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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-05

Havas dispatch from Valencia dat
ed April 4. says that a Norwegian
steamer was seen during the morning.
thirty miles off the coast of Spain. sig
mailing for help. A British steamer ap-
preached to render assistance, but, per-
ceiving a German submarine in the
neighborhood, made for port under full
steam and reported the incident to the
Spanish authorities and to the British
and Norwegian consuls. The fate of
the Norwegian steamer is unknown, the
dispatch adds.
Lloyds reports that the remainder of
the crew of the British bark Bengairn
sunk by submarine, has been picked
up.
A part Of the crew of the Bengairn,
which sailed from Seattle. December 10,
for the British Isles, was reported
picked up after the vessel was sunk by
submarine Monday. A Seattle dis
patch said that two Americans were in
the crew Of the bark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-05
FAVOR THE CARY BILL
FOR PENSION SYSTEM
Creation of Relief Fund for Police
men and Firemen Approved by
Commissioners.

A favorable report on Representative
Cary's bill for the creation of police
men and firemen's relief fund for the
District was sent to Congress today by
the District Commissioners.
Providing for a joint fund for both
police and fire departments, in lieu OIL
the present separate fund system, the
measure provides for deduction OF
Il per centum of the monthly salaries
of the officers and members instead OIL
the present deduction of 81 month
Provision for Deficiencies.
Instead of making Police Court nnes
and dog tax money available for meet
ing deficiencies in the fund, the pro-
posed law would have these revenues
turned into the Treasury as general
revenues for appropriation purposes.
and provides that deficiencies shall be
met wholly out of the revenues OF the
District.
Under the present system dehciehcies
in pension payments since 1911 aggre-
gate a total of $6s,410S7. The new law
would make deficiencies impossible 1t
also would establish a maximum allow
ance at retirement of one-haf the sal
ary received by an officer or member OF
either department at the time OF re-
tirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-05
News of Fight Received.

Although lacking official confirmation
in all its details, the report that a
squadron of the 10th Cavalry had en-
countered a band of Villa bandits near
Aguas Calientes, near Guerrero. and
had killed from thirty TO forty of the
outlaws. was read with satisfaction In
official circles today
The 10th Cavalry is one of the army 8
crack negro regiments famed for ex-
p1oits during the Spanish American
war. 1t participated with the Rough
also gained distinction for fighting
and scouting in the Philippines. Some
of its troopers figured with the It'll
Cavalry in the first fight with Villas
There was much interest in border
advices to the effect that Gen. Canuto
Reyes. the Villa commander at Tor
reon. toward whom Villa is believed
to Gen Trevino. commander OF the Car
rama forces. if given amnesty
Care of Sick American Soldiers.
Gen. Funston has informed the War
Department of steps taken to care for
200 soldiers stricken with sickness dur
ing the progress of the expedition into
Mexico. The men have been returned
improvised az ambulances. None was
reported seriously i'll.
Most of the sick men have been given
temporary hospital treatment in bar
racks at Fort Bliss vacated by the
troops. The War Depa rtment has au-
thorized emergency expenditures of
$1,000 to reconstruct the barracks for
hospital purposes, to be completed in
ten DAYS.
Pneumonia. the result of service in
the high attitudes. is most feared by
members of the Medical Corps here
However. they do not expect the sick
rate to exceed the usual campaign ra-
ito OF per cent. based upon the num-
Der OF men in service
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
.OEM|NG WATER MAY Be USED TO
CHRISTEN LATEST BATTlESH|P
3. Y. Mckeyes Succeeded In Getting
Through Resolution In State Re-.
publican Convention at AIbuqusr-
que That Aroused Great Interest.

B. Y. McKcyes, Frank DeT.auney
jr., and DIR. G. l.. Belts returned
Tuesday morning from Albuquerqu,
where they went as delegates to the
state republican convention 10 choose
delegates to the national republican
convention that meets in June in Chi
cago. They are all enthusiastic
Roosevelt supporters and are expires
sing themselves as happy to have
been instrumental in the choosing of
a New Mexico delegation that will
be for Roosevelts nomination for the
presidency on the republican ticket.
The state convention has imbodied in
its resolutions, together with more
important matters from n political
point of view, clause urgently ask =.
ing that the new battleship New Mex
leo be christened with Deming 99.99
water. The suggestion aroused great
enthusiasm in the convention.
Composing their differences after
the fashion of their party, the dele
gates in the afternoon and evening
held one of the most harmonious and
enthusiastic meetings in the recol-
lection of the oldest inhabitant. A
delegation which will stand five to
one for the nomination of Theodore
Roosevelt for president, but which
was not instructedS was chosen to
the statd in the Chicago
convention. Senator Fall and Sen.
ator Catron head The delegation, the
other members which are ConL
ressman h. C.. rnandez Of Rio Ar
riba county. | J. NJ. Cunningham
Of San Miguel county, Eufracio Gal
legos of UnioI county, and Eduardo
NJ. Otero of lencia county. Chas.
A. Spiess of ) Vegas was reelected
national com htteeman without OPP
position.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
IRISH REVOLT ADDS TO BRITISH
TROUBLES IN GREAT WORLD WAR
Uncertain Vet Whether or not Ger
many viii Comply With American
Demands In Submarine Controversy
Struggle for Possession of verdun.

