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Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19

"Oh, that was just an excuse.
You see I'm candid, Miss"
Il see, \ little harmless flirta-
ton is your object" There was
nothing like a resentment in her
tone. well, I know a theater over
mere little distance that I'm will
ing to attend with you. It's not one
of those flashy Broadway play
houses, but the home Of real
drama. And there is comedy in it,
too, and realism"
Il surely would like to visit It
with you, Miss"
Very weh We will attend a
p.rtOrmanCe.'
They walked on. She took Madi-
son avenue upward, and after sew
eral blocks turned again into a
cross street And she chatted in
way that convinced Burdell he was
IN Tor a pleasing evening.
As they approached a rather inn
posing building over the steps lead.
ing to which green lights appeared,
a policeman loomed ahead. She
beckoned to the officer.
"Whats this? A police station?"
Burdell asked.
"Hou guessed right the very first
time" she replied And then to
the officer, who had come up; Ar
rest this man, l wish to make a
complaint"
"a masher, eh? Come along!'
said the officer, taking Burdelrs
arm.
But this isn't quite regular,
Miss,' protested Burdell. Il have
not meant anything wrong"
"They all get that off! Come
along, | say!' was the officers
verbal contribution.
The three entered and faced
sergeant Mt the desk, Burdell still
protesting volubly.
"Whats up?" the sergeant asked,
"Anothor chaser
"The lady wanted him pinched, -
the officer replied.
As he speechlessly stared at the
woman in the better light, Burdell
seemed to be paralyzed
"Ie accosted me-" she explained
to the sergeant. Wanted me to go
to the theatcr with him and have
supper afterward."
"Name?" queried the sergeant,
looking at Burdell.
His name is Josiah Burdell,"
the woman answered
Gee" exclaimed Burdell COM
ing to life. "T thought it was you,
Josephine! But your hair used to
be black, and your teeth
"Never mind my hair and teeth!'
She turned to the desk. This man
is my husband. Deserted me ten
years ago He was a poor coot then,
but now he looks like a million dol
lars, and | want him locked up till
we can come to terms!"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Seniors Discuss the Dress Question
At the meeting Of the senior class
held November 8, the class mcmO-
rial committee was appointed to
select memorials for the class to
VOC upon at future meeting. The
question Of dress for commence
ment week was then introduced
and lively discussion resulted.
The majority of the speakers were
opposed to wearing caps and gowns.
The question will be put to a vote
at the end Of the first semester.
Webster Debating Society
The question "Resolved: That
the sum Of reparatlon due the allies
by Germany should he reduced"
was argued by Russell Gere, Harry
McWillians. and David Weinman
on the affirmative, and Christine
Shaver, Louise Oestreich and Ollie
Stewart for the mega i've, at tho
regular meeting Of the Webster So
clety held Tuesday afternoon. The
negative won the debate. A team
composed of Louise Oestreich.
Christine Shaver, and Russell Gera
will meet the Roosevelt team in
two weeks.
Judgment Day" Given
A clever pantomime, The Judg-
ment Day" was presented by
Christine Leftwich, Sarah Farrell,
Laurence Milne, Frances Parker,
Earl Richmond and Donald Crosno
at tho meeting OF the Dramatic
club held Wednesday afternoon,
The members Of this group showed
excellent character development.
Plans for giving entertainments at
the sanatorias have been made.
The proceeds from the play to he
given later in the year will go to
buy new scenery.
Roosevelt Society Debate
The Roosevelt society debated
the same question that was debated
in the Webster society. The mega
tive side upheld by Edris Curtis,
Hazel Freed, and Mildred Freed
won. The affirmative debaters were
Gladys Doris, Audrey Bell and
Elizabeth Nordhaus. The team Sc
lected to meet the Webster team
consists of Hazel Freed, Gladys
Doris, and Edris Curtis. Ford
Davis acted as chairman.
Posters for Good English
The art class prepared the fol-
lowing posters for exhibition dur.
ing Good English week:
BE Original, Christine Leftwich;
Crowns the World, BERTHE Arnot,
Clock, Lillian Scott; Begin Early,
Lila Silver; Mend Your English,
Edwina Pru; High Positions,
Gertha Stafford; DO Not Get En-
tangled, Gertrude Mcdonald; Fall
Not, Jessie Holt; Watch Our Prog
ress, Rosalie Furry; The Acme OF
Success, Eloise Boren; Slang Flies,
Vivian Mirabel; BE Proud, Ruth
Wood; The Bat, Marjorie Stearns.
English Program
The program closing Good En-
glish week was given Tuesday
morning. Most Of the program con-
sisted in awarding honors for work
done the previous week. In the
patriotic essay contest the bronze
medal and certificate for first place
was won by Orrie Davis, and ccr-
tificates Of merit were given TO
Gladys Doris, Earl Marcus, and
Maxwell Watts.
The first prize for the best poster
was won by Rosalie Furry, and the
second prize went to Jessie Holt,
In the extemporaneous oral theme
contest Gladys Doris won first
place, Loren Motley and Natalie
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19

