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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

, tween Lozanc and Major Brown the
former denied this. alleging that mes,
senger was later sent out with WORD
that the Americans could not proceed
without an escort. but that the messcn-
ger had been captured BY Nillistas.
The fatuousness Of this was obvious.
That it indicates ruse is sufficient
Moreover. while the squadron was
visiting the commandment and the
pres idente's quarters street crowds
began shouting "Viva Villa. Viva Mex
ico," and ITO h with the Grin
goes" The Mexican officers requested
Major Tompkns 10 follow them to n
camp site for the forage.
When the site was reached II was
found 20 be in a gully. easily COM
manded from both heights. which al
ready crowds Of Carranzista soldiers
had occupied in what plainly was
hanking movement.
The statement of a general that he
was unable 10 control even bis own
men needs no comment. while the
whole insincerity of the scheme is eN-
cellently yelled BY the sabre attack,
osths and shooting OF General Lozano.
Il was immediately after this, at l:lo
r. m. that the first shot was fred BY a
Carranzista soldier.
These incidents alone arc no. needed
70 ,how culpsbility. There is the dis
ingenousness OF the presidente's later
statement that only eight Mexican SOL
dieis and officers were shot. but many
civilians" were killed. A reliable au-
thority living near Parrsl tclephoned
10 Consul Letcher in Chihuahua that
thirty-eight soldiers were killed and
only one civilian. The attack as pre-
ponderantly civilian affair Is thus quite
disproved, and il is interesting TO read
in the native newspapers the harping
upon the official Carranzista side. the
ignoring Of all our officers know 10 be
true.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

For a week was with such com q
mand. that Of Lieutenant Colonel II. /.
Allen. nth Cavalry, and organizer OF
the Philippine Scouts. The acutest
memory Of our activities is the search
ing Of a village ono night from which
We had been sniped at. After almost
each sentence Of his instructions the
colonel added: Remember. no shoot
ing whatever if it cndangers women OF
children"
It all puts one in a philippe mood.
On the matter Of railroad transporta-
ton my lips have been sealed tightcst.
This has been necessary because OF the
dclicacy Of our relations with the de
facto government l. may be said that
the two times when the Northwestern
line was used i. was not in violation OF
any understanding with the Carranza
Government.
The first was when the 10th Cavalry
was transported to Musica two men
killed and car Of supplies los. in q
wreck with the consent of a high rail
way official The second instance was
when supplies were brought by the
same road to San Antonio through an
arrangement made with an American
merchant.
Signs Of Carranza Trcachcry.
Though General Pershing was
campcd not days journey away,
direct news Of the Parral fracas did
not reach him here until three days
after It's occurrence. Yet il was only a
typical climax of Mexican verbal STRAIT
egg and treachery which we. with the
picked cavalry squadrons in the van
had felt was inevitable.
Now sealed lips which chafed 10
speak OF the growing hostility Of Car
rama citizens and soldiers are free
Above Parral. Lieutenant Colonel Al
len. OF the llth Cavalry, with whom ]
have been riding. could get no guides.
For days we knew Csrranzistas had
been driving horses and cattle south
ward. Finally such acts became overtly
hostile
We knew that Jose de La Luz Her
rcra. Csrranzista Prcsidentc Of Parral
had scattered broadcast the warning
that Americans must penetrate no
further south. Al the same time his
son. General Luis Herrera. was paying
us SNUG, encouraging visit at San
geronimo.
Is II any wonder that We ask our
selves whether the long expected issue
Of the Villa hunt is not al hand? II VIC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

