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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
IS ARE INDICTED
BY j. 6. COURT
H. A. Beall Indicted on the
Charge of Impersonating
Federal Customs Man.

The federal grand jury Wednesday
returned an Indictment against H. A.
Beall. charging him with impersOnat-
ing a customs Inspector. The indict-
ment was one Of Is returned by the
jury.
II is charged that on December IL
1915, Beall with two MeXicans went
to the home Of Maria Esparza In the
1900 block on Rio Grande, and, repre-
senting himself to be a customs inspec-
tor, searched the house and took $500
in American currency and 500 pesos.
Prior to the alleged search by Beall,
customs officers had been informed
that there was struggled jewelry at
the house. A search, however, failed
OF results. In some manner the news
that money was secreted in the house
leaked out and Beall, it is charged,
went to the place and secured the mon
ey. When arrested some time later.
some money was found on him but
most Of the currency seized has never
been recovered.
other indictments.
Other indictments returned by the
grand jury are as follows.
Jesus Mata, receiving and having in
his possession smuggled mescal; Pedro
Mergil, bringing an alien into the
United States; Francisco Hernandez,
importing merchandise contrary TO
law; Dolores Lucero, attempt to reenter
the United States after deportation;
Guadalupe Gonzales de Rodriguez, at
tempt to enter the United States after
deportation; Jose Rubio, receiving and
having In his possession Struggled
goods; Margarita Ass0nda, alias Mar
garita Flores, reentry after deporta-
ton; Maria Rodriguez, attempt to en-
ter United States after deportation;
Jose SaureZ, unlawfully bringing
aliens into the United States; jung
Mong. unlawfully having in his pos
session ODium. GenarO Ocefo Revnaut
smuggling; Alfonso Valencia. snug
Cling; Manuel MORALES receiving and
having in possession struggled mer-
chandise: William Hollis. having in his
possession cocaine; Noe Carona, snug
Cling; Charles d. Hendricks. unlaw-
fully purchasing colts automatic pis-
tOl from soldier; Maria Luisa Heran-
DEE, reentry into United States after
deportation; H. A. BeaI. pretending
to be an officer of the United states.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
WOMAN BEHIND
BARS FOR LIFE
Mrs. Orner to Be Taken to
Prison; Convicted of
Daughters Murder.

Mrs Agnes 0rner, convicted Of the
murder OF herHaughter, Lille, and Civ
en- life sentnce, will be taken to the
Huntsville pnitentiary, together with
Is other prisoners, by Capt John Gun
ningham, peitentiary agent during
the latter prt Of the present week.
capt. Cunningham is now here arrang-
ing for the transfer Of the prisoners.
Famous Case.
The OrnT case attracted widespread
attention. Lille Orner died under pc
culiar circumstances in February. 1911
and an Autopsy revealed that she had
been poi9ned Her mother was ar
rested and indicted shortly after and,
in June II that year, was tried, FOUND
guilty ard given a life term.
The csse was appealed and reversed
on the frOund that the verdict did not
specify the degree OF murder. The
case wis next tried at Maria, then at
pecOs later at Midland, and then at
Van H1rn. a mistrial occurring in each
case. At the Van Horn trial on the
Jury we're three fathers and their three
sons. One father and son stood for
conviction, another father and son
stood for acquittal, while the other
father and son took opposite positions
Convicted in 1915.
The trial which resulted in her con-
victiOn was held in the early part Of
1915. and resulted in a conviction and
life sentence. Attorneys for Mrs
Orner appealed and the decision Of the
lower court was sustained.
The case was tried before four dit-
feren. district judges and prosecuted
by fur different district attorneys
in tie first trial judge J. r. Harper
was presiding judge and J. NJ Nealon.
distlct attorney. In the last trial
iudrb Dan NJ. Jackson was the presid-
ing judge and district attorney ". W.
Brilgers, the prosecuting attorney.
other Prisoners.
che other prisoners who will be taxi
en- to Huntsville are: Julian SerranO,
assault with prohibited weapon, two
vars. Santiago Cazares, theft from
prison, two years: Jose Perez; burg
lTy, two to five years; Manuel Rivera
burglary, two to five years; Antonio
campOs, assault to murder, two to
our years, Raoul Gillet burglary. two
ears; Santiago Perez, burglary, two
ears; Francisco Anchondo. burglary,
wo years; Alberto Hernandez, theft
from person, two years; Francisco
datrigad, theft from person, two
ears; Enrique Hague. robbery by as
ault, five years; Pedro Guzman. theft
rom person, two years Valentine Ar
nendariz. burglary, two years Gerald
Brooks swindling, two years; Jose
ramirez, theft Of one hog. two years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

