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The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

Col. Theodore Roosevelt has writ
ten letter to Ime. Marguerite
Sylvia promising his support in her
determination to picce, upon the
statute books Of the nation q law
making it a misdemeanor for any
renting agent to discriminate
against a tenant on account Of chill
dren. Nine. Sylvia, whoris the wife
of Capt. Bernard L. Smith, u S. NJ.
c.. was obliged to abandon her
search for an apartment in the fash
ionable residential part of New
York because of her two attractive
children. which arouses not only
her ire and Indignation, but prompt
ed her to seek the support of lead
ing women's' clubs. noted legisla-
tors and others. including Col.
Roosevelt. in her determination to
fight these real estate owners. Col.
Roosevelt was prompt and emphatic
In his acceptance of the invitation
to the fight.
Mrs. Wilson-Greene announces
for the coming season of Is1s-1s1s
the following concerts. The course
Of five concerts by the Boston
symphony Orchestra; the Artists
Course" of Eve concerts opening
with Lazaro. the Spanish tenor from
the Metropolitan Opera, the assist
ing artist to be announced. Nine.
CALI Curci. soprano: Jascha Hell
fetz. violinist; Josef Hoffman.
pianist; and Mabel Garrison. So
prano and assisting artist.
Mrs. Greene also announces the
philharmonic Course" second
course Of five concerts including
Mime. Louise Homer. contralto;
Toscha --SeideL violinist; Nine.
Frances Aida. soprano. ana Rudolph
CAM. pianist; Martinelli. tenor
from the Metropolitan Opera. and
Gabrilowitsch, pianist.
Single concerts during tho season
will be given by John Mccormack,
Nine. Alma Gluck, and Rosenblatt,
the Jewish cantor.
Mrs. Greene will also manage the
La Scala Opera Company which will
be heard here a week early in the
season.
r Mrs Robbins. wife of Manager
Robbins OF Keitf's Il stili at Ding
mans Ferry and there's no indica-
tion when she win return, so Mr..
Robbins = Qlannink 8 Nff1o srip N
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Loew,s coIumbi.-w.Haee Rsll

Wallace Reid will be seen at Loew
Columbia next Sunday and for theY
nrst half OF the week IN his new
photoplay The Source" There 10
said to be no lack Of sensational In
cident IN the plot. the opening Of q,
dam is an impressive bit OF camera
work. the rushing waters and the
endless piles OF logs sweeping down
the foaming current being filmed with
rare accuracy and realistic results-
Thursday and for the last half Of the
week q double bill OF features en-
bracing Lila Lee in The Cruise OF
the Make Believe" and Fatty Ar
buckle tn The Cook viii be shown
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

form the major photoplay attraction
at Moore's Strand Theater the first
four days OF this week, beginning
this afternoon at 3. In this subject
Miss Murray is cast as a musical
comedy dancing girl who pledges ner
life to an INSCRIPTIONS man-about-
town in order to secure funds for
her husband who is convalescing
from the white plague in the Far
West. How the supreme sacrifice is
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

hicle. "A Burglar for a Night" q
thrilling silent drama in which Mr.
Kerrigan offers another OF his virile
impersonations OF a self--eliant young
American. The action is initiated
in Hong Kong. China, where Kirk
Marden is attacked by thieves and
later rescues q beautiful American
girl from drowning, but subsequent
ly shifts to this country, where q
fight is waged for control of q rail-
road. Marden becomes a safe-cracker
to win the fight for his father, and
in the process steals also the heart
Of "the girl" Lois Wilson is filmed
opposite the star and a strong sup
porting cast Is pictured.
The customary supplementary reels
and orchestral accompaniment will
be provided
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Cosmos-NThe Great Love-

David Ward Griffith's film MASTER
piece. The Great Love" which has
constituted an entire performance IN
the big tbeaters. Will be offered as
an extraordinary matinee attraction
at the Cosmos theater next week. II
will not take the place of, but viii be
offered in addition to the regular
standard bill Of vaudeville and win be
one Of the rarest OF the seasons Of
ferings.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

