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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
BANKERS SON ASKS
INVESTIGATION
BY POLICE
States He May Be Wanted In
San Francisco on Embez-
element Charge.

G. A. Duncan, who states he may be
a fugitive from justice, gave himself up
to the police Monday morning and asked
that they investigate the case.
Duncan wandered into the police sta
ton and stated that he WAS formerly
manager of the Sen Sen Chiclet company
1913 Second street, San Francisco,
Cal, and that since leaving there, ne
may have spent money belonging to the
company during period of intOx;catlon.
He does not remember when he left San
Francisco, and talks rather incoherently.
He states that his father is William {.
Duncan, president of the Greenwich
bank. New York City, who. ne says, re-
sides at 1S1 West S5th street. Duncan
states that he has wife living in San
Francisco
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
HISTORICAL CASE
In APPEALS COURT
JuareZ Merchant Awaits De
cision as to Ownership Of
San Antonio PrODertv.

Jose Maria Flores, of Juarez, is wait
ing a court decision regarding his own
ership of % acres of land in the city
of San Antonio, Tex The case is in the
appellate court at that city
Based on document more than $50
years of age, the case Is of especial his
torical interest The Flores family were
prominent at San Antonio long before
the Mexican war. being heavy land
holders in that district Fleeing into
Mexico at the first outbreak. ancestors
OF Mr.. Flores, Juarez merchant, as
we'll rs his son, the city treasurer at
=. left behind all record OF their
rights.
ncient document ON which the
claim is based, is the only surviving
testimony of the Flores's possessions
Contesting against the Mexican claim is
j. c. Howell, of San Antonio The land IS
located at San Pedro park, one of the
most beautiful sections within the city
limits. Its value is considered TO ex-
coed $3.50 ,0O0
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
CREEL HAS NOT
YET ACCEPTED
Wife Of Chihuahua s Cover
nor Does Not Know His
Intentions.

Governor Creel's acceptance OF re-
fusal of the preferred ministership OF
foreign affairs still is unknown No
dispatches from Mexico regarding 1t
have been received, and Mrs Enrique
Creel. who arrived in FL Paso this morn
ing. denies knowledge of her husband s
action in the matter.
81 do not know what Mr. Creel viii
do in regard to the vacancy caused by
the death of Mr.. Marshal" said Mrs.
Creel at Hotel st. Regis this .morning.
She comes to FL PasO to spend few
days in shopping, and is accompanied by
Mrs. Alberto Terrazas and Miss Nieyez
Nunez, a yot o. society woman of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MOST POWERFUL LOCOMOTIVE IN THE
WORLD
LAS CRUCES AND
MESILLA VALLEY
COLLEGE STUDENTS
WIN TIE DEBATE
Defeat Ell Pas0anS in Orc
torical Effort and at
Baseball

Agriculture College, n. NJ. April Is
The debate on Saturday night between
the high school of FL Paso and the
freshman class of the college was won
by the freshman by vote of two to
one. Before the debate, there were
some musical numbers and Mr.. Wilcox
read two short selections. Miss Foster
and Miss Doris Brown played a duet for
the first number, then Mr.. Wilcox read
"Out to Old Aunt Mary's" and "A Bit of
College Verse" answering to two en-
cores. The other numbers were three
of the Chopin preludes and a longer
work by Goddard and the Aud Plaid
Shawl" by Mrs. Wooton.
The baseball game Saturday after
noon between the college and the Ell
Paso High school was won by score
Of eight to two by the college. The
game was an unusually interesting one
up to about the seventh inning at which
time the score was three to two. This
game gives the series to the college,
which has won two out of the three.
DR.. Garrison, Prof. Wooton, and Mr..
Anderson left about $50 Sunday morn
ing for Alamorgordo in DR.. Garrison's
auto to look into the oil strike at that
place. They expect TO return by Mon
day night
blSnOp henOrlCk preached anu dOulIu-
istered the rite of confirmation at Me-
silla park on Sunday morning. There
were seven in his confirmation class.
DR.. Mcbride talked at the church at the
Park on Sunday night
The seniors are very busy finishing
up their thesis work as the school term
is drawing to a close and the social and
athletic activities are beginning to take
up more of their time. Several of this
years class are using thesis subjects
that are unusual and are likely to be Of
great interest to people in this section
of the country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
FEDERAL JURY COMMISSIONER
RELEASED FROM STATE JUR

