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The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Response to Colors Leaves
District Families in Need

The families of many men of the
District National Guard have been left
without food and without money to
pay rent by the call of their husbands
and sons to the colors.
This fact was revealed in startling
clearness when the temporary relief
committee met at the Willard yester-
day afternoon to form a permanent
organization. Before the organization
was perfected, John Dolph, temporary
chairman, held before the men and
women present. representing more
than thirty of the biggest organiza-
tions of the city, a stack of letters
from families of Guardsmen asking
aid.
Some of the letters were pitiful in
tone. and inspired the representatives
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Pershing Withdrawal from
Mexico Is Called ~. S. Big
Bluff" by General Trevino

The withdrawal movement already eff
fected represents an abandonment of all
the bandit-infested territory originally
occupied by Gen. Pershing between Casas
Grandes and satevo. The distance over
which the troops have been withdrawn is
approximately $50 miles. The distance
between the border at Columbus and the
present main position occupied is about
100 miles.
1t is authoritatively known that FL
Vale was evacuated within the last
thirty-six hours. The troops at that point
have pulled back to Galenea as fast as
the positions have been evacuated by
Americans. Gen. Trevino's soldiers have
moved in Instead of running down
bandits. the latter have been invited by
first chief carranxa to Join Trevno's
forces and help drive out the gringoes."
1t is admitted by Carranza army ON
cials that the bandit leaders, including
"Pancho" villa and his generals. Medina
vieta and Robies-have accepted the in
vitation.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Allies Gains Trivial
Says German Expert
By MAJ. MORAHT,


Military expert Of the Beriiner rasebatt.
Berlin, July 3.-For US the loss
of some places Immediately behind
the first line is of no great tacti-
cal significance. The gain at the
beginning of the attack was only
very slight, for it was only an sd-
vance of one or two kilometers.
English headquarters makes no
mention of French divisions
fighting on the right wing hsv-
ing advanced with great vigor
and bravery, but there also the
gain of ground is very slight
Further, the English state that
the fury of the struggle con-
tinually increases, and that the
Germans make counter-attacks
and offer stubborn resistance.
This proves that the Germans
have reserves at hand and have
not allowed themselves to be
disturbed by the effect of the
allies artillery.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
JUAREZ GARRISON
HAS 700 MEXICANS
CBy the Sun News Servicc.)

Ell Paso, Tex, July at was discov-
cred tonight that the evacuated" Juarez
garrison Of a week ago is now garrisoned
by not only about 100 soldiers. but by
troops with six new modern cannon and
twelve machine guns.
The cannon and machine guns have
been brought in under cover Of darkness,
it is declared.
The discovery was made known Official
ly today to the military headquarters
on this side of the line.
While the garrison would be no COM
parison to the American force on this
side of the line, six cannon and twelve
machine guns could wreak much havoc in
FL Paso.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
GIRL LEAPS TO DEATH
WHILE MOTHER WAITS
CBy the Sun News service.)

Chicago. July 3.-Miss Jeanne Richard
son. daughter OF Mrs. Libbie A. Richard
son. former wealthy resident Of Hous-
ton. Tex. leaped to her death today from
the fifth floor in the rotunda Of the
Federal Building. She was instantly
killed.
Less than fifty feet from the point
where the young woman took her fatal
leap her aged mother stood. and until
notified by guards OF the building that
ner daughter had committed suicide, abe
knew nothing OF It
What was the cause of the youns
woman's act probably never Will be de-
hnitely known. She was to have been
married to a wealthy young resident of
New Orleans, In June, according To hg
mother.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
LEG GRATED TO THIGH;
MEN JOINED FOR WEEK

(By the International News service)
Paris. July 3-The most remarkable OF
all operations for wounds sustained in
the war was performed recently at the
Grand Palais in Paris By Prof. Laurent,
of Brussels University.
Corporal Rouselet had lost part OF his
thigh bone by shot. Amputation had
been decided upon when Private Tiniette
was brought to the hospital and his leg
removed.
Dr. Laurent grated the bony offshoot
Of Tilliette's stump onto Rouselst's thigh
bone. the two soldiers remaining linked
together for a week like the siamese
twins. In the presence Of the minister
OF health. NJ. Godar. Prof. laurent sep
arated the couple. Rouselet's thigh bane
was restored and the lag saved
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Guardsmen Eager to Begin
Ride Today Toward Border

