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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
esTHE COUNTY ATTORNEYS


Editor Ell Paso Herald:
It is proper to discuss public servants
in their official capacities, especially 50,
when they come voluntarily into the
public forum and raise an issue by an
Interpretation Of their duties.
OF W. ". Bridgers, the citizen, for
whom, as such, I have only the kind
lest regard, I say nothing. 1 exclusive
y discuss the county attorney
If the county attorney win show by
the record, TO which he refers, that
criminal prosecutions did follow Grim
inal violations OF the law as exposed to
his knowledge last July tender an
apology in advance and say that, in
common with the public generally, /
have been mistnformed- 1 refer 10 the
cases cited in my letter above men
toned
The county attorney says: 7 have
been engaged In prosecution OF Grim
lnal cases six years. In all that time.
do not recall that ] ever urged a
jury to infIict severe punishment ex-
cept in two cases. In the liquor viola
lions last summer a saloon man who
had been caught came to me and asked
for leniency. He said he would imme-
diately close his saloon and retire from
the liquor business II would not pros
ecute him. / agreed TO his proposition
This Is certainly comforting TO the
law breakers. Under such administra-
ton, a man might steal something and
get away with II, the penalty being a
promise never to do it again. The
county attorney justifies his practice
by the Assumption that II may be best
for the criminal That may often well
be an open question But viii such
clemency deter other men from becom-
ing criminals and will il stop Grimm
atty IN others2 How about public
morality and safety? How about the
boys and girls who are caught in the
evil conditions maintained by law
breakers2 Is the public welfare to be
subOrdinated to that Of criminal men?
Clemency is a virtue properly originat-
ing with the court after the case is
fully presented to it. Is the county
attorney superior to the law and shall
he alone determine what the criminal
shall receive-jUstice or merCy2 Is the
county attorney not required by the
law impartialIy TO prosecute criminals.
leaving the exercise Of clemeucy TO the
court2 To what extent are lawless con-
ditions attributable to the leuiency Of
the county attorney
It appears to me that the theory and
practice Of the county attorney are in
imicaI to the public welfare.
desire to ask the county attorney
the following question. In your opin-
ion. would IL be proper for your law
partner to act as counsel for a defend
ant in a case which you should or
might have to prosecute? Does such a
relation exist, or has it existed2
J. l. Campbell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
TWO NEW CLERKS
IN THE POSTOFFICE

Authority 20 appoint two new mall
clerks has been received by the Off
Gals at the local postOffice. The
scarcity OF eligi6Ies that have passed
the civil service examination, makes it
necessary to send ont OF town to fiji
one OF the positions. In most OF the
pOstoffices a number OF substitutes are
detailed on various duties. but there
are so few candidates for the mail ser
vice in FL PasO that the local office has
had very few subs.
Miss Ada Outlaw has been appointed
& regular clerk from the local office.
She has been doing substitute duty
George i. Pichard. from the Doug
las postOffice staff, is the other clerk
appointed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
Wisdom By Slow Freight

HETHER uarez beginning true
w revolutionary resulted IN stirring n
northern Mexico The
movement coming unexpectedly caught the president somewhat
unppar unlocked for revolt Of his own troops lately
ardent supporters being loyal vou
the asserted themselves OF openly de-
Jared their seadfast allegiance hour that
Des emphasizes of governments lack
preparation defence; and as time goes by the
strength from much the same classes as iOug WIN
and against the old
Meantime Juarez with pride to
r newly established government police
along Wednesday afternoon, when would
have saved many has
the heat Of drunken passion
killing few The thief who
stolen claim much for not
stealing the gold OutO victims teeth
Americans little careful and even char
table criticisms within last 20
thoroughly and subjected great losses Of life and
property JuaTezi and American cities and states have displayed
dealing problems It not recorded
United troops organized
their and used their weapons to ay
innocent persons and to general lOong Such
oug commonly resulted from indus
M while thew have often been deadly destructive
destruction
Nevertheless American cities and states
many the teroizg Of lawless bands
have manifested aws conditions
VIII be interesting president this VIII
feeling without any move IN the
punishment make example the men who
his government by their crazy outbreak What would you
Do his case?
The Citizens League they mostly
people who what they say.
In the words Of the immortal military Archibald deGat
szusad Butt Something must have caused it"
Of course the washington government whatever the
Juaez It is too much to expect
v well for MEXICO to consider aiming her troops candy
guns its work there would be
better aaHo for the innocent Oy'Hds to escape being murdered
Theoretically the issuance of pon receipts
Tbeoeay every PoI receipt outstanding strictly
Theoretically strict accord
the laws
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
WILL
PUT ON NEW TRAINS
New Service VIII Start on
February IL to
Chicago.

