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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-12
Hundreds of Small Islands.

There are hundreds of small. thickly
wooded islands strewn over the coastal
waters around Helsingfors. 1t is upon
a group of seven Of such islands. which
are larger than their neishbors. that the
almost impregnable Sveaborg fortress is
built. Moreover, small redoubts and bat
teries are well concealed in several of the
outlying islands. which surround like
thinly flung skirmish line. the fortress
near the coast
MANY a vain seward attack has shat
tered against Sveaborgs defenses. in by
gone days. and in recent year, Russia
has brought the strength Of the place up
10 twentieth century requirements 1t il
eaid that more than 1000 guns are
mounted here. ard several thousand SOL
diers are Quartered in the fortress even
in times of peace. During the Crimean
war the allies attacked this point violent
~ and without success. The story goes
that English guns alone hurled more than
thousand tons Of shot and shell into the
fortress. almost without apparent effect.
il has fallen only once and then bribery
10 credited with victory. and not the force
Of arms. II surrendered to the Russians
without an effort at defense, surrender
ing at the same time that its garrison
Of 5000 men laid down their arms and
turned over their formidable defenses the
whole country Of Finland"
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THINKS THE ZONE PLAN
WILL AID REAL ESTATE
Reduces Fluctuations in Prices and
Promotes Development, Says
Publication.

The problem of reducing the present
extreme fluctuations in real estate val
mes is one that confronts every city
and town of Importance in the country
and for that reason the study given
the subject by the New York city COM
mission becomes of general interest
and value, says the American Archi-
tect.
Undoubtedly the greatest factor con-
trfbuting to the unstable conditions
that exist in the real estate and build
ing field is the constantly and rapidly
changing character of improvements
that have heretofore been made, with
out let or hindrance, in practically all
sections of cities depending entirely
upon the opportunities. real or fancied
for gain or advantage presented to the
individual who cared nothing for the
effect upon the neighborhood invaded.
Instances in which a street has sur
fered serious depreciation for block
after block of it's length by reason OF
a sudden influx of manufacturing or
retail establishments requiring build
ings of a type and character foreign TO
the locality and bringing with them
vast forces of employees, are so numer-
Gus and well known as no longer to re-
Quire specific mention.
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RUSS|A'S GIBRALTAR
DEF|ES THE GERMANS
Sveaborg Fortress, After Months of
War. Remains Intact on Gulf
of Finland.

After more than eighteen months of
naval war upon the Baltic sea between
the fleets of Germany and Russia, the
first successful shot has yet to be fired
against the mighty fortress Of Sveaborg.
which guards the neck of the Gulf of Fin
land. and the water approaches to the
Russian capital begins primer on war
geography just issued by the National
Geographic Society at Washington. "Svea-
borg. best known as the Gibraltar of the
Baltic powerfully secures it's holders
control to all the wide basin Of the Gulf
of Finland, thus giving them most i'm
portant base for disputing the control of
the northern inland sea. 1t was the ac-
QUESTION of this stronghold that consti-
tuted the strongest impeIling force in
Muscovite politics toward the conquest of
Finland from the Swedes.
Across the neck of the gulf from Svea-
borg lies Reval. the seat of other powerful
shore defenses and OF important Russian
navy yards. These two points block the
way from the Baltic against any naval
power almost as securely as the forts
kilid Rahr and Chanak kalessi blocked
the English ships at the Dardanelles.
Reval is situated on a sharp bay at the
northeastern gulf shore Of Estonia. Svea-
borg fortress stands just before Helsing-
fors, the capital of Finland.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
PORTUGAL NOW IN EUROPEAN
 STRUGGLE
Germany Declares War as Re suit of Series of Alleged Breaches of Neutrality by Portuguese.
iss Raymond in street costume.

LONDON, March 9.-Germany has declared war with Portugal. Thus thirteen countries are engaged in the international struggle. The declara tion was made chiefly on account oi the recent seizure of German mer chantmen interned in Portuguese ports A long series of alleged breach es of neutrality by Portugal also proved factors Fighting between the Fernch and Germans north O. Verdun and around Dounanmont vii lage Vaux and Fort Vaux, was part cularly violent. and according tc French reports German attacks wenl for naught The Germans were thrown forward in a solid formation against Fort VauX. which the lates. German report said had been captur ed. but the French say they drove back the enemy with :'enormous l, Sses."
 Northeast of this fort the Germans are said to have assaulted but re pulsed with heavy casualties. West of the Mouse. midway between Beth incourt and the river, the French con tinued their offensive in Corbeau> Wood. and are officially reported tt have driven the Germans in almost all of that point of the salient.
 In the east Russians at various points have taken the offensive against German positions. but Berlin declares they met no success. Russians on the Black Sea coast continue to press Turkeys principal port in Trebizon0 and also are making progress against The Ottoman positions in the Persian sector. The Russian Foreign Oinet defines that Turkey has made peace proposals.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
SOLDIERS MOVE FROM FORT
 DOUGLAS
Residents of Smelter Town Organize Automobile Fleet
 for Use of Army. Gales
 Has Everything in Hand"