Three units of the District National
Guard-the Field Hospital. the Signal
Corps Company. and the First Separate
Battalion-will leave for 'Bisbee, Ariz, this
evening at 6 o'clock. Every detail for
the certain departure is arranged, much
of the baggage is on the cars now on
the siding at Rosslyn. Va, and the es-
cort wagon and wire carts are blocked
on the fiat cars. Every man OF the more
than 500 who arg going is eager to get
of. and glad that the next four nights
will be spent in speeding to the border
Friends, relatives and sweethearts
thronged the camps OF the three units
last night to bid goodbye to the men
There will be many fearful leave-takings
tonight when the single train that will
c;rry all three units pulls out of the
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
SENATE GIVEN
BIG ARMY BILL
Measure Carrying $780,
$4,000 Is Reported, the
Largest Ever Presented.
s14s,2ss 900 IS ADDED TO
BILL AS PASSED BY HOUSE
President Authorized. When War Is
Imminent. to Take Over Trans
portahon Lines.

A bill carrying the enormous total Of
saSo59s.ooo for the support of the army
was reported to the Senate yesterday aft
ernoon. This is the largest military sup
ply bill ever reported to Congress. The
Senate added S14s.2a6.0oo to the measure
as it passed the House.
The appropriations carried by this bill
will provide for the regular establishment
for the next fiscal year and for the Ma
tionaI Guard on basis of $4,000 men,
which Is the expected total next year. for
six months.
There are several important matters
of new legislation in the bill The most
important of these gives the President "in
time of war or when war is imminent"
power to take possession and assume
control of any system or systems of
transportation. or any part thereof and
utilize the same to the exclusion as far
as may be necessary Of all traffic thereon
for the transfer or transportation of
troops, war material. or equipment, or
for such other purposes connected with
the emergency as may be desired"
Under similar conditions the Secretary
of War is authorized to secure the
services cf such persons, whether in the
military service or not, as may seem
necessary to him for the efficient or
ganization OF the ouartermaster Cen
erals Department, the transportation of
troops, the gathering, movement. and dis
tribution of supplies, and the orderly
operation Of all the functions of that de-
partment.
Important Increases.
The most important increases. in appro
priations made by the Senate Committee
are as follows:
Signal. Corps-House, ss.T5,eoo; Senate
s14.S27, ,15s.
Pay Of officers of the line-House, So,
ooo. 900; Senate. s1. 10000.
Longevity pay-House, s2,ocoooo; Sen
ate, s2.5oo.oOo.
Pay of officers of the National Guard
House, s2,225.Oco; Senate, 100000.
Pay Of enlisted men Of all grades
House, s7.75O.ooo; Senate, to include Ma
tionaI Guard, s23.oOo,cOo.
New item added by Senate-Pay fol
thirty civilian aviators, at $500 each
s54, 600.
Ten per cent increase of officers fol
foreign service-House. $4,000; Senate
81, ,coc, 900.
Twenty per cent increase of enlisted
men in foreign service-House, $500, 900
Senate, including National Guard, 5000,
oOs
Subsistence of army-House, $4,000. 900
Senate, including National Guard wher
drafted into Federal service, s27,S77,ooO.
Regular supplies for Quartermastel
Corps-House, $4,000; Senate, to in
clude National Guard, s17,071, ,123.
Transportation of army-House. $4,000,
900; Senate, SIS. .441.Jo4. including also Ma
tional Guard.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04


to hasten the completion Of the organ
ization in order that aid might be
given promptly. On another table
was stack OF 1900 cards. filled out
by the Guardsmen at Camp ordway.
telling the organization just how
many they have left dependent at
home.
Letters VIII Have Eject.
1t is expected the stories of poverty
and want revealed in the letters to
Mr.. Dolph will start contributions
pouring into the headquarters of the
organization. which will be established
temporarily in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce. Twelfth and r
streets northwest. this morning.
CONTINUED ON FACE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

