FULL LEASED
WIRE DISPATCHES
CIRCULATION IS
OVER 4000 DAILY
-
THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR
SALEM, OREGON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1915
PRICE TWO CENTS
OK TRAINS AND NEWS
STANDS FIVE CENT
SERBIAN ARMY IS
mm n a vise
f STILL FIGHTS
Steadily Advancing Serbia's
Enemies Are Now Near
Her Capital
ALMOST SURROUNDED
AND ESCAPE SHUT OFF
Clreek Cabinet Resips, and
Greece May Plunge Into
the Maelstrom
SOME CABINET UPHEAVALS
RESULTING FEOM TIU3 WAR
The French cabinet, under Vi-
viani, resigned and wan replaced
by a new cabinet under Briand.
The (ireek cabinet under Veu-
izelos was forced out and Zaim-
i's cabinet replaced them. To-
day the Zaimis cabinet quit
when the deputies gave a vute
of lack of confidence. ,
fir Edward Carson quit the
English cnbinet. Other members
previously shifted about or
went out.
Secretary of State Bryan,
United States, resigned.
Chief of Staff Von Mcfltke,
Germany, resigned.
Grand Duke Nicholas of Run-
sin, commanding main armies,
ousted by czar, and sent to Cau-
casus. 4
Berlin, Not. 4 Steadily, remorseless
ly ouroiu s enemies aro clearing tne
ivny into Nish. Bulgnriau force now
rtre within 10 miles of the war time cap
Hal. Its fall is expected at any time.
The officiul statement today told of
the Bulgnriau storming and capture of
.msaaiarat, iu miles nortnwest of the
sity.
At the same time, it announced that
the Teutons had "come back" on the
Hlnvlc front where, yesterday's state
ment admitted, they hud suffered re
verses. Twelve miles of line, wrested from
the Von Hindeuburg forces Wednesday
were reoccupled, as was Milkulishki
from the Hermans previously had been
driven,
Nlah is Doomed.
London, Nov. 4 Beleaguered by Aus-
triaim, Germans and Bulgarians, Nigh,
j-ienna s war time capital today seemed
Jikelv to fall at an enrlv moment Rnl.
i;ars, reported only a few miles away,
Mtn tneir lines constantly tightening,
appeared likely to Bwoop on the city
ulicnd of tho Austro-Germnns.
Afterward there will be naught left
ifor the Serbs but to retreat westward
if the way is open. Otherwise, it is pre
dicted, they will be crushed remorseless
ly between the invaders' armies.
Whether the hard preBsed Serbs will
lie able to escnpo at all from the fast
losing vise, it is believed, depends on
the strength of tho Austrians on the
"northwestern frontier and the Bulgars
on the southwestern frontier. The Aus
trians operating west of Vicegrad are
trying to prevent their escnpe, although,
because of hampering Montenegrin nt
encks, it is thought the Austrians mny
not be sufficiently strong to accomplish
their purpose.
Bulgarian forces hnve been seen on
tlrt Albanian border, but these are
Abe Martin
H seems like th' only hard times
we're cxperieiuln ' in this country Is
in findin' an empty seat in a nickel
1 heater, or iwivln a new car delivered,
'flier's too ninny folks tnlkin' about
what they lieerd Instead o' what they
lino.
WAS NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY'
.England and Fiance declared
war on Turkey. Hussions in
vaded Turkish Armenia. Ger
man attacks were repulsed at Ar-
bib and in the Argonne. Ger-
vance at Ypres, Lille, Berry-au-
Bnc, and in the Argouno and
Vosges. Russia claimed heavy
German losses in Poland and
predicted a general Teutonic re-
treat. Tlie British ships Good
Hope, Glasgow and Otrnnto;
and the German ships Leipsig
and Bremen were reported miss-
ing after tho Chilean naval bat-
tie.
thought to have been only reconnoiter
ing parties. If the Serbs can puss be
tween them, they can rench Montenegro
or Albania, more probably the former.
While Nish iB hard pressed, the allies
arc reported hurrying their landings at
Salonika and Kavala to aid Serbia and
check a Teuton drive across Bulgaria to
Constantinople.
Bulgars Repulsed.
