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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-05-30

~ llIlio4I' ! ~ ~
Derrotado Pablo Liebres
de Cuernavaca regresa,
sin que decir pIeda q Venus
nj como fue la pe!ea
(pues solo oyo los disparos
colocado a cinco leguas).
Por las amplias avenidas
van sonando sus trompetas,
ay, pero en- sus vibracioaes
tai parece que Sc quejan.
4 ventanas y BALCONIES
Sc asoman ninas y v~iejas,
V todas SCI comunican
unas con otras. que llega
derrotado Y sin trofeos
el "conquistador" Carreras.
Venus y los snuyos salem
a recibirlo a Ia puerca,
porqLe Sc hallan ]inocentes
de las noticias que lleva,
porque a presumir Sc atreven
que trajo de Ia pelea
millones de prisioneros
de Ia z2patista gleba,
cientos de ametralladoras
todas flamantes Y nuevas
quitadas a. enemigo
con pujanza Y con fiereza
Y, en- fin, mil solicitudeS
en- las que piedad lmpetran
los ilusos en- Morelos
que a inicuo luchar Sc entregan.
Dan alabanzas q Dios
Y a don Pablo enhorabuenas,
don Venus el primer jefe"
Y 81 "ministro" Cabrera.
Oregon observa v Gala,
mira las cosas y cerca,
pero va sabe qIe NADIA
de bueno Gonzalez l!eva...
Baja';e Este del cabal!o,
saluda 81 mano diestra,
sube entire los ]senorones
por las amplias escaleras;
Va en- IN salon todos ellos,
don Pablo Liebres sc ~Sienta,
5000 IL ok2n~ar toca
V dice de esta manera:
-Grande empresa es, mi senior;
81, deScomunal empresa,
derrotar a los pollones
que no os aman nj ~respetan.
Mandaisme vos. V obediente
me lance ! rueda pelea,
V acaudillando a valientes
que son rayos en- Ia guerra,
reconquiste palmo a palmo
toda Ia region aquella
donde tanto sufri.ron
las bravas legiones nuestras.
Ceglt en- el primer combate
dos mil atorc cabezas
(meditad, 81 cslma tuve
para llevar bien Ia cucntaD
Con seiscientos de acaballo
llegue 4 CuernaYaca mesna.
y halle por doquier despojo
V halle pordoquier miseria;
Y al inStante mi! alforjas,
gracias a vos bien repietas,
como IN mana Sc volcaron
sobre de la genie aquelle.
De treinta mil no bajaban
los hombres de Ia defensa
de pueblos Y rancherias,
de fortunes y trincheras.
aeroplanGs enemigos
por sobre nueStras cabeZas
ensayaban arabescos
de formidable manera,
Y en- tanto sus aviadores
arrojaban sobre nuestras
legiones, lluvias de fuego
como tempestad deShecha..
Sus pleas de artilleria.
Que pasaban de doscientas,
sin descansar un instante
nos arrojaban c~entellas;
pero mis- bravas legiones,
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-05-30
National Exchanse and Commission Co

p.tr.,cIos. Laredo National Bank Merchants state Bank and Trust Co.
=, ms, IN. cmhiD mas anuaua V acredtada. VendmoS pia y Orom eSicano y bWeteS
La ."H lei Bunro Sadsnsl v LOndrrS y Mthco
crunp,,p r SUFSTUA CUENTA Y RIESGO q cualQulGa poJacton de Mexico d.
moro tWETIc.T 10 Y UO q PLATA NENICANA JuSuncandO depuaHehe Ia ciTepa.
Ma uos IT, mrvIrss a oa casa escrbanos phHendo HOrnes de 10 que neceAin.. Propor-
mHSu. In SSsrnua recesarap para l negocoQ ue Sc nos mne. Esribanos hoy mis-
mo- N uo, SREDn T,
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-05-30
TIROS AL BLANC0
DE VUELTA DE MORELOS.
De mi 'Ronancero de Ia Revolucion')

..victOrlnSa yIflye ri Cid o
San Pedro de ,.ardeha. de las
guerraS que IA tenld0 con los
m0rOS de Valencia. ......."
II dnl Iih
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
concern having come here.
Fire at NorridgeWock

