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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
PROMPT

IS acting in good faith Lopez must be taken killed
also and the bandit band rounded up and annhilated
before the people of this country viii begin to consider
the latest outrages expated IN part If the Carranza
government will not do this, the government of the
united States should send military force in to do it.
The matter of money indemnity is secondary, in
national sense to that of summary punishment of the
assassins But it should not be allowed rest Let
demand be made the Carranza government for
$4,000 gold for each authenticated an American
wantonly killed in Mexico killed on the American
border by bullets from Mexico since the revolution
against Diaz began in 1910; $4,000 gold for each
authenticated Of woundng personal assault of
AmeTlcans N Mexico the border; these demands
10 be conditioned solely upon proof of the facts pre-
senteo by the American government and not subject
70 any arbitration any Mexican claims commission
OF court Let there be joined with this demand, de-
mand Tor the early settlement of ali Just claims for
property losses through the medium Of joint claims
commission, and if necessary, reference to inter
haonal court Let reasonable time be given for making
setuement Of these just demands The United States
snouo prepare itself to enforce its just claims promptly
seizure Of ports blockade, and general occupation
should that become necessary.
americans have gone into Sonora very generally dur
ing tne last rev weeks in response to the invitation Of
me mexican government representatives Doubtless
mere are many in Chihuahua who have not heard
OF tnese latest murders The Mexican bandits will take
aVantage OF the disturbed state Of the country and
he general panic to carry campaign of killing and
looung all over the northern states. The CaTranza
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
''Uncle Wiggily and Mother Goose"
By HOWARD 8. GARIS.

Uncle Wiggily quickly. IT'S in the
book; He cried What great boy am
no, Oh. no." answered Mother
that, but he didn't He just cried tears
because the pie is so sticky that he
can't pull out his thumb. TO say noth-
ing OF plum Oh, what shall We do,
Mother Goose2"
fsWhy. I'm sure I don't know" an
the three little pigs I'VE must get
old Dr. Pill I suppose
"Hsi Perhaps I can get Jack HOr
ner's thumb out of the pie" said Uncle
WiggIly- Though ! am not doctor
oh. if you only could" exclaimed
help. Do tryr'
So the rabbit gentleman went in the
house where Little Jack Horner was
sitting in a corner. Surely enough Jack
couldn't<pul his thumb out of the PIE
But Uncle Wiggily. with his strong
paws just made for digging. dug a
hole IN the pie. around Jacks thumb,
loOsening it. and soon the Christmas
pie boy could pull ont his thumb, and
also with il a plum, and he then cried
What q great boy am IT,
"Oh, Uncle Wiggily, I don't know
what we would have done without
you said Mother Goose. You are
And I thank him very much" said
Jack Homer, as he gave the rabbit
pie. So Uncle Wiggily had an adven-
ture after all, you see And If the
snow shovel doesn't go off by itself
sliding down the hill, so the ash can
has TO sprinkle saYdust on the slip
perry sidewalk. III tel you next about
Uncle Wiggily and the dull gold fish
Copyright, 1916. by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
IA YEARS AGO TODAY
From The Herald Of This Date. 1874.

Governor Luis Torres. OF Sonora, ae-
cOmpanied by his staff. arrived in FL
Paso en- route home from Chihuahua
where he had been on Official bust
ness
A magnificent exhibit OF 400 head
OF cattle is being arranged in the ST
Louis stables The exhibition repre-
sents the different breeds OF cattle on
southwestern ranches
A contract has just been let involv-
ing $500 for the grading OF a new
part OF Franklin Heights extending
so as 10 cut Rio Grande- and Oregon
streets. and through the hill west OF
Noble street This property has lately
been acquired by John Dyer, 7. N
WingO and J. c. LoWdon-
Entries for competition in the drill
ing contest which is TO be held in
Pioneer plaza are being rapidly re-
ceived by.<the committee n charge Of
that affair, and a large number Of
contestants are anticipated TO compete
The first OF the big excursions TO
the carnival came in this morning on
the c. h from san Antonio with see
passengers aboard Fourtaan coaches
were required TO bring the passengers.
Special trains over the Sierra Nadre
and santa Fe' lines are also expected
to arrive
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

