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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
THELIGHTERS SIDE OF ARNYLIFE

In the early days of the Philippine
insurrection. when the troops were
scattered from APART on the north
coast OF Luzon to the little island OF
Siassi in the southern, part of the Sulu
group, with detachment of troops in
every dent in the coast where trouble
might be found, the troops not occu-
plying the verandas of the Army and
Navy Club in Manila were supplied
with commissaries, clothing, ammuni-
ton, etc, by small coastwise packets
from the size Of tub u ships of large
dimensions. Manila YVES the base and
the military authorities had COM
mandeered everything that would an:
swer for water transportation, and a
steady stream Of povisions was kept
going out of the bay to those fighting
in the field. Among the small vessels
chartered was tub named by the @.
M. d. the HHelvetii,' and used between
Manila and our little one-company sta
ton at San Juan. on the island Of Sa-
mar.
Down on Samar the troops were
sleeping with their rifles loaded, cock
ed and aimed. The awful massacre
Of Balangiga was still fresh in the.
mind OF every man. On the seacoast.
about q mile from camp, landing
place was held for the little supply
boats from Manila that came at very
irregular intervals of generally weeks
apart. A small guard was maintained
at this point, usually consisting of a
sergeant and corposaps squad, and
their duties called for extreme eau
ton in not only looking out for our
supply boats, but there was consider
able danger Of hordes Of savages com
ing down the coast III bsncos, and by
making night landing on that flank
of the camp could annihilate the en-
tire outfit before dawn. Anyway, on
the particular night In question Sergt.
Hans MittendeTfer, an excitable old
German non-com, had been detailed
In charge Of this little outpost and
was specially warned to watch close
" for an enemy attempting to make q
landing in small boats and that he
had better stay awake. These instruc-
tions were superfluous as Sergt. nj
was not only wide awake at the time,
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but was perspiring profusely, though
the night was chilly and the rain COM
ing down in torrents. Shortly after
dark Sergt M. posted two sentries
near the landing. not far apart, and
wrapped in poncho took his seat in
between, a little to the rear. Not a
crab walked the beach nor an oyster
murmured that evening that was not
listened to intently by Sergt. nj.
The wind had come up rather strong
from the sea, the rain ceased, but the
night was as dark as night could
be when about 2 a. m, the SEN
try on the port side of Sergt. M. gave
a yell that brought, the said sergeant
from under hfs poncho with bayonet
fixed. rifle loaded and cooked. The
alarm was not false. for there in the
inky hlackness Of tropical night
sounds could be heard Ike someone
talking in low whispered tones, the
splash of oars, and barely visible on
the bosom of the still mixer waters
Of Sergt MS sector was an object
that caused little wriggling chflIs to
tango up and down the spine OF Sergt.
M. and net ofiy he, but his outpost,
who were now lined up onsthe beach,
all trying to fasten the dangling ends.
of their nerves to the vertebrae.
The yell Of the sentry was simply
Halt very significant when you
expect hundred savages armed with
spears and long. double-edged knives.
to land On you at any minute. Before
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
rifle
BPLANSFOR
BUSY YEAR 1915

The first outdoor shoot of the Homo
lulu Rifle Club was held last Sunday
morning at the National Guard range
at Kakaako and some very promising
rifle shots were discovered among the
amateur members. The indoor shoots
have been held at the Armory during
the past two weeks, and. while no per-
feet scores were made, The enthusiasm
shown promises good future for the
club.
The officers elected OF the last meet
ing of the club for the year 1915, are:
Frank A. Goble. president; j. G.
Ramey. vice-president; w. L. Harvey.
secretary; Charles Franz, treasurer;
A. r. G. Mccormick. executive Off
Ger.
Several applications for membership
are now on file and the club has re-
ceived its allowance Of rifles and am
munition. Practise shoots viii be held
at least twice each month for the bal
ance of this year. The next outdoor
shoot viii take place at the Fort Shat
ter range on Sunday morning, Janu-
airy IL, commencing at o'clock. wea.
Their permitting. Two prizes are CIV
en- by the club for the best scores this
month, and all members are requested
to be present next Sunday morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
INFANTRY TRAINING AND
THE ARMIES OF EUROPE

officers OF tae German.Austrian forces
now engaged in war are reserve Off
GERS who served as enc years volun-
teers.
II IL Is possible, therefore, to give =
man sufficient military training inside
OF a year to entrust him with the
command Ct platoon or even a com
Pany In time of war, is il not suff-
cient proof that an American citizen
OF average intelligence might be turn
ed iato q dependable infantryman
within years time? Under the pre-
sumDtf4n, OF course, that this IL
year CT az least 800 days OF hard work
ana conscientious training. But here
Is supposedly where the present con.
dit.onsf Gene In. II is hard 20 get men
fer the army and consequently life has
TO be made easy for them, not to scare
these away that might eventually be
willing tc enlist Another obstacle Is
the long term CT enlistment Nobody
wants his hands tied for number Of
years. America is the country OF OPP
portunit.es and even the down and
out CT today may have fair or even
splendid chance In civil life tomorrow
or next year. So the enlistment is
often a last desperate step taken as
IL means the abandonment Of hopes
for q couple CT years.
The Aforementioned report of the
board Of officers also states that Ger
many, and France keep their men with
the colors for two and three years re-
spectiyely, England even IL and p
years and that this indicates the time
necessary for a thorough military
training.
For the Standing Armies.
True. Germany keeps them two
years and France has only lately In
creased the term Of service from two
to three years. But not because two
years were considered too short q
time to make Of man an efficient
and dependable soldier, but because
France wants to keep up standing
army as big as Gerniany's and having
only about two-thirds the population
Germany has. the only way. to do thar
was TO keep the men under the colors
for q longer term. AS for England II
is very improbable that Lord Kitch-
ener will give his new recruits a IL
or 81 years training before despatch
Ing them to the front in France: the
number of British troops engaged
there at present rather indicates that
there are many now with only few
weeks or months Of training.
II It Is therefore possible to make
4 soldier ct for campaign duty within
three or four months in case of emer
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
RETIREMENT OF
MAI. HARDEMAN
OF IHECAVALRY

