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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

fc- speeding on his motorcycle was
released Oh $40 cash bonds to appear
April 10 for trial.
Theodore Lemen. who underwent an
operation on his throat IS improving
AT St. Bernard's hospital.
Two OF Writings popular young
people We're united in marriage at ESQ
p NJ on Friday when Miss Helen
Wonnacott and Donald Beaumont
Parks we're joined ir the bonds Of we'd
locH The ring ceremony was per
termed by the Rev. Charles z. True
church at his residence. 2o4 Cleveland
avenue and was witnessed only BY the
immediate relatives or the contracting
parties. The bride wore a beautiful
zeorEette gown Of a pale pink and
lavender and a corsase OF pink and
lavender sweet peas and lilies OF the
valley. The bride is the only daughter
OF Mr.. C. j. Wonnacott OF 226 Cleve-
land avenue and IS one OF WhitinS's
best known Il ladies. She IS a
OF the Whiting high school
md q member Of the Beta Gamma Up
sion sorority. The groom is the only
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Beaumont Parks
OF oliver street and Is also 4 graduate
=. tho local high school after which
he attended the university Of Wis
orsin. Immediately after the cere-
mony the young couple left for a
short trip and upon their return viii
reside with the -room's parents. They
VIII ne at home to their friends, 4o1
oliver street after Juhe l..
The YouuS Ladies Guild Will hold .
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
RHEUMATIC PAINS
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TO relieve the pains Of rheumatism.
Sciatiea. Lame Back and Lumbago is
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limbers up az aching joints and
muscles.
You will End almost daily uses for
II in cases Of sudden mishaps or &C
cidents such as spraIus, bruises. cuts,
burns, bites and stirgs Just as re-
liable, too. for earache, toothachc,
Group and collie.
Get IT from druggists Ar so cents
Ii o satisfied 7 the bottle and
get your money back
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills. 80
cents. Guaranteed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

special meeting tomorrow evening at
the home OF Mrs. Charles z True
blood on Cleveland avenue. The men,
hers are requested to bring their dona-
tons for the bazaar TO the meeting.
The funeral OF Mrs. James Bartus-
-. age IS years was held on Satur-
day morning in charge OF Undertaken
owens. when services were held at the
Sacred Heart church. Interment was
at St Joseph's cemetery. Hammond.
The sudden death Of Mrs. Bartuska
due to : blood vessel bursting in her
brain Is a sad blow to - family.
There are 20 mourn her loss her hus-
band. the two daughters. Mrs. \. l..
Aieldahl ard Marie BartusNa and her
three sons, James. George and Edward
Bsrtuska.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
WHITING
and its
PEOPLE

Get a Liberty Bond at the star MAY
u ask how.
4 ave hundred party was held at
the wis club which was the last OF
a series First honors we're awarded
@ Mrs Arthur Gladden. and Johr
sharp and second to Mrs. Edward Ztm-
herman and william F. Kyle. The hon
ors went to Mrs. L B. Ritter and Nj.
George Watts.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Etter and BABY
= sheridan venue have been spend
rig several days visiting the l~atter's
parents in Wanatah. Indiana.
Mrs. b W. Avery IS entertaining
her mother. Mrs. Donaldson and sis
Ter, Mrs. Coon or Lebanon. Ind
4 daughter was born 90 Nj. and
Mrs. Leslie Pearce at The Lakevlew
hospital IN Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred sh Of Ohio ave
nae have purchased 4 farm in Virginia
10 where they viii move. Mr.. and
Mrs. August Schnell will then go to
housekeeping in their house now oc-
pied by tho Fish family.
AR. and MIS- Beczer Ok Cleveland
senue have purchased the home or
Nr and Mrs. Robert Masterson in
Roberts avenue. The latter are NOV
rz To a farm IN Harbor Springs
Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Keilman have
into their new home in Cleye-
and avenue. Nh and Mrs Harry
esvens viii move to the Keilman nat
Gus 18th street.
The Womsn's Home Missionary So
ETY. VIII meet at the home Of Mrs.
cunning or Cleveland avenu on
Wednesday afternoon.
Wilson Lee continues to remain in
? ve~y serious condition at his home
In Laporte avenue.
Mrs. John HIATT and SON. Henry. OF
Ohio avenue will soon leave for their
arm in Michigan.
Mrs. y. f. Wilson Or oliver street
-eturned home Friday from the lake
de hosptta. In Chicago. where she
ndcrwcut an opcref
Tony Stisis. arrested hg Officer Par
ser at indiana Diva. and 1i9th street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