regard the worlds chief city as
infinitely and endlessly wicked, a
condition which few of them make
any effort to modify. ..,...
Burdell finally overlook the wo-
man, and where the light was less
penetrating he strobe to her side.
1t was not too dark to hide her
pleasing aspect. She was well
dressed, and from a fetching little
turban a profusion of blonde hair
struggled.
Good evening, Miss!" he ven
tured. Can you direct me to the
Grand Central Terminal"
you are quite distance north
and west Of the Terminal she re-
piled, as she scanned his face care
fully under a light they were pass
ing. you might walk over to Mad
ison avenue and take a down town
car. 1t passes the Terminal" And
she scanned his face again.
"Thank you! You don't mind my
walking over to the avenue with
you. do you? Do you know, your
voice seems familiar to mel"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19

Voices are much alike. am not
in the habit OF walking with strang-
ers. But l see no harm in walking
that short distance with you, sir.
They walked in silence for a
space.
ITS rather lonesome in New
York for a stranger" remarked
Burdell. "An awful big town!"
mo acquaintance here?"
mot a soul. I'm from Milwau-
kee. ! don't want to offend, but I'd
like to find some one to go to a
theater with me-and have a little
supper after the play"
Some man, I suppose" The
sarcasm was noted, but he came
back.
"On the contrary. Some lady like
yourself, Miss" Burdell believed
that a woman past actual youth is
always pleased to be called a miss,
and that reiteration in such a case
is wise.
"Then you aren't going out of
town? ! thought you wanted the
Terminal"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19
PUPILS WHISTLE THE
TUNE OF LAST HYMN
WHEN LEAVING CHURCH

Winchester, Ind, Nov 1S.--A
stage habit that musical comedy
stars employed to arouse enthusi-
asm among audiences has been
adopted by the Sunday school Of
the First Presbyterian church of
Winchester, whose superintendent
now asks the pupils to whistle the
tune of the last hymn as they leave
the church.
Children just learning to lisp
their lessons and grownups of Bible
class age all join in the whistling
and the hymns selected to close the
services have a catchy swing.
The Sunday school has an or
chestra Of bobbed haired girls.
playing stringed instruments.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19
Boudoir Cans

An entire new fall line received of Break
fast and Boudoir Caps, lovely quality Of
washable satin, crepe de chine and nets,
adorned with ribbon festoons; also Val
lace trimming, flattering models in black
lavender rose, French blue, pink old
rose, kings blue, torquoise and honeydew
prices ............... 75c and up
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19

At the present time Cuba is pro-
viding approximately one-fourth Of
the worlds supply Of sugar and 60
per cent OF the sugar consumed in
the United States.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19

Workers IN iron and steel mills
have increased 35.8 per cent over
a year ago. An increase OF ass per
cent is reported by automobile and
land Nehicle concerns.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19
II She Sleeps in Donlet Flannel

These garments and their prices will greatly
please whoever has to do the buying.
Women's, misses and childrens Outing Sleep.
ing Wear Gowns and Pajamas, in all white,
checks and stripes, with low or high necks,
long sleeves or slp-over styles all attractive,
we'll made Garments of Brighton Carlsbad
manufacture. The Pajamas come in 2-piece
styles. The outdoor Pajamas come. in 1-piecc
with extra outdoor hood and slippers either
attached or loose. Our entire stock divided
into lots for easy choosing, as follows:
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-11-19
Distinctive
Millinery
Moderately Priced.

