Evening public ledger. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, March 15, 1916, Night Extra, Page 4, Image 4

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jhrl Book Found on Dead
Sody of Lopez, Prime
Assassin
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OPENS WAY FOR SEARCH
J3tj PASO, Tex,' March lS.-'-Vltla's
most cherltihcd secrtotrf. the secrets that
hava rnntla the outlaw ehlofft career such
ft long one. tiro In the l.anli of tho Stafo
Bopartment nt wjwhlnRton today. in
all probability tficy Will he most Im
portant gulden tor the expedition that li
ordered to wipe out the bandit lender.
The scereta were revealed In a diary taken
from tho body jot Fab)d lpz, Villa's
prime assassin, after It vaa killed In tho
manacre at Columbus.
The diary li a handbook of slaughter
and loot, an astounmns revelation of the
Insklo life and campaign of tho Vllln
forcejj. But It Is not as a human docti
merit that tho book Is Important to tho
Stato Department and tho army
Jotted Spanish notes reent tho mjs
tcrles that havo enabled Villa to defy law,
order and humanity In tho northern hills.
They disclose the hidden trails oer which
Villa led his men when pressed j they
(how where his cannon was hidden, and
they disclose tho names of the men who
aro smuggling arms to him as well as
thoso who aro acting ns his agents along
the border.
Tho dark pages of tho book nlso tell
of plotting that preceded tho Santa Ysahel
massacre, when 18 Americans wero taken
from a trtiln and slaughtered, and tho
Columbus raid. For 10 days, tho book
Indicates, Villa planned the Santa Vsabcl
outrage.
On tho day chosen he and a detachment
of men wero In tho foothills, another de
tachment was 16 miles away. Tho Bceond
detachment stopped tho train be.trlng tho
Americans to seo If thero una an armed
escort aboard. Then It wigwagged to
Villa, Assured that the 'train had no
defense, Villa unleashed his cut-throats.
The contents of tho diary were turned
oer to the Government by tho men who
found Itjjttt ridpez's" body.
4500 Cavalry reported
to'mave crossed line
Conllnofjl from Tnee One
pone thorAmorlcan expedition. Gultcrrcs
stated ho hoped to run down tho bandit
leader Irt JO days.
United States Army men wero not so
confident They estimated It might bo
months bejToro tho American expedition
ran him down. A spirit of near pessimism
was reported from Columbus, where tho
main division to take up tho Villa hunt
was being: outfitted.
Down to tho rank mid file, the soldiers
Wore counting on a long campaign and
possibly "a year's work to two if Carranza
troops, opposo the American Invasion.
Preparations for tho campaign wero go
ing forward on n targe scale. Trnluloads
of provisions- and, equipment have been
moving .ihrough EI I'aso from eastern
points for Columbus during tho Inst 21
hours. Flans' havo been made for supply
ing tho troops In Mexico. Gen. Luis Tcr
razas. Chihuahua millionaire cattleman,
has contracted with the Government to
provide the United Stats forces with
fresh beef from his Mexican ranches.
A group- of American cowboys was to
accomjany tho expeditionary column to
round up and kill tho Tcrrazas cattle
Similar contracts wero made with tho Ia
lomaa and; tho Corralltos Companies,
American-owned cattle ranches In Mex
ico. ' ''
Although Consul Letcher denied thero
was antf-Amerlcan feeling nt Chihuahua
City, 00 American refugees on their ar
rival hero told of nn nntl-Amerlcnn dem
onstration. John Murray, head of the
T. M. C. A, thero,, said ho was Insulted
when boarding tho train and that the en
tire party was sent oft with Bneers and
threats frpm a crowd of Mexicans.
They heard that the Mexican peon
class woulij flock to Villa's standard.
Villa was expected to havo a large fight
ing forco by the time tho American troops
catch up- with him.
Border raids west of El Paso were
reported again. Small bands of Vllllstas
looted several ranches. An American train
east of 1 Paso was fired upon by Car
ranza sympathizers.
