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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16


: French maids served this delicacy-
Butterflies and chrysanthemums
made the ice cream cone booth most
ATTRACTIVE was a mass Of yellow
and black, and in charge Of Miss
Aileen Moore and Miss Gussie Goar-
Miss Barbara Worcester and Miss
Mary Ferris sold iced watermelon,
Miss Elizabeth Kuhlman and Miss lisa
bel Brown also assisted in various
ways.
Everett Searle and r. W. Latta dou-
bled themselves into some sort Of a
four legged dwarf, the like Of which
has never been seen.
Miss Helen DePue and Philip Goar
sold the coupon books.
The decorations were elaborate. the
reception hall being hung in myriad
japanese lanterns. college pennants
and posters. and massed in zinnias
ferns and nasturtiums. There were
coy corners and inviting retreats ga
lore Miss Isal Mcdowell. of Mesilla
Park. gave away masks to the SOL
diers TO help in the gay carnivalistic
atmosphere.
On the program was a chorus. with
Dick Lewis soloist: sleight OF hand
tricks by soldier Hicks" a Russian
dance by Mr.. Anderson, of Camp
Courchesne: readings BY Frederick
Stevenson. solos by Mrs. 7 Rowland
Gilchrist; a mandolin duet by Pvts.
Armstrong and Manfrey; a humorous
pantomime, -Dorothy's Catastrophe"
by Miss Gussie Goar, Miss Aileen
Moore, AIessrs. Arthur Seamon, r W.
Latta, Philip Goar and Arthur Wor-
cester: a drill by James Spence, The
odore Harris. James Pelham and Wal
ter Christie, jr.; and ukulele numbers
by Misses DOorthy Crane. Dorothy
Waldron. Gussie Goar. Helen DePue.
Dorothy Lewis and Marjorie Crane
Corp. Earl George Harris announced
the features.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
Automobilinq and Outings

The vestrymen OF the Episcopal
church OF st. Clement were guests
Of Mr. and Mrs. T. Davis Porcher, al
their home down the valley Thursday
night, wives Of the dignitaries &C
companying them for the festivity
Home grown cantaloupe, watermelon
and fruits were served Among those
motoring out for the annual party
were the Rev. and Mrs. Fuller Swift
Rev. and Mrs. George Deland. Mr.. and
Mrs C. n. Lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Mcknight. Mr. and Mrs. George
Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs V. r. Stiles, M
and Mrs. +. o. Stain, Mr.. and Mrs
Horace B. Hayes. Mr.. and Mrs J. J.
Ormsbee, superintendent R J. Tighe.
p. n g. Williams, DIT. Elliott c. Prem
tiss, L Il. Tucker, all Of whom found
the moonlight ride home just the
right ending TO the pretty affair.
Judge s. J. Isaacks and family are
just back from a fishing trip Of ten
days, spent in New Mexico and Ari-
iona They made the trip overland
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
FL Pasodns Returning.

Mrs. Julia A sharp returned Thurs
day noon from a short trip tosCali'
fornia. where she was called by tbs
illness OF her mother.
Mrs Frances S. We'll and her
mother. Mrs Steiner. who have been
summering in California. have re-
turned TO Fl PasO. Mrs. Steiner was
very i'll while away. and is now con-
valescing at the home OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. John Tappan.
With their daughters. Margaret and
Florence, Mr.. and Mrs. George r
Cowherd have returned from a vaca-
ton spent in various parts OF Mich
igan. Mr.. COwherd Joined his family
east. more than a fortnight ago. the
latter having been away all summer.
Ted Cooley, with Mayo SeamOn.
James Bowen. IT.. and Clifford Irwin
are back from Cloudcroft. where they
occupied a cottage close to the VIM
chester Cooley summer home. The
boys did their own cooking and had
no end OF fun They were away for
about ten days
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
About Ell Pasoons.

Mr.. and Mrs T. NJ Quebedeaux. Of
1415 Hawthorne, have a son, born the
ninth at Hotel Dieu- John Leslie he
has been named
DR.. and Mrs George DeIand. with
their daughter, Jane. have moved TO
1909 East Nevada. wher they are now
at home TO friends
Mai and Mrs. " B. Rogers are now
at home 10 friends in the Patterson.
where they moved today. Mrs Rogers
IL one Of the charming younger ma
irons Of the army set.
Joe H Wolf, formerly sergeant.
quarteruaster's corps. in FL Paso. has
been commissioned lieutenant, quar-
termaster's corps. according to a tele-
gram received by his mother. Mrs. c.
K WolE- His commission was issued
following the completion OF a training
course at Jacksonville, Fla He ex-
poets TO be sent to France soon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
ElPosoans Amau.
Paul Thomas was in ClOudcri
q few DIS The nast- week.

