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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-14
HTE THINKS FIRST
OF PARTY SUCCESS
~
Wires Instructions to Call
OFF Contest Begun in
Y His Behalf.

HUNTINGTON. June 14.-The Her.
aid Dispatch Of this city, In it's issue
|ofs last night contained: the following:
In telegram directed to his life
hong personal and political friend and
business associate. Dave Gideon. vii;
liam F. Hite, late candidate for the
Republican nomination for United
S.taes senator, refused to sanction
the demand made for recount Of the
votes in number Of counties. This
demand was made by Mr.. Hite's
friends; In his absence, who sought to
protect his interests at time when
1t appeared that there might be do.
zen, or two votes between Mr.. Hite and
his nearest competitor, and when ru-
mores oil irregularities were rife. Up.
on receipt OF Mr.. Hite's telegram all
demands for recount were promptly
called of. The message to Mr.. Gid.
con follows: 4. -,
Portsmouth, N. H.,
June II, 1916.
Dave Gideon.
Huntington, W. Va.
Under no circumstances will
be q party, to, any recount. made
the best fight could to win. The
election Of the Republican ticket
In West Virginia is far more i'm.
portant than the ambition of any
man. Please express my thanks
to those who supported me.
w. F. HITE.
In making this telegram public last
night, Mr.. Gideon, after a conference
with number of Mr.. Hite's friends,
issued the following supplemental
statement:
"Mr. Hite's telegram is characteris-
tic Of the man. He entered the field
believing It was for the good of the
party. He fought a clean fight. was
true to his promises and his friends.
Now that he Is apparently defeated,
he Is the first to make concession and
assure his successful opponent Of his
loyal support and the party he loves
OF his continued service. In making
this statement, however, we are con.
strained by what, appear to be en-
tirely justifiable circumstances, in
making this, reservation; while there
shall be no recount. we reserve the
right, II circumstances shall appear to
demand II, OF entering contest proceed
ings In certain counties where charg-
es Of gross Irregularities have been
brought before US. We now have
these charges under investigation. II
our Investigations seem to justify
the action, we shall unmIstakably act.
If not, the matter will, be speedily
ended and we shall be satisfied.
II can say for Mr.. Hite that he will
be q party to no contest which he
might not with perfect freedom and
proprlety, participate in as a citizen
in the interest of fairness disregard
ing entirely any personal interest he
might feel in the matter"
The, final figures, as reported by the
election officers throughout the state,
are not yet available, several county
courts not having certified the result
Of the official canvass.
Best information, however, shows
Mr.. Sutherland a lead. on unofficial re.
turns, Of about 1000 over Mr.. Hite.
Judge Robinson has apparently won
the sabernatorial nomination BY ap-
proximately one thousand majority.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-14
Wilson's PootsDown
On Peanut Politics

WASHINGTON, June 14-Enorss
to insert a plank In the Democratic
platform fayorins q law to prohibit
federal Judges from leaving the bench
to accept elective Office will not be-
countenanced by President Wilson.
Administration officials let It be known
today that the president had sent word
to ST Louis that he did not want any
petty politics played
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-14
EEighty-Eight Are
Graduated by w. v. U.
lRy Associated Pressl

Z ,MoRGANToWN, W. Va, June IL
Eighty eight students composing
the largest graduating class In the
history Of the institution received di.
plomas at the annual commencement
exercise Of the West Virginia Univer.
Bity here this morning. The com,
mencement address was delivered by
President BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler Of
The UntyeyeltH Of California. .....
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-14
The. Weather..

