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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
More Men
on Border
to Battle

nouGLAS, Ariz., March with
II United States troopers stationed
along the border east of here en-
trenched for the purpose of repelling
"A possible night attack by Mexican
bandits and other infantrymen en-
training to move eastward for guard
duty along the New Mexican border,
the situation here assumed warlikc
aspect late today.
one battalion of the Eleventh
United States infantry departed late
today on special train en- route to
Ilachita. \. NJ, TO assume border
guard duty. This movement was for
the purpose of leaving the American
cavalry detachment at that place free
to act as a mobile field force in case
of an attack from the Mexican side
of the international boundary.
Two companies of the Sixth infan-
try left late in the day for San Ber-
nardino. eighteen miles east of here.
Travel in Automobiles.
The infantry contingent remaining
at Douglas was temporarily attached
to the Second cavalry brigade under
command of Colonel George A. Dodd
with headquarters here. kilograms
we're sent TO washington, III was un-
dcrstood urging that Colonel Dodd
be placed in command of an eXpedi-
tionary force, should one be sent from
from here into Mexico in pursuit of
the Mexican bandits. lie is familiar
with the section the forces supposed
to he Villa troops are traverSing, it
was stated, because of his participa-
ton in the campaign against the
Apache Indians.
A volunteer automobile company
was formed by citizens here today and
a large number of machines were
placed at the disposal of army Off
GERS for use in transporting soldiers
to any point if they were desired.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
BANK CLEARINGS
ARE STILL HIGH
For Fourth Consecutive Week Tulsa
CicaringS House Figures
Excel

Clearings OF the Tulsa Clearing
House association during the week
ended yesterday totalled $3.50, 1853,
which was an Increase of 171.3 per
cent over q corresponding period last
year IT was the fourth consecutive
week that the clearings of Tulsa
banks have eclipsed those of all 9TH
er cities of the United States, and
indications now are that the record
will be greatly extended.
The figures are conclusive evidence
of the considerable business which
daily is being transacted in Tulsa, and
are bound to attract attention in fl
nancial and industrial circles through
out the country.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
AMERICAN WINS LIBEL CASE
British Publication Admits Libclipn
of Detroit Citizen

LONDON, March 9.-An unusual
sensation was caused in the court of
the kings bench today by the ap-
pearance of Niscount French, the
former commander-in-chi Of the
British army in France, as witness
in the libel action brought by George
Gordon Moore of Detroit, against
Hutton and company, publishers of
the Manchester Evening Chronicle.
The libel complained of consisted
of an article accusing Mr. Moore of
betraying British military secrets to
Count Won Bernstorff which he had
learned through his intimacy with
Lord French. After evidence had been
given on behalf of Mr.. Moore the de-
PENDANTS withdrew all charges and
apologized.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
GERMANY DECLARES
WAR ON PORTUGAL
Thirteen Countries Are Now
Engaged in European
Struggle.
SEIZED HER SHIPS
Refusal to Release Vessels
Resulted in Kaiser's
Ultimatllm.

Germany has declared war on
Portugal. Thus 10 countries are en-
gagged in the international struggle.
The declaration of war was made
by Germany chiefly on account of
the recent seizure of German mer-
chantmen interned in Portuguese
ports and Portugal's refusal to rescind
their action and once more place the
ships under the German flag. A
long series of alleged breaches of neu-
trality by the Portuguese government
also were contributing factors.
Fighting between the French and
The Germans northwest and north Of
Nerdun has in no wise slackened.
Particularly violent have been the at
tacks of the Germans to the north of
Nerdun around Douaumont, the viii
lage of Vaux and Fort Vaux, but ac-
cording to Paris they went for
naught.
Germans Rcpulscd
The Germans were thrown in solid
formation against trenches of the
French bordering the foot of the ridge
dominating Fort Vaux, which the lat
est German official report said the
Germans had captured but the French
drove back the attacking forces with
enormous losses"
Northeast of the fort the Germans
essayed an assault against the village
of Naux, from which they previously
had been driven by the French, but
here also they were repulsed with
heavy losses.
To the west of the Meuse midway
between Bethincourt and the river the
French have continued on the often
sive in the Corbeaux wood and are
officially reported to have driven the
Germans from that important salient
In the eastern theater the Russians
at various points have taken the Of
tensivc against German advance po-
sitions but Berlin declares they no.
where met with success.
The Russians on the Black sea
coast continue to press toward Tur-
keys principal port, Trebizond and
also are making progress against the
Ottoman positions in the Persia Sec
tor.
The Russian foreign office categor-
ically denies that Turkey has made
peace proposals of any kind.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

