The jefetura, or prefecture, was at present the headquarters of the command, and in the long front room were assembled a number of officers, including Ney and Tiburcio, besides the jefe of the place and several town magistrates, all chatting with Colonel Mendez about the recent victory.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
The states are subdivided into districts somewhat corresponding to our counties, over each of which is a jefe politico appointed by the governor; he has no responsibility to those below him, but is directly responsible to the man who names him, and who can at will remove him; he is not expected to trouble the state government unnecessarily, and as long as he turns over the taxes which are due the state he is given a free hand.
"In Indian Mexico (1908)"
Frederick Starr
It was desirable, when possible, that the jefe should be seen before serious work was undertaken.
"In Indian Mexico (1908)"
Frederick Starr