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The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Riggs Bank Given Renewal
of Charter by Comptroller

After a severe arraignment Of the ac-
tivities OF the institution previous to its
becoming involved in suits with the gov
ernment Comptroller OF the Currency
John Skelton Williams late today grant
ed a renewal of charter to the Riggs Ma
tIonal Bank In his letter to officials OF
the bank marking the closing chapter OF
one of the most sensational suits ever
known in financial circles. the Comp
trolIer specified his reasons for granting
the charter as follows:
"A special examination. as required by
the national bank act, has been made
since the filing of the application for the
extension Of the charter. and the report
of the examiners as to the financial con-
dition Of the bank is found to be salts
factory.
In view. therefore. of the solemn
pledge given by the directors OF the
bank that they will give special at
tention, in tie future. to the manner
in which the officers and employees of
the Riggs National Bank shall carry on
the bank, to the end that the business
operations and affairs of the bank in
the future shall be conducted in strict
compliance with the national bank act
and all the laws of the United States,
and in conformity with the lawful
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

rules regulations and requirement. of
the office OF the Comptroller Of the
currency. and to take all such action
as shall be necessary to secure that
END and in view of the fact that the
bank is solvent and when properly con-
quoted VIII serve useful purpose in
the community, and that a refusal to
approve your application for an amend
ment to your charter extending your
period Of succession might work in
justice to innocent stockholders, many
OF whom may have no potential influ-
ence or voice in the selection Of the
bank or its officers, since they NAV be
In minority. I have concluded to is
sue certificate OF approval of your
application for an extension of your
charter. with the expectation that the
officers and directors OF the Riggs Ma
tional Bank. profting by the experience
Of the past and the decision of the
court in the litigation TO which I have
referred, will scrupulously conform to
the provisions Of the national bank act
and the rules, regulations and require
ments of the Comrtroller's office in the
future.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

the column came to halt on the camp
site, following the hike from Washing
ton, and the first drops of rain. large
and increasing in intensity. began to
spatter down pre- .cisely at o'clock
In this interim of twenty minutes the
Guard5men. footaore and weary. had
been given time to do nothing more than
snatch few minutes of rest. Only
several tents had been completely
erected and only a dozen or so were
partially up when the storm broke.
Rain Sweeps Camp.
It was a driving rain. sweeping down
from the northwest with fury that was
lent impetus by the vast stretch of open
country that lay in front OF the camp
The militiamen could do nothing but re-
main unprotected in the downpour. Some
rnanag ged to slip on their ponchos, but
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The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Fatigued by First Taste of
Service, Guardsmen Sleep in
Rain-Soaked Tents at Radio

Wet and cold, but with enthusia sm
undampened and with spirits eager for
immediate service along the border. the
2.0Co-odd khaki-clad members Of the Dis
trict National Guard went to sleep last
night under dripping tents on the rain
soaked, camp site at Radio. Va. for their
first night in the open.
Hardly had the mllitiamen reached the
camp when angry clouds. black and
menacing, doomed up in the northwest
The heavens turned blacker and blacker
and the clouds came straight for the
camp. spreading all the time and increas-
ing their pace. Then along the hiIl-lined
horizon a Jagged streak of lightning
danced up and down for the space of
mile, 1t seemed. And as though it
were a signal for attack. the rain i'm
nediately began to pour.
1t was $40 o'clock when the head of
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
SCOTT ORDERS
$4,000 TROOPS
ADDED TO ARMY
Seven New Regiments of In
fantry to Be Recruited
Without Delay.
WILL ENLARGE CAVALRY