tding at Rosslyn. .just across the Aque-
duct Bridge.
Motor trucks will haul tentage and re
naming baggage to the train. beginning
as early as s o'clock.
The First Separate Battalion has twelve
officers and ses men: the Field Hospital,
five officers and sixty-fve men, and the
Signal Corps Company. three officers and
seventy-one men.
The troops will leave in one train OF
twenty-tnree cars-one standard sleeper
for the officers. eleven tourist sleeper.
for the men, seven fat cars for the
wagon trains, and four freight cars for
the tentage and other impedimenta
Cooking facilities are provided in some
of the cars, and ten days rations will
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
QUIET REIGNS
ALONG BORDER
Military Leaders Look for An
other Long Period of
Watchful Waiting.
OFFICIALS FEAR MEXICAN
PEOPLE MAY FORCE WAR
Only Danger of Conflict Lies in Car
ranza's Inability to Control
the Masses.
CBy the Sun News serviceD

Il Paso, Tex, July 3-with much Of
the. State militia now on the Mexican
border ready to re-enforce Gen. Pershing
and his punitive expedition in Mexico
or to cross at any other point that the
exigency may demand, the excitement
Of the past two weeks began to cool today
and those who have been close observers
of Mexican affairs predicted another long
wait in the Mexican situation.
"Carranza is not going to precipitate a
fight that will mean not only his un-
doing, but the subjugation Of the Mexican
nation. If he can help 1t, and the United
States announced policy is not to start
anything" said a military Official OF high
rank here.
However. 1t is admitted that Carranza
may not be able to prevent trouble. IN
asmuch as his Heutenants are not disci-
plined and in face of the fact that the
Mexican leader who starts the fight will
be hero in the sight of Mexicans
No Raids Reported.
al pOAIllS dlOH6 llc SO
far as reports had been received tonight,
there had been no repetition Of the
Mexican raiding that has marked life on
the border for several weeks. The Ameri-
can expedition under Capt. Leroy
Eltinge. which crossed the Mexican
border Sunday near Fort Hancock. had
returned without fight, and Gen. PERISH
ing's column was reported free from
molestation by the Carranzistas.
While the movements OF militia are
being kept secret by officers in charge
Of their placing. it is known that large
numbers have been moved into Column
bus, the Pershing base. and that arrange
ments are being made to send them in
as fast as needed to protect the line of
communication or re-enforce the general
In case of an attack.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
u. S. Force to Observe
Fourth Below Border
BY GEORGE Fl. CLEMENTS.
(Sun News service.)

Headquarters, Punitive Expedi-
ton in Mexico, July 3 (by wire
less to Columbus, N. Mex.-The
American national holiday will be
celebrated with appropriate cere-
monies by the army in the field,
though for obvious reasons the
firing of the national salute will
be omitted.
This is the first time in many
years that the Fourth of July
will be celebrated in Mexico by
so many Americans, and the first
time in nearly seventy years that
it will be celebrated by an Ameri-
can army of appreciable size on
Mexican soil
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
TURKS R0UT RUSSIANS.
Sultan's Forces Progress in South
ern Persia

Constantinople, via London, July g.
Further progress is being made by the
Turkish forces in Southern Persia and
Armenia, according to an Official state
ment issued today by the Turkish war
office.
In Southern Persia the Russian force
which has been advancing on Bagdad is
retreating, and the Russian rear guards
are being constantly engaged by the
Turkish regulars and tribesmen.
Turkish troops in Armenia In an action
north Of the Tchoruk River have driven
the Russian army five miles further to-
wards the coast of the Black Sea.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
WILSON PLANS
WITHDRAWAL OF
TROOPS, REPORT
President Said to Be Deter
mined on Gradual Evacu-
alton of Mexico.
WOULD AVOID WARFARE
President Realizes Continued
Presence of Soldiers Is Sure
to Stir Up Strife.

