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Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
PRISON EMPLOYE RUNS FERRY; PAID BY STATE.

FLORENCE, Ariz.. Nov. 6.-Lamar Cobb's botch at the Gila river bridge has proven a gold mine for Walter Stovall. master mechanic at the Ari- zona State prison, who found time, while he was being paid by the state. to run ferry across the river with the assistance of prison trusties.
 Stovall operated the ferry for several months while the river was high and reaped big harvest as travellers who were charged eXhOrbitant rates for the service well know.
 It was a fine side line for Stovall who draws fat salary from the tax payers of the state. Naturally many protests were made to the prison sup erintendent and to Governor Hunt but. apparently. no regard was paid to them as Stovall continued to carry teams, automobiles and passengers across on his ferry while he daily waXed richer
 This, it is claimed, is but one of 10 mary "side lines" that state om- ployes at the state prison have de- veIuped. And they all make mighty good use of the prison trusties who are compelled to labor, it is alleged without any remuneration to them selves
 Hira a ittIa CaIasn,an os ,ho D.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07

dren. who were placed throughout the audience to add enthusiasm to the gathering.
 The parade that preceded the meet ing was composed, almost entirely, of democratic office holders and candi- dates together with their wives and families.
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07
NEW CASHIER FUR
 PHOENIX NATIONAL

At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Phoenix National bank
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07

Hire LIttfe salesman at the Re- publican office. A Want Ad. will see 'n"-o customers than vou can
Arizona republican., 1916-11-07

Hire Little Salesman at the Re- publican office. A Want Ad will see more customers than vou can
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
CALL WORLD CONGRESS-
FOR PEACE, SAYS MILES
Retired Army Commander
Tells Economic Club of Plan
to End European War

a congress of nations, called by the
American people to end the war for the
sake Of humanity, was advocated by Cen
eral Nelson a. Miles, retired who left to-
day. after a days stay in Philadelphia,
The congress should be modelled after
that which met in Philadelphia four years
after the Revolution. to form "a more
perfect union" he said addressing the
fifth annual banquet of the Economic
Club at the Belevue-Stratford last night.
The calling of such a congress of ma
tions and the creation by it of a high
court of justice for the adjudication of all
international difficulties General Miles de-
clared. would be n glorious result that
might compensate for the terrible sacri-
fees of the present time"
"Will not every business man and pro-
fessional man, every strong man and no.
BILE woman of our land, devote their best
efforts toward making this national ell
terprise? The united voice of the Amer
lean people and nation might thereby Sc
cure for suffering humanity the greatest
and most enduring blessings"
The way to end war generally, according
to DIR. Frederic c. Howe, Commissioner
of immigration for the Port of New York
who also spoke at the banquet, is to
take profit out of war"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
U. S. AND GEN. CARRANZA MAY
HAVE PLANNED BORDER DASH
Spirit of Old Treaty Gives Right to
Hunt Bandits

WASHINGTON, March lO.-The fact
that the State Department has not COM
municated directly with General Carrun2a
has led to the belief that the Federal
troops in their dash into Mexico yester-
day, acted on definite understanding
between this Government and Carran2a
Villa attack across the border has
been a standing threat. 1t has been the
understanding of some high officials for
several months that should such an at
tack materialize the question of crossing
the border or not would not need be con-
sidered by American troops repelling the
invaders.
There formerly existed a treaty with
Mexico whereby troops of either country
could cross the border in pursuit of ma
rauders. This lapsed in 1882. was renewed
and relapsed again. now being ineffective.
The spirit of it has been re-established,
however since the recognition of Car
rama by Wilson, 1t is said. and Carranza
will not stand in the way of any efforts
of this country to put an end to the ac-
tivties of Villa.
General Carranza's desire to punish the
Nillista desperadoes was evidenced in a
State Department dispatch today saying
General Gutierrez has ordered their cap.
ture.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
~. s.. ORDERS MEXICAN INVASION
TO GET VILLA AND HIS OUTLAWS


sases Small
Americans
victoaano a o
Frederick
action received from washington
NJ
q armed bandits approaching the The first battalion of the goth
u Infantry Bliss which arrived Columbus night
proceeded
N.
o
Bexlcans, o fol
picket Iachita military authorities
oV TWO miles from the town. telephone message from
Haohta said that Mcan would meet surprise they made attack
the small detachment of the 18th Cavalry formerly the sole of
equipped
with machine gun batteries
vmLIsTAs ENTRENcIED " MOUNTAINS
Collector of
men in
mountains
of
to app,end
five miles from Columbus The Carranz officer protested American
not interfere further.
uniforms
ATTACK ON Ell PAso THREATENED
he
attack his exploit might be
doubth Villas hands
will death In the cs randes region about 500
said be at the first opportunity,
pursuit of in
had when
of here
to yesterday
prisoner
of his bodyguard
w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
HOUSE LEADERS PLEDGE
SUPPORT TO PRESIDENT
Approve Wilson's Decision to Send
Troops to Subdue Bandits

