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Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
HIGHER FREIGHT RATES SOUGHT
 BY ALL R. R.
High Cost of Labor, Fuel and Equipment To Be Burden of Plea For Advances In Ten Days.
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WASHINGTON, Mar. 27.-General advances in freight rates will be sought probably within the next ten days by the railroads of the United States. Preliminary steps were taken today in an informal conference with the interstate commerce commission
 Definite announcement was made that eastern roads would ask fifteen percent advance on all commodities except ore, bituminous coal and coke. Representative of western lines iT- dicated that they. too. would ask for fifteen percent. Railroads of the southwest submitted figures showing that increases ranging between Is and 21 percent were needed to meet additional costs of operation. SCUth- ern railroads probably will determine the percentage of increase desired at a conference here next Friday. No authority will be sought. under pres ent proceedings. to increase passen- ger fares.
 In addition to the proceedings be- fore the interstate commerce commits sion concerning interstate rates. lOl Allf ltt iN Ot known that they are preparing to go before every state railroad and public utilities commission in the Union to ask increases on interstate freight traffic.
 Only one dissenting voice was rais- ed at today's conference A F. Holm representing the Public Utilities Com mission of Kansas, cited figures to up hold his contention that the railroads emergency was not so pressins as de picted and that net incomes of the roads last year were tremendously greater than the year before He pro tested against general increases with out full investigation.
 Photographic protests against the proposed increases poured into the offices of the commission all day Commissioner Clark announced that "the house was full of protests alrea- dy."
 In case of all railroads except those in the south. the request for amend ment of the rules so as to permit a prompt general advance in rates was based primarily on the ground that the cost of labor. fuel. equipment and supplies had risen to unexpected lev els. and that taxes also were much higher.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
Washington Is Sure Congress Will Declare State of War On And Grant Use of Armed Forces.
PREPAREDNESS IS
 DEVELOPING NATION
National Defense Council May Urge Bill Permitting Gov ernment To Fix Prices On All War Supplies.
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WASHINGTON. March 27.-With army, navy and industrial prepared ness measures tO meet German az eression going forward as rapidly as possible, President Wilson and his cabinet today took up consideration of further steps to follow the converting of congress in extra session next Mon day
 The President has not yet written the message he will deliver and is said not to have reached any final de- cision on the communication.
 Because of possible changes in the situation he is not expected tn put tue address in final shape until the last moment.
 There is no doubt in the minds of administration officials that whatever may be it's details. the policy laid be- fore congress will be both vigorous and comprehensive.
 BIG PLANS FOR WAR.
 The general opinion after the
 cabinet meeting apparently was
 that the program most likely to
 be followed by congress will in-
 clude declaration that state
 of war exists between the United
 States and Germany, an authoriza-
 ton for the President to use the
 armed forces of the nation to pro-
 tect its rights, the granting of a
 large credit to the government to
 carry out its policy, passage of
 censorship and espionage bills,
 and provision for the employment
 of additional secret service agents.
 Loans Not Assured.
 No final decision has been reached as to whether financial assistance should be given the entente allies, though a strong sentiment for such a step exists among government officials. If this is done the government probab- ly will deal with the other govern ments concerned.
 Colonel E. M. House. the Presidents personal advisor. arrived at the White House tonight from New York. He is expected to stay several days.
 U. s. May Fix Prices.
 The national defense council. it be- came known today. is considering pro- posing legislation to make possible systematizing the purchase of sup plies for the government in case of active warfare. One suggestion under advisement would give the govern ment authority to fix prices in making purchases
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
J. $. STOPS LEAK IN ALLIES
 BLOCKADE
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LONDON. Mar. 27.-William A. s. Hewins and CarylOn w. Bellairs, Un- ionist members of the House of Com mons, this evening raised the Ques- tion of the effectiveness of the Brit ish blockade and the difficulties Of enforcing it, during a debate in the house. Mir. Bellairs said the difficult ties had been largely removed when the United States, ''the most power full and most critical neutral" came in on the side of the entente allies.
 Lord Roberts in reviewing all the steps that had been adopted in con nection with the blockade. emphasiz- ed the value of rationing by an agree ment with somebody in neutral country as more smooth and effective than compulsory rationing.
 The blockade minister went at great length into the difficulties sur rounding any attempt to compel coun- tries to sever all trade relations with Germany. The technical and military positions of those countries had 10 be considered. he said.