Lyeeum-"The FoIIies of Pleasure
Rube Bernstein's new 1919 edition
of The Follies of Pleasure" will
be the attraction at the Lyceum
Theater this week, beginning with
a matinee at 3 o'clock today. The
production this year is staged by
Victor Hyde, with the scenic ef-
fects from the brush of Wash.
Valentine. Heading the cast of
The Follies of Pleasure this year
will be Clyde J. Bates. the comedian.
Playing opposite him will be Mae
Mills. Tom McKenna will assist in
handling the comedy parts, while
Violet Hilson will support Miss
Mills in feminine roles. Jim Nc
Grath. Gene Wakefield, Rodero and
strong Bernstein chorus will con.
tribute to the success of the offer
ing.
A greater outlay than ever before
is represented by the scenery and
costumes of Bernstein's show this
season. He, will direct the produce
tion of the two burlettas which will
be the offering of The Follies" at
the Lyceum. The large chorus is
given ample opportunity for elabor-
ate dance numbers during the nine
scenes. .l+
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forestalled is revealed in one of tn.

forestalled is revealed in one Of the
most dramatic and one Of the most
exciting climatetric scenes ever film
ed. Kenneth Harlan Is pictured In
the role opposite the star. and Albert
Roscoe is cast as the villainous man
Of wealth.
For the last three days Of the
week, beginning Thursday. j.. War
rem Kerrigan will occupy the Strand
screen in his latest Paralta film ve-
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Moore's strnnd-"Her Life In Bond"

The role most perfectly adapted
to her capabilities Of all she has
portrayed upon the screen is that
which Mae Murray is called upon
to impersonate in Her Life in Bond"
the special production which will
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Marshall Hall,

The daily trips to Marshall Han
aboard the Steamer Charles Macales-
ter which have been a delightful
feature throughout the summer, win
not be discontinued with Labor Day,
as has been the custom in past years,
It is announced. So long as pleasant
weather remains, the trips will be
made on the usual schedule. Inas-
much as Marshall Hall is Washing
tons only nearby river resort, this
announcement win be hailed with de-
light by excursionists who enjoy the
delightful ride on the river and the
dancing and other amusements af-
forded by this famous resort
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

fishing village who. through prese-
verance and faith becomes a leader
in London's fashionable society.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Glen Echo Park.

The last Of this seasons free band
concerts at Glen Echo Park will be
given today from $3.50 to 1880 under
the direction of Signor Antonio Cello.
All other amusements win be IN fun
swing except dancing. but as special
feature tomorrow dancing win be
continuous from 4 O'Clock until mid
night with music by an enlarged
qo,upsuc . sAss vva
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

Some afternoons the number Of
women was greater than That of
the men in the audiences. That
they thoroughly enjoyed the per-
formance was shown by their en-
thusiastic applause.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
B. r. KeIhs-steII. Msyhew.

Next week at B. r. Keith's The
ater the bill VIII be led by stelIa
Mayhem who is fareweIling Keith
vaudeville preparatory TO her going
"over there" The extra added
stellar feature will be Henry Bel
lite production of the musical farci-
cal comedy. The Only Girl" with
one of the largest companies ever
assembled for a vaudeville attrae-
tion. Others will be wyatt's Scotch
Lads and Lassies, Jimmie Lucas In
his screamingly amusing VIVID
rawlings OF 1915; Edwin George In
"A Comedy OF Errors; Parsons and
Irwin in "A Message from the
Front: Leo FARRELL and company Of
hand-to-hand equilibrists. and more
merry and novel offerings. includ-
ing the regular house extras
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
G.yety-srhe Girl. of the U. s. A.,

OagttyAhc OAEhn oI Nue bs y. A."
The Girls Of the o. S. A." next
weeks attraction at the Gayety
Theater, is headed by Lew Hilton
and Ina Hayward. two well-known
entertainers. Like all OF the Joe
Hurtig companies. the organization
Is noted for its female complement.
which in this case includes a chorus
Of twenty members. A lively mu-
sical review in two acts and six
scenes by Loney Haskell and Lew
Hilton. Is the vehicle which will
serve to introduce the varied talents
Of the company's personnel Promh.
nent IN the supporting cast are
Clare Evans. John Bohlman, Charles
Figg. Roy Peck. Mile. Babette. Au-
relia Clark. Tenny Hilson ana Gene
Fleming. Some of the musicaI num-
hcrs to be introduced include. "oui,
ouL Marie" "Dog-Gone Blues
America. He's for You" and so
Long. Sal"
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Chesapeake Beach.

