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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09

MAKE TRIP TO WILMINGTON.
Local Motorists Journey to Della
ware City and Return.

A party of local motorists enjoyed a
trip to Wilmington. Del, and return
last Sunday. The start was made at
S:45 O'Clock in the morning, Whining
ton being reached at 2:35 O'Clock in the
afternoon. The route was via Balti-
more, Bel Air, Havre de Grace, Perry
Vile and Elkton.
After stopping for dinner the return
trip was made at 4:3O o'clock by easy
stages, arriving in the National Capt.
tai at II o'clock Sunday night. The
members of the party included Mrs
Ethel n. Abbott. in whose Mitchell
six touring car the trip was made:
Miss Marie Griffin, Morris Hahn and
George Hebron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
A Chalmers Delivery

$40 seven passenger Chalmers
touring car was delivered yes, er,iay to
q, +, W ili;,I..,1: ,..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
NEW A. A. A. MEMBERS IN D. C.
Twenty-Five Westinghouse Join
National Association.

The membership list OF the American
Automobile Associations District of
Columbia Club contains twenty-nine
new names. added within the past two
weeks. They are:
Arthur Everett Birkle, Raymond H.
Prison. l.. O. Cameron. DR.. G. Hart Mer-
riam. James \. Andrews, l.. j. Mat
thews. Frank Tracy Nelson, *. L. Sinp-
son. Harvey 7. Wallace, Warren y.
Akers. c. O. Hall. J. Walter Long, Sol
Lansburgh, J. A Whitfield, DR.. John
Allan Talbot, Fred A. Emery, Carlyle
: Phillips, Thomas b. Eiutchinson
lanes A. Messer. II. V. Hayden, Capt.
Albert +. SaXton. |. $. A: John Doiph,
Earl Goodwin Mrs K. r. t;ngel, Mai. a.
+. Waldron, Mrs. Frank Moss, Mrs
George =. McGrath. o. II. Gore and f.
Norval Fortson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Project Is Strongly Backed.

The speedway is sixteen miles out of
Philadelphia at Warminster. 1t is
claimed by experts that this will be one
of the finest race courses in the coun-
try There is to be d two-mile track
The project is backed by the leading
sporting men from all parts of the
country and has the Endorsement and
eucoura cement of the Philadelphia
Chamber Of Commerce.
rights to conduct automobile races in
this part of the country. II is one of
the big seven which includes Chi
caso. Indianapolis, Sheepshead. Des
Moiues and Sioux City. Representa-
tives of the big seven are to make
arran gements for all future AUTOMOBILE
races on a big scale i'll this country.
| An important engineering accom-
p1ishment of constructing the curves of
! the Philadelphia motor speedway of
! solid earth entertainments will lead, it
| is believed, to avoidance of acct
dents. One of the chief aims of the
! ISOLATION is to take every possible pre-
! caution to prevent the killing or MAIN
! ing Of racers who risk their lives to
| break records.
| The clubhouse, built after the style of
| Old New England farmhouses. will
| cost alone more than $4,000. 1t will
| face series Of tennis courts and a
| base ball diamond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Dodge Car Deliveries.

Among the recent purchasers of
Dodge cars are the following: J. H.
Meyers Mrs. J. T. Doyle, /. di Zerega.
Charles F. Clark. F. 3. Schweitzer, NJ
Wesley, G. H. Laudenslager and Repre-
sentative d. Fl. Kincheloe, touring cars;
S. r. Houghton and Edward Henkel.
winter touring cars and the Capital
Traction Company and w. y. Aide,
roadSterS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Driving Stearns-Knights.

The following deliveries have been
of Stearns- knight four-cy1in-
der cars: Frank w Wilder. Dr. G.. c.
Birdsall. Mrs. Paul Kelly. touring cars.
and Arthur Moses cylinder road
Ster. equipped with white wire wheels
An eight-cylinder Stearns- Knight has
also been delivered to Charles II. John
son. the car being equipped with white
wire wheels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Vapor Plug Distributors.

The Columbia Auto Supply Company
i4th and Irving streets and 18th and II
streets northwest. has been appointed
distributors for the District and ada
cent territory for the compromising va
por plug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Sales of Mitchell Cars.

Recent purchasers of Mitchell cars
include the following: Claude " Ben
nett. L. o. Murray, Rowland ]. Rice and
Maurice 4. Doye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Purchases Vim Truck.

a Vim light delivery truck has been
purchased by Peter NJ. Dorsch. delivery
having been made during the past
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
To Attend the Banquet.

