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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20

ter ne died the death Of a common
criminal. strug Sli-ig 10 break out rom
tpc hand of his XeCrJi 0ners and jump
over the rail of the bridge into the
river, and none 50 low as 10 him rev
erence-' Some of his men had been
dIsarmed and imprisoned al the time
he was captured and the others were
panic stricken Some fled the city in
terror anG others merged themselves
into other groups and Joined in the
lOOting that at once began with a ven
geance- Some OF them wept over the
fate of their leader whose daring and
deviltry will 90 down in traditions
OFT TecOunted IN the far corners OF
this region. He was a lad of about
a, tall and graceful, Of engaging per-
sOnaIty, and apparently entirely with
out fear and without conscience, the
very type to dominate a weak and
vicious following. and his death prob
ably eliminated an embryonic POrfiriO
Diaz from the history of Mexico.
Weak Leaders Flee.
Antonio Franco and Manuel Vega,
the leaders who had most vigorously
opposed Pillar Quinteros in his claim
TO supreme command, both having
larger forces and more prominent rec
Ords than his, were entirely unable to
infuse any respect into their loot
obsessed vandals. and they saw their
ambitions and pretensiOns to future
power in their country swept away
before the lust for loot, their respOn-
eral months of arduous campaigning.
Unmasked them as the leaders Of a
horde OF fiends instead of patriotic
armies as they had deceived them
selves into thinking.
Both began to withdraw from the
horrors they had caused but could not
check and the few Of their followers
who remained loyal to them. followed
them out of the city in grimy rags
and empty handed as they had entered,
I'm striking contrast to the rank and
file of the ragged rebels who entered
TO go out arrayed in all the glory OF
looted splendOr in the most picturesque
assortment OF garb and COiOrs that The
Herald correspondent ever saw. loaded
with every conceivable kind of thing
that could be looted in Culiacan. and
bolts OF silk and fancy dress goods
doing duty as saddle blankets.
Even Doctors and Nurses Flee.
Among the stores most efficiently
looted was that of the Spanish vice
consul.
The white cross" doctor and
nurses fled the city in terror of the
vandals who rewarded their merciful
ministratiOns by lOOting them and
threatening them with death If they
did not give cash ransom.
The horror Of its ira gic week
was not lessened for Culiacan by the
drunken dances OF the lowest dives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
ADVANCE OF HUERTA
BEING MADE SLOWLY
Is Carving Water and Pro
visions on Trains;
Troops Walking.

Mexico City. Mexico. May 20.-The
federal army under Gen. Huerta had
reached Zavalza Sunday night, nine
miles south of Escalon. the rebel
stronghold kilograms from the front
indicated no further hOstilities
Cen Huerta was carrying with him
$4,000 gallons Of water. his trains be-
ing utilized for this purpose. and the
Transporting Of provisions and artil-
lery- HIS soldiers are proceeding on
foot, making slow progress over the
hot desert and repairing bridges as
-ley go
Rebels blew out a bridge south Of
IorreOn Saturday night near Jimulco
These rebels are believed to have been
a portion of those recently operating
about Pedricena and Nelardena
Lacualpan. @ mining camp I'm the
western limits OF the state of Mexico. is
believed to have fallen into the hands
OF rebels
Nail advices dated several days ago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
new RUBBER PRODUCING PLANT IN
MEXICO PROMISES TO EXCEED
THE GUlYULE SHRUB IN VALU.

