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VOLUME X. CARRANZA HEN JOIN BANDITS of Two Thousand At Chihua bua Turn to Villa to Oppose Americans in Mexico. t El Paso, Texas, Marti 22. —The Chihuahua garrison of 2,Afi men un der Gen. Luis Herrera ha»m-enounced Carranza and has taken the field with Gen. Villa against the . American troops. I Rumors of hostility towMd Ameri can soldiers and of failure on the part of Carranza soldiers to co-oper ate in the bandit hunt ar<- confirmed in a reliable report brought to the faborder tonight that the Chihuahua Karranza army has actual!' joined ■he bandits against the army of Gen. ■lchn J. Pershing. The situation of ■the American forces now seen- criti r<al and momentarily at least, the original purpose of the expedition, to hunt down Villa and his gang, i lost sight of in the face of the ptosp. t of a struggle with a more formidable enemy. 1 The force under Gen. Herrera is 'well provisioned, well equipped and well armed. It is composed of men who formerly fought with Villa against the Constitutionalist forces, ft is reported that Gen. Herrera, who was the Carranza governor of Chihua hua, was removed from office Monday and that he easily persuaded his gar rison to follow him into the 1 Villa camp. I '"hat Carranza has enough loyal troops in northern Mexico o’ drive Herrera from the city of Chihuahua, if he attempts to hold the place, is be lieved by military men here, but At is feared that retention of Chihur a will not l>e his plan. Military observers see a possible cennac ion w th hie plan in the inter- ^^mnoes aid I ares and the vnv cu'- bev.-.- rreon and Oj.i .ga. V^posite Presidio,- Texas. ( Gen. Herrera could era ba eras the | United States greatly in its efforts to | run down Villa and his followers. | Cutting of the. Northwestern railway at certa n poiate would make it impos l sibie forth« Americans to use it for , for warding -supplies for many days, even if '.he Carranza government grants Gan. Funston’s request. An othe. rm't it is feared he may make L to 4 north and east along the trail i;. Djin^ga and attack Presidio. A -rican force is there now and bv strengthened would not be so simple Stanley Glacer REPRESENTING . - COLUMBIA 1 adoring Co* | Will be' at this store Wednesday, Thursday & Friday To take your order for Spring and Summer clothing. t EDWARD’S [ **“ -J BATESVILLE DAILY GUARD. as that at Columbus, however, since between Presidio and Ojinaga is the Rio Grande instead of an imaginary line. DISASTROUS FIRES. During a period of twenty-four hours the following disastrous fires occurred this week: Augusta, Ga.—Ten blocks damaged n business district. Loss more than 12,000,000. Nashville, Tenn. — Thirty-five blocks wiped out. Loss $1,500,000. One negro dead. Spray, N. C.—Town almost wiped •ut. No details. Paris, Tex.—More than 60 per cent of city destroyed. Ix>ss between SB,- 000.000 and $10,000,000. Three dead. Cushing oil field in Oklahoma fire swept, with loss estimated at $200,- 000. Western Kansas prairies swept by fire, doing damage of more than SIOO,OOO. One dead. Southeastern Missouri forest fire does heavy damage. Fire at Plumerville, Ark., causes loss of $15,000. LIGHTNING BREAKS NECK. Searcy, March 22.—Minnie Vau ghan, 14 year old daughter of Amziah Vaughan, a farmer residing two miles north of Sidon, in this county, was instantly killed in her home Monday by a stroke of lightning which struck the room where she was sitting with her father and mother. Her parents were stunned for a few minutes, but wefe uninjured. The bolt was carried into the room over the telephone wire. SHORT NEWS NOTES. Mrs. Amanda Harrison, a seam less. was burned to death and fifty ys fled over the fire escape when rhe Baltimore manual labor school Was destroyed by fire. fattest recruiting figures show that .at 280,000 men have enlisted for ■.nJ European war in Canada. Senator Robert M. laFollette