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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
ORIGIN OF "GRINGoEs."

The origin Of the word Gringoes,
which is the name applied to all Ameri-
cans by the people Of Mexico, Central
America and South America, is a pecu-
liar one,
When the American troops were in
Mexico, during the war the United
States waged with that country, MAY.
1876 to February 2 1913, the most popu-
lar song Of the day was the one be-
ginning: Green grow the rushes, Ger
etc.
The Mexican people, quick to appre-
ciate music, caught up the air readily,
and, from the prominence of the words.
Green grow" applied that modified
expression To the Americans. whom.
them styled "GringOes."
The small boys among the Mexican
population readily caught up and sang
the air and words, even though they
did not understand a word OF English,
giving the words their own quaint
pronunciation.
A similar experience took place IN
Egypt during the occupation OF the
seaport of Suakim by the British forces
In 1854 and later during the Mahdist
revolt under Osman Digna.
The popular song of the period was
then Wait TIL the Clouds Roll BY
Jennie, and was sung by the little
Arablc boys. who hung around the
british garrison at that place, and
learned the air and words, all Of which
tLey sang without understanding a
WoIo OF Engiish.-EXchange
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OPERATORS LEAVE
FOR RAILWAY JOBS
c commerce Commission
Ruling viii Probably In
crease Pay of Men.

Many telegraphers in this city, most
of whom We're drawing small salaries
from the commercial companies, and
some of whom have been without regu-
lar work since the strike, have gone 10
small towns and cities throughout the
South and West 10 work as railroad
men. There is great demand for COM
petent men since the decision Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission deny
ing the railroads an extension Of time
in which 70 put in operation the new
nine-hour law.
Labor leaders in this city and
throughout the country are elated at
the stand taken by the commission and
at the new provision Of law. It has
created a demand for teiegraphers that
will keep salaries up for many years.
The rsilroads>have made the claim that
they could not get the men, but this
argument wa. controverted by Presi-
dent Perham, of the Railroad Teleg-
raphers, who was in this city fighting
against an extension Of time.
The migration OF a number of good
men from the commercial Center5 is
expected 20 have a tendency TO raise
salaries in Washington and other cities.
If the claims Of the railroads regard
ing the dearth of operators prove true
salaries should take a decided jump
within the next few months.
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v. F. BAKERS BODY.
EXAMINED BY JURY

IACKENsACK. n. J.. March Pre-
iminaTy to the formal inquest next
Tuesday, a coroner's jury today viewed
the remains Of Walter Farnsworth
Baker, OF Boston, who four months ago
died suddenly in Bogota. The body will
be removed tonight to Boston, In charge
of the dead mans brother. Edward F.
Baker.
Should the jury find that Baker died
or arsenic poisoning. Prosecutor Koes-
Ter, OF Bergen county, said tonight that
he will take the case before the grand
jury next month. Among the witnesses
ct the inquest will be DIR. William Beos.
or the Massachusetts General Hospital A;
DR.. Magrath, one OF the medical exam
liners. of Boston. who performed an au-
tOpsy on the body. and several detec-
Jives who have been in the employ of
EdwsId f. Baker since his brothers
death.
II is said that Edward Baker is con-
v:Eced that his brother did not die from
natural causes, and he will bear all the
expenses Of the witnesses who will ties.
tify at the corOner's inquest.
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DIETITIAN
SUED BY WIDOW
DR.. Allen Alleges She Flirted
With Pupils of His
School.

AURORA. Ill, March 3.--Dr. J. I.
Allen. president of Aurora College. who
gained wide notoriety through a sixty
days diet on peanuts, has become EN-
broiled with a pretty and vivacious
widow whom he has refused to nay for
teaching in his school. charging that she
fliTtcd with the pupils.
Mrs. Leegson says that Allen owes her
$50 for more than a months services as
teacher and private secretary. She sued
him and obtained a judgment OF SO in
Justice Van Osders court today.
THE boys were continually teasing me
about DR.. Allen and always defended
him. My reward is his refusal to pay me
the little money that I earned a dozen
times over in reading and answering
stacks upon stacks Of letters on peanuts.
Il thought that he was genius, but
I found that he is a fake" said the
little woman as she dabbed her eyes
Aliens attorneys attempted 10 put the
woH1an's character IN question on cross
examination, but the judge arose IN
wrath and halted them.
Il will allow no woman's character TO
be DETAINED in My court" shouted the
lurist
Mrs. Leegson stated that she quit her
employment with Allen ten days ago,
while he swore that he discharged her
on December y of last year.
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.C0NWCTS INNOCENT,
ASSERTS MAN IN COURT