Besides number of mem bers of Con-
gress, the guests will include Charles
l.. Hover. secretary and treasurer of
the speedway; Perry A. Shanor of
Pittsburgh, director; Arthur Stanley
Zell of Baltimore, another director and
others prominent in racing circles.
The work on the Philadelphia motor
speedway is progressing rapidly. and
the opening event is being arranged
for October I.
Membership in the organization is
for life and limited to 1000 men. 1t is
not stock proposition. Life member
ship entities the holder to free admis-
sion to all speedway events for life,
with seat in the gTandstand and
parking space for his He has
clubhouse privileges and pro rata
share in all earnings. The speedway
is to have thoroughly up-to- date
clubhouse with no point of comfort for
members overlooked. There is d swim
ming pool 30 by 50 feet. billiard and
pool parlors. bowling alleys, dining
rooms, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Maxwell "25" Deliveries.

Recent purchasers of Maxwell "2s"
touring cars include II. W. Spurrier,
Jonas Rernheim, John r. Harrell. Sam
uel q. TaNman and l.. NJ. Griffith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
.Studebaker Deliveries.

Among those who purchased Stude-
baker cars during the past week were
w j. Tharp, T.. 6. Schroeder, Mrs. X. p
Davis and II. FitZhugh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
BANQUET IS PLANNED
BY LOCAL MOTORISTS
Vice President OF Philadelphia
Speedway Association to
Be POSTMASTER.
Ralph de Palma, Fred Wagner and
Other Prominent Racing Men
Expected to Attend.


With Ralph de Palma. the famous
racing driver; Fred Wagner. the official
starter of all big auto races through
out the United States, and other big
men in auto circles as guests, the lis
Washington members of the Philadel
phia Motor Speedway Association are
to banquet at the New Ebbitt Hotel
Tuesday night at S o'clock.
Claude E. Miller, vice president of the
association, is to be POSTMASTER. and
Edward Noigt. jr., is chairman of the
committee of arrangements A. j. s
Moore of Washington, southern repre-
sentative of the association, has taken
an active part in arranging for this
dinner so that the Washington mem
bers might have an opportunity to
meet and fraternize with the officials
Of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
New Chevrolet Is Delivered.

The latest purchaser of Chevrolet
car is V Hempstone. delivery having
been made during the past week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Purchase Franklin Cars.

During the past week Franklin $50
touring cars were delivered to Maj. &.
l.. Bookmiller. Or. W. !. Skinner. c. A.
ASpinwall and DIR. II. Frank Owens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
A Chandler Sale.

DR. Elmer Sothoron.Is the latest pur-
chaser OF four-passenger Chandler
roadster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Buys a Hupmobile.

1916 Hupmobile roadster has been
purchased by DR.. Julien {. Blackstone,
delivery being made few days ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
VILLA BELIEVED TO
RE SOUTH OF SATEVO

San Antonio Tex. April Some
where south of Satcyo," probably will
figure frequently In future reports of
military operations against Francisco
villa. out Of the great mass of un-
official and conflicting reports Cen
eral Funston and his staff have found
none they regard more probable than
that made by Consul Letcher Of Chi
huahua. several days ago, when he
said villa was south Of Chihuahua.
General Pershing has made no late
report as to Villas whereabouts or
concerning the movements of the ad-
vanced cavalry columns, but General
Funston said today he had no doubt
that by this time at least one dctach-
ment had gone as far as Satevo.
From Satevo trails lead east and
south and IL villa did go To Satevo,
il is regarded as practically certain
that he has continued towards Par
raj General Pershing still IS search
Ing the district nbout Guerrero with
cavalry and infantry. but this Is helne
done To clean UP that part OF the bands
scattered at the fight at Guerrero as
much as to locate Villa, who many
insist. h still hiding within half u
daVs ride of Guerrero.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07