West virginia y Probably local
thunder showers tonight and Thurs.
day.
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS
Temperature at g q. m. today 50 \
Yesterdays weather clear; tempera.
ture. maximum 81; minimum "a; pre-.
cipitation none. y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
SQUADRON OF TENTH CAVALRY ATTACKED;
MEXICANS CLAIM FORTY TROOPS KILLED
GREGORY WILL BE
NAMED TO BENCH

Washington. June 21.-Attorney-
General Thomas Watt Gregory Is
slated to succeed Charles Evans
Hughes as associate justice OF the
United States Supreme Court. Presi-
dent Wilson is expected to send the
nomination to the Senate within the
next few days.
John w. Davis, of West Virginia,
solicitor general OF the Department OF
Justice. Is understood to be the Presi-
dents choice to succeed Mr.. Gregory.
1t is known that President Wilson
considered seriously naming Mr..
Gregory to fill the vacancy CAUSE by
the death of Justice Lamar but
changed his mind in favor of Justice
Brandeis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
SEVENTEEN AMERICANS
CAPTURED In FIGHT
Mexican Reports Place Blame
for Clash On u. S. Officer.
Pershing Seizes Two Next
can Towns
PERSHING SEXES
TWO MEXICAN TOWNS

FL Paso, June 21.-Generai John
J. Pershing. commander of the
eXpeditionary forces, seized the
Mexican towns OF Nneva Casas
Grandes and Casas Grandes at
o clock this evening. This infor-
nation has beAl received by both
military and State Department Of
ficials here.
The Mexican soldiers and civil
ians were disarmed. Both towns
are under martial law. The main
garrison at Casas Grandes was
evacuated early in the day by the
Mexican commander.
Twenty arrests were made In
Casas Grandes of individuals who
endeavored to incite anti-Ameri-
can demonstrations. Included in
this number were several women
who harangued the populace, call
ing upon all loyal Mexicans to re-
sist the entrance of the Americans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
CARRANzA PROMISES
COMPLETE REFUGE
TRAIN OUT TODAY
Americans In Mexico City Appre-
hensive of Mob Violence, Anxious
to Leave.
YUCATAN HAS NOT
DECLARED WAR ON Z. s.
But There Are Reports That Revolu-
ton Has Broken Out There Again.
Naval Ships OF Light Draft Ordered
to Mexico.

Washington, June 21-Conditions
In Mexico City have reached the limit
OF endurance according to reports to-
day of Special Agent Rodgers. Many
Americans did not wait for assem- bin <
of special trains. he stated but left
on various trans yesterday.
Carranza has promised that a com
plete refugee train will leave Mexico
City tomorrow for Vera Cruz. He also
promises this train will have ample
protection.
Members of the diplomatic corps also
may leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz
on this train. Private reports to the
State Department are that mob violence
cannot long be postponed. Food sup
plies have gone up goo per cent in
value. There are still In Mexico City
adherents of the Zapata regime who
are waiting for an opportunity to pre-
cipitate trouble.
From Captain C. NJ. Burrage, Of the
Nebraska. the Navy Department heard
today that Carranza had ordered his
fleet. composed now of the gunboats
Bravo and zaragosa. to Puerto Mexico.
and Alvaredo respectively. These are
ports Of Yucatan where II is said revo-
luton has broken out again.
Denies fucatan Has Declared War.
the state Department denies that
Yucatan has declared war on the United
States. 1t Is believed that Carranza
sent one ship TO Puerto Mexico upon
orders Of the British minister at Next
90 City to protect British interest there.
The United States now has only one
ship In Yucatan waters.
The Navy Department II expeditions
~ carrying out Its orders for the dis
patch of light draft vsassis from the
Gulf md Atlantic ports 10 ports on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
MEX|CANS tvACUATE
TOWN OF MATAM0RAS
Soldiery and Citizens March Out Over
Desert Sands to Get Out of Range
or American Guns.

