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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

the marines. with his fellow officers
and men suffered all the privations
and horrors of captivity In Barbary.
But during the following year the
marines made the Tripolitans pay
dearly for these suffertngs by a ter
rible and bloody assault on the Tripoli
CUR boats. In 1912. during the &C.
ton between the Constitution" and the
British frigate "Guerreire," the ma
rtnes exhibited the greatest courage
and were especially commended by
the Secretary OF the Navy for their
bravery. In the action between the
shannon" and the chesapeake"
they did the greater part OF the fight
Ing and lost several officers. Again
at York. Canada, the marines were
the first In the field and after a sharp
encounter they drove out the garrison
and took possession of the town.
Fighting hostile Indian tribes, too,
has been one of their duties, as in
1885 they were called upon to protect
the white settlers In Florida. When
Commodore NJ. c. Perry, on his expe-
dition to Japan in 1853, set foot upon
the japanese shore he was accom-
panied by a squad of marines. The
japanese were greatly impressed with
the bearing of these men and followed
about awithaaa ar, at.adetxRttQus
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Admiral's staff. His duty It is to see
nat Jack Is kept in good physical
trim and hat his athletic benz Is given
full scope. Basketball, baseball and
football teams are organized, fencing.
wrestling and boxing matches ar
ranged and everything possible done
to keep the sailor man In n fettle
and good trim. Many fine athletes
are developed in this way. and II Is
surprising how strong Is the rivalry
that runs through the feet. The
champion of the New York Ia always
eager to match his skill and Drawn
against the champion of some other
ship and the athletic director secs to
It thai the opportunity Is forthcom-
ing.
A Clean Living Lot.
In port these matches ashore are
watched with keen interest and Back
is always willing to back tho cham
pion OF his ship against all corners
with his last dollar. There are hum
dreds Of magnificent athletes among
the enlisted men OF the navy and as a
whole they are a healthy. lusty and
clean living lot In olden days lack
III Nv stN AONk "a ~ oAAhSbO IA
headed for the nearest saloon, where
there were scores OF loafere and
sharpers ready and eager to strip him
Of his earnings when hts befuddled
brain rendered him helpless But
there is little of thai now. The sailor,
as a whole, Is a thrifty fellow and the
banks aboard ship fairly bulge with
the cash Jack deposits against the
proverbial rainy day. Many men
leaving the navy today are In a posi-
ton to set up a little business OF their
own and this with the little monthly
deposits they leave in the ships bank.
The New York will soon be toaned
by her sister ship, the Texas, now
building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
She is nearly ready for sea and 10 In
every way an exact duplicate Of the
New York. Almost as much interes,
Is being manifested in her ess
as there was in the New York and no
doubt when she steams forth from
her berth to take her place In the neet
the same ovation that was given the
New York will be accorded her.
This is the Nays day and despite
the fact that General Funston sup
planted Admiral Badger in command
at Vera Cruz, ell eyes are cenesrod
on the Navy. for this is the arm OF
the service hat more strongly appeals
to the masses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
WSDSCL/o7 or The
AdX2CoCX az WwCrUS
and the Philippines the marine always
looms up at the psychological moment
the man who is always on the Job.