any that have yet occurred. Il vii be impossible to
let things 20 on much longer they have gone The
Washington government is trfng now with forces 1t
does not understand or estimate at their true value
1t should realize that it is dealing with the passions
of men, and that danger to the cause OF international
peace now charges the very air.
This outrage must be the last. The toll runs up
to about 200 kiIed-autheHticated cases Property
losses, though aggregatng hundreds Of millions we
may ignore for the time being The main point now IS to
insure personal safety Americans wherever they may
lawfully be. The United States must make 1t clear
to Mexico and to all Mexicans that If the rights Of
Americans personal safety cannot be guaranteed and
enforced by that country, the American government
viii undertake to do IT. There IS nothing unfnendly
to Mexico in this attitude it is the truest fnendness
1t the kind of assistance that exco should welcome
The only bright CLEAN in the news OF these last
several days is the word yet not authenticated that
the commander OF the Villa bandit band that massacred
the Americans Santa Ysabe has been taken prisoner
at MADEIRA. If the story is true, it is fortunate that
the brute not shot down Sight for the lesson
to be administered will be impressive Rodriguez
shall be executed by Mexican firing squad after the
form Of trial If he should be permitted to escape,
then the people of the United States would know exactly
how to estimate the Carancstas and prepare themselves
to act accordingly The story of Rodnguezs capture,
however may be only frame-up designed to allay ex
element 1t must be disbelieved until it is fully con-
firmed.
Even the execution of Rodriguez will not avail to
to the United States that the Caanza government
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

Governor Joseph D. Sayers viii ar
rive in the city tomorrow morning 70
be the guest particularly OF the Texas
Live Stock association and personally,
Of senator ". ". Turney Elaborate
plans were being made for the enter
tainment OF the chief executive OF the
state, notable among the events being
a dance in his honor by the Social club
Of the city The executive committee
is composed of A. P Coles, owen
White and James Mari.
r Anderson. a prominent mining
man Of Chihuahua. is in the city TO at
tend the carnival
J. B. W Burton. OF the Burton
Wingo Lumber company. returned to
the city from an eastern trip.
Miss Olivia Lockhart. daughter OF
FL Paso's former chief Of police, was
visiting Miss Gertrude Cstliu, the
queen Of the carnival
Judges II. H Neil W s Fly and
John H James. all members OF the
court OF civil appeals at san Antonio.
arrived in the city today.
The accommodation committee Of
the carnival reported that the hotels
were full of guests and visitors were
being placed in private homes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

6STN ITS tubercular problem e
Paso has a mammoth task upon
its hands" said J. 3. Gwin-
People from all over the country
flock here, most Of them in the last
stages OF the disease and at the end
Of their resources and become public
charges. FL Paso cannot provide free
sanatsrium care for the people Of the
whole nation. yet it must and it is its
duty 10 do as much as possible for
these unfortunate people. In the cases
that have come under the care Of the
associated charities we have found a
variety of ways 10 help. People who
have relatives at their homes, OF in
whose home states there are public
sanitariums we send back TO these,
for il is better to spend the money
on their transportatio and get them
some place where they will be cared
for than to try TO help them when
they cannot be given the right care
nor food here Other cases sometimes
just need little help at first, in get
ting located in the right kind of quar-
tiers. etc, many OF these have some
small income from relatives at home
We viii always have a large number
OF homeless transient tubercular peo-
pie and for these / think the tent col
only near the County hospital is the
only solution at present"
4 knew both Watson and Wallace
who were killed at Cusi," said John
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

anybody for a right-of-Tay through
their farms.
EIlick HelIwanger has been arrested
for sitting down too hard on the 'front.'
porch at the post office
slim Picke1s has returned from
pleasant stay az Ticzville. where he
was the guest of the jailer for Few
days, on account OF some slight pune
ture OF the law. Slim says he would
not mind being in jail II there was
little more freedom about It
Pants are worn by men who WORK
for wages; trousers by those who draw
a salary No civilized man can get
along without pants The law, pub
lie opinion and the clothing manufac-
turers demand them Pants are made
in all sizes, just as are men, 1t has al
ways been mystery why the weaker
and least durable portion of this gar
ment is at the point which comes
wholly in contact with the chair, so
that IL a man sits down il is expen-
sive- Every pair Of pants has money
tight commitments for the cOnSerVa-
ton OF wealth. They are called pock-
cts and are designed for the safe
keeping of the above mentioned riches
but instead in Them at all times may
be found such valuables as a knife,
four or five nickels, two or more odd
sized buttons, and an occasional key
There are always two pockets at the
rear. One of these is frequently used
for artillery and the other for liquid
ammunition. one is needless without
the other. There being no room for
Bible pocket. that is carried in the
hand. There is no need of 1t being
concealed anyway. All pants. like all
men, sooner or later bag at the knees
This imperfsction. comes from = curva-
turs in the thread in the weave Of the
material The constant opening and
shutting Of the knees causes the
threads TO become bent Were the
hinges in a mans knees made to work
both ways there would be no baggy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
Tubercular Patients Are Ciity's Big Problem
American Flag Waves Daily From City Hall