Thus restful days are assured, peaceful
nights are experienced. morning sickness.
headache, apprehension and other dis
tresses are among the various things which
women, everywhere relate they entirely es-
capped BY using Mothers Friend. And by
its eject upon the muscles the form Is re
tanned and they return TO their natural,
smooth contour after baby Is born.
Get a bottle Of this invaluable aid to expec-
tant mothers. Any druggist viii supply you.
II Is harmless bth wonderfully effective.
Write 10 Braddeld Regulator Co. H8 In
mar Bldg, AilanH, Ga. for a specially writ
ten guide book for women interested in the
subject Of maternity. II win prove an inspl-
ration. It contains information that every
woman should know all about. Write TODAY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
IS
WELL GROUNDED
The First National Bank Re
view Shows Prosperity
and a Big Car Shortage.

The First National banks monthly
general letter on trade conditions COM
bined with business forecast for April
SAYS:
The present period Of prosperity is so
well grounded that moderate adverse
conditions Will not be able to shake it
to any appreciate extent.
1t IS quite likely that we have
reached the apex and that some decline
from present business levels may be
expected. such a decline would really
be In the interest of general prosperity
and it would steady conditions and
lengthen the period Of prosperity.
Bank clearings at 1872 cities in Febru-
airy totaled is billion dollars compared
with II billion dollars in February, 1915,
. the actual increase being SO percent
Clearings during February were great
er at all but IA Of the 1872 cities and in
several cases new records for monthly
clearings were made during February.
Money in Circulation.
Money in circulation March 1 tOtaled
1926 million dollars compared with
1894 million dollars on February 1 and
3.461 million dollars on March 1 last
year
Dividend and interest disbursements
for March viii total 141 million dollars
compared with 11S million dollars in
q
will contribute "A million dollars COM
pared with SO million dollars in March,
1915. while interest payments will
amount to 81 million dollars compared
with GO million dollars year ago.
Financing by corporations during
February totaled 304 million dollars
compared with 264 million dollars in
February, 1851 The February total is
the largest Of any month in recent
years.
Failures are Few.
Business failures in the United States
during February numbered 1919 with
liabilities Of Is million dollars COM
pared with 2071 failures in February a
year ago with liabilities totaling 20
million dollars. Assets Of the failed
concerns aggregated nine million doll
lars compared with 16 million dollars a
year ago, leaving net Liabilities of nine
million dollars compared with 70 mill
lion dollars in February OF last year.
Building operations in February ag-
gregated so million dollars at 161 lead
ing cities compared with so million dol
lars in February, 1915, the actual gain
being slightly over 81 percent
Railway Earnings Increase.
Railroad earnings continue to show
Improvement. although the gains
recorded in January are not so large
as the increase in the last two months
OF 1915. Gross earnings Of 473 railroads
for January aggregateq ZbI million dol
lars compared with 220 million dollars
in January. 1915, the percentage Of gain,
which martial returns as recorded in our
last report showed as over 20 percent,
now being 21.3 percent
The idle car statement this month
discloses a net shortage of 20.55l cars
on March 1, compared with net sur
plus on February Of 20,299. and net
surplus on March !, 1915, OF 521, 1851.
The total car shortage on March 1 was
the largest reported for this period In
any year since 1907.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
GEN. LYONS DEATH IS
LOSS TO NATIONAL GUARD

Austin, Texas. April 6.-The flag on
the state capitol was at half mast to-
day. out Of respect to Gen. Cecil A.
Lyon, who died Tuesday night in Sher-
man.
In an official order issued today by
the adiutant eneralg's department, the
death of Gen. Lyon is officially an
nounced. The order says: Gen. Lyon
was conspicuous in his devotion to duty
and gave freely Of his time and effort
in advancing the interests and eff
cienov OF the Texas National Guard.
His death is a great loss to the mill
tarv establishment OF this state"
Col J. T. Stockton, quartermasteT
of the Guard. will represent the de-
partment at the funeral
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
CAPT. STACEY TRANSFERRED
TO ILLINOIS MILITIA WORK