Judge Harper was called upon TO de-
eide a rather difficult question relative
to excuslng jurors in the 34th district
court Monday morning Horace B. Stew
ems pleaded that he should be excused
on the ground that he was a jury com
missioner in the federal court and had
held that position for two years The
court, however. stated, that according
TO the Texas statutes a man could not
serve as jury commissioner for more
than one year and there seemed to be a
conflict between the state and federal
laws Finally the Judge looked up the
law and excused Mr.. Stevens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
HEAD REST COVERS MUST
NOT BE USED As TOWELS

The s P has gone down into its
strong box and provided head rest COW
ers on all trains In the southern dis
trict. Conductors and brakemen have
been cautioned TO see that passengers
do not take the head rest covers for
towels 1t appears that the unSophiS-
ticated travelling public which had so
much trouble in learning the use of the
little hammocks'' in the sleeping berths,
have mistaken the covers for towels In
the past and used them to mop the Gin
ders and stains of travel from their
hands and faces. No more of that kind
of thing, says the Southern Pacific
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
ROCK ISLAND TO POST
BALL SCORES ON TRAINS

The Rock Island railroad has made ar
rangements to telegraph the results Of
the National, American and Western
baseball leagues daily TO three OF its
fast passenger trains-the Rocky Noun
tain Limited, the Chicago Kansas Citv
Limited and the Golden State Limited.
The games will be posted in the library
cars, where Mr.. Business Man may sip
something cool. fan himself and read
the scores.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
FINED HEAVILY ON CHARGE
OF SELLING DISEASED MEAT

Albino Ponce. charged with selling
the meat from Tubercular cattle which
he had slaughtered. was fined $50 and
costs by justice Ware at the smelter
Saturday afternoon The case had been
brought to the attention Of the author
tiles by the board of health
This IS the first prosecution of its
kind for some time, and the heavy pen
atty assessed Is expected to deter hers
from indulgfng in the practice Of selling
diseased meat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
NICARAGUAN INSURGENTS
PLANNED STEAMERS CAPTURE

New Orleans. La, April 25.-That the
Nfcaraguan insurgents now have several
fmprovised gunbOats and had planned
either to sink or capture the steamer
Venus. was indicated here today by
the testimony of Cen Richard SusSman
at the preliminary hearing given Capt.
J. r Hyland. and Louis HOFFMAN, mas
ter and agent OF the steamer Venus Hy-
land and Kohlman are charged with viO-
lating the neutrality acts, it being al
legged that they planned to take ths
steamer Venus. laden with arms and
ammunition, to Nicarag qua insurgents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
JEWELRY COMPANY LEASES SAN
ANTONIO STREET PROPERTY

The Snyder Jewelry company has
leased the entire MoreGOuse building
which is to be quilt on San Antonio
street adjoining the new Caples build
ing No. 2 The sales room will be on
-the first floor VIII have a plate glass
front. a tile floor and marble finish
inside. The second floor viii be devoted
TO the manufacturing jewelry depart
ment and TO the optical department.
The building is expected to be COM
pleted by September and VIII then be
occupied by the Snyder company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MAD DOG KILLED BY
MAN 1T ATTACKED

J. w. Faust, who lives near Fl Bliss,
writes The Herald that he was forced to
shoot a mad dog which followed him
home The dog, it is stated. bit at the
spokes in the wheels OF the wagon in
which MIR. Faust was riding and charged
at hmm upon reaching home Mrs
Faust threw a gun to her husband, who
shot the animal The dog was described
as medium size. red, with an extra long
smooth tail. He was about 1 year old
and IN poor condition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
TAGGART, CANDIDATE FOR SENATE.
WANTS PRIMARY ELECTION

Indianapolis, Ind, April 25.-War has
broken out between John e Lamb. vice
president of the Democrats national
committee. and Thomas Taggart. former
national chairman Lamb advocates the
endorsement by the sac convention of a
candidate for the United States senate.
Taggart, who IS a candidate, wants a
primary election to be held immediately
after the fall election, if the state goes
Democratic
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MAN s. YEARS OF AGE FINED
FOR BEING .DRCNk AND DOWN.

