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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-04
Peter Tries a Back Door.
BY THORNTON w, BURGESS,
If you find the front door locked.
Try the back door without shame.
Both lead to the self same thing;
All the difference Is in name.

low in many ways, but he is not one
of those with a front-door pride. The
only use he can see for door is 4
means OF getting in or out. and he
doesn't care a hair of his funny little
tail which door it is so long as 1t Is
open. SO Peter always has an eye
open for back doors as well as front
doors.
When Peter popped olt of Johnny
Chucks house by the front door al
most into the mouth of Teddy Fcx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-04
Delicious Laxative for Chld's Liver and Bowels

Hurry mother! A teaspoonful of
california" Syrup of Figs today
may prevent sick child tomorrow.
If your child is constipatsd, bilious,
feverish, fretful, has cold, collie, or if
stomach is sour, tongue coated, breath
bad. remember good "physic-laxa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-04

tive" is often all that is necessary.
Children love the "fruity" taste Of
genuine California" Syrup of Figs
which has directions for babies and
children printed on the bottle. Say
California" or you may get an ini-
tation fig syrup. Beware!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-04
PROPOSALS.

6FFITE OF TIE COMMISSIONERS. DIS
trict Of Columbia, February 4. 1921-Sealed
proposals will be received at this office. Room
February Is, 1921. Tor constructing girls
cottare on the grounds Of the National Train
inp School for Girls, at Conduit and Reservoir
reads. Forms Of proposal. specincations. plans
and information may be obtained from chle1
clerk, Engineer Department. Room 427. Dis.
trict Building, Washington. D. c: Deposit OF
Ave dollars will be required to insure return
HENDRiCK. CHARLES w. KUTZ. MABEL
T. BOARDMAN, Commissioners. D. c.
fe4-6t.exSu
Architeets once. washing ton. D.. c.. Jan. -26
192i.-SEALED PROPOSALS will be opened in
this ONCE at pm, Feb. Q, 1921 for furnish
ing and setting toilet room marble for the con-
struction of buildings for the United states
Public Health Service Hospital No. 81. 265O
Wisconsin Ave, Washington. D. Z. Specihca-
tions and drawings may be obtained At this
office in the discretion of the Supervising
Architect. JAS. A. WETMORE,. Acting Su-
pcryising Architect. 1a21 81 fe4
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia, January 81. l32l.-Sealed
proposals will be received at the of1ee OF the
secretary, Board Of Commissioners. Room 500.
District building. until O'Clock p. M. Monday.
February 81. 1921, for laying cement sidewalks
in the District Of Columbia. Of approximately
ications. with necessary information; may be
obtained from chief clerk. Engineer Depart
ment. Room 427. District building; J: TH!L-
MAN HENDRICk.. CHARLES W: kUTZ. MA
BEL T: BoARDMAN. Commissioners. y. q.
tsSl. febl, 23,4v6 -
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16
Neuada er-Seroice Man
to Funeral of Unknown

Chosen as a typical soldier from
this. state. j. ]. Jarnier. Lovelocl
miner. has been selected as the Ne.
vada ex-service man TO attend the fu
neral of the unknown soldier at Ar
lington cemetery. Washington. ID. c.
November IL.
Jarnier volunteered soon after this
country entered the war and served
as. a private with the first gas and
flame regiment organized. He went
TO Tonopah with his parents in the
early DAYS OF the Nye county camp
and is well known i'm Goldfield and
Rochester. He was IN the thick of
the fighting in the Meuse-Argonne
and st. Mihiel campaigns.
Each state will be represented at
the funeral by n man. whose trans
portation and board for one day in
Washington will be paid by the gov
eminent from a fund specially pro-
vided by congress.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

