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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-09
CANTALOUPES ARE
SHIPPED BY EXPRESS

Portales. n, NJ, Aug. s.-Daily ex-
press shipments OF cantaloupes have
been made from PortaIes for some
time. Owing to the cool nights that
have prevailed the cantalOupes have
not ripened as rapidly as is the case
ordinarily Now, however, they are
r1penlng very fast and the inspectors
say that carload shipments VII be-
gin at once The quality of the mel
ons. IS unusually good. The yield also
is fine.
The herd Of buffalo belonging to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-09

alacrity. A fellow who couldn't shut
his mouth didn't wait to swallow
much of the water before he closed
his Jaws with a snap, One of the
subjects was supposed to be unable
to rise from the floor, but the liquid
showed very soon how pOWerless he
was One who couldn't stop repeating
my name is Mary Smith-my name is
Mary Smith" ceased to gurgle. It was
euFloU; to watch the men Immediately
regain their senses. and my dear
friend, Professor Jones, became
very much embarrassed.
1t was little after this that I re-
gained the confidence and good viii
OF Mr. Jones sufficiently for him to
overlook my little Joke" He ex-
plained-tO his own satisfaction
that the sudden shock had aroused
the subject from his hypnotic trance.
ne being still unable TO realize that
didn't believe they had ever been
mesmerized.
His Debut.
Nevertheless. some months later Mr..
Jones received an invitation to attend
private experiment arranged for my
initial debut as a full fledged hypnO-
fist. I myself personally wrote Mr.
Jones, saying that had at last become
fully convinced of the truth of his per-
tormances and had succeeded in part
tally ACCOMPLISHING some OF his lesser
wonders.
NJ 4Nuphcy was the guest OF QOuoE.
He was introduced as the great and
renowned scientist OF two heni-
spheres, to which he replied with
short speech, in which he told US how
proud he was to be with such a bright
and intelligent audience, etc, etc
I bowed. After a short preliminary
talk I announced that I would be as
sisted in the first test by a young
lady. Would she kindly step up?
She came, very pretty and blushing-
Would the pianist kindly strike
cord for her to sing by? He did,
but her response was terrible. OF
key, rasping. unmusical-it sounded
like a fog horn in distress Would
the pianist please try again? But
people began to shift in their seats.
The young lady was motioned to a
place, where she sat down.
Mr.. HaYerman has a few words to
say regarding my assistant" an
nOunced, and gentleman arose to
tell how utterly voiceless the lady
was, and Mr.. Remington eorroborated
what he said, and Miss LembIer
vouched for every word that Mr.. r.
had spoken-althOugh the audience as
a whole did not need much evidence
along that line.
The young lady now arose at ny
bidding, and 1 excitedIy threw nv
handS before her eyes rubbed my
thumbs on her temples, spoke quickly
and forcibly at her. looking fearfuIIv
way down deep in her eyes.
Put Her to Sleep.
Sleep" said. sleep. You feel vour
eyes getting heavier and heavier. Your
head mods. You are so very drovsv.
VIII support You TO this chair. Rest
now Sleepy and sleepier-you are so
very very sleepy. You are asIeepP'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-09
RECRUITING STATION IS
INSPECTED ny KENI,Y

INsFELIEU bI fENL
Lieut. Col W. L. Kenly. of the Sixth
field artillery, was here Friday to in
spect the local recruiting station. He
has been detailed by the war depart
ment to inspect all of the recruiting
stations in the United States. He found
the local station in excellent condition
and complimented Maj. C. n. Berry, in
command of the station, for the show
ing made. There We're IA recruits OBJ
tained at the local station last month
and four have been obtained this month.
Don't miss your train. Watch Long.
wells clOck.-Adyertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-08-09
" TEAcH sHoRTHAND

in one fourth time required by other
schools Our system has stood the tesr
IN III PaSO- Its users employed %
southern Pacific Ry., f. P & S. ". Ry--
Mine & Shelter Supply Co, LOretz, Fe-
gram Co. Gus MOmsen Co, swift &
Co. RunSle & Peacock and otne5s-
Bookkeeping also Day and NlsnS
School Pass City Business CoteEe'
MOrehOuse Blk Oregon and AeA1ls-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
0rozco Opened Fire On U. 5. Sentries When Ordered
 To Halt and Fire Was Returned
VICTIM ADMITTED CULPABILITY BEFORE DEATH
Incident Occurred On American Sde Party Of Federal Soldiers Having Crossed the Texas Border and Taken Refuge In a Hut-Federal Commander Warned Against Repetition of Ofence-Villa Assessing All Mexicans

