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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23

Lansing in accord with the protocol as
it had been drawn and forwarded to
General Carranza and that he expected
some word from the general to go
ahead and complete the agreement
probably late day.
The disposition of the administration
to discourage agitation of the Mexican
situation in Congress was evidenced by
Chairman Stone. of the foreign rela-
tions committee, when Senator john
son, of South Dakota, read a telegram
from Yankton Offering a company of
men to the army. Senator Smoot, Re-
publican, agreed with the Democratic
senator.
THE introduction of communications
of this kind at this time is rather i'll
advised" said Senator Stone. The
situation i'm Mexico, as we all know, is
acute. and whatever tends to add to
the acuteness of that situation | re-
gard as something that would better
be left undone.'
Senator Smoot said he had received
many similar kilograms. but deemed
it his duty TO refer them to the War
Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Washington Does Not Haze
Confirmation of Report That
Mexican Troops ReUolted

Washington. March %. Con-
firmation of the report that the Car
rama garrison of 1000 under Luis
Herrera, at Chihuahua has revolted
and joined Villa was still lacking to-
day at the War Department, although
a dispatch 10 that effect was passed
last night by the United States army
censor at Columbus. The War De-
partment insisted that General Funs-
tons message last night stated merely
that ''it is reported" that the revolt
had occurred. adding that there was
no confirmation.
No new advices had reached the
department. officials said, and it was
declared there was no indication in
any message received since the AM
erican expedition started into Mexico
that the troops had fired a shot or
been fired upon.
Trouble Disposing Troops
General Funstons problem is to dis
pose the troops at his command in
such fashion as to insure the line of
communication behind the force in
Mexico.
Secretary Baker when asked If Cen
eral Funston had asked for more re-
Inducements since the Fifth cavalry
and Twenty-fourth infantry were
ordered to join him, said:
81 think I will not answer that ques-
ton"
A message from General Funston
last night said the motor truck trains
had satisfactorily solved the problem
of getting supplies TO the advance
column. General Funston had been
uneasy. it was said, over the supply
situation but had reported no short
age.
The Navy Department was without
advices from Tampico where a dis
quieting situation has been indicated
in unofficial reports. \ message from
Admiral Winslow on the west coast
said quiet prevailed at Ensenada,
Lower California.
Secretary Lansing returning from
a weeks vacation took personal charge
of the situation so far as it concerns
the State Department. He conferred
with Elesio Arredendo. General Car
ranza's ambassador. who presented n
dispatch from Consul Garcia at FL
Paso denying entirely that General
Herrera had revolted with the Chihua-
hua garrison and joined Villa.
Counsellor Polk and Mr.. Arredondo
discussed with Secretary Lansing the
proposed protoctol for joint action in
the pursuit of Villa. The preliminary
negotiations had been taken up dur
ing Mr.. Lansing's absence and to-day
he was fully informed of them.
Mr.. Arredondo said he found Mr.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
TWo American Scouts and
81 Mexicans Are Slain in
First Clash With Villa

FL Paso, Texas, March 23.-The first
clash between United States troops
and Villas forces took place yesterday
afternoon so miles southeast of Casas
Grandes, according to well authenti-
Gated but unofficial information re
ceived here to-day.
The casualties reported were two
scouts with the American forces killed
and eighty-one MeXicans killed. Villa
did not personally command his band
He is said to be still further south
holding a conference with Colonel
Cano, of the Carranza forces.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23

