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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-04-24
TIROS AL BLANCO
Ell GENRAL ARDlLLA

- cu2iQCleF DiollSa iuS ="
gente que antes suya fue;
puesto que CONGO a todos
los que Sc alzaron aver
de Ia esfera mas humilde,
para llamarSe despues
cuando menos generates;
puesto que saben muy bien
que para cada valiente
de ellos, tiene otro de ley,
mano Sc est4, sobre mano,
V nomas los mira hacer.
Sc levant0 Luis Gutierrez,
lie dijeron n vez,
V e. contest0: no hay cuidado,
NADIA malo puede hacer;
70 va conozco ampliamente
la calidad del pastel. ~
Y esa diabio de con1ianza
que uene mucho de fe,
la hasa don Eenustiano,
NO en- la fuerZa de su ley,
pues no tiene ley ninguna
nj Ia liegara a tener,
sine en- los magnos arrestos
del val;ente don Manuel
Dieguez, general de libra,
de lucha w.. Ode orc Guble).
Y con este de que a Dieguez
10 trae siemprc a NAL tracr
don Venus, pues no 10 deja
descansar nj medic mes,
muchos, general "Ardilla" .a
lie llaman a don Manuel,
porque sube, porque baja,
porQue vino, porque fue,
porque sc Marcia a Chihuahua,
luego va a Tehuantepec,
sn seguida va a Tampico,
luego q Jalisco otra veZ;
manana esta en- Tamaulipas,
ell Iunes en- Monterrey
V a los dos dias en- "a noche
Sc encuentra en- Chapultepec
p~laticandole q don Venus
uue la cosa va muy bien,
qIe va no eXisten rebeldes,
que 81 acaso, dos o tres
partldaS Ge a velntlclnco,
muy NAL armados y a pie,
st sncuentran, V este, buscandolos
conc aqua el que tiene sed.
Y a POGO ratio, de uev
por ALA va don Manuel,
!lega . cualQuler %estaci0n,
Sc acomoda en- cua!quier tren,
Sc lama por cualquier rumbo,
paes 10 importante e. correr,
cOrrer siempre tras rebeldcs
que por final nunca We;
V otra veZ llega a Torreon,
V va a Saltillo otra vez,
SC dCSICd q LdSdlCNdS,
V Sus fuerzas van con el;
va DoSteZan de fastidio,
pueS no luchan nj una veZ,
NADIA mas Marcia que marcha
cual toros de redondel
detras de invisible capa
Y muertos de ham5re y de sed.
PerO, ESQ 81, el "p~res!dente'
mira immense a don Manuel
Ardiila, 10 We tan grande,
tan descomunal 10 We,
que ahora que Luis CaballerO.
va fastidiado de ser
apoyo de incautaiores
Sc ma levantado a sd veZ,
va esta el general Ardilla
de Iorreon Il Monterrey,
de aqui a San Miguel de Allende,
Y a Matamoros despues,
Y en- seguida a Pledras Negras,
V en eterno somaten,
!.egG, sale, suoe Y uaJa,
Y celoSo del deber
Y amigo del de las barbas
Y su defensor tambien,
siempre el General Ardilla'
paSa por IN Lucifer
con polainas y galones;
pero claro no Sc We
cue acabe con la ruevuelta
para siempre Y de una vez.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-04-24

Cuando uecesite librcs en- cspanol,
d~iriiase a lgnacio E. Lozauo. l1S N.
Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio. Tcxna
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-04-24