Preparations are believed to be under
the American forces from Mexico. Rather
than plunge the two countries into war.
the President, 1t is understood, is pre-
pared to abandon. as soon as practical
the original purposes of the Pershing ex-
pedition and leave to the foHces Of Gen.
carranza the duty of patroIiing the ter
ritory south Of the Rio Grande. Only an
attack by the Carranza forces. it is un-
derstood. would upset the program
Technically speaking, there has been
no change of policy. and no orders to
Gen. Pershing to withdraw. Actually,
however. the retirement has begun. On
reliable authority It may be stated that
the main base OF the punitive expedition
Is now located less than 100 miles south
of Columbus.
How long it will be kept there will be
determined by developments. Eventually,
however. it is the purpose completely to
evacuate the country. There will be no
change, as far as can now be ascer-
tanned in the mobilization OF the Ma
tionaI Guard and its dispatch to the
border. In. conjunction with the regular
army, IL will be used in patrolling the
American side Of the line, and will be
available for use in Mexico should the
situation again grow critical and require
drastic steps.
Military Considerations.
Oficials OF the War Department insist
that the retirement Of Gen. Pershing.
who, a few weeks back, was established
at Namiquipa, l6o miles south Of the
border. has been dictated purely and
simply by military consideration. With
long line Of communications to guard,
and with the native fodder supply COM
pletely ruined by period of drouth. and
With Carranzistas concentrating at points
from which the line Of communication
could be cut, Pershing. it was explained,
found himself in more or less precari-
Gus position.
Fit in with OmciaI Plans.
Despite the fact, however, that army
officers at the War Department assert
that the recent shortening Of the line
was not dictated by orders from the
White House or state Department. it is
understood to ft In with the plans which
the administration has under considera-
ton. 1t was recalled n official circles
yesterday afternoon that at the outset
It was announced by the President that
the force would be withdrawn as soon
as the Mexican troops were able to take
charge Of the situation.
The first inkling of the War Depart
uents plans with respect to the ulti-
mate disposition Of Pershings forces was
disclosed yesterday, when, in announc-
Ing a reorganization OF the southern de-
partment Of the army. the press bureau
at the War Department issued a bulletin
stating, among other things, that a new
department was to be created, to be
known as the Department Of New Mexico.
with Pershing at it's head. and with head
quarters at El Paso. Subsequently this
part OF the bulletin was withdrawn with
the statement that this part Of the or
der would not go Immediately into effect.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Auto Hit by Lightning.

Noblesville. Ind, July S.-Samuel De-
vaney's automobile was struck by light
ming last night as the family was re-
turning home from Fort Benjamin Har-
rtson- The machine was running thirty
miles an hour when the accident occur
red. There were six persons in the car,
and all were stunned by the shock.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
BRITISH LOSE FIFTEEN AERoPLANEs.

Yesterday there marked increase the number of
planes southern of
carried gallant all
To-day hostile kite balloon destroyed
the the battle machines on the
whole British front"
The positions BY the during day include the
Asee BuOurt and Facourt OF these Herbecourt and
half miles from Ponne and Avers "a power
m the German defensive
Buourt and Facourt French
have driven through the German second line before
batteries which many guns together with
other batteries nveRtored left behind in their
The French also captured machine guns and
military
aerial activity with sides continues over
the attack Besides fifteen machines DESTROYED
have lost sixteen balloons number of aero
while the French have suffered dsome losses
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
D. G. WOMAN RECONCILED
TO HUSBAND THIRD, TIME

Noy NC"s stENtcc.b
New York, June 3.-Mrs. Frances Duer-
Jones Key Tilton. Of Washington, Is
reconciled to her young husband, John
H. Tilton. jr.. again.
This is the third time since June l, ac-
cording to news which reached her at
torneys, O'Brien, Malevinsky & Driscoll.
here today.
Mrs. Tilton, who is about so, and her
husband, who is q. are now living hap
PLY together in her handsome home at
Chevy Chase.
Mrs. Tilton sued for an injunction in
the Supreme Court in June to restrain
her husband from disposing of a 81. 900
mortgage. Her attorneys were notified
today to discontinue the action.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Bank Wrecker to Gain Freedom

Madison, Wis, July 3.-Philip Allen,
who was sentenced to Leavenworth eight
years ago for wrecking the First Ma
tionai Bank Of Mineral Point, will be
given his freedom July Is. He will be
allowed two years of his sentence for
good behavior
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
$4,000 Germans Interued.

London, July S.-Thcre are 5000 Ger
man civilians interned in England and
1000 British civilians interned in Ger
many. it was announced In Commons to-
day by Lord Robert Cecil, Of the foreign
office. Since December 6,77s Germans un-
fit for military service have been expat
rated and 3s4 British.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
SHAVE FREES PRISONER.
Alleged Bigamist Escapes While
Detective Is at BARRIERS.

