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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20


ia. and three servants; April 20. near cuernavac
yer border
C. CLARKE. raylorsvlIe. IN Mexico City. May 27.
JOHN r. LocKHART sot,s City. Mo. mining engineer.
MRS. ANDERSON daughter and neighbor boy
JAMES d HARVEY. chihuahua. May mutlated
WILLIAM ADAMS. July 2. killed in his daughters
THOMAS FoUNTAN. Killed after eourtmartis at parral
HERBERT |. RUSSELL, Durango. sept 20
scoTT PRICE FIss ~s@a bandits Killed wilams ''""''
y. MATHEsoN. Colona Morelos. sonora. Sept I6
WAITE fseSas' Ssr cT SsSsadca @e Spr g 1912
II. L. sTRAssE. killed when zapatistas held up train
THOMAS G KANE. April TO-
J. c EDWARDS Agus Pries. April
JOHN HERTIrNG Douglas. Arz. Nogales. July.
GUIDO SCHUBERT, Douglas. time.
1918
JOHNNY BROOKS Texan coiona chihuahua.
EDMUND HAYES and ROBERT THOMAS at MADEIRA
BESJ4MIN GRlFFTN, July chuichupa
JOHN H. WILLIAMS. March s.
BooRs DARHow. Naevo Basna VISA Feb a.
WOLF @ July us s in oG Noher1 be- .s sGIGTa p, Mexico CIV
FRANK WARD. Yago. Tepie territory April o.
John s II HOWARD. United States customs inspector.
L. BUSHNELL. mounted policeman Killed in Naco Arz
cfEMeNTE vEaGARA GUSTAV B1UcH. near paso
CLARENCE u. COOPER Pearson Aug =
Three Americans killed "a; in Mexico City.
WILLIAMS nd WHITE Americana killed at Jallsco
Two killed n Cinco mines May D.
Six Americans killed Tuxtia mines, May b.
C. g. HOADLEY. a El Favor mines May H.
WFgTON pURWEII. killed. May 49,
Thirty Americans reported killed TuKpan. June 4
ENNIS Puerto Mexico Dec
murdered by bandits recovered
fpsRVANTEg Chamberlain eWate. at Cerros, Feb 70
IotfN q McMANfIS. o. Chicago in Mexico CITY
BAh~N SMITH Houston. Tex, and ROSCOE Bn'llNGs'
One me can killed, April =
rbree Americans killed by villa soldiers at MADEIRA
pFANE killed By soldiers. Jan. 10
sixteen of these ls killed Jan 10 by Nstas c
yATsoN manager sockhoder Chicago and ri paso
q WALLACE. Chicago ri Paso; r. NJ EVANS, w. NJ RO
trRo MATRfcF ANDERSON r. =. NOTATION. A. COUCH, y
ROBINSON. G.. w NEWMAN e',osl'' ~ fHso. -, ~
nuwoTs ] ADAMS. ---; j. JONES, ~---; THOMAs
4 HOLMES ~ Paso A. PRlNGIE, san FIancsco; ALIEN ~
"a. uonglaa krz. CHARLES WADLEGH, JACK HASE
'rizona
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
BOBSLED HITS AUTO; POY
KILLED; DRIVER RELEASED

4 hobsled crashed into an auto
mobile, and one boy was killed and
six children injured, at East Pine
st. and 18th ave. Wednesday eve
ming.
Theodore EngehslSien. II. who
was guiding the sled, sustained a
fractured skull and died two hours
later. He was the son of Tom En-
gelskien. a tugb0at captain of 9il
23rd ave.
Six others. passengers on the
bobsled, suffered bruises about the
arms and bodies.
They are lnez Marsh. 1913 18th
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

ave-; lrby Folsom. 1921 18th ave;
Etruria Barden. 1915 18th ave-:
Harvey McIyor. 7ls alst ave-;
Clarence Johnson. 2Srd ave. and
East Union ST., and Milton Gray.
10th ave. and Pine ST.
J. A. Roddy, the automobile
driver, who told the police he didn't
understand signals made TO him by
child watchers at the street corner.
was released from the police sta.
ton after an investigation Thurs
day morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