WASHINGTON, March TO- - Despite
efforts of both Republican and Democratic
leaders i'm the House to choke off debate,
a warm argument on the Columbus battle
broke out before II was known that the
President had ordered the troops into
Mexico.
Hang him to the learest tree" was the
demand of Representative Lehlbach, of
New Jersey, regarding Villa.
Slayden, of Texas; Miller, of MiDneso-
TIA; Hernandez, of New Mexico and
Smith, of Texas had Joined in demands
for immediate revenge on the bandits be-
fore debate was stopped after a half
hours furry by objections of Barkley, of
Kentucky, and Leaders Mann and Kitchin.
Mexican murderers and outlaws will
repeat the Columbus massacre" said
Smith. "They should be captured dead
or alive, When we go into Mexico, let
our first purpose be to get Villas head"
Representative Slayden declared Amer
lean citizens had suffered MeXicans 10 cut
their own throats, but now that they had
started the "delectable pastime" of cut
ting American throats this Government
should "step in and stop outlawry."
Hernandez said:
patience has ceased to be a virtue
The people of New Mexico to a man de-
mand that the murderers be caught and
punished. The AFFAIR at Columbus was
nothing less than invasion of the United
States"
Representative Smith declared that ito
let this awful crime go unpublished would
mean there would be no safety for persons
living on the border"
United support of the President in the
House was indicated by statements from
leaders after they had learned OF the
action.
"The President did exactly the right
thing" said Republican Leader Mann.
He will get support, united, from all
sides. He did the only thing that could
be done-the proper thing, II is not
war"
Il am willing 10 leave the Administra.
tion catch villa" said Democratic Leader
Kitchin, stating he would support reso-
luton empowering the President 10 take
all necessary action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
NOTED MEN ATTEND FUNERAL
SERVICES FOR DR.. RODNIAN
Physicians, Surgeons and Students
Pay Last Tribute

Surgeons and physicians of national re-
pute, representatives of the American
Medical Association and students from the
Medico-Chirurgical Hospital attended the
quiet and impressive funeral services held
this morning in memory of DR., William L.
Rodman, noted surgeon and president of
the American Medical Association, held
in the Second Presbyterian Church, 2lst
and Walnut streets.
The Rev Alexander MacColl, pastor of
the church, conducted the services. The
mourners numbered several hundred. The
majority being students from Medico-C Chi
where Doctor Rodman was professor In
surgery.
The honorary pallbearers were Admiral
w. c. Braisted, surgeon general, U. S. N. :
General w. C. Gorgas, surgeon general
U. $. A. General Rupert Blue. chief of
the United States Public Health Service
DR.. w. b. Coley. of New York city; Can.
tain Hugh Rodman. U. s. N; DR.. j. w.
Holland and DR.. l., Webster Fox both az
this city. lnterment will be made to-
morrow In Frankfort, Ky, the birthplace
of Doctor ROdman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
RICH GEORGIAN ABLE TO QUIT
SANATORIUM, DOCTORS SAY
Not Necessary to Keep Him at Glad
wyn, Testify Two

NORRISTOWN, March 1O.-Two physi-
clans testified in court here today that
Grant 1. Taggart. millionaire and whole
sale coal dealer of Savannah, Ga, was
in such physical condition that it was
not necessary to confine him in an insti-
tuition.
Mr.. Taggart brought suit against Dr.
Dewitt Ludlum, DR.. Charles A. McCauley
and Mary b. Reade, pToprietors of Glad
wyn Colony, private sanatorium in
Lower Merton, q rging them with con-
spiracy in restraining him and not CIV
ing him his liberty when he desired II.
A charge that he had contracted a dis
ease while in the sanatorium was dropped
by Mr. Taggart when he left the witness
stand to confer with counsel Taggart
says he was restrained at the institution
so the officials could obtain some of his
money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
SNOW FURRY FOLLOWED
BY WARNING OF STORM
Blow Expected Along Coast, Weather
Notice Says

