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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

Oh II he does not return very
shortly. ask him to return the brace
let You should never lend jewelry
to anybody.
90 1t is not necessary to do more
than bow and repeat his name.
though you may add anything that
seems appropriate and pleasant
90 Tell her that you are very
happy TO make her acquaintance
90 Taffy: Two cups molasses,
two cups brown sugar, one-half cup
water. one-third cup vinegar. two
tablespoonfuls butter. Boil until
brittle when dropped into cold water.
Before taking from fire add one
quarter teaspoonful baking soda.
Pour on CREASED plate and pull as
soon as able TO handle il.
90 Yes.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % I am
girl Il years OF age have been go
ing with a young man two years. He
says he loves me and l think lot of
him. He Is a nice boy, except / have
heard some people say he is very bad
20 gamble. / don't know. Do you
know how I can find out?
(2} He Is awfully Jealous. He
doesn't want me TO go with any
boys. Is that right?
60 Do you think a girl OF my age
should go to dances?
SUNSHINE.
~ don't know of anything
worse than a gambler. my dear. Ask
your father or any man relative you
have to find out the truth for you,
and If you find this young man is a
gambler drop him like a hot poker.
\ gambler never is cured and he
makes as bad a husband as a drunk
ard. II not worse.
(2) 1t is not right He is simply
selfish
90 Not dances that will keep you
up late nights. and not public dances
see no harm in respectable dances
among respectable people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
sHowEa ZOE Kiss NELsoN.

Miss Theresa Nelson. whose mar
rage 10 d. w. Wahlberg IS an event
OF this month. was the honoree at a
pre-nuptial shower given last evening
at the home o. Mrs Victor Swanson in
Glenhurst court. with % girl friends
as the guests. The house was decora-
ted throughout with green and white.
bouquets OF flowers and ribbons. In
the dining room. where the collation.
was served. green and white ribbons
extended from the chandelier TO the
corners Of the table. and as a center
piece was n large green and white
cake. There was a contest pilning
clothes pins on line. and Miss Margo
Ostermann won the first prize and
Miss Anna Johnson the consolation IA
vcr- \ feature OF the evening was
mock marriage ceremony. Mrs. VI.
Collins OF Moline acted as the minis
ter. Miss Nellie Swanson was the.
bride. Miss Mango Ostermann the
groom. Miss Jennie Swanson the
bridesmaid. Miss Esther Malmrose the
best man. and Miss Ellen Rosene was
the ringbearer During the evening
each guest wrote a recipe for the hon
oTee's cook book. and for writing the
best recipe Miss Nelson was given the
prize. The hride-tO-be was presented
With a beautiful large table cloth and
napkins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
HOUSEHOLDS
HINTLC V@|

Celery Sauce-Three cyns -
cry, cut in thin slices. two c,.-
thin white sauce. Wash and se,.s
the celery before cutting into. ~, 100
Cook in boiling sailed water - -.
soft, drain, rub through sieve -
add to the sauce. ~Aa
Lattice Potatoes-Wash ana
the potatoes. Slice using veg.,., 49,
slicer. and let stand in a bowl o. &C., 80
water two hours. Drain and dr, -
tween towels Fry in deem ho. 4.
drain on brown paper. and sprisEss
with salt.
Chop the eggs finely. SprinkIa Is.
bottom Of a buttered baking sIs
with crumbs, cover with nne-haH =.
eggs, eggs with the sauce, and s.n..
with meat-repeat. Cover with =.
remaining crumbs. Place in the ovs.
on the center CRATE, and bake un,u
the crumbs are brown. Ham IA n.
best meat to use for this dish.
Graham Muffins-One cup OF ~.
ham or entire wheat flour, ons r.,
of -four. one-quarter cup of sugar. On.
teaspoonful of salt, one cup OF mil.
one egg. one to three tablespoons
of melted butter, four teaspoonfuls q
baking powder.
Potato Croquettes-Two cups OF 10.
riced potatoes, two tablespoonful q.
butter, one-half teaspoonful OF sah
one-eighth teaspoonful of pepper, one
quarter teaspoonful of celery salt, few
grains of cayenne, few drops of onIoa
Juice, yolk of one egg, one teaspooa.
full of finely chopped parsley. Nix
the ingredients in the order given, and
beat thoroughly. Shape, dip in crumoS
egg, and crumbs again, fry one mia.
ute in deep, hot fat. and drain o.
brown paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The msnthly coffee OF the Ladies'
Aid seeiety of the First Baptist church
will be held Thursday afteFneen at
the home of Mrs. Jehn Velk, 1897
Fifth avenue. The hostess will be as
sisted by Mesdames Mary johnson, w.
J. Kahlke, Edward Caulpetzer and
Henry Ward.
The Ladies' Aid society of Memoir
ial Christian church will conduct a
penny lunch in the church dining room
tomorrow afternoon from to 8
o'clock.
st. Cecilia guild of Sacred Heart
church Will give dancing party at K.
c. hall, Nineteenth street and Third
avenue, Friday, Feb. 10. The Criter-
ion orchestra Will furnish the dance
program.
The Daughters of Norway will meet
with Mrs. Wegeman Thursday after
noon at her home, 1876 Third street,
Moline. A full attendance Is desired
as the finance committee will make
q report and other business of Inn
portance will be brought before the
members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
SOCIETY Has MOCK TEAL.

