Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 26, 1916, Page 1

/ ( Z WHEN AWAY FROM HOME The Bee Is The Paper ‘you ask for; if you plan te be absent more than a few days, have n._la‘-.lld to you. VOL. XLVI-NO. 7. PRRT OF “TENTH" 'BREAKS THROUGH MEXICANS' TRAP Captain Boyd Leads Force Out of Lines, But Whether He and Men Escaped Is Not Known, OTHER TROOP IS OUTFLANKED Soldiers Under Morey Fail to .Cut Way to Freedom and Their Fate Also in Doubt. COURIER REPORTS TO PERSHING fan Antonio, Tex., June 25—The force of United States cavalry, under Captain Charles T. Boyd, succeeded in breaking through the lines of the Mexican force under General Felix Gomez at Carrizal, according to a message last night from General Per- shing to General Funston, but whether any of them were able to make their escape still is unknown. Captain Boyd’s men of Troop C took the ditch in which the front line of Mexican troops were entrenched and charged through into the town of Carrizal. Troop K, under Captain Lewis Morey, charged with Troop C, but were outflanked and forced to take refuge in an adobe house. They at least had a chance to defend them- selves from cover, but their ultimate fate is unknown, as is that of the remnants of Captain Boyd's troop. Reports From Jenkins, This news came to General Persh- “3g by courier from Major John M. nkins, commanding a squadron of relief expedition sent out from olonia Dublan. Major Jenkins also mnounced that he had found five Pmembers of Troop C of the Tenth cavalry and gne member of Troop K at San Luis rafich. They also were hopse holders, as were the other Ustraggle® who have reported. They did not see the finish of the fight, but their stories, according to Major Jenkins' courier, confirmed reports that the attack had been opened by the Mexican troops without provoca- tion. i General Pershing said in his repor that he believed the men still unac- counted for had not been captured. This was taken to mean that he feared Captain Morey’s men had not been able to hold, out against the overwhelming odds against them even from the shelter of the house in which they had taken refuge and had pugen killeds s o ¢ \ ' Husries Toward Carrizal 1t is stillshoped, however, that they still may be holding out and Major Jenkins’ ‘command is hastening to- ward Carrizal to their relief. Major Robert L. Howze, with the second squadron of the relief expedition, is a day behind Jenkins, and is pressing hard to overtake and support hi General Pershing, according to report, has sent provisions and.sup plies for the wounded to meet Majors Jenkins and Howze on their return march toward Colonia Dublan. General Pershing reported that the corps under Captain Boyd and Cap- tain Morey showed the greatest cour- age and exhibited the most sterling fighting qualities. No mention of the Mexican cavalry oNgrge reported by the stragglers last night was_made in the Pershing re- port, but the fact that the Americans were able to advance and break the Mexican lines after the first attack is believed to give some indication that the charge was checked. Forms Skirmish Line. According to stories told by the five men found at San Luis ranch after the Mexicans had opened fire with several machine guns, Captain Boyd dismounted his men and formed them in line of skirmish, Captain Boyd with Troop C led the first line, and _Captain Morey with Troop K, .the right. They advanced by rushes to- ward the irrigating ditch, 250 yards distant, which sheltered the main force of Mexican troops and from which the machine guns were spray- ing their ranks with lead. They took the ditch with one final wild rush, putting the Mexicans to flight and capturing several machine guns. Captain Boyd was wounded twice, once in the arm and once in the shoul- \ / der. In the final rush on the entrenched Mexicans, Captain Boyd fell dead, M through the body. Without checking their advance Troop C, led by Lieutenant Harry Adair, dashed on after the fleeing Mexicans into the town. That was the last seen of them by the men found at San Luis rarch. Apparently they found themselves in danger of capture from Mexicans approaching from the rear, q (Continved on Page, Column 2.) . The Ee_ath,er' For Nebraska—Partly cloudy. Temperatures msaha Hour. N O e I 0 D W 0 A =2 SEENrIEsLINI232s = | MEXICANS FIRED THE FIRST SHOTS ATU.S. TROOPERS Description of Battle Brought in Letter From Oaptain Morey, Who Was Left ; to Die. ABANDONED BY OWN ORDER Mortally Wounded, U, 8. Offi- cer Commands Men to Carry News. FEARED MEXIOAN ATTACK San Antonio, Tex., June 25—Mex- | ican troops fired the first shot on the troopers of the Tenth United States Cavalry at Carrizal, but not until the American forces, fearing an ambush, had advanced in battle formation, ac- cording to a letter written on the day of the fight by Captain Lewis Morey, commanding K troop of the Tenth the day of the fight, and forwarded to General Funston by General Pershing tonight. Captain Morey wrote the letter at 9:15 a. m., June 21, while hiding, in a hole about 2,000 yards from the scene of the battle, Captain Morey was wounded and had another wound- ed man and three unwounded troop- ers with him. The three unwounded men were picked up by a detachment under Lieutenant Henry A. Meyers, jr., of the Tenth cavalry, and the let- ter brought to G:nerarPershing to- ay. San Antonio, Tex., June 25.