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The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Phone
Main $500
CHILDREN FACE
DEATH SUSPECT
Too Damned Bad" Says
Ex-Convict on Seeing -
Woman's S Sons.

Kalamazoo. Aug. IA big search
is on today in the hills and brush
surrounding the home OF George s
HOcknoll, former convict. held in
connection with the death Of Mrs
Bessie Voeth. OF Detroit. for the
two suitcases containing the clothes
Of the dead woman and $500 which
she is supposed TO have had in her
automobile. The country surround
ing the scene OF death also will be
searched. The point on the track
where the woman fell is about Loo
feet south Of the Hocknoll home,
two miles west Of the city
Joseph and Harold Voeth. the lit
tie sons OF Mrs. Noeth, confronted
Hocknoll today. The woman's hus-
band accompanied his sons TO the
cell door, where he had Identified
HocknoIl as the man he had seen
talking to his wife in the candy.
store where she worked. Hocknoll
looked at the two little boys for a
few minutes and then inquired OF
Mr.. NOcth II they were his sons
realize what you have done?"
IT'S too damned bad" said Hook
noll. keeping his eyes fixed on the
smaller OF the two youngsters. He
said nothing more. An officer en-
dcayored 10 learn from the boys
whether they had ever seen Hook
noll before. but they only shook their
heads.
There is A constant stream OF per
sons at the county iail who have
ADVICE and service to offer in clearing
UP the case. In fact, there has been
so much Of it that Fred c. Putnam.
under sheriff. was plainly per1urbed-
We are perfectly satisfied with this
case" he said Tt is coming along
ir fine shape. Just about the way we
want it to We are going to find the
suitcases belonging TO Mrs Voeth
and We have some other things, too.
am not going 10 spoil this case by
talking too much now"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Police News
Theft Mystery solved.

With the arrest last night Of
George Ammon, 35 years of age, Of
333 McLain avenue southwest; John
Daniel Ballenger. former railroad
conductor, of 333 McLain avenue
avenue southwest on charges of
grasd larceny, and Edward Ellison,
junk dealer, in business at 1888
Wisconsin avenue northwest and
living at sos H street northeast, on
a charge Of receiving stolen prop
erty, the police believe they have
solved the mystery of the disap-
pearance of more than $1,000 worth
of automobile tires. photographs
and storage batteries that have dis
appeared from freight cars in the
Potomac yards.
Ellison's arrest recalls the fact
that the Alexandria, Va, authori-
ties about two years ago attempt
ed to eXtradite him on a charge of
receiving stolen property.
Elison's arrest also recalls the
resignation OF Capt. Henry Schneider,
of the Seventh precinct, tried by the
Police Trial Board for his alleged ef-
forts to have the Alexandria author
tiles let up in their efforts to extra
dite Ellison. Schneider afterward ap-
pealed TO the District Commissioners
for a hearing.
Ellison has not yet been brought to
trial for his alleged offense in Alex
andria-
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Emory Garner, OF the stamp per
foratinG division. l. on the sex list.
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New Strike Threatened
On New York Car Lines

New York, Aug. .l1.-With serv-
ice on the surface. elevated anu
subway lines of the brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company back to normal,
following Saturday nights settle
ment Of the four-days' strike.
union officials today were planning
to organize all employees Of trac-
tion lines in Manhattan and the
Bronx, preparatory To demendinE
increased wages and improved
working conditions.
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Suicide Attcmpt Fails,

Dennis Mahoney, 2S years OF age, OF
AZ Third street northeast. was treat
ed at Casualty Hospital last n: ght for
morphine poisoning. having been
picked up in an unconscious condition
on Morse street northeast, near Mon
tello avenue
Mahoney, who has been under
treatment at the Washington Asylum
Hospital as an addict, the authorities
there say. was later sent to his home.
having regained consciousness. The
overdose was not taken with suicidal
intent, it was stated by the police
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BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

