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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
NO NEWS FROM
ToRREON REGION
Mexican War Department
Fails to Say Anything.
Train HeldsUp.

Mexico City. Mexico. May e.
The war department. is silent on
the subject Of Torreon. Saltillo and
Durango which are reported to have
been taken by rebels.
A train arriving from the north
brought a story of a holdup by 500
rebels at Lulu, 90 miles south of Sal
tillo.
The rebels searched the train. but
did not modest the passengers From
the express car they took some thou
sands of pesos. The rebels then held
the passenger train until the arrival
Of freight, the box cars of which
were unloaded. and the rebels. with
their horses. got into the box cars.
The crew of the freight train was
then told to get aboard the passenger
train. which was permitted 20 pro-
coed.
1t developed then that the rebels
had their own train crew and even
telegraph operators. They told per-
sons on the passenger train that they
were going north on a bridge burning
expedition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

GENERAL oFF1crs-AusrrN, TEXAS.
10, 1911.
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1903 Magoffin Ave.
Ell Paso, Texas.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
SAYS MzDERo CAN END
WAR IF

WIZ IT 1ElHE1H, III n =
Washington, D.. c.. May o--Senor
Jose VasconceIos, acting confidential
agent of the Mexican revoiutfon1sts.
emphatically denies reports that even
should the peace negotiations now In
progress be successful the Diaz gov
eminent would have to treat with rev.
olutionary leaders acting Independently
OF Gen Madero.
He says these reports are being cir
culated to create an impression that
there is a lack Of coordination and
understanding among the revolution
airy leaders. which is the reverse He
says:
Every man in arms against the
federal government except the Social
ist group in Lower California, already
repudiated by the provisional govern
ment. recognizes Madero as the leader
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
IN LOWER CALIFORNIA
INSURRECTOs ARE MoBILIZING.

San Diego, Cal, May 6-Fffty- three
mounted men from Calexico Joined the
Mexican insurrectos at Tecate, in Low
er California, yesterday The rebel
force now numbers 120 men. OF whom
about IS are Americans
Capt Pryce. who fought at MexicalL
and took command when Stanley VII
liams was killed. commands the cav
airy. which has arrived. Seventy five
more men are expected to reach Tecats
within a few days. the camp being q
mobilising point for the tnsurreceo
troops.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
GERMAN STUDENT
VISITS THE CITY
Says Towps Are Quiet on
Surface In Mexico; I'm
rest Beneath

Franz Weisbach, pitt, student Of
Leipsig university, is visitor in, Ell
Paso. pausing on this trip around the
world. He entered the United States
on the Mexican border. having come
through some Central American coun-
tries. DR.. Weisbach spent a few weeks
in Mexico, covering its entire length.
The revolution is still on in the in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
KANSAS CITY MINING
MAN TO AID TNSURRE(yToS

Douglas. Ariz.. May 6.-Giving as his
reason the Righteousness for which
they are fighting" Ben A Zeitz Of
Kansas City. Mo-, one of the most
prominent among the American cap
italists' interests in mining industries
in Mexico, has announced that he ex.
poets to aid the Madero revolutionists
both financially and otherwise. Zeitzs
first efforts in their behalf will be
in urging his friends to promote a
movement for the early recognition of
the revoIutionists as beIligerents.
Some years ago Zeitz headed an
armed force in defence of a mine in
which he was interested. which re-
suited IN the death or injury of five
of the assailants. He is the first
among the large mine owners of Amer
lean citizenships to definitely decide
to take stand with the insurrectos.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06
ACTIVITY OF THE
REBELS GROWING
United States Consuls Make
Report to Wash
ington.
lngtOn

Washington. D. c., May 6.-United
States consul voetter at saltillo re-
ports that an attack is expected on
that city The revolutionists ars
bringing up their forces and have cut
every communication with Mexico City.
They stopped a train near Salti1lo
Wednesday. capturing 800 rifles and
20, 0oe cartridges.
Consul Garrett at NueFo Laredo re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-06

beautiful lawns are assured by using
TEL Paso Sub-Irrigating Tile" They
save water. labor and money. FL Paso
Building Material Co., 901 Texas St.
Phone, Bell A44; Auto, 1444.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
ASHLEY FALLS