and III Philippines the marine always
looms up at the psychological momen
the man who Is always on the Job.
Boxer Troubles.
The work Of the marine corps dur
ing the Boxer trouble in China is too
well known TO need repetition here.
Several of the officers and men who
won honor at that time are now In
Mexico where they are repeating their
work. The Marine Corps Is the most
versatile branch of the service OF the
United States, for they are always do
ing something either at home or
abroad, for when all the world u at
peace unfortunately not often during
the last few years. they drill and pre-
pare for future action. They are
thoroughly drilled In the duties Of an
infantry soldier, field artillery man.
and, in the methods Of handling ma
chine runs. They learn the handling
Of portable se~archlights. wireless
telegraphy, the heliograph, ana the
various methods of signalling. and
learn how to erect and maintain tele-
eraph ard telephone lines. the plant
ing of mines. the handling OF tor
pedoes. the erection and demolition OF
bridges, the building OF roadA knot
ting and splicing, the handling OF
heavy weights. the use OF pulleys the
fitting of gun gear, the various meth
DDS of singing and transporting
ordnance and mounting guns. In Nd
dition to this they are usually hne
shots and nearly every year at the
meet OF the National Rife Association
the Marine Corps squad wins n
majority OF prizes. The present nu-
merical strength of the corps 10 ten
thousand men and three hundred ano
forty officers General George Bar
nett Is the Commandant-a man OF
most lovable character. yet a rigio
disciplinarian and a fighter.
Today the entire country Is ringing
with praise over the great achieve
ments of this splendid body of men
whom Secretary Of the Navy Dobbin
IN 1854 declared to be the most inter-
estins. important and useful portion
| of the sea force beooose their services
we're equally effective on land and
sea.
sour flags unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every cline and
Where =, could take a gun;
In the sneU OF the far OF Northern
And In 0uRny tropio scene
You will Cd us always on the Job
- OgyTER rSTANRas AAA&Sl1SHaae
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those not held on duty.
AS the monster ploughed her way
through southern seas her conduct
iums from all interested In her prog
ress. Day and night the wireless sta
ton aboard was a centre of interest
and hourly bulletins were posted ap-
prising those on board of the progress
OF our negotiations with the sister re-
public. These ~radiograms fairly
choked the atmosphere and at all
times those speeding southwark were
In close touch with affairs IN Mexico
and Washington as we'll.
Busy Times For All.
But there were few hours for rec
reation IN the curse of his voyage.
Few believed hat the offers Of me-
diation by the "A. B. c." powers would
avail, and that ultimately serious
work would have to be done. Drills
of all sorts were in progress. Board
ing and landing drills were gone over
time and again. Little batteries were
drawn forth from their resting places,
set up and operated, taken apart and
again set up until seemingly there
Wao nv aSAoli SOllllCtLtu Nlll lHlS
work that the men were not letter
perfect in. Sailors and marines all
had their respective parts to play and
their commanding officers were tire
less in their efforts TO perfect them
in every detail of the work ahead,
officers poured we their manuals
brushing up on tactics and all pertain.
Ing to modern warfare from a navaI
,l. IL --l ---z 49,.
uppermost in their thoughts.
The recent order of the Secretary
Of the Navy for the holding Of classe.
for the enlisted men were resumed
as the New York sped southwark anc
aside from his many other dutie.
Jackie had to go to school. The cur
riculum is similar to that in any vel
regulated grammar school and Will,
some of the sailors take kindly to thu
chance to improve their minds other,
bitterly resent this infringement upor
their play time. They are given ele
mentary instruction and the officer,
detailed as instructors are painstak
ing and patient, but they know tn,
temper of the sailor man and realiz,
tina to the rank and file Of the shiI
these added duties are bitterly re
scented.
Perhaps the busiest mar ABOARD
the flagship OF any feet is the Ath'
letic Director attached TO the Real
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

In 1857 It was the marines who put
down the Know Nothing" rio in
Washington. In 1858 a number OF the
Corps were sent to punish the murderer
of two American citizens in the FIJI
Islands. This was done with neatness
and dispatch as more thar n hun
dred native warriors went TO their
death for refusing to give up the men
who perpetrated the outrage. During
the same year a detachment was sent
to Montevideo to protect American
property, and another to Paraguay for
the same purpose. They also assisted
In the capture Of John Brown, the in
surrectionist. OF Harper's Ferry. In
1860 they put down an uprising In
Panama. and later in the same year
went to Africa to protect the property
Of several American residents.
An entire volume might be written
on their work In the Civil War. for
during those years of strife IN our w
land the marines never wavered In
their loyalty TO the flag, n some OF
the bravest deeds in the naval battles
Of that period are recorded to the
credit OF the Marine Corps.
In Corea.
In 1871 there was trouble with
Corea when an American surveying
party was fired upon from a Corean
fort. The Coreans paid dearly for this
outrage, for after a battle at close
range a large number OF Coreans were
killed and more than fifty flags were
captured. Colonel Triton, III recent
ly died at Annapolis, Maryland, led
the marines on that occasion and was
especially commended for his quick
action of his treacherous assault on
people. Private Hugh Purvis, who
captured the commanding generals
nag. Is still living. He, too. resides in
Annapolis.
During the Spanish American Wa
the first man to give his life was a
marine-Sergeant Charles Smith. OF
Maryland. who was among the first to
land on Cuban soil. All through this
war the marine was in the foreground,
always faithful to the flag whose hon
or he was eve ready to defend with
his life. wen after peace was de-
ciared he did guard duty for several
years. When the Second Occupation
OF Cuba took place It was the ma
rines who landed first to protect
American Jntefesta N RoSta RE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