When Juan Mems was arraigned before
alderman Blumenthal in police court
Monday morning on a charge of being
drunk and down." he stated that he
was 81 years Of age and consequently
was fined but 81 All judges in the
police court do not believe like Tom
Lea. that man who is over 60 years
of age is entitled to overindulge once
in q while.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MANY COUNTS IN HEgNzE
INDICTMENT DISMISSED

New York, n. Y. April 25@Seven or
the Il counts in the indictment against
r Augustus Heinze. connected with
his handling of thine --ercantiIe Ma
uonai banks funds while he was its
president were dismissed By Judge
Hcugh today The court sustained the
other seven counts The case was
called for trial today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MrRDER TRIAL NEAR END.

Granbury, Tex, April 25.-Arguments
will probably begin Tuesday before dis
trict Judge oxford in the case OF H.
C. Gaines. charged with numbering j.
". Reese. The state IS examining wit
nesses today and there are but 80 re-
maining to be examined.
resting easily.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
JOSEPH G. HOESE.

The funeral Of Joseph G. House, who
died Thursday evening, was held Sun
day afternoon, interment being made
in Evergreen cemetery. Rev r. T
Hanks, of Calvary Baptist church. Off
ciated A. J. Filgo. of Wichita Falls,
Tex, a soninlaw, attended the funeral.
Mr.. House was IS years of age.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
THE WEATHER.
Forecast.

For FL Paso and vicinity: Tonight
and Tuesday fair and warmer.
For New Mexico: Tonight fair,
warmer southeast portion Tuesday
fair.
For west Texas: Tonight and Tues
day fair and warmer.
River at FL Paso: Height of sur
face this morning above fixed zero mark,
1875 feet; yesterday morning, 1874 feet,
will probably reach IA feet by Weines-
day. 9th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MEXICAN
STRUCK BX TRAIN

An unconscious Mexican was found by
the Juarez police near the railroad or
the National of Mexico in Juarez Mon
day The man had been struck about the
head and apparently seriously injured
The police were unable TO learn his
name or home. He was taken to the
Juarez infirmary and the wound dress
ed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
A KN0CRER

is a man who can't see good in any
person or thing. It's a habit caused
by a disordered liver. If you find that
you are beginning to see things through
blue spectacles, treat your liver TO a
good cleaning out process with Bal
lard's Herbine A sure cure for con-
stipation, dyspepsia, indigestion, sick
headache. biliousness, all liver, stomach
and bowel troubles. Sold by all drug
gfstS-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
rights.
ROOSEVELT TO GET
GOLD PASS TO FIGHT

Denver, Colo. April 25.-The first
ticket for the heavyweight champion
ship fight between Jim Jeffries and
Jack Johnson at San Francisco on July
will be presented to Theodore Roose-
veh upon his arrival IN New York
This statement was made by Jack
Gleason one of the promoters. while in
Denver yesterday en- route to the Pa
cific coast.
The ticket will be made of solid gold,
appropriately engraved.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
TICKETS ARE PUNCHED.

Hordes of hurrying humanity used to
waiting until the last minute to board
the trains at the union station and then
threading the gates at two minute clip,
are now being held up at the gates by a
nickel plated ticket punch in the hands
of the gateman, who perforates each
ticket.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25

Every family and. especially those who
reside in the country should be provided
at all times with a bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment. There is no telling when
il may be wanted in case of an accident
or emergency It is most excellent in all
cases Of rheumatism, sprains and
bruises Sold by all druggists
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
HARRY TURNER RESIGNS
AFTER ~ YEARS, SERVICE

Harry Turner. chief train auditor of
the Southern Pacific on the FL Paso-
Yuma district, with headquarters at FL
Paso. has resigned after a continuous
service of % years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
LAS CRUCES HOTEL ARRIvALs.

Las Cruces. n NJ. April 5.-The fol-
lowing guests are registered at Hotel
Don Bernardo: G. A Allen. FL Paso;
L. c. Leonard, Chicago; H II. Brandet
Ell Paso; r. S. Durell, Philadelphia: Joe
H. Goldman, FL Paso: r. ]. Snowden, FL
Paso; John G.. Williams, Dallas; z. B.
Elfers, FL Paso; Allen B. Fall, Three
Rivers.
Park Hotel: Mrs, II. II. McCorkIe,
Denver; NJ S. Asbell, Washington, D. c.;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
MRS. MATILDA MALCHow.

Mrs Matilda Malchow. % years of
age, died yesterday at local hospital
She is survived by her husband, An
gusta Malchow, of San Marcial. n. NJ.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
at $3.50 o'clock at the chapel of Nagley
e Raster.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
CLARENCE THOMPSON.

