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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-01-29

There is less danger of fire in creo-
soted railroad trestles than in those
built of unpreserved wood as sound
surfaces do not hold stray sparks
readily
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
WOMAN CAPTIVE
TELLS GRAPHIC
STORY Of RAID
Her Baby snatched From Arms
y &c.,
And Given to MeXicans
DECLARES VILLA MADE
THREAT ON MARCH 1

Columbus, n. M, March 9.-Mrs.
Maud Hawk Wright, an American
woman, who said she was held cap
tive by Villa for nine days and was
liberated in the midst Of today's fight
ing, declared late today that Villa an
nounced, March |, his intention to
attack Columbus and proceeded north
under forced marches to carry out
his purpose.
Men Suffer Severely.
His men, with scant supplies OF
water and food, suffered severely and
many dropped from their horses on
the march to Boca Grande. Villa,
she declared, ruled them by fear and
his officers with the fiat of their
swords beat the soldiers into anima-
ton sufficient to reach that point,
where they rested and prepared for
the raid.
Tuesday, Mrs. Wright related, Villa
bandits attacked employees of the Pa
Tomas Cattle company engaged in
rounding up cattle, killing four Amer
leans.
Gave Up Her Baby.
Mrs. Wright said her husband, Ed
win j. Wright, formerly Of Houston.
Texas, and Drank Hayden, youth
employed at the La Booker sawmill,
we're taken from the Wright ranch
March /, and, presumably, killed.
When she was taken prisoner and
forced to ride away with detacn-
ment of Villas men, under Col. Mich
olas Servantes. she said bandit or
dered her to give her baby to a Mex
ican family.
Mrs. Wright was cared for today
at the home of Mrs. Sl0cum, wife OF
the general commanding the 18th
Cavalry. There she told the story of
her capture and her experiences from
the time she was taken from the
ranch at Colonial Hernandez, west of
Pearson, where the de facto Mexican
government was reported to have
maintained heavy garrison for the
protection of Americans.
Rode Mule First.
Up to yesterday, she said, Villa
wore citizens clothing, a queer little
round straw hat, and rode a small
mule. but just before the fight this
morning, he appeared clad in the mil
itary uniform he wore at Juarez, and
rode one of three handsome sorrel
chargers. which had not been ridden
during the long march.
Only 300 American Soldiers.
Mrs Wright said Villa led nearly
1900 men upon the sleeping Ameri-
can town, at which were quartered
less than 800 American troopers.
She said that some of the men de-
tailed to guard her during the march
north told her Villa had 5000 men
and 5000 horses.
at appeared to me he had twice
that many men and horses,' she add
ed.
Just before she and her husband
were taken prisoners with the ayden
boy. Mrs. Wright said, the Villa men
told her they had raided Colonial,
Juarez, an American Mormon settle
mnet, west of Pearson, looted all
stores of -four and provisions and
killed some of the foreigners. She
had learned nothing further in cor
roboration of this story, she said.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
j. s. SOLDIERS
MEET BANDITS
ON MEXICAN SOIL
Washington Government Indig.
nant Over Outrage of Villa
Troops
CAVALRY IS FACING
GREATER NUMBERS
No Word Received as to Fate of
Pursuing Party in Enenly's
Country

Washington, March 9.-Washing-
ton stands squarely behind Col. Slo-
cum in sending his cavalrymen into
Mexico in pursuit of the bandits who
raided Columbus, N. NJ, today, mur-
dering citizens and firing the town.
Secretary Lansing tonight informed
the de facto government OF Mexico,
through Eliseo Arredondo, its ambas-
sadOr-designate here, that he trusted
no objection would be made to the
action Of the American troops, they
having followed what is known in
military circles as a hot trail" No
orders have been issued for the re.
turn of the soldiers, and it is not
probable any will be issued for the
present. r...
Indignation Felt
Sharp indignation, occasioned by
news of the Villa outrage, was sue
ceeded quickly by undisguised salts
faction in official and congressional
circles over the knowledge that after
three years Of patient forebearance
United States troops actuany were
on Mexican SOIL to bring to justice
the outlaw whose depredations have
peri]izeds American essta, hatha sides Of
the border. ,,..
Five Troops Cross Over.
Reports that the American troop
ers were in action tonight probably
fifteen miles south of the border,
against a much larger force of ban
dts, were heard with anxious inter
est in official circles. Five troops of
cavalry crossed the border early in
the day. At late hour tonight it
was not known officially just where
they were or what account they had
given of themselves.
To Urge Intervention.
In congress, administration leaders
will seek to curb debate on the sub
ject, but will not be surprised if
there is difficulty tomorrow in re-
straining opponents Of the adminis-
tration. Senator Fail of New Mexico,
long an advocate of intervention
and consistent critic of the president,
tonight announced his purpose of in
Producing q resolution for recruiting
100000 volunteers to intervene in
Mexico at the carist possible mo-
ment. 1t is known, too, that other
senators have in contemplation reso-
lutions toward the situation in MeXi-
co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
GERM GERMAN n CRAFT
FORCES ISSUE
Fighting About Verdun Continues
Unabated With Little or No
Results.
RUSSIANS START AN
OFFENSIVE IN EAST
Rumors Renewed at London That
Turkey Is Seeking
Peace.