Egypt, Algiers. Tripoli, Mexico. China,
Japan. Corea, Cuba. Porto Rico. Pan
anna, Nicaragua, santo Domingo, In
the Islands of Formosa, Sumatra,
Hawaii and the Philippines. Their
bravery Is unQuestioned, and their be-
havior on all occasions has reflected
credit to themselves and the nation
they represent.
In Mexico.
In u trouble with Mexico It Is not
surprising that the United States Ma
rine Is the man on the job, the first
to land on Mexican soil and the first
to bear the brunt Of battle" Ever
since the downfall Of the Diaz regime
Mexico has been a troublous land and
the marines have been on the aui vive
expecting TO be called out each day
and fairly itching for active service
For the past six months American
cruisers and battieships have lowered
about the coast OF Mexico ready Ia
protect American interests and uphold
the Monroe Doctrine. Each of these
ships had their complement Of ma.
rines who In time of peace do police
duty on ship. TAX their share OF
guard duty, attend inspection ant
drills and assist in loading and unload.
Ing stores. Their training Is yer,
much hike that Of a soldier, but ir
addition to this they learn the dutie,
Of d sailor, as well. which has earned
for them the sobriquet of SOLDIERS
Of the sea-" In time of war one of tn,
duties on shipboard 10 that of man
ming the three-inch. fve-inch, six-inof
and six-pounder guns Of the inter
mediate and secondary batteries
They are trained and fully equipped
for instant service as landing partie,
and may land on foreign soil withou
a declaration Of war, as vas the cas-
In Mexico. The transports Hancock
and "Prairie" carried about ffteer
hundred marines from New Orleani
and Pensacola Immediately after tn
arrest OF n marines who went ashor,
1 from tina haktlsshlps To nuyohaxa aa1o
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plies for the United States Severn
ment. Then came Huerta's refusal to
salute the flag and the landing Of
marines and bluejackets at Vera Cruz.
Detailed descriptions Of what tran
spired are fresh In the minds Of the
American people. details of how a
number Of our brave boys went to
their death at the hands Of non-com-
batants who after looting saloons pro-
ceeded to the housetops and fred in
drunken frenzy at the marines and
bluejackets, and how the guns of the
Prairie manned by marines drove
General Mas men back to the sand
hills beyond the town.
This was the beginning Of the ma
rines' work in Mexico-these men
who are known as crack rife shots
and men who know no fear. and al
though their work may not be chron-
icled in as glowing terms as that Of
the army and "a they are none the
less as brave and as effective fighters.
Duplicating The Work or 1848.
They have already duplicated their
work of ~1846-4e, during the war with
Mexico. when they landed there as in
the present crisis before war was de-
clared. General Winfield Scott, the
hero Of that war. declared that he
had placed the marines where the
hardest work was to be accomplished
and that he never found his conf
dence misplaced. History has re-
peated itself In the work Of the ma
rines In the present Mexican trouble,
as n Of their first acts in 1846 was
to take possession OF the Custom
House at Yerba Buena. All through
the Mexican War they were in the
forefront. capturing Tampico on No
vember 14th, 1846. This was accom-
piished by n hundred marines and
without bloodshed. They made the
long march to Mexico City with the
army and In the storming of Chapul-
tepeo fought many hand to hand com
bats. Their commander. Major Levi
.lTWlgGa Was kilIad In leading. the -aGs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

HN time OF war all thoughts are con-
centrated upon the Navy. No
matter how elaborate are the
y plans for modifying, transporting
and the placing of the various army
brigades, the thoughts Of every i've
red-blooded American turn to the
Navy and the paramount question is
the relative fighting strength of this
country and that Of the enemy.
In the present %imbroglio in Mexico
one detachment of either the Atlantic
or Pacific fleet could blow the united
la of Mexico out Of the water, yet
we now have concentrated there one
of the most powerful fleets ever mo-
bilized by this or n other Power.
No better illustration Of the patriot
ism of and the interest manifested In
the Navy by Americans Is needed than
the lively interest manifested IN the
preparations for the departure of the
super-dreadnought New York from
the Brooklyn Navy Yard in the latter
part of April. This formidable look
Ing monster then set forth on her
maiden voyage and never did a war
ship leave port amid more inspiring
auspices.
Despite the heavy rains hat de-
Bcended In a relentless %downpour all
lhis Sunday afternoon. thousands
Upon thousands of persons ~journeyed
20 the Brooklyn Navy Yard to add
their godsends to those of the yard
attaches when the New York put out
into mid stream.
Rush Work On Ship.
The last finishing touches on this
Government built warship had Just
been added and only twenty-four
hours before her embarkation Rear
Admiral Winslow had come on from
the Naval Training Station at New
port 10 hoist his flag and assume COM
mand of this ship. Thousands OF
Skilled mechanics h~lueiackots and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

