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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
VILLA AGAIN IS
FIGHTING NEAR
CHIHUAHUA CITY
Bandit Chieftain Concentrating
Forces at San Andres for
Drive Against CarranCiStaS
Under Murguia,
tsy MORNING JOURNAL srre,s. lussso wiREl


El Paso, Tex, Jan. 1S.-Fighting is
in progress between rebel and govern
ment troops at Santa Ysabel, about
twenty-five miles west of Chihuahua
City, according to a report brought
here by passengers from the south
who arrived in Juarez tonight.
Villa, the passengers said, was max
ing his headquarters at San Andres
some ten miles further west and add
ed that he was reported to have sent
couriers into Durango and the Tor
reon district after his scattered bands
with view to reforming his army
before risking any further important
action with General Murguia.
In support of this theory the pas
sengers said q band of 1000 men had
been seen moving through Rosales
about fifty miles below Chihuahua, in
northwesterly direction, while an
other party of q hundred passed to the
west at a point forty miles above Chi
huahua City
on the train which left Chihuahua
this morning were passengers who
had come direct from Jimenez, over
1870 miles further south. They laugh
ed at the local rumor that Chihuahua
City had been again attacked by Villa,
and said conditions there were quite
normal.
In a message received here tonight
by Andres Garcia, inspector-gen
Of Mexican consulates, General Fran
cisco Murguia, who is now in Chihua-
hua City, said there was not the
slightest danger of an attack by Villa
on that place, as the main body OF
rebels had, in his words, been abso-
lutely broken.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
DAMAGE BY RAIDER Is
PLACED AT BIG FIGURES

New York, Jan. 1s.--With the pos
sibility that the German sea raider,
which sank or captured from fifteen
to score of allied ships, is still con-
tinuing her depredations, steamship
owners and marine underwriters were
in state of nervous tension today.
The losses in ships and cargoes thus
far represent from $15,00O,0O0 to $780,
100000.
A Gordon of British cruisers, report
ed to number fifteen, is believed to be
sweeping the southern seas in search
of the raider which, according to one
report may be the auxiliary cruiser
Vineta; according to another the
cruiser Moewe, the same sea rover
which played havoc with allied ship
ping about year ago.
The people of Kingston, Jamaica,
are in constant fear of a raid by a
German ship, according to stories told
by passengers on the liner Almirante,
which arrived here today from the
West Indies
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
BRITISH FARMERS
ANGERED BY ORDERI
ESPECIAL pisrArea TO MORNING JOURNAL

London, Jan, IS. The govern
ment's decision to call half of the
skilled agricultural workers to the
army and replace them by men now
assigned for sedentary work. or wom-
en-, has evoked angry protest from
the farmers. There also is sharp
criticism on the wisdom of such a
course when the national interests
imperatively demand that the utmost
possible amount of foodstuffs should
be home produced, and when the
public is being eXhorted to devote it's
whole energies in this direction.
These critics argue that there has
been another contest between the
board of agriculture and the war Of
fice in which the war office won. The
governments decision is regarded as
an outcome of the recent conference
in London between the war office
and General Nivelle, the French
commander-in-ch chief and Field Mar
shall Sir Douglas Halg.
1t is announced that the goyern>
ment accepted the plan to enlist wom-
en- for farm work on a military basis,
the women being paid. billeted and
clothed by the war office.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19

