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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
LOSS OF OFFICER
REASON FOR Defeat

Majors jenkins and Howe, return
ing today from their relief expedition
toward Carrizal, gave it as their opin-
ion that the negro troopers of the
Tenth cavalry would have beaten the
Mexicans had they not lost their Off
GERS. The death of Captain Adair and
the wounding of Captain Morey took
the heart out of the soldiers, they
said
Lieutenant Adair charged complete
ly through the town. He had only five
men with him when he returned. but
he got safely back to the irrigation
ditch before he fell.
Major Howze's command today COM
pleted upward of 1000 miles of horse
back riding since entering Mexico and
have marched $50 miles to save the
horses.
The men of General Pershing's COM
mand drill briskly every day. The
American camp is on hot, shadeless
plain, but the men, hardened by cam
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stand the intense heat with
TO
RECEIVE GUARDSMEN

San Antonio, June 27.-Prepara-
lions for the placing and maintenance
of the national guard units were being
made all along the border today.
While the quartermasters department
was working out details for caring for
$4,000 additional men, General Funs-
ton and his staff we're engaged in re-
vising and fixing the long list of troops
stations. With a view to starting a
big sweeping army across the border,
if necessary, and at the same time
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
N. d. REGIMENT PRESENTS
BIG DRESS PARADE
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cal situation that has stirred the coua.
try from coast to coast 1t is still un.
known just when the North Dakota
regiment will leave for the border
but those who are in position to
know are of the opinion that they
will entrain and leave for Mexico be.
fore the weekend.
The men are rapidly being equipped
and the training they are receiving at
Fort Lincoln under the able officers
in command will be invaluable to
them in the months of hardships that
will undoubtedly be their lot.
The Hospital Corps. .--.
"A feature Of the encampment of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28

ming in Patterson's hall for the men,
bers of Company A was a decided sue
cess and a large crowd attended. Mu-
sic was furnished by O'Connor's or
chestra. A large sum was realized on
the undertaking and will be placed as
mess fund for the Bismarck boys,
along With the fund that is being gath
cred by R. D. Hoskins for the same
purpose,
Gov. Hanna Visits Camp.
Governor Hanna journeyed to Ft.
Lincolntyesterday afternoon and visit
ed with many of his close friends who
are now in service there. The COVER
nor consulted with the officers and
after looking over the camp, equip
ment, ETC., returned to the capital city.
Men EnIisting Daily.
Major Henry reported last evening
that men are enlisting daily in the var
ious companies and the number of
men now encamped at Ft. Lincoln
greatly exceeds the number, 1869, re-
ported Monday evening. AS all OF the
reports from the various captains had
not been received he was unable to
announce the official number of Off
GERS and men now enrolled.
In an interview last evening Col.
FRAMES adjutant stated that he is
positive the rolls will show an enlist
ment of 1900 men before the end OF
the week. Many new recruits are I'LL
ing applications and the enthusiasm is
growing stronger. every hour.
Capt. WEIGH Makes Speed.
Capt. WEIGH was detailed on special
duty yesterday on the other side of
the river. He made record time on
rough roads, covering Is miles and
crossing the ferry within two hours.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
TROOPS ORDERED TO
ENTRAIN IMMEDIATELY

New York, June 27.-At the urgent
requst. of General Funston, orders
were issued late tonight by General
Leonard Wood, commander of the de-
partment of the east, for the Pennsyl-
vania and District of Columbia troops,
to entrain for the border at the earl
list possible moment.
The Pennsylvania troops were or
dered to Ell Paso and those from the
District of Columbia to Bisbee, Ariz.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
TROOPS SPEED ON 80 q -
WAY TO BORDER

Harrisburg, Pa, June 27.-New
York and New Jersey regiments,
which passed through this city today,
bound for the Mexican border, were
speeded on their way by state and city
officials, and given food by commit
tees Of women. Streets and bridges
were lined with people who cheered
the troops.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
DIPLOMAT LEAVES FOR
LRljOuEROuE. N. M.

