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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 18, 1916)
THE 8EMI.WEEKLY TRIBUNE, NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA. POHTRY MUCH AMERICAN SEEN ON FIFTH AVENUE RMY IN MEXICO .MONEY IN MEXICO SWATTING FLY ME . Vast Wealth Invested In Mines, Oil Fields and Rubber Plantations. TOTAL OVER BILLION DOLLARS Investors In Railroad Securities Hard Hit by Conditions In Recent Years Millions in Bonds Floated In New York. New York. Tlio question ns to the totul uinount of American und foreign Investments in Mexico hits been much discussed In Wull street Hlnco the sit uutlon on the border reached n criti cal stage. Estimates run from $1,000, 000,000 to $1,500,000,000, und most bunking houses with Mexican connec tions are agreed that the lower figure was altogether too conservative. For many years, In fact since the Mexican war, American capital has Ionred Into northern Mexico because of the enormous mineral resources of the states of Sonoru, Chihuahua, Coahulla and Nuevo Leon. Many millions nlso have gono Into the sections around Tumiilco, where the great oil wells are situated, and great sums have been Invested In the rubber plantations of Tnmplche and Yucatan. 1 Public Utilities Investments. American capital has also gone Into ' public utilities In (urge amounts, and ! American bankers and their clients have very iurge Investments In the Mexican National railways and their subsidiaries. The national railways of Mexico nlone have stock issue of $2:10,000,000 nnd bonds aggregating 5405,000.000. The Mexican government owns 52 per cent of the outstanding capital stock and a substantial amount of the bonds, nnd the remainder Is owned in the United States, Great Britain and France. The preponderant interest, however, In the minority stock Is held abroad. It Is said that about 20 per cent only Is held in this country. This is ulso true of the bonds. French Investors have been tho hardest hit by tho llnanclal dllllculUes of tho Mexican railways resulting from the scries of revolutions that lias taken place in tho last four years. Cash dividends und Interest have been suspended for several years altogeth er, althougli some of the obligations havti been paid In scrip. It Is Impossible to enumerate all the mining properties In tho northern part of Mexico which represent Amer ican investments. The Greene-Cnini-ncu is one of tho largest of these. It )ms a total capitalization of $00,000, 000, practically all of which is owned In the United States. Tho American Smelting nnd Itonn lng company has enormous invest ments In mining and rellulng plants throughout Mexico. It lias principal reilncrles at Monterey, Aguascallentes and Chihuahua. These threu refineries alono huvo an annual metal capacity of over 1,000,000 tons. Tho Invest mcuts of tho company south of the lllo Grande probably represent a total of no less thnn $25,000,000. Mexican Petroleum Investments. I'helps, Dodge & Co. also huvo very large Investments, although u majority of their properties are north of tho border. Tho Mexican I'etroleuui com pany, whoso plants are entirely south of tho Itio Grando und principally in tho Tnmplco district, has a total capi talization of $72,000,000, which con pists of $-18,000,000 In preferred stok, $12,000,000 In common stock and $12, 000,000 In bonds. The company Is con trolled lu tho United States, although a largo interest Is holt In Great Urlt aln. Tho Southern Pacific railway owns the Southern I'aclllc railway of Moxl- TRANSPORT HENDERSON LAUNCHED VI tiunspoi't llciidrixui sliding nuvy yard. Tho Henderson Is 48a feel Is of 10,000 tons capacity, with 14 knots . TQ , Hie latest craze ot the summer woman of fashion Is tho nose ring. Tho picture was taken on Fifth ave nue, New York, nnd not In the wilds of Africa. The nose ring Is u dainty Jeweled circle that clasps Itself Into tho nose of any young lady who wishes to be considered chic, recherche and all that. It tits In Just like an earring and Is worn with the same abandon, except that tho Jewels, bo they diamonds, sapphires or somo other precious stone will have a much butler opportunity to bask and glisten In the sunlight. The nose ring Is well known for Its association with the dress of the savages. There nro tribes In Africa who still ornament their noses with nose rings, but they are not the dainty little rings that mllnily Is wearing this summer. co, which represents an Investment of $75,000,000. Since the revolution l has suffered enormous losses In In come from this-property. Lord Cowdray and tho Pcnrson-Far- quluir syndicate have placed most of tho English Investment in Mexico nnd they consist almost wholly of oil prop ertles and public utilities. Shortly after tho Iluertn reglnio was Inaugurated there was tloated In New York by a group of Wall street bank ers $25,000,000 of Mexican bonds, which nro said to have been sold at an enormous discount. Tho statement has been made In llnanclal circles, on what Is believed to be good authority, that Iluertn sub sequently Issued $75,000,000 more of the bonds, which ho later sold hero through his agents at 15 per cent on the face value. Tho proceeds, It Is said, were distributed for political uses lu Mexico. STONE