London, March 9.-Germany has
declared war on Portugal. Thus, IA
countries are engaged in the interna'
tional struggle. ...
The declaration Of war was made
by Germany, chiefly on account OF
the recent seizure Of German merch.
antment interned in Portuguese ports,
and Portugals refusal to rescind this,
action and once more place the ships
under the German flag. A long ser
les OF alleged breaches OF neutrality
by the Portuguese government also
We're contributing factors.
German Residents Leave.
Large numbers of German resi-
dents arc leaving Portugal as che re.
suit of notices given by German con.
suls that they should quit the coun'
try as soon as possible.
Fighting between the French and
Germans, northwest and north of
Verd,ln, has in no wise slackened.
Particularly violent has been the at.
tack of the Germans to the north of
Verdun around Douaumont, the vii
lage of Vaux, and TT Vaux, but &C.
cOrding to Il Paris they went for
naught. far....
Solid Formation.
The Germans were thrown in solid
formation against trenches of the
French bordering the foot of the
ridge dominating ut. VauX, which the
latest German official report said the
Germans had captured, but the
French drove back the attacking
forces with enormous losses.
In the eastern theatre, the Rus.
slams, at various points, have taken
The offensive against German ad.
vance positions, but Berlin declares
they nowhere met with success.
The foreign office has received no
official advices that Turkey is seek
ing peace. However, the impression
prevails, from what is known of con-
ditions in Turkey, that there is a
strong probability of an early move
in that direction.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
COLUMBUS, N. NJ,
MEXICAN
Machine Guns
Fail To Work

Ell Paso, March 9.-Failure Of the
machine guns to work at the crucial
time, when most needed at the be-
ginning of the fight between the Villa
bandits and the 18th cavalry at Col
umbus early this morning, is the
cause attributed for the escape OF
the Villa forces across the border,
and also for the relatively small loss
of life among them, according to Pri-
vate Thomas Barton, Of the hospital
corps, who with Private e. M. John.
son, brought five wounded privates
and one officer to Ell Paso this after
noon.
According to the men the attack
began near the edge of Columbus.
There were no guns or weapons Of
any kind in the hospital. Johnson
said he killed one Villa bandit with
an axe, which he threw as the MeXi-
can passed the hospital shouting
"Viva Villa"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
LADD |N)0|NED
IN v. B, CUT
SNUFF CASE
State Loses Action in United
States Court of Appeals
LOCAL COURTS UPHELD
STATE CHEMISTS STAND
Tobacco Questioned is Not Snuff
Says Judge in His
Decision.

