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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-25
BY BASIL M. MANLY

WdSnlnRLOHJ mug <O'-4AO O"n-
ership of American railroads is con-
centrated in the hands of a smah
number of enormously wealthy indi-
Yiduals and corporations.
More than 40 per cent of railroad
stock is owned by the 20 largest
stockholders on each of the roads.
These figures are taken from the
records of the interstate commerce
commission for the present year and
are not subject to question.
The 169 railroads with revenues
of more than 100000 on June 80,
1915, had outstanding 8S,418, 1876
shares of stock. Of this the 20 larg-
est stockholders on each road owned
35,645,1O5 shares, or 43 per cent of
the total
These roads reported 536,884
stockholders, but their detailed re-
ports show that less than 5000 indi-
viduals and corporations, who con-
stituted the 20 largest stockholders
on the various roads, owned more
than 40 per cent of the stock, and
therefore were in position OF abso-
lutte control.
All authorities agree that the own
~ership of more than 20 per cent of
railroads stock gives control =
A preliminary examination indi-
Gates that the list of 20 largest stock
holders of the various roads actually
represents LESS than 1000 different
individuals and corporations. For
example, the Central Trust Co. Of
New York appears in connection
with 13 roads, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Co. as the principal owner of
IA, and various individuals are re-
peated from two TO a dozen times.
These are the interests standing
in the way of settlement of the
threatened railroad strike. The rail-
road presidents and managers who
are in Washington are simply their
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
Homesick Boy Soldier
Escapes Mexican Amy;
Finds Americans Kind

Douglas. Ariz., Aug. 2.-Tin a fort
night ago. Rafael Alleman was regu-
larry enlisted soldier of the Carranza
army, despite the fact that he is only
l. years old Homesick for his people
II the City of Mexico. he escaped both
the army and the roundup of child p
rem lately made by Gen Gales for
his new boys school at Hermosillo.
He managed to make his way across
the line, and had the judgment or good
fortune to be found weeping on the
doorstep of an American army family
that made him welcome. fed him and
clothed him and gave him luxury that
he never before had eXperienced-aII
the more novel in that II came from
the Gringo he had been taught 70
hate. He has papers to prove his
army claims. that he fought in Obra-
CONS army and that he was IN the corn
pany of Capt Garcia at the battle Of
Puebla, where he helped kill % Vii
listas.
Rafael reluctantly has been turned
over TO Mexican consul Lelevier, for
the American women who have been
his patronesses have found him a =
liEhtful and grateful little study. On
funds furnished by American residents
he has been started back TO his fam
lily. through the Neyican consul at Fl
PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
CONTRERAS SONS
SEEK AMNESTY
Father Dead of Wounds,
They Want Peace; Must
Surrender 400 Men First.

Chihuahua City. Mex, Aug Con
frmation of the death of Calixto Con-
treras, Villas chief lieutenant since the
raid on Columbus, y. N. was received
today by Gen. Jacinto Trevino. Gen.
Samuel de los Santos reported from
Torreon that he had found Contreras's
grave in FL Ojo. Durango. while Gen.
Domingo Arrieta arrived here today
bringing letters from Contreras's sons
saying that their father had died OF
wounds and was buried in FL Ojo and
asking amnesty Gen. Trevino agreed
to grant their plea if they Will sur
render the 400 men who were under
their fathers command.
Garcia's Report On villa.
Gen TrevinO Tuesday received the
report of Gen. Ernesto Garcia COM
mander of the expedition sent out from
Parral in pursuit of Francisco Villa and
his bandit band in the rough country
along the Durango Chihuahua border.
Gen. Garcia reports being in contact
with the bandits several times. but each
time their leader managed TO slip away
although a number of his followers,
estimated at so. were killed in the
various encounters Prisoners taken
by Garcia were promptly executed
The report was relayed from Parral by
Gen. Luis Herrera
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
PHELPS DODGE PLAN ROAD
TO WEST, is REPORT