villa Rules BY Fear.
Mrs. Maud Hawk Wright, an Amer
lean woman who said she was held
captive by villa for nine days and
was liberated in the midst of today's
fighting. declared late today that Villa
announced March / his intention to
attack Columbus and proceeded north
under forced marches to carry out his
purpose.
His men, with scant supplies Of
water and meat, suffered severely,
she said. and many dropped from
their horses on the march to Boca
Grande.
villa, she declared, ruled them by
fear and his officers. with the flats of
their swords beat the soldiers into
animation sufficient to reach that
point where they rested and prepared
for the raid.
Tuesday, Mfs Wright related, villa
bandits attacked employees of the
Falomas ranch engaged In rounding
up cattle. and killed four Americans.
Mrs. Wright said her husband. Ed
ward Jchn Wright, formerly of l1ous-
ton. Texas. and Frank Hayden. a
youth employed at the La Booker
saw,nl were taken from the Wright
ranch March / and presumably were
killed. When she was taken pris-
oner and forced TO rae away with u
detachment of Villas men under
Colonel Nicholas Servantes. she said
a bandit ordered her to give her baby
to Mexican family.
Story OF Capture.
Mrs. Wright was cared for today
at the home of Mrs. Slocum. wife of
Colonel II. Slocum. There she told
the story Of her capture and expert
ences from the time she was taken
from the Mnch at Colonia Herman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
MANY POSITIONS
ARE FILLED HERE
Tulsa office of the State Free Em-
ploymcnt Bureau l. Still
Leading.

Dave Easterly's Tulsa branch of the
state free employment bureau led all
other offices of Oklahoma last
month, which was nothing out of the
ordinary, inasmuch as the local fig
ures have eclipsed those of the Ok
lahoma City, Enid and Muskogee Of
fices for several months
During the 20 days there were 206
applications for help at the office and
l66 Of these positions were satisfac-
torily filled, something which is con-
sidered remarkable.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

dez, west Of Pearson, where the de
1acto Mexican government was re-
ported to have maintained heavy
garrison for the protection of Ameri-
cans.
UP to yesterday, she said, Villa
wore civilian clothes. o queer little
round straw hat and rode small
mule, but just before the fight this
morning he appeared clad in the
trim military uniform he used to wear
at Juarez and rode one of three hand
some sorrel chargers which had not
been ridden during the long march.
Mrs. Wright said Villa led leary fif-
teen hundred men upon the sleeping
American town at which were quar-
tered less than three hundred Ameri-
can troops
She said that some OF the men de-
tailed to guard her during the March
north told her that Villa and three
thousand men and six thousand
horses.
1T appeared to me as II he had
twice that many men and horses" she
added
Raid Mormon Settlement.
Just before she and her husband
were taken prisoners with the Hay
den boy. Mrs Wright said. the Villa
men told her they had raided Colonia
Juarez, an American Mormon settle
ment west of Pearson, looted all
stores of flour and provisions and had
killed some of the foreigners. She
had learned nothing further in cor
roboration of this story. she said.
"Servantes with IL men came to
the ranch the night of March l." Mrs.
Wright said. "They pretended to he
(COntinued on Page Two.l
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
SANTA FE Is MAKING MONEY
Attorney General Says Present Rates
Arc Compensatory.