Fire was discoverese at the home of
lothian Woods about half mile out of
Norridgewock village on Sunset Hill
between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning
Wednesday, The fire seemed to have
ignted around the kitchen chimney and
lack of fire fighting Appearances to-
gether with scarcity of water prevented
the allaying of the flames. The house
which was brick structure was des-
troyed as was the snail stable and the
hen house. All of the household goods
were saved except the kitchen furniture
and the large barn at no time ignited.
one hundred hens were moved from the
burning building in safety The fire
was an exceedingly slow one and it is
to be regretted that suitable fighting
appliances We're not at hand. Tn" build
ing We're insured for $4,000 which will
probably cover the loss. Mr.. Woods
came to Norrdgewock from Boston q
few years ago owing to his health and
was extensively engaged in the poultry
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

ne LADIES Social Club met March +,
at the home of their president NJ
E-iia Powers. They gave their hostes.
surprise and pleasure nv remen,,,o,.
ing that it was her birthday and ,,a,.
ing the gathering a birthday nar,,,
inherent members brought refroeh
anents. One nice cake was named 90
pir'hday cake" The Club nresentnd
ner WIN nut set. She received Ohio
renembrances Of the day includine a
ROUND dozen of postcards. 9
A list Of measles casoe .,o
q snort length of river road
ihciuCes one case in ono no.
Two in another. three toeether ss,
FAMILY of only three, and seven CAGE.
III one household where six were IN =.
one time These are now former casas
ana another family of children have
oesuii with two cases at present.
Oh one of A. Z. Lords fishing tr;ns
ne caught some fine pickereI: a largen
NUMBER than kept for home use. Wa
one OF these Dickerel was being drassoa
ior cooking there were found ins;aa
Two Whole minnows, one 21-2 inchas
.ne other 3 ga inches in length ,rhn
pickerel itself measured a. half vard
george McCcbb was taken sudd,,,.
i'll Monday ni1ht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
SKOWHEGAN NEWS
School of Suffrage Be Conducted for Benefit Of Townspeope
Mount Moriah Council Assemby-Wood Pulp Leads in Out
going Commodities-Soross Box Lunch-Phathea Class
Plans

before the mistake was determined
Randall Nye wishes to say to his
friends and maple syrup makers in
general that he dned March Is upon
rye pudding with new maple syrup
made from his lone tree near his house
on Water street. the IA instant. Incl
dentally Mr.. and Mrs. Nye passed an
unusual event Tuesday that of the 55th
anniversary Of their marriage. Both
appear to be in good health.
Some 60 ladies' gathered at Library
parlors Tuesday evening TO participate
| in the annual box lunch of Sorosis
Each member was privileged to invite
one guest. The meeting was in charge
of Mrs Mabel G. Niles and the hos
tosses were Mrs. Mary Nay Page and
Miss Leila Fairbrother.
About dozen men have arrived in
SkoWhegan, being members Of the di-
vision crew Of the New England Tel.
y Tel. Go. and are repairing the trunk
line betVS&n Skowhegan and Water
vile. 1t is understood that another
pair Of wires will be run between here
and Waterville in order to institute an
other trunk line between the two com
munites.
The next regular meeting Of the
Philathea Glass will be held at the YES
try of the First Baptist church. March
%. with Mrs. Lottie Griffin. Mrs. Ethel
Dean and Miss Mabel Harville as the
nostessos. There will he a short bust
ness meeting followed by a talk on LIST
and 2nd Corinthians by Rev. Eta. G..
We
questions on these two books they arc
to send them in by Sunday and Mrs.
| Tracy will consider them at the end of
her review.
Fl. T.. Williams, formerly proprietor
of the Park House, Hartland, was in
town Wednesday on business.
The grain situation is one of the ser
ious things confronting the farmers in
this section because of the extremely
high prices and according to reports
yesterday from the Farmers Union the
prices were still creeping. Potatoes are
bringing So per bushel but there seems
to be none brought in. Butter is bring
Ing from 50 cents to 50 cents and eggs
are % cents. But few beans are being
offered at the Union. the price paid for
yellow eyed variety being $3.50 to 700.
Flour is $40 DARRELL
The Philathea Glass has a food sale
Saturday afternoon in the Dodge block
beginning at o'clock The committee
IN charge is Mrs. Alice Dow, Mrs. Jessie
Steward. Mrs. Minnie Russell, Mrs.
Helen Knight, Mrs. Florence Dugas.
Sheriff Goodrich and one or more of
the other local officials spent some time
Tuesday in investigating the alleged
disappearance of $50 which Lawrence
Durant claimed to have lost Durant,
it is understood. maintained that he
made collections and then lost the
money. to. all appearances it seemed,
however. that no one could have en-
tered his room at the home of Mrs
Gertrude Ktncaid where he and his
wife We're located, during the time when
the money disappeared The parties
concerned finally left for Waterville,
another official Of the sewing machine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
Funeral Of G. A. Peterson,

