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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-02-27

=" SQufe ,usta sah esta noche la venta-
ma en- luga de la nina9 iiPorque o yo
estoy siego, uste y yo hasemos una
pareja mas caba.
Rosa.--Ouego dc pensarlo con ma
liciosa coqucteria.) ESQ 10 tiene ust6
que trata con mi madrc.
Juan Luis.-5 TambiSn ESQ., IPero tie
ne uste madre?
Rosa.-Y que da gusto verla: cs una
cstampa paresia q. mi. La yamo!
la yame ust6, poreue4 va gustarmc
tambien va sc un compromise!
(Rosa suerta, La .careajada. Pausa.)
tQue? jPaso luego por la ventana,
nos
Rosa.---Pase ust6, hombre, pase ust6.
Juan Luis.--s,KA[. .estara ALI ust6e
Rosa.-O estara; Rosita, pa yamarlc
a ust6... .sinvergiienza.i ... -
Juan Luis.--i Sinvergienza! Yo me
alegrar6., de que sea uste quicn me
y
Rosa.-Y. yoatanlbien; Juan Luis. Nos
entendamos ustey y:yo,to no nos entcn.
damos, mi comoea nste me ha quitao
er suefo .toa. IA nochea esta agradable
vista. '.s. sjf4 ~<f
Juan Luisg-i5 Por qaeg a@ s.'s =
Rosa.AF6r ques a dM hombre- de las
prendas de ust6 yo no debfa negarle
la conversation con mi hija....Y -.
sin desmejora a nadie, yo tengo pa
eva la idea puesta en- otra persona.
Juan Luis En- otra persona!
Rosa.-Sin desmejora. a nadie, va
d;oo ~ sAasa -.
9454 %espa- ys., :,tk. s.s.9 a.eG%t%@.sg :, :-ss
Juan Luis.-iPo 81 vlera ustc Rosa,
10 contento que q mi me tiepe este
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-02-27

resurtao! Sin -desmejora a nadie tam
POGO. (Ses pone la capa.)
Rosa Pos vamOs a alegrarnos los
dos!
Juan Luis.-Eso cs. iVamos a alcgrar-
nos! Hasta lucgO!
Rosa.-Hasta lucgO.
Juan Luis .-(mirindola dcsolc la pucr-
ta.)-iiLas cosas dc Ia vidal!
Rosa.-iSsch Caye ust6.
Juan Luis Que!
Rosa.-Ahi csta Rosita dc giicrta.
Juan Luis.-poni6ndosc scriO. )-Ro-
sta!
Rosa.-Si. No la siente ustc habla
Juan Luis.-i Hay puerta falsaa
Rosa.-No, seh6; pero, aunque la hu-
biera, uste sardria por la prinsipa, por.
que no hcmos cometio ningGn dclito.
Juan Luis.--De toas mancras, yo pre-
feriria no We La nina.
Rosa.-Pos pase ust6 cmbosao! iDe
argo lie ha de scrvi uste la capal
5Hasta la nochel
Juan Luis.-Hasta Ia noche. (Se va.)
Rosa.-(despu6s de verlo marchar,
asomada la puerta. )--iAy, Juan Luis
er dc las guitarras, mi martirio sin
sospccharlo til. iBien has picao cl an
suelO! lilo que Sc va a rcir Rosita cuan-
do yO le refera que to ha salio como
10 dibujamos aver eva V yo! iQue
listos son los hombresl (Al pGblico:)
En- una meseta VIC
una rosita, Y pens6
que dc cortarla era cosa..
Vino por eya...a Y cambi0
La roSita por la rosa.
e.s4. A.'i.r,"" FIN "cse"~ -
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-02-27
NOTAs DE Ia IsLA


Tin detective, auxiIiadO por IN poll.
Ella, ocup6 en- AguadiIla a Pedfo ~.
varez Page una cuarteroia egnseHicndo
cincuenta galones dc ron fresco. ~.
varcz Page fus arrcstadc. y se Is Sc
ial6 una fianza dc tJ00.O0.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17
ShOrthOrn Breeders Will Hold
Auction Sale.