AFTER CLoUDs CONES SUNSHINE.
AFTER DEsPoNDENcY CONES JOY.
AFTER SICKNESS COMES HEALTH.
AFTER WEAKNESS CONES STRENGTH.
In the spring when you're "all
in"-fagged out-blood thin, if
you will turn to Natures remedy,
a tonic made from wild roots and
barks, which has stood fifty years
as the best spring tonic-you will
ind strength regained. No need
to tell you it's DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, put up in tablet
or liquid form, and sold by every
druggist in the land. After a hard
vinter-shut up indoors, your blood
needs a temperance tonic, a tissue
builder and blood-makersuch asthis
Medical Discovery" Of DIR. Pierce's.
Send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce's Invaids'
Hotel, Buffalo, y. y, for trial package.
Greepbon, His.-"Dr. Pierce's Golden
liedical Discovery is a splendid medicine.
! nave used It IN my family for many years
io- coughs, colds and la Grippe. ! have
Used II for these ailments, so have most OF
NC members Of my family, and 1t always
fave perfect satisfaction, moving what
IL mas done for us | highly recommend it,
-4rs. Cd 6GScke. AL 5sb -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
What the Ford Motor Co. Did to Help Win the War

work was done III building three ton
military tanks, and the government had
Just placed orders for $4,000 of the
small, two man, military tanks, and
5000 Of the six ton. military tanks.
Cancellation came before more than a
dozen or 50 tanks had been delivered.
But the foundations had been laid and
the super-structure almost completed
for an enormous building In which we
intended making tanks alone. OF
course, this building comes in mighty
useful III the enlargement of our bust
ness.
Motion picture reels in behalf of Lib
orty Loans, Red Cross, and Patriotic
Fund work were made by the Company
and supplied to the Government In Suf-
ficicnt quantities to serve the entire
United States in Motion Pictures. Mo
ton picture reels in volumes sufficient
to serve the armies of the United States
III France, Italy and Palestine were fur
nished BY the Motion Picture Depart
ment of the Ford Motor Company.
We also did more than 100000 of
work in the production of special de-
vices for the Naval Department of the
British Government.
We also furnished the Government
with 275 skilled mechanics for work III
France.
We also, through our Chemical Lab
oratory. co-operated with the manufac-
turers of gas masks for the United
States Army.
An average of $4,000 men and women
were employed by the main factory at
Highland Park; $500 men at the Ship
Building Plant on the River Rouge;
1000 men employed at the new Blast
Furnace in course of construction on
the Rouge; $50 men employed at the
Carburetor Plant, or an average of 49,
600 employees, practically all on 1907
Government work. under a standard
eight hour day and a minimum wage of
s. a day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

Without going into particulars, the
following items will give some idea of
the value the Ford Motor Company was
TO the Government of the United States
in its call for the sinews of war:
More than 100000 steel helmets.
Order for 5000 12-cylindcr Liberty
Motors. Over 1000 had been delivered
when the almistice was signed, and we
we're just striking I'll producing ca
pacity.
10000 Caissons, mainly for 155 nm.
guns. Something over 5000 delivered.
Order for H. Eagle" Boats, 200
feet long, - feet beam. Something like
- delivered, when the order was re
duccd to 81. The balance will be fin
ished by the LIST of August.
More than 5000 Trucks. More than
$4,000 regular Ford cars More than
5000 Ambulances.
100000 Cylinders for Liberty Motors.
Because OF the superiority Of the work
on this article, the Government placed
the order with the Ford Motor Com
pany to make all the cylinders for all
the Liberty Motors made IN America.
liz OI1SAlAII OIANI wac D1 dCblOoAiN 0OllA
pletcd when the armistice was signed.
and a new order for 100000 had just
been entered.
100000 bearings for the Liberty Mo
tor. Here again the Government recog-
nized the superior quality of the bear
ings made by this Company, and
placed the order with us for all the bear
ings for all the Liberty Motors made III
the United States. On this order over
100000 bearings had been delivered.
100000 Cylinder Forgings for Liber-
ty Motors. Once again the Government
recognized the superiority of Ford
work, and placed orders with the Com
pany for all the cylinder forgings for
all the Liberty Motors made In Amer
lea. Over 100000 had been delivered.
A large volume Of experimental
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

TT. WAYNE-A meeting OF the n
boosters 10 be held here Monday even
ing at the quarters Of the TT. Wayne
Chamber of Commerce has been called
b. s. p. Bowser. president or the FIT.
Wayne canal association.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

NEWCASTLE - Efforts are being
made to have Major General Wood and
Major General Bundy come here NAY
81 when Henry county holds its vel
come home celebration for its soldiers,
sailors and marines
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

BRAzIL-A meeting OF the Clay
county better farming association viii
be held in this city Saturday, April -
and the question of affiliations with the
state Farmers Association Will be TAX
en- UP.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
NOTICE.

