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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
PROTEST
IGNORED BY REBELS
Mayor Kelly's Appeal For
Ortiz Is Delivered
to President.

That the protest made by mayor G.
u. Kelly to the government officials in
Washington. concerning the holding Of
an American citizen, Cruz Ortiz. who
was sent to the Chihuahua penitentiary
Tuesday from Juarez on a charge of
being a SPY, has been placed before the
state department, is the answer re-
ceived from senator c. A Culberson in
Washington Wednesday.
Senator CulbersOa said the message
Of mayor Kelly had been placed directly
before the president and that he in turn
had turned It over to p. c. Knox. secre-
cary Of state. No answer has been re-
ceived from Gen p. OrozcO by the
major 10 whom a protest also was
sent.
Ortiz is an American citizen. born
in Las Vegas, n. NJ, according to Aft
davis, which the mayor has had taken
from people who have known Ortiz dur
ing his lifetime
The charge Of being a spy was placed
against him by the rebels in Juarez.
VINO caused his arrest. Immediately
consul Thomas Edwards. Of Juarez, was
notified by his friends and he called on
the officials of the town, but they would
not release him. The consul tried to
have them retain the man in Juares
and not send him TO Chihuahua but
this also failed and he was sent to the
penitentiary in the capital yesterday
morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
CITY is READY TO
OPEN OREGON STREET
Mayor Says if Citizens Do
Their Part, the City
VIII Help.

Following the destruction Of the
cOrrals and other buildings belonging
to George W. Wiley, a negro, which
were considered an obstruction on
South oregon street, and particularly
so when taken into consideration
with the opening OF the proposed
thOroughfare on South Oregon street
to the river. mayor c. +. Kelly stated
Wednesday morning that now was the
Opportune time for the residents
along Oregon street to present a
signed petition to the city council
asking that the street be opened
If the citizens do their part. they
can count on the city" said the mayor
There is no talk at present about
condemnation proceedings on the mart
of the city" continued the mayor. 1T
is up to the citizens, and il thew do
their part, the city will perform its
share. even If IL comes to the CON
demnation proceedings"
The matter of opening Oregon street
to the river thereby establishing a
direct boulevard running to the heart
of Juarez. was brought up about
three years ago, at which time the
Oregon street property owners and
those in Juarez agreed on the open
ing of the street on direct line from
San Jacinto plaza in Fl Paso to the
center of Juarez. The plan contem-
plated the paving OF the thorough
fare on both sides Of the river, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
ARMY LEAVES ARE
ONLY TEMPORARY
Col. Steever Grants One to
Officer, Subject to Re
call at ANY Time.


That there is a dissemination In
army circles 10 believe anything
than that an officers and men are
likely TO be required for active ser
vice with their organizations, is evil
denced by an order just issued by
Col. E. l. Steever, commanding the
department OF Texas, granting a leave
10 an officer at Fort Bliss The order
says.
Under exceptional circumstances,
leave of absence for one month, TO
take effect about June 8, subject TO
recall should circumstances render it
necessary, IS granted captain Laurence
A. Curtis 22d infantry"
Private Arthur j.. HriOde, battery
b Sd field artillery, now in camp at
Fort Bliss, has been transferred TO
troop T. Sd cavalry, and viii be sent
TO the station Of the latter Organiza-
ton at Fort sam Houston. The ex-
penses of the transfer viii be borne
by the soldier
An order has been issued directing
that private Edward Yearkey, company
7 22d infantry, proceed from Fort
sam Houston to the camp Of the 22d
infantry, near Fort Bliss. as attend
ant to a private mount belonging TO
lieutenant colonel Harris L. Roberts,
22d infantry. Upon delivering the
horse 10 its owner, private Yearkey
viii report TO his company commander
for duty
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
OFFICERS OF GERMAN
FLEET MEET TAFT
Entertained at White House
and Sailors Entertained
nv American Sailors

