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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14
SHORT and SNAPPY NEWS

AL EMPLOYEES OF cupAHv packing plant at Sioux City Ia
strike yesterday afternoon.
HOME OF RABBI BENJAMIN COHEN. OF Jewish synagogue at
Belingham rdcd complaint
gallon
The informers said tho rabbi had sold them liquor
SPOKANE JIrNEY DRIVERS
AamoRgp CRUISER pirrssuRo TO SAIL from Bremer.on
March 90 for San Diego
INsisrENT RuMoRs DECLARE tina, Turkey separate
FIRST OFFICER NORWEGIAN BARK sIIius yeser.
bomb
| torpedo reported.
DUBUQUE. IA WOMEN. VOTERS. 200 which
he interests insured a victory.
ABOUT MINERS IN WARREN DISTRICT Arizona
their raised.
AMERICANS MEXICO ARE COMING OUT as legs.
horses and trains viii thsm.
GOVERNMENT LABORATORY OFFICIAL at Madison wis., an.
that alcohol
OF from IL Is
KEITH DAlRvmpLe. "a, MISSING FROM in Port lie
ghany he claim 100000
Pennsylvania ask for coursc
military training Shades Of William
surprises.
RumoR THAT GERMANY HAS OFFERED saooooooo
Indies denied
adequate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14
An Exceptional Offering OF Wilton Rugs
At Special Prices

A VERY favorable pur-
"A chase enables us TO
offer this desirable assort-
ment OF Wilton Rugs. in
the 8-3xl0-6 and 9xl2
sizes. at prices consider
ably less than rugs OF the
same quality are selling
for in regular stocks.
The majority arc in
designs for living-room
and dining room use.
There arc some choice
bedroom patterns also.
The list includes:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14
Peanut Brittle 15c Pound

n you have a sweet tooth here's a chance TO
get good candy at n low price; fresh and brittle;
filled with good peanuts.-Lower Main Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14
Pretty Silk Dresses Are Going
al $ll.05

Sllo5 is mighty low price for models
as handsome as these. Late styles, oil
course; desirable colors in chiffon taffeta
crepe dc chine hair-line and candy stripes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14
Women's $5.95 Silk Blouses
Priced at $4.75

Dainty. pretty new Blouses for present
wear. special at S475. Gcorgette crepe,
taffeta. crepe dc chine and other silks. some
trimmed with laccs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14

WEEKS Italians arc assresrively ac, ,,on.
their -
NOTICE POSTED OUTSIDE furniture shon. ~xn
and entire staff Joined the forces
OVER HALF STAFF Of Barclays bank IIondop
ia in the 80 made famous
In Dickens Tale OF Two Cities"
SILVER TRAY WELL the quarters os Al.
Secretary OF A.
| nj which time Adee
DESPITE THE WAR AND NATIONAL ECONOMY dollhouse
berries are selling in London at $3.50 pound.
COAST ARTiLLERymEN MAY BE USED n campaign against
villa All have given light uniforms
climate.
GEORGE H. TAYLOR. MILLIONAIRE BANKER of Reno expected
in
Ralph w Casper, piano
GUARDS HAVE BEEN POSTED at Upper Otay
DAMS San Diego. possible damage
TWO MORE CITY JAIL PRISONERS at Paso Tex
bthhouse night
dying Is estimated from nine TO 49,
UNION eREMERToN AND CHARLESTON WASH, urged on
ground would solve taxation problem
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-14

sntisy Quality
! French Wilton
! Hardwick Wilton
| Bundhar Wilton
8 Wool Wilton
| Kirman Wilton
| Chaumont
2 Wool Wilton
! Royal Iran
! Worstcd Wilton
! Bigclow-Hartford Wilt
! Logan-Wilton
! Logan-Wilton
2 Logan-Wilton
! Bigclow-Worstcd Wilt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
VILLA DOOMED. SAYS SCOUT
RETURNING FROM FRONT