tBy the international News SerSice)
EI PasO, Tex, June 21.-On orders
from First Chief Carrnnza, all Me1i-
can consuIs are hurrying back to
Mexico Consul Garcia, who already
has retired to JuareI, reported tonight
that hardly an official of his country
is left in border towns.
Port collectors on the Mexican side
also have been ordered to Mexico City
with all documents and money col
lected.
The initial steps in the expansion of
the regular army under the terms Of the
new army reorganizatio ton act were taken
yesterday afternoon, when Mai. Gen.
Hugh L. Scott Chief Of Stan Of the army,
issued orders directing the immediate or
ganization OF seven new regiments of
infantry. two OF cavalry, and three Of
field artillery. and the organization of
the existing companies Of engineers into
three separate regiments and one mount
ed battalion.
Although the money for the increased
strength of the army will not become
available until Congress passes the army
appropria ton bill. now before the House,
It is expected that by the time the new
regiments are recruited up to the re-
quired strength the bill will have passed.
10000 TO Go to Border
-Four Of the additional regiments Of
infantry will be organized on the bor-
der; as will the two regiments of cavalry,
two OF the three regiments of field ar
tillery, and two Of the three regiments
of engineers. OF the 5000 enlisted men
which will be added to the regular army
by these additions. about 1850 will be
under the command Of Maj. Gen. Fun
ston for service, if necessary. in Mexico.
The orders issued yesterday afternoon
state in the near future plans will be
announced for the initial increases in the
Coast Artillery Corps under the new act
The plan to be followed in the forma-
tion Of the new units will be to draw
three-fourrhs the required number OF
men from existing regiments. so that at
the outset the new organizations will be
mostly composed Of trained men.
To Organize Abroad.
The new infantry regiments are to be
known as the Thirty-first, Thirty-second,
Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth, Thirty-fitth.
Thirty-sixth. and Thirty-seventh. Or
these the first three will be organized
respectively in the Philippines. at TTent-
sin, China and Hawaii. by drafts from
the Fifteenth, Eighth, Thirteenth. First,
Second, Fifth and Tenth regiments.
The Thirty-fourth will be organized at
E. Paso by drafts from the Seventh,
Twentieth, and Twenty third regiments
the Thirty fifth at Douglas. Ariz., by
drafts from the Eleventh. Eighteenth and
Twenty-second; the Thirty-sixth at
Brownsville, Tex. by drafts from the
Fourth. Twenty-sixth and Twenty-eighth;
and the Thirty seventh at Fort Sam
Houston. Tex. by drafts from the Third.
Ninth and Thirieth.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
German Sub War
May Be Resumed
Teutons Emboldened by Pros
pect of Strife Between
u. S. and Mexico.
By ANDRE BEAUMONT.
Especial to International News serv-
ice and London Daily
Telegraph)

Milan. June 21.-Further news con-
firms the report that Admiral Won
Roster repeatedly has declared with
in the last few days that the Ger
man submarine war on merchant yes-
sells is about to be resumed with
greater violence than ever and that
this is connected with affairs in
Mexico. where Germany has found a
new ally.
The object is to place the United
States government in such a posi-
ton it not only will not have time
to busy itself about the European
war, especially the German subma-
rim. exploitS but will prevent all ex-
portation on arms and ammunition 10
Europe, as, IL the United States is
at war with Mexico, 1t will need ALL
the arms and ammunition it can man
ufacture at home.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Commerce Chamber Men on
Lark at Chesapeake Beach

Out from the windows Of a train OF
Specials" there waited deep bass har-
mony yesterday chronicrng the strange
adventures Of an engineer named Casey
Jones. It was the Chamber Of Commerce
of for Chesapeake Beach on its annual
outing.
Ordinarily the members of the Cham
Der are strictly business" The only
business that interested them yesterday
was the business Of having good time.
And they did it. Two hundred and nifty
six strong they ran a race with Old
Man Time. and left him gasping for
breath.
II it hadn't been for the familiarity Of
their faces in the business district. and
their boards. and a few other little things
like that, they might have been taken
for bunch of boy scouts.
Tell Their Real Names.
They started from the District line,
taking a band with them. at ll:30 yester-
day morning. in four cars reserved espe-
ciaIly for their use through the courtesy
Of President Jones, of the Chesapeake
Beach Railway. As a preliminary every
body put on a bright green card. telling
his real name, and asking who are
.-ou?"
This really was unnecessary. Every
body knew everybody else. But Fast
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
CBy the sun News serytce).

FL Paso. June 2l-Two descriptions OF
the Carrizal fight. by eyewitnesses. were
received here tonight. The Mexicans
claim that the Americans fred the first
shots. This is disputed by the story of
one OF the eyewitnesees to the battle.
himself Mexican.
His story is that the American force
was first seen in the hills to the west of
the town by Carranza outposts, who
warned the town garrison. and the entire
command hid in the adobe houses of the
town and on the fat roofs.
The Americans. thinking the town de-
serted, advanced through the streets un-
til the Carranza men had them surround
cd. Then murderous machine gun and
rife fire was opened from all sides
Many Of the Americans went down at
the first volley. and the others dismounted
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Eyewitness Describe How
Troops Were Slaughtered

to continue the battle. They were out
numbered. however. and attempted TO
retreat. A number OF them were unable
to regain their horses, and It was these
who were captured.
Those who escaped bore word to the
main force Of the scouting expedition
and re-enforcements came forward.
Ten Machine Guns Used.
They were met by whitening fire from
ten hidden machine guns, and were beat
en- back In two vain charges.
The report to Gen. Gonzales was signed
by Lieut.. Col. Genevievo Rivas. who took
command OF the Mexicans after Gen.
Gomez was killed
The telegraph operator on the Mexican
wire in Juarez tonight received an eye
witness account of the Carrizal fight from
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The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

