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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
PROBE OF KILLING OF
ORTIZ CONTINUES SECRET

ran 70 telephone a report 70 county
Officials II was during his absence.
ne report indicates, that Ortiz and
Hunt began the fatal argument
one report current Saturday. which
was not verified by authorities. was
20 the effect that Ortiz had started 10
leave the place in an automobile. with
the intention OF filing charges OF .in-
terferinE with an officer" against
Hunt, This report was 10 the effect
that Hunt attacked Ortiz as he pre-
pared 70 leave in an automobile
The testimony. also developed thar
Hunt struck Ortiz on the head with
the butt OF his revolver. during the
quarrel
sent Ortiz on Raid.
Judge Wright Is quoted as saying
that he had sent Cruz down there 10
raid the place. with a search war
rant for booze
Frank Williams and Tony Varela-
city detectives. who arrived just after
Lne shooting. the Smith woman. and
four other witnesses were examined
by the coroner Only a few county
officials and the attorney OF Mere
lido Garcia a Waterman, who was
present at the fight. were permitted
TO attend the hearing.
Interest in this hearing continued
at high pitch and many disappointed
persons left the courtroom after vain
" trying 10 learn the facts OF the
case.
Funeral services for Ortiz will be
held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at
the family residence. 1925 East San
Antonio street. and at 1880 o'clock at
the St Ignatius church Burial will
be in Evergreen Catholic cemetery.
The body is at sos Teas street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Close Calls For
americans In
Area Of War

Constzntinopls, Turkey. Aug 21.-
Many Americans have had narrow es-
capes in the fighting which British
and Greek troops have kept up with
the bandits which are harassIng the
eastern shore OF the Bosphorus-
Beikos, a summer place ten miles
north OF this eity' reached by hourly
ferry service, has been the chief cen
ter OF the fights.
steel Workers Run
An American oil company is erect
ing two great steel tanks at Beikos,
which came well within the line OF
fire between the rival frees. The
steel riveters were compelled 10 flee
for their lives and for several days
bullets played a tattoo on the tanks
Many Americans were IN sumner
camps and cottages in the vicinity Of
Beikos the night the fighting began.
where It was possible for several
nights to watch the fighting on The
Anatolial hills by the light OF the
naval rockets and searchlights used
IN directing the gunnery-
Colleges Escape.
Robert college and Constantinople
college for women. the two American
institutions OF higher learning on the
Bosphorus, both commanded an ex-
cellent view Of the struggle. but were
safely out OF range Of the nationalist
bullets.
Prof F. W Kelsey. Of the Univer-
slty Of Michigan. was prevented BY
the fighting In Anatolia from making
survey Of the famous batllefields
Of Caesar. south Of Samsoun- Prof.
Kelsey has been in Turkey for many
weeks investigating old manuscripts
and studying ruins OF the Roman civ
ilization.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
BRITAIN FACES
Bic GAMPA IGN

London. Eng Aug 2i--Recent
events in Mesopotamia may involve
Great Britain IN a costly military
campaign. according 70 opinions e1-
pressed here. Official reports show
that the country is in a state q an
archlstic rebellion against the British
administration. particularly north
east and west OF Bagdad and between
Mohul. British garrisons have been
invested. railways cut and British Of
ficers murdered
According 70 official accounts. the
situation is much more serious than
has been revealed IN the official dis
patches Only last night the India
office issued a statement confirming
Mesopotamia last sunday Il ads that
the wife OF Mr.. Buchanan. a irriEa-
ton officer who vas killed. was cap
tured BY the Arabs, but Is reported 10
be safe and well treated Her child
Is believed 10 be VITA her
The news contained in a Bombay
dispatch telling OF the killing OF the
that Arabs levies were fighting on
the side Of the British
Reinforcements Needed
Already there are 10000 British and
Indian troops in Mesopotania and TO-
600 or more with artillery are on their
~ ~ -AAA--AEA rum AA--A1n AA- = ~ emf
~ many more such achievements
VIII be required 10 restore order
The revolt Is presumed TO be
against the methods OF the British
administration which is wholly in the
hands Of British political and milf
tary officers Under the mandate in
Mesopotamia Great Britain under
takes 10 establish local autonomy, and
the Arabs complain THAT they are al
lowed no share in the administration
The liberal press here complains
bitterly OF the alleged failure OF the
French government in Syria and Of
the British in 1lesopotamia to carry
out their undertakings and establish
native governments. and there Is a
strong sentiment expressed against
lighting the Arabs. who were Great
Britain's allies IN the great war.
Assembly Is Called.
The British government has an
pointed the brother Of Prince Feissl.
the king Of Syria. as the ruler in the
British sphere and summoned Arab
representatives 10 meet at Bagdad 10
form constitution for the Arab state
N accordance with the mandate
However, under the existing condf-
lions with the Arabs apparently try
ing TO invest Bagdad. there Is con-
sidered to be little prospect OF such
an assembly meeting.
The moderate organs OF liberal
opinion, while deprecating Involving
the country in a new war in lIesopo-
tamias admit the need Of restoring
order before autonomy there is pos /
sihle-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
PICTURE CONCERN To PROCEED;
COMMITTEE MAKES FINAL REPORT