After this date the rate for
classified advertising will be 10
cents per line with a minimum
charge of so cents. Whiting, Ind,
March 31st. s-3l-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

Mrs. J. Ease entertained Mrs. GEORGE
Wheaton. OF Chicago. at her home on
Roberts ave. the latter part Of the week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

PRINCESS THEATRE TONIGHT.
Harry Morey in Fighting Destiny
414-l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

Tom Smelser-s05 Ind. Blyd.. Tor
Paint and Hardware. 3-1-sod
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
LIBERTY BONDS
BOUGHT N SOLD.

Franklin Investment Co.
21o Hammond Bldg, Hammond, Ind.
Hrs. e-6. Saturday 9-S p. m.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
Whiting
advertisement
Are Winners

aud arc accepted by The whiting News
60, 5e4. IIeth ST, Phone I3s-W.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14
AT TIE sTAR HEArR

Another breezy. exhiliaratinE music
al comedy aud Ethel CLAYTON in The
Mystery Girl" at the Star tonight.
Musical comedy and Shirley Mason in
Goodbye Bill" tomorrow.
Enjoy an evening OF real fun ard
mystery at the Star tonight. Ethel
Clayton N The Mystery Girl and
another big musical comedy full Of
pep and pretty girls. Shirley Mason
tcmorrow. 4-1i-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

Tag your taxes al sunivan-Tokarz
office, 18th street and Sheridan
avenue. m " T to 4-e2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

For sale-Bunsslow: six rooms: W.
Addition 1870 Atchison avenue
4-14-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-04-14

Don't fall 70 attend the last dance
SC the season-Triple Link Social club.
Nrril -. 1912. Music by sterling's
cschestrs. 4-14-6t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28

will give me her assistance" He
turned to Andrew. THAT won't be
asking too much of your wife, will
it?H
Forester gave the implied per-
mission with a nod of his head.
Bracken passed to the piano, where
he indicated a slower rhythm and
certain definite accents, and return
ing, bowed to his partner.
will you do me the honor to
dance it with me, Mrs. Forester?
There are certain steps you'll pick
up at once. Wen dance it with very
little movement of the body, slow,
father languid, quite stately"
He waited until she gave her hand
before offering his arm, with a de-
ference that gave it the value OF a
rare favor, and in this tactful atti-
tude, so different from the catch-as-
eatch-can license of the American
ballroom, he made her feel a new
preciousness of herself. In a few
moments they were dancing in uni
son, in graceful, undulating rhythm.
He held her we'll apart from him,
guiding her only with a slight pres
sure of the left hand, yet she was
aware of his nearness. And, as she
danced, she felt gloriously, triumph
antly young. The brown vaulted
hall and the staring strangers swan
away. She was floating somewhere
between earth and sky, content to
surrender all her will to the touch
that led her through dreamy re-
gions of melodious rhythms, fairy
lights and perfumed flowers.
what is so dangerous about
him?' she thought, wondering why
Fif had seen fit to warn her.
He paid no compliment, except
for an occasional nod of satisfac-
ton, but in the gentleness of his
voice, in the slight smile with which
he watched her moving rhythmical-
ly about him, she knew he, too, had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
Following Flu, Doctor
Finds Great Success
in Prescribing

Nuga-Tone. DR.. r. B. Crawford,
Chicago, Ill, says: Il recommend
Nuga-Tone and prescribe 1t with ex-
cellent results following cases of In
huen2a and Grippe. Such patients
seem to pick up quickly on this medi-
cine. II builds up the blood and
nerves, improves the appetite, helps
the bowel action, invigorates the gem
eral system"
Mr. D. Snodgrass of Hernshaw,
w. Va,s says: Your Nuga-Tone Is a
grand medicine. I had the influenza
when ] received the bottle OF Nuga-
Tone you sent to me. began taking
other medicine, but IL did not seem 10
do me any good, so ! stopped 1t and
went to taking Nuga-Tone. Soon I
began to mend fast, and / feel that I
cannot praise Nuga-Tone too highly
for what II has done for me. have
recommended your Nuga-Tone to
many people"
Druggists guarantee Nuga-Tone.
They refund your money II you are
not satisfied with results Your drug
gist sells Nuga-Tone. II you can't
ret Il from him, send One ($100) Dol
ar to National Laboratory, No. 1913
-. Madison ST., Chicago. Our special
distributor in Omaha IL Sherman. Mex Con.
nell Drug Co.=Ady
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
VIRTUOUS WIVES s ': II. ';.:: e. !:

= Copyright. 1918, BY Little. Brown 4 Co..
| "Fifi is a very determined young
lady. Then you are Mrs. Forester
Of course. Is your husband here
Won't you present me"
Before she could act on the tact
full suggestion which relieved the
embarrassment of the situation,
Dawson was back at her side, beg
ging her to dance with him.
Come on. Amy, now. Let's give
them a professional exhibition.
Kitty is gasping for breath, Hello,
Monte"
"How are you, Dawson?"
She hesitated, watching Bracken
with a little amused malice, divining
his impatience, at the assurance OF
the new generation. Tody had her
by the hand, dragging her toward
the open floor, with that muscular
enthusiasm which has replaced
mans Difference to woman in mod
ern bathrooms. To refuse was awk-
ward, and, besides. she had a score
to settle with Mrs. Lightbody.
Here's how it's donel announced
Dawson, with the disdain OF vir-
tuoso.
She danced instinctively, plant to
her partner, so light that her fitting
steps seemed noiseless, with a har-
mony of poise and movement that
charmed the eye, the delight beat
tifui child awakens in its graceful
passing. The tango at that time was
still a curiosity, and the deft ex-
hibition they gave was watched by
every one. She saw the crowding
curiosity through half-closed eyes,
from Mrs. Lightbody's staring tri-
butte to the spreading pride on her
husbands face. Bracken was by
his side, studying her with a CRATE
full smile. She knew that she pleased
him and was pleased herself at the
thought. They ended amid a clap
ping of hands and, flushed with
pleasure and excitement, she hast
ened to present Tody to her hus-
band.
How do, Mr.. Forester" said
that self-suAicient youngster. Il
shake hands, but l really ought to
knife you for carrying off Amy"
"Ah-were you interested said
Forester, surveying him.
~" said Dawson, flushing. "Why
didn't you know l organized the So
ciety of the mitten?"
"Indeedf" said Forester, in his
deep bass, looking at the product of
the modern generation as a mastif
endures the antics of lap dog.
Dawson eagerly, as though before
cut completely. He stood shifting
from foot to foot, seeking a chance
10 escape. Bracken took pity on
him. ...9
Il acknowledge the superiority of
your legs, Dawson" he said, with a
shade of sarcasm, "but dance the
tango as it really is danced"
II say, do you know it?" said
Dawson eagerly, as thought before
great discovery. by George. /
wish you'd show US"
every glad to, if Mrs. Forester
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28

the same sense Of spontaneous con-
geniality.
II am sorry we have to stop" he
said at last, with sigh of regret
II, too" she answered, in the same
tone.
They looked at each other a short
moment and smiled with pleasure.
Then they returned to the others
and the general conversation. She
knew that she would see him again
soon. She looked forward eagerly
to the moment when he would really
talk to her, sure that they would find
instant sympathy. Yet the agree
able impression he had thrown
about her was so impersonal that,
ir their rooms, dressing for dinner,
she said to Andrew:
ooh, l like Mr.. Bracken. He
seems really worth while"
"Bracken is real man" said An
drew heartily.
(which means that some OF the
others aren't" she said, laughing.
Poor Tody and Japp
Il don't think | understand that
specimen" he said grufiy. Why
don't they put them in ruffles"
She came up to him vastly
amused, twitching his ear.
Gracious, you mustn't be so
fierce! They're harmless"
Perhaps"
"Are you bored"
~ No"
"Truthfullyr
"Of course"
But he did not voice his real SEN
timents. 1t had been a great read
justment, and his pride had suffered.
For the first time he had felt lost,
dwarfed and inconsequential. The
shock had awakened all his ambi-
ton, setting in train dangerous de-
sires for power and prestige to force
the recognition he craved-to be
some one in this society where he
was rated lower than the youngest
cub with his bag of tricks to amuse.
And this awakening appetite was
destined to change the whole course
OF his life.
Continued Tomorrow
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
Plea for Armenian Freedom
is Presented to President

