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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
STORIES VARY
ABOUT KILLING
Matamoros Police Probing
Shooting OF Colonel
AT Rio Rico

Two men are In the Matamoros
jail and the arrest Of a third Is
expected shortly in connection with
the fatal shooting Sunday night OF
Colonel Modesto Garcia Cuellar
Cavazos at Rio Rico.
Different accounts Of the shoot
Ing are being circulated and as yet
Matamoros police are not satisfied
with the data they have been able
TO gather and a more intensive in
vestigation is being undertaken.
One story that is being circulated
Is that Col. Cuellar Cavazos in
terv ned in a fight between two
men. and that one OF them as a
result drew his gun and shot the
colonel down.
ST.. Ramon B. Arguelles. Mata-
moros special investigator, Librado
Salinas. police chief and Edmundo
de la Cara. court attache gave
the following details regarding the
shooting.
Colonel Garcia Cuellar Cavazos
had gone to Mercedes. Texas Sun
day morning to look over some
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offered to him for sale. He arrived
at Mercedes when some friends in
vited him to go across TO Rio Rico.
While in Rio Rico, the colonel vas
asked by his friends TO a saloon,
-El Ounce Negro" CThe Black
Fifteen. While in the saloon a nan
came near the Colonel and the
group OF friends that were with him.
He engaged in a conversation WITH
the colonel. The man Is alleged n
have asked the colonel for his gun.
Eaying that he wanted 70 see In
doing so. he Is alleged TO have
withdrawn the MAGAZINE from the
As caliber automatic. On the re-
turn of the gun. the colonel noticed
the MAGAZINE was missing. He ask
ed for IL. An alteration ensued anc
Col. Cuellar hit the man a blow
over the head with the gun after
he refused to give him the maya
zine. Then a policeman. Is ALLEGED
to have entered the saloon ard ask
ed the Colonel 10 come out. Takinv
tn colonel by the arm. the police
mar tried to disarm Cueilar. Re
Is alleged 70 have fired three As
revolver shots into the left side o.
the colornl's BODY. killing him in
stantiv When word was received In
Natamor~S Of the shooting Police
Chief Librado Salinas. who a few
minutes before had arrived from
Ciudad Victoria. Ramon q Arguel-
les. sDecial investigator. and three
policemen made a flying trip 70
Rio Rico on the American side OF
the river.
Il am thankful for the coopera-
ton and courtesies shown Us By
the American authorities In escort
ing us to Pho Rico" Salinas declared
this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
SPECIAL ROAD
SESSION ASKED
Oklahoma Executive Asks
$15,OO0,O 900 Be Made
Available

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 26-tR
Governor w. j. Holloway will be
asked to call a special session OF
the legislature in the near future to
consider a proposal that SIS. 900 900
be made available Immediately for
highway construction, 1t was in
dictated here today.
Ira A. Hill. republican guberna-
torial nominee, said today after
receiving a formal opinion from the
attorney general that he would con-
fer with Governor Holloway con-
corning the session. An effort will
be made to hold the conferen, to-
morrow when the governor Is ex-
pected to return from Texarkana.
The attorney general said today
In a formal decision. issued after a
second conference with assistant at
torneys general. that the only man.
ner in which Hills plan of issuing
SIS ,000.0 900 In shorter notes for
highway work this winter could be
legally carried out would be through
submission by the special session OF
the proposal to the voters Of the
state.
Because the general election Is
set for November 4, a call for a
legislative session would have TO be
set almost Immediately. Hill said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
MARKETS
Assoctnted Press Photo

hand told Of river and creek beds
dried up throughout wide districts
and predicted that unless soaking
rains were received before the
middle Of September the continuous
feeding Of livestock all autumn and
winter IN such regions appeared
probable.
Despite strength shown by the
corn market. wheat reflected APP
parent complete absence of export
business overnight. Liverpool dis
patches said favorable Of wheat for
European harvest operations con-
tinued, and that quantities OF wheat
on ocean passage 70 European
continental countries now total
"a, 064. 900 bushels compared with
u, l68, 900 bushels a year ago. Ar
rivals of wheat at Winnipeg today
were 632 cars. mostly new wheat
contrasting with only 232 cars at
this time last year. Oats as well as
wheat were easy.
Mos. Of the time provisions held
about steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
American Shipping
Magnet Dies Today