ACTION In
MEX FUSS
BY Cilson Gardner

WASHINGTON ID. G., Jan. 2o.-"VlLLA
A MURDERERw
Such is the manner in which United States SEN
ator Albert L. Fall of New Mexico would deal with the
outlawed rebel general il he is responsible for the
killing of the II Americans who were shot down at
Santa Ysabel, January 10.
"The administration seems 10 think he is response
ble' added the senator TO the correspondent of The
Star today.
Here is Senator Falls statement in full:
IF Villa Is responsible for the killing of
the Americans at Santa YsabeI, he should be
hunted dswn and killed ~ murderer snd ---.-
bandit
The administration seems to think Villa
is responsible. personally would not confine
my recommendation to Villa
IL should say whoever is responsible should
81 should say whoever is responsible
should be executed for this crime!"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

The promised Mexican revela.
tions from the state department
babe fair to stir the senate lie
principal feature is a lifs OF Ameri-
cans killed or wounded south OF
the Rio Grando since Diaz was
overthrow.
The state department is ready
to present the message to Presi.
dent wilson for his approval be
fore submitting II 10 the sensfe. In
keeping with Senator Falls reso-
tuition asking for all Information
on Mexican affairs possessed BY
the administration.
Fall has n list Of victims ~ the
Mexican blood lust Vherewiih to
check up the department list.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
REPORTS OF BORDER
RAID CLEARED UP

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2o.--confus-
ing reports OF Mexican raid near
Doyles Wells. n. NJ. were cleared
away today In an official message
from Gen. rlinston.
Mexican bandits robbed a house
at Conayell's mine. near Boyles
Wells. Tuesday" said the report.
Three OF the detachment there and
Arthur Lee. a miner, trailed them
south to Lone Cabin. Dismounting
there. they reconnoitered, whereup-
on the Mexicans fired on them.
Lieut.. King left here at 30 a. IN
with detachment of 30 men. Lieut..
Nichilson. with detachment OF au-
tomobiles, reconnoitered In the
vicinity OF Lone Cabin. and found
the bandits tracks leading south
ward, toward Mexico"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
DOCTORS URGE
HEATING CARS


OLYMPIA, Jan. 2o.--Four Sc.
attic physicians have declared
themselves to the public service
commission az In favor OF heat
In the street cars.
Only these four have answer
ed thus far the request from
Chairman Reynolds for their
opinion rs TO whether heated
ears were needed IN Seattle.
Their verdict is unanimous.
Or. Grant Calhoun answered
that heated cars would be a det.
rlment, however. unless the car
was properly ventilated.
He said ventilation was the
more important feature.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
ASKS EVIDENCE
IN R.R.RATE CASE
Interstate Commerce Commis-
mission Wires to Com
mercial Club
arrange BIG MEETING