Phoenix, Ariz., April 6.-Unofficial
notification has been received by Capt.
Cromwell Stacey, Z. S. A, who since
August. 1914, has been detailed for
duty as nstructor-inspector with the
national guard of Arizona. that he is
10 be transferred to the Illinois mill
TIA where he will act in a similar
capacity. This transfer is in the
nature Of a promotion. as Illinois has
militia organizations in the limited
States.
Gov. Hunt REQUESTED that Stacey be
renewed from duty in Arizona He
preferred that request after the re-
cent expose OF the demoraIized con
dition of the Arizona militia. for when
II is claimed three instructor-in-
spectors and the war department boId
Adj. Gen. Charles w Harris an
pointed by Hunt to be responsible.
PickwIck Cafe-Best Meals in CITY.
Adv 81" ~At- o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
TANK SHIP IS WRECKED
BY EXPLOSION AND FIRE

New Y'rk. April 6.--The tank steamship
San Crist0baI. owned and operated by the
Mexican oil company between Mexican and
gulf ports was destroyed by fire, together
with a cargo OF 5000 barrels Of crude oil on
March q, at Puerto Mexico. according to
reports brought here today 10y the Ward
line steamship Santiago
The fire started with an explosion and en-
dangered the Santiago. Tugs towed her out
into tho stream. returning for the blazing
tanker which broke away and drifted near
the Santiago, which was badly scorched be-
fore the tugs could again get lines ON the
tanker and beach herr The fire was said
TO have been caused by an exposed light
which IEnlted the crude oil gases.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
WAT to Do for Eczema

Greag salves and ointments should
not be iapplied If good clear skin is
wanted From any druggist for Z5c or
s1.00 for extra large size. get bottle
Of zemo When applied as directed, it
effectively removes eczema, quickly
stops itching, and heals skin troubles,
also sores burns, wounds and chatting.
it penetrates. cleanses and sOOthes
Zeno IS dependable and inexpensive.
Try 81, as We believe nothing you have
ever used SIS as effective and sat.=-
Tying.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

aAAA4 ~ AAeAAeA AAAN vi
reefs thought as to the
comfort Of the mother
during that wonderful
period Of expectancy.
Mothers who know rec
ommend "hiOth er's
Friend" II Is an ex-
ternal remedy for the
stretching muscles, en-
ables them to expand
without undue strain.
assists the organs %
crowd against nerves,
TO pull at llgaments
10 thus avoid pain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
TAKE MAGNESIA
AFTER MEALS TO
STOP INDIGESTION
Risurnted MaEnesin sweetens Sour
Acid s.Omach And stops All Dis
tess In Five Minutes.


tess In Five Minutes.
People who have acid indigestion.
seem 20 find most everything they eat
disaRreei with them and are troubled
with soir or burning sensation and
Formation Of gas I'm stomach. They
should drop digestive aids and get
from tiHir druggist a few ounces OF
ordinary pure Bisurated Magnesia and
take a easpoonful in a quarter glass
Of watr right after eating. This
would IrOmply neutralize the excess
acid, sveeten the stomach contents
and ther food would digest properly
and paiflessly. It's great to forget all
about Indigestion, to be able to eat
big meis and enjoy them and never
a pain to follow. Yet a lot Of long
faced bllZs who suffer from stomach
trouble continually and have to say,
mo think YOU to most every thing
on thu table can get healthy digestion
easily nd quickly by using Bisurated
Magnesa 20 sweeten their acid stom-
achs. For correcting stomach acid
ity do rot take Magnesia in any form
but Biarated.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
DAILY RECORD
Building Permits.