All Of the numerous attractions
at Chesapeake Beach will continue
in operation throughout the week,
the regular train service to the
resort being maintained. Free
dancing and free band concerts will
continue as regular features every
afternoon and evening.
Bathing still is attracting large
crowds. the temperature of the
water being delightful. Fishing and
Grabbing are the best so far this
season. The countless amusements
that line the long boardwalk are
all running full blast, Offering a
varied assortment of diversions to
the excursionist.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
co.mo.-~on the Western Front,

One of the most interesting and
spectacular military productions of
the season in popular vaudeville,
William Shilling and Company's "On
the Western Front" featuring two
veterans from over the seas, Corp.
Edward Bittnerr. OF the British
army. and Private Jack Winston, of
the Nineteenth Canadian Infantry,
with company OF eight players, will
De the headline attraction at the Cos
mos Theater this week. 1t has a great
story. avoids the tragedy of the SUBJ
ject and introduces many amusing in
cidents. with one Of the most spec
tacular trench scenes on the stage
1t is the big military act of the Cos
mos season.
Other features. lead by Emily
Smiley, the popular comedienne. and
her company In "The Family Tree" a
playlet with a real punch and the IA
nous La Toys. English comiques, in
their amusing novelty. Bits of
Everything" will include Jack Mar
ley. in Breezy Blasts from a Buzz
ing Brain" Knowles and Hurst. char
acter singers and cackle experts, and
the De Forrest Girls in dainty dances.
prettily staged and costumed, with in
cidental songs. Pauline Frederick,
pictured in Sardou's Fedora" will be
the extraordinary matinee Aim fea-
ture. and Mack Sennett's comic two
reeler. Two Tender Feet" and the
Hearst Pathe News will complete the
bill.
Today's performances. starting at 8
p. m. viii feature Paley's circus and
trick mule; Bicknell. the deft picture
maker in clay. and Hall and O'Brien.
some singers" in a standard bill Of
vaudeville.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
ca.lno-''rhe Town Talk show.-

Casino-|The Town Talk Show
The Town Talk Show" ia the
offering this week at the Casino
Theater. 1t Is said to be one of
the largest burlesque organizations
now touring the country, more than
fifty people being engaged in It.
Gladys Sears, the dainty leading
lady who has proved herself a IA
vorite with burlesque audiences.
heads a notable cast of stars, in
which are included such celebrities
as Emma Kohler. Elsie wedde,
Doris Clair. Babe Reddy, NIFTY De-
We're. Bob Nugent. Eddie Fox, VIM.
Pitzer. Jack ormsby and Rube
Davis.
The chorus Is one Of the largest
that accompanies burlesque .troupes,
numbering forty girls who find 1t
easy to look pretty and who are
said to be able to sing and dance
second to none on the circuit.
Ladies matinee will be held every
day. at q nominal cost of admis-
sion. When the mahagement made
the announcement Of this, policy
last week. 1T was not anticipated
te2{a ER2ka 4 s3aeh q .xespQnesu
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
Great Falls Park.

Today as well as tomorrow, Labor
Day. will be gala days at historic
Great Falls Park, where there are
afternoon and evening concerts and
free dancing and motion pictures as
well as variety of other amusesnents
for the children and others. To those
who will have on Labor Day Lheir
hrst opportunity to visit Great Falls
Park the many historic features OF
the park will be of especial interest
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
To Be Seen This Week

terpsichorean garnishment. "Chink"
and Minnie Kaufman will give an
ensemble of amusing and novel bits.
The pipe organ recitals and the
Hearst-Pathe News pictorial pic
lures and real war Aims. conclude
the bill.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01

Mrs. Robbins. wife Of Manager
Robbins OF Keith's Is stili at Ding
mans Ferry and there's mo- indica-
tion when she WIN return, so Mr..
Rqebi2s = aennIpx { Nttle srip n
The Washington herald., 1918-09-01
To Be Seen Here This Week.

