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junction with practice in other branches
OF Signal Corps work. Each man in
these parties will be expected to map out
the route taken, and after return to the
armory comparisons will be made and
corrections suggested.
The last subject to be studied in the
map-readinG course will be that of trans
mitting maps and location of forces by
telegraph. This is possible by using the
regular form of message blank supplied
by the War Department. but requires
considerable skill as an operator and a
thorough knowledge of map reading.
Ability to transmit maps by wire will rate
the operator as an expert.
A talk on signal work as practiced by
the signal corps of foreign armies was
given Tuesday evening by Capt. Terry,
commanding the Signal Corps, n. G. d.
c., to officers and first-class sergeants.
Capt Terry has made a close study of re-
ports emanating from that source.
special effort to mainain the present
efficiency record at the coming inspection.
March D. is being made, and the few de-
linquents are being prodded little TO
bring their attendance up TO standard.
Enlistments and applications have ranged
from two to five during the last few
weeks, assuring a maximum strength
within a short time. The problem OF
having the entire company present at
drills is being left to the chiefs Of each
platoon, i'm this way localiZing the Work
and making II a personal matter between
delinquents and section chiefs.
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District Signal Corps.

Preliminary instruction in map reading
given noncommissioned officers of the
Signal Corps has proven very interesting.
The work is very important in the field
of duty, and those who devote the proper
amount of study are expected to become
quite efficient topographeTs. Recent en-
campments have shown the Importance of
this branch of field operations. and that
a thorough knowledge is necessary on
account Of the distance covered by a
mounted company such as the Signal
Corps.
Without this knowledge sections op-
Grating in a strange territory probably
would be placed in embarra ssing posi-
tions should they lose their bearings.
Although maps are provided at maneu-
vers they oftentimcs are drawn hurriedly
by hand, and consequently more or less
inaccurately. 1t will be seen that I
thorough drilling in both reading and
drawing maps is necessary and will be
required OF section chiefs particularly.
The first-Class sergeants in charge of
each section are planning Sunday hikes
with their sections. and will make use Of
their instruction in map drawing in con-
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"Tech" Rifle Club Fifth.

The District of Columbia Rife Club
composed of students of Technical High
School, ranked fifth in Class A at the
end of match five Of the he-NatiOnal Inter
Club Gallery Competition, held during
the week ended January q, according to
an official statement issued yesterday by
the National Rife Association OF America.
under the auspices of which the shoots
are being conducted.
The District team lost its fifth match,
being defeated by four points by the
Peters Rifle and Revolver Club. How
ever, the local team has an aggregate
score OF 4,92S. a percentage Of .S, and
record of four matches won out of fve
entered. The total score registered in
the recent I,ch was 9SS, the Peters
Club shooting 9a2.
The individual scores of the local rifle
men during the match were: P. Gibson,
1879: r. II MCCARTHY, 1876; r. Alderman,
1875: o. Schriver 1g7, and o. D. Knight, 1856.
The standing of the clubs in Class A is
in the following order: Park Club. En-
gineers Warren, Peters, District OF Co.
lumbia, Bucyrus, Birmingham, Manches-
ter, Dickinson, Adrian, saltwater, and
Boston.
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Fort Monroe Notes.

Fort Monroe, Va. Jan. 3O.-Chaplain
Alfred 4. Pruden has inaugurated NOV
ing picture show In the assembly room
Of the administration building. where two
performances are given each evening
one at and on at s. The chaplain gave
a free matinee show Saturday to all
the children of the post.
Mrs. Allen Kimberly left recently for
a short visit to Col. and Mrs. Schum
in Washington before returning to her
home at Fort Totten.
I-ieuts. Dunn, c. VI. Smith, Holmes.
and wildrick have taken examinations
for promotion.
Col and Mrs. Haynes were in Wash
ington for a few days recently.
Mai. and Mrs. Pettus recently spent
week in Baltimore and Washington.
Capt. and Mrs. Marshall left recently
for Washington. \ host of friends were
on the wharf to see them off, and deep
regret was expressed at their departure.
Col. and Mrs Wood have returned to
Washington after a visit to their daugh-
ter Mrs. Pillsbury.
Mai. and Mrs. H. L. Pettus have re-
turned from Washington.
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Fort Myer Notes