President William GUIDE explained to The
Washington Herald man that the cards
were intended as a gentle hint to the
members to leave their Office behavior at
home.
As the train began chug-chugging
backward, somebody began to sing.
Probably it was George OConnor. Come
all We FOUNDERS" he sans. The alleged
FOUNDERS did so-and Joined in. It wac
some close harmony. A COW grazing
peacefully in a meadow gazcd at the
passing train sadly. Two farmers stopped
work, listened and grinned.
Attack Hostile Column
All the way TO the beach the members
sang. and smoked, and then sang some
more. Arrived, they formed in line. four
abreast, tcld the band to play March
ing Through Georgia" ana stepped forth
TO the veTanda Of the hotel. where a con
certed attack was made upon a column
OF enemy sandwiches. In twenty min
utes there wasn't enough Of those sand
wiches left to feed a man recovering
from typhoid fever
About this time . number Of secret con-
ferenoes began 20 be held IN various
dark corners Of the veganda. and under
the secluded shade Of various and sun
dry trees The result wae that presently
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Especial to International News Ser
vice and London Daily
TeIegraph.D

Petrograd. June 21.-In spite of all the
efforts Of the Germans. who are with
drawing troops from the French and
Balkan fronts, as well as from the dis
tricts of Pinsk and Baranovitchi, to help
the AustrIans in their almost hopeless
predicament, the Russian advance con-
tinues with unabated speed. The chief
progress is being made on the extreme
hanks, where the armies of Gems. ~Kaledin
and Lechitsky are operating.
In the former OF these directions the
Russians so far have been able to re-
pulse attempts of the Germans to roll
up the flank and are pushing forward
with astonishing rapidity in the direction
Of the Vladimir Volynski- i-Koysl railway
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Russian Onslaught Unabated,
Despite Aid Sent Austrians

II Is admitted that this is the next OBJ
Ject which Gen. Kaledin has in view.
zen. hoIyubakin, the well-known STRAIT
eglst' expresses the opinion that the re-
occupation of kovel would be a great
victory which would at once be reflected
on the positions of the Germans, who
burst into the confines of Russia
Petrosrad. officially and unoficiaIly, re-
ports further victories, the flight Of Gen.
Fnanzers broken army. and further ad-
rahces on Lemoers, but IT does not claim
.hat uninterrupted western sweep" OF
weeks record
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

anese may have pretext for remaining
near the Mexican coast. He states that
out little effort is being made to float the
vessel.
lie Ia Huerta also informed several of
The commanders in Sonora that he under
stands shipload OF arms and ammuni-
ton is en- route to the west coast-ot Mex
leo from Japan
Ihls information was made ayaIlahre
70 the international News Service hy
Mexicans who are more friendly with
the United States than they are with
De la Huerta
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
40 u. S. CAVALRYMEN KILLED IN
BATTLE ACROSS THE BORDER
5000 MEXICANS MASSING;
NOGALES MAYOR ASKS AID

Shortly before last midnight Senator Ashu arrived the War
Department with telegram from Acting Mayor w. Edwards of No
gales Az that 5000 Mexean with hty-sx guns
and well equipped massng few miles beyond the border
The message urgently asked immediate aid
There only 1000 troops that point oppose the Mexican
forces.
The telegram said in part There $500 here
which, of attack will be bottled and helpless loss
life would be great The American located cupke
basin entirely commanded by the hills the Mexican side
belief that these hills should be occupied Immediately"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
Japanese Warships Reported
Hovering Off Mexican Coast

CBy the international News serviceD
Douglas, Ariz, June 21.-Adolfo de la
Huerta. civil governor of Sonora. has
telegraphed from Hermosillo to the
Mexican commander at Nogales that
Japanese warship is aground near Thu
ron Island ninety miles up the Gulf Of
California.
Several other Japanese war vessels, he
said, are in tine same vicinity.
The message indicates that De la
Huerta believes the warship has been
purposely beached in order that the jap
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
AMERICANS TRAPPED
BY FLAG OF TRUCE,
QUICKLY SHOT DOWN
Only Reports Come From Mexican Sources.
Negro Trooper Shoots Gen. Gomez
From Saddle in Middle of Field.
By tn. International New. Service,

