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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
ELECT EXPOSE
ton OFFICERS
Hamilton County EXPOSE
ton Association Holds
Meeting and Elects
Officers.
AN ANNUAL AFFAIR
AN ANNUAL AFFAIR
Association Votes Unani-
mously to Hold Fair
Next Year.

| Alta business session of the Hamilton
County Exposition association at the
city hall Saturday evening, it was UNI
animOllsly voted to hold another farm
exposition next year. The one held this
year was very successful and the senti-
ment Of farmers from all sections of
the county was favorable to making
this event an annual affair in Hamilton
county.
Officers were elected and instructed
to take steps Immediately to secure
suitable grounds and prepare a pre-
MUM list for next years exposition.
Elect Officers.
Officers were elected as follows:
President. n. Mason.
Vice president-Frank. Webb.
Secretary, county agent.
Assistant secretary-Ho demon
stration agent
Treasurer-H O. Cutler.
DlrcCtOFS.
III. F. Price, J. II. Daniels, w. T. Oak
land, =. =. Holt, Chas. Greiner, Elmer
Il. Cheevcr, w. A. Neel, Chas. Mitchell
+. A. Huddlestun, w. j. Irving, I. E.
Naylor, u. S. Talcott, Carl SparbOe,
j. o. Wcstrum, Mrs. Alex Groves, Mrs.
w. J. Zitterell, w. f. Cole, Il. J. Rood.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

+. NJ. ZenOr's Big Type Poland China
sale, Wednesday, October %, Wool
stock, Iowa. 0-l4d-t-JtOlO-l4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
d. B. PASTORS
ARE ASSIGNED
Iowa Conference Comes to a
Close in Webster City
After a Successful
Meeting.
ASSIGNMENTS MADE
ASSIGNMENTS MAD
Rev. Stivers0n to Remain
Here.-Rev. Percy to
Neville.

MOV1lle.
The Iowa conference Of the Unitel
Brethren church formally adjourned
a very successful anu interesting meet
ing last night following the big uniol
mass meeting held at the Methods
church and which was addressed b!
Bishop Kephart. The appointments O.
pastors was read earlier in the day.
Rev. j. w. Stiverson, popular pastor
of the local church, was returned here
for another year and Il. II. Percy
formerly. a local pastor but who has
been out of the ministry the past year
was sent to Neville. Many pastorates
were left to be supplied, owing to the
scarcity of ministers.
The assignments follow:
SUPPLEMENTARY f. Cronk.
Adaville-O. L. Wilson.
Adcl-H. Winters.
Albia-GeO. J. COrnford.
Ames-R. Z. Williams.
Bcaconsfield-TO be supplied.
Botna-C. S. GOWN.
Bristow-W. N. Roush.
Cambridge-To be supplied.
Carbon-To be supplied.
CarrOllton-Hal V. Riggs.
Castalia-N. F. Hicks.
Casey-H. N. Hulse.
Cedar Rapids-M. r. Drury.
Cedar Falls-F. NJ. Boyd.
CharitOn-E. w. Curtis.
Collins-E. Il. Mcclure.
Columbus City-To be supplied.
Cranston--E w. Shaffer.
Des Moines-
Castle Memorial-TO be supplied.
Miller Memorial-D. w. Thompson
Summit Park. f. Uhlenhopp.
Otterbein-Wm. Z. Wertz.
Dawson-F. l.. Brock.
Dodge Center-G. T. Wiltse.
Dumont-A. Il. Hursh.
Fairview-S. s. Smick.
Foster-To be supplied.
Garwin-M. McClashing.
Gladbrook-D w. Swender.
Goodell-Earl l. Doty.
Granger-W. L. Tyler.
Gray-Geo. w. Van Dram.
Hillsdale-R II. KestersOn.
Highland-H. II. UhlenhOpp.
HudsOn-Chas. f. Burton.
Jamaica-G. L. Wiltse.
Kingsiey-R. Il. Emerson.
Lake City-P. 3. Newman.
Lakonta-To be supplied.
Letts-R JAMESON.
Lisbon-Chas. j. Roberts.
LOvilia-R. j. AlrOd.
Lundgren-S. b. Clark.
Misunderstanding be supplied.
Marquisville and Douglass-Frank
Onsted.
MarshalltOwn-O. s. Long.
Moravia-G. Harry Narce.
Morley-M. G. Alexander.
Moville-R. Il. Percy.
Muscatine-C. l.. Young.
Mystic--Wm. cambridge.
Newberg-D. Eye.
Newbern-A. +. Polk.
Norwood-S. Nj. like.
Ogden-H. W. Marion.
Olin-C. G. Dillavou.
Osterdock-Fred Riggs.
Osterbein and Echart-J. w. Cronk.
RalstOn-J. w. Hutchins.
Randalia-TO be supplied.
Riverside-C. A. Brigham.
Rose Hill and Clarinda-O. l.. Bobb
RUSSELL. A. Mitchell.
Sewal-To be supplied.
Seymour-H. S. Cooper.
Shipley-N. b. Imam.
Shueyville-To be supplied.
Sumner-H. n. Jones.
Stilson-S. e. Surface.
Talmage-TO be supplied.
Tama--H. II. Uhlenhopp.
Tipton-To be supplied.
TOledO-T. ID. Critics.
Van Meter-L. A. Fleming.
Ventura-D0nnie NintOn.
VintOn-A. w. Phillips.
Wadena-JOln Walters.
WATERLOO. Ii. Yaggy.
WayIand-TO be supplied.
Webster City. w. Stiyerson.
Woodburn-To be supplied.
Yetter-Pastor Federated Church.
George Miller, secretary conference
church erection.
H. w. Ward, Professor in Coe Col
lege.
Philo w. Drury, Missionary, Ponce
Porto Rico.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07

