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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
SEVEN FIGHTS
HIGH IN AIR
Eastern Section of French
Front Scene of Daring
Aeroplane Battles.
GERMAN WINNERS THREE
TIMES OVER DEFENDERS
French Claim Control of Air Over
Verdun-Weather Keeps Bird
men on Qui Vive.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, March 13.-No less than seven
air fights to the death have been fought
within day over the eastern section
Of the French front. In these combats
three German machines have been shot
down in the region Of verdun, while the
French have lost four One of the French
aeroplanes was sent hurting to the
ground in the Mouse sector, the other
three in Champagne, according to a Ber-
lin statement
The French control the air over Yer
dun. according to an official claim made
in Paris tonight. The statement says
that the advantage lis indisputably with
the French"
1t relates that on account Of the i'm
proved weather conditions. the airmen
Of both armies are unusually active, and
reports a raid of six aeroplanes in Bril-
culles, where bombs were dropped on the
railway station.
The Berlin statement also reports a
successful raid by German aviators.
After much reconnoitering," II says.
''our aIrmen attacked enemy railway sta
tions and military depots, especially the
CIermont-Yerdun railway line with sue
ccss
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Villa Flees to Native Hills
AsU.S. Troops Make Ready
To Follow Trail of Death
Bandit Leaves Bloody Traces All Through Country as He
Makes for Boyhood Haunts in Guerrero Pershing and
Staff Go to Columbus, Preparatory to Dash.

always toward his home hills, where
he hopes to find sanctuary.
AguiIa said that Gen. Cavasos, with
the party OF COO men was hurrying north
from Casas Grandes in an effort to
head off the bandit, but so far as the
American troops are concerned. Villa will
have a wide jump before they get NOV
ing.
1t is still belived by some that he is
bearing down upon Casas Grandes. nine
ty-fve miles from Columbus and the
home of 500 Mormon colonists, to strike
it slashIng blow in his passage.
All kind Of reports are heard regarding
these Mormons. That Villa lay in wait
at Buzman. on the railroad expecting
their train and that later he cut the tele-
graph line at Carrolitos, when he heard
they were not coming. is generally cred
tied.
Bishop W. p. Hurst. OF the Mormon
Church, with headquarters in FL Paso.
says that the Mormons are all well
armed and that he belives they will
march out across the desert. protecting
themselves as best they can. but Gen.
Gavira, in command of the Carranza
forces at JuareZ. declares that the col
onists are safe under the guns of his
soldiers at Casas Grandes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14

Gen. Pershing came TO the Del Norte
to meet the newspapermen this morning
from a conference with Gen. Gabriel
Gavira at the Mexican consulate.
The conference was In connection with
Gavira and his officers.
Much secrecy surrounded the confer
ence, but it was broken up by a MESA sc
to Gen. PershinS that President Wilson
had acceded to the request of the Car
rama government to be permitted to
pursue bandits from Mexico into the
United States, should occasion arise.
Gen. Gavira came over from Juarez in
an automobile, accompanied by the may
or of his town. NJ. NJ. Priteo. and sew
eral aids. Gen. Pershing had reached
the consulate shortly before, unaccom-
panied. The general was in field uni
form. displayed no side arms. but carried
a riding crop in his hand with which he
constantly ficked his riding boots in a
nervous manner.
He is a pleasant hammered man with a
without reserve, save when they trespass
upon matters OF military movement.
Barring the possibility of his capture
by Carranza troops in the near future
it is believed that the chase for Villa
will last anywhere from one to six
months.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Allies Meeting
Proves Stormy
Iwenty-one Persons Elected
Before Quiet Can Be Had
in New York Hall.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, March 3.-Sympathizers
with the Allies, under the leadership OF
Col. George Haven Putnam undertook to
hold meeting in Carnegie Hall to-
night. Sympathizers with Germany I'M
dertook to ruffle the harmony. The re-
suit was a mild imitation of Donnybrook
fair.
Someone telephoned the West 47th
Street Police Station at o'clock in the
evening to the effect that an attempt
would be made to blow up the hall with
bomb. swarms of detectives flocked
to the scene. The only bombs to be dis
covered however, were oratoricaI ones,
The meeting was under the auspices
of the American Rights Committee,
which is frankly in favor of the United
States joining the allies.
Major Putnam, who occupied the chair
swooped down on q particularly trouble
commenced. At last he shouted:
Il call upon guardians Of this city to
protect us in this meeting"
No sooner had he spoken than police
swooped down on n particularly trouble
some men and elected them from the
building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
(By DAMON RUNYON.)