And now comes another rubber pro-
ducing plant from the desert with its
gift for man. The guayule has been
exploited so widely within the last
few years that the name has become
fairly well known to the general read
er. Present indications are that as a
producer of rubber. IL soon will have
10 divide the hOnOrs with a new spe-
cies Of rubber plant recently discovered
on the table lands of Mexico. Accord
ing TO experts, this recent find in the
botanical world eXceIs the guayule
plant IN both quantity and quality OF
the rubber produced
All Parts of Plant Used.
The plant is perennial creeper. grow
ing in brushes which do not entirely
exclude the sun The mean average of
rain In that region is p to 23 inches.
Ihere is no frost 1t bears a kind Of
an Oblong, pointed fruit two or three
inches long and one to one and q half
inch thick, full of feathery seeds. The
thick skin OF this fruit Is full OF a
snow white, milky, sticky fluid, which
hardens in the air and then does not
dissolve in water. The rubber Obtainr4
from this juice is very elastic The
leaves and stems Of the plant are also
fun of this milky fluid.
May Be Cultivated.
So far II has not been cultivated;
but there seems to be no doubt that,
by a proper cultivation. a very consid-
cradle amount of the best rubber
might be obtained. SO far the plant
mas been found only at a single spot.
Its botanical name is not known vet.
the discovery having been made only
a short time ago.
an those who wish to interest them
selves I'm the cultivation Of this new
found plant are invited TO commune
cate with its discoverer. Carl Ludloff.
lIapuato, state OF GuanajuatO. Mexico.
Value of Guayule Industry.
Inc buying up of the guayule shrub
IN Mexico began during the latter part
OF the year 1904, aud the price paid
was SO per ton. Mexican currency.
IN comparatively short time CON
tracts In large lots were reported az as
-lsA figure as 500 per ton. Mexican
currency. The price rose to nearly
Sa1o per ton iu 1910, but there was a
sudden drop to $3.50 and the pricey
VIII probably never again be as high
because of the possibility to cultivate
me shrub on lands otherwise worth
At the time OF the holding of last
> ear convention OF rubber mauufac-
Lurers in Mexico, il was estimated that
S59,oee0OO gold was invested in the
EuaEule rubber business i'm TOrreOn I
and the near vicinity. In one month
OF 1910 MeNicO's output OF rubber from
the guayuIe shrub amounted 10 1900
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
Hutchins Starts.
GOOD TREATMENT FOR AMERICAN
REFUGEES ON BOARD The BUF0RD

COlima- Mexico, May 14-tBy MailD
The American refugees on the United
States transport 'Buford" are en-
thusiastic over the solicitous care ana
attention accorded them by Capt. Ely
and his very efficient and good natured
crew. Nearly all say they are treated
like the prOdigal son on his return to
his fathers house and the snip is
floating palace TO them after their eX-
perIences IN the months that they hau
slept on their arms, often alone in the
forests TO return 20 their homes in
the morning wondering whether they
would find them looted or destroyed,
as sometimes happened 1t was a real
pleasure TO them to turn over their
varied assortment Of arms TO quarter
master DOUgherty and throw the re-
sponsibuity for all the fighting On
Uncle sam
Some WHO are said to have come on
a Altata, lean and sallOW, are already
ing up spirits The general dispOsi-
tiOn is one of gratitude and the cheer
ful acceptance Of whatever quarters
and fare are assigned them. Capt bly,
is giving first class accommodations
to all whom the ship can take care OF
in that way, putting the men below and
leaving the cabins to the women and
children as fast as they are picked up
The officers and crew are untiring in
their efforts 10 make all comforts BILE
The fare is good and well served Only
two knockers have appeared, one a big
blonde cub who was some mamma's
spoiled darling and thought he was en-
titled TO special hOnOrs. but was
promptly sat on. an another blubber
who ran away from the settlers with
the women and children, on the ranch
where he was employed, seeking safety
in selfish haste The poor settlers
had 10 fight their way out and walk
&c miles TO Teacapau for small
schooner TO take them into Mazatlau.
Those same settlers are very cOntented
with Uncle sam s arrangements to pro-
tect and provide for them
AT Topic some derelict foreigner came
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
this may be considered safely satisfao-

this may be considered safely satisfao-
tory.
While there was a big loss in aggrs-
gate net earnings, there was an increase
OF 1850 in the number of corporations.
The number in 1911 was 2S7.S62 "a
compared with 27O.2O2 in 1910. of the
total number which filed returns. only
20 percent were found liable to tax.
The manufacturing conditions were
reileetec IN the returns from Connecticut
and Massachusetts In the former state
the net proceeds decreased s6IO9 am
and IN the latter S11332,O 600
The assessment for Hawaii. the com.
missioner remarks, indicates an extreme
Y prosperous condition in the islands.
the net earnings of the corporations in
creasing S4,274.0OO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
.L00TIHG Of CULIRGAN CARRIED
WITH It HORRORS Of THE COMMUNE
Only Strong Leader the Rebels Had, Who Might Have
Controlled Them, Is Executed by Weak Lead
ers Jealous Of Him, Who Are Forced to Flee
From the Horrors Of Their Own Doing.
Women and Young Girls Outraged

