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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12
DOUBT CAST ON
DEATH Of VILLA
Pershing is Not Relaxing
His Efforts to Locate
Leaders Bandits.

Columbus, N. NJ, April 12.-Whilo
Lieuts. II A. Dargue and Z. S. Correll,
the aviators who brought reports to the
border Of Villas death. pointed out that
the natives IN the American field Of
operations in southern Chihuahua be
lieve the rumors and that every effort
is being made by the eXpeditionary
leaders 10 confirm them, close follow
ers OF Mexican politics here are in
clined TO doubt them. It was said that
villa. known as the fox OF the Sierras,
is one Of the craftiest OF the Mexican
leaders and that time without number
in previous campaigns he has had him
self reported wounded that the enemy
might be misinformed. There is a
strong possibility. a possibility reeog-
nized by military authorities here. tina
villa is not wounded. despite persistent
reports to the contrary. and is attempt
ing 20 mislead his p%ursuers.
This contention IS supported by lhe
assertion Of the air scouts that they
had been told that Villa, in his flight
made on a jolting litter carried on the
shoulders OF chosen followers, has re
fused medical assistance and sent Tor
~bandages which he bound TO his body
himself.
erT- Commander, who has removed his
headquarters TO Satevo. Is stu puIsu-
fr~ bandit hands, making every effort
with his advanced detachmentS OF
troons to close in on the main BODY
which the leader himself has been re-
ported to be leading.
The cavalrymen in the field ave
found sabers. useless encumDrahces ~
the type OF warfare being Waseu
AGAINST villa, and as a result the troops
are sending these weapons to the base.
Eleven hundred sabers arrived from the
nth cavalry yesterday. Military men
here point out that the discovery mace
~ che froops in the field is important
since heretofore much attention mas
been paid TO the saber drills in cavalry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12
AMERICAN AIRPLANE IS SEEN
FLYING OVER SANTA R0SALlA

Torreon, Mexico, April IA ar
plane passed over Santa Rosalia today
bound in the direction Of Parral' where
American troops nave been reported TO
be operating. The airplane is believed
to have followed he wagon tralI OI
Cen ~Pershing's SatevO base to the
Mexican National railway line, and then
to have followed the railway.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12
CARRANCISTAS THINK VILLA
ALIVE: MAY SURROUND HIM

Mexico City, Mex, April 12.-Fran-
cisco Villa has left the main body Of
his command and is hiding. almost
attended, in the Sierra mountains OF
Chihuahua, according to information
given out at the war department.
Four thousand five hundred rein
fOrcements have been ordered to the
scene by war minister ObregOn.
These troops, including cavalry and
infantry, will close in on four sides in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12

philips realty Co. Ph. 1O23.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12
cARRANzA AND OBREGON GO
TO THE MEXICAH CAPITAL

Mexico city, Mex. April 12.-Gen.
and minister of war Oregon
with their respective staffs n the
members of the cabinet. are expected
here Thursday. The purpose OF their
visit and the length of their stay has
not been made public.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-12

Phone 1923, Phillips realty Co.-Adv.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
FIFTY PER CENT
Of M|L|T|AMEN
BELOW STANDARD
Inspection Of New Mexico
Guard Leads to Belief That
Only Two BattaIions VIII Be
Mustered,

Columbus, n. NJ, May 20.-Physi-
cal inspection of the New Mexico ma
tional guard which is rapidly nearing
completion, has disclosed that approx
imately so per cent OF the militlamen
examined are unfit for service, it was
announced tonight. AS a result mus
tering officers predicted that not more
than two battalions of infantry and Il
battery of field artillery will be mus
tered into the United States army for
patrolling the border.
II. r. Herring. adiutant general, left
for san Antonio for 4 conference with
General Funston in an attempt TO
have the physical examination waiN-
ed.
Movements of troops in the REAL
lignment Of the border patrol were
concealed tonight by the censorship.
However. it was admitted that inn
portant moves are under way and that
General Funston expects to have his
command redisposed sometime next
week At military headquarters cur
rent rumors that at least two regi-
ments of the expeditionary command
are now on their way to Columbus
could not be confirmed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
ASSERTING HUSBAND
DROVE HER FROM HOME,
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE

Divorce proceedings were instituted
yesterday by j. X. Moore. attorney,
for Mrs. Dolores Garcia Gutierrez,
who accuses her husband Justiniano
Gutierrez, with cruel treatment, Mrs.
Gutierrez asserts that her husband
drove her from home, locked the
door and commanded her to leave.
she also asserts that he struck her
on two occasions.
Gutierrez is possessed of an estate
Of approximately $4,000 the great
or part of which is community prop
arty. according to Mrs Gutierrez. She
asks the court to divide the com
munity property, to set apart part
o( her husbands share for the main
tonance and education of the chill
lren and to allow her a reasonable
part Of her husbands proportion as
dlimony.
Ten children, Of whom six are
dead were born of the marriage.
Mrs. Gutierrez asks for the custody
Of the children.
Mrs. Emilia Baca de Chaves was
granted divorce from Nencoslado
Chaves, whom she charged with fail
IRE to support her according TO his
means and station in life. She may
resume her maiden name Of Emilia
lapa. She was represented by Pearce
c. Rodey. attorney
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
PENSION SYSTEM IS
BEING PLANNED FOR
GUARDSMEN'S FAMILIES

SPECIAL coHsssrorpEHes TO MORNING JOURNAL
Roswell, n. NJ, May 49, Roswell
citizens today started plans for a pen
sion system for the families of Bat
terry A members At a meeting of the
Red Cross society last night plans
were discussed and while the society
will not officially undertake the work
the members will cooperate in every
way with the citizens committee ap-
pointed to have charge Of raising the
money and seeing that the families
Of national guardsmen along the bor-
der are properly taken care Of.
Nathan Jaffa, former secretary Of
state, is chairman of this committee,
and he will be assisted in the work
by former Governor II. j. Hagerman,
w. NJ Atkinson, w. A. Johnson ana
Will Robinson Mr. Jaffa was one
of the principal speakers at rhe meet
ing last night and pointed out in the
beginning that it was in no sense a
charity meeting but rather one Of JUS
tice He sair it was not only duty
but a privilege for the citizens Of kos-
well TO provide for the families of
battery members who were on the
border doing patriotic duty
Tentative plans have already been
worked out for raising this money.
Some of it will be provided by pOpu-
lar subscription while a number of
tag days have been planned, and these
will be operated mainly by the wom-
Ell A benefit ball game between the
Bankers and the Lawyers, scheduled
for Decoration day, is another stunt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
APT|STS CHEER
NAME Of HUGHES
WHEN MENTIONED
DenominationaI Politics Crops
Out in Northern Convention
at Minneapolis; Gang Rule
Charged by One Group,
rsr aossrso JOURNAL SPECIAL ls.sso wrssi

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 20.-Poli-
tics made an appearance at the North
ern Baptist convention today when
several groups of delegates began ac-
tivities in behalf of candidates for
various offices in anticipation of the
report Of the committee on nomina-
tons next Monday
Informal protest against the cleo
ton system, which they asserted gave
control over all officers of Baptist
societies to thirty men, was entered by
one group Of delegates.
The nominations committee is I'M
derstood to have agreed upon DR.. c.
A. Barbour. of Rochester Theological
seminary, for president, and the re-
nominations of DR. A. J. Rowland,
treasurer of the American Baptist
Publication society, and of DR.. II. l..
Morehouse, for corresponding secre-
tary Of the American Baptist Home
Mission society.
The convention cheered the name
of Justice Charles +. Hughes when
reference was made to him as a pos
sible member of the commission
which will settle controversies be-
tween the different Baptist societies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
PUBLICATIONS COSTLY
TO METHODIST CHURCH