Brownsville. Tex. June 2l.-Some-
where in Tamaulipas the brave SOL
diers and the Gringo- defying citixenry
OF Matamoras were in full fight to-
night.
The hegira began this morning,
when a detachment of the fighting
men scurried south to pick out an
encampment site on the Coonchas
River, fifty miles southwark. BY the
time the broiling sun had the way
well lighted the evacuation was in
full swing
1t was q lively race between the
populace and the garrison to see
which group could get away first
The garrison blazed the path Most
of the soldiers had horses and they
led, naturally. The others battered out
of Matamoras on their sandals, break
ing all marathon records.
The brave General Alfredo Ricaut,
of the frontier zone, who
reported to General James Parker, Of
Fort Brown. the other day that he
would defend the sacred soil to tho
last ditch against a foreign invasion
or punitive expedition, led the retreat
at the head OF scouting party. He
was reported at Santa Teresa tonight,
forty miles south OF Matamoras, con-
ferring with his stan on plans for the
defense.
And all Matamoras was still maxi
ing its getaway when sunset fell on
the desolate city. People who came
into Brownsville from below said they
were strung out along the sandy trail
for Miles motley procession of
dusty patriots toting all their house.
hold possessions, with wives and chill
dren pattering after them. :.
Rumor had II that Matamoras In
tended to keep on goinE until they
Conchas River, . long, LONG
10y from The artilllxy of Fort brown.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
REPORT OF FIGHTING

Washington, June 21,-President
Wilson received after / O'clock TO-
nigh, report from General Funston
containing General BELLS account Of
the attack on detachment OF the
Tenth Cavalry by Carranzistas at
|Carrizal,
General Bell reported that the
Americans were decoyed into a trap
|by a flag OF truce used by the MeNi-
cans They were then fired upon by
machine guns,
The War Department issued the fol-
.lowing dispatch from General Fun
ston:
Tho following Is received from
General Bell at Ell Paso
Mexican Consul Garcia telephoned
.me 8 P. M, as follows:
There was a clash this morning
III Carrizal. near Villa Ahumada, be-
tween Carranzistas and American
TROOPS, in which General Gomez and
other Mexicans were killed Number
unknown. Number of American killed
or wounded unknown. That General
.jomex sent a captain with an order
to American commander to go back.
hut American said he was going to
Villa Ahumada and opened fire on
Mexican captain. woundng him and
killing a private who was with him.
THAT Americans attacked General
3Gomez, but were driven back and that
Deveral were taken prisoners. Prison
hrs were sent to Chihuahua.
"'Garcia says this is telephoned at
|the request of General Gonzales.
IAN American who was on train
koday passing Villa Ahumada, about
R:30 p. M. states that he saw several
NaYfCanG ~
among them was a dead Mexican
GENERAL.
There were also several Mexicans
wounded. He gathered from talk OF
IMexieans that fight was with Ameri-
can cavalry about FIVE miles west
Ind that the Americans were decoyed
into a trap by using a flag of truce.
THAT they were then fred on by
machine guns and then had to retire.
Copy furnished Pershing. Reports
|state our troops engaged We're Tenth
Cavalry.
(signed) FUNSTON"
President Wilson retired after read
Ing the report from General Bell with
but authorizing any statement. He
|did not see either Secretary of State
] ansing or Secretary OF War Baker.
Secretary Baker did not visit the War
department during the night.
Secretary Lansing was asked II. in
View of the warning contained In his
hot to Carranza, this government
|Rould not act at once with its military
Ind naval forces. He replied:
Il have heard Of the circumstances.
but not offlcially, and cannot make
btatement until I have such official
High military authorities declared
Tonight that IL the report OF the fight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
GERMANS RENEW THEIR
ATTACKS ON BOTH
SIDES Of THE MEUSE
Halted by Effective Machine
Gun Fire.
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS
IN HAND-TO-HAND BATTLE
kaiser's Troops Struggling Desperate
ly To Stem Russian Tide and Break
Effect OF Defeat OF Austrians by
BrousilOff