Fnris, Nov. 4. Repulse of Bulgnr
forces in the Nisuva valley was claimed
by the Nish official statement, dated
Sunduy, received today. The announce
ment, however, Bhowed the Serbs hard
pressed by forces hemming them in
around KragujovaU and Nish.
"The Austro-Germnns attacked in
great force on our northern front," the
statement Baid, "especially on the right
wing where fighting is still in pro
gress. "Our Morava river positions were as
saulted without result. The enemy ad
vanced on Kragujcvatz and we took up
positions south of the city.
"In the Nisnva valley, our left was
forced to retire, but our center repulsed
tne Bulgars who retreated toward Bela
I'nlanka (12 miles southeast of Nish.)
"The enemy (presumably Bulgar
ians) nttnckod in the vicinity of Bol
kevac." Russians Keep Fighting.
Vienna, Nov. 4. Seeking apparently
to influence the decision of their Ru
manian neighbors by a strong showing,
Russians are reinforcing their Strypa
river lines. The fightiug there continues
unabated; one gain for the Teuton , as
claimed officially today the break
down of a Slav attack north of Bucancz,
70 miles southeast of Lemberg.
More important, however, from the
Austriau standpoint, the combined Aus-tro-Gormnn
forces have broken the maiu
Russian front west of Cznrtorysk, cap
turing 065 prisoners and three Max
ims. Ziemkovico is in Teuton hands.
Fierce fighting continues around
Mierhof and Bielgof.
Greek Cabinet Resigns.
Athens, Nov. 4. Following the Greek
parliament 's voto of lack ot confidence
in the' cabinet today, the latter body
immediately rosigned.
The question of a voto of confidence
was raised Wednesday in connection
with the debate over military proposals.
Former Premier Veniaclos suggested the
vote. Cast today, it resulted 147 against
and 114 for tho ministry with three
members not voting.
It was known fjpni the moment of
r7..:m:u' mnninlmmit RH VPllizeloS' SUC-
.11111113 M'lV - -
cessor'thut Vcnizelos could overthrow
him as soon as the legislative body and
the nation grow sufficiently dissatisfied
with the Zaimis policies.
Zaimis is not a "peace at any price
mail, but he takes the view that Greece
should not enter the war at present, lie
also denies that the Serbian treaty re
quires Greece to come to Serbia's aid
against tho Bulgars tinder existing con
ditions. An opposite interpretation is placed
on tho trcnty by trrTSerbs and the al-
The specific act on which King Con
stantino is said to have sought Venue
los' resignation was the permission
Venizclos was understood to have given
the allies to land at Greek ports and to
cross Greek territory to Sorbin.
The Incident which caused the crisis
wus a controversy between a pro-Ven-izelos
deputy nnd ZuimiH ' war minister.
Venizelos interposed with the proposal
of a test of strength.
The overthrow of the Znimu cabinet,
nfter less than a month's service, was
Interpreted by many as meaning that
Greece will definitely throw her lot
with the allies in the Balkan struggle.
Von Hindenburg Advances.
Berlin, Nov. 4. Field Marshal Von
Hindenburg has reoccupied a 12 mile
line from which tho Russians Wednes
day forced his men to retire, the wnr
office announced todny. He also took
Mukulischki, from which ho was driven
previously.
Concerning Serbinn operations, the
statement said that the Bulgarians bud
stormed and captured Nishnlufat, 10
miles northwest of NisU.
Albanians' Rebel.
Paris. Nov. 4. Albanian uprisings
and a battle between the Herbiuns and
the rebels north of Tirana were report-"
ed in news agency dispatches here early
today.
Trench Make Yardage.
Taris, Nov. 4. "After a violent at
tack, we have reoccupied the major por
tion of the Germans' advance trenches
in the .vicinity of the Chatissnn farm
(Champagne) destiite their fluid fire,"
today's wnr office staterueut an
nounced. "Southeast of Ncuville-St. Vnast.
there were violent grenade and mili
tary duels.
"Troops for the Balkan campaign
continuo to land at Salonika."
