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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Progress is being made on the tcnta-
tive proposition for a revision of the
relative list of commissioned officers of
the army.
This has been suggested at various
times as desirable and 1ecessary and has
recently been renewed III convection with
prospective legislation which will be nee
essary in making any change.
So far as the inquiry has proceeded.
it has developed many questions arising
from the length of service which il is
proposed shal be made the basis of the
amended list.
In the case OF officers who were conf
missioned in the staff corps in 1895 as
majors i; will be found that officers
their junior at that time. including sec
ond Iicutcnants. would be entitled TO
precedence if length of service is the
determining factor.
officers of the medical corps. commits
stoned as first lioutcnants of the line.
who. OF course, would have longer peril
Uds to their credit.
Then. there are complications arising
from the appointments made in the army
10 commissioned places i'll 1901, especially
where volunteer service was continuous
with service in the regular establish
ment.
There will, in many cases. therefore.
he great difficulty in fixing the date
Of relative rank. and the problem is
further complicated by deductions. which
must be made for loss of rank. such as
in the case of failure to qualify in cXami-
nation for promotion.
Il will he some time before the revised
relative list can be even Professionally
constructed for the consideration of the
military authorities. and the present
indications arc that the inconsistencies,
contradictions. and individual injustice
will operate as offsettinc whatever ad-
vantage may nc considered as destined
10 accrue from the adopted project.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

believing undoubtedly that it was bet
ter to have their men engaged in the
healthy open-air sport of rife shooting
than decreasing their efficiency by loafing
around corner saloons. Recently rife
clubs have been organized in the United
Shoe Machinery Company. the Spring.
field Telephone Company. the Goodyear
Rubber Company. the Packard Automo-
bile Company. the Willys-Overland Au-
tcmobile Company. the General Electric
Company. and several others
The military committees Of the Senate
and House as well as the general stan
of the army might well take into con-
sideration the work that Ii being done
along these lines when drawing up their
plans for a reserve for the army. The
work done by these clubs IL thoroughly
systemstixed and would need little reor-
ganization to bring them In line for
practical utilization as 4 reserve.
New York and Pennsylvania lead for
first place In the number Of clubs. each
having thirty-nine. but New York out.
ranks Pennsylvania In club membership.
l.ss7 to LsH.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

The great war of Europe has
brought out many notable figures, and
cast others into the shadows. but it
was not until last week that its in
fluence reached across the Atlantic to
uncover the hidden genius of a man
whose able work was officially cred
tied to his superior. Fate. assisted
by man. could not have chosen
more opportune time to make of Rob-
ert Lansing the second man of the
nation.
A maze of diplomatic and legal en-
tanclements had been thrown about his
office of acting Secretary of state
Some of the problems which he faces.
not as an adviser, as formerly. but
as the official representative of the
government, are without precedent.
He assumes to be first aid to the
President. his only superior. in the
nations greatest crisis in international
relations in the half century.
The general public didn't realize. how
ever, that the counselor of the State
Department, elevated to its acting Secre-
taryship, was one of the most able jur-
lists and experts in international law who
have filed the office. A further distinc-
ton of Mr.. Lansing's is that he has ap-
peared in more international arbitrations
and before more international tribunals
than any other living lawyer.
He was only IS years of age when the
government. hearing of his work as an
adviser to foreign nations in interna-
tional disputes, took him from his os-
tensibly local practice in WATERFOWL.
n. Y. to be its assistant counsel in the
great fur seal arbitration of 1892. He
handled other smaller cases until 1906
when he was assigned to the Alaskan
boundary arbitration. In 1870 he was
counsel to the government in the Attain
tic fisheries arbitration.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Annapolis Notes.

