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The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
Ladies' Aid Meeting

The Ladies' Aid society met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. l..
M. Farnham, Circle No. l enter
tanning. A great many of the
members answered roll call and
a very pleasant afternoon was
enjoyed with their fancy work
and the business of the organ
ization. The sum of $50 was
ordered paid on the amount the
society had pledged toward the
payment Of the church debt.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. E. L. Mcconnell
on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5.
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
Glass Ware

Glass pitcher, 6; 6 tumblers- 1.25
9 9 oz. 2; cut tumblers per doz-- 1.5o
SOC, 75c and 100
Glass berry bowls each 80
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
A. Sutherland
Dealer in
Real Estate

Insurance: Only frstclass COM
panies represented.
Notary Public: Conveyancing,
neatly promptly and correctly
attended to.
Sc, 900 A 1926 acre irrigated hay
ranch, 6 miles north of Bigfork; fairly
well improved; yields a $1,000 crop
every year.
$500: To loan on real estate.
400 Acres near Roman to lease.
Cheap.
Roman Choice building lot on
north side at 1925.
Large we'll built house and lot.
$125O. 90
House ID "a and lot on the north
side $425.
Two room house and two lots
Zone corner lot) cheap $4,000
Call and list your property and l will
find you buyers If interested watch
this adv. for frequent changes.
Roman, Montana.
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04

UNIVERSAL COFFEE
PERCOLATORS
Each $3.50, $500 and $4.oo
CASSEROLES
White and Brown inside nickle
plated outside, each
$3.50 and $3.50
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
Foot Wear

BALL BRAND 2ubbs
the m
aonyh all
e1pefto rhadhe best shoe htoobtnn
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
A TASK

ITO be honest to be kind little and to spend
little ess to make upon the whole family happier for
his presence; to when that shall be necessary
and not to be ebittered keep few friends but these
without capitulaton above all, the given condition to
keep friends with him sef-here is task for all that
man has of fortude and delicacy."
Robert Louis Stevenson.
Fortdude and these the qualities cultivate these
This be accomplished
for what produce the highest market and be what
obtained at quality considered best the
Big Store
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04
CROCKERY

Direct from Edw. Knowles
kilns and the lowest prices
ever offered on the reser-
vation.
The Ronan pioneer., 1914-12-04

You can pay your taxes at the
First National bank.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
MISSIONS WAS
SUBJECT OF TALK
The Women Of the Bismarck Dis,
trict Hold a Two Days
Convention.
Convention

The fourth annual meeting of the
WOman's Foreign Missionary society
for the Bismarck district, which has
been in session here for the past two
days, closed last evening. There are
in this district fifty organizations, in
Guiding the w0men's organizations
and, those of young women and child
rem, many OF which were represented
at this meeting. '
Mrs. G. D. Taylor, Of Minneapolis,
and Mrs. F. A. Gossman of Darcy, N.
D., were the special speakers, and it
is rare. to find two more powerful
women in presenting their lines OF
work. Mrs. Taylor gave three very
strong addresses during the meeting.
Has Charming Manner.
She has a name SO simple and
displays such an earnestness in her
work that she wins the sympathy OF
hearers fro mthe first, and makes con
verts to her cause wherever she goes
She is only one Of the many workers.
in the Methodist missionary society
In America, who is giving her time
and talents to this cause. There is
not, one ,salaried. officer in the whole
organization This branch ,including
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
INSTALL A new
STEAM engine
Hughes Electric Company Making
Big Addition to Their Large
Plant.

A large crew of men have been
busy the past few days removing
from the car the new steam engine
which is soon to be installed by the
Hughes Electric company. Great diff
tlculty was experienced in moving
it, due to it's great weight.
1000 Horse Power.
1t is a 1000 horse power engine,
equipped with a 500 kilowatt gener-
ator, and is the largest engine ever
put in by any firm in this state.
Modern In Every Way.
Many of the parts, such as the cam,
roller pins, bushing, ETC., are made of
machine steel and case hardened,
which prevents even the slightest
wear. Contrasted with many other
engines of this type, it has a simply
constructed governor and nc elastic
packing is used, the valves maintain
ing their tightness indefinitely. An
other notable feature of this engine
is that a special type of mechanism
is used for operating the valves.
Late Invention. is,
The engine was invented by Hugo
Lent and is manufactured by the
Erie Iron Works of Erie, Penn. 1t is
d very economical engine and the
Hughes Electric company a we'll
feel proud of the big addition to their
plant.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
Washing While Travelling.