The reception given by the Wom-
ems Club us "A get-acquaintcd party
for the teachers of the district, at he
Odd Fellows hall Tuesday evening.
was q most enjoyable affair A mu-
steal program. consisting of vocal So
los by Mrs Anthony ZURICH and John
Hickey. with Miss Eva Timmons az
aeeompanist. a piano solo by Mrs. NJ.
J. Smith and readings by Mrs. Jose
phine Mayman were greatly enjoyed.
informal card games with the sery-
ing of refreshments completed a most
pleasant evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

bud Whitley was a happy little
host Wednesday afternoon when he
entertained the pupils of the first
and second grades of the East Ely
school in honor of his sixth birthday.
AT the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Whiteley. in East Ely
jolly games and dainty refreshments,
including a birthday cake. passed the
time quickly and happily for the little
folks.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Roper enter
tanned dinner guests Friday evening.
Seated with the host and hostess were
Messrs. and Mesdames Osmond q.
Bates. Il. II. Hoffman and Vail VI.
piftman.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. katherine Smith, who has
spent the last two weeks in Ely in
the interest of the Homen.akers' Club.
will leave today for Preston and
Lund, where she will speri the next
two weeks giving demonstrations in
domestic arts.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Fred T. West left during the week
for salt Lake. Upon his return he
will he accompanied by Mrs. West and
the Misses Mary Deckelman and julia
Dean West. who have been visiting in
Salt lake for the last two weeks.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

ent, who we're Mr.. and Mrs. George
". Baird and daughter Gay, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Latimore, Mrs. Katherine
Wimber, the Misses Kate Gilbert,
Clara Mcdonald. Katherine McKer-
nan, Joe Oldfield. Dolph Foppiano.
V. W. Griffith and the host and
hostess.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Katherine Smith. Mrs. Alfred
j. Proctor. Mrs. William O. Moor
man and Mrs. F. ID. Oldfield spent
Saturday afternoon i'm McGill, the
guests of Mrs. Alfred Doull and Miss
Doty Upton.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

MaeLaughIin. A. A. Sherman, Mike
Fenton. Angus N. Mcdonald and
Harry Randall. Mrs. Lichlyter will
entertain the club next Tuesday aft
ern0on.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. ID. T. Stong enter
tanned Mrs. Josephine Wayman AT
dinner Tuesday evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

In honor of the birthday OF Mrs
w, +. Derr a number of her friends
greeted her with n surprise party at
her home Thursday evening. Cards
and music pleasantly passed the eve
ming, with Mrs. Derr receiving the
first prize and Miss Catherine Ryan
the consolation for the ladies and Mr.
Riepe the first prize and Mr.. Stack
The consolation for the men. Mrs.
McGhie drew the free for all. De-
licious refreshments were served The
inyitd guests were Messrs. and Mes.
DANES John Stack. II. J II. Tietz.
Charles Engelke, Delos McGhie. l.
NJ. Crawford. Chris Halter, Misses
Ann and Katherine Ryan.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Edward u. Pursell was hos
tess 10 the members of The Double +
Bridge Club at her home in Central
Ely Thursday afternoon. Following
a number of enjoyable games deli
cious refreshments we're served To
Mesdames Frank l.. Beverly. j w.
Painter. Archie +. Hartman. Frank
MeElroS. George T. Deckelman. Ed
sIorrocks aud Harold II. Amens. Mrs
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. II. A. comins and Mrs. An
gus y. Mcdonald will leave today by
automobile for Phoebe. from where
they will go 20 Bunkerville, in Clerk
county, 10 spend the winter. Mrs.
Mcdonald will be employed as teach
or for the Bunkerville school for the
term
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. William Padden of East Fly
was a dinner guest of Miss cleora
Murdoch Sunday evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Larsh OF Ruth
were visitors to Ely Thursday eve
ning.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Miss Fannie Cupid is spending tha
week end in McGif1. the guest of Mrs.
Alfred Doull.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