Two new trains viii be added 10 the
FL PasO & Southwestern railroad train
service beginning February IL This
viii make five trains OF this system
arriving daily and five departing.
This service was in use until about
q year ago. when the railroad officials
discontinued the two trains Increased
business has made it necessary for ex-
ira trains and has resulted IN the rem
stalatiOn Of the two trains The new
trains viii be numbered 80 and "a The
former viii arrive from Chicago at 7.4O
p. m each day. This train viii con-
meet at Chicago with the eastern mail
At eight o'clock each morning No. "a
viii leave FL PasO for Chicago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
The Daily Horoscope ByT-k- HsdrieE
February 2

bloviating cantankerous disposition acts this day.
and to Offset it firm resolve be discreet and say little
needed Leo the ruling sign and his relation to other
stellar forces toward making undo himself ~
his own foIlies No help viii be needed from without
making fool of ones self is easily accomplished alone 1t
good day refrain from utterng or writing opinions
on any important matter. There viii be decided dis
position give opinions Ohand to brag and otherwise
exa oneself But is the part of wisdom to emulate even
the clam rather than the lion At least for the day
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
POULTRY MEN MEET
TO HEAR A REPORT

At a meeting OF the FL PasO Poul-
try association held Thursday night in
the office of Dr. r. B. Homan IN the
CapIes building. F. c. KnOllenberger
reported the result OF his Investigate
on the subject OF the incorporation OF
the assOcia don A special meeting VIII
be held Monday. February j. for the
final settlement Of the question
The bylaws were changed so that In
future the association will hold but
one meeting a month. and that on the
first Monday night Of the month
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
WILL CREATE HOME
FOR THE SOUSES

New York. y. Y Feb "A remote
section on northern Long Island is TO
be made the SOLDERING up locality for
New YOrk's inebriates If a recommen-
dalton made by the board Of inebriety
to the city board OF estimates IS
adopted
The proposed farm to which the too
free users Of alcoholic stimulants may
be committed under a recent enact
ments the city is requested to buy $50
acres Of land at Shutdown I. L. near
mayor Gaynor's country place. The
city plans 10 spend SS50s000 on the pro-
iecL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
UJ'cV55. Walt, Denatured Poem

Grounding live Alright The
dpridea
~ ur imitation his skiful and follow
backs He shed the bny
abou the a year; climate
emerges his lair things be foul fair Just
s; @ We human eunps hat rme
we mt those trans away study Hicks, iddleics
This waste absurd; the grounding is wiser bird
Copyright 1912, by George Matthews Adams. COaa&H a*"4>
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
MENINGITIS SCARE
rs FAST DYING OUT

Austin. Texas. Feb. State health
officer Ralph Steiner believes that the
meningitis scare in Texas is fast van
ishing. He has been keeping In close
touch with the situation throughout the
state and says that he believes II Is
only question of a short Hme before
the scare is a thing o fthe past. he
cases.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
PRISONER FROM JAIL AT
ITAREL EINED IN FL. pASO

Arthur Martin a soldier Of fortune
about IS years old. was arrested by the
city detectives Thursday afternoon and
was fined $500 in police court Friday
morning on charge Of FaErancy- Mar
tin IS one OF the refugees from the jail
at JuareZ- He claims to be a race horse
follower but showed some hesitation
when asked for whom he worked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
nanny 4. THAW HAS BEEN
rnIR YEARS At MATrEA pE 4 \

Fishkiu LANDING n y teo- q
Harry X Thaw has now completed
fssv~sn hospital for the criminal in
sane 10 which he was sentenced after
ne second jury which tried him for the
murder OF Stanford White found him
insane. Reports continued to be circu-
iated that he viii soon make another
attempt to gain his freedom.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
BRYAN's DOUBLE Is
DEAD IN CONNECVICE-T

