPECIFICATIONS and blank form Of pro-
posai may be obtained by applica don to
the City Clerk. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids, or to award the
uniforms for the Police Department and
Fire Department to different bidders.
BY order of the Board of Commission
ers. G.. w. EGGART,
29mar-Tt City Clerk.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

WHITE GIRL wants homework with old
couple or with couple without children.
Terms reasonable. Phone 1856 -.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
UP, CLEARED AND SAILED FOR
PENSACOLA.


Hedwig, Nor, 1881; sailed Birken-
head Jan. 9.
Firth Of DOnroche, ss7; sailed Gag
lairi Nov. %.
Christiane, Rus, s1s; sailed fror
London. Nov. ~.
Dagmar, swed., 1897; sailed frOm /.
Glasgow, Nov. 4.
Argo, swed, i541; sailed Havres
Feb. 26.
Australian, Nor. 1865; sailed Havre, 3
Feb. "a.
Centurion, Br. 17o4; sailed Fleet
wood March 4.
Dione, Nor, 100; called Garston.
Feb, %. q
Equator, Rus, s47; sailed BiIboa
Feb. 81.
Marpesia, Nor. 1890; sailed Glasgow
Feb. %.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

Elsa Augusta, Rus, 1875, Schineck,
Genoa, to Pensacola Lumber and Tim
Der Co.
Uzu, Rus, Ali, Mkurgo, Nipe, to W.
S. Keyser Export Co.
Roma, Rus, 3s2, Kongs, to w. s.
Keyser Export Co.
Anna Alwina, Rus, Gr'ewe, 321, Gf-
braltar, TO master.
Roma, Rus, 1882, Behrens, Cette, to
w. S. Keyser Export Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
Barks.

Lawhill, Rus, 2749, Jensen, Liver
pool, to Gulf Transit Co.
Pasquale Lauro, ItaI, Janezzi, 1915,
Genoa, to Rosasco Bros.
Madura, Nor, 1923, Arentzen, to w.
S. Keyser Export Co.
Albyn, Rus. 1892, Karlssen, Bilboa,
to Geo. w. Howe & So.
Kilmallie, Br, 1913, Henry, Dublin,
to Quina Export Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed win on the first day Of August,
A. ID. 1915, present to the Honorable
Henry BeiIinger, County Judge Of the
County judges Court Of Escambia
County, Florida. his accounts and vouch-
ers as Administrator Of the Estate Of
Herbert F. White, deceased, and on the
same date apply for his discharge from
his said misunderstanding.
F. W. FOWLER,
Administrator.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR SALE Monarch typewriter al-
most new for sale cheap. P. D. Box 55,
Milton, Fla, or Phone So.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
wANTED--To BUY.

WANTED-To buy second hama corr
and feed sacks. Eureka Refining ca,
Goulding. Fla. isian
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO creditors.
legatees. distributes, and all persons
having claims or demands against the
estate of Homer E. Fuller. deceased, to
present the same to the undersigned. az
TIE once Of VIM. Fisher, Esquire, Pen
sacola, Florida, within two (2) years
from the first publication of this notice.
February 9Th, 1916.
HENRY r. FULLER.
Administrators
S7OA 4fels-oavxgW
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR SALE-Larned's ia
NOUS history of the world
in FIVE volumes, $1.98. Only
a few sets left. Printed in
good plain type, handsome
ly illustrated and are bound ;
they make ideal history for
boys and girls. Apply The
Journal Office. 'S'uly
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

Louis Bossert. Am, 1853, Leblanc,
Mobile to Master.
Guglis, Rus, 297, Nel1tnen, Cette, to
Pensacola Lumber and Timber Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
eosA-1apr7t
MASTERS SALE OF PIANO.

BY virtue of a decree rendered in the
Circuit Court of the First Judicial Cir
cult of Florida, in and for Eseambia
county, in a certain cause wherein H. T.
Hackney Coal Company. a corporation, is
complainant, and Kate Waters is defen-
dant will expose for sale to the highest
bidder for cash, at public outcry, one
Gable Piano, style i've. numbered los, 1872,
said sale to take place on Monday, May
1st, 1916, between II m. and l p. m. at
122 West Chase street, 1.-TWO blocks west
of Court House), in Pensacola, Escambia
county, Florida, the piano being at this
address and not being easily moved to
the Court House door. Purchaser to pay
for bill of sale.
w. D. HOWE,
Special Master in Chancery.
910A-1apr4w
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
Ships.

Cortez, Nor, 2155, Olsen, Port Nol-
10th via Fort Morgan, to John A. Mer-
rift & Co.
Manx King, Nor, Moller, 1899, Liv-
erpool, to Geo. w. Howe Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
Sailed.

Dutch IS Calypso, for River Platte
via ST. Lucia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
SECRET SOCIETIES.
w. o. W.


Hickory Camp, No. Fl. Woodman Of
the World meets second and fourth We'd
nesday nights at 1880 p. m. Woodman
Hall corner Baylen and Romano.
c. ]. OERTIN0,
C.D. CRooKE, Clerk
g. 9.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
Cleared.

Ital bk Combermere, Mortola, for
Sestri Levanti, with $4,000 # lurn-
Der, 100000 # sawn timber.
Swed blk Sigyn, Jansen, for Liver
pool, with 261 900 # lumber.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
VESSELS IN PORT.


Rudolf Blumberg, Ger, 1917.
Lucia, Aust, 4747, Ivancich.
Vogese~, Ger, 1856, Paulsen.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
LOST Avn FouNp.

LOST OR PROBABLY STOLEN on
February 18th, white bull terrier had
on brass studded collar with my name
on Il. Liberal reward for his return
or any information leading to his re-
covery. Frank ID. Tracy, 313 West Gads-
den. Phone 1852, 2mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
SHIPPING NEWS.
ArriYed.