Alleged Sfgamfst Escapes While
Detective Is at Barber's.
Pittsburgh, Spa. July s.-while Detec.
tive Frank E. Burke, OF Brooklyn. N. Y,
was having the stains of travel removed
in a barber shop tonight. his prisoner,
Charles H Crane, 80, who is wanted in
Brooklyn for blgamy, and abandonment,
walked out of the barber shop and until
a late hour had not been recaptured.
Crane was arrested in Kansas City,
Mo-, several days ago. According to De-
tective Burke, when they arrived in town
Crane made request to be allowed to
get shaved. Crane was lucky enough to
be next" and he was through before
Burke.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Steamer Sunk BY "Sub."

London, July 3-The British steamship
Moeris has been sunk by a German SUBJ
marine. The Moeris piled between Liver
pool and Alexandria. She was a vessel of
2.ls2 tons.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Dodd May Succeed Psrshine.

Fl Paso. July silt Is understood here
that Cen John J.. Pershing, commanding
the American expedition in Mexico, viii
De recalled to FL Paso In few days to
assume direct command Of his new divi-
sion. and that Col George A, Dodd the
cavalry commander who led the gallant
charges against the vilustas, will sue
~ hN
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Drug Magnate Killed

Cleveland. Ohio, July 3.-William Win
terbottom, 40. head Of the Interstate
Drug Association. was killed today by
avs-story fall down an elevator shaft,
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Ohio Modified Today.

Columbus. July s.-All Ohio cavalry and
artillery will bs mobilixed July 1 :
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Ohio Militia Starts Censorship.

Columbus, Ohio, July S.-Buckeye CEN
sors VIII close down on Ohio troop move
ments. Names of organizations and des-
tinations will be withheld, This order
went into effect toaay.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
BRITISH TROOPS CAPTURE LA BoIsELLE.

At some points the British driven
attacks during the day. and in large the battle
the front has resolved itself into positions
The most important British capture Of La Bosue
where German although
days They finally capitulated this afternoon.
The hight fucuaed this afternoon
report from British headquarters France Thepva
the advantage OF the whole
counteratacks drove portion positions
they had the carly attacks
substantial progress.
The captured
Accurate details unavailable The number
On the of the 'front.' for heavy hostile artillery
points there 70 incident Of nnor
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Border Trip for Pastor

Rev. DR.. John Van schaick. pastor Of
the Church Of Our Father. just. appointed
member of the Board of Education, has
decided to go to the Mexican border with
a relief section Of the American Red
Cross. instead of taking a vacation
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
10000 GERMANS KILLED AND WOUNDED.

lhe German losses date 10000 killed and wounded
than 1900 prisoners No be of the Franco
British casualties.
Berlin today reports the British suffering terribly on their whole
'front.' from Gommecour where they join the French Gen Hs
report from his headquarters France however declares English losses
are less than expected"
The desperate fighting of the day took place de ss
the front held by the French North river the junction the
French northern wing and the British southern there d un
The allies the day consolidating ground sained and e
Germans content attacks No infantry
were fought but the allied batteries carried sruns pounding the
opposing lines.
he arrival OF heavy German reenorceen reported today
already being thrown battle The tide of battle flowed
Tor the British today but the Gen Hss tonight
ports substantial
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
Force Under Gen. Foch Now Within Four
Miles Of Peronne, Key Position of
Enemy Front for 100 Miles.
FIVE VILLAGES ARE CAPTURED
British Troops Aid Their French Allies in Big Offensive
Along the Somme by Taking La Boiselle
Stubborn Teuton Stronghold
CBy the International New. Service,

London July 3-The third day of powerful FranooBrth
offensive the Somme record of continued advances striking
The French of Gen. Foh operating south of the
completely through the second German defense line of three
miles and tonight within four miles of Peronne key position of the Ger
man front of 100 miles and the objective of its drive.
During night and day fighting the French pushed
forward three miles, captured FIVE villages
the number Of prisoners taken 10 more than 5000
The British to the north have occupied the village of La Bosee made
further field and brought their captes to 4OOO Tonight
they fighting fuouy around Overs and Fcou While
not reporting such sensational that of the French
Sonm they the face of tremendous resistance making
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

CONTINUED ON FACE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-04
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The Washington herald., 1916-07-04

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