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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24
WOULD NOT SURRENDER
ANDREW WISE FOR TRIAL

Charleston. W. Va. September 20.
Wise II at liberty and has
returned 70 hts home in Will
hanson to resume his residence as
Andrew johnson. an alias that he has
carried forty-four years. following
Governor Hataeld's refusal to deliver
him over to North Carolina authori-
ties seeking to bring him to trial for
. murder committed IN 1875. Wise de-
MED he was guilty Of the crime. He
never was indicted, but recently .
grandson Of John G. Rogers. the man
who was slAin. swors out . warrant
Tor tho arrest Of Wlsa. 0overhor Hat
nsl1 oonaldsrsA The AeAial and also
- 5000 6 VIE g : sasiaass 4 - =. ]
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24
IMPROVEMENT IN PROGRESS
NOW AT WEST POINT

West Point, Va, Sept 2S.-The su-
perintendent who will have charge OF
the public improvements being put In
here by the J. B. McCreary Construc-
ton Company. Of Atlanta, Ga. mas
arrived and work has begun on the
streetS The town council IL con-
fronted with the fact that there is
very little available labor to be had
for this work, as all Of tho factories
in town are running at full capacity.
At the last meeting Of this body a
special committee was appointed to
import labor to rush these improve
mentA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

government armor plant atfaichmond
might be assured II such . supply Of
cheap and suitable fuel were At
hand.
A large and representative party
spent several hours Monday afternoon
inspecting the properties and the
drilling operations Of the Tdswater
Company. returning to Richmond. In
the afternoon highly pleased over
the prospects. Among thoss In the
party were ~ follows: Hiram z,
Gates. r. q. Craig, =. W. ofios, B. !.
Jellison. =. D. Williams. II. T. Lvttle-
ton, r. II. Taylor. Thos r. Dsitrick,
J. n. Peck. general manager 81 the
Tidswater OIL ana Ca Corporation;
r. ~ Bowsrs. HIP. Taylor. n, Il. y.
Lsdhsetar. Alfred r. emith. Nohert a
HAxpey H4snee n Harris and ". ~
y ;s ~ -: 49, y ~ -
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Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

man. The size OF the Mexican force
whose commander, Gen. Felix Gomez,
was killed. is not known.
News OF the battle was received in
juarez early this afternoon by Gen.
Francisco Gonzales, Carranza com
mander of the military zone on the
border. For some reason or other
General Gonzales kept the story sec
ret until late in the afternoon. when
an American. J. c. Huppel. returning
To the border from the interior,
brought to El Paso the news that he
had seen numbers of Mexican dead
along the Mexican Central railroad
tracks at Villa Amamada and had been
told that there had been an encounter
with the 'grngoes.
General Gonzales first step after
confirming the news was to issue a
statement placing the blame on the
American commander. He charged
that the American troops fired first on
the Mexicans and that their shots
were directed at courier who had
just presented to them request that
they retire.
American army officers declerad alb
solute disbelief tonight in General
Gonzales assertions. The opinion was
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
FUNSTON RECEIVES OFFICIAL
CONFIRMATION OF THE FIGHT.
BUT NO DETAILS OF INCIDENT

WASHINGTON, June 21.-General
Funston reported late tonight that he
had received official confirmation of
a clash between Cairanza and Ameri-
can troops early today near Carrizal,
Mexico. He had no details of the in
cident, however, except those pro-
vided by Mexican officials at Juarez.
General Funston transmitted to tho
war department the following report
from General Bell at FL Paso:
There was a clash this morning at
Carrizal, near Villa Ahumada, be-
tween Carranza troops, in which Cen
eral Gomez and other eMxicans were
killed, the number unknown. Num-
ber of Americans killed or wounded
unknown"
General Gomez cent captain with
an order to the American commander
to go back, but the American COM
mander said he was going to Villa
Ahumada, and opened fire on the
Mexican captain, wounding him and
killing private who was with HIM
Americans attacked General Gomez
hut were thrown back and several
men taken prisoners. The prisoners
were sent to Chihuahua.
Garcia says this was telephoned at
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
JUDGE SPENCER
IS COMING HERE
WILL ARRIVE THIS AFTERNOON
TO PRESIDE AT A VERY
IMPORTANT TRIAL.
JURY GIVES VERDICT FOR SLACK