DOUGLAS. March 9.-With United States troops stationed along the bor- der east of here entrenching to repel a possible night attack of Mexican bandits and other infantrymen en- training to move eastward on guard duty along the New Mexican border, the situation assumed a warlike aspect A battalion of the Eleventh Infantry departed by special train for Hachita. New Mexico, for border guard duty.
 Two companies of the Sixth Infan- try are on the way to San Bernardino, eighteen miles east. A volunteer au- tomobile company was formed by citi- zens and large number of machines placed at the disposal of army officers moving troops to any point. General Gales. military governor of Sonora. arrived in Agua Prieta to personally supervise the campaign against Villa. He said: We have plenty of troops to protect Sonora and the border min ing camps. will remain until Villa is killed or captured or driven to some other part of Mexico.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
WASHINGTON |S BEHIND SLOCUN'S
 ACTION
Hopes Carranza Won't Ob- ject to Presence of American Troops; Official Circles Fail to Disguise Satisfaction.
FORMAL INVASION
 WILL BE OPPOSED
Patrols Prohibited from Cross
 ing Border Under Any Cir
 cumstances; Border Well Martialed by Troops.

WASHINGTON. March 9.--Washing- .on stands squarely behind Colonel Slocum in sending his cavalrymen in- to Mexico in pursuit of the Villa out laws who raided Columbus. Secretary Lansing informed the de factO govern ment through Ambassador Designate Arredondo. that he trusted no object ion would be made to the action of the American troops. No orders were is- sued for return of the soldiers and probably none will be issued for the present
 Shocked indignation at news of the outrage succeeded undissuised satis- faction in official and congressional circles that. after three years Of pa- tient forbearance. United States troops actually were on Mexican soil to avense the death of their comrades and bring to justice the outlaws whose depredatiOns have terrorized Americans on both sides of the bor- Ter Reports of the American troops action tonight. probably fifteen miles south of the border against a much larger force of bandits were heard with anxious interest in official cir cles.
 It is not considered in administra- 'tion circles that the pursuit in any sense constituted an invasion of Mex ico which policy the administration has opposed and will continue to op- pose. There is normally no authority for the presence of American troops in Mexico Patrols are under orders not 10 cross in any consideration. If provocation is not so great officers re- sponsible will face a courtmartial. Suggestions that Colonel Slocum face a courtmartial were secuted by some officials but at the War Department they were not discussed.
 Mora than 1000 cavalry and bat talion of the Fourth Mountain ArtiH- cry with twelve guns are in the terri
 ory between Douglas and Fl Paso. They can be assembled at any point within twenty-fOur hours In the same territory are eight regiments of infan- |try. the Sixth Field Artillery and battalion of the Fourth Artillery. mak-
 ns an additional force of apprOXi- mately 5000 infantry and thirey-six field and mountain guns which could 1e gatherer at Columbus in two days. Administration leaders fear the out break of critics of the Presidents Mex can policy in Congress tomorrow. Senator Fall of New Mexico. long an
 ardent supporter of intervention. an- nOunced his purpose of introducing resolution to provide for the recruit ing of 5OO.0OO volunteers 10 intervene m Mexico al the earliest moment It is known other senators. including Gallinger. have in contemplation resO- lutions in respect to aggressive action toward Mexico.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
TRA|NMEN WILL ASK FOR EIGHT
 HOUR DAY
Result of Referendum Vote Among Trainmen of the Country is Greatly in Favor of Demands On R. R's.