okRo 1atSf bsSfstaFf W Nt
Seattle Commercial Club. re.
eelved a request Thursday from
the Interstate commerce com
mission for evidence bearing on
the fight begun here against the
Southern Pacific and allied rail-
roads TO wipe out the differen-
tisi round trip passenger rate
from Chicago TO the Pacific
coast.
James ". Carmalt. examiner for
the commission. wired Secretary
Case that the commission is es
p.oiaily desirous OF obtaining in
formation for use when the case 10
sri for hearing
Otto Case declared. after reading
the telegram from Examiner Car.
malt. that he considered the inter
state commerce commission had ex.
tended an Invitation 10 every com.
merciai organization in the North.
west To take active participation In
tn. rate fight.
Telegram From, Washington
Have your wire of the 18th" the
telegram reads. Especially desire
you supply evidence in the case of
the public service commission Of
Washington against ths Southern,
Pacific and other RAILROADS. n X
ls your purpose 20 participate In the
suit, you should file petition With
IN. commission requesting to in
terveue therein. Such action should
be taken prior 10 the hearing OF the
case"
The transportation committee of
the Commercial Club was called to
gether AT noon and formulated
plans for taking immediate steps 10
enter the campaign against the
southern Pacific as intervenors in
the suit
Merchants. hotel men. iransporta.
tion men and others In every line
~ business have taken up the fight
for equal passenger rates. A mass
meeting Ia to be held Tuesday noon
at the American theatre. Second
ave. and Seneca St. for discussion
Of the problem. and TO map out n
plan OF campaign against the Sl1 80
differentiai now existing IN favor Of
the Southern Pacific. Union Pacific
and the Oregon.Washington Ratl'
road * Navigation Co.
Donates Use OF Theatre
John Hamrick. manager Of the
American. formerly the Pantages.
donated the use OF his house for the
Tuesday noon gathering.
Sure" said Hamrick, I'm inter
ested in seeing this fight thru.
IT'S matter that means dollars
to every Seattle business man
m can do anything to help, I'm
willing and glad To do g."
The meeting will be called AZ
1880 p. m. and will extend thru the
noon hour,
r. u. Rockwell. secretary of the
Hotel Mems association, viii pre-
side
Reynolds VIII Speak
Chairman REYNOLDS OF the public
service commission will explain the
purpose OF the suit brought against
the railroads. and what Il means to
Seattle to win the fight.
Several other speakers will he
called.
w. n. Olin. general agent here for
the Chicago. Great Western Rail
road Co. and president OF the Sc
attle Transportation club. tele-
phoned The star Thursday that he
would be ut the meeting TO boost.
"I certainly hope" he said, that
We can win this fight"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

at Is cents per glass. for fine old ap.
pie cider.
An entertainer sings.
The people sip their harmless
drinks aud look ON with wooden
faces
Then tho ragtime band blasts
forth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
US. and ENGLAND TO
SWAP NOTES AGAIN

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.--Doth
the United States and England are
digging their diplomatic trenches
for battle In England's expected
actual blockade OF Germany.
The state department and Down.
ing st. have notes on the subject
In the course Of preparation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
c. D. RAYMER FILES

Charles ID. Raymer. selected by
a faction OF the socialists TO run for
mayor, at noon Thursday filed frr
the office. This makes four candi-
dates for the mayoralty. Raymer
runs a book store. He has run for
the council several times before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
POLICE TO
keep OUT
OF HOMES

If private homes to be searched for more
liquor than the law permits Sheriff Bob Hodge and his
men will have TO do all the searching.
Mayor Gill came out fatly Thursday against the
policy initiated by Sheriff Hodge, and Prosecutor Lun-
din announced that after conference with ani-saloon
leagueTS he had decided TO concentrate his efforts against
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
SKATERS, WARNING!

Keep OF the Ice at Green
Lake and Lake Burien today.
IT'S not safe.
This 10 the warning issued
by the park department and the
city Utilities department.
The Ice is breaking UP.
Guards will be stationed to
keep skaters off Green Lake.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN
WRECKED; I KILLED

TRENTON. Mo, Jan. 20 Engi.
neer j. l.. Collier was Killed. Fire.
man u. L. McReynolds badly hurt
and five passengers slightly injured
today when the Rock lsland.Cali
fornia limited was derailed. two
miles west OF Winston.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

He phoned the near-beer brewers
TO bring on the new stuff. lie or
dered grape juice. apple cider and
pop.
Then Bert fired half Of his enter
iainers and signed up the other halt
Carrenters were set to laying a
slick wood dance floor Ia the mid
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
,erican heatre tuesday BE TER

f d Oliver ndn IC and CI Ry An
k ~ the hnh been in biH W
din and needed ednh flor d
70 in
words We thphhh RAd "NayratE Editor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

"if complaints are made.
shall make no discrimination
between the homes Of the rich
and the homes Of the IowIy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

Virgil John. wanted here for
casbing bad checks, caught in Up
per Sandusky. ..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
CONSUMERS LEAGUE MEETS

The Consumers league will meet
Friday afternoon at 2.30 in the as
sembly hall OF the Henry building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20

He rips the brass buttons off,
just as enersetically with his type
writer As he ever did with his
erayon. Read his article on page
s today. II Is the first of a series.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-20
who FOR

Car&oomis& Minor
Writes Alb0ma War
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
Corning

