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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-03-15

\ woman would rather be Inconsistent
than otherwise.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

tire command to oppose Villa south of Chihuahua City.
 Government agents sent a report to Washington tonight confirming the capture of Torreon Friday by Villa troops. No details were given of the battle which preceded the occupation of the Coahuila metropolis as the brief message which was said to have con- firmed the first reports of the capture were received here from Eagle Pass, Texas.
 These government agents also sent a report tonight that Villa had aban- doned his plan of attacking Chihuahua City after taking Torreon and was planning to move on Monterey where the government was said to have been coining money. If Villa is successful in taking Monterey, according to this source, he would move to Tampico and besiege this east coast port in order to have a port entry for ammunition and supplies, it was added. Saltillo was included in Villas plan of cam pain, it was said.
 A member of General Jose Murguia' s staff in Juarez tonight made a state ment to an American that confirma- tion of the capture of Torreon by Villa had been received by the Carranza officials in JuareZ This was officially denied in military headquarters but the report was accepted as true here by the government agents and army of ficers who are in close touch with the situation
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

tion of President Wilson's note.
 The Ietlt Journal suggests that President Wilson in senuing the note Knew he would have the support of Switzerland, and says:
 France pitles it's neighbor, menacel ike Belgium, perhaps; but France, which did rot want War, knows that there are suggestions that honor and interest prevent it from hearing
 The Petit Parisien says: The note deserves the same courteous exam ination and reserve France will not forget the treatment by the Swiss of the interned and repatr.ated peo- pie, but has a right to recall that as to the war the entente allies canno. be placed on the same footing as the central powers"
 The Echo de Paris says: "Our resolution will demonstrate once more that the federal council would be mistaken as to the feeling of the allies and the French"
 The Matin says: Tt must be re- marked that the federal council sup ports the efforts of America without associating itself with regard to the questions. Instead of asking the gov ornments to make known the objects of the war, it limits itself to the very honorable wish that peace be con- cluded now, and homage is to be rendered to the sentiments dictating the note.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
K|DD|ES' HEARTS ARE
 GLADDENED AT ELK'S

The hearts of more than 1000 little kiddies were gladdened yesterday aft ernoon at the monster Christmas tree and benefit arranged for them by Manager Ray F. Brandon at the Elk's theater And they all received presents, too
 There were scores of toys, boxes of candy. bags of nuts and many other things all hanging on the big tree and on the stage surrounding it. These were all distributed among the young sters in the audience at the big, free matinee of "A Star by Mistake"
 This distribution of presents to the needy little tots of Phoenix was the climax of the efforts of Miss Jeanne Russell, most popular leading lady of the Elk's theater. For many weeks past Miss Russell has devoted the major part of each day in seeking out the deserving youngsters and poor families of the city so that she might be of benefit to them on Christmas.
 Miss Russell worked so hard and so conscientiously that she aided the Salvation Army and several other charitable organizations in uncovering the residences of deserving folks who will be happy today as a result of her commendable efforts.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
s12,0O0,0OO DEAL
 IS REPORTED FROM
 THE AJO DISTRICT
Special to The Republican,

