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THE METAL MARKET.
tow Tort; stoetrotytle copper WMMe
New Tort: load miera
New Tnrk sliver 71 V4c
THE WEATHER.
WmI ti. rir Frldsy end turday.
IMw Mexico Friday renersiu fair: cooler
in central and rut portion. Saturday ralr.
Anions Friday and Saturday fair with
rising temperature.
36TH YEAR
EL PASO. TEXAS. FRIDAY. MAY 26. 1916.
ENGLISH SECTION 14 PAGES PRICE 5 CENTS
CARRANZA DETERMINED TO EORCE PRESIDENT WILSON'S HAND
DR. WAITE BARES
SORDID SECRET
OF HIS LIFE
ON STAND
In Effort to Save Himself from
Electric Chair Dentist Telia of
Many Criminal Escapades Dar-
ing Collet Day "Doctors"
Diploma for Credit.
EXPELLED FROM COLLEGE
DURING FRESHMAN YEAR
Steals $10 From Pune of Wife's
Mother While Courting Daugh-
ter and Borrows Large Sums
from Aun tin-Law ; Father
Tells of Weaknesses.
By Associated Press.
New York. May . Or. Arthur Warren
Walte. on trial here ror tho murder or his
father-in-law John T. Peck took the wit-
ness stand In bis own behair late today and
bared the sordid secreta or his lire In an
ofrort to save himseir from the electric
rhalr. Earlier In the day his counsel had
slated they would prove the self-confessed
poisoner or his wire's parent was Insane at
the time the crime charged against blm
was committed. The prisoner's story wss
devoted largely to admissions or a series
or thefts from the time be wss a boy until
he pilfered fio from the purse of the
mother or tho girl he married while be
was courting miss Peck. Ha told also or
the wooing or his wife who sat near blm
in the courtroom with bead bowed while
In- testified.
Father Testifica.
The young- dentist was preceded on tho
witness stand by bis rather Warren W.
Walte and his brothers Frank and Clyde.
The rather told of a taint or Insanity In ins
family in mo nope or thereby aiding his
son. All three related incidents In the life
of the dentist to show that he wss peculiar
aven ss a boy and that he was a problem
ror the family.
The testimony of relatives wss supple-
mented by the depositions of family
mends and college classmates of Walls
who told or his thefts and peculiarities
Walter R. Deuel counsel ror the defense.
In bis examination or witnesses and by
the depositions endeavored to show thai
walte was mentally unsound
Walte seemed calm when be took the
witness stand. The courtroom was sultry
but he buttoned his coat tightly around
him. He smiled almost constantly during
his examination but appeared resigned and
not defiant.
Cruel U Animals.
The dentist commenced the story of his
lire by recalling that as a child he was
cruel to animals. He yawned as he told
or shirking home work during- his school
days. Then he recounted how he stole
things from classmates stole from every
one ror whom he worked as a boy and
then robbed his fraternity brothers at the
university. His face flushed as be re
counted some or the escapades of his stu
dent days.
His total thefts during his freshman year
at college amounted to about 1300. he said
He was expelled from bis fraternity while
a sopnomore ror stealing but was rein-
stated In bis senior year. In bis second
college year be paid part of bis expenses
by waiting on tame and carina- for a air
nace. At that time he began to attend
church regularly although be bad not
religious lncllnstlons.
Pool Shark.
After leaving college he told of a trip
through Canada where he mad bia living
by cheating- at pool. He went to Scotland
where be took a speclsl course In Edin-
burgh university. He said be "doctored"
bla diploma from the University of Michi-
gan so he could get credit for certain
studies and thereby abortan ola course In
dentistry.
From Edinburgh Walte went to Africa
where he traveled for a dental supply
bouse.
He also told or hushing op by the pay-
ment of s small sum a scandal In which
ha was Involved with a woman.
Upon leaving South Africa Walte re-
turned to the untied States and went to
Grand Rápida to live. Soon after bla ar-
rival there be met Miss Peck and began
to court tier.
Steals St Fro so Wire's Mother.
which he had mixed with It. Earlier in the
and it was there Miss Peck consented to
marry him. He hung- bis head as he ad-
mitted the thert of a llo bill from Mrs
Peck's purse while st the Florida resort.
He said that two weeks before their mar-
rlage he almost broke their engagement.