NORWICH, n. Y, March THAT
Charles Church and Edwin Bingham.
now serving terms in Auburn prison af-
ter conviction OF completely In the Meag-
ser robbery in South Chenango county
in July 1896, are innocent. was the dec
laration made on the witness stand to-
day by Tom Foley. alias Dominick Per
kins, a noted yeggman- The declaration
was made in the hearing OF Walter
Pangbourne. Of Binghamton, now having
his second trial on the charge of being
one Of the gang concerned In the crime
+ cley confessed that he and several
pals were the robbers.
Foley IS now serving a term OF nine
teen years for bank robbery, Church
and Bingham were convicted on the
confession Of William Marshman, a boy
addicted 10 dime novel reading, that he
committed the robbery with Church ,
Bingham. and Pangbourne.
The case will not 90 TO the jury until
next week and IL is doubtful what
weight Foley's confession will have.
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LITTLE GIRL CHEERED
AS SHE PLAYS VIOLIN

4 little girl, scarcely more than eleven
years old. kept an audience of men and
women intensely interested by her per-
Torrance on the violin at the meeting
of the Pennsylvania Society last night.
The child. little Miss Elsa Raner. was
so small that she seemed hardly able
to bear the weight OF the large violin
that she played.
At the close OF her first selection the
applause Of the members of the So
ciety was so enthusiastic that despite
the rules of the organization that no
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MRS. SAGE GIVES $4,000
FOR FlREMEN'S MONUMENT

NV YORK. MaIch Mrs Russell
sage. whose benefactions last year
reached a total OF S13,5OO,GGO. has sent
a check for 5000 to General James,
treasurer OF the committee in charge
OF the movement TO erect a monuments
in honor OF Chief Kruger and the other
fire heroes who have died in the per-
Torrance of their duty.
The fnancier's widow had long been
an admirer OF the fremen. and their
work at the Hotel Windsor fire, within
sight OF her home, made a lasting i'm
preston on her
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G1 labor Np
BINDERS LEADER
TALKS Of UNION
Thinks Trade Is Progress
ing, Despite Recent
Troubles.

James Z. Cogan, Of New York, gen
eraI organizer of the international
Brotherhood of BOokbinders, is IN
Washington on a tour OF the Southeast
ern States. Mr.. Cogan called on Jamez
Feeney, president of the local Book
binders Union. 10 talk over legislation
and the probable appointment of a Pub
lie Printer. He wishes 10 have union
man at the helm.
In talking of the general conditions
OF the trade, AIr. Cogan said that 90
per cent of the bookbinders throughout
the country were working on the hour
basis, and that the craft is progressing
The bookbinders have three fights on
their hands: one at Akron, Ohio, and
others at Boston and Norwood. Mass.
Trade has not been promising following
the panic. but it is picking up. This
not only is true Of the bookbinders, bat
Of all the other trades throughout the
country, said Mr.. Cogan.
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ITALIAN YELLOW DOG"
WAS YELLOW. INDEED

LONDON, March Former Minister
of Tubuc instruction Naisi. OF Italy,
convicted recently Of misappropriating
government funds. could give points 10
almost any one concerning the admin
istration of yellow dog money.
1t was shown in his trial that he
charged the government $1,000 for trav-
cling expenses. though he had a pass
on every railroad in Italy. He gave his
own gardener a 500 tip and charged it
up to the government for encourage
ment of agriculture" He paid $4,000
in pensions, for which all the receipts
were signed in the same handwriting.
Some of the names were merely the
Italian equivalents for thief" don
key and liar" He charged 5000 for
a banquet which was actually only a
spaghetti and red wine feast for him
self and two friends
His defense was that such trans
actions are so common in Italian Of
flcialdOm that they have become proper.
and was Frustrated when the senate.
sitting as high court OF justice, found
him guilty and sentenced him TO prison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
SAFEGUARDING OF SCAFFoLDS
MAY BE DONE BY STATUTE

That the Commissioners will include
H. the building regulations some provi-
sions for the safeguarding Of scanoIds is
the assurance given 20 David Cleland,
representative OF the Painters and
Decorators Union.
The recent death Of Frank Meade, Mr.
Cleland pointed out TO the Commits
sioners. Indicated plainly the necessity
for such regulation. He also advocated
the employment of ii rope inspector. re-
ferring TO such provisions In the build
ing laws OF other cities, notably New
York A copy of the New York regula-
lions has been sent for by the Commits
sfOueTS.
Commissioner West said he thought
there was no doubt about the adoption
of the Elan IN Washington, and Com
missioner mcfarland has already eX-
pressed his approval Of the proposition,
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Typographical Union Nominations.