SEAMEN S LAW IS
SUSPENDED FOR
A SHORT P
This Was Done To Give the
Examiners Time In Which
To Do Their Work
AND PREVENT WORKING
HARDSHIP ON OWNERS
Sailors Hail Law As the Only
One Recognizing Them As
Human Beings
San Francisco, Nov. 4. Owners and
masters of twenty vessels duo to sail
from this port today or tomorrow and
shipping circles generally wore relieved
today when they wero informed that
the LnFolletto scnmeii's act, which was
due to become effective today, had
been susjiended by Acting Seertnry of
Commerce A. L. Thurniaii in Washing
ton. Collectors of customs in all nnrts of
tho country were notif ied to give clear
ance to nil vessels where it was shown
that tho owners had made a real effort
to comply with tho law.
It was contended today by shimmis
men that tho department of commerce
was entirely responsible for the inabil
ity of enough soaincu qualifying under
tho provisions of the new law to Hermit
all vessels sailing on schedule, it was
declared the seamen have been prepared
to take the examinations for mouths,
but the department made no effort to
give tho examinations until the last few-
lays.
Sfllors Favor' Law.
Washington, No 48olicitor Thur
nian of the commerce department today
wired all collectors of ports not to
hold up vessels unable to comply with
the terms of the LaFollette seamen's
act, if it showed a real effort to com
ply therewith.
Seamen hailed the new law as the
only one recognizing them at human
beiugs, while ship owners contended
that instead of bet ferine conditions it
will drive American ships from the
seas.
The act went into effect today as fnr
as America ships are concerned, with
the exception contained in Thurmnn's
ruling, but foreigu nations have four
months in which to revise their customs
to meet the demands of the law.
Under its terms, vessels must have
a higher standard of life savins; an
pnratus than heretofore, and their
crews must contain 40 per cent of able-
bodied seamen.
Recently, Snn Francisco reported
that only a small number of physical
examinations nail been completed
New York on the other hand said a
largo number had passed. There has
been some complaint that the tests are
too severe and hence bar many good
seamen,
A large delegation of shipping men
representing the chamber of commerce
met today to make a final protest
against what tney declare are gross in
consistencies in the LaPollette bill.
At the protest meeting the question
of whether seamen nro qualified as life
boatmen, eveu if they have a certili
cate, was particularly discussed.
According to Thtirmnn, a week or
two will see rigid enforcement of ull
provisions. The order is intended to
prevent hardships which might be in
curred should the net be followed
strictly today, with ninny seamen not
yet examined.
Many compluints reached the depart
ment that a number of vessels could
not get their full complement of men
because of the restrictions of the act.
Secretary of Commerce lledfield said
that Chairman McConihs of the demo
cratic untiouiil committee did not know
whereof he spoke if ho attacked the
law as reported, saying:
"I hnve not heard of any new ves
sels being built since August, 1914."
"What ever the effects of the law,
may or not be,'' Reilfield commented,
"the fact is undeiiinble t It it t during-the
last six mouths an increasing, and in
the total, unprecedented number of
ships for foreign nud domestic, travel
have been ordered from American
builders. More ships are building in;
American yards today thnn ever in
history. "
lledfield would not comment on Mo
Combs' demand for repeal of the law.
Act No NuUfied.
San Francisco, Nov. 4. Collector of
Customs iHivis declnred today that the
seamen's act has not been nulliflod as
a result of Assistnnt Heqretnry of
Commerce Thuruiiin 's order authorizing
bim to clear vessels when, in his opin
ion, the owners had done everything
possible to comply with the law. lie
said the law's provisions will havo to
be complied with just as closely as
possible.