 He had never claimed. he said. that miracles could be achieved with the blockade but he believed there was very great shortage of food ir Ger many and a considerable shortage of other things as a result of the block ade.
 "I cannot disregard or disbelieve repeated we'll authenticated state ments of food riots" said the block ade minister, "as indicating profound discomfort on the part of the German population with the prevailing coudi- tions. I believe the war will only be won on the battle field but when we come to the final battle the effect of tba hlocEada will cOunt greatly"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
Bandit it'sGreatestAmy Thousands Strong, Is
 Terrorizing Capital
Enchanted Captain" Sweeps Unchecked Through Town After Town Crushing Murguia's Forces and Driving Him To Banicaded City, The Outskirts of Which AL ready Are Taken By On-rushng Vilistas.
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JuAREZ, Max, Mar. 27. - Fighting was resumed at Mapula, 20 miles south of Chihuahua City
 today at four o'clock, according
 to an unofficial message received
 here tonight from reliable
 source.
 Attack Due Today
 The fighting between Villa and
 carranza forces was general on
 the south and southwest of the
 city, it was added and a general
 assault on the capital was expect
 ed early tomorrow morning from
 the south, southwest and west,
 the message from Chihuahua City
 stated.
 500 Flee to Border
 It was also said here tonight that number of trains were on the road to JuareZ, carrying men. women and children refugees from the state capi- tai. Mrs. Francisco Murguia, wife of the defacto commander, was reported to have arrived here today from the south but she could not be located to- night.
 More than 800 of these refugees ar rived. including 100 Chinese refugees who, knowing of Villas treatment of Chinese in the past. left on the first train for the border No Americans arrived on this train. although a mum Der of Spanish subjects, against whom Villa also has made threats, came in the second class coach.
 Villa Promises Amnesty
 The refugees confirmed the report that notices had been posted on the dead walls of Chihuahua City by agents of Villa warning the residents that the Villa troops would attack the city last Sunday The notice was signed by Villa, they said. and offered guarantees to all who did not aid the defacto troops.
 A special train was being made mp in the railroad yards here tonight and was scheduled to leave during the night for Chihuahua City with troops and ammunition for the government troops defending the capital. Villa commands were reported by the pas sengers arriving tonight to be at Sa- tevO, San Andres, Mapula and Bach imba, all within a radius of a miles from the city. They said the civilian was much excited over the prospects of an attack and as many as possible were coming to the bor- der on the next train out.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
l5,000 MORE GUARDS ARE HELD READY
 BY J. 5.
First Arizona and Others On Very Day of Mastering Out, Get Orders To Stay In Fed eral Service.
WILL BE HELD FOR
 INTERNAL TROUBLES
Federal Reserve Banks Order ed To Accept Army Voueh- CTS In Lieu of Cash Yet Un- appropriated.
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 WASHINGTON. Mar. 27.-Nesr-
 ly 15,00o men were added today to the national guard force avail able for federal police duty by a war department order suspendirq the muster out of all guard organ
 izations still in the federal ser
 vice. With the men called out during the past few days, this gives the government upwards Of 45,o0o guardsmen for employment
 in their home states to protect
 industries and commerce. Most of the men affected by the depart
 ment's crder are at their home
 mobilization camps preparing to return to civilian life after ionG stays on the Mexican border. They now will be held at their camps or armories for assignment as conditions require.
 22.OOO Retained
 In all 22.0O0 men are retained by the order. but several of the units al- ready had been designated for feder- al service. The full list follows;
 AriZona.-First Infantry
 New MexicO-First Infantry; Bat tery A.
 labama-First. Second and Fourth Infantry; First regiment cavalry. one field hospital
 COloradO-One field hospital, one signal corps company: three troops cavalry.
 Georgia-First. Second and Fifth Infantry; Second squadron and Troop A cavalry: one field hospital
 Kentucky Infantry; Compa- ny E. signal corps; ambulalce com pany No. 1.
 Ohio-First battalion signal corps; First, Second and Third field hospital First and Second Ambulance compan- ies: first battalion field artillery. first battalion and Company E engireers. North Carolina Second Infantry, Troops 4 and B cavalry; Companies X and B engineers.
 Virginia-First squadron cavalry. TeXas-Part of Fourth Infantry
 Banks to Aid Army
 Another announcement made today was that the federal reserve board had ordered army vouchers accepted by federal reserve banks as regOtia- ble paper. The action was taken 70 meet the emergency presented by The failure Of the last congress to pass the army appropriation bill and The deficiency bills to cover border mobii- izatiOn expenses. Probably the total of business the war depart ment must do on credit will pass S50. 100000 before appropriations be come available. This burden vas found too heavy for contractors to carry unaided.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28