Special to The Washington Herald.
FL paso, March 13-Moving as swiftly
and as unerringly as a homing pigeon.
Francisco Villo continues his flight south
ward towards the mountains of his boy
hood country in Guerrero.
Meantime the first of the American
columns Of horse, foot and guns which
will pursue the bandit, is picking itself
together out OF a confusion OF dust and
camp equipage at the little town of Col
umbus. N. NJ, while body of carranza
troops is working northward from Casas
Grandes trying to cut the trail of the
flying outlaw.
At moment when it was being sug-
gested in some quarters that the Ameri-
cans were borrowing from the Mexican
book of ''Manana" in getting their chase
of Villa started, Brig. Gen. John J. Porsh-
ing and his staff suddenly departed
for Columbus this afternoon and by to-
morrow night or Wednesday he probably
will have crossed the border.
Col Aguila, commanding a detachment
Of Mexican troops at LaPalomas. sent
word today that Villa was some sixty
miles south OF Columbus, the scene OF
the recent attack. and that he was drIv-
ing away toward the south-always south
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Caranza General Has Long Talk
With Pershing About Campaign

By tomorrow night when it is expected
that the first Of the American troopers will
ride his mount upon Mexican soil, Perish
ing will have the First, Thirteenth and
Eighth regiments. two squadrons Of the
Twelfth. the Seventh and the Tenth
all cavalry-besides mountain guns. the
Sixth and the Sixteenth Infantry and the
signal and hospital corps.
1t is not likely that the first column
will include anything but cavalry, but,
even so. cavalry must move slowly as
compared to the unhampered Villa, IA
niliar with every foot of the country
through which he fees. Numerous
civilians who know the Villa home coun-
try as we'll as other parts of Mexico
through which the columns must move
are being employed by the army and are
expected to be of great assistance.
Capt. SheIlenarger was today named
as official censor for the expedition, and
will handle all the news sent back by the
correspondents attached to the column.
1t is said that the censorship will be
very strict and that nothing will be per-
mitted that might give Villa an inkling
of the armys movements. Racing went
on at Juarez today as usual, but the
crowd was small. The meet closes in a
short time after numerous vicissitudes
and the horsemen are not sorry to quit
until things quiet down.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
General Pershing Gives Interview
10 Group of Newspaper Writers

Gavira claims he has strong garri.
sons at both Casas Grandes and Pear
son. and that Villa would not dare
make an attack at either place.
Gen. Pershing came down town al
noon today to keep an appointment
made the night before with the news
paper correspondents. to discuss with
imposed upon those accompanying the
invading column.
As he stepped into the lobby OF the
hotel, Paso del Norte. in field uniform
he was surrounded by twenty-five or
thirty newspapermen, who began
showering questions upon him. Al
that time the general had not heard
definitely that lie would be in COM
mand of the expedition. but when one
of the newspapermen informed him OF
the official order. he smiled, and was
apparently much gratifed.
Pershing then did not have any idea
when he would move, or from what
point and there was the same uncer-
tainty around Fort Bliss. The orders
to move must have come soon after
his visit to the hotel. as at 4 o'clock
the general and his stan left Fort
Bliss for Camp Cotton.
A special troop train bearing the
Sixteenth Infantry went out soon at
terward. and at Camp Cotton a special
car for Gen. Pershing was attached to
the second section.
The Sixth Infantry reached Column
bus at $50 o'clock this afternoon with
No. Z Field Hospital. The Seventh
Cavalry is on the way to colum bus
from Douglas, Ariz., and the aero
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Aviators Offer
To Fight Mexico
New York Aero Club Mobile.
ing Under Carranza's For
mer Aerial Commander.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
New York, March 13.-As- means OF
meeting the emergency, should It arise,
the Aero Club today began the work OF
mobilizlng avlators to accompany the
American troops into Mexico. w Leon
ard Bonney, formerly commander OF
Carranza's aviation forces, is directing
the mobilization.
A telegram was sent to the Secretary
Of War offering the aid Of the club in fur
nlshing aviators and machines. secre-
tary Baker replied that the Mexican ex-
petition has all the aeroplanes 1t needs.
The following aviators have volunteered
their services:
Capt. Ralph f. McMinen, II. Roy
Waite, Robert G. Fowler, who flew across
the Isthmus Of Panama; John G. Gllpat-
rick, B. B. Lewis, S. S. Pierce, F. J,
JaQuith and Beryl H. Kendrick. who
few last year from Albany to Ocean
City, Md.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Baker Lays Campaign
Plans Before Wilson