Mrs. Dawson Olmstead, in vocal selec-
tions. was included in a recent concert at
the post. Mrs. OlnItead has a beautiful
voice and will be greatly missed in mu-
scal circles when she leaves with her
husband this week for detail in New
York.
Capt. Duncan Elliott has returned after
a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Beekman Win
throp.
A most enjoyable affair was the hop
held on the evening of January % in the
administration building. The hall was
profusely decorated with palms and
ferns. while a background and canopy Of
flags made the room unusually attractive.
The guests were received by Mrs. Hugh
L. Scott, Mrs. c. T. Menoher, Mrs. W. ].
Glasgow and Mrs. C.. r. Day, assisted by
several officers of the post.
Capt. and Mrs. c. W. Mcmillan enter
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picions. hatreds. defensive preparations
and ultimate wars"
The army ordinance officers who have
to do with the operation of the arsenals
do not conceal their disappointment over
the adoption by the House of an amend
ment offered by Representative Deitrick.
of Massachusetts,, abolishing the so-called
Taylor system from all government
plants. This provision, as adopted, would
apply to the navy yards as well as the
arsenals under the War Department. but.
inasmuch as the scientific management
|, has not been installed in naval plants TO
the extent it has been applied by Gen.
CroZier in the plants under his super
vision. the new legislation is not of much
consequence to the Navy Department In
the arsenals, however, the situation thus
produced becomes a serious one, and the
change imposed by the amendment IL it
Is retained in the army bill. will have
the direct result of increasing the cost o'
operation and decreasing the volume of
production.
The proposal to double the number OF
cadets at the Military Academy. contained
in bill which has just been introduced
in Congress, does not meet with special
favor on the part of the authorities at
West Point and is not likely TO be adopt
ed by Congress when it becomes known
that the expense involved in such a pro-
jcct is not by any means confined to the
additional pay of the increased number OF
cadets. 1t has been pointed out il would
be necessary to erect many new build
ings notably barracks and mess hall and
probably other structures, which have
been designed and erected with a view
to taking care OF about 500 cadets. There
ny af fp-
struction. Of whom l64 are in the first
class. Last September the number OF
cadets was 6Il
1t is not every day the seeker after
soldier recruits is advised to go to a re-
ligiOus body TO learn the secret of at
tracing them, but such is the advice
given by Maj. Joseph X. Nichols. First
Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard.
in discussing the question OF handling
recruits in the National Guard. He says
the Y. NJ. c. A.. which he considers
the most successful agency in getting
men into its ranks. has an important
lesson for the organized militia.
Much disappointment is expressed in
the War Department that the House
failed to adopt the Military Committee
provision authorizing the sale of the army
transports Crook and Meade. That dis
position of the vessels has been urgently
recommended by the department. and
the transaction requires Congressional
authority.
There will be much opposition in the
House and Senate to the general legisla-
ton which contemplates the restoration
to the active list of those naval officers
who have been retired by virtue of the
operations Of the plucking board. II the
proposed legislation were enacted, it is
probable the President would refuse to
/ nominate the officers for appointment to
the places they would have occupied
had they not been retired. The pending
individual bills in behalf of the officers
who have been so retired have met with
obstruction in Congress. despite commit
tee recommendations in favor Of them
The President is counted on to veto any
bills of this character that may reach
him.
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zation, and organization means RE clubs.
That is what We have in the National
Rifle Association, an organization of rifle
clubs which teach citizens how properly
to use the modern arm.
Has Organized 27O Clubs.
"As a starter toward building up
a citizenry trained in the use of the
modern arms we have now organ
lied go clubs with a total men,
bership of 1O,077. The records Of
these members during the past year
show that SO4 qualified as experts, 1873
as sharpshooters and ISL as marks
, men, about per cent, which is a
pretty fair beginning.
There is no doubt but that the
Act of Congress authorizing the free
issue of Krag rifles and ammunition
to rifle clubs has stimulated greatly
the organization of clubs. Since that
law went into effect last April there
have been organized and affiliated
with the National Rifle Association
eighty-siX new clubs. The number of
rifle clubs which have taken adyan-
tage of the act to draw rifles or am
munitiOn up 10 the beginning Of this
year is sixty. These sixty clubs have
draw 2SS rifles and 252,g9O rounds of am
munition.
1T is doubtful whether, under pres
Gll COnulllOIlS, lne government ever
will succeed in building up a large
reserve of expert civilian riflemen in
this country No schemes of universal
training or military preparation would
be complete which did not include the
training of the prospective volunteer
in craftsmanship along the methods
perfected by Switzerland, Australia,
and Canada.
Only Old Ammunition Supplied.
"A feature which does not yet seem
to have been considered is that the
act authorizes only the issue of old
ammunition on hand in the arsenals
and no provision exists to replenish
the supply when it is exhausted. This
may mean that when the present sup
ply of old Krag ammunition is ex-
hausted the rifle club movement will
come to an end.
ITO insure the success and building up
of a reserve of citizen marksmen in this
country will require the following: An
appropriation by Congress for the manu-
facture of ammunition and purchase of
range supplies for issue to clubs and
for general expenses incident to carry
ing on such an important national de-
fense movement.
1T is useless for the government TO
issue rifles and ammunition without pro-
viding ranges where citizens can prac-
tice. The government could adopt no
better policy than procuring possession
of large tracks Of land on which rife
ranges might be built and which might
be used for mobilization camps in case
of war
we could find much good material
for the organization of rifle clubs among
fraternal organizations. have had much
correspondence with such bodies and
find that those having uniform rank are
interested greatly in the rife club move
ment. The Uniform Rank Woodmen of
the World already has organized several
rife clubs. 1 do not know the strength
of the unifotm rank, but the organization
has nearly 10000 members
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Think Staff Should Advise

