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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14

1t is estimated that there are today
between FL Paso and Nogales, AriZ..
more than $4,000 American soldiers on
the frontier. With them are heavy
field artillery batteries, mountain guns
and machine guns.
With the time for action nearing, it
was impossible to get from the mill
tary authorities any definite informa-
tion 10 the size of the punitive ex-
pedieion which will enter sAsxiRNA Il;
is understood, however, that invtss 2
main body. which General Pershing
will lead, there will be $500 cavalry
alone. The first move probably will
come suddenly and the dash opened at
the cavalry's best speed to make as
much progress as possible before Vii
las scouts and spies can carry any in
formation to their chief.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind, March IA.
After Walter Bossert had been
elected Sixth district chairman of the
Republican party without opposition,
P. J. Lynch, retiring chairman, handed
over the reins and pledged his support
in the ranks.
County chairman endorsed Thomas
B. Millikan of New Castle, and Rich
ard Elliott of Connersville, as dele
gates to the national convention at
Chicago Delegates from the Sixth
district are elected by the representa-
tives at the state convention, which
will be held in Indianapolis on April
and 5.
County leaders in attendance today
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VILLA TRAPPED
IN MOUNTAINS

Ell PASO, Tex, March 14.-General
Gabriel Gavira. military commander
rama forces on the border, declared
today that Francisco Villa had been
trapped in the bandits mountain re-
treat in the Guerrero district. He as
serted that the Carranza forces had
the elusive "Pancho" hemmed in on
every side.
In the first interview that the Car
rama leader has granted since the Co
lumbus raid, he professed confidence
that Villa would soon be captured or
killed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
Taft OPPOSING
NAMING BRANDEIS

WASHINGTON, March 14-Former
president, William Howard Taft, Elihu
Root, Simeon Baldwin and others
equally prominent today registered
protest against the confirmation of
Louis D. Brandefs as an associate JUS
tice of the United States supreme
court
A petition bearing their signatures
saying Mr.. Brandeis 'is not fit per-
SON. for the office was presented to-
day to the senate sub committee which
is investigating his fitness.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14

Announcement made today that James E. Watson
would carry his candidacy for the Republican nomina-
ton as United States the state convention
month"; left bad taste in the mouths of the big ma
jorty of Wayne county Republicans. .. -..
No Republican in the county more vigorous in
expressing dsapprova of the action Watson proposes to
take than Linus P Meredith of Richmond who the
Watson manager during the primary campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
CLUB PUTS SUBSIDY ISSUE
S0uARELY BEFORE VOTERS
FOR DECISION AT POLLS

The Commercial Club last evening voted in favor Of
100000 subsidy the proposed traction line north pro-
NOTED by Fred A. Doph link system of nterurban
properties he has acquired northern Indiana and
Ohio H..
Final disposition of the subsidy project with
the voters Of Wayne township who will be called upon
decide the special election the expenses of which
will be paid by the promoter. The subsidy will entail
addition Of 27l cents to the tax rate for two years
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14

Outlaws Raid Border.
Villas outlaws opened a campaign
of guerilla warfare along the border
of the Ell Paso district today. Texas
rangers took the trail of the band of
eight of Villas followers and rounded
them up on the border near Sabina,
Texas, 26 miles from here.
When they were taken, the eight
Villistas were carrying food from
raided ranch ION the American side.
Only three rangers were required for
the task of capturing the raiders and
they were turned over to the state
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14

... .,., Meredith Sees Mistake.
81 think Watson is making mis-
take in appealing to the convention
for the senatorial nomination. Mere
dith said today. II think that Harry
s. New is entitled to the nomination.
He received a plurality over Watson
in the state. Also l think Wayne coun-
tvs fifteen delegates should support
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WAR BULLETINS

BERLIN, March 14.-Aerial activi-
ties took up the greater part of the
official report issued by the German
war office today. The only infantry
fighting mentioned occurred in West
Flanders, where it is said the British
were driven back northeast of Ypres.
Artillery duels were reported in Flan-
ders.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
SWEDEN PREPARES.