AS a gentle reminder that winter is
stlll very much with us the first rosy
streaks of dawn were substituted today
BY Whlrling clouds of snow. The snow
did not pile up 10 any extent in the
city proper, but In the suburban districts
the lonely footprints in the already deep
snow OF the single-hle paths to the rail-
road stations were well filed in with the
fresh snow. Later the fall ceased.
The snow today Is the part of the storm
that forgot 20 fall on Wednesday-sort
of a trailer" Indications last night We're
for a cloudy day, but a frost later in the
atmosphere fooled the Weather Bureau
and snow resulted.
Announcement was made in a weather
storm warning bulletin, posted at the
Bourse at noon, that a storm may be ex-
pected tonight and that the southwest
storm warning, posted at 1880 a. m,
Breakwater 10 EastpOTt, should be changed
70 northwest az sunset Disturbances over
New York are moying east, Southwest
Winds this afternoon. shifting 70 nofth-
west tonight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
COL. SLOCUM GIVES
GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF
RAID ON COLUMBUS
1900 Mexicans Led by Villa At
tackled Town After Re-
ceiving Report of
Spies
OUTLAWS MADE STAND

WASHINGTON, March t0.-A graphic
| account of the American dash across the
| border, the fight on the other side ana u
| recital Of the villa attack on Columbus
was given by Colonel Herbert J. Slocu"1'
Of the 18th Cavlary, i'm a report to Gen
eral Funston today 1t was relayed 10
the War Department by the latter, TO-
gether with a recommendation that he be
authorized to send forces into Mexico.
The following dispatch from Colonel
Slocum was forwarded this afternoon 10
the War Department by General Funston:
when Villas troops fell back from Co
lumbus we followed them with an eN-
tended line, and at the same time ] sent
Ma ior Tompliins with three troops mount
ed to attack Tomp<lns followed them
for about five miles into Mexico. having
three bloody fights with them. and hnally
they made stand with their entire force.
That stopped Tompkins advance.
"'IIc returned here. Had one corporal
killed in the pursuit MeXicans dropped
considerable material and loot which they
had gotten i'm town. Am reliably informed
il was Villa that made the attack with
1900 men, leaving about 1000 on river
east of Bocagrande.
From his spies I'm Columbus he was
Informed that there were but four troops
here with three machine gun crews. Three
of our troops being out, took this oppor'
tunity to attack. He intended capturing
town. looting bank. killing all Americans
"'Our casualties, five wounded, seven
killed Lieutenant Benson shot In arm,
Captain williams, adJutant, slightly
wounded i'm hand. Eight civilians killed
in town. including one woman. We have
already buried 81 Mexican soldiers. Most
Of them killed in town, some near the
bank and there are many other dead
Mexicans on Villas line of retreat. about
one mile west not yet collected.
"'Mexican troops under Villas personal
command and by his orders made the
charge through camp. our troops turned
out quickly. drove MeXicans out, killing
II in or about camp. About 10 or -
MeNiCans killed in town. our people at
that time in the morning were surprised
They did their work we'll. Villas attempt
to capture town and camp was a complete
failure Recommend one battalion in
fantry, one squadron Sth cavalry be sent
here, then take mounted troops to follow
up villa, leaving infantry to protect town.
DO not believe villa will make another at
tempt here. Several of our families liv.
ing in town had narrow escapes, as at
tack was fierce.
"'All peaceful as summer morning at
this writing. Have sent five wounded to
Bliss: dead will follow.
"'All troops, including machine gun
troop now here. Lindsay force in from
Gibson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
RAID ON BUCKET SHOPS
OF STATE BY ORDER OF
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Beginning of a Crusade Marked
by Arrest of 16 Operators,
Chiefly in Western
Pennsylvania
STATE POLICE ROUNDUP