"The department of commerce sim
ply used common judgment in not
working a hardship -on shipping men
when they have done everything pos
sible to comply with the law," said
IAT
10 BEJERE FRIDAY
Commercial Club and Whole
City To Give Them Royal
Welcome
Tomorrow tho newspaper meu of the
state, the Oregou Press association, will
meet here for a, two days session. The
commercial club nnd "local newspaper
men have arranged to give them a big
turkey dinner and a warm welcome, and
to make their visit a pleasant one. Sa
lem citizens, one and all, are urged to
make the comfort and pleasure of tiiese,
her guosts, a personal matter and to
leavo nothing undone that will make
their visit one they will not soon for
got. The program follows:
iruuikV loreuoon 0:10, regintrntioa
and payment of dues; 10, invocation by
lr. T. r. Ford, district superintendent
Methodist Episcopal church; address of
welcome, R. J. Hendricks, publisher of
Oregon Daily Statesman; response and
annual address, President E. K. Brodie,
publiahor Oregon City Enterprise; ap
pointmont of resolutions and other committee;-
U):l", "' What the Matter
With Newspaper Men and Printers in
Oregon?" Joseph P. Hurley, Washing
ton County News-Times, Forest Grove;
10:S0, "System hi tho Various Depart
ments," A. K. Voorhies, Rogue River
Courier, Grants Pass; 10:4.r), "What
Editors Say," Klbert Bede, the Sentin
el, Cottugo Grove; 11:00, "Co-operation
iH-tweea tne rress ami the Agoney,"
Arthur H. Deuto-T.vler Company,"
Portland, Oregon; 11:30, discussion' on
previous addresses; 12, adjournment to
Salem commercial club, where buffet
luncheon will be served by George Pal
mer Putnam, Carl U. Shoemaker, Carlo
Abrums, George A. White, Frank Dav
ey, appointee from tho fraternity by
Governor James Withycombe.
Friday afternoon 1:110, "Facta in
Relation to the Administration of the
Penitentiary," Frank -Jtavey; 1:45,
-nome Tuings or tiio first Importance
to tho Development nnd Prosperity of
Oregon and Their Dependence Unon
Accurate and Honest Publicity," Rufus
Holmaa, comnufjioner of Multnomah
county; 2:15, .iomo eccnt Improve
ments in tho Teaching of Journalism in
tho Universities," Kria W. Allen, de
partment of journalism, University of
uregon, r.uono; K:u "Wrestling With
a Little Daily Papor," A. H. O'Brien,
Kvenig Record, Mjirshfieldj 2:45 "Free
Publicity and Whore to Draw the
Line," Mark Woodruff, publicity rep
resentative of the Portland Chiimber of
Commerce.; 3:00, diticuflsion: 3:15. "Pi
oncer Kditors and Printers of Oregon,"
P. H. D'Arcy, Salem, Oregon; 3:45,
"Higher Responsibilities of Newsa-
pers, auicu uoimnn, editor Hu 'ran
cisco Argonaut and Oakland Daily Tri
bune; 4:45,. "Some Ideals in News
paper Work," Joh't t. Carroll, publish
er Portland Evening Telegram; ad
journment. Friday evening at 0:.10 the commer
cial club of Salem, extend a banquet
to tiie visiting nowspniief ' men and
wives at the Murlon hotel.
Saturday morning 9:00, reports of
resolutions and other committees; 9:30,
"Tka V.n,itmi,n of T,l., ,. V..,.
day," John K, Oratke, Daily Evening
Budget, Astoria, Oregon; 10:00, report
of secretary, Philip S. Bates, the Pa
cific Northwest: 10:15, "Journalism,
Conservation and Otherwise," Edgar B.
Piper, editor Tho Orogouinn; 11:15,
45 minutes ' discussion of pertinent sub
jects rofcrred to tho ofticers of the
association by members; 12:00, election
of officers; 12:30 adjournment.
Davis. "1 will not issue clearance
papers to vessels if it cannot bo shown
tliut uu effort was made to hnve their
crews examined."
LaFollette Defends Law,
Madison, Wis., Nov. 4. Senator La
Follette, father of the senmen's net
which took effect fodny, hailed it ns
freeing sailors from "legnljzed slav
ery." "It will improve conditions under
which they are compelled to work," he
commented, "and will raise their effic
iency. Despite calumnious attacks from
shipping interests and a number (if
large dailies, the people are beginning
to see that it is one of the greatest
pieces of public welfare legislation on
the nntion's statute bonks. Opposition
to it is wholly selfish. It means there
will be a fight on until there is as com
plete a measure of safety at sea US is
humanly possible."
About B0 Pet Cent Pass.
Portland, Or., Nov. 4. Of sixty-one
sailors thus far examined here under
the seamen's act, 13 have failed to
pass, Inspector Edwards stated today.