prescribe and regulate practice and
procedure in criminal causes in courts
of record. Judiciary.
S. B. AZ. BY Senator Lea. Relating
to the authorized taking for tempor-
airy use or operation of automobiles,
bicycles, motorcycles and other ve-
hicles. Judiciary.
s. B. 43. BY Senator Lea. Defining
principals, accomplices and accessor-
les. Judiciary.
S. B. 44 BY Senator Reinburg. De-
filming the duties and authority of the
attorney general, judiciary.
S. B. As. BY Senator Skeen, by re-
quest. To provide for the collection
of attorneys fees in suits on insurance
policies where refusal to pay is vexa-
tious. Insurance, banks and banking.
S. B. 46. BY Senator Barth. Amend
ing section q of chapter 81 of the
laws of 1907 relating to the distribu-
ton Of common property on the death
of the husband. Judiciary.
S. B. Al. BY Senator Barth Amend
ing section 26 of chapter 81 of the
laws of 1907 relating TO the distribu-
ton of common property on the death
of the wife. Judiciary.
S. B. As. BY Senator Barth. To
regulate and limit the hours of en-
ployment of females in any mechani-
cal establishment, laundry, hotel, etc.
Judiciary.
S. B. 40. BY Senator A. v Lucero.
To amend section of chapter 101 of
the session laws of 1915 relative to
the protection of game and fish. Live
stock.
S. B. so. By Senator A. Y. Lucero
TO amend section of chapter 101 of
session laws of 1915 relative to the
protection of game and fish. Live
stock.
S. b. 81. By Senator A. V. Lucero
To authorize the governor to pro-
claim temporary closed seasons on
game or game fish. Livestock.
s. r. So. BY Senator Sanchez. To
establish a state industrial school at
or near the town of Taos. Public in
stitutions.
S. B. So. BY Senator Esquibel.
Providing for the transfer of funds
to the salary fund for the payment
of salaries payable therefrom when
there is d deficiency in the salary
fund.
s. B. 54. BY Senator Esquibel. To
amend section / Of chapter Sc Of the
laws of 1915. Livestock.
S. B. 55. BY Senator Clark. APP
propriating funds for the New Mex
ixo Orphans school at Santa Fe and
for the charitable institutions and
hospitals for which appropriations
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
PRESIDENT URGES
CONGRESS TO SPEED UP


Washington, Jan. 1S.-Speeding up
of consideration of the legislative pro-
gram generally was urged by Presi-
dent Wilson today during a brief visit
to the capitol. The president, 1t was
learned tonight, is very desirous of
avoiding an extra session of congress.
Therefore he would like to see early
action on the railroad bills, a revenue
bill, the Porto Rican bill, the Webb
bill to allow American exporters to
utilize foreign selling agencies abroad,
the appropriation bills, and, II possi-
bic, action on several other measures.
After his return from the capitol,
where he saw Senators Myers, Stone
and Shields. and Representative
Adamson, the president conferred for
more than an hour at the White House
with Senator Walsh on water power
bills,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
JEALOUSY CAUSED
DOUBLE TRAGEDY,
WITNESS SAYS
Trial of Harry ], SPANIEL,
Charged With Numbering
Wife and Lieut., Col. Butler,
Is Now Under Way,
t.r aoss,se .ou.s.. s.re,.. LEASED WIRE,

San Angelo, Tex, Jan. 1S.-Testi-
mony was begun today in the case OF
Henry j. Spaniel of Alpine, on trial
for murder in CO. .nection with the
killing of his wife, Mrs. Crystal Hol-
land Spaniel and Lieut.. Col. NJ c..
Butler, in Alpine, July 20, 1915.
Much time was consumed in argu-
ments over the admissibility of testi-
mony with reference to the family de-
votion of SPANIEL The question arose
when counsel for the defense asked
Mrs. j. w. Downum, a states witness,
if Spaniel did not seem devoted to his
family. The witness answered that
Spaniel had spoken of the attentions
he thought Colonel Butler was paying
Mrs. SPANIEL and said If 'he ever saw
Butler do anything he would never
stop shooting They are getting too
familiar
This conversation, Mrs. Downum
said, occurred two weeks before the
shooting, after Mrs. Spaniel had left
her husband in the dining room of a
hotel, saying she was going upstairs
to see a maid about making clothes.
The witness testified Spaniel went up
a back stairs in the hotel and re-
turned, saying, hes followed her up
there. opaHeli FelefTeu " Coiohei
Butler, Mrs. Dowpum said.
]. w. Downum testified that Spaniel
asked him about a month before the
shooting if he ever saw anything
wrong" between his wife and Butler.
Il said no. Downum testified
SPANIEL said he thought he had cause
to be jealous. I said: If you think
that You had better leave her. He
said, that's what they want"
Downum testified he met the
Spanells and Butler together several
times after that at picture shows and
automobile riding. Mrs. Downum de-
MED, when questioned by the defense,
that she ever told Spaniel that there
was considerable unfavorable COM
ment about Mrs. Spaniel and Butler in
Alpine"
Admissibility of the challenged evil
dence had not been decided when
court adjourned.
Mrs. Butler, wearing mourning, was
in court today for the first time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
Swedish Ships Safe.