Success uses many tools but advcr.
Using is handle that fits them all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-10-07
Weather for Week.

Following is the weather forecast
for the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys this week. Showery
weather Monday or Tuesday and again
about Thursday. Frequent alterna-
tons Of temperature.
Do you need anything in the printing
line? Let us quote you prices.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

HTASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 1s.-The
w state department Sunday stated
that the clash between the armed
guard Of the Ward liner Monterey and
Mexican soldiers at Tampico, Novem-
Der %. has been left to diplomatic set
Element and now is the subject Of ne
gotiations between the American and
Mexican governments
.The department Of stafe,7 said
the announcement, sis Investigate
ing n clash that occurred between
Mexican soldiers and n member OF
the armed guard Of the American
steamer Monterey which occurred
At ,TamDicO on November -. The
Mexicans started the disturbance.
Department Of state advices are to
the effect that the affair occurred
early in the morning; that the Amer
lean in charge Of the guard, who had
gone ashore, was attacked by the Mex
lean soldiers. and that he was injured
BY the Mexicans- one Of the Mexican
soldiers was killed and another in
Jured during the disturbance.
Ask Surrender OF Guard.
THE Tampico authorities sought to
have the armed guard aboard the ship
surrendered to them. The whole sub
1ect, however, was left to diplomatic
settlement and is being taken I'D be-
tween the state department and the
Mexican government through the
American embassy at Mexico City"
It was learned in New York yester-
day, following the arrival Of the Mon
terey, that one Mexican. said to have
been a captain was killed; a Mexican
soldier was MORALLY wounded, and a
chief Eunner's mate. named Berry, in
charge of the American guard, was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
CROOK SHOW At
THE CRAVE ORD
Plenty of Fun and a Good
plot; Real Vaudeville
That's Good.