George BIodgett is making another Western trip after horses, leaving here Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs Milton Roraback has been on the sick list for the bast week suffering from bronchial trouble.
 Miss Ethel Hall was the over Sunday guest of her parents MT. and Mrs. John w. Hall. returning to Pittsfeld Monday morning.
 Mss Grace Roraback and Miss Martha Daley were calling on friends in this place Tuesday.
 Miss Edna Welch and her mother went to Pittsfield Saturday to see Miss May who is seriously ill at the hospital Their report not very encouraging.
 Mrs. Wm. White was taken to the House of Mercy, Pittsfeld, Monday where she will undergo an operation She has been in poor health for some time.
 Mrs. Wm; Kilmer of Newton N. J and Mrs. O.. J. Decker of Canaan were guests of Mrs. Milton Roraback Friday
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
LIME ROCK.
onions.

Last Wednesday being holiday ill Massachusetts, Ensign Fenton, of Pitts field, took advantage of it and visited at his home here.
 George Wickwire was in Canaan last Thursday. f.- ..
 Joe Brasie is reported as not so we'll.
 Miss Alicia Dunn attended wedding in Cornwall Bridge last week.
 Wilbur Butler, having sold one of his horses, is looking for one to replace it.
 F. H. Wilcox, of Canaan, was at Bor- den's plant here Saturday morning.
 Mrs. Frank Boice and daughter are visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. s. F. Brusie. ...
 Mrs. s. P. Ensign and daughter ar : rived home from Florida Saturday noon. bringing three colored servants wit h them. When they left Jacksonville, the thermometer registered 91 and on their arrival here they were greeted with snow storm.
 Michael Hickey has sold horses to ou of town parties.
 George Belcher is out with one of the nattiest little autos we have seen in some time,
 Rev. David N. F. Blakeney preached his first sermon in the Methodist church.
 MT. and Mrs. A. F. Palmer spent Mon day with their daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Butler.
 Arthur Niokerson, of West Cornwall, spent Sunday at William Sheppard's.
 MT. Gager went to Pittsfield Saturday morning and accompanied Miss Clara Barnum home from the hospital, where she has been staying several weeks for treatment.
 Walter Patterson returned to Yale College the early part of last week hay ing spent the Easter vacation with his parents here.
 Chester Patterson has been presented with beautifully mounted deer's heaC l by friends in Canada.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
SHARON VALLEY

Mrs. M. Phillips, of New York, has been spending few days with her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. G. Carey.
 Misses Mabel Liner and Hazel Wiley visited Mary Duffy on Sunday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs. G. Schermerhorn and daughter, of Dover, are to spend the summer in their daughters home, Mrs. F. l.. Bristol.
 MT. and Mrs F. l.. Bristol are to care for MT. and Mrs. VanAlystine moving there on Monday.
 Miss Kathryn Duffy returned onWed- nesday to her school duties in Bridge water.
 MT. Colgate is building 8 large garage on his grounds. A number of Italians have arrived and are busy at work.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
FALLS VILLAGE