—Cap- tain Morey was -left to die upon the desert from thirst and his wounds, The men abandoned him at his own order.. The three unwounded men had “carried him, according to their stories, to Lieutenant Meyer, from the hole where he had hidden and made their way nearly- two miles from the battlefield. They were forced to stop and Cap- tain Morey, believing himself hope- lessly wounded, ordered them to leave him. They also thought him about to die from loss of blood and thirst, and obeyed. Hughes Weleomed To His Summer Home At Bridgehampton Bridgehampton,” N. Y., June 25— The little town of Bridgehampton welcomed Charles E. Hughes to his summer home last night. Tremenden, the home of his wife’s brother-in- faw, wkich. the nominee will occupy;| was decorated ‘with flags and every building along the half-mile ride from the station to the residence was bedecked with bunting. A village crowd met Mr. Hughes with automobiles at the station and escorted him down Main street to the monument cornmemorating the town's 250th anniversary. Emil Twye- fort, a summer resident, had pre- g;red a speech, which he read, and iss Louise Bennett, the mayor’s daughter, presented the nominee with a floral offering. Mr. Hughes in reply thanked the villagers and asked them to regard him henceforth as a neighbor. Mrs. Hughes, who had preceded her hus- band here, drove with him from the station and sat in the automobile as he addressed the crowd. The nominee then went directly to Tremenden, where he will remain in seclusion to- morrow. He expects to visit New York early next week. Mother of Sunday Dies at Home of Son at Winona Lake Word was received in Omaha last night, announcing the death of Mrs, Sunday, mother of William A. Sun- day at Winona Lake, Ind,, where she had resided with her son for a num- ber of years. Mrs. Sunday was 84 years of age and had been in poor health for a long time, For many years she lived in Ames, Ta. The body will be taken to Ames for burial and there the fu- neral will be held Wednesday. Towa Discourages War Marriages .Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia., June 25—~Thus far there are no Iowa “war brides” as far as is known. The an- nounced policy of the officers to re- fuse to accept married men for serv- ice has, it is believed, checked for a time at least the tendency for hasty ceremonies performed on the eve of the departure of the bridegroom to the front. Several weddings, it has been learned, have been postponed in order that the bridegroom might de- vote his entire time to the business of fighting and give less thought to the girl he left behind him with a shiny, new wedding ring. TEXAS AVIATOR WOUNDED WHILE ON FRENCH FRONT Paris, June 25.—Sergeant Barnsley of Texas, a member of the Franco- American aviation corps, was wound- ed during a fight with German aero- planes near Bar le Duc, where he was taken to a hospital. Sergeant Barnsley was wounded in the stomach by ma- chine gun fire from the German aero- planes. Sergeant Barnsley ‘is a member of one of the several Franco-American Detictency Totai excess Normal precipltatis Excess for the da Total ‘rainfall since March 1. cess wince March 1 Bxecss for cor. period, Detlelency for cor. period, 19; 217 inch 96 inches 08 inchen 24 inches 45 inch flotillas org’arniud some time ago from the 'i or more American the volunteers in aero service in the ——pp— Refugees Are Coming. French army. June 25.—When the Ward line tergy leaves this port to- Vera Ci steamahip morrow afternoon every bit of deck space will be occupled by the cots of refugees ‘bound for the United States. OMAHA, MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 26, INSISTS DE FACTO CHIEF REPUDIATE CARRIZAL ATTACK United States Demands Action Be Disavowed and American Prisoners Given Their Freedom. MEDIATION TALK Bolivian Envoy if Accept It. WASHINGTON IS Washington, June 25.