Paul Thomas was in Cloudcroft FOL
a few days. the past week
Miss Helen Loomis is in Cloudcroft
the guest Of Miss Helen Dunn.
C. J. Harris. assistant supervising
inspector OF immigration. left Fri
day for Washington.
Ralph Pateman left Thursday fol
san Francisco. where he viii enter
the navy training school, and DO his
utmost in helping win the war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace B. Stevens left
Thursday at noon 10 join the family
at Cloudcroft, theirs being one OF the
pretrfest cottages at the colony among
the pines.
Mrs. Carl Lee smith has gone to
Camp Jackson. Columbia. South Cara
lima, TO join her son. Lieut.. Claudius
Wonble, who is instructing in avia-
ton
Mrs. A. I. Keener has received word
that her husband has arrived safely
company Of the I4ist iufsntry- Mrs.
keeuer is now residing in Pasons'
Kansas
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Robertson. Of
1eS MARTINEZ. Orchard Park. have re-
ceived news Of the safe arrival over
seas OF their son, 10y. The latter is
with the Texas boys in the 1flst in
fantry. captained by r. F. Burgess
Bruce Wright. who is stationed at
Fl. Bliss. left today on the Golden
State limited to spend a furlough
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. W
Wright and sister. Mrs. H W Wells,
jr.. who are summering at san Diego,
Cal
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Had
lock, Of FL Paso. have received greet
ings from them fom Bar Harbor Ne,
where they are visiting friends The
cards say that they expect TO visit
also Searsport. Ne. Weather is fine"
g he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
Society and Club
Doings Saturday

IL PASO Country club dinners and
l. dancing.
Airs. John B. Watson. assisted by
Mrs. Frank Ainsa. viii be on the third
floor OF the Popular at the downtown
headquarters OF the Navy league COM
fort committee. 10 give out yarn to
the knitters-
Mrs. Charles Moufort. Mrs. F. F.
Smith and Miss Vera Geer in charge
OF the Red Cross community cannery
at the city market.
Mrs. J. J. Raster in charge Of the
program at the base hospital Fort
Bliss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
Lerner.s saturdar Dr..

II It is new Fall boots that you re-
quire tomorrow Il is here you viii
find the latest styles. II II is shoes
for the children you will find that the
Children's Shoes we sell give more
service at less cost.
We have some end OF the season
bargains in OXfords for men and
women that viii save you consider
able money.
Lerner shoe CO.-220 ran Antonio St.
Headquarters for military footwear.
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Mrs. Feunessy is to give the pro-
gram at the remount station. next
Friday night, and is now busily ar
ranging the entertainment by col
Letting exceptionally fine artists
-
On next Monday evening. at the in
vitatiou OF n. II. Lemon. in charge OF
J. u. c. A work for the Fifth cavalry.
Mr.. and Mrs g. A Martin are 70 en-
terrain at the Y NJ c. A. building for
that regiment Mr. Martin viii talk
on newspaper making and Mrs. Mar
tin viii sing a group Of songs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
NEW Arrivals DAILY.

Mr.. Hale is in the Eastern Markets
selecting the newest novelties and ex-
elusive pattern hats and we are re-
ceiving a new shipment OF early Fail
styles daily
J. W. HALE.
EXCLUSIVE MILLINERY,
ZIG y. OREGON.
Out OF High Rent District
Better Values Lower Prices.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Y. W. c. A. Cafeteria. 81 Z Frank
lin street. For men and women Cool
dining room Moderate prices Din
ner from Il TO o'clock; supper from
5 to Z oclock.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16
Profiteers We're On

Cheating the public is no longer
past time. Watch next weekday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

A few good buys in Tenements-
Lee Newman. tenements a specially
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Community Scratch Feed
/ For Chickens. cheap. wholesome. Gets
results-Gets results. Community
Milling Co. Phone 476s.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Eat Squads. Phone SIS delivered
anywhere.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Eat Squads. Phone SIS. Delivered
anywhere.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-16

Phi. SG46-J. Alma McCrummen il desire
Piano Teacher Graduate Of New Eng
land Conservatory OF Boston. EXpe-
rienced and reasonable in charges.
ADV
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15
Dividends From Mines

