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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Bill Providing for
U. s. Armor Factory
Passes the Senate

WASHINGTON, March 2i.-The Till
man bill to provide for the erection or
purchase by the government of an armor
plate factory at cost not to exceed
Sii0oo,OO0 was passed by the senate late
today by a vote OF So TO o.
The house naval committee has set
aside tomorrow for consideration OF the
measure with a view 70 reporting it TO
the house promptly.
Democratic senator's supported the bill
solidly, regarding II as one of the impor-
tant measures included in the national
preparedness program now being has
tened TO completion. Nine progressive
republicans Joined with the majority In
voting for the bill They were Senators
Borah. Ciapp Cummins, Gronna. Kenyon,
Norris. Poindexter Sterling and Works
Passage OF the measure in the house Is
regarded as assured Administration
leaders are arranging to bring II up soon
after passage OF the army reorganization
and immigration bills.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
WILL NOT SELECT
CHAIRMAN NOW
Republican subcommittee Post
pones Action Until Meeting to
Be Held in April.
FIVE MEN ARE CONSIDERED

CHICAGO. March 21.-The sub
committee on arrangements of the
republican national committee ad-
journed today without taking action
on the selection of a temporary
chairman for the national conven-
tion here next June. The sub
committee will meet again at the
call Of the chair about the middle
of April.
Five men mentioned most prominently
as candidates for temporary chairman
were:
Representative James A. Mann OF Illi-
nois. Senator Warren G. Harding OF
Ohio. p, c. Knox of Pennsylvania. Her
bert 8. Hadley. former governor OF Mis-
souri,. and Nicholas Murray Butler. presl-
dent of Columbia university.
None of the five was believed TO have
the support OF all of the committee wher
the session began.
Early in the discussion It was reported
that opinion was tending toward Senator
Harding.
Franklin Murphy. who yesterday said
the "wisest leaders of the party seem tc
think that Colonel Roosevelt could not
be elected II he were nominated" de
olared today that recent letters writer
by Colonel Roosevelt indicate that he Il
very much candidate. He has severa
!, admirable qualities. He sticks to hii
friends"
william F. Stone OF Baltimore wal
elected sergeant-at-arms for the Jun'
convention. This will be the fourth re
publican national convention in which
Mr.. Stone has served in that capacity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
NEW PROTOCOL FOR
PURSUIT OF VILLA
President Decides to Accept Pro-
posal of Carranza for Agree
ment Covering Case.
WILL BE SIGNED IN FEW DAYS

WASHINGTON. March 21.--Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet today de-
c,ded to accept proposal for proto-
col between the United State and the
dc facto government OF Mexico for
cooperation in the pursuit of Cen
cral Villa and his outlaws.
General Carranza's ambassador
here and state department officials
will discuss the protocol further. II
ls expected 1t would be put In final
form in few days and signed.
II also was decided at today's cabinet
meeting that word should be sent late
today to General Carranza that the re-
quest OF the United States to use the
Mexican railroads does not include the
transportation of troops, but only the
shipment OF supplies to the American
troops in Mexico
Acting Secretary Polk and Secretary
Baker explained to the cabinet over
night dispatches and the situation grow
ing out OF the request for use of the
railroads.
Mr.. Polk said In reply to the request
that Carranza had asked whether II was
planned to transport American troops as
we'll as supplies. The president and the
cabinet were disposed to meet any rea-
sonable request. 1t was indicated that
the proposed protocol would be so COM
prehensive as TO include all questions
which might arise in connection with the
Joint pursuit of villa by the American
and Carranza forces.
Acting Secretary Polk Secretary Dam
iels. Attorney General Gregory and Post
master General Hurleson remained In
conference with the president after the
other cabinet members had left. They did
not disclose the subject of the confer
ence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Dutch Not Satisfied
with Disclaimer
in Tubantia Case

THE HAGUE. Netherlands, March 20.
-(Via London. March 2l)-The official
German declaration that no German sub
marine was responsible for the sinking
of the Dutch steamer Tubantia has
failed to satisfy the Dutch people and
press. whose resentment has increased
to bitter anger since receipt OF the news
that other ships have been sunk. sup
posedly by torpedoes
Under the heading "Intolerable At
tacks," the Amsterdam Handelsblad as
serts that President Wilson should take
the lead TO protect civilization against
the new form OF submarine warfare
The ministers OF the interior. marine,
trade and foreign affairs conferred for
nearly two hours at The Hague today.
with representatives OF the principal ship
ping companies. The conference ad-
journed without a decision. The confer
ences will be continued tomorrow tues
day)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Sim Fein Rioters
Fire On Policemen
in Kings County