IMPLEMENT IS FOUND Stranno Relic of Past Ages Discovered -Looks Like Pharmacy Pestle. Whlteflsh, Mont. Chief of Police Ilolter found a strange relic of past ages, about eight feet below tho sur face, near tho rlllo range, west of town. It has tho appearance of a pestle, an Instrument used by pharma cists lo tho compounding of cheml cals. It evidently was hewed from stone. Tho Implement may have been used to grind corn or grain. juwu Hie ways lu the League Island long, 111 foot wide, draft ID feet. Shu speed. Every Precaution Is Being Taken to Prevent Spread of Disease. SICK SOLDIER OF NO VALUE Lessons of Cuban and Philippines Campaigns Not Lost Supersti tious Mexicans Expect Fulfill ment Woman's Prophecy. By GEORGE H. CLEMENTS. Correspondent of the New York Sun. Temporary Headquarters, U. S. Army, near Colnnln Dublan, Mexico. "Swat the fly" Is an order which Is be ing obeyed with alacrity along the entire line of communications from Columbus to San Antonio, Mexico, ever since the setting In of warm weather. Up to this time no flies of the com mon or garden variety have uppenred at Namlqulpn or at other cntnps lo cated on tho high plateaus to the southward, but at this camp and at the camps between here und tho bor der the house fly would bo an Insuf ferable pest were ho permitted to breed and flourish without protest. From tho tlrst It has been an In variable rule that ut every camp, no mntter how temporary Its nature, all refuse which might furnish n nesting or breeding ground for flies must be burned before camp Is abandoned. As tho season ndvanced the rules beenmo more rigid until now nil latrines nro covered and provided with fly traps of the most approved pattern to catch the vngrnnt flies which como in from outside the cum p. Few Flies in Camp. As u result of nil this there nro few flies to ho found In any army camp, largo or small, In all that portion of Mexico occupied by American troops. All water for culinary or drinking purposes must bo procured from wells or pumps which hnve been provided or from cnrcfully guarded "flowing springs, tho origin of which hns been carefully Inspected. All water from shallow wells or pumps must bo chem ically treated or boiled. Tho men have been so schooled In tho mntter of health conservation that they make no protest against tho extra work In volved In tho pumping of water as against dipping It from a nearby stream or In chemically treating or boiling It. The result of this care regarding tiles nnd water may bo found In tho comparatively empty hospital tents nnd lu the few calls made upon mem bers of tho medical corps for treat ment for even the most minor forms of sickness. A sick soldier Is of no value to tho army in time of wnr and a detriment in time of peace. For that reason ev ery effort Is made to keep him healthy at all times, but particularly when his services may be needed on tho Hrlng line at a moment's notice. Tho les sons learned during tho Cuban cam paign and the later campaign lu tho Philippines huvo not been lost. The Mexicans nro nothing If not n superstitious people, nt least so far as the uneducated among them are con cerned, and they have n stock of folk lore stories In which they plnco most Implicit confidence. Tho consterna tion cnused by tho discovery of tho face of the late Francisco I. Mndero on tho western slope of tho Snntn Clnrn mountains opposito Namlqulpn a few days ago may bo cited as n sumple of tho child-like faith of the averngo native In "signs." Old Woman's Prediction. Out of the talk among them which followed tho discovery of tho face in tho mountain has come a story new to most If not all Americans connected with this expedition, to the effect that many years ago "an old woman" mndoi a prediction that Mexico would ut, some future time pass through a pe riod of great national stress, during which time there would bo three presi dents hearing tho name Francisco and i fourth who should bo remarknbloi "or tho great benrd which he would insist upon wearing. The story went on to say that the three "Ponchos" wquld occupy tho presidential chnlr for but brief periods, each, and that the bearded one would suffer deatli In a frightful war with a foreign power, after which a lasting' though dearly bought peace would como to tho country. It Is pointed out that Wnce the com ing Into power of Francisco I. Mndero In mil Mexico has had two other'i presidents hearing tho name Francis co. Francisco de la Harm mid Fran-: Cisco Carbajal. To carry out tho pre diction of the "old woman" still fur ther, It Is pointed out by tho superstl-, tlous ones who bellcvo In "signs," that tho country now has n ruler, though not callod president, who Insists In wearing a great beard. Inasmuch as those who place roll-' unco upon "signs" and tho words of "old women" are for the most part; fatalists, there has been a growing dis position on tho part of those who have, heard the prediction of tho Mexican 'Mother Shlpton" to believe that her' prophecy Is about to bo fulfilled and that there Is llttlo uso In trying to forestall it war with a foreign nation which has been destined nnd want It to begin ns soon as posslblo In order that tho promised lasting pence may he ushered Ir KEEP LITTLE CHICKS CLEAN Cleanliness Must Be