For the social affairs of
afternoon or evening, as
well as street wear, our
showing of millinery is am
pie and distinctive.
Lot numbered for this closing out
sale as follows:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
CALL OF THE
NORTH WOODS
BEST PLAY YET

AS all other nights a good sized
audience greeted the Taylor Play
ers at the Crystal opera house in
the first performance of one of
their feature plays, Rex Beach's
1.-THE Call or the North Woods" a
thrilling story of the Canadian
country. The parts are all well
cast, especially Mr.. Ferris Taylor
in the part of the lumberjack, the
leading role. Miss Eloisie Harvery
was espec:ai:y goou In very diff
ficult part, that of French Ca
madam girl. Toby kept the audi
ence in an uproar of laughter, try
ing to educate his pa throughout
the play. The vaudeville was all
new and received hearty applause,
especially the quartette and Toby.
The same play will be repeated
tonight. True to the manage
ment's announcement, THE Call of
the North Woods" is the best yet
presented by the company. Each
play presented seems to be better
than the one before. One patron
Of the Crystal was heard to say
that he was not going to miss a
play tnaC tHe company presented.
He and his wife would attend them
ALL as it was a rare treat. Albu-
querque, being situated as it Is. is
seldom visited by drama and vau-
deville of this class at these prices,
A special school children's matt
nee Saturday afternoon at 1880
p. m. and at night the old favorite
play, Lena Rivers" Sunday night
only, THE Squashhead," one of
our best Toby PLAYS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
EXTE RM|NAT ION
Of PRAIRIE DOC
IN n. NJ. PLANNE D
Experts of the U. S. Bio
logical Survey Waging a
Campaign Against Pests
in Many Sections of State

r. L. Luckenbill, of the U. s.
biological survey, has returned
from Bluewater where he has
been supervising the formation of
a party which will wage a poison
war against prairie dogs on 49,
600 acres of range land in that
vicinity which is infested with the
pests. j. r. McRill is now in
charge of the party which is COM
posed of Is men who have been
furnished by the ranchers and
trained in the work by the bio
logical survey experts. The land
owners will pay for the poison
grain which will be placed on
their lands.
A portion of this vast area vas
poisoned last year. 1t is planned
by the biological survey to alb
solutely exterminate the prairie
dogs in this vicinity before leav-
ing the work.
Plans have been completed for
a campaign against prairie dogs
on a 10000 acre tract of land in
the Jacarillo Indian reservation in
Rio Arriba county. Tracy Smith,
Of the federal biological survey
bureau will have charge of the
work and will probably be assist
ed by ten men from that section.
The mountain lion cub which
was exhibited by the bureau a
few days ago in the chamber of
commerce lobby and at the
Wright Trading post has been
shipped to o. r. Harvey at Las
Angeles for his private zoo. It's
sister was shipped some time ago
to an eastern zoo.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
CATTLE GROVE Rs
TAX COMMITTEE
HOLDS MEETING
Members Leave Albuquer-
que for Santa Fe to Gath
er More Data on Stock
and Land Tax Valuations

Following the meeting Of the
members of the New Mexico Cattle
and Horse Growers association
taxation committee yesterday morn
ing, many of the members went to
Santa Fe to continue their search
for stock and grazing land tax val
uation data. The tax rolls in so
far as stock and grazing land val
uations for the entire state were
checked by the committee.
A number of cases where it was
thought that the valuations We're
excessive will be taken before the
state tax commission by the COM
mittee.
Those who attended the meeting
here yesterday are: T. L. Mitchell
of Albert; Victor Culberson, of Sill
yer City; W. r. Morley, of Magda-
lena: Hugh l.. Hodge, of Silver
City; Burton c. Mossman, of Ros-
we'll: Frank A. Hubbell, Of Albu-
querque; j. S. McTavish, of Magda-
lena; Alb Alexander, of Aragon; S,
Pitt, of Albuquerque, and j. S.
Vaught, of Deming.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
ROTARY CLUB TO ASK
THAT FIRST DISTRICT
CONVENTION Be HERE

At their meeting yesterday at
noon, the members of the local
Rotary club resolved TO ask that
the first convention of the new Ro-
tary district, made up of New Mex
leo, Arizona and Eel Paso, meet
here, Robert Parker, of Ell Paso,
addressed the meeting on the new
district. DIR. i. S: Peters, G. M
Barber, Edmund Ross, o. l. Lewis,
and Lester Cooper were appointed
as a committee to extend the invi-
tation.
Speeches were made by w. r
Walton, e. A. Cahoon, of Roswell;
B. A. Sleyster and ID. S. Hill, who
discussed the university summer
school and the recent honors con-
ferred upon it by the North Cen
trail association.
The club gave its unanimous APP
proval to the plan of NJ. l.. FOX
of the chamber of commerce, to
send personal invitation to visit
Albuquerque during the coming
summer, to $4,000 Rotarians
throughout the United States.
E. C. Morgan, architect and
builder, was elected a member OF
the Rotary club yesterday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
LOCAL ITEMS
Coal snap!s Co. Phone 4 and s.

