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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
APPEALS FOR AMERICANIsM.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
The Is Americans who were killed
in Cusihuriachic were in my mind, Is
of the best of Uncle Sans citizens
I have worked for and been with
them all, and as men-husbands and
fathers-they were what they should
be and when I read The Herald, stat
ing they had all been killed. I wanted
to get out on the streets Of FL PasO
and declare myself
In my mind. the cannibals in Africa
do not show as buch blood thirstiness
as some OF these bands in Mexico. You
may. TO excuse the others, say these
were bandits, and I will agree with
you, but will add in my. mind the
bandits predominant. Two months
ago they were fighting TO free their
country" and trying to place them
selves as people respected by other
nations Today. what CIVILIZATION
for Mexico is in the future. for in my
mind civilized people could not show
so much brutality
The condition OF the Mexican people
in Cusihuiriachic is eritical-hundreds
are without food and shelter. The
manager, Mr.. Watson. and assistant
manager. Mr.. Wallace, knowing this,
were doing all in their power TO start
the work at the mines TO give relief
TO these peOple-and what was their
reward?
Had you known these IS men land
understand my feelings. I am not a
fighter but today with a few more
who feel as 1 do, IL would be q pleas
ure to go across the little creek and
show the Mexican people that we are
not all Of the 'Watchful waiting" class.
These people who will kill for
amusement come across u you and
you give them work. An American
boy cannot get work in FL Paso be
cause you pay Mexican wages. You
will let an American boy who. if the
time should come, would lay down his
life for our country, go without food
and give the Mexicans the place.
As an American I am for the Ameri-
cans first
VIII small apology from some Mex
lean bandit chief result in this killing
being forgotten If so why should
We be proud to be from the L. s?
Nay God give relief to the mothers,
fathers, wives and children Of these
men who were so brutally murdered
p B. r
T. r P
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT.

Editor FL PaSO Herald.
It has recently been repeatedly re-
ported in the FL PasO press in which
the mayor is quoted that the city coun-
ell is going to close up the present red
light district and permit its removal
10 a point south of Eighth street and
its operation there. As these reports
have not been denied. we may assume
that they correctly indicate the pUr-
pose Of the city government.
Reasons. business and moral. for the
abolition OF the existing district apply
in principle and in degree now and
eventually with full force TO the estab-
Hshment Of the district at any other
point Moreover, Chihuahuita is al
ready a plague spot which should not
be aggravated by Eed light illumina-
ton
The city council is presumably COM
bosed of intelligent men well informed
and abreast OF the times. Presumab Iy.
in the discharge Of their duties as the
guardians OF the municipal welfare,
they have not reached decision af-
feeling the disposition Of a most OBJ
trusive and injurious phase Of the so
cial evil without having carefully and
thoroughly Investigated the subject. in
GLIDING the record OF what American
and European municipalities have done
and are doing in the premises and the
reasons for such action, viz, the general
discovery that the restricted district
does not segregate or diminish vice, but
rather the reverse III view OF Inc Iacr
that the verdict Of society based upon
experience and investigation is against
the segregation of vice and that vice
districts in the leading cities OF
America have been or are being abOi-
ished. it appears that the city council
OF III Paso believes that the balance
OF the country is mistaken about the
matter. Presumably, the moral welfare
of the community is the controlling con-
sideration governing the action Of the
council 10 the best of its knowledge
and belief Presumably, It believes
that il is neither practicable nor
morally beneficial to suppress this vice
as If exists in a segregated district. If
that is true il is my opinion that Il
Paso is most unfortunate IN having
public servants with such convictions
at mis- particular time when the highest
tribunal of our social order says that
a CITY has no right to MAINTAIN seSre-
cation of vice In one respect the
council is admirable. II has a lot OF
courage or nerve in the face OF the YER
dict of the court and society crystal
ling sense Of deeency-
In my opinion there shoulo De an or
eanized movement by the people OF Fl
Paso who do not believe in segregation
of vice to. see that present plague
spot of Ell PasO is not merely removed
TO another location. With the assist
ance of adversely affected property
owners. complete abolition OF the dis
trict would not be difficult
J. l. Campbell
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
VILLA AND HIS BANDITS.

