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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
TROOPS ALSO STRUGGLE
NEAR WlLE-AU-BOIS
Berlin Claims Capture of 1.4O0
Yards of Positions; Paris
Reports Custer.
ATTACK NEAR BETHINC0URT
Paris Says Gen. Joffre's Men Have
Regained Important Trench.
Teutons Gain in the
Corbeaux Wood.

PARIS. March II, e:s5 pm
There is still violent fighting ior
the possession OF the fort at Naux.
according to announcement ot
the French war office this after
noon.
The Germans have made prog
rcss along the slopes leading TO
thi, position, but they have not
ye, reached the barbed wire en-
ia, clements i'll front OF the fort
The Germans hold some houses
in the eastern part OF the village
OF NauN. while the French are
still in possession OF the western
part of the town
Capture of French positions
400 yards wide and about two
thirds of a mile deep south of
Nille-au-Bois. near Rheims. was
announced today by the German
war Office.
The Germans in infantry at
tacks launched with huge effect
ives, but with losses described
as beyond all proportions to the
objective they sought, have reoc-
cupied part of the Corbeaux
wood, to the west OF the Meuse
and northwest of Nerdun, accord
ing to the French.
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Checked by Curtain Fire.

ITO the east of the Meuse the enemy
twice attacked our trenches to the
west of the village of Douaumout.
Brought to a stop by our mitrailleuse
and our curtain fires. the enemy was
not able to reach our line at any point.
An attack which was prepared
against the village of Vaux was stop
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LETTERS ASK VOTE
!. FOR B0RLAND RIDER
Author of Uncompensated
Hour of Work for Clerks
Writes to Colleagues.
ALSO FREELY ClRCULATES
CARDS BEARING SARCASM
Carry Words Eight Hours Day for
Man Who Works: Seven Hours
for Government Clerks"

| On the eve of the fight against the
hour to the work day of government
clerks. the author of the rider. Rep
resentative Borland of Missouri. sent
| hundreds of letters broadcast to mem
| bers of the House In addition. he cir
| culated printed cards bearing the word
ing.
Eight hours day for the man who
works: seven hours for governme mt
clerks
The Borland letters were rushed
through the House Office building in
sets of threes. but The letter on which
he Missouri man placed the greatest
confidence was not printed in sufficient
quantities. That letter is as follows.
! and the other two follow the first:
Here Is the Prize Letter.
Dear Colleague:
The statement that salaries in the
government service in Washington have
, not been changed for fifty-six years is
false. Every appropriation bill carries
number of increa ses and promotions
and the work is constantly readjusted.
THE statement that salaries are ad-
justed on a seven-hour day is false.
Clerks are paid for full day.
THE clerks have thirty days vaca-
ton: thirty days sick leave and all the
holidays. They work 23s1z. days out
of the year or an average OF less than
twenty days a month. This is equiva-
lent to only 20Sh full days of eight
hours. or ia. days month.
Civil service employees outside of
Washington work eight hours and only
have fifteen days vacation, and many
of them work Sundays and holidays.
There are 1885 civil service en-
ployes in the United States. Thirty
| four thousand four hundred and thirty
are in Washington and are treated as a
privileged class. Thus per cent of
the government employees do all the
bellyaching. The other SO per cent
work and ask no favors.
THE merchants and landlords of
Washington are for more government
clerks. extravaganza and inefficiency.
THE American taxpayer is for an
honest days work for an honest day 8
pay
Are you for the financial interests
| of Washington or for the taxpayers of
the Union?
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM P. BORLAND."
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Asks Aid for Mormons.