After a quest extending over
couple Of days, persistence finally won
and an outside Judge will arrive here
this afternoon to assist Judge Ayers
by presiding at the trial OF the case
OF Frank Stephens against Reynolds
and others, which will begin tomor-
row. This is considered about the
most important civil action to come
up this term. 1t arises over the sale
OF large ranch property, the amount
involved being about $4,000. It is ex-
rected that three days will be required
for the trial. The presiding judge
will be A. c. Spencer OF Rcd Lodge.
and this will be his first visit to Fer
gus county, although he is native
OF Meagher county.
Verdict For Slack.
In the case of H. |. Slack against
D. +. Brown, involving the value of
wheat delivered to the defendants ele
vator at Ware last year by the plain
tiff, the question being chiefly as to
the grade, the jury returned verdict
for the plaintiff for $6,537S6. The
Jury returned finding to the effect
that the plaintiff was led to believe
that Brown or his agent were accept
ing the grain under the terms of the
contract fer its delivery.
Mrs. Bridget Logan has brought suit
against W. B. McFarrin and others to
recover $685. Oscar M. Ulsaker is the
plaintiffs attorney.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
.H|LGER TALKS
Of CONVENT
GOVERNOR GLYNN'S SPEECH ONE
OF THE GREAT FEATURES
OF THE GATHERING.
ST. LOUIS WAS A SPLENDID HOST

Dave ililser, delegate to the demo
returned 10 Lewistuwn yesterday
morning He is enthusiastic over the
convention itself and states that his
"Trip was all that was pleasant. The
Montana delegation all occupied rooms
1T tho Majestic hotel, on the same
floor While there Mr.. lIilger enter.
tained an attack of the rheumatism.
hut missed none or the convention on
that account
ITO my mind" said Mr.. Hilger YES,
terday. the most striking feature Or
the convention was the keynote speech
made by Ex-Governor Martin H. Glynn
Of New York. temporary chairman Of
the convention. That speech was ono
Of the greatest Orntorical accomplish,
ments have ever heard IN its ease or
delivery and magnificent diction.
can only compare II with dark land.
acape, lighted by flash OF lightning,
50 clearly and brilliantly did he pre-.
sent the past 100 years of United
States history. II was Il masterpiece,
ard no one In that great gathering
had the least difficulty In hearing
every work
Another feature was the speech OF
Ollie James of Kentucky, permanent
chairman OF the convention, whose ad-
dress was second only to that of Gov
tfnor Glynn. Ollie James Is q man
weighing 350 pounds, of commanding
presence and voice and very pleasant
personal address. Still another fea.
tnre was the persistent and continuous
onlls for w. J. Bryan, who was seated
on the press platform. The demand
was so clamorous and tumliltuons that
Chairman james ut length announced
inat Mr.. Bryan would talk He gave
an address Of three-quarters OF an
hour in duration which rangs with hia
best efforts at any time. Outside of
u presidential possibility, Mr.. Bryan
u one OF the greatest political factors
in the United States today--far more
so than ! had anticipated lie is in
splendid health, good voice and his
logic and reasoning are so convincing
! that he still ranks an one OF the great.
est statesmen, who practices what he
breaches.
was somewhat disappointed in the
nomination speech by John w. West
Va tlttt1
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