Nogales. Ariz-- Aug 2.-There Is a
local report. assumed 10 be from MeV,-
can authority. that the Phelps-DodEe
company has asked Of the Mexican gov
eminent a concession for the building
OF a railroad from Douglas. through
Cananea and Imuris, TO a point on the
Gulf of California While there is
doubt over the matter. mainly due %
the very unsettled conditions yet south
of the line. such a road. an extension
OF the Fl Paso and Southwestern sys-
TEN. is known 10 have been contem-
plated for years.
4 similar line was projected between
SascO. or Tucson and Port Lobos by
Santa Fe interests and surveys were
made on several routes and a town
site was laid off at the designated te--
minus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
MAN AND TWO WOMEN BOUND
OVER ON CHARGES OF THEFT

s A Davis. May Wright and Ethel
Wilbright. arrested several days ago
by city detectives were bound over 10
the grand jury Wednesday morning by
justice J. NJ Deaver. on charges Of
theft Of over $50 Bond was fixed at
$500 for Davis and $500 each for the
two women. The principal witness
against the three defendants was Ar
thur Bartisch. a miner Of Hurley. y.
N. who alleged that the three persons
We're responsible for him losing the
sum of $500 in n road house on the
county road about one week ago Bar
tisch. who was severely beaten in 4
fist fight in the road house. was
brought to Hotel Dieu and later re-
moved to the county jail \ charge of
assault was filed against him.
The ordinary cost OF a Want AID in
The Il Paso Herald is 25 cents II
reaches an average OF about 100, 900
readers each issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
OUARTERMASTER CAR WRECKED
WHEN DRIVER HITS CURLING

Dodge car. bearing number So, of
the FL PasO depot quartermaster's Of
flee. was wrecked on the corner of
North Florence and Montana streets
Tuesday night at Has. when the driver
hit the curb on the street corner. The
car was going toward Fort Bliss and
il was turned completely around in the
street and the right front and rear
wheels were completely wrecked,
hut the car did not turn over
The driver was not injured The
car was left in the street until We'd
nesday morning before II was removed
The accident was reported TO the quar-
termaster's department early Wednes-
day morning and guard was placed
over it pending further investiga ton
Capt James Allison, provost marshal,
was asked TO assist in locating the
driver of the car
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
ASKS S51,224
FOR WAR SALE
Tombstone Suit Reveals
Deal Amounting to 100000
for Rifles in Douglas.

Tombstone. Ariz-, Aug. 2-Attorneys
Ross and Stevenson have filed a re-
markable suit in the superior court or
behalf of L n. Mortified of Los An
seles, said to be a retired officer Of
the United States army. though a late
army register fails to give his name
He demands S51.224 commissions
claimed TO have been earned from
Franco 5. Elias. whose residence is
given as Douglas.
Old kraES mt so Each.
The complaints recites that plaintiff,
acting as agent for Elias in January,
1914. arranged for the sale to defend
ant by Hirsch & Co, a St Louis, OF
war material valued at 100000. The
principal item Of the bill was $4,000
Krag rifles. at s25 each. Better rifles
Of the same sort now are being issued
to American rifle clubs at about IS
each.
1000 Old SprinGfIeIds.
Then there was an item OF 1000
rifles, noted as 45-70s. probably old
Springfields. listed at the modest price
of $3.50 each. with 500. 900 cartridges.
No kraE cartridges are mentioned
There also were 200O hats al s. cents
and 5000 belts at so cents.
No destination for the huge pur-
chase is named in the papers. but il is
assumed that the goods went into Mex
leo via FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
Wt5-S
THREE OF LO nd ARE
CAPTURED By GEN. CAVAZOS