have not come to the final parting Of
the Mexican ways at LAST
Hate Gathers MenacingIy.
All this engrosscs us even more than
the unexampled duplicity Of the run
ming attack. when our rear guard Of
eight men for fifteen miles faced 300
under fire-a thing unheard of even in
war. As heretofore our officers have be
little the fire and bravado OF the VII
listas. seeing IN the campaign lessons
in equipment and training for the
future. so now they are looking forward
70 the consequences Of our retirement
20 Santa Cruz.
II is as il we have all been living in
the fools paradise. brought about by
our desire 10 cooperate with our allies
against Villa. Only now do we realize
that no Carranza officers have given
assistance 20 the army. None have
offered themselves; naturally. we have
asked for none. No help whatever has
been proffered or received.
Riding back the other night in the
darkness from what may possibly be a
| historic front" the tone OF native
to whom we called from the Tribune
car. answering threateningly, "Si. that
me our isolation among these parched
, mesas and wide mountains, and the
scorn We are held in.
Troopers Led Into Trap.
The details Of the Psrral encounter
will have been given out at home even
before my first bulletin arrives. Not
having been witness hesitate 20 re
construct the account which officers
of the 18th Cavalry gave that night
dug in at the big water hole Of the
/ rancho Santa Cruz. Already you have
heard OF the fortitude of Private Ridge
/ ly, OF VI troop, who. though already
shot through the abdomen and forearm
continued firing as his bunkie took of
I his belt, only to be drilled through the
eye and brain. and of Major Tompkins
whose wound was dressed under fire.
But IL is the question of Herreras ard
Luzanos treschery upon which the sig
nlhcance Of the encounter hangs. Their
consistent duplcity. covered so we'll by
verbal cleverness native 10 Mexicans
may not at first blush be obvious.
II the Carranza government attempts
20 smooth over the affair by insisting
that the trouble was caused by Villa
sympathizing tropos, certain explana-
tons will have TO be made in the face
of statements OF our officer. who took
part in the fusillade.
Eery one here in Mexico knows that
the distinction between Nillista and
| Carranzista in the ranks is merely a
matter Of the moment. while among of
fcers II is scarcely les fortuitous.
Major Tompkins's squadron wanted
TO enter Parral for food and forage,
and were unreservedly invited IN by
the authorities. Yet in the conference
at Santa Cruz after the encounter be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
REPORT MEXICANS
ASK WITHDRAWAL
Il, r...r,,nh 70 rnc rl.hnn, J


Ell Paso. Tex. April 20.-Mcxican
officials at Casas Grandes. accom-
panied BY a delegation Of Mexican
citizens, are said TO have visited
the United states camp al Colonia
DubIan. near Casas Grandcs. to ASK
the withdrawal of the American
soldiers in the Casas Grandes coun-
try.
The Mexicans said they feared an
uprising Of the populacc which the
Carranza commanders would not he
able 10 control. The report was
brought here by persons from the
Casas Grandes country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

serious clashes with unruiy eiemen's
among outlying Carranza commSnds'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
AyIATORS SHIPPED
BY CARRANzISTAS
Officers Report Numerous
Shootings by MeHicans
Supposedly Friendly.

General Pcrshing's Camp at the
Front. April 10 (by aeroplsne to Co.
lumbus. y. VI. April 20).-American
aeroplanes have been fred upon sew
,ral times by Mexicsns. ana IN at least
one case the assailants we're Carranza
soldiers.
The latter instance was reported by
Lieutenant c. K. Chapman. who ne"
into camp this morning after an ao-
sencc Of three days. on what should
have been under normal conditions a
two hours flight.
Three nights ago, while on this trip
wind and darkness forced Lieutenant
Chapman 70 alight in the mountains
about twenty miles from here. lie
found a ranch in the hills. where the
Nexicans seemed friendly They ad-
vised him 70 remain there overnight,
declaring that the hills were full Of
Villa bandits"
He spent the night al the ranch
house without molestatlon. but INC
next dav, while near town. with ms
machine on the ground. tralnload OF
Carranza troops passed. Apparently
for no other purpose than TO test ther
Workmanship, some of these soldiers
opened fire on the plane.
Field Headquarters. April Is by
aeroplane TO Columbus. y. NJ. April
20. An American army officer was
fired upon this evening while passing
a small town near this camp IN com
pany with a despatch bearer Inc
shooting was without effect. An IN
vestigatlon was made.
Fears are openly expressed By army
Sficers that should an order come TO
withdraw the American troops. the
Villa and other marauding bands VIII
raise the cry that the American troops
are in retreat, with the result that
American soldiers will be subject 10
constant night attacks and sniping as
they retire from Mexico.
To prevent such warfare against his
columns, General Pershing Is prepar-
ing TO be in position TO move his
forces in large units. The belief is
general at Fort Bliss that the troops
will encounter more difficulties in a
Withdrawal from Mexico than they did
on their rapid 400-mile drive from Co
lumbus to Parral.
Field Headquarters. April l. by
aeroplsne TO Columbus. y. NJ. April
20l. The American eXpeditIonary
columns continue to suffer from alb
sence Of effective military cooperation
on the part of Carranza authorities. and
to-day little hope remained that fur
Their progress could be made without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
CALIFORNIA; Track Team Conias

Berkeley. Cal. April " ins .,,,.
versi,y Of California VII seno % "a,
team Of ten men 70 the hars a,,is,,
ference meet. 70 b. held q, Oan'p.. 80,
on May 26 and p. The team, ,,I,
decided to-day, will leave es'5 49,, ~
month in order 20 obtain some PREM
mary training IN the East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
Gettysburg Gets BERGMAN.

