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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20
hIIZONA ROAD
ISBEST PAYING
Ray & ella Valley Earns
$4,000 a Mile; Gains 100
Percent in One Year.

Phoenix, Ariz. Dec. 20.-During the
month OF October the. receipts Of the
Ray & ella Valley railroad, which ex-
tends from Kelvin to Ray, were $751;
1915. Its act earnings were S42,5S4-
L. As TIE road is only six and one
-9urth miles long. Il Is earning divi-
ENDS at the rate OF $4,000 q mile q
i-4ntn, or $4,000 mile . year. Its
business, IS @pproximately I2y Fer cent
A-@ Nler than II was g year $50.
Gcals All In Earnings.
y sever years the Ray & ella
vie. line IS been the best paying
raii-oad a. ,-e country. taxing into
cc-sfderatio1 ne total investment
aDd the 1d-f On brothers. working
tc'9,.rd the "rseatins OF president
hcr.irio Diaz.
TIe first reapl; was the elimination
q laz IN 1910 Dg the success of Fran
ciaafs L Madero aud P3scual Orozco.
through whose ranks Cen. Francisco
fiti. succeeded 70 prom 1ence, from q
tlAtit TO the heau C. tle forces OF
aiscero in ChlhuahUa state, in 1871.
The assassination OF 9ladero and
satrez IN February. 1918, was the next
i1ilai-7tory outbreak in Mexico, which
aiiiSret Villa with Carranza- who
pronounced against Vlct0riarc Huerta
Nadero's successor
villa fist defied the plan OF Guada-
lupe, which bound him to Carranza, at
the Aguascalientes convention. October,
1913. and with EmilianO Zapata ia
McrelOs state. ne attacked Carranza
with a much superior force and equip
ment.
Villas waterloo.
Al Celaya on April and S, ana Il.
villa was defeated by ObreEon. who led
the forces Of Gen. .Carranza He re-
treated to Leon. Then he fell back on
Aguascalieutes, in the state OF that
d D. 80 Far-
In August Villas general. RaouI
Msdero, was defeated at Monterey and
ne lied the country while his army fell
back upon TorreOu. which was evacu-
ated the latter part OF September.
L pom the recognition OF the Canranza
faction as the de facto government OF
Mexico, villa received the news in
Juarez, while preparing his campaign
into Sonora, from Casas Grandes His
failure in sonora followed and his re-
urn 10 Chihuahna state, arriving at
MADEIRA. is recent history.
MaderO Quits villa
Until the evacuation OF Aguascalf- '
entes, villa had the support of the
powerful Madero family, but after the
defeat at Monterey. this finaRcial back
ing was Withdrawn With the fan of
monterey and the subsequent control
Of the state OF Coahuila, retribution fell 4
upon the MaderOs. who, although Fran
cisco MaderO had headed the revoIu-
ton movement had suffered a com
plsJe confiscation Of all their vast
holdings in Coahuila, amounting TO many
millions of dollars, because of their
support OF the Villa insurgency
The Zapata faction never figured
prominently in the big battles OF the
evolution. since it operated principally
n its own state, with occasional raids
INTO the suburbs OF Mexico CITY. which
turing periods OF evacuation by the
-arranza and villa forces. they occu-
pied
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20
co .ORADO'S RIGHT TORaIsE
IAXES 40 pE.RCENT TnEEEI. II

" ashington, D. c., Dec. 20-The
right OF the Colorado tax commission
TO order a 40 percent increase In The
Falqauon OF Denver property was IN
neld today by the supreme court IT.
ntigation between the Bi-Metallic In
thOrilies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20
SWEET IS GENERAL MANAGER
OF ny NER an BIG GR ND

was elected vice president and general
manager in charge Of operations at
special meeting Of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad directors in this city
TO-DAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20

While standing on san Antonio
street Monday at noon watching a
minstrel band pass. c. +. Eckard was
robbed Of a watch valued at $50. His
was the fourth watch reported stolen
from FL Pasoans within "A hours.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20

The economical way--ouy a whole
ham Get Sulzberger's Majestic De
liciously DifferenC"-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20

SUPREME COURT RECESSEs.
w washington, D. c.. Dec. 20-The su-
nreme court today recessed until jan
uary s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20
U. S. MODIFIES ITS
NOTE TO AUSTRIA

Continued from page L.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-20

The revolution which is supposed to
end in the collapse of the villa cause.
so far as the Constitutionalist organ
i7atiou is concerned. started in 1907
with the activities OF Antonio Villareal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
ALLIES AGANLAUNCH
ATTACKS BY LAND AND
SEA UPON TURK FORTS
Two More Important Posi-
tions on Hills Around
Krithia Captured by Ad-
vancing Anglo French
Forces.

