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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
ANOTHER STORY
Of THE BORDER.
Preacher Kills Two Mexi-
cans as He Prays; Roose-
welt Is Popular.

Here's another instance Of going ava
from home 10 get the news Of HON
The Houston Chronicle prints a story OF
border conditions and among the in.
cidents related is one about a preacber
kidnapped near here who made his es-
cape from his Mexican captors after
killing two and running the others off
The story follows:
Members OF the Texas Press associ-
alton. returning from the annual meet
ing at Ell Paso, Travelled for nearly 600
miles in sight Of the sterile mountains
which fringe the boundary OF Mexico.
All along the border the situation is
very tense.
Ell Paso is alive with troop trains
and artillery. Uncle Sans heaviest
siege guns having been transferred to
the famous pass Of the north. Open
spaces, including baseball parks and
country club grounds, are heavily
populated with regular troops
The army is prepared, so are the
private citizens. In El PasO every man
has a rifle and side arms within reach
ing distance.
Ranches Have Machine Guns.
Still greater measures Of precautiOn
ranch houses. A sample Of the pre-
paredness" Of the border is given in
the precautions taken by DR.. J. D
McGregor, q former Houstonian. who
made the race for mayor here a few
years ago, and who is widely known in
Washington, Austin and adjoining
counties. Dr. NcGregor owns many
sections of ranch land at LObo. He has
mounted a machine gun on an autOmo-
bile He has also dug trenches.
Too. he has 100 cowmen in training
in trench warfare. Sand bags protect
the ranch house Preparedness" by
ranchmen depulicates these precautions
at many places.
The ShOotin' Preacher.
One OF the most interesting stories
Of narrow escapes" along the border
involve a Baptist minister residing on
the border. 1t seems that Mr.. McAIl-
Ian had been active against certain
hostile Mexican interests. A few DAYS
ago he was caught away from home
and kidnapped by four Mexicans- His
captors searched him, but failed to find
pistol concealed inside his belt
The preacher was given five minutes
in which TO say his prayers before fac
ing a firing squad. he knelt upon the
desert sands, as il in prayer, at the same
time working his right hand TO a con-
nection with the concealed pistol When
the handle Of his trusty weapon was
firmly gripped he prayed as follows.
'Oh Lord, have mercy on these Mexi-
cans. for / am going TO kill as many
of them as I can" His pistol flashed
in the sun There were two reports and
the sands OF the desert were stained
with the blood OF two dead Mexicans.
The other two were out of pistol range
before the preacher got around TO them.
The action OF the Chicago convention
was great disappointment TO the
Texas border. especially in the FL Paso
section There Roosevelt has an enor-
nous following, which only interven-
ton by the administration will likely
restore to the Democratic party. What
sver may be the opinion throughout the
United States the FL Paso section is for
Intervention
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
Good News For Sufferers
From Kidney Diseases

Perhaps you have experimental with
many Of the various remedies and
cures for kidney troubles without re-
suits. and have come TO the conclusion
that all are alike. II you win consider
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market FOR 40 years, YOU VIII agree
that il must have merit or the public
would not buy it regularly. WarnCr's
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made from a formula tried and tested,
containing elements beneficial in the
Treatment OF diseased kidneys in the
first and advanced stages. lust read
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and liver complaint for over 20 years.
was induced to try Warmers Safe
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my life and ] can cOnscientiously re-
commend II 20 others similarly af-
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Creek. Mich.
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Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
SONORA WOMEN
To BEAR ARMS
1000 Offer Services to the
Government in Case
of Intervention.