Frank l. and Melvals Whitaker. girl.
Joseph II. and Charlotte r Smith. boy.
Raymond and Helen f McDonaId girl
Otto z ard Rae kocsel. Hrl
Eugene w. O and Anna Jones, boy
Thomas p. and Bertha ]. Gallagher boy.
Luther o. and Ruth L Frank. boy
Errrett NJ. and Alberta b. Elnson. girl
John NJ. and Anna r Carl bny.
Fphraim F and Henrietta X Rurton, girl
Earl + and Iva NJ Brown. girl
George Q. and Ruth ; Bailey. girl
Howard II and Elizab<th X Bsus1n. sirl
Wn- c. and Sor!hie NJ Austin, hoy
COLORED
Jacob c. and LTN King. girl
Morris and Minnie Fisher hoy
Ananiss and Margaret Brooks hry.
Major ] and Eyya VI. Bonner shoy.
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Z MCGOWAN. Of the Wetting divi-
sion. is taking part OF his annual
leave
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q, both Of Howertcwn. Va The Rev. 7. E.
Davis
Harry A Msupin. . and Llells Sw1rtzel, 90.
both Of SteNar+s Draft Va The Rev h.
RSnCk
COL0RED.
William Graham. 8. and Halle Franklin. 3.
both Of Washington. The Rev. NJ. W u.
Norman
Richard Hill. 81. and Carrie Carter y. both
Of Washington The Rev. :. 7. W Drew.
Wallace = Hall. 3. and Li's Hill. le. both
Of Washington Tie Rev. W ]. Howard.
William II Thomas ., Brrntw Cd. Md. End
Edith V. Powell. ?. Of Berv,u. Md. TIE Eov
j NJ Jones
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struck by Auto, Unhurt.

J. w. Brown, Of Park Lane, Va
was struck by an sutompbiIe yester-
day at Wisconsin avenue and NJ
street northwest, and slightly in
jured. The machine was being driv-
en- by J. F. Robbins, Of Glen Echo.
Nd. The injured man refused hos
pital treatment.
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE.

BOY. Is To q YEARS. 10 WORK
IN dIus stoET: experience references. BOX
N. Herald Office au12 3t
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J u McNeh oC SECTION .. is dctarn-
ed ct home SUFFERING with had case
OF dyspepsia.
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Falls from Wagon.

Elmore Henson, an S-year-old
colored boy of 9O7 Half street
southwest. fell off an ice wagon
yesterday at Fourth and ID streets
southeast and was slightly injured
about the head and shoulders. He
was taken home in an ambulance.
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SCIENTIFIC ASTROLOGY.

FRANK THEODORE ALLEN, NJ. S. p. d.
rector. Astrological Research Society. Personal
readings. by appointment 81; typewriter fore
casts. S and up. Expert vocatisnsl guidance
DR.. Aliens work is strictly scientific and rnatb-
ematical not matter Of feelings IMPRESSIONS
or guesseS He is not a fortune teller laJ
E NV. Phone Franklin es22 aul gF
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THOMAS STANLEY GIRSON. INFANT ny
his next friend J, seIh " Street, rs Teuis
l. Gibson I1d other. In the CIrcui, rourr for
HartD7i County In Equity. In pr-srar~a Of
an order Of the Circuit Court for Harf1rd Coun-
". IN EQUITY. passed ia the above entitled mat
ter. notice IS hereby given 10 the creditors Of
IhiIip Gibson. late Of Hartford Count 5a-
Csased 10 file their claims duly proven with
the Clsrk Of tic Circuit Cont Tor Hartford
County. ~ or before tHc 18th day Of September
1913 JOSEPH NJ STREET.. HARRY :.
CARVER, Trustees. aulzlt
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Miss Lille Ridseway Miss Violet
Coates and Miss William Anna
MeIlus. OF the numbering division.
have all returned to duty after a
NNcek.s VACATION.
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PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. AUG.
7, 1919. MALE HELP WANTED: Saint DiIa-
beth's' Hosp.ta Washington, D. c, a Govern
ment Hospital. will give employment to a num-
Der Of men Of good character, who are in
terested in caring for pItients suffering from
mental and nervous diseases. NATURE AND
ADVANTAGES OF EMPLOYMENT: Thn
Hospital is caring for a large number Of sol
diers and sailors from all parts Of the country;
consequently a wide and varied experience may
be gained. training school has been estab-
lIshed for the employees Of the Ward Service.
and instruction is free to employees No e1-
Ierience is required for entrance. SALARIES
AND PERQUISITIES: All inexperienced hep
receives 5000 per month; those having eN-
perleuCs in similar Institutions receive s. 20 Per
month additiopal for each Period Of six months
experience they have had up TO two years, pro
vided satisfactory references are furnished. max
ing the maximum entrance salary 5000 rrr
month All receive board lodging, laundry and,
in case Of Illness medical attention for reA-
sunabe length Of time. Those who Shov an
int crest in their work and prove themselves
efficient are in line for promotion as vacancies
occur. TO positions paying so 20 per month and
MENTS: Applicants must he in sound phys
ical condition should have reached their 18Th
but not their Sth birthdav. and Be citizens OF
the United States. Application tonn 1863 may
~ obtained from and fled with either the
Superintendent St Ehzsbsths Hospital. or The
Secretary Fourth Civil Service District, both at
Washington. u. e. S 6. HOPKINS, Assistant
Sccrctary aus. .ll.l2,l y.
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Thieves Take Tires.

