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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
WILL REBUILD
n. NJ. CENTRAL
New Mexico Railroad Sold
to S. G. Munoz; Other
Line to Sellers.

Santa Fe, y. NJ. Feb. s.-A s500.009
corporation is to rebuild the New
Mexico Central railroad, according to
S. C. DIunoz, OF New York. who yes
terday bought the railroad at a spe-
ciaI masters sale for 100000. Mr.
8Iunoz is head Of the Federal Export
corporation and president Of the New
Mexico Central Railway company.
The only other bidder was N. S.
Radetzky, Of Denver. who offered
S275, 900.
The Albuquerque Eastern branch
Of the New Mexico Central. was sold
TO D. X B. Sellers, receiver for the
Dominion Construction company, Tor
\. NJ. Central Is 116.7 Miles Long.
The New Mexico Central railway is
1857 miles in length, extending from
santa Fe to Torrance on the Fl faso
& Southwestern railway. crossing the
main line of the AtchisOn, Topeka &
santa Fe at Kennedy and the latter
roads "Belen cutoff" at Willard. The
branch of the New Mexico Central,
known as the Albuquerque Eastern,
has been graded nearly all the way
from Noriarty.
The New Mexico Central IS estl-
mated to have cost about $2,0OO,OO0-
Joseph II. Torrance and Arthur y.
Kennedy, of Pittsburg, and William II
Andrews, later delegate in congress
from New Mexico Andrews Is cred
tied with being the prime mover IN
the enterprise Torrance IS said 70
have spent s1.25O.O0O and Kennedy
s750.000 on the project. Three ma
tional banks which failed in Pitts
burg were involved in its financing
Completed shortly after 1900 as the
santa Fe Central from Santa Re 70
Torrance it was thus operated until
Bonds Arc Issued.
In the meantime the Albuquerque
Eastern obtained a charter and a
right of way from AIoriarty 70 Al
buquerque and from Frost TO the Ha-
gan coal fields In 1903 the two
roads were consolidated as the New
Mexico Central. The New Mexico
Central issued S5.ooe,Q00 in bonds to
take up s1.200.0Oe OF bonds OF the
Albuquerque Eastern and S5.0Oe,oOg
OF bonds Of the santa Fe Central.
the balance 70 &c used in construction
OF the Albuquerque Eastern and to
improve the santa Fe Central
Gees Into ReceIvership-
Capital was not forthcoming and IN
June, 1910. the New Mexico Central
was thrown into a receivership
Charles D. Murray Of Pittsburg being
the first receiver. He remained IN
charge OF the Central for five years.
but meanwhile resigned the receiver
ship Of the Albuquerque Eastern, for
mer Gov VI. A. Oteros OF santa Re,
being appointed to this position Mr.
Murray was succeeded as receiver IN
1915 by Ralph c Ely. the latter IN
der orders OF district judge Holloman
giving place in the summer OF 1917
to Col. Ralph r. Twichen
The New Mexico Central serves
principally the plateau in Torrance
county known as the Estancia valley
which in the past ten years has devel-
oped into an important and populous
bean and stock raising section There
are coal deposits, four miles from
Clark. a station IS miles south OF
santa Fe, and approximately 100000
tons OF 4 superior quality OF coal
have been blocked out at Hagan- The
Fstanciz valley also has large saline
deposits a short distance east OF the
Centrars tracks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
FUNERAL FOR C. H. HANSEN,
CLUB MANAGER, THURSDAY

Funeral services for Charles Fl.
Hansen. who died Saturday at a local
hospital, at the age Of 81 years. will
be held Thursday morning at 10
o'clock at the Raster undertaking
chapel. Interment will be in Ever
green cemetery.
Decedent had been living here five
years. and. up TO the time Of the clos
ing of the West Tsleta Country club.
had been its manager Prior TO that
he was associated with the late Frank
R. Tobin in the real estate business.
Mr.. Hansen was a member OF the
Eiks at Mason City. Iowa; the
Knights Of Pythias at Vermillion, S.
D., and the MasOns at Tama, Iowa.
Deceased is survived by his wife
at Hotchkiss, Colo: his father, H. z.
Hansen: two brothers and two sisters
at Fargo, " D. One Of the sisters.
Miss Louise Hansen, is here to attend
the funeral.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
MAY PAVE UP
To THE RIVER
Juarez Street Improve
ments Projected, Soon as
Concrete Is Ready.