The funeral of George A. Peterson
who died at his home in South Mon
mouth Saturday, March II, was held
at the home Tuesday afternoon at /
o'clock. Rev. G. L. Banghart officiating.
The body was placed in the receiving
tomb at Monmouth Center. Mr. Pet
erson was native of Sweden, coming
to this country in 1871. He formerly
resided in Woodland, Aroostook coun-
ty. About four years ago he moved
to monmouth, where he has since re-
sided. He had been in poor health
for some time. He is survived by his
wife, four sons and one daughter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

reported ought TO pass i'll new draft
under the title An Act to enable the
town of Mexico in the county Of OK
ford to free the Mexico toll bridge to
public travel. The new draft provides
that the sum of 5000 is appropriated TO
the town OF Mexico for the purpose
above described and that the town shall
furnish a sum Of money sufficient to-
gether S11,750 hcreinpefore provided for
to defray the entire cost of the pur-
chase of said tell bridge and make the
same free bridge.
The committee on inland fisheries
and game presented a divided report
on the act to create the office Of Com
missioner of inland fisheries and game
and to abolish the office Of commission
ers of inland fisheries and game. The
majority report ought to pass, is sign
ed by Senator Stanley of Oxford,
Chick of kennebec and Representatives
Flint of Monson, McNally of Ashland,
Merrill of Gray, Babb Of Sebago,
O'ConneH Of Mllinocket. The minority
report ought not to pass, is signed by
Senator Hastings of Androscoggin and
Representatives Berry of Waterville
and Webb of Cherryfield
The committee no military affairs re-
ported ought to pass in a new draft the
act to reimburse certain cities and
towns for money expended for the sup
port CT dependent families of the Ma
tional Guard who were called for ser
vice on the Mexican border. The re
solve appropriates the Following
amounts to the following towns and
cities: Mexico. $54O.43; Skowhegan,
$529.32; Albany. 81; Robbinston, s51.-
so; Oakland, 1852; Pennington, $40;
East Livermore. s261.72: Winslow. SIS;
Paris, s97o.9S; Poland SIC: Rumford,
s154363; Houlton, ss15.35; Avon. ST.. 06;
Norway. s393,15; Dexter, s65S. 60: East
port. 1916: Brewer 1850; Watervile.
s791eo: Augusta. s7o1.5O; Bangor, s5S52.
49, Guilford, S2SS79
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
UPSETS COMMITTEE REPOR
CONTINUED from Page Eleven)
adulterated, misbranded or inferior
commercial fertilizer.

adulterated, misbranded or inferior
commercial fertilizer.
The committee on agriculture re-
ported ought to pass on an act to pro-
vide for the improvement and certifi-
cation of seed produced in the State;
and ought to pass on resolve making
an appropriation for the Maine Seed
Improvement Association for the years
1917 and 1918; and ought to pass on an
act to provide for conducting scientific
investigation bearing upon the agrl-
culture of ArooStook county; and
ought to pass in new draft on resolve
making appropriation to assist poultry
culture in Maine for the years 1917
and 1918 the new draft appropriating
$1,000 for the year 1917 and $1,000 for
the year 1918; and ought to pass in
new draft on resolve in favor of the
live stock sanitary commissioner for
the control of contagious diseases
among domestic animals, the new
draft appropriating the sum Of $4,000
for the year 1917 and the sum Of S40,-
900 for the year 1918: and ought to
pass on resolve making appropriation
to the New England Fruit Show; ought
to pass on resolve making appropria-
ton for the support of the bureau of
weights and measures for the years
1917 and 1918, and ought to pass on
resolve appropriating money for the
protection Of trees and shrubs from the
ravages of dangerous insects and dis
eases and ought to pass on resolve
making an appropriation to support
the bureau of horticulture for the
years 1917 and 1918. ought to pass on
n resolve making an appropriation for
cooperative agricultural work be-
tween the College of Agriculture of the
University of Maine and the United
States department of agriculture.
The committee on appropriations and
financial affairs reported ought to pass
in new draft on the resolve in favor
OF Arson Academy and maintenance
the new draft appropriating the sum
of $3.50 for the year 1917 and the same
amount for the year 1918; ought to pass
in new draft on resolve in favor of the
Sisters of Charities of Watervile, Me,
the new draft appropriating the sum
Of $500 for the year 1917 ana like
amount for the year 1918: ought to
pass in new draft on a resolve in IA
vor Of the Calais hospital. the new
draft apprcrriating the sum of $500
for each of the years 1917 and 1918;
ought to pass in new draft on resolve
in favor of the Home for Aged Women
Of Belfast the new draft appropriating
the sum of 5000 for each of the years
1917 and 1915
The committee on legal affairs re-
ported ought to pass in new draft on
the act to authorize the town of Carl
hou to acquire property of the Caribou
water LIGHT & Power Co. and to con-
struct and maintain for itself and for
persons and corporations a system Of
water works within said town. the new
draft carrying the emergency clause.
The committee on ways and bridges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
MONMOUTH