Washington. d. c.. June 5-The
admiral OF the German visiting squad
ron with the captains Of the cruisers
MOltke, Stettin, and Bremen, and other
officers. including prince Christian OF
Hessen Philippsthal Barchfeld. arrived
in Washington, this morning from
Hampton Roads TO pay their respects
This and other calls on officials OF
the federal government viii take up
much Of their time. During the fore
noon they visited the secretary Of
state and the secretary Of the navy.
wearing the brilliant fun dress uniform
Of the German navy.
A luncheon in honor Of the visitors
was arranged by the German ambassa-
dor. count Won BernstOrff, and after
four American naval aides detailed TO
attend them called on the president at
the white house. where they have been
invited to dinner in the evening. This
banquet will form the most important
function of their sOjourn. as during its
course the president is to address them
on behalf Of the United States, and the
German admiral viii reply.
Sailors of Two Nations Meet.
the higher officers of the visiting Ger
rear admiral Won Rebeur-Paschwitz and
the higher officers of the visiting Ger
man cruiser squadron We're visiting
Washington today. the sailors Of the
three foreign ships who were given
shore liberty, were taken in hand by
sailors from the American ships and
squads OF coast artillerymen detailed
by Col strong, cOmmandant Of the ar
tillery district
The soldiers, acting as hosts, met the
German sailors at the wharf with their
band and escorted them TO the post
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
LOOSE BOLT CAUSE
OF A T. & P. WRECK
Trains on the G. II. and Z. &
P. Are Delayed by Dis
H. TT.--.~.tI-
aster III Ii. HancOck.

If it isn't washouts it's wrecks A
smashup of freight cars near Fort Han
cock early Wednesday morning delayed
all arriving G. Fl. 6 S. -. and Texas &
Pacific passenger trains. Traffic had
been DELAYED by the washout at Fabens
on the two preceding days.
The wreck occurred at 4;50 a. ID. few
miles east of Fort Hancock A bolt
dropped out of water ear, wrecking
Texas & Pacific freight train on the g.
III. q s. A. right of way. Five cars were
derailed. No one was reported as in
jured.
The wreck delays all passenger trains
due in FL PasO Wednesday morning. Two
T. & P. trains and @. ii. passenger, due
here in the morning, VIII arrive some
time in the afternoon, the wreck having
been cleared
No more trouble has been experienced
at the Fabens washOut. The track has
been repaired, and train traffic is unin-
terrupted. If no unexpected rise of the
river occurs, no more trouble is expected.
Let wright do your cleaning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
PORGHER RANCH IS
SOLD FOR $4,000
w. F. Payne Also Sells the
Jack Davidson Bunga-
low on Nevada.

W F. Payne on Wednesday made
two realty sales which include city
and valley property. that show the
growing demand at good prices Of
property in and around FL Paso.
Mr. Payne sold the }. 5. Porcher
ranch, eight miles below Fl Paso. con-
sisting Of 50 acres, to G. c. Meyser.
for $4,000. MI Payne had sold the
for sac an acre and a few DAYS ago
had paid Mr.. Porcher $500 an acre for
some Of the same land. The land
originally cost Mr.. Payne $50 an acre.
The Jack Davidson bungalow at 1911
Nevada street was sold on Wednesday
by Mr.. Payne to Mrs. NJ. A LeLevfer,
of chihuahua, for $3.50.
McNary Buys New Home.
j. c. McNary has purchased the new
$4,000 Swiss chalet, which has re-
Gently been completed on Golden Hill
by Austin & Mari. The house is one
OF the finest on the hill and was de-
signed by James MARI. Mr. McNary
viii accupy the new chalet as his
resider"-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
TILE PARTITIONS
PUT IN NEW HOTEL


Continued from Page IL
Of the connecting sewer, which viii
run from the present septic tank on
the Fort Bliss reservation 10 the city
sewer main IN the corner Of stevens
ann T. & p. streets
There viii be 1900 feet Of pipe to
lay on the extension and the local
metal contractors have submitted bids
10 the government for the work.
IkrOeEer Gets Lowell Contract.
Otto c. Kroeger has been awarded
the contract for a $4,000 concrete and
Queen company at Lowell, Ariz. The
building viii be used by the mining
company as Its general store in that
district. Mr.. KrOeger is now at Lowell
arranging for the start Of the contract
New Home Finished.
The new home Of c. n. Newman at
401 New Orleans street is so nearly
completed that Mr.. Newman is moving
modern IN the city It IS bungalow,
with Il rooms. finished very elaborate
~, having a patio with a fountain and
also sunparlOr lSN5o feet The house
IS being constructed at a cost Of S14,
vuO- Ihere are still two rooms in the
house which remain to be completed,
but the remainder OF the house is ready
Cottage sold.
A four room brick cottage at 211
Grand View avenue was sold to j. b
Binkley by Maria Garay. Tuesday. The
consideration paid for the house was
$500 The deal was made through
Hawkins Bros.
Five Room Bungalow.
The five room bungalow being built
oy W r. Brown and ]. J. Watts in the
oUO block on Epson avenue, viii be
completed in the next 10 days. The
mouse is being constructed at a cost OF
nearly $4,000 and is being made of hard
pressed brick.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
REBELS ARE GETTING
RECRUITS AT BISBEE
Plot to Overthrow Federal
Control Of NacoZaTi
is DlscOVered.