any report of the ohgagemert, but
there appeared no reason to doubt the
report from Mexican sources that a
serious engagement had taken place.
Instead of the tension beins, broken
by the clash, it was keyed still higher
tonight and there appeared no prob
ability that it would De lessened until
the official report from General !tersh-
ing was received, or until official news
of undisputod aggression by the same
Mexican troops is received.
General Funston said he would send
nc special orders to General Bell, com.
manding at El Paso, or to General
Pershing until he nai received Off
cial news.
The Mexican commander at .IuareZ
Gen. Francisco Gonzales, insisted That
tie American commanuer precip:tatad
the figh. bv firing Oh the bearers o. a
white flaP who wara moving 'ui W; ri
to parley.
A report brought to El Paso late to-
day by an American indicated that the
Americans had been led into an am
buscade by the use of white flag.
The meager details OF the fight
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
REGISTRATION n
Of WOMEN HERE.
TOTAL FOR THE CITY UP TO LAST
NIGHT WELL OVER THE FIVE
HUNDRED MARK.
THE FIGURES GWEN BY THE WARDS

There has been steady rngistra-
tiOn of women voters in the city ior
some days and the total now seems
to indicate that by the time regis.
tration closes next October for the
general election, there will be pretty
full registration of the women voters
of IeWistown. County Clerk and Re.
ccrder Frank Cunningham east up the
totals of the women registered in the
three wards up to last night 1t shows
there are 2S9 women registered in
the First ward; ia women registered
III the Second ward, and 129 women
registered in the Third ward, making
a grand total at this time of 532.
The registration of the men voters
is very satisfactory.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
REV. G. c. CRESS RETURNS
FROM AN EXTENDED TOUR

Rev. G. Clifford Cress has returned
from the southern part of the state
where he attended the state Swedish
Baptist conference and dedicated a
new Swedish church at Rothiemay,
Mont Last week he attended the ses.
sions of the Montana Country Church
Commission at BoZeman and was
elected president. The commission
is composed of leading men ct the
CONGREGATIONAL Christian, Methodist
Episcopal. Methodist. South Metho-
dist, Presbyterian, Episcopalian and
Baptist churches and under the aus.
pices Of the Montana State college
have held very successful 10 days
institute. Mr.. Cress leaves on Friday
to attend the state Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union convention at Great Falls
which is now in session.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

expressed that If the Americans fired
on the Mexlcals they did so because
IT was necessary in order to insure
their own safety. General Trevino's
recent warning to General Perhing
not to send his troops east, south or
west of their positions was recalled.
Excitement spread in El Paso as
extras were issued and the news be.
came known. Quiet was maintained
however, in view of General Bells
frequ lent admonitions that his soldiers
could take care of any situation that
would arise While awaiting instruc.
tions from headquarters at San An.
tonic, General Bell kept his entire
force in readiness for instant sction
In the meantime, however, word
came from Juarez that all was quiet.
although the news of the battle was
widespread there.
At an early hour tonight the only
official details of the engagement re.
ceived here came from the Mexican
side of the river. General Gonzales
said that his information was trans
mitted to him from Villa Ahumada by
Colonel Genoveso Rivas, who COM
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

ond dispatch bearer, who was
fired upon by the American troops
after he had delivered his r,es-
sage. The Americans immediate
iy moved forward and attacked
General Gomex'S command All
the prisoners admitted that the
blame should be put on the Amer
ican commander for having or
dered the attack. The prisoners
were sent to Chihuahua City with
the customary protection"
General Gonzales said that the
report -of the engagement was
made to him by Lieut.. Col. Gene
voseo Rivas, who succeeded to the
command Of the Carranzstas with
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
TWO MORE CONTESTS.