ATHENS, July i5-Another determined
assault by land and water on the Darda-
nelles Is being made by the allied forces.
! After a series Of desperate attacks on the
| Turkish positions north Of Krithia' the
Anglo French forces have captured TWO
more important Turkish positions located
on the further hills.
The Allies, despite great losses, are ad-
vancing on the Turkish redoubts around
Achi Baba.
Many Turkish prisoners we're captured
In this engagement.
One part of the allied fleet is now
bombardng the southern end or the CAL
lipoli Peninsula with a hot FIRE.
Several warships inside the Dardanelles
are engaging the forts on the Asiatic side
Accompanying the reports of reverses to
the Turkish arms came insistent rumors
that Turkey is weary of war.
It is declared that Its supply Of am
muniton is running very low, and that
there Is no prospect of the supply being
replenished, because of Rumania's refusal
to allow munitions to cross her borders.
The sentiment in Constantlnople Is de-
clared to be strongly in favor of sepa-
rate peace.
The Germans, however, are SELLING all
premises and Offices wherein any spark of
the confiagratlon, which would inevitably
destroy them, might start.
The Germans dominate the situation
solely by force. A coup might save Tur-
key but against this contingency the Ger
mans have taken every precaution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
FRENCH WAR OFFICE
ADMITS GERMAN GAIN
In ARGONNE REGION
Communique Shows Teuton
Advance in Drive Toward
Verdun-Kaiser's Troops
Recapture F or es t of
Beaurein.
PARIS, July Is.

PARIS, July Is.
Today's official report from the French
War Office admits that the Germans have
succeeded in making a new gain in the
Argonne, but also announces the capture
by French troops of line of trenches In
the district north of Arras.
The little forest of Beaurein, in the
Argonne, has been the scene of desperate
fighting for 81 hours. 1t was captured
from the Germans by the French troops
Wednesday, but last night the Germans
regained their lost ground by a fierce
colnter-attack.
The text of the official communique fol-
lows:
There was considerable activity dur
ing the night in the region to the north
Of Arras. To the south of the Chateau
de Cearleul we captured line of German
trenches. Around Neuville, st. Vast and
the Labyrinth last nights conflicts were
with grenades.
In the Argonne the conflict was lin.
tied to the region situated west Of tho
Argonne forest, where we made progress
yesterday. To the north of the road from
Servon, after series of counter attacks
the Germans succeeded in regaininE a
foothold in the forest of Beaurein. In
the rest OF that sector the situation has
undergone no modification.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
ITALIANS TAKE TWO
MILES OF TRENCHES
Forts South of Gorilla Also
Fall Before Attack of General
Cadorna's Troops.

GENEVA. July 15,-The italians have
captured two miles OF Austrian trenches
in the Carnic Alps, according to a dis
patch received from Villach, an Austrian
town on the River Drave. 50 miles north
west OF Laibach.
The Alpine troops, the advices say.
dragged their artillery to the heights near
Roskafel, which is situated at an alti-
tude Of $500 feet
The Italians also are said to have can
tured two Important forts south OF
Gorilla.
=, Private advices describe the battle of
the lsonzo River as the greatest fought
as yet on the italian front. the attacks OF
the Italians being almost incessant and
most determined.
The bridgehead of Gorizia has suf-
fered greatly from the bombardment Of
the Italians, who seem resolute TO carry
the position at whatever cost in order
10 develop the operations on the east
side Of the river, The whole front along
the line is strewn with thousands of
dead. The mountain slopes are also
spotted with the bodies OF attacked and
defenders alike.
The new Italian offensive seems to de-
velop all along the front in Tyrol, Carnia
and the Trentino.
new device has been adopted by the
Austrians The peaks and high slopes
OF the mountains have been fortified,
and the men are under cover behind
rocks and great stones built up all
around. When attacked by great masses
from below they blow up these fortified
positions so that the boulders roll down
on the oncoming enemy like an ava
lanche.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
BERLIN ADMITS u. S. SHIP
HIT BY SUBMARINE