That Baby Stare" the newest Of
fering at the Crawford by the Red
mond company. is full OF laughs and
has a plot that is sufficient to carry
sustained interest. not 10 say anything
more.
It IS a crook play" in that It tells
the story OF the reformation and re-
demption Of a girl thief by a young
lawyer.
As the girl takes to the stage as a
part Of her road to a new life. there
IS opportunity for the Introduction OF
numerous vaudeville features. and. as
usual, all OF them are good. for the
Redmond company numbers among its
personnel some extremely clever per-
formers.
The girls Of the chorus. as usual.
add much to the picture and con-
tribute their share to the enjoyment
OF the offering. All the principals are
well cast. the leading roles being in
the hands Of Joe Kemper and Bobby
Dean, with Ed Young doing a clever
bit OF character acting IN the role OF
the thief.
All of the specially numbers are en-
tertaining. but the two best from all
viewpoints are staged by Miss Dean
and Miss Marvin hammond, although
Miss Irene Noblitt runs them a close
place for honors.
Miss Dean does some clever acting
in the role Of the girl crook and Ed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

fire, leaving their dead and
wounded Later, officials OF the
port took the matter into hand, the
passengers asserted and n demand
was made upon the captain of the
Monterey that the armed guard
be delivered up to them pending
an investigation.
This the captain refused to do, his
action being supported, 1t was said,
by officers Of two American gunbOats
in the harbor Later the matter was
disposed of by a decision to leave the
entire subject TO diplomatic settle
Berry Refuses to aTreat."
It was said that the gunner's mate
had gone ashore on an errand Just
before the Monterey sailed Several
blocks from where the ship was tied
Up was a saloon. and as Berry was
returning to his ship, passing IN front
of this saloon, he was called upon to
treat" When he refused to do so
several Mexicans started after him.
As the American approached his ship.
a shot was fired, and a Mexican guard
there, seeing him coming. placed him
under detention It was also asserted
that others started to beat him with
the butts of their rifles The sailor
fought back the best he could, and as
he drew near the ship, he called TO his
men for assistance.
They needed no second invita-
1iOn, one of the passengers said
and all who were in sight or hear
ing Joined in the fray. Seeing re-
Inducements coming, some OF the
Mexicans opened fire. No one was
hit on the ship
The naval guard then secured arms
and as the firing continued, they re-
turned the shots with the result that
two Mexicans fell.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
Villa Leaders
Cross Here To
Join General
Former Artillery Chief, In
Disguise, Passes Though
ElPaso for Chihuahua.

Gen. Felipe Angeles, former artil-
lery chief for Francisco Villa, crossed
the Mexican border near here re-
Gently with five other villa leaders
for the purpose OF joining Villa in
the field in western Chihuahua
He arrived in e. Paso from the east
in disguise and was met at the border
by Villa agents. It is believed here
he Is on a special mission to Villa
from a group Of Mexican politicians
whose known purpose is to attempt
TO start a movement against the Mex
lean government January 1 and de-
clare DR.. Francisco NasqueZ Gomez
provisional president.
Angeles Quits villa
When the villa revolution started
falling Gen Angeles quit Villa and
came to the United States. where he
bought a dairy in the FL PasO valley.
Later he went 70 New York where he
was small arms insuector for the
French government. Rumors Of his
activity in the new movement Villa
has been trying 10 launch were re-
ceived here several weeks ago, but
were denied by Mexican government
agents
The exact place and date OF his
crossing was kept secret but the pres
ence Of a villa band opposite Candle
lsria, Tex. in the Big Bend district
was believed to have been for the
purpose OF meeting Angeles and es-
corting him to Villas camp which is
now reported in the vicinity Of FL
Vale, south Of Casas Grandes and us
miles south Of the border.
Angeles VIII Confer.
It IS not believed Gen. Angeles plans
to remain in the field with villa but
TO confer with him regarding the new
movement which is scheduled TO start
Jan. l.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
COALITION OF FACTIONS
IN MEXICO Is Urged