Ell Paso, Tex, June 2l.-Gen. John J. Per-
shing, commander of the expeditionary forces,
seized the Mexican towns Of Neuva Casas Grandes
and Casas Grandes at 6 o'clock this evening. This
information has been received by both military and
State Department officials here.
The Mexican soldiers and civilians were dis
armed. Both towns are under martial law. The
main garrison at Casas Grandes was evacuated
early in the day by the Mexican commander.
Twenty arrests made in Casas Grandes
of individuals who endeavored to incite anti-Amer-
lean demonstrations. Included in this number
were several women who harrangued the popu-
lace calling upor a'f toy~N lat tL-
entrance of the Americans. So
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
CBy the sun New. se.dcel-


Pao Tex, June 2Fory American troopers were killed and
seventeen captured when fired upon with machine guns by Carraa
troops Caza l30 miles southwest of uarez o'clock this
morning according to reports received by Mexican officials tonight
Cen Gomez, Carranza commander. killed.
1t reported that the Americans ued into trap with
flag Of truce and then fired upon with machine guns.
Following receipt here of the of the battle between the
Mxcan and the Americans the Carranza garrison Grandes
which of the Pershng bases evacuated this afternoon
moved south to MADEIRA.
ORDERED TO EVACUATE.
The Perhng forces nearby largely outnumbeed those of the
Caranza garrison Orders for the egraphed from
Juarez to the Casas Grandes commander.
Confirmation of the fighting brought here tonight b Amer
refugee train from Chihuahua City. They said some of
the American wounded held prisoners Villa Ahumada in the
hands of the Mexans when they passed through bound north
TROOPS SENT OUT AS TEST
Gen Pershng, according to information from the front TO-DAY
and from division San Antonio Tex sent out several
PAG
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

Sl2.o0 to Niagara Falls and Return
baitiRore ana OHIO, 7.45 a. m, June 80,
valid for return until July IA Througb
train of Parlor Cars and coaches with
Luncheon Car from PHILADELPHIA via
Lehigh Valley. Liberal stop-overs re-
turnlng' similar excursions July 21,
August II and rs, Sept. s-22, Oct. g,
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

$3.50 to Philadelphia. S2.25 Chester,
$500 Wilmington and Return.
Baltimore and Ohio. Sunday. June %,
1905 g. m. returning same day.-Adv,
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

k5.45 to Philadelphia and Return.
Baltimore and Ohio, June ~ and 25
Valid for return until July &-Ady,
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
WILSON TO DEMAND
AUTHORITY TO SEND
GUARDS TO BORDER
Close Advisers Of President Declares Congress
Will Be Appealed to Today-Train
Arrangements All Made
CBy Sun News seryfee.)

Sun New. Service
Paso June 2l-Gen Gonzales made statement tonight over
the telephone to the for the Sun News Service which
he gave the Mexican version of the fight
This morning American scouting party captured by
Mexican troops the town of Caza he said "A short time
later the main body of the American force appeared and charged into
the town The Caranzta troops defended the desperate
battle followed and it is still in progress"
President Wilson will go before Congress today and demand that
be authority send the forces of the army and navy of the
United States into Mexico safeguard American life and property
and uphold the dignity of the Stars and Stripes.
One of the Presidents close advisers declared this would be the
action taken when questioned last night following confirmation
the battle Carrizal ninety miles south of Juarez.
NO MORE TROOPS SENT TO BORDER
Early this morning stated that the President had
horzed orders send further troops the border but
orders like would come early today
Officials of the State and War Departments last night declared in
tervenhon in Mexico to be unavoidable.
That this taken by the President and Secretary of War
and that the clash of yesterday anticipated shown by
terence held earlier the day with railroad officials when all plans
made for the immediate transportation of the amen to the
border.
WILSON WAITS UP FOR REPORT.
President Wilson appsed of the clash across the border
through dispatches and waited up the White House until
nearly midnight for the official confirmation from Gen. Funston He
refused to make any statement
The War Department 80 last night gave out the text of
the following dispatch from Gen Be at Paso forwarded by Gen.
Funston:
Mexican Consul Garcia eephoned me at m as follows:
There clash this morning CarrizaI near Villa Ahu-
mada between Caranst and American troops which Gen. Gomez
and other Mexicans killed Number unknown Number of
Americans killed or wounded unknown
That Gen. Gomez captain with an order to the Amer
commander back but the American said he was going
Villa Aumada and opened FIRE the Mexican captain voundng
CONTINUED
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22
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readers.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-22

another interesting puzzle contest
(see page IIawith prizes to the solvers
of from s. to SO each. One of them
might be
VACATION MONEY FOR YOU.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-02

