Columbus, N.M: Mexican bandits, led by General Villa, raid American territory, killing several American citizens and soldiers and leaving in ruins several houses. Subtitles: 1. Bullet holes made by Villa's troops; 2. The fate of the ...See moreColumbus, N.M: Mexican bandits, led by General Villa, raid American territory, killing several American citizens and soldiers and leaving in ruins several houses. Subtitles: 1. Bullet holes made by Villa's troops; 2. The fate of the raiders; 3. Watching the retreating bandits; 4. American soldiers guard one side of the boundary fence, while Carranza's troops guard their side; 5. Secretary Baker and Ex-Secretary Garrison discuss the situation in Washington; 6. Fighting Fred Funston, General in command of the field operations. Chicago, Ill: Pandemonium reigns when 4,000 fond mothers enter their kiddies in a contest. Subtitles: 1. A Chinese entry; 2. How would you like to weigh 4,000 babies? New York City: Hattie, the elephant at the Central Park Zoo, earns her keep by pulling the park snow-plow. New Orleans, La: His Gracious Majesty "Rex" landing from his royal yacht to inaugurate tin Mardi Gras Carnival. Subtitles: 1. Boy cadets are to walk in the procession; 2. Many gorgeous floats are seen in the parade. Yellowstone Park, Wyo: Large herds of elk and deer driven from the mountain tops by heavy snowfalls, come down to Mammoth Hot Springs Valley in search of pasture grounds. Subtitles: 1. Hay is distributed by the Government to feed the animals; 2. They become so tame that they will eat out of the hand. Rockland, Me: The U.S.S. torpedo boat destroyer Porter undergoes its speed trials in a heavy sea. Roslindale, Mass: A million Regal lilies are grown at the Farquhar Nurseries to meet the large demand for the Easter season. Los Angeles, Cal: A spirited contest for the 100-mile sweepstakes marks the opening of the new Ascot Speedway. Everett, Wash: Scores of school children enter their handiwork in the Birdhouse Building Contest to aid wild birds. Subtitles: 1. A little four-year-old locates his house in an advantageous spot in the woods. Written by
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