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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
AMERICANS ARE
AGAIN URGED To
REMAIN At HDME
Stay Out of Mexico, Is Word
Sent to Consuls as Re
suit Of Inquiries.

NoEales, Ariz., April 29.-Renewed
advices that Americans remain out Of
Mexico We're sent to consular agents
and others along the Arizona border
today. The adyices were called forth
Dy reports circulated along the border
that secretary OF state Bryan had
agreed that Americans might safely
return TO points in the states Of So
nora and Sinaloa-
Americans at Douglas. Naco and
other border points appealed TO consul
Frederick Simpich at NOgales to know
whether reports that secretary Bryan
had conferred with "Constitutioualist"
agents in Washington and had agreed
that Americans might return, We're au-
theutiC- AR Simpich announced ne had
received no advices from the state de-
partment reversing the warning that
Americans leave Mexico.
II is reported the rebel chiefs are
anxious that Americans return so that
Industries crippled by their departure
might be resumed, but il is feared
these chiefs might not be able TO con-
troll the lawless element
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
MEXICALI FORCES
MOUNT THREE GUNS

CaleXico-, Calf. April 29-Three
field pieces, against the Americans
two. were mounted by the Mexican
garrison at MeXicaH Tuesday night
three-quarters Of a mile from the en-
placement Of the guns in the fortified
tons Of the United States regulars, &C
cOrding TO reports received today by
the American commander. It had been
known that the MeXicans had con-
structed breastworks, but the fact that
they also had field pieces had not been
discovered
Americans familiar with the military
situation at MeZicali. say the Mexican
commander has carried out an exten-
sive program OF enlistment in Imperial
valley on the American side Of the
line. Many Mexican laborers have gone
to Mexicah as soldiers. strengthening
the garrison there materially.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
TEXAS WOODMEN ARE
READY TO GO TO WAR

San Antonio, Tex, April 5O--IhaL
the United states viii not have to go
begging for fighting material in the
event Of actual hOstillueS with Mex
leo is demonstrated here on more than
one occasion. With q recruiting sta
ton for the Texas National guard
doing business on Alamo plaza and
enrolling men from the age OF Is 70
- years at the rate Of p day, the
WO0dmeu Of the World. 1raternal
organization, stand ready to offer
their services for the cause,
The Woodmen Of the World have an
enrolled membership OF 10000 IN the
state OF Texas, an army regarded IN
itself large enough to cope with the
situation in its most serious Phase
and they have degree teams. which
are drilled in the ethics of military
science. and which are at the disposal
Of the government at all times
VIII A Harris. Of Dallas, head
banker OF the jurisdiction Of Texas.
who is fin the city, IS authority for
the statement that the WOodmen are
anxious to take the field I'VE want
to be among the first TO be ordered
out" he said I'VE would even take
precedence over the Texas National
guard II we had our wishes in the
matter. and I feel that we could mus
ter sufficient strength to handle the
situation ourselves
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
SALTILLO HOUSES ARE
REPORTED AS BURNED

A private telegram was received IN
FL Paso Wednesday from SaIdllo say
ing that the Sieber hardware store,
which is one OF the largest in Mexico,
and the Purcell bank and the MazapiI
Copper compauy's smelJer had been
burned there, presumably by the fefer-
ais, and the cashier Of the Purcell bank
and three other employees were reported
killed
The message announcing this was re-
ceived in Spanish and was badly jun
bled in its meaning. The refugees here
from Saltilo do not believe the report
ed trouble occurred Another Saltillo
refugee received q telegram from his
wife at SaltiuO saying that everything
was quiet there and that there had
been no trouble
The Purcell bank and the Mazapil
copper smelter are owned by British
capitalists and a number OF the en-
ployes Of the Purcell bank were Brit
ish subjects. The Sieber hardware store
was owned by Germans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

VINO had Summed the railroad and
reached the border only after days OF
walking over the desert hills. The mes
senger said TIE indians had deserted
the rebels as soon as news reached
them OF the taking OF Veracruz by the
American marines. He said many more
than 400 were waiting for the Ameri-
cans to come"
With their bows and long arrows ths
Haquis have always been an important
factor in Mexican revolutions They
are reputed to be fearless and usually
spread terror among those against
whom they are arrayed. Their being
armed recently with MODERN arms
robbed them Of some OF their pictur.
esQue aspects.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

stretching pains that are so much talked
about This safe external application is
gently used over the skin TO render It
amenable TO the natural stretching which
it undergoes. The myriad OF nerve
threads just beneath the skin Is thus
relieved OF unnecessary ain-producing
causes and great physical relief IS the
result as expressed by a host OF happy
mothers who write from experience.
It is q subject that all women should
be familiar with as Mothers FRIEND
has been In use many years, and IS recon-
mended by grandmothers who in their ear
ier days learned TO rely upon this splendid
aid 10 women.
You can obtain Mothers Friend" at
almost any drug store Get a bottle
to-day and then write for our little book
SO useful TO expectant mothers.
Address Bradheld Regulator Co, a12
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
REBELS SALUTE
AMERICAN FLAG

Eagle Pass, Texas. April So sa-
lutte to the American nag featured
the occupation of Cuidad PorfiriO Diaz
by rebel Gen. Murgia and his army
Of 1900 Wednesday. When consul
Blocker reopeued the American con-
sulate and ran up the American flag
q detail Of rebel soldiers marched 10
the consulate and saluted the en-
blem More than 1000 refugees who
crossed the Rio Grande have returned
TO their homes.
Cen Murgia brought with him 325
prisoners five cannon. 1900 rifles,
five machine guns and 500 900 rounds
OF ammunition taken from the feder-
ais al ALende.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
HAIGLER GUILTLESS
OF MURDER, VERDICT

Tombstone, Ariz-, April 29.-The Jury
in the Haigler murder case returned
verdict OF not guilty, after having de-
liberated 80 minutes. Halgler was
charged with the murder Of Jack Wan
in Bisbee last October. The shooting
took place in a restaurant
Frank Hail Of Douglas. a bystander'
was killed and his companion, George
Seeley. also OF Douglas. was wounded
The shooting resulted from a quarrel
between Haigler and Wall HaiSler
alleged self defence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
SINCLAIR AND
WOMENiNNOY.
ROCKEFELLER
Are Arrested Afer Demon
stration at Office Of Oil
Magnate's Son.
ATTEMPT PROTEST
ABOUT STRIKE WAR

TEW YORK. April 2s.-Upton
n Sinclair, his wife and three 9TH
4 ' er women were arrested today
after a demonstration in front OF the
offices Of John D. Rockefeller, jr' IN
the Standard Oil building.
A woman who said she was Social
ist. invaded the outer offices Of Mr..
Rockefeller and sought an interview
with him in reference TO the coal MN
ers' strike in Colorado. Mr.. Roclzefell-
er's secretary told her he was busy at
conference.
sinclair Wears Crepe.
The woman carried an American
daE into the office and described her
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
YAOUIS WOULD
AID AMERICANS
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

TOGALES. Ariz., April SO.-Influ-
n enced by the generous treatment
L y they had received from Ameri-
cans in Mexico. 1900 Yaqui indians. who
recently deserted the rebels near Quay
mas ana tool, to the hills, have sent
courier to the United States troops here
with a MESSAGE saying the IaGui tribe
lis ready to join the American sol
a careful hearing Of the message
brought bv the courier and an inquiry
ss 10 the condition of the NaQuis fol-
lowed the arrival Of the courier
"Au Yaqui tribe ready JON PIL pc , 49,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
MILITIA DOCTOR IS
KILLED IN FIGHT

Denver. Colo- April 29.-The adJu-
tant generals office late today gave
out this statement
Maj p. p. Lester. Of the militia
hospital corps. was shot and killed by
strikers near Walsenburg while dress
ing a miIitiaman's wound He wore a
Red Cross badge on his arm"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

self as Mrs Belle y. Zilverman- She
was Joined on the sidewalks by Upton
Sinclair. who wore a bit Of crepe on
his arm in pursuance OF a plan an
nounced at a Socialist mass meeting
Tuesday night. where IL was agreed
that ''mourners" should gather IN
front Of the Standard Oil building as
a protest against the sacrifice Of lives
in Colorado. Mrs. Zilverman and sin
clair were the first to arrive on the
scene.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
DIGGS Is TRIED
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

san Francisco. Calf. April 29.--
Maury 7 DiEgs, former state arcni-
tect. was placed on trial here today on
a charge Of assault With two other
men Diggs is accused of having at
tackled Miss Ida Fearing last New
Years eve
Digs recently was convicted with
Drew Caminetti of a violation Of the
Mann white slave act
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
1TURDFRER OF AMERICAN

Calexico. calf. April So Two
shots heard at Nexican, across the
border, Tuesday night were said to
have come from the scene OF the exc
cutiOn Of Pascual NasqueZ, who muir
dered Delbert WardlOW at Talbert,
near Santa Ana, Calf. several months
ago and then enlisted in the Mexican
federal army.
Nasquez was recognized at MeLicaN
BY Juan De La Fuente. whom the
soldier stabbed TO death Both Vas
quez and De La Fuente were Ameri-
can citizens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
REFUGEES At NEW ORLEANS
PROTEST AGAINST NTEDI aTTnl

New Orleans, La, April 30.-Refugees
aboard the Ward liner Mexico. now at
quarantine here. are preparing resolu-
lions protesting against mediation Of
differences between the United States
and Gen Huerta Of Mexico and urging
that the United States army move on TO
Mexico City. The resolutions will be
wired to president Wilson
Refugees on the Mexico number 1913.
They told Of numerous insults and mis-
treatment on their trip from MeXSco
City TO NeracruZ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
DOMINICAN FORCES
ATTACK REBEL TOWN

Washington. D. c., April 29.-An at
tack by government forces on the reb-
els in the town Of Puerto Plata, in the
Dominican republic, was reported today
bv the state department. The govern
ment OF SantO Domingo claims TO be
able to dominate the situation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

Brazil and Chile in the mediation for
the settlement Of the difficulties De
tween Mexico and the United States
Senior PortiIlO v ROjas, the foreign
minister. said he believed the Mexican
government would accept
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

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have the most IN
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
TROUBLE WITH REBELS NOT
PROBABLE. SAYS CAROTHEHl

George c. Carothers says that the
United States will have no trouble with
the "ConstitutiOnalists. He is the
special representative OF the United
States state department here, and is IN
as close touch with the situation as
any man in the United States. 81 have
every reason TO believe that the United
States will have no trouble with the
ConstitutiOnalists' and that the present
friendly feeling Will continue" he said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
URUGUAY AND HONDURAS
WOULD TOTN IN NE

Mexico City, Mex. April 30--The for
eign office announced that Uruguay
and Honduras had formally requested
to be allowed to join with Argentine
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
REFUGEES HASTEN FROM
nrEEUCaN WEG7

Acapulco, Mex. April 29.-Refugees
are fleeing from the west coast of
Mexico to all ports OF exit and by every
available vessel The cruiser South
Dakota arrived here at dawn from san
Francisco. Her officers consider the
situation serious.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
Mothers Friend
Before Baby Arrives

During several weeks OF expectancy
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30

Mexico City. Mex. April 5O.-Orders
to preach against invasion Of Mexico
have been issued TO the clersymen Of
the diocese of san Luis POtosi by
bishop IgnaciO Monies de Oca y Obre-
gOn-
The archbishop Of Guadalajara and
other ecclesiastics have issued SINH
lar DEGREES
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-04-30
PusO Del Norte RoteI Business

In grill at 1880 a. m TO p. m--5Oc
(AdvertisemenL)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-29
OAHU CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTBODY
ONCE MORE URGES ENFORCEMENT
FRONTAGE TAXATION PRINCIPLE

pointed TO gather data relative to eX-
penditures on roads made by the pres
cnt board Of supervisors Of the City
and County of Honolulu. during their
term Of office, begs to report as
follows:
Act l45 OF I'LL, provides that in
January Of eacr year the board of su-
pervisors shall submit TO the assessor
estimates of the amount that will be
required from general property taxes
for city and county purposes that
year The treasurer Of the territory
also submits an estimate CT territorial
needs for (al maintenance Of school
buildings and grounds and (bD school
salaries and expenses; interest sink
ing fund and tax collection expenses.
Upon these estimates the rate Of taxa
ton is fixed. In estimating the rate
the assessed valuation of the preced-
ing year is taken as a basis. II the
estimate of the board of supervisors
for current expenses exceeds one-haf
Of one per cent Of the previous years
VALUATION 1t is reduced to One-half of
enc per cent. If their estimate for
current expenses and permanent i'm
proYements combined exceeds two
thirds Of one per cent, it IS reduced to
two-thirds Of one percent. If the super
visors submit no estimates the rates
are fixed as above. The county re-
ceives no share of the taxes paid by
the wireless telegraph companies and
the Inter-Island Steam Navigation
Company.
Act IS of 1911. provides that the
funds needed for schools (salariesl
shall be a first charge on the taxes
collected from real and personal prop
erty. The effect of this is that If the
assessed valuation for any one year
should be less than the preceding year
(which is the basis upon which the
rate is fixed, or tax collections should
fall short of the estimated amount,
the county and not the territory suf-
fers. Out of the first taxes collected
the territorial treasurer retains the
amount of the school budget, together
with the amount required to meet in
terest, sinking fund, and cost Of as
sessing and collecting taxes, the bal
ance, whatever IL may be, being turn
ed over to the supervisors for city and
county purposes. 1872.
Another point The budgets are
made up and the rate is fixed in jan
|uary, but the assessed valuation for
the year is not, and cannot be deter
mined uptil sometimes as late as
July. Consequently for the first six
months Of the year the figures are
necessarily estimates, as are all fig
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-29

Once again the Oahu Central I'm
provement Committee strongly urged
the enforcement of the road frontage
tax laws, and for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning action by the board of super
visors authorized its president to ar
range with the mayor and supervis-
or1s for a public meeting to discuss the
details, at its meeting last night.
c. w. Ashford took the chair for
the first time as president on this &C.
casion. There was good attendance
and the discussion of the report Of the
special subcommittee on the frontage
tax question was lively as we'll as
thorough. II was considered by sec
lions and, with the exception of slight
verbal amendments, the only fight was
over two little words, IF any," which
Capt. VIM. Foster moved to strike out
because they seemed to convey en-
dorsement of the principle of assess
ing the property benefited for the en-
tire cost of roads under the acts In
question. Remarks by r. r. Reidford,
chairman of the subcommittee, and
Marston Campbell appeared to T. NJ
Church and A. F. Clark, members of
NiiG w WILL IhC
preston Of the mover and they sup
ported the motion to delete the words
There was no dissent to the propo-
sition that all road work by the NUM-
cipality itself should be restricted TO
ordinary maintenance and repairs, but
Il was urged that precautions should
be taken against allowing the term
s.maintenance" to be stretched to COW
err large construction work. Those
discussing the report were Capt. John
Kidwell, who attacked the evil Of
having permanent road work torn up
by public utilities, T. NJ. Church, Capt
Foster, Albion F. Clark, r. r. Reid.
ford, Daniel Logan, James T. Taylor,
Marston Campbell, J. j. Smiddy and
Prof A. L. Andrews.
w. IL Sellender, at the invitation
of the chair, addressed the meeting
on a new patented type of paving.
J. Al. Gilman, the bitulithic champion,
was also asked to speak but, II being
then after 10 o'clock, did not avail
himself of the privilege.
Secretary George G.. Guild, II was
announced, by the chair, had kindly
consented to continue In that Office
until some one was found willing to
relieve him.
Following Is the report of the sub
committee on the frontage tax laws
as adopted by the meeting:
Report Adopted.
Honolulu. April q, 1914.
To the President and Members of the
Oahu Central Improvement Com
mittee, Honolulu.
Gentlemen Your committee ap-
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diture see Appendix &C" hereto ar
taChed.
Upon the investigation We have
made and a consideration of the fore
going data we are of opinion that
some changes might be put in effect
that would result in more effective
and economical administration Of our
municipal affairs. 1t should not be
lost sight of. however. that the super
TiSors are representative Of the cleo
tOrate that put them in Office that
they are occupied six days OF the
week in earning their livelihood and
that tha time they can give TO public
affairs is necessarily limited. We
would strongly urge those who believe
that they have good reason 10 criti-
else the efficiency of some of our pub
lie officials, to be sure first that they
have discharged their full responsible
ity as citizens and taxpayers at the
primaries and on election day. An
active interest in public affairs and
a willingness to accept public Office
on the part Of the responsible bust
ness community have never yet failed
anywhere TO produce beneficial re-
suits.
We would also suggest that the
Oahu Central Improvement commit
tee. representing as it does improve
ment clubs in all sections of the city
assure the board of supervisors Of the
Central committees willingness and
desire to cooperate with them in any
and every way in its power, on all
matters affecting the public good
And lastly on the subject of roads
and frontage tax, We submit the fol-
lowing concrete recommendations:
> l. That the City and County of Ho-
nolulu maintain such road building
equipment as is necessary for main
tenance and repairs only.
2. That hereafter all work of a per-
manent nature in connection with
opening or paving streets be let to
public contract.
3. That no new road work in the
City of Honolulu of a permanent ma
| ture be undertaken except under the
provisions of Acts 81 and 131 Of the
Session Laws of 1913, known as the
frontage tax laws.
4. That the board of supervisors
be urged to formulate and adopt a
policy in relation to the enforcement
of the frontage tax laws above re-
ferred to.
5. That in order to assist the sup
ervisors in formulating such a policy
the mayor call a public meeting at
which engineers and others be invit-
ed to submit recommendations as to
% a proper classification of the
streets of Honolulu, (2) the width of
streets in different sections, 90 the
! paving material to be used, "a the
method of financing the improvement
and 81 the division, If any, of the
cost as between the property owner
! and the city. Respectfully submit.
| ted
r. r. Reidford, T. NJ Church, D. L.
| Wilmington, A. F. Clark, A. r. Gurrey,
i Jr., Jas. T. Taylor.
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ures for 1914 mentioned in this re-
port estimates and stated in round
numbers.
Collection aao Distribution.
The net assessed valuation for 1913
Of real and personal property in the
City and County Of Honolulu was So
664.I&7 The rate Of taxation for 1914
was fixed as follows:
The budget submitted by the terri
tCrial treasurer was 1929, 600. The
city and county budget timited TO
twO-thirds Of l per cent Of the 1913
valuation, was $51l 900. making to-
tai requirement Oh 5l.000,U00
To, raise $1,000, geo on a valuation
Of SIS, 6G4. 900 requires d tax levy Of
Ill per cent and this is the rate that
was fixed for 1914.
Put Tax collector Wilder's present
estimate is That the assessable value
for 1"l4 Of real and personal property
in the City and County of Honolulu
will be only $S0,000,000. If this fig
ure should prove to be correct the
total amount to be received from tax
es will he not one million dollars but
1896, 0C6. Notwithstanding this reduc-
ton the territory will retain the full
amount of its budget. namely $429. 900
leaving for the city and county not
$571 ,0CO, as estimated, but 100000.
City and County Receipts.
The total receipts of the city and
county of Honolulu for the year 1914
from all sources are estimated at
1898, $50, as follows:
From real and personal prop
erty taxes, as above. 1890. $507 900