The nominations for officers Of the
International Typographical Union, with
complete returns up 70 the last of Feb
ruary, are as follows:
President-Lynch. 325: Hudspeth, 90.
Vice President-Hays, 9O4: Reed, Il.
Secretary-T reasurer-Bramwood. 337;
Crowley, IS,
Delegates TO American Federation of
Labor -four TO be elected)-MorrisOn, 81
Hayes, 243, Stevenson, III; Mccullough
146: Gottlob, 40; Kennedy, rs; DeNed-
rey. IS; Eichhorn, O.; Fear. So.
Home Trustees-Wilson. 21; McCaf-
fiery. I'll; Shepard, 20l; Cook. 153; Arm
strong, Is; Daniel, Il; Mclaughlin. 81:
Bowen, IS; Powell 26.
Four Of those seeking honors are
members OF Columbia Union OF II 2
citv They are Frank Morrison, secre-
tary Of the American Federation OF
Labor. Sam DeNedrey. editor OF the
Trades Unionist. and Secretary Of the
Central Labor Union; Albert Bowen. and
Miss Anna Wilson, from the Govern
ment Printing Office.
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BILL AGAINST CONVICT LABOR
ENDORSED BY CENTRAL UNION

The Central Labor Union has given its
unqualified Endorsement Of the Kimball
bill in the House, prohibiting the United
States from contracting for any manu-
featured article made by convict labor.
This bill was brought 10 the atten-
ton of the central body at the last
meeting By Delegate Feeney. He, with
the other members Of the legislative
committee, have been endeavoTing TO get
it out OF the Labor Committee, TO which
il was referred.
Organization all over the country have
been informed of the action taken, and
they will all probably memOrialize Con-
gress ia behalf of the bill, as the AmeTi-
can Federation of Labor had gone on
record as opposed 10 the sale OF convict
made articles for profit.
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FUNERAL IN VIRGINIA.

The body OF Mrs. Virginia Campbell
Thompson, who died Friday at her
apartment in the Imperial, was taken
10 Bethany. w. Va, on the O'Clock
train last evening. A prayer service
was held by the Rev. r. D. Power be
fore the cas<et was moved Mrs.
Thompson was postmistress at Louis
VILE. Ky, thirteen years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
HELD AS EMBEZZLER;
HEAD OF GLASS COMPANY

CUMBERLAND. Nd, March 7.-On
warrant sworn out by the stockholders
of the company. George TrueOg. presi-
dent Of the Maryland Glass Etching
Works. one Of the largest plants OF its
kind IN the country, has been arrested
on a charge Of eb5ezzIement.
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F. C. Roberts Makes Address
To Methodist Ministers

z. c. Roberts, chairman OF tho label
committee of the Central Labor Union
and delegate from Columbia Typograph-
zeal Union. spoke before the Methodist
Pastors Association in the Y. N G. A
lecture hall Monday morning His sub
jeCt was The American Labor Move
ment," and made a convincing argu-
ment for the cause Of labor.
Mr. Roberts was told by the clergy
men present that they would cooperate
IN every way within their power.
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ELECTRIC CAR KILLS MAN;
C0LLlDES WITH HANDcAR

Joseph Scudder was killed and Frank
Moro was seriously injured when an
electric train on the Washington. Bal
timore and Annapolis line oollided with
q handear early yesterday morning.
Both men lived in Washington.
Scudder and Moro were employed as
trackInen and we're on the handcar.
going to work. when the accident &C.
CURED.
the men were placed On the train and
brought to Washington. Scudder died
on the way. MORO was taken 70 ihs
Casually Hospital. but was able 20 leave
after receiving restnent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
So HuRT IN AUTO VICE.