DECLINING to assume the response
ABILITY OF making recommendation
Of any sort, but asserting that the
establishment OF a motion picture
productions concern is highly desira-
bic for FL Paso. the committee Of
business men named several days ago
by Brig Gen Robert L. Howe TO in
vestigate a proposed stock sale OF the
Brenon-Alvarez Productions. Inc.
made final report Friday afternoon
Mr- Brenon characterized the report
as being highly satisfactory" and
asserted that production OF the COM
panys 1irst picture. The Treasure
Trail viii proceed as rapidly as pos
sible.
The report OF the committee carried
the warning that as the proposed
stock sale Is venture not absolute
y certain OF success. those who con-
template subscribing money for stock
IN his company with a view OF re-
turns by way OF dividends should
make their own Investigations"
Success Is @PrOblemntfcaL-
we desire the report continues.
TO have Il distinctly understood that
this committee does not in the slight
est degree condemn the enterprise In
question nor does il desire to in
fluence investors against purchasing
stock, but We prefer not TO assume
that responsibility OF recommending
for investment any proposition. the
success OF which is more or less prob
lematical.
-As to the responsibility. honesty
and ability OF Mr. Brenon. we are OF
the opinion that the strong recon-
mendations given by Gen. Robert L
Howe are sufficient and that further
Investigation along that line is IN
necessary.
1T is apparent that such an indus
try as Mr. Brenon proposes 10 estab-
hsh il FL Paso, will II successful, be
a very valuable asset 70 the city and
country. and we hardly deem It neces-
sary TO refer TO that feature Of the
The report is signed by C. " New
man. chairman Of the committee, and
J. r Williams, y. II. WinninEham, i.
c Held, and ". r Winch
Quinn Makes Statement.
James G. Quinn. managing director
Of the Rlalto rheater. gave out the
following interview Saturday.
In the first place I regret having
been drawn into the controversy The
Inquiries ! made we're not begun with
the intention OF interfering with the
location here Of reliable producing
motion picture company. But when
an unknown and INFESTED proposition
IS submitted along lines that I per-
sonally feel are unsound commercial
~, then ! think It my duty to let the
hundreds OF friends I have made here
know the situation as / see il.
Er. Quinn's Position.
Ny position in the matter Is the
same IS IL was some three weeks ago
when Cen Howe cali d upon me 10
ascertain what ] thought OF the pos
sible success OF such an undertaking. I
can merely repeat what / said then
that II there are enough business
men in FL Paso who think wen
enough Of the scheme 10 back IL
financially. it IS their business and
none Of mine. I would no more at
Tempt to tell them how TO spend their
money than ] would try to dictate
what they should eat for dinner. But
Il the stock Is 10 be sold to the gen.
aral public OF this city. then I wish |
70 90 on record as saying that in my
opinion II Is one OF the longest kind ]
II long-shot investments With the I
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
FREE TO
ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Home Method That Anyone
Can Use Without Discomfort
OF Los Of Tine

Tehavea new method that controls Asthe-sa
and ure want you 20 Try L az our expense Ne
matter whether your case IS Of long standirr
or recent Development. whether It IS ureserts a
Hay EcVer or chronic Asthma. you should se-t
fora free trial Of cur method Nor1atter IN Wal
climate you live. no matter what Four axe q
occupation. # you are troubled With asthrr7
cur method Should relieve vuu urouuti-
We especially want 10 seud L TO those anrar
euay hopeless cases where al forms q IN
hzicrs couches opium prenaratious fIlr---
patent smokes etc, have failed We ---f
TO show eTeryune at our expense th7t -
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breathine ali WheeziuE and all those teribis
paruEysms at o1ce
This free ofier IS too important TO r.-i--i .
single day write now ard BEGIN Ire rnef5o5
At once send no money. Simply ruail ssuno-
below Doit Today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Moros Plan to Make
Pilgrimage TO Mecca