de feated Easterbrook of New York by a ration of about three to one for re -1 publican choice in the presidential preference primary in North Dakota. Melting snow in Utah, augmented by a 12-hour rain, turned Ogden river into a raging torrent, ' taking three : lives, driving 50 families from their homes and devastating hundreds of i acres. I — The plant of the Waco (Texas) Bar- I bcr Supply Co. is a total loss and the Waco Morning News plant badly 1 damaged by fire of unknown origin. BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 23, 1916. STATEMENT OF CONDITION Union ‘Bank & Trust Co. Batesville, Ark. CONDENSED FROM REPORT MADE TO THE STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT UNDER OFFICIAL CALL FOR CLOSE OF BUSINESS MARCH 7. 1916. RESOURCES. I CANS AND DISCOUNTS $255,990 27 SCRIP, WARRANTS AND SECURITIES 23,064 05 FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 5,142 00 CASH ON HAND AND IN BANKS 166,628 97 TOTAL $450,825 29 LIABILITIES. CAPITAL STO< K FULLY PAID IN CASH $ 50,000 00 SURPLUS A^ D PROFITS (NET) 19,412 95 DEPOSITS . 381.412 34 TOTAL $450,825 29 The above statement is correct as published in detail and sworn to under official call mentioned. , C. D. METCALF, Cashier. Our Deposits on same date last year were $209,287 64 Showing an Increase in one year of 172,124 70 The above shows a continued, steady increase of business since this bank was opened just five years ago thiA month. THE COUNTY PRIMARY TICKET List of Good Men From Whom the Mojortoy Daw-weat. W® Select Public Servants. On next Wednesday, March 29, the democratic voters of Independence county will once more be confronted with the duty of selecting men to fill the various county offices for the next two years, and there is no doubt but the verdict of the majority, who have had ample opportunity of judging the merits and capabilities of the aspir ants, will be freely acquiesced in by the minority at the general election. The Guard, following the broad principles of a democratic newspaper of long standing, has refrained from advising the people or taking part in suggesting one candidate over anoth er for these various positions, placing ourselves in position to render what service and influence the paper pos sesses in fighting the battles for the nominees chosen by the people. We have confidence in the judgment of the people, and the views of the majority are always more binding than the opinion of an individual or a few men, and we believe the people of this county will have men on the dem ocratic ticket at the fall election that every' good citizen can support for the varior* county offices. Go out to the polls Wednesday and take part in choosing your public ser vants; it is from the ranks of the dem ocratic party that our officers will be chosen, and, besides, your activity in the party organization is needed, to keep the organization in the right channels for good government Following are the candidates; Representative (two to be chosen) —S. A. Moore, Poindexter Hill, Z. T. Griffin, J. K. York, L. F. Johnson, County Judge—T. M. Waldrip, J. A. Wilf. Sam C. Kmgh’t. Sheriff—T. F Shell. Noah F. Har ris, luiwrence Ruddell. Circuit. Clerk—George L. Sevens, Frank Adams. County Clerk—Joe Kennard, E. R Hooper. Collector—V. O. Gray, 3. D. Lind say* G. O. Magness. Treasurer—W. R. Westbrook. Assessor—W. N. (Mat) Hardtetor, Oscar T. Jones, Leslie Lindsey, Goo. W. Wyatt. Surveyor—J. P. Miles. Coroner—3. R Tunstall. A general order exilfeg the Catholic d&y fMia the - Sonora district of Mexico te being enfeeced. The order IS*? ■ JR* fitful two days to WOO CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Sherman Resolution Direct* President U-iu— A-». f~r Muc IU M gage in Mexican War. Washington, March 22.