Miss Estelle Abbott, a handsome
young lady of Maynard, is here
spending the week with her friend,
Miss LOIS Brown.
Patrick Martin, one Of our good
standby friends Of POcahontas, came
over Monday and Is looking after
bis farm interests northeast Of town
this week.
L. X. Martin and Misses Lila
and Edith Martin, Of Pocahontas,
and Jesse Sallee, of ReYuo, motor.
ed over from the Reyno picnic Sat
urday evening and spent a few hours
here with friends.
The two days picnic at ReynO
last Friday and Saturday were, In-
deed, gala days for that entire com.
muuity, many coming from a dis
tance. An enormous crowd was
present on the last day, and not.
withstanding the extreme heat and
clouds Of dust, everybody enjoyed
the occasion. The Courier repre-
sentative noticed Hon. w. a. Jack.
son, Captain Joe DeClerk, Editor
and Mrs. L. +. Blankeuship, /. r.
Martin aud sisters, Misses Lila and
Edith. aud many others from Poca'
hontas there. Reyuo, IN the way Of
a picnic, you did yourself proud.
Corning Courier.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

Jim wlsner was down from Big
gers Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. NJ. Gebhart are
the proud parents of a fine baby
glrl, born Wednesday.
j. w. Bennett of the New Lead,
er is suffering this week with a
severe oase Of erysipelas IN his
hand.
Mrs c. II. Henderson has as her
guests this week Mrs. II. L. Hawks
aud little son Of Corning.
For sale:-5 passenger Ford auto.
mobile IN exceptionally good con.
dltion. Equipped with Stewart
speedometer, shock absorbers, and
seat covers. Call or write,
492L l.. II. Martin.
Strayed- From the Waddle farm,
on the Cherokee Bay road, one two-
months old male calf, color red,
with little white IN face. Finder
please notify NJ. A. Weatherford,
Poeahontas, Ark, and receive re.
ward. 80 2t.
Miss Hazel Secor, who has been
a welcome guest at the home Of
her uncle, J. o. Sallee, for several
months past, will leave Sunday tor
North west Missouri where she will
visit other relatives a few weeks
before returning to her home at
Forrest City, Iowa.
Mr.. r. X. Reynolds, enterpris-
ing grocer of Hoxie who recently
bought the grocery department of
the +. Il. Hatley store there, was
a pleasant business visitor last Mon
day. Mr.. Reynolds is a good bus
mess maa aud pleasant gentleman
personally, and no doubt will do a
good business in our thrifty little
twin city. lie expressed himself
as we'll pleased with his present
business and the future outlook.
Times Dispatch.
Oscar and l.. K. Williams Of
Elevenpoints were in town on bus
mess Monday.
Strayed-On June 18th, from my
place, four miles north Of POcahon'
las, light red steer, white face,
heavy set, marked with underbit In
each ear. Finder please notify Tom
Hart, Pocahontas, Ark. and receive
reward. 492t
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

interesting meeting at the home OF
Mrs. }. w. Argo Tuesday after
noon.
Prosecuting Attorney II. A.
Northoutt went up to Springfield
Saturday to see his wife who was
visiting her mother in that city.
He returned Monday IN very hap
py mood and announced TO friends
that be was the proud father Of
another fine boy, born Saturday
morning.
Misses Ella Johnston, Thursye
Douglas and Mildred Hughes, ac'
companied by Erman Conner, Harry
Sparkman and Mack Dalton spent
Sunday very pleasantly at Raven
den Springs.
Edward Edhn was painfully in
jured Wednesday morning by fall.
ing from the railroad bridge into
the river. 1t is reported that he
has several ribs broken.
Boris BaTowskI, manager Of the
New Leader, has been confined to
his bed a part Of this week with
fever.
Misses Jennie aud Louise John
ston returned "Wednesday from !
visit Of several weeks with relatives
IN Tennessee.
VIII. Waddle went over to Wal.
nut Ridge Wednesday TO visit his
daughter, Mrs. J. II. Midklff.
Fred Downey left Wednesday
for Memphis where he will attend
school during the coming fall and
winter.
Ben Johnston made a business
trip to Ravenden Springs this week.
Mrs. Z. w. Davis and children
were visiting at Hoxie this week.
John, the little nine-year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Kerche-
val, is recovering from a severe
siege of typboid fever. The little
fellow has been sick for FIVE weeks.
DR.. Hughes was the attending ply
sIcian.
J. NJ. Burk of Memphis, cousin
of Mrs. L. 5. Craven, was in Poca-
hontas a few hours Wednesday.
He is travelling for a large cigar
house.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
Pl,tsngsr FrsiVh,