Sir Francis Cation held that wash
ing when on a journey has It's draw.
backs. In the Art Of Travel he re-
marks that there is no denying the
fact. though 1T be not agreeable to
confess it. that dirt and grease are
great protectors Of the skin against
inclement weather and That therefore
the lender Of an exploring party should
not he too exacting about the appear:
allce Of his less warmly ,clhd followers.
Daily washing. II not accompanied by
oilins. must be compensated By wear.
ing clothes. A dog will sleep out I'm.
der any bush and thrive there SO long
as he Is not washed. ggrooined aud
kept clean. There must be a balance
between the activity Of the skin and
the calls upon it. and. where the OK.
posture Ia greater. there must the pores
DO more defended. London Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
PLANS LAID FOR
MOBILIZATION OF
STATE TROOPS
At Devils LAKE
Continued Fron rage One.)

Continued From rage One.)
Newton Baker of Cleveland, are two
of the men probably to be named.
Bryan made public a communic-
ton made In behalf Of Carranza, de-
claring the friendly attitude of the
constituencies toward the United
States. This document reverses The
position announced by Carranza I'M
mediately after the occupation of
Vera Cruz that he, Carranza. resent
ed occupation as a violation Of Mexi-
can sovereignty. Now he regards
the movement as directed against
Huerta. and not against the Mexican
people as a whole, whom, he says, are
OH friendly terms with the United
States. "a, To-. ..-4tss.
The navy department said the Unit
ed States war ships will not prevent
the landing of munitions for the HUI
erta government at Puerto Mexico.
Late tonight the South American
mediators were notified by Huerta
that the Mexican delegates will leave
Mexico City tomarrow ? for Niagara
Falls, via Vera Cruz and Key West.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
Excisina the Stolen Goods.

An orchestra leader who has a fac.
ulty for detecting "reminiscences made
himself unpopular with the composer
Of an opera Of serious pretensiOn re.
Gently. 1t had been decided that tho
performance must be shortened, and
the members Of the orchestra had been
assembled to make some cuts III the
score. .
Now" said the leader, " will be-
gin by sh%ortenil" the overture"
what shalt we leave out?" asked
the concert master.
Those thirty-two measures begin.
ming with Carmen and ending with
'Rigoletto.'"-Ncw York Post.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
AT IHE HOSPITALS.

Patients who have entered the Bis
marck; Pearl Moore, M%enoken;
Frank Wallace. Pollock; Ethel Ska
ger, TT. Clark; Mrs. G, N. Hanson
and baby, Tuttle. Discharged: An
drew Schatz, Leipzig; Christine Eng
en-, Taylor.
st. Alexius- Entered: Mrs. Peter
Roth, New Salem; Miss Nicola Seal
lon, Wing. III :.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
70, ATTEND coNvOcAT,oN,

Rev. Louis MILFORD Of St. Georges
church of this city left this morning
on No. 6, to attend the thirtieth con-
vocation sof the Episcopal church,
which meets at Fargo. r. r. Atkin-
son accompanied the Rector as lay
delegate to the meeting
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
DELEGATES ARRIVING.

The local trains Yesterday were
crowded with delegates to the Chris
tian Endeavor convention. Fifty-one
arrived or train No. Z. and many
more came down over the north 500
last night. f,
Scout Master. Ralph Ensign, in
charge Of the Boy Scouts, met the
delegates at the train I'd.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09

are expected this year to make a net
membership finance, missionary pap
ers and send out five missionaries to
the foreign field.
Have Sent Three Missionaries.
In the past six months they have
sent out three missionaries, and have
the applications and examination pa
pers in from two more who are ready
to go. This branch is the only branch
in the United States that has met
its full ap%portionment in all these
points. .: ... . -.
b., Many Members In This State.
Mrs. Gossman, the North Dakota
conference secretary of this work, has
all the detail wcrk, OF the organizations
perfectly in hand, and her talks thru
the conventions have been full Of help
fulness. llShe is authority tfor the
statement that North Dakota has over
1900 women in this society. Her adj
dresses on children's and young
peoples work were especially fine.
Elected Officers.
The newly elected officers for the
Bismarck district re-: Mrs. d. B.
Goss Of Bismarck, President; Mes
danes Johnson, of Glendale, Nickle,
of Dickinson, and Craig, Of Bismarck,
vice.presidents; Mrs. Geo. Wallace, of
Bismarck, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Harleman of Dickinson, treasur.
er, and Mrs. Faber, of Cakes, record
ing secretary. '
Herald Girls Did Well.
The exercises given by the little
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
ATTENDING