Harvey Tearn of Melstone has filed
contest at the land office against
Roy Berg for the sw IA of 12-12-29,
claiming abandonment. Elijah Linn
OF Roy also filed a contest against
Ralph o. Nieoay of Lewistown for
land located in section II, and 30-l7
%. claiming abandonment. c. W. Bun
tin is attorney for the contestant
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

the fall of General Gomez. Gen.
George &. Bell j., who was first
informed OF the fight by Mexican
Consul Garcia, said that no mill
tary action would be taken in Ell
Psso while orders were awaited
from General Funston. In the
meantime he said, his forces we're
ready for any demonstration from
the ether side of the Rio Grande.
General Bell said there was no
question but that a fight had tax
en- place but was inclined to dis
believe the report that any of the
Americans had been taken prison
ers. The news spread throughout
Juarez, but the Mexican city re
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
'ERSHlNC'S MEN CLASH WITH CARRANZlSTAS:
CASUALTIES REPORTED HEAVY ON BOTH SIDES

the first to have fallen in the bat
tie. The American command is said
to have been part of a scouting
patrol from Guzman, returning to
General Pershing's line of COM
nnunication. Carrizal, named as
the place OF the encounter, is
about nine miles southwest of Villa
Ahumada, the Mexican field base
IN, Northern Chihuahua. Later,
q -ancisco Gonzales, Mexican
nder at Juarez, gave out a
ent, in which he announced
officially that the Mexican COM
nand had taken II American pris-
oners. He also said that General
Gomez's death had been confirmed
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
KENDALL KNIGHTS OF PYTH|AS
HAVE NOTABLE ENTERTAINMENT

KENDALL, June Is. - About rs
fythtans from LrWistown and many
fr4m other points assembled here To
night 10 join with the Kendall Pythians
IN a final entertainment to commemor.
ate the passing of the Kendall lodge
which will hereafter be consolidated
with tho Lewstown lodge. There
was a banquet first, al which William
II. Smith made the principal address
followed by an enjoyable dance.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

but said he had no official reports
as to the number Of casualties on
either side. The wounded, both
American and Mexican. the ex-
act number Of which is not known
here, were taken to Villa Album.
ada.
Gen. Francisco Gonzales made
the following statement: Gimme
diateIy upon learning of the pres
ence of the American troops in
the vicinity Of Carrizal, Gen. Fe...
Gomez dispatched messenger
with request that the American
commander withdraw tc :. c,+rn.
When the Amerie ill fill al spec
mained motionIer buildings, rec-
,rnno np1iS Go
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

remained calm throughout the day.
General Bell has received reports
which he was unable to confirm,
that the American command en-
gagged was a troop of the Tenth
cavalry, negro regiment. The
Mexican authorities said that their
reports indicated also that the
American detachment was made
up largely OF negroes. After GEN
eral Bell had received the first
reports from Consul Garcia, J. c.
Huppel, an American who had
been employed by the compana
Agricola at BoquiIlas, reported to
him that while aboard a train on
the Mexican Central railway about
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

request of General Gonzales.
An American who was on the Il ain
today passing Villa Ahumada at 2:30
said he saw several dead Meyicans
put on his train, among them dead
Mexican general There were also sew
eral Mexican wounded. He gathered
from talk there that the fight was
with American cavalry nine miles west
and that the Americans were dc coyed
into the trap by the use of q Mexican
flag of truce and they were then fired
upon by machine guns. Reports state
that our troops engaged We're the
Tenth cavalry
SEVERE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 21.-
Severe losses on both sides is the
result of fight between United States
troops and Mexican soldiers today at
CarriZal, nine miles south of Album
ada. The Americans in the engage
ment were a detachment of the Tenth
cavalry. a negro organization, and a
force of Carranza troops under com.
mand of Gen. Felix Gomez, who was
killed in the fight.
General Pershing had been unable
to get to General Funston late tonight
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

noon today he saw approximately
20 dead and wounded tying in the
station at Villa Ahumada. Hup-
pei said he was unable to deter
mine whether or not there were
any Americans among them.
General Bell transmitted all
available reports of the clash to
General Funston. and orders were
issued to commanding cff,c ~
all detachments of the = an
border patrol to be particularly
alert. He also assured Consul
Garsia that all persons on this side
Of the river ''who behave them
selves" will be protected by the
American military.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