Dividends aggregating s24,662, 1898
were paid in June by forty mining and
metallurgical companies making public
returns. This compares with dividends
totalling s38,365,s3 paid by forty
nine in the corresponding 1917 month.
Holding companies allied to the min
ing corporations paid s323,433 in June
last compared with s76s,43s in the
previous June, while Canadian, South
American and Mexican companies paid
s2,2ss,s42 in June this year and ST.
a92.soI in Iune a year ago.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15
Consolidated Exchange

UNIT Of trade on this exchange. 10 sh.resl
transactions and prices for last week for
the more active shares follow.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15
Bonds
Long Route Shipment

ENLISTED. +sei cents per sbs-.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15

Weeks - 1915 y
Sales tOC0 omitted). close High Low.
44s4 S Liberty Sl2s. se.ee ss 1920
6S4 do 1st 4s.......... $3.50 9904 $500
G891 do I'd Is. s........ 94.OO 1888 $500
do 1st 4l4s........ $3.50 $3.50 $500
208 do I'd 414s......... 1898 94.0O $3.50
o609 do Sd 4As........ 1886 e910 95.32
4s coup 1925. .... 1865 1865 104
do As reg 1925 1o6Is 1865 104ss
100 do Is reg 1890. ..... 98H4 98le 81
$50 Amer For Gov Sec 5s e7la 97L2 94i,
$50 Anglo-French 5-yr 5s s25a SO 1914
% City OF Bordeaux 6s. o2la 92I, 81
"a City of Lyons 6s... s17s 90 81
IS City Of Marseiles Gs . o2aR 92l, 81
81 City of Paris 6s....... 1884 8sle 81ss
&c City OF Toxic 5s. 80 92I, 68
II Dom of Canada 5s 1921 95N. 9634 94ls
do 5s 1926 6. 93l, 95 eo7s
- do 5s 1881 ......... 81 90 ss7s
2S0 French Repub 5l1as 1919 osDa e8sa 90
Imp Jap I'd ser 4 4i2s 8734 e2zs 81
A do I'd 4l2s Ger stp. 80I2 81 IT
"a Repub of Cuba 5s 1904. 985a 100 9olI,
556 u Of CT Brit & lr 5s ee{s e97a 81
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15
Curb Market

Note-The Tribune assumes no r.spon.i-
oiii'y Tor the accuracy or authenticity of curb
market quotations. Transactions and price.
Tor the week ended July l3 were reported a.
follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15

Alden exporters have shipped nearly
l.ooo bales of goat and sheepskins to
New York by way OF Manila on a
spanish steamship, the only craft
New-York tribune., 1918-07-15

follow table gives
of the ror
in h.r.m is based
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
ENTERTAIN MUNITION WORKERS.
Carney's Point Y. w. &. A. INDUCES in
HallOwe'eu FrOlic.

Carney's Point. Nov There was no
ban on a good old fashioned Hal owe en-
here. rs the danger of infection seemed to
be over and rollicklng good time was
spent Thursday evening, at the Young
Women's Christian Association when
witches, clowns, ghosts, Red Riding Hoods
gathered To celebrate the wlerd night
when spirits walk the eve of All Saints.
Miss Newell, the general secretary OF
the Carncy's Point Y ". G. A, was IN
charge of the ceremonies, and about
300 girls who are employed ut the powder
works, enjoyed the frolic. A fortune
teller predicted the usual long life with
happy ending after long journey.
An entertainment including sol dances
and music, was given at intervals during
the evening, and everybody joined III
the Virginia reel and other old fashiQncd
square dances. where they swing cor
ners, forward-and-back. Indies chain, etc.
Eats were last. but not unimportant.
Cider, doughnuts and lollypops circulated
among the three hundred and the evening
was brought To a glorious close.
This is the kind of a good time that is
made possible for thousands OF girls in
industry, by the y w G. A. which or
ganization is to have share in the funds
raised in the United War Work Campaign,
when seven organizations will unite to
raise money to keep up the morale of our
army. navy and women workers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
HUN SUGAR GRIP BROKEN.
/. Mitchell Palmer Americanizes 81
500, 900 German Concern.