CHICAGO. March 9.-It is officially announced the vote of 100000 engi- neers. firemen and trainmen of Ameri- can railroads overwhelmingly favored the authorizing of the union heads to negotiate with the railroads for an eight hour day.
 Union leaders stated the movements with its object of obtaining shorter hours would be carried forward in regular course. They said the present vote had no significance as the indi- cation was that the men desired the matter should be pressed to cOnclu- sion. The report has significance as the strike vote is erroneous and mis- leading. as stated. The demands will be presented in a few days. The rail roads have thirty days in which to re- ply. The railways have made it plain they intend to fight the proposed con ditions.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
AMERICAN CASUALTIES.

Casualties in the Thirteenth Cavalry were seven killed and five wounded. Villas total losses are estimated at 100 killed and twice as many wounded The American pursuit into Mexico ended about o'clock. It is re- ported to have accounted for more than 75 Mexicans killed and wounded. The American losses on the Mexican side was one corpiral killed when Villa threw out heavy guard to engage the pursuers. Of the eight Ameri- can civilians slain here, Charles de Witte Miller, Albuquerque, and Dr. H. J. Hart, of Fl Paso. were burned to death in the Conner cial Hotel.
 The body of Walton Walker, of Playas, N M.. who was shot with w. T. Richie, the proprietor of the hotel, was also incinerated. Mrs. M. James. shot and killed in the doorway of another hotel, falling across the body of c. C. Miller, who was driven from his drug store across the street. Her lit tie sister escaped but her hus- band was wounded. Mrs. Ryan, wife of a captain of Troop E, had a narrow escape when her house was riddled with bullets. It was in line with window facing the diLh from which Villa opened his attack. Bullets perforated her clothing on a chair.
 Fred Griffen, private of Troop K, on guard at headquarters, opened fire on MeXicans attacking the quarters of Lieut.. Lucas, commanding the machine gun troop of the Thirteenth Cavalry. He fell mortally wounded under a volley, but killed two Mexicans who to the side of the Ryan home. Mrs. Ryan ran, under fire, 10 an adobe garage. She was stopped by a Mexican who demanded where she was going She said to get the motor car. She sat. unmolested. during the fight in the automobile.
 Captain Rudolph Swyser, wife and children ran from their house to the barn just as the MeXicans broke in the front door. The MeXicans footed the house and were just about to set fire to the barn when the American forces opened fire. Captain Smyser joined his troop in time to parti- cipate in the battle. Villa drop per some personal papers. A note was found. evidently a transcript Of an order issued just before
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
NO ORDERS RECEIVED

SAN FRANCISCO. March 9.-MajOr General Bell. commanding the western department. said no orders had been received to send troops to Mexico. He lid not expect any. The only organi- zation now in San Francisco is the 'oast artillery. Bell said it would not be moved from there.
 The mobile troops available. Bell said. include one regiment and two 5attalions of infantry in Washington. | regiment of cavalry al Monterey. San Diego and CsleXico. The cavalry md infantry will be immediately a. yailable. he said. but in his opinion would not be called.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
BORDER HEAVILY PATRoLLEO

COLUMBUS. March g. American cavalry patrols. New Mexico militia men. cowboys and civilians are on the alert against another surprise attack bv Villa. Heavy guards patrol Colum- bus and vicinity. The main body of the bandits is thought to have retreat ed to the Mexican hills. presumably making for the Boca Grande River. the nearest water. The possibility of another attack is admitted by the mil itary authorities.
 Villa is believed to have sent the fake telegram yesterday in the name of the manager of the Palomas Cattle Company. saying that Villa had reach ed the Nogales Ranch. Chihuahua. six ty miles southwest of Columbus and that Villa was at the ranch house. The message arrived at four in the after noon. About that time his men. re- froshed and full of stolen cattle, had begun a march to attack Columbus. That the town was not taken. sacked and the inhabitants slaughtered. i> at tributed to the fact that his men served only through fear and would not stand under the fire of the Ameri- can troops
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the attack which read kill all Gringos"
 DESCRIPTION OF ATTACK.
 There are about 300 Americans in Columbus and nearly as many MeXicans, many of whom are re- fugees, having fled in advance of Villa. Librado Marquez was plac- ed under military guard charged with having directed the opera tions of the bandits and also of giving information to Villa through spies.
 Lieut.. Castelman, the officer of the day, was aroused by Grinffin's shot. He was met at the door by Mexican who fired at him pOintblank. but missed. Castle man killed him and marched his troop to the town to protect the civilian men, women and chil- dren running the streets under fire of the Mexicans in the glare of the flames from the hotel and other buildings.
 Castleman placed his men in front of the hotel, next door to the bank, and engaged the Mexicans, who. though greatly outnumbering his force, were driven westward. Lucas placed his men on the rail road track. supported by two ma chine guns and took the retreat ing MeXicans on the flank as they fled, practically all mounted. southward.
 Colonel Slocum left his quart CTS within ten nlintes after the first shot and reached the Hoover hotel as the Mexicans approach ed. A bullet knocked a revolver from his hand. As the Villa forces retreated they stopped at the ranch of J. J. Moore, killed him, wounded his wife. and loot ed the place. Moore was taken from his house and shot on the doorstep. Mrs. Moore was brought here, painfully, thought not seri- ously wounded in the thigh.
 SPIES DIRECT ATTACK.
 Villa, according to reliable in- formation obtained by Colonel Slocum, attacked with 1900 men. leaving 100 across the border. Twenty of his officers were sent here Tuesday to spy and learned that five American cavalry troops with headquarters here were scat tered for miles along the border. Assured by the spies of certain aid to be given by the Mexican residents, Villa started his ad- vance. The first intimation of approach was given by Private Griffin, the sentry. who gave his life to give the alarm by firing on the bandits.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
INSTRUCTIONS WANTED.