 CHIHUAHUA CITY, March 27. -Skirmishes between Villa and
 carranza troops by which Villa
 tried to feel out the defense pre-
 pared by General Francisco Mur-
 euia, have already taken place to-
 day in the neiehborhood of Chi
 huahua City, where the greatest
 vigilance is now exercised against
 an attack in force by the Villa
 forces.
 CHIHUAHUA CITY, March 27. General Murguia has done his
 best to restore confidence here to- day, following the excitement yes terday over the prospect of Villas attack. He had put the city in
 state of readiness and announces that his force of 1000 men perfect
 Iy armed and equipped, may in- duce Villa, who has only 5000, to - turn off in the direction of the Santa Ysabel when he realizes the disparity in numbers.
 Mureuia's Last Stand.
 However, despite his statement that he has the situation entirely in hand and that the inhabitants have nothing to fear, General Murguia is prepared for every eventuality. His troops are placed in a radius of several miles around the city in strong, self sup porting groups, while a strong reserve remains in the city ready to be thrown wherever needed. Even Nearer Now.
 Villas main command is said to be at Mapula, less than a score of miles to the south of Chihuahua Trains from here to the north on schedule time today.
 General Murguia stated that he has plenty of ammunition as well as of arms.
 Villa took Chihuahua City twice within recent months, the first time on the night of September 16. while the people were celebrating the Mer- ican independence day, and again on November 27 of last year. On Septem- Der Is. the attack was merely a raid, and resulted in the release of political prisoners from the penitentiary, in cluding Jose Ynez SalaZar, now lead CT of the Villa bands in the district abandoned by General Pershing, and the capture of large amount or am- intuition, besides shaking the confi- dence of the inhabitants in General Jacinto Trevino. The capture of the city on November 2 followed four days of hard fighting when General Trevino had oppressed the opinion that Villa had been whipped. General Francisco Murguia, by defeating Sala- gar south of Chihuahua, got up bis eX- petition that had come north on the Mexican Central Railway and caused Villa to abandon the city hastily. General Murguia entered Chihuahua on December l and has since directed the campaign against Villa, beating him at first repeatedly and recaptur- ing all of the loot taken from Chihua- hua, Santa Rosalia, JimeneZ. Torreon and lesser points. Villa routed Mur- guia's command at Rosario on the Durango border on March II and has been advancing north since then.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
PRO-AllY WAR PLAY
 THRILLS NEW WORKERS