New York, Nov. IA. Mitchell
Palmer. Alien Property Custodian, an
nounced yesterday that. through the
Americanization of the III. Hackfeld
Company, which controlled 80 per cent.
of the sugar output OF the Hawaiian
Islands, the German hold on the sugar
industry In the United States and its
possessions had been comp ETY. broken.
The ii. 1Iackfeld Company, which
in 1917, produced 10000 tons of cane
sugar, was formerly controlled by j.
+. Hackield n subject and resident of
Germany The company controlled nine
sugar companies and the Pacific Guano
and terh Izcr Company. Ltd, which
furnished phosphates to Hawaiian sugar
growers. which it brought from South
America In its own boats.
George Kodiak. one of the former
officers OF the Hackcf d Company. . cad
ed gu ty in San Francisco to violating
the neutrality laws of tho United States
by fitting out ships to assist German
raiders in the Pacific
The stock in the new concern, which
has capitalization Of S7.500.000 is
owned hy $40 Americans residents OF
Hawaii.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
LOST BAG STILL MISSING.
Va Clue 10 Cash Left on Local 1ro Hey
Car Last Week

Mis-. II ] T. Willie, who left TIER bag
containing cash 10 the amount of Sl52
.,nd varioB, articles on = Market street
rclicy ear the iat.6r part 81 the week, has
no cine 10 jhe missing property UP to this
imc although every effort has been Inade
o locate H. hlr Willie Vho is connected
with Ercd + Ley 90. government CON
ractors building the big ammunition
,iant near Port Penn O. in tie citv last
night and was making further inquiry
regarding the los. 1fe rather doubts
nc story that the bag was handed 10
woman II the crossing after Mrs Willie
eft the c:.r who in turn laid II un the
steps ot ;e;.rbv house Some friends
Il Nrs WlIlic came along in car jus.
ftcr sire had discovered Ter loss and
htlrrving after the ro.lov caught Up with il
several squares away tut did not recover
he bag Mir Willie states that III add
ton 10 the cash Il bag contained u
handsome pillow cover III which the
american flag vas embroidered in silk
valued II cast al $50 and several vlllu-
able papers lle further stated his
Intention of mixing clam against the
Traction Goinpany . recover the property
lett Oh me ear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
co NDuCTOR TEACHES COURTESY.
McAdoo Picks Railroader to Demonstrate
pCiitcuesS

Harrisburg. Nov Instructor Of
Courtesy IS the title yesterday conferred
upon Harry leonard. one Of the hest
known conductors on the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad system The Job is an absolutely
new one and was created after Director
General McAdoo had ordered railroad
men to treat patrons with consideration
and respect
leonard. who has been conductor on
al tho Pennsylvania : extra fare trains.
will have offices here and will teach "po-
iitcncss" to the crews running between
Harrisburg and PhiIadclpEia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
MASks BARS Flu FROM SHIPS.
Only 80 Eases Among 5000 Americans
on Transport.

London Nov IA transport carving
o,O0O American soldiers has arrived at
8 British port During the trip thti,
were only fifty eases Of InHaenza recorded
one death was caused by the disease.
The success. achieved i'll combating
the Inalady was due, il tie opinion il
physicians, to the fact that every man
wore q cloth mask during the voyage
There were several fatalities on the
Same ship during her prey ous voyage
and the army and navy officials here
were face 70 face with what threatened
10 De 9 serious situation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
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AC especially want To send to those
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tdmes. patent smokes. etc. have failed
"" want - show everyone. ~ otr own
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- end All difficult breathing. al wheeling
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dn0 for all ime
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-01
Want Matches

" r r shops want matches. 'Addres.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
Board Of Equalization

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Clerk Of the Board Of County Commits
siouers of Eureka County. State Of Nevada,
has this day received from the Assessor Of the
aforesaid county The certified tax list or assess
ment roll for the year A. d. 1913; also the
original list Of property and map book for said
year, and that the Board Of County Connie
sioners Of said county viii meet as a Board OF
Equalization in the Office Of the County Clerk
Of said County, at the Court House, in the
town of Eureka, State aforesaid, on MON
DAY, the end day Of July, 1918, at the hour
Cf 2 o'clock, p. M. and shall continue IN scs-
sion from time to time until the business of
Equalization presented to them Is disposed Of.
State Board Of Equalization will not meet
later than Monday, August II, 1918.
r. VEGETABLES.
Clerk Of the Board Of Equalization
Eureka. Nevada, July ID, 1918.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
southsx,a Waterfall.


An American whose imagination had
been fired by S~outhey's wonderful
word picture of the Falls Of Lodore''
journeyed across the Atlantic In order
personally to watch the tumultuous
course of the waterfall On arriving at
Liverpool he at nce started for Cum
beriand and, armed with map and CON-
pass, set out on his search full Of en-
thusiasm.
It was a hot day at the end Of a dry
summer, and as hour succeeded hour
and still no cataract rewarded his ef-
forts he flung himself down on the dry
bed Of a streamlet on the hillside. wea-
~ and despairing. Catching sight Of a
native of the country. he hailed him
joyfully.
Can you direct me to the Falls Of
Lodore?" he called.
The man looked at him and grinned.
"Ye're sitting on emf he replied.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27

Flsld,s Finl,hlna Touch.