The Christian Endenvor society Of
the Memorial Christian church gave
an entertainment at the church last
evening. the principal feature of which
was a mock trial which had 10 deal
with "A conspiracy against the Chris
tian Endeavor society. a large num-
Der of the young people participated in
the trial and furnished entertainment.
Musical numbers we're given by Frank
Freistat. Mrs. Catherine Scherubel
sang two numbers. and Miss Helen
Parker played piano numbers. Later.
refreshments were served and there
was also a candy booth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

The draped collar standing out a
trifie from the neck in back is one of
the novel features that mark the new
frocks. In some instances 1t gives a
slight suggestion of the fchu, but or
dinarily It is strictly Japanese. A
most attractive costume of Railine is
Illustrated in No $3.50. This material
shows silk corduroy stripe on foun-
dation OF wolfe. Here the color is dull
green combined with plain black satin.
This costume shows a novel skirt and
an attractive blouse with a draped col
lar.
In size IS this dress may be copied
with yards of AZ inch material
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
TO HONOR uIsIroR-

Last evening Miss Letitia Dunavin
81 her home. 2612 Fifth and half ave-
people In honor Of Miss Ruby YOh OF
Van Vert. Ohio, who IS visiting in
the city. The evening was spent
playing games and with musical re-
iectiOns and the hostess served a nice
lunch before the evenings close. The
guests OF the evening were: Misses
Ruby YOh. Julia Ague. Blanche Ague.
Grace Rapelji. Blanche Hill. Erna
Schroeder. Jessie Cockreii. Louisa
Berg. Marie Houldsworth. Marie Bre-
dar and Letitia Dunayin and Paul
Swanson. John Bysinger. Almer An
derson. Earl AgJte. George Burtoft.
Edward Schroeder. Edward Krouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
THE TABLE.

Cream of Lima Bean Soup-One
cup of dried lima beans, three pints
of cold water, two slices of onion,
four slices of carrot, one cup OF
cream or milk, four tablespoonful
OF butter, two tablespoonful -four,
one teaspoopful of salt, ona-half tea
spoonful of pepper Soak the beans
over night; in the morning drain and
add the cold water; cook until soft,
and rub through a sieve. Cut the
vegetables in small cubes, and cook
five minutes In half the butter; re-
move the vegetables, add the -four.
salt and pepper, and stir into the
boiling soup. Add the cream, reheat.
strain and add the remaining butter
in small pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

To keep colored wash goods from
fading, soak over night n solution
OF sugar of lead and water. allow
ing an ounce of the former to two
gallons of the latter.
To open a can of baking powder
without spilling il. roll the can I'M
der the foot for a minute. This
breaks the paper and loosens the
cover so it may be removed, without
effort.
Wash the hair as often as It may
be needed for cleanliness, which, as a
rule, for men will be once a week.
and for women about half as often.
For removing old paint make ?
I've with one can of potash and half
gallon of water, apply with an old
paint brush and do not touch with
the hands, as it will burn. Wash
off and dry well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
ENJOY sLEIeHINe PARTY.

A delightful sleighing party was
given last evening in honor OF the
Misses Edna Guthormsen and Flora
Schmachel After a pleasant ride
about the tri-cities. an oyster supper
was served at the Schmachel home.
612 Fourth avenue. and the evening
passed merrily. The guests of the
evening were the Misses Freda Neuss-
II. Grace Bysinger. Avis Lodge. Edna
Guthormsen. Flora SchmacheI. Ida
Vincent and Rose King and Frank
Sersig. Charles Decker. George Gar
lock, Albert Wellimer. Dewey Reddig.
Thomas Guthormsen. Dan Mccarthy
and Raymond Thoms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
Jolly 10 cINcH CLUB.