CuHacan. Sinaloa. May 13-CBy MaiD
-Culiacan, the Accused City as
some Mexican journalist apJly named
1t in view Of the terrible experiences
during the past year. IS very slow to-
recover from the effect Of its tragic
week" as the desOlated people style
the period from the 22d 10 the 18th
Of April
Pillar Quinteras. the terrible man
Of the revolution" because Of the very
ambition that invited his death at the
hands of the other leaders and not
from any principle Of honor or yes
tige of conscience, exercised power
ful influence up TO the time OF his Kill
ing to prevent the IoOting OF the city,
and only after il was known that MS
terrible presence had vanished in
death, did the rebels turn themselves
loose in utter abandon.
Strong Leader Executed.
During several days preceding his
killing he had asserted his right to the
leadership Of all the rebels so boldly
and had shown such cOnsummate dar-
ing in crossing the wishes OF the 9TH
er leaders, some Of whom brought In
a greater number of men than he did
and refused TO recognize his claims 30
superiority, that the city was IN
panic before the very imminent dan
ger Of an open battle among the
rebels themselves in the street Be
fore the fear of annihilatiOn by Pillar
QuinterOs, the other leaders did their
utmost 10 MAINTAIN IlelE DdlQS IN
readiness and clashes between small
bands did occur and resulted in num-
bers of deaths Every leader had Sc
lected some block that suited him for
his headquarters and had supplies
hauled in and rounded up all the men
he could to remain on their arms pend
ing the development OF the situation
one used the prefecture or city hall
for this purpose, another the new jail
one the old jail, right across the street
from the American hotel, which was
the resort of all foreigners for many
years. known as the Cosmopolitan,
another the state college annex. and
some were Quartered in private resi-
dences. All selected buildings or
blocks which had only one street en-
trance in order to better control their
men and repel probable attacks.
The Government saved.
That MaZatlan, the only remaining
government stronghold in SinalOa, and
the only garrisOned point between
Guaymas and ManzanillO, remains in
the government fold is due entirely
to these discussions among the rebels
Pillar QuinterOs was the only leader
whose ambition was strong enough to
overcome the desire for present loot
I'm the prospect of greater power and
richer loot lay dead in little corner
of the new Jail where his body was
ANONYMOUSLY thrown some hours az
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
HAD FIVE RIFLES:
OFFICERS GET HIM
Soldiers Arrest the Man at
Washington Park; He
VIII Re Tried

Soldiers OF company 3, 18th infantry,
arrested Nicolas LOdrillO at Washing
ton park Sunday night with five rifles
in his possession The man was be-
lieved TO be making an effort to cross
the river with the guns. which were
wrapped I'm burlap- He was delivered
to the federal authorities and a com
plant charging him with attempting to
smuggle arms to Mexico viii be fled
against him in the United States com
missiOner'S court
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20

aboard with a great colIectlon, on Dag
gage and a peOu woman "noln ne
passed for his vile and because nc
could not secure the dignity or a special
cabin cot fussv and was promptly given
the alternative Of returning 10 san
Bias which he did Ine woman had
been put i'm a cabin as good as lneFe
was available The man asserted that
he 7ras an bonorsblv discharged Amer
lean army surgeon but one refugee WAC
knew him in Topic remembered MS
claim 70 canadian cltlzehshlp.
The Buford arrived here yesterday
about noon from San Bias With total
OF about $50 refugees, IlFe from 1opo-
lCbampo 10 from Cuiiacan, oA way or
AItata and 9S from MaZatlan IN which
number are included aDoul 40 refugee
from CuliaCan. who Ileo 70 --a1eL an
for safety when the Cullac y country
went to pieces before the delUSe Of
rebel lOOters.
The refugees are people from all
walks Of life. including SIX negroes
one Of whom died on the trip from
san Bias 10 NTauzanfIIo. All seem TO be
IN good health except one man named
Elce, from MaZatlan, VINO IS seriously
SICK with typhoid some -u-u9Tn
gamblers who came on al AaZaJldh
were quickly sDotted and just what hap
pened TO them is not known ouI some
II them are said TO have enjoyed an op-
pcrIunlty for communion I'm ILeII
own spirits in the privacy OF q loSlA7u
room and they all look suouueu- CapL
Ely seems TO be wise TO al the eNentu-
antics and is leaving nolHlh2 uHuoAe
10 protect the refugees from every un-
favorable influence
About 40 Americans We're taken
aboard the Buford here quite num-
Der being women and clllQren- All IS
quiet here and the people are very
friendly to Americans Colima did
not rise to the Aaderista or the pres
ent revolution and whatever trouble
that has occurred fin the state was
brought in from the outside. About
40 American men are left I'm Colima and
they are not afraid Of the outcome o:
the trouble
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
SANTA FE HAS 100
CASES AGAINST 1T

Tombstone. Ariz-, May 2O.-Ther- are
$50 complaints against tine Santa Fs
Tallroad company to be tried in the
United States district CONT =" 49,
place during the session which con-
mences May Is The cases are n,
-dIqs Tools sql SupsIolA 10 sssrr1-5
Inehi car unit. there being law that
cars more than Is consecutive hours 'N
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
TAFT SEEKS WORK FOR
IDLE RAILROADERS FROM MEXICO