The body of Clarence Thompson, who
died Saturday, has been shipped to Chi
cago, his home. Mr. Thompson was
Young Chicago businessman, coming
here with his wife in search of health
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
HRS HIT. GaLLIGAN.

The body of Mrs. H 7. Galligan, &C
co1npanied by her husband. has been
shipped TO Milwaukee. Wis Funeral
services and interment will be held in
that city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
RESULTS SURPRISING.

You'll be surprised at the results you
will get from a small want. rent or
for sale ad in The Herald Will not
cost more than Csc to soc. Phone Bell
lis, Auto Ills and tell the girl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25

w. r. Miller, Houston; Robert Herring
ton. Columbus; H. s. Lee, Albuquerque
w J. May, Albuquerque; A A Lempke,
Demfng: H c. Crawford, FL Paso; " j.
Morrison, FL Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
OFFICER PARSONS UNDERGOES
OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS

Policeman r. B. Parsons. the tallest
man on the force. Is confined TO ms
home on account of an attack of appen-
dfcitis An operation was performed late
Saturday night and he is reported TO be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
LAS CRUCES PERSONALS.

Las Cruces, y. NJ, April 25.-J. L Nc
Cullough, manager Of the Bennett
Stephenson Mining company, came in
this forenoon.
Mrs. r. P. Porter and children went
down TO Ell Faso this morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
ACCUSED OF BURGLARY.

In the 34th district court, Eslnundo
Sanchez, charged with burglary, is on
trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
Es-RU-SA
Cures Piles or $50 Paid

The only NON-NA4-cOTIC, non-poison-
Gus and lawful pile cure. All up-to-date
druggists sell E-ru-sa Pile Remedy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
WILLCELEBRATE
LODGE FOUNDING
Odd Fellows Entertain the
Grand Sire, Who Tells of
Oo-o4ox.,,,,o IEorIv
Sanatoriuln Work.

The anniversary of the founding of
Odd Fellowship will be observed by the
Ell Paso lodge OF Odd Fellows, Tuesday
evening in their hall on FL Paso street.
Saturday evening the subordinate
lodges gave a reception for ". L. Kuy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
CHARGED WITH THEFT

Lorenzo Munoz and Benjamin Garcia
were arrested Monday morning by the
police on a charge OF theft under $50.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-25
LAS CRUCES DAILY RECORD.

Las Cruces, n. NJ, April 25.-The fol
lowing deds and other papers of RECORD
have been filed with the recorder o.
Dona Ana county:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-08
RENE BARRIER WINS PRIZE OF
 $5OOO IN RECORD FLIGHT

Memphis, December 7.-Rene Barrier of France in Blsriot monoplane won 5000. aerial honors and the plaudits of the city this afternoon when he flew more than IS miles across the city and coun- try in 10 minutes. 55 1-5 seconds, world s record. This was not all He outwinged John B. Mosant, who blazed the way over the course, by nearly eight minutes Barrier travelled at an average rate of ST. .ss miles an hour The previous rec ord over a closed course was established by Leon Morane at Rheims last August. In this flight a speed of 65 miles an hour was attaind.
 The flights of Barrier and Moisant were for cash prize offered by the Commer- cial-Appeal of Memphis. The course was over route, at shortest calclrls tions, of 15 miles. It lay from the aviation field at the old Montgomery park race course to a point several miles north of Memphis, known as Hen and Chicken island. thence along the Mississippi river to Presidents s island, four miles to the south, and back to the starting point.
 Barrier ascendcd at just minutes and s5 seconds after o'clock. Describing uniform spirals he rose to height or d5o0 feet Then he darted westward over the housetops of the suburbs and in three minutes was looking down on the sky scrapers of the downtown district. At the first turning point he switched sharp ly to the south, following the course Of the river to the second turning point. He then headed eastward, landing at l3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-08
WATER WAYS PLANS
 ARE DISCUSSED

