TIIE MORNING OREGOXIAIT, TUESDAY, 'JIARCH 21 1916.
VILLA LEADS HIS
WHERE VILLA MAY HIDE.
MEXICO PROPOSES
PURSUIT PROTOCOL
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FORCES 111 BATTLE
.Colonel Cano Engages Bandit
Troops of Two Governments
Already Are Co-operating, .
Says Washington.
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Army at Namiquipa,
. Y . Is Report.
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AMERICANS DRAWING NEAR
SOME REPORTS DISTURBING
Silks ana,B)Fes Good.
Dispatches to General Fnnston
Indicate United States Troops
. May Be Fighting Fugitive
Within 3 6 Hours.
ELi PASO. Tex., March 20. The forces
f Colonel Cano were engaged In battle
t 4:30 o'clock this afternoon with ban
dits led by Villa In Namiquipa. according-
to a dispatch received this after
noon by General Gavira. Carranza, com
mandant at Juarez. The result of the
fighting- was not decided at the time of
the receipt of the dispatch. Hamiquipa
is In the District of Guerrero, State of
Chihuahua.
Colonel Cano is in command of a
force of 900 cavalry, which came in con
tact two days ago at El Vallo with
Villistas, who on this occasion fled
vithout giving battle.
SAX ANTONIO. Tex..' March 20.
Tranciaco Villa may be forced into the
fight with American troops within the
next 36 hours, if reports coming to
General Funston, both from General
Pershing and from Mexican sources, are
correct.
Villa Defeat Reported.
General Pershing reported today that
Villa had been reported defeated by
Mexican government troops near Las
Cruces and that he was retreating
northward. General Pershing's report
was followed, however, by the unof
ficial report that Villa was still fight
ing at Namiquipa, south of Las Cruces.
If the Carranza force wins in the
fighting that was said to be continu
ing late today. Villa will have to move
northward along a road over which a
detachment of American troops is rid
ing southward or leave the road and
make for the Santa Maria Mountains
that parallel the road to the east, or to
the Oriental Range on the west side.
.T;treat. according to the report, is im
practicable because of the presence in
his rear of Mexican troops to force him
to turn northward from Las Cruces.
The detachment that is headed south
on the road along which Villa was re
ported ad-ancing is one of the three
f ub-divisions operating south of Casas
Grandes. One column was sent towards
Lake Babicora, 70 miles south of Casas
Grandes, and somewhat to the west.
The other two detachments moved as
one to Galeana. south and east of
Casas Grandes. and there separated,
one continuing in a more easterly di
rection towards Carmen. 65 miles from
Casas Grandes and the other south
toward Las Cruces, 50 miles from Casas
Grandes, which now has become the
advanced base of the expeditionary
forces.
Whereabouts Not Known.
Just where General Pershing is was
rot announced, but he is directing the
work of the three detachments and
by means of scouts is attempting to
keep in communication.
It was made known at headquarters,
however, that divergent directions will
make this difficult, also the mountain
ous character, of the country will af
ford elevations that will make more
feasible communication by signalling.
From all points to which the three
detachments are moving Villa has been
reported. Although it is realized that
be could not have been at all points
where he was said 1o have been, the
three detachments will bfi so widely
separated by the time they have gone
a short distance further that it is re
garded as almost certain that one of
them will come in contact with him.
The force moving towards Las Cruces
was only a short distance north of
Valle, 28 miles north of Las Cruces,
this afternoon.
CAPITAL FACES DRY LAW
Oongress to Act Soon on Proposal for
Prohibition in District.
OHEGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, March
20. But for. the fact that international
rroblems now overshadow everything
else in Washington. Congress would be
keenly interested in a pending bill to
make the District of Columbia dry.
Such a bill was slipped through the
Senate committee one day when the
"wets" were off their guard, and Is
likely to be called up some time.
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, who
does not favor the pending bill, has
offered a substitute giving to the male
taxpayers of the National Capital the
right to decide the question.
Now comes Senator Borah, of Idaho,
with an amendment to the Underwood
substitute to give men and women the
vote on the referendum.
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This topographical map indicates how difficult the work of the United
States Army has become if Villa escap es to either range of the Sierra Madre
Mountains, between which lies the plateau that extends southward from El
Paso to Mexico City. Villa is now believed to be making for the hills lying
west of Chihuahua, where he will find plenty of friends and supporters.
SCOOTS LEAD FORCE
Intimate Knowledge of Coun
try to Aid in Pursuit.