Chihuahua City. Mex. Aug 2-Cava-
zOs announced in a report to Gen.
rrevinO today. that he had encOun-
tered the band of Villistas under Mar
tin Lopez and had taken three prison
ers and some horses in a skirmish near
Pahuarichic- The pursuit was still
continued. he said.
Col Lopez sent a message from
CamarEo to the effect that his men
under Col CarraiscO had driven off
small band of Villistas in Arenomas
capturing a number OF horses and
rifles.
The forces of Gen. Gartani. number
Ing a thousand men. have arrived here
from Escalon to reinforce the local gar
rison.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
'TCHICAGO BOY TIRES OF ARMY;
SAYS HE QUIT AT COLUMBUS

Found walking the streets late Mon
day night and arrested by the provost
guard. W Wallace Wednesday morn
ing told Capt James Allison. the pro-
vest marshal that he left the camp of
the New Mexico national guard at CO.
lumbus two weeks ago, and did not in
tend to return
Wallace. according 10 his statement,
says that he was a member of company
i, first New Mexico infantry and had
enlisted several weeks ago al Hachita,
y NJ He served four weeks with the
militia at Columbus, he said and. be-
coming dissa tisfied. came to e. PasO.
where he hoped to obtain a position.
Wallace is but IS years Of age. and
will be held by local military authOri-
ties until word is received from Adjt.
Gen. Harry Herring. of the New Next
CO guard He says his home is in Chi
ago
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
TROOPS RUSHED
TO FINLAY, TEX.
$50 Bandits Reported Near
There; Troops Fail to Find
Trace of Them.

Two troops Of cavalry and a bat
talon Of infantry were sent from Fl
Paso by train early Wednesday morn
ing and a motorcycle corps went over
land TO Fort Hancock following a re-
port that $50 Mexican bandits had
been seen in the vicinity OF Finlay,
4 east Of Fort Hancock.
The report was received from Sergt.
Harry F. Smith. in command Of an
outpost Of company c, eighth Massa-
and Welpley, Of this company. Sergf-
Smith was patroling near Torcer-
Sergt. Smith sent his report to Capt
H Dwight Cushing. Of company c,
Fabens. It was transmitted 10 GeI-
Leroy Sweetser and by Gen. Sweetser
to Gen Bell.
Troop Train Leaves.
The troop train carrying troops z
and II, Of the eight cavalry, bat
talon of the 23rd L s. infantry in
command of Capt. William Kelly, IT.,
left FL PasO at 1870 Wednesday morn
Investigation was started there which
resulted in a message being sent 70
Gen Bell declaring that. as far as
could be learned, there was nothing
crossed the line south of Fort Han
cock.
The first report stated that the $50
bandits had been seen in Lasca Pass
where they had held a consultation at
A-30 Tuesday afternoon. They were
reported to have unsaddled their
horses and prepared to camp there for
the night. Dave Finlay. a -cattleman
Of Fort Hancock, arrived in Finlay
Tuesday night and said that he had
ridden through Lasca Pass and that
no MeXicans had been seen there Capt
Kelly and Pop" Allison. a civilian
scout. made complete search of the
hills in the vicinity OF Finlay and failed
10 find any trace of the supposed ban
dts who were reported to have crossed
eight miles below Fort Hancock for
the purpose of avenging the death Of
the men killed at the ranch south OF
Fort Hancock.
Andres G. Garcia, Mexican consul at
FL PasO, said Wednesday morning that
he had heard from Gen George Bell,
IT, that no raid of 15O MeNicans near
Finlay. eight miles west Of Fort Han
cock 4 don't see how there could
be 80 bandits in that territory, since
! understand the bands there have all
been broken up" he said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
GEN. DODD FEELS YOUNG
AND ACTIVE, HE ASSERTS