Blanche H. King, Am sch, 1921.
Williams, Mobile, to John A. Merritt
& Co.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

DON'T GO IN BANKRUPTCY. we
furnish money to financially embar-
rassed businesses. Correspondence strict
" confidential. Address, Confidential
Broker care Journal 2smar-7t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
BOARD AND ROOMS.
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED-Three salesladies. Apply SIS
S. Palafox Street, between 9 and 10
q. N. lapr2a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
NAVAL STORES
PENSACOLA MARKET.

The spirit market was dun at 4sss
with no sales.
Raeelnts. Casks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
MONEY TO LOAN

WE negotiate loans on improved farm
lands for FIVE and ten years. Reason
able interest. ]. NJ. Dawson Loan Co.
Brewton. Ala. 2emar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

sition Wanted Column:
The Journal Is pleased TO have
answers come to the ONCE where
the advertiser can call for them.
Otherwise please use street ao-
dress or initials and postoffice box
number.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR RENT-Pleasant rooms overlooking
bay, furnished, gentlemen preferred.
Can arrange for light housekeeping.
Phone 1880. 25mar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR SALE-One boar, two
sows. registered, Duroc Jer-
sey. eight pigs subject t Q
registration, and a number
of grades, 20 in all. A bar
gain at SITS cash. Write R.
w. Davis. Foshee, Ala. slmar6'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR SALE=A new five-room cottage
with all modern improvem ents. Beauti-
full view overlooking Bayou on East Hill.
Cash or terms. Within block from car
line. Address j. c., care Journal.
1apr-1na
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Thorough bred Duroc Jersey
pigs, eight weeks old; properly bred and
in excellent condition. Can furnish nom
related male and females, $500 each f. o.
b. Mulat, Fla, d. c. Williams, Miiligan,
Fla. 1apr-1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

WANTED-orde for crocheted bed
spread for sale now. Phone 1441. 1apr
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
POSITION WANTED.

IN memory Of Mr.. Frank L.
Mayes, and in recognition OF the
spirit OF helpfulness that was his.
The Journal win insert under this
classification free advertisements
for those in need Of employment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Wm. T. Fox's residence ~
Warrington. Screened, water and cleo
trio lights. Phone 1888. 1apr-Si
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR RENT-Three rooms for light
housekeeping. New, absolutely mod
err IN every respect; apart from rest of
house, Private front and back en-
trance. Private bath. 519 North Hayne-
2omartf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

FOR SALE 300 acres land
with half mile frontage G..
F. & A. road 5 miles north of
city. When you hear price
you will snap it up. Lee
Daniel. simar
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-04-01

WANTFD-Position as housekeeper or
companion. Address Mrs. Y. D. Sell
wonk. Route 2, Geneva Ala, care G. 3.
White, s0-A
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-30
Texas Rangers Seldom Capture Outlaws;
They Leave Them Where They Find Then

Ireland decided to rid the state OF them
and sent for Captain Lee Hall the COM
mander OF the rangers. The captain
found the governor in his once in his
shirt sleeves.
II sent for you. Lee" the governor
said. because things have come to such
a pass along the border that no decent
man can live or travel in that part OF
the state with safety. want you to
clean It UP. Can you do TT"
II can" Hall replied.
"All right-go ahead" tho governor
said.
These were the only orders issued.
but Hall knew what was to be done.
He began his plans at once and within
week started on what has come to Be
known a. the red ride"
He used tho whole force OF rangers.
which he divided into squads of from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-30

PH HE Texas rangers. who are now
active in the turmoil along the
Mexican border. share with
the mounted police OF the Ca
madam northwest the honor OF being
the best qualified and trained men TOR
the task of keeping order and peace
over large territory. Their work dur
ing recent crises has been OF the high
est order. and the average Texan
swears by the efficiency Of the rangers.
The act creating the rangers was
passed shortly after the Mexican war.
1t states that the force 10 to be organ
tied ''for the protection OF the frontier
against marauding and thieving par
ties and for tho suppression of lawless-
ness and crime throughout the state"
There have been as many as 400 men
in the force. At present there are only
ninety-two, divided into four comna-
MES each commanded by a captain.
The way they use their discretion
was illustrated late last summer when
three rangers and three unofficial citi-
zens set out to free the lower Rio
Grande valley OF Mexican marauders.
They rode through tho wilderness Of
mesquite trees. prickly pear and cactus.
The whole countryside was quivering
with the heat. The animals that lived
In the bush were silent. and the only
life to be seen was now and then \
chaparral cock that had been disturbed
and had fed.
In tho midst OF this burning silence
the ranger who was leading tho band
suddenly halted and pointed to q thin
column Of smoke.
Tt IL a campfire" he remarked softly,
Tho men dismountsd and walked be-
side their horses, making no sound.
After q time they came upon 4 small
open place beside the trail, whore they
found two Mexicans armed with rifies
and loaded revolvers. The men were
questioned briefly. The questioner de-
cided that they were outlaws and left
them dead beside tho trail and passed
on. Not long after 1t became known
that the rangers were acting in this
way General Funston declared that the
whole border was under martial law.
and the federal troops displaced the
Texan authorities in protecting the
frontier.
These men, however, had been en-
gagged in the same kind Of work as
their predecessors. and they went about
1t in the same way. Tho most famous
exploit Of the rangers occurred about
thirty years ago. when John Ireland
were crossing tho border then ~ now.
They did not call them insurrectionists.
nor did they apply any other euphemis-
tic names to them. No one In TexAs
had any illusions about them Governor