HARRISBURG, March lO.--Beginning
"A crusade designed to rid Pennsylvania
of bucketshops, 40 members of the state
Police, acting under instructions from
the Attorney General, today served war
rants in large number of alleged bucket
shops most of them in Pittsburgh and the
western part of the State, where, up to
noon, l6 places had been raided. This,
according to statement issued by the
Attorney General, is only the beginning,
and other arrests will be made until all
stock dealers operating in violation of the
act of 1907 have been rounded up
Preparations for the raids were con-
Quoted with the utmost secrecy, and it
was not until the warrants were being
served that an announcement of the ar
rests was made here. The statement issued
by the Attorney General is as follows:
EARLY last year Governor Brumbaugh
determined that Pennsylvania be cleared
of bucketshops, To that end, the Attor-
ney General in connection with the Fed
eral authorities, has been working for
months in preparation.
"Since the passage of the act of 1907,
prohibiting bucketshops in this State, all
such shops have affiliated. either directly
or as correspondents, with the so.called
exchange in Pittsburgh. for the purpose
of giving a semblance of regularity and
legality to their operation. This exchange
was originally organized in 1901 for legt-
Innate purposes, but shortly after the pas
Sage of the act its control was taken over
for the purposes it has since been used
for. This is the exchange with which the
bucketshops in Ohio Kansas, New York
aad many other States are affiliated.
THE Attorney General is proceeding
with writ of quo warranto To have its
charter annulled. The present raids have
not included all of the bucketshops in
Pennsylvania, as there are some which
cannot properly be handled under this
one raid. This work, however will he
pushed until this most vicious form of
gambling and in many cases thevery is
abolished in this State.
I'm that the matter has been State
wide in it's extent, it was deemed advisable
to have all Investigations and arrests un-
der the control of the Attorney Generals
department and the State police, The
local officials, and particularly the Dis
trict Attorneys i'm the counties in which
these raids are made, however. will have
charge of the prosecutions under direc-
tion of the Attorney General. The State
will also cooperate with the Federal au-
thorties in such action as they may
take"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
CaITdnza ASSasSinuted,
RumOr in Washington

WASHINGTON, March 10.-A
rumor reached the State Depart
ment today that General Carranza,
head of the de facto Government of
Mexico, was dead. There was no
confirmation. Another rumor to
the Department was that Carranza
was in prison in a rebel uprising.
There was no confirmation of this
report. The Department was en-
deavoring to locate the First Chief,
but to an early hour this afternoon
had not succeeded. 1t was said
Carranza had been assassinated in
a new rebellion.
That the rumor of General Car
ranza's death was false was the be-
lief of Elizeo Arredondo, Mexican
Observation-Disclosures. Arredondo
said he had had a telegram from
Carranza dated today at Guadala-
jara.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
BULK OF $4,000 DOAK
ESTATE LEFT TO WIDOW
Mrs. Rebecea j. Doak Gets Most of
Late Husbands Fortune

The bulk of the $4,000 estate left by
James Doak, Jr., who died on March 8
at 1902 North 18th street. is left TO his
widow Rebecca }. Doak, by the will pro-
bated today Blocks of stock in the James
Doak, Jr., Company valued at $4,000 each.
are left to Thomas NJ. Longcope, joseph
A. Campbell and J. Howard Blair.
Other Wills probated were those OF Char
lotte S. Lewis, S405 POwelton avenue
which, i'm private bequests, disposes Of
property valued at $4,000; George still
wagen. 1l42 West VenangO street. $4,000 /;
Eliza A. McCaFty. 2914 Fletcher street
$4,000; Emma Little, who died in the
Samaritan Hospital. $4,000; Mary A.
DOrhmann, German Hospital $3.50 John
j. ketterer, SomertOn, $4,000; John h.
Clark, Torresdale. $500, ana Edward d.
Freeman, i3ll Wyalusing avenue. $3sOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
NEGRO FIGHTS ARREST
Policemen Prevent Rescue of Prisoner
by Friends

A free-for-all fight resulted today when
Policemen Waters and Ahearn entered the
house at 1904 Poplar street to arrest
John Bronson, negro, on suspicion of
larceny.
Bronson ran to the third floor when
the policemen arrived and armed himself
with long piece of lead pipe. When
Waters reached the top of the stairway
he struck him on the head and then at
tempted to jump out of the third-story
window. Waters caught him by the heels
and held him, while Ahearn fought several
others who attempted to come to the
negro's rescue.
The negro fought his captors down the
stairway. He slipped out of his coat on
the first floor, but was caught before he
could escape from the house
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
Two More Raiders Reported at Sea