—A per- emptory demand that General Car- ranza repudiate the attack on Amer- ican troops at Carrizal and immedi- ately release all captured American soldiers was understood tonight to be the next step in the Mexican crisis now contemplated by the Washington government. Failure to comply with either demand undoubt- edly would result in the gravest con- sequences, foretold in Secretary Lansing’s recent note to the de facto government. Formulation of a communication awaited a final report from General Pershing on the Carrizal “incident. Pending its receipt, the War depart- ment pressed urgently today its ef- forts to reinforce strongly the border patrol and prepare for any event- uality. Full Information Lacking. Full information from American sources as to what happened at Car- rizal was still lacking. Officials were plainly concerned with news dis| atcges from Chihua- hua saying that General Jacinto Trevino, the . Mexican commander, had threatened to attack American columns reported advancing from the field base toward San Antonio and Ojo Caliente if they did not im- mediately retreat. Efforts are being made by Latin- American diplomats to bring about mediation between the United States and Mexico. Ambassador Calderon of Bolivia has’ asked Ambassador Designate Arredondo of Mexico whether the Carranza government would be willing to accept mediation. Arredondo said he would communi- cate the inquiry to Carranza. Mr. Calderon, failing to see Secretary Lansing, said he expected to direct the same inquiry to the American government Monday. Seeking Mediation. Rumors that the Carranza govern- ment. was seeking mediation through other /Latin-American nations came from many quarters. The activities of Elizo Arredondo, the Mexican am- bassador designate, lent weight to the reports. Private advices from Mexico city also continued to indicate that General Carranza still hoped to find a way to evade the storm his policy has aroused. Administration officials hold that they have nothing to mediate, It is generally regarded as unlikely that President Wilson would agree to any proposal that meant tying the hands of General Funston in his efforts to protect the border from bandits. A mediation plan resting on a military status quo during negotiations, would prevent pursuit of raiders or any enemy operations beyond the border to break up bandit organizations be- fore they become dangerous. And it is for this purpose General Pershing's column has been maintained in its present position despite Carranza's opposition. As Far As It Can Go. Under these circumstances, it was intimated on high authority that ef- forts toward preservation of peace concerning the initiation of which the minjster of Salvador was authorized today to confer with his diplomatic colleagues, could go no farther than an attempt to persuade General Car- ranza to change his attitude toward the determination of the United States to protect its people and ter- ritory. A report reached here today that General Carranza and his cabinet had prepared a reply to the last Ameri- can note rejecting his demand that American troops be withdrawn from Mexico. The report said it. would be published in Mexico City tomor- row, but it did not say when it would be sent here and officials were not inclined to credit it. Ambassador Arredondo had no information that a reply had been prepared or even that a decision had been reached by his government as to its next step. Spe- (Continued on page 2, column 3.) Carrizal Massacre Prevented if Aerial Equipment Adequate Columbus, N. M, June 25.—Aero- planes for scouting purposes were sent south from here today upon im- perative orders from General Per- shing. The planes are the new 160- horse power type and each carried a pilot and an observer. For about six weeks new aeroplanes have been under process of assem- bling here preparatory for field use. Some delay has beén occasioned by the failure of proper propellers to arrive. Military censorship at Columbus prevented the number of planes sent south being announced. However, eight biY‘llnes have been undergoing trial flight there for some weeks, Aft- er the collapse of the machines which were attached to the expedition at the outset, General Pershing was tobliged to depend upon cavalry for scouting purposes and . military men assert that had the planes been in condition for service the Carrizal en- gagement probably never would have occurred. 19 peditionary force in Mexico | 16—EIGHT PAGES. PERSHING—This picture of the commander of the ex- was made at his headquar ters at Namiquipa, his southernmost base in Mexico, and is, therefore, his latest photo. GEN.JOHN PERSHING. AMERICANS SLAIN STILL LIE UNBURIED Mexicans Leave Bodies of Enemy on the Field of Car- rizal. DON UNIFORMS OF THE U. 8. A. El Paso, Tex., June 25.