A coalition Of factions in Mexico
IS reported impending. A Mexican
investigator is said to have been IN
FL Paso the past few days looking
into conditions IN Mexico from that
viewpoint. Prominent Mexican exiles
are said to have been receiving let
tiers from a member OF the Madero
cabinet informing them OF q plan Of
coalition to aid toward better coop
Grafton IN the Mexican government
The plan is said TO be dependent on
American government approval and
IS not 10 be undertaken until after
the European peace treaty is signed
and out OF the way These interests
are said to be considering a man for
the central figure in the new move
ment Former president ad interim
Francisco de Ia Barras Cen Felipe
Angeles and Vasquez Gomez are said
to be under consideration Less
stringent export and import regula-
lions and guarantees TO foreigners are
included in the program
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
PLan New Revolt In Mexico;
Foreign Policy Is Attacked

HJASHINGTON, D. c. Dec ia
W new revolution IS brewing in
Mexico. according to advices reaching
Washington today. The foreign pol
icy OF the Carranza regime, particular
" its effect Of diseouraging invest
ments OF Americans IN Mexican prop
erty, is the storm center. It is said.
The half dozen political and military
factions that exist under the surface
in the republic have formed a definite
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
DOUGLAS NAN KIDNAPPED BY
MEXICAN OFFICIALS, CHARGE
Cochise County Sheriff Probing Complaint Of Mrs En-
riqueta de Huerta, Who Alleges That Masked Men,
Whom She Recognized Seized and Bound Her Hus-
band at Point of Guns, Taking Victim to Mexico.

in Douglas. on Saturday night. and
at the point Of revolvers. held at the
breast Of herself and husband, bound
DR.. Huerta and hurried him across the
line into Mexico. She asked that Gov.
Hunt take action
Investigation Ordered
In the absence from the state Of
both Gov. Hunt and secretary Of
state Osborne, assistant secretary Of
state r. C. MCCLELLAN took action He
wired Col. Morgan, Z. S. A, at Doug
las. advising him Of the affair. and
has also instructed sheriff Guy
Welch to make an investigation Re
plies to these kilograms are being
awaited.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
ALL READY FOR
POULTRY SHOW
Pens Being Put In Place
and Displays Set; Com
mittee Needs Helm.

Fifteen hundred specimens Of high
bred poultry. rabbits and other pet
stock viii be seen at the annual show
OF the FL Paso Poultry and Pet Stock
associations, beginning Tu e ay
morning in Liberty hall and lasting
until Saturday night. According to
Rowland Gilchrist, OF the poultry as
ISOLATION. there were only about $50
specimens exhibited last year.
The pens were being put into place
Monday morning and feed exhibitors
were making their displays. Mr.. Gil
christ said indications were that the
show would be the most successful in
history here.
Inasmuch as the total net profits
OF this exhibition are 10 be giain to
the Red Cross and the Associated
Charities. It is desired that voluntary
workers be had for the sale and col
lection OF tickets at the door.
Volunteers can phone 1855.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
GEN. AGUILAR NOW KINDER
TO CAPTURED DIAZ MEN

Gen. Candida Aguilar. federal COM
mander in Vera Cruz state is now pur-
suing a policy Of leniency toward cap
tured followers of general Felix Diaz,
according to word received here Mon
day. Many of these socalled rebels
who have been arrested or captured
have been given their liberty recently,
according to these news sources
Word is also received that private
papers of the Felix Diaz following
have been captured in that state. thus
disclosing the names Of many leading
men in quite a few Of the cities in the
southern part Of the republic.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
CAMPAIGN ON ZAPATA THE
BANDIT. Is ABANDONED

Gen. Pablo Gonzales, who has an
nounced his candidacy for the presi-
dency TO succeed president Carranza.
has abandoned the campaign against
the noted bandit Zapata, who ranges
through the states Of AIorelos and
Guerrero, according to word received
Monday. The reasons assigned. ac-
cordfng to these papers. for this with
draWal Of federal troops is that con-
ditions around the capital are unset
tied. Gen Gonzales is said to have
confiscated q number OF large haci-
endas about Ameca Ameca in his mill
tarT zone.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
4 CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF C0NSTIPATED
If peevish, feverish and
sick, give California
Syrup of Figs.