Coal SuNp!y Co. Phone 4 and 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tierney of
Chicago, ILL.,, are in the city visit
ing Mr.. Tierney's brother, NJ. S.
Tierney, and family at ga North
Fifth street.
Jacob Scofleck. who has been
in Gallup for the past two years,
has returned to the city and will
probably remain here in the future
There will be a regular meeting
of Adah Chapter No. 5, o. T.. S.. at
the Masonic temple tonight at
o'clock. Initiation.
Factory wooG. .uii truck load
four dollars. Hahn Coal Company
Phone 81.
The service tonight at the Pres
byterian church will conclude the
special services which have been
to the communion service next
Sunday.
A rehearsal for the children's
operetta, Little Red Riding
Hood" which will be repeated on
April 2S, will be held this after
noon at 4 o'clock at st. Johns
guild hall under the direction of
Mrs. Elizabeth Bradford. All chill
dren who took part in the first
performance are requested to be
present.
Asthma? DR.. Murray. osteopath.
N. T. Armiio building, phone TAI,
The attendance contest OF the
North Fourth Street Parent-teach-
ers association will close this
afternoon at a meeting of the
school house. Plans will be made
for a benefit play to be given In
May.
Car refrigerators. See them
quick. Korber & Co, Hardware
IStcre.
\ special meeting of the con-
gregation of st. Paul's English
Lutheran chuch will be held at the
church this evening at 7;45 o'clock
The luncheon for the visiting
club women will be held at the Al,
varado hotel at 1890 o'clock to-
! day
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
DOlNGS

Much interest is being taken In
the Arbor day exercises to be held
at the Heights school this afternoon
lat 1880 O'Clock. Superintendent of
schools John Milne will addres
those present and DR.. w. Fl. Long
will demonstrate how best to plant
trees. The teachers, Mrs. Burch
and Miss Weaver, have arranged a
splendid program and Mrs. M. w.
Thompson, head of the local ladies'
committee, is preparing the refresh
ments. The public is invited.
Anyone wishing to discard any
old auto tires that are filled with
University Heights air, please leave
at No. 1916 East Gold avenue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
FEW COMM UNICABLE
DISEASES REPORTED
FOR THE PAST WEEK

BBut four cases OF diphtheria
were reported IN Sernalillo coun-
ty for the week ending April Is,
according to the report of the
state board of health which was
received here yesterday. Five
cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported and there were no other
communicable diseases listed.
Valencia county is still exper-
fencing an influenza epidemic, ia
cases being reported for the
week. Santa Fe county reports SO
cases Of flu and otero county
16 cases.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
AGGIE DEBATERS WIN
BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
OF JUDGES LAST NIGHT

BY a unanimous decision OF the
Judges, the debating team OF tn,
state agricultural college defeated
the team of the state university last
night in the last debate of the sea
son. Tomlinson Fort, Jr., was said
to have made the most noteworthy
remarks.
NJ. L. Fox presided at the meet
ing and Il. j. Mabry, Noise Berg
man and o. N. Marion acted as
Judges. The question debated was,
Resolved, that an industrial court
for the judicial settlement of labor
disputes should be adopted by the
several states.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
BOY INJURED BY CAR
WHICH HIT BICYCLE

As a result of collision between
the automobile of Raymond Re-
petzki and his own bicycle. Carl
Whistler, son of d. w. Whistler,
500 West Fruit avenue, suffered a
broken jaw and other injuries.
The accident happened at ]
o'clock yesterday afternoon at
Third street and Silver avenue.
The injured boy was taken to a
hospital. Repetzki was cited by
the police to appear in police court
today on a charge of reckless driv-
ing
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
LOCAL MAN DEFEATS
CLARK AT BILLIARDS