The average yearly payments all Western train
poyes ncudng those who worked only part of the yea
shown by the 1915 payros were
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

Doctor Smith Of ReYno was here
Wednesday looking after business.
Phillip Ksifer Of near town was
a pleasant caller at our Office Tues.
daY morning.
Judge ]. b. NeCaleb Of Bates.
willie, former Judge of this JndIeial
Circuit, was IN attendance At Court
Monday.
Prot. w. l.. Skaggs Of Rector
has been meeting old friends in
Pooahontas this week.
Miss Stella Mae Lucas left Sun.
day for O'Kean where she has se-
cured a contract TO teach 4 term Of
school at Oak Grove, near O'Kean.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

J. NJ. Burk of Memphis, cousin
of Mrs. L. 5. Craven, was in Poca-
hontas a few hours Wednesday.
He is travelling for a large cigar
house.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
Our Kids Play Ball

Our boys, the little fellows, frou
seven to twelve years Of age, defeat
ed team of like size and age
from Walnut Ridge last Thursday
afternoon. The score was 10 to I
in favor Of Pocahontas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
NOTICE

The Emersonian Literary Society
will give program al Concord
School house on Saturday, July go,
beginning at $40 p. m. After the
program there Will be a box supper,
,he proceeds OF which will be used
TO buy some pictures aud books for
the school. The public is cordially
invited to come.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
TAX ASSESSORS, NOrICE

Notice is hereby given that /
shall be compelled to close my books
uigbt, July s9tb. Tho's
who have not assessed will please
come forward at once aud save the
Mason Stacy, Assessor
49lt
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
Late Local News

Joe A. Harper of Reyno was
transacting business in Pocahontas
Wednesday.
Dr. ]. K. Pringle Of Hoxie was
here Friday visiting bis brothers,
DIR. q. K. and V. X. Pringle.
The Womans' Missionary Society
Of the Methodist church had a very
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
FOR SALE OR TRADE

i have a 4-horse James Ora.
ham wagon for sale. Run only one
season. Will sell or trade for light.
er wagon. Call and see me at once.
Beno Leibhaber,
80 2t. Kellsr, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

ELISHA LEE, Chairman.
Pr. ALBRIGHT. c-aT Aonarsr
Atlaatic Csast LIas Railrdsd
Nv. BALDWIN. CsaT Manager
CsHtral Of CssrEts Railway.
e L. BARDO, CENT Manager,
New York, New Hsvos a Hartford R.flr.
2 n. COAPMAN, Vios. os.FyssidsnL
Southern Railway.
.. Y. CoTrER, CsHT haaaEsS,
wabash Railway.
2. Z. CROWLEY, AssL 1ies-PrssidsAL
New York Csstrsl Rsilrssd.
9. n. EMERSON, Cent Msn.Ssr
Great Northsru Railway.
e Y. EWING, CsHT Manager,
FhilsSslPAis q EssdiaG Rsiiwsy
Z v. GRICE, AssL 70 FrssidsnL
ChssaBsahs 4 okis Railway.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
Notes from the frisco

+. ID. Levy, general manager of
the Frisco Railroad, states that, in
asmuch az the train, engine and
switching crews on the Frisco are
voting on a strike, he will receive
applications for such positions.
These applications are to be sent to
him at Springfield, Missouri.
Mr. Levy expresses the hope that
strike will not be declared, but
believes in preparedness.
The railroads of the United
States have expressed Willingness
to let the Interstate Commerce
Commission handle the controversy
between them and the train, en-
gine and switching crew employees,
upon the latter's demand of the so
called "eight hour day." which
would mean an additional wage
increase of 800, 900, 900 a year.
This proposition has been refus.
ed by the heads of the organiza
tions. who have ordered that
strike vote be taken.
For Rent-0ne four-room house,
good cistern aud other conveniences.
Phone No. As, or call at this office.
as tt.
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