Manchester, Conn, Feb. Frank A
Abbey, William J. Bryan's double is
dead at his home here. aged IS years
Mr.. Abbey was frequently mistaken for
Mr. Bryan and on occasions enjoyed
carrying out the error TO his own
amusement and that Of friends who
knew what was going on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
LISBON AGAIN NORMAL:
BORnER ONLY DTSTU-al

Lisbon, Portugal Feb. 2-The life
OF the city has resumed its normal con-
ditiOn today. Reports have been re-
ceived from the north frontier that the
Royalists are showing activity in the
northwestern provinces of spain. bor-
dering on Portugal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
IA Years Ago To-
From The Herald OF o-
This Date 1888 uoy

Mrs. c. S. Jesse and son left this
morning for Needles, California.
W A, MaeSey. a mining man Of juno
ton City, Kansas interested in the
Jarillas, is down from Las Cruces.
Frank T. Ripley, of Boston. arrived
today from the west and viii remain in
town perhaps a month lecturing.
Rev. H. W Moore. of the Presbyterian
church. left this morning for a week s
visit with his brother. Rev. W. H.
Moore. at Santa Fe.
The, city jail cages have now been
moved ana the prisoners are now
resting easy in the new Overland
street headquarters
Frank Ascarete. OF JanOs. Mexico
came down from New Mexico on the
santa Re this morning and left this
his home.
Inc copper Queen Mining company
mas put In two large furnaces to re-
pace the smaller ones. This will in
SSS6se the average productions to about
4OOV tons per month
samuel n, Lee has recently been pro-
1890 10 pc superintendent of con-
struction at the Cuerpavacs railroad
nr- Lee mas many friends here who will
TeJolce TO hear Of his advancement.
yon li j. Begley, for the past year and
hal1 on the engineering corps of the
S,l5- d a4ore railroad. left this morn
ing On the Mexican Central for Chi
huahua, 70 take a position on the Chi
hual ua-OI Guerrero railroad
- =. - ing gas pipe in her residence
yesterday made Mrs Mallen. wife OF
e elie AS,4lcan consul, unconscious; and
LOT q tllile she was made quite sick s
F. Murry who was passins- NJ srnelIed
ne se-s' ana going inside broke in the
49, 49, 20 yle room IN which the unfOr-
"OIllah lay. and rescued her.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
LETTERS TO
THE HERALD

Can communications mG=s bear the
signature OF the writer but the name
vii not be published where such re-
quest is made.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
sussING-MAN's BODY
IS FOUND IN A WELL

santa Fe. n. H., Feb 2.-Gov.
Mcdonald today was notified
that Juan Vigil a citizen OF
some prominence who dlsap-
Deared two days ago from Roy,
Mora county. had been found
fn well near Roy, his body
riddled by q bullet one suspect
has been arrested ana police
nar have been dispatched to
the scene Of the crime to further
Investigate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02

A DAIRY farm has been established
at victoria Texas by VIM. J. Quirke.
The Texarkana National bank is con-
sidering plans for seven story build
ing 70 be erected at a cost between
$4,000 and $780, 900.
Wherry brothers. of Palestine, have
purchased a tract Of land near there
and viii begin the construction of
planning mill at an early date
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02
The "Gink" Says:

Copyright 1912, The Adams Newspaper Serviee)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02

a New Canyon
Shadows Change.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02

The Citizens League has Just 600 members now and the
eopIs who mean what they say.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-02-02

Of course the Washington government wiz take no notice VII
losses OF claims Of Juarez It is much to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY
Federal Court Asked to Take Over AZ.
fairs Of Emerson Steam Pump.
Company.

Attorneys Leo P. Harlow and How
ard W. Smith, representing q num-
Der of creditors of the Emerson Steam
Pump Company, have filed an involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy, in the
United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia, and
praying that the pump company may
be adjudged q bankrupt The peti-
ton alleges that the company is insol-
vent and has committed an act OF
bankruptcy by applying for receiv-
er for its property, and because re-
ccivers have been appointed under the
laws Of the state of Virginia.
As previously stated in the Gazette,
a bill in chancely was filed in the Cir
cult Court, by Orren e. Staples, on
last Mondaya, ,lleging the Insolvency
of the company, and praying for the
appointment Of receiverSin order that
the company might be wound up un-
der the orders of theGstate court
The company filed an answer I'd the
bill, admitting its insolvency, and
joining in the petition for the appoint
ment of receivers. Judge Thornton
on that day entered decree appoint
ing VIM. A. Smoot, Jr., and Harold
n. Dewitt, receivers, to take charge
of that affairs of the company.
Under the bankruptcy procedure,
the case will be transferred to the
Federal Court and the receivers su-
perseded by trustees, elected by the
creditors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
w c. r. l.. Indignant.