Continued from Page One
experience in the area Of maritime war
that only English steamships, and nc
neutral steamships. traversed this war
area without nag and markings, he at
tackled the vessel with a torpedo in the
conviction that he had an enemy vessel
before him. Some time after the shot the
commander saw that the vessel had in
the meantime hoisted the American flag.
AS consequence he, of course, refrained
from any further attack.
Since the vessel remained aioat he
had no occasion to concern himself
further with the boats which had been
launched.
1T results from this without a doubt
that the attack on the steamship Nebras-
kan was not meant for the American flag
nor is 1t traceable to any fault on the
part Of the commander of the German
submarine, but is to be considered an
unfortunate accident. The German Gov
ernment expresses it's regret at the oc
currence to the Government of the
United States of America and declares its
readiness to make compensation for the
damage thereby sustained by American
citizens"
Secretary of State Lansing said TODAY
that the last sentence in the memorandum
indicated that the German Government
would compensate the owners of the Ne
braskan without taking the case to a
prize court.
1t is understood that Count Won Bern
storh the German Ambassador, who is 10
call on Secretary Lansing todav or 70.
morrow, will add his personal regret to
those contained in the memorandum that
an American vessel should have been at.
tackled.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
WELSH COAL MINE
STRIKERS DECIDE
TO START WORK
.Walkout Despite Gov
ernment's Threat to
| Enforce Munitions
Act Ties Up Mines.
Men Refuse to Defer Action
Pending Decision by Execu-
tive Leaders of Controlling
Labor Organization Expect
ed Today.
LONDON. July is.

LONDON. July 15
The Secretary OF the Miners Federatons
announced this afternoon that work IN
the Welsh mines would be resumed Mon.
day
It is announced that a settlement Of the
coal strike In all districts Is expected this
evening.
The Executive Council Of the miners or
ganization met early this afternoon. It
was expected they would confer with Gov
ernment officials later in the day and
would advise the men to return to work
OH daily contracts, pending a final settle-
ment
At 2 o'clock this afternoon leaders Of
the striking miners announced that 10000
had quit work. All the mines in the
swanzea, Maesteg, Aberdare, Monmouth
shire, Heath, Avon and Rhondda districts
are closed
The men walked out against the ad.
vice OF the majority of their leaders.
who urged that they defer action pend
Ing the decision OF the executive body Of
the South Wales Federation OF Miners
today. BY their action they virtually
dared the Government to proceed under
the new munitions act and attempt to
collect the s25 day fine imposed on each
striker who quits work without awaiting
arbitration and interferes with the pro-
ductlon OF munitions OF war.
The walk-out came at a time when 1t
appeared probable that the difficulties be-
tween the miners and the colliery owners
would be settled. The executive council
OF the Federation was expected today to
reach a decision with the Government by
which, terms OF arbitration would be
agreed upon.
Newport, on the Irish Sea, reported the |
FIRST distress TODAY as the result Of the |
coal miners dispute Virtually all the |
railway lines carrying coal to the docks |
were suspended and a number of vessels |
arriving In the harbor for coal were |
forced to lie idle.
The strike probably will last only until |
the end OF this week, some OF the mlners |
said today. In the meantime they be- |
lieye an investigation by the Government |
VIII prove their claims we'll founded.
We do not want to embarrass the
Government at this time" said one of
the strike leaders today. But we be-
lieve now is the time to strike against
organized greed
The colliery owners are making huge
prohts out Of the war. We know that
they plan to close their pits indefinitely
when their Golfers are filed at the end
u the struggle and starve us into sub
mission to their terms. All we ask is a
air deal for our men and their families"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

entered Galicia at the extreme east last
year and fought around .emberg
Grodek, Przemysl and thence into the
Carpathians.
1t has now been fighting all the way
back. with the same determination and
stubbornness az enabled 1t, during its
advance OF 10 months to capture, as its
commander Informed me, 10000 prisoners.
II have motored about 100 miles, OBJ
serving the advanced positions. | have
talked with scores of officers OF all ranks
In the army which, during Its retirement,
inflicted greater loss than 1t received, and
conducted rearguard action. One gem
eral officer assured me 1t was like
maneuver." An Austrian attack de-
Veloped on the position visited one aft
ernoon. 1t lasted all night. but failed to
make any impression on the Russians.
The resulting losses at evening were es-
timated at 3OO0.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
GERMAN ACTIVITY Wells NEW
LINES IN NORTHERN POLAND

