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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

very much larger force of troops than is now there
in order to keep open and protect the long lines Of
communication;
Second, American engineers and workmen will have
to be sent in to build and improve roads erect bridges
and establish water stations and supply stations at
convenient intervals;
Third fleet of 1000 to 1900 autotrucks will have
be brought into service, and these will have to be
and wagons for service away from the main military
highway.
The alternative and the far more practical course
is for the United States to take possession OF the two
railroads in the of Chihuahua for military pur
poses, and operate them with American Locomotives
and and American train under effective mill
tary guard and patrol. If the Carranza government
does not very quickly consent to the of the rail
roads requested for the ordinary shipment Of mill
taTy supplies with American rolling, stock strictly
commercial basis, under American operating officers
and protection, The Herald would advocate the latter
course of temporary of the railroads strictly
military measure, as the more practical of the two
alternatives.
The American forces are in Mexico for sole
purpose, dispose finally of Villa and his bunch.
As has been often explained this service will benefit
Mexico and MeXicans even more than 1t will benefit
Americans. There is why the Carranza
government or the Mexican people should doubt the
motives or question the acts of the Americans in this
matter The Americans have not trespassed in the
slightest degree upon Mexcos sovereignty civil rights,
or local national governmental prerogatives; nor
have the Americans done the least injury to the country
traveTsed, or harmed single individual. The course
Of the Americans so far is unimpeachable.
But the Carranza government must try to realize
that the Americans determined to carry out the
object Of this quest Every responsible American hopes
that the task will be completed without any unfortunate
conflict clash between the Americans and the de
factO government of Mexico. But that the Americans
ready to meet the issue whatever it be- cannot
be questioned II remains with the Carrancstas them
selves whether the search after Villa shall remain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

there can be no competition on
bitulithic
Another matter that Judge Pool has
overlooked, is the fact that the prop
ertv owners are the ones that are pay
ing for the streets that are being paved
with bitulithic, and not the city. They
are petitioning for bitUlithiC. practical
Is demanding bitulithic: the CITY is not
forcing the pavement on them Let the
concrete people try to promote some
streets and thereby get an expression
OF the people who pay for the cost Of
the improvement They are at liberty
10 DO this anywhere and at any time.
Why don't they do it?
Why do all additions that are I'm
proving their property and i'm which the
city has no interest whatever. use btu
litnlC If they can get concrete so much
cheaper
Take Kern Place all OF their streets.
Richmond Terrace, all OF their streets.
Castle Heights, all of their streets and
Cotton addition: why do all these people
use bitulithic? why pay 80 to 90 thous-
and dollars for bitulithic in Austin Ter
race when part Of the owners OF this
addition are owners of stock and direc-
tors IN the cement plant2 These peo-
pie could have chosen concrete. They
were not obliged to use bitulithic
Why2 There is only one rea son, gentle
men. and that is that they do not want
to experiment with their own money.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

of the sand and gravel. as it is all Sc
cured along the right OF way free Of
charge. Take the lower valley and all
Of this material must be shipped from
Fl PaSo, as there is not one yard of
sand or gravel to be had anywhere.
With sand and gravel free on the upper
valley work. and with il costing $3.50
per cubic yard laid down i'm Ysleta. and
plus the freight charge on cement and
adding the additional hauling, you can
readily see that the cost OF a concrete
road at that point would equal, If not
exceed the price for bitulithic.
Judge Pool contends that there is
no competition on bitulithic and that
our royalty is too high. We file an
agreement with the county and the
city in which we agree to license any
contra ctor who may desire to bid on
any Of our work. This is not a royalty
price, but an agreement to furnish the
mixture at our plant ready TO lay, we
furnishing all materials, patented
tools, etc. This is not a royalty, but
price for the mixture which is pur-
chased the same as any contractor
would buy brick or wood block. or even
cement We have had competition un-
der this agreement: the Southwestern
Paving company underbid us and built
several streets i'm the city. including
East Overland, West san Antonio, Por-
firio Diaz and California streets This
disproves Mr.. Pools statement that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