1-wiTIiam Collier. In "Nothing hut Lies.- at the
Belnsco.
2-Mme. Marguerite sylvia, at H. r. Ktlth's.
Slack Marley, at the Cosmos.
4-EIsie Ferguson, In "Heart wiIds.-
EOeN's Columbia.
S-Pegg Bruna, with "Irwin's MsJestics." at the
Gayefy.-
s-OIive wyndham, leading with william
Collier.
Audrey Maple, prima donna with "sonetime."
Pos
s-Mae Mills, with "FoIIies of PIeasure,p at the
Eyceum.
p-Jack 0rmsby, In ssThe Town Talk Show the
io-Mse Murray, In "Her Body In Bond.- Moore's
Strand
I1-Be..ie BarriscaIe. n "Maid o. the Storm at
Moore's Garden.
I2-Ruth Chatterton. . Comtesse CandaIe.
In "a Marriage of Convenience" NATIONAL
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
REGRESARON De MEX.
Los DELEGAD0S
OBREROS
Dicen que encontraron en- Ell
pals una podercsa. pro-
paganda aleuana
reIegrama Especial para La PRENSA


NUEVA YORK, Junio 13.-Han
regresado de Mexico Lord Y Santiago
Iglesias, quienes fueron aquel pals,
en- nombre de la Federation america
ma del Trabajo, para conferenciar con
los lideres del Trabajo en- aquella
Rcpublica.
Los viajeros reciGn Ilegados infor-
man acerca de que encontraron en-
Mexico una poderosa propaganda ger
man6fila, hecha muy especlalmente
por los periodicos que son propiedad
de alemanes o Sc hallan pagados por
ellos, peri6dicos que Sc muestran su-
mamente hostiles para los Aiiados en-
general para los Estados Unidos en-
particular. Dichos periodicos falsean
las noticias llaman a los Aliados,
brutales. En- todas las ocasiones qae
Sc les presentaron trataron de desfi-
gurar lc expresado por la Mission asi
como los actos de la Federation Anne
r:cana, habiendo l!egado al extreme
de inducir al dueno del tcatro a que
Sc rehusara Il alquilarlo para que en-
Il Sc ceiebrara la junta del Trabajo
tratarnn, iguamente, de atraer a los
.ss..- .jadores otras diversiones para
impedir que concurrieran a las jun
tas.
Lord dice cue Ia propaganda ha To-
grado ejercer su Influenza sobre IFS
masas tan solo. pero que los homores
de mayor inteligencia Sc dan cuenta
exacta de la verdadera situacidn re-
cibieron bien los delegados america
nos.
Informs Lord acerca de que como
medic million de trabajadores Sc en-
cuentran organizados en- Mexico Y
que entire ellos Sc cuentan, principal
mente. los mineros, los operarlos dc
los fabricas Y los ferrccarrileros
! one 2 todos cllos les parecieron bri-
,lantes los proyectos para la Fedora
ci6n Pan-Americana.
John Murray que form6 parte, tam
bian. de la Mission, Sc encuentra aun
en- Mexico y comunicara su informe5
directamente a Washington. La Ii-
sion regresard Ell breve a Mexico p&-
"a completar los trabajos cue le han
encomendado.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
TRAbAJARAN TODAS
LAS FAbRICAS De
BARCELONA
lila sidd reanudada Ia i'm.
portaci6n del algOd6n
de los EE. UnidOS
,r,irio Especial para IA PRENSi.

Scrl iCiO Especial para lA PKtNSA
MADRID, JUNO 16.-En el Conse-
jo de Ministries celebrado aver, el
Presidente del CGnSejo, senor Maura,
inform6 que ha sido reaHudada Ia I'M
portaciGn de algodon de los EstaGos
Unidos Y que han sido "seguradas SUI
ficientes cantidades de este articulo
para poner en- completa actividad las
fabricas de hilados Y teiidos de Bar
celona. Cree el senor Maura que las
dichas fabricas eStaran en- condicio-
nes muy pronto de reanudar sus ira
bajos casi en- tan grande escala como
Ell los mejores tiempos Y cue este
traera como consecuencia Immediate
una notable raejoria en- IA situaci0n
de los obreros.
Inform0 tambien el Primer Minis
tro ante el Ga5inete que han sido re-
cibidas por los Ferrocarriles del Nor
te varias locomotoras de gran capaci-
dad Que en- el curse de los proximos
dias Sc pondran al servicio, con 10 que
Sc solucionara Ia crisis que prevalece
en- 10 que respecta a servicio de trans
porteS.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17