New York, Jan. 1S.--The Swedishs
steamships Consul OLSON and
Consul Confitzen, from Gal
weston, Texas, November II and
is for Havre, reported yesterday
as possible victims of a German raid
er, have arrived at their destination
Word of their arrival at Havre was
received today by c. M. Weld & Co.,
shippers of the eargoes of cotton on
board the two ships.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
Assistant District Attorney I'M
Mooney Trial Makes Sen
sationaI Allegations in
Courtroom,
THE BLAST QUOTED AS
EVIDENCE OF PURPOSE
Publication Rails Against All
Governments and Advocates
Drastic Action by DissatiS-
fled People,
ESPECIAL prspAre. TO MORNING JOURNAL,

San Francisco, Jan, 1S.-President
Wilson'S life was threatened by an an
archist organization known as THE
Blasters," of which Thomas j. Mooney,
on trial here for bomb murders, was
a leader with Alexander Berkman,
Assistant District Attorney Edward A.
Cunha charged here today.
II will prove" said Cunha out or
court prior to opening argument in
the Mooney trial, that Mooney ana
Berkman belonged to an organization
known as "The Blasters." The pur-
pose of the organization was to over
turn the government and stop pre-
paredness at any cost"
Quotes From he BLAST"
Cunha quoted an article in Berk-
mans paper, The Blast.
1--WE want to warn the weathercock
in the White House that it may not
prove safe. Suppression of the voice
of discomfort leads to assassination"
wide Russia" read the article,
written March 4, 1916, in protest of
alleged federal suppression of free
speech in Chicago and New York.
I'VE DO not complain. We under
stand Wilson's position. We must do
his master bidding. This is the sane
weatheroock in the White House,
the article read.
"rhat article threatens the very life
of President Wilson," Cunha declared.
Mooney had a leading interest in The
Blast said Cunha, who made charges
in court last week that Berkman, Miss
Eleanor Fitzgerald associate editor of
-r..s d. Robert Minor, a New
York artist. had plotted to kill Gov
ernor Hiram W. Johnson of California.
Minor, treasurer of MONEYS defense
fund wrote a letter to Governor john
son denying the charge.
Uses Redhot Language.
Cunha said he would introduce the
copy of The Blast containing the
article as evidence in MONEYS trial
for murder in connection with bomb
explosion here during a preparedness
parade last July in which ten lives
were lost Warren X. Billings has
been sentenced to life Imprisonment
on the same evidence held against
Mooney and three others.
The article in the March 4, 1916,
The Blast began:
"The federal government has sup
pressed The Alarm in Chicago, and
The Revolt in New York. We are not
going to say that it is an outrage. Why
should the government not commit
outrages?
Invasion of personal liberty; sup
preston of free speech and free press;
siencing of on-conformists; shoot
ing down rebellious workers-all these
are the very essence of government"
In conclusion it read:
"There is too much of this mush
talk among so-called radicals. Not
greater love but more hate we need
a stirring, redblooded hatred of every
thing that makes for injustice and op-
pression--hatred of every factor, So
cial and human, that upholds and per-
petuates love of slavery and chains
Cunha mentioned Berkman, Miss
Fitzgerald and "E. 3. Morton" as
owners of The Blast, besides Moneys
aIleped interest
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19

me, and they did not believe that he
could lose control of his machine and
wreck it. Airmen were lost for five
days in the southern California desert
when the Mexican war first broke
out. they stated, and were found
alive.
Men at North Island were anxious
to start out as soon as they realized
by the on-appearance of the plane
that something had happened to
Robertson and Bishop. Some of them
almost cried to be allowed to go, but
of course they had to wait until long
conferences could be made with the
authorities and five days had been
lost.
Five planes are now working with
q base and supplies down in the
desert region. They are equipped
with radio outfits and news will be
sent in by wireless as soon as the
men are found.'' sA
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
Only Successes Reported From
Berlin Are of Minor Import
anCei Rumanians Claim I'M
portant Victory,
SEVERE ARTILLERY
BATTLES IN PROGRESS
Heavy Snow Storms Impede
Italians Progress in Aus
trial. German Sea Raiders
Whereabouts Unknown,
tsv MORNING JOURNAL, SPECIAL LEASED WIRE,

