The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-04-13
Top. left to right: Dir. Walter F. Rittmau

Ell Paso, Tex, April 11.-Con-
firmation Of reports that Francisco
Villa was in the neighborhood Of
Parral or had passed 1t was
brought to Juarez today by Gen.
Francisco Bertani, the CarranZa
commander at MADEIRA.
The last fight between Car
ranzistas and Villistas occurred at
San Francisco de Borja four days
ago, the general said, the Villistas
being defeated and leaving behind
them a number Of dead and
wounded.
Ell Paso, Tex. April lin his
flight before the American cavalry,
Francisco Villa is believed today to
have passed Parral, and with his
band, said to number over 200 men,
Is reported to be headed toward
Durango City. DetaChments of the
Thirteenth cavalry are hard on the
bandits trail, but no official word
has come from the front to indi-
cate their position. Mexican re-
ports stated today that Villa was
a full day ahead of his pursuers.
If Villa succeeds in reaching Dur
ango City he will probably be joined
by the forces Of the Arrieta broth
ers, who command over 1000 men.
San Antonio, Tex, April 11.-Army
officers at General Funston's headquar-
ters were almost convinced today that
by the end of the week the work of the
punitive expedition in Mexico will have
reached a critical state. No reports
from General Pershing were received
last night or early today, but those
that have reached General Funston in
dictate that he is driving his cavalry
farther and farther into Mexico, with
out question, in spite Of the increasing
danger that they soon may be beyond
reach of the commissary department
and out Of touch with an adequate sup
port.
General Pershing appeared convinced
when he sent his last report that Villa
was moving forward only two or three
days march ahead OF the American ad-
vanced columns and making good time,
Notwithstanding his reported wounded
leg.
The rumors that the defacto govern
ment is becoming impatient at the con-
tinuation of the man hunt are heard
here, but headquarters officials profess
not to believe them. On the contrary,
they declare their belief that Carranza
will give his consent for the use of the
railroad south Of Juarez to Chihuahua,
and even beyond that city.
1t was authorltatively stated today
that the present method Of getting
supplies to the troops and of distribut-
ing them Is entirely inadequate.
Two more auto truck companies, Sc
auto trucks, were at Columbus today
ready for service along the line.
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CARRANZA LENDS AID.
With General Pershing at the front,
below Namiquipa, April 10, (by radio
to Columbus, N. M April 10.-Two
which flew from here to
Chihuahua City returned today,
bringing to General Pershing, expedi-
tionary commander, reports that the
authorities in that
city are operating cordially with the
American forces in the pursuit Of Villa.
The planes carried dispatches to the
authorities which
General Pershing described as impor-
tant.
The arrival of two fliers in Chihua-
hua caused great excitement among the
since their coming had not
been announced. This, however, sub
sided as soon as their identity was de-
termined. The aviators reported they
were entertained Hospitality by the con-
officers and an official
reception was given them.
This reception is taken by General
Pershing and his staff as being one Of
the most reassuring incidents Of the
progress of the expeditionary force in
Mexico.
The air scouts left here at daylight
yesterday. reaching Chihuahua in about
two hours, and making the return trip
in the same time. AS the planes left