The union temperance meeting at
the congregational church Sunday
evening. under the auspices of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
consisted of chorus singing by the
children, Scripture reading by the
president, Mrs. Helen Haynes, prayer,
Rev. c. l.. Banghart Mrs. Helen
Haynes read an appropriate selection,
Mrs. Amelia Thompson read an oriCi-
nal paper on alcohol as a medicine,
Mrs. Lila NJ. Flanders spoke on equal
suffrage. and tev. Herbert Dixon gave
a talk on "The Nation on the Water
Wagon" There were vocal solos BY
Mrs. Mary Banghart and Nelson Rich
ardson. duet by Winnie Robertson
and Leila King and another by Ruby
Wheeler and Marjorie Richardson.
with flags.
given for the benefit of the Athletic
Club of Monmouth Academy will be
presented at Cumston Hall Thursday
evening, March %.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet on Thursday after
noon, March 90. with Mrs. J. II. Jen-
ness, at her home on South Main St
The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be held with Mrs. E,lbridge
Thompson, Friday afternoon, at 2.30
o'clock.
Mrs. Roland Hill. with infant son,
of Auburn, is passing a few days with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Boyd
Rev. d. B. Holt, district superin-
tendent of Augusta district will preach
at the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing and evening. March % and at East
Monmouth in the afternoon at 80
Mrs. Augusta Wilcox has engaged
the upper rent in George Stetsons
house on Maple street, and will move
some time in April.
The Methodist Sunday school is
for an Easter concert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
Nominations by the Governor

The following nominations have been
made by Governor Carl f. Milliken and
posted at the executive department I'M
der date of March 81:
Justice of the Peace-George A. Cur
ran. Calais; Patrick Dunn, Brewer:
Thomas E. Hale. Ellsworth; John II.
Mayors, Dresden; Arthur L. Cakes,
Rangely; George S. Soule. Portland (2S1
St John ST.; J. Orin Smith, Presque
Isle; George X. Wight, skowhegan.
Notary Public-H. B. McCard, Range
ley; George S. Soule, Portland (2S1 st.
John ST.; c. L. Thompson. Monmouth;
William II. Titus, Alma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
CURED HIS RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope of cure was an operation
hold of something that quickly and com
pletely cured me- Years have passed and
the rupture has never returned. although
] am doing hard work as a carpenter
There was no operation, no lost time, no
trouble / have nothing to sell. but will
give full information about how you may
find a complete cure without operation. il
penter. 1850 Marcellus Avenue. Manas-
GUAM, ~ j. Better cut out this notice
and show it to any others VINO are rup-
stnn thc misery Of rupture and the wor-
ry and danger Of an operation.
octa aothurSdaIslt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
State House Chat

Friends of Edward A. Mathes former
deputy land agent and forest commits
sloner. will be interested to learn that
he had heard from the result of an
examination taken last January before
the Maine Board of Accountancy with
the result that he is now entitled to
attach the title certified public account
ant to his name, which will allow him
to legally practice that profession in
the State of Maine. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mathes are at present visiting in Fair
field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
'NEWSY NOTES FROM
BOWDO|N COLLEGE

