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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
Glen nil pesos la Casa Sommer.

Glen nil pesos la casa Sommer.
La persona que nos proPoic-5na eS-
tos informes. V que Sc dice bien en-
terada de la question financiera de
Mexico. nos dice que e. prestamo for
2oso fuG impuesto a Ia Casa a!ema-
ma. de Sommer Hermmann COmpa-
MA. establecida en ia Gale j. la Pal
ma. ' que desde mace mueho ITEM
20. comercia en- maGuinaria.
Fl prestamo exigido fut de Glen mil
pesos, oro nacional. Y sobrc este
hecho corren en- la Capital varias YER
stones: algunaS personals tlcen que
Carranza impuso el prestamo. porque
tuvo noticias de que esa casa abun-
daba en- metalico; algunas otraS afr
man que Ia casa, voluntariancrte, ia
cilit6 e! iincro. en- representation de!
gobierno aleman; pero. de un modo o
de otro, 10 cierto es CUE Glen mil pc
SOS han sido entregados a! @obierno
le CarranZa.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
E! dia 25 comenzo ell ataque.

Segin sabemos, el asedio de Ia po-
Jlacicn de Villa Hidalgo. comenzo
deSde cl dia ~ en Ii nCche, notifican-
dose Ia gaarnicl6n que una grue-
Sa partlda de revolucionarios Sc a
Droxmaba, marchas forzadas, sob"e
ella. con intenciones de tomarla Il
sangre y fuego.
FL Presidente Municipa! de a.
quella Villa, senor don Maxine Mar
tinez reunio al vecindario para or
ganizar una defensa de ID plaza, v,
desdc luego, Sc dictaron las primeras
medidas para verificarla.
FL Captain Ignac!o Estrada, de las
fuerzas carrancistas, salio de Villa
Hidalgo i eNcontrar a los rebeldes,
con objeto de dar tempo i que Ia
po6lacion fuera puesta en- condicio-
mes de defensa. abriendose trincheras
en- los puntos culminantes Y colo
c;:ndose minas en- las parties que pu-
{ dieran dar acceso a la plaza.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
Sc g@neraiiza el fuego.

Sc geEeraiIZa Ell tuego.
Los revolucionarios, en- numero mu-
cho mayor que los carrancistas, Sc Ian
aaron sobre la ciudad, con bayoneta
calada, Sc entabl6 un renidisimO
combate, en- el que hubo muertos Y
heridos por ambas parties.
Seis horas duro el tlroteo, al ca
bo de las cuales, emprendieron Ia fu-
ga los defensores, deiando a Villa
Hidalgo Ell poder de los asaltantes.
quienes encontraron mucho parque y
armas. abandonadas por los carran-
cist&S.
Los reheldes recogieron nuchos he
,idos, contandose entire ellos el pro
(Pesa a la sa. Col 2e.)
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
CARRANzA |nPONE
I'm PRESTlN)
FORzOSO
FyIGE sI0O, 900 A LA CASA S0HhER
Sc dice que va j seguir eXlgient0
sumas de dinerO q varIaS
CasaS alemanaS

Les desastrosos resultados que Sc
esperaDan de II inSostenib!e sltuaclon
economical del gobierno de Carran2a,
V. sobre todo, de su fracaso al pre-
tender contratar un emprestIto en- e!
r:rranjerc. han comenZado mani
festarse en- IL ciudad de Mexico.
Sc nos dice que ei gObielno, por
conaucto de Ia Secretaria de Hac!en-
da. ha impuesto va el primer presta-
mo forzCso una de las principal
les casas de comeicio dc aquella me
tr0poli. {: cual Sc cree cue sea el prl-
nero de una serie de requisiciones =
que Carranza Sc yea obligado ape
lar. para cubrir los fuertes gastos
que demandan su ejtrcito V 81 admi-
nistraci6n.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
20 ADVERTISERS

VS. guarantee la PRENSA has a
larger circulation than Sny other
Mexican newspaper in the United
Statas.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31
LIBKOS EN- ESPANOI

Campre usted sus libros en- espallol
Ii Casa Editorial Lozano, 118 N.
Sta. Rose Ave-, ST. Antonio, Tex.
Es la mas barata.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-31

(Pasa a la Sa. Col 3a.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
MERCHANTS AROUSED.