NEW YORK, Mar. 27.-J. Hartley Manners new play. Out There" with Miss Laurette Taylor playing the leading part. was given its first pres entation here tonight. The scenes are laid in England and France during the war and the play makes an emo tional and patriotic appeal. Miss Taylor's part is that of girl from the London slums who becomes a nurse.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
ARE LOST
 IN ALABAMA STORM
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. Mar 27-At least II lives were lost in a storm which destroyed many houses in cen tral Alabama early today
 Six of the known dead were ne- groes. The storm centered in the vii cinity of Petrey, small town in Cen shaw county. Every building in the town was demolished, and four per sons were killed. among them Robert J. Jeter. wealthy planter.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
U. of Penn. Facultu
 Enrolls for Drill
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PHILADELPHIA, March D. One hundred and twenty five mem- bers of the University of Penn sylvania faculty voting to register their belief in military prepared ness and to encourage under graduate enrolment in the student battalion have formed a class to meet twice a week, once to hear a lecture on military training and again to drill.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
GENERAL IVANOFF IS
 ARRESTED IN RUSSIA

LONDON March 2S-Reuter's Petro- grad correspondent says the executive committee at Kiev has order the domi- ciliary arrest at a hotel there of Gen eral N l. Ivanoff, former commander of the Russian armies in Volhynia and Galicia.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
GEORGE BoNIFAcE DIES

CHARLESTOWN. x. H.. Mar. 27. George H. Boniface. for many years prominently identified with the thea trical world both as actor and mana ger. died today aged 51
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
VILLA FORCES HAMMER AT GATES 0F CHIHUAHUA CITY

-.- ss ESCAPING GERMANS < BOUND FOR TAMPICO2 < BROWNSVILLE. March 27.-- 4 Agents of the department of * justice believed today that two < Germans seen in Matamoros Mex. x ico, yesterday, have gone south
 k toward tampico.
 < As they did not apply for pass < ports here it is supposed they had < them when they arrived and, s after swimming the Rio Grande < were allowed to proceed by the < Mexican authorities.
 k The men are believed to be
 > German sailors who escaped from E internment at Philadelphia. E * < * :; :: ::
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28
WEATHER.

ARIZONA General ly fair. not much change m temperature
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-28

NEW YORK CITY Average price of cop per for week ending March 22.-31.375.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

Every woman can make use Of a separate skirt
or two. especially when you are favored with !
group Ike this one at SO little price
Skirts in the newest spring styles in plaid=
stripes and solid oolors in the new shades Of rose
gold. green and combination coIors. Novel belt
and pocket effect Materials Of silk. Jersey. velour
serge. poplin and novelty plaids. Special S4ss
Second Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

is always locked forward 70 as ons CT
the big affairs Of the school year The
date Of the excursion IS set for Mon
day. MAY Is
The juniors are slightly Handicapped
this year on account of war conditions,
and, with the almost absolute failure
OF the excursion last year staring them
in the face. they are more resoluta
than ever 70 make this years q sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

good. satisfying supper viii be non est
Tickets were sent cut today for the
class play and VIII be so cents. They
may be obtained from any Of the local
alumnae or from pupils Of the school
Or the school itself. 40 all proceeds
are 90 be devoted 10 Samaritan work
ia the allied war. IL IS hoped that the
re e1pts afll exceed that greatly of
the other graduation day class plays,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

the welcome accorded By New Yes.
70 the distinguished envovs ~
France that Nine. Sarah Bernhard.
who is recovering from a recent o1
GRAFTON in Mount Sinai hospital STA
Is confident that some member nr ~
commission viii cali upon her ar-s~-
their stay in this city
Nine. Bernhardt was reported ztn
gradually gaining IN strength fo4a,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10
JUNIORS PLAN BOAT
PARTY FOR SENIORS

At s meeting Yesterday afternoon
the juniors of the Rock Island nigh
school planned 8 steamer party 70 be
given in honor Of the seniors. Custom
has made this an annual event and il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

cess Kirk Journy was appointed ad-
werus3nE manager and promises to
make It thoroughly known that the ex-
cHrsion viii take place. He has APP
pointed three assistants 10 carry out
his plans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-10

BERSHARDT EXPECTS VISIT.
New York. Hay 1o.--No one in New
York was more pleased today with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
STOP DANDRUFF!
 HAIR GETS THICK, NAVY, BEAUTIFUL
GlRLsl DRAW A CLOTH THROUGH YOUR HAIR AND DOUBLE
 ITS BEAUTY.
SPEND 25 cENTsI DANDRuFF VANisHES AND HAIR STOPS
 COMING OUT.