sidered one OF the best markets for
cars in the United States. OF AL
models
~Au We hear OF down in my country
is the prosperity Of Fl Paso and the
wonderful growth that this little city
Is enjoying" said c. H Johnson. OF
UFalde. Texas FL Psso is certainly
advertised in the southwest. ard there
is hardly. a day passes that someone
living either in Uvalde or that Vi
cinity does not come here on business
7 am returning TO my home from Cal
ifOrnia. and I would like to say thar
I do not believe that any OF the coast
cities have anything on Fl Fasb in
the matter OF paved streets and com
petsut policemen"
Il was very glad 10 see the editorial
upon careless auto drivers IN Wednes-
days Herald" said c. n. Anderson
The safety Of everyons depends upon
the common decency Of the autonao-
bile driver No amount OF traffic
laws will protect pedestrians or right
minded drivers from accidents unless
there was a traffic cop on every street
corner Of the city. without the deceucy
and fair play mindednezss OF the auto
driver I have seen Just such Incl
dents as the one described in the pa
per and narrowly missed being hurt in
a similar incident myself Surely
every right minded man must realize
that the loss OF a few minutes time
in crossing a corner is better than tc
risk being responsible for = mans
life"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
Ford and Bryan

81 Al. o. HSlIS-
I knew q man. old and tried. full OF
Godliness from the days Of his youth.
At this mans feet. I studied the book
OF life
And this he taught me: The wise
man thinketh humbly of himself
The vision which the man spoke
with whom God Is. and who being
strengthened by God, abiding with him
said:
I am-the most foolish OF men. and
the wisdom of men is not With me-
prov. XXX. Ia
Hast thou seen a man hasty TO
speak Folly is rather to be looked
for than his PROV. xxx
20l
And so I reason. Ford and Billy are
in each others bad company
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
BaImy Peace

wish
blade
fsn would change pOw Pa like the
with Hall
Oobg
hand and rfeand that pledge
life in in
hundred guarantee advance
because which
loose the day when warfare ends believe
whole
M fall shOOhOuse village hall
protected bv bs - r.,,D.v,r ssrvee1 WALT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

ton was one that has never yet been
settled, being entitled. Ought . Man
as the judges have all been married
one or more times
The postmaster. who was q stanch
Republican up TO the time Of the last
national election. and who culningly
changed his politics while no one was
looking. has decided to remain neutral
for a while vet, on the possible out
come OF the election next fall
Luke Matthewsla says n some OF
these old fellows you see sitting around
on stumps now trying 10 draw pen
sions had been in the thickest Of the
civil war they could not remember so
many tales to tell now.
Jefferson POtlocl1s has a grievance
against the high-handed manner IN
which the government does business
He saws when il began TO lay out the
parcel post system. il cut the counu|
UP into small units, and never ask
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

No chip on the shoulder. no staggering be-
fore the porld. but firm stand and deeds phen
deeds are necessary.
F1HE QUOTATION is from John Hay, the quiet,
forceful, wise statesman, scholar, and soldier,
who, by the way, sent word to the Morocco
bandits in the memorable dispatch: @Perdcas alive
Raisuli dead; Perdicaris, naturazed American of
Greek birth had been taken by bandits under leader
named RaisuH, for ransom; Hay secured his quick
release though it the other side Of the world
The United States taken its word in those days
If ever there was q time when deeds were neces
sary that time is today. 1t for less than have
suffered in Mexico that the combined powers marched
to Pekin. 1t is for less than suffering in
Mexico that American troops remain in China to this
hour, and in Nicaragua
mo staggering but firm stand, and deeds when
deeds are necessary" 1t is the belief Of the FL Paso
Herald that If the Of score of Americans
Monday Chihuahua is not made the occasion of
drastic and immediate lesson to bandits administered
either by the Carranza government or by our own
government things will go quickly from bad to worse,
murders, outTages and wholesale massacres will be-
come common and the final result viii be tremendous
uprising among the people of the United States and
probably a general between the two nations.
The immediate adoption Of a firm policy, and the
immediate administering of much needed lesson viii
be the only way avert fghtful tragedies than
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