Much feeling exists among our dry goods and fancy store merchants, at the limpolitic conduct of the town au- thorities. in renting the town hall for auction sales. They consider it un- just towards them, as their expenses for carrying on business are high and taxes heavy, while an outsider coming in with merely his auctioneer's i- cense and hall rent to pay, very of ten takes thousands of dollars (tlIe last man took over $16.000), out of the town. a greater part of which would be expended in legitimate trade among cur own store keepers. Free trade is good and the public no doubt derive benefits from competiv tion but let such competition eman- ate from our own merchants who have characters to maintain while Tn nine cases out of ten these adven- turers. swindle the public.
 Truly, bargains may be obtained at times, on the principal that they give scrap to catch a herring, but the majority of the goods sold at the last auction could have been pur- chased as cheap. and in many in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
NEW ENCL AND
 COAST UNDER
 CLOSE GUARD

Boston, Feb. 6.--Every vulnerable under special or reinforced guard to- day. Cooperating with the federal authorities, the states have made eff fective a plan of precautionary prep aration worked out in a general way when the relations between the Unit ed States and Germany became strain ed.
 In addition to the preparation at the ports, strategic points inland, includ- ing railroad bridges, have been pro- tected, as have the intuition facto- plants. Many big establishments and ship building plants, the latter includ- ing the Fore River Ship Building Co.,, in Quincy, have volunteered their fla cilities to the federal government. Hundreds of New England sailors and fishing folk with their vessels have rendered their services for coast pa trol or other duty.
 Innumerable owners of private yachts have asked how they may serve. Patriotic societies, religious, labor and other organizations, repre- senting every element of New Eng lands mixed population, have tele- graphed the president an endorsement of his stand.
 Capt. Charles IA. Polack, who with his crew of 112 men was dispossessed from their home on the North Ger man Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Ce> celie as result of a civiI action, yes terday asked to have his crew trans ferred from the immigration bureau to a German ship in Hoboken. The request was referred to Washington.
 Collector of Customs Billings arriv- ed at the custom house yesterday to find the, staff in furry of excitement. A flash of lightning and a clap of thunder accompanied by a pail of smoke driven down over. the building in :t binding snow storm caused re- ports of an explosion. The custom house was closed to the public except for such as could be identified and had business there.
 There were no transatlantic sailings from Ihe port of Boston yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
HYMN
 COMPOSED FOR
 ABRAHAM LODGE
Rabbi Levy and Mrs. Beardsley CoIlab0rate in Interesting
 Work.

In .commemoration of the golden jubilee of Abraham Lodge, No. 89, a jubilee hymn has been written by Rev. David Levy and Mrs. Elmer Beardsley of this city working in col Liberation. >
 The effort which will have it's pre- mier at the Park Avenue Temple on the night of Feb, Il, said by the few persons privileged to hear it's notes and read the lines to be a beau tiful tribute to the 50 years of Abra- ham lodge and the Independent Or der B'nai B'rith. The words have been written by Rabbi Levy and set to music by Mrs. Beardsley, acting as organist and musical director of the Temple service which will mark the opening of three days celebration uneaualed in sp1endor by, any similar lodge in this city.
 Announcement was made today that Hon. Simon Wolf, former min ister to Egypt, would arrive in this city, Saturday night, taking quarters reserved for him at The Stratf1eld. He will be present at the Sunday evening Temple service where he will speak upon 'sThe American Jew" following an address of welcome by Jacob B. Klein, president of Abraham lodge.
 A remarkable song service has been arranged for that occasion by Rabbi Levy and Mrs. Beardsley, which will be sung and played by this augment ed and notable choir and sOloists: < Sopranos, Mrs. Florence Klein Bishop, Mrs. Ada Tuck Whitaker, Miss Helen Hannibal; contraltos, Mrs. Robert Hard, Miss Edith Stickles; tenors. Louis G. Ginand, John Lox- som; bassos. Joseph Weller, l.. Eugene Hubbard. The accompanies are: Vio- Iins, Mrs. Ethel Wade Birnbaum, Mrs. Earle Hoskins; cello, Bruce Conger; organist and director, Mrs. Elmer Beardsley.
 Many acceptances for the banquet and ball to be held by the lodge on the nights of Feb. l 2 and 13 are be- ing received by the committees on arrangement and a notable gathering from all parts of New England is ex- pected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
DENY REPORTED
 PLOT TO WRECK
 CUSTOMS HOUSE