"I was not so sure or oar love" be
Dsssnad
He than told of coming to Mew York with
his bride and taking an apartment on Hlver
aide Drive. Soon after establishing hint
seir he formed an acquaintance with Miss
kstherlue Peek the alder and wealthy aunt
of bis bride which soon developed Into af
faction on her part sod which wss rectpro
catad by blm to an extent. He said hla
aunt in law was "always vary atad.'
that on several occasions aba offered bin
mona y . but that be refused to accept It.
Cats Massy Frost 4 nal la law
Later. Walte sold real estate ror Miss
Pack and Invested the money. Several
months after his marriage he received
attvOOS from bar with which ha opened a
brokerage account in bis own nam
her l par cent interest. Subsequently
entrusted bun with about 10.000 mor.
Finally his personal funds and Mies Peers
bar siimi so confused ha could not tall which
war hers and which his
"How much did you steal from Miss
Uterine Perk?" be was aaked.
"Hone whatever.-' was the reply.
wans itai lai m eu jaias reca a luiius
had bean returned to her or war
t He says that waua as
In the hospital after Ida arrest be
karata sway 10 aar not only
bar owa money but all that or his own
which us bad miad with It Earlier la the
day Welle- breaks-. Frank had told of
harms this papar signad
Tatas si Mistas! sssaesr.
Lanar be toad now ha Haanjiss 1 10
the death of Miss Perk bv reedms her dla
ease germs He also told of trying to kill
hla wire's parents. Mr. snd Mrs. John E.
Peck In the asm wsy before resorting to
poison as a more errective means.
Walte said he put ground glass In a can
of marmalade and rave It to Miss Kathertne
Perk prior to his marriage. He also put
dlsesse germs in s rsn of fish and gave that
to her. Afterward he frequently gave her
various germs including typhoid watt as
wss swaying oscterioiogy.
The trouble with the germs Walte said
was that they were not virulent enough. He
began to take an Interest In bacteriology
long berore bis marriage he explained.
After he had given germs to Miss Peck ror
s while he became discouraged because or
Ins lark or success. He nut the germs In
her food bul he denied that be rara her
arsenic.
Millions of Grnn.
He had gl-.en Mrs. Park millions or
germs he said.
Asked bow many kinds or germs he ad-
ministered to Mr. Peck Waive replied:
"Tvohold. dlnhtherls. pneumonia and oth
ers. I gave him a spray and put diphtheria
and later pneumonia renos In It snd bsd
lilm spray his throat every time he went
out. They had no effect and I tried to
make them stronger.
"I put water In the sheets on his bad so
that be would catch cold but he didn't. I
also Dut s chemical compound In his room
wt.ieh would create a poisonous gas hut It
failed to produce results. One night
turned on the gas. but the superintendent of
tne Diuiding rsme up snn turnea 11 on.
"I save him arsenic s few days berore he
was planning- to go away. I got ninety
grains I think. 1 think ft was three or
four d&vs before Mr. Peek died that I began
to rive htm arsenic. I began to give blm a
lime at nrst and increases mo aose. unr.o
or twice I put It In egrrjogg and once in
nee pudding and men once 111 not mux.
Acquaintance With Mrs. Horten.
Telling or his acquaintance with Mrs. Hor
ton. Walte said he heard her sing at a thea
ter here last rail and went frequently Just
to near her. He met her nenind tne scenes
he said and saw her every day after that.
becoming "very rond or her."
"At 10 o'clock In the morning." be sild
"we used to go to school together. The:
we would have luncheon somewhere. After
ward we would go to the Plata (where the
studio was located) or I would take her to
her music instructor and would return for
Iter. Then we would go to the Plata an 1
study languages and play ror couple or
hours. 111 tne evening we onen went to toe
opera together."
Wslte relsted his efforts to Induce En-
gene Oliver Kane the embalmer. to nut arse
nic In s sample of embalming fluid which
was sent 10 tne district attorney s ornee.
He gave Kane 000 down he said and
agreed to rive him o.ooo more later.
"What was your purpose In administering
germs to an tnose people?"
"I wanted them to die."
"Why?"
"I wanted their money."
BIG DEFENSE BILLS
NEARER ENACTMENT
Anns Reorganization Bill Ready
For President's Signature;
Nary Debate Limited.
either hj
Still on
By Associated Press.
Washington May . All three or the ad-
ministration's big preparedness measures
moved forward step toward enactment
today.
