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New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
AMERICAN BURNERS C0MMAND
 SITUATION ON THE BORDER
TROOPERS LED INTO
 TRAP BY TREACHERY
Partly Surrounded By Mex jeans Under Cover of
 Farley.

San Antonio, Tex, June 23.-Gen- details from General Pershing of the attack near Carrizal by a greatly su- perior force of Mexicans under Gen. eral Felix Gomez on two troops of the Tenth cavalry under Captain Charles T. Boyd.
 The final outcome of the battle was not made known in General Per- shing's report, received at headQuar- ters last night, nor was any indica- tion given of the mum Der of casual ties suffered by the little American force, which had been almost entirely surrounded by Mexican troops. Ac- cording to the story told General Pershing by stragglers, the attack was entirely unprOvOked and was made after the Mexican force had partly surrounded the Americans under cover of barley between General Gomez and Captain Boyd. It was not until after the MeXicans had opened fire with machine gun on the American troopers that Cap tain Boyd dismounted his command and returned the fire.
 General Funston pointed out a dis crepancy in the report coming through Mexican sources to the effect that Captain Mercy had been killed The Mexican reports stated that the American commander had been killed. while General Funston said that Captain Boyd was the senior officer of Captain Mercy and would have been in command.
 General Pershing's report stated that he had warned Captain Boyd be- fore the latter left the main column that he was on a reconnoitering ex pedition only and that he was to use every precaution against precipi- tating a clash with Mexican troops.
 Battery A of the Tenth National Guard left before daybreak today for Brownsville, where they will report to General Parker.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
WILL TRY ID PREVENT
 CONFLICT WITH MEXICO
nti-Military Society An- nounces Conference
 for Ell PasO.

New York, June 23.-A movement to call a conference of American and Mexican citizens at Ell Paso in an ef- fort to avert war with Mexico was an- nounced today by the American Union Against Militarism. The unions exec utive committee sent telegrams to William J. Bryan, David Starr Jor- dan and Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, urging them to proceed at once to Fl Paso and offering to defray their expenses, which it was stated, would be met by a fund to be raised "by voluntary contributions from Ameri- cans and Mexicans alike.''
 Similar telegrams were sent to sev- eral prominent men of Mexico City and Modesto c. Roland, a Mexican engineer in New York.
 No date was set for the suggested meeting.
 It was announced that telegran1s had been sent also to the ambassadors of the "A. B. C." powers urging them to press for mediation and to endeav- or to influence General Carranza against war.
 Identified with the movement are Oswald Garrison Willard, Amos Pin chot, Lincoln Steffens Dr. Lillian D. Wald, Dr. J. w. Slaughter of Phila- delph1a, Rabbi Stephen Wise and others.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
VIRTUAL STATE OF
 WAR, MANN DECLARES
Unanimous Adoption By Congress of Hays Emer-
 gency Army Bill.

Washington, June 23.-Imme ediate action on his resolution author1zlng the president to draft into the federal service national guardsmen willing to take the oath under the new army law was asked in the house today by Chair man Hay, of the military commit tee At the same time he offered an amendment to declare that the emer- gencv for the draft now exists, instead of leaving the question to be deter mined by the president.
 Questioned by republican Leader Mann and others, MT. Hay told the house that the resolutions did not contemplate a state of war but that the mere fact of the introduction of the resolution handed to him by the war department shows that, in the opinion of the executive, the emer- gency does exist and that this resolu- tiOn is absolutely necessary to meet the emergency.
 Unanimous consent for consideration of the resolution was given and gen. eral debate began under an agreem ent for a two hour limit.
 Rep. Mann made a speech deClaflnS that a state of war with Mexico all ready existed to all intents and pur- poses and expressing the opinion that the regular troops were not carrying out the purpose for which they were sent into Mexico. He said however, that he did not see how they could be withdrawn under the present situa- ton, and if they were to stay the mil itary strength of the country neces- sarily must be increased.
 Rep. Butler of Pennsylvania, repub- lican, urged that the president should advise congress of his reasons for de- termining that an emergency now exists.
 The Hay amendment under which congress declares the emergency now exists. was adopted unanimously
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
Second Infantry to Report