The first auction sale of South.
ern cattle in Louisiana will be
held at Alexandria on Saturday.
May 5, announces G. C. Chapman,
demonstration agent of Beaure-
gard Parish, who is secretary of
the Louisians Breeders associa-
ton.
Only first-class animals will be
offered, says Mr.. Chapman, the
main object Of holding the sale
being to stimulate interest in this
breed of cattle. Shorthorns have
been rapidly increasing in Fopu.
larity in Louisiana during the
last several years and the sale is
expected to result in a large mum.
ber of good breeding animals e.
ing distributed widely over the
state.
A catalogue of the sale will
soon be ready. Copies may be
obtained by writing to Mr.. Chap.
man at DeRidder.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17
General News items IN Brief

The Council of -Four decided
that the Saar valley shall be un-
DER control of the League of Ma.
tlons for a period of fifteen years.
A committee was appointed at
the Memphis Cotton Conference to
draft plans for organizing a
Sl0o, 100000 cotton export asso-
citation.
The Louisiana State Sunday
Shool Association Reelected all
officers and selected New Orleans
for its next annual meeting.
The Council Of Four decided to
hold the formerKaiser responsible
for the war, and Belgium is ex.
pected to conduct his trial.
Internal Revenue Collector
Roper warned merchants and
manufacturers against profiteer-
ing under the excuse of added
war taxes.
Cancellation Of $5OO,OO0, 900 of
war airplane contracts was said to
have put an end to the dream Of
American air supremacy.
President Wilson won his fight
for the protection Of the Monroe
Doctrine in the League of Nations
covenant
The Mexican government otfic-
tally announced that Emiliano
lapata, famous bandit leader, had
been killed.
A New York banks statistical
expert declared there is little pros.
pect OF q material reduction in
the high cost of living
The Council Of Four definitely
decided to grant France the Saar
Valley in perpetuity.
The minister of war of Saxony
was murdered by disgruntled SOL
diersin Dresden.
Secretary Glass announced the
Victory Loan would be 81, 100000
0OO, maturing in four years,
drawing / 3-4 per cent intrest and
partially taxable.
Increases in railroad freight
and passf nger rates were believed
to be almost certain in the not
dis'a';t future.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17
NUMBER 3.

}. l.. Ackerson, naval construc.
tor, was appointed by Chairman
Hurley Of the Shipping Board to
succeed Charles Piez, Fleet Cor
poration head.
Frank B. Sullivan was the
choice of organization leaders to
succeed the late Captain John
Fitzpatrick as state tax collector.
The project for deeper chan
mel to the gulf by way of Lakes
Ponchartrain and Borgne was re.
vived.
1t was learned that the recent
mutiny of American troops in
Russia was due directly to Bolshe.
vik propaganda.
A conservative estimate placed
tue value OF l!lependent oil and
gas holdings in Louisiana at S1O,.
100000.
The proposed extraordinary
session Of the Louisiana Legisla-
ture started warfare in oil circles.
A fifth candidate for governor
OF Louisiana was the latest fore
cast in political circles.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17