To George b. Bosco. 20 erect an odd Eel
lows temple at Franklin street ana santa
Fe street, estimated value $4,000
sDeeds Filled.
Logan Heights-LOgan Heights Invest
ment company TO G. W. Jernigan. lots -.
35 26. pa. 2S %. 30. 81 30, 80. 81. So. SO,
81. IS. block Dob. Logan Heights; consid-
Grafton 1890. March IS. 1916.
Tobin's Second divisions. f. ord and
wife TO the City National Bank Of FL Paso
the northerly = OF lot lG, and all Of
sion: consideration SO; April 4. 1915.
North side OF Dolores. between chihuahua
and san DiegO-El Paso Heights Investment
company 70 A. =. Scarborough. lots 1, 2, 3,
a. 3. 6. Z, s.. block 40, Fl PasO Heights; con-
sideration $3.50; March p. 1916.
North side Of Z. p. q s. W tracks, be-
tween Division and Rayner-Peter Freeman
and wife TO Mrs Della Ford, lot .. and the
westerly 16 feet Of lot ,. block 5, Castle
Heights addition: consideration $1,000;
North side OF San Jose. between Rayner
and San Marcial-Coles Building and Real
Estate company 70 Harry Swain. lot 81. %,
block Z. Castle Heights addition; considera-
tion $500; April I, 1915.
Paynes sub-divislon-J. ". Farrabee 20
Francisco Romero, lots Z, 3, block U.
Paynes subdivision; consideration $685.
south side OF Hastings. between Mari and
Madison, Florence N. Hanson, TO z. C.
Hill consideration $425; March a. 1916.
North side OF TrOw bridge between Bowie
and Jefferson-Hawlins Improvement com
pany to +. j. Garrett, lots 1, 2, block 81
Government Hill. consideration $3.50; March
30. 1916.
Automobiles Licensed.
5714-Mrs. B. i. Clements, 1881 Grant
Chandler touring car.
5715-G. Samme, III North Kansas, Ford
touring car.
57l6-Picdras street grocery, S13 Cedar.
Ford delivery truck.
5717-Georgs orr. Two Republics build
ing Studebaker touring car
571s-E. p. SoHa, Hotel Texas, Overland
passenger car.
6719-E. p. sosa, Hotel Texas, studebaker
572O-NIrs. f. y. Hall. 1915 Elm, Packard
roadster.
Birfhs-Girls.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Jose Reyes, 7O8 South
Campbell. March 81.
Births-BOyE-
To Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Bowie, $40 Pros
pect. March %.
To Mr.. and Mrs s. Herrera. 1911 Park
March %.
Licensed 20 Marry.
Alfred Gonzales and Carmen Hlebricn-
Abraham Binnard and Esther Stuarl'
Ainte Garcia. age one year. 1926 Olive,
April 4; buried in Concordia-
Louisa Galvan, two months, 64Vl han An
tonic, April &; buried in Concordia.
Francisco Rodriguez. three years, NUMBER
eight Denver street; April 4; buried IN CON
cordia-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
GOVERNMENT PRINTING
IN YEAR COST S7III.n75

Washington, d. c., April printing
required for all branches of the Gov
All except $SS3.009 Worth was done
at the Government Printing office.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

France has over 500. 600 employees in
the government service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
ROOSEVELT SENDS NOTE
REGRETTING LYONS DEATH

Sherman, Texas. April Cool Theo-
dOre Roosevelt and other men Of ma
tiOnal prominence in politics, sent tele-
death Of Gen. Cevil Lyon, who died
Tuesday. Funeral services were held
late Wednesday and were attended by
adherents OF many political parties.
In accordance with instructions from
Gov. James F. Ferguson, the flag at
the state capitol at Austin was at half
mast during the day and all business
houses here closed their doors during
the funeral services.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

Mexican rent collections. Lee Newman
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

Mrs. Margaret Horton, singer and
woman of mystery in the Peck poison
case, has admitted that DIR. Arthur War
rem Waite, the dentist, accused Of poison
ing his fatherinlaw, John &, Peck, gave
her a ring, containing two diamonds set
in platinum, valued at $1,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

II PasO Seed Co. open Evenings
519 San Antonio. Opp. Court House.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
What is Horne
Without an Heir :

This is subject that has a place in all
minds in all times. And IL nafurailv di-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06
NUXATED IRON

increases strength
m F. 8: E: !: q: 8;
fails as per full ex-
IHM6SShR llanation In large
article soon TO ap-
N41A4 pear in this paper.
ASK your doctor or
druggist about IL. owl Drug Co, A E.
Ryan always carry IL in stock.
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

To George B. BoscO. 20 erect an odd Eel
lows temple at Franklin street and santa
Fe street; estimated value $4,000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-06

ADV 80 ~
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
Russians Take
Erzeru1n Forts
Drive Into Armenia Success.
full, Grand Duke Nicholas
Reports to Gar.
Special c.bI. to The Washington He,ld.