Deaconess AIDA Knox OF Alaska,
Mrs. VIM. Metzger and two little
daughters, have gone to Fargo to at
tend the Episcopal convention. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09

Rome, May S.-Countess of Aber.
deem, was reelected president of the
international Council of Women, to
hold office for five years.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
PLAY BALL WITH MANDAN,

The Bismarck High School baseball
team will play Mandan High, at Man
dan, this afternoon. A number of
High school students will accompany
the team. =s. &C. .qa 49,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT OF
DAUGHTER.

Major George Palmer, U. S. l., re-
tired, living at Waukesha, Wis. and
formerly commanding officer at tort
Yates, announces tho engagement Of
his daughter, Alice, to Lieutenant
Raymond Morris, u. S. l..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
ON DUTY At e. PASO,
BASKET soClARLE.

The Willing Workers of the sSwed-
ish Lutheran church will give a Bias,
ket Sociaj5ie at the home of Mrs. c.
P. Larsen. 307 Sevenths street, south,
this evening. All are cordially invii-
ed to come and help make this social
a success. The proceeds of this So
ciable will be used for the building
fund for the church edifice now UNI
der construction. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
FOOD SALE.

The Catholic ladies will have for
sale at Brown & Jones' Saturday af-
ternoon, pies. cakes, cookies, dough-
nuts, white bread, brown bread, nut
bread rolls and baked beans; also
hCme made 'candies.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
MOTHER Ill.

Mrs, C.eL, Young has gone to Alex
andria, Mimi, called there by the Sc
7ious illness of her mother.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
DELEGATES FROM MINoT,

The Misses Bessie Farris and Helen
Thompson of Minot. are in the city as
delegates to the Christian Endeavor
convention, from the Presbyterian
church of Minot.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
LODGE INITIATES.

= At the meeting of the Capital City
lodge of Odd Fellows Wednesday
ing three candidates were given the
initiatory degree.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
High Class Tailoring
To Order

ss, W. have. all: the new seasonable
fabrics foe spring and summer
suits and OvereOats and guarantee
our work. We also do cleaning,
pressing and repairing of all kinds
and call for and deliver work.
Your. patronage solicited. Phone
57l[. JOHNSON. The Tailor, base
mont q. r. Hotel.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
G2 ~ VNPEsWo3P e. QNPE RN63t

company, stopped over in Bismarck,
while enroute home from the Hot
Springs, where he hadsbeen for a few
weeks for the benefit .of his health.
He is much improved and goes home
to look after his business. l.
HAzEN BANKER HERE.
r. ~. Harmsen, the cashier Of the
Farmers Bank of Mercer county at
Hazen, has been spending a few days
in the capital city. The Farmers
bank was formerly located at Krem
until the Stanton line "a built
through the. county, when it was NOV
ed to Hazen, and is, now located there.
ON DUTY At e. PAso.
Lieutenant Fred PALMER, goth u. S.
Infantry, formerly we'll known in Bis.
marck, is stationed with his COM
.hand at Ell Paso, Texas, on duty,
guarding the great international
bridge at that point. Lieutenant
Palmer is a son Of Major and Mrs,
George Palmer, formerly command
ant at Fort Yates and now Of Wiscon'
sin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
DELEGATES FROM RIDER.

Misses Dora Waiser and Mabel
Flanner,y Of Ryder, are in the city,
delegates to the Christian Endeavor
rmetting. =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
dard Bearer girls. were especially
fine. Tbs exercises given in the at
ternoon wassfspeh7ea in the evening
by special request. Of the convention.
City News
FROM -nRiScoLI,

K. A. Ersland of Driscoll arrived in
town Friday to lock after business
matters. !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
IMPROVED IN HEALTH.

P. X. Eastman, one of Wilton's sub
S.antlal business men and connected
With the Jahr-Eastman Mercantile
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
LAND MAN. FROM M'kENZIE,

Harry O'Niel, of the O'Niel Land &
o Co., at Mckenzie, was a visitor
in Bismarck yesterday. vs. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
MENOkEN MERCHANT HERE.