EL PASo, Texas, June 21.-A
detachment of American cavalry
cashed with Carranzista forces
at Carrizal, about 80 miles south
Of Ei Paso early today, both sides
suffering heavy casualties, accord
ing to unofficial reports received
by Mexican Military authorities in
Juarez tonii State ., 20 the
report, whit orarian 4
tiles are il HELENA
cans were killed Dy ~.
fire in surprise attack =, alG
lean casualties was said not to
have been 80 heavy, but Gen. Fe-
lix Gomez, we'll known military Of
ficial. is named as being among
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
SPECIAL TRAIN
ELKS' NEE TING
MILWAUKEE WILL RUN ONE
FROM LEWISTOWN TO BUTTE
| FOR STATE CONVENTION.
"A NEW G. n. MASTER MECHANIC

The Milwaukee has received p.r,
mission and viii now make arrange,
nents to operate Il special from Lew
istoWn to Butte for the l.lks state con.
ventiun July 1a The railroad com.
pany will cndeavor to operate this
train with a time saving object III
view. rate of one fare and third
for the round trip will be allowed
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
FINE PROGRAM
FOR THE FOURTH
IT WAS ARRANGED At MEETING
AT THE CHAMBER CON-
MERGE TUESDAY.
STREET BALL WILL Be THE FEATURE

The executive board OF the Chamber
of Commerce met Tuesday to talk
Fourth of July. While in Chicago,
Secretary Blodgett arranged for bal
loon ascension during the day and
procured supply OF masks and fancy
caps for the street dance in the even
ing. The board ratified these prepar-
atiOns, and a tentative program was
arranged as follows:
10 a. m, corner First and Main
Band concert; 5O-yard dash; 1O0-yard
dash; boys bicycle race; boys foot
races, etc.
1880 a. m.-Balloon ascension and
triple parachute cutoff.
p. m.-Band concert; parade Of
ball teams to ball park.
> p. m. Ball game.
$3.50 p. m.-Balloon ascension and
parachute cutoff.
1880 p. m.-Band concert.
9:30-Fire works; grand masked
ball until II o'clock between Fourth
and Fifth avenues, on Main street.
All County Invited.
This celebration will include all OF
Fergus county and invitations will be
SSHt cuCIl idIHlcT through the mailing
list OF the Chamber of Commerce Farm
Exchange Bulletin. Posters will be
sent to every town inviting the people
to make Lewistown their headquarters
on July 4. The ball game is the only
feature of the days entertainment for
which charge will be made, and
everybody is promised jolly good
time.
Entertainers Wanted.
In order to make this day the sue.
cess it ought to be. the Chamber OF
Commerce will have to have some
help. Four or five good comedians
are needed to clown the streets all
day and a good, live, male quartet
WHO will make merry with their
songs. Applications to Secretary
Blodgett will bring full information
and he would like to hear right away
from the sort OF talent he is looking
for.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
AGENTS MOTHER DIES

T., T.. Rink Great Northern ticket
agent here, received on Monday
Of the death of his mother at the
home OF MIR Kinks brother in Fort
Morgan, Colo, She will be buried at
shelby, Iowa, aud Mr.. Rink left for
that place Tuesday morning.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
NEW MASTER MECHANIC

]. G. lIonBon has I7oen appointed
master mechanic OF the Butte DIVISION
of tile Great Northern. with headuuart
ers at Great Fails. vice A. y. Ford.
who has been assigned to other dut les.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
AN EXTENSION REPORTED

The Great Northern, il Is reported,
viii construct an eight mile extension
OF the Chouteau Bvnnm branch in
Teton county. The contract for grading
ik reported to be let to Grant Smith
a. Co, Seattle, Wash.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22
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c. C. WILLIAMSON HERE.