Tne army appropriation bill carrying
$150000000 waa agreed upon by the house
military committee; Democratic leader of
the house prepared a special rule under
which the naval appropriation bill be taken
up In the house next Monday or Tuesday
to be voted on not later than Friday after-
noon at 4 o'clock and the Hay-Cbamberialn
army reorganisation bill already passed by
both houses of congress wss sent to Presi-
dent Wilson for his signature.
Secretary Bakor la now going over the
reorganisation bill and as soon ss he makes
report the president Is expected to sign It.
General debate on the naval bill will be
limited to eight hours or leas In the special
rule to be presented to the house but the
entire measure will be read and auunl-
ments may be offered at any tune. The
Republicans will make a fight for a larger
building program in accordance with their
minority report submitted today. The
Democratic leadera are confident however.
that the bill with Its program including
prevision for five great name cruisers.
will be psssed by s substantial majority.
Senator Hustings Would
Have River and Harbors
Appropriation Cut Half
Associated Press.
Washington May St. Senator Hustings of
Wisconsin Democrat moved today that the
H3 000000 river snd harbor appropriation
bill be recommitted to tne commerce com-
mission with instructions to report a bill
carrying not more Mian one-half the amount
In the present measure.
The motion wss before the sánala st re
ceas and may be voted on tomorrow.
All except one or the varloua amendments
offered during the day were defeated
After deciding by a majority of one vols
to withhold ewoooo provided for improve
menta on the Braxos rlvsr in Texas until a
survey by the board of army engineers
had shown tne improvement necessary tne
senate by substantial majorities refuted to
reduce the appropriations for other pro
Jacta including the Trinity river project
in Texas.
Senator Shafrolh of Colorado offered an
amendment providing that the locality to
ha benented by an appropriation must
contribuía twenty oar cant of tba enure
tirf1 II did not reach vos.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
SUSTAINS PREMIER
IN IRISH QUESTION
Leaders of All Factions Flock to
Standard of Aequrth for
Ireland's Sake.
Redmond Carson and O'Bryan
Tender Unqualified Support
for Settlement.
Action on Brandéis
Nomination Deferred
in Senate Uhtil Today
Associated Press.
Washington Msy ti By unanimous cou-
nt action a the sossinaan of Louis D.
Br sndell to the suprema aourt waa post
poned fey the saasta today st its aiasTiMas
lo confírma-
lo which to
their course with (fes un-
ilSiaSSSMlllia tost opposition senators would
soon reach a dec i loa. and with the hops
brief postponement might reeult
ta an imsoediase ote on connrinatton with
out debata either in executive or open ses-
sion frisada of Mr. brandáis coossotsd to
By Associated Press.
London May The bouse of commons
bss rarely seen a demonstration or greater
unity than was displayed this afternoon
when ttie leaders of all racUons flocked to
the standard of the prime minister In an
exhortation to achieve a lasting settlement
Of the Irish question. J
This was the more remarkable because
Of tho absence of the heated and acrimo
nious debele II had been predicted would
follow Prime Minister Asdbtth's statement
regarding the government's policy for
solution or tho problem.
Mr. Asqulth's speech took an unexpected
turn ror Instead or giving details he made
n earnest ploa ror the settlement or the
Irish question by agreement among the con
tending parties in Ireland snd snnounced
that David Lloyd George had undertaken the
Delicate task or bringing the hostile Tactions
together.
The prime minister conclude with an
appeal that ror a time all debate on the
questions both in the house of commons
and outside be suspended In view or the
adverse effect it might have in the dirricult
undertaking racing the government
The prime minister's speech was beard
with Intense Interest by the members snd
he bad scarcely resumed his seat whan
John Redmond the nationalist lesder rose
and acquiesced In me prime minister's re
quest adding In s voice rilled with cmo
Hon his ardent desire for a solution or the
airrerences or nis countrymen. Mr. Hen
mond wss quickly rollowed by his arch
enemy Sir Edward Carson who tendered
his support to the proposition and by the
Irish lesder William O'Bryan. who did like
wlae. Tbo speeches effectively obliterated
party Unas for the moment and those mem
bers who hsd come prepared to attack the
government fell In with the leaders and
the question was dropped.
DAVID IXOVD GEORGE
STEPS INTO BREACH.
By Associated Press.
London May ti (8:J0 p. m.) Dsvld Lloyd
George stepping temporarily from the min-
istry or munitions to a sort or round table
conference to aeule the Irish difficulty Is a
Illustration of how at all the great crises
snd emergencies during the war this states-
man has come to the front aa a strong man
and saviour of the country. In the early
nays of the war be rained an enviable repu-
tation In the eyes of the men Of all parties
for bis capable handling or the nation's ri-
ñan cea and then came to the rescue In me
military emergency as head of the ministry
or munitions to provide the srrny with
shells.