Plans for the paving OF Concrete
street in Juarez are going ahead
rapidly. and it is expected that actual
work viii be started within the pres
ent month. according to mayor Fran
cisco D. Gonzalez OF Juarez.
The street is being leveled by a
gang OF men. and a steam roller is
being used to get ready for the paw
ing. Property owners along the
street viii do the paving It is esti-
mated that the work will cost about
S1-50 per square meter
Bltulithic To BE Used.
Bithulithic paving similar to that
in front of the municipal building
will be used. Several firms are figur-
ing on the job. but no contract has
been awarded yet by the city council.
As soon as the details are decided
UPON actual work will be started.
Mayor Gonzalez stated that as soon
as Concrete street is paved steps
viii be taken TO pave both streets
leading to FL Paso. the one 10 the
Santa Fe bridge and the other 10 the
Stanton street bridge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
AUSTIN, s. P.
OFFICIAL, DIES
Body Goes to Former Home
at Houston; Clerk to
President There.

The body OF ". D. Austin, IS years
of age, assistant superintendent Of
the Southern Pacific lines, with office
in FL Paso, who died Tuesday night
after a short illness, viii be sent to
his former home at Houston, Texas,
by Mclean, Simmons & Hartford this
evening.
Mr.. Austin came to FL Paso on Jan.
TO accept the position OF assistant
superintendent, and has been living
with his wife and mother at 716 East
Overland. Before coming to FL Paso
he was employed as chief clerk to the
president of the road at Houston. He
had been with the company for
number of years.
Besides his wife Mr.. Austin is sur
vived by his mother. Mrs. J. NJ. Austin,
of Cuero. Tex, and a brother, J. c.
Austin. of Waco. Mr.. Austin was a
member OF the Masonic order
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Starts "OutLaO" Band
With One Man: Police
Get Him Fined S25

Juan Cordova. a Mexican, was fined
SO in the police court Tuesday on
the charge of discharging firearms
within the city limits.
Cordova. the police said. became
intoxicated Monday morning and
started to organize a small band Of
outlaws. He met Aurelio Mesa near
the Pearson mill, on Ninth street. and
forced him, at the point Of a revolver.
to Join his embryo band Mesa said
he was looking for men 10 help him
do some work when he met Cordova-
Several of the city detectives heard
the shot and apprehended Cordova as
he was leading his man toward the
Mexican border.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Ride SI4 Worth In a
Service Car; Police
Find Them Minus Cash

Zamora Luna and Sins Cuuca were
under arrest Wednesday morning by
the police in default of SO and $50
bonds respectively. It was charged
that Cuuca hired an automobile from
stand 40 Tuesday night. and in COM
pany with Luna and a woman rode
around in the car several hours,
finishing up at the stand at about 2:3O
Wednesday morning.
It was stated to the police that the
woman refused 10 ride any longer
with the Mexicans and escaped from
the car. Cuuca is alleged to have
grabbed the woman and attempted TO
beat her, but was prevented by the
chauffeur.
When the Mexicans refused to pay
for the automobile hire, the police
were telephoned for. but before they
arrived the woman had made her
escape. The automobile bill for the
evening was S14. When searched at
tbs station the two men had less than
50 between them. police officers said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
VILLISTAS ARE GATHERING
IN VICINITY OF BORDER

L.autas, Texas, Feb. e.-One nun
cred and fifty Nillistas have gathered
on the Mexican side OF the line and
are operating in bands ranging from
three 10 80 men Forty are reported
by scouts 10 be as Bosque Bonitos and
Nicolas Fernandez with so is sup
posed 10 be coming north
Federal forces in this district con-
sist Of Gen. Pedro Fayela and 400
men. Depredatons by the Viliistas
upou cattle and sheep owned by
Americans on the Mexican side Of
the line are feared and efforts are
being made to secure permission to
cross several thousand head 70 the
United States
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
VIKTON SUPPLIES MANY
RABBITS FOR Ell PASOAKS

Vinton, Texas, Feb. 6.-Rsbbits IN
considerable numbers are being taken
inro FL Paso from the Vinton neigh
borhood- The rabbits are killed By
Mexican residents who haul them 20
FL Paso by the wagon load and ped
de them out
Duck hunters find ducks still plen-
uful on the West Side. A number OF
FL Paso hunters came out to enjoy the
sport. which local hunters also in
dkige il 70 a large extent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
FALLS FROM SECOND STORY,
STREAMING HIP; TREATED

While removing old pipe from the
second story of the Consumers Ice
company's building at Florence and
First streets Wednesday morning.
Trinidad Drama fell from tho build
ing and severely strained his left hip.
The man was taken TO the emergency
hospital. where he was treated by
DR.. John Hardy The doctor stated
the extent of the injuries could not
be definitely determined until "a
telegraph of the injured hip is taken.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
100000 ACRES
IN n. NJ. OPENED
Are Designated for Entry
on March II Under Stock
raising Homestead.