Gassins G. Williamson, formerly
with tho Cook Reynolds company and
Eow with the Long Investment com.
pany OF Great Falls, is in the city for
4 few days on business.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

cloudburst was reported in the
vicinity of Kolin Monday morning.
and Great Northern trains operating in
that vicinity were compelled to exer.
else great caution on account of part
Of the roadbed being destroyed 1t
is thought that no great amount Of
damage was done, however.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-06-22

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Buy HOMES IN BROOKLYN,

Harry A. Crosby has sold $50 Seven.
tenth street, a three family house, for
Lawyers Mortgage Company 10 Ernest
A. ~Ha!lenbeck ?5 Quincy street. "A two
cory dwelling, for the estate Of Han
idh c. Bergen TO Annie S%ahlander; SIT
ard sle Classou avenue. "a two story
House and stable. for Michael j. Duffy to
salvatore Carvet I5G Lexington ave-
nue. for estate Of A. c. Rudiger 70 Hyer S.
Evans; 80 Madison street for James W.
Martens, Jr. to Elvira Rubens and re-
SOD 10 Patrick Ford 500 Bergen street
Tor William +. CALLERS.
Mel.ter Builders have sold to a client
1.-TWO family brick house at 1851 Eighty
fN'h street, on a plot 20x1O0.
! salsbcre has sold for John II. Con-
.e!N 10 Joseph Lamport and George
"Ia.ts the two family stucco cottage at
low Forty-seyerth street. on plot SOx
100
Tie Alec Building Company has sold
% Arnold Mirhaels for the
'Ne 'ar.y brick residence at rosa Six
N'sNtn street, on lot 23xlOO, nea r
,"enty-second avenue to Mrs. Esther
morse Tor occupancy the one family
o1'B residence IT 204l Sixty-sixth
street. on lat 23xl0o.
(harleS Bauermann & 90. have sold
roy a Mrs Goldberg 1896 Park place, a
'a' story double brick apartment house.
W. i''t f~iHl27, 10 William Slottnan for
investment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-09
NEW REALTY CORPORATIONS.

ALBANY. n. J. June s.-rhe following
realty companic. we're Incorporated to-day:
%cari,sl. 10000: directors. Reuben r.
smith, jules T. Rcs-nthal and Charles NJ.
Glu.ck.
The Gumpel Realty Corporation. Man.
haitian, capital. 5000. directors, iacob
Gumrel. Morris Gunpel and B.nianIn
The Clear.view Realty Company. In.
wood. capitsl. $4,000 directors. Charl,,
+: MINIS. Frank y Mulry and Nina A,
carpen,er P:l,cn: Inc. Noun, Ki-co;
pent,r. Frederick e. Potion and Frederic
The co-bin Land Company. Manhattan;
capital, $4,000, directors. George r.
brank.in, ,1sude r Hammond and John
The rehan. Realty Corporation. Brook.
I'm. capital, 5000; directors. rhoms. y
PETERSON. Andrew A.. Peterson and Loui,
AsSer.Sn : Jones, Carthage; capita.
,5Soo, directors Fred l. Jones. Fred c.
nrooflyq ."n" sari,.i. Ha'i ,s'cso; coT d;2ss:s2,.
charles L. Palmer. Edwin C.. mn and Ed.
co n1s M'' Wes,c-a Ian" S.r;saaaf. H t%ssovs s',:e
tors, william II Agricols. r. A. Asricoia
The Grand boulevard schenectady. Man.
haitian: capital. 10000; directors. Aionz,
{. M~cLaughi'n Loo G. Stern and william
The Kirkmeve Realty Company, Brook.
iyn capital. 5000. directors, william o.
Heath. Alice f Heath and Jerome II
Ftnuock.
TIC Midtown Building Committee. Man.
haitian. capital. g.. 900. directors, Patrick
McNu4ty, Francis r, Scott and Harry
tos"0bsvn
The Katha' building Corporation. eroot
lhnl"r Morris ka'Z and David ko-nblueh.
Tn" IL I Realty Company. Manhattan,
capital. tl,0o0. directors. Philip sin, A,
Leonard Blume and Pearl W Fass