New Haven, June 23.-The Second Infantry received orders today to proceed to Mantle tomorrow Tho hour of departure is not fixed. Re cruiting will be continued at the camp and probably squads will be left behind to gather up any applicants for enlistment
 The staff of the Yale batteries are sending out postal cards to 2,400 graduates asking them to enlist and fill up the batteries. The classes ap- pealed to are those of 1912, '13 "A and '15. The membership of the four batteries is now about $50. Begin ming tomorrow rigid discipline will be maintained, the free-and-easy style ending when Yale men report from the New London regatta tonight
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
FIRST REGIMENT ORDERED
 TO START OFF TOMORROW
Welcome News Sent to Military Command CTS This Noon By Ad- jutant General Cole

Hartford, June 23.-Orders were is- sued from the adjutant generals office at noon today for the departure of the First Connecticut Infantry to Mantle tomorrow. The Hartford companies will leave at 6:45 a. m.
 Company M of the Second Regiment, Conn. National Guard has been or dered to proceed at once to Mantle and should be there today said Ad- jutant General G. M. Cole this morn ing. Company M will be the first out-of-town company to reach the mo- bilization point.
 Gen. Cole also said that as soon as proper transportation facilities could be had battery F. Field Artillery, of Stamford will be ordered to move. Battery F has obtained it's necessary quota of I'll men and five officers General Cole said today that every eff fort is being made to move all troops to Mantle, with the exception of the field artillery which will go to the East Haven Rifle Range, at the earli- est possible moment.
 Captain M. J. Owen of the Machine Gun company said that his men have dll IhS1I SupplleS dlIedQy pdCke0 In- cluding food supply and are awaiting only the order to leave. The com pany has been recruited to it's full war strength for several days. It contains fifty-two men, including three officers. R. w. Burr of the Machine Gun com pany has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant and Emerson G. Taylor from first sergeant to second lieutenant. Sergeant c. c. Scarborough has been appointed first sergeant.
 All the various Hartford companies fly progressing.
 Capt Rowland F. Andrews of Hart ford was today sworn in as an officer of the quartermaster's corps.
 The order for the moving Of the troops was issued by Adjutant Gen. eral Cole verbally, this afternoon and will be followed by special orders.
 Major M. J. Wise, assistant for the acting chief quartermaster, said that provision had already been made for the transportation of $50 men the first thing in the morning. Fourteen coaches and five baggage cars will be required to transport the infantry. Two coaches, one baggage car and six flat cars will convey the ambulance company. Col. J. Moss Ives, in charge of the commissary department, said all food supplies were in readiness for transportation.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
GERMANS SUSPECTED
Brazil Press Believes Mexico Is Under
 Their Influence.

Rio JaneirO, June 23.-The crisis between Mexico and the United States is being followed with keen interest in Brazil and occupies large space in the newspapers. The general tone of the editorial comment is that Presl- dent Wilson, while actuated by the best motives, has run afoul of pre- ponderating elements in Mexico which are under German influence.
 In official circles hope is expressed that war will be avoided, but it is fully recognized that the continued disorders in Mexico must end in wearying the most sincere well wish CT of the country. There is a general agreement that some end must be put to the present terrible situation so that the pacific development of the peoples of America may be assured.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
ORDERED NOT TO ATTACK
Arredondo Tells Central and South American Diplomats Mexicans Will Not Take Offensive.

Washington, June 23.-EEseO Ar Tedondo, Mexican ambassador deslg- nate, today personally informed diplomatic representatives of South and Central American republics that the Carranza troops in the state ot Chihuahua were under orders not to attack American troops unless the Am mericans assumed the aggressive.
 MT. ArredOndo stated that he acted Cn instructions from his foreign office. When asked whether the warning of General Trevino, the Carranza commander in Chihuahua, that he would attack any American force moving east, west or south, had been rescinded he said his instruc- tions made no mention of that matter
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
PROVISION FOR DEPENDENTS.
Senator Lee Wants $2,65O,OOO fo1
 Families Of Soldiers

Washington, June 23.-A bill to appropriate $2,650,00O to provide aid for dependents of federal volunteers and enlisted men of the National Guard mustered into the military service was today introduced by Senator Lee of Maryland and referred to the committee on pensions
 Chairman Hay of the house mili- tary committee, has announced that lie would introduce a similar measure. His plan contemplates an initial ap- propriation of $5000O0.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
OIL CAMPS ABANDONED.
Tuxpam Officials Said to Have
 Threatened Americans.