-luaC M~eElcaHa,
La destruction de propiedades ex-
tranjeras IN siete amos de guerra
civil; las inmoderadas em!siones de
papel moneda puesto Il la circulation
por las facciones villista y carran-
cista; e! desorden interior reinante
en- TODD e. pals con tendenciaS a in
.enslflcarse V eXtenderse en- e de
extinguirse; las crecidisimas contri-
buciones decretadaS por CarranZa
SCORE Ia eXportacion de ciertos ar
~ticulos, como Ell petroleo y los meta
les; la falta de page de intereses de
IA norme deuda publica de Mexico
tque probablemenJe asclende L lnIl
mll.onesD; los raids perslst=ntes dc
Observation-Disclosures o de otra
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT terrItorio amen
l2I0; eI Iracaso de Ia campana con-
n N!I!a, Y, en- una pa!abra, Ia in
tapaciGad demostrada hasta Ia evil
dencIa por el gobierno de don We
nustianO CarranZa para imponer el
orden en- Mexico, es 10 que consti-
rye una de las premis&s de este 81
!ogismo. cuya c~on5ecuencia inexora-
ole ser& Ell aniquilamiento lie Ia pa
ria libre.
Y 81 la situacion inteTna de nues
tro pals est; considerable, ante los
oJos de los extranjeros, como mo
* los extremes del argumenta, ell
$40 sc apoya en- la poiitica exterior
de Carramza. A IN pueblo debil o de-
bi..taGo por s!ete amos de guerra in
t%estina, no le queda otro femedio
que el de segdir una diplomacia pru-
dente. NADIA de alardes jact&nciosos,
que Il la postre resultan ~ridiculos;
naGa de inSolentes declamaciones.
lDccoro, patriotismO, verdad, ESQ 81,
! !uaqu. por clio Sc plerda todo, nor
Que 81 la catdstrofe ~sobreviene, algo
| queda entire las ruinas: Quedan el ho-
nor, y Ia gloria, y el ejemp!o herolco
! la lama qIe la historic pregona,
como en- 81 case de Belgica la mar
II. Peru cacr Q imbecilidad, caer
On c. estigma del cretino, cs hum
ant Y vergonzoso.
" cue ha hecho, que hace, "a
liplo:nacia carrancista? Declararse
neutral en- cl conflicto europeo-se
me dira. Y yo coatestar6, V prcba-
re, que esa neutraiidad Ten case de
que eX:sta hon:ada Y lealmcnte, CO.
nc en- Suiza, como en- Espana, verb
gratia) no basta en- Mexico, porque
nUestra situation geografica, politi-
q, economical. es tai, que reclama
maycres sacrificios Y una direction
mas intelligence Y patri0tica.
Pero acerca de este me ocuparG
/ mi pr6yimo articulo.
Habana, Abril 10.
Jose ELGUERO.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-04-24

"Deseo irme de Baden, va sea con
vos, va sofa. Partiremos, o partire
20 manana.
"Habeis invocado la ley, c~abal,ero,
cosa perfectamente inutil. Una mu-
jer honrada puede no ser bast2nto
fuerte para reprimir los impulses d,
su coraz6n, pero siempre 10 es para
no perder Ia cabeza.
"Volveremos a Paris, viviremos
como antes, 20 o mi dolor y mi
soledad, vos, como mejor os cuadre.
"Soy vuestra esposa, me llaman la
condesa de Asti, Y a titulo de Ia.
podeis exigirme que no vuelva a e
ell hombre que os hace sombra; pero
en- cambio 20 tengo ell derecho de
prohibiros las amenazas, los repro
ches, las sospechas injuriosas y 10
que considero como mas injurioso
aun, esas fastidiosas escenas. de a
NOR, con las que a wees me soleis
importunar. Mi dignidad y vuestro no.
nor, quedaran intactos a csc precio.
81 olvidais mis- condolences, podra sd
ceder que 70, por nj parte, no me
acuerde de las que mi deber me i'm
pone.
Vuestra servidora.
Margarita de Asst,
Pons, de familia."
Terminada esta carta, la condesa
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17

Drown and gray. Buttons are large
and match the cloth. Collars are
ample and button up about the throat
in the contest manner possible, allow
ing the throat and chin to snuggle into
them. They extend up ut the Sack
over the neck and may be worn open
the largest ones forming graceful
small capes becoming to slim girls.
Imported English tweeds have the
advantage Of the best of cloths and
the smartest Of styles, for coats made
of this unexcelled material are de-
signed and made In this country. The
raglan sleeve seems to belong. to them
and buttons carry out the mixture Of
gray and dark tones in the fabric.
Many Of the new models have large
patch pockets cut In various shapes
and most Of them have narrow belt Of
the same material as the coat. But
tOnholes are usually bound. In length
the coats almost cover the dress, reach
ing to within two inches or SO of the
bottom of the skirt. Altogether the
new coats for misses are a joy; full
of style and comfort and great credit
to American designers, who excel in
all tailored garments.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17

line the cut out and either chenille or
silk could make them. There is q
frivolous but fascinating pompon at
the front which. proclaims it q hat
for the young woman.
Just below 1t Is hat for late sum-
mer and early fall of navy blue and
white taffeta. Disks and rings of
white felt are joined by stitches Of
yarn in band for crown and brim.
At the front there are two ornaments
covered by being wound with folds Of
silk. Daintiness and elegance pre-
nounce this model that would tri-
umph anywhere-among women Of
fine taste. At the right rich look
ing and picturesque model is prophetic
Of winter made Of some novelty
in fabrics that outrivals velvet. It
has facing Of satin, placed with such
exquisite finish in the workmanship
that it makes the hat a novelty of the
highest class. And the trimming is
simulated quill made of the same
fabrics as those in the hat--another
example Of what the millinery artist
can do by combining materials and
ideas.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17