New York, Feb. 6.-Prior to the receipt Of the dispatch from Wash inston yesterday saying that 8 bomb had been found under the steps of Col lector Malone's home, report was current here that bomb had been Ione's office on Saturday. This report and all knowledge of any attempt on MT. lMalone's life were emphatically denied by Deputy Collector Stewart. speaking for MT. Malone.
 When his attention was called to the Washington dispatch the deputy col lector still refused to give out any in- formation and access to MT. Malone was denied. He said that state ment would be given out later in the day. A report was current that the incident reported by MT. Malone oc- cured yesterday and that he had snuffed the>fuse of the bomb, with his fingers after finding 1t on the steps of his house.
 The bomb reported to have been planted in the custom house on Sat- urday was said to have been discov- cred in the room immediately under MT. Malone's private office, in which he was at work at the time. It was said that employees had discovered it and extinguished it's sputtering fuse. Secret service men were said to have been working on the case since that time but had been unable to find a clue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
FRENCH PRESS CHEERS. STAND
 OF PRESIDENT
"Has Written His Name Be side Washington and Lin
 coln," Says Editor.

Paris, Feb. e-"President Wilson has accepted Germany's challenge" says Georges Leygues, president of the foreign affairs committee of the champer of deputies, in a statement given out here for publication. '"This act accomplished with calmness and f1rmness, is characteristic of the emi- nent statesman who presides over the great American republic. Tt is an event of immense political signif- canoe
 s'The near future will show is what will be the economic and military con- sequences, but the mere fact that the greatest and most pacific of the neu- tral peoples declares before the world that concern for it's dignity and se- curity obliges it to break with Ger many is most important It is prob able that other peoples will answer the moving appeal of MT. Wilson and rally beside the United States to inn pose on the Central empires respect for their rights and for the element ary laws of humanity
 These words of M. Leygues repre- sent in a nutshell the best opinion in France, as expressed by responsible citizens and by newspapers. Among other commentators Joseph Reinach says in the Figaro:
 There would have been no more America if the Washington govern ment had resigned itself to Germany's threats. It was impossible. Uncle Sam has drawn himself up to his full height. Even the patience of good giants has limit.''
 Former Premier C1emenceau writes in PHomme en Chaine: "An inf1exible logic carries America and Germany henceforth toward unavoidable acts. Neither can draw back. It will be Germany's war against the whole wor1d.'
 Gustave Thery writes in the Meu vre: Without looking for hidden meanings and reservations in the clear discourse of President Wilson, we are perhaps nearer to intervention than appears on the surface. The Meuvre asked yestetday: Who is neutral now MT. Wilson has. just replied: No body.'''
 Gustaye Herve says in the Victoire: President Wilson has just written his name in the history of mankind be- side the immortal names of Washing ton and Lincoln. Hurrah for Wilson Hurray for the great American peo- ulei'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Our Destiny Lies With U. s. 7 Brazil
 Editor Declares

Rio Janeiro. Brazil. Feb. 6.-The Correio de Manha in a leading edito- rial on Pan-Americanism says:
 "President Wilson has intervened in tho Europea1 war and thereby bro- ken down the narrow limits of the Monroe doctrine. But there is noth- ing in this act which is inconsistent with the traditional policy of America. The war has entered a new phase, in which no nation will be able to re- main isolated. In this grouping of powers our place is at the side of the United States. Our destiny lies with the great republic. of the north. It is to be expected that the troubled times to come will result in realiza- ton of the Pan-American ideal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ALLIED ARMIES
 NOT SURPRISED
 BY U. s. ACTION