Senator Smoot of Utah received tele-
grams today from Mormon leaders
urging him to impress upon the War
Department the danger to the colony
OF Casas Grandes. The colonists want
to reach American soil. Senator Smoot
took up the question with the War
Department. and was assured that
everything possible would be done to
protect the Americans
The ambassadors from Chile and
Brazil. who took part in the pan
American concert which resulted in
the recognition OF Gen Carranza, called
on Secretary Lansing todav to inquire
about the action Of the United states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:

Senate:
Met at noon.
Foreign relations committee in
dorsed President Wilson's action
thus far in ordering troops to
Mexico to take the Villa bandits.
HOuse;
Met at noon.
Continued consideration of the
legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill.
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Reply May Indicate Compliance Should
Situation Arise Making Such a
Course Necessary.
Plans for Starting Expedition Rest With Gen. Funston
With Gen. Pershing Likely to Have the
Direct Command

While American troops preparing the Mexl
official delivered through Consul ilman has asked
the United send his troops into American
territory necessary. pursuit OF outlaws.
officials Gen proposal favor
that he will protest against American
troops Mexican SOIL as had been feared
CROSSING OF LINE NOT LIKELY.
Practically such reciprocal probably would
single Carranza crossing the ne the
bly OF bandits taking refuge American considered
1t realized that such arrangement however would far
with popular
tment in Mexico.
There indication early today how the proposal would
received but is known that the administration realizes the
Of avoiding with the Mexican
not to grow intot the status of armed intervention.
MAY GRANT PERMISSION LATER
Gen. Carranza will be answered after it has laid
before President Wilson.
The reply of the United States probably will
his suggestion will be considered
his forces bandits
territory through American troops
do the work
probably will be pointed out that American
Villa bandits Mexico for the sole
there sufficient number relieve the
similar should the United
operation would be accepted.
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START AFTER VILLA
WAITS ON TROOPS
Two or Three Days Will Be Re-
quired to Organize
Expedition.
FUNSTON IS NOT TO HAVE
THE COMMAND IN PERSON
Bandits Reported at La Ascension,
100 Miles From Ell Paso-Aero
Squadron to Go.

san ANTONIO. Tex, March
II.-Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston
announced today that while he
will have direction OF military al
fairs along the Mexican border,
the expedition into Mexico to
capture Francisco Villa will be in
charge OF a brigadier general.
Gen. Funston said the name OF
the commanding officer would be
given out at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
Calls Clerks Leisure Class.

The second letter:
Dear Colleague:
"If we spend without adequate re-
turn four or 1ve million dollars of the
peoples funds. primarily for the de-
partmental clerks, but ultimat tely and
really for the benefit of the mercantile
interests of Washington, where are we
to get the money? 1t must be laid
upon the American people as a tax
burden in some form. We are not
spending money we have already RAISED
that would be wrong enough-but
problem of raising money for vital ma =
tional expenses. Only a demagogue
will vote for appropriations and re-
fuse to vote for taxes Can we justify
laying a tax upon the farmers. busi-
ness men and wage earners of the
country to pay for the privilege of
having a leisure class in Washington. .
Whose rights are paramount-those
of the man who supports the govern
ment. or the man who is supported by
it?
Does the farmer work seven hours
a day?
Does the wage Garner work seven
hours day?
Does the merchant work seven
Let's give the American taxpayer
square deal-heaven knows he needs
it, Very truly yours.
WILLIAM p. BoRLANp.-
why Do Merchants Oppose Itp-
The third letter:
Dear Colleague:
IF the eighthour law for govern
ment clerks will not save money for
the government why are the merchants
and landlords of Washington opposing
it? They know that it will cut at least
s4,0o0,OO0 a year off Uncle Sans pay
roll.
"All the money the clerks get finds its
way into the pockets of the merchants
and landlords. They pick the bones of
the clerks clean. Are they friends of
labor? Are they against an eight-hour
day on high moral grounds? Why don't
they give seven-hour day to their
own employees? Why did they oppose so
bitterly an eight-hour day for woman
wage workers in Washington Ask
these department store keepers who
now want your vote.
THE land speculator. too, wants your
vote If the government hires more
clerks than it needs in order to work
them less than full business day, our
real estate friend can sell them houses
on the installment plan. The merchants
and farmers back home pay the salar-
les that buy these houses.
ALSO it takes more Office space for
a large number of clerks working
seven hours than for smaller number
working eight hours. Much of this
space must be rented from private
owners. The government pays $36,OOO
a year for the quarters now occupied
by the Attorney General. In all it
pays out about 100000 a year in rent
in Washington. All of the saving in
space will reduce this item.
1.-THE financial and mercantile inter-
ests of Washington have bullied and
yillified Congress. They call US salary
grabbers, mileage grafters. pork barrel
thieves. If we are bullied into voting
for this hogshead of pork for them are
we not all that they say We are?
"WILLIAM.P. BORLAND."
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Leaving It to President.