1t is something of Z s.5c1 - faaIze
that it is already time to look about
and choose a heavy coat as part Of
the college girls school outfit. But
manufacturers have seen to it that the
looking about shall not be in vain. In
view of the scarcity Of wool materials
1t is happy circumstance that the
new coats are not radically different
from those Of last year, for it Is the
part Of patriotism to make last years
coats do service for this year If pos
sible. It can't be done many times
girls have way of adding several
inches to their height or other dimen-
sions in the course of year. Each
outgrown coat ought to be passed
along to someone who can wear 1t.
The outstanding characteristics of
the new coats are sturdiness and good
style. The materials are in heavy wool
mixtures, duotones, English tweeds,
cheviots and other heavy coatings.
Many coats have only their bodies
lined, the thickness of the material
making more lining unnecessary. Col
Ors are quiet, including lovely shades
In taupe, bison, French blue, dark
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
Canned Ostrich Euus.

Signs reading "Newly canned os.
trich eggs for sale" may soon meet the
eyes Of the housewife looking into the
windows Of grocery stores in London.
This statement Is based on the fact
that ostrich eggs are being packed ex.
perimentally in South America for
shipment to England in liquid form.
One ostrich egg is equal to about two
dozen hens eggs. If the canning of
these eggs proves successful, it will
mean the salvation Of the ostrich grow.
ing industry, which has suffered con-
siderably as result Of the war. It
will take large family to consume
one breakfast egg.-Popular Science
Monthly.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17

In July the woman who must pro-
vide herself with new headwear turns
her back upon summer materials
straws and summer flowers-and asks
for something new. 1t seems she
likes to anticipate and foreshadow the
season ahead In her millinery. This
and the knowledge that summer is wan
ing and another summer will bring its
own new millinery allurements, makes
her buy hats for fall even in the dog
days, as she crowns her head with
straw in January or February-with
the snow flying.
The shops and stores are now full
Of fabric hats for the demi-season, be-
tween summer and early winter, and
include many hats for fall that will
outlastS that season and do service in
the winter as WELL. There has been a
growing appreciation Of beautiful
lines that Hs resulted in the most
becoming shapes we have. ever had.
Crowns are usually soft and often
draped. These models passed the old
acid test of good millinery-that is
"the woman must look better in her
hat than without tor 1t Is not
successful hat.
Much effective, but not intricate,
needle work appears in new millinery
tinsel thread, chenille, heavy en-
broidery silk and yarns Of all sorts.
Millinery workrooms feel the obliga-
ton to save time and materials as
war measure, therefore work on hats
must not be lavish, but what there Is
Of It must be beautifully done.
The group of three lovely hats for
fail shown above tells much more
plainly than words can the first Of
the story about the new seasons
styles. At the left soft round hat
is an example Of clever use of cut out
felt ovsa sotiR Long stitches out
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
ANT NURSES OF butterflies
Peculiar Relationship Which Natural
lists Have Observed Between crea-
lures Which are Enemies.

Ants and butterflies are not ordinar.
lily on friendly terms, for ants have a
ruthless custom of seizing and devour.
ing their winged acquaintances. There
is, however, one species of butterfly
the larvae Of which are protected by
the large black ants found in Indian
gardens.
The secret Of this care lies in the
fact that the larvae give out sweet
liquid of which the ants are very fond,
and which they obtain by gently strok-
ing the little creatures with their an
tennae. At the foot of bush on
which the larvae feed, the ants con.
struct temporary nest and are then
ready to act as attentive nurses.
About the middle of June the ants
are busy running about on this bush
in search Of the larvae, and driving
them downward toward their own
nest. When the prisoners reach their
places, they at once fall into pupae.
During this period, If the loose earth
at the foot of the bush be scraped
away, hundreds Of larvae and pupae
may be seen arranged in a broad even
band about it's trunk.
In about a week the butterfly is
ready to come forth and is tenderly
assisted to leave it's shell. If it is
strong and healthy, it is allowed to
spread it's wings and fly away, but
should it prove delicate the ants exer-
else the utmost care in assisting it to
the tree, and holding it there in safe
ty. It is a curious sight to watch these
fragile creatures going about in per-
feet confidence among the fierce ants,
which have, however, by no means
adopted the profession Of nursing for
the love Of it, for when the larvae OF
another species are thrown among
them they Immediately set upon them
and tear them in pieces.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
Snakes Reputation Undeseryed.