With the British Armies in France, Feb. 5,-via London, Feb. 6.-(From a staff correspondent of the Associated Press )-Only the briefest possible an nouncement of the break between the United States and Germany was made in the wireless news bulletin distrib- uted to the British armies to-day, and even this came late in the afternoon. It will be another day before the full import of the news percolates through the vast army organization and its eff feet noted.
 President Wilson's action, it can be definitely stated, did not come as a surprise, but nevertheless there was a feeling of relief that the tension was ended and that America was mor- ally, if not physically, ranged against Germany. Officers exchanging mes sages over, the network of the army telephone system tonight all helped to spread the news, and comments of satisfaction were generally heard.
 The army believes that other neu- t,als will follow Americas lead and that Germany will soon feel herself literally opposed to the entire world outside of her allies. The British of ficers believe that the news of the breach with the United States will have Ya deleterious effect on German morale and that efforts may be made by Berlin to prevent it from reaching the fighting units. The opinion is held here that the American action will necessarily hasten the end of the war but the difficulties facing Ameri- ca in the event O. her actually enter ing the war are fully recognized. Ev- en if the United States joins the ranks of the belligerents it is not expected that American troops could possibly be sent to Europe before the end of hte war, which is confidently expected to come this year.
 The psychological effectT on Ger many of being cut off from her last big friend among the nations is the principal consideration with the Brit ish military observers who are con Mnced that this effect will be great While there is no thought that Pres fdent Wilson's action can result in any immediate military assistance, the news from Washington has been re- ceived in the British trenches as the best tidings that have reached the fighting line in a long time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
rman-Americans
 of Oregon Pledge
 Allegiance to U. s,

Portland, Ore, Feb. 6.-German- American citizens of Oregon had plan ned a celebration and entertainment Sunday in honor of Emperor Will Hams birthday, but when 1,500 of them assembled at the German club house they found it decorated entire ly with American flags, all German costumes having been discarded and German national songs eliminated from the program.
 The chairman of the committee an nounced that the purpose of the meet Ing had been changed also and that it would be for the German Red Cross. English was spoken by most of the speakers and when America" was played by the orchestra those pres ent rose en masse and sang.
 A message was telegraphed to Pres ident Wilson on behalf of the German that if possible the country be kept speaking societies of Oregon urging out of war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
NEW YORK SEES
 GUARDS PL AGED
 AT BIG BRIDGES

New, Iork, Feb. 6.-Precautions ta- ken. by state and municipal authori- ties in fact of the international crisis were directed to-day mainly toward Transportation Ines and munition cen te:s and public tui1dings and utili- ties. The greatest watchfulness was exercised :n New Yorl. city and vicin- ity, but guards were stationed at the bridges oyer the Hudson river at Poughkeepsie and Albany.
 About 5000 men of the national guard are under arms. Of these, D. 400 are infantrymen and 600 are members of the naval militia. Ap- proximately 16,000 more national guardsmen are awaiting call to active service.
 1t is expected that the legislature will De, asked tonight tos pass imme- diately an appropriation bill making available an amount providing for the transportation and maintenance of the state troops.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
SAVINGS 4oCIErY.

The annual meeting, of the local branch of the Cooperative Savings so- ciety of Connecticut was held last evening. During the three and a half years of the society's existence the assets have amounted to $1,113,- 000. The affairs of the company following officers were reelected: Dr. Charles c. Godfrey. president; Fred erick s. Hunt, cashier; George E.. Hill, attorney; trustees, Dr. Cha1les c. Godfrey, Frank Miller, H. H. Net tleton, J. F. Murphy, John H. Scully, Zalmon Goodsell, l.. c. Lyon, s. Loe- with, w. c. Bryant, E. G. Burnham and William H Marigold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
U. s. Supreme Court
 Recesses; No Decision
 On Railroad Cases

Washington, Feb. 6-The supreme court recessed yesterday until March without deciding the Adamson law test case or the habeas corpus pro- 'ceedings of United States District Attorney H. Snowden Marshall of New York.
 Postponing final decision as to whether labor unions may be sued for triple damages under the Sherman an- ti-trust law. the court refused to in- terfere with the trial ordered in Ar kapsas of suits for $1,283,000 dama ges brought against the United Mine Workers union by the Coronado and other Arkansas coal companies. Af- ter trial, another appeal may be brought to the supreme. court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
HOLLAND OFFERS
 STRONG PROTEST ON SUBMARINES

