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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
BUILDING A STOCKADE
FOR CAPTIVE MEXICANS
Army Is Arranging at Columbus for
Prisoners Taken During
Guerrero Fight.

COLUMBUS. n. NJ, April 3.-The
stockade to be erected here to confine
the prisoners captured at Guerrero will
be of barbed wire, hanging to which
will be hundreds of tin cans partly
filled with pebbles Guards, to be
placed at intervals along the fence,
would be notified of any attempted es-
cape by the rattle of the pebbles in the
cans.
Some apprehension was expressed
here today in jocular way that the
military authorities may be confronted
with a predicament similar to that OF
Fort Bliss officials who, in 1918, held
5000 Mexican refugees prisoners.
Word of the regular meals given the
prisoners soon reached their friends on
the outside with the result that each
morning at roll call larger numbe
responded than had answered the day
before.
Today. five days after the forces of
Francisco Villa began their flight from
victorious Americans. details of the
pursuit are still lacking. Military au-
thorities here are inclined to believe
this means that Col. George A. Dodd's
American cavalrymen are still search
Ing for the bandit leader in some re-
mote mountain wilderness of Guerrero
far out of communication with the field
base at Colonia Dublan.
There was no official confirmation OF
numerous rumors of developments in
the pursuit. Among these was one thai
villa had been captured and another
that the bandit chieftain, seeing that
capture was inevitable. had committed
suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
TRAIN REACHES JUAREz
FROM CASAS GRANDES
First Arrivals in Week Report Ev-
erything Quiet at q. S.
Military Base.

Ell FASO. Tex. April 3.-The first
train to arrive from the Casas Grandes
region in week pulled into Juarez
yesterday from Pearson. thirty miles
south of the military base established
by Gen. Pershing at Colonia Dublan.
Several Mormon colonists were on the
train. but they threw no light on the
veil of mystery which has enveloped
the operations of the American troops
since the decisive defeat inflicted on
the Villa forces last Wednesday. They
reported that everything was quiet at
Pearson and Casas Grandes and that
the Mexicans had apparently become
reconciled to tho presence of American
troops on Mexican soil. Mexican mer-
chants were selling their goods freely
to American soldiers. the colonists said.
and were more interested in the Amer
lean currency system than In the pur-
suit Of Villa.
There Is no Indication here that the
American military authorities have any
anxiety over the supply problem for
the troops at the front. No attempt
has yet been made to ship food or for
age by the Mexican Northwestern
railroad. No train has left Juarez for
Casas Grandes for more than a week
and none Is expected to move for at
least two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Mr.. GERARD TO RECEIVE
PROMPT REPLY To NOTE
Germany Promises Response to In
quiry Regarding Destruction of
Sussex and Other Vessels.

American Ambassador Gerard at Ber-
lin cabled today that the German gov
eminent had promised him a prompt
reply to his inquiry regarding destruc-
ton of the British steamer Sussex and
other vessels on which Americans were
endangered.
The Berlin foreign office. Ambassado
Gerard stated. had referred his inquiry
to the German admiralty.
No Definite Time Given.
While no definite time was given by
the German officia1s within which a re-
Spouse would be made. Mr.. Gerard stat
ed he had assurances it would be forth
coming as soon as possible.
The American ambassadors dispatch
indicated that instead of waiting for
the German submarine commanders to
report, the admiralty office would send
out inquiries to the submarine bases.
Afhdavits on Way to Washington.
A number Of afidavits. made by
Americans and others who were pas
sengers on the steamer SUSSEX to Amer
lean consular and diplomatic officials In
France, have been forwarded from
Paris by Ambassador Sharp and are ex-
pected at the State Department within
the next ten days. They are additional
sex survivors. The aff1davits are com
ing on the American liner ST Paul. No
summary of their contents has been re-
ceived by the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Capital Better for
Revival, Says Sunday

URILLY" SUNDAY said to-
day regarding his COM
ing to Washington to conduct
revival services:
ut isn't q question of WASH
ington's iniquity as q glaring
example that is bringing me
here in 1918 to preach a revival.
"When it comes down to
definite facts, I don't know
much more about the inside life
of Washington than of Jeru-
salem.
But Washington, like every
large city in this country, will
be better for a revival, for the
conversion of sinners and a
general cleaning up. That's
why | have answered the call.
1.-THE civilization of the future
is going to be conferred in our
large cities, and whatever of
holiness or sin is enthroned in
the large cities is going to give
tone to the country round
about"
And "Ma" Sunday gave an
"amen" to this statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
BILLY SUNDAY SAYS
HE'S COMING HERE
Famous Evangelist Will Be in
Capital January and Feb
ruary, 1918.