The whole of Ireland is under mar.
tial law as resul. of the attempted
revolution in Dublin. The disaffec-
tion has spread to points in the west
ana south of the island, but here, as
in Dublin, strong military activities
are under way to put down the
movement.
The submarine issue between the
United States and Germany is still
being considered by the German gov.
ernment. James W. Gerard, the
American ambassador TO Germay, i
to visit Emperor Wilhelm at the army
headquarters and discuss the stu.
alton with him.
The sectors of Avocourt, Esnes ami
Cumiedes northwest of Verdun are
still under heavy bombardmcnt that
has been in progress for several
days.
The Germans to the northeast OF
Nerdun to the front ofHaudremont
and the Thaiumont farm. and be-
tween Douaumont and Naux, essayel
attacks, following violent lombard.
ments, but the French curtain of fire
held them to their trenches.
In artillery engagements along the
lines in France and Belgium, the al
lies have carried on bombarding at
tacks against the German positions
with vigor.
The German guns have been keep
ing up their heavy bombardmet of
the Russian positions at the Ikskull
Further south the Teutons launched
an infantry attack near Baranovicha.
hut were repulsed. Still farther
south the Russians have captured the
village of Chrmoiakoua.
In Asia Minor to the south of Bit
lis the Russians have dislodged the
Turks for their position.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Do not fail to enter the City Beau
tifnl contest by filling aas q eaHpnl
and bringing it to the cahmebr O
commerce.
The rules governing the contest ar
as follows:
There is no entry fee. The con
test is absolutely free to everybody
ANYONE can enter, man, woman
or child, but only one entry will b,
accepted from each family, excep
that one boy and one girl in famil,
may enter vegetables and flowel
contest.
eThe age limit of the boys and
girls that enter the vegetable and
flower contest is eighteen.
+If an alley adjoins a property
It Is required to be kept neat and
clean, and the city ordinances with
relation to garbage and refuse strict.
" complied with.
5-The entries are divided into the
following classes:
Glass Those that do their own
work.
2-Those that hire part of their
work done.
Glass 3-Those that maintain a
hired man.
Vegetable and flower contests
in which the boys and girls do all
Of their own work.
8-The contests will close Sept.
30, 1916. The prizes in classes |, .,
and 3 will be awarded Friday. Oct.
Q, 1916. The prizes in class will be
awarded June Is, July 10, Aug. 10,
and Sept. 10.
Entries in the contests will be
received between April Is and Nav
8. Entries will close at 0 p. m.. May
q.
SNCash prizes IN class i will be
awarded as follows: First prize
s25, second prize $l5, third prizeSl0,
fourth prize 81, fifth prize IS, sixth
prize 81, seventh prize SO, eighth
prize $2, and ninth prize 81.
oHandsome certificates will be
awarded to the winners of the first
five places in each of classes and3.
10-Cash prizes will be awarded
each month to both the boys and
girls entered in the vegetable and
flower contest as follows: first
prize, $2. second prize 81, and third
prize soc.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

The public library will be oper
every day during Chautauqua week
between the hours Of 80 and 2 30
o'clock in the afternoons. This is Ia
enable everyone that visits the as
sembly to inspect the library and
see what the womnn's club has u.
complished.
The library has been in existence
a little more than year, and in that
time has made gain of more than
1900 books, beginning with 600.
The selection covers wide range of
reading to suit almost every taste.
Tc library is u Luna county insti,
tuition and the books are free to
all. It is the wish of the library
committee that everyone avail him
self Of the opportunity offered foi
free reading matter. Both books and
magazines are issued.
The library committee reports the
addition of ten new books as follows
"Scventeen," by Booth Harrington
"The Rudder," by Mary s. Watts.
"Bcltaire the Smith," by Jeffry Far
mel "Nan," by Frank Spearmnn !;
"Retum of DR.. Flu Manchu," by Sax
Rohmer; "The Abyss" by Nathan
Kussey; "Stover at YALE" by Owe,.
johnson; "Bambi," by Marjorie b.
Cooke; "Uneasy Money by p. q.
Wadehouse; "From Pillar to Post"
by J. X. B. Bangs; Daddy Long
legs" by Jean Webster; "Mother,"
by Kathleen Norris.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