David G. Gardner of Lund spent
Friday in Ely attending to business
In connection with the drilling Of I
vel, ON his ranch.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. F. ID. Oldfeld. Mrs.
Katherine Smith. Mrs. William O
Moorman and Miss Margaret O'Hare
motored 10 Ruth Sunday afternoon.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Z. L. Mi1lick. who is mining on
Mccoy creek. visited relatives in Els
during the week.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lrsetti came IN
from their ranch in Steptoe valley
Friday to attend 10 business in Ely.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Jerry Kent. Mrs. |. e. &. Whit
more and Mrs. Charles l.. Grier en-
loyed an informal game of bridge
with Mrs. A. A. Sherman 1T her home
On High street Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Shitmore had high score.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Karl, who
were married in Ely October 3 and
have been enjoying a visit in Salt
Lake. returned Tuesday evening and
went TO Ruth. where they will make
their home.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Francis NJ. Root will entertain
the members of the Big Five Hundred
club next Saturday afternoon.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah +. Miles and
family are spending the week end at
me Campbell ranch, in Steptoe val
ley.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Charles Wright and son Rich.
ard, who spent a few weeks in Ely
as The guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
W Wright, returned TO their home in
salt Lake Thursday morning.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. William Il. Graham, Who has
spent the last Two months visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Por-
ter, In Utah, returned TO Ely Thurs
day evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Francis NJ. Root will leave fer
Currant creek in the morning. where
he will lave charge of the school.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

q. +. Foreman returned Thursday
evening from a trip to Carson City
and Salt Lake. where he visited with
Mrs. Foreman, who is visiting in Salt
Lake Mrs. foreman will return to
Ely next Saturday evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Caesar w cavigilid of Duck creek
attended TO land matters in Ely Wed
nesday.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Club was held in Odd Fellows
hall yesterday afternoon. Attorney
James NJ. Lockhart gave n most in
teresting talk on Women and the
Law. The musical program consist
ed of a vocal solo by Mrs. e. w. Tor
renee. with Miss Koneta Terrence as
accompanist and n violin solo by
Miss Hazel Moyie. with Miss Gertrude
Reilly as accompanlst, was greatly
enjoyed. Plans were made for a nal-
lowe en- party 10 be given by the club,
announcement of when will he made
later.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Robert Blair and TWO children
left Saturday morning for Roseville.
Cal, where they will join Mr.. Blair
and make their home.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

w ". Boyle. b. Williams and Her
nan Tietz came In Sunday from
Cherry Creek, where Mr.. Tietz is en-
gagged In mining. Mr.. Tiefz returned
to Cherry Creek Monday.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. Van Newman enter
tanned At dinner Sunday evening for
Ea. j. stephens and A. G. Powell.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Arthur Smith returned Thurs.
day evening from a visit TO Salt Lake
and Butte, Mont.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hartley re-
turned during the week from Salt
Lake. where Mr.. Hartley had attend
ed the convention of the J. c. Penney
Company managers. Mrs. Fred Hart
ley ard little daughter Marjorie Belle
returned from Salt Lake last evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Walker and
Mrs. Flora Maddox were overnight
visitors in Ely Friday. motoring from
their home in Cherry Greek.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

II J.. Arnoldson is in Elv from his
home in Preston for a short visit.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. X. A. Bowdle entertained lie
members of the Drama League at her
nome IN East Ely Thursday after
noon Miss Margaret Smith was the
reader. The members are Mesdames
osmond q. Bates, Charles S. Chand-
Ter, Nealy II. Chaplin. Samue, b. Ell
nerl, >. / Hickey. X. II. Hoffman,
william y. McGill. Arthur Smith,
org II. Whitley and Miss .,stelle
Lakenan.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

John Yelland was a visitor TO Ely
Monday al his home at Taft.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

McEiro, received the first prize and
Mrs. Hartman second.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Forrest Matson. superintendent OF
the Piermont mines, is spending a
few days in Ely.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs Lee Fl. Murdoch and Miss Gle
ora We're luncheon guests of
hrs- oscar H.. Upwall Wednesday.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. e. J. McFadden Was operate,
on at the Steptoe Valley hospita
Wednesday for appendicitis. Reports
from the hospital are that Mrs. Nc
Fadden is recovering nicely from tn
operation, which will be good new
TO her many friends.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. r. Stong eater
tanned at dinner Thursday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis II Bent ard
Miss Mary Black.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

william Mnlyihill is spending a few
days in Ely from his home at Con
nors pass
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. w. u. Campbell and
George Campbell attended TO business
matters In Ely Monday While here
they were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
+. Miles.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