n MPATIENCE is mild word to express the feeling
with which Americans await Caranza's answer to
governments request that military supplies be
allowed the railroads south from FL PasO
to the field bases Of the American expeditionary forces
The Herald wishes there some way to impress
upon Caranza the fact that his long delay is being
construed in this country definitely uufriendy,
by many of those who have been disposed regard the
Csuanza government anxious to cooperate in good
faith TO get rid of Villa. By his failure to meet the
American request promptly and willingly he is simply
paving the way for trouble for himself
CarraDZa and all those about him should not be
allowed to forget that the United States permitted the
passage Of many thousands Of Caranza troops through
United States territory-5OOO at time and other
large bodies at other times-and that the movement
from Eagle Pass and Preside TO Aqua Preta distance
Of 800 miles through three states under the
protection of United States troops guarding the
railroads, the thing tiat made possible the
final defeat Of Villas organized rebellion and the esab
hshment Of CarIanzas control in the north.
Cauanza and those about him should not be allowed
70 forget that the United States has been than
liberal in passing supplies and munitions of all kinds
through its territory and ports for the and benefit
Of the Carranza government The United States has
demonstrated its frendlness and good viii toward the
Carrauza government, many times at the imminent risk
Of its welfare, and Of the safety of Americans in
Mexico and the border.
The task for the American forces pursuing Villa
in the state Of Chihuahua is hard enough best At
The distance they now operating, it would take
fleet Of 1000 to 1900 heavy trucks to keep those forces
adequately supplied by mOtOrcar from the Columbus
base Fortunately the forces have been able to pick
up needfu things in the field, for which payment
Is being made in good American money; if this had
not been found practicable the $50 trucks less
now operating or contracted for would hardly be able
to make beginning at an adequate supply service.
II the railroads not to be used by the Americans
three things viii become necessary:
First the Americans viii have to send into Mexico
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

and he soon returned 20 Spain. where
he died slow, hesitatiug death caused
by lack of breath.
America was discovered SeYeral
times after Columbus got through but
it was always found in the same place,
although greatly improved in general
culture and table manners. Has the
reader ever thought of where he would
be now IL Christopher Columbus had
not stun bled onto this country while
hunting a way to get back home in
one piece There were times when
Columbus despaired of discovering any
thing but a watery grave, which is
one Of the dampest and most unpleas-
ant forms OF discovery. but he persisted
and gave 10 the world a great, free
republic respected at home and carr
TONED abroad. Columbus has never
been recognized by anything but few
dinky monuments, and there are thou
sands Of American college students
who do not know what he died OF.
This teaches US that fame il a bubble,
and a soft soap bubble at that
We should all he glad that America
was discovered when it was, other
wise many OF us would not be here To
enjoy the blessings Of liberty. equality
and IS cent CasOlinc.-Protected by the
ADAMS Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
Columbus Discovered America, Not His Fault
First Planted Spanish Flag Then The Indians

%HE discovery Of America by Chris
TOPPER Columbus, deceased. was
= one OF the most useful discoveries
aver made by anybody, although very
title was said about it at the time.
It was a great event in the history OF
the world. and vet the press Of that
Jay thought so little Of it that it was
buried on an inside page, next to
free reader for q oue-night corn cure
Columbus discovered America i'm 1899
or lhereabouts, but it was not his fault.
He did not know America from slab
n side pork, and he and his brave crew
were agreeahly surprised ON landing
10 be greeted by the high cheekbone
Or the American Indian. Columbus did
not dream that in a few hundred years
that sparsely settled country would
contain 100. 0O0, 000 people, enjoying the
benefits Of a protective tariff and the
open saloon and buying automobiles
and encyclopedias on small monthly
payments.
The first thing Columbus did on his
arrival was TO plant the spanish flag
on q proud eminencc- A little later
ne found IL. necessary 10 plant quite
q number or the original inhabitants,
who refused TO he reconciled TO the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