WASHINGTON, March 9.--The V. s. Government has asked Great brit ain for a copy of the confidential in structions to commander of British merchant vessels which Germany claims prove that merchantmen arm ed ostensibly for defensive purposes have orders to act extensively against German and Austrian submarines. u is not considered likely :h1t thIre will be further negotiations with Germany on this subject until the reply of Eng land is received
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
LIGHTS ARE TARGETS
UNDER GUARD

COLUMBUS. March 9.-The women and children remaining here are quar- tered in the school house and the ar. my camps under guard
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BODIES BURNED.

Twenty seven bodies of MeXi- cans were burned. The wounded weer treated in the hospital of the Thirteenth Cavalry. Army surge one were assisted by women nus es. Some of the Villa wounded are mere boys. Army officers bore testimony that residents pointed out to the bandits houses occupied by Americans. As a re- sule Colonel Slocum ordered the troops to search the Mexican houses and deprive everyone of arms on the pain of death for refusal to given them up.
 FL PASO, March g. (Special)- An unconfirmed report was receiv- ed at Fort Bliss tonight that a de tachment of Villas scattered band had recrossed the border near Glib sons Ranch and had surrounded a detachment of the Seventh Cav airy. stationed at this ranch. which is near Hachita, N NJ. There is no wire into Hachita and it has been impossible for Gen. Pershing to verify the report.
 Harry Davis. an Fl Paso boy. who was a member of the local militia company. was added to the list of killed tonight, having been in the running fight with the Villa forces. The deaths of Dr. Harry M. Hart and Jose Pereray have been confirmed here. One of Vil- las generals was killed. Corporal Mason Of Maj. Thompkins com mand hitting him when Maj. Thompkins ordered him shot.
 Troops are being brought from Chihuahua City 10 Juarez tonight 10 go in pursuit of Villa. This
 Continued on Page 3
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REPUBLICANS IN CONFERENCE.

WASHINGTON. March Repuoli' can senators and representatives at "a conference in the House chamber agreed on the membership Of the
 1916 Congressional campaign com mittes and discussed informally the
 steps to be taken to regain control oi Congress at the November elections.
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THE CASUALTIES.

$ * $. < * s: * ** a. #
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<
 The American soldiers and
 * civilians who were killed at
 * Columbus were:
 * A. L. RITclE, hotel proprietor.
 Walton Walker, U. S. Customs
 < rider.
 Mrs. Milton James.
 < ]. s. Dean,
 C. C. Miller, druggist.
 + An unidentified chauffeur. ]. L. Moore, merchant.
 W. R. Walker, guest, Central s: hotel.
 pr. Harry M. Hart.
 Marg A. Dodds.
 Joe Paresay, sergeant, ma chine gun troop.
 * Frank T. KendvalI, Horse < shoer, Troop K.
 < Paul Simon, corporal. John Nievergelt, band ser s seant. Harry Wiswa'i, corporal, ! Troop K. Thomas Butler, private, < Troop F. He was wounded in * the fighting but died later in ! # the day. The wounded: Lieut.. C. C. * Benson, troop G. * Jesse p. Taylor, Troop F. Theodore Kalorke, Troop L. k Michael BarmazeI, machine , gun Troop. {" John Yarbroueh, Troop K. ]" James Venner, Troop M. * John keogh, Troop G.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
RIGID TRAFFIC ENFORCE
 MENT.