London, June 21.-After a night of
such inactivity around Verdun that a
battle is not mentioned in the Berlin
official report, the Germans today sud
denly attacked on both sides of the
Mouse.
West OF the river tho assault was
made on the French trenches south
of Mort Henime. which they have
held for week.
East of the river two attacks were
delivered by the Germans on the Fort
Vaux sector, after whole day of
the heaviest Commandment.
All these attempts were checked
absolutely, according to the French
war office, with great loss to the at
hackers.
The night was not quiet all along
the front. however, the Germans hav-
ing violently attacked the French po-
sitions northwest of Rheims and in
the direction of Bersy au BAG. As
preliminary the Germans exploded
two mines and then rushed in their
masses OF infantry. These were
moved down by the French artillery
and the attack repulsed. according to
the French official report.
The German war ONCE does not
equally dignity the fghting, referring
only to partial incursions," In which
French prisoners were taken. The
French Official report follows:
French OfIicial Report.
On the left bank OF the Mouse q
German attack on the trenches on
trr-sottherh slopes of Mort Homfne,
which we conquered on June is. was
completely checked by our fre- On
the right bank OF the Mouse, after .
violent bombardment with shells Of
heavy calibre. which lnAtsd Tor the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
ENTIRE BODY Of
MILITIA WILL Be
RUSHED TO BORDER
Cabinet in Secret Session
Considers Americas Final
Word to Mexico.
DETAILS OF PLANS WORKED
OUT By WAR DEPARTMENT
Move to Mexican Border VIII Doubt
less Come in Next Few Hours
Traffic Men Meet 10 Arrange for
Handling Troops.

Washington. June 2l.--Secretary of
State Lansing announced today that
the next development In the United
States relations with Mexico will de-
pend upon General Carranzas an
swer to the American note. Whether
any National Guard troops will move
to the border tonight or tomorrow
will depend upon orders from the
White House.
The administration Is proceeding on
the assumption that Intervention Is
Imminent. Plans are being laid for
the rushing of the entire National
Guard to the border.
Secretary OF War Baker spent the
whole day. with the exception of an
hour at the Senate. making plans for
mobilization and transportation OF
troops, as soon as the President gives
the word.
Early today Secretary Lansing re-
ceived from Special Agent James Linn
Rodgers at Mexico City message
stating that General Carranxa had re-
ceived the American note and that
his Cabinet had gone into secret ses-
sion.
Ominous News Expected.
The fact that Mr.. Rodgers made
no comment about the way Carranza
received the virtual ultimatum was
regarded as ominoua- Mr. Rodgers
did not forecast Carranza's reply.
The tremendous problem of hand
ling the Loo, 900 National GuasdsHsen,
should they be rushed to the border,
was disposed Of today in the devei-
opmsnt Of the following plans:
iii CArranza,s answer makes war
neceacary, the tAc& Win hnvo ~ ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22

Bar Harbor. Me. June 2i.---Nrs. John
Jacob Astor today personally concluded
arrangements for her wtdding toruor-
rov afternoon TO William Kari Dick
OF New YORK.
As toyously as a dehutante prepar-
ing for her first ball the beautiful
young widow dashed about with her
Hance and saw to Anal details Mrs.
Aston and Mr. Dick secured their mar
riage license in person from County
Clerk w H Sherman
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
TO PLAY FOR TITLE.
Maurice Mclaughlin Decides to Come
East for Newport Tourney.

Philadelphia. June 2i.--Maurice E
Mclaughlin. the California comet, will
come east for the Newport invitation
tennis tournament and the national
champion ship. Word to this effect was
received here by one OF the comets
friends
Among tennis officials II had been
mildly doubted that Mclaughlin would
come east This skepticism was based
upon the comets statement that he had
been bothered by a sore arm ard that
he would not take part In the ma
tionai championships unless he felt
sure his arm was in perfect condition
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
FUNSTON ADMITS
DANGER ON BORDER

San Antonio, Texas, June I'll
General Piston admitted tonight
that danger of raids was threatened
at several points along the Dor
der. but he declined to say where
or whether the rnenacinG sources
arc bandit or Garranxistas.
Ojiaiiu and Piedras Segras are
regarded ns two of the danger
points.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
STORM INTERPRETERS WITH
LONE SOCIETY MEETING

Owing TO the severe storm yesterday
afternoon the Chiidren's Home Society
Gta not hold its scheduled meeting. Few
members Of the society were present,
and 1t was decided to postpone the
meeting to next Thursday afternoon at
: O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
BY III. III. STANSBURY.