Tho attitude of the Carranza officers
was reported to be moro threatening fol
lowing the failure of General Gutierrez to
get General Pershing to consent to a post
ponement of the American expedition.
Official announcement of the beginning
of the march, into tho southern republic
Is not expected for several days, or until
tho Government censor feels tho news can
be given put. Correspondents selected to
accompany tho troops left Kl Paso yes
terday afternoon for Columbus, but they
rere not permitted to send any messaga
from there.
The nrstaero squadron of the army, I
An Unequalled Commissary
Looks daily after the needs of the Reading
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"Vitla Takes Two States;
President Wilson Fleeing!"
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NOGALES, Art., March 15. A
Weekly newspaper printed in Span
ish in Durango last week and
brought here today contained the
"information" that Villa had taken
the States of Tetfns and New Mex
ico nnd was pressing north.
president Wilson and his family,
it is said, wero fleeing to Canada
for safety.
commanded by Captain Benjamin I).
Koulols, reached Columbus lnsb night.
Tho machines for the American nvlators
nro now being set up at General Pershing's
base, but they probably will not make
their first reconnaissance until Friday.
information from tho advancing col
umn will be transmitted to tho border by
couriers nnd by wireless The wireless
outfit Is under command of Sergeant A
B. Malloy.
Tho exciting rumors ns to the possible
resistance by Carranza forces gao ill
Paso thrills during tho ea'ly morning.
All streets In tho city were patrolled by
guards nrmed with rifles nnd reolers.
Tho guards wero particularly numerous
in tho Mexican quarters.
EXECUTION OF CARRANZA
GENERAL AUGURS REVOLT
DOUGLAS, Arl.. March IS Iteports
of a mutiny of Carranzlstas at OJInaga
and tho execution of their commander,
General Ilojas, one of Carranza's ablest
commanders, wero confirmed In tho dis
patch sent from Picsldlo of Texas this
morning.
Tho revolt nt OJInnga was regarded
hero ns Adding a serious aspect to tho
situation. Tho American nuthoiitles
have feared ' that Carranra's ofllcers
would bo unablo to control their men,
and It was becnuso of this fear that prep
arations wero made for sending a strong
force Into Mexico Instead of making a
quick dash to catch Villa
VILLISTAS RAID HACHITA,
SAY C0NFLICTIN(J REPORTS
III, PASO. Ter, March IK A Vllllsta
band dnshed Into Now Mexico last night
nnd looted homes In tho outskirts of
Hnchitn, according to reports to tho VI
Piifo and Southwestern Ilnllroad hero to
day. Tho local police wero Informed that a
large Carntnzlsta force, not Vllllstas, hnd
captured tho town.
Still another report, supposed to ho
direct from llachita, said that all was
quiet there and that there had been no
ntt nek.
liirly reports did not ntnto whether
tho United States troops nt Hnchlta en
gaged tho raiders. Hnchitu Is about 10
miles from tho corner of a right ungle
made by tho nearest International boun
dary line.
(Owing to tho censorship, tho most rig
orous eor Imposed by tho United Stntcs,
disentanglement of theso conflicting re
ports Is Impossible, and they are published
only ns reports.)
NATIONAL UUARD OFFICERS
CONFER IN WASHINGTON
Ilu a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON', March 15. The adju
tants general of tho various Stato Na
tional Guard Associations, including Ad
jutant GcnernI Thomas J. Stewart, of
Pennsylvania, assembled hero today os
tensibly to confer rel.it he to amendments
for Improving the National Guard section
of the IIouso and Senate military bills,
but It was reported they camo hero hur
riedly at the request of tho War Depart
ment. Tho real reason for tho conference Is
believed to concern tho Mexican situation,
and may herald tho possibility of the
Guardsmen being called into service.