The Hague Feb. 6.-rt Is known that Holland has protested strongly against Germany's decree of unrestricted sub- marine warfare. but the press is silent as to the governments action. The foreign office refuses to give any de- tails as to the course adopted by the administration.
 The Nieuewe Rotterdamsche Cour- ant, while expressing full confidence in the government, complains that the country does not know what the stand point of the administration is.
 The, Courant expresses surprise at President Wilson's statement in re- gard to other neutral powers follow ing the example of the United States and asks whether the presidents ex- pectation is based on fore knowledge or merely supposition. It adds:
 We do not know the attitude or the action Of our government on theE question of ruthless submarine war; fare. but it may conceivably view matters from a different angle from that of the United States.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-H You Know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels there's no need of having sailow compiexion-dark rings under your eyes-pimples- bil- ious look in your face-dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards, well-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. the sub- stitute for ca1omei, are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be en- joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities.
 You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Rome Doesn't Expect
 German American War

Rome, Feb. 6. - The Observatore Romano does not believe that the rup- tpre of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany is likely to lead to actual war, partly be- cause of the policy followed by Amer ica i'll the past and partly because of the difficulty of armed conflict be- tween the two countries on account of their physical situation.
 Probably the neutral nations" says the paper, "after protesting will suspend the departure of their steam CTS to avoid further complications, hoping thus to hasten the end of the conflict. Consequently the German threat would remain without effect''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
FATE OF BELGIAN
 CREW IS IN DOUBT

London. Feb. 6.-Nothing is yet known regarding the fate of the crew of the Belgian relief steamer Lara Kruse, which was sunk by torpedo or mine near the Belgian coast yes-s terday. The ship touched at Las Palmas on Jan. 20 and in the ordinary corrse would .have made some British port before arriving in Rottedrasr, where she was due about Feb. 10.
 The Lars Kruse carried the flag of the Belgian relief commission and was marked as arranged by the commits sion with the German government It had not received a safe conduct from Germany, as such passports had been refused to the relief ships by Berlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
sUPPLY OF GROCERIES.

Beach & Peck have received from New York fresh supply of groceries which offer for sale at reasonable terms. The following articles being of the best quality constitute 9 part of the assortment: New Orleans and Havana sugars. coffee, Tyson and Souchong tea; cider, cogniac and peach brandy: Holland and St. Croix rum; New Orleans and Martinquez rnolasses; wheat. rye and buckwheat -four; rice, salt, cotton, saltpetre, pepper. indigo. tobacco, candles, shaving powder and shot,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
VIENNA REMAINS CALM.

Amsterdam, Feb 5 5.A Vienna tel egram to-day says that the news of the rupture of relations between Ger many and America was received by the press there with, great calm. Con- fidence was expressed by the newspa- per, the message adds, that Presi- dent Wilson's decision did not find the German and Austro- Hungarian gov ernments unprepared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Bulgar King, Ill,
 Receives Kaiser

London, Feb. 6.-The German em- peror, according to a Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam. left his headquar- ters on Friday with large suite and visited the Bulgarian king in Poes- tyn, where the Bulgarian monarch is undergoing medical treatment. The two rulers conferred privately for sew eral hours and the German emperor returned to Headquarters Sunday ev- ening
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Connection River
 Navigation Closed

Hartford, Feb. 6.-Navigation on the Connecticut river closed yester- day afternoon with the departure of the steamer Middletown from this city for New York. The steamer Hart ford will not be sent from New York to this city.
 All previous records for the keeping open of navigation have been broken by q single day. The best previous record was the season of 1912-13. when navigation ceased on Feb. 4. 19ls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
DEPnoRE BREAK.

In accordance with their principles which are opposed to all warfare ana militarism, the members of the Young Peoples Socialist league of Bridgeport have passed resolutions ,deploring the diplomatic break between the Unitea States and Germany. Copies of tlik, resolutions have been forwarded to President Wilson and Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Steamer Whitehead
 Is Yet Undisturbed

New London, FebA Ct was said at the custom house here to-day that until there was a declaration of war between this country and Germany no steps would be taken to interfere with the steamer Willehad, lying at the state terminal, or with the liberty of her crew. The basis for the decision was the fact that the steamer is a pri- vately owned merchant ship and not the property of the German govern ment, Collector McGovern is in New York to-day.