Editor II PasO Herald:
One OF the most fiendish murders ever
committed in American history is that
just committed by Villa and his bandits
and for the American people who call
themselves the sons OF the brave and
true, to bow their heads in silence to
this crime. is to me one of the most
humiliating things I have ever wit
messed in my life-tO watch. TO wait
and see our good American citizens shot
down in cold blood and never raise
voice in disapproval. Today I feel that
never want TO hear again the old song.
Our Country Tis of Thee, Sweet Land
of Liberty. Home OF the Brave and
True" In what way have we shown this
bravery. in the last two OF three years?
Are we going down in history as a ma
tiOn OF cowards2 We have seen our
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
Fine Healthy Child
Convincing Evidence
Simple inexpensive Remedy Checks
Early Tendency to
Constipation.

About the first thing impressed on
the young Mother is the necessity Tor
up the question Of the most desirable
laxative for children's use
Mrs Jesse Richardson, Philpot, KY
says she has used DR.. CaldwelPs syrup
Pepsin for the past year and that there
is no medicine in the world ike IL
She writes. My little son. William. Jr--
Just loved IL because II is so pleasant
to take, and everybody talks about MS
being such a fine healthy boy
DR.. CaldwelTs Syrup Pepsin is a com
pound Of simple laxative herbs, free
from any Opiate or narcotic drug. and
is the standard remedy for constipa-
ton in thousands OF homes through
out the land Drug stores every Wnere
sell II for fifty cents a bottle Get a
bottle Of this excellent remedy. and
have It in the house A trial bottle,
free of charge, can be obtained by
writing to Dr. W 3. Caldwell, 454
Washington St, Monticello, IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
AT THE MORGUE.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
The first time 1 saw Richard Nc
Hatton was about eight years ago
when he was a student in the gram
mar schools of Fl PasO. He and I
were in the same class The thing
that most impressed me at that time
was his fairness. fO- he was a firm
believer in fair play. In later years
| knew him as an honorable, upright,
intelligent young man. he was
Dick" Mediation and claimed nothing
more I saw him at the Paso del Norte
cabaret shortly before he left on the
voyage OF death He was full Of en-
thusiasm- His future was before him
He was going to Mexico in a few days
reminded him of the fact that the
country to which he was going was
infested by bandits under the leader
ship Of general Villa He scOffed at
the idea OF danger and said general
Oregon had given them assurances,
and besides We had a new secretary
of state now who didn't have any
Chautauqua engagements to I'LL We
didn't shake hands for I told him
hoped TO see him again.
saw him. It was Thursday morn
ing The young man who had been
my playmate in boyhood days was in
the morgue. Women sobbe0 bitterly
Outside the entrance, brave men stood
with mOistened eyes The former play
mate was no longer; the fair faced lad
with a lovable countenance was dead
The lower left side of his jaw was
completely caved in. evidently the
fiendish work Of the butt end Of a
rifle in the hands of one of the des-
peradoes- On the body numerous
scars were evidence Of the most brutal
crime that has been committed in
Mexican revolutionary history. I
walked out of the mOrgue slowly In
the hallway men stood with bowed
heads waiting their turn to see the
horrible spectacle Two women CARRIED
in black and wearing heavy wells.
sobbed bitterly-their husbands were
ing 10 get a farewell look at the
brutally mutilated bodies. On the out
side stood a huddled group Of men;
one suggested that I'VE renOunce our
American citizenship and take out
Chinese citizenship papers" He might
have been right r =.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
WOULD ERAsE oUR sHA,IE.
tor n 20 Herald:

Editor FL Paso Herald:
Has the United States lost her honor
Does it seem so? Yesi Look at the
Motley of our would be government
many will be murdered next, and wait
ing to see who it Will be.
Let US Americans demand Of our gov
eminent that We have the revenge Of an
honorable nation Let US be united
and demand that our president act at
once 10 revenge our flags honor,
If spirits could talk no doubt our
beloved Father OF Liberty" George
Washington, would give Woodrow VIII
son a severe reprimand upon his present
policy. Let the true blood Of all
Americans boil Let US demand that we
wipe out this blot upon the beloved
name of Liberty.
Is there any true blood? Can it be
that the sons Of the men who have
made Americans veterans OF many
wars, have no true blood? Let US cry
out until we aVenge the murdered
Americans in Mexico and completely
erase all signs Of the shame and out
RACES from the face Of our beautiful
flag
There is no doubt that our honor has
been insulted by the Mexicans and We
have taken the insults like the quak-
ing towards that the Mexicans say We
are Men of America can we stand
this any longer? Have we any right
to allow the names Of our fOrefathers
to be drawn into the dust2 VIII we
stand for these cold blooded murders
any longer? Haven't We any man
hood? II so this dominant manhood
should be aroused to its highest pitch /;
let US not be idle. but let US take
action.
During the five years OF fighting in
Mexico, our flag has been dragged
through the dust and walked on Vile
Mexicans have spit upon it Our men
have been murdered, our women out
ragged, their homes destroyed, and still
We as a nation are inactive.
Yes, we made some brags; we have
told them IL bullets were fired across
the border We would return the fire.
Were we Just braggfhg2 No, we Amer
leans are not, but our government is.
Let our government be a government
within truth and protect its subjects.
Frank BOland.
Rev. E. F. Mickelmy-
Harry c. Pike
Walter Haden,
WAose father was MUIR
dered in Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
T ETTERS ON THE SAN YSABEL. HORROR;
LAMERICANS EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS

the Boston massacre, and the patriots
who fell at Lexington and Bunker Hill
In Boston Common. there is a monu-
ment erected as a memorial to the mas
sacre victims and a tablet marks the
place where they fell The affair
stirred the colonies TO their depths. for
there were red blOoded Americans in
those days yet these men we're in a
sense rebels against the constituted au-
thorities, and were killed after great
prOvOcatiOn-
FL PasO should erect a monument to
the victims OF our insane Mexican
policy, for many of them We're our own
citizens and this is the most fitting
place for it A policy that permits the
sacrifice Of our liberties abroad invites
disaster to our liberties at home. and
sooner or later will have that effect
The rights Of man as embodied in our
Declaration of Independence and Con-
stitution were not intended to be Of 10
cal application only. In order to in
sure their Observance abroad, our gov
eminent from time TO time has nego-
tiated treaties with other governments.
guaranteeing the lives, liberties and
properties Of American citizens tenn
uorarily under their jurisdiction, and
we should insist in every instance that
these rights be maintained, for their
own sake not only, but to maintain our
self respect as a nation. Failing in this
we invite and deserve the contempt of
other nations. and encourage assaults
upon the liberties that remain to us at
home.
shame on those Americans who say
that these men who lost their lives in
Cbihuahua the other day deserved all
thew got:' that they should stay at
home where they belong" I heard many
such expressions yesterday. I blush to
admit President Wilson insists that the
lives Of Americans travelling in foreign
sffps be protected. but he fills TO apply
this principle in Mexico.
W /. Rider
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
wANTs a d. oF ,foURNING.


Editor FL Paso Herald:
I suggest that the mayor Of FL Paso
set aside a week day Immediately as
q day Of mourning ard solemn protest
Cor the IS americans murdered in MeXi-
co, that on such day all business
houses, saloons and playhOuses be
closed. and all festivities cease; that the
American flag be displayed at half
mast throughout the city, and that
monster mass meeting be held TO voice
the sentiment Of all true lovers of peace
Of both natiOnalities residing here, who
believe that these Outrages must cease
forthwith, if friendly relations between
this country and Mexico are to be pre-
served.
Resolutions should be forwarded TO
Washington embOdying that sentiment
10 the end that the entire nation may
know of it. Such an event would be
most impressive Especially should
Mexican patriots participate and speak
in unmistakable terms against those
unworthy deeds OF certain OF their
cOuntrymen who would plunge their
unhappy fatherland. already drenched
with the blood Of revolution into The
added horrors Of a foreign war. for no
other purpose than 90 prevent The tri-
umph o. their enemies at home.
Americans here would have an op-
pOrtUnity TO demonstrate at such 2
meetil- that We do sympathiZe with
our nationals in all legitimate and
praiseWOrthy endeavOr to enhance
American prestige abroad, and believe
in protecting them in their rights when
so engaged. wherever they may be. and
that We do not favor a policy of aban-
dorment and shame.
As a day OF mourning. let Il be in
memory Of all those Americans who
have laid down their lives rs the re
suit OF the neglect Of our government.
mal tyrs as truly to the tights end
privileges for which our virile fore
fathers fought. as were the victims of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
WINS IN SUIT
AGAINST TIMES
Jury Says That Mrs. W. R.
Stevens Should Receive
the $4,000 Prize