Special 70 The World.
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 9.--At-
torney- General Freezing today filed
his answer in the federal court as to
the Atchison. Topeka K Santa Fe and
the Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fe in
the 2~cent fare and freight rate cases.
The freight rates in question We're es-
tablished by the corporation commits
sion, and 1t is alleged in the attorney
generals answer that no application
had been made by the railroad com
pany for modification of the rates,
as is provided. 1t is the contention
Of the attorney-general that both the
passenger and freight rates are com
pensatory, and that the railroads
have reaped enormous profits from
the traffic In Oklahoma.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

WASHINGTON, March s-wahingon stands squarely behind
@ n @ b @ o o
M today numbering American soldiers and citizens and firing
the town.
Secretary Lansing tonight informed the de facto
Mexico through Eisco Aedondo its designate here
troops they having followed what is known in military
ho trail No orders have been issued for the return
the soldiers and is not probable will be issued for the
present.
quickly succeeded by undigued satisfaction in official and
resona circles the knowledge that after three Of
patient forbarance United States actually Mexican
soil avenge death their comrades and bring justice the
outlaws whose depedaons have erorzed Americans on both
Engaged in Battle With
Much Larger Force
ably fifteen miles south of the border against much larger force
bandits heard with anxious interest official circles Five
hour tonight not known officially just where they
Just nS o% y s s pSy S on s
given out it was reliably stated that the would be given free
mnsaton circles that Colonel sooums act in any sense oonst
tated invasion of Mexico policy which the administration has
department planned ask permission of
the to send troops across the border pu
already had crossed Later Mr. Aedondo called upon Secretary
Lansing expressed regret for the villa raid and was informed Of
communicate with General Carranza Immediately.
Prepared to Meet Any
Objections by Carranza
expressing the hope that the caana would
fully realize there might objections and fully pre-
pared meet them should they arise Persons who talked Mr.
however, ne at
believe the Caanza might object it being
deood that the American troops simply hunting down
bandits whose depredons have long been trouble
only to the United States but to the de faco government
Formally there authority for the the American
troops Mexico In fact the patrols along the border have
the beginning of disorders there been under orders
under consideration If the provocaon had been great
the officers responsible for the action today would
martial Suggestions that Colonel Slocum Coum
bus might be court martaed however secuted by
fica while at the department itself the subject
cused.
No Order Issued to Recall
Colonel Socum
Newton Baker who became secretary of today con-
ferred the situation with President Wilson tonight Three
hours later MIR Baker said orders had been the recall of
the American soldiers.
Major General Scott chief of staff egraphed General Funston
at Fort Sam Houston command of the border forces de-
tails available He said the policy of the not be
outlined until General Funstons reply had been received
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
KENDALL CITIZENS
NOMINATE TICKET
Spirited Meeting Was Held
in incorporated Town
Last Night.

The citizens of the incorporated
town of Kendall, during spirited
meeting held last night. nominated "a
complete ticket for town officers for
the coming election. Those nom
mated follow:
Trustees, f.. K. Davis. John Bur
rcughs and j. a. Wilson; justice of
the peace, O, l.. Gent; city clerk,
Clarence Hale: city treasurer. c. w.
Young: city marshal. w. n. Shuc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
Turks Want Peace.

LONDON, March &c p. m)-
The foreign office has received no
official advices that Turkey is seek
ing peace. However. the impression
prevails from what is known Of con
ditions in Turkey that there is a
strong probability Of an early move in
that direction.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
Much Wheat Is Hold

WASHINGTON, March 8. - The
quantity of wheat held in interior mills
and elevators in the United States on
March was nearly twice that held
a year ago, according to report to-
day by tho bureau Of crop estimates.
The total is estimated at 151,911, 900
bushels. The figures do not include
visible stocks at points of large ac-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
REPRESETATIVE GOES HOME
Receivers After Several Weeks Illness
From Smallpox.
Special to The World.

Special to The World.
OKLAHOMA CITY, March 50.
G.. Rollins of Madill, representative
Marshall county in the lower house
of the legislature. was released today
from the hospital. and Immediately
left for his homo Representative
Rollins was taken 70 the hospital suf-
fering with smallpox about week
before the special session OF the leg
islature adjourned. When the senate
and house locked on the emergency
on the registration bill it was thought
for time that members would try
to bring Representative Rollins to the
assembly room on a cot so that he
could vote. but this was finally not
necessary.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
1900 MEX|CANS ATTACK.
SLEEPING CITY, KILLING.
MANY men and WOMEN.