A 100 million dollar wage increase for
men in freight and yard service Qess than
one-ffth of all employees is equal to a 5 per
cent advance in all freight rates.
The managers of the railroads, as trustees
tor the public have no right to place this
burden on the cost of transportation to you
without g ear mandate from a public tri,
bunal speaking for you. .l
The railroads have proposed the settle
ment of this controversy either under the
existing national arbitration law, or by refer
ence to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion; This offer has been refused by the
employees representatives.
Shall nationwide strike or an
investigation under the Gov
ernment determine this issue?
National Conference Committe. of n. Railway,
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28
RAILROAD
WAGES
Shall they be determined by
Industrial Warfare or
49, Federal nquiry?/
To the American Public:

Do you believe in arbitration or indus
trial warfare2
The train employees on all the railroads
arc votingwhether they will give their leaders
authority to tie up the commerce of the
country to enforce their demands for 100
million dollar wage increase.
The railroads are in the public service
your service. This army of employees is in
the public serviCe-your service.
You pay for rail transportation billion
dolirs a year, and A cents out of every
r.ur- from you goes to the employees.
.r...arn railroads ~ 1915 seventy-fve per cent Of the
se.ru-. these ages lowest highest and average
.aOwn 5v the pay rolls
Freight Yard
Pocahontas star herald., 1916-07-28

A. 5. CREIC, AssL ts Rsosissrs,
b. Lsuis a Ssn Frszsisss RallrsaA
c. ". KoUNs, CsrT Manager,
Aishi'on, Topeka a SaHts Pc RsllvuyS,
\. ". MeMAsTER, CsaT Msnsrsr,
NhseliaE and Lake Erie RsilrssA.
N n. hAHER, Vios-PresiSsnf,
horiOlh sad westsrs Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL, CsHT Manager,
DsnveT a Rio Crands RailroaA
A. N. sCHOYTR, Rssidsnf 1ios-Ppua,.
PsnhsylvHnia Lines West.
". l. Seldom, Yios- -PrssidsnL
Seabosrd Air Line Railway.
A. }. STONE, pios. PrssIds.L
kris Rsilrosd.
6. 5. WAID, Dios-Prs. = cszI Msuarua.
suasst CestsAl nass.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-12-29
LIMIT THE SPEED OF AUTOS

In the state of New Mexico there is az
average of more than one fatal or serious in
jury automobile accident every week. We
have watched this growing list of deaths and
injuries caused by the automobile and in prac-
tically every instance they were the result of
reckless driving.
Look down the streets of any city and
you will see men in automobiles driving at
breakneck speed in narrow streets over eros
sings, near throngs of children, and you win
not wonder that hospitals are filled with the
victims of speed fiends.
We have laws on the statute books maxi
ing it a fine to carry deadly weapons and they
are enforced. We have laws regulating al
most every other crime and to some extent
they are enforced, and we have laws regulat-
ing the driving of automobiles, but little at
tention is paid to their enforcement. If a man
is run over by an automobile and killed, or Is
made a permanent cripple it is looked upon
as but a reckless fault, like cigarette smoking.
and nothing more is thought of it. Yet ii.
reckless driver is more dangerous than the
deadly weapon and is the cause of more inju-
ries and deaths.
True a small fine is attached by city Or
dinances to reckless driving but it is seldom
enforced and amounts to nothing. When the
legislature convenes next month let lis hope
that it passes a law making it a prison offense
to exceed the speed limits fixed by city ordi-
nances. This with the. loss of the offenders
right to drive an automobile will, if properly
enforced, cut down the list of accidents.
Get after them now. Make the first of
the strokes count and the rest of the Shedding
will be smooth. We have a bran new year
ahead of us in which to plan those things. Let
It's get busy on them now.