COPENHAGEN, March IA. - War
preparations are being made in
Sweden, according to reliable reports
that reached Copenhagen today. Pri-
vate organizations believed to have
government sanction are collecting a
fund of 100000 to be used for pro-
tecting Stockholm from air raids.
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INDIANA CUARDSMEN
EXPECT TO Be CALLED

INDIANAPOLIS, March 14.-Offic-
ers and members of the Indiana
National Guard are of the belief they
will be called to the border and wait
ing anxiously for some word to that
effect
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
CARRANzA TO RUN
FOR PRESIDENCY

MEXICO CITY, March 14-General
Carranza will be a candidate for the
presidency of Mexico at the next cleo
ton. Following his appointment of
Gen. Aguiliar as foreign minister and
Gen. Obregon, as war minister, the
first chief will resign his executive
power and stand for election as pres
ident
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
COMMERCIAL CLUB FAv0RS TRACTION SUBSIDY
FUNSTON ESTABLISHES
CENSOR AT COLUMBUS:
ARMY MOVES SECRET

SAN ANTONIO Texas, March 14-Maj Gen. Funston today
rigid censorship established at Columbus N and
instructed Gen. John Pershng in command at Columbus to take
charge the telegraph office all telephone lines and watch
all automobile out of General Funston action
taken knowledge of the border
becoming known through dispatches According to the
latest report received here today Villa is headed for Chihuahua
City, to attack the Carranza garrison there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-14
WALTER B0SSERT NAMED
CHAIRMAN TO SUCCEED
LYNCH OF new CASTLE

were Fon Riggs, Rush; n. n. Moberly,
Shelby; E. A. Robb, Hancock; E. H.
Wolford, Henry; 1. N. Bridgeman.
franklin; l.. S. Bowman, Wayne;
Oliver LaFuse, Union. The only abb
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Two Members Opposed.
Only two members opposed the sub
sidy-Folger Wilson and Wilfred Jes-
sup. The latter asserted all north
and south traction lines in Indiana
have been failures; argued that the
population between here and Union
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JUDGMENT OBTAINED

Default judgment was taken in the
case of Joseph Bevis against Fred
Boetticher in circuit court for $216.48.
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authorities. Another report said that
the eight died suddenly as such pris-
oners have a way of doing in this
climate.
From west of Ell Paso came reports
that railroad trains had been fired.
To a correspondent, General Gui-
terreza declared that Carranza troops
will capture Villa before the United
States troops cross the border.
Before Guiterreza's arrival it was
reported that Villa was headed toward
chihuahua
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TEMPERATURE
festerda ay.

Local Forecast-Unsettled tonight
and Wednesday, Sleet or snow arriv-
ing this afternoon.
General Conditions-During the past
"a hours rains have fallen over the
central states due to storm central
over the southern state. This storm
over the Great Lakes has caused low
er temperatures north of the Ohio
river. 1t will continue unsettled to-
night and probably Wednesday. Be
low freezing tonight.
w. Z. MOORE. Weather Forecaster.
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Weather Forecast

United States Report-Unsettied
tonight and Wednesday. Probably
rain or snow south and snow north
portion. Colder tonight south portion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19

formed. and Mrs. Vanderbilt has tclc-
Sraphcd to tho wives OF ranking Of
ficcrs of tho National Guard living in
other cities asking their cooperation.
a schomc for tho organization OF
LOCAL committees in the towns ana
cities of the state has been arranged.
and through those committees help for
all who need it will be given imme-
diately. Wherever practicable. tho
auxiliary will cudcavor TO furnish en- :
loymcnt to the members OF the guards
mems families who desire to work
rather thanito accept aid otherwise
Nicholas Biddle. n director of the
United States Mortgage and Trust
Company. was named treasurer of the
organization.
The local committees throughout the
state arc TO he organized under the iii :
rcction Of r. Is. Forsyth. and Ito Will
cndeavor to have each committee act
independently. with funds TO be FUR
nishcd by tho general committee when
necessary. Field representatives,, IT
was announced. arc already at work.
and already sixty families have made
application for assistance and re-
ccivcd it.-Ncw York Telegram
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
Gnunovdcr in Medicine.