Saratoga Springs, n. Y, May 20
An effort to obtain the adoption Of Il
report fayoring the discontinuance of
several of the magazines published
under the auspices of the Methodist
Episcopal church, failed at a meet
ing of the committee on the state of
The church tonight, and the general
conference will he requested by the
majority of the committee to author
lie publication for another four years.
minority report was submitted
urging the consolidation of some Of
The periodicals on the ground that
There has been total net loss dur
ING the last four years of 1891, Lab.
The journals are published in many
parts of the country, generally under
the name of The Advocate. The mi
hority also will ask that hereafter the
editor be appointed by the book com
mittee instead of being elected by the
conference
Al a meeting of the missionaries
from Malay, the Philippines, India
and Burma, held tonight, a proposal
was favored which if adopted by the
cohierence, will radically change the
episcopal system. The missionaries
enuorsed a plan to elevate all of the
missionary bishops to the rank of
O'shops with full powers. If the gen
eral conference gives its approval, the
present missionary bishops will auto
"'atlcally become bishops.
"llilam j. Bryan, former secretary
VI state, It was announced tonight,
VIII attend the session of the confer
vice Monday morning and will speak
at the anniversary of the temperance
Soelety later in the day
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
LNNGHORNE TO JOIN
COLONEL SIBLEY SOON

San Antonio, Tex, May 20.-Major
George Ianghorne and the two troops
Of the Eighth cavalry he led 1876
miles south Of Boquillas in pursuit
of the bandits that raided the Texas
border. were fifteen miles beyond
the little command Of Colonel Sib-
ley today Colonel Sibley reported
to General Funston that he had gone
into camp forty miles south of the
border and would wait there until
Major Langhorne came up, when
the entire force would return to the
American side of the line.
General Funston today asked the
war department for more coast ar
tilery for duty where the line from
one end of the bend" to the other
is $50 miles long.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
FOUR JURYMEN
ARE SECURED IN
THE 0RPET CASE
Miss Yonker Is Expected to
Testify in Trial, Against Al
legged Murderer Is State
ment of Prosecutor.
10y MORNING JOURNAL spEeiA. LsAsup w'ssI

Waukegan, ILL.,, May 20.--Four men
were sworn into the jury today in the
case of viii H. Orpet, the University
Of Wisconsin student, charged with
the murder of his former sweetheart,
Marion Lambert
They were CLEANED from four hun
dred veniremen examined since the
trial began before Judge Donnelly last
Monday.
Celeste Youker, to whom Orpet is
engaged to be married, will be called
as a witness by the state, it was said.
She will help to prove that Orpet
killed Miss Lambert said States
Attorney Dady.
She may be a witness. but she'll
do nothing of the sort said Miss
Youkers mother.
Celeste TO testify against me- ex-
claimed Orpet. That's all wrong"
Judge Donnely said he was sorry
that Miss Youker had to be called.
Il also wish,' said the judge, that
her letters to Orpet, and his to her,
could be kept out Of the case. have
read them and they do not belong in
this case. They are the letters of a
p,re-hearted woman to the man she
loves"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
ANOTHER BANDIT
INVASION T ROM
MEXICO FEARED
Two Bands Sighted West Of
BoquiIIaS, According to In
formation Received at
Marathon.


Marathon, Tex, May 20.-Two
bands of Mexican bandits were re-
ported today in the vicinity of Terln-
qua and Lajitas, fifty miles west of
Hoquillas. according to reliable In
formation received here tonight. One
band comprised about eight hundred
men. the other approximately two
hundred These are believed to be
he same bands that were reported in
the neighborhood of Preside several
days ago.
The nows brought here by an Am
erican ranehman, who said he had it
from Mexicans in his employ. Ac-
cording to their story, the bandits
promised not to modest any Mexicans
provided they furnished information
as r. trails and settlements on the
American side
Near Terlingua are large zinc de-
posts owned by Americans, but the
mines have been closed since the re
cent raids
The army officials here were ap-
prised of this news. and a messase
was sent to Sheriff Walton, at Al
pine.
Capt. C A. Wiecezorek. in command
Of the l27th company of coast ar
tillery here. telegraphed tonight to
the military commander at Alpine
advising him of the presence of ban
dts at LaJitas and Terlingua, and
that a raiding invasion Of American
territory was contemplated. The
Sbley-Langhorne punitive expedition
its retirement from Mexico is in po-
sition to be menaced by the two
bands reported at the points men
toned which are sixty miles west of
The road Colonel Sibley has chosen
for his retirement to the border.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
TORNADO KILLS
EIGHTEEN PEOPLE
IN OKLA HON A
tsr MORNING JOURNAL sseclAL tsAssn wIssl