LONDON. July 15.-The activity of tn,
Germans in northern Poland is judged tC
be demonstration to veil rearrange.
ment OF their troops.
1t is not believed the calm will last
as 1t is vital for the Germans to act
promptly.
In the Courland and Kovno Govern
ments the Germans have shown no de-
termination to advance.
Near ossowiec there are signs the Teu-
ton allies have more serious intentions,
as they recently have been reinforcing
their artillery.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived from a correspondent from Petro-
grad:
II have been three days with the Sd
Russian Army, which has seen the hard
est of fighting. This is the army which
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
PRESIDENT INFORM
CABINET OF PLANS ON
REPLY NEXT TUESDAY
Wilson Will Leave Cornish
in Time to Be Present at
Meeting of Advisers Who
Will Discuss Answer to
Germany.
WAsH1NaToN. Inlv IS.

WAAHHANGlO OkNt July 10
4 President Wilson viii return to Wash
ington from his summer home at Cornish
~ H.. IN time for Cabinet meeting or
Tuesday Il was announced at the White
House today.
It is understood that the Cabinet meet
ing will be devoted to discussion OF pre-
iiminary memoranda on the forthcoming
note to Germany. drafted by President
Wilson and by Secretary Of state Ian
sing
Progress is being made both here and
at Cornish, where the President ia now
preparing to end his three weeks vaca-
tlon on the answer to Germany's second
note regarding the sinking of the Lusi-
tania and the future activities OF the
Kaiser's submarines.
Secretary Lansing ls understood TO have
received long letter from President
Wilson regarding the German situation,
and he has likewise written the Chief
Executive outlining his tentative views
concerning the nature Of the forthcoming
reply. Before hte reply ia framed. II be-
came known here today, the Secretary Of
State is to hold a conference with Am
bHssador Won Bernstorff. The Ambassa.
dor again desires to outline in person the
views VI MS government anu 10 ullhtl-
stood to be doing all In his power to bring
about an amicable adjustment of the
present controversy, which came to a
head when a German submarine de- |
stroyed many American lives aboard the |
Lusitania.
There are no outward developments to-
day regarding the nature of the reply |
which this Government will dispatch to
Berlin, but there continues to be the
gravest under-the-surface concern over
the entire situation Oficial Washington
Is unable accurately to forecast this Gov
exact attitude because II s
recognized that the President himself
finally will dictate its policy and that
of the Cabinet will be behind
him In almost any attitude.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff. who sent
representative to Berlin to ex-
plain more fully the feeling in the United
States over Germany's submarine war
fare, 1t is reported today caused the in
'lusion In the German reply of the para
graph expressing the Berlin hope that
Germany and the United States would
work together for the freedom OF the seas.
While the force of this conciliatory para
graph Is diminished by the evasiveness OF
'ther parts OF the German reuply, the ap-
parent desire of the Ambassador to avoid
friction is regarded as one of the most
hopeful signs in the difficulties besettlng
he two nations.
Secretary Lansing today said that no
late had been set for the conference be-
ween himself and the German Ambassa-
lor but II probably will be held late this
week or next Monday. The Secretary ex-
lained that he still Is studying the Ger
nan note and is not yet prepared to 60
nto conference concerning the answer
( this government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
ITALIANS COVER CHURCH
IMAGES; FEAR AIR RAIDS

VENICE, July l5.-only one small ngure
OF Christ greeted worshipers in the
great Cathedral Of St. Marks today. Dur
ing the night all other figures OF the
apostles and saints were covered in heavy
Wrappings-suggestiva OF trees bundled
up for winter-to protect them against
Austrian air raids This action was taken
at the direction OF the military on re-
ports that Austria Is contemplating a
great air raid on Venice.
In the fourth air raid on Venice sun
day night, bombs fell dangerously near
the famous cathedral It became known
today, The police permitted this report
70 be made public, but declared no dam
age was done.
As 4 further safeguard, the golden
angels surmounting the towers OF ST.
Marks were being painted a khaki hue
today. They seemed ready. IN their war
paint, 20 spring into the sky ana give
battle to the aeroplsnes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
THE WEATHER
Official Forecast
WASHINGTON.