AJO, Dee. PA deal that runs into dizzy figures was closed for Ajo Consolidated about the middle o. the past week. although advice of tn ia-t did not become public until to- day and then not officially. How ever, the information comes from such dependable source as tC be ac- cepted without question locally
 The consideration, so report states, was S12,0OO,0O0, and as it is wei known that $9,000,000 was refused some three months ago, the price does not cause great surprise in this camp.
 The story of Ajo Con. carries TO- nance of finance that could be tol of no other mine in Arizona, perhaps for, within four years the cash valu has aeroated to altitude records.
 A little moro than three years ago Calumet & Arizona looked at tn ground now covered by Ajo Con and turned it down at $60,O00, offe'- ing, so the legend runs, $50,000, whicl was refused.
 About this time, James Gaskell father of Ely came into the coun- try, examined the property, wired his views concerning it to James Phil lins, IT., a near relative, also presi- dent of Tennessee Coal & Iron, incl dentally, and the next day paid sl50, - 900 cash for the holding, which he at once organized under the name A 70 Consolidated The new owners spent about S750,000 skirmishng around tc see what sort of a proposition they had really come into.
 Last June, C. X A. took anothe~ look on q basis of 6,000.000 tons, then raised the limit to S,000,00O tons, but l-.,11 1fl
 Then [. s. s. & R came in and took a chance that there were prob ably 100000 00G to 12,000, ,000 tons. Tn owners never even looked at the hole card to see if there could be any doubt about things. and so A. $. x R raised the bet to 15000 GOO tons. This sort of put little interest into tn game, but still the dealer stood pat. and then it was that American Metal bought in and called them at 20.000. 900 tons. paying just s12,000,000 to draw cards.
 A $I2,000000 deal in any other camp in Arizona would have excite5 the populace. and stories would havt gone forth to the press, heralding tn greatness of the mines of the dis trict but the transaction here caused scarcely a ripple
 IL IdS DetIl kIONn II TOT SD lOHS JHd Ajo Con. was one of the biggest mines in the country, the people O. this community have been prepare to hear of its sale at a big figure tee long to get worked up over it's fina transfer to new ownership. i Two steam sEovels are now at woyH on New Cornelia, and it is expected that the teaching plant will be read for the ore about March l. Then tht public will perhaps finally realize that all this s1O,OO0,0OO investment was not merely for the purpose of ex- perimentation.
 It is said that American Metal, will tuild a big floation plant fni the treatment of Ajo Con. ores, ant should this prove q success, as il undoubtedly will, it will mean thaf many of the properties here will adop- this latest method for separation O. values.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
SEES NO OFFER OF MEDIATION
 FROM WILSON
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this must be done by the belligerents. I think I understand President Wilson alright if 1 say that he does not offer mediati for this point, and that he only shows the interest which the Uni ted States, as well as other neutrals, naturally have to see peace restored. As to these conditions, l may point out one remarkable fact: all the belli- gerents have insisted that one of their most important aims is the protection of small neutral states.
 "I don't want to reopen discussion of the past. 1 want to be as impartial. as neutral as it is possible in the pres ent hour when l state what must be Germanys standpoint in this respect. All the belligerentS agreed in words about this position of neutrals but as to their actions, they have been less unanimous. 1 don't want to speak about Belgium at all. As I've already said, I don't want to speak of the past.
 But how about Greece; how about Rumania? Rumania has been dragged into the war virtually against her will by the entente. Of course, we recognize that Lloyd George in his last speech. called the entente's action in Rumania's case, blunder but that is small com fort. And then, about Constantinople? M. TrepOff, the Russian premier few days ago announced to the world that possession of this city had been prom ised to Russia by the entente in 1915. Does this not mean the partition of a state which cannot even be called small and which has assisted vitally
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
BOOMING GUNS TELL
 IF BURNING HOUSE

A fusilade of shots coming from he open mouths of a number of .45 shooters early last evening, di- ected the attention of the eastern portion of the city to the vicinity of Eighth street. A blaze lighting up he sky, set the whole down town section on the run, and made the nervous ones believe that fire. mur- der rapine, and arson. were taking place.
 It was nothing more or less, than the old fashioned manner of turning T fire alarm. A small frame house occupied by John Scaife, on Eighth street, between Jefferson and Madi- son, was merrily ablaze, and the existence of a alarm box was forgot ten. Practically everyone who had iixgun dug it up, and shot Christ mas Eve so full of holes. that it vii! ever again look the same. The old fashioned alarm did the work as well as the new. as after a quick run, the ire department, acting along modern ines succeeded in squelching the blaze
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
Muruuia Assumes Command

JUAEEZ, Mex, Dec. 24.-General Jose Murguia, brother of the new com- mander of the northwestern military zone, assumed command of the border forces here and in northern Chihuahua today. General Murguia relieved Gen eral Francisco Gonzales, who has been the military commander here for the past eight months.
 General Murguia arrived in Juarez from Chihuahua City yesterday with 710 troops. These troops relieved the command of General Gonzales here, in Guadalupe, Zaragosa, San Ignacio and the other border towns near here. Gen neral Gonzales announced his intention tonight of going to Chihuahua City tomorrow afternoon on a special train He will be accompanied by his entire command of 800 troops here. He an nourced his intention of taking the field against Villa.
 It is the intention of the new com mander here to replace all of General Gonzales troops with those of his own command. A troop train left here today
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
TEUTONS STILL
 HAMMERING AT
 THE RUSSIANS
(Continued from Page One)