Key. F. J. Belcher, of New York, wis tied old friends here last Saturday.
 Sam Weiner has purchased $500 team for his business.
 Frank Reed has bought a fine driving horse from Cullen Holcomb.
 Rev. E. A. Hazeltine went to New Haven Monday for three days stay.
 The condition of Edward Ward con- tinues about the same. P. B. Burnett, of Bridgeport spent Sunday in town, with his daughter, Mrs. E. D. Ward.
 It is reported that the James Gruber place has been sold to Hawley Wickwire, who has rented it to s. L. Freer. super intendent of Borden's. Work, on the new state road north of the village is progressing.
 Emil Heinz caught trout at Lime Rock the other day that weighed a pound and half.
 Auct1oneer o. W. Marcey, of South Kent, was in town for 8 couple of days last week.
 Miss Watson, the nurse, who came last week to visit her uncle, Theodore Watson, was called to Canaan Sunday to care for the family of J. Henry Rora- back, who were so severely shaken up in their automobile accident.
 George Hanchett, of Bridgeport, was in town Saturday calling on friends. | Frank H. Reed is in Hartford for a few days.
 Mrs. Hammond is on the siok list at Mrs. Halls.
 Mrs. J. s. Tracy visitedin Canaan last week.
 Mrs. M. A. Hall has returned from Pitts6eld, where she has been undergo ing treatment at the House of Mercy.
 George Ayres captured three large trout in the Hollenbeck river Monday that weighed 3 pounds 3 ounces.
 Agent Baird has rented the Capron pIOp6IbJ aG OOuIA OhutkIA bO d DIOOAly II party. ....
 Engineer Will Rectal caught couple of one pound trout, in the Hollenbeck, Monday. .'<
 MT. H. R. Brinton is the proud pos sessor of two valuable gifts from his em- ployer, MT. Ooachman, given in appre- citation for hls services in Mir. Coach mans race boats Dewey and T. 6 s. One is a beautiful solid gold, 23 jewel Howard watch with the following en- graved in the case Presented by W. F. Coachman to Herbert Roscoe Brinton in appreciation of valuable services in speed boats Dewey and T. 6 s. at Palm Beach and St. Augustine races, season 1911." The, other was gift in cash that is said to have made the receiver s eyes resemble the proverbial peeled onions .@. rF ..s .. /.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Father Smith, the Catholic Priest, held his last service at Cornwall Bridge on Sunday April 23, very much to the regret of all of his parishioners. He had many friends among the Protestants and every Catholic loved him. He goes to new field in Waterbury May 1, to build up new parish. Father Brennan of Waterbury is to take his place. ,.
 The hall over the old creamery is turned into dwelling house at present.
 A man and his wife are caring for twelve or more men who are chopping wood off from the Railroad CompanV's land; they have three span of horses which are kept in MT. Hicks barn on the Sharon side of the river.
 A few of the farmers have their oats sowed.
 TIoraoo Dunbar, one of the selectmen of sharon, called upon his uncle O. W. Everett, on his way to examine poor piece of road known as the old turnpike.
 Our two school teachers have changed their boarding place;they are now at the hotel.
 News came from David L. Smith, formerly of this place but now ot Hawleyville, that he has purchased a new Overland automobile.
 A few days ago deer came down to the river to drink and leisurely took his way up over the ,cobble. It is pity they must be made afraid by the guns and dogs.
 MT. and Mrs. Major of Goshen called at 0. W. Everett's, last Saturday on their way to New York after spending ten days preparing their summer house for a speedy return for the summer.
 The weddings were quite numerous in this place last week. The one recorded at Cornwall Bridge was Edwin O'Dell and Mabel Handlin.
 MT. Carse's family came to their summer home on the Sharon side last Saturday.
 The last report from Charles Breen was that he was very comfortable.
 MT. and Mrs. Myron Willard o1 Mlddlsbury were calling upon old neighbors few days ago.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
EAST CANAAN

Prof. Butler aud corps of assistants made his first semi-annual trip for the season over the lower road from Canaan to East Canaan last week.
 David Roger of the firm of Moore & Roger left here Tuesday for Torrington where he V ill reside for awhile and work in larger store there. Little Dave" as he is familiarly called has made many friends here who wish him the best of luck in his new enterprise but hope some time to see him back here, and as he still keeps his interest in the business here maybe the hopes will be gratified. His partner. MT. Moore, and clerk, Roy Brinton may be found at the old stand.
 MarcelIa Kegler. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. O. H. Kegler, is i'll with pneu- monia.
 William Fields has purchased a pair of heavy horses and is working them for the Conn. Lime Go.
 MT. Charles Adams, of Canaan, has been at his farm here making imrrove- ments in his yard around the hous".
 Mrs. Hannah Roger, Mrs. E"rman Moore, MT. and Mrs. Ernes' J'rlver, David H. and Little Dave Rognr III at tended the funeral of a relative Fl Mil lerrou Saturday.
 Mrs. John Logan and two children, of Winsted. visited at Mrs Hanna Rogers over Sunday.
 Mrs. G. s. Cunning, who has been seriously ill and was taken to the H art ford hospital last Wednesdays reported we'll and out of danger, for which her many friends feel very thankful.
 Mrs. Arthur Marsh, of Glastonbury, and little son Anson, called on friends here last week.
 Sisters Night" at Grange was well attended, the sisters filled the officers, chairs The program was good, con- sisting of songs, recitations and readings and after it lunch of sandwiches, cake, cocoa and home made candy. Housing cheers was given by the brothers for the entertainment.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
WEST CORNWALL

