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The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
ZAPATA JOINS
DIAZ FORCES
Mountain Bandit Reported
Ready to Aid Latest Mexi-
can Revolution.
HAS ARMY OF $4,000 MEN
TO OPPOSE CARRANZA
Villas Attitude Still in Doubt and
May Depend on Financial
Backing.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Ell Paso. Tex, March 1.-Emilano
Zapata will be allied with Felix Diaz
in the fight to overthrow Carranza, &C
cording to former Mexican Federal
army officers, who arrived here today
from the interior of Mexico.
Two officers of Zapata's command in
Morelos reached the border in disguise
and brought the news that representa-
tives of Gen. Diaz have conferred with
the bandit chief. They said that Zap
alta had at least $4,000 men under arms
at Morelos and Oaxaca. With this force
added to the 10000 said to be awaiting
Gen. Diaz in Oaxaca the strength of the
new revolution becomes apparent
So far no regular headquarters has
appeared. There is much curiosity
whether Villa will join forces with the
new anti-Carranza elements. His rep
resentatives here say that the northern
leader has-asFeed to Cooperate pro-
viding Diaz has sufficient financial
backing.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
BABY DOLL" SUICIDE
CAUSES TWO SUITS
Former Husband Demands 100000
of Theatrical Man Whose Wife
Seeks Divorce.

New York, March MAX Hart, a
booking agent, today was named as
defendant in two Supreme Court ac-
lions growing out of the recent sui
eide of Clara Inge, the baby doll" of
the vaudeville stage.
In one action Charles f. Eckel, au-
tomobile tire manufacturer and for
mer husband of Clara Inge. sues Hart
for 100000 damages. Eckel charges
Hart with alternating the affections of
the pretty actress on December. l.
last.
In the former action Mrs. Madge
Hart sues Hart for absolute divorce
She names the dead actress. alleging
that Hart confessed his infatuation
for Mrs. Eckel to her after the suicide
and burial of the latter.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Wilson Endorsed
For Second Term
New York State Democrats in
Convention Ratify National
Administration.

Special to Thc Washington Herald.
Syracuse, y. y, March 1.-The Dem
ocratic State Convention here today
adopted a platform ratifying the ad-
ministration of President Wilson and
urging his denomination and reelection.
A resolution was adopted recommend
ing the reelection of Norman E. Mack,
OF Buffalo, as Democratic National Com
mitteeman. The following were chosen as
deIegates-at-Iarge to the st. Louis Con-
vention:
United States Senator James 4.
O'Gorman, William Church Osborne
chairman Of the Democratic State Com
mittee; Samuel Untermyer and George
j. Meyer. Of Buffalo. Meyer is Ger
man American and an ardent supporter
OF President Wilson.
The delegates to the National Cunvon.
ton were unpIedSed. There was tacit
understandings. however. that they are
to work for second term for Presi,
dent Wilson.
State Chairman Osborne yaIled the con-
vention to order. Cheers greeted Charles
If. Murphy. Martin H. GIynn. Sheriff Al
Smith. Senator Robert F. Wagner. and
other leaders as they appeared on the
floor.
Dudley Malone and stuart C. Gibboncy
who were here to look after President
Wilson'S welfare. were responsible fol
dispute which disturbed for time thu
meeting Of tho resolutions committee
They insisted upon a moro definite vii
son plank.
1t was their plea that an unqualified
pledge be given that the Big Four SUP
port the President for denomination
They also asked that the party shoui'
guarantee its answering loyalty at tn
polls. These resolutions we're adopted.
We hartiIy endorse Woodrow Wilson 2
President. We believe that tn" hes
interest Of all the people dmand his con
tinuance in his high office.
We recommend the denomination o
Woodrow Wilson for President Of tn
United States"
The keynote speech delivered by form
er Gov. Martin II. Glynn was a two hOu
attack on EIihu Root and Col Theodor
Roosevelt, ending with a tribute to tn
Star Spanglcd Banner" which hrough
1000 men and women to their feet.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
American Lives Threatened

Twenty Americans, Including seven
women, are in grave peril at Ell ORC,
State of Mexico, from Zapatista raiders,
who have threatened to burn the town
and kill every inhabitant, according to an
American mining engineer who arrived
here tonight from that place. He said
Carranza troops occupied FL Orc last
week and executed 200 Zapata soldiers
whom they captured. In retaliation other
Zapatistas have sent word that they in
tend to destroy the town and inhabitants.
They accuse some of the Americans of
having aided the Carranzistas. II Orc
is 12O miles northwest of Mexico City.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
To Strike from Two sides.