Galveston, Tex, June 23.-All the oil camps in the Tuxpam region have been abandoned, according to refu- gees who arrived here on board the British tank steamer San Ricardo.
 A report current at Tuxpam, the refugees say, was to the effect that military authorities had declared they would kill every American they could find if an American Warship were sent to TuXpam
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
BELIEVE WAR INEVITABLE
Mexican Government Holds United States Accountable in Diplomatic Note Received by Peru. j;

Lima, Peru, June 23.-A lengthy note from the Mexican minister of foreign affairs was received today at the foreign office. It set forth the opinion of the Mexican government that war with the United States was inevitable, on account of the methods employed by the American govern ment and asserted that all the repub- lies of Central America would be affected by a conflict.
 The Peruvian government returned a carefully worded reply couched in friendly terms and expressing the hope that peace would be maintained.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
REPORT FROM PRESSING
Indicates Attack on Americans Was
 Without PrOvocatiOn.

Washington, June 23.-Secretary Baker made public today @ report from Gen. Pershing on the fight at Carrizal based on personal question ing of men from the two troops of the Tenth Cavalry engaged in the conflict. It indicated that the attack upon the Americans was unprovoked.
 General Pershing had not had an opportunity to confer with any officer of the two troops. Secretary Baker said that a definite conclusion as to where the blame rested could not be formed.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
REFUGEES SAFE.
Five Coaches Reach Vera Cruz
 From Mexico City.

Vera Cruz, June 23.-Five first-class coaches full of Americans arrived here last night. They will go aboard the battleship Nebraska today and afterward be transferred to a trans port. A special coach also arrived with the American employees of the Aguila Oil Co. The refugees report that their trip down was uneventful.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
BAKER ORDERSRUSH
 TROOPS TOBE SENT
 AT ONCE TO BORDEI
BAKERS RUSH ORDER.

Washington, June 23:-Secretary Baker today is- sued orders to all departmental commanders to send the Mexican border all militia available imme- diately upon their organization, without waiting for completion of the mobilization of the separate states. he commanders required to notify General Funston when each regiment troop, battery or other unit completes muster. General Funston will ndi- cate where he wishes the forces each instance, and the departmental commander without further instructions from Washington will arrange trans portation and send them forward
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
CARRANZA AFTER ARMS
Mexican Government Asked Japanese Company If 1t Could Supply Muni- tions-UnabIe to Fill Contract

Tokio, June 23.-The Mitsui com pany informed a representative of the Associated Press today that it recent ly received inquiries from the MeXi- can government as to whether it could supply munitions and arms. The com pany replied that it was physically impossible, as it had more orders than it could fill for the allies of Japan.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
DISCUSS IRISH ESTION.

Belfast, June 23. via London, ":35 D. m.-A conference of Ulster nation alists was held here today to consider David Lloyd Georges proposal for the settlement of the Irish question. John Redmond presided and was supported by Joseph Devlin. In all 1000 deie- gates were in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
TRENINO IS ANGRY.

Chihuahua City, Mex, June 23.- Criticism of American military men, who he said have caused all the trouble between Mexico and the United States, was made by General Jacinto Trevino, military commander of the northeast in an interview with the associated Press today.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
BANDITS IN NEW RAID.