Englishman, the Manchester Engi-
neer or the Eagle Point
The admiralty has countered the
question regarding the Sussex with a
request for more exact details on tho
time. place and circumstances of the
Sussex disaster. No suppostions or
possible explanations covering the
case of the Sussex have been advanc-
ed IN authoritative circles either at
the foreign office or at the admiralty.
only one suprostion heard In un-
official circles 10 account for the in
cident in case II should develop that
a German submarine Is concerned is
that the Sussex In build rcsembled Il
transport OF a cruiser. Another pos
sihle explanation frequently heard is
that the sinking of the Sussex oc-
CURED In the region not only theOret-
icaliy but actually, within the zone OF
regular war operations and ON a route
used largely for the conveyance or
troops.
Dr. Alfred 4. NJ Zimmerman. un-
dcr-secretaTN for foreign affairs. IN
formed the Associated Press today
that any doubts regarding possible
change Of policy regarding the treat
ment of passenger steamers was un-
justified. The old order to suhma-
rinc commanders against the destruc-
tion of unarmed and unresisting pas
scnger steamers without warning. or
providing an opportunity for safety
to those on board, was still In effect,
Or. Zimmerman said, and added that
In case of error or violation Of orders,
Germany would not hesitate 20 accept
the consequences and make all suit
able amends. DR.. Zimmerman also
declared that the same policy and or
ders were still In effect regarding
neutral steamers. the attitude of the
German naval forces towards these
vessels being that they are governed
by the established regulations Of the
so-called cruiser warfare. According
to these regulations. pr Zimmerman
exp.ained, neutral vessels were SUBJ
ject 10 destruction only when 1t was
found after an examination that more
than half of the cargo consisted OF
war contraDand
Or. Zimmerman expressed the opin-
ion that the greater part of the cases
of the sinking of neutral vessels
which are being reported with In
crcasng regularity In news dis
patches, would be found 10 be due to
mines. which he said were admittedly
used by all parties as recognized
weapons of war.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
CITY BANK CLEARINGS.
Yesterday
s72.75s.91.

makes. Others urged that the volun-
teers section be made stronger
The section under dispute provides
for the organization by congressional
districts VI 2G1.0O0 federal volunteers
wholly under the control OF the pres
ident, and for their training in peace
times under such regulations as the
president may prescribe. It was de-
signed to provide for summer train
ing camps. similar TO those held last
year at Plattsburg. n. Y, and else
where, and also for the organization
OF volunteer army units in country
districts where its members could
spare time during the summer for a
month or more of intensive military
training during each of the three
years of their service with the colors.
Time for Training.
An amendment accepted by the
senate last week fixed thirty days an
nually as the period of training. Sen
ator Williams has announced, how
ever, that he will offer further
amendment fixing the maximum time
at ninety days should any unit be
found able to devote that amount Of
time to its work
Senator McCumber offered a sub
stltute for the section providing that
high school, academy and college stu
dents be assembled in military train
ing camps. those Of suitable age being
liable for service in the regular or
volunteer armies in time Of war and
to remain in the class of available re-
serves for ten years after graduation.
II was defeated without a roll call.
Several other senator's who opposed
the volunteer section urged that steps
be taken to train the students of the
country as a reserve force. indicating
that fight to insert such a provis-
ion in the bill will he made later.
Senator Chamberlain reflected the
anxiety of the administration for
more prompt action on the bill when
he gave notice today that he would
ask for night sessions in future in or
der to hasten consideration of the
measure. He made several attempts
to limit the debate today by appeals
to the senate, but took no preliminary
steps to that end. saying ne wished to
allow for full discussion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
CARRANZA ORDERS
PAPER MONEY ISSNE

Mexico City, April 6.---General
Carranza, head of the de facto Mex
lean government, issued decree to-
niiht calling for a new issue OF pa
per money not to exceed $500, 700. .000
pesos, which vii be substitute for
the present issue and will be put into
general circulation OF May L. The
next issue will renew the paper mon
ey at present In circulation, all OF
which will be recalled by December
81 next.
The decree issued tonight by Cen
eral Carranza says that the present
issue has deprecated because of the
wholesale falsifications, but that the
total amount In existence would not
exceed 100000 pesos. II is expected
that when the decree becomes gencr-
ally known tomorrow that il will Gre
ate a sensation in mercantile circles.
The new issue of paper money will
include 50.000,000 ones, 100000
twos 50.000.000 fives. $4,000, 900
tens. 100,000,000 twenties, 100000, 900
fifties and 100,000,00O hundred dol
lar notes
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
MEXICAN FORCES
MOVING OUT Of
SONORA QUARTERS
Strong DetachmentS Are Con-
centrating Near Chihuahua
State Line, Say Travellers.
From Interior,