Observed Bcforo Youngster Leaves Neat Use Insect Powder. Without nbsolute cleanliness and plenty of sunshine It Is impossible to obtain perfect success in raising young chickens. Clennlluess must be gin before the young chicken lenves its nest, In fact it should begin with the making of tho nest and the placing of tho eggs therein. The nest boxes should be filled about two Inches deep with loose enrth or sod nnd new, clenn straw should bo used for tho top filling. Before the hen Is allowed to sit on the eggs she should be thoroughly dusted with powder, enre being taken that the powder reaches every portion of the body, particularly under tho legs nnd wings. TIds process should bo repented every ten days, tho last dust ing to be given Just before the chicks are to como out. As soon ns the young chicks nppenr before they are two days old a tiny bit of vaseline should be rubbed with the finger on the head nnd under each wing. Care must be used not to smear them too much as it will work an injury to the tender chick ens. Young chickens should never ho al lowed to run In an old yard, that Is, Healthy, Vigorous Chick. one thnt has not been thoroughly renovated either by growing n crop of grass, oats or rye, or one that hns been thoroughly spaded up, raked and rolled down. Of course very few chicken raisers go to this trouble but nevertheless if one is to have perfect success this Is absolutely necessary. If young chickens have been treated ns described above and nro given tho run of a clean yard and the oppor tunity to get out into tho garden and in tho grass they will not he troubled with gapes or vermin. When young chicks onco become Infested with llco It l'j almost impossible to rid them of tho pests. If the large head lice nro nllowcd to get a start on young chick ens they will kill them in n very short time. GOOD TREATMENT FOR COLDS Equal Parts of Zenolsum and Kerosene Are Recommended Give Epsom Salts In Mash. Labored breathing, wheezing, rat tling In tho thront, gaping and sneez ing, are symptoms of colds In tho llock. When birds showing theso symptoms are discovered they should bo removed from the flock and treated. Uso equal parts of zenoleum and kcro seno or equal parts of kerosene and sweet oil, immersing tho heads of tho birds In tho mixture or Injecting small amounts of It into the npstrils nnd mouth. Epsom salts should bo given In a moist mash also, while the birds nro under treatment. FATTEN FOWLS FOR MARKET Shut Up Early Hatched Cockrels and Commence Feeding Them Some Fattening Ration. It is the fattened cockerel that brings tho most on tho market, and cockerels runnlug on range develop bono and muscle first, so If you hnvo some enrly hatched cockerels that you plan on marketing, get them shut up early nnd commence to feed n fat tening ration of ground corn und but termilk or sour milk. MAXIMUM GROWTH OF GEESE Best Development of Fowls Secured by Feeding In Addition to What They Pick Up. Whtlo It is true that under especially favorable conditions yo -ng geese will make fair growth If oiupelled to forage for their living, ney will do much better nnd he more urofltublo at tho end of tho season if they are fed enough so that they can nmko their maximum growth and secure their best development. Tom Grant Is Deluged by Offers of Old Rags WASHINGTON. Secretary Tom Grant of the Washington chamber of com merce Is being swamped with letters from people in nil sections of tho United Stntes who have rags to sell. Each mail brings letters from farmers' h wagon." Another woman, who lives In great demand, and wants to know If two bushels of them will "fetch enough ito buy a new outfit for myself and tho children." In the event that they will, sho requests Secretary Grant to advlso her what day he will call, so that sho mny put the children to bed nnd have their clothes rendy for him. It all came about through a bulletin Issued several weeks ago hy tho idepartment of commerce advising housewives throughout tho country to snvo (their rags, as the shortage In raw material for paper manufacture made them valuable. The bulletin, which was circulated broadcast throughout the coun try, advised those having rags to sell to npply to their local chumbcr of com-i Itnerce for Information regarding disposal. Tho bulletin bore n Washington date lino, and, Judging from the number of letters Secretary Grant has received, people In tho rural districts think there is only one chamber of commerce in (the United States, nnd that that one Is located In tho cupltal. Uncle Sam Finding Jobs for Unemployed Girls TUB department of labor hns organized n women's nnd girls' division of tho new federal employment bureau with n view of finding employment for girls not younger than 10 years of age. The work Is lu charge of Mrs. Knto Waller Harrett of Alexandria, Vn., . president of tho Florence Crltlenton mission and former president of tho Nation Council of Women. With her Is associated Mrs. Grace Porter Hop kins of Washington, long recognized us one of the leading women lu the na tion In problems relating to tho em ployment of women. The department proposes to estab lish un Interchange of Information be tween the states and labor zones nnd pfllces of the United States employ ment service. Also, It provides