While his automobile was parked at
Noyth Capitol Cnd Quincy streets
northwest yesterday. thieves came
along and stole two spare tires and
inner tubes. valued at 80. Harry L.
Havins, 1872 F street northwest re-
ported Yesterday.
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PROF. BELMONT.

roted clairToyant and palmist. Gives sdrics
on business matters love, health. and family A.
fairs. Tells name Of your future husband o.
wife. t..ls il one you love 10 true or false what
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do 70 be successful in lie lZIs n. \ .,- n-
Next door to Masonic Temple. Reading. s.
ie4N
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Miss " Dawkins. Of the wettng
division. has been granted a weeks
leave.
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Miss Martha Y. Sanford. Miss Fred
erIca Ross and Miss Sophie f Huth.
Of tho surface division. are on the
siyh list.
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Auto Reported stolen.

Samuel r. Moors, OF B~addOCk
Heights. Md. reported that his Ford
sedan automobile. which he left park
ed at Fifteenth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest yesterday
morning. was stolen
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Thief Gets Whisky.

Michael Oliver. OF 5I4 First street
southeast, reported that a case OF
whisky. which was stored in his room.
was stolen sometime between the
hours OF o'clock Sunday and I O'Clock
Monday morning
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12

ALL OWNERS OF MEXICAN SECURITIES.
bonds. stocks, lands Of every description re.
quested to immediately communicate with Chair
man. MeIlcsn Securities Committee, BOX ess,
Herald Office aulo 81
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PERSONALS.

DO YOU LOVE Good HEALThI You CAN
have it Cali at l72s 7th ct. NV.
OLD INDIAN HER3 REMEDY SHOP.
mhl-er
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Loses Clothing.

Jerome 7 Mills. cook at the George
Washington Hotel. was robbed or
So 30 worth Of clothing yesterday
which he claims was taken from his
room
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Rcports Theft of Ring.

Mrs. W. c. Smith. OF 20 ( sire
southeast. reported the theft of a gold
ring valued 1T s. which she claims
was taken from a dresser drawer IN
her bedroom.
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MONEY 10 LGAh
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WoRKTNGMEN' PROPHETS WHO ARE IN
H5ting that high prices have come IN stay. are
wrong as far as this p,rch-front store is con.
cerned and as We Tsy cash for what We buy
you can save cash. Sec Us for new rants 8
up: slightly used Palm Goats. s. up JUsTH'S
OLD STAND. 6le p surart
ID CNSV TIIP TZESOPNT IS-r,I[ p nv ~,
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Boy struck By Auto.

Francis KidweIl, of 1321R Wis
consin avenue northwest. while
ridinG a bicycle yesterday on Penn
sylvania avenue northwest, was
knocked down by an army truck
driven by William a. Carter. He
received slight injuries about the
body ;sd was removed to the
Emergency Hospital for treatment
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DIRECTORY n%yy1 HI

and c streets southwest by four COL
ored men and robbed of sl2.
Several suspects have been taken
into custody on suspicion of having
committed the robbery, the police
say, but as yet none OF them have
been specifically charged with the
offense. Robinson told the police of
the Fourth precinct that he could
Identify the robbers.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Bitten BY Dog.

John Coon. years Of age, Of
7s5 Fifth street southeast. was bit
ten by a stray dog Sunday after
noon. The dog was sent to the
pound.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Cushion Is stolen.

II. F. Johnson. Of GIG c street north
east complained that thieves yest,Tda V
stole the roar cushion. valued at $40,
from his machine.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
Rob Clothes Line.