Frank Wilson. ...... NJ
'olln " dinei..'.'. ............ 20 81
Inner Ball. 2,
Louis Grain. ........... OF
R. H. Spring. ................,. 8 o.
Specia road fund. ,Sl763 q
M. W. OFT, 4mill DIT. ......... 1l71 9!
General fund. .........., 5O13 0$
Total. l...................S .S794S q
Fraoklinton, La, April 4, 1919.
At a regular meeting of the
Washington Parish Police jury
the following resolution was pre-.
sented by G. NJ. Tate, seconded
by G. H. Whelan, and unanim.
mously adopted.
Whereas, it appears after ex-
animation that the revenue for
the year 1919 will be in excess of
the statutory charges imposed.
and,
Whereas, it is desired that all
finances Of the Parish be placed
on cash basis during the current
year.
Therefore be it resolved that
the Parish of Washington be
authorized to borrow from the
Washington Bank & Trust Com
pany, The sum of S5,000.00, said
amountpayable January 10, 1920.
This is to be used for the current
expenses of the parish and the
total revenues of the Parish is
hereby pledged.
Police Jury of Washington
Parish.
By }. R. Leslie,
President.
W. E. Banister,
Secretary.
We hereby certify the above is
a true and correct copy Of the
resolution passed by the Police
Jury on the 4th day Of April 1919.
Attest J. R. Leslie.
President.
w. E. Banister,
Secretary.
Frank|inton, La. April 4, 1919.
This is to certify that the Par
ish of Washington, State of
Louisiana, is indebted into the
Washington Bank & Trust Com
pany, i'll the sum of Five Thous-
and and no-1O0 (S5,000.00), which
sum with interest at the rate of
5 per cen4 per annum from date
until paid, it obligates and binds
itself to pay unto the Washington
Bank & Trust Company, Frank.
linton, La, it's successors or as
signs-on or before the 10th day of
January 1920, out Of the taxes
and licenses collected for the
year 1919.
This certificate Of indebtedness
IS issued for the repayment of the
said $5,O00.00 this day loaned by
5he Washington Bank & Trust
Company, Franklinton. La, in
accordance with a resolution of
he Police Jury of Washington
Parish, attached and made a part
hereof. The said Indebtedness
hereby secured is payable out of
my revenues of the said Parish
II Washington for the year 1919
rom any and all sources avail
lble for that. purpose.
In faith whereof the Police Jury
If Washington Parish has caused
his certificate to be signed by its
President and Secretary on this
he 4th day of April 1919.
Police Jury of Washington
Parish.
By. ]. R. Leslie,
President.
W. E. Bauister,
Secretary.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17
THURSDAY April q 1919
police Jury Proceedings.

a,bs police Jury in and for the
,...h Of Washington, state OF
lo,;stsna, met in regular session
/ Z ths Court House in the town of
,nElinton on the above date
"a the following members
....ant: R. H. Spring, T. D.
roa, G. M. Tate, G. H. Whelan,
/ ! B, Leslie, Walter Green, J. c.
orssn, Louis Crain' S. s. Thomas,
id T. B. Roberts
The meeting was called to Or
III by President J. r. Leslie, and
Il minutes of March 7th meet.
ee was read and stood approved.
I / Notion made by G. M. Tate,
! ss0nded by e. H. Whelan, that
seonmittee be appointed to sell
n present road outfit and in
rpstigate prospects for securing
eoursctors for the maintainance
aDad. Carried. Committee to
assist Of G. M. Tate, j. G.
Green, and G. Il. Whelan, by
sruointment of the President.
Notion made by G.. M. Tate,
epnded by T. B. Roberts, that
id Parish pay $1,000 each on
Ibsss vats that were blown up in
iii way Of repairing them pro-
sdiDg that the people in the COM
nuDity are willing to put up the
balance necessary. Otherwise, it
viii be necessary for the people |
todriye to the nearest vat. Car
risd.
Motion made by Walter Green,
seconded by 6. NJ. Tate, that the
Police Jury allow DR.. Sevy $35. 90 |
mmonth for automobile expen-
asup until July 1st. 1919. Car
asd.
Motion made by Walter Green,
seconded by G. M. Tate, that
aunt Mandy Mobiles be cared for
at private homes until the officials
can convey her to the asylum at
the parish expenses at S1.O0 per
day. Carried.
Motion made by G. NJ. Tate,
seconded by s. S. Thomas, that
the road known as the Wilkes
pad be changed to run on the
line between Boss Miller's and
As Peter schilling's. Carried.
Notion made by Walter Green,
sssaudsd by G. NJ. Tate, that the
8a1ay Hill school be allowed |
HOO toward defraying the ex-
psases of some one to Baton
asuge to learn the hog cholera
fsatment. Carried.
Notion made by Waiter Green, |
by G. M. Tate, that |.
! Green supervise building a
saagt bridge across Poosheapatope
4 the Old Dollar and Military
Road. Carried.
Notion made by F.. H. Spring,
sspnded by 7. B. Roberts, 1t
sas resolved by this body that
AAle Letchworth be and is hereby
aslssssed with the authority to
saall checks issued by this body
lhe President, j. r. Leslie, in
y handwriting Of Elsie Letch-
sorth as follows: 81. r. Leslie.
psf Elsie Letehworth. F." 1t was
'aftlef resolved that all checks
ssued by this body shall be
Undersigned by the Secretary
faa Police Jury and the Treas
sf @ Washington Parish. Car
Aon made by G. NJ. Tate,
], a'sd BY G. H. Whelan, that
seS 5assett Certificates be settled
paging 81, 1,l71.99 which is, a
auat Of $1,000 of the amount
] y Payable out of the 1.2 Mill
fund. This 10 be settlement
iaa, Carried.
e notion the following bills
N ttkx.. /
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17