Columbus, N. M, June 23.-An un- official report has been received that Mexicans crossed to the American side near Hachita early today and :an off with a number of horses and mules. American troops, according to the re- port, immediately crossed into Mexico after them.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
PRELIMINERY REPOl
 ON CARRIZAL FIG
Wilson and Baker Hear
 official Story of Attacl U. $. Troops By Mexi' But Say No Action Be Taken Until Comp Accounts Are Receive'

Washington, June 23.-Hopel sisted among officials here todaJ war against Mexico would not bd necessary. Dispatches from M City indicated that leaders in th4 ranza government may show sI attitude and will seek to avertI threatened break. The outlook far from bright, however, and < had been issued for transportatH 10000 national guardsmen to thA der from central and western sta E soon as they are ready for servih
 Secretary Baker called at the House early today for a conf4 with the president. He said he no reports direct from Gen. Pe1A regarding the Carrizal engageme
 On leaving the White Housf Baker said that there was no cb in the administration policy and information from Gen. Pershin was awaited. He also said no ne ders to regulars or militia hadE out. Tension was not leased by an d report to the navy department there was no provocation by , leans for the attack on a boatH the gunboat Annapolis at Ma Sunday. Commander KavanauE the Annapolis declared two Am officers were seized by Mexican toms officers and soldiers and th8 r1{c nf started by Mexicans.
 Militia Wanted At Once.
 The war department was tryj hasten the mobilization of state | today. State governors were orders to send immediately a ment of when their troops wou ready for service. Secretary issued orders last night to Majok Barry at Chicago and Major C. Bell at San Francisco, comma respectively of the central and ern army departments, asking the first 5000 militia units in N department ready for active be dispatched to the border.
 Preliminary CarrizaI Repor
 A preliminary report from G1 Pershing on the Carrizal fight, on stories told by stragglers req the headquarters of the America petition and on Mexican rumor taken to the White House early M by Secretary Baker.
 The secretary said General Pc E. himself did not regard the rep an official statement of what had pened, and indicated that no al to decide the course to be purst the United States would be maS til a complete account had be ceived. In the meantime the D mary report will not be made lie although it is understood substantially in accord with tn sion given in border press disn last night.
 Troopers Still Missing.
 Officials are greatly worried nx delay in getting news from in viving officers of the little Tenth airy detachment which engaged perior force of Mexicans. ing to Mexican official accounts were about seventy-six Amei seventeen of whom were taken oner. Captain Charles r. Boyd tenant Henry R, Adair and Ter are said to have been killed.
 remaining fortv-seven only stra gglers reached General Pers headquarters yesterday. and there had been no word from |
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New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
MAYOR FEARS RAID
 ON CITY TREASURY
Cautions Economy in All Departments as Families. of Soldiers May Need Assistant

Fearing that the trouble in Mexico may result in a prolonged war which will demand large drafts of men and that the city will be called upon to hid in the maintenance of their families, Mayor George A. Quigley to- day, sent letters to chairmen of all city depa rtnents cautioning them to hssband their funds and in any event to provide against deficiencies. In coming to the above conclusion the mayor assumes from much that has been heard about the city in the past few days that a number of the fSanufacturing concerns are showing little or no disposition to aid the men in their employ who have been called to the colors.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
JAPANESE WARSHIPS
Admiral Winslow Says Reports of Foreign War Vessels Off West Coast Are Without Foundation

Washington, June 23.-Secretary Daniels has asked Admiral Winslow for any information he has as to the reported presence of Japanese war ships on the west coast of Mexico.
 We have had that report many times," MT. Daniels said today, land each time it proved unfounded."
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
WEATHER.

Hartford, June 23.-FOr Hartford and vicinity: Fair to- night. Saturday cloudy and warmer.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
W NithOut Delay

New York June 23.-The depart ment of the east was notified by the
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-09
BURMESE DEALER SELLS
s. u. S. CARS IN MONTH

As evidence of the fact that the de
mand for their product is pretty much
the same all over the world the Vii
lYs-ONerland company, of Toledo. o..
point 10 the ever increasing number
OF orders received from their deale~s
abroad. Practically every mail brings
requests from some of these far off
points urging the factory to rush ad-
ditiOnal cars to them with all possible
speed.
The only complaint we have -
make IS that we cannot get cars fast
enough over here to satisfy our Gus
toners" writes the dealer in Rangoon
the largest city in Burma. IF we
could get the cars we could dispose
% them as rapidly as some of your big
dealers in the states.
Not long ago two of our statesmen
sold % Overland cars in four DAYS
and the same two men followed this
up by turning in orders for nine al
ditiOnal cars in one day We have
sold as high as 63 cars in a month
which / believe established a record
for this territory.
IF the good roads movement ever
reaches this country we will be aoIs
to double our sales in short order The
streets Of Rangoon and few Of the
nearby towns are not so bad for auto
mobiles but as soon as you leave the
town proper you are forced to pick
your way over roads that are worse
than any / have seen in other coun-
tries.
"The Burmese favor the small. light
Overland in preference to the larger
and more expensive machines The
economical advantages of this smaller
model appeal to them strongly and
once we have demonstrated its ability
to travel the socalled roads around
RangoOn we have little trouble IN
closing the sale"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-09
CHEVROLET SHOWS
POWER AND SPEED
Little Car Overhauls Auto Man in Big
Car IS Miles Out After Giving
Nearly Half Hour start.