St. Louis, Mo-, March 9.--The Unit.
ed States court of appeals at st. Lou
is today ordered the issuance of an
injunction against r. r. Ladd, state
chemist and food commissioner of
North Dakota, to prohibit him from
carrying out threats of prosecution
against tObacconists selling a certain
make of tobacco, which one set of en-
perts has pronounced to be snuff and
another set has declared to be mere
ly chewing tobacco.
The decision is a victory for the
Weyman.Bruton Tobacco company,
which failed to get the injunction in
the United States district court OF
North Dakota.
The court, in issuing its opinion,
defined both forms of tobacco. The
importation or sale of snuff in North
Dakota is strictly prohibited under a
penalty Of fine of not less than $500
nor more than $1,000 for the first Of
fense and Imprisonment for six
months for each succeeding offense.
Judges Adams, Garland and Trieber
heard the case on appeal and Judge
Trieber handed dow nthe opinion in
favor of the Weyman-Eruton Tobacco
company and against State Food Com
missioner Ft1atd. '&'8'' E''''''
Called It Snuff.
In the United States district court
of North Dakota, where the case was
first tried, Ladd was given the de-
cision. The opinion of the court of
appeals, therefore, was reversal of
this decision. The Weyman-BrutOn
Tobacco company manufactured "W.
B. Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco which
it sold throughout North Dakota.
Ladd held this tobacco was snuff and
that it was intended to be taken in
the nose or to be held in the mouth
for absorption. He accordingly he is
sued circulars to tobaccOnists, warn
ing them against the penalty which
would result from it's sale.
Claimed 1t Was Tobacco.
The tobacco company, however, de-
clared its product was not snuff, but
a fine cut chewing tobacco.
In his opinion, Judge Treber le-
gally defined snuff and fine cut chew.
ing tobacco for the first time since
Sir Walter Raleigh popularized the
use of the weed
Snuff" he declared, "is tobacco
which has been fermented, which is
powdered or pulverized and which is
primarily intended to be taken by the
nose, but also may be taken in the
mouth" Fine cut chewing tobacco,
according to the judge, 'is tobacco
prepared or cut from manufactured
plug or twist tobacco, or from tobac
co scraps, cuts or clippings and which
is practically intended to be used ex-
clusively as chewing tobacco"
The brand of tobacco in question,
the Judge declared, was of long fibre
and was not pulverized. 1t was ad-
vertised as chewing tobacco and was
intended to be used as such. Ac-
cordingly, he reversed the opinion of
the lower court.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
INSTRUCTIONS
ARE DEMANDED
FROM BRITISH
United States Wants Showdown
on sMerclatit1nen Issue at SO
Once.
NO MORE NEGOTIATIONS
UNTIL ANSWER ARRIVES

Washington, March 9--The United
States has asked Great Britain for
a copy Of the confidential instructions
to commanders of British merchant
vessels, which Germany claims
proves that merchantmen armed Of
fensively have been instructed to act
extensively toward German subma-
rines.
The request is said to have been
made through Sir Cecil M. Wright
the British ambassador. This is the
first step taken since administration
officials began studying the complete
memorandum in which Germany noti-
fled the United States of it's inten-
ton to treat merchantmen as armed
vessels of war
There were intimatiOns tonight
that the British government later
would be given an opportunity to an
swer the German charges and to COM
ment on the 20 incidents where Ger
many claims defensively armed ships
have acted Extensively toward subma-
rines of the Central Powers.
1t is considered unlikely, too, that
there will be any further negotiations
on the subject with Germany until
after reply has been received from
Great Britain.
In the senate today, Senator Nc
Cumber withdrew his resolution to
warn Americans off armed ships, say
ing it had served it's purpose and to
press it further might embarrass the
administration.
Just before the senate adjourned,
Senator Vardaman, democrat, made a
bitter attack on President Wilson's
policy. His speech precipitated no
debate, however.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
PRIESTS
ASSA|LANT FOR
,|ST DEGREE MURDER

st. Paul, March 9.-Mrs. Aniela Du-
dek of Minneapolis who shot and
killed Rev. Henry Jasieske at St.
Casimir's Polish Catholic church here
last Saturday night, was charged
with first degree murder in an in
dictment returned late today by the
Ramsey county grand jury Mrs.
Dudek, who is being held at the
county Jail here, will answer to the
indictment in district court next Mon
day. The funeral of Father Jajeske
was held today, 80 priests assisting
in the ceremony Mrs. Dudek has as
serted she shot the priest because he
had wronged her. It is understood
insanity will be her defense.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
GERMANY DECLARES WAR
ON PORTUGAL, MAKING
"A NATIONS EMBRO|LED
ROOSEVELT RECEPTIVE
CANDIDATE AS SHOWN
BY RECENT LETTER