To be possessed of a head of heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, huny. wavy and free from dandrum is merely a matter of using a little Dander1ne.
 It is easy and inexpensive to have nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get a 25-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dander- inc now-au drug stores recommend It apply a little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appear ance of abundance, freshness. fiufhness and an incomparable gloss and lustre, and try as you will you can not find a trace of dandruff or falling hair; but your real surprise will be after about two weeks use, when you will see new hair-hne and downy at first -yes-but really new hair-sprouttng cut all over your scaip-Danderine Is. we believe, the only sure hair grower, destroyer of dandfuff and cure for itchy scalp and it never fails to stop falling hair at once.
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth with a little Danderine and care fully draw 1t through your hair-tak- ing one small strand at time. Your hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful in just a few moments-a delightful surprise awaits everyone who tries this.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

gold shipped from the Petrograd by way. of the trans-Siberia railroad from Vladivostok to Vancouver. Some French gold also figured in this par ticular consignment according to re- port. It is understood. without official confirmation, that the French and Russian governments are sharing more importantly in the recent shipments of gold to this country.
 Fart of the Russian gold is said to have come from France. where Rus sia is believed 70 have large reserves.
 J. F. Morgan and company. to whom all the gold has been consigned as the fiscal and commercial agents of the British and French governments de- ciined to discuss the matter beyond stating that the leading representa- lives in the entente countries are CO., operating in the maintenance of cred it's here.
 Other heavy shipments of foreign gold are said to be in prospect, all by way of Canada In edition to- last Saturdays record breaking consign- mcnt. much of which was sent direct to the Philadelphia mint. another $s.- 500, 600 came today over the northern border. This makes a total of $21S,- 500 GOO since the beginning of the year and establishes a basis for credits five fold in excess of that sum.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13

 representative of most of the towns in ~tndham county.
 Lay Preacher.
 r. w. Barber of this city. the cal endar of the Congregational church announces, has been formally recog- nized a lay preacher and his ser vices recommended to churches. MT. Rarter, who io 8 supervisor of rural schools, has preached in a number of pulpits in towns hereabouts. as well as in Putnam, during the past year and his sermons have been especially well received.
 Town Court Cases.
 There was a session of the city court Monday morning at which two pris- oners, charged with breach of the peace, told their stories and had their cases disposed of. One was fined, the other sent to jail
 Water System For WiIiiamsviIIe. Car loads of pipe for the extension of the water system of Williansville, have arrived at Dayville. Water mains are to be run from a connec- tion with the present lines to the site of the new village. Plumbing in houses in the village is to be done by a local contractor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
BLOCK ISLAND TRANSPORTATION
Norwich Chamber of commeres Ask
 Cooperation in Securing Some Sor \ of Service.

H. R. Branche, secretary of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, has invited the Daniefson Business Mems association to give consideration to a joint movement of business mems or ganizations in eastern Connecticut to the problem of getting boat service between Norwich, New London and Block Island during the coming sum- mer.
 As was announced some time ago, the steamer Block Island is to be with, drawn from the Block Island run be- cause she is considered as no longer suited for service between Watch Hill and Block Island. The only way of getting to Block Island from eastern Connecticut points, if the Norwich New London service is discontinued, is from Providence, a remote point for most of the travellers who have used the line from this part of Connecticut.
 The business men will seek to get some kind Of a. substitute service and many hundreds of eastern Connecticut people will hope for the success of the effort.
 Picture Watching Comfort.
 Something for the movie fan-the fan with the tired, strained eyes, that, nevertheless. cannot without disap- pointment forego the pleasures of the screen There has come to town a of eyeglasses that are as much binders as sight-givers. The lenses of these new glasses are black discs with mar row shts through thems and through these sits one may peer at the pie lures with wonderful relief from the usual strain that comes to some eyes from watching motion pictures.