frontier. and these have been counter balanced by local successes else where bv the Austro- German forces. writes the militarr critic of the Over seas News Agency.
 The forces of General Arg and von Koevesa" he continues, "are maintaining their positions on the pass height which they took during the great thrust in October. while ill the mid Carpathian angle the situa ton has changed favorably to the central powers in consequence of the advance in eastern Wallachia. The enemy, here. is disposed in trench positions in impracticable mountains broken by the transverse valleys and is attempting to sustain Austro-Ger- man pressure
 The writer alludes to the fighting on the western front, during the last few days, as nothing more than the usual trench warfare, noting the cessation of important operations in the Verdun region. and a continual tion of the calm on the Somme front.
 The situation of the combatantS on the third war Christmas" he con- cluds. does not differ from tliat of one and two years ago. the relation of the forces remaining identical, even though the means of warfare have been increased in gigantic fashion"
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
 IS FEATURE OF
 PROGRAMS HERE
(Continued from Fage OneJ

12. "Hark. Hark, My Soul"-so- prano solo, Miss Hazel Soule, soprano solo, Miss Nan Fulwiler and woman's chorus
 13. Hail to the Lords Anointed''- chorus with duet by Misses Pinkston and Finley.
 Benediction Postlude-"Festal Postlude in C.. ................... Rockwell
 The Choir.
 Pianist and director, Mrs. A. G. Hulett
 Soprano-Mrs. Chas. R Greene( Mrs. H. R. Singer, Mrs. N. T. Christopher. Mrs. R Thame Cook, Misses Nan Full wiler. Hazel Sole, Jessie Pinkerton and Clara Wilkey
 Alto-Mrs. c. E. Connor, Misses Alive Finley, Harriet McGill, Jennie Weedin, Margaret Fulwiler and Ma rietta Norton.
 Tenor-Messrs. j. C. C. H. Boon, N. T. Christopher George Christopher, Kenneth Meaker, H. R. Singer and Rev. John Logan Marquis.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

he vicinity of Bermejillo yesterday.
 The report that Villa forces had oc- .4L4eu IorreOn was accepted here as a Ls,-t today by Americans who have been watching developments in Mexi- co. The reports from Torreon brought by the refugees from Parral were that General Talamante had only a com .aratvely small garrison and the fact that the Americans left before the at tack started was taken to indicate the apparent inability of the CarranZa forces to withstand the attack.
 eneral Francisco Gonzales will l Ve JuareZ tomorrow with his en-
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

during the present war?
 At all events, from our standpoint we must insist that an aggressive coalition of the great powers against one or several others with the inten- tion of partition of conquest ought to be prevented"
 Finally Baron Bussche, asked to ex- press his general opinion regarding the presidents note, said:
 q think I can state now that the presidents note has been received with sympathy. This is certainly true of of
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

for Casas Grandes where the troops sent on this train will relieve Colonel Diaz' command and that of Colonel Cortinas, both of General Gonzales brigade.
 There was rumor here tonight that General Gonzales would go to Fl Paso with his family and quit the de facto army. This was denied at his residence tonight where it was stated that the runor probably started when General Gonzales arranged to send his family and automobile to Fl Paso before leav- icg for the front
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
TREE OF LIGHT IS NEW YORK'S
 XMAS FEATURE
(Continued from Page One,

naval reserves and citizens
 which formed at the city hall and pro ceeded to the park on the lake front There were no electric lights on the tree itself nor in the grove of smaller trees surrounding it's base The bril- liant effect was obtained entirely by the searchlights. After the first blaze the lights were extinguished and the
 star of Bethlehem" at the peak of the
 tree, 100 feet above the ground, shone alone for a few minutes.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
DUEL NARROWLY INVERTED
Republican A. ?. Leased WIrel

PARIS, Dec. 24.-A duel between F'renchmen in war times would be real offense against patriotism. Such was the formal declaration signed to- day by the seconds of Deputy Adrien Weber and Captain Charles Tisseyre, and the proposed encounter was aban- doned. The two men had engaged in an argument in which blows were said to have been struck. a challenge fol- lowing.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
CABLE THANKS TO WILSON TRepublican A. p Leased Wire1