/ Douglas Ariz, April Americans
arriving here today from Sonora state
that t,S00 dc facto Mexican cavalry
| have been sent to the Chihuahua bor-
der in the vicinity Of Colonia Morelos
during the last two days. Two thou
sand infantrymen started today
marching from Fronteras, twenty
nine miles south of the border, to-
ward the same point. 1t is currently
reported among these soldiers that
they are to traverse the mountain
passes and enter chihuahua,
The cavalry is part of the command
of General Arnulfo Gomez, who Is at
present in Colonia Morelos.
The base camp established several
weeks ago by Gen. +. Elias Gales,
ut Cabullona, eighteen miles south of
Aqua Prieta, has been abandoned.
practically. The forces have been
moved to Fronteras from that point.
Four large bore cannon have also
been moved to Fronteras, the Amer
leans stated. They saw no other guns,
but il is reported among the main
soldiers that several had been taken
toward Colonla Morelos.
General Gales promulgated u de-
cree on April /, in Hermosllo. raising
the duty on the expectation of cattle
to a prohibitive rate. One year olds
will pay an export duty of 20 pesos
silver two year olds, 80 pesos; three
year olds, 40 pesos. Officers at the
border are made responsible for the
collection of the tax on every COW eX-
ported, fine of 500 pesos and Jail
sentence of two months being the
penalty for failure TO collect. Similar
penalties are pronounced against the
nt4f of cattle and thnGq fGnnnTHItlN
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
GcHMANY ASKS FOR
MORE INFORMATION

Berlin. Monday. April (3.00 p. M.
Via London. April {, 9:85 p. IN. De-
layed. IA fourth American inquiry
was added today TO others awaiting
reply at the foreign office when the
American embassy requested infor-
nation regarding the steamer Eagle
Point recently sunk off Queenstown.
and asked whether she was Destroy
ed by a German submarine.
The foreign office states that as
yet II has no information from the
admiralty regarding the Sussex, the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
WHO CARES WHETHER
SHIPS WE'RE TOIiPEDOiID?

Amsterdam, April G (via London.
$40 j.. m) Recommending on the
American inquiries regarding the tor
pedoing of the steamers Sussex and
Englishman, the Hamburger Mach
richtcn says.
( who on earth cares In Germany
whether these ships were torpedoeel
10y German submarines or not? They
belonged 10 and were used by the
enemy and We're destroyed That is
all we care about at the moment"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
THREE BANDITS
ONLY KILLED BY
TENTH CAVALRY
American Forces, It Is Be-
Iieved From Colonel Browns
Report, Have Already En-
tered Satevo.


San Antonio, Tex, April IA re-
mort from Col, w G. Brown, of the
Tenth cavalry. received tonight, indi-
Gated that he at least believed Fran r.
cisco villa had fled from the district
about Guerrero and was making MS
way south. He sent his report from
Culshivachic, west of Chihuahua, TWO
DAYS ago and said he was pursuing
what he characterized as not tran
Of the fugitive chief
Colonel Brown referred TO the sklr-
mish his force had April ], with 100
OF Villas men. In which three Mex
leans were killed. There were no
American casualties. 1t was assumed
AT headquarters that this was tue
same engagement reported by Major
Evans To General Pershing. Major
Evans sent no details of the engage
ment but General Pershing added that
natives arrived at his camp had stat
cd that the Americans had killed be
tween thirty and forty Of the VIA
men.
Colonel Brown sent the report re-
ceived today TO Consul Ietcher az
chihuahua, who forwarded ii to Gem
eral Bell at III Paso.
II is the first time the Mexican
wires have been used for the trans
mission of military reports. The re-
port was sent on 10 General Funston
from lfl l'aso
Colonel Brown said yat after the
fight April ! he had chased the VT
Ia force through san Antonio to-
wards the south. The presence OF n
detachment of the Tenth cavalry At
Cuishirachic on April 4, served 70 sup
port the assumption today Of officers
At headquarters here that the ad-
vanoed forces perhaps already had ar
rived at Satevo south of Chihuahua.
The air line distance between
Cuishirachic and Satevo Is fifty miles
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
VILLA EXPECTED TO
ARRIVE AT T0RRE0N
tsy nosr,ss Jousr,L SPECIAL LEASED ~.Rsl

Torreon. April 6.-The Nillista
bands who are operating around this
city are confidently expecting the ar
rival of villa. according to informa-
ton received here. There has been
a marked increase in their activity
lately and nothing more has been
heard of the peace commission which
was appointed to discuss terms of sur
render with Canuto Reyes, Villas
chief lieutenant in this district. II is
impossible to estimate accurately the
number of the bandits but they are
not believed to total much more than
1000
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
IMPORTANT CAPTURE
MADE BY GERMANS