The beginning of all religious cere.
monial is magic. Thus Aaron with his
rod. He turns it into snake.
Most surprising, but not wholly
novel. "Old stuff?' say the priests of
Pharaoh. swatch us!" They, in like
manner, transform sticks into serpents.
But Aaron's snake gobbles up the
snakes Of Pharaoh's clergy, and that
settles the argument.
The snake is nearly, If not quite, the
least intelligent Of animals. To speak
Of the wisdom Of the serpent" is a
joke. Yet, through all the ages this
stupid and almost mindless reptile has
been credited with sagacity ap-
proaching the supernatural.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17

the custom of the kings Of the West,
this absolute monarch of Afghanistan
is accessible even to the humblest
peasant of the kingdom for redress OF
wrongs. The ssKazis act as judges.
1t may be noted here that drinking liq.
uor is absolutely forbidden in Afghan.
istan, and violation may be punished
by death.
Afghanistan has no outlet to the sea
and hence no navy. But the para.
mount factor in it's life is its state OF
military preparedness. Out Of politi.
cal and military chaos a new Afghan.
istan has been created by the supreme
genius Of Abdur Rahman, the late IA.
ther of the present Amir. He fought
his way to the throne Of Afghanistan
and Immediately after his recognition
set himself to reorganizing the scat.
tered forces of the army. He hired
Turkish officers to train his officers and
to drill his men. He built forts all
over his kingdom, especially along its
frontiers. He established arsenals
two Of which, those at Kabul and He
rat, were under German military eS
perts for some time. Abdur Rahmar
used his subsidy money in buying guns
rifles and munitions Of war from the
British. He built storehouses through
out his kingdom for storing foodstuffs
to be used only in cases Of emergency
He built strategic roads-though there
is not single mile Of railroad in
Afghanistan-over some of the almost
impossible parts Of his mountain king
dom. a..~
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
Paradise Worth Attainino,

According to the Koran the soil Of
paradise Is composed Of musk and SAT-
from, sprirkled with pearls ard hya-
cinths. The walls Of the mansions arc
Of gold and silver; the fruits are of u
flavor and delicacy unknown to NOR
tails. Numerous rivers flow through
the paradise. Some are Of wine, 9th
ers of milk, honey and water. The
pebbles are rubies and emeralds; the
banks Of musk, camphor and saffron.
The meanest inhabitant Of the Moham-
medan paradise will have $4,000 serv-
ants and u wives. Wine, though for.
bidden on earth, will there be freely
allowed and will not inebriate.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
New York "Draft Riots"

The draft riots" occurred In New
York city during the Civil war. In
July, 1863, pursuant to orders by the
national government, general draft
was begun to reinforce the army. At
the commencement Of proceedings a
great riot broke out in New York city,
and for three or four days ragged un-
controlled. Buildings were burned,
stores and houses were looted, colored
persons were killed on sight and an
archy prevailed until troops arrived
and restored order. A thousand per-
sons were killed and injured.
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
G.A.. .2z,zaA
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Blouse Fashions.

1t Is evident that all blouses that
bear the stamp of fashion will extend
halfway between the waist and knees.
These blouses are often sleeveless
when worn under coats. They are built
Of colored chiffon that does not match
the gown, or Of linen, albatross, silk
and woolen Jersey and corded silks.
Every effort is being made to put out
Of fashion the blouse that ends at the
waist line and cuts or the figure,
The Twin City star., 1918-08-17
Reminiscence.

Do you remember" said Farmer
Corntossel, show you used to scold
Josh for not comm home to his meals
regularw
EYES," replied his wife, "Josh is
havin' his own way. Since he wLnt
across, all we kin do is to keep the
old farm busy and send his meals over
to him"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-01-04
MANkATO YOUNG MAN NOW
FIGHTING With THE CANADIAN
TROOPS IN FAR OFF France