Douglas Ariz. June 5.-Forty Next
can rebels, most OF whom are said to
have been recruited at Bisbee, have
crossed the international line and made
their way south from Niggerhead Hill,
east of Douglas.
at Bisbee, were fully informed of the
movements of the band and would prob
ably have effected their capture but for
the alleged interference OF the Mexican
consul in this city Learning in some
manner that the band was to start it is
claimed, he made a special trip to Bis
bee, and by unEuarded inquiries man
aged to put the men upon their guard.
Instead of meeting at the place origin
ally designated. and known to the
secret service officials, they hurriedly
named another meeting place and in
this way escaped the net which had
been Tightening about them.
When last heard of the band, par
TALLY mounted, was in the vicinity Of
and south OF Ceniza springs, about
eight miles southeast ,of Douglas.
They are supposed to be going to
Cajon Bonita
Gratuitous insults it is claimed were
heaped upon the heads Of the Ameri-
cans, and all Mexicans who had not dc
clared their hatred for the "gringoes'
by Santos Haro, judge OF the camp, T.
T. Leon, comissariO, and Enrique Car
rama, secretary to the cOmissariO OF FL
Tigre. The affair took place 1mme-
diately after Leon had learned that he
ld4 UEtn IEp4aNEA ~ <Alta-7e-fAA ~<e-----f a.
News of the affair was brought to
Douglas by ". L Rynerson.
Leon and his secretary have made
things uniformly unpleasant for all
Americans and those MeXicans who be-
lieved that Americans had a few rights
in Mexico.
It is said that Immediately after
learning that CamOu had been appoint
ed to succeed Leon, the trio hired a
band and went from house to house
where Americans, or Mexicans who be-
lieved that Americans should not be
moIested. resided. At each house the
famous bullfght tune "El TOro" was
played by the band while the trio Of
those in the houses.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
L. 5. FAILS TO GET INTO
TOTCH WITH CHILL A HI s

Washington, D. c., June 5.-Difficul-
ties in communicating with Chihuahua
city have caused some apprehension to
the state department. 1t is feared an
attempt is being made to establish
severe censorship and prevent this
government from knowing the condi-
ton Of Americans still exposed to
attack by insurgents.
Attempts will be made to get into
closer communication with American
consul Letcher, as the United States
is determined TO extend every possible
measure of protection to Americans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
CONSUL LLORENTE SAYS
HIERTA Has NOT RETREA TED |

Gen. Huerta's reported retreat in
the direction Of Tcrreon is denied by
Mexican consul z. c. LlOrente as en-
phatically as he has denied the reports
Of the taking Of Torreon. There is no
reason for his withdrawal" the consul
says. He is in possession Of the field
north Of TorreOn, and there is not SUI
ficient rebel force to draw him back
to his former base"
The consul says he has heard moth
ing Of PanchO Villas arrest from Of
fetal sources and knows nothing more
than that given by the FL impartial of
Mexico City
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
RABAGO MARCHING
ONTO CHIHUAHUA
The Yaquis Joining Orozco;
Rebels Threaten Her
mOsillo City.

f., Mexico City, Mex. June Seen.
Antonio Rabago. according to reports
which have reached rebel headquar-
tiers, is moving north with the inten-
tion of attacking chihuahua. A rebel
company has been sent out 10 meet
him An encounter is expected within
four or five days
Bands Of Yaqui indians are said to
be marching to Chihuahua IN answer
to a call from OrOzco. Small bands
Of rebels were reported near Hermo-
sillo sonora. There is only a small
federal garrison there and local vol
unteers are being drilled to defend
the city
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
st. Regis Barber Shop

garrison were sent Tuesday morning.
No report of the location OF the
Maderistas could be learned in Juarez
Wednesday morning but it is not be-
IeTed that Casas Grandes itself viii
be endangered by an attack from
them, as it is well garrisoned at the
present time
The Mexico North Western railroad
has not been disturbed in any way
by the Maderista bands and is operat-
ing through trains to Chihuahua.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
MORE REBEL TROOPS
GO TO CASAS GRANDES
MADEIRA Garrison Is Rushed
to the Relief Of the
Galeana District.