The rejections were due to physical
disabilities, not lack of - nautical
knowledge, be said.
ljt )fc )(t i(t )(c )fc sfc jjc j)c )(t iff )ft ft
THE WEATHER
Oregon: Tonight
and Friday fair
except rain north
west Krt ion ; anil
cooler tonight, in
southwest portion
except near the
coast; southerly
winds.
Ir-r-Ft
I r t " .
OFFICIAL STATES .
OF PEACE
England Must Pay Heavy In
demnity to Pay Germany's
War Debt
RETENTION OF POLAND
"FREEDOM OF THE SEAS"
Russian Evacuation of Balk
ans and a Free Hand
In Turkey
Washington, Nov. 4. "When Eng
land begins to tulk peace, the war will
be near to a close. Germany looks to
Engluud to open the discussion. Ger
many's terms are already formulated."
An official, reflecting German Am
bassador Von Bernstorff's views thus
commented today, at the same time out
lining the German terms as followB:
A heavy indemnity to pay Germany's
war debt.
Retention of Poland, to become nn
autonomous stato with a customs alli
ance, and tho retention of other French
and Russian territory until the indemn
ity is paid.
Bestoration of at least a part of Ger
many's colonies, probably nil ' of
them.
Absolute "freedom of the seas."
Russia's evacuation of the Balkans
with complete Austro-German control
there.
Permission to modernize Turkey with
out interference.
Germany to give up Belgium, as sh
"does not care to assimilate her."
- These are the only terms agreeable to
Gormany, the official Bald. Easier terms
woro possiblo a year ago; even barsjior
ones will be Germany's demand a year
from now.
Germany, he said, expects tho allies
to pay her war bill.
England can now make peace, quit
the war and still be "even with the
game" barring, of course, her killed
and her debts, tho official said.
"But wouldn't pence at such a price
constitute total defeat for the allies?'
it was suggested.
"It would," ho replied, "but it will
be a greater defeat a year hence. The
allies must Bee thnt they cannot drive
the Germans from France, and the same
situation is true of Russia.
"Already England is preparing to
abandon the Dardanelles. She admits
she is beaten there. Isn't this an i nil i
cation that she will soon be forced to
admit the same on the western front,
"France and Russia cannot mane
peace. They will continue to fight until
thev aro actually beaten down, Italy
will do likewise. Germany, however,
does not expect to beat England to
her knees. Who expects England to be
wiso enough to quit before she is
ruined."
When Ambassador Von Bernstorff
was asked to ratify the official's
views, he smilingly declined. There is
reason to believe, however, that the en
voy's opinion differs little from the of
ficial '.
Still Talk Peace.
Rome, Nov. 4. Pence talk Is still in
the air, despite denials from bellig
erent capitals.
Germany is generally credited with
starting the reports, hut the Mattino to
dny asserted that the allied represen
tatives will meet Prince Von Buelow at
Lucerne, Switzerland, to discuss peace
terms in preliminary manner. Diploma
tic circles, however, did not credit the
story.
Monsignor Marchettl, the pope's rep
resentative in Switzerland, is reported
to bo convassing peace with Von Hue
low, nnd the Informiizione stnteil that
a certain cardinal is en route to Switz
erland with a letter from the pope to
Von Huelow, presumably on the pence
subject.
Count Ehrensviird, the Swedish minis
ter at Berne, one of the most prominent
neutrals, Is reported promoting the
the peace movement, but other neu
tral diplomats are snid to be ready to
act.
Brand Whitlock
Is Coming Home
Washington, Nov. 4 Tho official ex
planation that Brand Whitlock, minis
ter to Belgium, Is returning homo on
Icnvo oC absence because of ill health,
was generally accepted iieie tndnv. Hu
mors persisted, however, that the re
ipiest for n vacation was the result of
I he popular (lei nui'i disfavor In which
he found himself as a result of his ac
tivities in behalf of Miss Edith Cnvell,
English woman executed at HniHscls.
As bearing out. the explanation of
ill health, the state department pointed
nut that WhitlocK had been confined to
his bed and wiih too 111 to conclude the
Cnvell negotiations, uiid on tho verge
of nervous and physical collnpso.
It, is expected he will make a per
sonal report to Secretary of Stnte Ln-is-ing
before he goes to bis home in To
ludo.