Annapolis. Md. June i2.-The flag of
Rear Admiral w. +. Fullam, L. S. NJ
commanding the prsc tice squadron. has
been raised on the Missouri the flag ship.
Commander Guy ii. Burraee, L. s. N,
was relieved as comma ndant of m:dship-
men Saturday and will command the
L. S. S. Nebraska. Capt. Lloyd II. Cham
dler L. S. N. assumed the duties Of COM
mandant. and will be the acting superin-
tendent during tho absence of Rear Adj
miral Fulam. Commander James J.
Raby. l.. s. ". ordered to the Naval
Academy as head of the department of
seamanship. shortly will arrive here with
his family.
The resigna tons of twelve midshipmen
who were deficient in the recent annual
examinations were accepted June s. OF
these two were members Of the second
class. three of the third and seven of the
fourth.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Rifle Association has organized 4ss clubs.
These clubs are not confined to any
particular locality. but reach from Maine
TO California. II is fact. however
that the most successful ones are or
ganized in the West. where there are
better facilities for the acquiring of
ranges and where the class of young
men who compose the membership Of the
clubs are not that class TO whom golf
and tennis have an appeal. Another
great aid to success in these Western
clubs Is their being allowed to do train
ing on Sunday. A great many of these
clubs have been organized In fraternal
and patriotic societies. At the present
time there are organized and affiliated
with the association 43S clubs, with
membership Of 1s.sss.
Industrial Firms interested.
One feature of this movement has been
the organization Of numerous clubs by
the employees OF large Industrial corpora
tons In some cases the employers
themselves have donated the land and
assistsdstn The construction u tie ranges.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
MILITIAMEN READY TO FIGHT;
DISTRICT HAS ZIG MEMBERS;
CAN RESIGN AND ENTER ARMY

recommended that Congress appropri-
ate money for the erection of a new
and adequate armory. The present ar
mory is old and in many respects is
antiquated. Officers believe the eff
cheney of the organization could he
advanced materially above the pres<
ent standard should better facilities
for drilling be supplied the militia
Interest centers now in the annual
summer trips of the militiamen. The
naval battalion will leave on its
cruise of two weeks on July .. The
officers and men will go by steamer
from here to Hampton Roads. where
they will join the ship to which they
are assigned. The assignment has not
lieved the local men will make the
trip aboard the L. S. S kearsarge.
Is No Joy-Ride.
The ship will visit New York and
Newport, +. l.. and then will 90 to
GARDENERS Bay for range practice. The
men will be kept busy throughout the
voyage and the work will be at times
arduous. for the embryo sailors will
be compelled to follow the same
schedule of living as do the seasoned
salt-sea boys.
officials of the division of militia
affairs of the Navy Department have
complained in the past that many mill
itiamen go on the summer cruises
with the belief that the trip will be
a sort of vacation, a recreational joy
ride. Many have been sadly disillu-
stoned. There is work as well as fun
work of the real sort. aye, even
heaving coal into the ships bunk
ers.
The rest of the local militia will
go on its annual encampment about
the middle of August for a period
of two weeks. The place of encamp-
ment has not yet been determined.
Many sites have been suggested. Vir-
ginia Beach, the scene of last years
encampment. has been mentioned
Chesapeake Beach has been suggest
ed. Mention has been made of Har-
pers Ferry and numerous other places.
Announcement of the place probably
will be made within the next few
weeks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Army and Navy Jottings

The medical officers. who are charged
with the responsibility Of furnishing pota-
bile water for troops in the field depend
cnt upon supply of drinking water that
is not a menace to health. believe they
have solved the problem by means of
water bag tested in Texas recently with
success. according to reports just received
by the surgeon general Of the army. The
difficulty has been In obtaining a water
tight bag. and this problem has been
solved by the Tuartcrmast"r CORPS. The
now bag Of 12-ounce canvas of khaki
color is lined with thin layer OF pure
Para rubber placed between the CAVES
and a cotton sheeting and ccmented into
4 solid piece by the process Of trcatment.
This furnishes a watCr-tight bag and
also prevents the saturation Of tho ont
side cover with water. The empty bag
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