New York, March 9.-Intimations
that he would not refuse nomination
for president at the hands Of the re-
publican party is drawn from letter
to the New York Evening Mail from
Col. Roosevelt, who is at Trinidad.
After declining emphatically to en-
ter the Massachusetts primaries as a
candidate, he wrote: 81 will not en-
ter any fight for the nomination. In
deed, will go further and say it
would be mistake to nominate me
unless the country has in it's mood
something of the heroic, unless it
feels not only like devoting itself to
the ideals, but the purpose, measure.
ably, to realize those ideals in Am.
erica"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10

fighting
buildings burned United soldiers drove the Mex
the border and pursued them fifteen miles into Mexican
territory asaia
The casualties of the 18th cavalry in the fighting in Columbus
seven killed and six wounded
Villa total losses in the day fighting estimated in
OF 100 killed and twice wounded,
The American into Mexico reported to have
counted for than IS Mexcals killed and wounded
Francisco Va the Mexican bandit raided United States terri
tory today With 500 men, he attacked Columbus killed at least 16
Americans and fired many buildings, before he driven back
the border AT least 25 troopers Of the 18th United States
cavalry followed the villa la 1, band dir into IN MeXTo T
Reports COL H. j. SIocm today stated that Villa had
made stand Is miles south Of the border where spirited fighting
cnsued In this engagement unnamed private killed. and
Captain George Williams adutan of the 18th cavalry wound
The small detachment Of troopers under Majors Frank Tomp
kns and Elmer Lindsey fighting dmomed, made determined
stand against the renewed Villa attack and at last
holding their ground
raid American territory proved costly bandit
chcan The bodies Of IS Mexican BANDITS including Pablo
ond in command had been gathered and burned before and
troopers reported number dead still lying the
death TO THE AMERICANS
Leading attack the slogan death the Americans
Vas followers fought with desperation Just before dawn they
along bitches rtmg the cavalry camp and rushed the
sleeping town and fired heavily.
The first voey brought troopers immediate
ton While portion the raiders engaged the cavamen others
detailed by the bandit chean began the torch and shoot
American civilians who from buildings Lights pub
lie buildings and homes became targets for snprs OF forces
Other bandits creeping close homes ened number of ci
villains into the open with English spoken invitations number Of
fatalities are attributed to this r1lse
Stores looted oil poured upon frame and
the match applied by still other bandits The postoce raided
and furniture smashed but the looter obtained only small
tered package.
Many civilians baraded themselves in their homes fred
at the Mexicans as they darted through the streets.
The fighting in the town ended almost suddenly began
Less than hours after the first shot fred buge sounded
recall and the raiders began dodered flight followed closely by
THREE TROOPS ON BOUNDARY
Three troops of cavalry posted the boundary tonight
battalion of infantry and squadron Of the Eighth cavalry
Ft Bliss left Ell Pao late today to reinforce the troops here With
these forces Col soc said he could handle further attacks
Villa in desperation might decide to make.
The days events accepted confirmation of
ports which have been that Villa dsgrunted Wash
attitude favor his rival Carranza had deter
mined to bring about intervention possible
robbery the motive behind the of Chihuahua
The United States intends to swallow Mexco' fugitive
quoted Villa Let do what make stick
their throats.
Continued Three)
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
Eight Civilians and Eight Soldiers Are
Killed in Street Battle; Fighting Con-
tinueS for Two Hours.
MEXICAN LOSSES ARE
PLACED AT $50
Villa Made Attack With Army of 1900
Men, Probably to Force 1nterven-
ton of United States.
IN PURSUIT OF VILLA

Mexico City, March 9-"My government sincerely re-
gres this affair and asks the American people to be pa
tent said Marceno Davalos who acting foreign min
nster of the Carranza cabinet statement to the Asso
Gated Press today.
1.-The government asks the American people to remen1
Der that Villa is common enemy, he continued and an
outlaw to be hunted down by all The Mexican govern
ment will the most vigorous to this to
earth and avenge his horrible acts
It is stated officially that General Travna with large
force already is in pursuit of Villa. attE 54#
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
ALEX STERN ELECTED
HEAD Of DAKOTA
TRUST COMPANY

Fargo, March "a letter from the
grave" as it were, decided today's
action Of the directors of the Dakota
Trust company, when they elected
Alex Stern president to succeed the
late Max Stern, his brother. A letter
by Max Stern, written sometime
prior to his death, opened by direc-
tors today, asked that his brother be
elected. The Max Stern estate con-
trolls third of the stock.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10

Columbus March 9.-The two hours invasion Of the Un
States at this point early today by bandits under the outlaw
cisco Villa, resulted follows:
Eight American civilians slain, including
Eight American soldiers of the 18th cavalry killed.
Other American civilians and soldiers injured.
Villa losses estimated at about $50 killed and 200
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10