A. r. WEIGH, a merchant OF Men
oxen, was shaking hands with friends
here, and looking after business in
terests Friday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
500 LINES
GOING NORTH.

No. 257,y Minot passenger lv 7.J9aA
No. $780, Ar. from Minot $50 pm
No. G7, local freight, ", 400 an
No. &c Fgt. ar. Bismarck $50 pm
GOING SOUTH.
No. 254, Twin Cts pass. lv lO.30a am
No. 255, Ar. from 7. C.. $40 pm
NO. Ga local freight, " 7,So am
No. IS. Fgt. Ar. Bismarck 1.3Opm
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
CLASS PLAY.

The play to be given by the senior
class of the high school will be at
the Auditorium Friday night, May Is.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09
Kodak Time

Spring time is Kodak time
Take a camera with you and
bring the memories Of your
trips, vacations and parties,
groups, friends, ETC., home with
you for permanent enjoyment.
Get an Eastman
We have cameras in all sizes
with films and finishing mater
ials for every purpose.
Woodward, The Jeweler
10 Main Street
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09

Herald Girls Did Well.
The exercises given by the little
Kings Herald girls. and by the Stan
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-05-09

PROGRESSIVE FARMER IN CITY.
R. l.. Lane, II of the prominent
farmers of northern Emmons county,
near Glencoe, was in the city Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
Y. $. ARMY OFFICERS ANSWER
QUESTIONS ASKED FOR VILLA

El Paso, Tex, Jan. 1.-Raoul Ma
dero brother OF tho late president o.
Mexico. on behalf Of General Villa.
today called on United states army Of
iicers here to inquire why the federals
at Olinaga were being forced back to
the Mexican side, Mr.. Madero said
the rebels were inclined to feel that
this action was advantageous to the
federal army
lie was told that since the fedcrals
were disarmcd before they were sent
back by the American troops their
usefulness as lighters was destroyed
and that the United states would treat
all combatHnts alike. Soldiers from
each side would be allowed to remain
on United states soil provided they
sought asylum on the ground that
their lives were In danger.
Mr. Madero wanted TO know If the
whole federal army went across the
border whether il would be sent back.
lie was informed that in thai case
the federals would claim their lives
were endangered and they would be
permitted to remain under arrest.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
GENERAL CARR.ANzA SOON
TO MOVE TO CHnnC AHU \

Hcrmosillo, Sonora, Jan. Cen
cral NEWSSTAND Carranza announced
today that he would go TO Chihuahua
as soon as possible. Ne said he had
abandoned his projected trip along
the west coast to Culacan, Sinaloa,
This decision was announced after 4
long distance telephone conversation
with General Francisco Villa.
For two hours the constitntionalist
commander-in- chief conferred with
General villa in regard to the situa-
ton in the state of chihuahua. The
news of the rebel attack on Ojinaga
and Nuevo Laredo was received with
much interest.
Assurances were expressed that the
entire border soon would be in the
hands of the insurgent forces.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
OFFICE ON WHEELS
FOR CURRENCY
COMMITTEE
Secretaries MeAdoo and HouS-
ton Expect to Make Region
al Reserve Investigation IN
Private Car,

Washington. Jan. L. - Although
plans for the long western trip OF the
reserve hnnk organization committee,
beginning the middle Of this month
have not been completed. some oil
the preliminary steps taken indicate
that the undertaking will be unique
The committee expects TO have an
office ON wheels for moro than
month ana 10 insure tho safety of its
records and documents on the ten
thousand. journey. 4 steel cor OF
the latest type has been secured. SEE
RETRY of the Treasury McAdoo ana
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston the
committee. viii live aboard this car
most OF the time for the month, VIII
20 over the testimony taken In the
twelve western cities they are To visit.
and keep up with the mass Of CORE.
snondonrc that viii be forwarded TO
them from Washington
Each secretary VIII take his own
private secretary with him and be-
sides. there viii be- 90 least four stem
cefaphers. couple of messengers and
possibly lawyer from the treasury
department
The currency law puts 100000 Al
The dtsposnl 0f the committee IN
reaching n determination of the hohn-
diary lines of reserve districts and N
loeatlne reserve cities. Ry maklns
use OF special ear the committee eN-
pocis 20 make the trip much more
eheapy than II it were compelled I,
use me ordinary means Of traNei
Moreover. the secretaries want TO have
iat thrlr disposal AN office int
which thoy en- retire and avid per
4 slstent boosters. urgng the claims O.
THEN titics for reserve banks. IN
fnlan contompiatcs the keeping 81 ms
reeard4 of the puhhc hearings in IN
l4Walvc cities up o. the minute. Nhel
/ Washington is reached on the return
trim Il Is hoped the records VIII pe II
such shape that all The testimony eal
he laid before tho federal rssefN
board at onee ~ that body has bee
organized bx the president The re
serve hoard has the power to review
the decision IT the organization com
nittcc. and Il ls desired an facts IN
! flnencing the committee 20 its deei
slons bee available when the disifie
lines and cities are announced.
} The committee hogins rs work Mon
day with hearings IN New YORK.,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
BLOODY nut INDiCISIVE
RATTLE At NJENo LAREDO