The advance of the Teutonic allies
in Rumania apparently has been
brought to a standstill for the time be-
ing, at least, by the reinforced Rus
slams and Rumanians From Berlin.
the only successes reported for the in
vaders were gained through a surprise
attack between the Suchitza and Put
"a valleys. where the army of Arch
duke Joseph captured 231 men from
hostile position, and south of the
Oitu2 road, where strong Russian
uttacl, was repulsed.
on tho other hand, the Rumanians
put down a German attack south of
Noncstar-E -Eashinul on the Kasino
river. and southwest of Pralea, sur
rounded a German position and cap
turcd a large number of men and four
machine guns. The Russians are
shelling Tultcha and Isakcha, across
the Danube in Dobrudja, while the
bulgarian guns are active against hos
tile shipping and military positions
near Galatz and Isakcha.
Violent Artillery Actions.
On the Russian front and in Gallcia
there has been violent artillery activity
and minor fights, Near Smorgon the
Russans have carried out successful
raids and sapping operations, accord
ing TO Petrograd In the region of
Krashin a Russian force entered
German position but later was driven
out
The British in France have extended
further their gains of Wednesday near
Beaucourt sur Ancre. The French
and Germans in the Vosges mountains.
IN Lorraine and near scissors, are en-
gagged In artillery duels, which are
described by Paris as being of
rather serious character" The big
guns also have been active near RAM
scapelle, Dixmude and Het-Sas, Bel
GUM.
Snow Storms Hinder Italians.
In the Austro- Italian theater heavy
snow storms are impeding the opera
tons. Rome reports an attack by the
Italians in Tripoli against Tripolitan
rebels who were endeavoring to reach
the coast town of Zoara. The rebels
are said to have been completely de-
feated, losing / 1000 of the 5000 men
engaged.
The whereabouts of the German
raider which has been sinking entente
allied merchantmen in the south At
lantic has not yet become known. I'M
official advices from Rio de Janeiro
say it Is considered almost certain
there that the vessel is the famous
Moewe, which sank many entente
ships in the Atlantic some time ago.
The British steamer Yarrowdale, on
which the raider is said to have put
400 men taken from the vessels she
sank, for conveyance to a port Of
safety, has not yet been heard from.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
SONORA TROOPS AND
COWBOYS MAY CLASH

Nogales, Ariz., Jan. 1S.--Ten car
loads of Mexican troops, estimated at
approximately 800 men, arrived at
Nogales late tonight. The destination
of the troopers is not known but 1t Is
believed they were being sent to Altar,
Sonora, opposite Arivaca. 1t was re-
ported Utah cavalry clashed with Mex
leans at Arivaca today.
Military authorities denied the re-
ported clash between American and
Mexican troops but admitted, it is
said, that a fight might have taken
place between cowboys and Mexicans
as a result of the killing of six Mexi-
cans last Sunday by two cowboys on
the ranch of the Arivaca Land and
Cattle COMPANY
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
HOUSE.

Met at II a. m.
Resumed consideration of public
buildings bill,
Rules committee laid further plans
for conducting leak inquiry hear
ings.
Merchant marine committee held
hearing on bill to regulate wireless.
Representative Greene, chairman
of the republican caucus, called con-
ference of republicans Wednesday to
consider legislative program.
Passed miscellaneous bills.
Rules committee invited Sherman l.,
Whipple of Boston to act as its coun-
sci in leak investigation and decided
TO reopen hearings Monday.
Adjourned y. m. to II Il. m. Fri
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
DEWEY FUNERAL TO
BE MOST IMPRESSIVE