We Are Prepared for the Cold Winter
Weather That i Sure
- EaFpa
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

T. G. Windows of Preston was n
visitor TO Ely Monday. 4. A. Win
dous. who has been away ON a mis-
sion for the last twenty months. re-
turned home last evening and left
this morning for his home at Presto.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

John Murphy of McGiI was Il Wis
itor in Ely Thursday evening. AIRS
Joseph Murphy aud children are
spending the week at the Northern
hotel while their house i'm MeGin il
being prepared for occupancy Vim
cent Murphy has been quite i'll for a
few DAYS hut IL now recovering.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. aud Mrs Alfred Bellander and
Miss Vera crockwell are in Ely from
their home N Silver creek for a few
aaVsf visit
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

TIE Blue Bird Sewing Club met
with Irene kitch on the courthouse
lawn Yesterday afternoon. After an
afternoon pleasantly spent in sewing
The little ladies were served dainty
refreshments. Those present were
Dorothy Delmore. Mildred Delmore,
Rernice Geraehty. Melba Geraghty.
Bertha Wamboldt, Georgia Wamboldt
and the hostess.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. John Stack and Miss
katherine Ryan of McGill were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Angus: II
Riepe In Ely. The party attended
the Elks dance Saturday evening.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Giovanni q. Buzzetu of Steptoe was
IN Ely Monday to mako final proof ON
"A homestead entry a, the Office Of the
county clerk
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

George T. Baker and ARMS Robson
Of Baker We're sisitcrs 1 o this city
during the week.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Charles s. Chandler and j. II. Full
mer were passengers on Thursday
mornings train for Reno. They will
attend the meeting of the republican
state central committee there.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Claude Henderson was hostess
To tho members of the +. 7. c at her
home In Central Ely Tuesday after
noon An afternoon OF reading. FOL
lowed by the serving OF dainty re-
freshments by the hostess, was great
" enjoyed by Mesdames ID. c Nc
Donald. John T. Lichlyter, James
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Sellas and Frank
Bassett anne to Ely from their home
At Tippett Tuesday. Mr.. Bassett has
not been enjoying the best of health
and while in Ely consulted 4 physi-
piap
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. L. f. Grant and Mr..
and Mrs J. ". F'oote of Ruth spent
"Wednesday evening in Ely
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

John IL. Gallagher. the Misses Lau-
III ana Violet Gallagher left Satur-
da, for "A trip la Currant creek. They
went by The lllipah oilfields and
through Hamilton, stopping To visit
al both places. and will return tn Ely
this evening
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. osmond G. Bates. Mrs. Vail
NJ. Pittman. Mrs. 'Nealy Ii. Chaplin
and Mrs. Il. II. Hoffman motored To
Ruth Wednesday afternoon.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Joserh Tietz. who is employed ~
the Steptoe Drug Company. Is spend
ing his vacation With his brother Her
nan at his mine neal Cherry Greek.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. Harry c. Borchert
motored 10 Ely from their home near
Cherry Greek Wednesday aud attend
ed 10 business here.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Miss cleora Murdoch will entertain
the members of the Spoon Club e
Wednesday evening,
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. August II. Riepe en-.
tertained dinner guests Sunday eve
ming Covers were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. John Stack. Mr.. and Mrs. II. j
Il. Tietz. Miss Catherine Ryan. Her.
man Tietz and Joe Stack. After din.
ner cards were enjoyed.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

AR. and Mrs George II. campbell
brought Mrs. Miller aud her little son
from Steptoe 10 Ely Thursday 10 re-
eeiYe medical attention for the little
boy. who had been badly burned
while playing with matches.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