Leaving It to President.
A tacit understanding to keep hands
off the MexicSn situation seemed to
exist among the members of the SEN
ate when that body met today.
The Senate foreign relations commit
tee unanimously indorsed the action of
the President in sending troops into
Mexico to capture Villa.
Latest reports of the whereabouts of
south of PaIomas. some time yesterday
with 500 followers after his fight fol-
lowing the attack on Columbus. This
information reached here today in
message TO the Carranza embassy from
Consul Andreas Garcia at FL Paso.
Says Villa Avoided Battle.
Consul Garcia reported that Gen. Ca
virs, military commander at Juarez,
was informed of this by Gen. Bertani.
from Palomss, at II pm. Yesterday.
Bertaai also reported Villa had sixty
American troops at Columbus and the
pursuit which followed. on the day
following the Columbus battle Villa
avoided an encounter with the troops
OF Gen. Bertani, who reported that the
American Mormon colonists are in no
danger.
Last nights report gave Gen. Villas
force as 5000. but that is believed to
include sympathizers in his territory
BY his movement southeast it was
thought threatened attack on the
American Mormon colony at Casas
Grandes has passed for the present.
The strictest secrecy was being OBJ
served by War Department officials to-
day regarding the army's plans for the
capture of the bandits. This is in ac-
cordance with the urgent request of
Cen Funston. the object being to pre-
vent villa from learning of the move
ments of the expedition.
Secretary Baker today referred to
the American expedition as a "defen-
sive" one. This was regarded as sig
nihcant Indication of the administra-
tion's policy to make 1t clear that 1t is
proceeding with scrupulous regard for
the sovereignty of Mexico and entirely
In aid of the constituted authorities.
Cp to noon today no American troops
actually had crossed so far was
known here, and IL was believed none
would start moving before night. All
arrangements are being left in the
hands of Mai. Gen. Funston.
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the commanding officer would be
given out at Washington.
Waiting on Other Troops.
Organization of the expedition Will moi
be completed for two or three days. Gen
Funston said, as troops from other army
divisions than the southern will be addeo
to the border forces. going direct TO the
border.
The 10th United States Cavalry, Col.
W. c. Brown comma nding. arrived here
today from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., after
two-day march.
The full aero squadron stationed mere
will be dispatched with the expedition
Unofficial information at Fort Sam
Houston indicates that Gen. John J
Pershing, comma nding the United States
army division at FL Paso, will be in com
mand of the punitive expedition.
Villa at La Ascension.
Villa is reported today to be at La
Ascension, on the Mexican Northwest t
ern railroad. 100 miles southwest of Ell
Paso. He is said to have only 200 or
300 men with him and to be short of
ammunition.
Cen. Funston remained at southern
department headquarters until the
early hours of this morning, directing
the work of score of men, receiving g
and fling telegraphic orders to border
points in connection with the punitive
expedition into Mexico.
Two companies of infantry were or
dered to Deping, N. NJ, on receipt OF
urgent representations from citizens OF
that town asking protection.
Orders to Mobile Forces.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 11.-All
mobile troops in the western depart
ment have been ordered to hold them
selves in readiness to proceed to the
Mexican border.
The mobile troops in the department
are the 21st Infantry, at Vancouver
barracks: a battalion of the 18th In
fantry, at Fort Wright, Spokane: a
battalion of the 14th Infantry. at Fort
Lawson, Seattle; six troops Of the 1st
Cavalry, at Monterey: four troops OF
the 1st Cavalry. at San Diego, and two
troops of the 1st Cavalry, now on duty
at CaIexicO on the border.
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Fifty-Seven Dead Bandits.