OF ninety
original
January
poses for
rnned, and
led by 1T,
} business,
'r both; TO
'f all de-
arm pro-
and sell
1d lmple-
sell, inn
! hypoth-I
7 contract.
be proper
Franklin.a
y branch
State of
1
urther deg
rized ana
ckholdersH
g and re-
id four (4l
rporation,
this dec
act
my Office
ashing.
e written,
OFT ana
Witnesses
anes Win
tary, alserI
Love, /
lairnan,
LOVE,
N.
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17

sion and
Of ninety
original
(, January
The Era-leader., 1919-04-17

The mother was putting her
little child to bed. ''lf you will be
real quiet" she said, II viii! tell
you the story about the prince
who killed a dragon and rescued a
beautiful princess.
"Oh, mother. protested the
child, "that story is too undemo-
cratic for the present day. Tell
me the fairy tale about the gov.
ernment official who killed the
profiteer and rescued the ultimate
consumer. ."-Argonaus,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
DiScstibIe and nutritious.
tCopyrlEht 1918 nv National Newsuau- Scr,

The more prolific OF our medical writer's still
cling to favorite formula In referring to the
,rf, ,o for an an, Invalid They advise giving nu
that may be.
There Is some truth in the saying that the
treatment is worse than the disease. when the
diet Typhoid patients twenty years ago often
suffered about much from the diet as from
fsn germs The patient today s allowed
throughout the illness, and Is thus spared tho
exhaustion and depression which inadequate
nourishment alone would produce even il there
were no enfeeblement by disease
That with disease which causes distur-
nance OF digestive function should eschcw this
and that wholesome food which is deemed
uncut d,fhcuIt to dgest and select perhaps unat-
policy. II is true that some such idea obsessed
the pa, id,tine stomach specialist with his weird
dyspepsia and "biliousness' and SO on.
Occasionally individual actually haa an
idiosyncrasy for certain article of diet. Thus
some children and adults cannot take even a
suffering severely with some such trouble as
hives, crythcma or asthma. Certain individuals
suffer with vomiting and diarrhca II they par
food which is acceptable to normal persons.
rms IS not 'indigestion' nor does it signify
that the food is difficult to digest"
Such important and valuable foods AZ pea-
tables often eschewed as "indigestibia'
when as matter OF fact. II turns out that the
If the food is well masticated Nuts. for in
stance. very concentrated nourishment: il
thoroughly masticatcd and taken in proper
quantities and at proper mealtimes they viii
not cause 'ndigestion' or "dlsa gree" The
same is true Of such tempting articles as mlncc
pic Welsh rarebit and cheese. II nature pro-
eating, that is a cue 10 practice conservation
that is what teeth are for.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
Lodges Prussian Report.
Editorial In the New York worIdo