State College. Penn. April 2O.-R. y.
Bergman. Pennsylvania States star
half-back, has signed a contract to
coach the Gettysburg College eleven
next fall. il was announced to-day. He
assumes his duties the first week in
September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

"HE German Navy i. practically twice
as strong as ours. even IT we accept
u the official figures Of Berlin and
WASHINGTON a. the standards Of comparison
But most Of the German ships have been
built during the last twenty years. German
ships are of the most modern construction.
while many of our listed ships are out OF
commission, grey bearded or in their
second childhood ono Il years old has
lust last wear been disposed of by the Navy
Department.
How misleading comparisons, made by
ANYTHING and everything, really are can
be Judged from the official statement OF
Naval Intelligence, United States Navy De
partment. issued only thirty days previous to
the beginning of the present European wal
II assured us in figures that we had three
more submarines than Germany had and that
we were building more than Germany.
Very few of our ships have guns that can
h. elevated more than 10 degrees; few
can be elevated 5 degrees. Most OF the
German ships have guns that can be elevated
from 20 to % degrees. This is OF supreme
n, !. Bernard Walker, Editor scientific American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
PurraL Riot Fans
Hatred of "Grlngo''
Continued from page ]

And remember that practically force
actually on the Villa reduced by the exigences
its arduous service
81 there had been no real pvaon since tn no
command at received anything but the scane
os Each has been living of the country chiefly
chcdc corn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21

importance Even the eleven inch guns Of
the Germans, because Of this advantage. can
throw explosives fourteen miles.
Germany can oppose twenty dread
noughts to our ten. and judging from such
naval actions a, were fought in the late war,
in which both the gunnery and the seaman
ship of the Germans were excellent there
can be little doubt that with such odds
against us we should be defeated. %
Germany could send against us nearly
twice as many dreadnoughts and battleshps
as we could send out to oppose their attack.
And the German dreadnoughts have greater
speed; their guns have longer range and can
be elevated twice as high as the guns on
our ships Germany can send against us SIX
times a. many swift cruisers as we have. Ger
many could send against us more than twice
as many destroyers we could employ IN
opposition; Germany could easily send htty
Of the most modern submarines. On the
Atlantic coast we have eighteen Five OF
these are located at Panama Two, north OF
Panama, are capable of operation under
water.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
Will the women vote for Wilson, for
Hughes-0r for themselves ADV.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids, IN writing, Will be received
by George b. Meriwether, Chairman of the
Drainage Commissioners of Hidalgo Coun-
ty Drainage District Number One, at
Donna, in Hidalgo County, Texas. until
June 26th, 1916. mt noon, for the construc-
ton of a levee between the East line of
Sharyland and the Louisiana Rio Grande
Canal C~ompany's Canal. along the Drain
age District right Of way, estimated at
about 107 900 cubic yards of dirt work,
more or less. and also for grubhing and
clearing n strip go feet wide and about
3 IL miles long, along said right Of way
between the same points.
All bids shall he in writing. sealed and
delivered TO the said Chairman Of the
Drainage Commissioners. together with D
certified cheek for mt least five (5) pAr
cent of the total amount of bid. which
shall be, forfeited to the Drainage District
in ease the bidder refuses 10 enter into \
proper contract, with bond, If this bid is
accepted.
The unqualified right IS reserved to re-
iect any and all bids.
For further information as To the work
70 be done. and where ii Is 10 he done.
amply to George p. Neriwether. Chairman
If the Drainage Commissioners Of TIidalgo
County Drainage District Number one. or
to c. ). Clark. Engineer of said Drainage
District. Donna. Hidalgo County, Texas.
49,. George II. Meriwethcr.
]. II. January.
Louis Gerlts La
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
La


Willie Jones was playing with the
Robinson children next door. When
luncheon time came Mrs. Robinson asked
him if he wouldn't like to stay.
NO. thank you said Willie, II think
Id better 60 home. Ny mother will be
expecting me-"
suppose l telephone over and ask
her if You may stay suggested the hos
tess.
please don't do that. Mrs. Robinson
said the boy earnestly. We've got cocoa
nu; pie for dessert today and your cook
told me you've only got prunes.''
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17

Consul Johnson Only Remains.