the biggest game in the world and you
must get your game or he will get
you. But have your good times also.
When you are out of the line your
pay comes handy for cakes and CT
gars and candy and lots of things that
are good. We have football and base
ball and other sports, such as boxing,
wrestling, races and concerts and pic
lures at the Y. M. C. A. We had good
time in our unit last Christmas.
Here are some of the good things:
Sixty five francs, that was what we
called rich in France. For dinner we
had roast chicken, (no need to tell
where we got the chickens) with
dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy,
lots of pies and cake and bread and
butter. Last but not least, one big
barrel of English beer Honestly
speaking, the boys in the army at
home will have to do some tall fight
ing if they want to make better record
than the 'Canucks." They are "holy
terrors" when in the line and sure keep
Fritz busy. Fritz calls us the butch
ers of the Huns and we are. My chum
is w. J. Kixnan of Philadelphia and
he enlisted with me in August, 1915.
We went to France together, but he
was wounded on April 9, at Why,
got it through the calf of the leg. We
are in training now, but by the time
you have received this letter we will
be back in La Belle, France to take
another crack at the Huns. Well I
guess that l had better ring off. Wish
ing all who read The Free Press a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. Easy way to do it, Ell? Yours
sincerely, Private H. J. Holcombe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-01-04
FARM BUREAU MEETING
Important Session Will Be Held
At Madison Lake Village
Tonight
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
In the interest of the movement for
the establishment of Blue Earth
county farm bureau and county
agent, mass meeting will be I'D
tonight at Madison Lake. 1t is in
tended to stir up enthusiasm as far
as possible at this meeting and then
to have agents go out into the coun-
try in all directions from Madison
Lake and solicit members for this
bureau.
The movement for the establish
ment of this institution is thus far
very satisfactorily. The
reports that have come in are very
favorable and the required number OF
members will probably be secured this
week The managers want 500 mem
beers outside of the city of Mankato.
1t is estimated that 800 members
have been ecured at the present
time.
Superintendent Detamore of the
schools of this county said today
that it was desired to get this matter
settled up and out of the way as
speedily as possible, as there were
other problems for his office to take
up in the near future. Among these
is the baby bond" movement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-01-04

The following letter was received
by The Free Press from H. ]. Hol-
come. who is with the Canadian
troops in France:
No. Depot Company, Canadian
M. G. Depot, Seaford, Sussex. Novem-
Der 20, 1917.-Enclosed you will find
a photograph of my chum and self.
am marked. l am native of Man
kato land hope to get back AGAIN. and
my mother lives at 308 Hubbel avenue
enlisted in the Canadian army in
August, 1915, and came to England
in May of the following year. In Sep
TENDER, 1916, l went to France and
was through the Somme, Vimy Ridge
and a few days at Lens. 1t was at the
latter place that go my prize packet
Not much only four pieces in the
head and one in the back. have seen
some mighty queer things in my stay
in the army and also some terrible
things. I will tell you the boys at
home don't know what they are back
ing up against, but it will do them
a world of good. Maybe they think
that it is a picnic, but when they
hear their first shell and their first
bombardment they will open their
eyes. 1t sure is no joke when you see
your pals go down on either side of
you, never to rise again. 1t makes one
think.
Some people would laugh if you told
them they would kneel in six inches
of mud and water and pray. But ex-
perience is the best teacher 1t is a
great game, something that only a
man can play, and I might say that
he has to be a man. You are out for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-01-04
st, Clair

Richard Meyers left Monday to
spend Christmas at his home at
Claremont. He returned Friday. ~
The writer joins with the people
of ST. Clair in extending sympathy
to Hue Appel whose mother passed
away at Kasota Friday of last week
and was buried Monday.
John Pestka is renewing old ac-
quaintances during the holiday week.
Mrs. Harry Phillips will entertain
at dinner Sunday a number of rela-
tives.
Mrs. Grignon and daughter, Jennie,
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Nick Phillips.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schultz and son Ray
mond, left Monday for Limetown to
spend Christmas with the formers
parents.
came home Thursday. She was ac-
companied by her sister, Emma, of
Washington.
d. Schultz was business caller
at Mankato Wednesday.
John Roerig who has been assist
ing John Bestan, Jr., the past season
is at home and taking a course in
bookkeeping with Father O'Conner.
Nick Lynch and family of Gallo
way, Becker county, came Wednesday
to visit friends and relatives.
Marguerite Bruels of Mankato
spent Christmas with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bruels.
Miss Mona Fields gave card par
ty to a few of her friends Wednes-
day evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-01-04
MRS. J. H. SPRING DIES
She Was For Number of Years Res
ident of Mankato.

IOCit VI
Austin Herald: A long life, filled
with piety, devotion and goodness
came to an end at ST. Olafs hospi-
tai December "a at 11:55 a. m. The
death of Mrs. j. H. Spring was due
to paralysis of the vocal organs
Kathryn Heating was born in
Knockreigh, County Kerry, Ireland,
January 10, 1859 and was a member
of the Catholic church. She came to
America September 8, 1880
Her last hours were cheered by
the presence of her devoted husband
and sisters.
She is survived by her husband,
also one brother and four sisters,
John of Eden, S. D., Mrs. J. P. Rus
sell of Brainerd, Mimi, Mrs John
Quincy and Mrs. j. P. Lamping of
Austin and Mrs. Nellie Opitz of
Eden, S. d.
Funeral services were held from
St. Augustine's church Thursday
with interment in st. Augustine's
cemetery.
The deceased was for many years
a resident of Mankato. Her first hus-
band was Frank Flanagan, who
served on the police force here,