New York, Jan. q "A plea for the
independence of Armenia was made
in a cable sent to President Wilson
by Is representative Congregational
ministers and signed by Dr. Lyman
Abbott, DR.. Newell Dwight Hills
and DR.. Charles E. Anderson, all Of
this city. The message said:
Heartily sympathizing with the
aspirations of the Armenian people
we ask you to champion the right of
Armenia to a free and independent
national existence and to reparation
in accordance with that principle
which you have so admirably defined
in the sentence the interest of the
weakest is as sacred as the interest
of the strongest"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
The Horrible Handicap
of Poisoned Blood

edy has been in general use for
more than fifty years. It is purely
vegetable, and contains not par
ticle of any chemical, and acts
promptly on the blood by routing all
traces Of the faint, and restoring it
to absolute purity.
Some Of the most distressing cases
Of transmitted blood poison have
yielded to the treatment Of s. S. s.,
and no case should be considered in
durable until this great remedy has
been given a thorough trial. S. S. S.
acts as an antidote to every impur-
ity in the blood. You can obtain it
at any drug store. Our chief medi-
cal adviser will take pleasure in Civ
ing you without cost any advice that
your individual case requires. Write
today to Swift Specific Co., 4SS
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ca
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
To Prevent Influenza

The surest way is to keep yourself in such condi-
ton that influenza cannot fasten upon you.
If your blood is rich and red, free from the poi
sons which constipation creates, germs will not be
able to gain footing your healthy blood will dis
pose Of them.
Constipation underles almost all illness. Food
waste allowed to remain in the system creates dan
gerous poisons which tax the ability of the blood,
lungs, kidneys and skin pores to throw off. Then
you become an easy prey to colds. Influenza and
Pneumonia often follow.
Your druggist has new and really pleasant tast-
ing cold-water salts called SALINOS which will
completely empty the digestive system, including
the lower bowels, where most poisons are formed.
It is pleasant to use. Get bottle for Quarter
Qarge sizes Fifty cents and Dollar.
Be safe! Get it today Use it tomorrow morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
Freedom of Jews Granted by
Roumania is CamOufIaue

New York, Jan. 27.-Reports
manating from Roumania that the
,ews in that country have been
Iranted complete emancipation is
SUIT "subterfuge" designed to con-
zeal their real standing. Leo Wolf
son, chairman of the executive COM
mittee Of the American union of
Roumanian Jews, declared in an adj
dress at the unions annual conven-
lion here yesterday.
The 800 delegates, represent
ing IL states, adopted resolu-
tons thanking President Wilson for
promised aid and requesting the
American Jewish congress to de-
mand that Roumania give adequate
guarantees that she will grant abso-
lutte emancipation to the Jews in
that country. The union. it was an
nounced, would send two delegates
soon to a conference Of native born
Roumanian Jews to be held in Paris,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-01-28
TWO PROVINCES
ARE CAPTURED
BY ROYALISTS
Portuguese Government Pre-,
pairing for Drastic Measures
Against the MOnarChiSt
RevolutionarieS.

Paris. Jan. 27.-Portuguese roy
alists are completely in control Of
the provinces of Mimic and Tras
Os Monies, according to a wireless
dispatch from Madrid to the Jour
nal Des Debats. The same adj
vices say the republican troops
which were defeated by the mon
archists at Coimbra are about to go
over to the cause of the monarch
lists.
Lisbon, Jan. 27-The govern
ment is assembling large bodies Of
troops to put down the royalist re-
bellion at Oporto, says an official
statement issued today, in which
the republican victory near the cap
ital is described. The statement
says in part:
Units belonging to the Lisbon
garrison declared in favor of the
Oporto royalist rebels, left their
barracks and took up positions in
the mountains of Monsanto, above
Lisbon. Their forces were COM
posed of one regiment of cavalry
and three batteries of field artillery.
THE government Immediately
ordered faithful troops to surround
the position The rebels were sur
rounded and promptly defeated.
Their guns were captured and what
remained of their cavalry fled in
disorder.
"Ayres de Ornellas, the chief of
fetal representative of King Man
uel, was with the rebels. "a Lis
bon dispatch yesterday reported
that Ornellas had been killed in the
hghting)
The government is concentrat-
ing large bodies of troops with the
object Of suppressing the Oporto
rebellion"
Paris, Jan. "a dispatch from
Oporto dated Friday says commun-
ication with Lisbon. still was cut.
The mobilization of the army was
continuing and civil battalions were
being organized. Oporto was tran
quill.
In the fighting some persons were
killed or wounded. About 800 Of
hcers we're imprisoned and one regi-
menf had to be disbanded. The
provisional government had revoked
all the laws made by the republic
and had sent troops to Aviero. Villa
real and other points which were
faithful to the republic.