An impression has recently developed
in Congress that the recommendations Of
the General Stan for a legislativ- pro-
gram should be submitted before Con-
gress takes up the subject. The import
ance Of a general staff in a military or
ganization is now being demonstrated in
the European war. Members OF Congress
giving the question of national defense
serious thought have reached the con-
clusion that II general staff is in con-
troll Of each of the armies in the Euro
pean war, the General Staff of the Army
should be consulted in military Hesitation.
This may be the dawn OF the day when
Congress will accept the advice OF officers
who have given years of study to mill
tary problems. Some of the most influen-
cial members of both the Senate and the
House believe Congress should not take
of the advice of individual officers or even
of the Secretary of War in preference to
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esses- Several guests were present. Off,
GERS were elected as follows: Miss Mary
r. Wilcox, regent; Mrs. Edwin F. Geyer,
first vice regent: Miss Mary Hadger, sec
ond vice regent; Miss Moore, treasurer;
Miss Harmon. registrar; Mrs. D. W. Glas-
sic. secretary. Miss Classic, past histo-
rian, was given the honor of a life office
Our Flag Chapter, d. \. r., met last
week at the home of Mrs. w. L. Dew
hirst. A paper on the Trails of Our
Country" was given by Miss Fort.
The regent, Miss Ramsay, gave an in
teresting account of the presentation Of
a large flag from Our Flag Chapter, d.
A. r." to the Boys Department of the
Young Mems Christian Association. The
regent then introduced Mrs. Ruthehoff,
who gave an interesting talk on the
Part the South Took in the Revolution" I"
Columbia Chapter, D. A. R., met Tues
day evening at the home Of Miss Nellie
Grant Ross. Mrs. Dean, the historian,
read an entertaining historical sketch on
Gen. Putnam" During the social hour
the hostess served refreshments. The
chapter will meet next month with Mrs.
Ambrose W. Barber
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Annapolis Notes.

The authorities of the Naval Acad
emy have adopted a plan to name the
buildings Of the institution after navy
men. The Marine Engineering and
Naval Construction Department will be
named after Rear Admiral William T.
Sampson. The athletic fields will be
named Buchanan Field. after Commo-
dore Franklin Buchanan, the first su-
perintendent of the Naval Academy.
and Farragut Field, after Admiral
Farragut.
Admiral W. F. FuIlam, superinten-
dent OF the Naval Academy, was prin-
cIpal speaker recently at the annual
dinner of the Baltimore Athletic Club.
One of the most interesting features
of the admirars address was his sug-
gestion to have all the athletic organi-
cations throughout the country form a
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Navy Yearbook Issued

The Navy Yearbook has been issued
and contains a list of the losses Of men
of-war by the beligerent nations in the
present war. II shows that England
has lost thirty-one ships of all classes,
while Germany has lost forty-seven. Rus
sia, four; France, FIVE; Japan. five; Tur-
key, two. and Austria. five. England has
lost three battleships; namely, the Auda-
cious. Bulwark. and Formidable; while
Germany has lost no battleshlps
The yearbook was compiled by ]. 3.
knight, clerk OF the Senate Naval Affairs
Committee. 1t contains a compilation or
all the naval appropriation bills from 1888
to the present year. and numerous tables,
showing various phases of naval con-
struction and the comparative standing
of the various nations in ships built
and now building. The United States
navy, based on tonnage, stands fifth on
the list, being nearly equaled by Japan.
Russia, Italy. and Austria a-Hungary come
next on the list.
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Norfolk Notes

