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Evening star., 1916-03-30
Authorizes Eight New Aeros.

Immediate purchase of eight aero
planes, to be sent at once to Brig. Gen.
PerShiug, WAS authorized today by the
War Department.. y special board of
Signal Corps officers has been ordered
here to inspect and test the machines.
The board will be composed of capt.
Nirginius T. Clark, head of the depart
ment of motors of the aviation school
at san Diego, cal, Lieut.. Thomas De
w Milling. head Instructor at the san
Diego school. no are now en- route
here frcm the Pacific coast ana Lieut.
T. q. Jones of the Signal corps
Reports from MAJ Cen. Funston lay
stress upon the need for more nierS
with the advance columns in Mexico.
OF the eight machines which accon1pa-
med the expedition, two have been de-
StroEed and four others have been tenn
porarill disabled. leaving only two in
service. y portable machine shop. to
repair damaged aeropiancS in the field.
has heen sent INTO Mexico. More horses
are also to be sent to Gen. Pershimg
Several hundred are being bought in
California ana an estimate for ; 900
more has been sent to Congress. Every
cavalry horse in the army remouut sta
TONS has been sent to the border.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
German Envoy Sees Mr.. Polk.

Count Won Bernstorf, the German
ambassador conferred today with
Counselor Polk of the State Depart
ment over what were described as
purely commercial questions. 1t was
declared that the submarine issue was
not taken up.
A dispatch from Ambassador Gerard.
who has Dcen instructed to make in
qUries in Berlin. was expected today.
Until his message is received no steps
in the grave situation can be taken.
First official information concerning
the sinking Of the Eagle Point was
contained in dispatch received last
night from Consul Frost at Queens
town that read as follows:
British steamer Eagle Point tor
pedoed yesterday without warning 100
miles from land. All saved. one Amer
lean"
Consul Frost immediately was in
structed 10 gather additional iuforma :
tIou. Press diSpa tches from canada
last night made the fiat assertion that
the Eagle Point was on government
service. The State Department had no
Information upon this subject If the
ship was a government auxiliary. the
United States. Of course, would not be
concerned in the attack upon her.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Dispute as to Signals.

The two men to whom most Of the
questions were to be directed at to-
days investigation to be held in the
Offices of Division Supt w. r Schaft
were Engineer Herman Hess of the
second section of train Sc and Tower
man A. r. Ernst of Amherst.
Engineer u. W. Leonard of the first
section of train Sc, which pulled the
death car. asserts he stopped his
train on a signal originating in Ernst $
tower
Engineer Hess declares he saw no
signal when he brought his section
along at speed of fifty miles an hour
about three minutes later. Ernst as
eerts he set no stop signal. declaring
the line was open for Engineer Leon
ard TO go ahead.
If Ernst is held culpable in the in
Nestigation the blame Will trace back
TO baby's tiny crib in the Ernst home
at Elyria. The baby was born SUNDAY Y
night. Since that time Ernst has had
little sleep, railroad officials say.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Differ as to Death Coach. :"

The question of whether the so
called death coach" on train No Sc
was Of modern steel construction. as
claimed by New York Central officials.
ar was OF wood construction promised
TO be an important feature of the in
Vestigation.
Railroad officials today were still di-
Nided in opinion as TO whether the
b,ame should be placed upon the tow
ermsn. W no il is alleged by some Of
fcials asleep and failed to give the
proper signal, or upon the engineer,
Who. they sa Y. il may he shown either
failed TO see the signal or exceeded his
orders.
of the more than forty persons injur-
ed in the wreck several We're said to be
in a preCa rious condition today, and
further fatalities We're feared. Rail
road officials say that only twenty
seven bodies have been recovered, and
that they regard il as impossible that
more bodies are in the ruins.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Army Officials Disappointed.