San-TOx Pile SuppOsitories are guaranteed to relieve Bleeding and Itching Piles. soc per box of 20 Suppositories, at Hesterly Drug Store
 MT, and Mrs. Jno. " Tedford and Miss Bess Vaughan have issued in- vitations for Monday evening, June 5th, at 8:30 to honor Miss Pittman and MT. Guthrie.
 Prof. E. E. Butcher, principal of the High School at Murfreesboro, spent several days in Glenwood this week visiting his parents and other rela- tives.-Glenwoo Press.
 The next big feature attraction comes to the Gem Theatre Monday. "Jane," the celebrated Charles Froh- man comedy, is something out of the ordinary and will give you one and one half hours of real enjoyment. p""- AoA Dyiup VI TiSs anu DtitHd. an excellent laxative for family use. soc at Hesterly Drug Store.
 The ladies of the city will meet at the City Park on Wednesday, June Eth, at o'clock for the purpose of cleaning the ground Tor the Chautau- qua. Everyone has a pressing invi- tation to be there and assist in this work. If you can't go, send someone who is able to work.
 Hays Specific is powerful blood purifier and is much safer to take ,as purgatige than calomel. Guar anteed and sold by Guthrie Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-02
DIR. N. F. HALTOM DROPPED
 DEAD LAST NIGHT

Dr. N. F. Haltom, brother of Jno. M. Haltom, of this city, dropped dead at his home in Buena Vista, Arkan- sas, last night pr. Haltom was ap- parently in his usual health and had just arrived home from drive and upon entering his home fell dead. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
 Mr. Haltom, of this city, went to Buena Vista this morning and while nothing definite is known when the burial will occur, it is stated that the remains will be inferred at Emmet, probably Sunday.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-02

San-Tox Violet Water, Lilac Wa ter, and Eau de Fleurs Toilet Waters, 1 soc at Hesterly Drug Store. We are sorry to report the illness of Mrs. w. K. Buchanan, who is in Carthage, Missouri, spending a visit with relatives, and trust that she will soon recover.
 Typewriter ribbons in the different combinations and colOrs to fit all writing machines. Guthrie Drug Store. .
 Mrs. Floyd Hubbard and little Miss Margaret Cragan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Paul Cragan, left this morning for visit in Eldorado and Mt. Holly.
 PR. Warmack, one of Nevada s most prominent young citizens from down on route number two, Rosston, was attending to business matters in Prescott this afternoon.
 We have a scholarship for sale. If you want to take course in book keeping, shorthand or typewriting see us at once.
 Ralph Moncrief, of Memphis, is in the city spending visit with his mo- ther, Mrs. Gertrude Moncrief and relatives and friends. MT. Moncrief will remain in the city several days.
 San-Tox Blackberry Cordial for the treatment of DiarrhOea, Cramps, Summer Complaint. etc. 25c, at Hes terly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-06-02
Monday
Telephone 294.
POPULATION OF PEN
 SHOWS 32 DECREASE
Three Deaths During May, According
 to Monthly Report.

There were 32 fewer convicts in the Arkansas penitentiary yesterday June l, than on the first day of the preceding month, according to the regular pen population report. The number yesterday was l,l79.
 The report shows 372 white men, 783 negroes and 24 negresses, as against 3S9 white men, 796 negroes and 26 negresses on May l. During May 30 white men were commlt'so' one was recaptured; 3S negroes were committed, and one negro was recap tured, making the total received 'V'
 There were 48 white men releaseu' as follows: Term aspirations, l0' pardons, IF; paroles, s; escapes 0' transfers to reform school, D. fhN' two negroes were released, as follows Term aspirations, 21; pardons, o' p'' roles, 5; deaths, 3; escapes, 5; traH'' fers to Woodruff county, 8. Two ne- gresses were released on eXplral'0H of their terms.
 The three negroes who died ana 'n' cause of death follows: Jim ohs." bers, senility; Tank Brown, mei'"' gitis; Sam Stewart, fever
 The negroes transferred to "oO' :, ruff county were sent on reque's V County Judge A. L. Hutchlns' "ns ', put the convicts to work on the ro''s of the county under the provisions V the Alexander road law.