CAVALRY QUITS COLUMBUS
American Civilians. Who Arc Said
to Know Mountain Trails
of Chihuahua, Accompan y
Xeiv Body of Invaders.
COLUMBUS. N. M.. March 20. A large
body of American cavalry left here to
day. The troops, which were brought
here from Texas border points, were
preceded bv a motor train carrying
supplied Whether the detachment will
serve as a separate command In the
effort to capture Francisco Villa, or
whether it is to join the punitive expe
dition force now in the field tinder Gen
eral Pershing somewhere in Northern
Chihuahua, was not indicated by mili
tary authorities here.
Accompanying the troops were a
number, of American civilian scouts,
who are said to know the mountain
trails of Chihuahua, in which Villa is
reported to be fleeing, as well as the
city man knows his front yard. Wear
ing the sombrero of the frontier, heav
ily roweled spurs and witn mcie
wrinkles at the corners of their eyes,
bespeaking lives spent 1n the open,
these scouts form what is said to be
the most picturesque group of men In
the expeditionary force.
Military men frankly admit that upon
their knowledge of the district in which
Villa is reported fleeing rests much of
the hope for the captue of the bandit.
It is the volunteers, many of whom
Villa drove from their homes andtheir
property in Mexico, that are leaaing
the American columns to the water
holes and to the hiding places in the
mountains in which the bandit and a
few of his followers might seek to
evade the American pursuit.
That more Villistas than the 9 al
ready accounted for were killed in the
running- engagement following the raid
on Columbus was indicated in the dis
covery of three additional bodies here
today by H. iv. Lemmon, a ranenman.
Mr. Lemmon asserted that one of the
bodies is clad in the uniform of a
Lieutenant, and that they were found
lying Just north of the boundary, three
miles south of here. ,
VILLA MAKES HIS ESCAPE
fr'ontimie'i From First Pay.
ican reinforcements reaching those
points also, but nothing is known as
to their numbers.
There is no question that there is
serious and growing uneasiness in El
Paso, which has been sharply accen
tuated by the problem which has
arisen over the request of the United
States to General Carranza for the
use of the Mexican railroads to trans
port supplies.
Outbreaks by Peons Feared.
Americans here fio not believe that
Carranza dare grant this request, es
pecially as it is understood that Gen
eral Funston proposes, if it is granted,
to take train crews and equipment into
Mexico and olace military guards at
the stations. The presence of American
soldiers on Mexican railroads could not
fail to be misunderstood by the peons,
and, it is feared, would be sure to pro
voke outbreaks.
On the other hand, there are many
indications here that the Mexican rail
roads are sorely needed by the Amer
ican military authorities to ship sup
plies to the troops in the field. At the
present time these supplies must go
forward, over, a desert and mountain
trail, by wagons and mules. The pres
sure is intensified by the fact that al
most all the forage for the cavalry
horses must be sent from the base, as
the corn and oats-fed mounts of the
troopers of the United States could -not
live on the diet that will support a
Mexican pony.
Ominous Xews Increases Anxiety.
Ominous reports are received here
that the transportation system Is al
ready overtaxed and it is this -feature
of the situation that causes the deep
est anxiety and the most apprehension,
This anxiety has not been lessened by
the news that Carranza has deferred
the issue by a request for more infor
mation .from the Washington Govern
ment. At the same time Andres Garcia, Car
ranza Consul here and known to be In
Intimate relations with the first chief,
maintains that there is no danger of
friction over the question of the ship
ment of American Army supplies over
the Mexican railroads. As long as It
was merely a question of supplies, Mr.
Garcia said today, it was a matter of
small consequence. He addod. hdwever,
that the passage of American soldiers
on Mexican trains would come under a
different category.
"The Americans hive permission to
buy supplies In Mexican towns," said
Garcia "o. JUm HXXX& flltterflnce, ao
far as the attitude of the Mexican
government is concerned, between al
lowing merchants to ship food to sell
to American troops and the American
Army shipping direct.
"I cannot see," he added, "how the
United States needs to rush down any
more troops, considering that our com
bined forces amount to about 50,000
men. opposed by only 2000 or 3000. We
have too many troops already for the
purpose, it seems to me."
Every Precaution Taken.