Presidio, Texas. Dec 1S.-An ex- change of shots between Mexican and American soldiers on the border two miles west of Presidio today resulted fin the death of Luis Orozco, federal regular from the army of General M Mercado.
 Mexicans Fired First.
 The Mexicans fired the first shots. Orozco, who lived several hours, ad- mitted after being shot that he and his companion had crossed to the Ameri- can side with note and that when they were halted by the American Eentries they fired.
 As soon as the shooting across the border became known at United States army headquarters, warning was sent to the federal commander that it must not be repeated
 Americans Return the Fire.
 Witnesses say the American soldiers were informed federal soldiers were hiding in a hut 300 yards from the river on the American side. When the Americans approached the hut to in- vesugate two MeXicans rushed out and started running toward the river.
 The patrol called to them to halt. The only answer was a shot from one of the fleeing Mexicans Then the Americans returned the fire and one of the federals dropped. The other continued firing as he ran.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
TO SATISFY HORDE
 OF OFFICE SEEKERS.
Reason of Haste in Currency Bill, De-
 clares Bristow.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-With the dem ocratic legislative machinery running smoothly, the administration currency bill today moved rapidly toward it's final passage in the senate The last of the opposition amendments to the measure was voted down and Senator Owen began the presentation of the democratic amendments calculated to perfect the measure, which were adopt ed without strenuous protest.
 Legislative leaders declared tonight the end of the currency fight was in sight. In the house, Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Underwood expressed the opinion that the measure would go to the president and be written into law by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. MT. Underwood announced his intention of offering an adjournment resolution which would give congress a holiday recess until Jan. IT, as soon as the bill was passed. Informal con- ready had settled all but a few dis puted points in the differences between the two houses.
 Senators Root, Bristow, Burton and Eummins attacked the democrats for the proposal that the employees of the board should be exempted from civil service requirements
 'Tt is now apparent ,"s declared Sen ator Bristow, that the haste enforced on the consideration of this bill is not only proposed to quiet the financial un- rest in the country. but also to satisfy the horde of hungry office seekers who have besieged the capitol for the past ten months. Opening up these positions to partisanship would force the federal reserve board to go into politics whether 1t wanted to or not"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
SOCIETY WOMAN BACKS
 AN ALLEGED MURDERER
Believing Him Innocent, She Retains
 Counsel for Him.

Toms River, N J., Dec. 18.-Society people of the Lakewood colony re- mained in the supreme court until late tonight watching the first day. s trial of Joseph Moriarty. alias Will liam J. Leehan, 9 stenographer, whose defense on the charge of murdering g Mrs Caroline c. Turner in 1911 is being supported by Mrs. Jasper Lynch. a wealthy woman for whom Moriarty once worked. Mrs. Lynch, believing in the prisoners innocence, has e1n- pIoyed counsel to argue his case.
 The prosecution after calling about a dozen witnesses, had not concluded it's case tonight. No one saw Mrs. Turner killed. She had been struck on the head with a club and found lying with her face into the dirt. Two physicians testified today that death was due to suffocation, not to blows from the club as the authorities be- 1ieved at the time Moriartys de- fense, it is understood, will be that a party of automobilists killed Mrs. Turner and carried her body into a patch of pine woods where it was discovered.
 Testimony was introduced today to show that Moriarty Quarreled with his wife on the night of the murder, fled from the house when she called the police and that investigators of Mrs. Turner's death found near Moriarty s home the lid of a paSteboard box which the woman carried containing needle work The cover of the box was found at a spot where the prisoner Is al- legged to have told witnesses he hid while the police were in his home
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
VILLAS POLICY.
Proposes To Deal Harshly With All
 Who Aid Huerta.