J. W Stockard, of the International
Auto company. is giving lot OF atten-
ton to his farm these days and when
he has TO come to town he usually
makes a very early start back to the
farm. On Friday morning at o'clock
he figured that he had attended to all
the business left for him here and
started for home in his big Packard.
Jack Brace the Chevrolet sales man
ager. admits that he isn't used to
crawling out of the -downy' at a m.
and when he arrived at the Interna
tiOnaI salesrooms Mr. Stockard had
gone. 1t was necessary 10 have his sig
nature TO certain papers. so Jack got
out a Chevrolet ago" and started in
pursuit
The Packard had nearly a half hours
start. and Mr.. Stockard is inclined TO
stand on the acceleratOr' when he is
travelling in the early morning Brace
found that he was up against a tough
proposition. It was just o'clock when
the Chevrolet, after blowing through
mud ami speeding on good roads, over
took the Packard beyond the HuecO
tanks. sc miles out of Fl Paso The
trip showed that the car could stand
a forced pace without overheating and
II came through the test in fine style.
John Hutchings. Chevrolet dealer at
Alamogordo. also hung up a fast mark
this week in 1870" He made the trip
to FL Paso. 104 miles. over all kinds
of roads, in three hours and IS minutes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-09

a storage battery and do not tamper with
your own battery beyond filling II with pure
water and testing II with a hyurorneter
svrinra BY following these precautions
and operating the starter and electric lights
WITH some degree OF intelligence and econ
omy good results are bound to f9loN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-09
LOCATING SMALL PUNTURES
A DIFFICULT PROPOSITION

&C; D Freeman. local selling agent for the
Michelin Tire company. says that nearly
ating task OF locating small punctures IN
inner tubes The following suggestions NAV
serve to tighten his trouble when he next
meets with such mishap
In the first place the tube should he
examined carefully to determine n the
puncture is large enough to he seen. II
not Immediately visible the perforation may
be very small larger than a needle
point and in this case it is much harder to
locate
Initiate the tube slightly and hold IT near
the ground Very often il the road is dry
the puncture NAV he detected by the dis
turhance Of The dust made by the escaping
air
II this test cannot be made or II II does
not discover the puncture- present each por-
ti0n Of the tube to the cheek until the rush
Of escaping air can be felt. These methods
falling TO locate the puncture the only course
IS to immerse the tube in a pan Or water
section by section end watch closely for ai-
bubbles. Where these bubbles rise is the
point or puncture.
Sometimes even the water test will give
no Indication Of a leak. yet when the tube
is refitted and inflated. the air pressure
will again decrease slowly Il may then be
considered practically certain that the trou-
bic starts near the nut at the base OF the
valve assuming. OF course. that all other
valve parts are in good condition. otherwise,
then the valve immersed in water,
bubbles would have indicated the leak
II no puncture is found In the tube. and
II the water test does not disclose a leak
al the base OF the valve, II would he well
70 retest the valve itself This can be done
while the tire is mounted on the wheel
Simply turn the wheel until the valve is
pointing straight down and immerse the
valve in a glass Of water by simply raising
the glass until the valve is submerged II
bubbles rise to the surface 81 the water.
the rubber security disk at the bottom Of
the valve cap should be examined and n
this is damaged a new one should he fitted
II one OF these rubber disks cannot be pro
cured easily. a small leather washer or one
made OF cloth smeared with cement may be
used.