Berlin. April s (by Wireless to Say
Vile. )--"German newspapers today
carry comment on the capture Of the
village Of Haucourt, northwest Of YER
dun, by German troops" says the
Overseas News agency. They point
out that the village was exceedingly
we'll fortified by all means Of modern
military art, the place being n redoubt
with machine guns disposed in ter
raced formation. dominating the
whole Forges Brook valley.
while Haucourt held out the Ger
mans could not cross Forgcs brook.
For this reason the French defended
IL with the utmost tenaeity.
The capture of iiaucourt Is an I'M
portant srep In the systematic rolling
up Of the French front. The German
Losses were insignificant"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
DECISIVE BATTLE TO
BE FOUGHT IN AIR

Toronto, April 1.-THE decisive ac-
tons of the war will be fought in the
air, in the opinion Of Major General
Sir Frederick Benson, head of the
remount department of the British
army for North America, who has had
long experience IN various important
commands.
In letter made public today by
Col. William Hamilton Merritt, treas
urer Of the Canadian aviation fund,
Sir Frederick writes:
81 have been watching closely the
small items of news that one gets
from the firing line, and I am more
and more convinced or the vast inn
portance of training aviators. The
decisive actions Of this war will be
in tire air. When the German navy
does show itself It will be accompan-
led by clouds Of seaplanes and Yep
pelins"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
GALES STORY IS
DECLARED FALSE
IN EVERY WORD
Bishop VaIdeSpino Of AguaS
CaIientes FIatIy COntradictS
Statement Of Carranza Gov
ernor of State of Sonora,
,.v MORNING. JOURNAL spse,.. ls.srp w-sl

iHN MORNING JOURNAL bFtNiNN Ia"sNb "i'.i
Chicago, April 6--Vigorous denial
that he had sent a letter from the
United States to Mexico predicting
success for new plan for securing
political and military supremacy. for
the cientifico party, has been made by
Ignacio Valdespino, bishop OF Aguas
Calientes, now living in San Antonio,
TEX
The denial was in the form of a
sworn statement by Bishop Naides-
pino, given out today by Francis I.
Kelley, ID, president of the Cath-
ollc Church Extension society.
The affldsvits of Bishop Valdespino
quoted the dispatch which said:
Quotes Gales Words.
"An explanation from Governor
Gales of Sonora of his order expell-
ing priests from his state was con-
tanned in a message received at the
Mexican consulate here today. The
message SAYS: Archbishop Naldes-
pino sent a letter from the United
States to Hermosillo in which ne
predicted that within short time
the whole country would rejoice in
the success of new plan which he
said the reactonaries had organized
for once more securing political and
military supremacy for the cientiflco
party. This caused the order regard
ing the expulsion of priests from So
nora.
Report Is False.
The affidavit further read: Il here
by authorize the statement that the
entire report as coming from me IS ab-
solutely false without the remotest
semblance of truth, given out for the
purpose of prejudicing the minds OF
the Mexican people against the Cain
olic people If not directly against me-
(Signed)
'IGNACIO VALDESPINO.
Bishop of Aguas Calientes
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
CARRANZA CURRENCY
INCREASES IN VALUE
Isv MORNING JopsaAl SPECIAL LEASED wisrl

Guaymas, Mexico, April 6"(by Radio
to San Diego. o).-There has been \
marked increase in the value of paper
money here. In the last week it has
advanced from thirty to thirty-five
for one. Quiet prevails, although a
smallpox epidemic continues.
According TO word received today,
all troops except a guard of ten SOL
diers have been removed from Los
Mochis, Snaloa, the Mayo Indian
country. where are located the Unit
ed Sugar company's plantations which
the Indians raided last November.
A number of the colonists, as the
result of this lack of protection. are
preparing to return to the United
states
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-07
'AUSTRIANS RETAKE
GROUND RECENTLY LOST
,sv noasrne ,ousr,t SPECIAL ls.ssO VIA

Berlin, April 6 (by Wireless to say
vile Austrian troops have expelled
the Italians from the position east of
SELF recently taken from the Austri-
ans, according to the Austro-H Hungar-
ian army headquarters statement is
sued today In Vienna. The statement
adds:
italian artillery Is active in the
Ledro and Giudicarian sectors. Fee
BILE attacks by the Italians on our
positions northeast of Ledro and IN
the Daone valley were repulsed.''