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey-Partly cloudy tonight and Friday,
with probable thunder showers; not much
variable winds.
Showers occurred in New England and
the lower st. Lawrence valley yesterdav
ana conditions have since cleared over
shose districts Thunder showers are re-
ported from the Lake region The ohto
and Tennessee valleys, and nearly the
rhoIe Missouri basin and the adjoining
canadian provinces. The principal west
81 Slh disturbance Is central over western
moving toward the Lake region. The
temperature distribution continues more
OF less freakish in the eastern haif Of the
soshn souiry. Ihere was local rise OF s de-
grees over small area extending Sror,
phia as a centre.
U. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
observations taken at a m Es.,... II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
RUSSIANS RETREAT 5 MILES
ALONG VISTULA-BOBR LIME

two rivers, officials Of the War Office as
sert that the retirement was only along
a front of half mile and that the coun-
Ter cannonade of the Russian artillery
was so effective that the Germans were
unable to occupy the evacuated positions.
,,o 1welve Wei corps Of German veterans, or
$4,000 men, have been concentrated on
the northern Poland front, according 10
the latest reports from the Russian head
quarters, Three of these corps are said
70 De part of the army that General Won
Mackensen had In Galicia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
PETROGRAD REPORTS PANIC
IN LEMBERG FROM CHOLERA
LONDON. July IA.

LONDON, July H.
The Morning Posts Petrograd corre-
spondent wires the following:
'All enemy troops have been withdrawn
from Lemberg, owing to terrible epi-
denies which are raging there. An cpl
demic OF cholera in particular has
caused panic"
Refugees are pouring into Russian ter
ritory, the dispatch adds. and among
other novel sights to be seen at Kieff
are cabmen from Lemberg who are ply
Ing for hire. The population of Gallcia is
reported to be starving because the
Austro-Germans have requisitioned every
sort of foodstuff. All who can are escap-
ing through the lines to Russia
dispatch from Lemberg to the
Overseas News Agency of Berlin says
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
MEANING OF MOVES
IN ToDAY's WAR NEWS

Reports from both Germany
and England show that each nation
Is fearful of aerial attacks by the
other. The placing of Biel, the
German naval base, an q state OF
siege is probably based upon in
formation that the British air
feet is contemplating an attack
there. On the other hand, Eng
land is alarmed by reports that q
German Zeppelin was reported
flying westward, but there is no
information to show that an at
tack was actually made at any
point on the coast.
Defying the British Govern
ment's threat to invoke the pro-
visions Of the munitions act, 16O,-
900 Welsh miners have declared
a strike, which If it lasts any
length Of time will seriously em-
barrass the nation in its war OPP
erations.
The conflicting dispatches on
the operations in the West leave
a great deal of doubt as to the in
tentions of both sides as far as the
undertaking of an offensive all
along the line is concerned. AL
though London admits that the
Germans have begun such a move
ment, the situation, despite the
German gain in the Argonne re-
gion, does not seem to warrant
such an opinion. 1t is possible
that in reporting the commence
ment of a German offensive the
Allies are endeavoring to cover
such move on their own part.
The situation in North and South
Poland is virtually unchanged. The
plans of the Germans are by no
means clear, but that great move
ments are impending is quite cer-
tain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15

that the University OF Lemberg follow
ing the reoccupation OF the Galcian cap
ltal by Austro-Hungarian forces, has re-
opened and that students are again talS-
ing the regular course Of the university
under staff of teachers
The Berlin official report states that
between the Niemen and the Vistula
CNorth Poland) our troops have obtained
some local successes in the neighborhood
OF Kalwarta, southeast of Kolno. at
Przasysz, and south OF Mlawa. There Is
no change in the southeastern theatre of
war The official Austrian report also
says there is no change in the general
situation.
The Russian Official communication rA-
ports the capture of 2s7 officers and % 4S4
men in the battle south of Lublin during
the week ended July Ii.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-15
AUSTRIA SAYS ITALIANS
UNDERESTIMATED FOES

VIENNA, July 15.-Italy underesti-
mated Austria's preparedness for attack
on her italian frontier according 10 a
red book Issued by the Government to-
day. The document dealt with Italy's
preparations for the war and her allie
cations that Austria's ultimatum to Servia
upset the balance of power In tbS
Balkans