LONDON, March lO.-With the Moewe
reported safe In port, two other German
raiders are supposed 70 be cruising IN the
Atlantic, according to information re-
ceiyed here, Naval men do not think they
got through the British Gordon IN the
North Sea. but are inclined 70 the opinion
that they escaped from internnent in a
South American port. The Admiralty has
taken steps 10 put an end 10 their career
and % insure the safety Of allied mer-
char ta1en along The principal trade routes.
5ut bglously these plans cannot be made
public
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
BuIgars Want Independent Albania

LONDON. March lO.-An Albanian
Congress will be held at Sofia on March
is, tie Vosslsche Zeitung says. The con-
gress win discuss the re-establishment OF
an Independent Albian government, II Is
said that Bulgaria approves Of this
move. beheglng that Il win hamper he
ambitions q Italy - the Balkans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
City Hall Appointments

City Hall appointments today include
the following: Mrs. Lena NJ Roberts,
1852 South SD street, children's agent,
Bureau Of Charities, saIary $3.50; Her
man j. smith, 2444 North Broad street,
elevator Inspector. salary $1,000, and John
B. Crosson, 1888 Ritner street. water in
spector, salary $1,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10

identified. He exhibited what he said were
LopeZs leggings
Private Venner, of Troop X. who was
shot through the chest, says he killed four
MeXicans and was raising his rifle to fire
at another when bullet laid him low He
says many of the guns used by the ban
dts were 90 calibre rifles and others
were of. antiquated models. The Villa
men. he said. were without machine guns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
20 Years a COp; Becomes serreant

Patrolman William NJ. McCourt. OF
the 18th and Pine streets station, was pro-
NOTED today to be street sergeant in the
Front and Master streets station. Mo
Court who lives at 4O6 North 1etb s+raN,
observed his goth anniversary in the noIico
department last Saturday. f0''''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10

WATCH AT COLUMBUS.
There was great uneasness in Column
bus last night. fearing villa would re-
turn. The Deming company of state mi
litia and armed citizens, with an extra
strong patrol of Colonel II. ]. Slocum's
troops. were prepared to repel any renewed
assault, but daylight came without attack
The troops that pursued villa into Mex,
leo yesterday are reported to have Killed
more than 100 additional MeXicans in
three pitched bales on MeXicon soil The
troops have returned to Columbus All
American soldiers are today on their own
side of the international boundary.
Colonel Slocum reported the American
Invasion of Mexico in pursuit OF villa was
only for five miles, but unofficial reports
were that Major Frank Hopkins troopers
fought a running battle with Villas rear
guard for / 8 miles south of the border.
villa was reported encamped today 20
sql sspJssd 'LspIoq eul 10 Vlnos Selltu
1900, with which he was reported TO nave
attacked Columbus, the bandit chieftain
has $500 others scattered through west
ern Chihuahua, well armed and mounted.
RAIDERS BENT ON LOOT.
The reason more Americans were not
killed yesterday. 1t was agreed was due
TO the Villistas lootlng. s. II. Burch-
field, robbed by a squad of MeXicans'
escaped while they were arguing over
the division of the spoils. The MeXicans
abandoned a part of their loot on their
retreat. closely pressed by the American
troops.
While citizens today We're inclined to
berate the unpreparedness of the 18TH
Cavalry troops, asleep when the Nillistas
stole up and rushed shrielIing into the
centre OF the town, all praised the brave
lighting by the outnumbered American
soldiers.
Two officers were among the eight cav
alry1nen wounded. Captain G. Williams
suffered a flesh wound and Lieutenant C..
G. Benson was shot in the left arm
Private 10. NJ Johnson, of the hospital
corps, without regular army weapons, let
fly with an ak at the oncoming Villistas,
Draining one.
FEW PRISONERS TAKEN.
A circumstance noted today was that
the United States soldiers took very few
prisoners and these mostly wounded,
A score of dead MeXicans were picked
up in the streets of Columbus after the
raid. The total number of Mexican dead
recovered is already over so with many
more dead VIllistas reported, to mark their
line Of retreat.
OF the wounded American soldiers, the
condition Of Private J. C. Taylor, shot
through the head. and Private Theodore
Katzorke. shot in both legs. was serious
today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-10
Report Of Antl.CrdeIly soelety

The Women's Pennsylvania Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Animals rem.
edied 1911 cases during the month OF
February without prosecution. according
70 the report issued this afternoon follow.
ing meeting og the board q nanagers