F,l. rASp. March 30-Whle army Off
cials here did not conceal their disap-
pointment over the first chiefs refusal 10
permit fun trainloads to enter Mexico
under American military guard. they
were vsibly relieved at the prospect Of
using the railroad in even a limited way.
There mas been no question here for
some time that the transportation prob
lem was one Of the most serious faced
by Gen. Funston.
The stories Of soldiers returning from
the front. taken in conjunction with the
guarded admissions ny the military au-
thoritieS. confirmed the belief that the
motor truck system had proved made
quate. and that some better way of pro-
Visioning Gen Pershing's forces must be
found quickly. Anxiety is mainly cen
tered on what can be hoped Cor from The
dila pida ted Northwestern railroad. For
some time a schedule of only one train
in two days has been maintained between
.Iuarez and Casas Grandes. The distance
is l6s miles. and the trip is made IN from
twelve TO twenty hours. y heavily load
ed freight train is expected TO take much
longer than this
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Germanys Solution of the "Spy Problem"

Instead Of Slspccting Every One, She Makes Certain
That Her Secrets Are Closely Guarded. Read this
interesting article in The Sunday Star.
Evening star., 1916-03-30

NEGOTIATIONS on Use of Guards.
The arrangement docs not involve ~"
shipment of munitions nor the use Of
American guards on the M"Hi"an
.,otiate with Carranza further to bring
ahout :, more complete understandings.
ncrd,np tho conclusion of the proposed
protocol with the de fact" government
to. cover tn. entire subject Of the inter-
national uursui, Of Villa
Assuming that Carranza had notified
his officers on III" border of the new
agreement for the use of the railroad.
an order Was dispatched TO Funston
late last night to tender supplies Tor
shipment. once the rail supply line is
m operation officials said today that
unless the motor-truck service now In
operation is needed as 4 supplementary
service il could he dispensed with.
While official military news was lack
ing officials viewed with satisfaction
press reports saying the American cav
AIRY were close upon Villa and his ban
dts.
Time Tor lakes EXteHueu.
Spcclal Agent Rodgers at Queretaro
has reported to the State Department
that the de facto government has cN-
tended to May the time for payment
Of taxes by Mexican mine owners. They
would have been due April !. No for
feiture- -ill be made for unpaid taxes
before jay l. The United States had
made representations to Gen. Carranza
on that subject
The arrival of the third squadron of
the Sd Cavalry at Fort Ringgold, Tex.
was reported in War Department dis
patches today from Gen. Funston. The
detachment was sent to that point to
strengthen the border patrol in that vi
cini,y
Navy Department advices from Mexico
reported conditions on both coasts quiet
and generally satisfactory.
Evening star., 1916-03-30

have uncovered evidence in New York
aud other cities which they believe
when fully developed viii justify the
charge
The allegation often made that Villa
has received aid from German sources
also Is being Investigated. but no indl-
evidence has been found. The depart
mcnt is dISinClnrd to act on its evi-
d"nce that American money and supplies
have gone to Villa while il is in the stage
that Will Involve only subordinates 1t
intends to pursue the trail, If possible,
To the men higher up.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Moving Supplies to Columbus.

Meanwhile Mai Elliott. department.
auarterma ster, is moving supplies IN
great quantities to Columbus. y NJ.
where they are carried IN motor truck
trains over the Mexican desert to the
army base below taSas Grand"s Ten
carloads We're shipped to column :
early today and ten new motor true
were also sent to the army haS" thor
Twenty-SeNen more mnIor t.ucks VIII
go forward late today.
Army officers here helleY" that CO.
lumhus viii be continued hs an aAN-
i1iary base for the American army.
They point out that no great reliance
can he placed on the Mexico North
western railroad AZ a sole line of com
munication. because of its condition.
TO carry heavy trainloads of supplies.
Three companies of the engineers de-
paltment are working to keep the road
leading south from columbus to the
army base in Mexico in good rondi-
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Villa Bands in Many Places.

Rowing bands of Villa men are re-
ported everywhere in the region OF
Santa Maria valley, but apparently the
American flying columns have not come
in contact with them.
Mexican officials said today they mad
no news as to the whereabouts of villa,
but that the troops of the de facto gov
ernment are aiding the American SOL
diers in the attempt to capture him.
Ranchers from the Chihuahua district
said that when il became known that
there was price upon Villas head.
dead or alive. the bandit would be IN
constant danger OF betrayal. Whether
the American troops have II known
that there is reward for Villa has
not been learned here among the peon
population.
Brig Gen. Bel. commandant at tort
Bliss awaited official orders today TO
shin supplies to the army over m"
Mexican Northwestern railroad. case
line forage canned goods and n"ar
will go forward as soon as the orders
are received.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
Evidence Shows Sussex and
Other Ship Were Torpedoed
Without Warning.
THINK GERMAN OFFICERS
ACT ON SECRET ORDERS
Officials Credit Suggestion Com
manders Have Been Instructed to
Sink Ships Off Britain.