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-tH1-
A prominent figure in American
shipping for more than twenty
wears. John r. Gordon. So, president
Of the Merchant Fleet Corpora
ton. died here today after an
operation for appendicitis.
When he was selected to head
the Fleet Corporation. operating
agency OF the shipping board. last
December, he had been a member
Of the American Steamship Owners
Association for 20 years. serving a
portion OF that time on the Execut-
i've Committee.
For a like period. he had directed
the Marine sud Traffic Depart
ment OF the Union Sulphur COM
pany of New York.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
TREASURE HUNT
BRINGS ILLNESS
Austin Physicians Think
Tick Found in Cave
Cause of Malady
Associated Press Photo

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. 26.-tR-
a strange illness has stricken a
number Of seekers Of Spanish
treasure, and Federal Health Auth
critics have been asked to invest
igate.
The latest victims were four
Austin youths. G. j. Locke. BIRD
Kohn, Ned Litten and Hubert
Ravey. They became seriously i'll
after searching a cave in NILS
County for gold which legend has
said was concealed there by Santa
Ana, the Mexican General OF Tex
as Revolutionary fame.
Preliminary Investigations in
dica.ed the illness was caused by
bites of a small tick. Characteristics
OF the illness were described as
high fever, chilis. aching bones.
sweating and nausea, with temper
airy recuperation and inevitable
relapse.
Others who were attacked in
cluded a family Of five residing at
Goldthwaite which explored the
cave, and DR.. G. NJ. Graham. Austin
blood specialist. who experimental
with the ticks.
The State Health Department,
meanwhile. warned people to keep
cut Of small caves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

expected to result in several famous
~up-country teams coming here. was
given the hearty cooperation Of
the board Of directors.
The chamber Of commerce voted
TO cooperate in every way possible.
Boca Chica Fence
A resolution was passed during
the meeting Tuesday night re-
questing that the next term OF
commissioners court take immedi-
ate action in reference to the re-
moval Of the fence" az Boca Chica
which forces visitors TO the beach
TO pass over a toll bridge when
this Is not really necessary.
Last year, when the bridge was
built. II was really necessary. but
when the jetties were erected at
BRACES Santiago pass. the mouth II
Boca Chica closed up. and Is now
perfectly dry and passable." Mr..
Richardson explained today. "Au-
tomobiles can now pass from MAIN
land 10 the island over the sand,
and a bridge Is not necessary. In
order 70 force traffic owe the
bridge. fences were built to divert
care"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
COTTON STEADY

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 27-tP-
The cotton market had a fairly
steady opening here notwithstand-
ing much lower than due Liverpool
cables. First trades showed losses
Of 4 to 6 points.
AS New York came in unchanged
and promptly advanced due. it was
said, to Wall street covering. the
market here advanced in sympathy.
aided by trade buying and short
covering. October traded up to ll.57
and December 10 Ills, o. 10 to 20
points UP from the opening lows.
AT the end Of the first hour there
was a slight easing off, the market
losing 3 TO 4 points on realizing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
STOCKS BULLISH

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-tP1-Bul-
l.sh operations in the stock market
were pushed aggressively for a time
during the forenoon and most active
issues gained a point or two. The
volume Of trading expanded ex-
tensively.
A resumption Of bear selling Of
Vanadium steel, which sagged three
points under yesterdays final,
caused a general fraction before
midday in which u. S. Steel fell
from l72 IA to IT'S So. Yesterdays
final price was I'll Ia. Before
prices began TO al off allied
chemical scored and advance Of
8 1-2 and Atchison., Auburn Auto.
j. I. Case and Safeway stores
gained three points or more.
Call money renewed az 2 per
cent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
Palatial Rum Ship
Captured by Guard

NEWPORT, r. I, Aug. 26.-tPl
One man was seriously wounded
by coast guard gunfire and the
liquor laden motor cruiser Mardelle
was seized early today by the coast
guard after a chase off Newport.
The wounded man, who is known
as Chips Munson of Fall River.
was taken to Fort Adams for treat
ment by the coast guard.
Three others Of the rum runners
crew was captured when the coast
guard boat overhauled the fleeing
smuggler.
The Mardelle Is a mahogany
cruiser, powered with three Liberty
motors and is Of the most
e~labora.elv fitted rum runners ever
captured in this vicinity.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
n. Y. COTTON