Rev. William A. (Billy) Sunday is
coming to Washington to hold a revival
campaign.
This definite reply was given to the
committee representing the Pastors
Federation this morning. confirming
tentative acceptance of the invitation
in Baltimore Saturday night.
While IN Washington today address
ing the Baltimore conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church In the
Foundry NJ. E. Church. Mr.. Sunday said
he would come to Washington for re-
vival in January and February. 1918.
Practically all OF the Protestant
churches in the National Capital will
unite in supporting this revival.
Tabernacle Must Be Built.
monster tabernacle is to be built
here and it is because Mr.. Sundays time
lis already engaged and to allow time
for building this tabernacle that the
revival Is postponed until 1918.
The Protestant churches are to unite
in f1I.ance campaign to get funds for
erection of this tabernacle and other ex-
penses incident to the revival, just as
soon as the Pastors Federation has had
conference with Billy" Sundays bust
ness manager. This will be held at the
earliest possible date.
Mr.. Sunday today expressed enthusiasm
over coming to the National Capital and
the opinion that there are plenty of sim
ners and hypocrites here who needed to
hear the truth spoken plainly. He prom
ises to handle the situation in Washing
ton with ungloved hands and unbridled
tongue.
Pastors Feel Grateful.
I'VE are grateful that Mr. Sunday
has decided to hold one of his evangel-
istic campaigns in Washington" said
Rev. DR.. Clarence A. Vincent, president
of the Pastors Federation of Wash
ington as we'll as head of the special
committee of clergy and laity who have
been endeavoring to secure Mr.. Sunday
for meeting here.
THE sentiment in favor of his coming
has developed during the year, and
every outlook is for one Of the most
united and effective meetings the
evangelist has ever had. The prepara-
tions will be aggressive and along
spiritual lines In the effort we are
the District an ideal capital such a
campaign will strengthen the moral and
spiritual side of our life.
THE ministers and laymen of tine cit
stard ready to do everything within
their power to make these meetings Of
the most value. not only to the city,
but to the country at large"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03

officially but on high authority. will
leave soon for Mexico City, where he
will take charge of the situation in
order to relieve the distress caused by
the serious economic crisis. Merchants
who refuse to accept the governments
suggestion regarding the lowering of
prices on the necessaries of life, it is
said, will be dealt with severely.
The government has decided to put
out new issue of one and two dollar
bills. redeeming those of the same de-
nomination now in circulation and also
will emit an entirely new postage
stamp issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
LAST TWO INHABITANTS
LEAVE MEXICAN TOWN

COLUMBUS, N. M April 3-when
Jesus Samoa and his daughter crossed
the American line yesterday at
Palomas. the first Mexican town
through which the American troops
passed on the way to the front was
left without human inhabitants
Samoa, eighty-two years Of AKA
crossed into the United States in a
prairte schooner such as used by the
'forty-niners." Loaded in It were his
household goods. while from the rear
axle swung a water bucket, under
which trotted . stubby-tailed dog. The
horses were hitched to tho wagon by
means OF harness fashioned from can
vas cartridge belts discarded by
aiIiistas IN their light from Columbus
Sanco said that one by one the resi-
dents had left the town. He himself
he said. finally left alone. was bound
for Demng, n. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
WILL OPEN A POST OFFICE
ACR0SSMEXICAN BORDER

COLUMBUS. ~. NJ. April S-A
Omitted States post ONCE will be estab-
lishsA on Mexican soil for the oen-
vsnisnee OF the soldiers II the consent
q he postal oficials can be obtained.
With no m cans available to the soldiers
In the Held to send their money to
tAsff families tho military authorities
havs made q request for such an ONCE,
Two postal inspectors held a conference
on The proposition with the comman-
dant Of the local base ana IL 10 expect ID
that the department. will announce its
ruling shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Mothers Congress Opens Tomorrow