Laredo, Tex, Jan. Federal and
rebel forces fighting Tor the posses
sion of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, rested
tonight In relatively the same posi-
tlons as when the battle began early
today The rebels under command of
General Pablo Gonzales were less than
milo from the town and the fcdcrals
were cntrcnched within IT'S borders
From $50 ia 200 dead lnv where
they fell and hundreds OF wounded
soldiers from both forces suffered he
cause of the lack Of medical attention.
official reports OF the number Of
dead arc lackins. The attacking forces
placed their number nj 100. including
Captain Eziuuel Parras Fhe defen-
ders admitted they had lost fifty men,.
one of whom was Captain Mancillas.
Red cross workers who crossed the
river during n lun IN the firing. re-
ported they found more than zoo dead
on the field.
Fighting which began at daybreak,
ulied at noon but was reopcned three
hours later hy a gun squad that drew
away from the main body OF revolu-
tienlsts and poured a hail OF bullets
into the federal stronghold. t'ndaunt-
ed hy the bursting Of shells. the gu.-
ner. said TO be n Frcnchman. named
rrion, trained his gun with deadly ae-
cnracy whenever a sufficient num-
Der 81 federal targets appeared. AZ
4 o'clock the rebels ceased their at
tack with the intention. it Is under.
stood. Of working closer TO the fed.
eral position and resorting to dyna-
mite bombs.
During the afternoon battle, the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
LITTLE !. $. FORCE ABLE TO
GUARD AMERICAN BORDER

Washington, Jan. Full conf
dence in the ability of the 500 Ameri-
can troopers at Preside to deal with
the situation there, was expressed
tonight BY officials of the war depart
ment. 1t was stated that no special or
ders had gone from Washington, the
department deemng ii unnecessary TO
interfere with the plans OF Brigadier
.gencral Bliss commanding the forces
along the border
If the Mexican federals seek safety
on American soil they viii be disarm-
ed and held as refugees. No fighting
will be tolerated on the American
side Of the line and should the rebels
follow the fugitives across they would
be given the same treatment accorded
the federals Officials here are salts
fled. however, that the chase would
end at the border.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-01-02
REBELS ATTACKING
OJ|NAGA IMPLICIT
MUCH DAMAGE


leave the Huerta government prac-
tically without vestige Of power on
the United States border. All border
points Of entry, with the relatively
insignificant exception Of Porfirlo
Dia2 opposite Eagle Pass, Tex, would
be closed to the federal government.
The defeat Of the felerals would
place In supreme control Of the rebels
the territory extending north of
line from Tampico, on the Gulf coast
across tho country through Monterey
and Torreon, to Guaymas, on the Pa
cflc coast with projections of rebel
territory south of that line.
General villa received reports OF
the rebels progress at Ojinaga.
General Ortega's army was sent To
Ojnaga with orders to attack and de-
feat the federals at any cost, he said.
"Thesc orders are being obeyed The
federals were virtually defeated be-
fore they left chihuahua, almost six
weeks ago
They evacuated Chihuahua be-
cause General Salvador Mercado,
Hmertas chief was afraid to face us.
AS soon as established the rebel
government at Chihuhua, ! or
ganized the expedition against OIL
maya, to which point Mercado hal
fled. General Ortcea's strength was
increased until we have about OH
maya 5000 soldiers and about forty
field pieces, with sufficient supplies
of ammunition. It would be Of in
ierest to the federals 20 know that
they are being fought with their own
ammunition, which we took from
| them
! General villa probably Will await
! here the outcome of the border
/ fights.