LONDON, March 21.-Sinn Fein rioters
fired on the police last night. Three OF
the police were wounded.
The rioting occurred at Tullamore.
Kings county. ireland. A police sergeant
was wounded seriously and a county in
spector and a district Inspector received
slight wounds.
Tullamore a town of $500 Inhabitants,
is fifty-eight miles west of Dublin.
There have been intimations of dis
turbed conditions in parts of Ireland i'm
several recent dispatches. On March "A
the police OF Cork raided the residences
of the principal officials OF the Sim Fein
party and seized arms and documents.
The London Post last week said the
situation In ireland was serious on ac-
count of the activity OF the Sim Fein
society. It asserted a vigorous campaign
against recruiting was being carried out
without serious hindrance in the west and
south and that several persons had been
indicted and tried, but had been acquit-
ted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Lieutenant Bowen,
Army Aviator, is
Injured by Fall

COLUMBUS. N. NJ. March Abby
Wireless from Field Army)-An aero
plane. one OF six to arrive today. was
partially wrecked in fifty-foot fall, The
pilot, Lieutenant T. 8. Bowen sustained
a broken nose and other slight injuries.
Lieutenant Bowen was attempting to
take the air under difficulties. The wind
was high and showed a tendency 20 whirl.
Several attempts OF the aviators to fly
had been frustrated previously by the
wind conditions. Finally Bowen went up.
but when fifty feet in the air his plane
took a dip and plunged almost straight
to the ground
Lieutenant Bowen's nose was broken,
his right eve was slightly injured, hut
otherwise he appeared unhurt. The six
machines which arrived here were OF the
first aeroplant squadron. which last fall
made a successful flight from Fort Sill.
Okl.. TO San Antonio In three days. much
OF which was done by the compass. Lieu
tenant Bowen was one OF the aviators
In that flight His home Is In Franklin,
Ky.
A cavalry unit and additional artillery
has arrived at this base; a regiment OF
infantry is enroute, another regiment of
cavalry also Is on the way.
villa was today reported defeated by
Carranza forces at Cruces. just south of
El Vale.
American troops have been dispatched
TO the vicinity where Villa was reported
as fighting with the constitutionalists.
The Americans went in separate flying
column. 1t is understood here that con-
stitutionalist troops have been dispatched
to the same neighborhood 10 cooperate
in attempting to trap villa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
FUNSTON ASKS
FOR MORE men
To HUNT VILLA
Wants Additional Troops to Protect
His Line Of Communication,
Already Over Hundred
Miles Long.
HE DOES NOT SAY HOW MANY
adequate Force of Infantry and
! Cavalry Needed, Says His
Report to Capital.
10 MORE NEWS OF PERsHING

~ SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 21.-
General Funston today asked the
War department for additional
troops to be used in the campaign
against Villa. He did not state the
number, but explained he wanted an
adequate force of infantry and cav
airy to protect the line of communi-
cation already more than 100 miles
long. He received no further news
from General Pershing.
The request for more troops came
simply because General Pershing has
found 1t necessary to stretch his line
of communications so thin that, un-
less reinforced soon, operations must
be restricted to limited area.
why Il IL Made Necessary.
Sending out detachments of cavalry in
different directions south of Casas
Grandes has made advisable the station
ing of troops along those lines to sup
port the mobile forces sweeping the trails
ITO Babicora, Namaquipa and Carmen.
1 When Babicora is reached the advanced
Ntroops OF the expeditionary forces will
be almost 200 miles from the border.
vLack of news from General Pershins
kand the absence of any unofficial reports
indicating developments south of Casas
Grandes since yesterday caused General
Funston to scan eagerly all reports
brought TO his desk, but had no bearing
on his request for additional troops, ne
said. The cutting of wires south Of El
Paso had not been reported to his Off
ciRlly
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March H.-Gen-
eral Funston today asked the War de-
partment for additional troops to be used
in the campaign against villa. He die
not state the number. but explained ht
wanted an adequate force Of infantry and
cavalry to protect the line of communt
cation already more than 100 miles long
He received no further news from Gen
eral Pershing.
Failure to hear from General Pershint
sharpened the interest of those at Gen
eral Funston's headquarters today. bu
did not arouse any anxiety. 1t was pointed
out that the cavalry detachments las
night, reported moving along three trail
south of Casas Grandes. were out of com
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column Four.l
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
North Dakota is
Naming Delegates