man, sed Ma. Then YOU a. I can run
o1Ver thare q visit our son. she sed
Think how proud 7 shall he of him
always wanted some one TO he proud OF
IN the family. sed Nfa
Amt you proud OF me- scd Pa
OF course ] am proud Of YOU sed
Ma. but onst i'm while 7 have to
say sumthinE to bring you out Of the
clouds. You have such affeckshunate
foudness for Yourself sed Ma, that YOU
doant RELY need much outside BOOSTING
No wounded you have strong arms. sed
NIa. YOU have been throwing bokays at
Vuurself for SO many veers that IL has
developed yure mussels tremendous.
/ wish YOU wuddent he so conseeted.
deerest sed Ma.
am not conseeted What YOU
mtstaik for coHceit is merely a thorO
q cleer understanding of my powerful
and compelling personality. sed Pa
] wud be 4 awful fool IL 7 dident notis
ons m q while that I am q remarkabel
man. Pa sed
You think beekaus yure father was
mayor Of yure hOam town that all the
polltickai branes is on yure side OF the
Iambly. sed Pa I motifs that dieent
eleck him for second term. sed PSI
lie refused second term. sed Ma.
Both parties wanted him for another
term, but he cudGent ne-lecz his biz
ness. His knew his bizness was grow
ing rapidly Ma sed.
] suppose he put a lot Of capital into
1t while he was mayor. sed Pa
Jest what do yeu mean2 Sed Ma
That was oanly a littel joak OF NINE.
sed Pa. Here is twenty dollars. Pa sed
kind of quick 7 made forty dollars
eesv to-day & I sed to myself tweety
of ;his is for my deer littel wife.
You are a darling. sed Ma, and ] oct
YOU Wud be a grand mayor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
ttleBobbie S Pa
His Ideas About Statesmen Get a
Check.
BY WILLIAsI F. KRIS.

DOEBIES'S teacher says that when
b he grows up he will Pruoly be
last mite. 4 am so glad
You doant need to get excited about
anything his teecheF says. sed Pa. My
teecher sed that wen I grew up 1 wud
be a trane robber. OF course. sed Pa
she was kind Of provoked wen she sed
it. but she sed it. &c now look at me
about as far from a train robber as a
man cud be,
Yes indeed, sed Ma. g ,aiks a lot Of
nerve to rob a train. but doant Nsee
any reason why BObbie shuddent be a
statesman. He is smart enuff now TO
DO better than sum Of the statesmen
oayer in ashingt0n. sed Ma
l always thot 1 shud have been q
statesman sed Pa. nave sum very
clear q well defined idees about how
1hls nashun shud be run.
No doubt about it, sed Ma. 1t is too
pad that YOU can't spend part OF your
ume oaver i'm Washington 1 guess
they miss you dredfully.
/ think IL viii oe offul nice If we
i've TO sec the day Bobbie is a states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

association and ali its branches I'm
El Paso we have been handicapped by
our lack Of the right kind Of quar-
ters.
In writing of ii Paso as a CITY
where all OF the women formerly lived
on ranches where they had TO defend
themselves that eastern correspondent
is decidedly off color" said c. r.
Iaynes. "El Paso is certainly metro
poAitan city and can be cIassed as a
small san Francisco. and ne evidently
needs good pair Of glasses If he
writes anything to the contrary For
Columbus y. NJ. or some place like
that II may be all right as the house
wife rs taught how to shoot rattle
snakes and jack rabbits and sometimes
even q coyote Who ever heard OF
shoot sticks. whatever that is. and
small bore repeating rifles carried i'm
hand bags"
"a striking demonstration Of the
GOODNESS of Fl Pas0ans was seen Sun
day afternoon when a large crowd at
tended the amateur league baseball
games mt Rio Grsnde park said John
T. Clark 1T did not make any diff
ference how many rumors were float
ing around the city. the fans We're
out at the park for q good time and
they had it, as 7 have never seen two
better amateur games. All of the teams
are well equipped with pitching ma
terial and are very evenly matched
as past games viii show.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
Ell Paso Serene and Busy