NEW YORK, Aug. 27-P-Cot-
ton opened steady today at a de-
cline Of 4 points to an advance O
IL. with most months higher on 4
continuation Of the recent demanf
which appeared TO include consid-
cradle Wall street buying.
There was some selling on rela
lively easy Liverpool cables but Il
was readily absorbed with new Oc
tober selling up from il.40 to lie
right after the call which Marc
advanced to 1895 making the mar
ket about 9 to IS points net higher
There was some selling OF near
months against purchases Of late
deliveries believed to be for Euro
pean account and the advance
seemed 10 bring in a little NOR
southern selling. but prices held
within 3 or 4 points OF the best az
the end OF the first half hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
Disposal of Fund
Puzzles Veterans

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. 26.-pPj-
Disposal of a permanent fund OF
$50, COO, a question that has been
before the Grand Army Of the
republic for five years, remained I'M
decided today as the thinning line
Of civil war veterans buckled down
to the business sessions Of their
sixty fourth annual encampment.
The problem OF distributing the
money after the last @. A. r. veteran
has passed on, again was defer
red another year, as the members
OF the @. A. r. To this list has
been added a suggestion TO devote
1t 70 paying off indebtness on
Grants tomb in Riverside Drive,
New York City. and TO repair the
tomb. Another is to erect a memorial
to Clara Barton, whose efforts IN
behalf Of civil war veterans won
her world wide recognition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Carl A. Christensen and Serafin
wedmann. Santa Rosa; Carlos G.
johnson and Guadalupe Olmeda,
La Feria: Pedro E. Gonzalez.
Brownsville. and Aurora Barrientos,
Matamoros: Miguel Acebis and Jo-
sefa del Bosque. San Ben!to; Adam
K~indsfather and Ess.e Williams,
Mercedes.
Marriage licenses issued:
Eugene @. Bowman, Harlingfn'
and Bernice p. Vance. Santa Rosa
Joseph Boccino and Lydia Stack,
Brownsville: Jose Torres and Je-
susa Martinez. Villanueva: Seve-
riano Gonzalez. Har'ingen. and Jo-
Selma Sanchez. San Pedro ranch
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

SHANGHAI, Aug. 26AF-Ee-
cause OF the precarious condition
at Changsha. Human Province
Capital, threatened by 5000 com
munists, all foreign women and
children began evacuating today
toward Hankow. The Nationalist
Military Authorities at Hankow re-
ported the renewed communists
menace IN Human and caused
President Chang Kaishek 10 order
10000 soldiers withdrawn from
Shantung Province for duty against
the Reds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
Rheumatism Gone;
Suffered for Years

Mrs. George Jurica Of Roy. Mont
says:
Your Alonzo Urban Rheumatism
Treatment has relieved me Of rheu-
matism. / had 1t so bad that !
could not sleep at nights. but now
sleep like a baby, and my appetite
is great. improved"
Thousands Of others who have
suffered have been relieved-why
not you?
Is days $50 or full IS days treat
ment for only $500. Cisneros DRUG
Stores No. I and No. 2. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. Aug. 27-LPf-Co-r
prices averaged higher and whea'
lower in the early dealings today
Influenced bv big crop shortage
traders friendly to corn market up
turns showed themselves aggressive
as BUYERS, especially during price
setbacks. Wheat values were re-
sDonsive 10 lower quotations at Liv-
eroool and to reports Of prospective
heavy selling pressure from Can
ada. Opening Unbalanced to ga
off. corn later scored gains all
around. Wheat started at i-2c d.
cline to f-8c advance. and subse-
quently underwent q general sag.
Strong backing for higher prices
on corn TODAY came from the gov
eminent weekly crop report which
explicitly confirmed that no general
benefi. to the corn crop Is apparent
as a result OF recent rains. On the
contrary. the official report said
further deterioration had taken
nlace in various localities. Mean
while. too, unofficial advices at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
Sailing Party Held
From Port Isabel

A sailing party at Point Isabel
was given early this week by a
group Of Brownsville's younger set.
Sandwiches and cold drinks were
served after the sail.
Those in the party were Raquel
Garcia, Lucia Perez. Mary Lula
owens. Vivian and Lillian Junco.
Hsinfa. Esreranzba. Elodia and Oil
va Pacheco. Alvaldo and Joe Cham
Zen. Marin Martinez. Lito Zarate,
'-raldo 2. Guerra, Tomero. Alfonso
- Cino Pacheco, and Gonzalo
CarZa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
O THAN SIZE ASKED