FARO. N. D.. March A.-North Da-
kota voters today cast their ballots in
the state presidential preference primary
to elect six delegates each 10 the repub-
lican national convention at Chicago and
the democratic national convention at
was expected
The Non-Partisan league. a voting or
ganization of farmers. has indorsed ten
democratic candidates whom they an
nounced are pledged to no presidential
candidate and ten republicans who are
pledged to United States Senator Robert
II. La Toilette of Wisconsin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
VILLA IN SECOND
CONFLICT With
De FACTO TROOPS
Wireless Report Tells of Battle Be-
tween Bandits and Carranza
Forces Near Los Cruces.
AMERICANS RUSHED TO SCENE
Indications that Gordon Around the
Elusive Outlaw is Being
Drawn Closer.
BANDIT BEATEN AT NAMAoUIPA

Ell PASO, Tex, March 21.-Fran-
cisco villa and his band of outlaws
have been forced into another battle
with the Carranza troops near Las
Cruces This information came as a
report by wireless today to the United
States army station at Columbus, N.
NJ. and IL was further said that
American troops had ben dispatched
to Las Cruces to aid in the fighting.
The fighting at Las Cruces, follow
ing the engagement at Namaquipa
yesterday, indicates that the Car
rama troops are pressing Villa hard
In his flight northward along the
Santa Maria river. and that the out
law may soon be forced to stand and
give battle to the American troops
now moving southwark.
The American and de faeto government
troops are drawing the Gordon closer
around the elusive Villa and within a
few days army officers here believe It
win be known whether villa is 10 meet
MS fAte III battle or bRffle ms pureuers
by successful escape into the Sierra
Madre. a series of running fights is an
ticlpated
Telegraph Wires Cut.
The telegraph wires were cut some
where north OF Casas Grandes today and
Carranxa officials here were without de-
tails Of the Namaquipa battle. IN which
Colonel Cano whipped the outlaw A
rowing band OF bandits that scattered
from the main villa command on It's
flight south after the massacre OF Co
lumbus, are believed to have cut tho
wire communication. Communication may
not be restored for some time and in
formation Of Villas movements will have
to come by wireless to the United States
army base at Columbus 10 be transmitted
to Major General Funston. the depart
ment commander at San Antonio.
Mountains Only Refuge.
with the CarranzIstaa pushing steadily
from the north and the two American
columns moving southward. villa can
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
FILINGS
MADE IN PHELPS COUNTY

HOLDREGE, Neb., March H.-(Special.)
-Thirty-three filings for state and county
offices were made in Phelps county. The
filing fee for c. T.. Harman for gov
ernOr was paid into the office OF the
county treasurer last Saturday. The
greatest contest is for the office OF
county superintendent. two republicans
and four democrats having filed. Three
republicans and two democrats have filed
for sheriff.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22

WASHINGTON. March 2l.-Treasury Of
ficials declare that arrests OF cigar and
yesterday on charge OF defrsuding the
government OF internal revenue taxes.
only scratched the surface Of fraudulent
practices which have extended from
manufacturers to retailers and even 10
consumers all over the country.
So far the investigation has not shown
Just when the conspiracy began. but II
is believed that II may be traced back
as far as twenty-five years. Some esti-
mates OF the amount out u which the
government has been defrauded run up
to 100000. Only a small part OF the
amount can be recovered. but the govern
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Government Defrauded of Millions
in Taxes On Cigars and Cigarettes

ment intends TO bring civil proceedings
to get back every cent possible and to
imprison such offenders as can be
reached
Most OF the leaders Of the alleged con-
spiracy are said TO be under surveillance
and more arrests are expected.
Under the law cigars are taxed from rs
cents 10 81 a 1000 and cigarettes from
n.25 TO $500 a 1000. Failure 10 use proper
revenue stamps, or TO use any at all,
gave an opportunity for large profits.
Reports that the frauds had been made
possible or inspired generally by govern
ment employees in collusion with conspira-
tors were denied. A few specific instances
where officials suspect colluslon are un-
der investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Villa Hopes to
Join Forces With
zapata in South