London, Feb. l6.-Led by Grand Duke
Nicholas. the Russian army of the
Caucasus. has captured the great Turk
ish fortress of Erzerum in Eastern Asia
Minor.
The following onfcial statement was
given out tonight in Petrogard:
Grand Duke Nicholas has teIegraphed
to the Emperor as follows:
God has granted to the brave troops
Of the army of the Caucasus such grea,
nelp that Erzerum has been taken after
five days of unprecedented assaults.
I am inexpressibly happy to announce
this victory to your imperial majesty L"
Thousands of Turks were taken
prisoner and great stores of munitions
and supplies fell into the hands of the
victorious troops, 1t is believed.
Early relief of the British forces operat-
N Mesopotamia, including the beleagured
garrison of Kut-el-Amara is predicted.
The fall Of Erzerum is expected to open
the way for a huge advance by the Rus
slams through Eastern Armenia in the
spring. By this contemplated drive the
Russians. 1t is said. hope to bring
Turkey to her knees,
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
WEAK
IN AIRCRAFT
Makes Charge
in House of Commons
During Debate.
URGES AIR RAID ON ESSEN
AND BIG ZEPPELIN SHEDS
Doubts Whether England Has Neces-
say Powered Machines for Such
an Exploit" However
Washington Heul6

SPECIAL Gable to The Washington Herlld
London, Feb. 16-Charges that British
airrnen at the front are outclassed by
their German opponents were made in
the House of Commons today.
The government was severely crttized
for its failure to protect London and
other cities from attack by German air
ships.
In the course of the debate, announce
ment was made that hereafter the air
defense of England would be in the
hands of the army. Sir Percy Scott, who
had had charge of the defences under
the admiralty, has been transferred to
the war Office.
THE gunnery Of the coast defen.es 1.
wholly Inadequate" said William Joyn-
son-Hicks. moving an amendment to the
address in reply to the kings speech.
''The anti-aircraft corps on the east
coast at one time were only armed with
ten maxim guns which had been used
In the Boer war. Later a few pound
pom-poms were added which had been
thrown out of London as useless"
Mr.. Joynson-Hicks urged that British
aeroplanes raid the Zeppelin sheds and
the Krupp works at Essen, but he doubt.
eed whether England has the necessary
powered machines to carry out such an
attack"
Our airmen are outclassed," he cried.
THE country demands that something
be done.
Arthur Balfour, first lord of the ad-
miralty. defended the government from
attack.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
On Street Car with Other S
Husband When Bullet
Ends Life.
ATTEMPTS TO SLAY MAN,
BUT HE TAKES GUN AWAY
Encounter Causes Panic Among Pas
sengers-Slayer Charges Couple
Were Eloping to Kentucky.
Special To The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL 10 The washington Her1d.
Huntington. W. Va, Feb. 16.-Believing
that her husband. Leonard Defoe, a
butcher employed in a westend establish
ment was clipping with pretty Mrs Rosa
Wood McMasters, daughter of a promin-
ent merchant of this city. Mrs. Lulu De-
foe late this afternoon boarded a street
car upon which the couple were leaving
the city and after taking a seat behind
them. drew a revolver from satchel
she carried and fired at the other
woman"
Turning the revolver upon her husband,
she was about to fire again in an effort
to end his life, when he seized the wea-
pom and wrestling 1t from her. tossed 1t
through window
The bullet entered Mrs. McMaster's left
shoulder just under the blade and pass
Ing upward, severed the jugular vein
With blood squirting from the wound, the
victim fell from her seat, dying three
minutes after the shooting
The car was filled with passengers, and
a panic followed. Mrs. Defoe had no
comment to make on her action. Officers
who were on the car placed Mrs. Defoe
under arrest. The husband also was ar
rested.
At the police station, a charge OF MUIR
der was entered against Mrs. Defoe while
the husband was held on a charge of
disorderly conduct on a warrant sworn
out against him sometime before.
Defoe and Mrs. McMasters, who had
taken the car ostensibly to go to Catletts-
burg. KY, carried a suit case, strength
ening 1.-The wite's belief that they were
about to elope.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-17
State Department Will Demand Virtual Re-
vocation Of Order for Attacks
Without Warning"
U-BOAT ARGUMENT REOPENED
America Wants Assurances that Germany and Austria VIII
Not Harm Without Warning Armed Enemy Vessels.
More Notes Expected

Germanys declared intention of attacking enemy
vessels without warning after March interrupted settlement
the Lusiania controversy
More than that has reopned the whole question of submarine
warfare.
In effect the German government if is give the United
States the satisfaction demands practically
proclaimed DEGREES that enemy ships in to
regarded auxiliary ships of
Before accepting the satisfaction which Germany has agreed
of controversy United States
autotavey stated the State Department yesterday
will probably having written from Berlin
that Germany in its submarine campaign. will
warning enemy vessels armed for defense.