The United States government
TODAY was using every means at
lis command To- secure conclusive
proof regarding the disasters
which have ovcrtaken the Sussex
and other unarmed merchant
ships carrying American citizens.
CircumStantial evidence 1ndl-
Gates that these ships were tor
pedoed without warning, and that
German submarine, have begun
an underwater campaign IN al
legged violation OF Germany re
cent assurances to the United
States.
Some officials credit the suggestion that
German submarine commanders are act
ing under secret instructions. such as
were advocated by Admiral Won Tirpltz.
TO torpedo every vessel approaching the
British Isles.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; moderate
temperature. gentle to moderate north
and northeast winds.
Temperature for tweutN-four hours
ending pm: H CHEST SIS. at pm. to-
daN: lowest. is. at / am. today.
Full report on page is.
Evening star., 1916-03-30
FRIENDLY PEONS LIKELY
TO MISLEAD U. S. TROOPS
But When Mexicans Learn of Price
on His Head Conditions
Will Change.
SUPPLIES GOING BY MOTORS
Columbus Will Continue to Be Base,
Pending Change of Orders. De-
spite Carranza' Conditional
Permission to Use North
western Railway.

FL PASO, Tex. March so
Military mem made no secret of
their belief today that Francisco
Villa had slipped through the cor
don OF American troops and Car
rama forces pursuing him in
Mexico.
The latest information was that
the bandit leader was moving
through the Santa Maria valley.
Once among his peon friends, who
probably would give American
troops misleading information
regarding his whereabouts, Villa
might escape detection for long
time. 1t was pointed out.
Evening star., 1916-03-30

sworn Net Circulation. B.onth OF February.
1915. Daily Average. so.250, Sunday. s7.ssa.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

In view of the interest being shown
by the sheep-owners of the San Luis
Valley in the selection and grading
of wool the following extract from
the Weekly News Letter of the De-
partment Of Agriculture may prove
good reading.
1.-The greatest difference-between
the American and Australian sheep
Industries is probably to be found
In the handling of the wool after it
has been shorn. This subject has
already attracted considerable atten-
ton. and, although 1t ia not believed
that the time is yet ripe for advocat-
ing the complete adoption in Ameri-
ca of the Australian methods, ia
miliarity with these would un-
questionably aid American wool
growers to perfect important i'm
provements in their present practice.
In the United States the wool is
not infrequently sold before it is
shorn, and in any event the sheep are
not sorted for shearing. The entire
fleeces are sacked just as they run
and the prices fixed for the entire
clip, not for the various grades. The
clips are usually sold to travelling
buyers and are only graded after
they have ceased to be the property
of the grower.
In Australia and New Zealand. on
the other hand, the wool almost in
variably remains the property Of the
grower until 1t Is sold to the manu-
facturer. Under this system the cost
of actually shearing the sheep is only
about one half of the amount which
the grower expends in preparing the
wool for market. He himself divides
the clip into various lots, and the
grading is done with uniformity and
exactness. Overclassing. however, is
avoided. In one Queensland shed,
10000 two-year-old wethers were
shorn and the clip divided into II
classes. In New South Wales flock
of 1000 head composed OF ewes.
yearling ewes, and rams, 2S classes
were made, but this probably an in
stance of overclassing.
Despite the expense that this
practice involves the Australian is
convinced that he realizes more for
his wool by selling 1t in such a num-
ber Of distinct lots that the manu-
facturer can find exactly the kind of
wool he needs for a particular fabric
and can buy that wool alone. An ad-
ditional advantage is the opportunity
that this system allows of enabling
the grower to determine the profit
he makes from each particular type
OF sheep and wool. 1t often happens
that heavier fleece with a slightly
lower value per pound yields more
profit to the grower than a lighter
fleece with higher value per pound
The separate sale of different
classes of wool permits the sheep
breeder to determine definitely what
class Of sheep he wishes to develop.
The Australian method of prepar-
ing wool is accompanied and made
possible by an auction system Of
selling. Even lot as small as one
bale can be readily disposed of In
this way. whereas in the American
wool trade few buyers care to pur
chase lots Of less than 10000
pounds. This condition arises from
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01
'EEP RAISERS OF THE VALLEY BREEDING
FOR BETTER WOOL QUALITY IN THEIR HERDS