R. E. Carpenter and family have re- absent longer than planned because of the illness of the children, both of whom have whooping-cough, little Myrtle having been under the doctors care since returning.
 Mrs. A. o. Beeman and daughter, Mrs. Charles Beeman, both of Sharon, visited relatives in town one day last week.
 A. W. Bailey, John R. Harrison and Edward D. Cartwright, were in New Milford Tuesday of last week on a fra ternal visit to the Masonic lodge at that place.
 Miss Lena Salisbury spent Friday night with Miss Elsie Hatch.
 Mrs. H. w. Cochrane has returned from visit out of town.
 Rev. Charles N, Fitch is attending a course of lectures in New Haven this week and will be absent over next Sun day, when MT. Evans will occupy his pulpits, both at North Cornwall and in this village.
 Carpenters are raising the roof at Huston Cochrane's, where accommoda- tions are being built for bathroom.
 The local Christian EndeLvor Society will entertain the Housatonic Valley Union all day Saturday at the Chapel, lunch being served in the social rooms. This is the regular annual convention of the Union and Is always interesting, with reports of the work from all the local societies and able speakers. The young people are planning to make the occasion an enjoyable one.
 A forest fire illuminated the village all Monday night and made pretty sight with the line of fire extending along the northern hills.
 The spring which hasn't sprung is deceiving the autoist with it's promises and Edward Cartwright was out Sun day with his car trying the roads and for several days the musical ring. of repairs has issued from the garage of Dr. Robinson, while Theo Sturges has been devoting considerable attentioN to his car and took tentative run last Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

pr. Terriberry's family of New York city are again occupying their summer home in this place.
 Miss Parker of New York has again taken possession of her country home in Huntsville.
 Mrs. M. O. Dean returned home last Sunday after nearly weeks visit with her daughter and husband and little granddaughter Miss Mabel Edith Cross man, of Worthwhile.
 MT. John Michaels of Torrington, was guest of his aunt, Mrs. Irving Shultis last week Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27
Abdominal Surgery.

Abdominal Surgery. Abdominal surgery first was at tempted in France in the fourteenth century.
Connecticut western news., 1911-04-27

The monthly union service will be held in the Methodist Church next Sun day night April 3oth at half-past seven o'clock
Cañon City record., 1911-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs a Z. Stirling leave in
few days for Denver where Mr. Stir
ling has secured d position on Dem
yer paper.
E. II. Henry and G. l.. Keyes. the
Canon City painters. who decorated
the Elks home. are again stopping at
the Savoy and are at present at work
on the Kerndt residence-Salida Mail
Capt J. 3. Hannum. who has been
confined to his home. 1905 North Ninth
street. for some time past in conse-
quence of an attack Of the grip was
down town this morning for the first
time for week or ten days.
Mr.. II. G. McIlvaney left for st
Louis Friday. being called ihere BY the
serious Illness Of his mother
Mr.. and MIS-. Fl w ONO will leave
Canon City on Sunday for San Diego.
California. where they expect TO make
tneig home Mrs Ome's health is
such as to necessitate her going 10 a
lower altitude to reside and their re-
moval TO the Pacific coast is largely
inspired by that fact Mr. ONO was
employed in the Office of the state pen
ifentiary here as bookkeeper during
the wardenship Of John Cloghorr
Cañon City record., 1911-01-19
Saturday.