TERMS
OPEN TO ENGLAND
&
ALBANT EDITOR MARRIES
,
San Francisco, Nov. 4. With.
the marriage here of Miss Ma-
bel Lane, of Harrisburg, Ore.,
and E. M. Reagan, publisher of
the Evening Herald, Albany,
Ore., the fame of San Francisco
as a "city of weddings" is add-
ed to today.
The ceremony was performed
by Dr. Charles Frederick Aked
at the First Congregational
church yesterday afternoon.
E
OF GREECE'S KING
He Has Won Twice But It Is
Doubtful If He Can Win
Again
By J. W, T. Mason.
(Written for the United Press.)
New York, Nov. 4. If the Greek
cabiuet crisis probably means that for
mer Premier Venizelos has decided to
try to control again the government
and to plunge Greece into the war, the
allies may, as a matter of fact pluu
a coup d 'ctat and rally the Greek peo
ple against the king's policy of neutral
ity. If the boldness of such a move suc
ceeds it would have a lightning effect
on the situation and meun Great Bri
tain's recovery of a prestige in the
Balkans, lost through- diplomatic fail
ures. It has beeu reported that Germany is
exerting pressure on King Constantine
to order demobilization. Oaco issued,
such an order would mean that Grecian
participation in the conflict would be
come too remote for practical considera
tion. Probably the allies decided on a
quick test of strength botwoen Veui-
zelos' and. the king- if noeossnry. If
this is true their time is well chosen.
The landing of the allies at Salonika
stirred Greek sympathizers for the al
lies. Moreover, the difficulties of the
Germans in moving on Nish, and the
lack of brilliant Bulgarian victories
must suggest to the Greeks tho prob
ability of victory for thoir army if they
enter with the allies.
Nevertheless it is not cortaia that
the king and his policy can be beaten.
In two previous conflicts of opinion
over neutrality, ho won. And, the
strongest weapon the king has is the
argument that Venizelos is inspired by
foreigners. Such an appeal may have
its effect. But, if it fails to stir resent
ment against him, Greece may yet at
tack tho Bulgarians, if not indeed the
Austro-Germans.
E
WILL ME PLUNGE
If She Adds Her 400,000
Troops to Allies, Rumania
Likely to Follow
Paris, Nov. 4. That Greece will
plunge into the war ugalnst Bulgaria
wss regarded ttjdny as almost certain
following the overthrow of the Zaimis
cabinet.
Eleutherious Venizelofl, who assured
ly will step back into the position of
premier ho held before Zaimis replaced
him, is a war advocate and favors the
allies. Presumably, ff he is again
premier he will force Greece into the
war very quickly.
Nevertheless, King Constantine
forced Voni.elns' resignation some
months ago, ami n general election re
turned him ami his war party to pow
er. Constantine, however, still avoid-
Cil linnt itil iixr nnrl wlwui tin, itm ttnr
came to a second showdown, Venlzelos
again resigned. Zaimis was named:
premier instead of having another
clout ion.
That tho king will continuo to re
sist the war party and Its lender in
view of the latest developments is
deemed unlikely hero
Greece cua send into the field 400,
000 fully equipped troops. Her plunge,
it is believed likely would determine
Rumania to throw her tot with tho
allies.
VANCOUVER WILL INVEST
Vancouver, B. (',. Nov. 4. Vancouver
is going to contribute millions of dol
lars to Canada's first war loan if the
predictions of more than a score of
hank managers nud other local financial
men are an indication of the sentiment
of the people.
On deposit in the snvings banks and
elsewhere In this city there is said to be
between iin,(Ml0,000 nud 15,01)0,0110
drawing about four per cent interest.
A large proportion of this amount is
to be sent to Ottawa to be used to equip
Canadians on the fighting fronts iu
Kuropo,
IS
HILL SPLIT ARMY
S
Two Thousand Yaqui Indians
Will Conduct a Guerrilla
War in Mexico
BANDITS WILL PLUNDER
ALL NORTHERN MEXICO
Three Hundred Cavalrymen
Desert and WiD Become
Bandits
Douglas, Ariz., Nov. 4. Colonel Mar
tinez, of the Villista army, who crossed
the border and surrendered to Ameri
can forces here today, declares that
General Villa will split ins troops into
small scouting parties at Naco Sonora,
nnil semi thorn out on raiding expedi
tions designed to spread death and ter
ror all through northwestern Mexico.