—Bodies of the American soldiers killed in the engagement at Carrizal still lie un- buried on the battlefield, according to French and Mexican refugees who arrived in Juarez today. They as- serted that the Mexican dead were buried imimediately after the fight, but that” the American bodies had been left lying exposed to the ele- ments, The arrivals alsorsaid that the Car- ranzista losses were much heavier than the Mexican official reports, which placed the casualties at four- teen, indicated. Carranzista leaders frankly admit, they said, that the low estimate was made public for the purpose of impressing upon ~the masses of the Mexican people that the first clash between American and Mexican troops had resulted in a “great Mexican victory.” Wounded in Stock Cars. It was pointed out that twenty- three Mexicans were buried near the battlefield after the engagement, as many more bodies, including that of Felix Gomez, were taken to Chihua- hua City, and two stock cars were loaded with wounded, several of whom have died since in the Chihua- hua hospital. Carranzista guards donned the American uniforms taken from the seventeen negro cavalrymen, who were taken as captives to Chihuahua City, according to the stories brought here. Before givlnx up their cloth- ing, however, the Americans fought with their fists and were only sub- dued when the Mexicans aimed their rifles at them. Report Negroes Desert. Another story which is being spread through northern Mexico is that a number of negro soldiers of General ' Pershing's command, be- cause of the continued abuse to which they were subjécted, “have been de- serting to the Carranzista forces.” These stories are believed to have had their origin in the fact that two negroes were captured about a week ago in Chihuahua City. BAY STATE MILITIAMEN WILL ENTRAIN TUESDAY Framingham, Mass,, June 25.—Four regiments of infantry, one regiment of field ar!iller{, one ambulance com- pany and one field hospital company, constituting the greater part of the Massachusetts military mobilized here, received orders tonight to be ready to entrain for the Mexican bor- der on Tuesday morning. San An- tonio, Tex., it is said, probably will be the field base of the Massachu- setts troops. FUNSTON WANTS - PRISONERS FREED Border Army Chief Requests Gov- ernment to Demand Their Release. STRAGGLERS' STORIES AGREE San Antonio, Tex., June 25.—Gen- eral Frederick Funston requested of the War department today to demand the release of Americans taken pris- oners in the fight at Carrizal and now held in the prison at Chihuahua City, No further news of the fate of Cap- tain Boyd's men was received after General Pershing’s réport this morn- ing and General Funston does not expect a complete ‘report in the im- mediate future. Their Stories Agree. It was pointed out that ¢he stories of the stragglers agree n an general details and that even if other strag- glers should be found, it is not ex- pected that they could add much to what already is known. General Pershing indicated that he hoped Captain Lewis Morey, re- ported wounded, might be found in such condition as to be able to give him complete details of the affair when the relief expedition of the Eleventh cavalry returns to the main columns. General Bell reported to General Funston that he had been told by a prominent Mexican who ar- rived today from Chihuahua City that the latter had seen the prisoners at Chihuahua and had counted twelve negroes and three white men. Likely Civilian Packers. General Bell expressed the hope that” the white men might prove to be some of the officers with Captain Boyd's expedition. It was pointed out, however, that they probably were civilidan packers attached to the com- mand. Communal Feeding of The People of Berlin Amsterdam (via London)—June 25. —The municipality of Berlin, says the Lokal Anzeiger, yesterday decided to organize communal feeding of the population. All preparations have been made for the daily distribution of food. The first public kitchen will be opened on July 7. The whole scheme, when completed will cost 2,000,000 marks: Britain to Act for U, 8, if War Comes London, June 25.—The foreign of- fice informed the Associated Press today that the matter of Great Britain looking. after the interests of the United States in Mexico in case of war had been discussed, and that Great Britain would be glad to as- sume this task if occasion should arise, Matamoros Placarded With Posters Declaring Mexicans and U. S. at War Brownsville, Tex., June 24.