BILLINGS. Mont, March 21.-Villa is
trying TO reach and cross the Sierra
Madre mountains in an effort TO Join
forces with zapats. the rebel leader. oper-
ating I'm the southern part or Mexico. ac-
cording TO an opinion expressed today by
Dr. s. c. Arnold. chief surgeon for villa
In 1si4-15, who has arrived here from
Mazatlan.
DR.. Arnold said villa would find
40,oOO men under Zapats. In the event he
succeeded in getting into southern Mex
leo, DR.. Arnold asserted. United States
forces could get at the bandit only
through Vera Cruz
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED IN
FEAR OF MEXICAN RAID

CLINT. Tex. March a.-Fears that
Mexicans might make an unexpected raid
resulted in the closing OF the school to-
day at Fabens, a border town opposite
the Mexican village OF Guadalupe. Cap
tain Moses. in command OF a United
States company Of infantry here. advised
DR.. Kicker that as a matter OF precau-
tion he should remove his family from
the border The school tescher. hearing
Captain Moses advice. promptly closed
the school.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Plot to Make Bogus
Bills Originated
In Penitentiary

WASHINGTON. March 21.--secret serv-
ice officials here said today the recently
discovered plot to counterfeit the s5 fed
eral reserve note OF the San Francisco
federal reserve bank originated In the
Washington state penitentiary at Walla
Walla. Nine men. all Of them inmates of
the penitentiary at the same time. are
reported under arrest in Seattle and San
Francisco I'm connection with the plot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
GER MANS RENEW
RAIDS ON VERDUN
French Official Report Says Violent
Assaults in Sector West of
Meuse Repulsed.
GAIN is MADE AT ONE POINT

PARIS, March 21.-German forces
again made violent attacks in the
Verdun sector west of the Meuse last
night. The war office announced
today that the Germans had gained
no success except that they obtained
slight footing southeast of Malan-
court wood.
East of the Meuse the night was calm.
The text of the statement follows:
I'm Belgium an enemy reconnaissance
along our lines north of Point Boesing
was at once driven back by a counter
attack.
I'm the Argonne our artillery has been
very active along the southern boun-
dairy of the Cheppy wood.
West of the Meuse the Germans sew
eral times last night renewed their at
tacks against our front extending from
Avocourt to Malancourt. where the bonn
bardment by shells OF large caliber con-
tinued without interruption. The attacks
were accompanied by throwing of flam-
ing liquid by detaehments of men carry
ing special machines for this purpose.
In spite Of the heavy losses inflicted
by our fire the enemy was able to take
possession after hand-to-hand fighting
of the. southeastern part OF Malancourt
wood. known as the Avocourt wood,
which we occupied. All the efforts Of
the Germans to march out from the
Avocourt wood resulted in failure,
"1ne night passed quietly on other
sectors In the verdun region"
Germans Take Two Positions.
BERLIN, March H.--SVia London.)-
French positions northeast of Avocourt
were captured by the Germans, who took
$500 prisoners. the war office announced
| today.
The unqualified assertion that the Ger
mans are in possession OF Dead Mans
hill. northwest OF Verdun, is reiterated
by the correspondent of the Tages Eel
tung at the verdun front.
mot only hill No. 265, called Dead
Man hill. but also the enemy posi-
tions on hill No, 295, included under the
designation Dead Mans hill. are in Ger
man hands" he says. The French
neither hold nor command the position
German advanced posts are south Of the
summit of hill No 295."
According TO German reports the
French, whose maps designate hill No.
265 as Dead Mans hill. began to give
this designation TO hill No 2s5 when
they were driven from hill No 26o.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
THREE INDICTMENTS
AGAINST JEAN CR0NES

CHICAGO. March n.-Three indiet-
ments charging assault with intent TO
kill and murder were returned today
against Jean Crones. accused of attempt
ing TO poison 100 guests at banquet ten
dered Archbishop Mundelein here March
TO- Bonds were fixed at $4,000. Crones
still is at large.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Acute Dilation of
Heart Kills Boxer

PHILADELPHIA, March H.-Acute
dilation OF the heart caused the death OF
Andrew Crowley. the local festherweight
boxer who collapsed in the third round OF
a bout with Michael Malone here last
Friday night and died a few minutes
later. according 70 the verdict Of the
coroner's jury at the inquest today.
Malone was exonerated and discharsed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
GERMAN EXCHANGE DROPS
TO NEW LOW RECORD