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 3.-Dele-
gates to the National Mothers Con-
gress and Parent-Teachers' Association.
the convention of which begins tomor-
row. continuing through Sunday. be-
gan arriving today. The arrivals in
cluded several of the officers The con-
vention will discuss child welfare.
Daily luncheons, several afternoon
teas and a trip to the Hermitage. the
homo Of Andrew jackson, constitute
the entertainment plans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03

fsctiye or to take unnecessary risks IN
flying over dangerous mountainous
country.
Severe sandstorms. followed by heavy
snow. have been sweeping Gen. Persh-
inz's forces the War Department was ad-
vised today. Officials oeiieveo these eon
ditions were responsible for intermittent
communication to the border. and also
for retarding operations against the scat
tered Villa bands.
Military authorities at Nuevo LAREDO.
opposite Laredo, Tex, declared today
the reported detection Of Col Canos
forces in Chihuahua was untrue. They
said the Chihuahua forces were loyal. and
were working indefatigably for the ap-
prehension of Villa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Widow of Gen. Mills Dies.
Tells Story of Bruce's Heart.

NEW YORK. April s.-Mrs. Annie
Maison Mills. widow Of Brig. Gen. Sam
uel M. Mills. u. 8. A., and daughter of
Pierre Maison. q grandson Of one of
Napoleon's marshals. died at her home
here last night. She was born in Phil
adslphia, September -. is4s. She viii
be buried beside her husband in AZ
military oeeAstss5 1t west PeiSe-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
LIEUT.. JOHN {. MORT
TO Be REPR|MANDED
Army Officer Who Led Regulars
Into Mexico Near Brownsville
to Be Transferred Also.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, April 3.-Lieut
John Z. Mort. who was tried by court
martial on charges of leading detach-
ment of soldiers into Mexico to recover
two American soldiers detained by
Nexicans. has been found guilty and
sentenced to he reprimanded This an
nouncement was made by Maj Gen.
Funston today.
Gen Funston said that Lieut. Mort,
who has been held at Mercedes, Tex.
had been ordered released at once and
restored to duty. He will be transferred
to the ep> e-N. Artillery, now in the
Phil-7p pines.
The point where Lieut. Mort led the
American detachment into Mexico was
near Brownsville, Tex. The incident
occurred several weeks ago. The two
American soldiers had been 1ure1
across the Rio Grande by Mexican SOL
diers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Prompt Service

If your carrier does not
call "Star Here" when deliv-
ering the paper please notify
the Office. Where specially
requested your doorbell viii!
be rung.
This is done to notify sub
scribers as soon as the
papers are delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
MARCH CIRCULATION

District Of Columbia. S.:
FLEMING NEWBOLD. business manager Of
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR, does sol
EMMY swear that the actual number OF copies
Of the paper named sold and distributed during
the month Of March. AID. 1919. was as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Found Unconscious in Street.

Harry Warner. colored. fifty years
old. was taken to Freedmens Hospital
from eth and u streets this morning.
He was unconscious when found lying
on the pavement. 1t is thought he was
su9egiA& 6sR q cerebral hsNeSyaSA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
IMPORTANT EVENTS ON
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
TONIGHT.

8 o'clock-Anniversa of the
board of home missions and
church extension. Address by Rev.
DR.. Freeman D. Bovard.
TOMORROW.
9 a.m.-Devotional service: BUSH
ness meeting: announcement of
appointments; conference to ad-
journ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
CRISIS IN MEXICO CITY.
Gen. Oregon Going to Capital to
Relieve Distress.

VERA CRUZ. April A-0ss. obrssen,
the war ninistss. Il 70 fsosstsd NM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Says They Want More.

1.-THE officers of the National Guard
have approved all the provisions for
the guard which we have put into the
BILL" continued Senator Chamberlain.
But now they want more. They want
more than the safety of the country
would warrant our granting. They are
not professional soldiers. and, however
capable these gentlemen are in their
own vocation. they are not competent
to handle such questions the mobili-
cation of the army and its disposition
In times of war, involving the question
of life.
longing to the federal government turned
over to the National Guard has been lost.
been sold by officers of the guard. ! do
not wish to make charges here against
the National Guard, but ] am opposed to
raising the officers to still higher planes
as suggested in this amendment
Replying to Senator Chamberlain, Sena-
tor Cummins said that he was not sur
prised at the attitude of Senator Cham
berlain toward his amendment and the
National Guard.
But I am surprised that the senator
from Oregon should challenge my
offer an amendment to this bill, pro-
claiming it an impertinence to the
committee In charge of the bill. the
Inference which / draw from his re-
marks.
Senator Chamberlain disclaimed anv
such purpose. He said that what he
had reference to had all happened out
side the Senate chamber. and not
within 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Reasons for Opposition.