FL PasO is the serenest and most prosperous little
city and business goes right on despite all the dis
turbing talk that IS rife especially away from the
border where false reports being circulated without
the corrective of local knowledge and experience
The month Of March in Ell Paso is again record
breaker. General business in all lines is furnishing
Bank conditions reflect the general activity Whole
sale and retail MERCHANDISING is not only normal but
better than normal Mining in the surrounding country
is exceedingly active, and the prosperity Of all the
mining communities is reflected here directly and
indirectly through business for FL PasO houses
travel and traffic the railroads, and more
money in the banks. The livestock industry has had
exceptionally good season Agriculture is at least
at par while manufacturing in most lines is beneting
from the general prosperity of the southwest.
In FL PasO Buildings of all kinds continue
to be erected III increasing numbers. Warehouses,
modern garages, office blocks buildings public
buildings Of cost and countless residences
Of most modern type, under construction all the
time The building record for 1916 will probably break
all FL Paso records the $500 900 record of 1915
While FL Paso is hearing echoes in degree, of
the false reports being circulated broadcast about con-
ditOns here, the local situation IS not appreciably
affected The false reports doubtless cause some diver
sion of travel that normally would pass through here
and some investments may be held up But the nor
NAL course Of business with own neghbors which
is the basis of the dtys prosperity is not disturbed
Visitors invariably express surprise find FL Paso
perfectly and self controlled. Every visitor
if he be Of normal intelligence becomes booster
for Ell PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

French exhibit, which was so very at
tractive at san Francisco. is almost i'm
It's entirety at the san Diego fair. The
san Francisco fair is SIN beautiful.
Tor the time since its closing has been
principally devoted to boxing and re-
moving the exhibits and the dismant-
ling of the buildings has just now be-
gun The fine arts building with its
beautiful dome and lagoon is to be
Kept as II is for q permanent art gal
lery and the California building viii
remain and be used as a normal school.
The column Of progress is to remain
also
The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation serves the community through
Christian social service and this can
be done better through an institution
Of this kind than by the individual
churches working by themselves" said
Mrs. H. T. Bowie. .Tndfvidua1 work
by the churches as separate institu-
lions can not hope to cover the broad
field that is possible when all Join
IN one big concerted movement The
association tries to furnish educational
classes IN any subjects for which there
- demand and an employment bureau
LOT girls out Of work The vacation
houses maintained by all ne associa-.
lions provide an Inexpensive place for
the employed girl TO spend hor suume-
vacation and the Bible classes supply
both friends and profitable study for
those interested in this All this is
work universally done by the uational
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
Putting 1t Off

the thief of time remarked the the
nursery the is while
h. before the useful he and that is Why have when
n,withb
SnueSlng
dc
III sit the fronu And
the
the walks
winter III shovel
have thin shining sit here saving
What's the
Protected by the Newspaper serve1 MASON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
THE CosT or BTTULITHIC.

Editor IT Peso Herald.
Referring to your recent editorial in
regard to the cost Of concrete pavement
on the upper valley road. and Mr.. Pools
letter. we ask that you investigate the
cost Of materials necessary for conTete
construction in the lower valley, where
bitulithic is now being laid and COIN
pare it with what the same materials
viii cost on the concrete road up the
valley
You and judge Pool have referred TO
the saving that could have been ef-
fected by the county had concrete been
specified for the lower valley work. A
fair comparison Of this cannot be made
because Of the fact that all materials
for concrete work I'm the upper valley
viii cost nothing, that is, the only
cost viii be the screening and hauling
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
THE COURTS
IN DIsTRICT CnIRT.

= Il FrIce, TreaIdfnR.
VI H. Lincoln VS.. Texas a Pacific
suit for $4,000 damages for personal
injuries. on trial
Coggin g. Demere VS.. Texas & Pa
clfic. suit for damages to cattle ship
ment; verdict for PLAINTIFF. and defen-
dant filed motion for new trial
Lena Young ct ux vs.. Victor L. Ochoa,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
Ell Paso Is The Promise City Of The West
Arizona Valleys Are Greer With Alfalfa
Loose talk looks different in print.

6GT L PASO is one Of the best bust
ness cities in the west" said
Allen Nye, a travelling sales
man Of Denver. Il travel all over the
western country and nowhere is there
a town that is enjoying greater pros
perity. Up in the northwest business
is quiet. but in California conditions
are better. The expected slump in
business in San Francisco, following
the close Of the exposition, has failed
to materialize. Business is good in
Denver and all Of Colorado is in bet
ter shape than lit has been for some
time El PasO has a wonderful future.
and there is no reason to believe that
the present prosperous conditions VIII
not continue"
The valleys Of Arizona are green
with alfalfa and all crops are in good
condition" said A 3. Warrener. Il
have Just returned from a trip over a
part Of the state and found generally
prosperous conditions. The weather.
however, has been warmer than in Fl
PasO. That is natural. Of course, be
cause Of the higher altitude or this
city
The fair at san Diego is much more
interesting than it was last year. for
the majority Of the exhibits from the
San Francisco exposition have been
moved TO the san Diego fair" said Mrs.
Florence L. Hines, who has Just re-
turned from a visit to California. Tho
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
got tn price