for the co-operation of the Federation of Women's clubs, this being the first organization of women which lias received federal recognition. Mrs. Frederick U. Cole, chairman of tho civil service reform committee of the federation, hns charge of tho club side of tho new movement. Mrs. Ilnrrett has made a thorough study of the condition of girls In America and In Europe and is sntlsfled that lack of employment is the causo of a bulk of the delinquency found, among women In America. She has tabulated records regarding 110,000 girls who hnve "gone wrong," with a general view to family ties nnd trends. She 1ms concluded from a careful study of all fact relating to theso many cases that back of the abrupt act of breaking free from' home ties, from the moral sense of responsibility nnd from old and respected' associations, lies an economic condition, particularly in the cases of untrained girls. It Is to correct this evil that the department of lnbor has organized tho now bureau. Members of Marine Band Wail Over Lost Revenue MKM15EKS of tho Mnrine band, the nntion's crack musical organization, nro up In arms over the provisions of the new army reorganization luw which cuts them off entirely from outside employment nnd compels them to rely member of the band shall be permitted to leave his post to fill any engagement to play when he might compote with clvilinn musical organizations. Tito result of this new law, which Is now In effect, Is to keep members of the baud from giving music lessons, from appearing In private concerts, or ns soloists ut receptions or other social affairs. It also prevents tho band from holdings Its annual' concert tour. The law docs not prevent the appearance of tho band nt Whlto llouso receptions or park concerts, as orders for appearance nt such events are given as a part of their duties. In the recent prepnredness parade it was necessary to obtain n special order from the secretary of the navy for participation of the band. Gordon Is Not So T HE most ferocious looking member ot congress Is Mr. 15111 Gordon of Cleve land. He has the burly build of one of tho larger sizes of prizefighter, and a voice like four or five big, boisterous engaged In debate on the floor of the house, he gestures always with his fist, never with his open hand, and visitors In tho gallery are frequently appalled nt the number of members who hnvo tho temerity to sit close to him. Yet with all his terrifying man ner, Gordon is In reality as gentle as an ordinary Maltese kitten. One can walk right up to him and stroke him with Impunity, lie Is one of the most conservative members of the house committee on military affairs, opposed to too elaborate a preparedness program, simply because he is not warlike at heart nnd does not grow alarmed over war talk. One day Gordon and n member from South Carolina exchanged comments on one another In the co"rso of u debate. Gordon spolto to him quite unkindly. "Step outside and tell mo that," suggested the South Carolina man. Members nre always asking one nnother to step outside, but nothing ever tomes of It. "Do you think that I'm going outside," Inquired Gordon, brusquely, "Just iccauso I'm asked to by a crazy yap front South Carolina?" And ho proceeded calmly with his speedi. without further interruption. She Collects Indian Stories. In order to learn their fairy tnloa MIbh Mabel Powers, a writer of East Aurora, N. Y., went among tho Iro quois Indians In 1910 and becaino to thoso Indians on tho reservation "Tho Story Teller." Many evenings sho spout tolling stories to ninko thoso peoplo her friends. Sho found that tho old peoplo reully believed firmly lu fairies of tho "llttlo peoplo." Ac cording to MIsb Powers those native American fairies aro delightful, espe cially tho llttlo farmer fairies. In all wives, letters from farmers' hoys and girls, nnd letters from the farmers themselves, stating thnt they have n fine collection of rugs which they are eager to dispose of. One woman In southwestern Mis souri, who evidently thought Secretary Grant was personally collecting rags, suggested that he call with n wagon, since she had n supply which had been' accumulating In her nttlc for the Insti 150 years. "No living man can toto 'em," she wrote, "so you'd better bring" In Iowa, says she understnnds rags nro wholly upon government pay. Several members of the band have expressed their Intention of leaving the organiza tion since their outside pay Is cut off. Thus far there have been no deser tions, but marine corps officers believe that some musicians whoso services have been most In demand will leave the bnnd. The provision of tho nrmy reorga nization bill complained of was in serted nt the Instance of the Musicians' union, it provides thnt hereafter no Ferocious as He Looks, Hons nil going nt once. When Gordon is Miss Powers has got together 33 fairy talcs from tho American Indians. Each one of tho stories from tho Iroquois hns a lino ethical teaching. Recently Miss Powers told somo of theso Indian fairy tnlc3 to sovoral hundred "pale face children," and they were deeply intorosted in them. Exchange Make Themselves Known. "Happiness," said t'nelo Ebon, "an' health is purty much alike. If you's got 'urn you don't huvo to think about 'em." 0