Douglas. Ariz, June 1.-two thou
sand Mexican women Of Sonora have
offered their services to the Carranza
government in case OF Intervention by
the United States, TO take up arms in
defence Of Mexico. The women are all
rifle shots and members Of the Sonora
Woman's Rifle association
Women Are Thanked.
Their services were offered to Gov.
Adolfo de Ia Muerta by the president
of the association, Mrs. r Y. de Tower.
The governor thanked her for the
spirit of her patriotic offer, which has
been accompanied by list Of the
names Of the members OF the associa-
ton. He said in event Of invasion. he
felt certain the women OF Sonora would
give a good account Of themselves. as
they had when they aided their hus-
bands and fathers in driving out the
French at Guaymas, and in repelling
attempted filibusterers by American
in times past
Gen. Arnulfo Gomez, commanding
northern Sonora during the absence OF
Gen. ?. Elias Gales, the commander in
chief Of the Sonora army, has ap-
pointed instructors who will teach
the women TO shoot. in the score or
more towns in which the association
has been organized.
idents Of Douglas visited Gen Gomez
yesterday, consul Ives G. Lelevier said.
and expressed the wish to organize a
rifle club.
Gen Gomez refused to allow II IN
less they changed their residence to
Aqua Prieta- He called their attention
to the likelihood Of stirring Up trouble
if their activities became known in
Douglas.
Everyone Has a Rifle.
The men Of Nacozari, Cansnea and
other Sonora towns are also organizing
rifle clubs. according to the statement
of consul Lelevier, Instructors have
been appointed by Gen. Gomez Intense
excitement prevails on the Mexican side
Of the border in sympathy with the
demonstrations and arrivals
report that conditions are becoming al
most unbearable in some parts Of the
state However. there have been no
actual demonstrations against Ameri-
cans as yet.
Consul Lelevier said today in speak
ing OF the organization OF rifle clubs
and volunteer forces. that practically
every resident of the state of Sonora
has a rifle as a result Of the five years
Of almost continuous warfare and most
Of the people are fair shots.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
DRAFT Of REPLY To CARRANZA IS
SUBMITTED To PRESIDENT WILSON
Reply Is Prepared By Secretary Lansing and Flaty Re
fuses the Demand for Withdrawal Of American Troops
From Mexico, 1t Is Said; Mexicans Are Held Solely
to Blame for Present Situation
= WASHINGTON. D. G.. June L

~ YASHINGTON. D. c., June Is
M Secretary Lansing laid before
president Wilson today the
completed draft Of a note to Gen. Car
rama, replying to the demand that
American troops be withdrawn from
Mexico. The president and Mr.. Ian
sing conferred az 1ength on the sItua-
ton.
Unless some new development
forces the situation the reply viii not
be sent until next week at the earliest.
President Wilson and his advisers are
anxious to deal with the Carranza
note in such fashion that action can
not be attributed to domestic politics
Flatly Refuses Demand.
As prepared by secretary Lansing,
it is understood the note fatty de-
clines to withdraw American troops
from Mexico until the de facto gov
eminent has shown both its willing
ness and its ability 10 police the Dor
der states properly.
Mexicans Alone to blame
Il viii be pointed out that q friend
" spirit constantly has been mani
viii be told that failure OF Mexican
and the American troops TO cooperate
for the determination OF bandits W
due TO the hostility and suspicion eX-
hibited by the Mexicans-
Think Government TofterinE.
It is evident that many officials be
lieve the collapse OF the de factO gov
eminent is more to be expected than
any overact by that government against
the United States. Out OF such a col
lapse, however. il is feared there misht
come an ill-advised attempt to eject
the American troops sent to pursue
Villa and his bandits
With most Of the population utterly
ignorant Of true conditions. 10 was
pointed out that agitators might have
an easy task in spreading the impress
sion that Americans are responsible
for MexicO's economic and other trou-
1les. Such resident Americans as they
see live in comfort and plenty COM
pared to the great mass Of the native
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15

population That IN itself always has
been a cause Of jealousy toward Amer
leans
No Fear For Pershing's Men
Army officials have no fear OF the
safety OF Gen PershinE's men, no mat
ter what happens The movement OF
Carranza troops south from sonora
state. reported TO the navy department.
serves to relieve further the only point
at which danger to the American troop
ers has ever been apprehended. 4
considerable Carranza force has been
in Sonora for some time and II hOstili-
tiel against the Americans began. the
natural military course would be TO
force Pulpit pass, and cut ne eNpedt-
ton off from its base at columbus.
1t is supposed the Sonora troops are
who's operations against bandits in
Chihuahua and Durango south OF the
American expedition. They would be
able to reach Durango quickly from
Nazatlan.
This explanation il borne out. would
put a more encouraging aspect on the
situation so far as the good faith Of
Gen. Carranza's army in its police mis-
sion goes
VIII Make New Declaration.
The forthcoming reply to the Next
can note demanding withdrawal Of the
American troops viii emphasize again
that only by definite cooperation look
ing to adequate policing by the Car
rama troops can withdrawal be re-
ceived. II is understood the note viii
grant the Mexican request for new
declaration OF the intentions OF the
United States and reply TO the asser-
ton that there has been evidence OF
suspicion among American command
ers. by giving a detailed account Of the
steps taken to gain the cooperation OF
the de facto government The TACT
that cooperation was consistently re-
fused and Mexican forces posted so as
to observe the actions Of the American
troops and hamper their pursuit Of the
bandits, probably will be dwelt upon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
GAVIRA CALLED
To MEXICO CITY
American Refugees From
Interior Assert Situation
Delicate.