MINISTERS HOLD
CONFERENCES

Copenhagen. March 9.-The first
meeting of the conference of the pre-
miers and foreign ministers of the
Scandinavian countries was held to-
day Nothing definite is expected to
result before Saturday, which prob
ably will be the concluding session.
The suggestion persists that the
conference may be the forerunner of
a complete understanding, if not an
active alliance of all the neutral coun.
tries in dealing with the belliger.
ents.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
400, 900 7rainnnen Ask
For Eight Hour Day
Rail Heads Oppose Plan and Will That Matter Be Submitted
tn
to Arbitration.

will have 30 days in which to make
reply.
The roads have made it plain that
they intend to fight the proposed con-
ditions.
Upon their refusal to accede to the
request, which is taken as fore
gone conclusion, committees repre-
senting both sides will be appointed
to negotiate settlement, if possible.
The railroads, it is said, will insist
upon arbitration under the Erdman
ACT if the private negotiations fail.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
MISSOURI RIVER
MENACES FARMERS
ABOUT YERM|LL|0N

Vermillion, S. D., March 9.-Flood
waters of the Missouri river have in.
undated lowlands west and southwest
OF Vermillion and tonight many farm.
ers of Clay county are said to be en-
dangered.
Water is flowing through the
streets of Meckling, nine miles west
of here. An ice gorge has formed
near there, and is holding firm.
Thousands of tons of hay have
been destroyed in the flooded area. A
number Of farms are covered with
water to depth of eight feet.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10

Chicago, March Sit was unoffi-
cially announced here tonight that
the vote of 100000 engineers, fire.
men and trainmen of American rail
roads overwhelmingly favored author
izing union heads to enter into nego-
tiations with the railroads for an
eight hour day.
The demands in a few days will be
presented to the railroads and they
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
PASS RESOLUTIONS,

Washington, March 9.-The senate
today passed the Robinson resolution
for congressional investigation of
the aviation service Of the army, aris-
ing from charges against the conduct
of the aviation station at San Diego,
Cal. The resolution now goes to the
house.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-03-10
TENTH CAVALRY ORDERED
TO DOUGLAS, ARlZ.

Bisbee, Ark, March 9.-The Tenth
United States cavalry stationed at
TT. Huachuca, Ariz., ten miles west
of here, has been ordered to Douglas,
Ariz., to reinforce the Mexican bor-
der patrol, it was stated tonight.
The cavalrymen left here tonight
on a special train.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS DEPRESSED.
On Attotude of Federal Reserve oBard
 Toward Foreign Securities.

New York. Nov. 2S.-The attitude of the federal reserve board respecting the further free acceptance by nation al banks Of foreign securities based upon was emergencies was the aIl-per- vading subject of discussion in fnan- cial circles today. Various interpre tations were placed upon this import ant act and speculative sentiment was distinc ctly depressed.
 Marketwise, one of the direct results was observed in the lower trend of international loans f1oated in this Virtually all isues of that description were heavy. Paris 5's declined 1 IA points to the low record of 96 3-S.
 Denials from authoritative quarters of any serious peace negotiations were without beneficial effect upon foreign remittances, exchange rates to Ger many and Austria undergoing further attrition, wfth;S a. material eAsing of rubles.
 Local and interior financial institu- tionS were in accord in quoting higher rates for time loans and call money rose to per cent. duplicating the high rate of the year, albeit the inquiry for accommodations of this character di- minished perceptibly.
 There was no material diminution of operations, sales again approximating 1,230, 900 shares, but the great bulk of the days trading took place in the first and final hours. with intermediate pe- riods of apathy. Lowest prices were made towards the close. the list then showing some unsettlement on rumors Of another marine disaster involving possible international complications.
 Extreme recessions of one to three points were registered By equipments, .coppers and other Snetals, sugars, pe- troleums, motors and industrials' com prfsing :he steel and iron class. U- $. Steel was relatively steady, but Bethe- lem Steel fell 25 points on a single transaction.
 Rails were the backbone of the mar ket, only nominal recessions occurring in that division, these being offset by the comparative strength of Reading and other coa1ers.
 Railway and industrial bonds were irregular on reduced dealings. Total sales (par va1ue), were 4,650,000.
 IT. S. bonds were unchanged on call, but coupon fours fell 3-S per cent. on sales.