Douglas, Ariz-, Aug Brig. Gen.
George A. DOdd. L s. A retired. wear
ing well worn service uniform ard
with his newly won stars on his shoul-
der straps. has arrived here from Mex
eco. He says he is 81 years young
feels strong and active. but does not
question the wisdom Of retiring off
GERS when they reach his age.
4 feel good for ten years more se--
vice and hard service at that" he
said. but I recognize that the reau-
lation is good one and I will try 70
adapt myself 10 less active duties and
changed conditions the best I can. I
viii probably make my home in New
York or Pennsylvania"
Gen Dodd corrected one error. He
said II was at Guerrero he struck Villa
and not At San Geronimo ranch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
NAFARRATE HAS RESIGNED
GOVERNORSHIP. is REPORT

Brownsville. Tex. Aug. Gen z. P.
Nsfarrate, recently removed by first
chief Carranza as military governor Of
the state Of amaulipas. has resigned
from the Mexican army, according to
seemingly reliable reports in Mata-
noros- So far as known here he has
made no efforts to take his army from
. the de facto service.
! Removal Of Nafarrate from the
ITamaulipas command, il was said in
Mstamoros. was due directly to the
representations from the American
government as to his alleged anti
American activities while in command
at Tampico and the oil fields region Of
that district.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
FINDS NEAR BEER" HAS
LOW ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE

Austin. Tex. Aug. Chemists in
the state pure food department today
completed the analysis of a barrel Of
hear beer" which. il appears. had
been offered for sale to soldiers at Del
RIO The result Of the analysis dis
closed that the barrel contained a low
percentage Of alcohol The near beer
was sent to the department by Lieut.
James Kirk of the coast artillery, sta
toned at Del Rio. who requested that
an analysis be made TO determine
whether or not the beverage contained
alcohol
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
GENERAL STAFF OFFICERS TO
BE ASSIGNED TO MILITIA

Nine general staff officers are TO be
sent TO the Mexican border to iofn the
militia commands The exact assign
I.Ients have not yet been made known
but il is thought that at least two Of
the general staff officers Will be de-
tailed for duty with the regiments now
in camp here
Capt George Van Horn Moseley, Of
the general staff, is now attached 20
the Pennsylvania division. having
Joined the troops at Mt Gretna. Pa
The other general staff officers are
not expected to join the border troops
here until regimental and brigade
MOVEMENTS are started later in the fall
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
LARKIN CHOSEN PRESIDENT
OF CENTRAL LABOR UNION

Officers for the ensuing year were
elected at a meeting of the Central
Labor union Monday night. W. Z. Lar
kin. member of the local Bartenders
association, being chosen as president
Minor offices of the body were not
filled at the election. being postponed
until later date +. c. Standish was
elected to fill the office of vice presi-
dent. and H. J.. Alexander. that Of Sec
rotary treasurer. a. c. Make was ap-
pointed recording secretary.
The meeting was well attended by
delegates from the different unions of
the city and the balloting was unani-
nous.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
RIFLE CLUB MEMBERS
CANNOT SELL THE RIFLES

Tucson. Ariz. Aug. 2-The fact that
a man who buys an army rifle under
the right conferred by membership in
rifle club is not much more than a mere
holder of the arm. not really its owner
was brought home TO a Tucson man. a
member Of the local rifle club. who
sought some ready money by sale OF
his KraE to a secondhand store The
weapon was recovered by the club and
the seller forced TO make good all costs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
NINE INSANE PATIENTS
TAKEN TO STATE HOSPITAL

Nine insane persons who have been
held in the county Jail were taken to
the state hospital n san Antonio and
Austin Tuesday night in charge of
county judge Adrian Pool
-Four Of the patients were men while
five We're women During the past two
years judge Pool has been successful
in getting a number Of insane persons
into the state hospital.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
THREE SAN IGNACIO BANDITS
ARE HELD IN JUAREZ PRISON

Feliciano Chavez, Juan Tapia. and
Manuel Prieto. the bandits captured
near san Ignacio a few days ago. were
brought into Juarez by customs guards
Tuesday night and turned over to Gen
Francisco Gonzales. commander OF the
garrison. who placed them in the
Juarez Jail
7 cannot tell what Will be done with
the men until I hear from Gen J. p
Trevino." said Cen Gonzales
No visitors were allowed TO see the
men Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
GEN. TREVINO'S CHIEF OF STAFF
VISITS MILITIA CAMPS