—Circulars were distributed in Matamoros opposite here today, declaring that the latest crossing into Mexico of Ameri- can troops near here, has been construed as a declaration of war against Mexico on the part of the United States. The circulars are signed by Gen- cral E. P. Nafarrate, commander of Mexican forces mn the state of Tamauli- pas. The circulars dated June 17, declare a state of war exists between the iwo countries, The circular declares that all Americans found in Mexico with arms will be executed, but Americans pursuing peaceful occupations south of the Rio Grande and who are not armed would Apparently the circular was issued be protected. at the time of the crossing of Ameri- cans just west of Brownsville last Saturday in pursuit of bandits who at- tacked a detachment of the Twenty-sixth infantry and raided two near San Benito. These troops were ranches withdrawn Sunday last upon promise oi Mexican authorities to capture and punish the bandits. On Trains, at Hotels, News Ntands, eto., Bo MANY OMAHANS AT CAMP OF GUARDS T0 SEE SOLDIER BOYS Visitors by the Hundreds From All Over S8tate Travel to Lincoln to Pay Respects to Lads in Khaki. COMPANY FUND IS HANDY Suggestion Made to Friends of Good Way to Remember the Men. LEIDY PREACHES SERMON (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, June 25.—(Special.)—Oma- ha visitors today did not forget to bring with them remembrances which the boys of the first battalion will enjoy. Tobacco, cigars and cigarettes, with a large amount of other things the average soldier boy really enjoys, were distributed among them. However, if the people of Omaha really would like to make the boys feel good, it might not be out of place to sn{_ that the company funds are low. Camp grub, while whole- some and nice, lacks many of the lit- tle things which the boys were used to find on mother’s table when meal time came. Therefore it would be a fine thing if a fund, of say $100, were sent each company commander with instructions to put it in the company fund, where it could be used where it would do the most good. Good for All Companies, In addition to this, what is true of the Omaha companies will fit into any community which has a company forming_a part of the mobilization camp, It would be a pleasing thin and show appreciation in a substantia way and in a manner so it would do the most good, to raise a small fund and forward it to the company com- mander, Camp grounds this afternoon were crowded with people anxious to see what soldier life really was, and while many came from curiosity, there was a large majority of them who came to say good-bye to some member of the family, *a sweetheart or an ac- quaintance who was “off for the war.” Many Pathetic Partings. With all the hustle and bustle, the singing of songs and the seeming good cheer, there is a vein of serious- ness about it which can easily be ob- served. Many young men are leaving brides of but a short period; some have left babies and little ones who have, just begun to have a hold on the heart hard to break, while wives are saying farewell to husbands. This' morning*a . number of the soldiers gathered at the Audi- torium to listen to a sermon by Chap- lain Leidy of the Fourth: regiment.| is subject was “Show Thyself a Man.” 'he Fourth regiment plnd from Friend played several national airs, while a quartet of soldiers led in the singing o‘} several hymns, There was no order issued compelling at- tendance at the services, each soldier being given the privilege of doing as he pleased in the matter, As it was there were about 800 soldier boys present. Omahans Everywhere, Omaha people were in-evidence all over the grounds, but the street in front of the first battalion of the Fourth regiment, commanded by Major Iver S. Johnson, with Captain Harris of Company 4, Captain Hamil- ton of Company B, Captain Todd of Company and Captain Yates of Company D was, of course, the place where ail Omaha people congregated most of the time. p However, the other companies were not neglected and headquarters qf all of them were sought out by friends and relatives seeking an opportunity to have a few words with their friends. There was no drill today. The boys were given a rest, needed after the first hard day's work yesterday, but tomorrow the work will be taken up again and pushed as fast as possible. Storch Offers Services, Among the visitors at camp toda: was General Storch of Fullerton wit! his family and some friends. General Storch had grown up with the Guard, besides seeing active work in the Philippines. He has offered his serv- ices and may be found before the trouble on the border is over, again in active service for his country, Colonel Paul and Colonel Eberly are doing grand service. Their long experience in the Guard and also in active service makes them eminently fitted to command a regiment com- posed of boys, who, like those which composed the “Fighting First” in the Pilippines, are sure to be heard from if called across the border. Special Session 0f the Legislature For Guard Expense Lincoln, Neb., iune 25.