frequently than they are held in the
State militias, where members are
scattered all over the state. making IT
difficult 10 bring them all together
regularly. The reorganization plan
now in process of formulation. will
render the militia ever more efficient
and better prepared.
At present the national guard of
the District is composed of 127 Off
GERS and 2,0i9 enlisted men, The staff
has eleven officers and four men, The
two infantry regiments have forty Of
hcers each. The First Regiment has
66l men and the Second has e37 The
separate battalion of colored troops is
composed OF sixteen officers and eeS
men. The naval battalion is comprised
of twelve officers and go men. The
battery of field artillery is manned
by five officers and Ill enlisted men.
The signal corps company is COM
posed OF three officers and sixty-two
men. Each of the divisions of the or
ganization has sanitary detachment.
Two bands furnish the music for the
militia.
Many Radical Changes.
The present equipment of the guard
consists of $500 rifles of the model of
1903. $50 automatic pistols of late
model, and four field guns Of the most
modern design. it is possible to add
to the equipment on short notice by
the sending OF acquisitions to the War
Department. which is in a position to
I'LL the orders at once
The reorganization of the militia
will necessitate many radical changes
In equipment This readjustment of
materials to suit the Establishments of
personnel will consume considera HE
time.
Year after year the briSadier gem
eral in command of the militia has
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

II the interchange of diplomatic
notes between this country and Ger
many should eventually drag the
United States into the European war
the men and officers of the District
National Guard will he ready for serv
&c The guard itself as an organiza
ION Will he in readiness. too.
OF course. the militia can be called
put only for the suppression of riots
and disorder and for the protection
Of the country from actual invasion
AID this means that the national guard
cannot be ordered out of the territory
Of the United States for service.
Would Secure FurIouRhs.
This restriction. however. would not
mean that the local militia and mil
Iiamen would remain idle in the event
II war. A technical transformation
Iional Guard would in a manner be
converted into a volunteer organiza-
iona transformation in name only
md would go to war.
The eXplana ton is this: Members of
he militia could not be compelled to
10 service outside the country, bur
IN the other hand. most of them would
De eager to do this outside service.
they would apply to the War De-
he militia. They would be granted it.
Then they would enlist with the VOL
lnteers. Such was the procedure in
he Spanish war. The District Nation
Il Guard technically was not in the
war, but in reality il was. A very
arge percentage of its personnel OBJ
aimed furloughs. volunteered and went
o war, fighting not as the national
,uard, but as volunteer troops
transformation in name only.
Guard Stands Ready.
The District National Guard is ready
or service. Its strength is up to the
eauired point. It's equipment is COM
,lete and reasonably modern. More
han half of the enlisted men have
lad previous military experience,
hther in the regular army or IN hieu
chools or other educational and civic
organizations emphasizing military
raining.
Drills are held weekly-far more
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Changes in Personnel.

The Department of Commerce yestcr-
day announced the following changes in
its personnel:
In the Lighthouse Service. Allen NJ.
Lace, second assistant keeper of Cmpqua
River light station. Oregon. has resigned:
Joseph P. Bader has been PROBATIONARY
appointed as scientific assistant at $500
in the Third district at Tompkinsville,
n. V. and the temporary appointment
of Steven Coludrovich as additional Sec
ond assistant keeper Of Chandelier light
station. Louisiana. has been extended.
The bond in the sum of 5000 of Au-
gustin r. Smith as shipping commits
sioner in the Bureau of Navigation at
Philadelphia. Pa. is to be renewed.
Edgar r. Frisby. computer in the
Coast and Geodetic Survey. has been
designated chief of party. with bond at
SO. 0e0.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Fort Monroe Notes