COLUMBUS. y NJ. March 2A.-Scout
j. e. Marlowe. one Of the vanguard of the
American column returned to Columbus
today with the declaration that the pursuit
of Francisco villa probably would termi-
nate successfully In brief time.
The bandit chief. according to Marlowe.
is hemmed I'm by the great Gordon Of
American and Carrauza troops and, even
though he may retire 90 the huIs Of the
Guerrero district he cannot long evade
the Tightening net.
THE water supplies constitute the big
gest factor In the campaign" said Mar
lowe. The mon are standing up in Won
derful shape undor hardships that are
terrific to any one unused 10 the climate
and the sand The first day | saw in
fantrymcn walking along with their feet
blstcrcd and swollen. but with their eyes
bright and their heads high tu spite Of
the agony.
1T was bad enough for the cavalry, and
they deserve all the praise in the world.
But it was worse for the infantrymen. and
the American people have reason tD he
proud OF the spirit they displayed"
The cry OF the soldiers along the front
for newspapers and other reading matter
is being duplicated at the base camp Of
the American soldiers The censorship
has been so strict I'm so far as the move
meut Of troops and the actual progress
of the expedition in Mexico is concerned
that few Of the officers and none of the
men here know even the minor details
Daily, as east and west trains pass
through Columbus men gather along the
track and beg or buy newspapers current
or old
Among the troops here at present are
men from cities and towns in every sec.
tiou When "a paper from some troopers
home town drifts in. that trooper will pay
an eNorbtant price for It. Copies of
Chicago papers and those from New York
and other Eastern cities soil commonly
for as high as 20 cents per copy.
one soldier from Bangor. Me. heard
a troop Of another company had received
a copy Of a paper from home. After a
dicker he obtained 1t for SO cents and a
pair of army shoes. II was the first news
he had received from his home town IN
three weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
MISSING AVIATOR FOUND,
HUNGRY, BUT ON THE JOB
COLrMRI,s. Y. nj. March 2l.

tOli MBl'S. y. NJ, MafCn -.
Lieutenant Edgar G. Gorrell, the army
aviator who. with his aeroplane. was lost
from a squadron Of eight aeroplanes that
left here Sunday for Casas Grandes,
has been found, He had spent 81 hours
alone on the sand-swept plains in Mexico
10 miles north Of Ascension which Is 80
miles from the border unaware that a
company Of American infantry was less
than l2 miles south guarding the line
of communication lie had been without
food for "a hours.
Lieutenant Gorrell had to descend sun
day for lack Of gasoline. lie had three
days rations with him. the quantity car
ried by each of the aviators sunday
night Monday and Tuesday he waited
alone. But the hOped-for searching party
did not arrive. Neither did any MeXiCans,
for he was in deserted eXpansc where
men seldom passed and none lived
Wednesday the lost aviator, his ratlons
exhausted. left his aeropane for the first
time and walked due east in the direction
he knew the road connecting General Per-
shinE's column and the base Of operations
at Columbus must be. lie found the road
after walking about eight miles. But still
no human being was in sight
Lieutenant Gurrell wrote note telling
Of his predicament. tackled 1t to a post
then returned TO his aeroplaue. When
Lieutenant J. l., Parkinson, os the 10th
Infantry was travelling north along the
road in charge Of a train Of empty motor
trucks early yesterday. he found the
bit of paper \ halt was at once ordered
and a rescue party hurried to Lieutenant
Gorrcll
They found him asleep under his ma
cniue, He had suffered slightly from en-
posure TO the sun. Ills aeroplane was
intact save the gasoline tank which had
leaked. causing the total loss Of his fuel
Aboard the trucks which rescued him
were several barrels of gasoline. and
with the otd Of some tools obtained from
the truckmen. Lieutenant Gorrcll soldered
his tank and rose in a flight which he
predicted would end in Casas Grandes in
an hour He left the earth with wave
of the hand as he shouted, "I'll get there
this time boys ="
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
BORDER HAS SOME" FAITH
IN LOYALTY OF MEXICANS


Consul I.etchers report to the State be-
partment, affirming General Luis Her
'rera's loyalty To First chief Carranza.
relieved the tension among both military
officers and civilians on the American side
of the border today. but there will be no
relaxation in the precautions being taken
to prevent attacks on border towns
At threatened points on the Texas New
Mexico and Arizona frontier home guards
are being organized. These men are fully
equipped and armed The three States
are preparing their militia for active serv-
ice. In case of an attack in force by
MeXCans the militia would have to be
called upon, owing to the fact that to in
crease the size of the expedition in Mex
leo. General Funston has been compelled
TO withdraw many Of the border patrol
detachmentS.
Major General Funston has as vet re-
ceived no confirmation of the Mexican
report that Villa was defeated at Santa
Gertrudis ranch yesterday and later sur
rounded at El Oso. Only an official re-
port from Pershing to this effect will be
credited.
General Funston. however. believes that
rumors of widespread revots among the
Carranzistas in northern Mexico are
greatly exaggerated. Commercial dis
patches from Torreon and Chihuahua city
are coming through without difficulty. and
this would hardly be the case. General
Funston believes, if rebels had captured
these two cities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
VILLA CLAIMS GEN. HERRERA
As HIS AID. SAYS MERCHANT