CONTINUED From First Page.l
the other side OF The river, but there is
the greatest apprehension that an out
break on one side would he followed
by an outbreak on the other. There
are about 80, 600 MeXicans in this city
out of total population of 1900.
The military and civil authorities have
made vigorous efforts to forestall
trouble by arresting every Mexican
who was suspected of melting their
fellow-countrymen against Americans.
That such Il system. apparently or.
ganized, has been carried on for some
time, has been well known. Numerous
arrests have been made, especially
among the Nillista colony, which is
quite large.
Nip Riot Plot
The police last night renewed their
efforts and detectives were sent into
every section of the city, who arrested
btween fifteen and twenty Mexicans
suspected of being engaged in anti
American plotting. The most impor-
tant arrest was that of Melchor Her
rera. brother of General Luis Herrera.
Herrera was arrested as he crossed the
international bridge after a conference
with General Gavira at JuareZ. Ac-
cording to the police, they have proof
that plot had actually been per-
tected by Herrera and his associates to
FL Paso.
Americans Under Tension
The belief of Americans who are
familiar with Mexican affairs was that
If the reported reVolts in Chihuahua
seriously shook the power of the first
chief, it would not be long before there
was trouble in Sonora. This state is
the headquarters of the Obregon ad-
herents and has never, according to in
formation here. been more than luke
warm to the Carranza cause. 1t is the
native state of General Obregon and
its people arc said to he devoted TO his
interests. General Gales, the military
governor of Sonora, is known to be an
out-and-out Obreson supporter.
Whatever be the outcome, the nerv-
Gus tension along the border has in
creased to such an extent that many
Americans frankly admit that they
would prefer a definite sundering Of
relations between Washington and the
de facto government to a continuance
of the existing situation
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Wilson Reads Mexican
Dispatches on His Way to
PhilG. to Visit OcuIiSt
BY Assoeiated Prcss

Philadelphia. March 23.-President
Wilson paid a brief visit TO Philadel-
phia to-day to consult his oculist. His
eyes have been troubling him slightly
recently. He was accompanied by Mrs
Wilson.
The Presidents arrival here was de-
layed by a hot box on the engine of his
special train which developed at
Perryville, Md. and caused a wait OF
thirty minutes on a siding while an
other engine was being hurried from
Havre de Grace.
While the Presidents plans were
surrounded with secrecy, a fair-sized
crowd recognized him at the Broad
Street Station here and applauded as
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
HERE'S 4 TALE OF THE CAT
THAT WOULDN'T COME BACK
March Quarter Sessions Jury HedrSAH About the Disseminated
Tabby Of Mrs. BingdmQn and What FoHorDed

IT. on the morning of January %,
Mrs. Alice L. BinGaman's cat hadn't
discontentedly decided to explore the
yard some distance up the block, Mrs.
Bingaman and her neXt-door neigh
Dor Mrs. Robert Weaver might he
ignoring the very existence of each
other to this day--and this tale of
March Quarter Sessions might never
have been told.
But the cat, peevish at the Binga-
man porch suddenly decided to look
about him, stretched himself. leaped
nimbly off the porch and cut across
the Weaver yard. obviously bound to
the ward oC a neutral.
Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Binsaman
neishbors for years, hadn't spoken
more than a twelve-month. The cats
| travels preciptated things. Mrs
Binsamtn saw the cat going and or.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Columbus HaUen For
Soldiers of Fortune

Columbus y. NJ. March 23.-With
the dispatch from here of an American
expedition to capture Francisco villa,
Columbus has become a haven FOR
hoboes and soldiers of fortune. As q
result ii was found necessary to swear
in a number of deputy sheriffs to as
sist in guarding property.
Military authorities also are dis
couraging adventurers fearing that
they may interrupt the work Of the
troops at the eXpeditionary base here
Many of these men have come to the
border in the hope that they may be
allowed either to enlist in regiments
bound for Mexico or to accompany the
troops in civilian capacities
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23

dered her son. Harold to the rescue.
Mrs. Weaver saw cat and rescuer ON
the way and stood ready to meet the
invader. Her grim silence was omi-
nous. From the porch Mrs. Binga-
man promised her heir d good lick
in if he didn't get the cat Harold
wavered between the uncertain re-
suits of repulse and the certain re-
suits of reprisal
Mrs. Bingaman and Mrs. Weaver
finally took matters in their own
hands and met at the gate between
the yards. one word led to another;
blows followed
And the cat calmly leaped the Wea-
yer fence and strolled on into the adj
joining yard.
All OF which was told a criminal
jury which took the case just before
moon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Widely Known Phila.
M. E. Minister Is Dead