Lately it was undoubtedly bis forceful
personality which converted the country In
the race of the strongest opposition to the
universal military service- Now he step
into me breach to solve one of the most
difficult political problems ever presented
to British statesmen to reconcile tne ap
parently Irreconcilable sections or the Irish
neoDle snd establish home rute m lretana
How Mr. Lioyo ueorge wni e suie u ar
range a formal conierence exactly wnat
abane the conference will Uks I still
unknown.
He has enraged for some days In In
formal talks preparatory to such a con
fereuce snd It Is understood thst besides
John Redmond the Irish nationalist lesder.
snd Sir Edward Csrson the Ulster lesder
tha conference will Include Herbert Samuel
the home secretary who had much to do
with framing the nnance clsuses of tha
borne rule art. Other names mentioned
are John Dillon and Joseph Devlin. It Is
asserted me proceeding Of the confer
once will be quite confidential and that
the pisca of the meeting will be Mr. Lloyd
George's privsle room st the ministry of
munitions In Whips Hall
In the parliamentary lobbies today a feel
ln of oDtlmlam prevailed that the clrcum
stances under which the parties are hatos;
called together offer s fair nance 01 set
tlement
Committee to Hold Hear
ings on Shipping Ml
Associated Press.
Washington. May .-Hearliigs on tne ad
ministration shipping bill will be bold next
was bv s subcommittee appoint"! muey
by the senate commerce commission con-
sisting of Senators Simmons Fletcher
Bankhead. Jonas and Llppltt
Tba first haarlnr will bs Mid Monday
morning and by means of dsy snd night
sessions it I hoped to conclude In two
or tara says. Only those win be near
who rsajusst tha privilege or trsinyusg ana
who did not appear st the bouse hear tora
genitor iHtsnrv said tonight the subcom-
mittee itself had no intention of calilas;
any witnesses.
lasssSsSII laull Isadora claim tne nui as-
tUnately will go through the senate prac
tically as pas ir' by the bouse. They eouM
Mm sisasen Of senators aaumueaa.
islas and Hitchcock three or tho
sevan Democrats who blocked the pateas
of similar measure last session.
Colfax Physician Kills
Homesteaders; Surrenders
Reports of Clash
Between President
and State Secretary
International News Service.
Washington. D. a. May SB.
Baaporag of a breach between Sec-
retary ijtnslnr and President Wil-
son ami the possible retirement of
Mr. La ruing front the cabinet are
current tonight. The gowdp Is to
.'he effect that Prank Is Polk
counsel irr for the state depart-
ment will soon become secretary.
The latest talk about a split be-
tween the two olTlclala Is virtually
a revival of the rumor which waa
rife when Mr. 1 mining went to
AehovHIc. JV. C on a short vaca-
tion about two month ago. It Is
no secret among; those on the In-
side of administration matters that
there lias been a lack of harmony
In the view of the president and
Secretary Lansing; on several
Issues. One complaint Mr. Lan-
slng Is reported to have Is that the
president has acted too Independ-
ently In a number of In Lancea and
baa not confided In liixn to the ex-
tent Its bei levee bla position aa
premier calls for.
Mr. Lansing has been Indisposed
for nearly a week and has not
been at the state department. Dur-
ing; his absence Mr. Polk has acted
as secretary of stale.
Mayor of Chicago Will
Attend Annual Conclave
of Las Vegas Cattlemen
By Times Speclsl Correspondent.
La Vegas n. m.. May . Mayor William
Hale Thompson of Chicago who Is to be
me guest or honor of the Cowboys re-
union h;re 011 July e will attend tho grand
range ball to be given on the evening or
rrom high-heeled boots and chaps to broad -rroni
high-heeled boots and chaps to brroad-
brlmmed hat and bandanna The mayor
who Is s former cowboy snd proud of It
doubtless will bo glad to ret bsck Into
old-time duds but should he be otherwise
disposed it w:il be or no avail ror the New
Mexico punchers are more than likely to
rope him orr tho floor escort him to a
dressing room tell him to "shuck his rags"
snd "mount Into them leather breeches."