PITTSBURG, Pa. March six men
were injured here today when an AUTO
mobile collided with a Center avenue
car. Ali of the injured were occupants
of the automobile.
The injured are Edward Q. McCurdy,
John l. McIlroy, Carl D. Collier. NJ. r.
Stepley, Robert Arnold, and Frank
Hogan.
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encore shall be allowed. she was re
quested 10 respond.
The program for the evening consist
ed largely of musical selections, a large
orchestra being one OF the attractions.
Representative William II. Graham OF
Pennsylvania delivered a short address
in which he recounted incidents Of the
civil war, including sheridan's famous
twenty-mile ride at the battle Of Cedar
Creek.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
$50 TAPESTRY STOLEN.

Miss Narcissa Hayes, living at the
George Washington Hotel. reported to
the polic5 last night that someone haC
entered her room while she was out.
and had stolen an antique tapestry val
ued at $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
"Civil War in Industry"
.-... Subject Of Lecture Tonight

"CivI War in I, -stry," as applied
to capital and labor, will be the subject
Of a lecture in Pythlan Temple at s
o'clock tonight. The lecture VIII be de-
livered by George r. Kirkpatrick, one
Of the foremost labor leaders Of New
York city, and man who has devoted
many months to close study Of ecOnOm-
iC conditions.
Mr.. Kirkpatrick Will present both
sides of the conflict and give his I'M
pressiOns and conclusions drawn from
Investigation.
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PLUMBING AND GAsFITTING.

JOHN o. WATERS. s17 E 81. Rszi,t.~a5
plumbers and Gashtters- All work executed
promptly Estimates furnished upon REQUEST
Jo6biDg specially Phone s5o7.
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HEATING AND Thinning.

". B. ENGLAND rs II St. y. z. Tin
ming Heating and Stove work Work guar
anteed- Phone Lincoln 1881.
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Are you getting interested in your
own interests? II so you are interested
in Times want ads.
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Notes and Personals.

DR.. Victor S. Clark. sociological
scholar and writer. Is in Ottawa inquir-
ing into the working Of the new labor
disputes DIT Clark has been in the
Department o. Commerce and Labor as
an expert. and he was commissioned by
the President 10 90 TO Ottawa He viii
watch the sessions OF the board of con.
citation in its investigation Of the dis
pute between the Grand Trunk railway
and its carmen. and will visit practlc-
ally every city OF any size in Canada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08

A general call has been issued for a
meeting OF the presidents and secre-
taries Of every local labor union affili-
ated with the Central Labor Union 10
he held in Typographical Temple next
Saturday night. The meeting Is 10 be
an important one. but the questions TO
be brought before il are being kept
secret The discussion VIII be along the
general lines OF the local labor situa-
ton. including the building trades strike
legislation. the unfair list. the appoint
ment OF a Public Printer and other
matters OF interest TO the various
traces.
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DRAUGHTSMAN.

Drawing Tor half-tons and line cuts; cata-
iOgues and cover pages designed shop and
Patent once drawings. 4. LLOYD MOCK
ABEE. 9ls Wash. Ian and trust Bulldlng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
DENTIST.

Capitol Dental Parlors. 1903 st. nv. Er-
perts in Crown and Bridge Work All work
guaranteed. Painless operations Prices
moderate. Open evenings. Phone II. 25ss-Y.
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In response to the invitation OF the
Needham Debating Society OF the George
Washington University. many trades
unionists attended the intercollegiate
debate between the Needham and Co
lumbia Societies at the university last
evening. he question vas, Resolved
That the United States immi grafton laws
should be so enacted as TO exclude all
persons over the age OF fifteen years
unable 10 read and write" The union
men listened 10 the debate with great
interest.
Columbia Typogra phical Union. No
lpl, In the referendum last week voted
down the proposition continue local
ly the 1 per cent ST ke assessment
which was discontinued ~ the interna-
tional organization. There was a ma
5ortty of over 900 against the plan, all
OF which came from the Government
chapels. The majority in the downtown
chapels were for a continuance
r. c. y. Ross, delegate Of the Sheet
Metal Workers 10 the Central Labor
Union and agent for the National
Temple of Labor Association. has re-
turned from New York, where he spent
several DAYS on business
The Pennsylvania Federation Of La
Dor will hold its seventh annual Conven-
ton in Allentown FOR four days, be-
ginning Tuesday, March 10.
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PLUMBING AND HEATING.
rredertok q SteIzer

kEeuetICA 2. SL6IEeT,
Sanitary Plumbing. Steam, and Hot VVafer
Heating. Get our prices on bathroom AZ
lures. Repairing and remOIding We viii be
pleased 20 furnish estimates upon application
All work done promptly, and under my own
supervision. Telephone Main s54s. 30 Seventh
Street Southwest
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HIGH GRADE VEHICLES.