First chief Venustiano Carranza has
ordered Gen Gabriel Gavira, succeeded
recently by Gen. Francisco Francisco
Gonzales as commander Of northern
border trops, TO report to him at Mex
leo City for instructions, following
Gavira's conference with Gen Jacinto
Trevino at Chihuahua city. which is re-
gardede generally to have involved the
Gavira-Pershing conference. in which
Gavira has been declared TO have ex-
ceeded his authority, according to the
statement Of an American refugee in a
party Of four Americans, including one
woman, who arrived from chihuahua
at Juarez at 4 o'clock Wednesday after
noon The refugee stated that he had
received the report from a fairly re-
liable source
The zapata faction is liable to enter
Mexico City at any time. one Of the
Americans stated He said he had been
told from an authentic source that
Zapata had a force OF about 5000 men
and was known to be at present in
the suburbs Of Mexico City, 20 miles
away The American said he had not
learned OF the reported invasion Of
Mexico City by Zapata and his men
Wednesday.
Train Load OF Refugees.
The party Of Americans. who were
the only Americans in a train of 81
cars, left Chihuahua at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday morning and made the "trip
without incident A great crowd Of
Mexicans filled the box cars, which
made Up most Of the train. and over
loaded the roofs. A small group Of
Mexican guards was aboard
The Americans stated that chihuahua
city was now very peaceful after hav-
ing her fling Of anti-Americanism and
the last public speech regarding Amer
leans was delivered on Sunday Since
then there have been no demonstrations
and conditions have become normal
Nevertheless the four Americans de-
cided 1t would be safer 70 return to the
border Part Of them stated that they
would abandon their businesses in
Chihuahua city until the result OF
president Wilson's proposed note to
Carranzs was seen All told, there are
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
ZAPATA REBELS
MENACE CAPITAL
One Report Says They Al
ready Are in the Outskirts
of Mexico City.

Mexico City, June 14.-Emiliano Ia
pata, with his revolutionary army, is
within u miles Of the City OF Mexico
according to information reaching the
city today.
Zapata, it is claimed. is moving upon
lacking it while the great bulk OF the
Carranza troops are in the northern
part Of the republic engaged in pur-
suit OF bandits.
Albuquerque, n. NJ. June IA re-
port was in circulation here today, said
TO have been received from private
sources in Mexico. that Zapata with
his army already has entered the out
skirts OF the City OF Mexico.
There was no confirmation to the re-
port, nor could II be learned from
what source it was secured
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
FORMER HEADQUARTERS OF
ZAPATA TAKEN BY ASSAULT

Mexico City. June 15.-COnstitution-
alist troops are in control OF Tlaltiapan,
state OF Morelos. which for long time
was the base OF Emiliano Zspata, the
southern rebel leader. It was captured
by Constitutionalists under Cen Pablo
Gonzales. after p hours Of severe fight
ing. according to a dispatch received
at the war department today. The fol-
lowers Of Zapata escaped into the
mss1tains.
At the foreign office today It was
stated that no advices had been received
concerning the recent border raid in
which Lieut.. Col Villareal, alleged 70
be a Constltutianalist soldier, was
killed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
MEXICANS TIRE
At INSPECTORS
Health Officers Inspecting
Houses on River Front
Have Narrow Escape.

inspectors J. I. Jones and Charles
Barton OF the sanitary department were
fired upon from the Mexican side Of
the river Thursday morning at 1870,
while walking on the river bank near
the Union station
The two officers were returning TO
the Santa Fe street bridge after making
an inspection OF a number Of houses
along the river, when the shooting oc-
Cured
Two men, dressed in the uniform Of
Carranza soldiers, were seen walking
on the opposite bank Of the river, a
short time before the shot was fired.
and IT is believed to have been done by
one OF them
The bullet passed within a few feet
Of Jones ard struck steel coal car
standing in the Santa Fe yards.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
JUAN SANCHEZ AZCONA
RECEIVED BY KING OF SPAIN