11 mis hypothetical scene should bo enact
an " R 1 1 1" Tlw.. 111 lib. I A. k.
for be
or
be.
camp ine eoaasas-
ttof memories"? thoss
a Mar. St. Dr. c. E. Brele.
after killing Fred snd Psul Wolf oik. boms-
IB sal irr aouusaao 01 asase.
Wednesday night want to tha bosse of s
rresitatito sad surrender ad He wss
brought bar lata thU afternoon
Its Sitias f the Wouolfe orotnars wars
Biesjafel hers. Tha body of rred was
fetsraed. hla cJnthtag supposedly bavin
boas sat afire by Use discharge of Or.
t
be mayor of Chicago or any other place. In
rsct the cowboys wouldn't wsste that much
energy on anybody but one of the bunch.
tha' ?ar&
suggestive of me cow
toe In cfesrrs Is workl
event linger Ion tn U
who attend os s uniquely spproprists
social event In connection with the cattle-
man's roundup.
The ball It nnlv one nf thai his- a.ant.
of a mainotb rour days or riding roping
snd rollicking -July 4 5 6 7. There will
be special rates on all the relimarla suri
ths Reunion association has made arrange-
ments to aeeorr modate a crowd of 6000 peo-
ssre i"'iKicicr or restaurant proprie-
tor who hikes his prices up during the
show Is likely to be shan rhu erf. hranrijuT
marooned or whatever they do to cantank-
erous human s to make 'em be good.
Trial of Attorney Weeks
To Be Held This Morning
John P. Weeks who was Indicted by the
End jury on an embezilement charge and
rt by bailee win be given a trial by Jury
this morning. Immediately after the indict
ment waa returned Mr. Weeks requested I
nfatalar iMArn ur w n . . I
speedy trial. He stated that the charge waa
wunoui merit or Foundation.
In the Indictment It was alleged that
anas. so money belonging lo Victoriano Ra-
mos came Into me possession or Mr. Weeks
as attorney and agent ror Ramos and was
fey htm converted to his own use Mr.
weeks baa In bis possession receipts signed
by Hamo.
hamos and Pablo. Saena It 1 stated will
1 use principal witnesses ror ino sute
trial. Bom were tea
WILSON DIRECTS
COURT MARTIAL
OF 1 16 TEXAS
Members of State Military Or
ganization Who Failed to Pre
sent Themselves for Master
Into Border Service Mast An
swer to Uncle Sara.
MAY BE PUNISHED BY
FINE OR IMPRISONMENT
No Steps to Be Taken Toward
Prosecuting New Mexico and
Arizona Guardsmen Who Did
Not Report; Gov. McDonald
Says All His Men Responded.
the
en Into cual
vJ
here by military and department or Justice
authorities. Upon their promise lo go to
i uars may were released.
Baton Rouge Gentlemen
Pay Fine for Settling
Difficulty With Fists
UsorHtsd Press.
Baton Rouge La. Msy 5 Adjutant (ton
ersl McNaese snd A. I). Stewart a promt
nent flaw Orleans hotel man. each paid a
io fine lo the city court today for their
pre-arranged flat right on ths capital lawn
yesterday which they designated as
"Sffstr of honor."
Judge Odom tr utmoetor tha fin said
"Personally 1 approve or this method of
sewing s difficulty between gentlemen.
but it Is against the law and I will have
to fine you.
Tornado Kills Six and
Does Damage Estimated
$300000 in N. Dakota
Assort Had Press.
farro. It. D . Mar Si. Six persons war
seriously injured and property damage es
tlmsted 4 axoorxx) wax done in snd around
Wimbledon I. 1) . in s terrific lornsdo that
pasead ovar that district at t a m today.
"sports from other sections indicated that
an additional at 00.000 damage followed ths
path of ths storm
wire laasxaxaxasslSII'Si wtta wimoisoon
was reiterad Inirlafel snd ths first real de-
1 or tea storm was received.
Arrested for Trying to
Sell Government Secrets
to English Naval Attache
BAxsocbMad Press.
Leeuw. is rears old.
of ta New York police rhiraa with re-
v alias tha contain of aovaraxasol docu-
nant sadoT hsrios tin-m on tato in io
I Lasaw I accused or offering K re
veal to Uptato uy Daunt naval alten of
aflriSv-k
the 1 1 ail is of seven
lattsrs. tsínr 1 whlrh hura the 41 of the
tSajMrM Hani sajiiiijr si Wsafetoaiou.
By Associated Press.