Washington, December I.-With the it's history present, the seventh annual gathering of the National Rivers and Harbors congress conveHed here today for a three-day session. The welcom- ing address of President Taft, the an nual report of President Joseph E.. Ransdell, the addresses of Chairman Alexander of the House committee on rivers and harbors, J. A. Patton of Ten nessee and D. E. Skinner of San Fran cisco were the only ones delivered. Stn- ator Borah of Idaho was unable to speak because of throat trouble Coi. w. c. Sibert of Panama canal commits sion failed to arrive
 There was a time in the history of this country when river navigation was greatly more important than it is now said President Taft in his address.
 "The growth of railroads and their entering into the trade of all sections of the country has diminished the inn portance of river navigation under ex- isting conditions and the problem which you gentlemen have to solve and which Congress has to solve and which all, in favor of using water transpor- tation and who believe that it has ele- ments of economy that ought to make it enter much more largely into the general transportation of this country than it does, is the union and the CO., operation of railroads and rivers The terminal difficulties with respect to river transportation are the difficulties you have to overcome before you shall solve this question"
 The following committee on resolu- tions was named by President Rans- dell:
 John c. Freeman, chairman, Virginia :; A. c. Miller, Iowa; James T Hoile, New York; Joseph Bardon, Wisconsin ; Frank A. McMulIin, Illinois; Albert Bet tinger, Ohio; Charles F. neland, South Dak ota; Charles F. Carey Oregon; $. M. Johnson, Texas; Edward F. Mans field Connecticut; Edgar C. Ellis, Mis- souri; w. P. Gray, Washington; An drew Miller, North Dakota; H. w. Cullinan, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-08
TEXAS NOW RANKS
 FIFTH IN UNION


 vasbineton. December 7.-TeXas, the largest state In the United states Ill noint of area, made greater progress in it's increase in population during the last ten years than any of the states which exceed it in the number or in- habitants and now takes rank as hfth state in population, passing Missouri which in 1900 held that place. Census statistics issued tonight show that only New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Ohio surpass Texas in population, while Missouri drops back to seventh place. having been passed by Massa- chusetts during the last 10 years.
 Texas population increase would give her four additional representatives in Con gress if the present ratio of ap- nortionment is retained when Congress enacts the new apportionment law. only 30 of the 245 Texas counties showed decreases in population and these were slight.
 The population of Texas is S,s96,54s, according to statistics of the thirteenth census issued tonight This is an in- crease of S47,ss2. or 27.S Der cent over s.04S.71O in 1900. The increase from 1890 to 1900 was S1S,17S, or 36.4 per cent.
 Population of the Texas counties con taining the principal cities is:
 Bexar 119,6I6, Dallas 135,74S, Fl Paso 52,599. Galveston 44,479, Harris 115,- 693, Jefferson 3S,1S2, McLennan 73.250, Tararnt 10S,572, Travis 55.620. Webb 22,5OS.
 No city population stastistics for Texas were issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-08
MRS. EDDY'S MONEY
 LEFT TO CHURCH

Boston, December 7.-That Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, head of the Christian Science church, left none of her estate estimated at nearly $2,00o,OOO, to relatives, was gathered from a remark made to- night by Judge Clifford P. Smith. first reader of the Mother church, who said:
 Mrs. Eddy's will is not to be read to- morrow as it contains absolutely nothing which would be of any interest to the members of her family
 He made no statement as to that por- ton of the estate which may go to the church.
 Three years ago. at the time of the suit by her so-called next friends" Mrs. Eddy set aside trust fund of s125,O0 for the benefit of the three children of her son, George w. Glover, iD Lead S. D., while later, in November 1909, she made a complete settlement with her heirs, with the understanding, it was generally believed, that there should be no contest over her will. At this time the trust Iunu was lhcledS'u to %i'o'VVV anu set- tlcment was made upon other heirs, ap- proximating $225,0OD. Since the death of Mrs. Eddy, her son, George W. Glover, has said he would not contest the will.
 Judge Smith, who will have chage of the funeral services tomorro \, said to- night that the casket will not be opened during the services, it being preferred  to remember Mrs. Eddy as she was in life.
 The body will be clothed entirely in white before beiny placed in the casket, which is also to be of white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-08
TENNESSEE JUDGE
 DIES SUDDENLY

Nashville, December 7.-Judge Will liam Dwight Beard of the Tennessee supreme court and former chief justice of that body died suddenly In his room at the Hotel Hermitage this city at $40 o'clock this morning from organic trou- ble. Judge Beard apparently was in his usual health this morning. He had taken his breakfast and returned to his apartments preparatory to going to the capitol in taking his accustomed seat on the supreme bench. He stepped into the bath room, which adjoined his sleepir apartment, and almost imme- diate W Co the floor Judge Beard sery .hr, The civil war under the