WASHINGTON. D. @, May 20.-Presi-
dent Taft has directed the state de-
Dartment to endeavOr 10 find work for
Inc american locomotive engineers and
Conductors who are cut Of employment
because Of the strike on the National
ALWAYS of Mexico. The department
has sent letters to the heads Of l50
-siiroads In the United States asking
work for eight engineers and SO con-
ductors now idle in the border towns
of Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20

600 pounds of the crude product: 10000
people were employed in the cutting.
packing, freightins and treatment OF
the plant. and the daily payroll
amounted to nearly $50. 900.
In the year previous 10 June so. 1910,
guayule shrubs to the value OF So 46S.-
~, Mexican currency, were shipped
out Of the country for treatment else
where.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
PAWNBROKER HEIR
TO HALF MILLION

Bisbee. Arizona. May 2O-S Cohen.
the proprietor of "a pawn shop here. has
lallen heir to an estate in Germany for
the sum Of 100000. and is closing out
MS business preparatory to leaving the
United States for the fatherland to
assume charge Of his Inheritance The
inheritance consists mostly of real
estate i'm the valley of the Pregal river
near kOenigsberg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20

were that the place was surrounded
and would not hold out There are said
to be - americans there.
To OaXacanS VINO appealed TO the
president for troops. assurance was
given that geo rUrales would be sent
at once.
Cueruavaca- capital OF Morelos. was
isolated again. both railway and wire
communication being cut
Fig hitting was reported at FL Parque,
few miles f-0m the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
The Government saved.

other attack on Juarez which appears
highly probable. Gen. Hutchins IS eN-
pected to reach FL PasO tomorrow
morning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-20
HUTCHINS LOOKS FOR REBELS
TO PROVOKE INTERVENTION
Is Ordered to Fl PasO by the Governor
to Look Over Conditions Relative
TO Supposed Advance on Juarez.

Dallas, Tex, Nay 2O.-That Mexican
federal troops numbering about 500 are
advancing on Juarez and that the reb-
els there and at Chihuahua intend 10
provoke American Intervention in the
event OrOzcO is defeated in the battle
now going on below chihuahua was
the tenor OF a dispatch received here
today by governor Colquitt, who is here
fIOm Adjt- Cen HUtchins
Governor COlquitt instructed the ad-
Jutant general to proceed at once to
FL PasO- He said he would notify the
president that the people Of FL Paso
must not be placed in danger by COM
batants on the other side of the Rio
Grande.
HUtchins Starts.
Austin, Tex. May 20.-Acting upon
Instructions OF the government. Gen.
Henry Hutchins adjUtant general. Is
now en- route TO FL PasO TO watch the
situation there and protect the inter
ests OF Texans. This detail was
brought about by the possibility Of an
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
RUSSELL.

Miss Chaddie Bremen who has been
attending Park college at Parkville,
Mo-, for the past year came Saturday
for visit with her aunt Mrs. P. A.
Tinkham.
Misses Cora and Ethel Dixon enter
tanned about sixty Of their friends to a
hard time party at their home west Of
town Friday evening.
Miss Mae jenkins made business
trip to Osceola on Saturday.
c. e. Wiltsey and family OF Des
Moines who have been visiting rela-
tives for the past week returned home
Friday.
E. A. Marshall who has been con-
Quoting grocery store for the past
eight months sold out Thursday to
Howard King.
Miss Helen Adams of Charlton came
Thursday for a, visit with her friend
Jennie Haywood.
Mrs. M. e. Cobb went to Norwalk on
Friday for a short visit with friends
Mrs. Frank Johnston and son Her
bert returned home Saturday morning
from Tacoma where she has been visit
Ing her brother Jas. Clark and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hood OF Creston
came Thursday for a short visit with
Mrs. Hoods mother Mrs. II. w. Elliott.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
TRADERS Lean
t. BULL SIDE
A PREDICTION OF HIGHER TEN
PERATuRE RENEWED DREAD
OF BLACK RUST.