Philadelphia, March 23.-The Rev.
Josiah Bawden, a widely known Meth
odist minister. who was retired by the
Philadelphia conference at its recent
sessions died last night. aged ~ years.
DR.. Bawden served churches at Gil
rardville, Minersville, Lykens, Cres-
soma, Spring City and churches i'm or
near Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
CHARLES T.. MAXWELL

Charles, II. Maxwell, ST., aged As,
died Tuesday evening at the Harris
burg Hospital. Funeral services will
he held tonight at 7.30 o'clock at the
home, 1851 South Ninth street. with
the Rev. +. l.. Meisenhelder, of Trinity
Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial
will be made at Duncannon tomorrow
morning. Mr. Maxwell is survived by
his wife, seven sons. three daughters
and five grandchildren.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Funston Asks For Eight
More Flying Machines
BY Associated Press

eral Funston to-day asked for eight
more aeroplanes. He wants four to go
TO Columbus 10 fly with Brigadier-
General Pershing's column and four
others to be sent to his headquarters
at Fort Sam Houston to be held for
emergency work
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Mexicans Captured in
Villa Raid Will Be
Charged With Murder

Deming, n. NJ, March 23.-The first
surviving prisoners turned over by the
military authorities at Columbus to
the sheriff of Luna county, following
the raid by Villa on Columbus, were
arraigned to-day before Judge c. c.
Rogers.
OF the original ten prisoners, two
have been released and two are dead.
Elias Nlires, one of the released men,
is expected to die. OF the six remain
ing, Nictoriano Loya and Tomas Ger
dea, unwounded, face charges of muir
der.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
REV. LEWIS SPERRY CHAFER
TO SPEAK IN FAHNESTOCK HAL

y mass meeting will be held in Fab
nestock Hall Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock The speaker will be the Rev.
Lewis Sperry Chafer, formerly of
Northfeld, Mass. Mr.. Chafer will
take for his subject, "How the Cross
Saves U.s." lie is known to many in
this city as a remarkable Bible stu
dent and comes at this time to con-
duct the r-denominationaI Con-
ference. Doors will open at O'Clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
HOLD PHOTO CONTEST

Technical High School students
who compose the institutions camera
club will conduct a Photographic con-
test in the near future. The amateur
photos will be exhibited when the
school is next thrown open for pub
lie inspection. Martin Miller was
elected manager of the dark room
succeeding Cornelius Menger who re-
Gently left school no prepare for enter
ing the United States revenue cutter
service
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23

night from Tapachula, near the
Guatemala border troops of President
Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guatema-
la crossed the southern frontier March
Is and engaged the MeXicans, killing
many of the garrison and taking 200
prisoners.
The traveller also reports that there
have been numerous clashes along the
Chiapas-G -Guutemalan frontier.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Prompt Action by Miners
Saves Property From Flood

Brownsville, Pa, March 23.-Two
hundred miners employed by the w. j..
Rainey Coke Company near here yes
terday hurried to the surface when
couriers ran through the mines shout
ing the ten-acre reservoir on a hill
near the opening was liable to burst.
They set to work with their picks and
shoVels and finally succeeded in dig
ging a ditch which carried the flood
waters away from the mine and saved
the property, one of the most valuable
N this section.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Aero Club of America
Offers Two Big Planes

New York. March 23.-In tele-
gram sent TO President Wilson to-day
the Aero Club of America offered for
army use in Mexico two high powered
aeroplanes, which. the club says, excel
in every way the present army flying
equipment.
The telegram also said the Aero
Club had already listed nineteen
aViators who are willing to volunteer
for service i'm Mexico
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
To Investigate iii Treating
of Americans in Italy
By Associdied Press