Washington. May W. One hundred and
sixteen Texas National Guardsmen who
have failed to respond to the csll ror
service on the Mexican border will be tried
by cmni-martlal by order or Prealdont
Wilson.
The orrense ror which they will be tried
may bn punished by finos or Imprisonment
as the court -martial may direct with the
approval of the president
I nnston ta Name Court.
herniary Baker announced today that Uie
guardsmen would be tried promptly under
the Dirk law reversing a previous derision
to deiny action In order to deal with the
cases under the new Hsy-Charnberlsin army
reorganization bill. The president himseir
will sp point the court-martial snd Major
General Funaton has been Inatructed to
recommend Its members majority of
whom must be officers of tho Texas Ns-
tlonal Guard.
So far no steps bsve been taken toward
prosecuting New Mexico and Arttona
guardsmen who like the Texans have
failed to "present" themselves for muster.
A further report from General Kunston
regarding them Is awaited.
Secretary Baker tonight issued the roi-
llSfeU statement explaining thar action or
the war department:
Secretary Baker's Statement
'One Hundred and sixteen members of
the Texas National Guard are reported to
hav failed so far to present themselves
for muster when called upon by ins pre si
dent Under the Dick bill they would he
guilty of failure to present Uiemselves for
mutter.
When the pending legislation I
proved and the minus or the states Is re
organised and federalized thereunder the
obligation or the enlisted men of the na
tional Ousrd will bo to preserve ths con
stltuttons of the United States and their
respective listas and tne iswnu oraera
of the president and or the governors of
their respective states.
"Thereafter when tlie president issue a
call to the NsUonal Guard the call will of
lis own rorce muster esch member or the
National Guard Into the federal service snd
It will no longer be necessary for the men
to 'present' themselves ror muster.
Btibleet to Punishment
"The offense denoimrert hy the Dick bill
therefore will be impossible ts it win not
be required that Hie men should 'present
Uiemselves for muster. The Dick hill not
being r sue sled expressly remains in rorce.
The lis men In question lining taken an
oath to preserve the constitution of the
United States snd U obey the lswful orders
or the governor or Texas and not having
taken an other to obey tne preaioeui as
roniinsiider-ln-chlef must still present
themselves for muster. They sre capable
therefore or committing the offense In lb
Dick bill and are therefore liable to pun
lahment
"I have decided to hsve the courl-inartlal
assembled by command or the president
and have asked General Ftinston to re com-
mand tfeo members thereof. While I shall
not prescribe I shall be Inclined lo reeom
mend Hist the lililí snfllBsl be abated II
caaes where the men wo willing to take
the os lb."
INSISTS UPON WITHDRAWAL
OF AMERICANS REGARDLESS
UNDERSTANDING HUH SCOTT
First Chief Counts on American Politics to Help Him Coerce
Washington and Places Small Faith in Good
Intentions of United States.
Army Men Believe Adequate Force to Confront De Facto
Government's Show of Strength Would Have
Averted Sending of Latest Ultimatum.
By Internitlonal IfSWS Service.
Washington May 8. OfflClali Intimated
today that General i srrania has suctioned
s delay In the settlement of his contro
versy with tho United States out or defer-
ence to the wishes of President Wilson
The delsy however is not to be pro
longed and secret negotiations are going
forward between the state department and
the de facto government in the hope on
carraoxa's part that the American army
will be withdrawn from Mexico at an early
dato.
It was stated that General Scott chief
of staff and General Obregon Carrania's
war minister resched an agroamont at El
Paso ror the gradual withdrawal or the
United BUtss forces but that Garrame
disapproved of tho understanding and in-
sisted upon the immediate recti! or the
American expedition.
To Deprive RepaMleaas of AmsauaMlon.
Interest sun centers on tho coincidence
that Genera! carrania's action In sending
his lPsi m.ie to Washington by courier
meant that the Republican national con-
vention will hsve adjourned berore the
American reply hss boon received In Mexi-
co City. It waa predicted that this gov
ernment will comply in a large measure
with Garranxa'a demands and that the pres-
ident even will order Oenersl Pershing out
or Mexico.