TITLE Wild Onion school teacher says
in the business offices the adding
machines takes the place OF
brain. Had every one studied their
arithmetic lessons more closely instead
Of playing hockey" there would not
have been such a demand for these
machines TO-DAY.
The two twins Of the Calf Ribs
neighborhood were in our midst this
week, and before departing for nome
they bought some fwo-fer cigars. The
two twins seem TO enjoy one another-s
company more than they do anybody
else's, as they remind each other OF
each other so much
Slim Pickens came into possession OF
4 new derby hat while over at Tick
Vile the other day The derby is too
large at present, but Slim expects TO
fatten up a lot this summer.
4 good many attended the discus
sion at Bounding BilIows. The Ques-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
caa1 PnI.I. TaxEs pam

The number Of poll taxes registered
al the county tax collectors office at
noon Thursday was 1881. OF this num-
Der 2e2s were Americans, S51 Next
cans; - negroes and Is Chinese.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

pants The man who wears trousers
generally has two or three pairs. but
the one who wears pants considers
himself lucky il he has an extra pair
10 put on while the others are being
patched or pressed Sometimes even
this is not feasible, hence places where
they press while { Wait"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
By GEORGE FITCH.

piled the ancestors for hundreds OF.
thousands of western people, and is
regarded with great affection every
where west Of New York Tombstones
and ancestors are in fact its greatest
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

New York has the first and only passport
bureau in the United States.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

There are over 100000 school teachers in
the United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

Uncle joe Cannon once clerked in y q
country store for 81 per week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13

No chip on the shoulder. no staggering be-
fore the wOrld. but firm stand. and deeds phen
deeds Ore necessary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-13
I~oooR SPOeN

PiHfIG OFF 4 Guy GAO
AIN"ATT PICkEOPA cUE
AHo R2AcTIS9 JUJT AFTER
NE OD+ER GAHG HAVE
FtNlHED
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
CARRAWZA PL EASED WITHVOTE
MRS. KIGHT
Sister of H. w. LeaChman, Of
This City, Dies Suddenly in
City of ParkerSburg.

PARKEESBUEG. March 14.--Mrs.
Mary Kish: was summoned by death
quite suddenly 1T tho hull Of her sis
ter. Mrs. Gertrude Hubbard, nf Par
marO. on the lElprrThan. sunday
morning. She had gone to Tie homo
nf her sister 10 spend the day. md
had been there hut few hours when
she was stricken with heart failure.
Her death ensucd within very few
minutes. Mrs. kiEht waa quite we'll
known in the city. and had host OF
friends who will learn with sorrow
OF her death. She was the widow
OF the late j. W. KIght. who died two
years ago. Mrs. kight was 80 years
Of age and had been for several years
the matron OF the chtIdren's home.
Her home was up the lnterurbRn. She
was member OF one OF the old and
prominent families of the county.
Surviving her are The following
brothers and sisters: ]. r. LoHchmnn.
of Grafton: H. w T.rNchman, Of
Clarksburg; G. c. I.cachman. Of this
city; Mrs. NJ A. Holden. OF Wheeling.
and Mrs. C. r. woodward and Mrs,
Gertrude Hibbard. of ParmRCo.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock from
the home OF Mrs. FlibhRrd. Interment
was made ut the Odd Fellows ceme-
terry.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
RANDOLPH COUNTY
FA VORS ROBINSON