The jury in the 65rh district court in
the case OF Mrs. ". r. Stevens against
the FL PasO Times brought in a verdict
at noon Friday for the plaintiff. hold
ing that Mrs. Stevens was entitled to
the $4,000 prize offered by the defend
ant and that she should be paid IN
that amount, less the 800 merchandise
order which she cashed after the COM
pIetiOn OF the contest
Petitioning the court to the effect
that the Times fraudulently deprived
her of the just results of her efforts in
the matter Of awards in connection
with subscription contest between
Dec. I and %. 1913" Mrs. W. r Stevens
brought suit in the 65th district court
The evidence taking was concluded Fri
day morning and at 10 o'clock the jury
was then charged as to the facts in the
case by Ballard Coldwen, the trial
judge
Counsel for the plaintiff, Ware <
Norcop. introduced, as evidence Of
fraud on the part OF the Times the
fact that check for 5000 had been
paid the Times on the last day Of the
contest and that because of this pay
ment. Mrs. Stevens had been deprived
Of all the fruits Of her work It was
also introduced in the testimony by F.
D. HadlOck, whose daughter. Miss Ruby
HadloclS, won the fourth prize Of a $3.50
diamond ring, that he had paid to the
Times sums in the amount OF $500
upon the assurance sthat such payments
would aid his daughter in securing one
OF the leading prizes.
CROOKED DeaI.7
The subscription contest was con-
Quoted by O. J. Odeil, whose deposition
was introduced into the trial but who
did not appear on the stand. In his
argument before the jury attorney W
Is. Ware said:
There never was a more fraudulent
or crooked deal than this contest II
was corrupt and rotten from beginning
from silver City with a check for 5000
from Mrs. Ethel Allen and, upon the
assurance that Mrs. Allen would re-
ceive the $4,000 bungalow prize il ne
gave in the check, he did so.
Kept Back Information.
The Times was willing for Mrs Stew
ems to toll and work herself in good
faith. keeping from her information
that they were willing to give to 9TH
''They deprived her OF all that she
earned save a little 500 order on the
( Popular Mrs. Stevens did not know
that the votes could be bought, in
stead Of secured only through bonafide
subscriptions.
IF the Times sold the votes in good
faith then why did they not advertise
ciat the votes were for sale and did
not depend upon the subscriptiOns-the
basis Of the whole contest I repeat.
gentlemen, there never was more
crooked or corrupt contest pulled Off
The prizes that were awarded under
the subscription contest were: Mrs
Ethel Allen, a California bungalow,
votes 2.102.933: X. B. Creel, automo-
bile, votes Liz, 127; Caro- G. Matthews,
prize for county Of FL PasO. 1,O43.545
votes; Miss Ruby Hadlock, third prize.
$3.50 diamond ring; merchandise
prize Of 500 to Mrs. ". r Stevens
The Times denied all the charges OF
fraud or wrong doing and undertook 70
show that the contest was carried on
legitimately and in good faith with all
contestants. some Of whom were bound
TO be disappointed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
PAPERS DISCLOSE
VON PAPEN'S ACT
Seized Documents Show He
Paid Persons Charged to
Wreck Munition Works.

London. Eng. Jan. 14.-Copies OF cor
respOndence seized from Capt RAM
Won Papen. recalled German inlIttsry
attache at Washington. when ne
reached Falmouth on his way TO Ger
many. have been turned over 70 the
American embassy for Transmission 20
the state department They snow that
Capt Won Papen made frequent pay
ments to persons charged win me re-
sDonsibilitv of blowing up munition
works and bridges in the United states
one entry shows that Capt Won
Papen gave $500 to Werner horn, VINO
was convicted Of blowing up a Cana
dian Pacific railway bridge at 81 Croi27
Ne The dax- before this check was is
sued. the German embassy paid SzVvs
into Capt Won Papen's account
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
Of Ell Paso County and City
Democratic Club.