NEW YORK, March 21.-German ex-
change declined TO a new low record to-
day the rate for demand bills TO Berlin
being quoted At n 7-16 for the equivalent
of 4 marks, as against the previous low
Of 7llz Todays quotation was almost
nominal. however, as offerings Of ex-
change were light
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Texas Town is Facing
Destruction by Fire

DALLAS, Tex. March H.-Reports from
Paris, ninety miles north OF here, early
tonight indicated that the town. which
has population OF 10000 was threatened
with destruction by fire. Long distance
telephone communication was impossible
One company reported their local ex-
change In flames. the operators having
fled from their posts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Two Aeroplanes Lost
on Way to Front to
Search for Villa

CoLUMUBS. N. NJ. March 1.-Two
aeroplanes Of the first squadron have
been lost in flight en- route from here
for the front in Mexico. Captain B. d.
Foulois, in command of the squadron, to-
day reported their failure to arrive and
said their whereabouts was not known.
Six machines arrived safely. Exceedingly
high winds have made army airmen's s
tasks hazardous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Britain Bars Autos,
Booze and Pianos

LONDON. March A.-Further restrie-
tion on the importation of luxuries were
imposed today. At meeting of the privy
council, King George signed a procla-
nation prohibiting the bringing In OF
automobiles. motorcycles, various musi-
cal instruments, such as player pianos
and monographs, and spirits and other
strong drink with the exception Of
brandy and rum.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
HoLDREGE DRYS NAME
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

HOLDREGB. Neb.. March 2L-Cspecial0
William Nelson Of this city has been
nominated by the temperance party for
the office Of mayor. No other party Will
have candidates for city offices this year.
Mr.. Nelson is at present member OF the
Board OF Education and president OF the
Commercial club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
Not Instructed.

The delegates were not instructed as
to whom they should select as national
committeeman, or how to vote at the
national convention.
The convention went on record in reso-
lutions adopted as favoring:
An army and navy kept at a high
standard of efficiency but not for an in
crease in the present establishment SO
enormous as to put the United States
In class of military nations and force
conscription. or lay unreasonable burden
upon the resources Of the country.
Constitutional amendments, providing
for national prohibition and for national
woman suffrage.
Preparation for peace by the election
of republican president and congress
who will enact legislation to preserve
the American market for the American
producer; that will provide merchant
marine; that will amend the immigration
laws to exclude undesirable immigrants;
that will reconstruct and readjust inter
state legislation, and that by meeting the
demands for the development and COM
munity life will keep the country in step
with the. progress of the age"
villa Chase Approved.
The resolutions also contained an ar
raignment of the present national ad-
ministration. deploring the ''vacillating
and uncertain course Of this country with
Mexico and with the warning nations of
Europe" They approved the govern
ment's determination to hunt down villa.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
The Only Pictures

You will find in
reading the classified
columns, are those
created in your
mind after a real
study of those ads
offering rare buying
opportunities.
There are lots of
them every day,
too-take a look.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
The Weather

For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Tsa,nera lures mt Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
For Women Specially

The Bees exclusive fea-
lures rel ating to house
h hold topics, current
fashions, social entertain
ing and the personal prob
lens of h e eternal fem
mime are unexcelled.
Read Our Woman's Pages.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-22
UNRESTRICTED MEN
SENT FROM KANSAS
Republican State Convention at
Topeka Names Four Delegates
at-Large to Chicago.
ONE WOMAN AS AN ALTERNATE

TOPEKA, Kan, March 21.-The
republican state convention here to-
day elected four elegates-at-large
and four alternates to the conven-
ton of the party, adopted resolutions
criticising the Wilson administration
and favoring national prohibition.
national woman suffrage, and ade-
quate preparedness, and adjourned
without a wrangle, after little less
than three hours deliberations.
The four delegates, elected c. F.
Scott, lola; w. F. oMrgan, Hutch
inson; Alfred Williams, Columbus,
and T. Davenport, Smith, Hiawatha.
AS alternates, E. B. Jewett, Wichita;
Vern e. Upton, Parsons; j. r.
Ransom, Kansas City, and Mrs. Sid
ney Breese, cottonwood Falls, were
chosen.