MORNING JOURNAL SFtNlAL ttNSeh tiN1l
Denison. Tex May 20,-At least
eighteen persons were killed in ter
rifle wind and rain storm which pass
ed over the section just north Of Den
ison shortly after 10 o'clock tonight.
The town of Kemp, Okla two miles
north of the Red river, is reported
wiped out. Most of the deaths are
said to have occurred at Kemp. one
child was killed mile north Of Den
ison.
A relief train left Denisoon at mid
night for Kemp. All wires are down
north of here
Kemp is in Bryan county, Oklaho-
ma. less than two miles from the
Texas state line. Latest census re-
ports gave it population of 1856.
The tornado is said to have cover
ed a wide territory, but its extent
could not be ascertaned here late TO-
night
The child north of benson was tue
son of Dr.. ]. I. McCulloch.
The relief train from here carried
several physicians and nurses II IS
not expected the train will be able 10
communicate with Denison or polhlS
south Of Kemp for several hours.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
PENSION ROLL IS
RAPIDLY DECREASING

lay MORNING WIZ
Washington, May 2O.-Pensions
will cost the American people $4,000
600 less this year than last under
the annual pension mill, as reported
today by the appropriations commit
tee The total is $685. 1000, two
and one-half millions less than the
estimate submitted. Pensions pald
under a recent SPECIAL act creating
an army and navy medal roll of
honor will come out Of the general
fund.
The country's annual pension bud-
get has decreased steadily since 1918,
when it reached a high marx Oh
$4,000 900.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
ERUPTION OF HAWAIIAN
VOLCANO Is SUBSIDING
r.y aoas,sa JOURNAL spse,.. l..srp wrssi

Honolulu. T. H., May 20 Mauna
Loa volcano, which sent a cloud Of
steam and smoke 10000 feet into the
air last night, was subsiding today
according to wireless advices from the
Island Of Hawaii, $50 miles from
here. No damage had been reported,
The eruption followed much activ-
ity in the lava lakes of Kilauea, the
sister valcano, twenty-five miles
away, although biologists say the two
have no connection, and was almost
coincident with a disturbance report
cd the day before yesterday from Las
sen peak in California.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
STAG PARTY GIVEN
FRIDAY EVENING

A stag party was given by Or.
and Mrs Dennis, 21l Y West Gold
avenue, Friday evening. Carnations
and geraniums were the decorations
Among those present were. r. NJ.
Crimson, A. l.. Mitchell, + G. Wood
Ian, a. j. Clayton. O. w. steele. s.
W Henry c. NJ. Payne, J. j. jack
son.
Mrs. Tanter, of st Louis, assisted
Mrs Dennis
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21

which it is expected will make a
handsome addition to the pension
fund
The Red Cross meml ership COM
mittec made an encouraging report
last night They reported that more
than 200 members had been added in
the recent membership campaign
which brings the total enrolment up
to nearly 500
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
SEEK WORK FOR MANY
DROUGHT SUFFERERS OF
FALFURRIAS DISTRICT

The immigration service Is trying
to find employment for 200 or 400
good Mexican farm hands who are
suffering from long drought in the
region OF FAlfurhas, Tex " +.
Partch, immigration inspector here,
has letter from the distribution
office AT Galveston asking him TO
make inquiry among employers of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
SWlTZER APPOINTED
CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE
COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

Dr. h. l.. Hust, who recently resign
~ as chairman of the finance and or
u"nahce committees of the council,
ses'erday afternoon refused to sign
sne weekly pay roll of the street de-
rstuneht The pay roll requires the
s"a'ufe Of the chairman Of the fl
nance committee.
mayor Henry Westerfeld appointed
NV man w. F. Switzer chairman OF
Wv committee following DR.. Hust's
S.uSai TO sign. Mr.. Switzer signed
e pay roll and the street department
"PlOyes drew thir checks
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
Polar Expedition Safe.

Clinton, Ia. May 2o.-That the Nc
MILAN or Croker expedition which
left for the North pole three years
ago is safe, is indicated in a cable
gram received today by Mrs. jerome
Lee Allen. of Maquokata, Ia, from
her husband a wireless expert with
the marty. The message was dated
at Thorshaven. Farve Islands, ana
said simply: Get home July"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
MANY INCOME TAX
FRAUDS ATTEMPTED

Washington, May 20.-Attempted
frauds and evasions Of the income
tax law aggregating $s,Ss0,1S5. have
been frustrated by the treasury de
partment, it was announced tonight,
during the first nine months Of the
fiscal year
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
Lynch sentence to BE Held Up.