Senator Lodges report chairman of the
masterpie@ of misstate mcnt and bad taste.
Never before was any treaty. reported to the
offensive manner in which the Senator from
MASSACHUSETTS hay presented this most import
senator Lodge begins by attacking everybody
who has complained about the needless delay of
peace i, was wholly artitciai" dema nd
which was largely the work OF the adm;nistra-
certain great banking firms which had a direct
ma h IN yesIrHy S Syy
from the adjustment Of the financial obligations
he hrd eeme aa m se the IN ; or
haste was furnished by the unihinkng outcry
ton snd who fcr the mos, part had never read
ihc treaty" Weil-mean!nG folk. possibly, but
In the same tone Of studied imsolence Senator
Lodge discusses the amendments themselves and
of nations is an alliance and not league" It
makes no difference what this country does, the
or justice or fair dealing or anything else. The
other nations know well that There is threat
The other nations will take us on our own
terms, Tor without US their League is wreck
ali ron h Hon Ssn @
say prnf;eSeIy wha, we viii do and exactly what
in the meshcs of a treaty Of alliance or a league
OF .oe1s % Of other
TO say that this is the language or Prussan
Ym IS to speak y nsrhspS for r5uS
tesies OF diplomacy In foreign affairs. It is
n spn Oh s 1i
daciouF, dictatoriai and insolent.
come Of a Committee on Foreign Relations.
II is an exploit in counterfeit chauvinism which
II is parody on patriotism. and TO put II forth
at this time when the whole world is staEger-
that was ever fought is to degrade Americanis,n
and smear with the slime OF craftsmanship the
glorious record of the American people in this
supreme tragedy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
Defiant of tho Public Interest

IN calling strike, effective September %,
l to compel recognition Of their union and
OF the principle OF collective bargaining by
the United States Steel Corporation, the
twenty-four international unions in the steel
industry affiliated with the American Fedora
ton Of Labor deliberately rejects the request
OF President Wilson that they take action
pending the coming industrial conference to
seek a basis of adjustment by which in future
labor and capital will cooperate in the set
Element Of all disputes without resort to the
strike as weapon. In like manner, it ig-
nores the Presidents earlier request, in deal
ing with the railroad shipments demand for
Increased wages, that truce in all labor con-
troversies be temporarily declared until gov
eminent efforts at removing the causes OF
complaint could be put into operation. Thus,
these twenty four international unions in tho
course they have taken deliberately elect to
defeat the whole purpose OF the government
10 hnd relief for a distressing situation which
bears heavily upon all classes Of the country's
population, from no higher motive than the
advancement of their own selfish class in
terest.
The attitude OF the steel workers in their
demands upon the steel corporation seems to
be principally reflex Of the generally
restful condition Of labor, and not because
specific grievances are acute. Under the pres
ent management of the steel corporation in
crease after increase in wages has been volun-
Is about S1,S00, compared with about $3.50
before the war When ii is rceollected that
the average wage in Canadian manufacturng
industry. according 10 census figures, was
only SITS. the average of about $500 for
employees of the company indicates that it
has not failed to be liberal in money
questions.
AS to grievances the employees may have
the Gary management has announced entire
Willingness to discuss them with workers en-
ploycd by the company but adherss to its
policy OF conducting an open shop because
not more than 80 per cent OF its employees
are organized into unions and il regards the
granting Of recognition to the unions as
quite beside the question Of how its en-
ployees are treated. The unions contest this
statement as to their strength but be that
as II may. they are concededly strong enough
10 bring about serious interruption of pro-
duction and TO precipitate confusion and par
TIA paralysis Of all business activity
In the minds OF those familiar with AmerL.
can steel production there exists little doubt
that the steel corporation could beat the
strike OF the unions directly involved, but in
view OF the fact that they are affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor il is no,
at all unlikely that in time the whole force
oil this organization will be thrown into the
EFFORT to win the strike, with the result OF
tying up all industry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
National Problems Discussed for Readers
Authoritative Writers-A Daily Editorial
THE NEW RAILWAY BILL.
Ky ALFRED ID. WILLIAMS.