THE HAGUE, Friday. Dec 22 (Via London, Dec. 24)-Cable messages were sent President Wilson today thanking him for his effort for peace" wishing him success and invoking the divine blessing upon it, from The Netherlands group of the World Un- ion of Churches, The Netherlands Wo- mans Council. and the Liberal Demo- cratic Union.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
PROBABLY NAME LONG

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-Breckin
 idge Long of St. Louis, probably will be named by President Wilson as assistant secretary of state to succeed John F. Osborn, of Wyoming, who resigned recently. MT. Long is lawyer and has taken a prominent part in politics as a democrat.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

ficial circles.
 We shall knew after few days what will be the ententes answer to our offer to enter into a conversation or a conference in which the belliger ents can answer these conditions. This, I understand, is President Wilson's opinion and we shall know whether the entente will avoid answering this. our question, as according to the latest utterances of entente statesmen may seem possible, or whether things will take definite course''
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
LIFE SENTENCE
 FUR PATRICK
[Republicar A. p. Leased Wire]

TULSA, Okla, Dec. 24.-Albert T. Patrick. wealthy oil man, who was sentenced three times to die in Sing Sing prison on a murder charge, an bounced here today his engagement o marry Miss Mildred West. daughter of Tulsa oil operator. They will be married in June.
 Patrick was pardoned after a long fight led by his brother-in law, John |. Milliken, St. Louis millionaire.
 Patrick was tired for the alleged murder of William Marsh Rice, mill ionaire, founder of Rice Institute of Houston, Texas, who died in New York, September 10 1900. While in prison under sentence of death, Pat shortly before noon today.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
France Stirred Anew

PARIS, Dec. "A. The unanimous vote of the senate affirming that France cannot conclude peace with an enemy who occupied French ter ritory. coming. at the same time as the peace note of the Swiss govern ment, has stirred anew the French press and public Ire action of the senate gave further indication of the attitude of the entente allies toward President Wilson's proposal.
 The foreign affairs committee of the chamber devoted a large part of the session yesterday to an examina
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
In San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 24.-San Francisco celebrated Christmas eve to- night with a concert in the civic audi torium at which a musical pageant was presented. This years festival was the first one undertaken by the municipal authorities.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

of the United States. It would con- sider itself happy if it could act in any way, no matter how modest a way, for the rapproachement of the peoples now engaged in the struggle and for reaching a lasting peace"
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25

Hire a little salesman at The Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than you can.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
1ONFIRM STORY
 THAT TORREON IS
 IN VILLAS HANDS

cat. nucd rom fage One)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-25
WOULD BE HAPPY
 TO ACT IN ANY
 WAY FOR PEACE

Continued from Page One)
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22
CITY AND VALLEY

L. < 5. Thea;re-Tomorrow night,
The Idol Of the Stage" five-part
master picture; Jerry in Mexico -
comedy.
Fine Arts Pictures at Palaee-Lil-
Ian Gish and Charles Murray, two
well known stars, will be seen at tie
Palace tonight.
Picture for Library-El Centric ".
c. 7. L. has purchased a beautiful
oil painting by Mrs. /. STACK, which
the union VIII have hung in The Pub
lie Library.
Coming Sanday-"Thou Shalt Not
Cover," a five-part SeHg production,
with kathlyn Williams, will be shown
ut the Palace theatre Sunday. There
) a $4,000 climav TO this wonderfu.
picture. in which a large ocean-going
steamer founders It sea with It's car
90 Of human freight.
l. & $. Theatre Tonieht-"Uncle
Sam Prepared, by special permission
Ct the United States government, Z
] art of tonight's program, will show
10000 American soldiers in action.
When one sees this picture-sees with
lis own eyes thousands Of American
soldiers in all branches Of the service
in the army-the cavalry, the we'll
trained horses with the men standing
Upright on their backs-the running
mount and hurdles-the thundrous
charces-the infantry with thousands
On the firing line-scaling high walls
The lied artillery and machine guns
The signal corps-the wireless equip
ment-the building Of pontoon bridges
the hospital corps to care for the
wounded-when one sees this wonder
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22
roo erTSSIFY