Oportunamente dimos noticia en-
eStas coluunas de Ia muerte de ia
mes Gordon Bennett, propiet2rio Y dl
rector. Dor. eSpacio de easi cincuenta
amos. del diario neoyOrQulno The
New York Herald; pero Ia persO-
nalidad del individuO Y suS eXcentrl-
cidades. Sc prestan recordar!e de
nuevo. con nucha mayor raZon GUAM
do manos carinoSas han recogido de
las notas biograficas pablicadaS por
varios peri6dicos Y de las cronlcas
circulanteS entire los que fueron suS
amigos. una porci6n de datos ' anec-
dotas cue eXhiben al finadc Periods
"a como 4 uno de los caracteres mas
serios. mas fundamentaieS en- SuS
propositos, pero la vez mas pinto
reScos en- su trato con las debihd2-
deS humanaS.
Bennett sc proclamaba ''ciudadano
del mundo"; como tai conduJo 81
periOdico con tan marcada lrdvldua-
lidaG ' tan intimo cCntacto personal
con sus empleados, desde Paris, Lon
dres, Fiena Berlin, como deSde Su
oficina particular en- el eiificio de 10
calle "a Y Broadway. Tan fuerte ha-
bia Sido su Influenza, que peSar
de los amos que Ilevaba en- el extran-
jero, como expatriadc yoluntario
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
Il MTERESANTE H|STORIA DEL REY
DEL PER|ODISuO AMERICANA
James Gordon Bennett popietario del New York Head qmen
aeci6 hace pocos da haca amar ciudadano del mundo
y fue hombre extraordinaro y empresaro genial

bia dado su cliente; Y una Vez que re-
cuper6 el equilibrio, Sc dlrigio al es-
critorio del senor Delmonico, para IN
formarlo que debia haber una eQui-
vocaci0n er Ia cantidad que sc lie ha-
bia dado. El rolo Sc componia de
seis billetes, pero cada uno de mil
d6lares. Al volver al dia siguiente
el periodista, Delmonico le comunico
la honrada eonducta del mesero, agre-
gando que el dinero estaba su or
den dep6sitado en- la Gaia.
-iY por que depositado?, pre-
gunt6 Bennett. mo Sc 10 di?
-Si, replico el dueno del restau-
rant, pero de SECURE que usted Sc
equivoc6, pues son seis mil dolares.
Bennete Sc puso instantaneamente
en- pie Y deio aturdido a 81 cbseqaio-
so interlocutor con estas palabras:
"Senor Delmonico, ME conoce usteG
bastante para saber que James Cor.
don Bennett no Sc equivoca nunca.'
Un critico dramatico Y notable es-
critor. perdio su colocacion como CO.
laborador del New York Herald
Dor no cortarse el pelo. Bennett, que
Sc encontraba en- Paris. le pregunto
Dor que llevaba el cabello tan largo
(Pasa a la sa. Col. 3a.)
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
OUIEREN QUE SUDAN LOS PRE-
CLOS FIJADOS A Los
GRANOS.
ririn EAnrcinl nara IL PRENSh.

Servicio Especial para la PlsENsA.
MADRID, JUNO l6.-La C2mara de
Comercio ha presertado al goblerno
una petici6n en- la qIe'lc encarece la
necesidad de que sean cambIados los
precios que han sido fijados para los
granos que Sc recojan en- las @roXlmas
ccsechas. La CamaIa funda su petit
ci0n diciendo que dichos precios no
han sido fijados en- rroporc!cn con su
cCsto las mayores memories facl-
.lidades de transpc:tc que hay en- Ia
actualidad, que son los factores prin-
cipales que influyen en- la determna-
ciGn de dichos nrecios. sino que 10 han
sido. s6lamente, fernando ea conside-
raci6n los precios Qre alcanzaron en-
los amos anteriores. Los agricultcres
alegan. por Su parta, que las condl-
clones en- las diferentes reglones del
pals han canIbiado materialmente y
que los precios fiiades son, en- 10 ge-
neral, muy bajos.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
VILLA ESTA CERCA
ElA;C|UDAD De
CHIHUAHUA
Ha aniquiIado a las fuer=
zas enviadas a batir a
los 1ebeIdes a Satevo
Trlcgrama Especial para la PRENSA.