Whatever the outcome of the situa
tion the military and civil authori
ties here are taking no chances of
being caught unprepared. Both Gen
eral Bell and Mayor Tom Lea have
taken every necessary precaution while
asserting with all the emphasis in
their power that they can see no rea
son for alarm. General Bell Is re
ported to have conferred with a lo
cal mining man. J. Y. Baekin, an
authority on Mexican trails, regard
ing the passages into Mexico from
the country east of El Paso. These
trails were developed before the days
of railroading and are of great mili
tary Importance.
Five soldiers from Pershing's expe
dition have arrived here by train the
past two days from Columbus to be
treated for illness or accidental in
juries received at the front. One of
the men, a negro trooper, has tempo
rarily lost his sight from the glare
of the sun and irritation caused by
the alkali dust kicked up in the march.
He is now said to be recovering. An
other man belonging to the Twentieth
Infantry suffered from injury tk
a leg. The Thirteenth Cavalry and the
Fifth Field Artillery, he said, were
from 15 to 20 miles in advance of
the infantry on the march, but com
munication was maintained between
the units at all times. The men were
taken to the Fort Bliss hospital
HOSPITAL SHIP TORPEDOED
Vienna Describes Attack as "Crass
Violation of International Law."
BERLIN, March 20. (By wireless to
Sayville.) The official account of the
Austrian Admiralty of the torpedoing
of the Austro-Hungarian hospital ship
Elektra was received here today from
Vienna as follows:
"Tho Elektra was torpedoed on
March 18 by. an enemy submarfne. It
was clear and sunshiny weather, and
no warning was given. One sailor was
drowned and two Red Cross nurses
were badly wounded. It is impossible
to imagine a more crass violation of
international law on the seas."
The Fallacy of Paraffine Base
Eastern oil manufacturers have long extolled
the superior virtues of parafnne-base motor
oils. Of course! Parafnne-base crudes were
nearest home and freight costs lower.
But Pacific Coast motorists
have proved for themselves
that Zerolene, an oil niadft
from selected California
crude asphalt-base,, gave
best results.
Now their practical experi
ence is supported by the tes
timony of international ex
perts. Lieut Bryan, a U.S. govern
ment expert, stated before
the American Society of
Naval Engineers, at Wash-
Standard Oil Company
(California)
Portland
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Industrial Workers of World Said
to Be Making Inflammatory
Speeches in Sonora, Incit
ing Populace to Strike.
I
WASHINGTON. March 20. The de
facto government of Mexico today pro
posed to the United States the draft
ing of a protecol, under which Ameri
can and Mexican troops may co-operate
in running to earth Francisco Villa
and his bandits without danger of
misunderstanding or conflict. The
terms of such a formal convention
would be designed to meet all ques
tions which may arise In the future,
setting forth the rights of the Ameri
can expeditionary forces now in pur
suit of the bandit chieftain and the
nature of the co-operation expected
from the troops of the Carranza gov
ernment. .
These facts became known at the
conclusion of a conference between
Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican Ambassador
designate, and Acting Secretary Polk,
of the State Department. Negotiations
on the details will be in progress for
several days, but the two governments
are in agreement on the general prin
ciples involved.
Troops Now Co-Operatlng
Meanwhile, however, the troops of
the de facto government actually are co
operating with the American forces
and, according to information received
by the War Department, are planning
to render even greater assistance. High
military officials allowed it to become
known that the Carranza government
had promised to move a large force of
Its troops from Central Mexico to the
north forming a trap Into which the
American cavalrymen under General
Pershing may chase Villa and his fol
lowers. During the day disturbing reports
came to the War Department from Gen
eral Funston regarding conditions at
Nogales. Sonora. There, an offical dis
patch said, members of the Industrial
Workers of the World were engaged .in
making incendiary and anarchistic
speeches to stir the Mexican population
to rash acts. The speakers, according
to the dispatch, are believed to have
crossed the border from the United
States. The information was turned
over to the State Department, which
will advise the de facto government of
the conditions in Nogales.
Concession to Be Made.
Tho United States, it is understood,
is prepared to make . every concession
possible under -the circumstances to the
de facto government, it being felt that
as American troops are operating on
Mexican soil the de facto government
is entitled to the greatest possible con
sideration. It is the desire of officials
that, nothing be done which in the
slightest way would tend to embarrass
the de facto government or bring about
any adverse feeling of any kind.