—Senator Sherman of Illinois today introduced a resolution to authorize and direct the president at once to call for 50,- 000 volunteers for service in Mexico. “I fear that congress does not fully appreciate conditions in Mexico,” said Senator Sherman. "We have a few thousand American soldiers in Mex ico. They will be hundreds of miles from our boundary. The railways of Mexico are demoralized. Tracks and j bridges are easily destroyed. The communications of the forces in pur suit of Villa may be cut any hour. In ease of any emergency what military strength can be mobilized promptly and massed for support or protection of our fin distnnt line advancing into unknown territory 7 “I wish to warn those in authority in the executive department that we are trifling with the lives of m< n. with the safety of our border states .and with our national honor more than some se«-m to appreciate “If it can lie neglected the delay will be the kind of blunder that is worse than a crime The best method of redeeming ourselves from disaster is to he propared before the disaster arrives. That is the purpose of this resolution * WILL BUILD GRANDSTAND. Coach Quigley of Arkansas has cir culated a petition among the business glen of Batesville to secure contribu tions to be expended in the building of a grandstand at South Side Park, and he hopes to have the structure completed within a few days. The Jonesboro Aggies will play Arkansas College here April 12, 13 and 14. The following amounts have been pledged: Coach Quigley, $2.50; George Ter ry, $2.50; G. W. Meeks, $2.50; M. C. Weaver, $2.50; V. G. Richardson, $2.50; C. C. Fitzhugh, $2.50; C. W. Maxfield Jr., $2.50; Guy Edwards, $2; E. C. Parsons, $2; Dr. B. C. Dorr, $2; N. A. Adler, $2; W. A. Miteheli, IS; Judge Coleman, $2; Boh Webber, $1; B 8. Seonyers, fl; J. C. Bail, |1; Elite Melntosh, |1; J«a Pareooa, IK V. V. Batas, 11; Ed Cunningham, $1; Cea. B. Beat, |K Gvnrd. IK Qhaa. Ik Mateatf, |1; Dr. BaQ. |1; ft. w- Crane, $1; John F Grammer, $1; Joe II M. Gray, $1; C. G D rr, $1; Carpen- 1 ter Bottling Work . $1; W. K. Rud- 1 dell, $1; B. Conine. $K Dr. Hin kle, $1; cash, 50c; W. C. Young, 50c; E. Joyce, 50c; H. M. Kennedy, 50c; G. C. Deibert, 50c; M. S. Ken nard. 50c; Albert Sims, 50c; Frank Handford, 50c; Whit Martin, 50c; Bob Bone, 50c; Thruston Alexander, 50c. ' Cave City News. T. A. Gray was in town a few days ago riding a very fine blooded stallion he recently purchased. Mrs. Zoe Johnson has taken charge of the primary class in the Cave City . school since Rev. Ijine closed his part ( of the school last week. Saturday at the school building ( Hon. Harry Ponder, candidate for the । state senate, spoke to a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen, who listened , to his address with attention, and Mr. Ponder was frequently applauded. , Mr. Bellamy, his opponent, also spoke and was given good attention and ap plause. The people seemed to like them both, and we lielieve some will vote for both of them. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Johnson died Thursday night. Funeral services conducted by Rev. E. H. Hook. At the school building Monday night the lion. Earl Hodges, candi date for governor, spoke to a full house of voters, holding their interest throughout. Rev. H. L. Covey preached at the M. E. church 9 nday at 11 o’clock. It is high time the voters begin to look into the many charges made against our present congressman amU other officers. If a small amount o? what is told is true, we cert ar dy 1 should try some one else S irely । there are some men yit licit < who । would serve the people honorably. 11 Wheat in this section >* looking < much better the past few day* L There will be quarterly meeVng at | Flat Rock Sunday and Monday. .April' 2 and 3. Everybody coma Jbring ! your pocketbook and some n;*.iey and ' enjoy the meeting. LETTER list. . *nic rmwr-rny K’tu'.s-Ttmaiii* . called for in the Batesville postoffn ; March 22, 1916: Mr. Harry Auman, Mr. Donald Buchanan. Mr. C. M. Coolidge. Miss Jemmie Chamlierlain, Mr. Frank Dan ids. Mr A. C. Garver, Mr. Ellis Holt, Mr. Arthur Lewis, Miss Marion Lus ter, Mr. Willy Muy. Miss Ethel Press ey. Mr. Frank Smith. Mrs. Nancy Story, Rev and Mrs. D. M. Ward. Edward F. Goltra of St. Louis won ' his fight for r< -election as democratic J national conuakteeman from Missouri ' a vote of 745 to 582. Great Britain's annual income has > '■ .