COLUMBUS, N. M, March 9-Francsco Villa outlawed Mex
bandit aded United States territory today With five hun
dred he attacked Columbus killed least sixteen Americans
and fired buildings before he driven back the
least $50 of the Thirteenth United States cavalry
socum, commanding stated that Villa had made stand
fifteen miles south of the border where spirited fighting ensued
George Williams adutant Thirteenth cavalry wounded
The small detachment Of troopers under Majors Frank Tomp
stand against the renewed Villa attack and at last reports
holding their ground.
cs r' The on bo of sen San including
second command had been gathered and burned before
Led the attack slogan death the Americans
cep along bitches sng the United States cavalry camp and
dashed into the sleeping town, firing heavily.
Applies Torch to Buildings;
Shippers Kill Americans
action While portion of the raiders engaged the cavaymen
others detailed by the bandit chan began applying the torch
Lights in homes and public buildings immediately became
for snpe posted at Villas direction Other bandits creeping
open English spoken invitations number fatalities
attributed to this
and the applied by The postofice
rded and the furniture smashed but the ooters secured only
small registered package
Many civilians bacaded themselves their homes and fired
the Mexans they darted through the The fighting
first heard Villas bugles sounded the
and the raiders began dordered flight followed closely
by American troopers.
Villas Losses Estimated at
Three troops cavalry posted boundary tonight
battalion Of infantry and squadron Of the Eighth cavalry from
these Colonel socum said he could further
Villa in desperation might decide to make
The casualties Of the Thirteenth cavalry the fighting at Col
umbus killed and five wounded
Villas total losses in the days fighting estimated in
pursuit into Mexico which ended the fleeing bandits made
stand reported to have accounted for
than seventy five Mexicans killed and wounded
American the Mexican side of the border
corporal slain when Villa threw out heavy guard engage the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

NEWTON ID. BAKER
Newton ID. Baker, former mayor of
Cleveland, who took the oath of IL
flee as secretary OF war yesterday.
succeeding I.indlcy NJ. Garrison, re-
signed.
President Wilson signed the papers
giving Baker the position and he took
tho oath of office immediately. fol-
lowing the killing of Americans m
Mexico by revolutionary bandits ted
by Gen. Francisco villa.
without experience in this depart
mcnt secretary Baker finds the
United States facing one OF the most
acute crises In recent years.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
Quits Auditors office.
Special to The World

OKLAHOMA CITY. March Ben
II. Davis, who has been assistant state
auditor since T.. B. Howard was
elected state auditor, resigned today
to enter private business here Walter
Witt, clerk in the office, was made
assistant
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
COL, SL0CUM AND men
ENGAGED IN BIG BATTLE.
IS MILES IN THE INTERIOR
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
BISBEE, Ariz, March 9-The Tenth United States cav
airy stationed Fort Huacuca Ariz ten miles west of here
been ordered Douglas Arz to reinforce the Mexican
border patrol it stated tonight.
The cavalrymen will leave here tonight special train
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

WASHINGTON. March 9.-Senator
Pomerene's bill for uniform bill OF
lading passed the senate today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
WEATHER REPORT

FORECAST-Oklaho Thursday
fair, warmer. Friday fair.
TULSA. March s.--The tempers.
ture. Maximum So. minimum &c.
Northeast winds and cloudy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10
PROSPERITY TALK

Everybody prospcrs in Oklahoma.
This is true even OF the bank rob:
bers. Every time bank is robbed
several hundred dollars and some
times thousands OF dollars are
obtained Everybody makes money.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-10