Manila P. I. aug. 21.-Scores OF
Mohammedan Moros are reported as
sembling at Zamboanga. island OF
1Iiudanao. 70 make the pilgramage 70
have saved for years 70 make the
trip. which. according 70 Mohamme-
dan faith. every believer should
at some time during his
life. Government officials at ZaIn-
boanEa say many who have made the
in years past have re-
turned broken in health and stripped
OF their belongings often they have
been brought home at government ex-
oense.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
HARDING HOPES FOR A
WORLD PEACE TRIBUNAL

Marion. o.. Aug. 21-The confer
ences now in progress abroad be-
tween Elihu Root and leading Euro
pean statesmen for the orgauizat ton
Of an international court OF justice
are being closely watched by senator
Harding as he formulates his policy
Of world understanding for pres
ervation OF peace.
The Republican nominee revealed
yesterday that he considered the In
ternational court conferences to held
important possibilities. and added that
the plan evolved there might become
an element in the political campaign
as alignments develop on the league
Of nations issue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

ARMY STARTS NOVEL DRIVE
FOR RECRUITS AUGUST q

several unusual features will char
ecieri1e the army recruiting drive TO
be conducted here from Aur al ~
sept - Teams OF four men each
lot the FL Paso. Oklahoma. Houston
and Dallas districts will be appointed.
one 70 work in each OF the other dis
tricls FOR the purpose OF comparison.
E.acn man VIII be required 10 inter
view 50 prospective recruits each dav.
The Fl Paso station is averaging il
recruits each day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
AMERICANS FLOCKING TO
MEXICO TO REOPEN BUSINESS

chihuahua, Mex. Aug. 21.-Ou every
train coming from thu United States
there are arriving miners and repre-
sentatives OF all kinds OF enterprises,
who, believing Villas surrender Is
cerain. are trying 10 start new BUSH
nesses OF put in operation again some
old ones, closed on account Of the last
six years OF turmoil
Among The newcomers are F. z
Stevenson. W. o. Surge. A. F.. Simpson
and h l. Mackay, who arrived from
Fl Paso, and, after registering in the
american consulate. started for the
mining camps TO investigate the situ-
alton and prepare for the reopeniug OF
various enterprises.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Free Ports For
Mexico Opposed
BY Business Men

chihuahua. Mex, Aug. 2i.-The
press in all sections Of Mexico Is dis
cussing the advantage and inconveni-
ence in the creation OF free ports
Qlke Hamburg. Bremen and Punta
Arenas on The Pacific and Gulf OF
Mexico coasts
President de Ia Huerta is deter
mined 70 enact a law proclaiming
Guaymas. Salina Cruz and Puerto
Mexico free ports" believing that
such a measure viii help trade and
industrial development, but many peo-
pie assert that a mistake is being
made and that only smuggling viii be
promoted by the free ports in the
same way that the free zone along
the Mexican and American border
years ago proved failure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
SWEETWATER SADDLERY co.
NOW LOCATED IN Ell PASO

A $4,000 saddle has Just been sold
to ]. C Miller. proprietor Of the 101
ranch in Oklahoma by the S. d.
Myers saddle company. a new e
Paso concern.
Eight years ago Mr.. Myers. propri-
etor OF the company. made a $4,000
saddle for the 101 ranch which was
used In Europe.
Alr. Myers recently moved his busi-
ness TO FL Paso from SWeetwater.
Tex because. as he said Saturday. he
believes FL Paso IS the rightful head
quarters for cattiemen Of the south
west
Brcaddus & LeBaron built a $4,000
building fo- Mr. Afyers's leather goods
factory 10 occupy when he moved
here As the city grows Mr. Myers in
tends % enlarge his Quarters and
make IL the biggest factory in the
country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Prisoner SneakS
UnObSe9-Ued ont
OfC0u7-t Room

The United States narshaTs office
is looking FOR Faustino Avila, who
taking advantage Of the momentarily
crowded condition Of the United states
commissioner A. J. ". schmid's court
room, where another hearing was in
progress, slipped unnoticed out the
door and disappeared Friday after
noon
Aviias disappearance from the
court room followed his arraignment
together with Rogue Morales. Mo-
rales. on q charge Of selling NOR
phine to Avila. was held by the com
missioner on $1,000 bond. while Avila
held virtually as a witness against
Morales. was placed under bond OF
$3.50 TO assure his appearance al the
October term Of court.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
CORONA MAY SUCCEED
GONZALES AS MAYOR