TcIcgrama Especial para la PRENSA-
Ell PASO, Tex, JUNO 16.-El CRU
DO de rebeldes encabeZaGos por Fran
cisco Villa en- persona, Sc hi. aproxi-
mado nuevamente Chihuahua, ha-
biendo dado senales de vida aniquilan-
do una fuerza de ciento cincUenta ca
rrancistas en- el pueblo de Satev6.
FL lunes de la presente semana en-
el Quartet General de los carrancis-
tas en- la ciudad de chihuahua, Sc re-
cibieron avisos de que una fuerza vi
llista de ochenta hombres hahia llega-
do a Satev6. Sc orden6 al general
carrancista Homobono Reyes que con
ciento cincuenta hombres fuera a.
tacar a los reteldes este cumplio
cen su comisi0n: solo Que al llegar a
Satev6 Sc encontro con que la noche
anterior habia sido refcrzada la par
tida con una columna de mas de tres
cientos hombres a las 0rdenes directas
de Francisco Villa de un cabecilla
apelldado Fernandez. Los vlllistas a.
niquilaron Homobono Reyes. que vol
VIC a Santa Isabel acompanado de
treinta hombres unicamente.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
An6cdotas y episodios
interesanteS de Ia
vida de Bennett

cuando lego de Europa Ia noticia
de su muerte. desde los edit0riallstas
hasta los muchachos mensaJeros-
muchos de los cuales no lie habian CO.
nocido-Sintieron sinceramense su per
dida. I'm libro-dice el New York
Tribune -podria cscribirSe para dar
a conocer el caracter versatil de ia
mes Gordon Bennett" Y cita variaS
de las ocurrencias mas conocidas en-
el circulo de suS relaciones.
Bennett acostumbraba desayunarse
frecuentemente en- el restaurant
''Delmonico" Una manana de Navi-
dad obsequio al mesero que siempre
le servia, como eS costuubre entire
/ los americanos. con las felicitaeiones
/ del dia Y IN pequeho rollo de billie
! tes de banco. Tan pronto como tuvo
oportunidad, el mesero saco el dine
70 del bolsillo, para yer euanto lie ha-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-06-17
HI TERN|NADO El
INCENOIO En- Ia
IONA PETROLERA
Las perdidas Sc calculan
en- mas de cincuen=
ia mil pesos
TcIrgrama Especial para Ia PHENSA.

LAREDO, rex., JUNO 16.-El ia
cendio que estall6 IA senana pasada
ea uno de los puozos petroliferOs per-
tenecientes Ia compania "El Agul-
In" que amenazaba extenderSe pOr
toda In VISTA : rica IONA petrolifera
del Ncrte de Veracruz. ha Sido loca-
lizado por los ah2j2dores que duran
te varios dias coasecutivoS hicieron
eSfuerzos verdaGer2laente gigantescos
para dominar e voraZ incenGio.
Este estallo en- e pozo conccido con
el nombre de "Chapopote ntmero l."
segun 10 refieren las, noticias trasmi-
t;das del puerto de Tampico, ' tom6
Gesde luego notable incremento por Ia
enorme caatidad de petro%eo Que bro
taba de dicho pczo. Los esfuerzos to-
dos Sc dirigieron cubrir Ia valvula
de dicho pozo para que no brctara mas
el caUdal del oetroleo Y logrado este,
Sc prcced;j a lccalizar el fuego para
eviJar cue Sc propagara por todas las
ricaS propiedades que eStaa en- ac-
tividad Y las cuales Sc yieror amena-
zadas sacramento.
Los trabajadOres de todas las COM
panias Sc apresraron a la luSha V fue
merced a los meritorios trabajos de
los millares de obreros que pudo apa-
garse el fuego antes de que Sc extern
diera 2 los pozos inmediatos
Las perdidas Sc calculan en- mas de