Max Burgdorff. Colorado Springs,
chief engineer for the Canon City &
Cripple Creek Railroad company. was
n business visitor In town last night
and this morning.
Harry White who is credit man for
the White a Davis clothing house OF
Pueblo. and also an agent for the Stod-
dard-Dayton motor car. was In Canon
yesterday attending to business mat
ters.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Marble started
this morning for their home In east
ern Kansns after delightful visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Redmond. OF
this city.
Mr.. G. A. Schleifhrth and Messrs.
Howard and Bernard Reide of Bel
mond. Iown. who have been visiting
the w. 8. Polhcmus family for the past
few days, went to Denver this morn
ing on their way to their home In the
Hawkeye state.
Cañon City record., 1911-01-19
Monday.

The annual installation Of the Of
fcers- elect OF Coeur de Leon lodge.
No. IS. knights Of Pythias. Rill ;aks
place at its castle hall this evening.
The occasion will be q very interesting
one and It is desired that as many
members or The order as possible be
present
Mrs W n La Grange went to Den
yer this morning where she viii spend
few days with her husband who IS
now In the capitol city before contiu-
uing her Journey 10 Boulder where she
enters the sanitarium for a rest
Mr. l. NJ wineer, returned from
Denver Sunday
Miss JESSE Emmerson returned
Eome SUNDAY night from a week or
ten days visit With friends In Denver.
Mr, Ed Baker. Of Denver. is in the
city today attending 70 business mat
iers OF Importance
Mr.. l. " Felser and daughter. Mss
Nelcs. vent to Denver this morning
for short visit
Mr. John Hamilton was called to
Colorado City sunday owing 10 the
serious Hires o. MS mother who iives
there
Two youns men who hadn't been
to church for a surprisingly long time
decided TO attend the revival services
at the aerhodist church las; night.
Their dicssion ~ss commendahle
one but tisey rad to spoil IL all by
playing checkers TO see who vas to
thrown in for both in the collection
box
Cañon City record., 1911-01-19

There Will be a netting OF the Auto
club tonight at 1880 in Dr. orendorff,s
Office
Mr.. Dudley Van Buskirk went t,
Denver yesterday to spend few days
on business
Mrs Sam Mcdonald went to Denver
this morning for short visit with
friends.
A. A Hinman, late of Pasco- Wash
ington, who has been visiting here
some time as the guest of his brother.
Roy l. Hinman, likes Canon City SO
well that he has decided to locate here
He is an attorney by profession and
is planning to open an Office here for
the practice of law Before going to
Washington to make his home. Mr-
Hinman was resident Of Illinois.
Mrs Jack Brown left this morning
to join her husband in Panama where
he has fine position with the govern
ment Mrs. Browns only company Oh
the trip is Jacks favorite Deutshound
which Jack demands must be brought
along
J. E. Keefe, steward at the penitel-
tiary. has been confined to his home
, on North Seventh street for week or
ten days in consequence of an attack
of heart trouble. 1t viii be gratifying
to his friends to know that his condi-
ton is materially improved during
the last few days and that he will
soon be able TO return to his post of
duty.
Mr.. Percy Craven was among those
who went to Denver this morning on
No. 10.
Cañon City record., 1911-01-19
Tuesday.

Mayor Tanner went to Pueblo this
morning to visit relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. E N. Colburn. Of
Grimes. Oklahoma. are guests at the
Strathmore while visiting in the city.
Mrs. E. Mallory. of Las Angeles.
California. formerly Miss Elizabeth
cusick of this city. is expected to ar
rive today OF tomorrow TO spend .
few weeks with her sister. Miss Olive
Cusick-
Mr. Kettle of Rudd avenue and his
brother-in-law. Robert Simpson, wers
passengers on No 10 for the stock
show in Denver.
Mrs Schmuhl. OF Benton Harbor,
for the past few months. owing TO the
I'll health OF her daughter, departed
this morning for the east, the young
lady being sufficiently improved to
make the trip.
AR. W. C. Huutoon, of Grand juno
tion. stopped of here for a day or two
while on his way to the lumbermens
convention in Denver
Mr.. Lee Morrison went to Pueblo
this morning to spend the day with
friends and attending to business mat
tiers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard BibIer and
Miss Lilly Robbins have gone to Dem
yer to see the stock show and visit
among friends.