Tho delsy will also enable General Tre-
lno to assemble s strong rorce In northern
Molleo thus permuting Carranza to in
form the United States lie has sufficient
troops along the zmr to prevent raids
00 the Amehcsn side snd thst there no
linger is sny resson for an American army eítM men M gaig horses. Tho for
sn army corps for the avowed pursuit of
s bandit Is too unreasonable to be con-
sidered seriously. It is srjued thst there
must be snother motive.
t Thst ir President Wilson rosily de-
sires peace be will withdraw the expedi-
tion. e Tbo sentiment prevails In Mexico that
President Wilson will use Intervention al
tha laat moment ir Iiemocratlc leaders reel
they have lost the election snd thst Inter-
vention would be s means or diverting ths
people rrom internal politic and rally them
to the support or the president
7 The American "Invasion" or Mexico Is
s vlolallon or International law and the
sovereignty or Mexico.
CourtmsrUst for Guardsmen.
Secretary of War Baker announced today
that the 118 Texas Natlonadl guardsmen
who refused to be mustered In would be
tried by court martial under the Dick law.
It la doubted here that the case win ba
pushed to a verdict.
TREVIMO REPORTS DEFEAT
Or BANDITS IN ZACATECAS.
Associated Press.
Chihuahua City Méx.. May SS. Constitu-
tionalist Torces under r.olonel Fuertes hav
inflicted severe losses on the bandits oper-
atlug In northern Zacatecas. General IS
cinto Trevlno was Informed today by Gen-
eral Domingo Arríela In a message from
Duran go.
In one fight with one or these bands the
Carranciatos routed tho followers of Isabel
Tovar killing n men and rapturing Colo
nel Juan Soto snd captain Jose Garcia
GOVERNOR MeDONALD THINKS
NEW MEXICO BOVS RESPONDED.
Bv Associated Press.
3ii La Fe. 1i. M.. Msy 1.1. ' Miiiineiiting
. rennets from Ran Anu.nl" that mam
i.. af tha Maw Mexico National Guard
im ha ronrt marUaled for alleged fail
ure to respond ror muster into the regulsr
army service Governor w .. sscuw
ssM tnifavi
"n far aa I am Informed all offlcera
and enlisted men of the .New Mexico Na
tional Guard responded to the call to go to
the border. The shortage 01 men 111 sue
New Mexico regiment was due not to the
rallitre or members lo respond but to tho
rsct thst tba unite bad rallen below peace
strength."
Mexican Shot Dead
by Ranch Proprietor
Near Canutillo
Antonio -Bermudas a Mexican aa shot
dssd. snd C. D. Cssssd s rani-11 owner sur-
rendered to the sheriff of Dona Ana county.
New Mexico aa the result or a ratal shoot-
Wig affray which occurred last evening at
tho cssssd ranch near Anthony. N- M
few rails west of canutillo. lex.
?. .r n.- irsirarfv waa le leo Booed SB
the sheriff's department in F.I Paso by ths
deputy 00 duty si Canutillo.
According to the report of the deputy
nina Mexicans approached the Cassad place
early last svenln. snd were ordered sway
bTtb proprtotor. Tbey refused to Issvt
aad became abusive cassad warned then
wouldshool the first man who attempt
u set 1001 on nis lanu
to ciuuo ins lenca ana.
. amo :usldr. a ulatol
tha heart ended his carear.
alcana fled. Ceased raised up
am al I aa crura ana asumas
an uiveetiaii"ii wi urn am- 1
in Mexico.
Pershing Msy Be In Danger of Altsek
Army men declared carranxa would have
not sent sn ultimatum to the united states
snd would not have been able to compel
President Wilson to snuroe an attitude
or compromise If the do facto govern-
ment's show or military strength hsd been
met by s corresponding exhibition or rorce
on the ti art or tbia country. There Is a
reeling In the war department Diet when
carranxa s demand ror tue wiinnrawui o
the American expedition has been pub
Haired In Mexlro Oenersl Pershing will be
In serious danger or attack by the hair
disciplined troops hi touch with lb "In
vsdsrs."
Army men Insist that Instead of being
denied more men General Funaton ought
to be given the coast srtlllery reinforce
ments he requested t.ooo of whom they
declared could be (pared. A conse
quence or the refusal he will be obliged
In the opinion of military men to with
draw more troops rrom tienersi penning.
Confidential advices received 111 Wash
ington from persona who discussed with
Oenersl csrrsnss Ma ultimatum given an
outline or the new not. It was said the
note waa revised after being prepared by
the foreign minister by I. ills Cabrera
minister of finance the strongest man In
carrania's cabinet.
Outline of Carrania's Demands.