"A total of flfty-seven dead Mexicans
have been found in and about Columbus,
Cen Funston reported. A report that
eighteen more bodies were lying in the
brush between the town and the border
Is being investigated. Gen. Funston said
the effectiveness of the fire of the Ameri-
can troops during the engagement was
splendd.
Secretary Baker has suggested to
Gen. Funston that the army aero
squadron: now at San Antonio. be en-
ployed fully in connection with the
pursuit of the Villa bandits He was
eager. Nr- Baker said. not only that the
troops should have the benefit of the
air scouts. but also that the aviators
themselves should get the benefit of
the experience in actual war service,
Mr.. Baker Issues Statement.
After his conferences with the Pres
ident last night Secretary Baker is
sued the following statement:
There is no intention of entering
Mexico in force. A sufficient body of
mobile troops will be sent in to locate
and disperse or capture the band OF
bandits that attacked Columbus. So
soon as the forces of the de facto gov
ernment can take control of the situa- =
tion any forces OF the United States
then remaining in Mexico will. OF
course, be withdrawn.
The forces of the United States now
on the border will be Immediately re-
Continued on Second Page.)
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Villa in Position to Cut
Off Escape Of 500 Mormon
CoI0nists to U. S. Border

Ell PASO. Tex. March 1.-THE posi-
ton Of the 500 members of the Nor
mon farming colony in the Casas
Grandes district Chihuahua. 1873 miles
bv rain from FL Paso. critical as it
was in the first place. was further
menaced today by the presence of
Francisco villa with a band of 800 fol-
lowers at La Ascencion, close to the
railroad over which they must travel
to the American frontier.
The train which was to carry out the
Mormons to the border has not started
and will not start until sufficient escort
arrives from the garrison at Chihuahua
City. according 20 Gen. Gavira, com
manding at JuareZ. today.
The topography OF the country near
La Ascencion. however. affords protec-
ton should villa attack the train.
Reported Short of Ammunition.
In Ell Paso hope for the escape OF the
Mormons is based largely on the un-
verified rumor that Villa is short of
ammunition. Although only 500 men
are reported to be with him at La As
cencion. Villa is said to have a force
of 1000 in that region.
The arrest of number of well known
Villa agents by the El Paso police
was trying to buy arms in gun
store; a colonel. who was found in the
generals home, and an alleged spy
with penciled maps of Mexican rail-
ways in his pocket.
La Constitution, local Mexican
paper, has been suspended by the police
and all editions seized because of an
infiammatory article against the United
States.
Ammunition Wagons Pursued.
The military authorities at Fort Bliss
received word that a large quantity of
rife munition was taken from a place
of concealment in the Mexican quarter
early today and placed in a wagon train
presumably bound for Villas camp, AS
the wagons could not have crossed the
international bridge. the pursuit of the
soldiers in automobiles took place on
the road that follows the boundary on
the American side. No trace of the am
munition has yet been found.
Traffic over the international bridge
between the Mexicans on both sides of
the boundary. usually large. has de-
creased materially Horse racing still
goes on In Juarez, but the attendance
from the Ell Paso side is less than half
the normal. At night heavy guards are
placed on patrol along the boundary
and at the smelter. the light plant and
other points open to attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
French Official Statement.

The text of the report of the French
war office follows:
North of the River Aisne the en-
emy yesterday, after having bonn
barded for several hours our positions
! between Troyon and Berry au Bac.
moved out from Nille-au- Bois and at
tackled the salient formed by our line
at Bois des Buttes
After very spirited fight we drove
the enemy from the northwestern ex-
tremity as well as from the west ern
section of the wood. This was terri
tory the Germans had succeeded i'll oc-
cupying.
West of the River Meuse the Ger
mans last night delivered strong at
tack southeast of Bethincourt against
our trenches along the highway from
Bethincourt to Chattancourt. IN nm
mediate counter attack gave US tuli
possession of the important cornnuni-
eating trench which the enemy mad
succeeded in penetrating.
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Many Offer to Volunteer.