More soldiers Of the rebel army
have been sent to the Casas Grandes
section because Of the activity of Ma
derista forces from Sonora, who
were reported in the vicinity Of san
Buenaventura in the Galeana district.
On Tuesday afternoon q force Of $50
men under the command Of Col Gam
boa, who a few days ago reinforced
the rebel garrison in MADEIRA were
sent TO Casas Grandes- The MADEIRA
soldiers were sent over the Mexico
North Western to Casas Grandes-
where the $50 men from the Juarez
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05

and chihuahua street. Tuesday night
at $3.50 o'clock by the Waterman en-
plOyed there. The matter was at once
reported TO the police. who in eOnjunc-
ton with the detectives are making in
vestigations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
REBEL E8IISSARIES FAIL
TO SECURE RECOGNITION

Rebel commissioners who went to
Washington to plead with the Amer
lean government for recognition Of the
rebels as belligerents have returned
to Juarez. Their mission was a fall
ure and they were in daily dread, il is
said, while in Washington, of being ar
rested for violating the neutrality laws
The commissioners Were- Manuel R.
Lujan and Juan Prieto Quemper Mai.
Rafael Campa).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
HOME OF AMERICAN IS
LOOTED IN CHIHUAHUA

Chihuahua, Mexico, June 5.-The
home Of w. Il Kraft has been looted
Kraft is an American, but he is mar
ried to one Of the daughters Of Carlos
ZulOaga- a rich Mexican. Alberto Ma
dero married a sister Of Mrs. Kraft In
their loOting, the rebels are said to
have taken much of the ZulOaga family
silver and many Of the rich furnishings
of the Kraft home
A number Of residences Of rich Mex
leans have been looted The homes had
been closed and the families had all
fled TO the states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05

the construction OF a free bridge to
form the connecting link
Paul Hammett and Homer Ellis
were busy Wednesday circulating a
petition among the Oregon property
owners for their signatures to the Pc
tition which viii be presented to the
city council asking that the road be
opened.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05

If you have the itch, don't scratch. It
does not cure the trouble and makes
the skin bleed Apply BALLARD'S
SNOW LINIMENT. Rub it in gently on
the affected parts It relieves itching
instantly and few applications re-
moves the cause. thus performing
permanent cure Price CSC. soc and 81
per bottle. Sold by Scott White & Co,
three stores.
Best cleaning. quickest service, and
most economical Wright.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
FIND DYNAMITE BOMB
NEAR THE GAS PLANT

A dynamite bomb Of the hand gren-
ade type, with cap and fuse attached
was found against the building Of the
gas plant at the intersection Of Third
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
A Barber Shop for
the Public

Our idea OF keeping open each evening
is growing in public favor all the time.
We realize that the majority Of business
men find it more convenient to attend
to their .tonsoriaI wants in the evening
For that reason we have adopted our
policy Of keeping open. In this connec-
ton we remind the public that our en-
ployes work no longer hours under the
new system than they did under the old
By working in relays, each barber
works only the regulation number Of
hours As we are conducting this bar
Der shop for the convenience of the
public, you viii find here both during
the day and in the evening the best
tonsorial service in Ell Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05
VILLA HELD ON
L00TIHG CHARGE
tcontinued from Page i

said to have been a source Of much
dissatisfaction among regular army Of
ficers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05

quarters At noon they were treated
to an old fashioned army dinner, and
during the afternoon game Of sepail
was played by teams from two OF the
artillery companies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-05

Let Wright DO your cleaning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
ORDER OF CARTER
ON EDWARD GREY
Unusual Honor Conferred by
King George Creates Sur
prise in England.
FEW GIVEN DISTINCTION
Only Four Other Commoners Have
Received It-Means Approval
of Administration.