Col Francisco Cara. chief of Gen. J.
B. Trevino's staff. was in Fl Paso sew
eral days and made an inspection OF
all the militia camps here, according
to information obtained by L. 5. army
officers.
The Col. spent an entire dav in FL
Paso. making the trip from Juarez in
the automobile After the inspection.
he returned at once TO Chihuahua city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
BAKERY Roy Is THROWN
FROM BREAD WAGON. STUNNED

Picked up in a semi-conscious condi-
ton at Second and Santa Fe streets,
Joe Krause boy employed by the Bel
gian bakery. was taken TO the emer-
gency hospital early Wednesday morn
ing He was thrown from a wagon of
the bakery to the pavement Aside
from a 5ruise on his head, he was I'M
injured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
ALL OF 2IsT. INFANTRY
NOW Is At YUMA. ARIZ.

Yuma. Ariz, Aug Tie whole Of
the 21st infantry now has been gath
cred in Yuma, under Col. D. J. baker.
one battalion has been here for sew
eral weeks and the others have been
added from NoEales and from Vancouv-
er Barracks. Wash Denial is made 0f
q rumor that 5000 troops are to De
concentrated here, TO cover Lower Cali
fOrnia in the event of trouble between
governor Cantu and the Carranza gov
eminent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
AMERICANS CAMPING IN PASS
MISTAKEN FOR MEXICAN BANDITS

Finlay. Tex Aug. Lieut. ". 4.
Raborg, troop II. Eighth cavalry. re-
ported to Capt William Kelley this
afternoon that three American ranch
men. Dave Allison. Dad Russian and
Joel Finlay. Of near Finlay. were mis-
taken for Mexican bandits while in
camp in Lasco Pass Tuesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
MEXICAN BANDITS ATTACK
TRAIN; IL OR MORE SLAIN

Laredo, Texas. Aug. 1.-Two hun
National lines train at Gonzales juno
Ntion, Mexico. on the afternoon of July
IS. and in an engagement which fol-
lowed with rs Constitutionalist SOL
diers. several bandits and nine soldiers
were killed. according to a reliable re-
port received today at Nuevo Laredo.
The bandits were dispersed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-02
MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
INTERESTED IN COLLEGE

Mesilla Park. y. N Aug. e-Massachu-
sets militlamen who are stationed in Las
Cruces make frequent visits TO State college
p look over the grounds and through the
buildings. The bay state soldiers appear
greatly interested ID educational work In
the southwest
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
Church OBSERVES
IT'S SADDEST DAY
Good Friday Services Held
Throughout the City
Today
CHANCELS DRAPED
AND AFFAIRS BARE

Today is Good Friday, the saddcst OBJ
ser,ance OF the year in the churches
with chanccls dr,pcd in mourning aud
affairs bare of adornmcnt. the tragedy of
thc crucidNiou and death OF Our Lord
was observed. In Catholic churches the
services were m marked contrast 10
those Of yesterday, when flowers were
used in proiusion and Aeiis were rng
Expressive of the joy givCH TO the world
when Jesus instituted the Holy En-
chorst.
There were no flowers. mo- bells rung
no evidence of ioyousncss at the Good
Friday services. Everything was oN-
prossivc of deep gloom and sorrow, and
churches throughout the world mourncd
the darkest day in history when the Sa-
,ous hung upon the Cross
Bishop Monaghan olhciaicd at an inn.
prcssivc service in the Cathedral, which
WIS marked hy greater solemnity than
any of the preceding Icnehrac services.
ln many Episcopal churche, a three
hour service" was conducted this after
noon during the period la which Christ
suffered mariyrdom.
IMNllN rtfN Nf7 VIII Nt N'iN AN i'tN.t
ant churches this evening. particularly
West and llanove, Presbyterian
The festival Of Maundy Thursday
as observed in Catholic churches
throughout the world. marked a brief
cessation i'm the period of abstinence
and prayers Of repentance. II cele-
hrated The anniversary of the day on
which Christ. at the last supper with
His disciples. instituted the Holy
Eucharist. Maundy Thursday re-
cc.vcs lis name from the first word
in the ceremony of washing the feet.
n ceremony performed i'm many parts
of the world in imitation Of Christs
example in bathing the feet Of His
disciples. In Rome the Pope per-
forms this ceremony, washing the
feet OF II priests
Only one Mass was celebrated in
Catholic churches yesterday Two
Hosts we're consecratcd one for the
sacrifice Of the day and another for
the Good Friday service. when there
is no conservation. Holy oils that
will be used in the administration Of
various sacraments during tho year
we're blessed IN the Cathedral
Evening journal., 1916-04-21