THE National Guard officers have
studied military affairs an avoca-
ton. not as vocation, as have the
regular army officers" said Senator
chamberlain.
He said. too, that the general staff
was a non-political organization, made
UP of regular armv officers, but that to
have the President appoint five Ma
tional Guard officers as provided in the
Cummins amendment would be to in
iect a political element, which would
be unwise.
II am friendly to the National Guard,
and I myself served for four years as
an officer of the guard in my state
added Senator Chamberlain.
1--WE have gone the limit in this bin
for the National Guard. We have done
all in our power to give it federal aid
and to make 1t really federal organi-
zation. Whether we have the right to
do this under the Constitution is mat
ter of dispute among senator's who are
authorities upon constitutional law. |
am not sure but what we have over
stepped the authority of the Constitu-
tiDn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
After Loaves and Fishes,

Some fellows Join church for the
loaves and ashes. They sign UP 10 q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Members of Guard Fight Bill.

He said that the committee had after
weeks of work finally brought in a
bill which appeared satisfactory to all
parties. But that Immediately repre-
sentatives of the National Guard had
gotten busy. and that he suspected y
National Guard lobby existed. ON the
other hand. he said, some of the reg
ular army officers are trying to over
ride the determination Of the commits
tee by seeking individual senators and
pouring their tales into their ears
privately.
Senator Chamberlain's statement
was made during a discussion of the
CumminS amendment, which would
provide a National Guard section OF
the general staff of the army. He said
that he was opposed to the amend
ment because it would introduce into
the general staff men who did not have
the knowledge of military affairs
which long years of study gave the
regular army men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
Senator Chamberlain Also
Says Regular Army Officers
Are UnduIy Active.
SPEAKS IN CONNECTION
WITH MILITARY MEASURE
Cummins Amendment, Providing
for National Guard Section of
General Staff, Adopted.

Charging that the National
Guard is maintaining lobby III
ashington to influence senator's
and that regular army officers
also are unduly active about the
halls of Congress, Senator Chan-
berlain. chairman of the military
affairs committee. today told the
Senate that there is no use for
the committee to work long and
faithfully upon legislation ii its
efforts arc to be frustrated by
appeals to individual senators.
He was speaking on the Cummins
amendment providing for Ma
tional Guard section of the gen.
eral staff. Party lines were en-
tirely disregarded on the vote,
which was IS to 80 for adoption.
1t is regarded as victory for the
supporters of the National Guard.
The result was a defeat for
Senator Chamberlain and the
military committee. which had re-
jected the proposal on the ground
that it would be unsafe to place
National Guard officers in such
positions of high trust. The vote
was the first taken in the Senate
on the army bill, and many demo-
Gratis supported the Cummins
amendment. Senator Chamber
lain and his colleagues did not at
tempt to conceal their disappoint-
ment.
81 have sometimes felt that | should
call the attention of the War Depart
ment to the activities of the regular
army officers about the halls of tho
Senate. and l may do it yet" said Sem
ator Chamberlain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-03
AUDIENCE STIRRED
BY BILLY SUNDAY

Continued from First Page)
set it on fire that grew into a mighty con-
Migration
In general summary of his opinion Of
Christianity, he said: "A lot of our Chris
tianity is too slow. We never catch up
with an old sinner until he is dead or dy-
ing"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
FUNERAL Of
c. R. WEST HELD
YESTERDAY
CONDUCTED FROM THE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ON WEST MAIN
STREET - MANY BEAUTIFUL
FLORAL TRIBUTES.