FL Paso, Tex, June Ala
squadron of the Tenth Cavalry
(colored) was aInbusled by Car
ranxista troops under General
Felix Gomez at Carrizal, fifteen
miles west of Villa Ahuma1la,
early today
In face of a whitening machine
gun fire the American troops dis
mounted. deployed and charged
the Mexicans, who were shielded
by row of adobe houses.
Notwithstanding the advantage
the Mexicans held in position,
General Gomez was killed during
the few moments of fighting. A
number of Mexican soldiaE were
also killed and a still large num-
Der wounded.
The Mexicans say forty Ameri-
cans were killed and seventeen
taken prisoners. but these figures
are from Mexican sources. At n
late hour tonight no Official re-
port had been received through
American channels.
SAY II ARE PRISONERS.
The official Mexican statement
announced that the seventeen
American prisoners had been
loaded In a train at Villa Anu
mazda late this afternoon with
the Mexican wounded and taken
to Chihuahua City. The body Of
General Gomez was also taken to
chihuahua for burial.
The troops of General Gomez
were those which the American
squadron sighted on Tuesday nj
ternoon as reported in these dis
patches exclusively. Durinr the
night of Tuesday the Mexicans
took refuge In the village Of Car
rial, keeping under cover after
daylight so as hide any signs OF
life.
carried was supposed to be desert
d. 1t has not been occupied sine
he campaign of several years aSo.
This morning when the march 4
he direction of villa Ahumada wa
esumed the American commander
elieved to have taken for granted tn
dex1cans had retired under cover O
darkness.
The route followed by the Ameri
ans carried them within a few hun
red yards OF the outlying row O
louses. The first that was known q
he presence OF Mexicans was whel
volley of shots was fred into tn
anks without warning. This suddel
tack was followed by much gun
re.
Fought Two Hours.
The country about the town 70
welve miles in every direction IL al
pen desert prairie with not eve,
hruboery that affords protection
Inder these conditions the American
harged again and again durtnr
eriod OF two hours fighting. ate
1hich both sides stopped to look ate
heir wounded
This version OF the engagement
fhich Is believed to be the most &C
urate that has reached the border
'as brought to Ell Paso by an Ameri
an refuge who arrived in Ell Pas
rom chihuahua tonight.
This informant said:
The train in which l made the triI
0 the border passed Villa Ahumadl
few minutes after noon today.
aw a number of American prisoners
ut could not count them AZ l dix
ot dare leave the car. ! saw thu
ody of Mexican officer and Z mum
er Of wounded Mexican soldiers.
vas told they were all, includini
to be taken to Chihuahua
tty. From what could gAtheE from
he excited talk OF the Moxicana
hey trapped the Americans ~
illsd or wounded = number ~ III
rcopez1 lfore thay AaA = el1ao1
! =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
MAY sECEDE FROM MEXICO.
Lower California May Set Up For 1t
self In Case of War

San Diego. Cal, June Flower
California Ia about to secede from
Mexico and declare itself a republic.
according to the reports current here
today. The story is gaining credence
and news arriving from Ensenada.
la Paz and other peninsula ports
seem to support the rumor Governor
Caatu, who Is the virtual dictator Of
TIA district Is said To be backing the
plan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22

vices from the state capitals north.
east. south and west the order was
communicated within a few hours of Its
being received to the regimental and
company commanders and through
them TO the men. Further newspa per
publication to the call to the oolors
brought a majority OF the men to the
armories eager to begin at once the
preparations TO move to mobilization
points Nearly all the regiments are
short of war strength. but the War
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
AND RETURN sa.et

Continued on second Pa9e.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
RESORTS

OF THE BETTER SORT
GAN BE FOUND BY
READING vIRGINIAN
"vAC CATO Ian ID"
PAGE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-22
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BOYS AND Girls
THROUGH vTRGINIAN'S
SCHOOL BUREAU.
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