Indignant Wife Oo incoming
husband): What does the clock
say?
Husband: II shays "tick-tock" and
doggieS shay "bow-wow." and COWS
shay 'moo-moo." and little pussy
cats shay "meow-meow." Nov re
you shatiSfied?-Tit-Bits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
Torpedo Boat Slips
Free and Hurts Many

HAVRE. France, Aug. 26.-tPl-
The torpedo boat Autor, 400 feet
long. slipped on the ways during
its launching today. iniuring many
and stamDeding all Of the large
crowd witnessing the christening
ceremonies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
BUSINESS METHODS

Tommy: I say. mother. will you
let me borrow a quarter for five
minutes?
Mother: Borrow a cuarterl hat
mischief are you up to now. Tom
my?
Tommy: yell. mother. Uncle job
said he'd give me a dollar for every
quarter I could show him this
week.-Ansyers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
BUTTER ~ EGGS

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-R)-Butter,
1874: easy; creamery extras 80;
standards 80; extra firsts 37iz-38;
firsts 3~5is-36i5; seconds 33h -34l5.
Eggs. 4.373, firm; prices I'M
changed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
WAITER

Diner: Waiter. Ill have a pork
chop with fried potatoes. and III
have the chop lean.
Waiter: Yes, sir; and which way?
-Tit-BitS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
NEVER SAW 1T

"Eliza," said a friend Of the Re :
ily 10 the old colored waShwoman.
shave you seen Miss Edith's fiance?"
mo. ma'am." she answered, at
amt been in the wash yet."-The
Humorist
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
City Briefs

American Beauty Shop Is back IN
their old location. ground floor
Cromack Bldg, on 18th St.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

1t Is reported that four new wire
less stations will shortly be opened
on the Egyptian Desert.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

$500 Permanent wave by Z years
experience operator al Amaya's
Beauty Shop, 1885 Adams St.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Five Days More in which to Sc
cure the specially lowpriced photo
graphs Of BABY, at Holm's Studio.
adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27
RIFLE RANGE

CONTINUED from Page one,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Married Women's Glasses In
shorthand. typewriting. bookkeep-
ing. and review subjects. will @e or
ganized next Tuesday. at Valley
Business college. both day and night
sessions. Phone 744 or see President
Moothart for rates.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Spirella Corsetier shows a new
design for fitting any figure. For
appointment Phone 1859 y 1880
Garfield. Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Valley Business College enrolment
day. next Monday. Sept. !. Glass
work starts I'd. Give us 6. 9. or II
months and then begin drawing
.our pay checks.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Uickey's Old Reliable Eye Water
brightens and clears a dull, tired
eve. ADV. I'D
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-08-27

Return.-Mr. and Mrs. wv. a.
Miller Of Brownsville have just re-
turned home from an extended visit
TO Grafton, II. Both Mr.. and Mrs
Miller expressed themselves as de-
li.llted to be back In the Vale.
Miller is the proprietor Of Miller's
Radio Parlor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-02
North Mission
REGULAR CLUB
MEETING HELD

The Sharyland Home Demonstra-
ton club met at the home OF Mrs.
B. Ochner Of Taylor Blvd. Tuesday
with a full attendance. After the
club was called 70 order by the
president. Mrs. G. II. Bushey, a
short business session was held.
The programs for the new year
were copied and roll call was ans
wered by each member telling her
difficulties in fitting her dress pat
terms An A. and NJ. contest will be
given.
The home demonstration agent.
Mrs. Ringgold had charge OF the
meeting and gave a very interesting
talk on materials and colors appro-
PIRATE for each type Of personality.
At the close Of the meeting refresh
ments were served 70 nine members
and guests.
The next meeting will be at the
home OF Mrs. L. H. Lane on Feb. g.
the topic is refinishing furniture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-02
Hear Again
Through New Aid
Earpiece No Bigger Than Dime
Wins Enthusiastic Following
Ten-Day Free Trial Offer