the fact that the dealers who pur-
chase entire clips at lump price per
pound have to sell to manufacturers
who wish large lines of some particu-
lar grade. 1t is not worth while,
therefore, for the dealers to buy a
small clip containing many different
classes, none of which are in suf-
ffcient quantity to meet the manu-
facturer's requirements.
To inaugurate the Australian
auction system in America would re-
quire, it is estimated, cooperative
movement of growers representing
20 per cent of this country's clip. If
5O,OO0,0OO pounds of wool were suit
ably put up and offered for auction
for number of years, it might result
in establishing the new method of
|>doing business. This, of course, Is
not likely to happen for several years
to come. Another possibility is to
consign classed or graded clips to
commission dealers and permit them
to combine different parts of various
clips to suit the demands of the
trade. This method also calls either
for cooperation or for close and
confidential relations between the
grower and tho selling agent"
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

j. II. Jones showed us a relic the
other day that is very interesting
1t is land patent signed by Presi-
dent James Monroe, in 1922, and is
printed on sheepskin. The land COW
cred by the patent Is located in Mis-
souri, and was owned at one time by
Mr.. Jones and the patent came into
his possession with other papers in
the transaction.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01
Women Of sedentary Habits

Women who get but little exercise
are likely to be troubled with con-
stipation and indigestion and will
find Chamberlain's Tablets highly
beneficial. Not SO good as three
or four mile walk every day, but very
much better than to allow the bowels
to remain In a constipated condition.
They are easy and pleasant to take
and most agreeable in effect. OBJ
tainabls everywhere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

II. A. Fullenwider and wife re-
turned to their home in Center, Tues
day afternoon, after visiting in Den
yer for two weeks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Mrs. McIlheney and little daughter
who have been visiting in California
for some time past, returned home
Sunday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

c. F. Cow Of Center, passed thru
here Wednesday on his way to Kan
sas City.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Arta Williams who has been Wis
iting friends in Monte Vista since
last Sunday, returned to her home
In Alamosa, Tuesday evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

F. A. Barber and family left We'd
nesday evening for Pueblo. They
expect to reside there for awhile.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Ruth Bramer left Wednesday night
for Parsons, Kansas, where she will
attend school this winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Chase & Bond paid $5.75 for three
Prices on hogs are advancing.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

w. B. King, who lost a purse con-
tanning money and keys, on the
morning Of the fire, will greatly ap-
preciate the return of the keys.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Miss DIETRICH returned Thursday
evening from Center. where she has
been visiting her parents.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Dr. Robert Spear after spending
the holidays with his family at this
place. returned to Chicago. Tuesday
night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. T
Whitney. December 26th, boy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Beck took din
ner with VIM. Wempen and family
Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

James P. Veerkamp was bus
ness visitor to Creede, Monday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

]. ]. Sylvester and wife came in
Monday morning from Boulder
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Tom Roughton went to Denver
Friday night to spend the holidays
with his family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Mrs. Ethel Love and children went
to Lamar, Colo, Wednesday night
where they expect to make their
home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

o. A. Cramer went to Denver We'd
nesday night on short business
trip.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Claud Ditto left Sunday night for
Peoria, ILL.,, where he will take four
months special work at the Horo-
logical Institute.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

E. Y. Gonzales and family went to
San Luis Friday night to visit for
few days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Joe Martin was an Alamosa Wis
itor the latter part Of the week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

H. NJ. Howard attended court in
Alamosa the fore part of the week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

r. Gerard left Tuesday night for
his home In Quincy, ILL.,. after short
visit with Miss Cora Garrett.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Ed. Lumbeck came home Sunday
morning from La Madero. New Mex
leo, on q visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Southworth are
on the sick list this week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