—A special session of the Nebraska state legisla- ture may be needed to meet debts in- curred by the Guard mobilization. Anticipating a call to the border within a few days Guard officers are hurriedly whipping their companies into shape. nlistments have been moderate with about 300 raw recruits added to the guard in the last week. MEN FROM CENTRAL DISTRICT MAY GO TO PLATTSBURG CAMP Lawrence Brinker, secretary of the Nebraska recruiting committee of the Federal training camps, has received word that the War department will accept men from the central district who had intended to go to the camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana- olis, but which has been linndoned, P‘l)rYthe castern camp at Plattsburg, Whether or not the expenses of the recruits are to be paid has not been decided upon, THE WEATHER Cloudy SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS. PRESIDENT SENIS NOTETO CARRANZ; SITUATION ACUTE Leaders of Both Parties on Foreign Affairs Committee Called to White House for Oonference. LANSING HAS STATEMENT Oarranza’'s Ambassador Says His Chief Accepts Media- tion in Principle. “NOTHING TO MEDIATE” BULLETIN. 3 New York, June 25.~Major Gen- eral Leonard Wood, commander of the Department of the East, reported tonight from Secretary of War Baker, an urgent appeal to start for the bor- der at once some of the military or- ganizations under his direction. The emergency was considered so important it was said at Governor’s island, that medical examination of the men would be waived.. It was intimated that some of the state troops in the east would entrain to- night. Washington, June 25—After con- ferring today with President Wilson and Secretary Baker, Secretary Lan- sing announced he would have an im- portant statement on the Mexican crisis for publication tomorrow morn- ing. Ranking democratic and repub- lican members of the senate and house foreign affairs committee were summoned to a White House confer- ence at 8 o'clock tonight and it was understood the advisability of a joint session of congress to hear a state- ment by the president was under con- sideration, Situation is Acute. The president informed the senators of a communication sent today to General Carrariza. He told them he would take no further action and would not desire to address congress before a replg was received. As he left Senator Stone said: “The situation is exceedingly acute.” None of the conferees would dis- cuss the contents of the note which the State department had arranged to have published in the Monday morning papers, Carranza Talks Mediation. Eliseo Arredondo, General Carran- za's ambassador here, announced to- night that his government had ac- cepted “in principle” the offer of the Central and South American republics to mediate between the United States and Mexico. Mr. Arrendondo said, however, that so far he had received only a prelim- inary exggeumn on the subject from Mexico City and expected definite in- structions some time tonight, Nothing to Mediate, Secretary Lansing’s attitude is un- derstood to be that there is nothing that could be properly submitted to mediation in the existing differences between the two nations. The secre- tary declined to say tonight what his course would be if a formal mediation proposal was made. Four Battalions of Sioux Indians Are Ready for the War Sioux Falls, S. D,, June 25.—Three battalions of inhntrar and one troop of cavalry, composed of Sioux In- dians, will be available if the presi- dent wants them for service in Mexico. F. L. Brandon of Crow Creek agency and Elmer Hunt of Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations are in Pierre today consulting the gov- ernor, ) Sioux Indian horsemen from the Standing Rock and Cheyenne river reservations will he drawn for = the proposed cavalry troops. The In- dians are eager to go into the service, BOSTON MINISTER FILLS PULPIT FOR POUCHER Rev. E. Z. Stambaugh, a Methodist minister from Boston, Mass., preached: yesterday ‘morning at Trinity Metho- dist church, in the absence of the pas- tor, Rev. John F. Poucher, who was called to join his regiment when the National Guard was ordered to ac- tive service. He is now with the Guard at Lincoln in the capacity of chaplain and the rank of captain ad- jutant, Rev. Mr. Stambaugh was called to - Richfield by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Stambach, .and is now en route back to Boston. He preached last evening in McCabe Methodist church. KEEP IN MIND THIS FACT For the 17th con- secutive week Bee Want-Ads have made a gain of over 1,000 PAID ads over same period of 1915, 1336 MORE PAID Want-Ads for the Week just ended 6-24, than same