Villa has abandoned his attack on
Agua Prima, having lost 1,000 men ia
repeated vain assaults.
Villa and his stuff cumped last night
at Anavacachi pass, two miles soutd
of Douglas, and today resumed tne
march to Naco. A large supply of pro
visions is snid to be awaiting their ar
rival there.
Two thousand Yaqui Indians, who
particijtatcd in the fighting around
Agua Priota, deserted the Villa banner
today and, lod by Goneral Urbalejo and
General Acosta, sot out on a campaign
of guerriialla warfaro of their own.
Three hundred Villluta cavalrymen
have deserted and entered the moun
tains, presumably with the intention of
becoming bandits.
Funstoa, Praises Bravery.
Washington, Nov, 4. Tribute to the
bravery and tenacity of the thread
bare, thirsting and suffering Villista
forces repulsed before Agua Priota, was
paid in General Funston's official re
xrt to tho war department dated last
night. ; . .
The roport follows:
"Tho whereabouts of General Villa
and his main forco tonight is unknown.
There are persistent rumors that he has
fled to Cubullena, 18 miles south of
hero where there is ample water, and
that ho is recuperating his men la or
der to return tho attack, but a small
detachment of his force with some
wagons reached Naco and is purchas
ing food, whilo nn officer east of Naco
reports Boeing about 4,000 encamped
across the border from Osborne.
"Villa's force consists of about 12,
000 men, 38 guns and an unknown num
ber of machiuo guns. His men Buffer
ed terribly during operations here from
thirst aud hunger but their spirit -is
shown by the fuc.t that Ions than a doz
e.i deserted to our side. Women, chil
dren and camp followers usually found
with a Mexican force were lett at
Casus Ui amies. Ho has nothing but
fighting men with him."
Explaining his failure, to fire across
the boundary in Keeping wuu minor
ity from Washington to do so if bullets
from Agua Priota landed in Douglus,
Funston snid:
"it. muy not bo understood at the
war department why, in view of exist
ing orders, 1 havo not firod .upon the
contending parties, considering the face
that some bullets and shells struck on
tho American side and three men of the
Seventh infantry wero wounded.
"1 diil not firo because it was evi
dent that both coiiiinunders were doing
their utmost to prevent injuring Ameri
cans, General ('alios' men (Carran
ziseas) committed tho principal faults
and I could not in fairness open on
Villa without treating Cnles the same."
Douglas Again Normal.
Douglas, Ariz.., Nov. 4. Ocneral
Francisco Villa's armies were still
somewhere near Agun Priota today but
whether they intended nnothor attucx
after haying been heavily repulsed ro
peatudly, or whether thoy woro actual
ly in retreat was a matter of specu-
. lut inn.
General K. P. Culles, commanding the
Onrranzistas in Agua Prietu, maintain-
ed u vigilunt watch. Douglas went back
to work, schools reopened, nnd things
became normal generully. A little adobe
hut on the outskirts of Agua Priota, a
('arm n ?.iata officer found shattered by
a shell. In the midst of tho debris lay
tho bodies of two babies, a Mexican
woman, a parrot and a dog.
Villa Shot Two Mormons. '
Kl Puso, Texas, Nov. , 4. Shot in
,-,!, I blend bv General Villa, the bodies
oi' two American Mormons today reach
ed Ciisiis Griindes.
Tho rebel chieftuin had impressed
them into nervico at (,'nsas Grandes to
haul auiiininilion to Agua Prieta for
tho Villista-CarriuiziBla battle there.
I'pon reuching Ojitos Pass, they nukod
Villa for their release, but tho generals
reply was to shoot them both point
bhiiik. A friend loaded the bodies up
on a wagon unit returned them to thoir
IntiilllcB at Casus Grande.
One of tho nien belonged to the Tay
lor family.
Herviu is the Juarois of Kuropej all
fighting must go there to make a froja
sturt, '
VILLA
WHIPPED
NT
SILL BAND