"CABIRIA", Iris, Monday, Jan. g..
Reserved seats at Fuller's Drug
store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01

Eli Stevens and Bud Thurman,
returned from Denver Tuesday morn
ing.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-01-01
Q Big Reels of Drama and Comedy

at the EMPIRE Saturdays
Matinee $3.50; Night, 1880, 0:16.
Orchestra and Organ Music.
Same Price.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-13
LIQUOR DEALERS OF
ENGLAND TO DEMAND
LAW ENFORCEMENT

London. Dec. 13.-The lid" is being
tilted so often by saloonlSeepers in Eng
land that the liquor dealers them
selves, fearing this continued winking
at the closing time may advance the
interests of prohibition, have launched
a movement for a more rigid enforce
ment of the law.
1t is proposed that any violations of
the regulations will result in the sus-
pension of the license until the end
of the war. Another proposal is that
a second violation of the law be pun
ished by imprisonment, and that the
offender be debarred from further en-
ployment in the liquor trade.
In Birmingham the liquor interests
ave organized a vigilant police SER
vice of their own to see that the law
is not violated.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-13
LENP TRIANGLE
CASE DECISION
AGAINST BOISE

The city of Boise lost it's appeal to
the supreme court wherein an effort
was made to gain possession of the
Lemp triangle valued at 100000 and
located in the heart of the residential
section of this city. The supreme
court this afternoon handed down de-
cision in which IL affirms the lower
court, Judge Ed. l.. Bryan presiding.
Judge Bryan held in favor of the
Lemp estate, Herbert Lemp, executor.
The courts take the stand that the
Lemps acquired title by adverse pos
session and the city is estopped from
asserting title or claim. This was the
ruling of the district court. The su
preme court affirms it.
The case was originally instituted by
Arthur Hodges, when mayor. 1t was
carried on by ]. w. Robinson who sue
ceeded Mayor Hodges and was in
herited by the present city admnistra-
ton. The city contended title be-
longed to 1T and that Lemp had never
acquired the property. The Lemps con-
tended they had clear title by mayor s
deeds.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-13

nor Alexander by Colonel Wood, Major
Martin and Secretary Fisher of the
Boise Commercial club.
Inc governor assured Major Martin
that the state would work in absolute
harmony with the war department in
caring for the regiment while the de-
mobilization is in progress. The mat
ter of supplies, including fuel, rations,
etc, was discussed and it was decided
to proceed Immediately to order them
and make such preparations at the bar
racks as are necessary. Some of the
buildings will be used.
GOVERNMENT PAYS EXPENSES.
THE Generalization of the regiment
at Boise is wanted by the people of
this state" said Governor Alexander in
an interview today, land 1 am glad to
say that the war department has COM
Piled with our wishes in this regard The
expense of rehabilitation will be taken
care of by the government Every pos
sible effort will be made to cooperate
with the officers commissioned to take
charge of the matter. At conference
had with Major Martin today l assured
him of this fact"
1t is expected that the regiment will
be in camp for two weeks following its
arrival here. 1t will arrive before
Christmas and be here during the
Yuletide season. Major Martin will
either establish headquarters in the
adjutant generals department at the
state house or in quarters at the bar
racks. Captain Max B. CARRIER, who
with Major Burns, left for the border
has been ordered to Boise and should
arrive here this week. Major Burns
VIII also return to this city ahead of
the regiment. Adjutant General Moody,
who is now in Standpoint, will be back
in few days and will render every
assistance to the officers and regiment.
WILL ENTRAlN TUESDAY,.
The regiment has been issued trans
portation and should entrain at Nogales
on Tuesday Of next week. If that is
done officers and enlisted men will ar
rive here Saturday and be in camp by
Sunday. Stoves for the tents will
have to be ordered and Major Martin
stated today that these will Immediate
ly be asked for. If the site of the
mobilization camp Is used there will
nave to be but few changes made. The
various units of the regiment will
probably occupy the same streets they
were assigned when they were in mob
ilization camp. No friction or confu-
sion would arise under this arrange
ment, it is said. Being used to camp
life the officers and men would, with
In few hours after arrival, be COM
fortably under the tented city and be
as we'll off as though housed in the
buildings at the barraclxs