> r<i by 7<H),ooo.t>oo pounds sterl i<ig since the beginning of the war. I declares Sir George Pash, financial I authority. Do You Want to Get Acquainted p I With | । A Better Chilled How? 6 I ? I I If o caß at GUI Store on SATURDAY, MARt H 25th, and B let experts from the factory show you superior advantages of ■ Do you want to get one of these ploughs ABSOLUTELY E FREE? We are going to give one of these ploughs away next ■ Saturday without it costing you a cent. & Every fanner that calls ut our store next Saturday and ■ looks at these pk>.ixha will be given a ticket with a number on I it and at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon a duplicate ticket will B be dlawn by some disinterested party and the farmer holding B the same number gets the plough. He selects the size that he ■ wants and takes a new plough, home with him without it cost- B mg a cent. All any one has to do to get a chance at this ■ plough is to come in und look at our line of ploughs, give US ■ your nam - and address, get your ticket and be on hand a$ 1 ■ o'clock. You are not obliged to buy a thing, what we are after ■ is io show you the best Chilled Plough on aarth 4 7^,' ■ Exhibition starts at 8 o’clock a. m. and closes st I w m You will not lose any time, so come, see and get your tiriML You may be the lucky man. ■ Only farmers will be given tickets. If yo« rannae coms I hav.- your wife or boy come and represent you. Tell your neighbors. B. F. Avery A Sons are dongHiMr I the plough. We took the agency for this olokok ^9 convinced that it was the best and Intost aZ® 1 Plough on the market. Be sure and see ft. B Vb We NUMBER 72. FERREL BONE IS DESTROYS. Residence and Its Contents B to James Ferrill Des- Thursday M. Fire, the oi igin of wl known, wiped out the hand dence of James F. Ferrill near Lock No. 1 shortly after 5 o’clock T^'irs day morning. All the contents of . building were destroyed also. All members of the family were asleep when the blaze originated in the north end of the residence. The flames had gained such headway that efforts to extinguish them were use less, and it was impossible for faimly to save a single article of household effects, barely having time to escape with their lives. The fire either caught from a defec tive flue or possibly by rats or mice carrying matches about the building. 1 he latter is most probable, Mr. Fer rill believes. Mr. Ferrill carried some insurance on both home and household goods, but not a sufficient amount to cover the loss. DISEASE CLAIMS SDLoIERS. El Paso, Tex., March _ tm.sn can soldiers, unaccustomed to weather conditions south of *h« oorder, am dropping out from pneumonia and dysentery. Seven soldier u ed El Paso today for trtatc Fort Bliss military hospital ly of how the sun wm t' ranks of Pershing'S" -Mo tepse heat of the se" country is claiming * lay, they as.'< ted. ; ■old from .Mexican - iltqd in s pneumom. I s> ’do portion^ian ■ ise Ach suite-ing. BANDIT OVERIWKS BIG SUM. Malvern, March 22. —Unless the lone bandit who held up the First National Bank of Malvern at noon to day cultivates greater powers of ob ' ervation. he never will make a suc ■ ess in his chosen profession. The blundering bandit, after a hold । up successful in other respects, locked ' Cashier H. L. McDonald in the vault in which there was $6,100 in currency n plain view. He flew, taking $513, । which bad been placed in the cashier’s •:? I. to make change. The robber, a weazened little old man. did not tenter the vault and apparently did । not even look inside.