To strike from Two sides.
It is believed that the Germans con-
templatcd two blows, one from the north
against Pepper Heights and one from the
east against Forts Tsvsnne and vauN.
The French are concentrating great re
serves just brought to the battle front At
the threatened points. Their system OF
defcnses has been perfected until the
ring around Verdun is declared wellnigh
impreEnabIo
The city OF Fresncs. thirteen miles
southeast Of Verdun, the scene OF much
Otter fighting during the last few days.
is reported tonight to be in the hands
OF the Germans. The correspondent OF
the I>okal Anzeiger. teleeraphinE from
the crown princes headqus rters. states
that the French have been compelled TO
completely evscuste the cit.
Penned in Captured Fort.
The heroic Brsndenbvrgers who rap
tured Fort Dovaumont by storm are still
Denned in the ruins. with the French
welding a tight band around them. &C
cording to Paris dispatches. While no
attacks have been made upon the posi-
ton it is under a heavy artillery fire and
the ranks OF the defenders are being
dccimstcd. it is saio.
French military authorities point out
tonight that the task OF the Germans. II
they stn hope to take Verdun. has
seal ceIy bcrun. With a debit o. more
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Edison Reorganizes Industries.

West Orange, n. j.. March las a
result of a reorganization of the Thomas
A. Edison industries. Harry T. Leeming
assistant general manager and Ernest j
Berggren, secretary-treasurer of Thomas
A. Edison Inc. have resigned. 1t is said
that Mr.. Edison plans to place his en-
tcrprises on footing of closer coopera-
ton. Only during the last two years
has he been closely identified with the
active mana cement.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Bodies From Verdun
Float Down to Sea

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
The Hague, March From
the Verdun battlefield in North
crn France scores Of bodies of
French and German soldiers arc
being swept into the North Sea
by the swollen waters of the
River Mouse.
Dinant, Belgium, 100 miles
northwest of the Vcrdun woods,
reported today many corpses,
some badly mangled, floated
through the city yesterday on
swift current toward the sea.
Morbid crowds gathered at
the river bank until dispersed
by German soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Allegerini Case Postponed.

Chicago. March 1.-The case against
John Allegerini friend and alleged &C.
complete of Jean Crones. wanted as the
poisoner of the 200 guests at the Arch
bishop MundeleIn banquet. was postponed
today until March II to Give the police
more time to search for Crones.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Publishes Peace Appeal

Vienna via Berlin wireless. March l.
The Austrian government today made
public the appeal sent by KinG Nicholas
Of Montenegro begging for peace. This
a ction was taken to disprove dcnisls sent
from entente governments that Monte
negro had ever sought peace.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
| 100000 Exhausted Infantrymen of Both
Sides Rest on Arms Awaiting Attack
Of Heavy Artillery
TEUTONs TAKE FRENCH TOWN
French Confident Reinforced Garrison Will Repuse Attack
Enemy Is Preparing to Launch on
Both Flanks
special CnbI. to The Ma.hInEton Herald.

London -Wth their advanced lines hemmng Nerdun
great semrce the Germans tonight reported bringing
hundreds of their powerful owers for terrific smash the
great fortress
Exhausted and nights Of fighting 100000 infantry Of
both sides resting their During the entire day action
by soldiers took place According the French midnight
ment the artillery duel still RACES along the front
The quiet of the day, however taken London and Paris
herald still greater battle While the Germans rushing
up KruPp together with huge of
rons strengthening against the renewed
drive They onslaught with supreme confidence.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
PRESIDENT GIVES $1,000
Sends Check to Ellen Wilson Me-
mortal Fund in Letter of Wife.

Atlanta, Ga, March IA donation of
$1,000 from President Wilson to the Ellen
Wilson Memorial, fund being raised
here for awarding scholarships to chill
drcn in mountain sections of the South,
was received today by officers Of the me-
moral.
The Presidents personal check for that
amount was inclosed in a letter from
Mrs. Edith Boiling Wilson. requesting
that it be added to the fund.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Twelve Votes Cost 50, 500.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, March 1T cost
$3.50 to have twelve votes cast at yestcr-
days municipal primary. The votes we're
cast in scattered precincts: S. election
officials were on duty. Thirty-hve thou
sand ballots had been printed.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
John B ststsOn Hatters Strike.

Philadelphia. Pa, March Mime hun
bred men in the soft hat department Of
the John B. Stetson hat plant, went on
strike today and 100 more are expected
to join them later. on account Of the dis
charge Of a man for trying to organize
the workers. This is the first strike at
this plant since 1892.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Germany Floats New Loan.