- -
Garcia Flores. a Spanish merchant OF
the city Of chihuahua. who arrived here
last night said that Villa had held up
train Oh which lie was travelling, at Moe
tezuma, S5 miles northeast from Nami-
quipa, where the CarranZa authorities
have insisted the bandit chief was
located Flores is well known in El Paso.
We We're nearing MoCte1unla on We'd
uesday afternoon" said NJ Flores, when
we encountered large force Of men.
mounted and on foot According to my
best estimate there must have been 1900.
when we reached the station we We're
amazed to see PanCho Villa himself enter
the train We mad supposed he was many
miles to the west. lie walked through
every carriage, declaring that he was
searching for Americans and that Ne
would Kill any he found. 4 am not fight.
ing MeNicans.' lie announced 'eXcent the
First Chief and those traitors with him
who have turned Mexico over to the
Americans.
"Nilla stopped to chat with some friends
Of his who were on the train lie told
them that General Herrera had joined him
three days since with 1000 men fully
equipped and armed, who had followed
him from Chihuahua city. lie finally left
the train without molesting any one, but he
took some supplies which he said he
needed badly"
Mr. Flores said the wires between Chi
huahua and TorreOu were cut three days
ago and that the people throughout the
country he traversed knew little of what
was going on,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
HERRERA REVOLT
Is DENIED BY u. s.
CONSUL LETCHER
Reported Carranza De-
serter Still at Chihuahua.
Says American Agent
BORDER STILL UNEASY
WASHINGTON. March "a.


General Luis Herrera Carranza's COM
mander in the state of Chihuahua, has not
deserted the first chief 70 lead his men
under villa, according 70 a telegram to
the State Department today from United
States Consul Marion Letcher at Chihua-
hua City
Consul LetCher stated that General Her
rera was now at Chihuahua City. that he
has not left there with his men as re-
ported and that he and bis garrison were
loyal to the Constitutionalist cause.
The Consul's message assuring the de-
partment that Herrera was loyal was the
first word received from chihuahua city
In more than 4s hours in fact, since the
desertion Of the tarranZa general FIRST
was reported.
The state and War Departments made
repeated efforts yesterday to get i'm com
munication with him. but all attempts
failed. Grave fears had been felt for his
safety in view Of the reports that Her
rera had deserted
Coming direct from the scene Of Her
rera's reported detection. and signed by
the United states Consul Administration
officials were inclined to take the denial
at its face value, i'm spite Of the many
rumors to the contrary from the border
Upon hearing of the i.etcher message
War Department officials plainly showed
relief They frankly admitted they had,
Zip to this time. feared the original re-
port concerning Herrera might be true.
officials regarded the previous Herrera
reports as Offering possibility Of grave
complications in the villa hunt. since
they undoubtedly have been telesraphed
hack into Mexico. Such stories. officials
pointed out. even II afterward proved un-
true. tend to have bad effect on tho
in7ammabe Mexican mind, especially in
the rural districts through which Amer
ican troops must pass.
The war Department later today re-
ceivcd the following message from Cen
eral Funston. confirming the Letcher dis
patch;
General Herrera, in telegram to Gen
eral Gavira CIuarez) strongly denies all
reports that he has gone over TO villa
General Gutierrez. Governor Of chit |
huahua. i'm a letter to General Gavra, (
also strongly denies that Herrera has
gone over to Villa"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
u. S. TROOPS IN CLASH
WITH VILLISTA BANDS



