Bisbee daily review., 1907-10-31
PAGAN REPORTED
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IN CANANEA
lneffectiyeness of Extradition
Laws Emphasized By Pres
ence Of Outlaw Across Inter
national Line.

From time 10 time various combi-
nations Of circumstances arise along
the International boundary line be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
which serve to emphasize the ineffect-
iyeness OF the extradition laws now ex-
listing and governing the conduct of
officers n the two countries That the
proper fficials should take notice OF
the condition of affairs and endeayor
TO improve It can not be denied, be-
cause inactivity on their part at the
present time Is only serving as a
means TO protect desperadoes and out
laws of the worst type in their ne
farious pursuits The most recent in
cident along this line is the fact that
.'Jim" Pagan, the outlaw. against
whom there are now FIVE indictments
for murder in Pima county, is report
ed to be in Cananea, and has been
there for about a week past.
Fagan's history is similar to that
of other treacherous desperadoes who
are at the present time able to walk
around only a few miles across the in
ternational boundary line without
fear Of punishment, while on this side
they would be brought TO speedy just
ice. Coming of a good family, Pagan
came to Arizona about twelve years
ago from Chicago, and during the
Span.sh-American war served as a
volunteer in the regiment commanded
by Colonel McCord. former governor
of the territory. After returning home
from the war he became involved
with sRillys Stiles. Burt" Alvord, and
others, and later killed five Mexicans
within a few minutes during a row
in a saloon at Twin Buttes. The xii
ing has been said TO have been utterly
unprovol1ed and Of the coolest blood
ed type. He was arrested, but later
got free and appeared in Bisbee.
One night about II O'Clock he ap-
peared at the front door of the Turf
saloon on Main street and walked IN
with his sizshooter IN his hand, while
at the rear door was Arturo Lopez.
the infamous Mexican cut-throat. In
this instance. however. spectators said
Pagan did not show himself to be a
very bad" man, as a dealer named
Teddy Larsen. made him put away
the weapon before he could carry out
his intention Of holding up the house.
After various other melees in which
he was engaged, Pagan left this por-
ton of the country, and whenever
heard Of afterwards he was N the
company of Billy" Stiles
A few days ago it was reported that
he was in Cananea and the report has
since been practically confirmed; bur
the past experiences of Arizona Rang
ers know to have him arrested across
the border would be practically use
less. as it would be some time before
could ha
and by the time they were secuFeu IIe
prisoner would De at liberty.
Not only does this condition of al
fairs exist IN regard to American
criminals, who seek refuge in Mexico,
but also on this side of the line,
where criminals wanted in Mexico
are involved. In various instance.
the Arizona Rangers and other peace
officers have apprehended Mexican
outlaws on this side of the liue. and
notified the authorities OF the south
ern republic, but in no instance Tor a
couple of years past have extraditicn
papers been secured.
Several months ago Captain Wheel.
er of the Arizona Rangers, notified
the Mexican authorities that he had
Trujiilo, the Infamous bandit, in Gus
tody. and would deliver them to then
Representatives If extradition papers
were secured. Even in that instance
nothing was done. ard as there was
no charge against the man in the
United States, Wheeler was forced 70
give him his liberty.
1t is probably true that there are as
many desperadoes seeking refuge on
this side OF the boundary as there are
/ American outlaws in safety on the
other side, which sometimes leads to
the argument that II evens matters
but that such reasoning is wrong is
apparent as all of these desperadoes
should be brought to justice for the
/ protection of society and should nc'
| be able 70 rest in safety on either sids
of the inc. Such a condition OF at
fairs affords them an opportunity &C
sneak across the boundary, commii
depredaticns and get back again Il
a place where they are practically
safe because Of the fact that they ars
! willing to behave there.
IL Is understood that Captain
Wheeler and other officers of the
law who are embarrassed by the pres
ent lar condition Of affairs viii en-
deavor TO have the matter taken up
! and create = situation that viii en-
able them to bring to justice the des
i peradoes and criminals who Oenefi
-. she r.raoa1f intricate laws an.