Washington, May 20.--Amhassador
Page at London has been notified by
the British foreign office that the
sentence of jeremiah c. Lyneh' nat
uraljzed American. arrested for com
plicitv in the Irish revolt, will not Dc
confirmed until it has been submit
ted to the prime minister. Presiueh'
Wilson had requested that execution
90 tho sentence be delayed until the
American government has inVesu-
gated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21

this section in an effort to place
some Of the farm hands.
The Galveston office has been in
formed that prompt action In fur
nishng work for these men may
save an appeal FOR government aid
which was furnished that section IN
1882 and 1899.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.


Funeral services for Telesfor lara
milo were held yesterday afternoon
at Fred Crollotts chapel Burial was
IN san Jose cemetery Mr. Jaramillo
died the morning Of May Is at his
home, 209 North Broadway He is
survived by his widow and three
ohildren.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
Tholnas Dive

Thomas Dye formerly Of Albu-
querque, died Tuesday night at Wins
low, Ariz., aged 66 years. He was
born at Marietta, o. The funeral
was held at Wnslow. Friday Bust
ness houses closed for an hour, dur
ing The funeral in respect to Mr..
Dive
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
John 4. Xancc.

John A, Vance, 81 years old, died
Friday night at his home on North
Third street He came here six
months ago from sulphur Springs,
Tex His sister came a few weeks
ago from Atlanta, Ga Fred Crollott
viii send the body to Atlanta for
Durial,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-21
GrccI. CnIllcr Is Snnl,

Toulon. May 20 ti.50 T. m0--A
Greek collier was sunk Thursday by
an Austrian submarine Twenty-sev-
en- members Of the crew We're picked
up by French torpedo boat and
brought TO this port
Arizona republican., 1916-11-04
GARDEN CLUBS
 FLOWER SHOW

The Phoenix Garden club will hold a fall flower show on Thursday, Novem- Der 9. from l2 to D. m. in the Wom- ans club building. Ali men and wom- en of Phoenix and vicinity who are interested in flower gardens, are urged to exhibit The rules and regulations are very simple. Each exhibitor may show any number of varieties of flow CTS, but not more than six specimens of each variety. There will be a suf- ficient number of classes to cover all kinds of flowers now in blossom, and blue and red ribbons will be awarded in each class. In addition to the rib bons, we are promised some special prizes. Application blanks may be ob- tained from the temporary secretary, Mrs. Dwight E. Heard, 1905 North Cen tral avenue, and should be returned to her by Wednesday. November s. The flowers will be received at the Wom- ans club building on Thursday morn ing from to II, at which time the judging will commence, and the eX- hibition will be open to the public at 12 o'clock.
 lt is presumed that a large part of the entries will consist of roses. but it is hoped that growers will bring in many othsr flowers, for we are just beginning to understand the possibili Q ties of fall gardening in the valley.
 IL is realized that the time between election and fair week is d busy period for everyone, but it is feared that a date after the fair might prove, too late in the season.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-04

each stop At eact place many sought to hear the nominee unsuc- cessfully for lack of room at ne' t- ing halls. At Harmon. where the special stopped to change engines, groups of railroad men in overalls lett their engines to gather around the rear platform of his car. They cheered him and several shouted that they were going to vote for him. Others wished him good luck.
 In his Newburgh speech MT. Hughes declared that he would deal faithfully with each problem. if elected, and seek it's reasonable solution.
 "All that is worth while in this life, . he said, lis the opportunity to serve to the best of ones ability"
 Mr. Hughes will remain here till after election. He will receive the returns election night at the uptown hotel, he has made his city headquar- terS since his nomination.
 When MT. Hughes train arrived in this city he was greeted at the sta tion by 300 members of the Hughes college mems league. The delegation formed an escort for him Co his hotel. The nominee was cheered by side walk crowds along the way and he frequently bowed his acknowledge ment.
 "I am deeply touched by this plen- did reception MT Hughes said when he reached his hotel q come back home pretty sure the fight is won"