Antonio Corona, merchant. prob
ably viii be the man 70 succeed
mayor Gonzales as mayor Of Juarez.
while the latter is making his cam
paign for reelection
The mayor received a telegram
Saturday from Gov. Rodriguez ac-
cePtinE his resignation, that he might
make the race for reelection The
telegram asked Gonzales to remain
in office until the governor could
name his successor. The mayor ex-
poets another wire later today an
nouncing the appointment Of Corona
Gonzales and Corona were in con-
ference Saturday. when affairs Of the
office were gone over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Just Escaped
a Sure 'Nuf Funeral

Wheeling, ". Va. Aug. 21.-Buried
IN sand pile, in a wooden box. four
year Old Harry Hoffman narrowly es-
capped death.
The lad and a number Of playmates
were playing funeral" Little Harry
was the corpse"
Harry was nailed in a box. which
his playmates dragged to a sand pile
Then the youngsters made merry, as
they heaped sand upon the ~casket-'
The noise Of the children attracted
Mrs. J. Warnickle. who went to the
sand pile 70 find out what the little
folk we're doing.
Scooping the sand from the box. she
tore off the lid and found little Harry
unconscious.
The lad soon was revived, however.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
JUAREZ MAN DEMONSTRATING
TRACTORS TO MEX. FARMERS

chihuahua. Mex. Aug 21-A l.
Pierce, Of the Juarez Lumber COM
pany. has opened an exhibition OF
auto tractors on Libertad street
where ne is making demonstrations
and teaching the use Of the modern
agricultural machinery, interesting
The farmers and convincing them OF
the profit and convenience Of intro
ducing the gasoline and electric mo-
tors in their work Tractors are nearly
unknown here. but IL is certain that
the farmers are going to adopt them
as soon as they are convinced Of the
superiority Of The new implements
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
attempt Made
TOSet Fire To
Police Station

An attempt TO burn down the police
substation at Seventh and FL Paso
streets was frustrated Friday night.
when someone gave a fire alarm.
which caused an investigation
The fire alarm came from a house
near Seventh and FL Paso streets. and
the speaker stated that someone had
set fire 10 the substation- Immediate
" police and firemen Investigated.
Beside the building was found a bot
tie OF kerosene and some burned
paper and the building smelled as
though oil had been poured upon IT,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
OF C. E. KELLOGG
AND MRS. CRITcHETT DIES

Word was received Saturday by Q.
= hellogs and Mrs J. c Critchett OF
the sudden death OF their mother
Mrs Margaret ". Eellogg. who died
Friday night Mrs kellogg was Wis
ting her daughter. Mrs. ". II. kin
non. at Cave Creek. AriE.. a sumner
resort
Funeral arrangements have not
been made
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

ORHlNLLE, o. Aug. 2l-Auother
" spirited attack on the senate
oHgarchy was made today by
Gov James II Cox IN an address re-
plying 10 the one delivered recently
by senator Warren C. Harding. in
which Mr.. Harding commended the
senate as a forum Of popular gov
eminent
The Republican candidate" said
Gov. Cox. has devoted a front porch
session 20 the defence OF the United
States senate with Characteristic
reactionary isolation from the cur
rent Of public thought. he fails to
distinguish between the United
States senate as an Institution and
list Of United States senator's who
have taken charge Of an important
part Of the government.
1T IS our contention that a group
arrogant, oligarchy in the senate and
that they have deliberately inter
fered with the welfare Of the world
and delayed =eadjustment in this
country. all to the distinct injury
and disadvantage OF the people"
aGreedy Interests7 Contribute.
That the Republican senate Group
was trying TO annex the presidency
also was asserted by Gov Cox, who
stopped here en- route TO Canton, O.,
where he was &c speak tonight
The feeling against the senate, Gov
Cox declared grows specifically out
o. the buses by the oligarchy.
Prompted by its success in obstruc- [
tive tactics Il has moved into an
nnrf~niw rrrsT ~s+n frfre-
seeks now TO annex the presidency
Gov Cox also charged that the
greedy interests which are making
the contributions have been in no I
torious consort with the senatorial /
necessity for the league Of nations. (
The people, Gov. Cox predicted. I
would consent the attempt now be-
ing made 10 turn the senate and the (
presidency into a single unit"
II presidential responsibility is 70 .
be spared, IL viii be with the council /
ors Of the leaders" said Gov. Cox /
He owes his nomination to them. His 4
gratitude is naturally TO them There Z
IS scarcely a day that some member
OF the group is not in conference
win him The public press an
nounced not IS hours ago that a part I
CT the oligarchy had visited Marion
snq had discussed with the presiden-
rlal candidate the subject matters
which would be treated in front
porch speeches
Defeats Constellation
Ihe man in the street looks with
1n1sgivings On the chain OF cfrcum-
stances that has developed since the
cary hours OF the morning when the
choice Of the Republican leaders was
made IN the hotel and not in the
convention hall at Chicago Not the
least disquieting phase OF the situs-
tlon IS The unblushinE continuance Of
me gathering together OF millions OF
dollars for campaign purposes. The
people know perfectly well that the 1
greedy interests which are making
the contributions have been in no.
-orious consort with the senatorial
olgarchy, which now is attempting
70 gather unto itself the power 81
mat law making branch and the
presidency as we'll
Gov Cox emphasized that he was
aot crllcizing the constitution but
me Eroup Of men attempting 10 dis-
-orL me ssnate's functions.
u was never the intention OF the
men VINO wrote the constitution that
q Dominating group in the senate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
COX ANSWERS HARDING'9 SPEECH
IN DEFENCE De The j. s. SENATE

