El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
AROUSE
ARIZONA PEOPLE
Alien Enemies to
Blame; Reward Offered
for Their Capture.

Phoenix. Ariz-, Dec. 2O.-The au-
thorities have no doubt that an or
gained effort is being made TO de-
stroy large quantities Of foodstuffs
and cattle feed in this valley, prob
ably by allen enemies. who are rang
ing far afield by means of automo-
biles- In the northwestern part of
the valley, near Peoria, half the bean
crop is gone, fired IN three several
unthreshed stacks at different times.
The cause Of several cotton gin fires
remain without explanation. A couple
of mysterious and serious incendiary
fires have been started in this city.
The feed LOSSES are the more serious
In that hardly enough remains TO
Since Nay the hay shipments have
been 33l7 cars. compared with 219T
carloads during the same period Of
1916 only 20 percent Of the hay crop
is said TO remain within the state.
Due 20 this condition. an embargo has
been put on the shipment elsewhere
Of the CcttOnseed meal produced al
the two local oil mills, the only ones
in the state.
Governor Issues Proclamation
Gov. Thomas E. Campbell yesterday
issued proclamation Offering n re-
ward of $3.50 for the arrest and con-
viction of the person CT persons who
committed these acts.
In the proclamation is set forth the
fact that at the present time there is
universal need Of the most effective
conservation Of all products, especial
~ fOOdstuffs for man and beast and
that. whereas several fires. appar-
emily OF incendiary origin, have re
Gently destroyed large and valuable
stores Of beans and hay. in urgent de-
rr-1TrT nsa FOR the
prosecution Of the war the governor
is exercising the power and authority
vested in him in offering the reward
Death Penalty Provided
In a communication addressed yes
terday 10 county attorney J. NJ LaneE
Of this city. attorney general Wiley
E. Jones calls attention 10 the nu-
merous iucendiary fires.
THE frequency Of these fires the
letter reads. plainly indicates a pre-
arranged and organized plan in aio
of our enemies in war at this time.
in violation Of section 90 Of the penal
code of 1913 which declares 1t 10 be
treason for any person TO knowingly
adhere TO the enemies Of the state or
the United States, giving them aid or
comfort. Paragraph 80 fixes. the pom
ishment at death with no other alter
native. no less punishment being pre-
sCribed therefor
Justifiable Homicide.
Paragraph $50 Of our penal code
makes a homicide Of such persons Jus
tifiabIe when committed in attempt
ing by lawful ways and means 10 ap-
prehend such persons for the commits
sion Of that grave felony.
Their punishment being fixed at
death such criminals would readily
resist all attempts at apprehension
of the person who attempts such ap-
Drehensfon
ssThe situation. therefore, is des-
oerate. and this department would ask
that YOU inform the peace otIlcers
under your jurisdiction. And I further
request. should any OF such criminals
be taken alive by capture tnaJ you
Immediately confer with this depart
ment that we may render YOU our
fullest assistance in dealing with sugh
criminals in the courts They shoulu
he prosecuted for treason under the
death penalty provision. and not for
mere arson
BE On Gunrd. Ranehers Warned
A warming has been sounded by
sheriff ". n. Wilky TO all rancners
Of the salt river valley TO be on Jhelr
watch for providers.
Farmers have a legal right 10 pro-
tect their property and this depart
ment viii assist them in every pos
sfble way in apprehendiug the person
or persons responsible for these out
RACES" declared sheriff Wilky-
Il suggest that all rauchers who
have large stocks Of provisions on
hand provide armed guards for those
products. Drastic action Of this ma
ture is necessary II we are to over
throw the evil influences at work in
this community
Irute Citizens Take Up Arms.
All MaricOpa county is aroused
Irate citizens from all sections Of the
valley literally stormed the sehriffs
office today TO make provisions for
the protection Of their property. More
than 20 men presented themselves for
the purpose Of being sworn as spe-
cial deputy sheriffs.
It developed that two attempts have
been made within the past few days
TO burn the 100000 v. VI. C.. A. build
ing in this city. Special officers are
guarding this building now.
IS Christmas PdrdOns Are.