President Wilson and Secre-
tary of War Baker had an
hours conference at the White
House last night. Secretary
Baker placed before the Presi-
dent all the dispatches received
from Gen. Funston during the
day. 1t was believed he gave
the President the complete
plans for the army expedition
against Villa as outlined to the
War Department by Gen. Fun
ston.
When he was leaving the
White House at 9 o'clock, Sec
rotary Baker said:
eff the troops have crossed
the border, l. have not been in
formed.
Previously Secretary Baker
had been reminded that he had
promised to notify the press
when the first troops went
across.
mo, didn't promise that"
Mr.. Baker said. What | prom
iscd was that | would tell you
when / had been advised the
troops had crossed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
0RPET TRIAL ON TODAY.
Defense Expected to Seek POST
pOucment Till October.

Chicago. March 13.-The, trial of Will
liam Orpet, University of Wisconsin
junior, under Indictment for the MUIR
der of his sweetheart, Marian Lam
bert, of Lake Forest. will come up to-
morrow morning before Judge Ed
wards in waukegan.
A motion to ouash the Indictment
will be made. and 1t is expected to be
denied. The defense will then use ev-
cry means to have the case put over
until October, while the State will urge
immediate trial
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14

planes from San Antonio are en- route.
The fact that Carranza troops seem
to be moving northward with villa on
the wing for the south. and the added
fact that Gen. Bertani has 1000 men
at La Palomas. opposite Columbus
hurrying of the plans for the mobiiza-
ton at Columbus.
Carranza officers and men are report
ed to have been making inquiries at the
boundary line two miles south Of CoIum.
bus this morning as to the strength
Of the American troops in the
ravaged little town. and vigilance
against any attempt by the Mexican,
against the American camp has been
doubled
Troops are patroling the streets OF FL
Paso tonight. They appeared early in
the afternoon, although there has been
no trouble and no excitement here. The
people are doing a great deal of specu-
lating as to the result Of Pershing's for
NAL entry into Mexico, but it is not be-
lieved that it will cause any disorder
among the big Mexican population of
the Gate City. The pawn shops and
hardware stores of the town have been
doing rushing business lately in fire.
arms, however. and apparently many
dwellings are well fortified It is claimed
that the Mexican residents, too. are well
equipped. Yesterday there was a general
belief that the American columns would
be resisted from the moment they cross
ed the border, but events Of the last
twelve hours seem to have reassured
every ono
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
BODIES CHOKE
RIVER TIGRIS
Euphrates, Too, Carries Off
Thousands of Bodies of
Slain Armenians.
TURKISH SOLDIERS TELL
OF HORRIBLE TORTURES
Women Killed as They Beg for Mercy
Mothers Drown Babes to Save
Them Torture.