Fort Monroe. Va, June l2.-CoL and
Mrs. Thomas T. Knox left Tuesday for
Washington to reside. Col. Knox has
been governor Of tn" National Soldiers
Home at Hampton for nine years.
Mrs. Vance is the guest of Mrs. ]. c.
Coward.
Mai. and Mrs. Nugcnt and Capt. and
Mrs. Lincoln were dinner guests of MIR.
George +. Adams. Monday. At the Hotel
ChGmberlin.
Mrs. Davis left Sunday TO visit her
daughter, Mrs. WeSsen, at WATERFOWL
Arsenal. after spending the winter with
her daughter. Mrs. W. r. Smith
Capt. and Mrs. Walter c. Bakers guests
recently were Lieut.. and Mrs Rose.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Maddux Lieuts. King
man and Campbell. Mrs. Bradley and
Miss Wing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
NEWS OF ARMY, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS


reception. The class of 1905 celebrated its
tenth reunion and the class of 1919 had a
dinner The class of 1863 had a dinner;
1865 celebrated its fiftieth reunion and
1870 its fortieth. Luncheon for all the
visiting graduates was served at Cullum
Hail and afterward the Association of
Graduates held their annual meeting at
the old chapel. The class of 1870 had a
class dinner. and 1890 held its twenty
fifth reunion; 1861. 1SI5 and 1895 each had
a dinner.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
SOLDIERS ARE DEv0UT.
Omcer Describes Scenes ShowinS
They Are Religious.

London, June 12.-Devoutness at the
front in Flanders is described in letter
home of British noncommissioned off,
GER. He says:
To-day the different padres have been
visiting the men of their churches II
requires good deal of courage for man
to so down on his knees and pray in suIl
sight of thousands of his comrades. Yet
l saw this happen, and the incident was
the forerunner of many similar scenes.
The excitement is tremendous. It
seems to lay hold of one without seeking
II. Everybody Is eager to get to hand
grips with the enemy. They don't worry
about the cost"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Fly Is Pest at Front.

London. June l2.-The fly Is a pest at
the front as in the home. A committee
Of prominent British physicians which
has been commissioned by the govern
ment to study diseases prevalent among
soldiers reports il is paying special atten-
ton to the activities OF the household
pest Trench" rheumatism Is also being
observed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

In Korea In 1872 the annual output Of
precious metals was about g 500, 900. It is
now valued at about N,500,0O0
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Japan Is such a mountainous country
that 1t has to resort to Intensive cult
walton in order to raise enough rice. In
1912 1t used fertilizers = The value Of
more than $lQ4. ooQ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13
Local Militia Fully
Prepared for Service.

127 officers.
2,049 enlisted men.
1900 rifles of 1903 model.
$50 automatic pistols of late
model.
4 field guns of latest model.
Majority of men have had pre-
vious military experience.
Weekly drills held.
AT present composed of two
infantry regiments and a sepa-
rate coIored battalion, a naval
battalion, a battery of field artil-
lery, and a signal corps company,
together with sanitary detach-
ments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

San Diego. Los Angeles. and make a
stay at San Francisco.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-13

Equipment Consists of 1900
Rifles of 1903 Model, $50
Automatic Rifles and Four
Field Guns of Late Design.
Will Be Reorganized Along
Lines to Make 1t More Eff
Gent - Interest Centers in
Summer Trip and Cruise 10
Be Taken by Naval Battal-
ION.
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flag Is raised. whether on neutral ground
or alien soil, there must be the same
honors and courteses given as are ac-
corded to the flag of the country owning
the ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
centennial PLAN
WITH COMMITTEE
Rock Island, Moline and Davenport
Citizens Given Charge of Ar
engagements
TO REBUILD FORT on TIE ISLAND
County Historical Society Discusses
Celebration Marking Landing Of
l. S. Troops Here