The spring term of the distric
court for the Sixth Judicial Distric
adjourned Tuesday morning aftel
the filing Of several important ord
ers by Judge Il. l.. Medler. Monda,
evening Sheriff W. C. Simpson ano
five deputies, having charge of nine
teen prisoners, departed for the state
penitentiary at Santa Fe. Seven OF
the prisoners, Juan Rangel, Eusevic
Renteria, Taurino Garcia, Jos Rodri-
guex, Francisco Alsares, Juan Castil-
10, and Juan Sanchez, were found
guilty last week of murder in tho
first degree, having participated in
the Villa raid on Columbus on March
o. The prisoners were sentenced
late Monday afternoon and will be
hung May 10, sometime between the
hours of 0 o'clock in the morning
and @ o'clock in the evening at the
county Jail. None of the unfortu
nate men showed weakness when
justice was meted out to them, save
Juan Rangel, who could not restrain
his tears as he was being carried on,
on the cot on which he has lain since
being brought into court because of
the wound he sustained during tho
memorable raid from the rifle Of an
American soldier. The deputies il
charge Of the Villistas are Sim Hol-
stein, Fred Sherman, Jim kealev,
Jim Dieudonne, ID. q. Snodgress and
r. b. Faulkner.
Francisco Acosta, one of the nine
teen to be taken TO Santa Fc, was
last Friday found guilty of murder in
the second degree and was sell
fenced to serve from twenty to thirt,
years in the state penitentiary for
the killing OF Mexican laborer last
winter at Spalding following 4
drunken brawl. He was one of tn,
jail breaker participating in the gun
fight near Rincon in which Sheriff
ID. b.. Stephens was killed. He was
acquitted OF charge of murder "a
that connection at Las Cruces fol-
lowing his capture by posse in Dona
Ana county.
Others sentenced and taken to San
Ia Fe by the officers are: Roland
larceny, one year in the
state penitentiary; Richard Davis,
larceny, one year in the safe peni
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Washington. D.C.-A statement
defining the attitude Of the United
States toward armed merchantmen
was made public Tuesday by the di-
rection of the state department by di
rrciion Of President Wilson. II orig
mally was prepared as n circular note
io other powers. but latter il was de-
cided to issue a statement.
The statement holds that the right
Of n merchant ship to arm for pro-
lection is eligible. hut declares that
"merchantmen" which have used
their ornaments for offensive pur.
poses are not entitled TO the same
hospitality in neutral ports as peace
able armed merchantmen.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

LATCH STRING WAS FOUND OUT


Monday number Of good Demine
boosters made trip to Hurley, San
Ia Rita, Fort Bayard, Silver City
Fierro, and Hanover in the interest
Of the Luna county chautauqua
which opens here May 2 and is in
session until May s. The boosters
took large quantity Of literature
with them and spread it broad east
with an urgent invitation for all with
in easy reach Of Deming to attend the
excellent numbers of the program
which has been prepared. At the
present time abouih half of the re-
quircd 600 tickets have been sold and
the committee in charge of the sell
ling intends to see to it that every
one is sufficiently urged to buy be-
fore the opening day when the re-
ccipts go to the chautauqua company
that provides the talent.
The trip to the mining regions and
its interesting communities was botn
pleasant and profitable, large
number of those visited promising to
attend part or all of the program.
All but one ear succeeded in geeting
through. Those that made the trip
are. Frank Nordhaus, Mrs. Frank
Nordhaus, Mrs. r. C. Hoffman, Miss
Orah Harkness, II. A. Lane, Mrs.
II. A. Lane, Ralph Lynd, Miss Behee,
G. W. Ramsey, Clyde Earl Ely, Miss
Walter, Fritz Richter. Jack Tidmore,
Henry Raithel, Mrs. J. Hardy, the
Rev. Hugh T. Mitchelmore, the Rev
Theodore Platt, Miss Grace Goebel,
W. V. Stewawrt, T.. L. Foulkes, W. +.
Foulkes. G. W. MhCan, W. II. Me-
Creary, Charles Schoeff, and F. A.
Malcom.
The campaign for the sale of the
season tickets began Thursday morn
ing and will continue until noon OF
the opening day, May 2.
The adult season ticket is inter.
changeable within the immediate
family, and is good for every number
of the assembly. Its cost is only
~ 30 if purchased before Tuesday
non. After that time the price will
be S3. Season tickets for children
under fourteen are $50. Tickets
may be had at almost any bushes,
house in the city.
Those that guaranteed the chau-
auqua are: II. II. Kelly, F. l.. Nord
iaus. T.. b. Garcia. +. r. vallandig.
nam. Clark Clothing Co., j. c. Glenn
mons. DR.. p. NJ. Steed. Wells-Peue;i
Realty Co., DIR. J. q. Moir. W. T..
Foulkes, Deming National Bank, J.
Y. Schurtz. DIR. f. s. Milford. r. =.
hamilton. Borderland Garage, The
roggery, Baker Hotel, Clyde Earl
Ely. Sar VIZ ms. DR.. G. II. Young,
Palace Dug Co., 7. Seth Hull. Rich
cr Caf,. city Dye Works. Dr. Janet
Reid, Miss Ncttie Perkins, and Miss
trace Goebel.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
Nnmiauipa. Mexico-Two Amer