HE IMPERIAL Irrigation District
wants 40 teams at Calexico, Thurs
day, April 27, fol levee work in
Mexico. Will pay 81 for 10-hour
day for four up with fresno scrap
er. The district will pay all GUS
toms charges incident to taking
teams into and out Of Mexico, and
will assume any extraordinary risk.
Mixed alfalfa and barley hay will
be furnished on the work at $l4
per ton, and all barley at $40 per
ton. The district will board ali
drivers at % cents per meal. Time
will be allowed from time teams
leave Mexicali until they reach the
work. No time will be allowed for
return trips. Apply at once at I'M
perial Irrigation District at Calex-
leo. Phone 10. c. X. lockwood
chief engineer. 3O3
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22

ful sight Of Uncle Sam prepared-the
efficiency Of the men-our opinions on
preparedness 90 up 100 per cent. Don't
miss this opportunity to see the men
in action. Its a revelation. Other
numbers on the program are "Hust
From Sweden" a three-part drama,
and "Blood. but Black Skin" comedy
Water Appropriation-Claudie A.
Stribley of Dixieland, Imperial coun-
ty. has applied to the State Water
Commission for permission to appro-
pirate 80 miners inches Of the waters
Of Cariso creek, 3 tributary of the
san Felipe creek. He proposes to II,
ugate 60 acres. the cost Of his works
to be about $500
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22
MAINLY Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. T. y. Bartee, Eliza
beth Atkins and Bert Adkins left to-
day by auto for a visit at San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22
Easter Services
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.


Fifth and Orange streets. The or
der of services for Easter Sunday is as
follows Holy communion, $50 Il. M. :;
Sunday school. 10 a. M; morning
service at II o'clock and evening
prayer at 80 A full choral service
has been arranged and a complete
Easter program will be given. This
is the first choral service to be given
ty vested choir in the valley, and
the public is cordially invited to hear
the excellent program that has been
prepared.
ST. Nary's Catholic Church.
High mass at 9 a. m. Order of serv-
ice: Hymn to the Eternal" u. Con-
Gomez. organ; "Viri Aquam,' q. De
Merlin), chorus; "Marzo's Second
Mass" Op. y, in F; "Kyrie." Mr.. En-
ringer; Gloria" Nj. and Mrs. ERIN
ger with choir; sermon on the resur-
rection. Rev. J. O'Hara, pastor; Gre
DO" Miss Julia Grogan and Mrs. Reed,
with choir: offertory, Il will EXalt
Thee, @ Lord" from oratorio of Eli
M. Costa), Miss De Haven; "Bene-
dictus," Mrs. Erzinger, Miss Julia
Grogan: cave Maria" III. MillardD,
Mr.. Erzinger; "Postlude' (Marche).
knights Templar Easter Service.
Sir knights are requested to assem-
he il the Masonic Temple at 2:30 p.
n. sharp, preparatory to marching to
the Baptist church, where the services
will begin promptly at 3 o'clock. The
program IS as follows: Prelude, Noe
turne'; hymn, Onward, Christian Sol
Giers"; invocation; male quartet, The
Wondrous Cross; responsive reading;
prayer; solo, Christ Arose Mrs. At
wood; hymn, Coronation; offertory,
The Palms; sermon. Rev. Walter S.
Reed; solo, "Hosannah," Miss Wat
Eins; the Apostles Greed; DoXology;
Jenediction; postlude, "Marche.'
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sixth and Commercial street. Easte"
day will begin with a 6 o'clock prayer
service under the leadership Of the
EpwCrth League. Sunday school at
9:45. Public worship at II; an Easter
message by the pastor. Special mu-
sic by mixed quartet, baptism and
reception of members, and the receiv-
ing Of the Passion Week self-denial
offerings for missions will be fca-
lures of this service. Junior League
at 3; Epworth League at $50. At the
-:3O hour the choir will render the
beautiful Easter cantata, upon which
--tshax have been putting such. .diligent
prepare rfcrf.--{'STr+s musical production
promises to be one of the very best
things Of the kind ever heard in the
Valley. Mid-week prayer and praise
service Wednesday at 1870. You are
welcome.
DraCbvtariop Chuych
Imperial Valley press., 1916-04-22

DR.. Edward Metzger, Dentist
Rooms 3 and 4, Ell Centro National
Bank building-Adv.