Chicago, July 31.-Wheat traders to-
day leaned to the bull side. Heavy rains
were interfering with the French har-
vest and there were showers in North
Dakota where moisture renewed dread
concerning black rust. A prediction of
higher temperature added to disquiel
about the plague. Opening prices We're
"a to &c up. September started at SO Is
to 941s the same change from last
night as the market taken altogether.
reacted to 9S5sW93a4 and then rallied
to 93A94c.
Despite export sales, Canadian news
of ideal crop conditions led later to a
backset. The close was easy with Sept.
Ac net lower at 931sc.
Complaints that relief from drought
had been insufficient southwest caused
buying Of corn. September opened un-
changed to Il higher at 66g66A and
advanced to 663s @66lsc.
Scanty offerings here brought about
further upturn. The close was easy
with Sept. u G net higher at 66Ac.
July oats bulged IL to soc owing to
g. furry among belated shorts. Septem-
Der started at last nights level, 33 and
assembled to 33h@33Ac.
Commission house demand for jan
uary deliveries made the entire pro-
vision list firm. Initial sales varied
from 21ac off to &c advnace with Jan
uary at $3.50 for pork, $10.47ha for
lard and $3.50 for ribs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
COM MISSION
FORM TALKED OF
NEW PLAN OF OPERATING CITIES
DISCUSSED BRIEFLY ~ COM
MERCIAL CLUB.

The commission form of government
was discussed briefly by the directors
of the Ottumwa Commercial associa-
ton Yesterday at their nCon-day lunch
con. The discussion resulted in the
board authorizing Secretary Weiden-
feller to extend an invitation to Mayor
Elder of Keokuk to visit Ottumwa
next Tuesday and explain to the d.
rectors the success Of the plan in Keo-
kuk. which city has been operated I'M
der the new form Of government for
some two years 1t Is expected that
Mayor Elder will accept the invitation.
The commission form Of government
was discussed about year ago by tn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
BOOZE HAS CONE :
THESEWER ROUTE:
aio splLLiNG CAME OFF At THE
POLICE STATION LAST,
EvENiNc-soME JOB.

About 436 quart bottles OF beer and
some ninety pints of bonded fire fluid
died nv the sewer route last evening,
Chief OF Police Alva Fielder being
nuilty Of the murder. A wagon load
of broken bottles soaked in the fast
snoilinx essence of mixed drinks went
dripping Gown the street to the dump.
in1 grounds at 10 o'clock this morn,
ine. It was no funeral procession
either for only two men accompanied
the remains. Chief Fielder is unable
Is state whether or not they were
"rnourners' over the great loss. Any
how they drove very fast to keep the
smell OF beer and whiskey in the rear.
The scent proved somewhat Of an at.
traction as the load meandered down
through the business streets.
The booze that Chief Fielder put out
of, existence last night was taken in a
raid on q place on East Main street.
The scene OF the killing was the rear
OF the city hall, where very small
sewer is stationed. It took Chief Fled.
Ter very near two hours to end the sus-
per,ee OF the liquids. Every bottle had
to be broken and the contents de-
stroyed. The sewer became choked up
because Of the superfluous flow. Eth
81 that or It was terribly intoxicated
and could not down any more of the
fluid. The task became so tedious that
the chief finally desisted from the sim
Gle bottle method. He put number
or bottles In barrel and then heaved
biz rocks into them. A junk man after
q license this morning viewed the
CLASSY remains with sorrow. why
didn't you save 'um for me? would
have paid you cent piece" The
CHIEF informed him that the law de.
mands ,the breaking of the bottles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
CANADIAN Raj.
SHARES INCREASE
9 n.
RISE OF TWO PolNTsiN CANADIAN
PACIFIC FEATURE OF Ex-
CHANGES OPENING.

T. rs & . 8 . . /.
New York. July 31.-(Wal Street.l-
II rise Of two points in Canadian "a,
cific with some strength in Steel ana
Northern Pacific were the features OF
the stock market at today's opening;
Changes otherwise were nominal anu
mainly upward.
Promis Of betterment held OUT az
ire oneninr was not fulfilled, Steel
losing all it's advance, while Union IA
cific and Reading sold under yester,
days close Minneapolis, St. PAU ana
Salute Ste Marie rose with Canaulan
Pacific and the tobacco shares moVeu
contrarily. 49, ~.
The market closed strong. Inc nst
made further improvements IN the ia g.
hf,i,r with an increase Of operations. ST.
Paul and Amalgamated Copper were
the features. with a better tone to
some Of the semi active railway
stocks, including the Wabash issues
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-08-01
IOWA HOTEL MAN
CLAIMS SWINDLE

Sioux City, July 31.-John l.. Bow.
ers OF San Angelo, Texas; M. o. Wiki
inson OF Yoakun, Texas; W. E. Nc
Kinney OF Hot Springs, Arkansas. and
Arthur Mann of Forth Worth, Texas,
were arrested here last night by the
police at the direction CT United
States federal officer. The men are
accused Of using the mails to defraud
W. e. Gilman, proprietor of the
Gibson hotel here. declares he was
swindled out OF $4,000 by the men in
signing a, contract for the exclusive
right to sell powder ejector in Mime
sofa.
The quartet was lodged in the
the county Jail to await a preliminary
hearing.