They SNOW that bitulithic has stood the
test and thew know what they are get
TING for their money.
I thank YOU, Mr.. Editor, FOR your
kind Iemarks about the success OF our
pavemeDts in FL Paso and we feel that
down deeI IN your own heart you are
Of the opInion that bitulithic at the
same price as concrete, is the best in
vestnent for all
". J. Rand.
For Bitulithic Paving Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
ARNTY"S TRANSPORT PROBLEM IN MEXICO AND CARRAN1

wholly peaceable and peaceful expedition If the Car
rancistas withhold much longer their the
of the railroads by the Americans, their refusal
only be construed unfrendly and the americans
Will have to proceed accordingly.
Probably the delay is partly due to the long dis
lance from Carranzas headquarters and the ignorance
at headquarters of the precise conditions in the north
Why would 1t not be good idea to send Gen. Oregon
to Juarez to watch personally the progress of the
American forces and their conduct? The Americans
have no other aim or motive than those already off
cally declared at Washington by the president, the
congress, and the secretary of state Oregon could
easily satisfy himself of this and allay any suspicion
there may be in any quarter
The American government desires the use of the
railroads in the state of Chihuahua transport military
supplies and desires prompt and favorable answer
Anything less will Indicate that the Carranza govern
ment cannot be relied for full cooperation in this
Joint pursuit after band of assassins and robbers.
The task of the Americans would thus become harder,
but the chase would not be abandoned that account
The duration of the stay of American forces in
Mexico depends largely the attitude of the Mexican
de factO government and the Mexican people.
The expedition proves that infantry can be moved
long distances its Own feet in almost incredibly
short time but it doesn't prove that ought to be
put to such test. Reasonable preparedness in the
United States for national defence would demand ade-
quae motor and railroad transport for troops depos
the of action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

airplanes ought to be sent TO the
advanced base at One trouble is that the army
has neither the airplsnes nor the trained aviators
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
COUNTY COURT.
Adrian Pool. PresIdIng.

ADRIAN fOOi, fresiding-
state VS. Domingo MOntoya, theft
under $50; filed.
state vs.. Herman Bloch. receiving
and concealinS stolen property: filed.
State vs. Carmen Guerra, selling
liquor on Sunday; filed.
state VS.. Manuel Lopez, theft. filed.
State vs. Enrique Aware, theft de-
PENDANT pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced 10 10 days and fined costs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

The ordinary cost OF Want AID in
The II Paso Herald ifs - cents tt
reaches an average of about lO0.e0d
readers each issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

Wonder If Villa continues to wear his major gen
ERALS uniform with all the gold lace
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
LTSTICE COTRTS.

% d WUFUnEt ITTcHIuIHNs
State VS.. C.. d. Nawman. speeding:
defendant pleaded guilty and was fined
s. and costs.
State VS.. Manuel VALDEZ speeding;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
" HOWARD I. RAM.

white brother. The climate did not
q gree with Columbus, who was troubled
with the cone-clutch type OF asthma,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

Villas thousands of friends" in his old home district
to be about loyal to him any other friends
when ex-hero is down and out.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
7 ETTERS to THE.
Il HERALD

Gan communications must bear The
signature Of the writer. but the name
VIII be withheld II requested)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

For quick results-Use Herald Want
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

Miss Tawney Apples uncle is restin'
easier t'day. Although he Is rich an
prominent tn doctor will not operate.
Their hain't much peace where you hain't
got tn price,
oFrotectsd by Aosms Newspaper ssryiceJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28
G5TH DISTRICT COURT.
ballard COIdyyeII. Prcsfdfnr

Milton Burch VS.. Katherine A. Walk
filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

suit on note and foreclosure of lien;
filed.
T. J. Clege vs.. J. L. Tullis 81 al tres
pass to thy title. filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-28

vila seems as elusive as the Spanish fleet in 1898