SPECIAL Gable 70 The WsShingtoo Herald
Paris. March IA terrifying tale Of
Armenian massacres recounted by the
Argentine Mission Zeitschrift. held up by
the Berlin censor since November 10, has
Just reached here. The missions report
reads:
Turkish soldiers vino had parts in
wild scenes Of indescribable horror and
fanaticaI savagery. told our tnvestiga-
tors they saw hundreds OF terrified Ar
menian women slain outright as they
pleaded for mercy on their knees.
To save their babies from excruciat-
ing tortures, many of these women,
driven to desperation, flung their infants
to drown in the rivers Tigris and EU-
pirates as the ravcninG hordes OF re-
ligion- intoxicated Turks bore down on
their homesteads. killing as they came.
Investigators asked the soldiers:
You mean to tell US you pittlessIy
shot down women and children? The
soldiers replied: We had no choice, we
only obeyed orders.
Treated Like Cattle.
Another official witness told US he
helped to drive bands OF Armenians into
exile. They were treated like cattle
and beaten, and the slightest recaIci-
trance was punished by death by
strangulaton.
Every day dozens of men were cast
over precipices along the route. babies
heads were crushed. and women were
robbed and dishonored. Our missionaries
were present at horrible scene when
hundreds Of children and aged women,
many scarcely able to sit on their
donkeys. were led to a precipice on the
brink of the Euphrates. They were tied
in bundles like faggots and flung into
the yawning depths, where they were
caught in the swift eddies of the river
and whirled to death downstream
Between May 10 and 90. last. 100
Armenian notables and other Christians
were arrested at Diarbekir. Mamouret
and VI Asis. During the whole month
the Euphrates and Tigris were chokcd
with the bodies of the massacrcd.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Spanish War Veterans
Asked to Make Ready
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, March ia gen.
eral call to United States war
veterans was issued today by
William F. Leuper, commander
of Defendant Camp, No. sc,
United Spanish War Veterans.
Commander Leuper declared
that current events make it i'm
perative that all veterans should
now communicate with the COM
manders of veteran naval and
military organizations so that a
list of valuable men can be OBJ
tanned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
LONE AMERICAN SENTRY
CAPTURES mex" SHIPPER
"Greaser" Takes Pot-shot at u. S
Trooper. but Regrets 1t When
His Rife Jams.

Special to Tue Washington Herald.
FL Paso. March 13-Mexico was invaded
tonight by an American soldier OF the
Seventh Infantry. near Camp Cotton. who
captured a Mexican and brought him to
the American side.
The Mexican. standing on his own side
of the border. which runs close to Camp
Cotton. fired on the American soldier,
who was doing sentry duty.
The Mexican missed and tried to fire
again, when his gun damned, and the
American. rushing across, captured him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Loses S500,OO0 Estate

London, March 13.-The appeal in the
internationally famous "SllnEsby baby
case" was granted today by the Court
of Appeals, which means that five-year-
old Teddy sIingsby loses a Yorkshire
estate valued at $4,000.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
MORE TROOPS TO THE BORDER.

From present indications the initial force Mexico win
OF about 5000 troops chiefly composed cavalry and mountain
artillery acclmaed border Their places are 10 be taken
the border by other troops from oe5 IN the
United States
Secretary of War Baker announced yesterday that machine
troop with Troops C. E. F. H. of the First Cavalry left
Preside MONTEREY CAL Sunday; that Troops D. l. also
Of the First left San Diego yesterday troops from
Monterey left in sections at and 80 O'Clock Sunday night
psne> and F. OF the Twentieth Infantry Mr. announced left
San Antonio Tex for Dg ~ Mex companies
the regiment had left Sunday for Bbee rz Engaees
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Five Hundred Weavers Strike

Pawtucket, R. L. March 13.-Five
hundred weavers OF Hope Webbing Com
pany struck today for ten per cent ad-
vance. The company weaves narrow
fabrics and ct present has large orders
for cartridge belts for European armies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
MISSING HEIR LOCATED.
Keith Dnlrymple Taken to Buffalo
by His Guardian.

clean, n. Y, March 12-Keith Dalrym-
pie, the missing heir of the $4,000 for
tune left by Edwin Dalrymple, at Port
Allegany, has been found. He has been
OF Charles City, Iowa, and positively
identified by persons who know him.
Dalrymple was in DR.. Palmers care
when he disappeared eight years ago.
The physician has had himself ap-
laws of Missouri, where he says he found
the boy In a hospital
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
CONSENT TO cARRANzA EoUIvocAL.

Although appearing Caranza the reciprocal privileges
asked for the American no officials privately admit
thing. In the first place pointed out Carranza
already consented permit the American forces
whereas Carranas proposals dealt depredaons
In the second place, shown the communication assuming
the right proceed with the expedition against Villa limits
awlcss bands that might originate in this country
President Wilson yesterday had long conference Speake
Champ Clark and Majority Leader Claude Ktchn of House
which he strongly urged that the preparedness legislation
nnstration be put through without further DELAY
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Teddy Bear Creator Dies

Philadelphia, March 13.-seymour Ea-
ton, widely known writer and advertis-
ing agent, today died at his home,
Lansdowne, Pa. Mr.. Eaton was the
founder of the Booklovers and Tabard Inn
libraries. He was the creator of the IA
nous Teddy Bears.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Upton Still Coyets Cup.