Chihuahua Mexico Dec. 1s.-General Francisco Villa, the rebel military chief issued notice from the state palace today that he would guarantee the rights of all foreigners and all Mexicans who have given no support 10 the Auerta government He pro- vided for the severest penalties should any of his soldiers attempt to loot stores or violate the rights of non combatants.
 General Villa wished it to be known he was in every way in accord with the wishes of the United States that the persons and property of foreigners would be respected At the same time he said it would be his policy both in Chihuahua and during his campaign southward to deal summarily with all people who lend aid to General Hu- erta- He asserted the revolution had progressed to a point where its sue cess and the downfall of the Huerta. government was assured
 Tt has been necessary to deal promptly and perhaps harshIy with certain elements who have attempted to block the progres of the revolution" said General Villa, particularly in reference to the Spaniards, whom it was necessary to expel This has brought about great hardships. In the future the policy and the determi- nation of those who are leadinp +ba kSvolt against Huerta will be clearly @&derstood- General Carranza and my sE31 are in complete accord
 A wireless station is being installed in order to open communication with Carranza' headquarters at HernosilIo. Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
Steamers Reported bv Wireless.

Lizard, Dec. 1S.-Steamer Olympic, New York for Plymouth and South ampton, signalled 431 miles west at $40 a. m. Due Plymouth a. m. Fri day.
 Queenstown, Dec. 1S.-Steamer Gel tic, New York for Queenstown and Liverpool, signalled 210 miles west at 9.45 a. Ill. Due Queenstown II ?. m.
 Fastnet, Dec. 17-Steamer Ivernia, New York for Queenstown and Liv- erpool, signalled 451 miles west at midnight. Due Queenstown a. m. Friday.
 New York, Dec. Steamer Ma poli Naples for New York. signalled 445 miles east of Sandy Hook at 8 8. m. Dock late Friday or S.S0 a. m. Saturday.
 Sable Island, N. S, Dec 1S-steam- CT Pisa, Hamburg for Boston, sig nailed S9O miles east of Boston at noon.
 Steamer Michigan, Antwerp for Bos- ton, sfgnalled at noon. Distance not given.
 New York, Dec. Steamer Czar, Libau for Halifax and New York, sig nailed 1,27O miles east of Sandy Hook at noon.
 Siasconett, Mass. Dec. 1s-Steamer Princess Irene Genoas for New York, signalled 193 miles east of Sandy Hook at noon. Dock at S.30 a. m. Friday.
 Sable Island. N. g., Dec. 1s-Steamer Amertka, Hamburg for New York, signalled at ?. m. No position given. Dock late Saturday or S.30 a. m
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
Card Games for
 the Legislators
INQUIRY ABOUT THEM AT NEW
 HAVEN HEARING.
WERE ALLOWED TO WIN
Money Came Easy to Statesmen In Game of Railroad EmpIoyes-Ne~s- papermen Carried on the Payroll.

Boston, Dec. 18.-Further explana- ton of some of the payments made by the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad to neWspapermen and former legislators was sought at the hearing before the public service com mission.
 Testimony that he was employed by the New Haven company to read all legislation in search of "jokers'' affect Ing the railroad was given by John J. Gartland, real estate dealer and for mer member of the legislature. It re- quired an expert. he said. to detect the hidden meanings in some of the bills.
 Paid for a Weekly Letter.
 George H. Sargent, a newspaper re- porter, testified that he received money from the railroad in return for a week ly letter which he mailed to news papers in small towns.
 John A. Alarby who described him self as a Legislative messenger" em- ployed by the railroad, said that he re- eeived $750 a year in 1912 and 1913 for following legislation at the statehouse He denied ever speaking to members of the legislature and explained that his duties merely required him to at tend all committee hearings.
 Queried About Card Games.
 Information regarding card games alleged to have been conducted by ern- ployes of the New Haven company at a hotel here and at which members of the legislature were said to have been allowed to win large sums of money, was sought from Henry B. Bowden, another messenger" by Arthur D. Hill, attorney for a Boston newspaper. Bowden denied that he conducted any card games in which legislators habit ually participated.
 When asked to give the commission all facts in regard to card games in which members of the legislature took part, Bowden declined on the ground that the answer might incriminate him.
 Boston Newspapermen Under Pay.
 Donald c. Mcdonald testified that payments were made to him as treas urer on practical policies and were not personal He denied that he had rem dered to the New Haven anything that might be called services"
 Michael E. Hennessy, statehouse re- porter for a Boston newspaper, said that the $500 he received from the road was for preparation of articles for newspapers entirely apart from his regular duties. John Buchanan, for merly connected with Boston news paper but now an advertising agent said the money he received was for advertising, not for services.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
BIames Jury
 in ThaW Case
JUSTICE CULLEN REsENTS CRIT
 IcIsMs OF COURT.
IS NOT REACTIONARY
1t is Stationary, he Says, but Should Be so-Takes Issue with ex-Presi- dents Roosevelt and Taft.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 18-Criticisms of courts, made by both former Presi- dents Taft and Roosevelt was termed ''dnjustiied" tonight by Chief Justice Edgar NJ. Cullen of the New York state court of appeals. The justice will re- tire on January 1 under the age law and his remarks were made at 8 ban quet given him by the Albany County Bar association. Technicalities, red tape and an imperfect jury system, he declared, were reSponsitSe for many 1niscarriages of justice for which the bench was held responsible. In this connection he called attention to the Thaw case, saying whole responsi- bility for the miscarriage of justice in this case was due to the action of the jury"
 Criticisms of Courts Unjustified. ~
 Judge Cullen declared he favored the appointment rather than the cleo tion of judges. The principles for which judges act rather than their individual characters have been criti- cized, he said, in bringing the names of the two former presidents into his remarks.
 These criticisms have been greatly fostered by the public addresses of the two living ex-presidents of this coun- try, both of v,hom I have the honor of knowing ayd both of whom, i'll treir personal characters, l highly respect, he declared. T resent their criticism, not because believe that courts, more than any other human institution, should be exempt from criticism, but because I think in both cases the criticism is unjustified."
 RooseveIt's Charge Unfounded.
 Colonel Roosevelt frequently has used what is known as the Ives" case to illustrate what he contends was usur- patton of power by the New York state court of appeals. This charge, Judge Cullen said, was wholly un- founded
 In recent address before the Amer ican Bar association, MT. Taft asserted that law breakers feared federal courts more than state courts, because law and justice more certainly prevail there than buncon1be and mere senti- ment."
 T think it is not necessary for the proper praise of the federal judiciary to indulge in aspersfons on the state judiciary" Judge Cullen remarked in discussing the former presidents re- marks.
 Court Not Reaotionary.
 That the court is reactionary I deny'' fe concluded That 1t is stationary I admit I assert that if it were other wise it would usurp power not con fined to it."
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
ScHMiDT'S STRANGE
 ANTICS IN GERMANY.
Witnesses Testify Regarding Eccentri-
 cities of the Murderer.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Hans Schmidt s strange behavior here and in Germany was described today by witnesses for the defense at bis trial for murder Schmidt's attorneys bent their efforts to proving that he was insane when he killed Anna Aumuller and had been insane for many years before.
 These were some of his acts the wit nesses told about:
 When 8 priest in Germany he often went about his duties bare-legged and clad only in his cassock.
 4 clerical friend in Munich founC him one day naked in the bathtub, playing the violin.
 While serving as 8 priest at St. Boniface's church, New York, he per- formed baptisms contrary to rule and did not hesitate to improvise his own ritual.
 One witness declared that he never turned away beggar. 'tThe poor devils may need it, he used to say when friends demonstrated with him for indiscriminate alrnsgiving.
 The defense presented a statement made by an examiner in lunacy for the royal superior court of Munich, Germany, who said Schmidt was in sane yhen he was arrested in Germany for forgery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
MExIcANs HELD UP.
Villa Assesses Then, as They Prepare
 to Leave Chihuahua.

Ei Paso, Texas, Dec. 1s-More ref uEees who arrived at the border today reported that before General Frsnoisco Nillas the rebel leader. allowed their train to start from Chihuahua C.itv Mexico. he exacted from fhe Mexicap families sums ranging from s1 900 to 5000. Most of the refugees were Americans and wealthy Mexfcans who had closed their places of business since the rebel occupation of the city. They said General Villa permitted those who had passes to board the train but as it was about to leave he personally appeared and ordered as Eessment- One Mexican merchant said he left the train to avoid paving s5.o00, but later decided to pay the de- nands rather than remain in Chihu- ahua-
 The Americans say they had been permitted to go unmolested The only business transacted in Chihuahua at present is that pertaining to the con- fiscatfon of property by the rebels, ac- cord1ng to the refugees
 George c. CarotherS. United States consular agent at ToTreon, who is on 6 special mission to see Villa. confer red with some of the refugees. It is understood Mir. Csrofhers was sent to talk personally with Villa in regard to the recent events in E'fdhuahua.
 Rebel headquarters at Juarez today received adyices that the federal troops now at O5inaga will attempt soon to snterFJEpt communication between Juarez and Chfhuahua Tbs rebels were convinced that any move by Gen. eraI Asrcado's federal forces would be to cut Villa off from the border Word came from Ojinaga that the federals were carrying veFal months pro- visions across the United States bord- e.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
SOLD MORE COAL
 THAN IT BOUGHT.
Remarkable Fact Disclosed in Report
 of Western Fuel Company.

San Francisco, Dec. 1S.-The annual report of the Western Fuel company for 1909, read by President John l.. Howard to the directors and again to the stockholders, informed them that on coal imported in that year from Australia the "overrun'' was $21,875. That is. during the year the company sold that much more coal than its books showed it had received.
 The report was read today to the Jury which Is trying President Howard and seven other officers and employees of the company for an alleged con sp1racy to defraud the government of customs duties on imported coal by a system of short weights which netted the company since 1904 some $500 900, an amount equal to half it's capital stock.
 David Norcross, secretary of the company, was asked what this overrun meant.
 The books would show" he said, that we had sold that. much naorc coal than we bought"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
SIGNS TREATY WITH THE ETHERLANDS
Secretary 5ryan's Peace Plan Accepted
 by European Nation.

Washington Dec. Secretary Bryan and Chevalier Van Rappard, Netherlands minister, today signed a treatys providing that any question be- tween the United States and The Netherlands which cannot be settled by diplomacy, shall be submitted for investigation to an international com mission of five members. The period of investigation is fixed at one year, although 1t may be shortened.
 This is the first treaty between the United States and European nation, based on Secretary Bryan's peace plan, Similar treaties have been negotiated with five Central American nations and it is planned to sign one with the Dominican republic temcFroW.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
MORE FAVORABLE"
Conditions in Mexico So Regarded at
 Washington.

Washington, Dec Estate depart n1ent officials expressed the opinion to- day that conditions in Mexico were ''mOre favorable" No intimation was given as to the nature of changes in the situation regarded as indicated im- pavement Much interest is mani tested here in the cyclonic disturbances in the finances of Mexico, involving the failure of banks and the issue of Currency without security regarded as Substantial The opinion was ex- pressed In some quarters that the Hu- eTta government might receive finan- eial support from the large land and mine owners in northern Mexico. who have heretofore been supposed to maintain an attitude of neutrality, but who may now adopt allegiance to the Auerta cause as a result of the con- fscation of their properties by General Villa the rebel leader
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-19
PRESIDENT TO ACT
 IN cARA5oA MATTER.
Navy and Army Secretaries Frame
 Report on Case.

Washington, Dec. 1S-Investigation of the travesties upon the administra- tion's Philippines policy at the recent annual dinner of the Military Order of Caraboa will result in some action by the president
 Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels joined today in framing re- port to President Wilson upon the in- cidents of the dinner and afterwards Secretary Garrison discussed the sub ject with the president. Later 1t was announced that some action would be taken ~emanating from the Whits House." In the meantime neither of tfre secretaries will make any state nnenk