Consul Andres Garcia has received a
cableEraln from Mexican minister Juan
Sanchez Ezcona. who said he was re-
ceiged by thc kirE of Spain at Madrid
on Tuesday.
Azcoua has been prominent in Next
can affairs. He was private secretary
to Francisco 1. Madero and was arrest
ed at the time AladerO was and later
released.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15

Switzerland maintains the largest
armed force in Europe in proportion TO
her si7e and noDula ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15

population That in itself always has
been a cause Of jealousy toward Amer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
GEN. GAVIRA MAY COMMAND
SAN LUIS P0T0SI GARRISON

Gen Gabrial Gavira, former com
mander of the Juarez garrison. is re-
ported to have been assigned to the
San Luis Potosi command. Gen Fran
cisco Gonzales. the new commander in
Juarez. stated Thursday morning that
while he had no official notice of Cen
Gavira's new command. ne would not be
surprised IL the former Juarez general
was stationed in san Luis Potosi, as he
has asked for this position.
Col Samuel Gonzales. who came VI
from Casas Grandes Saturday night
has gone to western Chihuahua on an
official trip His troops remain in
JuareZ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
REFUSES To MAKE CARRANZA
MONEY. BANKER Is ARRESTED

Mexico City. Mex. June 1t BY way
or LAREDO. Tex. June 15.)-William
Hopfncr. assistant manager Of the bank
Of London md Mexico. has been arrest
ed mere cr a charge of refusing TO ac-
cept certain Constituticnaiist money of
the Ne-acruz issue Bankers are said to
b.. suffering as 81 result OF the forced
ac .eptance Of money which is difficult
to disrosc or.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15

now seven Americans in chihuahua
city.
Americans Remained At Home.
During the big anti-American dem
onstration, when the American con-
sulate and foreign clubs were wrecked
! was in bed at my home" one OF the
refugees said I'VE have always made
il the rule among the American busi-
ness men to 20 home when any demon
danger, as the residence district OF the
Americans is about a mile out Of the
business center There was nothing
further than the wrecking OF the two
buildings. I believe the Carranza gov
eminent at Chihuahua tried to handle
the situation. but the lower classes
mastered the situation. I have heard
nothing to the effect that agftators are
hired by the de facto government TO
distribute anti-American circulars and
otherwise create anti-American senti-
ment
Situation Extremely Delicate.
"The situation in the interior is ex-
tremely delicate and dangerous and an
outbreak might occur at any minute
While there are no outward anti
American demonstrations. il is plainly
evident that the Mexican populace. in
Chihuahua particularly. is against the
Americans.
we did not see much Of interest on
the trip. At Villa Ahumada there was
a good sized garrison of Carranza sol
diers."
All OF the refugees, including the
woman in the party. are residents Of
Chihuahua city Automobiles met them
at the station and they seemed relieved
as the cars sped toward the boundary
line
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-15
SONORA SOLDIERS MAY GO
BACK TO WORK IF THEY WISH

Douglas. Ariz-, June l5.-Gen. p. Elias
Gales. commander in chief of Sonora
will discharge any soldier from the
ranks Of the army Of northern sonora,
III he wishes to return to his home and
resume his ordinary occupation, accord
military headquarters in Aqua Prieta.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
PRESS CLUB TAKES UP
SCHOOL HEAD MATTER
Adopt Resolution To Ask Mayor
Keller for Reasons on Nom
reappOintmcnt.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Press club was held at the Oliver
hotel last night and an added fea-
ture was a dinner served i'm the
wedgewOod room. Three applica-
tions for membership were accepted
and a fourth applicant proposed.
A resolution asking that Mayor
Keller furnish the club with reasons
for the failure Of the school board
10 reappoint l.. j. Montgomery SUI
perintende .. Of the city schools was
suggested and on vote Of the club it
was ordered prepared and will be
submitted to the officials for their
approval. A copy will then be pre-
scented 10 the mayor.
r. f. Hutchinson furnished an
amusing paper on the results OBJ
tanned from a want ad while Chester
Grant read some original poetry
which was appreciated by those
present
w A. Endley. editor Of the Walk
erton Independent, was an out-of-
town guest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
ELECT OFFICERS FOR
SAMPLE ST. CLUB
=. IA. krzyzaniak i Named President
and ;. y. Hudak, Secretary
and Treasurer.