to the absurd sophlstry that Judge
Robinson ls any mans man, that he
capable or control except In what he
considers right and for the common
welfare. will be the most chagrlned
and Inundated lot OF politicians that
West Virginia has beheld in many a
day.
known. his character Is too we'll es-
tahlished as distinguished citizen
and useful public servant, to the
people of the state. to permit them
to be hoodwinked by an lntination
which Is so unfounded and outrage
ous as to be libelous on the public
intelligence. Where the unknown
and untrled, a newcomer to our pup-
lie life and service, the opposition
such "a 1t ls, and based on such a
tlimsy falsehood as 1t seems to be,
might fool enough Of the people long
enough to prove g benefaction to
to those responsible for 1t. But that
IA by no means the case, and cunse-
qnently they cannot get away with
nc, for the very simple reason that
the voters Of the party are too wise,
too fair minded, and too loyal to
the best intereata ef the party and
the state 10 permit them 60,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
Or. Crafts of the Industrial Re-
form Bureau Will Come to
the City.

DR.. Wilbur F. Crafts, of Washing
ton, who Is TO address a mems mass
meeting next Sunday afternoon ut
2:30 o'clock In the First Methodist
Episcopal church, is superintendent
Of the international Reform Bureau.
The following ten acts passed by
Congress were introduced at the re-
quest Of the Reform Bureau and un-
der the leadership Of the statesmen
named below, were pushed to final
success:
Gillett act to break up divorce
colonies" in territories.
Broderick act to double penalty for
seduction of girls under twenty-one
years of age.
Hepburn act to prevent importa-
tion and expectation of obscene mat
smith-Lodge act to prohibit sale
of opium in Philippines, save as medi-
cine.
Teller amesdment to close by "con-
tract gates of st. Louis and James
town exposition on sabbath.
Bowersock amendment to suppress
liquor selling IN immigrant stations,
Gallinger amendment to rorbtd IL
quor selling in old soldier" homes.
Glllett act, TO forbid sales Of IL
quors. oplums and firearms by Amerl-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
RAID REPORTS
Cause the ToWnof Naco in Ari-
zona to Be Placed under
Arms at Night.
t.v a,.ee,A1ro.prr,a

NACo. Arlz., March 14.-Naco
was under arms during the night as
the result OF reports from sources
considered reliable that raid on
the town was planned for the early
morning hours. Women, children
and valuables were hurried from the
border. Early today all was quiet.
Following reports last night that
Villa aympathlzers at Cananea, So
nora, were threatening trouble. the
wires between that town and the
border were cut.
The authorities here also were I'M
formed that several pieces of artil-
lery were discovered hidden in q
house at Nogales, Sonora, and that
Mexican soldiers had been seen
carrying what appeared to be ammu-
milton to the house.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
RIGID CENSORSHIP is
ORDERED BY FUNSTON
tsr AssesIArEp rasssl

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March a.
A rigid censorship was ordered es-
tabllshcd at Columbus, a. NJ, Tuesday
by Major General Funston. He in
structed Brigadler General Pershlng,
commanding there, to take charge Of
telegraph Office, watch all automobile
routes and guard telephone wires out
of the town. This action was taken to
prevent news Of the troop movements
leaking out in press dispatches.
General Funston said newspaper re-
porters from New Mexico had been
revealing every movement of troops.
the disposition OF the forces and the
amount OF their equipment.
There was no use trying to con-
ceal our plans here. while there was
leak on the border" he explained.
1--WE had to act"
It was indicated that IL the censor
ship was evaded martial law might be
the next step in controlling the news
situation at Columbus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-14
CAR ROBBERIES
Are CHARGED against Clarence
Kennedy. Who is jailed by
RaiIroad Detectives. -.

Accused of=two= tox car robhertesi
Clarence Konnedy n young man, be-
lieyed to he a member of an organ
ICED gang nf box car thieves along
with Harry Moneypenny. who has
been sentenced to thepenitentiary for
one such robbery. is prisoner fin
the county jail awaiting u hearing
before Magistrate T. G. Nicawarner.
Kennedy was arrested Monday
night at Northview by "A, u. Bryant
and Charles Windsor. Baltimore and
Ohio railroad detectives. who have
been engaged in running down the
gang Of box car robbers Mr.. Bryant
preferred the two charges. one of
which is that of entering car at
Two Lick and attempting to steal
$500 worth of merchandise there
from February 19. and the other be-
ing an attempted robbery of $50
worth of merchandise from box
car in the Clarksourg yards FehrN-
ary 90.