May BE Had al Fast EI,'s OASIS.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. Charles s. Chandler. Mrs.
James N. Lockhart. Mrs. J 4. Fliega.
Misses Margaret Smith, EstelIe Lake
nan. Lois Lockhart and Lillian Green
were guests Wednesday OF Mrs. Rowe
McCrae I'm McGll.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Members OF the Ladies' Aid Society
OF the Methodist church mel with
Mrs. William Geraghty 1T her home
on Fly street Wednesday afternoon
After the meeting "A social hour and
the serving Of dainty refreshments
was enjoyed Those presen were
Mesdames A. G.. Jones. Rufus Sellers,
James W. Delmore. J. ID. Kiteh. Ed +.
smith, John r. Trembath and Mrs
Edwards. Mrs Kiteh will entertain
he society M its maxi meatfnp
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Rev. and Mrs. Upton Partridge and
daughter arrived in Ely Thursday
evening Mr.. Partridge will have
charge ot the Methodist Episcopal
church in this city. During the week
there will be II public reception given
at the church for Rev and Mrs. Part
ridge. when a musical program VIII
be rendered ana refreshments served
Rev. Partridge To Ely from
Susanville. Cal.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

W. q Meecham arrived in Ely dur
ing the week. bringing his son Ar
thur here for medical treatment for a
broken leg sustained i'm a runaway
accident
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-16

Mrs. II. ]. Il. Tietz and Airs. Aug
nst II. Riepe were guests of friends
In MeGill Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-05-11
CAMPAIGN TO STOP
LIQUOR SMUGGLING

GALVESTON, Texas, May ia
campaign to put an end to the snug
Cling Of liquor from foreign owned
and operated vessels has been inau-
gurated by Fred c. Pabst, collector Of
customs here
The practice Of bringing in illegal
liquors, according to the authorities,
has become widespread, sailors on al
most every steamer flying foreign
flag adding to their income by act
ing a. buyers for distributors in the
various ports Of this country. The
sailors. il is contraband liquor sales.
Customs officials here declared
that the master of any vessel from
which merchandise or liquor is land
ed illegally. is liable to a fine Of
$400 for each offense and that, tx the
commodities so landed do not appear
on the ships manifest in proper form
the master il liable TO fines " addi-
tion. equal to the value of tbs Goods
landed. In addition to this. was
pointed out. the ship itSclf liable
10 seizure to insure pay nj of the
fines for which the mastc- / liable,
and can be held in port " III settle
ment of such fines is made.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1921-05-11

ments of the melons are expected to
start June 1.
"The fruit growers of the Pacific
Coast, including the states Of Wash
ington, Oregon and California, dur
ing the coming season will have a
total Of 100000 cars Of fruit" de-
clares G. Harold Powell, chairman
Of the California Producers Transpor-
tation Committee, organized at the
instigation of Governor William ID.
Stephens, 1.-The largest part Of this
produce should be distributed in the
eastern coastal zone of the United
States.
with this factor in view the grow
ers who have a capital investment
exceeding 100000 propose to
form a central organization which.
acting in close cooperation with SIM
liar organizations and backed by com.
mcrcial bodies of all municipalities,
will present a powerful and united
front in the battle to obtain lower
rates"
Some of the influential organiza-
tions backing this fight are: The Cal
ifornia Fruit Exchange, the Califor-
MIA Fruit Distributors, the Califor-
MIA Pear Growers Association, Spo-
kane Valley Growers Union. Perham
Fruit Company, Yakima, Spokane
Fruit Company. Apple Growers of
Hood River, Pacific Fruit and Pro-
duce Company, Northwest Fruit Ex-
change. Oregon Growers Cooperative
Association, Acme Fruit Growers As
sociation, Yakimo, Earl Fruit Com
pany Of the Northwest, Wenatchee
Produce Company, Associated Dairy
men Of California, California Peach
Growers Association, California
Prune and Apricot Growers. Califor-
mia Bean Growers Association. Salt
River Valley Growers Of Arizona,
Rio Grande Valley Growers Associa-
tion Of Texas and many others.