vi paso police have just arrested
Cacnez, known as the hoy general OF
Villas army, on charge of murder
They say he had no more regard foI
human life than Villa had. Caeucz is
2l. He was found hiding in the garrci
of an III paso house The police had
searched for him for months.
The police charge Caencz killed many
Americans and Mcxicans and that he
mtblcssly murdered three Mexican
babies and one American baby, in some
eases twisting the limbs Of the children
from their bodies.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
couRT wITHouT JURISDICTION.

COURT WITHOUT JURISDICTION.
Thomas Barry. of Richardson Park,
was dismissed by Judge Churchman
today on a charge of neglecting his
minor children The case had been
brought in City Court and J, Frank
Ball, counsel for Barry, raised the
point that the court had no jurisdic-
tion because the alleged offense was
committed outside the city limits.
Judge Churchman said the point
was well taken and decided that the
municipal court did not have juris-
diction, but that the city court, which
was a court record under the stat
utes, did have jurisdiction.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
BROWN ANTHEMS POPULAR.

More than 1000 churches scattered
throughout the United States will
sing Easter anthems on Sunday.
composed by viii NJ. S. Brown and
Charles T. Edwards, Of this city.
The Delaware Avenue BAPTIST choir
will sing four OF their numbers
namely. THE Wondrous Dawn, -
"Allelulia, Christ is Risen" "Re-
joico for Christ is Risen" and
Jesus Christ is Risen Today" The
choir under the direction OF Prof.
Edwards, has been rehearsing these
Easter anthems for the past four
weeks. and the rendition will be one
of the musical features at both SER
vices next Sunday at the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
FINE HM nor REGGING.

Il was not begging. ] merely went
into a livery stable to ask for work."
|Faid David Malloy, when arralgnod
N City Court today on "a charge Of
blicitlng aims on the street
Court officer jolly said Malloy
-opped several persons on Third
rect between Market and Shipley
eots last night. and asked them
Tor money. Malloy was fined S. and
costs.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
SMITH Rack AGAIN.

Clarence Smith was fined So and
costs in City Court today on a charge
OF drunkenness. II was his fourteenth
appearance in court. Edward Meen-
an made his eighth appearance on "a
charge Of drunkenness and was fined
So and costs.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
PAsroR FoR SEVEN YEARS.

Special Easter services at the Lower
Brandywino Presbyterian Church on the
hcnnctt turnpike ON Sunday. will be- in
Observance of the seventh anniversary
of the pastoratc of the Rev. r. s. Ar
mcntrout. An members and friends of
the church are cordially invited 20 be
present Services will be- held at lO45
o'clock. and at Fairville Chapel in the
cllninr m n'clnck.
Evening journal., 1916-04-21
VONAN PLEADS CUUTy.

Elsie CooVer. a young white woman.
was arraigned in City Court on a
charge OF soliciting The witness
against the woman was Richard
Nolckman who said De was from
Brooklyn. The woman pleaded guilty.
Sentence was suspended until tomor-
row