Norfolk, Va. Jan So-Mrs. Lake, wife
of Ensign Lake. Of the North Dakota,
recently left for her home in Washington.
Mrs. Robert Hinckley, wife Of Ensign
Hinckley, left recently for Washington,
where she will spend several weeks with
her parents.
Miss Harriet Tumble. Of Washington, II
the guest of Miss Emily Beatty.
G. c. Dodson, brother Of Lieut.. r. 8.
Dodson. was drowned in Pamlico Sound,
ten miles above Engelwood, n. c., the
morning Of January IA. by the explosion
OF his gasoline yacht Julia. Mr.. Dodson
was twenty-one years old and q grad
uate of V. NJ. S. He was the son OF the
late Adolphus Dodson, His body has
not been recovered as yet, but E. Griffith
Dodson, another brother, will return to
the scene Of the accident In a day or
so with a diver, who will endeavor to
locate the body.
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West Point Notes.

West Point. N. Y, Jan. 30.-Among
recent guests at the post were Capt.
Edward Davis, Thirteenth Cavalry;
Capt. Isaac Erwin, Thirtieth Infantry,
Plattsburg- Barracks: Lieut. C. S.
Floyd. Thirtieth Infantry; Lieut.
George Grunert, First Cavalry; Col.
William L. Kenly, Sixth Field ArtiI-
lery, Naco, Ariz.: Col William Black,
Governors Island.
According to the schedule of events
planned for the near future, an off,
GERS hop on February IS will be a
masquerade, and on the 18th and goth
will be given the dress rehearsal and
performance of the Tooth Night Play.
Miss Beatrice Herford today gave an
entertainment of her original mono
logues.
The Misses Julia Littel, daughter of
Col. Littel, Q. NJ. Corps, and Helen
Kimmel, daughter OF Capt. Rimmel,
U. S. ~, of Washington. D. c.. were
the guests of Lieut. and Mrs. Rodney
Smith for over Sunday. On Saturday
Mrs. Smith entertained at dinner for
Miss Littel, Miss KimmeI. and Cadets
Harmon, Gibson and Randolph.
Mrs Cunningham was hostess at the
last meeting of the Reading Club, pre-
senting her paper on French Charac-
teristics." Current eevnts were given
by Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Glade has
recently become a member.
Maj Wilcox was guest of honor at
a number Of functions last week be-
fore his departure. Col. Smith, COM
mandant Of cadets, gave a large din
ner for him and the tactical depart
ment gave a goodbye dinner at the
club.
Capt. Simonds, ordered to duty in
the department OF tactics reported this
week.
Col Townsley and Maj. Undertake
are spending a few days in Washing
ton on business connected with the
Military Academy appropriation bill.
The Misses Townsley started recent
ly for Fort Monroe, where they will
visit, later going on to Washington.
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Women's Society Of Peoples
Church.

The Womens Benefcent Society of
Peoples Church met at the residence
of Mrs. Edward Jones, 217 Seaton
place northeast Wednesday, January
-. The annual election of officers re-
suited as follows: Mrs. Schmidt, presi-
dent, Mrs. Ludwig, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Hunt, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Mackenzie, third vice presi-
dent; Mrs. II. L. Daw, recording sec
retary; Mrs. Shidy, corresponding sec
retary; Miss Crosby, treasurer.
Mrs. B. F. Landis, Mrs. E. s. Daw,
and Mrs. f. l. Smiley were admitted
TO membership. 1t was decided to hold
a dime social" February % at the
home of Mrs. Daw, 129 Sixth street,
northeast, to which all members of the
Peoples Church and their friends are
cordially invited.
The society will meet on the after
noon of February Il at the home OF
Mrs. Mackenzie, 81 T street northwest.
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a report from the General Stan Of the
Army.
The report of the board of which Col.
Edwin F. Glenn is chairman, in which
the details Of the organization of the land
forces agreed to In 1912 are worked out.
has been sent to the War College and
will shortly be submitted to the Secretary
Of War. Members of Congress think this
report should be submitted to them, as
they believe the legislation recommended
by the department is piecemeal in its
character. Representative Gardner has
been charging that there is no system in
military legislation and has been demand
ing the creation OF a Council of National
Defense. II is believed that II Congress
would follow the recommendations of the
General staff a National Defense Coun-
Gil would be unnecessary. Ar least, the
members think they should have the ad-
vantage of the advice of the General
stan before enacting any important leg
islation.
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Excelsior Literary Club Meets.