Elections for officers of the Bowdoln
Y NJ. C. A. were held Monday and the
following men were chosen: PRESIDENT
Franklin D. MacCormick Is OF FRAN
incham. Mass; vice president, Bela W.
Norton is of Newport; treasurer Doh-
aid 5. Higgins 10 of Brewer; cor
responding secretary, Joseph l.. Badger
20 of Pittsfield.
The death of John Sedgwick Hyde
of Bath at st. Augustine. Florida, last
Saturday takes away one of Bow
doin's most generous >benefactors. Al
though not a graduate of the college
he received the honorary degree OF
master of arts in 1912. and was
member of the board of overseers. 1t
was he who gave the Gen. Thomas
Worcester Hyde Athletic building in
honor of his father.
There are four vacancies in the
Bowdoin Board of Overseers caused by
death within the last year. The men,
bers who have died are Rev. Henry F.
Harding 80, Henry Newbegin 81,
William E. Spear 70 and the late
John S. Hyde. These vacancies will
be filled by the alumni and by the
board itself. Blanks for nominations
have been sent out to the graduates
and anyone receiving rs nominations
will be eligible The blanks are to be
returned by April 10, and the ballots
will appear in May.
Efforts to raise money for the new
Hyde dormitory, named after President
William Dewitt Hyde, are meeting
with success and already about two
thirds of the amount has been raised.
Pledges for the construction fund are
as follows: From the class of 1S4S,
one: 1859, one; 1861, two; 1863, one;
1864, one; 1866, two; 1870, one; 1872,
one; 1874, one; 1875, one; 1877, two;
1880, four; 1881, four; 1882, three;
1884, three; 1885, two; 1887, one;
1888, one; 1889, two; 1890, three;
1891, one; 1892, three; 1894, one; 1895,
five; 1896, five; 1897, one; 1898. three;
1899, three; 1900, one; 1901, six; 1902.
three; 1908, four; 1904. three; 1905.
three; 1907, three; 1908, five; 1909.
three; 1910, eight; 1911. three; 1912,
five; 1913, three; 1914 six; 1915, five;
1916, six; friends, two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
Or. S. J. Bassford.

The many friends of DR. & d.
49, AZ "e,e saddened to hear of his
a se wnlch occurred in Portland Fri
1ay, March IT, DIR. Bassford and his
,,n,1.l passed many summers in Mon
en' N their cottage on the shore
- LAKE Sochnewagan. Mrs. Ra.sford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

instant relief--no waiting. Your cloggea
OF your head clear and Won can breathe
Freely No more hawking, snufling. blow
fas' headache, dryness. No strugglins
tor breath at night: your cold or ca
from your druggist now. Apply a little OF
IT, fragrant, antiseptic, healing cream
e,,or Sour nostrils. 1t penetrates through
infay ar passage of the head, soothes the
and ra,I or swollen mucous membrane
ana reiief comes instantly.
LIS. us just fine. Don't STAY stuffed-up
VII. d cod or nasty catarrh Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

For falling from the fifth step to the
bottom of the basement stairway in a
restaurant at No. III West Forty sec
ond street, New York city, Henry
Johannes, formerly a waiter, sought
$4,000 in the supreme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
PITTSTON

~ ureu lew years ago, was Miss
susie Emerson of Monmouth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
D tr;aq tie LENTENa ndEASTER:: seasons
p1o,pe%sdHs Id ATLANTIC CITY.xz
HOTEL ABSECON

Fireproof. Virginia Ave. near Beach
Steam heat, private baths. running
water. Elevator to street level, $40
up daily, s12 up weekly. Booklet,
O d. PAINTER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
HOTEL SHOREHAM

Virginia Ave and Beach.
A modern hotel. with every conven-
fence; capacity 800: steam heat; private
baths: open surroundings: splendid
table. Rates $3.50 up Daily: Special
Weekly w h. GOTTEN, Mgr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
HOTEL JACKSON

Virginia Ave. First house from Board
I walk and Steel Pier Fireproof.
Private bath. running water Moder-
ate rates. Ownership management.
H. A. BROGAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
HOTEL boutwell,

Virginia Ave.
Second House from Boardwalk and
Steel Pier. Every appointment. High
est standard in cuisine and service.
J. & n. r. boutwell,.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-03-16

His natural instinct had led him to
some safe nook which I had over
looked.
This thought possessed me and
brought renewed hope to my failing
spirit. 1 would follow Jocks lead and
then yield to the inevitable without a
murmur.
But where was Jock? That puzzled
me. I tried to locate his muffled cry.
1t sounded so near and yet so distant!
Something impelled me TO strike out
under the boat with one arm, and my
hand came In contact with something
soft and furry. 1t was Jock, and had
not heard his constant and persistent
bark / should have concluded he was
strangling to death under the boat.
Aman's wits act quickly in moments
Of great danger, or at least they do
sometimes. Mine worked with light
ning-like rapidly then. reasoned that
could live where Jock could, and I
plunged my head under the boat and
grasped upward for support.
found myself a moment later cling
ing to the seat Of the overturned boat,
with my head humping against the bot
tom, but with more space for breath
ing than had enjoyed for some time.
1t was total darkness there, but the air