A clothes line thief visited the
back yard of Mrs. Grace McDev.tt, CT
oOs Sixth street northeast, Slndly
night and removed a velour coat
suit valued at $40 and and a plush
coat valued at $50. Both coats were
on hangers and the thief took them,
also.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
BUSINESS CHANCES.

for capable men and women with son- canst,I
lalso withoup TO connect up with going pushes,
concerns in this city. Apply uorntpss THE
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r nv mig o.,
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TRY WILLCHER

the motor car disgnostician; ninets-day EaAf'
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70 CASH FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
BUREAU OF
ENGRAVING
AND PRINTING
<sz NEWS

The Bureau baseball team has a
busy week ahead. with two games
with tn" Naval Operations. the first
one today On Wednesday the team
VIII play the War Department team
at American League Park for the
beneft Of the Walter Reed Hospital
Those who hold tickets may US,
them at this game.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
y PALMlSTRf.
OLD AND RELIABLE
MADAME ZEIJA

the Gypsy wonder, who has travelled most e1-
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zsla. who. mOre than century ago, read the
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than convinced and won the Traise OF being (the
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-12
SsrroeS Rob Man of SI2.

George w. Robinson. Of 2I7 Sew
enth street northwest. was sssault' d
early yesterday morning at Tnlrd
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one today. On Wednesday the team
Will play the War Department team
at American League Park for the
! benefit Of the Walter Reed Hospital.
Those who hold tickets may us,
them at this game.
Miss Nellie F. DriscoII Of the
surface division. accompanied by
party Of friends, left yesterday for
Pen-Mar for a stay OF ,hrec weeks.
I'd Zerr'l section VI. was kent
: busy yeste rday receiving conCratu-
lations on account OF the arrival
Of d baby daughter.
Miss Doris Grimes. Of the star,p per-
0 foratnC division. is snendinc two
weeks with frlchds IN Maryland
lee r. Kistler. of section g. is visit
ing Atlantic City Tor week OF so.
The regular rchearsaI Of the Bureau
Band was held Sunday morning with
large stterGanco. After the re-
hearsaI short business rleetnE was
held. and G. Y. Defender was unani-
moIsly elected 10 membership. Nj
. Defender intends to take W one Of
, the bass horns.
J u NcVeh or SECTION .. is dctsrr-
ed ct home SUFFERING with had case
OF dyspepsia.
Miss Lille Ridseway. Miss Violet
Coates and Miss William Anna
Mellus or the numbering division.
have all returned to duty after
: weeks vacation.
Miss Martha V. Sanford Miss Fred
erlca Ross and Miss Sophie F. Huth.
Of tho surface division, are on the
silh list.
+ MCGOWAN. Of the wetting divi-
q sion. is taking part OF his annual
leave.
Emory Garner, of the stamp per
forating division, is on the SEX list.
Miss N Dawkins. Of the wetung
division. has been granted a weeks
leave.
Joe Game. OF section ., and Jim Gin
ton. OF section =. had q large time at
CheSa peakp Beach Saturday aft
,rnoon. Joe says that Jim is develop
inE into an expert swimmer.
Miss N. Olive Rawlings. Of the sur
face division, has been granted ton
days leave.
4 Ed White. Of section {. did his hsh-
! inc n Point of Rocks, instead Of Rock
Point. as reported. He made a good
catch and passed some around to his
friends
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FOR SALE--SUBURBkN

How TO BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD At
Chevy Chase on 500 cash and s25 A month
ALLAN W. GIBSON, aT-Is Colorado Build.
MT u27-aOt
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Palmistry Is a recognized scIence. and
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READ FOR PROFITS
FOR SALE-LOTS

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of Academy Of Visitation one fare to center
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SPIRITUALIST.
PROF. MARCUS LA MAR

for Years
Washington FavOrite Adviser
Most remarkable reader of human destiny OF
the present age. far in advance Of the ordinary
readers you meet. in a class distinctIy alone.
tefs Your full name, full names Of husband wife
or sweetheart; all about business. specuIations,
law suits; neSer fails to reuni'e thosa that are
separated; helps you to overcome trouble Of any
kind in very short time, brings about vou-
every wish ard desire is considered master mind
in love affairs and succeeds even in the most
difficult cases where all others have completely
failed Hours, Il 4. IN. to p NJ. daily. Closed
Sundays.
l220 G STR. N. W.
Two DoOrs From 18th St
snstf
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DIED.