A meeting viii be held tonight at
1880 at Ryan's Dancing academy, cor
ner oregon and Overland streets.
The executive committee will recon-
mend candidates to the club for the
coming primaries. All members are
urged to acknowledgements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
TIME FOR ACTION.
4 i clegI am
Austin. Tex, ia

Austin. Tex, Jan Is.
Editor Fl Paso Herald:
Time for action has come Let Texas
do the work We will do it well I
wired congressman Slayden endoring
his plan Of Pan-Americsn and United
States cooperation TO restore order
and maintain peace on and the in
tegrity Of the American hemisphere
We cooperated in China Let Us now
help our neighbor with our neighbOrs-
Conservative men here demand con-
servative, yet energetic action
w F GOhlke.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
EXPECT DANGEROUS FLOOD
IN ARKANSAS L0WLANDS

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 14--Mhat was
predicted to be the most dangerous
flood in the history OF the " me LEI riV .s
dav i'm an urgent warning issued 70
White river cities by the local United
States weather bureau
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
HOUSE ADOPTS PROVISIONS
OFr MINERAL LAND LEAS

rnittee of the whole. the house today
adopted resolutions OF the mineral land
leasing bill which viii grant leasing
rights to oil operators IN Catlto
and wyoming fields who were dis
placed nv president Tafts withdrawal
order and the supreme courts approval
of the order. The vote indicated pass
age OF the provisions OF the Dill on
final vote -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
For the Complexion
nelO treatment that made skin specialist famous

HeuO treatment that made skin specialist famous
great New York skin specialist has become famous
because of his rice diet for the complexion.
The diet consists of rice boiled in water white bread
both with plenty of butter-and water; nothing
due to the fact that it gives sufficient amount of
calories without heterogeneous elements.
Noted authorities refer to the effect this perfect
has on the system and turn upon the temperament
Rice taxes the stomach least of all foods. Doctors
irritabiity is unknown where rice is eaten regularly
Have you ever tasted the real rice flavor?
There are over 400 varieties of rice In flavor in
size and in quality there is great difference You
cannot be sure Of the rice you get unless you buy bv
name Always ask for Comet Rice Comet is care
fully selected, large Head rice the very cream of the
crop. Try Comet today-see how delicious rice can bel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
IRON RANGE COMPANIES
RAISE EMPLOYEES WAGES

Duluth MINI. Jan. 14--Au the
larger mining companies operating in
Minnesota and Michigan iron ranges
have announced an increase OF ap-
proximately 10 percent in wages for
miners. The increase will affect about
%. 900 employees OF the United States
corporations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14

soldiers and good Americans shot in
cold blood in this country and Mexico;
we have heard that our flag has been
torn down and trampled in the earth
and spat upon. What more insults are
necessary 10 arouse our self respect
and patriotism to our fellow man?
A Woman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
JURY IN MENACE" CASE
HAS NOT YET REPORTED

Joplin. No. Jan. Ike verdict had
been reached early today by the jury
that heard the evidence in the trial
Of the Menace Publishing company,
of Aurora, No. and its alleged obscene
literature through the mails, and the
court proceeded with other cases
The case went to the jury soon after
6 o'clock Thursday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14
MANY HOSPITAL PATIENTS
ENDANGERED BY FLAMES

Pueblo. COso-. Jan 14.-Several
scores Of patients were endangered
when an early morning fire quilted the
new addition to St. Mary's hospital
The entire fire an dpolice departments
were called out to fight the blaze and
rescue the inmates, in which the Sis
ters Of Charity and nurses aided hero
ically-
No one was injured seriously The
loss. not yet estimated. probably viii
reach $4,000 or more. Crossed electric
wires caused the fire, chief Christy de-
clared-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-14

Cold evenings. ma6e pleasant when
you use our coal r C. Semple, success
sor to Southwestern Fuel Co Phone
531--Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-10-16

touring cars, will be given to
tho candidate standing next
highest, regardless Of which
district she may reside in.
After this prize has been So
looted, the choice Of the three
remaining caro- will be given
to tho candidate standing
highest in the three remaining 3
districts.
After this choice has been
made. the choice Of the two
remaining cars will be given
TO the candidate standing
highest in the two remaining
districts, and
After the above choices
have been made the remaining
car will be awarded to tho
candidate standing highest in
the remaining district.
After the automobiles have
been awarded, the four can
didates standing next highest
i'm their respective districts
will be given handsome $3.50
Viotrolas.
Then the FOUR 500 dia-
mord rings will be awarded
to the four candidates, one in
each district, standing next
highest in their respective dis
tricts.
After the regular gifts have
been awarded, there will be
commissions to the active
non winners, as noted else
where. This arrangement in
sures everyone who tries a
handsome award and the mag
nificent prizes offered arc
worth tho effort Of any wo-
man. But one regular prize
will go to any one candidate,
and there are plenty Of awards
for all. AN EARLY START
MEANS MUCH TOWARDS
FINAL SUCCESS. SEND m
YOUR NOM ALTON
TODAY.