Berlin Cby wireless). March Sub
scriptions to Germany's fourth war loan
opened today. Like the preceding loans,
the amount is unlimited. \ per cent
loan issued at $3.50 and not redeemable
before october l, 1924, is offered. and
at 95
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
TENSION EVEN GREATER
Chairman Flood Will Visit
White House Today in Effort
. to Reach Understanding.
RESOLUTION NOT REPORTED
Foreign Affairs Committee HowIs
Down Attempt to Bring Out Meas
ure Warning Americans.

The President and the leaders of Con-
gress have failed thus far to agree in
regard to a vote on the submarine issue.
The ending of a day of many con-
ferences found the President determined
to foCe the issue presented by his letter
to the Rules Committee of the House and
standing firm against any compromise
Americans off armed passenger ships was
insisted upon by the President
The CONSERVATION of Congress was
greater yesterday even than it was on the
night when the President Unexpectedly
sent his letter to Acting Chairman Pou
Many attempts were made by the leaders
to get together and decide upon some
definite program, but last night all these
efforts had failed and the House leaders
decided to send Chairman Flood. of the
Foreign Affairs Committee, to the White
House this morning to see IL a more
definite understanding with the Prcsi-
dent could be reached.
Attempt HOwIed Down
At a meeting of the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs an attempt was made
| to yield to the Presidents suggestion and
report out the McLemore resolution
warning Americans of armed ships.
This attempt was howled down in the
committee, and the incident disclosed the
| fact that only four OF the sixteen mem
| bers who were present seemed disposed
TO stand by the Presidents wishes.
At the same time on the floor of the
! House and in the lobbies confident asser-
tions-the same kind that were heard a
week or more ago-were being made by
Democratic leaders that if the armed
merchantmen resolutions were immedi-
ately put to a vote, as the President had
requested, they would be passed by the
House.
Representative Pou made an announce
ment last night that indicates that the
administration may resort to heroic
methods to force action in the House.
Heroic Methods Possible.
Unless the Foreign Affairs Committee
reports resolution in conformity with
the course suggested by the President
the Rules Committee will take the matter
into its own hands" said Mr.. Pou.
This statement by Mr.. Pou had the
effect of infaming sentiment among
the Democratic revolters. They said
that action as suggested by Mr.. Pou
would be a revolutionary proceeding
and would tend further to complicate
the situation.
Administration leaders were not so
cock today as they were last
night, but they still insisted that-the
President would easily carry the day
both in the House and Senate. Many
are inclined to believe that the Presi-
dents cause will grow in strength
after the first furry over his extraordi-
nary demands has subsidized.
One careful estimate prepared by ad-
Iministration leaders in Congress
showed that there would be margin
of at least sixteen votes against the
resolution in the House. The Presi-
dents advisers realize. however. that
this figure is altogether too close and
the Congress leaders contend that d
victory for the President by such a
narrow margin would be more disas.
trous to this governments foreign pol.
icy than the present uncertain situa.
ton.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
D'Annunzio to Lose Eye.

Rome, March 1.-Gabriele d'Annunzio,
the famous poet, is doomed to suffer the
loss OF his right eye, according to- Prof.
orlandini, who has been attending the
poet at Venice. but d'Annmzio is ig-
norant Of this fact and has notified his
friends here that he will soon recover.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
$500, 900 Montreal Station Burns

Montreal. March 1.-Fire broke out
in Bonaventure station, the Montreal
terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway,
early today and was soon burning
fierceIy. When the fire was finally
gotten under control the station was a
complete wreck. only the exterior walls
standing. The loss was estimated at
5000 900
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Asuuith Losing Voice.

London. March Premier Asquith
is losing his voice, it was announced
today. \ cold which he recently con-
trscted settled in his throat He will
be unable to deliver any long speeches
for several months and may be unable
ever to engage in debate.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
British Tank Steamer Burns.

Manchester Eng, March 1.-The
British tank steamer spires was burned
to the waters edge in the Manchester
Ship Canal today. - -. 81. ..
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Bulgar Gar in Vienna

Amsterdam, March IA dispatch from
Vienna announces that Gar Ferdinand
Of Bulgaria arrived at the Austrian CAPT
tai last night aud was welcomed by a
personal representative OF Emperor
Francis Joseph
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Bulgaria Wants Peace.

Rome. March 1.-Corriere Italia states
that Bulgaria has. contidentially taken
steps to conclude peace with the en-
tente. The Bulgarian governments in
termediaries are said to be Scandinavia
diplomatists.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Plans for Poland Take Shape.