way out. and that his capture was mo-
mentarily expected.
Those familiar with Villas tactics and
his hatred for Americans believe he will
never be taken alive and that his entire
command may be wiped out in the predict
ed fight
Garcia said Villa might try to escape
by surprise attack during the night.
Bertan reported that i'm the preliminary
engagement the Nllistas retreat to FL
Oso, after losing several killed and about
100 horses captured.
The courier who brought reports of
the conflict also confirmed reports that
General Pershing, and General Bertani.
commander of Carranza field forces. were
cooperating fully, and that the arrange
ments for the attack on Villa had been
made at a conference between the two
leaders at Namiquipa yesterday after
noon.
This conference. he said. was wholly in
formal The two dust-covered command
ers shook hands as they met and dis
cussed the proposed movements in the
shade of an adobe hut. When they parted,
according to the courier, Pershng re-
turned to his field headquarters
The announcement that Villa has been
forced TO stand at bay at FL Oso was
received by the military authorities at
Fort Bliss, General Bells headquarters
as an Indication that the bandit leaders
for the time being. The road that runs
south of Choyas forms junction at that
town with two other roads. one running
southeast, the other southwest. II he
were able to reach Choyas Villa could
divide his forces there and confuse his
pursuers as to which trail he had taken
with the probability that they would have
TO divide their forces also Villas de
light is to weaken his enc. 71s in this
fashion and then make "A sudden attack
Although Villa in person was reported
at El Oso ranch, it was difficult to be-
lieve that the fox of the Sierra Madre
Mountains had allowed himself to be
trapped so easily. Other rumors had Villa
at other points. Jose Garcia Flores
, reached III Paso with the story that Villa
himself had stopped a train at Mocte-
yuma, half way between Chihuahua and
Juarez, and had searched the train for
Americans.
II know vi Ia well and / saw him" said
Flores lie told every one that Luis
Herrera had joined him 10 fight the COM
mon enemy and that Colonel Cano also
would fight under his command"
! Efforts will be made today by Andreas
Garcia, Mexican Consul. 10 effect the re-
lease from the FL Paso Jail OF Melcher
Herrera, brother of the general reported
leading the mutlny against Carranza in
Chihuahua.
Despite series Of denials from official
Mexican sources. reports persisted that
General Herrera had quit chihuahua with
5000 troops TO take the field against the
common enemy and in Mexico the COM
mon enemy is the United States
Major sample. commander at Colum-
bus, stated he had absolutely no iuforma-
tion Of any engagement between Per-
shings troops and villa. The army's
wireless is now i'm good working order
Sample said, but early today he had re-
ceiyed no information.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
NEW FORCE AT CASA GRANDES
BACKS UP PERSHING'S DETAIL

EL PASO, March 24.-The 9th and 18th
Regiments of infantry have reinforced
General Pershing at Casas Grandes the
field base of operations against Villa.
Heretofore they have been guarding the
line Of communication south of Columbus
other regiments will be moved in to guard
this line.
The shift of infantry regiments was
made on account of the need of the troops
to guard the supply line for the mounted
troops which have moved south toward
Namiquipa in pursuit Of Villa. The Gath
Infantry will be moved over the border
with the exception of one battalion. which
will be held for patrol Of the International
boundary and will patrol the supply line
from the border to Casas Graudes
DetaChments will be stationed at
Palomas, Guzman, Ascencion and at many
places between those towns. The 2lth is
the strongest regiment in the army
numerically ana the only one recruited to
war strength with companies numbering
so men.
The 9th and 10th Regiments will be
broken up into detachments stationed
south of Casas Grandes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
DOUGLAS, ARI., IN TERROR,
BEGS FOR STRONGER PATROL

WASHINGTON, March 24,-with a
Mexican army of 1000 cavalry and 40
pieces Of artillery camped within 10
blocks of the centre of Douglas. Ari
and with American forces ordered not to
prepare for active defense for fear of
offending Mexlcans, the Arizona city Is In
grave danger Of imminent attack accord
ing to a telegram received today by Sen
ator Ashurst from d. A. Richards, a
Douglas attorney.
do all you can for us before it is too
late" said the telegram.
Senator Ashurst was undetermined this
morning whether to present the telegram
to the Senate or to the War Department.
In both quarters, he declared. his pleas
for aid had been received rather lightly.
The telegram read;
Noxican general has 40 pieces of
artillery and 5000 cavalry stationed
10 blocks from centre Of Douglas.
Seven thousand cavalry stationed six
miles south of Douglas. We have
only 1900 infantry 300 cavalry and
pieces Of artillery our troops sta
toned two miles east of Douglas. Am
reliably informed II would require one
hour for our troops TO reach Doug
las in case of night attack Our
army forbidden by Administration
from making any active defense prep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
{. =. WIRELESS IN MEXICO
FAILS: WILL BE ABANDONED