1 A peremptory demand that the Ames!
can trooui be withdrawn from Mexico In
stantly and that definite assurances to tins
errect be communicated Immediately to
the de facto government
S Th assertion that the United States
has sent In addition to Infantry artillery
a weapon wholly unfit for the "persecu-
tion" of bandits.
Villa having been eliminated there no
longer Is any legitimate excuse for main-
taining American torces In Mexico and that
Mexicans sra asking the causa of the in-
vasion of American bayonets.
4 The people are aroused; the preitlge
of tha de facto government hss been
dsmsgod by tbo prssence or American
troops and tha complete mobilization or
ed 1
sarmudes started
bulla throiis-b
eVS
Piso
Canutillo prarlncl wr
Republicans Expect
to Score Wilson
Mexican Policy
International News Service.
Washington D. C May IS
Prealdont Wilson's Mexican policy
will be awverely Indicted In the Re-
publican platform now In course
of preparation. A forecast of Use
Plank on Mexico obtained today
sadacatea that President Wilson
will be assailed for refusing to rec-
osrxdae General Huerta Mexico's
strongest man after Porfirio Días.
Ha wtH be condemned al-o for
S Use country to war
aa individual resulting la
'era Crux rinodttloti. for Use
avowed purpose of competxtaut
H aorta to salute the Americana
wttlcli however was xao aa-
Ttate plank will assert Use rtodS
of A nseH.ao cltlaens la tlflljssi
xxoasntrtea to the protection 01 toss
overnmi iii usa win
Eataattaxtotratlon with
1 aaoTsoo 0 every
mar Vllltsta general Gregorio Avila was
among the bandit slain in. a second right
which sdded to the booty or the Can-an -clstas
as wall si to their number or pri-
soners. Later another villlsta band under
Jesus Bollón Burclsgs waa dispersed leav-
ing behind ten prisoners.
General Arriata wired that he is follow-
ing up tba bands with alt speed.
Another report of the routing of VIUIs-
tas came from Oenersl Jesus Novoa In
San Pedro de Lss Colonias who said ho
had killed ten more and captured some
arms horses and a number of dynamite
bombs at Corro Santiago. Novoa lost
one man killed. The chief of police of
811 Pedro who took part In the right
waa wounded. Tbo surviving bendita fled
Into the hills.
The forces of Colonel Zuszua have
chased the bsnd under Tarango a formar
general In Villa's army Unto tba Sierra ds
Is MoJIna. where the pursuit I being con-
tinued it Is stated.
PLAN LAUNCHED FOR
UNIVERSITY HERE
Rabbi Zielonke Offers Suggestion
at Weekly Meeting of El
Paso Rotary Club
Plans for a great university to be estab-
lished In El Paso in the near future are In
the hands or a committee or members of
the El Paso Rotary club as the result of a
suggestion made at tbo Rotary club lunch-
eon at the Sheldon grill yesterday by the
11 hi hi Martin zirlnnka. A report will ba
made by tho c.miiiiuee within a short
time aa to the waya and means round to be
moil practicable ror the establishment of
a university In this city.
"The educational attractions or a city are
anion; thi- strongest magnets for the at-
traction or people" talo Rabbi Zielonke.
"A city with educational advantages s little
Letter than others attracts careóla with
their children rrom all parta of ths sur-
K.iiiiuiu territory.
"Ei Paao Is Just completing ons or the
iinest high school bulldlnrs In the United
Aisles. Already it has a reputation for the
excellence of lis schools. Why can't we
make El Paso s greet university city aa
wollf
"The tendency toward tba establishment
of civic universities la increasing rapidly.
Cincinnati. Chicago and other oestei 11 cities
show evidence of this."
Upon motion or F. B. Flctrheri'S scholsr-
shlp ror tho State School of Nines to be
orrered to atudents or the El Paso High
school will he douawvl annually by the
Rotary club M. P. Carlork. who presided
at the luncheon In the sbaence of A B.
Kow lands president appointed Mr. Ptolcber
chairman of s committee the nvenxWr ef
wblcb Mr. Fletcher will appoint to pro-
cure voluntary subscriptions for tha fund
for ths acholarst.il. The scbotorabto prob-
ably will amount to SISO anuuiUy. Accord-
ing to Mr. Fletcher not a slngfe graduate
of the El Paso high school is now a stu-
dent st U SOaVOof of Mln ;s Tho scholar-
ship probably will be ready ror offering
p. the students or the i.ii school at their
graduation sasyclae next weak.
Tuesday
in line with tha nroaram of
ctuo mm noons n. w.
I talks.
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