Namiquipa, Mexico-Two Ameri :.
cans were killed and three woundel 4
in an engagement between cavalry
men under Col. George A. Dodd and
260 villistas at Temochic in the GEN.
ter Of the Sierra Madres in western
Chihuahua on April 90, according to
an official report reaching here to-
day.
After the battle the Americans
found six Mexican dead and min
teen wounded, while a quantity Of
horses, arms and equipment was cap.
tured.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
HlGH SCHOOL sEmps TRACK
TEAM TO Al lDu0uER0llE

Carlton Clark, Frank Steed and
Roy Ruebush are the members of the
local high school track team selected
to compete at Albuquerque with the
high school teams from other cities
of the state at the University of New
Mexico for track and field honors.
The boys left the city yesterday
and the meet will be held today. The
contestants have hopes of winning
places in the distance runs, the hurd-
les and the sprints.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
Wins HiQh H0n0rs

Clayton Foulks, who will be gradu-
ated from the Deming High School
this spring, has won first honors in
her studies. Carlton Clark was but
little behind her, however, and has
been awarded second honors.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

The Rev. Z. C. Morgan has been
suffering for the past week with II
severe attack of tonsilitis. He was
unable to attend the quarterly con.
ference, but hopes to be able to
preach next Sunday.
DIR. s. d. Swope left the city the
early part Of the week for Phoenix,
Arix., where he will attend medical
association convention.
Walter Clark motored up from the
Tres Hermanas mining district We'd
nesday.
z. W. Latham was in the city thu
week from his ranch. His brother,
George Latham was n visitor in the
town home.
Frank Richardson was in from the
Phillips ranch near Lanark this
week. Mrs Richardson, who has
been a guest in the Phillips home,
returned to the ranch with her hus-
band.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

New York,-The German govern
ment was prepared to pay 100000
each for the destruction of ships
loaded with war supplies for the en-
tente allies, Lieut.. Robt. Fay, of the
German army. on trial in the United
States court for conspiracy, was
quoted today as having informed
Carl L. wittig, a witness for the
prosecution.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
Charles +. Wilson Of Denver visited
Deming last week on business.
Woman's Club
The Deming Woman's Club will
meet Tuesday at the city hall.

Washington, d. Cit became
known today that Japan has made a
virtual threat Of severance Of diplo-
matte relations IL her objections to
certain provision of the Burnett
immigration bill are not needed.
This evidence Of the sentiment of
the japanese nation, coming as it
does when the United States is in
diplomatic difficulties with Germany
and Mexico. is causing officials TO
view the situation with deep concern.
Furthermore. il is said II accounts
for the haste on the part of Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Lans-
ing and the administration leaders
in congress to make il known that
the provisions Of the bill 10 which
Japan has taken exception will be
eliminated.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Carl Hinton was in Deming We'd
nesday from Silver City where he is
the live-wire secretary of the Hill
City commercial club.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