Jolly Thirteen club members were
entertained yesterday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Charles Hendricks, COS
Forty-first street. The usual number
of tables OF cinch were played and to
Mrs. Herman Lage, Mrs. Peter De
Clerk, Mrs. Caroline Stolz and Mrs. A.
Steiner were given the prizes The
house was decorated to carry out the
valentine idea with hearts and crepe
paper 4 three course lunch was
served dnring the afternoon. The club
will meet again in two weeks with
Mrs. ]. L. Kerr, POI Third avenue,
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
JOLLY DOZEN CLUB.

The Jolly Dozen club spent very
pleasant evening yesterday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hamp on
Thirty-ninth street, the usual three
tables of 500 being played. In the card
games the first prizes went to Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. NJ. Wallace and the consolar
ton to Mrs. Lawrence Lindquist and
Ray Read. Late in the evening a
course lunch was served The club
will meet again next week with Mrs.
Robert Huber
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
ms LLrzABEru TEsNQ5oM

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
young woman 70 years old and have
been married twp years. but my hus-
band and I are separated and have
been for year, and / love him dearly.
He says that he loves me. but he will
not live with me. But he is Jealous
OF me and gets mad II / talk 10 any
one else. ] have tried TO forget him.
but can't give him Up. Does he really
love me- What can ] do to win him
back or how can forget him? SHAH I
try TO love someone else7 He IS %
Is he too young for a husband?
WORRIED WIDOW.
This IS a strange situation. II he
loves you ! should think he would
want TO be wi;a you all the time.
Isn't there some reason you haven't
told me? Perhaps you quarrel when
you are together. Have you always
been a sensible wife. taking good
care OF your household and trying &c
make your husband happy? Does
he support you even though he does
not live with yOu2
] hardly know how 70 answr- ySu.
except 20 say that as long as you are
married 10 him you must not think
OF other men, but must do all in
your power TO be an honor 10 your
self as a wife. II he finds that you
continue sweet-tempered and modest
and self-respecting. he may get over
this mood and want 10 come back TO
you II he does not you can get a
divorce for desertion: thea IL will be
time enough to think OF loving some
other man.
Your husband IS old enough now
10 have some sense
Dear Mrs. ThOmpsOn: am
young girl OF II years.
% A young man borrowed my
bracelet and left town Immediately.
saying he was coming back. Do you
think he will bring II Lack. or do Won
think he took It to give to some other
girl2
(2) VIII you kindly tell me what
TO say when a lady is introduced TO
a gentleman?
go Also when a lady is introduced
20 a lady?
90 Please give me a good mo- |
Iasses candy recipe.
(5J Are wine cOlors and black worn /
this year?
DOROTHY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
LUDWIG-CALLISON.

Miss Irene Callison, 4206 Fifth
avenue, and Frank ]. Ludwig, $40
Thirty-n:ntl street were united in
marriage yesterday at noon at the par
sonage of the German Immanuefs
church. Rev. Phi. Wilhelm, the pastor.
officiating They were accompanied
by William Mielke and ]. j. McNa-
mara. Mr.. Ludwig is a switchman
employed on the Rock Island road
and the new home will be in this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

In s192-s193 we have another Japs'
nese collar which is highly attracu".
The blouse itself is kinono In cnsSs
has chemisette of net and sma !.
inset vest. A band at the bottom =.
the peplum gives a new and pieasi1s
effect.
To copy this design in size IS II ~
quires & yards of SO inch nateriai =. ~
the blouse (s192) and 2&s yards Oh y
inch material for the skirt (slss).
No. s1s9-sizes "a to A..
No. s192-sizes "a to AZ.
No. S19S-sizes % to 80.
Each pattern Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
HOSTESS AT TEA.

Mrs. d. c. Thompson yesterday aft.
ernoon from to 6 o'clock entertained
so tri-city ladies at a tea at her home.
25O7 Seventh avenue. The house was
decorated IN red and pink carnations,
the dining room being trimmed in the
scarlet blossoms and the pink was
used throughout the other rooms. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