Motheri Your child Isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See II tongue IL
coated. this Is q sure sign its little
stomach. liver and bowels need .
cleansing at once.
When listless. pale. fever.sh. fun OF
cold, breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach-ache. diarrhoea. remember, a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given
Nothing equals -Califoruia Syrup OF
Figs" for children's Ills, give q tea
spoonful. and IN a few hours all the
foul waste. sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged IN the bowels
passes out OF the system. and you
have e well and playful child again
All children love this harmless. dshsi-
Gus fruit laxative and II never
fails TO effect a good inside" clean
sing Directions for babies. children
OF all ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep It handy IN your homo A
little given today saves sick child
tomorrow. but get the genuine Ask
your druggist for a bottle OF Cali
fornia Syrup OF Figs" then look and
see that it Is made BY the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup company."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
MEXICO TO EXTRADITE
PAyMASTERS FROM U. S.

It IS the intention OF the Mexican
authorities TO extradite all paymas-
tiers who have fled to the United
States with government funds IN their
possession, according TO information
received at the office Of the district
Judge at JuareZ from the secretary
Of the treasury at Mexico City. It IS
believed by officials that the Mexi-
can government already has this
right under existing agreements with
the federal authorities IA the United
States. During the last two years
many Of these paymasters who had
funds intended for the payment OF
Mexican soldiers have escaped over
the border with sums ranging in
amount from $4,000 to SIS 600. It IS
said that as much as 4 half million
dollars has been carried away in the
last two years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

less seriously hurt in the clash be-
tween the ships armed guard and
Mexican customs guards.
Shots Answer shots.
Members OF the armed guard and
officers Of the ship refused to discuss
the incident, but details were learned
from passengers on board at the time.
According to them, the fight occurred
shortly after a m, after member
of the navy guard went to the rescue
OF Berry, who had been attacked. The
Americans at first responded to the
call without arms, but upon the Mex
leans opening fire. they secured weap-
ons and responded in kind.
The fight, passengers said. was
brief, the MeEicans running away
as soon as the Americans opened
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
Reports Show Naval
Guard Acted In Self
Defence At Tdn1pico

Washington, D. c., Dec. 1s.-No
great Importance is attached by
officials here to the diplomatic ex-
changes resulting from the clash
at Tampico on November rs, in
which members Of the armed naval
guard Of the American steamer
Monterey killed the captain OF the
Mexican customs guard and NOR
tally wounded another Mexican
soldier. Reports Of the incident
are held to show conclusively that
the Americans acted in self de-
fence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

DHOENIX. Ariz., Dec. 16.-The COM
l plant Of Mrs. Enriqueta de Huerta
Of Douglas. that her husband, Dr..
Huerta, was Kidnapped by Mexican Of
ficials on Saturday night, is being in
vestigated by sheriff Guy WEIGH, Of
Cochise county, on instructions from
the office of the governor.
Says Men Were Masked.
A telegram was received on Sunday
from Mrs. Huerta. addressed to the
governor, in which she alleged that
masked men, whom she recognized as
Mexican officials. entered her home,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
CASTRO SUCCEEDS MURGUIA
AS NORTH MEXICO RULER

Military headquarters at Juarez an
nounced Sunday that Gen. Francisco
Murguia has been relieved from COM
mand Of the northern military zone
Of Mexico and is succeeded by Gen.
Jesus Augustin Castro. This zone in
cludes the states of Chihuahua. Du-
range. Zacatecas and Coahuila. Gen.
Murguia, who had been in command
for two years. is leaving for the City
Of Mexico an a three months leave OF
absence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
CASTRO WILL TAKE FIELD
AGAINST GENERAL VILLA