London, Feb. 13.-An almost I'M
paralleled honor which King George
has bestowed on Sir Edward Grey,
British secretary Of state for foreign
affairs. by nominating him to the
oldest and most exclusive Order of
the Garter, in which only members
OF royalty and a select few of the
highest among the nobility are en-
rolled, and which many reigning
scvereigns vainly covet, has created
immense speculation throughout the
British isles.
ONLY INSIDE CIRCLES KNOW.
1t is nearly 200 years since the
Garter was conferred upon COM
moner under similar circumstances.
Only four other commoners have
been privileged to wear the blue rib
bon during the history of the Order
of the knights of the Garter. The
exact meaning of this signal mark
of favor is known only to innermost
circles, while 1t unQuestionably sets
the seal of the kings and British
cabinets unqualified approval upon
Sir Edward Grey's conduct of for
eign affairs during recent moment
Gus years.
CARRINGToN RESIGNS.
Earl Darlington today resigned the
Office of lord privy of the seal. The
marquis of Crewe succeeds him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
SENATE IN LONG
LORIMER SESSION

Washington, Feb. 13.-The senate
committee investigating the election of
William Lorimer of Illinois today
agreed to take up on March % con-
sideration of the report TO be made to
the senate. The committee hopes TO
dispose of the matter that day. The
senate's consideration of the case will
be prolonged. Attorney. Haneey, rep
resenting Lorimer, is given until
March ] to file brief on the point of
the senator's eligibility to his seat,
passed upon by the senate, and there
fore could not be considered a second
time. He was given until March Is
in which ic file brief of facts in the
case. The committee decided to pro.
coed no further against Blumenberg,
the official stenographer, dismissed for
his conduct in the presence Of the
committee near the close of its hear
ings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13

Hill told the committee the report of
the bureau of corporations filed by
Commissioner Smith on ore values was
Of no value and not worth reading.
FOR BENEFIT OF SHAREHOLDERS.
Hill said the Great Northern Ore COM
pany was organized to hold stock held
by different companies and held the
stock for the benefit of the sharehold-
ers Of the Great Northern railroad. He
was questioned about the value of
Great Northern stock. He mentioned
some figures, but said he did not both
er much about stocks and bonds. Hill
also told of greatly varying prices on
ore land leases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
u. S. DENIES ALL
MEXICAN STORIES

Washington, Feb. 13.-Realizing
danger to americans, resident in
Mexico, from circulation of errone-
Gus press dispatches telling of pro-
posed Intervention on the part of the
United States, the state department
today issued another circular to its
diplomatic and consular representa-
tives in Mexico denying all foolish
stCriee" about American interyen-
ton land expressing good will and
sincyrest friendship of the United
Sta ses for Mexico.
Heriin, Feb. 13.-The reported
murder of a German ranch owner
in Mexico has attracted attention to
conditions prevailing in Mexico. The
general impression is that the Unit
ed States viii be forced ultimately
u interfere in that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
3 IMPORTANT MEASURES
ARE BEFORE PARLIAMENT

London, Feb. 13.-Parliament will
open tomorrow with the usual speech
from the throne. The session prom
Uses to be momentous one on account
of three important measures-home
rule, disestablishment of the Welsh
church, and manhood suffrage-all of
which the government is pledged to
carry through. Any one of these meas
ures would few years ago have been
considered ample work for a whole
session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-13
To Be Strict Enforcement
Of Law Regarding Fu-
ture Excess Loans.
ORDER BY CONTROLLER
Chemical Tariff Revision Bill
Will Increase Revenue Over
Four Millions.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Controller
of the Currency Murray today an
nounced he would strictly enforce
the law which holds directors of ma
tional banks liable for losses sus-
tanned through loans in excess of
the legal amount and has given ex-
aminers instructions accordingly.
MANY ARTICLES ON FREE LIST.
The chemical tariff revision bill,
prepared by the democratic members
of the house ways and means COM
mittee was made public today. It
puts a large number OF articles on
the free list.
The committee estimates the bill
will increase the revenue from the
chemical tariff by more than four
millions.
NOMINATION WITHDRAWN.
The president today withdrew the
nomination OF c. p. Swain as United
States marshal for Delaware, against
whom charges of bribery have been
made.
SECRET CODE FOR SALE.
The secret code OF the state de-
partment OF the United States can
be bought in Paris at any time, ac-
cording to Henry n. Hall, who tes-
titled before the house foreign af-
fairs committee today, on the pur-
chase OF the French Panama canal.
CORRESPONDENCE SUPPRESSED.
Hall presented a complete code OF
correspondence between the govern
ment and its minister at Bogota,
Columbia. prior 10 the Panama revo-
luton. He declared that part of this
correspondence relating to revolu-
tionary matters was suppressed by
President Roosevelt when he trans
mitted the correspondence to the
senate in the 5Sth congress
JUDGE AND MARSHAL NAMED.
The president today nominated
George NJ. Bourquis to be United
States district judge in Montana and
Dockwell J. Flint United States mar
shal OF the western district OF Wis
consin.