head that the teacher would not let her
attend school,
We took and had her treated for three
months with no relief. She kept getting
worse until tried Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment. used the Cuticura Soap every third
day and the Cuticura Ointment at night.
After three days the scabs began to come
on and now hair, to come in. In three weeks
her head was well OF sores. Two cakes OF
Cuticura Soap and one box OF Cuticura
Ointment completely cured her." (Signed)
Mrs Walter Rogers. Nov. IS. 1912.
Why not have q clear skin. soft white
hands. clean scalp and good hair. It 10
your birthright- Cuticura Soap with an
occasional use OF Cuticura Ointment will
bring about these coveted conditions In
most cases when all elso fails. single set
Is often sufficient Sold throughout the
world. Liberal sample OF each mailed free.
with 32-p. skin Book Address postcard
"Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston,
Hs-Aien who shave and shampoo with Gu
tictra soap will find il best for skin and scalp.
Advertisements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
DINNER AND DANCING PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. John ID. Cady of Mo-
line last evening entertained 90 young
people at a dinner and dancing party
at the Rock Island club TO honor Mss
Agnes Street OF Chicago. the guest
OF Mrs. Richard Hosford OF Moline. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lamb OF Chicago.
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Skinner
OF Moline. Spring flowers trimmed
the dining table and the hours follow
ing dinner were spent in dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
Trapped.

His Wife-I met our maid Anna Just
now on the street. and she pretended
not to see me.
Her Husband-You ought to point
out to Anna the improperly or such
conduct.
His Wife-But how can /? You see
she had another girl with her. and it
was quite evident she didn't want her
friend TO know she was working for n
woman who wore a two dollar and a
half hat.-New York rost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
moerNNrscLANcY nuPriALs.

Mr.. and Mrs. John MoGinnis, 2542
Eighth avenue left this morning for
Chicago to be present at the marriage
of their son, ID. A. McGinnis to Miss
Sarah Clancy. John McGinnis, Jr.,
left yesterdays he will attend hts
brother as groomsman.
The couple will be married at nup-
tial high mass which will be solemn
lied at a. m, Thursday at st. Mat
thew's. Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
svEA CHORUS eNreRTArNs.

The Svea chorus of Moline enter
tanned the members OF Trinity Mems
club of Trinity Episcopal church last
evening at the regular monthly meet
ing. Following the serving OF supper
in the parish house the chorus gave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

hostess was assisted by Mrs. A. ID.
Walker and Mrs. Robert Bennett In
the entertainment OF the guests. Dur
ing the afternoon a two-course lunch
was served in the dining room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

objects of charity. but organization
with a benevolent purpose -.
We sincerely hope that the pun
will see that our object is only sO0-
will.
YOUNG & INCOMES. Co-oP. sTOh'
co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

EFT the greatest athlete have dyspepsia and his
1 strength will soon fail. Ones stamina-force-
IL fullness and strength of mind or muscle
depend upon the blood, and the blood in turn,
REQUIRES healthy stomach, for the stomach is the
laboratory where the food is digested and such ee
ments are taken up-or assimated-whch make
blood In consequence all the organs Of the body,
such as heart lungs, liver and kidneys, as well as
the nervous system, feel the bad effect If the stom
ach is deranged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

Observation-Disclosures against the
proposed doubling OF postage rates ON
second class mail matter were made
before the postoffice committee by
representatives OF publishers OF mag
azines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
DIR. Pierce'S Golden
Medical Discovery

helps the stomach digest food properly starts the
liver into activity. removing the posons from the
blood. and the various get reh red blood, in
stead Of being lily nOurished The refreshing influence
Of this extract of native medicinal plants has been
fagOraby known for over 30 years. Everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

scale over the top and then
it got q dirty brown scab
with pus under it. Her hair
came out in less than a
week and her head itched
and bled- She had no rest.
1 had her wear a scarf all
the time. it looked so badly.
She was SO sore and had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
Lost

A wad OF money. Finder WIZ .
ceive reward for return to Argus =
fice.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
no man is
Stronger
Than his
Stomach

TIE Medical AdUiser by
II. v. Pierce, NJ D., BUT
JaJO, N. y. ANSWERS hosts
Of delicate questions
oJOkt t0hieh eUeTy man
or I0ontGn, single or mar
1icd ought 20 knOac. Sent
free on receipt Of 81 one
cent stamps 70 pay for
wrapping and mailing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

nelly. 724 Nineteenth street yester-
day afternoon and spent very profit
able time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
vEsTMENT GUILD MEETING.

The Vsstment guild OF Trinity Epls-
copal church met with Mrs. b. ID. Con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
MRS. 0ooLEY HOSTESS CLUB.