THO yse of sunrowdcr ms a rrcdicirc
was very widely advocated In tho cisn-
tccnth century. and either taken in
wardly or applied externally. was hold
10 he specific against Thcumatism
annd asun. In tho Complete House
wife or Accomplished ,;cn,lcwoirnn's
Companion" domestic piiurm,ropcla
published In 1852. appears the follow
ing remedy for rheumatism;
Let the party take or the finest
glazed guupowdrr as much as a large
thimble may hold wet II in spoon
with milk from tn" COW and drink II
good half pint OF warm milk after 1t:
he covered warm in bed and sweat:
give il fasting about I in the moiniug
and take this nine or ton morning =
toS"thcr.'-I.ondon Chronicle.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
NEW ADVISORY BOARD
II VIII Assist Federal TrHde Commits
sion In Determining Qucstion.
OF Policy,

WASHINGTON, July ls.--The Fed
ernl Trade Commission to-day an
~ounccd tho creation Of an advisory
economic board to aid il in dctcrmin-
ing questions OF economic and indus
trial policy and in conducting invcati-
cations. Francis Walker, row chief
cconoms; for the commission. was
named chairman OF tho new board. and
Thomas VI. Robertson and l.. ~. Hancy
were appointed members. Two others
probably will bc appointed later.
Heretofore individual commissioners
have taken charge OF Investigations.
and only tho most important hearings
have received tho attention OF the
whole commission.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
Court DiSn7isses
Sir Rogers Appeal
Slight Chance Left That Noted
Prisoner May Escape Pay
ing Death Penalty.

LONDON. July lS.-without hearing
the attorneys for tho crown. the Court
If Criminal Appeal to-day dismissed
Sir Roger Easements appeal from the
verdict "t the lower court which found
him guilty of treason, for which Wis.,
count I;ca,lirS. tho Lord Chief Justice,
sentenced him to death.
For u day and a half Alexander Sui
ivan Sir Rogers counsel, argucd be-
fore tho court quoting many authori-
ties IN favor OF his contention that tho
nncn*c Of treason depended upon
whether the accused dwclt under the
protection OF the King and that the
crime could not he committed without
tho realm. lie abandoned his other
points in regard To tho Lord Chief Jus
ticc definition Of tho offcnsc.
As soon as Mr.. sullivan had con-
Guided his argument, the court retired
to consider whether tho attorneys for
tho crown would be called on 10 rcplys
1t soon decided To tho contrary, which
Indicated that the appeal had gone
against Sir Roger. who was present
during tho argument and when jude-
mcnt was given.
y further appeal is possible only ir
the Attorney General gives a ccrtin-
cate that tho decision of the Court OF
Criminal Appeal involves a point Of
law 50 exceptionally important that it
is desirable ia the public interest that
stiil higher court should deal with IT,.
This has been done only twice since
tho court of Criminal Appeal was cs-
tahlishcd eight years ago
Tho court was thronEcd to-day at
tho resumption Of proceedings In the
appeal Of Sir Roger against tho scn-
icncc Of execution for high treason in
connection with his participation in tho
Duhlu uprising.
Justice Darling, in delivering the
Judgment. expressed the indebtedness
"t tho court TO Mr.. Sullivan for his
well-cousidcrcd and wcll-dclivcred
arguments as to justice. adding that
they were worthy OF the best tradi-
tions al the Kings courts. but he de-
clarod that they had been answered
by the attorneys OF the crown at the
first trial.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
KING COMMENDS ARMY
Sends Congratulations to Soldiers on
/ Successes thcy Have Achieved
Against Germans.