II. S. Summers, Of Albuquerque,
defeated d. w. Clark, of Milwaukee,
by a score of ESQ to 239 in the
billiard exhibition match which
closed at tho Palace billiard hall
last night. Summers took the
first half by neat margin on
Wednesday evening, The play last
night was closer, Clark playing in
much better form. A large NUM-
Der Of fans witnessed the exhibit
ton.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
FOREST SERVICE
MEN TO TALK AT
SCHOOLS TODAY

The purpose Of "Forest Preven-
ton week" will be explained to pu-
pills in the Albuquerque schools to-
day by officials of the district for
est service. c. A. Long will speak
at the Central school; George Fl.
Cook will address the vocational
training classes and the Veterans
bureau and J. C. Kircher will de-
liver an illustrated lecture at the
university assembly this morning.
The talks will show the need Of
forest preservation and Of the
great care which must be used to
prevent damaging forest fires both
in the national and private for
ests.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
PLAINTIFF GE IS
A JUDGMENT IN
GUTIERREZ CASE

Judgment for $5.143 was award
ed Luis Candelaria yesterday in his
$4,000 damage suit against his
two brothers-in-law County Com
missioner Max Gutierrez and Justo
Gutierrez. The trial of the case
started Monday afternoon and was
completed yesterday afternoon.
The case arose out of the al
legged shooting of Candelaria near
Cuba two years ago when the
three men We're rounding up cattle
on the Gutierrez ranch. Candida
ria claims that he was shot in the
chest following a dispute.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21

Premier Hjalmer Branting of
Sweden, representing his country
at the Genoa economic conference,
has expressed the hope that uni
versal disarmament will be stimu-
lated by the gathering, even though
the question is not in tht agenda.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS


Rael, who died last Tuesday morn
ing. will be held this morning at 3
o'clock from the family residence.
Burial will be at Belen. Crollott is
in charge.
GARCIA-Mrs. Gregorita Car
cha, aged SO years. died last night
at her apartments on North Arno
street. She Is survived by one
daughter and one son besides her
husband. The body was taken to
Crollott funeral parlors pending
funeral arrangements.
BRUEGGEMANN-Eda Brueg-
gemann, IS years old, died at her
home on South Walter street yes
terday morning. Miss Bruegge-
mann came here from Covington,
Okla, about IS months ago, and
! is survived by her mother and
father. two sisters and four broth
ers. Funeral services will be an
nounced later. c. 7. French is in
charge.
ABBOTT-The remains OF Har,
old Z. Abbott, who died late Mon
| day night, were sent to Los An
geles last night for cremation. His
| mother, Mrs. Leila Abbott. accom-
panied them. strong Brothers had
lcharge of arrangements.
STAMPS-Mrs. Clara NJ. Stamp
aged 26. wife of Wcster II. Stamp,
died yesterday morning at the res
idence on North Edith street. Mrs.
Stamp came to Albuquerque n
year ago with her husband for her
health. The remains were sent to
the home of her birth at Hopes
ton, ILL.,, for burial yesterday after
noon by Strong Brothers.
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MY SHELLED PINON NUTS
will be delivered from the Fred
Harvey News Stand. Albuquerque,
N. NJ, UNTIL FURTHER NO.
TICE. Fannie S. Spitz, 323 North
Tenth.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-04-21

The basin of the st. Lawrence
river contains more than half the
fresh water in the world.
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SQUADS. One-pound birds. Bet
ter than game birds. Phone 1605-R.
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c. II. CONNER. NJ. 4. u. o.
Osteopaihic Specialist.
Stern Bldg. Tel. 70f-J. 325-W,
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The GiIdersleeve Electric Co.,
Eli East Central. Phone 797-W.
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journal Want Ads Bring Results.
Evening star., 1922-04-23

receiving three dollars week toward
her support.
.The husband made good promises and
she took him back. and in a short time
he deserted her again. refusing'to sup
port his family any longer. and disap-
peared. Before long there was another
baby and again we had the three chill
dren back at the home. The father was
traced and it was discovered that he had
Joined the Navy and was discharged as
an undesirable the day the last baby
was born. But he has never been found.
with the 'fu' epidemic three months
after the baby was born, the mother,
baby and two of the children died with
in month. one being buried in the same
casket with the mother.
1.-The one remaining member of the
family, a little boy called Tommy, by
one Of the strange freaks of nature, is
beautiful child. unusually bright, of
particularly good disposition. He has
been adopted by a prominent local fam
lily who are raising him as their own.
The other children were ill natured. and
when we took them possessed of all of