London, March According to the
Central News Agency, Germany and
Austria are negotiating on plans to es-
tablish an independent kingdom in Po-
land, and the work will be completed
within q month.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
British War Tax to Go Higher.

London, March 1-England must be
burden as a result of the war. Reginald
Mckenna, chancellor of the exchequer,
in speech this afternoon in Guild Hall
10 promote national thrift, said that
England will soon have tax burdens,
heavier than those already in force.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
VERDUN DRIVE
SUPREME TEST
Paris Regards German Often
sive as Admission of
Failure in East.
KAISER OVERRULED HIS
BEST GENERALS COUNSEL
Attack in West Believed Effort to
Force Patched-Up Peace if
Successful.
Special cabl, to The Washington Herald.

SIccial Cabl, to The Washington Herald
Paris, March IA statement OF why
Germany has undertaken the great Yer
dun offensive and what the Kaiser hopes
to derive therefrom is supplied today
from the most reliable and best informed
source in Paris.
The Verdun attack. this authority
states. is the first German admission of
the failure Of the empires effort to win
peace through a era shing eastward drive
which was intended to destroy the Ser
blan army and wipe out the possibility
of Rournanian and Greek anti. Teuton
aggression. The failure of that policy
compelled the Kaiser's inner circle OF
advisers to reconsider the whole Euro
pean situation.
1t is now established. says the high
parsonage who gives this information
that the German staff met in Berlir
early in February to decide where the
blow should be delivered.
| General Won FaIkcnhayn and Field
Marshal Won IIindenburg urged an at
| tack on the Russian front, but tha
Kaiser, for his first time, overruled vor
Falkenhayn's program and aided by the
Crown Prince. won over the council tc
| the idea of a Verdun offensive.
Planned to Force Peace.
The widely exploited opinion that this
decision was inspired by political, rather
than military motives, Is false, according
! to the informant, and is not shared 10y
/ the best posted French judges.
| The Kaiscr's expectation when he
ordered the drive on Vcrdun. undoubt
eddy was that in case of success the
allies, confronted with the loss OF Yer
dun and consequently the incvita bic
! breakdown of their Balkan plans, would
be disposed to accept a patched-up peace
These motives are no mystery to French
national leaders and the army of the
republic has been fighting in the las
week as it never fought before, so as t
| checkmate the Kaiser once more
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
BELGIAN Coat Bombarded

amsterdam. March lit is reported
from Belgium that wsrshipS are bOmSsI d.
ing - coast An air squadron IL said
10 be cooperating In the bombardment
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
GERMANY BOOSTS WAR TAXES.

People Are Expected to Contribute
s12,OOO,OOO More Yearly.
Berlin Via Sayville), March 1.-The
first official announcement of the coming
war tax bills was made today. The
taxes are expected to yield 100000, 900
marks Cabout sI2O,OCO,OOO at the normal
rate Of exchange.
There will be n special tax on war prof
its and on increased business due to the
war, postage rates will be increased.
way bills will be taxed and the tax on
tobacco will be made higher.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
PROPOSES TO OLD HUBBY.
Baltimore Woman by Leap Year
Venture WEEDS Man She Divorced.

Savannah, March Miss Bertha
Bochman, of Baltimore, exercising her
leap year privilege, proposed to Fred
A. Meyer, of this city. The marriage
was announced today.
This makes Miss Bochman Mrs
Meyer for the second time. Their first
matrimonial venture ended in the di-
vorce court. She won adecree and the
right to resume her maiden name.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
TWO SUNK IN
NEW SUB WAR
British Vessel Thornaby First
Victim of German Un-
dersea Campaign.
FEW OF CREW RESCUED
FROM FLOATING WRECKAGE
Latest Details Regarding La Provence
Indicate Loss Of Life May
Reach 200.

special CalIc L. The Washington Herald.
London, March 1.-Two steamships
were sunk today the first under the new
Austro- German decree regarding the
sinking Of armed merchantmen without
warning. which went into effect last
midnight
The censorship has been frightened and
only the most meager details of the dis,
aster are available.
The British steamship Thoraby was the
first one reported to have been sunk
Whcrc shr met Ter tate is not re called
Initial reports stated that all OF tht
members of the crew had been killed OIL
drowned.
This is taken as proof conclusive thai
the steamship was torpedocd by sub
marine.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
Few Of Crew Saved.