The Excelsior Literary Club was enter
tained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. J. W.
Bulla at her apartment in the Elkton.
Mrs. J. Edison Briggs, the president, pre-
sided. The program of the afternoon
opened with a vocal solo by Mrs. Martin
Barringer. Mrs Julia widows Webb
read a paper on Smyrna" which was
followed by a paper on The Arts and
Crafts of Smyrna" given by Mrs. E. II.
Gravatt. Mrs. ]. N. Holmes read paper
on "The Golden Candlestick, a Symbol"
and short sketches on the same subject
were contributed by sevral members. Mrs.
Ellis Logan, president of d. c. F. W. c.,
who is also a member Of this club, was
present and made an interesting talk. A
violin solo by Miss Beatrice BuIla closed
the exercises. The club will meet next
Tuesday with Mrs. NJ. ]. Frear.
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Cercle Des Precieuses
Ridicules.

At its last current meeting, the
CercIe des Precieuses Ridicules was
entertained by Mile. Darlington. Sew
eral visitors were present who con-
tributed % the program. After the
reading of the minutes and election
of new members, the following pro-
gram was given: Recitation, lie
Pot de Terre ct lie Uot de
fer ia Fontaine). Mile. Shaw:
vocal music. ''Taraselia,'' Souvenir
du Jeune Age" "A Ia Claire
Fontaine." Madeline" Mile. Eugene
Clements. Mile. Annette Clements
gave an interesting account of a
'Visite au Chateau de Paderewski sur
lie lac de Geneve." Mile. Becker read
Notice sur Bizet" from Larousse. A
number of amusing charades were in
troduced and the serving of refresh
ments closed a delightful soiree.
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A Corner In Ancestors.
By FRANCES COWLES.
THE PORTER FAMILY.

Copyright, IslS)
COat-of-Arms of the Porters of Amer
ica-ThOmRs BayIey, Founder of His
Line in America-Robert Jordan,
Puritan, of Worcester and New Eng
land-TrOtters, Scotch and English.
Capt. Christopher Newport, Admiral
of Nirginin-The Illustrious Origin
of the Dubois Family.
The American Porters bear the coat-of-
arms of the English family OF Porters
seated at Bolton. County Cumberland.
England. The coat-of-arms Is blazoned:
Sable three church bells, argent.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
To ]. V. B., who asks for information
about the Bailey family in this country.
The first settler Of the family Of Bailey
in this country was Thomas Bayley, ST.,
who was admitted as a freeman in the
however, have been a resident Of the col
ony some years when that occurred.
Thomas senior held a good-sized farm
some twenty-five acres. One of the
first entries on the records of Weymouth
tells about his home. It says that ''in
1914 Thomas Dyer sould unto Thomas
Beylie the twenty-frst of the third
month, his DweIling-house, Barne and
sellar, his garden and Yarde, both Of
them containing, by estimation one quar-
ter OF an acre of land being more or less.
Besides all these material possessions,
Thomas senior had four children to bless
him with happiness. Three of them were
sons-John, Thomas Junior, and Samuel.
Esther, the one daughter, married a man
named King, of Weymouth.
The fighting blood of the Baileys shows
early in this branch Of the family. Sergt.
John Bailey, Thomas Oldest son. served
in King Philips war. His two sons, John
and Thomas, were also Indian fighters.
Thomas, who was impressed into service
in King Philips war. was killed fighting
the Indians in 1919.
Thomas Junior, the second son Of
Thomas senior. married Ruth Porter and
had seven children-Ohristian, Samuel,
who perished in the expedition to Can
ada, and who has been already mem
toned; Mary, Sarah, Ruth, Martha, and
Thomas. sometimes called John.
Another founder OF the American
Baileys met with rough treatment by the
sea This was John Bailey. who died In
1857 at Salisbury, Mass. He sailed In the
ship Angel Gabriel. which left Chippen-
ham, England, In 1859. ana when the ship
was on the Maine shore It was wrecked.
and the passengers were forced to land
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Third Division Parents
eLeapue Meets.

The Parents League of the Third
Division met January 26 at the Will
son Normal SCHOOL, The gymnasium
classes under Mrs. William r. Loney
are attende by eighty pupils One hun
dred can be accommodated and fur
ther enrollments are desired.
T. Grosvenor Dave spoke on the
subject of Community Spirit" Mr..
Dave suggested that an understanding
Of this spirit came with maturity.