New York, Sept. 26.-The Nlneoia
Fair over, over Long Island way was
never so popular before. The pump
kins are no larger, the corn no longer,
the quilts no crazier than in the pre-
vious years, but still there was fly
inc wedge of impatient visitors mass
ed at the gate long before opening
time today
The Mineloa Fair has an art eX-
hibit and q delegation Of ". {. /. w.,
who saw the said adrt exhibit gaspcd
threw tp their hands, and came away
in a high state Of Indignation. On the
walls were pictures of women IN all
stages of dishabille more or less and
the w. c.. r. u. workers were shocked.
They said so, and then there was a
rush on the art exhibit. Everybody
went but the gatemen. The managers
said that art was art for arts sake,
and they would not remove the
exhibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
Eleven Couples Alarmed.

Walking up to the ticket window OF
a moving-picture theater in Whining
ton, Del, an excited Individual IN
formed the young woman ticket sell
Ter that his wife was in the theater
with another man, and that he was
going to kill both Of them as soon as
they came out. The strangers decIa-
ration was heard by several persons
a crowd collected and there was much
excitement for a time. The ticket
seller notified the manager of the the
ater. who mounted the stage and an
nounced that man was outside walt
ing to kill his wife and the man who
was with her. The manager adVlsea
the couple to leave the theater by the
rear exit, and within two minutes eIe-
ven couples had hurried from the the
ater by way of the back door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
RESPITE GRANTED.
Fred. Arlington, Convicted of Murder
of Tom Dunn, Will be Elec-
trocuted October 2.

A respite was today granted by
Governor Mann in the case of Fred
Arlington, white convict, sentenced
to die for murder in the electric chair
Wednesday, October 2. The mans
time has been extended until Friday
December 6, next.
Arlington was convicted of killing
Tom Dunn, after the commission OF
which came he left Halifax county
and was absent one year. A reward OF
500 was offered and paid by the
state for the capture of the fugitive
of the fugitive.
Some months after the disappear
ance of Arlington, skeleton was
found in Halifax county, together
with a revolver and union labor
badge, both the property of the fugi-
tive. 1t was at once surmissed that
the bones were those Of Arlington,
and the man was believed to be dead
He later turned up, however, and was
arrested. 1t is claimed by some that
his mind is affected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
NEW SALOON FIRM.
Patterson and Spinks Purchase Chief
Pettey's Saloon.

Chief Pettey's saloon, on north
Royal street, one of the best known
establishments IN k,e.aHdrie AMI for
a number of years owned by George
W. Pettey, chief of the Alexandria
Fire Department, from which 1t de-
rived its name, was purchased yes
terday by James Patterson and Frank
C. Spinks, jr., who will operate it un-
der the firm name Of Patterson and
Spinks. Both of the members oil the
firm have a large circles of friends
in Alexandria. Mr. Patterson
is at present employed by JOS
eph Drew, and Mr.. Spinks was
for a number of years the proprietor
of the saloon at the corner OF Royal
and Prince streets:
The business was purchased from
Mrs. Sarah V. Pettey, widow OF the
late fire chief.
A number of improvements are 70
be made in the building and the new
proprietors announce that they Will
operate a modern saloon and cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
Wants Courting Parlors.

At yesterdays session of the Chris
tian Missionary Society, of Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and the District of Co.
lumbia, at Hagerstown, Md. Rev.
Church, Washington, D. c., in an ad-
dress on "The Church and Social Ser
vice." said the church should have
courting parlors, where young people
might form acquaintance which
would result in Christian marriages.
Rev. DR.. E. B. Bagley, of Baltimore,
indorsed Rev. Wilfey's suggestion,
saying he had found the woman who
became his wife in one of the counting
parlors of the Vermont Avenue
Church, Washington, at an annual
convention of the society.
Rev. W. A. Roush, of Martinsville,
discussing "The Church and Amuse-
ments," condemned the picture shows
the dance and the burlesque theatre
He said it was just as religious to
laugh as to weep. He thought the
modern moving picture show was de1'
rimental to the morals and manners
of the young people and that the mod
ern dance was fruitful source OF dl'
vorce. He said it was the duty OF
the church to spirtualize the worlo
and not permit the world to secularize
the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
Free Kindergarten.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
hoard of directors OF the Alexandria
Free kindergarten Association, was
held Tuesday at 91O Cameron street
1t was decided to open TINS session
October 1st, with Mrs. Amelia W.
Wright, as kindergartener. l t would
give Mrs. Wright pleasure ana en-
COURAGE the board if its friends would
avail themselves of the privilege to
see the 40 children at their occupa-
tions from 9 to 12 in Lee School Build
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26