LONG-on Sunday. August 10, 1919, at
his residence. The Kenesaw,
WILLIAM CLIFFORD. husband
of Anna NJ Long
Funeral from the chapel OF w. r.
Speare Company, l5OS II street
northwest on Tuesday. August u,
1919 at 8 D. m
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Miss Nellie F. DriscolI. Of the
surface division. accompanied by a
party Of friends, left yesterday for
Pen-Nar for a stay OF ;hrec weeks.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12

Nlss Doris Grimes, Of the star,p per-
foratnC division. is spending two
weeks with fTIcrdS IN Maryland
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LOST.

LoST-sMALL WHITE PuJDLE WITH HAR-
aul05t
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I'd I"rn'I. section ". was kept
busy yeste rday receiving conCratu-
lations on account Of the arrival
Of baby daughter
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WANTEDAUTO.
AUTO REPAIRING.

HIGHEST CASH PRICES FOR USED CARS
Of all description. 100 4oe 18th st. NV. ausf
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Ed White. Of section {. did his hsh-
inc n Point OF Rocks, instead Of Rock
Point as reported. He made a good
catch and passed some around to his
friends
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lee r. Kistler. ~ section 9. is visit
ing atlantic City Tor a week oI. so.
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MADAM IENORE

Gifted clairToysnt and medium. can b. con-
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MADAME ALLEN

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n2 F STREET y
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-12

Joe Game. OF section 9, and Jim Gin
ton. Of section =. had large time at
CheSap peakp Beach Saturday aft
-rnoon. Joe says that Jim is develop
inE into an expert swimmer.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-12

Miss NJ Olive Rawlings. Of the sur
face division, has been granted ton
days leave.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-08
Sen. Barfh Addresses
Rotarians; Election
To Occur Next Week

Senator Isaack Barth. OF AIbu-
querque. " N. was the principal
speaker at the weekly meeting OF E
Paso Rotary Thursday at noon in the
Sheldon grill
TIE meeting was devoted to busi-
ness. principally. as there was no
meeting last week. out OF Difference
TO the Victory loan workers. who used
the luncheon room.
President G. A. Martin announced
that nominations would be received
next week for officers for the ensuing
year and that the election would take
place On Nay p and the new officers
would be installed on Nay %, in ac-
cordancs with a request from district
governor Tom Reed. OF beaumont
Badges giving the names and occu-
patiOns OF all members were received
and used for the first time
N A. Warner received the attend
ance prize. q knife. donated by Rob
ert Kralzauer. and F. 7. Seward was
declared the goat for next week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-08
Freight Can
MOUe South To
Mexico Cities
1t Must All Be Routed
Around By Eagle Pass
Because OfVilla.

Freight and mail for central Next
can points are being rerouted through
Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras. Goa
hula. because Villa rebels have de-
stroyed rail communication south OF
Chihuahua city. A quantity OF fur
niture and supplies was shipped from
here today, after having been sent to
Juarez for transportation over the
Mexican Central yesterday and re-
fused. Mail Is also being received
here through Piedras Negras and
Eagle Pass
Villas command divided after aban-
doning ParraL which was held six
days. One band went to the Durango
rendezvous, where Villa always caches
his loot The other is reported march
ing north toward Ojinaga, presumably
on an ammunition smuggling eXpedi-
ton This column crossed the rail-
road south Of santa Rosala Monday
and is following the Conchos river
road toward the border General Fe-
hpe Angeles is reported to be in COM
mand Of this expedition
Gen Manuel Dieguez. the new COM
mander Of the southern part Of the
northeastern zone, has received a
squadron OF four airplanes for use In
locating villa followers in the field
Others are to be supplied Gen Castro
from Mexico City.
The city OF Chihuahua is now sur
rounded by a barbed wire entangle-
ment. with trenches and other de-
fences. and the garrison numbers from
5000 to 1000 soldiers.
Gen Dieguez is operating north Of
TorreOn in combination with Gen. Cas-
tro's forces and an airplane squadron
Neither Santa Rosalia nor Jiminez has
been taken by the rebels, but the
railroad is destroyed in several sec
tions and the traffic is as usual, only
south OF JimeneZ-