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Show IN WARFARE OF FACTIONS Snapshot of Quiet Domsstlo Scene Whrn Rivals Fought for the Control of Mexico. There was a dramatic silence. "We need butter for supper." said the wife and mother firmly. "I don't sfe how we can get along without It. I'll send Johnnie to the grocer's. It's Just across the street, you know. He's little and can run fast." "No," said the husband and father firmly, "I will sjo." llut the wife flung herself on his brouKt as he took down his hat. "No. no, John." she cried; "you can't be spared. I will go." Ho caustit her by tho arms. "No," he quickly said. "What would I do without you? Hark!" They all listened. " can open a tumbler of jelly," said the wife and mother. "iJImme jtlly." crW-d the child. Fo t.hcy sat down and ate their but trrh'M suppr. And all this happened because they lived in the City of Mexico, and the rival factions were using the streets for gun practice. |