The centennial Of the landing Of
American troops for the first time on
the Rock Island arsenal next year
will be made a prstonuous affair by
the Rock Island County Historical go
clefy. On Of tho log block houses,
which was situated on the extreme
west end Of the island, and which
vent 70 make up Fort Armstrong, VIII
be rebuilt. according 70 the plans out
fined by the board Of directors Of the
society, at q meeting held at the home
OF John Il. Hauberg, secretary Of the
organization. last evening.
American troops landed for the first
time on the island on May 10. 1918.
The directors did not decide last eve
ming whether the celebration would
be held ou May 10 next year or later
IN the season The exact length Of
the celebration was not determined.
but many suggestions were made az
10 how long the event should con-
tlnue. Some advanced the theory that
8 whole week should be given over TO
the occasion but others held out that
several days would answer the pur-
pose.
Make Blockh0use Permanent
1t was suggested at the meeting that
the log blockhouse be constructed OF
concrete representing logs, thus max
ing 1t q permanent building on the is
land, Another plan advanced was U
build It Of logs soaked in cTeOsote
which would tend to keep the wood
from decay, and thus maintain the
parmanency Of the building.
The historical society has located
the place on the island where the
fort was built By the British during
the war Of 1912. The stronghold was
erected on the west end Of the island
and the idea inc rebuilding the log
bl0ckhouse at the extreme west end
is TO place IL tn a conspicuous spot sc
that it can be viewed from both sides
Of the river and from boats plying the
kstream below here There we're sew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
BOARD ENDORSES
BIG SEWER PLAN
South Heights Project, a $4,000 I'm
pr0vemeRt, Recommended to
The Council

The biggest sewer project under
taken by the board OF local improve
meDts for some time was adopted by
the board SIS outlined at the start when
the first public hearing on the PROPOSE
ton was held today. The territory in
which the sewer will be Installed is
known as South Heights, recently an.
nexed TO the city. The action of the
board recommends the project TO the
council for final approval and aa
ordinance authorizing the advertising
fer bids will be presented TO the COM
mission when it meets next Tuesday
evening.
The territory to he benefited lies
between Fifteenth and Twenty-fourt1
street and between Eighteenth ana
Tweuty-third avenues. Mains pro-
yided vary in size on different streets
and s. 10. u and 1S inch pipe viii be
used, The estimate of cost is $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah So: III.

The wilderness and the solitary
place shall be glad for them; and the
desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the
rose.
Il shall blossom abundantly. and re-
joice even with joy and singing; the
glory Of Lebanon shall be given unto
it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar-
on they shall see the glory Of the Lord,
and the excellency of our God.
Strengthen We the weak hands. and
confirm the feeble knees.
Say to them that are Of a fearful
heart, be strong, fear not: behold, your
God will come with vengeance. even
God with a reeompense: he viii come
and sare you.
Then shall the lame man leap as an
hart. and the tongue Of the dumb sing:
for in the wilderness shall waters
break out, and streams in the desert.
And the parched ground shall be-
come a pool, and the thirsty land
springs Of water. IN the habitation Of
dragons. where each lay. shall be
grass with reeds and rushes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

ersf blockhouses which went 70 com
pose the fort, but the one 10 be re-
built was IL the most prominent loca-
tlon.
Efforts viii be made 10 get United
States army troops here TO participa re
in the celebration Il was Thought
that Il would not be difficult to Sc
cure several prominent speakers CIV
ing 10 the patriotic importance Of the
event
TO Appoint Committee.
The directors before closing the
session authorized a committee O.!
seven 70 be appointed by s. W. SearIe
president Of the society. to maze
necessary arrangements and 20 re-
port within a month. This committee
ia to include Mr.. Searle. who viii act
as chairman, and two citizens from
Rock Island. two from Moline and
two from Davenport WITH this rep
.resentalion the event will be made q
tri-ciJy affair
After all plans have been fornulst-
ed they VIII be sent to the ordnance
department at Washington for ap.
prevail and permission 70 use 1he Is
land. Colonel G W. Burr. command
ant al the arsenal. was voted an
honorary member Of the society and
viii assume charge Of sending tht
plans to Washington.
Directors Of the society who at
tended the meeting last evening were
Phil Mitchell. s. ". Searle, William A
Meeso, J. D, Metzger, Orriu S. Holt
Mrs. K. T. Anderson. J. B. Oaheaf
z. d. McKcwn. :. n, Hauberg and
Colonel G. ". Burr.
Mr.. Meese during the meeting sug
gested that the society was in need o.
headquarters and q home and he NJ
fered q donation Of $500 as nucieu.
for a fund with which TO secure q
building