Hero is n new twist in tho railway
situation five years ago nobody could
have been made 10 believe possible. The
new bill for restoration of the rail
ways to their owners act tha, raiiwny
,nanagcments may wish ana Try 70 pay
their employees too much and cnaFIf
the public toe iittis TOR rhs sn't such at
tennts are made tho government shaii
interfere TO forbid and prevent theni
The measure contaimtmns s. vnrsi others
equally contradictory OF our iormeF
and usual habits of thought ana mem.
DDS. is pending in the senate as tne
of the Interstate Commerce committee
Of that body, and indications favor ITO
adoption.
ciples tina, the real purpose for the
creation Of every railway corporation
was end is the welfare Of the public.
quatc means OF transportation ore os
necessary for the nation and KS every
Individual citizen as = supply OF lawtui
money or any function or Eovsfhmcnt.
danger Of interruption except suci, as
MAJ; be caused by unayoidablc u, 1esi !,
and struggling roads arc TO he helped
and the strong arc TO be prevented
from thriving and fattcning at the
COST OF tue eUiclcncE ana uSciuiHcns or
the less fortunate; The purpose OF the
plans as submitted is to make the roads
OF tho country associates for the pub
lie service rather than competitors for
private gain. Keeping this purpose in
mind. we may realize readily that a
strong road might. with higher wages
than its inferior competitor can pay.
gather to Itself all the best talent and
most capable labor in the common ter
ritorE and by concessions in freight
and passenger rates starve that com.
hetitor literally to death. Many older
people can recall the railroad wars We
used 10 have and the fact that some
times they resulted. after desperate
cutting OF prices, In the extinction or
establishment of monopoly which saw
TO II that the public should pay dear
~ Tor the fun II had while tho fight
mako their own prices.
The idea IL 10 stabilize everything
in the railway business. az far as II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
News of Fifty Years Ago.
From the Richmond Dispatch. Sept. 49, 1869

\ large company OF manufacturers, ner-
chants and railroad men and others were pres
ent at the inauguration OF the new rolling mill
OF j. r. Johnson & Co. James River be-
tween Eighth and Ninth Streets yesterday. a
handsome collation. was served, there
good speeches and there was good time gen
orally The new mill already has large orders
for bridge and railroad iron.
There is talk of re-establishing the
Mechanics Institute in this city. 1t is to be
hoped there is something in the talk.
The members of the police force are going to
petition for an increase of their per diem to
$3.50
1t is stated that Governor Wells will remain
In Richmond after the Office OF Governor shall
know him no more forever that he viii rent
residence on Clay street. between Tenth and
Eleventh. and will practice law
Carpenters. painters and jobbers are work
ing day and night to get the custom house
ready for Undcrwoods next visit.
Ex.Governor Smith is said TO be candidate
for the presidency OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad.
The colored Masons of Virginia who have
hecomc quite numerous in the last years.
propose to have paper Of their own. The
organ will be printed In Lynchburg
The rush from the springs back to toan Is
At its height. Many Richmond people are al.
ready back home. and the indicate that
the preachers Will have much larger congrega.
lions tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-13
Keyboard Touches
nY FRANK X. BROOKS.
Are We so soon Forgot

=; Tia, there should be people who mysteriously
secret untolds But that there are those whose
are also lost is the thing that hatties the search
ana SKIN o! many a SHERLOCK Holmes I'll tell
IN. story as an old Sherlock told it TO me:
mere are not many cases OF this sort
as formerly" he said IN this age the records
are better kept than they back yondtr
ma IN lSTS thgre was wedding in Portland, Me
Inc contracting parties were OF good old New
ENGLAND stock Both were Industrious Chris
tiah characters. The man one of the jolIiest
iniris of he eommunity;, The bride had Two
West, or what was the West that time They
soon became faNoritieS in the little CITY Ths
boys obtained positions in leading houses In
me course OF Time occurred the newt abie-thn
'n'nG mat awaits all alike--deuth No rhiIlran
survived: The graves of the man and wiz :, ro
Wtrkrd III The little buryng ground OF The cit
where they died VIC wy
some years ago had business in Portland
! made some Inquiries respecting the two peo.
pie. searched the records and Insert ed adj
vsrtisements asking for Information about the
n" returns on my INQUIRIES; but failed to find
a citizen whose business II is to keep track of
Sncl cases assisted me. lie had lived i'm Port.
land an ms iife but his efforts were futile
IL Is IN! business to unravcl mysteries but of
AZ the cases ever had this is the most baf.
ntthg. All lhinsS considered, | have never heard
or Il similar incident" '