The funeral for G.. r. West was
conducted from the family residence
on West Main street yesterday after
noon by Rev. Cooper of the Broad
way Baptist church and Rev. J. w.
Burns Of the First Christian church.
The funeral was largely attended,
and many beautiful uoral tributes
covered the bier of the deceased. A
picked choir from the various church
es of the city rendered most arpro-
pirate selections, and the remarks of
Rev. Burns and Rev. Cooper were
solemn and impressive. The pail
bearers were: Messrs. J. F. McClatch-
ey, J. NJ. Hoard, Henry Sutherland.
F. H. Bishcp, J. S. 3. Apollos, W..
n. Morgan Sr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
bREWER|ES To
PLEAD GUILTY
BY AGREEMENT
ALL DEFENDANTS IN CUSTER
AND ANTITRUST SUITS ENTER
PLEAS OF GUILTY EXCEPT DAL.
LAS BREWERY.

Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jan. pa
The cases of the six Texas breweries
this afternoon are to be submitted on
pleas of guilty with promise of agree
ment, according to counsel for the
breweries and Attorney General
Looney. Penalties aggregating $275, ,OOO
forfeiture Of charters, and an iniunc-
tion against political activities are in.
cluded in the compromise.
The Dallas Brewery Company will
fight and ask for jury trial.
The custer and antitrust suit of the
state of Texas against seven leading
Texas breweries, was filed just one
year ago by Attorney General Looney.
who was here today to represent the
states side of the case. The announce
ment that an agreement had been
reached was no surprise to those who
have kept in touch with the case.
The compromise agreement was
made this afternoon, according TO
plan, and was entered in court.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

n READINESS
, FOR BANQUET
IRAN HAS BEEN FULLY Ar
NGED, AND THE GUESTS ARE
oMlSED A RARE TREAT. GRID.
MS GETTING HOT TODAY.

rything is in readiness for the
sss Mems Association Banquet
takes place tonight at the Elks
The reception will take place
ZOO until 7:45, during which
Me full orchestra of the high
n composed of nineteen pieces
the direction of Prof. Lowen-
will furnish the music.
guests will go to the dining hall
uarter to eight, and the banquet
served Immediately on seating
ests. Twelve of the younger So
ct will be in attendance on the
and the orchestra will play dur
eating. There were more than
lred additional applications for
Which, however, could not be
THE number was extended to
y that number will be seated.
Daube, who is chairman of the
on committee which is com.
OF members of the association
cir wives-if they have one
S that his committee be on
romptly at seven O'Clock to re. |
he guests.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
RAILROADS ASK INJUNCTION TO
PREVENT COMMISSION FROM
ENFORCING ORDERS.
OVER TO TUESDAY
Federal Judge Youmans Set Matter
over Until Tomorrow to Allow the
Attorney General to Prepare An
Answer.

Oklahoma City, Jan. 2l.-An in
junction to prevent the Oklahoma
corporation commission from enforc-
ing its freight rate orders, which
We're declared to be non-compensa-
tory and contiscatory, was sought in
the federal district court here this
morning, when Federal Judge You
mans started his hearing of the two
cent passenger fare cases.
The injunction was sought by the
four railroads chiefly interested in the
litigation-the Santa Fe, Katy, Rock
Island and Frisco.
The injunction was sought in an
appeal known to file as an amendment
to the supplemental bill, in which
the arguments of the railroads were
set forth in detail.
Judge Youmans set the matter over
until Tuesday in order to give S. p.
Freezing, attorney general of Okla
homa, time to prepare an answer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

london, Jan. 24.-That the
ente powers and Greece
5e negotiated for a loan, is
ted on good authority, ac-
ding to an Athens dispatch
Reuters today.
Yhis is taken to mean that
entente diplomacy has won
Athens and that important
elopments are coming.
'he bombardment of Dover,
Glands great channel port,
urday night, was announced
ay by the German admiralty
ch says, that bombs were
pped on the barracks and
ks.
he military operations in
Balkans center in Albania,
lre the Austrians are fast
ng charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
Watkins Loses Heavily.

Jim Watkins of this city lost $500
bushels of corn, several head of cattle,
his ranch house and household goods
therein at his ranch on Oil creek,
between Berwyn and Mill Creek, in
the flood of Thursday night. Mr.
Watkins left his ranch Thursday af-
ternoon. coming to his home in this
city. He will return this afternoon
to his ranch to ascertain the extent
Of his loss.