London, March 13-Sir Thomas Lin
ton, in a letter to the vice commodore
Of the Essex Yacht Club, states that
he hopes to sail in the America Gun
race next year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Turkish Parliament Closed,

Constantinople, March 1s-The Turkish
parliament has been closed by a decree
Of the Sultan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
SENATOR'S FEAR GRAVE TROUBLE.

In the Senate yesterday afternoon Senators Chamberlain
and Bora of Idaho made speeches which
Clared that he would be surprised Villa acclaimed as
rational hero for his Columbus $4,000 rallied
his standard rePe the American forces Senator Borah declared
that Carrana his followers opposed the American expedition
United States would need force of $4,000 Mexico
guard the border Both Senators strongly uged
be lost in acting the preparedness legislation.
Similar arguments in favor of immediate action
navy bills made the floor of the House
The President conferred during the morning
and Salisbury of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
ing the situation After returning the Senate Senator
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
PLANS FOR INVASION

There nothing by Congress with respect the tua
ton that know Of this time. What is contemplated
and capture of awlcSs mcn unless
make In such contingency
the whole would be submitted Congress"
Although the War Department still maintains the rigorous
censorship the official dispatches from Gen Funston while
officials there profess know of the details Funons plan
campaign that his troops will cross into Mexico
from Columbus n Mex, for the central column FL Paso Tex
column, and Cubersons Ranch square of New
Mexico Hachta n. Mex for the column When last
Villa reported Coatos eighty miles south
Columbus and twenty miles north of Casa Gande headed the
direction of the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
TROOPS EXPECTED TO CROSS TODAY.

1t is expected that Gen Funston by this morning have put
troops in motion the border.
The tension in Washington cssened by publication
OF the note to CErranza All plans OF the War Department
drawn with the possibility view that the entry of troops
Mexico will be the signal for Caanzstas and Vsas
Mexico to unite in opposition to the invasion.
The State Department yesterday the Villa ban
dts located the vicinity of Casas Grandes
somewhere between Casas Grandes and e. Paso.
Col Garira. commander of garrison Juarez
asked three DAYS send bring
American Normons the border No
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
Lansing Inserts Joker" Making Per-
mission Granted Mexican Leader
of Little Practical Consequence.
WILSON OFFERS GUARANTEES
Tells First Chief He Seeks to Avoid Interven.
tlon-War Department. Prepares for Long
Campaign and Any Eventually.

Secretary of State Lansing yesterday notified the Carranza gov
that the United States has agreed permit
TO enter United States territory pursuit of bandits might
the border into Mexico commit depredaons there
United States
In return for this privilege the sets forth tn,
United States understands that Caranza has objection the Amer
expedition which has been organized for the pursuit Villa
that this is prepared exercise this right wihou
further exchange of views.
Accompanying the formal statement BY Mr. Lansin;
setting forth that the American expedition scnpulouy con
fined to the pursuit and capture of Villa.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14
TODAYS 7-COLUMN
HERALD

Is temporary reduction made necessary
by the fact that our regular eight
column presses are in process Of re-
moval to the new Herald Building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-14

a s first announced January !.
"A 1916. The Herald guarantees
full moneys worth to the purchasers
of articles advertised in the display
columns of this paper by any Wash
ington merchant.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-11-04
Mrs Georgia Swami

NOMINEE FOR co. TREASURER.
At the solicitation of friends who
had conf dence in her ability to per
form the duties OF the Office, Mrs.
Georgia b. Swami became candi-
date and was nonhnated for the Of
5ice Of county treasurer. and S max
ing an active campaign for election.
Mrs. Swami has been u resident of
Elmore county for he past "a years
and in the church, club and social af-
fairs of Mountain Home has taken
her full part.
While she has never before sought
public office, the fact that many
people of prominence and business re-
5pOnsibjity favor her election is
evidence that her qualifications for
the conduct of the Office of county
treasurer are considered ample.
The late Dr. B. B. Swami, a life
long Democrat who was prominent in
he affairs Of The party in ibis
county, was her husband