- "a ''CN a. NtS .
States Marine Corps was or
ganized under the direction Of
= the Continental Congress, and
ever since the officers and men Of that
branch of the service have been zeal
Gus participants IN every expedition
taken by thu navy. and have assisted
the army in many trying campaigns.
"Semper Fidelis" always faithfully
Is their motto, and no body Of men
have lived up to the spirit Of their
motto in truer fashion than these
brave men who are soldiers OF both
land and sea. Under all skies and
climate they are at the point when
needed-ever ready to defend the
Stars and Stripes in whatever capacity
the exigencies of the case may de-
mand, whether 1t be guarding Amer
lear property on the skirmish line or
as police patrol duty for the United
States Government. Wherever danger
threatens American people or Amer
lean property the marine Is the first
to get orders. first In motion, first to
go ashore. and first to ~fre-always
faithful to duty no matter how great
nay be the hardship.
"The marines have landed and have
the situation well in hand" has come
TO be a familiar headline with the
press of the United States inc M too
often read and forgotten. for the duty
Of these guardians involves far more
danger than that encountered by
either the army or navy. This little
corps Of men has upheld the dignity
OF the United States In every quarter
Of the globe. and has seen service IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

nm time Of war all thoughts are con
centrated upon the Navy. NC
matter how elaborate are the
j plans for mobilizing. transporting
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
A Brief History of
the Brave Deeds of
the "Soldiers of the
Sea" Whoa Now
in the Forefront In
Mexico.

TITS far back as 1775 the United
States Marine Corps was or
ganized under the direction Of
; the Continental Congress, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-26
WINE PARTY FALL
is FATAL To GIRL
Florence Brown Succumbs to
Fractured Skull Received in
Bachelor Apartments.

Detroit, Mich, March 26.-Florence
Brown, Is years old, who lived at 267
Locust street, died of a fractured skull
in the Boulevard Sanitarium Wednes-
day morning, and an investigation re-
vealed that she had plunged down %
steps of a stairway in the apartment
of Thomas Gordon, who occupied
bachelor quarters on West Granc
boulevard.
Gordon and Fred Anderson of Chi
cago, his chum, who held wine
party with Miss Brown and Ethel Col
liday in Gordon's apartment, were
taken to police headquarters at noon
and were closeted with detectives and
Assistant Prosecutor Robinson.
Gordon admitted they had drunk
wine, and remarked:
81 thought L might better be drink
ing with women in my own home than
in public cafes"
When Miss Brown started for the
wash room she opened the wrong door
by mistake and plunged headlong to
the bottom of the long flight of stairs.
Her skull was fractured. She died
early Wednesday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-26
Smoky Cities Also Foggy.

The relation between smoke and fog
is ably set forth in bulletin issued
by the Mellon Institute of Industrial
Research, University of Pittsburgh,
and written by DIR. Herbert H. KIM
bail, professor of meteorology, United
States weather bureau. He sums up
the matter by saying:
"City fogs are more persistent than
country fogs. principally because Of
their increased density due to the
smoke that accumulates In them.
"In consequence of the above there
are fewer hours OF sunshine In the
cities than in the surrounding coun-
try.
THE sunshine Is less intense in the
city than In the country, the light of
short wave lights. or the blue light.
suffering the greater depletion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-26
RICHARDS PAROLE
IS NOT DISTURBED
Governor of Iowa Says He Can
not Return Accused Man to
Prison Unless Convicted.