Officers for the new Sample Street
civic club were elected Wednesday
night as follows: President. 5. X.
Krzyzaniak: first vice president, w.
Nowicki. second vice president. NJ.
Niemier; third vice president. ].
Detz; fourth vice president. j. Prey
bysc: fifth vice president. +. Michal-
ski; secretary and treasurer. +. Y.
Hudak.
Following the election Of officers
and the adoption OF a constitution,
there was a basket ball game be-
tween the 4 B. Falcons team No. .
and the Sample ST team. This game
was won by the Z. BIS with a score
of IS 10 IL
The next regular meeting Of the
club viii be held on March I. The
regular meeting night probably will
be on the first and third Wednesday
Of each month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
Music Teachers Association to Meet
Tonight.

ers' association meeting at the South
Bend conservatory this evening has
been announced as follows: a
Spirit Flower" Upton;
Dawn in the Desert" Ross; The
Brownies" Leoni, Mrs. w. H..
Swintz: "Hark, Hank, the Lark. -
Schubert-Liszt: The Maiden s
Wish" Chopin-Liszt, Miss Myers;
"Stil vie die Nacht,' Bohm; Inter
Nos-AIac Hayden; When the Soft
Winds Blow" Guedy; "A Birthday"
WCodman, Mrs. Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
c. D. P. PLATFORM
ADOPTED IN n. !.
National Campaign to Be
Fought on Preparedness,
Tariff and Mexico.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE repub-
lican national campaign viii be
fought on demands for adequate
military preparedness and tariff re-
form. opposition 20 granting early
independence 20 the Philippines and
insistence on a vigorous stand for
American rights both in Mexico and
in relation 10 the European war. ac-
cording 10 the key note" platform
adopted Wednesday by the repub-
lican state convention
The outlines Of the platform which
was approved unanimously were pre-
sented last night in the speech OF
former Sen. Elihu Root. There was
no difference Of opinion apparent
among the delegates 20 the convenl
ton in regard TO the platform. but
bitter fight was Precipitated by the
attempt Of the supporters of Gov.
Whitman 10 secure an unqualified
endorsement for his administration
and TO force his nomination as chair
man Of the delegation 10 the ma
tional convention in Chicago.
VIII Not Instruct Delegates.
The net result was that New York
state will send an uninstructed dele
cation 10 the national convention if
the action Of the convention is up
held by the voters at the primary
election in April
A determined fight lead by Henry
l. Stimson 20 obtain a resolution
recommending Mr. Root as New
York's faVorite son for the presi-
dency was defeated in the commit
tee on resolutions and a counter
resolution. that no presidential can
didate be endorsed, was passed
unanimously.
Nicholas Murray Butler. chairman
Of the committee. issued "a formal
statement in which he said that Mr..
Root himself was opposed TO the
use Of his name.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
NEWS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
MOTHER AND SON UNITED
john MendenhalI and Mother Part
ell 80 Years.

After a separation Of SO years
John Mendenhail of Mecca. Ind. and
his mother. Mrs. Mendenhan. OF 22O6
+. Main St. this city, were happily
reunited "Wednesday Thirty-nine
years ago Mendenhan disappeared
from South Bend and for a number
Of years stayed away. Later he re-
turned and made attempts 70 locate
his mother, which at the time We're
unsuccessful. However. this week
he returned again 10 seek his aged
parent. and. locating old friends. was
surprised 10 learn that she was still
living and in South Bend. Mrs Men
denhau is Sc years of age.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-17
Evidently She
trimmed" Her
Rig ht MerHly
News Times special Service

News Times Special Service
LAPORTE. Feb. Mrs Louise
j.. Worthington Of this city. former
ly of Nishawaka. where her hus-
band Is engaged i'm the saloon bust
ness. was granted a divorce Wed
nesday from Ellery f. Worthington.
alimOny In the sum OF $4,000 and
the custody OF six children. Mrs
Worthington charged her husband
with associating with other women
She told Judge Gallaher how. when
she was on the trail Of her erring
husband. she ran across woman
he had been associating with and
trimmed her.
We'll. did you whip here" asked
the astonished judge.
well. / guess so. She was in bed
for a week" Mrs. Worthington re-
piled