Washington, Jan. 1S.--Plans to
make Admiral Dewey's funeral service
Saturday one of the most impressive
ceremonies of national affection and
honor ever accorded in American his
tory were completed today by execu-
tive officials and congress.
During the day congress adopted
resolutions providing for recess of the
senate and house during the services,
and extending invitations to the presi-
dent, the cabinet, justices of the SUI
preme court, the diplomatic corps and
high army and navy officers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
SWISS NEUTRALITY
BELIEVED IN DANGER

pers assert that masses of German
troops are concentrating near Basel"
says the Exchange Telegraph's Gene
va correspondent. THE Swiss general
staff is convinced that an invasion of
Switzerland is contemplated with
view to freeing Alsace from the
French invaGer."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
DISASTER 0VERTAKES
OKLA. BANK BANDITS

Okemah, OKLA, Jan. 18,--Nearly
$1,000 in gold, currency and silver
was taken from the clothing of Russell
Tucker, who was killed, and Jess Lit
trell who was wounded and captured
in fight today with a posse near
Roley, Okla. or the money found on
Tucker $500 was said by county Of
ficials to have been taken from the
First National bank at Harrah, Other
banks robbed lately will be asked if
they can identify the remainder.
Fearing mob violence because of the
killing of l.. ~ Boulware, a deputy
sheriff, during the encounter, I.ittrell
was taken to Holdenville for safe
keeping.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
OKLAHOMA CITY ].
TEACHERS SHOT
WHILE ON DUTY
,sr soss,sa ,ousaAt s-re,.. ls.s.c wins


Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 49,
Miss Nellie NJ. Dunn, a young school
teacher, was called from her class
room late today and shot to death, and
a few minutes later at his studio near
by Rowland ID. Williams, music in
instructor and composer. also was
killed.
John NJ Couch. divorced brother
in-law of Miss Dunn. tonight was held
in Guthrie, Okla, on two murder
charges. He surrendered to the Guth-
rie authorities on an old charge OF
sending obscene matter through the
mails
Mrs. Mary D. Couch, who divorced
Couch last year, said tonight that for
several years he had attempted to
force his attentions on her sister, but
that Miss Dunn spurned him.
COUGHS indictment for sending obs
scene matter through the mails was
the result of his wife's complaints.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
Would Call Indies Dewey Islands.

washington, Jan. 18.-Change OF
name of the Danish West Indies to
"The Dewey Islands" in honor of Ad-
miral Dewey was proposed in joint
resolution introduced today by Repre-
sentative Allen of Ohio, who an
nounced that he was submitting LETT
ters to President Wilson and to the
foreign affairs committee of congress
urging the change.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
GENERAL FUNSTON ON
WAY TO SAN ANTONIO

El Paso, Tex, Jan. 1S.--Maj. Gen.
Frederick Funston, after some hours
passed here in conference with Brig.
Gems. George Bell Jr., and Charles G.
Morton left El Paso tonight for San
Antonio, which will complete his tour
of inspection of the border posts and
of the punitive expedition forces. His
trip Is believed by army men here to
relate to the redlsposition of border
troops after the withdrawal of GEN
eral Pershng's forces from Mexico
and the mastering out of the national
guard.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
PROTESTS AGAINST
WHITE HOUSE PICKETS

washington. Jan. 1S.--A protest
against what he called the annoyance
of suffrage pickets posted at the gate
ways of the White House was made in
the house today by Representative
Emerson Of Ohio.
The picketing, he said, was insult
to the high office of the president,
even If 1t would do any good and their
conduct was not upheld by a majority
of the suffragists of the country. es-
pecially not by those who favor the
cause in Ohio.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
The Day in Congress
SENATE.
Met at noon.

Met at noon,
Resumed consideration of legisla-
tive appropriation bill.
Judiciary committee held hearing
on Shafroth resolution to amend con-
stitution so United States could enter
league 10 enforce peace. L
Interstate commerce CommY
continued consideration of rail -
legislation.
Representatives of patriotic socie-
ties testified before senate universal
service subcommittee
Adjourned 5;35 p. m. to noon Fri
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-19
British steamcr Strands.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1S.--The British
steamer Susquehanna, Boston for
Baltimore. stranded early today four
miles southeast of Cobb's island, Va,
according to dispatch received by
the Philadelphia maritime exchange.
The steamer is reported in good con-
dition and help has been summoned
to assist in floating her.