Tho utmost secrecy Is being maintained
and no Information was obtainable except
that Guard matters in connection with
tho military bills probably would be dis
cussed. SECOND U. S. EXPEDITION
FORCE 3 MILES FROM LINE
HACHITA. Ilex.. March IB. Supposed
ly only awaiting the arrival of the 1st
Cavalry from Monterey, Cal to complete
tho complement of tho brigade, the becoud
column of the punitive expedition Is mobi
lized nt Culberson's ranch. 50 miles south
of here and three miles from the boundary.
it is tuny cquij'peu ana reauy to start
upon the march Into Mexico.
It Is believed here that camn will h
broken and "forward march" sounded not
later than tomorrow morning.
At Culberson's ranch will bo the 7th
and 10th Caalry, Battery B, of the Gth
Field Artillery; four companies of the old
11th Infantry and tho 1st Cavalry. Tho
command also Includes hospital and sig
nal corps, two pack trains of 60 mules
WHERE VILLA' MAY HIt)E,
tfii .tw?JI? 'op
Paoiftc
Ocean
This topographical map indicates how difficult the work of tho
United States Army may become if Villa escapes to either range of
the Sierra Mndre Mountains, between which lies tho plateau that
extends southward from El Paso to Mexico City. Villa is now be
lieved to be making for the hills lying west of Chihuahua, where ho
will find plenty of friends and supporters.
each, two wngon trains and two baker
companion from Tort Sam Houston.
The Infantry will hold tho b.iso nnd
guard the border while the c.iMilry pushes
ahead.
Lieutenant W. P. Nichols, of tho 7th
Ca,nlry. Is acting ns quartermaster
A signal corps wireless station has been
established hcio and another nt Culber
son's. Tho column Is fully equipped with cow
boys who know the mountntn3 of north
ern Mexico llko a book. They will net
as guides.
The Kl Paso and Southwestern Hallway,
upon which Hnchlta Is situated, Is gunrded
by Infantry tho greater part of tho way
between Douglas and this town.
(Tho nbsence of nny mention In tho fore
going dispatch of fighting at Hnchlta be
tween Carranzlstas nnd United Stntcs
troops Indicates that the rumors ln Kl
Pnso of an Inynslon by Carranza's soldiers
wero false).
"SHE MUST NOT BE ABDUCTED,"
SAYS 3IAY0K OF HAZEL DAWN
Baltimore Executive Refuses Use of
Park for Movie
BALTIMORE, March IB. Hazil Dawn
was to hao been abducted In Druid Hill
Park yesterday, with all the accessories of
a new sensational molo drama; but
Georgo Weems Williams, president of
tho park board, spoiled tho plan. When
he learned there would bo a little love
making nnd an abduction In an automobile
he said:
"I do not think It wise to have pictures
of love-making or of kidnapping taken In
Druid Hilt Park. Thero are somo patrons
OODYEAR qual
ity and Goodyear
construction are
cash-value advantages to
the Goodyear user.
He buys Goodyear Tires and
Tubes because they are Good
year Tires and Tubes.
He knows that in the end
whether he previously paid more
or paid less for his tires Good
year will show the lowest last
cost.
GOODYEAR
A 4R ON
T'l R ES
EulogtlfnmGcoJycaiSnl:cSUUonDcahnEerytKtTt
of movies who bellevo tho pictures nro
real, and I do not think It would bo good
advertisement for tho park to be shown In
connection with such scenes."
So he said no; but Mrs, Itobert Garrett,
prominent in society and In antlsuffrnge
circles, camo to tho rescue, and on her
beautiful country cstnto tho "Saleslady"
was acted and filmed, nnd Mrs. Garrett
enjoyed tho show.
fill!
fill!
"A
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THE BELFRY
May Sinclair's New Novel
By Vic author of "Tho Three Sisters,"
"The Divine Fire," etc.
"A most readable novel
. . . an exceptionally able
and interesting study. Vivid,
unceasingly readable, another
notable achievement of its
distinguished author." iV. Y,
Tribune.