Des Moines. Iowa, March 26.-Gov-
srlor George ". Clarke today refused
70 revoke the parole of Bill Rich
ards. the former deputy United States
marshal. who IS in jail here charged
with having been one of three mask
ed men who attempted to TO hold up
and rob Mrs. H r. LAHORE, Monday
night
The governor declared he had no
grounds for sending Richards back to
he state penitentiary TO serve the
remainder Of his 1S-year term unless
ne prisoner is convicted in the pres
ent case. Richards is still held by the
police for Investigation"
He was q deputy United States
marshal for southern Iowa for 20
years prior 70 the conviction OF sever
a years ago for attempted robbery at
noisnola, which caused his long time
Prison sentence.
"a German, arrested as one OF
Hienard's accOmplices, is locked in a
separate cell, so that he and Richards
c<hnot talk Mrs. Sam Marks and
ne other women who were in the
ao1se failed TO identity German pos
lively.
Folice have learned that Richards
vas In company with German fire.
saenty- They have failed 10 gain
any further evidence that would con-
Isct either Of the men with the re-
esnt Jobs OF safe blowing.
henarcs pleaded not guilty to as
'@alt With intent 70 rob. He was jail
q IN default Of $4,000 bond.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-26
ENCLAND'S FIELD
MARSHAL IS OUT
French Resigns Post Because of
Government Slight Offered
Him.

London, England, March 26.-Field
Marshal French, chief of the general
staff of the British army, resigned to
day. French was one of the signator-
les of the memorandum to Brig. Gen.
Cough, guaranteeing army officers
they would not be ordered to fight
Ulster unionists, and he resigned be-
cause he regarded Reputation of the
document by the government as a
slight upon himself.
A news agency announced that both
French and Ewart resigned, but that
the government refused their resigna-
tions.
Although it is generally con-
ceded that Premier Asquith
has regained the upper hand in
parliament, the government is by no
means altogether out of trouble. 1t
has still to deal with army officers in
ireland under new conditions estab-
lished by the premier's speech yester-
day. Brigadier General Cough declares
this will mean wholesale designations
and disruption of the army.
The Liverpool Post, liberal, says that
the month of June is now given as the
latest date for a general election. 1t
intimates as a result of Intervention
by King George an agreement has
been reached between unionists and
Iiberalists by which the home rule bill
and the Welsh disestablishment bill
will be passed with the understand
ing that there will be a general cleo
tion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-26
Absence of Official Werd
Frem Villa Causes
Anxiety as to Fate.
May NOW BE IN RETREAT
Huerta Reports Second Repulse
of Enemy, With Heavy Less
Among Troops.

! Washington, D. c., March 28:-The
Mexican embassy received the fol-
lowing from Mexico City last night:
The rebels were once more routed
and repulsed at Paiacio Gomez, with
heavy losses trying to approach Tor
reon:''
Juarez; Mexico. March 26.-An at
mosphere of pessimistic anxiety en-
veloped constituticnaiists sympath-
iSers here early today over the posi-
BILE fate of General villa and 12eee
rebels who at last reports. are en-
gagged in desperate fighting at Gomez
Paiacio, a suburb of Torreon.
Not for two days has authoritative
word come from the front. Not even
courier has penetrated the desert
between Torreon and Chihuahua
News dispatches that the war depart
ment at Mexico City had issued a
bulletin that villa was in full retreat
IS not generally believed, but no
doubt 1t has added to the worry of
rebel officers here.
The fact that communication,
which was coming freely during VII
las triumphant march southwark,
ceased soon after the attack on
Gomez Palacio gave rise to misgiv-
ings in the hearts of constitutionalist
sympathiGers more than any other
agency.
At noon an unofficial report was
recefved--statiRs-=fn an intermittent ar
tillery duel was carried on at Gomez
Palacio during last night.
Ell Paso, Texas, March 26.-Miguei
inspector at the Mexican con-
sulate. exhibited messages from
Mexico City asserting that the rebels
were repulsed every time they had
taken the offensive, and had not even
approached Torreon proper. The mes
sage also said the federals were about
to take the offensive.
Terrazas Still Alive.
Ell Paso, Texas; March 26.-GeneraH
Luis Terrazas, Sr., has received pf
word of the fate of his son, Luis, JN
to be under sentence of
ieath : Chihuahua yesterday unless
lie paid a half million pesos to the
'ebels.
General Terrazas received a tele-
gram from Chihuahua this afternoon
stating that his son is IN no immediate
danger: