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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
MRS. MMANBS
TELLSO MURDER

Chicago. III. April PA letter from
Mrs. John 3. 8IcManus dated at Mexico
City March IS. three days after her
husband was murdered by Zapata sol
diers. reached Mrs. McManus's sisterin-
law. Miss Elizabeth McManus. here to-
day. The envelope was marked, re
ceived through department of state in
diplomatic pouch" The letter gave the
story Of the writer's anxiety over her
husband.
we all begged John either to come
with US or to move the stock closer
to the city" ran the letter, but he
scoffed at the idea saying he was
capable Of protecting himself an
Just beginning to realize the hell he
had lived through to do it 1t is hard
to imagine a case of greater bravery
and courage, or a more wantOn murder
than his"
Mrs. McAIanus went with others TO the
ranch house after the Killing
And such a sight" she wrote. John
had TO be lowered from the roof where
he had gone. the better TO protect the
place He had been hit in the head
at close range with either a dumdum or
a shotgun and the whole top Of his head
was gone.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
FISHER AND FOURNIER
LEAD BIG LEAGUE BATTERS

CHICAGO, III, April 24-Bob Fisher.
Chicago, with Is hits in the first sew
en- games OF the season. leads the bat
tiers of the National league with a per
centage OF 500, according to averages
compiled here today. The next four
batters are Zimmerman, Brooklyn. 500
Groh. Cincinnati $50: Cravath. Phila-
delphia. .429: Doyle, New York. .407;
Smith. Boston, 1873.
Another Chicagoan. Jacques Four
nier, is setting the pace in the Aneri-
can league. He has been up 10 times
and made five hits for an average OF
500. The next four are Cobb, Detroit,
.4SO: Crawford. Detroit, .467: Veach, De-
troit, .464. Strunk. Philadelphia, .423-
In the Federal league Cooper, Brook
lyu. and Rariden, Newark, are leading
with 800 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
Would Strike Soninldw
Whom He Finds Wearing
His Socks and CraDat

New York. April 24.-Edward n.
Breitung, capitalist, was called to the
stand when the suit for s25O.O00
brought against him and his wife by
Max Frederick Kleist, a coachman. for
alienation Of their daughter Juliet's
affections, was resumed in the United
States district court today.
Mr. Breitung's testimony, a resume Of
that given at the first hearing Of the
suit which ended in mistrial. was that
he was disposed only to act in KIeist's
interest from the start and was willing
70 help him On cross examination.
however. Mr. Breitung admitted that on
one occasion he was going to strike
and kick Kleist, but juliet interviewed.
Mr. Breitung said Kleist was wearing
my socks. cravat and scarfpin-"
why were you going to strike him.
the witness was asked.
Because he made a sighting remark
about my daughter"
Kleist protested. the witness said,
that socks, cravat and scarfpin were
given him by Juliet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
FIGHT AT NATIONS RANCH;
FOREMAN IS CUT ON LEG

Henry Seabrin is in the county Jail
charged with assault to murder. as
the result Of trouble that occurred at
the Nations ranch, northeast Of the
city, Friday evening. when w. n.
Potts. the foreman Of the ranch. was
reported 70 have been slashed with a
knife.
The arrest was made by deputy sher-
ifs John Wren and james Fulgham.
The injured man was taken to the
Fort Bliss hospital. where his wounds
consisting OF cuts on his left leg. were
dressed, after which he was sent home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
ONE NORWEGIAN SHIP
ON FIRE; OTHER MISSING

London. Eng, April 2A-The- Nor
wegian barks in dangerous condition
were encountered by a Danish steamer
which arrived at Tyne Friday night.
The banks were the oscar and the Eva
One was on fire and the other in a
sinking condition with its boats miss
ing.
The Christiana, Norway. correspond
ent Of the Reuter- Telegram company,
says Germany has responded TO the
Norwegian government saying Il is
unconvinced that tht Norwegian steam
er Belbridge was sunk by a German
torpedo.
Germany states, however. that II
further investigation prove that it was
a German torpedo. the German govern
ment will be ready to express its re-
greet, or il the two governments fail
to agree on the subject, Germany Is
willing TO submit the case to a com
mission Of inquiry under the rules Of
the Hague convention.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
THAW WAKES TO FIND He
Is AGAIN CHECKWATED

New York. April 24.-Harry X. Thaw
who went TO sleep in the Toombs prison
Friday night elated by his belief that
ne had won his Ions fight for a jury
trial to test his sanity, awOke today q
learn that he must await a decision OF
the appellate division Of the supreme
court before his hearing could be
granted
This new check in the attempt &c
obtain his freedom from the Mattea-
wan asylum. to which justice Page had
ordered him returned. was due to the
announcement by attorney general
Woodbury. that the state would make
application to the appellate division for
4 writ of prohibition against the order
for a jury trial granted Friday by JUS
tice HendricE-
The hearing before a jury had been
set for Nay II. but il was considered
likely that it would be postponed by the
states appeal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
E. A. WALTERS, CIGAR DEALER,
MISSING; FRIENDS WORRIED

Edward A Walters. a cigar dealer
who owns a cigar and news stand on
Grande Valley bank building, has been
missing from his place Of business for
the past 10 days and his friends say
they do not know where he is. His af-
fairs have been taken in charge by the
Credit Mems association.
Walters is we'll known here and has
been a resident OF FL Paso for a num-
Der Of years He formerly lived on
Corto street but recently moved to Val
Verde addition. where ne had a new
home built recently.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
LEGISLATORS ARE TO BE
WITNESSES IN LIBEL SUIT

Syracuse, y. Y, April 24-Couusel
for VIM. Barnes, in his suit for alleged
libel against Theodore Roosevelt. took
advantage Of the week end recess OF
the supreme court, to compile a few
additional questions TO put to the for
rler president when his cross examina-
tion is resumed on Monday.
The Roosevelt attorneys received in
formation that all members Of the
legislature who voted against the
Hughes direct primary bill and other
measures cited by Col Roosevelt as
instances where machine Democrats
and machine Republicans combined TO
defeat legislation he considered good
were to be suLpenaed. BY these wit
nesses the plaintiff it is said, hopes TO
prove that their action was voluntary
and that they were not forced into
alliance by party leaders
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
TORPEDOES SINK
TWO STEAMERS

London, Eng, april 24.--The freight
er Ruth was sunk by a German sub
marine on Wednesday when abort 100
miles east Of May island in the North
sea The crew was rescued and was
landed at Leith. Scotland.
The Ruth left Leith with a cargo
OF coal for Gothenburg. Capt Lndre-
sen. her skipper, who is a Swede re-
norts that the first torpedo discharged
by the submarine missed its mark The
second torpedo struck the Ruth amid
ships, Erecking the vessel
The 10 members Of the crew were
all Swedes. They drifted ABOUT in
small boats for u hours before being
picked up
Finnish ship Is sunk.
The Finnish steamer FrancE has
been tOrpedoed and sunk in the Baltic
sea By a German submarine II is be-
lieved that the members Of her crew
were saved
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
MAJ. SEELEY, ARIZONA
MILITIA OFFICER. DIES

Tucson. Ariz-, April 24.-Maj Willard
G. Seeley. Arizona national guard, a
Southern Pacific engineer. died in the
Southern Pacific hospital after an op-
Grafton upon his stomach His home
was here, and he is survived by a wife
and two children. The body viii be
brought here for a military funeral
Mai. Seeley was a member Of the Sew
enth California volunteers at the time
Of the Spanish-American war
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
GEN. oBREGORS BROTHER
ARRESTED; REPORTED SHOT

Gen Alvaro Obregon's brother. 20
years of age and an invalid, was ar
rested recently in Guadalajars by the
Villa authorities and sent TO the Chi
hUahua penitentiary. according to Of
fetal messages from Neracruz to the
local Carranza consulate.
Oregon, says the dispatch. is GER
tain that his brother has been executed.
Villa officials in Juarez deny that any
such person is under arrest at Chihua-
hua or any other point in villa ter
ritory.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
GRAMMAR SCHOOL BALL TEAMS
PLAY IN SCHOOL STADIUM

-Four games IN the grammer SCHOOLS
baseball league were played on Satur-
day morning.
The class A games were played at
the new high school stadium and there
were two good contests. In the first
Beau school beat Bailey school, IS TO e..
In the second contest, tie Lamar
boys batted out a victory over san
Jacinto, the score being II TO 4
The class 3 games were pla- ed at
the c. A. A. grounds Both games
were rather one-sided. Alamo school
beat Villas, % to 3. while AOy won from
Franklin. Il to ..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
FEDERAL OFFICERS VISIT
SOAP FACTORY; NO ARRESTS

The soap factory OF A. A. Salazar at
62S Federal street was visited Friday
by government officers. including Har-
~ Pateman. Internal revenue collector;
Jere Dubose, deputy United States mar
shall; Shelly BOvee and J. Reeder, Gus
toms inspector.
No arrests We're made although n
barrel Of wine and several bottles OF
whisky were found in the factory. the
officers say.
Salazar is in san Antonio and his wife
and son were the only occupants Of the
factory when the raid was made.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
JUSTICE COURTS.
nTw-,H-- n-a-F,Fs-.-

State of Texas VS.. Dr. H + Wright,
speeding; pleaded guilty and fined 50
and costs
state of Texas VS.. H. X Bernard,
speeding; pleaded guilty and fined So
and costs
state Of Texas vs. Anderson Parker,
murder; filed.
State Of Texas VS. Henry Seabrin
assault TO murder. filed
J. VI. Deuyer, Presiding.
Felix Brunschwie & co. vs.. Texas q
Pacific, suit for Sf7.S7 damages. filed.
Abel & Bach Co. VS. Eugene Weiss.
suit on account; filed.
r. b. Shropshire vs. state National
bank, punishment: filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
TERRE HAUTE COUNCIL
MPEACHES MAYOR ROBERTS

Terre Haute, Ind. April 24-Mayor
Dom n. Roberts. recently found guilty
with % other Terre Haute men OF con
spiracy TO corrupt the election here
on November 8. 1919. was impeached
today by the city council by a vote OF
Z TO 9.
Roberts is now I'm the federal prison
at LeavenwOrth serving a six year
sentence on the election conspiracy
conviction. He was charged in the
council proceedings with malfeasance
in office
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
BRITISH STEAMER ORCOMA
SINKS GERM Al sTE. 4 III

Lima. Peru. April PA German
steamship has been sunk near Bayovar
by the British steamer Orcoma, accord
ing 10 a dispatch TO La Prensa, Friday
night. It is also stated that the British
cruisers Kent and Drama has received
coal from the British steamer Eggles-
ford at the port OF Bayovar.
The latest report received from the
Orcoma was that she had arrived in
Liverpool. February Is. from Valpa-
raise. It IS possible that since then
she has been armed and sent back to
South American waters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
Interior Of House Wrecked.

THE house was beyond description.
The windows were peppered with bull
lets-about 900 Joined the attacking
party-the floors were a confusion OF
broken glass. upset furniture. dresser
drawers, clothes, books, pictures. brok-
en- eggs and dirt They took what they
wanted and threw the rest on the
floor.
You probably think IL strange that
I do not now leave for the states, but
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24

I am placed like so many other Ameri-
cans. Here I can support my family
with comparative ease. but 10 give ny
property away, as I would have 10 do
If I left now, and then try to make
a living in the states. would be prac-
tically impossible"
The letter stated that the funeral
was attended by nearly everybody an
the foreign colony.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
G5TH DISTRICT COURT.
HnIIarl CnllrreIi. pre.illnE.

Nipinia llarrujosa VS. Texas d
Pacific. suit for S35.000 damages for
death of husband, on trial
William II. Ford vs. Southern Pacific,
suit for damages for personal injuries;
judgment for plaintiff for S725O
David J. Evans VS.. Southern Pacific,
suit for damages for personal injury;
judgment for plaintiff for S12,500.
II. NJ Bentley VS. Southern Pacific,
suit for damages for personal injuries;
judgment for plaintiff for $4,000
c. +. Cau VS.. Southern Pacific. suit
for damages for personal injuries,
judgment for plaintiff for $4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
s4TH DISTRICT COURT.
W ID. Howe. Presiding.

NJ B. Foreman VS. S. L Foreman,
divorce; filed
Juan Antonio Moreno VS. Southwest
ern Portland Cement company, suit for
$4,000 damages for personal injuries;
awarded $1,000.
Julia Caldwell VS. J. H. Nations, suit
on note and foreclosure of lien on
trial.
W. T. Kellogg VS.. Galveston, Harris
burg & san Antonio. suit FOR damages
for personal injuries; Judgment Tor
S325o
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
.GUADiLiJARA IS TAKEN AGAIN
Often Captured City Falls
Into the Hands of
Villa Forces.
Continued Prom PAGE onel.

column under Gen. Dieguez in fighting
incidental to the occupation of the
city. A Carranza officia! report sad
that Dieguez had defeated Medina dur
ing the iatter's evacuation Dieguez
has Joined Obregon. s army.
The villa agency also announced that
the Carranza transport Oaxaca had been
captured on the Rio Panuco near Tam
pico. The boat was said to have been
laden with a cargo Of asphalt.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
GAR Is IN GALICIA:
Il MET nv
GRAND DUKE

London, Eng April 24-Emperor
Nicholas arrived Friday at Lemburg.
Galicia- A Reuter- dispatch from Petro-
grad said the emperor was met at the
railroad station by grand duke Nfcho-
las, with whom he held a conference on
the Carpathian operations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
REFUGEES FROM TAMPICO
ARRIVE AT GALVESTON

Galveston. Tex. April 23.-Three hun
dred refugees from Mexico arrived here
on the United States transport Sumner.
They viii be held in quarantine until
Monday All were reported in good
health.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
GUEBOAF MARIETTA Is
ORDERED To YER ACRU7

Washington, D. c., April 24.-The
gunboat Marietta at the New York navy
yard was today ordered to Veracruz 70
Join rear admiral Caperton's cruiser
squadron.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
The COURTS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Henry D. Clayton, Presiding
United states vs. Clare L Rogers,
charged with embeZzlinE $4,000 rom
the nails convicted on two counts and
sentenced TO 10 years in prison and
fined S25O0
United states vs. Mar Ben, charged
with manufacturing opium; acquitted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24

ing basis. says her action was merely
a step in the direction of theinevitable.
as the time is imminent when the Ia
borers. the employees. viii control all
corporations for which they now merely
work as menials
She is working now on the Organiza-
tiOn OF shop girls to train them so they
can demand and get more wages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24

The enemy made an attack at Les
Eparges and another at Cows Head in
the forest of Apremont. but both Of
which were repulsed.
"A German attack to the south of the
forest of Parroy and further attacks
on Reich Ackerkopf were stopped by
our fire. The enemy suffered heavy
losses"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24

Navajo rugs on the floors Of that new
bungalow viii produce that desired and
inviting effect OF restfulness. peace and
comfort They are particularly suitable
for modern homes which have polished
hardwood floors. They help TO keep
your home sanitary, are easily cared
for, more satisfactory than old fash
Toned cOver-all- dust-and-g erms-carpets
See these genuine Navajo rugs at
Beach's Art shop,
104 Pioneer Plaza, City Natl. Bank Bldg
advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
ASH DISTRICT COURT.

= X Price. Presiding.
Lamar Davis VS.. y. =. Newman. tres
pass TO try title, on trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
When the War
Is Over

Financial experts agree that the
close or the great war in Europe VIII
ne followed Immediately by an era Of
Gnpre cedented prosperity in the United
states Are you ready to take effective
a0tanlage of the splendid opportunities
soon TO Gomez Are YOU trained for
ou-ine mentally equipped TO take
practical advantage OF every CONNER
clal opening
Better think OF this-now. Enroll
as a student in the Day or Night School
or the International Business COLLEGE
ana prepare yourself for success
lnNesl lgate before YOU decide. That's
VS.. Try our work before you pay
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COLLEGE.
,. p Mullin, Pres.
Coles Bldg. Phone 11s-.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
SETS

Average price for each piece. 9 cents.
De kyle smith,
102 n. stanton SL-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-24
DEADLY GASSES
OVERCOME MEN
tCOntinued From Page Onel.


the support of the British and Bel-ian
troops.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-10-15
SAN DIEGO RANCH
OWNER PLANNING
MODEL HOG FARM

The owner of 100 acres of land east
of Heber the fertility of which has
convinced him that there are wonder
ful agricultural possibilities in 1mper-
ial Valley, Bob Blankenship, san Diego
capitalist. is seriously considering the
purchase of an additional 100 acres
on which he is planning II start Il
model hog farm stocked with fancy
hogs. Mr.. Blankenship left for san
Diego yesterday after a short Visit in
the valley.
Two tons of corn to the acre and n
bumper crop of blackeye beans are
the , products that are planted on his
ranch east of Heber and are the . fac
tors which set Mr.. Blankenship think
ing that if yield as bountiful as that
which he expects to get can be taken
from the soil, Imperial valley where
feed is plentiful. ought to be good
place to raise hogs.
Twenty acres have been devoted to
beans, and they have been practically
untouched by the grasshoppers. The
remainder of the land. planted to dwarf
milo maize is said to be producing a
crop that will equal any raised on a
similar acreage in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-10-15
MRS. IRA ATEN TO
REPRESENT COUNTY
AT CONVENTION

The national officers of the w. Z.
T. L. will be the guests of the south
ern California w. c. T. L. at Los An
geles, October "a and 25. The national
officers and delegates representing
every state will convene first at Sc
attic, where the opening guns in the
1916 dry campaign will be fired.
mass meeting opening the con-
vention at Los Angeles will BE- held
at the Bible Auditorium, South. Octo-
ber "A, and on the following day a
reception will be held, which will be
followed by banquet.
Each county has been asked To dis
tribute favor at the. banquet aud
Imperial county viii be represented
by cotton bolls, tied with ribbons bear
ing the captions. with green coloring
Imperial Valley"
The local w. &. r u. Will meet at
the home of Mrs. j. X. Garren, Mon
day, Mrs. Royce being in charge of
the meeting. Mrs. Ira Aten viii prob
ably be the only delegate from this
county.
The national officers of the organi-
2ation will spend October % at san
Francisco, the following > days at Los
Angeles, with their last visit IN the
coast at san Diego, October u.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-10-15
STEPHENS JURY is
DEADLOCkED UP
TO A LATE HOUR

Deadlocked, apparently hopelessly,
since 6:15 last night, the jury which
listened to the evidence in the trial
of John stephens on a charge of as
sault with intent to commit murder
had not brought in verdict up to a
late hour this afternoon. 1t was ru-
mored that they stood . for acqulttal
and for conviction.
Almost days were occupied in in
Producing all the evidence and after
the last witness had left the stand yes
,terday afternoon District Attorney
Nichols and Deputy District Attorney
simon, for the prosecution. and Attor-
ney O. V Wilson, for the defense,
delivered forceful addresses to tho
jury
The jurors who listened to the evi-
dence are: Fred Asken, NJ w Bates,
l.. l.. BDnham, NJ II. Downey. a. 5.
Farley, Samuel CARRIER. John NJ. Hub
bard, K. T.. L. Hunter, Lewis Knapply.
NJ. J. Osborne, Victor Pierson and Viz
gil Welcome
Imperial Valley press., 1915-10-15
What District Must Pay
For G. ID. CO. Property

tie variation in the interest calculated.
but the figures herein given are ap-
proNimately correct:
Bonds Judgment as of January 1.
1913. SG342ll; interest al per cent
to January I, 1916. equivalent TO ,
wears or - per cent Tor one year,
S133.1S43i Total S7G7395.3l.
"Nrw Liverpool Salt ca Judgment.
January - 1908. Si5s 2IG.23. interest at
pr cent To- January 10. 1915. 8 years,
or 81 per cent for one year. S256.Gl7ss.
Total. $714.SG411
Southern Pacific Co-Judgm
January T. 1873. Sl.5o1 .9o3.G3; interest
at per cent from December 30. 1909.
six years. or - per cent for one year,
S63o.799.52. Total, S2132.70315.
Receivers Certificates with interest
TO January /, 1916, St4O,000
Grand total. S4,054,96257.
The total claims. if pain in full
with interest, will amount on January
!, 1916, as herein shown. to S4,054.-
9G2.57.
THE irrigation district bonds voted
were S3.500.O00; $500,OOO of this bond
issue was specifically set apart for
emergency use, therefore only $1,000.
600 is available with which to purchase
the properties of the California De-
velopment Company. which comprise
the irrigation system. The deficit to
be made up in cash if all claims are
based solely upon the judgments of the
court and not upon any private con
tract made by the district. would b.
S1054 962.57, as of January l, 1916"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-10-15

In the Calexico Chronicle is an ar
ticle quoting W. H. Holabird, receiver
for the California Development Com
pany. and carrying The inference that
about $4.O00.O00 for the canal system.
There IS nothing on which to basr such
an assumption. however. Included iu
his figures Is an item of S767.395.3f
tor outstanding bonds OF the company
but everybody knows that the south
ern Pacific holds a large part of the
bonds and they are included IN the
selling price.
The New Liverpool Salt Works is
set down for S714SG4.11. but its lien
is only on American property after
the bonds have been paid from the
sale of the entire property, and that
company cannot hope to secure but a
small part of the total. probably about
lS150,00O
Receivers certificates are given as
$4,000, but these are in great part
if not entirely, offset by cash on hand
and accounts receivable.
with these 3 items corrected, the ac-
tual cost to the district will in al
probability be found under $4,000 o00
Here is the Chronicles article;
"A careful calculation has been made
in the office of w. II. Holabird, as re.
ceiver of the California Developmen
Company, of the value of the severa
judgments rendered against the Cali
fornia Development Company, as o
January l. 1916. There may be a lit