BAND IS BROKEN UP.
Conditions Generally Reported to be
Improving-Bridges Repaired and
Trains Running. -.

Washington, Sept. 26.-Almost COM
plete disintegration of the rebel forces
in northern Mexico was reported to
the State Department today. The
largest band, formerly led by Emilio
Campo, who is in Jail at Tucson, Ariz.,
and now under the command of a
leader named Escocosa, has, accord
ing to a dispatch from American
Consul Foster at Hermosillo, been
badly defeated twice since Sunday
with the result that the band is
broken up and being scattered in all
directions.
Conditions in northern Mexico are
genera: reported to be improving.
The American consul at Nogales re-
ports that the bridges of the Nacoza-
ri Railway, which was destroyed by
rebels have been repaired and that
the trains aren ow running regularly.
The consul reports that the largest
known band Of rebels in that vicinity
is about 30 miles from Auga Prieta
and numbers only $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
LEESBURG SENDS THANKS.
Grateful For Services Offered by Al
exandria Fire Department.

Mayor Thomas A. Fisher has re-
ceived the following resolution Of
thanks adopted by the Council of
Lcesburg and forwarded by its mayor:
Whereas, during the recent fire on
Friday, September IS, 1912, when the
Touring mill, elevator and contents
therein belonging to the w. S. Jenkins
Company, Inc, were completely de-
stroyed by fire and the whole town of
Leesburg at one time seemed to be in
imminent danger Of destruction;
And Whereas, The Mayor of the
City of Alexandria in Virginia on
learning of our peril at once proceed
ed to send us additional fire engines
and desisted only on learning over
the phone that assistance was un-
necessary;
And, Whereas, we desire to make
record of our appreciation Of this
conduct;
Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the
,Mayor and Council of the town
of Leesburg in Virginia, in behalf Of
the citizens of our town, do hereby
expires our grateful appreciation
of the prompt action Of the Honorable
T. E. Fisher, Mayor of the City Of
Alexandria, Virginia, and do most
sincerely extend to him our most cor
dial and heartfelt thanks for his cf-
forts III our behalf.
Be it further resolved, that d
copy of these resolutions be forwarded
to him by the Mayor of this town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
New York Republicans.

Convention Hall, Saratoga, n. l.,
Sept. 26.-The question of just how
far the Republicans of New York
were prepared to 90 into advocating
"peoples rule" legislation threw an
unexpected obstacle in the way of the
Republican State Convention here to-
day. AS result, late model, per-
fectly good platform, with the real
big issues-direct primaries, women's
s!.:gsraes- and a0iico reforr>--adroitIy
straddled, was thrown into the scrap
heap. Instead of approving the plat
form as tentatively drafted the res
olution committee threw it back on
the subcommittee and adjourned its
meeting until afternoon. Meanwhile,
the subcommittee wrestled with the
problem and endeavored to draft a
platform that would prevent an open
break on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-09-26
Directors Elected.

At the annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Bank of Com
merce and Savings of Washington
which was held at the Office Of At
torney Leo Harlow today the fol-
lowing directors were elected: ". A.
Benet. G. A. KneesSi, RIP. Andrews,
Max Cohen, Floyd E. Davis, r. ].
Earnshaw, H. Friedlander, Harry
King, Clarence A. Weaver, A. Brylaw-
ski, J. II. Milans, Sam Hart, J. H.
Ontrich, Louis Bush, Harry Z. Mayer,
J. c. Wineman, John NJ. Riordon,
C. E. Edwards. These directors are
in addition to the following directors
who hold over from last year: Geo
f. Baien, J. F. Collins, W. A. Angel,
A. S. Galley, Phillip King, NJ. D. Ro-
senberg, J. H. Saunders, Eli Sheetz,
Alexander Wolf.