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 24.--Two
wireless messages from General Per-
shing, possibly containing important news
of operations from the field, received by
General Funston today, We're so badly
Earbed that Funston announced wireless
communication is to be abandoned as soon
as a company of engineers can patch up
the shaky land wire between Columbus
and Casas Grandes.
II was stated at headquarters that an
insulated wire between Casas Grandes
and Columbus is expected to be in work
ing order shortly.
In the meantime Company /, of the
United States Signal Corps, ordered from
III PasO to Columbus today. will take
charge of the communication problem and
attempt to put the wireless apparatus in
better order
The only intelligible message received
from tasas Grandes at / o'clock today
stated that high winds there were forcing
the aeroplanes to remain in camp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
U. s. READY FOR CRASH
AS CARRANZA'S FORCES
MASS ON MEXICO FRONT
Details Stronger
Guards for Possible Uprising.
Mystery in Concentration
of Troops on Border
COAST GUARD PREPARED
WASHINGTON. March "a

WASHINGTON. March "a.
Continued conflicting reports today
from the Mexican border were gravely
concerning officials who find their efforts
to get accurate knowledge of the exact
situation unaccountably interfered with.
The War Department says it is unable
to learn just how strong the disaffection
among the Carranza forces in northern
Chihuahua actually is. while the state
Department agents have as yet made no
report No word has come from the Tam
pico oil region and not only at the state
Department but at the British Embassy
is concern felt. The batteshp Kentucky
will reach Tampico today and from then
wireless communication will be main
tanned with Key West
Although officials were much interested
over reports from the border that Villa
was surrounded and had been attacked by
Americans and Carranzistas, Secretary
Baker said on reaching his office that he
had no confirmation of the report from
General Funston
While in no way questioning the good
faith of General Carranza, army officers
today are studying the apparent massing
of his forces at strategic points only
short march from the border. There is
no way of ascertaining here whether these
dispositions have been authorized directly
by the First chief" or whether they wero
ordered by his War Secretary, General
Obregon, formerly army commander.in.
chief
At least at half a dozen points not more
than five or six hours from the border,
however. strong bodies of Carranzista
troops are being held, and il is admitted
that they could cause much trouble should
a break between the United States and the
de facto government in Mexico come.
II is understood that General Funston
quietly is gathering data of the disposi.
tions of these troops. their commanders
and equipment Meanwhile the border
patrols on this side have been so adjusted
as to be in readiness for any possible
emergency In addition the Pershng ex.
pedition has been so strengthened that il
can maintain its positions for reasonable
length of time.
The United States Coast Guard is quiet
ly getting into trim for possible action
should blockade of the Mexican coast be
ordered. The coast guard fleet was of
great service during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, and would duplicate that success
If called on now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24

arations for fear Mexic...
nlsconstrue such preparations isht
leans have intrenched aesInst Mex
states side and have barbeda y n'ted
tanglements. We have No t~i re en-i
ment. Mexican troops copid nsrench-
peat columous massacre in 'qsly pay re.
on much larger scale and rglas Douglas
Mexico with small loss. An eaurn s to
statements can be verified ~ These
army officers here Helm -. Oy our
can before 1t is too late you
II don't even expect TO suh,,,u
gram to the Senate" said seno,o s. 'nls ielt.
,It won't do any good. I Won, Won, Ashufs
before the War Department, Drlns \
tired going down there and Sier Sss,,,E In
more troops for the Arizona boSssg sssalng fct
only look at me at the War peno., C,u.s' Thsy
Ell PAsO, Tex, March "a
was received here today denv,,a ,usIesrani
sent out from Douglas that ooeo ne q, story
troops have been seen recen,,,. Mexlcan
neighborhood of Aqua Preta IN The
border from Douglas. Rumor, 1e'oss Tie
feet that a large body of Mex,oo 70 the r.
bound northward had been ,tsa obsou,.ro .roops
an American soldier had caussJ JJ'erved or BY
prehension. some ap-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
Majority of Mesicdns
Are of Mixed Races

The population of Mexico is di-
vidnd as follows,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-24
TELLS OF U-BoAT ATTACKS
American Sailor Also Describes Death
of Submarine Crew

A Jonah is Thomas Johnson, an Ameri-
can sailor British seafaring men will tell
you
Johnson, who said his home is at Rock
Gale Tex, related his experiences as a
magnet" for German submarines, at the
Maritime Exchange, today, He was on
two ships attacked by undersea boats he
said The first was the Baron Erskne
bound from New Orleans to Cardiff tor
pedoed last July off the British Isles. The
crew was picked up after being adrift
in boats six hours. Johnson then shipped
on the Nicosian, lie told of the killing
of the crew of the German submarine
U-3s on the decks of his ship by a board
ing party from a British warship, which
sanl; the U-boat and pursued the crew,
which took refuge on the Nicosiau