How 20 freshen and permanently preserve
the complexion
Mary Scott Rowland's creams. muscle and
tissue food and tonics are now conceded 70 be
the toilet articles for the face that are posi-
lively hygienic. The Mary Scott Rowland s
famous Home treatments are given a. the
homes Of patrons and az the pariors- Anti
septic ManicUring.
F. A. HOWARD CO. sl3 18th ST. y. ".
Opposite the ShOreham
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CLEANING AND DYEINC

Expert dyers and dry cleaners. Tha roost
delicate fabrics handled successfully.
3. A Reeves,
go 9Th st. NV. Phone 1901
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PHOTOGRAPHERS.


The ToWlss Studio.
A good likeness assured when We IA ,our
WORK. The best equipped Photograph studio
IN the city. Il0 + ST. n W
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HEATING AND vENTILATING.

Tn. Copper and Sheet Iron Workers. Gutter
tag and spouttng. stove work speciality
Roof pain ing and Tepairings jObbing solicit
ed % II 81. NV. Phone L 2oz-Y.
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WINES AND LIQUORS.

Murphy Wine Co.,
Five-year-old Madeliiou. 81 CT: b.
bond; port. sherry and claret. 81 81
open evenings until II. Eth ana
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ELECTRO-VIBRo SPECIALIST,

Until april lst SCALP TREATMENTS s..
INCLUDING VIBRO-MAS5AGE. instead OF
regular price Of for s.. NO ASSISTANIs
EMPLOYED. BAI}RISGER, @, NJ, S2l z
81. NV.
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We make hats and bonnets OF all dsscrip-
tons AZ reasonable prices. Also BLEACHING
1rs. Z. A1ccaHery,
Pho'le H. 47Ss. ILL st. Northwest.
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VETERINARY SURGEON.

c. H. CETLDs, 7o3 18th st. y. u
Watch manufacturing and repairing !
work guaranteed.
Our motto. Good work and fair pric.
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Special prices on coal at EIsINGER's
yard, 2l22 eth st. NV. Phone North 6s5s
Agents for leading roofing materials. Kurs-A-
I.eke for all roofing. Any quantity.
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Malmesbury's great philosopher saying that
words are the counters OF wise mel. s1e
the money OF fools dealt with a faIS.l-
avoided al the EKTYP SCHOOL, 72i 2. Cap-
iral ST
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UMBRELLA MFG. AND REPAIRING.

Umbrellas and Parasols made 70 order, re-
covered and repaired. Satisfaction Euaran-
teed. Special all silk umbrellas. 8. 90.
JOHN HESS, Mgr. sol = 81. NV.
The oasis., 1908-06-13

Sonora Time.
 xDining Stations.
 Pullman Sleepers are attached to Nh, and f. the mixed trains.
 Trains makes connection at Torres v,. Torres X Prietas Railroad, leaving at lO.m.a m. and 400 D. m. daily for Colorado. anS Minas Prietas "uu
 Close connection is made at Guaymas w,A steamers for all points on west coast of Mexico
The oasis., 1908-06-13

through Florence bound for points on the Phoenix & Eastern. Sup. erintendept Roy Troxel announces that the Oklahoma Copper conn pauy will shortly resume at Mineral Hill. The Lake Superior & Arizona started work unwatering the mine this week. The Newbury in the Pioneer district received several cars of stuff during the past week, which Is being hauled to the mines. A smelter will be erected on this property within a few months.
 Prescott Courier: Although thousands of dollars have been ex- pended in the development of the Pine Mountain group in the Walk CT district, it remained for w. c. Tonkin. president and general manager of the Interstate Gold company, who recently purchased the property of his concern, to open the most promising and highest grade ore ever uncovered in the property. The new find was made in a tunnel which he started on virgin ground after he purchased the group. The tunnel is now in 15C feet. It is 90 feet along the pay streak which shows continuous since it was struck. There is a large amount of the high grade ore now on the dump and MT. Tonkin is preparing to make shipment of it.
The oasis., 1908-06-13

NJ. 0. BICKNELL, GEO. F. JACKSON, G.P.A., Tucson, ATE A. c. P. A., Guaymas, Son.