Many dispatche were received from
Gen. Funston today, informing. the
depa rtment as to the disposition he was
points.
Secretary Baker said that whatever
reinforcements Gen. Funston might re-
quire to maintain an adequate patrol
along the border in addition to the ex-
pedtionary force would be promptly
furnished.
He added that the War Department
had been deluged with kilograms from
individuals and organizations offering
services as volunteers
There was at present. Secretary
Baker said. no need for summonins
volunteers to the colors, although the
department appreciated fully the pa =
triotic spirit behind the offers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
Germans Redouble Activity

East of the Meuse the enemy has
redoubled his efforts between the vii
llage of Naux and the NauX forts. The
bomba rdment continued all night with
great violence, and there were further
Infantry assaults against the village,
in ruins from shell fire. The Germans
took possession of some houses east
of the church in the village of Naux.
we stili are in possession of the west
ern part of the village, and the efforts
of the enemy in this direction all re-
suited in failure.
"As result of several attacks
against the fort itself the Germans
made some progress along the sur
rounding slopes, but their efforts to
reach the barbed wire entanglements
in front of the fort were checked by
our fire.
been a continued and intense lombard
ment in the regions of Eux and Mou-
lainville.
I'm Lorraine our artillery fire has
caused serious damage to the works
of the Germans near Embermenil.
I'm the vosges French batteries have
been very active in the valley of the
Thur and east of Thann.'
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Last Nights Statement.

The Official communication of last
night follows:
I'm Artois the Germans to the west
of the road to Lille exploded a mine.
the crater of which we occupied.
I'm the Argonne forest We shelled a
German column which was advancing
toward the Montfaucon wood.
ITO the west of the Meuse. where the
bombardment has been uninterrupted
during the day, the enemy attacked
with particular violence our positions
in the Bois des CorbeauX. Several at
tacks were repulsed successfully by
our artillery, infantry and mitrailleuse
fire, which did considerable execution
IN the enemy's. ranks.
Notwithstanding losses out of all
proportion to their objective, the Ger
mans for their last attack used at
least one division, and in the course of
the fighting they were able to occupy
again part of the Bois des Corbeaux.
which we had retaken from them
March S.
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They were informed fully and made
no comment. There was no indica
tion of disposition to do more than
gather information.
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WEATHER.

Fair, continued cold tonight; lowest
temperature about % degrees. Tomor-
row fair. slightly warmer: moderate
northwest winds.
Temperature for twentyfour hours
ending pm: Highest. 40, a, pm.
yesterday: lowest, 23, at Z am. today.
Full report on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

sworn Net Circulation. Month Of February.
1916 Daily Average. sO.:50, Sunday. 5..4sp.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-28
ONE. CENT POSTAGE
is A POSSIBILITY SOON
QUEER ACCIDENT TO MR..
WHITE

Mr.. Eugene White, of White s
Cross Roads, four miles west Of
town, met with a peculiar and
painful accident ON Friday even
ing last.
He was pushing wheelbarrow,
and ran over a root of tree, the
wheel breaking, and jerking his
elbow: DR.. Smith was called to
attend Mr.. White, but the arm
had swollen to such proportions
that the doctor determined that
an x-ray was nevessary.
In consultation with DR.. Kitch-
in it was determined that the bone
was not broken, but the wrench
given to the muscles was equal to
a broken arm, the leaders being
twisted, the arm swollen to twice
it's natural size, almost black, and
attended with excruciating pain
Yesterday Mr.. White was il
town with his arm in sling, and
though the pain had subsidized,
the arm was badly swollen ani
discolored.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-28
Defamation Contest

Mr.. Luther burlington, the sue
cessful contestant Of our high
school, to go to Trinity College,
durham, to contest for the medal
will leave for Durham Wednes
day, although the contest Of the
high schools Of the state does not
take place until Friday Of this
week.
It is quite an honor to be the
one chosen, by merit, to represent
this town at Trinity College, and
we more than hope that our young
friend, Luther, will be the success
full aspirant, and bring back the
medal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-28

stroying the greater part Of the
young pine growth, but as soon as
this can be prevented these poor
er lands can be made to pay well
in the production Of pulpwood. It
is only where the assurance Of
such a permanent supply can be
secured that pulp mills can be es-
tablished, and, for this reason, it
lis very greatly to the interest of
swamp timber to see that the near
| by pine lands are protected from
| fire.
North Carolina already has J
Forest Fire Law which, if enforc
ed, would 60 long way towards
furnishing adequate protection
All that is needed is an appropria
ton to put it in force: the mex
General Assembly will be asked
for such an appropriation, and i
lis confidently hoped that sucl
may be secured.