With the departure Of Consul Gen
eral Hanna at Monterrey from his posi-
United States Consul j. Ii. Johnson il
the only United States consul remaining
i'll the republic. Consul johnson, being
located in a border post which has 50
far been fairly peaceful so far as the in
ternational relations are concerned. has
not believed it necessary to quit his post.
though there are few. if any Americans
in Matamoros and immediate surround
ing country. Consul Johnson has re
manned in his consulate during strenu-
Gus national troubles. having occupied
his quarters in the American consulate
during the battles in Matamoros Of
June "a. '9l4. and also during the Villa
attack Oh Matamoros in late March 1915.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
RICHIE GOES TO
NEW DISTRICT
UNITED STATES ENGINEER WHO REC
OMMENDED BRAZ0S Is GIVEN
NEW STATION.

Lieutenant-C Colonel Charles $. Richie,
for the past several years United States
engineer in charge Of the Galveston dis.
trict, has been transferred 10 Chicago.
and will be succeeded at Galveston by
Major Edward y. Johnson, United
STATES army engineering corps, who il
transferred from the Delaware district.
Colonel Richie has taken n lively int
crest in the Brazos Santiago barber
proposition. near Brownsville and the cf
forts he has made in behalf of that
proposition have been greatly apprccia-
ted by the Brownsville men whc have
been promoting The interests a Brazos
Santiago.
Concerning Colonel R,che's departure,
the Galveston News SAYS.
The order transferring Colonel l;icLe
from the Galveston district while not
in Galveston because II the great num-
Der Of friends that he has made here
and his services To the Galveston DIS
trict in improvements. Ills ~thrce-vear
term in Galveston will end in August Of
this wear and according to the general
custom i'm vogue in the war department
the engineers are shifted about At the
end Of that period that they may become
accustomed to the work in another sec
uon of the country.
Colonel Riches work in the Galveston
district will long remain a monument 10
him. He has stood for n splendid har-
Dor for Galveston and the adjacent ports
for the intcrcoastal canal and for the
projects on which the government
il al work in this district. He has CO
operated greatly with the deep water
of the Galveston Commercial
Association in the development Of the
adjacent 10 this port.
Colonel Richie is nut of the city at
present. attending the graduation Of
his son. Wier Richie. nj Annapolis. He
4 expected back in Galveston June =.
Major Edward y. Johnson. who comes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
Lyford Editor Gets Into
Game; Opposes Chaudoin

Dan W Huffor. editor of the Magic
Valley News. published at Lyford. was
in Brownsville today and has flied his
application with County Chairman
James h. Wells for a place on the pri-
mary ballot. Mr.. Huffor seeks the place
of Commissioner of Precinct No. 4 which
includes the north end Of the county.
from Harsingen mp. and he will oppose
r. l.. Chaudoin. the present holder Of the
Office who is ont for re election.
Mr.. Huffor is beginning his campaign
at 0ncei
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
LUTHER L. LANE,

LII UEu - lHNC, the "auinnoDliP
mechanic and electrical expert has moved
his garage and shops from the B%esticro
building, formerly known a. Nann's Garage.
10 1923 Washington street. opposite the
Dreamland Theater, where he will continue
10 conduct a first class garage and machine
shop, on not 50 large a scale. but that he
can take care Of his friends and cuStmeorS
in the most satisfactory manner-his work
and practice being limited to the better
class of mechanical and electrical work
giving his personal expert attention to
every little detail. Mr.. Lane is Known
throughout the Valley as an able and pains
taking mechanic and electrician and gives
especial attention 10 electric lighting and
starting systems. magnetos, motor genera
tors, transformers. storage batteries. com
plicatcd wiring. etc. and in order to facili-
tate his advance work in this line. he j.
installing the most modern. accurate and
up-to-date electrical instruments and
apparatus known 10 the profession. New.
permanent location 1923 Washington
Street.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17