Rome. March 23.-Thomas Nelson
Page, American Ambassador to Italy,
to-day visited Baron Sonnino, the
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, to
make representations regarding cases
of Americans who complained of i'll
treatment i'm italy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
NALTAS RIG NIGHT

knights of Malta from the various
local, Steelton and Middletown lodges.
will meet tonight as the guests of
Nazareth commandery, Thirteenth and
Derry streets, at an elaborate social.
Many of the Grand and Supreme Of
ficers VIII attend.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
ALLEN TO ADDRESS ENGINEERS

An interesting address will be de-
livered by B. f. Allen, Harrisburg
Foundry and Machine works. at the
meeting April ~ of the American AS
sociation of Steam Engineers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Army Headquarters Denies
That Motor Trucks With
Supplies Are Missing

Columbus, \, NJ, March 23.-Al-
though officially denied at army head
quarters as an "unfounded falsehood."
reports persisted to-day that some of
the motor trucks carrying supplies to
General Pershing's command in Mex
leo are missing, together with their
drivers and guards.
Two trucks with two drivers and
four guards which left Ascension for
Casas Grandes last Monday have not
been seen since it is reported. 1t al
so was said that Il driver reported to
the advanced base here without his
truck.
Further reports indicate that Gem
eral Luis Herrera, Carranza's former
military governor of Chihuahua, with
his 1000 men, is between the San
Pedro river and foothills of Sierra
Madres, just north of the line of the
Mexico Northwestern railway in Cen
tral chihuahua.
Communication between the mill
tary base here and General Pershing's
command in Chihuahua, was again
interrupted by intermittent rains dur
ing the night. Both the wireless and
field telegraph line was hampered. 1t
is expected however, that conditions
will be normal later in the day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
GuatemaIGns Clash With
MexicGnS and Kill Manv

Mexico City, March 23.-According
to a traveller who arrived here last
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
nCHAET.s TECH WIRELESS MAN

Alvin Michaes a member of the
Junior class, has been chosen wire
less operator at Technical High
School for the ensuing year. John
Keller of the same class. was elected
assistant operator. Michaels won his
ioh by establishing a new receiving
record In a hundred word test, he
received ninety words without a mis-
take.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
tons. From this ship % of the crew
were picked UP.
Claim I50 Prisoners

Berlin announces the German ad-
vance at Hancourt, northwest of Yer
dun, as completing the success
achieved in the ,Avocourt region by
the occupation of French points of
support on the mountain ridge there.
The taking of $50 prisoners is claimed.
The continued assaults of the Rus
slams on the eastern front have not
shaken the German lines in the slight
est the Berlin war office declares Re
peated attacks have been made on
both sides of the Dvinsk salient posi-
ton, forces being employed, but these
are asserted to have resulted in no
success.
The Russian assaults near Postavy
have not been renewed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23

momwealth Trust Company.
Inc Ming OF the judgment was al
ioWec IN accordance with the sugges-
tloh in the report of Henry NJ. Tracy,
receiver for the old company. The re-
day. "
The judgment represents the unpaih
lndeDtedness which the sale OF the ola
GompanN's property failed to liuuidate
me property was sold for $50, 600. and
of this sum $43.1SS.45 was left for dis
trtbution after all the expenses had been
PAID. Just 100000 worth of houdg
against which no claim had been made
Mere declared uncOllectable herea fter.
iIleSe hcndS We're never presented for.
payment The whole plan carries out
lhe reorganization plan of the company.
DlEOrcce of Day Weds. - Among the
marriage licenses granted to-day was
Cumberland, and Mamie Morgan Cathe-
rlne Resz. The bride is a divorcee.
having received her papers Tuesday
from the Dauphin County Courts
Accounts Confirmed. - Following are
the accounts of guardians and trustees
Whlch were presented to the Dauphin
county Court to-day for confirmation:
Elrst and final account, Harrisburg
TRUST Company as committee for Kate
Miller, lunatic; first and final account,
John Gordon, guardian for Marv Cor
person; annual account of principal and
trustees of Emaus Orphan House.
At Registrars office. City SoaIer
Harry d. Reel yesterday was given
letters of administration i'm the estate
of his mother. Margaret Reel. Adelaide
Taylor got letters in the estate of
Charles II. Taylor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
FIRE OF GERMAN GUNS
INDICATES DRIVE

Continued From First PAGE. l
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
Rumors of More RevOlts Give Sinister
Turn to the Situation in Mexico

[Continucd From First Page
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-23
JUDGMENT FOR
MILLION FILED
Cumberland Valley Phone Co.
Receivers Report Approved
by Court

The largest claim
for debt ever record O.
cd in the Dauphin
county courts was
filed to- day with
Prothonotary Harry
Iloller. when the
Court permitted tho
entering of n de
iiciency Judgment"
T q + $1.S26,SII.j5
q gainSt the newly
reorganiZcd Cum
berland Valley Tele-
phone Company in
favor of the Com
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-09-14
The SPORT SPECTRUM
TIMELY, CRISP AND LUCID DIGEST OF THE LATEST
DIAMOND DUST GOSSIP BY OUR
VETERAN FAN
BY "Bobbles"

By Boobies
The Phies are Just now the large
in the National League chase They certainly hung up
handsome record since reaching home playing
has drawn crowds which ammed their rather small park capa
city The Brooklyn club have felt greatly
considerably leaving the Quaker City
victory believe that any one expect
ed the Ph Suprbas but that what
they did And Of that they have Boston
Braves four superb showing has
place with fairly comfortable lead they good to
seasons In the
Phls had alright pitching by Alexander Rxey and Demaree
this large factor deciding the games also
been hitting WE'LL One thing the Phs done
is demonstrate that they that
deliver the punch the up
the front all and have had pthe
The Braves by Booklyn sde but
failed take advantage of decsvey defeating Giants in
their SERIES And with the ground lost the Pills.
indeed hard task ahead of them they
We the Braves highly but championship
for them the remaining until the sea-
sons close Still Boston has four games play
October and Philadelphia has play Brooklyn
September these three
leaders along evenly until that Brooklyn they
slip slowly mdAugust slipping been
accelerated somewhat since the first of this month
injured and had slide
has dated That his injury keep for
long known when catcher
Lew McCary the Giants for Merkle and
the sack. Superbas one
shaken their
confidence greatly Jimmy Johnston has also been the line
the hot pace in the
league they unlocked for extent
their Since the finish they
lost Cleveland three Chicago Detroit
Their the Tigers yesterday Sept 7th) being only
victory. This practically championship
T. 1uckas aoff
lost by Each game the with
by games behind
apparent clubs
namely, Boston. and Chicago have only an
outside chance but by taking the
sweep White SERIES Sept TO- H. r. 49,
get running The Championship certain to
year the very shedding
when they for the last time. Comparisons
Chicago and Detroit would undoubtedly be
pitching only one de-
parment game that work
their boxmen they would be choice Sox
had good pitching and their present
that of the right
nearly the table that the
will be of the fast and furious kind Cleveland will hardly able
again They blew trip
their accomplished little nothing According
late they trying with Pitts
burgh take place while the worlds being played The
played hard season. This
club barring injuries players up
there fighting with the leaders right the
made game fight.
We DO not recall season where the cha for the
have contenders for first place honor all
chance late the Here
month until the drop the flag and who the
National Very think
The form players have been this
Of the uncertainty of the The predictions
previous thereto have not majority
asserted for that the
laid with the clubs
division Chicago Detroit and ST. Louis have shown
lively this More than club may
the first division but doubt it. The
clubs of the National league has, Of
that needed but the The
of sisters
And only shakeup money
expended talent will them in 1t