FL Paso, Tex, June 27.-Dr. David
Starr Jordan, delegated by the Ameri-
can Union Against Militarism to at
tempt to maintain peace between the
United States and Mexico, left tonight
for Albuquerque, N. M, to which place
he announced the peace conference
had been transferred. Before leaving
he reiterated his statements that the
organization was not against the prin-
ciple Of intervention, but expressed
the hope that if Intervention comes, it
will not be through the motives for
revenge of the death of the American
citizens
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
leave adequate protection for Ameri-
can border and ranches on the border
THE POLITICIANS ARE
EXPECTING VERY HEAVY
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democratic registration is only a small
percentage of two years ago.
The democratic camaign for COVER
nor has been lively. Platou, Near
thur and Halvorson all seem confident.
Hellstrom is claiming the nominal
ton over Burke for United States SEN
atW by wide margin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
OREGON REGIMENT ..... ...
TO WESTERN COAST

Calckamas, Ore, June H.-The
Third battalion of the Third infantry,
Oregon national guards, entrained and
left Camp Wichcombe for San Diego,
Call, late today. The Second battalion
goes "Wednesday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
MEXICAN BANDITS RAID
BORDER CITY, KILLING
CONTINUED from Page One1

eXpeditionary base said no prisoners
were being held in Colonia Dublan.
Mexicans Taken Prisoners.
Between 80 and 40 Mexican prison
ers were taken into the American
camps at Colonia Dublan Monday af
trnoon in motor trucks, according to
a rancher who arrived here late to-
day, and who said the truck came
from the direction Of Carrizal. He
believed skirmish had taken place
on the Santa Maria river, about SO
miles from Colonia Dublan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28
Men to Be Inoculated.

Col. Frame announced last evening
that officers and men of the regimen
will be inoculated for prevention Of
typhoid fever today. The work will
be done by Bismarck physicians. Ii
all probability this work will require
two days as there are so many to be
cared for. .'
Benefit Dance Decided Success.
The benefit dance given last eve
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28

troops at Ft. Lincoln thus far is. the
fact that none of the men have been
forced to report to the hospital ward.
All are in the best of health and spir-
it's and anxiously awaiting the call to
depart for the border.
The hospital corps is composed OF
"a men and is an efficient organiza-
ton. .. .......
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-06-28

NO DETAILS ON REPORTED CLASH
Mexico City, June 27.-There has
been a clash between Mexicans and
Americans in northern Sonora, accord
ing to report from Brigadier General
Gales, military governor Of Sonora.
No details were given.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03

their jobs The civil service plan is designed to put
stop to such practices.
1t should be comparatively easy for a qualified man
TO secure place in either department and hard get
him out long he makes his ability effective for
the good of the service He should be able to remain
IN the service long his work is worth while and
nothing else should count either in retaining employ
ment in achieving promotion.
On the subject Of promotions, the amendment is not
entirely clear. II does not state whether promotions
to be determined after examinations merely upon
the recommendation of the head of the department.
The amendment says "any promotion must be based
upon merit experience and record" but does not state
by whom judgment to be passed To avoid favortism
which might prove so obnoxious to discourage and
disrupt the departments, all eligibleS for promotion
should be subjected competitive examinations and
their records should also be laid before the commission
for comparison Perhaps this is the intent Of the
measure.
prove throughout the years be Just strong the
possible 10 form commission that would be entirely
subservient to politicians But It IS the confident
pectation of those who earnestly favor the plan,
that mayors would be careful avoid undue influence
interference with the board for the that
enlightened public sentiment would tolerate grave
abuse under the system after it once became well
tsblished.
The creation Of such commission viii, least,
der the application of politics and favoritsm to the
police and fire departments considerably difficult
than in the past and in good hands, the plan will work
the decided advantage of the city. That being
the case 1t IS worthy of the strong support it Is certain
receive among all progressive and right minded cit
liens.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03
Civil Service For Ell Paso

The creation Of municipal civil service commission
proposed amendment the charter of Ell PasO
ordinance providing for the submission Of the amend
ment the vote of the people is to be passed at
meeting of the city council on October 20 next.
The amendment provides for the appointment by the
mayor, with the approval Of the council of q civil
service fire and police commission consisting three
members to serve without pay, for Of one,
three years. the length Of service OF each commits
sioner originally appointed to be determined by lot
after the system is full working order each member
viii serve three years, but only member viii
tire each year Each year the mayor shall appoint
commissioner with the councils approval to fill the
vacancy caused by the retirement of the commissioner
whose term expires and he shall fill other vacancies
they may
The civil service commissions powers to include
the classification Of employees Of the police and fire
department; provision for free and competitive
nation Of applicants who, If successful the examna
tons, shall be placed probation for year before be
ing placed the regular classified lists OF the service
the granting Of promotions governed by merit expe-
ence and record and the dismissal the restoration
TO service Of employees who may be suspended, with
out pay, by mayor head of the department with
which the employee is connected. Provision is made
whereby suspended employees may file appeal with
the commission and hearings viii be held in such
The commission viii, however, presume the judgment
of the mayor head of the department ordering the
suspension correct and the burden Of proof the
trary Will rest upon the employe. All present mem
bers Of the police and fire departments of years
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03
Short Snatches From Everywhere

How doubIy deceiving the smile of the hypOcrite
false teeth--Indiana Times tlndianapolis)
When the worst comes to the it is up to
the best of it-New Canaan tConnj Adver-
tiser-
An exchange says. "The kaiser isn't young he
used be- Know anybody that ts2-NashvlHe Ten
concern now is how TO get out Of it-W Wilmington
(Del) Every Evening
A kiss is nothing but thrill expert psy
chopathst advises Well what more do you want2
Macon (Ga1 News
Every seventeenth person in Minnesota owns
automobile the rest Of EN- have baby carr1ages
Mesaba ore (Hibing, Mimi
It has Just got so in country that baby won't
take castor oil until been promised an auto
mobile-GalvestOn 0TeXas) News
The old fashioned man who used to borrow your
pencil now carries a fountain pen "hich never mas
any ink in it.-Erie pa Dispatch
Perhaps reason why a woman's work IS never
completed that many Of them marry men to
reform theIn.-FresnO (Calif) Herald
What's become Of the old fashioned man who
always asked his change Elm silver IN the hopes OF
finding an 1904 dollar2-Buffalo News
Nine times out of when man makes good
husband a woman. 10 is his wife who deserves
the -Phila deIphia Inquirer
The problem for historians 10 solve Is compare
tive one only. They must tell wFich one is Europes
darkest age--FresnO tCalif) Herald
What has become Of the old fashioned boy who
forward the sunday school paper every
Sunday Observation-Disclosures CndD Press
one OF these days some novelist. whose work runs
serially in the magazines is going 10 make hit
writing a story which the heroine not only remains
decent chapters, but remains that way
till the very end--Gary Qnd) Times.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03
7 ETTERS to THE
II HERALD
WANTS WTLLIANS's PLACE.

Editor e. Paso Herald.
Because Texas needs a railroad com
missioner who knows freight rates and
transportation laws instead Of politics.
and because sixy-five thousand Texans
said. in the recent primaries. that
they want me for railroad commits
siOner, ! shall stand for election next
month 10 fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of William n Williams 7 have
cOutendcd and now contend that a
written report of the findings 5f law
and Of fact should precede every order
entered by the commission and that a
complete stenOgraphic record should be
made Of the testimony in every case
and that all witnesses should testify
under oath I must leave tomorrow
night FOR Washington. where I am 70
make oral argument in three cases be
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion next week, and 7 viii therefore
have 10 leave my case I'm the hands Of
my friends. but II Paso mas never
gone back OF me yet While this ab-
sence from the state viii hamper me
somewhat in getting before the people.
/ propose to do my duty upon my re-
turn TO Texas and should the people
select me for this high position OF
trust. 7 shall be as true TO their in
terests as I have been 10 my clients in
private life
Rufus 3. Daniel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03

service to be placed upon the classified lists
Finally It is provided that all vacancies IN the two
departments shall be filled by the mayor and council,
but only by the appointment Of persons recommended
by the civil service commission at being the intention
In said commission full power to determine who
shall compose the employees Of the police and fire de-
partments of the city of FL Paso Texas to quote the
amendment.
When submitted TO the voters, the amendment ought
TO be adopted without question Without reference to
party or in this case divisions Of the party, the
people be counted upon to approve any measure
which aims the elimination of politics as weaken
ing influence upon the efficiency OF two such vitality i'm
portant organizations the police and fire depart
ments.
In theory the commission serving without pay, viii
not be influenced by politics IN regulating appointments
Of policemen and firemen applicant will 90 into
the examinations upon equal footing and all around
merit alone will govern appointments This is the
ideal condition It Is plainly evident that the best
qualified applicants should be given places in the police
and fire departments without regard services
dered politically and regardless of how the applicant
has voted
It is also evident that members of the departments
should not be handicapped IN the performance of their
duties BY any political considerations whatever This
applies with particular force to the police That So
andso is "a strong party man" "a friend Of the
navor should not entle him to consideration at the
hands of police which any other citizen might not
receive Human nature is such that the greatest eff
cheney and the most handed application Of the
powers of the police department are hardly to be
pected under system wherein the election Of
and city council virtually Shakeup the police
and fire departments and wherein policemen are re-
qured render political service in order protect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03
Roundabout Town
Learning Spanish From Little Red Book
1t Is More Effective Absorbed From Natives

WALLACE SMITH. correspondent
M for the Hearst newspapers at
w the front with Gen. Pershing,
thinks there are better ways Of learn
ing Spanish than by the use OF the little
red handbook with which many OF the
officers and most OF the correspondents
have equipped themselves Many Of the
soldiers and officers and newspaper
naen have learned 10 ask simple ques-
lions and make answers to questions IS
simple providing they can understand
The duestions-by use OF these little red
books, but the soldiers who have picked
I'D q word here and another there. seem
70 get along with the natives much
Sir. smith recites the story OF red
necked sergeant bossing a score Of
shivering MeXicans in an effort 10 re
build the engineers bridge over the
Geld. rampant Maria river
Hey. you authenticated hombre, ne
cried Cit busy and get that there two
be-four more alta Higher. YOU hombre-
hiEheri Lego chat rope, hombre
These orders were carried out with
perfect understanding and the value Of
an advanced education was thus
demonstrated
On the other hand. Smith says
There is q certain captain who prides
himself on MS knowledge OF spanish
Measured by the grammar. the diction-
airy and the little red handbook. it was
better Spanish than that Of the en-
gineer's sergeant But as 10 practi-
cability-
The captain was out with a little
scouting party, some miles from camp.
The party was attempting 10 find a
certain ranch house and had been quite
unsuccessful While the captain was
consulting his map, q native horseman
rode up and was about to pass when
the captain hailed him
The native tipped his sombrero po-
Etely and listened patiently while the
captain addressed him at length The
rest OF the party were impressed. The
Mexican seemed impressed also.
The captain fitted together words and
verbs and adjectives- Only once or
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03
Roundabout Town
By G. A. MARTIN.

, twice did he appear TO falter but caught
himself up quickly before he was forced
70 reach Tor the little red handbook.
Altogether. he spoke a lot Of words and.
il they did not sound as smoothly as
they should, it might easily have been
attributed 10 lack Of practice.
At length he stopped. breathless. on
2 rislug injection II seemed 70 indi-
cate that an answer was expected.
Perhaps you would find il simpler
sir. 10 use English said the Mexican
I am afraid 7 did not catch the Ques-
ton Although my knowledge of Eng
hsh Is not perfect, I might be able TO
make il do"
The ranch was found later. That
evening. riding back TO camp. the cap
tain made the first comment on the
strange behavior Of the Mexican. Ap-
parently he had just reEained his
breath
I was never so surprised in my
life" he said. Just imagine one OF
those natives whom we imagine
ignorant, requesting me to speak Eng
lsh."
1t might have been worse" re-
marked one Of the party not under the
captains command, and therefore.
without fear OF consequences. He
might have asked you to speak Span
Experts have estimated that $500
100000 Is the retail value OF the sodas,
sundaes and other fountain refresh
ment sold in the United States in 1915.
The soda fountain is a great Ameri-
can institution Americans have intro
cuced II successfully in Australia and
slightly in England but elsewhere IL
Is unknown. Two hundred million gal
Ions Of ice cream viii be consumed in
the United States this year. accord
Ing 10 the statistician for the National
Association OF Ice Cream Nanufactur-
ers- This means 4 retail value Of $50
30 -Ha ID IL
fountains in the United States. more
than half Of them in drug stores.
What would probably interest as
large a number Of FL PaSoans as these
statistics. would be something on the
output of a certain KentScky beverage
and whether there is going TO be an
increase in price soon Already there
Is a great shortage Of the stuff that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-10-03

comes from ireland ana Scotland that
IS SO extensively initiated in Kentucky,
and many saloons have raised the
price on Scotch and Irish drinks 10 20
cents straight Even at that. there
are certain brands that are uuObtain-
aole and no guarantee that the price
VIII not rise again
Smiley Barnes was among the people
We met at Albuquerque last week when
we Fl Pasoaus were up there for the
fair Nj. Barnes is a cattle salesman
and travels all over the west ana he
Is an FL PasO booster wherever he
goes He has a daughter in Fl PasO.
Miss Eugene Barnes. and he says she
never tires Of writing him about FL
PasO. Dir. Barnes is q Kausan and
was a member OF the convention that
nominated Gen. Fred Funston's father
10 the legislature for the first time.
Time was not so long ago when the
advance agent OF q big circus took
particular pains 20 ascertain whether
the town under his observation was
wet or dry. He did not consider Il
SoOd business to route his show into a
dry town. but times have changed, ac-
cOrding to circus men. Today the
route agent prefers the dry cities The
mana cement Of a big circus is quick TO
learn. and he has found money more
Plentiful crowds more orderly and
general conditions better in the dry
communities than in the wet communi-
ties Then. too. the 'rough-neclzs"
'On the show" are not liable TO become
lucapac1tared In the dry towns still
the circuses don't pass up a town be-
cause il is wet. and Fl PasO IS going
10 have three this seasOn-Bar num and
Bailey's Thursday. and the Sells-FlOto
and the Al c. Barnes. shows later both
on the same day
we are sidetracke6 10 let one Of
the iimiteds pass" said VIII Brown 10
Santa Fe took switch at White Spur
20 wait for a northbound train to go
by. All the trains on this road are
limited" added Mr.. Brown, seriously, as
he swelled up a little. Il notice this one
is the limit" said Fraser
Fl Paso is still short 1s3 Of its nor
NAL rainfall for the year extending 20
the first of october The normal FOR
September is 1.45 inches. but only ESQ
OF an inch fell This is less rain in
September than any year since 1910.
when the rainfall for the month was
only 0-24- Last year the rainfall In
September was 2-6S inches.
The city Is still ahead or tempera-
ture however. a total Of SIS degrees
since the first Of January, or an aver
age of 81 degrees a day above the
normal
There were q clear days In Septem-
Der, six partly cloudy and three cloudy.
The hottest day in Septemoe Der was 90.
on the both The lowest temperature
was so. on the 2sth- The highest the
thermometer ever registered in Sep
lowest - The mean Tor the month IS
12.7 and this years mean was g. only
three-tenths OF degree high on the
month