CnrIStoUouu
Last Sunday the infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Haskell Dial was baptize:
by the Rev f. c. Morgan at the resi-
denee Of the parents on Pine street
The name given the infant was Her
man Ponsford Dial and the Dial heir
although he was unconscious of tn,
fact, enjoyed the distinction of wear.
ing the baptismal robe Of the Pons.
fords, which has been handed dow,
from generation to generation. Aft.
er the ceremony, at which Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Watson were the goo
parents. the heir of the Dials held nm
informal reception at which he was
the center Of admiration. Besides
the god parents and the Rev. Morgan.
Prof. and Mrs. J. B. Taylor. DR.. and
Mrs. p. NJ Steed, Mr. and Mrs. c.
NJ. Franklin, Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Clemmons, and the Misses May See
ger, and Janet Williams. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dial served very delightful and
dainty refreshments which were dis
pensed by the Misses May Seeeer
and Janet Williams.
The large circle of friends Of Mrs.
L. O. Tucker will be glad to konw
that she is quit recovered from the
severe illness with which she was nj .
tackled the latter part of last week.
Declaration that Gerany has no
aggressive intentions toward the
United States is no doubt something
Of disappointment to a few Berlin
editors.
Washington. n. CA draft Of the
naval appropriations bill. the second
Of the Administrations great pre-
paredness measures. was reported
bv the subcommittee today in the
house. Thursday the naval commit
tee will begin consideration Of the
construction section.
Present indications are that the
proposed five-year building program
will be approved. but that the first
years allotment of new ships will
he increased from two dreadnoughts
and two battle cruisers to two dread
nauehts and four battle cruisers.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

The Wednesday Bridge Club mel
with Mrs. J. A. Mahoney, Mrs. j.
Harrington Mclaughlin making the
highest score. Mrs. Mahoney's
guests were Mesdames II. II. Kelly
and II. q. Bush. The club will not
meet next week owing to the chau
tauqua assembly.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Col. Bryan has not volunteered to
go donw and teach Villa the practic.
al benefits of policy Of unresist-
ance.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
Bridge

Mrs. Frank Thurmond. Mrs. ALE
Stecker, and Miss Reddichek will en-
terrain with an evening bridge party
Monday evening.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Judge Colin Neblctt was in Deming
yesterday enroute to his home in
Silver City.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28
ST. Luke's Guild

~. Luke's Guild will meet Monday,
May Day, with Mrs. +. =. York at
her home on Pine street.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

II. S.Ortcn has moved from tho
Hondale district into Demine.
Almost every note we get from Ber-
lin seems to be a promissory note.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Alamogordo-The jury in the case
Of the state against T. r. II. Smith,
on trial on n charge Of embexxlement,
in connection with the failure Of the
First State Bank Of Las Cruces in
1914, returned a verdict Of not guilty
Wednesday afternoon.
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Continued on page y
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

Declaration that Gerany has NJ
aggressive intentions toward the
United States is no doubt something
Of disappointment to few Berlin
editors.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-28

The large circle Of friends of Mrs
L. o. Tucker will be glad to konv
that she is quit recovered from tn,
severe illness with which she was nj
tackled the latter part of last week.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-17

being licked by Washington. BOeh-
ling outpitched Coveleskie. Tom
DAILY scored one Nap run with triple.
Miscues by Robertson and Doyle
gave Cards win over Giants. Mead
Ows allowed four hits.
Barnes held Reds to five hits, but
won because Herzog,s people erred
as usual. Three pinch hitters for the
Reds popped to Meanwhile.
Tommy HanIey, veteran battIer
and trainer, who brought out Bill
Brennan, the heavyweight that is
cleaning up the east, and backed him
in the coffee and" days around Chi
cagO when Brennan was known as
Bill Shanks, has received word that
the big fellow is coming back to Chi
cagO next month.
Brennan, who scored his 18th vic
tory with a win over Joe Cox in New
York Saturday night, says that when
Knockout" Brown gets a flash at
his new scenery he'll go back to
work at Louis CherOmOkOs' cafe.
Leo Flynn, Brennan's manager,
has practically Clnched a match for
Bill with GunbOat Smith. There is
also a possibility of Brennan hooking
up with Jack Dillon.
Twenty-Five thousand men and
women ignored the blsteTing rays Of
the sun Saturday at Hawthorne as
proof that horse racing is a popular
sport in Chicago. On the whole it
was a good-loOking, respectable
crowd, with a healthy love for the
thrill of the horse race.
But Saturdays crowd isn't abso-
lutte proof that racing is here to stay.
The derby served as sort of a holiday
attraction that brought out many
who will see no more Of the races.
It's this week that is the test. If the
attendance can average around the
5000 mark, considering the incOn-
venience in reaching the park, the
sport of kings" will indeed have