Cen jesus Augustin Castro. the
new commander OF the northeastern
military zone, has sent a detachment
of cavalry west from Chihuahua City
toward Cusihuriachic and along the
Mexican North Western railroad. &C
cording to letters received here Non
day from Chihuahua City. Gen. Cas-
tro is arranging to take the field in
person against villa with fresh troops
brought with him from the south
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
RIVAL WILL
NOT RUN FOR HIS OFFICE

Mexico City papers announce that
Gen Pablo Gonzales. the announced
candidate for the presidency to sue
coed president Csrranza. has aban-
doned for the present. at least, his
campaign against Zapata- The pa
pers state that unfavorable conditions
around Mexico City were the reasons
for this action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

Pride Of being the first one OF his
hunting party in the Big Bend dis
trict to get a buck. prompted p Del
Richey. county collector OF Ell Paso.
to send word Of the fact to his wife.
comprising the hunting party are:
George J. Shannon. county judge p. B.
AIcClintocl6 and ex-mayor Tom Lea
They are expected to return the latter
part Of this week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16

coalition, IL IS announced, against the
Carranza government.
High Officials Arrested.
Efforts to stamp out the plotters
have resulted in a number Of arrests
OF high military officials.
The present government has placed
heavy export taxes on goods, espe-
cially oil, from Mexico. This action
has resulted, In some cases. in serious
loss in property values to Mexican as
wei as foreign interests.
The revolutionists, who include all
factions except the followers Of the
bandit villa, are hoping for a policy
Of neutrality on the part Of the United
States.
Officials here refused today to COM
ment in any way o nthe situation de-
claring that the matter had not been
brought to their attention in such
manner as to permit public discussion
It was generally understood, however,
that the situation was regarded as
loaded with dynamite"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
CASTRO AND MURGUIA ARE
NOW IN CHIHUAHUA CITY

under date Of December 10 states
that Gen. Francisco Murguia, the re-
firing commander Of the federal mill
tary zone which includes the state OF
chihuahua, had left the capital Of
shat state for Torreon, where he
would meet Gen. Jesus AuEustin
Castro. the formers successor in
command.
The news from chihuahua Satur-
day morning was that generals Cas-
tro and Murguia are IN that city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
MILLS AND MILES DELAYED
ny ILLNESS IN W GHINCTOA

The arrival Of Lieut. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles (retired) and Brig. Gen Arson
Mills, who were due Tuesday. win be
delayed several days because Of the
illness Of Gen. AIills's grandchildren
in Washington. D. c.. according to
telegraphic Information received by
Horace 3. Stevens, manager OF the
Mills building. A number OF recep-
ton will be rendered them upon their
arrival. including a luncheon at the
University club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
DEATH ENDS BANDITRT.

Ynez Chaves. bandit chief. who had
been operating very extensively in
the state Of Michoacan up TO or near
lake Chapala. died about a month ago
with Ia grippe. The result. accord
ing to accounts. seems to have been a
cessation Of bandit activities on such
a large scare as formerly, indicating
that only some OF his lieutenants are
operating with small bands and that
no commander equal to Chaves has
arisen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
ENGINEER To CONCHOs.

J. W. Thompson. who has been an
engineer Of the Mexican Light and
Power company in Mexico City. is in
FL Paso and will, in the next few days
go to Parral. Chicuahua. to take the
superintendency Of the Conchos river
power enterprise which has its great
dam and power plant on the Conchos
river, Santa Bosalia. in that state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-12-16
MINE MANAGER HELD FOR
RANSOM IN GUADLAJARA

A Guadalajara, Mexico, report says
that Edward Thompson. manager Of
La Espada Mining company. was be-
ing held by bandits for a ransom Of
$4,000. This mining company is Oper-
ating in the state OF Jalisco about 20
miles from Guadalajara-