After twenty-five years devoted
exclusively to the manufacture OF
scientific hearing-aids. the Dicto-
graph Products Co, Inc, Dept. $40
M Is z. 18th Street. Kansas City.
Mo. has just perfected a new model
ACQUISITION that represents the
greatest advance vet made in the
recreation Of hearing for the deaf.
This latest ACQUISITION is featured
by a tiny earpiece no bigger than a
dime. Through this device. sounds
are clearly and distinctly transmit
ted to subnormal ears with wonder
ful benefit to hearing and health
alike. The makers offer an abso-
lutely free trial for 10 DAYS to any
person who may be interested. and
a letter viii bring one OF these re-
variable aids to your home for a
thorough and convincing test. Send
them your name and address todayI
Advt. |
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-02
OFFICERS ELECTED
AT CLJB

Mrs. H. II. Ewing was hostess to
the members Of the Woman's Tues
day club. "A business meeting was
held at which election of officers
for the coming two-year period was
held. Mrs. J. @. Decker was elect
ed president: Mrs. Dade Hester
vice president: Mrs. II. II. Ewing.
secretary; Mrs. S. M. Duffie. cor
responding secretary; Mrs. w. A.
Wolverton, treasurer and Mrs. C..
ID. Eppright junior member Of the
committee of two.
Mrs. S. M. Duffie was the leader
for the days study, with The
Germanic Peoples" as the topic.
the Dutch and Scandinavians" be-
ing the section under discussion.
Very interesting papers were read
by both leader and Mrs. ID. G. Deck
er, Mrs. Leon Brown giving as an
aid 10 the lesson a piano selection
by Greigg, famous Scandinavian
composer.
Mrs. T. II. Armstrong spoke on
the Future OF the Scandinavian
Countries Miss Hulda Avalon Wal
den. piano teacher OF McAllen and
a descendant Of the Scandinavian
race, gave a review OF the people
and customs OF her parents native
land, including a talk on Rolraa7.
the writer OF Giants OF the Earth. v
II OF the most popular books OF
the past couple Of years, while
another. Of the former club
members gave a snort history Of
The Netherlands. her native land.
Miss Walden OF McAllen Mrs.
J. v. Murphy OF Harrington and Mrs.
T. S. Moore were out OF club guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-02

Official hosts for the evening.
Following the dinner the guests
enjoyed bridge at the officers club
roo. with Mrs. Rossiter Clarity
winning high score for the ladies
and Captain Walter Hamilton for
the 2
Those present we're: Major and
Mrs. II. K. Taylor, Colonel Charles
Taylor, Captain and Mrs. c. S.
Richmond, Captain and Mrs. Wal
ter Hamilton, Captain and Mrs.
RoSsiter Clarity. Mrs. George Clarity
ACaptain and Mrs. II. l.. Kidwell,
captain and Mrs. Ralph Lewis,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Raymond Pal
mer. Lieutenant and Mrs. w. Z.
Finnegan. Lieutenant and Mrs. Geo.
Cluassen, Captain Shoemaker. Cap
tain A. Olsen, Lieutenant Mccall
ough Of Fort Sam Houston, and
Captain Bingham OF Laredo.
Officers Hop
TIE officers and ladies Of Fort
ngBold entertained Wednesday
tsni..g at the Officers club rooms
Rh a hop which proved to be one
the most delightful social events
|6i the season.
Music was furnished by the 18th
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-02

Mrs. Geo. Trissler Of Sharyland.:
the president, directed the business
session. during which reports of the
different committees were read.
Mrs. land Pace conducted
the &c, period. after which
o tally 2 present was called.
This S women Of the Meth
odist , 4tion, 10 Of the Bap-
tist. 20 4 eerians. five Christians
and six from the Sharyland Union
organization.
Mrs. r. A. Dimmick. chairman of
the program committee, announced
the program for the afternoon. Lloyd
Bentsen was first with a reading fol-
lowed by Mrs. Flenner with "Betsey
and I are OUT which vas splendid
ly received. Mrs. Ross gave a vocal
SOLO, accompanied by Mrs. Mouldon
Smith at the piano. Mrs. George
Jones. Jr. gave an inspiring reading
The Rosary OF My Youth" follow
ed By Fay johnson with a reading.
and a dialogue by two small boys.
pupils Of Mrs. Leon Browns eX-
preston class az the schools.
Mrs. Mouldon Smith again favored
the audience with a piano solo.
"Eark, Hark. the Lark" after which
Mrs. G. D. Eppwrisht. prominent Y.
W. c. A. worker, made a talk in re-
gard TO the work Of this organization
for the coming year.
Tea was served by Mesdames He
Der and Leo MARCEL, the tables be-
ing decorated by the women Of the
Methodist Missionary society, who
were the hostesSes.