LONDON, July liking George to-
day sent The following message TO Cen
craI Sir Douglas liaic, commanding
the British troops OIL the Franco Bel
Sian front:
The continued successful advance OF
my troops fills me with admiration. aud
send my hest wishes TO all ranks
Tho Emperor Of Russia has asked n,e
to convey his warm congratulations to
the troops upon the great success they
have achieved
tSigned) "GEORGE, I. II
General Haig replied as follows:
The British armies in France offer
most respectful and grateful thanks
FOR this further mark OF Your
Majcsty's gracious appreciation OF
what they have achieved. They also
respectfully beg that their grateful ae-
acknowledgements lie conveyed TO the
Emperor OF Russia for Ills Majesty's
congratulations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
VIRGINIA BOYS PAID OFF
Members Of First Ucgimcut Ein,cd
ut Opening of
Cuntccn,
Especial 10 The Timcs- pisna,ch.l

Special TO The Times Dispatch1
HttOWNSNll,LE TENAS. July is
General Bliss aud Brira,licr-J;cncr:l
Parker were in camp to-day holding an
inspection. During the afternoon the
men were paid off by Captain Brintcn.
OF the quartcrmastcr corps, L. s \.
There were no drills to-day. the men
all being busy building mess halls and
doing sanitary work, also working on
tho road leading to the camp and
looking after the drainage OF the
grounds. There wcrc Sandstorms in
tho vicinity to-day.
Eight moro regiments arc expected
tonight and tomorrow from I.ouisi-
ANA. Oklahoma and South Dakota Tho
First Regiment cantcoH opened to-day.
the boys spending all their loose
change in little luXurics they have not
enjoyed since leaving Richmond
The hour for rcveille has been
changed from $50 \. NJ to : O'Clock
Long hikes, in heavy marching order.
will begin next week All the con-
siEnmcntS OF horses have not arrived
yet. ana members Of the rcrimcntIl
staff arr still unmounted
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food supplies in this section during
the late summer and fall.
GREAT PROPERTY DAMAGE:
ALONG UPPER NtDkIS

wINSTON-SAL July lS.-Hcports
from the flooded districts on the upper
! Yadkin River indicate that the dam
agc TO property is even greater than
AT first reported, although no csti-
mate can be made yet as TO the amount
of damage.
| The branch line OF the southern
/ Railway. following tho course of tho
| Yadkin River for nifty miles TO North
| Wil<csboro. as so torn up that it prob
ably will take month TO repair tho
DAMAGE
General Superintendent Simpson is
making a trip OF foot and on horse :
back along the line. and had reached
I Elkn Yesterday at noon. when he sent
| a message that he found conditions
| worse tho further UP the river he
proceeded All the small bridges over
! streams running into tho Tadkin have
/ been washed away, tho tracks UNDER
mined. and in many places standing on
edges. some distance from the roadbcd.
y report from Wilkcsboro states that
tho power plants OF Wilkcsboro and
North Wilkcsboro are washed away.
and that the supply OF kerosene has
been exhausted. leaving the towns in
darkness. The water situation Is bad.
the systems having been carried away.
The two buildings at tho fair grounds,
the Wilson Lumber Company's build
Ing. the entire plant OF the planning
mills and one Of the Shell Chair Com
panys buildings were carried off and
practically all OF the twenty or
twenty-five houses between the rail-
road and the river were carried away
or moved some distance.
The entire line OF tho Watausn and
Yadkin River Railroad, Twenty-Five
miles westward from North Wilkes
horo. is a complete wreck according to
this report, and doub, is entertained as
10 its being rebuilt.
Reports from TlIin to-day indicate
that practically everything between the
river and tho railroad was carried
away. causing property damage OF
proha bly, more than 100000.
The Yadkin River is gradually lower
ing. but is still about ten feet above
normal water. Rains last night held
it At about ffteer feet above normal
for several hours to-day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
STREAMS NEAR LYNCHBURG
BECOME RAGING TORRENTS