Washington. D. C.. Feb. s.-MoreI
than 100000 acres OF land in eastern
Chaves county. y. ". and including a
portion OF the Roswell land district,
have been designated for entry March
II under the stock raising homestead,
secretary Lane announced today.
approximately 100000 acres are
vacant public lands; the remainder
are already covered by applications
which have preference in right Of
entry. The lands have been ciassed
as chiefly valuable for grazing and
forage crop raising.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
FUNERAL OF P. B. HINTON ON
THURSDAY AT ST. PATRICK'S

Funeral services for p. B. Hinton,
II years of age. 1924 Mckinley ave-
nue., who died Tuesday, will be held
Thursday morning from St Patrick's
cathedral. where a high mass Will be
said. Internment viii be in Ever
green cemetery. The pallbearers will
be George E. Payne, judge J. NJ Dea-
yer, P. ". Mayer, r. +. Lyons, ~ A
Graham and Charles Powell.
Mr.. Hinton had been i'll for the past
two years and his death was expected
for some time. He is survived by his
wive, a five year old son and sis
ter. Miss Lee Hinton. Mr. Hinton
had lived in this city for a number
OF years and was engaged in the
realty business actively until taken
sick He was a member Of the B. P.
o. Elks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Mex. Mission
Is DiSbanded;;
No Conference
Argentina Has No Plans for
Neutrality Conference
AT Any Early Date.

Buenos Aires. Argentiona. Feb. G.
The special Mexican mission which
arrived some weeks ago. it is an
nounced. viii disband next Sunday.
Luis Cabrera, head Of the delegation,
viii go to Paraguay; Gen. Montez
viii 90 to Chile and Gorzayn Ugarte
will 90 to Brazil
They all expect 10 return TO Buenos
Aires at some future date.
Regarding the probable time when
the proposed neutrality congress
which the Mexicans came to attend
VIII be held. the Argentinian foreign
minister says the date is very re-
mote" intimating that the plan has
been abandoned indefinitely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
DR.. ANNA REUM HELD ON
$500 BOND BY SHERIFF.

DR.. Anna Reum was placed under
$500 bond by sheriff Seth B. Orncorff
wednesday on charge of unlawfully
praetieins medicine Her case viii
be tried IN the county court at law
Friday.
Dr. Reum was convicted Of the same
alleged offense about two months
ago and sentenced to pay a $3.50 fine
and serve 80 days in jail She ap-
pealed and final disposition OF the
case fg pending
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
TO SEARCH STATE FOR
$50 ESCAPED C0NVICTS

FLORENCE. Ariz-, Feb. Nv. c thu
man, a former sheriff OF Pinal coun-
ty. has been delegated BY the prison
superintendent to the task OF visit
ng all the county seats OF Arizona, in
an effort 10 trace $50 convicts, main
" Mexicans, who have escaped from
road gangs within the past five years.
He has taken with him a large book
photographs. descriptions
and histories Of the men wanted and
viii seek the cooperation of all sher-
ifs and peace officers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Enemy Aliens Cannot
Be Notaries Public Or
Attorneys In Texas

Austin. Tex. Feb. 6.-The attorney
generals department today. in an
swering an inquiry from the secre-
tary OF states office, held that an
enemy alien is ineligible to hold the
office Of notary public or TO be IL
censed as an attorney at law in this
state.
The opinion states that it is expect
ing entirely too much of human ma
ture to require an alien enemy. who
owes allegiance to a government at
war with this government, to faith
fully live up 10 the obligations OF
these oaths.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
LEGALITY OF INHERITANCE
TAX COLLECTORS IS UPHELD

Austin. Tex, Feb. 6.-Constitution-
atty Of the act of the 35th legisls-
ture, authorizing the controller TO ap-
point and contract with persons to
collect Inheritance taxes. was upheld
today by the supreme court in award
ms petition for writ of msndamus
In the case Of Robert Maud. tax COL
lector Of Travis county against H B.
Terrel. controller.
The Eiandamus is 70 compel the con-
troler to approve and issue his war
rants in payment of the account Of
R b Humphrey, an attorney. who had
Deen appointed to collect the taxes
Humphrey has already entered into
contracts with over so counties for the
collection Of this tax and nearly
100000 has already been collected
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
ATTACKS BURGLAR WITH AK;
HE FIRES AND GETS AWAY