The w. W. club, which heretofore
has been known as the Swastika club,
was entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. c. II. Dooley at her home,
f434 Seventh avenue. Hearts and
curids were used TO trim the house
and as a table centerpiece in the din
ing room was n large bowl of hya-
cinths. In a guessing contest the
prize went TO Mrs. L. y. Phillips. An
informal program was given, with rec
itations by Donald Tsbea and Rollie
Johnson, little men who acquitted
themselves splendidly and Arvid Ow-
ems. a boy pianist gave a number of Sc
lections. y delightful lunch was
served during the course of the after
noon. The club will meet in two
weeks with Mrs. II. l.. Dooley. 2402
Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

II To obtain either pattern illustrated MI
\ out this coupon and enclose Is cents In
II stamps or coin. Be sure to state number
Il of pattern and SIZE measuring over the
H fullest part Of the bust. Address Pattern
Department. care OF this paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
HEAD COVERED
WITH DRY SCALE
Hair Came Out. Head Itcned and
BIed. Could Not Attend School.
Two Cakes of Cuticura Soap and
One Box Cuticura Ointment Cured.

276o Tamrn Ave. st. Louis. Mo. MY
little daughters head began with a dry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

Sold al medicine dealers I'm liquid bIes form
send SO one-cent stamps Dr. Pierce. lnyAIfGs'
hotel, Buffalo, and q trial box win be mailed yen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
>5@ieH

Charles Berg. Lawrence Heberle, Ed
ward Heberle. Louis Berg and Albert
Siegmund and Mr.. and Mrs. d. SolIen-
berger and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11

IN informal program which was
greatly enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
RECEPTION TO NEW MEMBERS.


4 reception to new members and a
get-together meeting OF other MEM
bers OF Spencer Memorial Methodist
church was held at the church last
evening Since the conference year
So new names have been added to
the church roll and the larger num-
Der of these were\ accessions made
during the four weeks revival services
which came to a close last week Ev-
cry person attending the affair OF
last evening registered his name and
address which served as an introduce
tiun to every other person and white
carnations were distributed to the
new members. An Informal program
was given with violin numbers by
Misses Audora harrison. Chester Oh
son and Miss Haywood. vocal numbers
were given by Z. o. Roberts and E.
w. Thompson and short Informal
talks were given by various members
OF the company. The AFFAIR was very
informal and pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-11
CLUB RECIPROCITY DAY.

The Civic department OF the Wo-
mans club OF Rock Island will enter
tain the members OF the Civic depart
ments or the Moline and Davenport
Woman's clubs at reciprocity day
Friday afternoon. The meeting will
be held in the Sunday school rooms
OF Broadway Presbyterian church at
3 o'clock Mrs. r.. W. Entrikin OF the
Moline club will tell OF the work that
has been done by the department
which she represents and will offer
suggestions for civic work. Mrs. c.
r. McCandless of Davenport has chos-
en- as the subject for her remarks,
The Magic of Together" An open
discussion will follow the presentation
OF these papers. This is the second
OF the series OF reciprocity days be-
ing observed by the clubs of the three
cities. Davenport having entertained
last month and Moline Will entertain
next month. The members of the
Civic department will hold business
session at $3.50 o'clock and members
are urged to attend promptly that all
matters OF business may be disposed
of before the regular meeting.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1914-02-05
Preparase Ell asaIto a..

den hacer IN effective fuego de
bombas de trio indirecto y del
llamado de rafaga, de las ametra-
lladoras.
Sc cree que ell primer intento
de los villistas sera poseslonarse
a TODD trance de estas defensas
naturales perfeccionadas por los
federales, pues AFRICAN Ia opinion
y bien fundada por cierto, de que
para apoderarse de Torre6n es
Indispensable posesionarse antes
de esos peligrosos puntos de alta
que y defensa, ahora en- poder de
sus enemigos.
Procuraran embOtellarlos.
Sc fguran los rebeIdes que en-
case de que los federales sean de-
rrotados, podrian escaparse por
ell Suroeste O por ell Oriente, dlrl-
giendose a Zacatecas o a Saltillo;
pero para evitarlo, dicen haber
ordenado a todos sus partldarlos
que operan en- esos rumbos que
procuren hacer todos los esfuer-
EOS posibles por cortar ambas CO.
municaciones, para cue Torreon
quede e~mbotellado desde antes de
que empiece ell ataque. Tomando
en- cuenta todos estos prellmlna-
res es possible que ell referido alta
que Sc demore por algunos dlas
mas, pues los villistas quieren
llevar ell mayor numer0 de proba-
bilidades de triunfo.
Los cabecillas Villa, Herrera y
Ortega. cuentan en- su favor con
la experienced adquirida en- sus
ultimos ataQues a Torre6n, que
con toda facilidad ha caido en- sus
manos. cast sin luchar. La ciu,
dad ha cambiado varias yeces de
dueao y Sc ha hecho c6lebre pol
la matanza de chinos que en- ella
tuvo lugar en- los tiempOs de Ia
revolution maderista.