Later reports. however. indicate that
some members OF tn, crew were saved.
The steamer DevcreuX. which arrived to-
night on the lynne, brought with her
Steward CarIberg. Of the Thornaby. He
wac picked up at sea, CIinging to a piece
OF wreck. The captain Of the DevereuX
reports that two other members Of the
crew of the Thornaby were saved by
the steamer Highgate. 4 Norwcgiin
vessel he adds was in the vicinity at
the time the Thornaby went down, and
is believed TO have picked up still others
of the survivors.
The British steamer Mulvina is reported
TO have been sunk off the coast Of Kent.
The war Office. however. has issued no
statement in reference to her loss
Later details of the loss OF the French
cruiser La Provence indicate that the
loss OF life may reach LOO.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02
TODAYS 7-COLUMN
HERALD

Is a temporary reduction made necessary
by the fact that our regular eight
column presses are IN process of re-
nloval to the new Herald Building.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-02

q S first announced January !.
4 4 1916. The Herald guarantees
full moneys worth to the purchasers
of articles advertised in the display
columns of this paper by any Wash
ington merchant 1850.
(CirenIdr Furnished Upon ReqHcsf).
The Washington times., 1916-04-28
Havre de Grace Entries
For TomorroW's Races

ward: selling: six furlonEs. Lucky
George ITO; .Meelicks. le5: 'orotuna.
! .Tj,oL Lady ,o SndGn; iiS ,o sicrap2sr l,s
Election. 1o5; Rosemary, 106; Pharaoh,
lis; Jesse Jr., lis; Lohengrin. I15. De-
duction, 1l5; Little England, lis; 'Tener,
ITO; Mary Warren, no; Protagoras. ITO;
Ray oI.ight lis: 'Ford Mai, 10.
Second e-Four-year-olds and IN.
ward; stecplechese handicap: about
two miles Handrunning 14s; E'ritoleo,
1876 Golden Vale. It's; The Elephant,
l40; Idle Micahel, Ia2.
Third race-Two- year-olds; maidens;
field, IFS; Kingfisher, lis Grand Jury.
us: .Riyerdale, us; Radiant Flower, 1lb;
Msrblehead. 115
Fourth -Three-year-olds and up
ward: the Susquehanna handicap: one
mile and seventy yards, King Neptune.
Fifth race-Four-year-olds and up
ward selling; one mile and seventy
yards. Luther. us: 'Mr. Mack, Ill
Pardner. l0s; Peacock. liz Harry Lau-
der. 1l2: Tanerlane, ll6; O'Sullivan. i05:
Little England. los.
ward; selling; five and n half furlongs.
Semper Stalwart. 10: >'Good Counsel.
no; TIE Isl, 100; King Tuscan, ITO
.schrapnel. l05: Recluse, no; 'Moiiy o,
100; 'Galeswinthe, 100 s.s
Seventh e--Four-yesr-olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and seventy
.Shepherdess, 80: Balfron, 1903 .Mon-
ocacy. lO4; Southern Gold. 1907 .Aprisa
@; Gainsborough. 100; Ask Ma. 100
,S7 49, Alston' ia ssupreme
Park, 1O7: The Rump. 106.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track heavy.
The Washington times., 1916-04-28

The long delayed match between the
Dumbarton Club and the Departmental
League tennis teams Is to be staged on
the Dumbarton courts, this afternoon,
commencing at o'clock.
The match is one of the two initial
The Washington times., 1916-04-28
Vardon to Tell You
How to Hold Clubs

If you were a golfer, just a dub,
understand, you'd be glad to
have a good player tell you
how to hold your clubs,
wouldn't you? Sure you would.
II Harry Vardon, known as the
worlds best golfer, were to
tell you how to hold your club,
you'd listen to him, wouldn't
you?
Next Sunday, in the sport
pages of The Times, Harry
Vardon will tell you golfers
just how to hold your clubs in
order to get the most out Of
them.
Remember, Vardon's information
comes in next Sundays Times.
Don't miss it.
The Washington times., 1916-04-28

interclub matches. which are to, be
held throughout the summer under the
ton Tennis Association. The first
match TO be played in the NV circuit
was between Chevy Chase and Column
bia. the latter winning out In this
match Chevy Chase was handicapped
lard Moore.
TOday's lineup Ia as follows: Dunn
Douglas Hillyer. Al
Gore. George Lewis, Al Howard, John
Hancock. and Gould Lincoln; doubles
aud Howard and Lincoln. Depart.
menial-Singles. six of the following
seven. Lou Doyle. II. w. Barber. X. e
Tracy. n. G. Cotton. George e. Will
teiI; doubles. Doyle and Barber. Trac,
and Cotton, and Williams and !Thurteil