Mrs. Lucretia J. Stedman, 507 Tor
milo street. had an exciting encounter
with supposed burglar in her home
Tuesday night. according to her state
ment. Mrs. Stedmsn heard the man
with an ak, went after him. The
burglar had a revolver in his hand
and when he saw Mrs. Stedman ap-
preaching with the Ak he fired at
her. missing her. The burglar escaped
before Mrs Stedman could make an
attack on him. AS the robber left
the house he dropped a bundle OF
freshly Numbered clothes he was at
tempting to make away with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
ARIZ. CATTLE GROWERS TO
MEET IN NOGALES FEB. IA

Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 6.-The Arizona
Cattle Growers association will hold
its annual meeting in Nogaies. Feb
ruary 1916. A number OF govern
ment experts will be present to speak
eases No answer has been returned
the application for permission to use
the Indian reservation for grazing
Several agents are known to have an
swered that the grass supply is only
sufficient for the needs OF the cattle
already on the reserves
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
.JUAREZ DOESN'
FEAR ?. VILLA
Bandits Are South of Chi
huahTla City, Says Com
mand er;; Troops Coming.

That everything south OF Juarez tc
Chihuahua City was quiet and that
the=s was no bandits close TO the city
in any dineciion. was the statement
made "Wednesday morning by Maj. Co
1nez Tagle, chief Of staff. At the Jua-
rez military headquarters.
All bandits operating are south OF
chihuahua, he declared. and there is
nc danger Of any attack at Juarez- A
force OF 600 troops. infantry. is ex-
pected 10 arrive at Juarez within
two OF thsee days, in order to
strengthen the garrison Il is ex-
Dected that Gen Murguia viii be in
command OF these troops He has not
hesa in Iuarez Tor some time having
been operating about Ojinaga-
PadiIIa HeSds sOnorn March.
Gen. Jesus Psdula arrived in Jua-
rez Tuesday night from Chihuahua
lie wiz leave Tim sday. il was stated,
FOR Casas Grand "a, Chin, where he
viii take charge Of the first brigade
Of the northwestern DIVISION which
IS about TO march tnto Sonora These
troops. 200 in numluer, under the COM
lnand OF Col. Car deuas. left Tuarez
last week for Casts Grandes. Gen
Padilla was Accompanied BY A. 5.
Garcia and an orderly.
First Train for Three Days.
The first train Tor about three days
arrived in Juarez Tuesday evening
from Chihuahua There were more
than 5U0 people on the train. it was
reported.
According 10 reports received at
the II Paso Mexican consulate, the
bands Of Nina followers are stin in
the ConchOs valley below Chihuahua
and are not north OF the city. Re-
ports that villa is threatening Oil
maya have been denied
Fight nj Diszs Report.
A report Of a battle between Gen.
Pedro Favela and villa at Diaz sta
lion. south Of Chihuahua. last Friday,
las been received It is claimed that
Gen Favela's forces were defeated.
According TO other reports received
en- FL Paso, villa is now marching to-
ward the American border to the
northeast Of Chihuahua Il was this
report that caused It to be believed
that Villa intended TO attack JuareZ-
Ut is said that the city viii make a
strong defence with reinforce nents
mat are expected TO arrive and also
with the aid Of a honne guard that is
reported 10 be organized
According to another report small
PARTIES Of armed Msxicans. believed
10 be NIllistas. are forming near
lsosdue Bcnito, across the Rio Grande
from Lajitass Texas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
CAFE BOY ARRESTED ON
CHARGE OF TAXING SILVER

Maurice Perez 20 years OF age,
Ninth and Chihuahua street, was
arrested by detectives c. Matthews
and L Ware Wednesday on a charge
OF taking silverwars from the Modern
cafe. Perez was employed at the
Modern as a bus boy" He recently
married. a large quantity OF silver
snoons, knives and forks was recOv-
cred
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Nv MEMORLAM

CNotices under this heading accepted for
publication at the reading notice rate-)
We desire 10 express our heartfelt
thanks 70 our many friends for the
beautiful flowers and the many acts
of kindness rendered US during the
illness and death OF our dear wife.
daughter and sister. Pearl CRUDE; also
to thank the Episcopal choir for the
music
Mr.. August CRUDE,
Mrs. n. c. Price.
Mrs. Jewell Clayton
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
BURGLARS TAKE CASH OUT
OF BIG KIDS SLOT MACHINES