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MEN CAUGHT IN BUCKETSHOP
RAIDS ACCUSE PROBERS
Prefer Criminal Charges Against
Three Members of Stato Police
PITTSBURGH, Pa, March IB. Em
ployes of tho Union Securities Company
who wero caught In a raid by State po
lice on alleged buckoteliopn on Friday
began retaliatory measured late last night
by preferring criminal charges against
two Invostlgators of the Chicago Iloard of
Trade and three members of tho Stato
police fcrce.
George W Rurmelstcr. who Is tho Chi
cago board's chief Investigator In the Unit
ed Stales nnd Canada, was arrested on a
charge of entering a building with Intent
to commit a felony, nnd Is now nt lib
erty under $1000 hall
Leigh Watson, ono of Burmclster's In
vestigators; Corporal H. a. Mauk, J I'
Danner and P. ,T. Stonebrcaker, members
of the State police force, wero named In
three other Informations made last night
before AldcrmanvWIIIIams, of Hazelwood,
but they wero noi arresicu.
FIRE DAMAGES SHIP
Herman Winter Beached After Flames
Wreck Vessel
POnTLAN'D. Me, March IB Fire of
mysterloW origin damaged the American
coastwise steamship Herman Winter early
today. Tho vessel was beached
For sovcrnt days the Herman Winter
had been lying at the dock of tho Eastern
Steamship Company, being held up by a
strlko of freight handlers.
Tho ship which was valued nt $200,000,
was Insured ns well as her cargo of cotton
and sugar
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"T HEARD the late P. A:
Ji B. IVideher say"
That's a typical line from
Girard's column in the Public
Ledger. His shrewd comments
on prominent Philadelphians
have earned him the title of
"Philadelphia's Boswell."
CUMMINS VICTORIOUS
IN MINNESOTA RACE
Republicans Select Senator as
Their Choice for Presiden
tial Nomination
ST. PAUL. Minn, March IB. Senator
A D. Cummins, of Iowa, got four times
as many votes ns his nearest opponent,
H. D Eastebrookc, of New York, and was
selected ns Minnesota's choice for tho He
publican presidential candidate In yester
day's presidential preference primary, re
turns Indicated today,
Absent scattering returns will only make
the Cummins lead greater, politicians uay.
W. G. Webster, of Chicago, polled a
light vote. William Sulzer, of New York,
leads R. N. Fobs, of Massachusetts, for
the Prohibition nomination.
Woodrow Wilson, Democrat, and Gov
ernor Hiram Johnson, of California, Pro
gressive, were not opposed.
Cummins was strongly backed by tha
Minnesota branch of tho German-American
Alliance and the "Old Guard." A
fight among Democratic delegates gave
F B. Lynch, old-time Democratlo leader
and national committeeman for many
years, a victory that carried his opponents
to berths.
Twenty-four Minnesota cities and vil
lages oted "dry" and tha "wets" carried
16.
Destroyer Porter Completes Testa
Tho now torpedoboat destroyer Porter,
recently built nt Cramp's, has rolufnod
40 OWNERS OPERATE 1718
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And their choice is
based on experience
These transportation experts know to a penny
what a given truck is worth they purchase
the higher priced White Truck in fleets
and add to them year after year, because
THEIR EXPERIENCE INVARIABLY
SHOWS FOR THE WHITE
a. Lower iuel consumption, b. Higher percent
age of days in service, c. Fewer repairs, d. Greater
tire mileage, e. Less variation in performance
under hard and easy conditions. . Longer life
(no White Truck has ever worn out in service)
fVJiltc Trucks are built in a variety of chassis sizes and
body types to meet every transportation requirement
THE WHITE COMPANY, Cleveland
Philadelphia 216-220 North Broad Street
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Companies own 111 White Trucks
The Britiirt.
Navy and thef
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were the two
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this war, says
Frederick Palmer
who tells why in ,
"The War's Lesson
to Us," a dispas
sionate perspective
of a year's intimacy
with the European
struggle in this week's
Coll
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