Continued on Page Two.)
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-22

with $50 men of the Tenth cavalry and
took command, replied that he would
not retreat step further from santa
Cruz unless ordered 70 do 80 BY his com
manding officers. 10 this Lozano ad-
drcssed no reply.
Inyestgatiou of the Parra situation
showed that Whilo General Lozano him
aelf had no record ~ carfanza lender.
most 0f his men were former Villa sol
dlers parrai bah knogB as hotbed of
Vllllataa. The direct effect u the Tar.
rama attack on the Americans WAS to
stop the fast pursuit Of yilla which tlH.
American columns we're making With a
mindful u men
Rdlie they were unable 10 terify The
stories that villa WAS wounded and on
a nifeteber was being carried b. hla men
gouthBard past Parral they know that
an important part of hls forces waa flee.
ing southward toward Durango and they
were daily nearing this force of bandlta
IN order % proceed past Phrral The
Americans we're forced 10 buy proyisl0as
for men and horses a. that town II
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-22

left breast The wound was slight ac-
cordlng 70 military surgeons, and the
major continued fighting all afternoon
and until night. when roinforcements un-
der ono Of bis superior officers arrived
10 relieve him.
Hefrent Fifteen Miles
Lieutenant j. B. ord Of tho Sixth IN
fantry. who accompanied the cavalry e2
petition was shot In the left ear a
slight wound.
Az the fight began Major Tompkins TO
ceiycd word from Tho Carfanza general
that civilians wero doing the shooting
that bis troops were unable 70 control
them and advising tho Americans 70 fall
back. This falling back movement con
tinned for five hours and half, over q
distance Of fifteen miles on road bor-
dered " bushes ard hills. affording good
cover for pursuers. During al this time
the American troops repeatedly caught
sight or men In Carranza uniforms shoot
ing a. them. but saw few n any civilians
Aftof moving out from the trap Of hills
where the fight began Major Tompklns
formed line ~ dismouhted men, well
spread ont. across the road md on ad
Joining omincnccE who retarded the At
tankers until the pack animals md stores
had tlue 20 get back toward the Amer-
can rear
Americans save Ammunition,
Repeatedly during tho afternoon this
defense line continued 10 form, 10 fire
from the cover Of rocks plowed ground
ana bitches and then fall back 70 lts
horaks for further retreat Tho Ameris
cans had no machine guns, only their
pistols and rifles. and every mar wss
Instructed 10 save bis cartridges unul
bo could mako them count. During one
Of these defensive stands Private Hsr-
pert Ledfjrd, Troop y, Thirteenth cay
airy, was shot N the hand. IIe eontin-
ued 10 fight Late IN the afternoon, ma
hand, swollen and almost useless, but
lstnl fighting, he was shot dead of hls
horse. bullet passing through his chest
7 Iue body iay IN the road but ~ all times
under rsyer Of such an effective Ameri~
: can fire that n vas not moleated. The
other Americans wouided during the att
ern0on fight we're Corporal Benjamin
i weC3ebee OF the Thirteenth cavalry, shot
IN lie mouth; Corporal Walter ~ VII
|, bingham, Thirteenth cavalry, shot W ths
calf OF tho leg. Corporal Richard To-
NOUS, Troop X, Thirteenth, shot iwiet
IN boib elbows and foreafm, ana PriYate
/ T.. 81. schoenberger, Troop n Thirteenth
r cavalry, Who suffered slight wound ~
! the left hip .
Az tbe Americans fell back, haio'
rompkins finally ordered thet only th'
sxpen rife shots among hls men Shonio
|. reply 10 The Mexican fire ss the cavalry
men were not hard pressed ana h'
wished 10 save ammunition.
shortly before dark. the American
reaehed tie adobe Mexican village oi
Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-22

Santa Cruz. where they loopholed some
heavy mud walls. q foot Or more thick,
making very effective defensive positions.
The Mexicans did not press them in this
village, but continued fighting until 600
o'clock. AZ this hour all shooting ceased.
The long fight Was over
Then mounted man bearing q flag Of
truce approached tho American lines and
was taken 70 Major Tonpkns
Carrsnsa GenersI Makes Tnrent
In the Mexcan lines buRlcs wero blow
ing the military recall for caYalrymen.
Tho truce messenger brought word from
General Lozano. who Was a. the time IN
Mexican lines, a short distance from the
Americana. LOzanos noto suggested
that he was unable 70 control his m"n.
Tomphlns replied Immediately and quickly
there came another flag ~ truce from
f.ozsno. Who WAS stil NJ the Mexican
front This second message wBs dc-
mand from General I.gzano that Major
Tonpklns withdraw and threatened 70
attack him n be refused
Colonel Brown. who arrived ~ this time