The Big Kids saloon in Juarez on
Concrete street was broken into
Tuesday evening by unknown bur-
glars and the slot machines were
robbed The amount OF money secured
was not known, as II was not known
how much was in the machines. No
liquors were stolen. according 10 a
statement Of the management made
Wednesday noon. No money was
taken from the saloon proper. 81 was
stated. No arrests had been made
I'D 70 noon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
Sonora Go0ernor Wires
Hunt de Lara Is Killed

Phoenix, ARK, Feb. Governor
Hunt has received a telegram from
governor Gales, Of Sonora reciting
that L Gutierrez de Lara was killed
while crossing the Altar district" De
lara had been an exile from Mexico
for years. and warned to keep north
Of the line He was prominent as a
labor agitator in Los Angeles and in
Arizona and has been under arrest
several times on several counts OF
neutrality violation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
OF BAD CHECK GETS
c. L. RENSHAW JAIL SENTENCE

An alleged bad check for s., said
TO have been given q local shoe deal
er, resulted Wednesday in the county
court at law in c. L. Renshaw being
tentenced to 80 days in Jail. A plea
OF guilty was entered in the case.
Special judge William Pelphrey also
disposed Of the following Wednesday:
Jose Munoz, vagrancy, S25 and costs;
Maria Gonzalez, theft. 10 days In
the last case IL was alleged a diamond
was stolen from Max Atkin- but sub
sequentlg recovered BY the police.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
RESERVATIONS FOR ANNUAL
DINNER ARE GOING FAST

Reservations for the annual cham
Der of commerce dinner to be held
Thursday evening at Hotel Sheldon
are going fast. il was reported at the
chamber Wednesday morning. It was
expected that all of the 200 plates
would be taken by Thursday morning
The entertainment committee is
working hard on all program details.
and the list of speakers and various
features will be interesting and COM
plete. The dinner is scheduled TO start
at 1880 o'clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
STREET CAR STRIKES AUTO
OF MRS. ZONES: SHOCKS HER

A Boulevard street car coIlided
with an automobile driven by Mrs. F.
P. Jones Tuesday afternoon and prac-
tically wrecked the automobile. Mrs.
Jones was driving with two other
women. No one was injured. though
Mrs Jones received a severe shock
that kept her confined to her home
Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
HELD on PISTOL CHARGE.

Jose Cordova was arrested by the
police Tuesday night and is held on
a charge of disturbing the peace and
carrying a pistol: Cordova had an ar
Eument with some fellow country
men earlier in the evening and re-
ceived a slight knife scratch.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
HEALTH SEEKER CONVICTED,
VIOLATING ESPIONAGE ACT

Denver, Colo. Feb. 6.-Perley B.
Doe. a health seeker, was convicted
on six counts Of violating abe es-
pionags act in federal district court
today. The conviction was the first
under the espionage act secured in
Colorado.
Doe formerly was a letter carrier
in Boston and is said to be 3 son Of
a former federal judge in New Hamp-
shire Two indictments figured in
the case, one charging that Doe will
fully circulated distorted quotations
from the notes sent TO Germany by
president Wilson in the case Of the
sinking of the steamer Sussex with
intent to injure the United States
government, and the other that he
mailed copies Of these quotations,
which were held TO be unmailable
literature.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
ROGERS FURNITURE co.
FILES FINAL STOCK PROOF

Austin, Texas. Feb. 6.-Proof Of
final payments OF its capital stock
was made today in the state depart
ment by the Rogers Furniture COM
pany, of FL Paso. The capital stock
is $4,000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
,tRs. cARRIE WIGHT.

The body of Mrs Carrie Wight IS
years of age. who died at a local
sanatorium Tuesday evening, was sent
to Roxton, Texas. for interment by
the J. J. Raster company Wednesday.
Mrs. Wight was a health seeker and
had no relatives here
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
POITCE CAPTATy MI.

Captain Of police S. H. Veater is
confined to his home with a severe
cold It was believed at the station
that his present condition is due to
oVerwOrk.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
TRIBUTES
PAID To JOHN |.
Funeral Services Are Held,
With James J. Corbett
One of the Pallbearers.

Boston, Mass, Feb. e.-Final tribute
TO a great champion was paid today
when the body OF John l. Sullivan
was buried in Calvary cemetery. In
the crowds that lined the snow filled
streets as the casket was borne from
the home OF Sullivan's sister. Mrs
Annie Lennon, to Sc Parrs church,
where the funeral mass was cele-
brated. were scores OF children bid
ding farewell 10 their big pal"
whose watchword was courage and
who RECALLED them with stories of
kings and presidents he had met. At
the funeral were men and women
from every walk OF life.