The readers OF this paper viii Be
pleased TO learn that there In at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages. and that Il
Catarrh- Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease. requires a constitutional treat
menA Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternaily, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength BY
building I'D the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith In its curative pow
es that they offer One Hundrec Dollars
for any case that IL falls 70 cure. SEND
Tor list OF testimonials
Address. r. ,. CHENEY q CO. Toledo. Q.
Sold BY ali Druggists. 15c-
Zake Halls Family PJlls Ter e~onoopasso0s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
Mr.. Steaman Suddenly III

Mt. Stegman SuddehIy IT-E. G. Steg-
man vas taken suddenly very ill just a.
noon today at the Putegnat Pharmacy. witt
"A very severe pain in the head. Physicians
were called at once and a. soon a he re
covered sufficiently, the patient was re
was unconscious for a time, and his condi-
tion i considered serious. At three o'clock
this afternoon, Mr.. Stegman was still the
same. f
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
Oklahoma Is Booming-Thc state Z

Oklahoma Is Booming-Thc state Of
Oklahoma is booming and the crop out
look is excellent. and business condi-
tons are in good shape, according to
John j. Harden. who has returned to
Brownsville from Tulsa. where he has a
city lot proposition under way. Mr..
Harden sayS that Oklahoma real estate
has taken on new activity since the
slump of four years ago and things are
Frightening up rapidly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
Finds Mill Nearly Ready-Lewis ,

Clarke, Jr., of New Orleans, member Of
the Clarke-Pharr interests which have
taken over the old Ohio x Texas sugar
mill near Brownsville, is in Brownsville
for a few days. Mr.. Clarke is here To
inspect the progress being made i'm the
rehabilitation of the mill, which has been
in progress about two months under the
direction Of w. ID. Stephenson. About
5000 has already been expended in
new machinery and equipment, which
has been installed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
NOT EVEN N%ATURAlIZED.

Can you tell me who the first man
was?'
The small pupil arose and promptly
answered: George Washington; he was
the first in peace. first in war. the first
'NJ no. interrupted the teachef.
adam was the first man.
-Oh. well / didn't think you were tax
ing foreigners into considcration'.-Bos
ton Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17

There are sixty two counties iii New
York state. Tenscf these are original
counties, created on November l, 1868,
and all the rest have been made from
them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17

Many bodices and skirts are in one.
united by a broad embroidered belt, often
Of antique embroidery. When the skirts
are short enough TO meet the shoe tops.
they fall full and straight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
PERSONALS
A. o. Payne of Harlingen is a bust.
ness visitor in Brownsville today.


ness visitor in Brownsville today.
J. W. King of Tulsa. Okla. arrived i'm
Brownsville last night after a trip
across the state and went to the Rabb
plantation today to inspect a tractor
there
Vile today from the city OF the western
border.
Misses Hazel Archer and GLADYS Hall
of McAllen are in Brownsville today
o. a shopping expedition.
Lewis s. Clarke. Jr.. of New Orleans
member of tho Pharr-Clarke sugar in
tcrests is in Brownsville for a few days.
w. III. Won Tiercks of New Orleans
is a business visitor in Brownsville to-
day.
Louis Drucke CT San Antonio former.
ly a well known baseball PLAYER in the
Texas League, is in Brownsville today.
John J.. Harden. well known real es-
tate man Of Brownsville. has returned
TO the city from Tulsa, Okla, whore he
has been spending the past several
months in Connection with realty inter
csts there. Mr.. Harden expects Ia
spend only a few days in Brownsville.
Mrs. j. Il. Rogers and oh llren have
arrived in Brownsville 10 join Nj. i;og-
crs. The family are TO make their resi-
den e here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-06-17
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CoLLEC-

OFFICE OF TIE DEPUTY COLLEC-
TOR OF CUSTOMS. Brownsville. Texas,
June IL, 1916. There will be sold at public
auction, at the United States Custom
House. in this city. OF Saturday. June "a,
1916, ut 10 o'clock a. m, one I'D horse and
two ca bulls. seized for violation of See
ton 30S2 X. =. Any claim made therefor
must he filed with the undersigned within
seven Cd days hereof. j. o. Maltby,
Deputy Collector.-adv.