should obstruct the treaty making
agencies OF government on consci-
entious pretext while moved by the
hidden purpose OF promoting party
advantage" he continued.
The three brances OF government
were intended TO be separate and
distinct. certainly nothing could be
more clearly subsersive OF that ar
rangement than the carefully thought
out plan Of having the leaders Of the
senate dominate a political couven-
ton and make the choice Of the par
ty for the presidency
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
LEGION GETS $50 MEMBERS;
WANTS SLACKERS EXPOSED

Fl Paso post Of the American
legion has $50 new members as the
result Of the drive which started last
Monday.
At Friday nights meeting opposi-
ton was voiced to secretary Of war
Bakers proposal to withhold from
publication the names OF 171.000
slackers-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
Fled When She Accepted
Him, Says Nurse In Suit

New York. Aug. 21.-8liss Mae
Swindale, a trained nurse. Is, brought
suit for $4,000 for breach Of promise
against Jack II McQuaid.
She alleges McQuald proposed 10
her repeatedly since their first meet
ing on June !. 1917. When she sc-
cepted him on January Is, 1918, the
affidavit states. he left his home and
has not been seen since.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
BUBONIC PLAGUE KILLS
MAN AT HOUSTON, TEXAS

ment officials announced yesterday
that an autopsy had revealed that f
G. Facundus. Of Beaumont, who died
in a Houston hospital while preparing
10 undergo an operation for an i'll
ness diagnosed as appendicitis, was
a victlm Of bubonic plague
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

TN0H-lHl- IIOII F'-I u
Of the Reichs bank TO hand over
]. 900. 900 marks.
Reds March TO Turkey.
Constantiuople, Turkey. Aug IL
(By the Associated Press-)-TWo Boil
shevik cavalry regiments have passed
through southern Armenia into Turk
ish territory and linked Up with the
Turkish nationalist followers OF Mus
tapha Kemal Pasha at Baiazet, ac-
cordlng 20 advices received today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
SEVEN YEAR OLD BOY
gTRTCK nv ATTnvrOpT r

Edmundo Arias, years old. who
lives at 712 Hills street. was hit by an
automobile Friday night II is alleged
that the car was driven by V. o.
White. Of 2601 North Kansas street.
At the police emergency hospital his
injuries were found TO consist Of
bruises No arrests we're made by the
police.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21
STEAMER AFIRE AT SEA;
IS MAKING FOR HALIFAX

New York, Aug. 21.-The American
wooden steamer Mendoza was re-
ported today by wireless afire and
making for Halifax at six and one
half knots an hour. with smoke pour
ing from her hold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

mon who goes. II Is going 10 be FOR
All Fl Pasoans who wish TO join. We
are going 10 leave our order books At
home. We are not going out TO book
orders. but to get acquainted with the
Mexican people and assure them Of
me friendship OF FL Paso and in
form them OF our ability 10 EunnIv
their needs"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

TO TALK FOR BAILEY.
Dan H. Jackson and c L Vowel
viii speak this evening 70 the voters
OF Ysleta, at the school house. in the
interest OF the candidacy Of Jos. W.
Bailey in his candidacy for governor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-08-21

Miss Laura BromweIl. OF New York.
viii endeavor 10 break the record OF
25 loops in an aeroplane made BY q
French woman.