Eugene Field was once visiting the
house Of Richard Henry Stoddard In
New York. During the evening a GER
tain well known physician dropped In.
He was a serious man and a bit POM
pous. The talk turned on diet.
Doctor" said Stoddard, i've heard
that you eat two eggs at breakfast
every morning the year round"
mo-" said the doctor emphatically.
mo. On the contrary"
ION the contraryp cried Stoddard.
What's the contrary Of eating two
eggs7"
Laying two eggs" came In deep.
solemn tones from Field.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
Notice To the Public

Complaints have been made TO this once
and 70 the Board Of County Commissioner
against the permission and existence Of GER
tain nuisances within the town Of Eureka.
and particularly ON the ditch on Spring and
Buel streets. and owing to the danger TO health
thereby. the prevalence Of diseases at present.
and the necessity OF cleanliness ~ . preven-
tive therefor. and at the request Of the Coun-
~ Commissioner
Notice Is hereby given that the dumping or
throwing of garbage, rubbish, tin cans. etc ,
into. at or near the ditch on Busl and Spring
streets, within the limits Of the town Of En-
reka, Is. under the laws Of the Stets Of Neva-
da. q public nuisance, and punishable rs .
misdemeanor; and that any further offense Of
this kind will subject the person or persons 50
offending to prosecution, and to the payment
of all costs and damages caused by such acts.
including the costs Of removing or abating
such nuisance.
JAMES MACKEY,
Sheriff Of Eureka County, Nevada.
Dated at Eureka, Nevada, this 18th day Of
January, 1918.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
WATER NOTICE
Notice of Application for Permission TO Ap-
propriate the Public Waters Of the
State of Neyada

AsotiCc Apphlc8ttOu tof fefmisstOu 70 mp
propriate the Public Waters Of the
State of Nevada
Application No. 5115.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day
of June, 1915, in accordance with Section SO,
Chapter 140, of the Statutes Of 1913. one VIM
s. Raine. Of Palisade. County of Eureka, and
State of Nevada. made application to the
State Engineer Of Nevada for permission 70
appropriate the public waters of the State Of
Nevada. Such appropriation is to be made
from Coal Creek, at Q point in the SCI NW4,
Sec. 8. I. 81 N, r. 81 E., M. d. b. 4 NJ.
by means of dams, and two cubic feet per sec
ond is to be conveyed to NE4, See. 7, T. 81
N, r. 50 t.. NJ. d. B. 4 NJ, by means Of
bitches, pipes or fumes, and there used for
irrigation and stock purposes, from April un.
til October of each year. Water not to be re.
turned to stream.
Signed: SEYMOUR CASE,
State Engineer.
Date of first publication July Is. 1915.
Date of last publication Aug. 10, 1918.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
Much Safer Way.

Trfboulet was jester to Francis l. A
great lord, offended at his ~sallies.
threatened to fog him to death. Tri-
boulet went to complain to his master.
IF he does It." said the king, sI'Ii hang
him a quarter of an hour after"
"Thank ye, cousin" said the fool.
but IL it's all the same, couldn't you do
1t o quarter of an hour beforeY
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1918-07-27
HE DID HIS PART.


An amusing story. characteristic Of
the old time journalist. Is related Of a
famous newspaper editor whose prnc.
ttce 1t was to put or the writing OF his
leading article until the hast moment
and often had to fniish 1t In the rom
posing room after all the rest OF the
paper was ready and waiting to 20 to
press. His handwriting, In ordinary
conditions irritatingly difficult to the
printer who had to deal with II, was
on these occasions almost illegible.
One night a compositor who had
been given "a few lines to sci up strug-
gled hard for some time to make put o
word. but finally had to give up the eff
fort, the writing being absolutely indie
cipherable. Approaching the editor. he
said. "Will you tell me what this word
Is, pleasef"
Certainly" replied the editor with
agility. And, taking the sheet OF pa
per, he held 1t up to the gaslight and
pondered the while. Then he turned IL
sideways, upside down and held it In
every possible position. But he did not
read out the word Evidently he him
self was beaten. So, turning to the
compositor. he inquired. "Can YOU not
read itT'
mo. sir" was the reply.
'Then how the deuce do you expect
me to do sol" exclaimed the editor. at
Ii your business to read It. Mine Is
only to write 1t"
And he substituted a word that would
at his meaning.