Word that the Carranza troops were
reaching positions where they may
head off Villa if he attempts in his
flight before the American cavalrymen
to strike still farther south, was re
ceived here enthusiastically. Press dis
patches containing the announcement
of General Funston that Villa was re
ported to have been defeated by Car
ranza troops at Cruces. and to have
turned back northward toward El Valle.
from whic-h point the second American
column is moving, were regarded as
being extremely favorable, as were re
ports of an engagement between Villa's
followrs and Carranza forces.
Albany Clnb Comes Into Its Own.
ALBANY, Or., March 20. (Special.)
The formal transfer of the W. C. T. U.
hall and lot to the Albany Commercial
Club was completed today, the club
thus coming- into possession of a hall
ington, D. C: "Oils made
from the asphalt-base cru
des have shown themselves
better adapted to motor i
cylinders, as far as their
carbon forming proclivi
ties are concerned than are
paraffine-base Pennsyl
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Zcrolene is the oil used by the
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SERVICE STATIONS
Women who like to take
advantage of large advance
opportunities will come here
as quickly as possible, for
new Spring stocks are now
at their best. The very best
and most beautiful patterns
and colorings are here in
broad variety. Choice from
Exquisite Colorings and Patterns in the New Dress
Silks at $1.25 to S2.00 Yard
New Taffetas, Louisiennes and Messalines of the finest pure
silk fiber and shown in the most beautiful patterns awning
stripes, pin stripes, black and white effects, shepherd erfecks,
novelty plaids, etc. All are in 36-inch width. They are most
moderately priced at, a yard - SI. 25 and 2.00
New Jap Sillss
at 98e .Yd.-'
Our own importations purchased in
a manner that brings them to you at
a special price. They come in a
good, heavy weight and pure white
silks that will wash and wear per
fectly and sold elsewhere at $1.25
and $1.50 a -yard. Priced g q
here at. . .JOC
New Dress Goods
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A new shipment of the extremely
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and white plaid and stripe novelties in
48 to 56-inch widths the finest of
worsted and serge weaves in season
able weights matchless values from
$1.50 to $2.00 a yard.
"Women's BlackChiffon Taffeta
COATS at $12.95
Styles that are unusually attractive and prac
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are made of high-grade black chiffon taffeta
silk and are extra well finished. All sizes from
16 to 44. They were purchased when the pur
chasing power of a dollar with the manufacturer
was much greater than it is now, and that is the
reason for the underpricing. Come J?1 O QC
see what unusual values they are P
of its own. Local architects now are
working- on plans for , remodeling tho
building and before the first of next
month the club expects to be located
In its new home.
HOLDER OF NOTE LOSES
Defendant Released From Paying; for
Machinery Despite Transfer.
IA GRANDE. Or., March 20. (Spe
cial.) The unusual legal feat of defeating-
recovery on a promissory note in
the hands of a third person upon cir
cumstantial evidence and against the
iirect testimony of both the seller and
buyer of the note, was accomplished
Cars
Plain Taffeta,
at Si. 75 Yd.
The finest of high-grade Taffeta
Silks of beautiful Swiss finish and
shown in all wanted plain shades
navy, light blue, Copenhagen, Bel
gian blue, Oregon green, etc.; also
changeable Taffetas in rich color
combinations. Silks of
unsurpassed quality at.
Women's
The popular new styles in full width and
shown with pockets they are well made
of fine quality corduroy and are shown in
all sizes in white, rose, Copenhagen blue,
etc. You will find this to be dJ Ctf
an exceptional offering at tJJOaOvf
here last week in the Circuit Court
when I. P. Burnett won a case in which
he was sued by the Western Farquahr
Machinery Company, which bought the
note from the Union County Co-operative
Association.
The defense was that the machinery,
for which the note was given, iid not
come up to standard.
Clackamas to Hear Rev. Mr. Smith.
CLACKAMAS, Or.. March 20. (Spe
cial.) On Thursday, March 23. - the
chapel-car St. Peter will be at the
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Clackamas depot. This is a church on
wheels, fully equipped with altar and
confessional. The lectures will be giv
en by the Rev. Charles M. Smith, of
St. Johns, Or. The subject of the lecture
on next Thursday beginning at 8 P. M.,
will be "What the Catholic Church Is
and What It Is Not."
In Burr, Oak, N. V.. a Ms guefstrig ron
ests was held recently as to how many
grains of corn a hungry and unhampered
goose would eat. Estimates ran as high a
3000. but the bird free to go pa far as sli
liked, stopped short at the count of 4-i
grains.
Iff'
i 1 1 1 mill :yj;j