Warren District county off cers, aided by the police of the city of Bisbee. will rigidly en- force the traffic laws regard ing lights. This applies par ticularly to the absence of tail lights on an automobile. Owing to the constant complaint the officers intend to see, more par ticularly. from this time on that all the sections of state laws, regarding the driving of automobiles, are enforced.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-10
MILLER FORMER GOVERNOR.

ALBUoUERQUE. M. N- March g. Charles Miller. victim or Nil'a' formerly was territorial governG oi New Mexico. v
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POSTPONE SERIES MEETING,
American Leaguers Quit Until National
Race Settled. n,

CHICAGO. Sept. q .-Because of the
tightening up of the pennsnt race in
the National League, no official infor.
nation on the worlds series will be
given ovt until next week, it was said
at American League headquarters here
today. The meeting of the national
commission, which vas expected to
take place the latter part of this week,
for the purpose of arranging the schsd-
ule for the big series, has been post
poned until early next week, when the
members will assemble in New York
to await the outcome.
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Standing of Teams.
TIGERS ELIMINATED.

Detroit cannot even tie Boston in
the American League pennant race
now, though Boston should lose all its
four remaining games and Detroit
should win the two left on its card.
The standing would be: Boston, 80
won, 65 lost; Detroit, 50 won, 66 lost.
Chicago has a chance to win, provid-
ing Boston will lose all remaining games
and Comiskey's men win their four
with Cleveland, to be played Saturday
and Sunday.
AT ST. LOUIS R.H.E
Detroit ..... 900 200 020-4 6 0
St. Louis ..... .,.. 900 600 010-1 8 l
Batteries: Mitchell and Spencer;
Weilman and Hartley.
AT BOSTON: R.H.E.
New York -. ....... 900 900 OO0-2 5 2
Boston .. i. ...... 101 900 OO0-3 9 /
Batteries: shawkey and Walters;
Ruth and Thomas.
Washington Philadelphia, game post
poned, rain.
Chicago Cleveland, game postponed,
rain.
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RACES FOR BATTING HONORS IN
MAJOR LEAGUES.

Ty Cobb was the only one of the
leading batsmen Of the major leagues
to be in action yesterday, and his n
hit in four times at bat reduced his av-
erage . point, putting him 81 points
behind iris Speaker. The standing:
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Standing of Teams.

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Today's Games.
New York at Boston.
Detroit at St. Louis.
Chicago at Cleveland 1.-TWO games.)
Washington at Philadelphia 1.-TWO
games.)
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' BASEBALL
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
m,s 49,

Boston at New York 1.-TWO games.)
Cincinnati at Pittsburg 1.-TWO games.)
Philadelphia at Brooklyn 1.-TWO games
Only games scheduled.
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Southern Ry. Co., in Miss.
Greenwood Station.)
E BOUND TRAINS.

No. Destination. Time.
3 Winona to Greenville,, acc.
leaves ...........7:25 a. m.
8 Columbus to G'ville, acc.
leaves ...........12:06 D. m.
II B'ham to G.ville, thru. tr.
leaves ...........5:O5 p. m.
Il G,wood to Webb, dly ex.
Sunday, leaves-....s2:25 p. m.
EAST BOUND TRAINS.
IL Giville to B'ham, thru tr.
leaves .--..-.... 9:20 a. m.
20 G'ville to Columbus, acc.
leaves ....-... lib p. m.
4 G'ville to Winona, acc.
leaves ..... 1908 a.. m.
70 Webb bch., dly. ex. Sun.
arrives ...-......1O:35 a. m.
Connection for Belzoni branch Tvs.
Greenwood 7:25 a. m, also Tvs. Grren-
wood sos p. M, connecting at Itta
Sunday service-Wehb- Belzoni bchs.
alternate, lvng. Greenwood 4:45 p. M.
C. v. CAGE, Tex. Agt.
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TY COBB'S FAMILY HAS NEW
ADDITION.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Sept, q "a son
was born here last night to Mr.. and
Mrs. Tyrus R. Cobb. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cobb now hove three children, two
boys and q girl.
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IF N ONE HAS

Died,
Married,
Left town,
Had a fire,
Sold a farm,
Come to town,
Bought a home,
Had an accident,
Been seriously i'll,
Committed murder,
That's news-telephone 33, or tell
The Daily Commonwealth editors.
They will appreciate the favor.