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
LfNCHBURG. VA. July 1S.--A rain
that was practically cloud burst
continued for several hours last night
beginning about = o'clock in the sec
tons of Campbell aud Bedford Coun-
ties northwest of Lynchburg. This
morning the small streams OF that
section were raging torrents. Ivy
Creek filled the valley through which
II runs from hill 10 hill. Old resi-
dents declare they do not recall sec
ing the water as high. cornficlds
were covered. and some damage will
be done TO the standing corn.
IVY Creek caused Elackwatcr Creek
IN the city to rise higher than il has
been for long time, but little damage
was done. because of the deep bed of
inc creek through the city to the
James River. The river has risen sew
cral feet, and is now standing about
six feet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
INFANTILE PARALYSIS CHECK

NEW YORK. July 1s.--To prevent
infantile paralysis here from spreading
to other states. all persons leaving
New York City will he required to FUR
n'sh certificates setting forth that tho
premises in which they live. or have
lived arc not. or have not been, al
fectcd by the disease, II WAS an
noun"cd here tonight by DIR. Cha
II. Eanks. senior surgeon OF the United
states Public Health Service
I)r. Banks asserted that government
physicians would be stationed at all
railroad stations To enforce the new
regulations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19

were shipped out of Richmond ycstcr-
DAY and last night. Great difficulty
is being experienced at the Catawba
River by the lincmcn. as they arc UNI
aple TO secure boats from which 10
work. All the boats in the section
were swept away along with the
bridges. and the men arc improvisins
inc best makeshifts they can
L. ~. Ramsey. general foreman OF
construction of the company. said last
nhGht that all ~orkmep reported miss
ihS had been accounted for. and that
'hc mon wcro standing up we'll under
'he heavy strain. The company has
S.: &C with all the larger cities in the
aHccted districts, but in many in
stances 1T Is necessary to divert mes
saSes by way OF Western and Northern
cities
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
POINCARE VISITS FRONT
President Of France In>pccts " hat SoI-
dIcrs of Republic Have
Accumulated.

FAIRS, July lS.--I'rcsidcnt Poincare,
accompanied by General Pierre l;oQucS,
Minister of War. has spent the last
two days in visits TO the Mouse and
Sommc fronts. The trip included :,
brief stop at Verdun and n meeting on
the Sommc front with Generals Johrc,
Foch and fayolle.
In the course of tho trip President
Poincare inspected the former German
lines and sections OF the ground car
ried by the allies in the recent battles
and commandments. Before leaving he
heartily congratulated the troops and
their commanders.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN
FOLLOWED BN SHOOTING:

BALTIMORE, MD. July IS. DIR. Will
fred r. Harris. president Of the Mas
sachusetts College OF Ostcopalhy, to-
day was shot and probably mortally
wounded by DR. Eidridge r. Atwood, OF
Wcyburn. The shooting occurred two
hours after Miss Celia Adams, OF
Brookline. the alleged sweetheart of
Dr. Atwood. had died from taking ar
overdose OF a drug. According 10 the
police. Or. Atwood said Miss Adams
told him that Or. Harris had wrong ed
her
br. Atwood disappeared after the
shooting. hut was later arrested. after
brief struggle at the Office Of his
fancee
An empty five -chambered revolver
aud razor. which. the police say, Dr.
Atwood admitted he intended to use
on has victim, were taken from the
prisoner He was locked UP OH a
charge Of assault and battery with
intent to murder.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-19
VILLAGE or CHIMNEY ROCK
IL DESTROYED ny FLOOD

srAETANBuRci. &. G, July ls.--The
village q Gimme Rock. y. C.. has
been DESTROYED 10y hiSh water, accord
INK 10 report: reaching here to-nieht.
The hotel and several OF the dwell
inEs OF the town are m the bottoms
fourteen miles below, on Broad River,
near the Cox plantation. There has
been los. OF life. but the extent is
unknown. The buildings have no;
been reached, hut with the exception
Of dos on the roof Of one there q
no sign OF life. There VAS a popuia :
,ion OF $50 al Chimney Rock.
The Chimney Rock highway has
been destroyed.