Word was received here yesterday
of the retirement at his own request
of Mai l.etcher Hardeman. 4th Cav
airy, under the provisions OF the go
year service law.
Mai. Hardeman entered West Point
in 1882 and has been in the military
service continuously ever since. He
served in the 18th, 10Th and 4th regi-
ments of cavalry and a tour in the
quartermaster corps.
II is pleoable that the vacancy In
the 4th Cavalry created by the retire
ment of Mai. Hardeman win be filled
by Mai. John Ossnel OF the same reg
iment, whose nomination was con-
firmed by the senate December -
last.
Mai. OShea has been regimental adj
jutant for two years past
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
IS REIIREMENls
FOR AGE in THE
Army This YEAR

There will be 10 retirements for age
in the United States army during 1915.
u in the navy. none in the marine
corps and enc in the revenue cutter
service. Among the army retirements
are two major generals and one brig
adler general and the navy retire
ments include eight rear admirals.
Two high ranking officers now serv-
ing In Hawaii and two others well
known here will be placed on the re-
tired list this year. They are NAL
Gen. w H. Carter and Rear Admiral
C. B. T. Moore. commanding respec-
lively the local army and the navy
forces, Rear Admiral Walter G.
Cowles, naval commandment from 1910
to 1912, and Mai Gen. Arthur Murray.
who has made many trips to Oahu.
The following are the retirements
IN the several services, arranged in
chronological order:
ARMY.
Col William Lassiter, infantry, Jan
llary 6.
Brig. Cen. Eli D. Hoyle, january IS.
Col. Rogers Birnie. ordnance de-
partment, April 5.
MAJ. Gen. Arthur Murray April g..
Col. Louis M. Maus, Medical Corps,
May s.
Col William F. Blauvelt, 10th Infan-
try, May IL.
Maj Joseph 7. Davidson. Quarter
master Corps. July H.
Col. John L. Glenn, Quartermaster
Corps, August H.
Col. John c. Gresham, cavalry. Sep.
TENDER %.
Col. Charles NJ. O'Connor, inspector
generals department, October 3.
Col. Henry Kirby, infantry, October
Col. Frank 3. Mccoy. soth Infantry.
October 81
Maj-Gen. William H. Carter. No
yember 10. NAVY.
I Rear Admiral George s. Willis. Feb
ruary 81.
Medical Director Edward H. Green.
Marine Corps, April Is.
Rear Admiral Robert NJ. Doyle. May
Rear Admiral John R. EDWARDS.
Rear Admiral Walter c. cowles,
July II.
Rear Admiral Charles B. 7. Moore.
July 20.
Pay Director john n. Speel. July 30.
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger. Ar
gust 6.
Pay Director Reah Frazier, August
II.
Rear Admiral Alfred Reynolds. Sep
TENDER Z.
Pay Director Mitchell c. Mcdonald,
September %.
Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty, No
yember rs.
REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.
Senior Capt ]. F. Wild, U. s. r. e.
s., November 9.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

Never the Intoxicating cup to drain?
GO.
Empires and Republic see NE good
OF their much belated plan;
Now their sons can sing "ln Excel
sIor"
And at Advent lordIy stand
Faithful to the cruclfied one
Jeiiovail's only beaotten son.
w.
Belgium, did the xls.es ship contain
Any alcoholic, fiery Iiquor7
"Never have scanned your resoIu-
ticns--
10 the Russian, he's much quickerl
Has petitioned the good Creator,
And forbid the sale Of vodka later.
".
Belgium, hear your s. o. s. call
For @foodstuffsn for your starving;
Have thee the heavenly s. o. s. cali
answered
And forbid the sale of beer and free
lunch carving?
II not, may the dear Lord forgive thee
As we to aid thy privations flee.
r. NJ. hartley, Camp Cashier.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16
BELGIUM.

Belgium, war devastated Belgium,
Have you cut out beer?
10, your millions of sons are starving
(They don't now Justify cheer)
For that awful seourge is at your por-
tai
And famine threatens to hurt all.
u.
Belgium, have you like France and
Russia,
Joined the Good TempIars" band?
Sworn 70 never again accept revenue
From barley malt or vinous land;
Never to tippie or sig again,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

College graduates become involved
in more accidents than uneducated Ia
borers do. according to w. w McDon-
aid. General Electric Company's Of
fetal at LINN.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

THE article below Is BY a former
Austrian army officer now residing IN
Honolulu who Is following the deyel
opmenf Of the American army. as well
as the swaying tide Of battle abroad,
with close attention and has had un.
usual opportunities 10 compare the
military systems OF various nations
~THE TRAINING or An INFANTRY
SOLDIER - ONE YEAa.v
Under this headncte the Honoiu' a
Star-Bullefin, Saturday, Jan. y. 1918.
published the result Of an inyestiga-
ton made by board Of officers OF the
u. s. army, expressing the cpsnsol
that under the present condit tons
one year will not be sufficient time
10 teach an infantryman enough on
the essentials to make him an efil-
cient soldier
The infant-yEan In this case OF
course is the average American c.ti-
zen, the sane citizen that in case OF
war Is expected to voluntarily join
the ranks CT the defending force OF
his country at the very time war Is
declared. And that without any pre-
vious military training, OF cour5s
there might be enough time left to
give him a few weeks or even months
OF training before send ing him to the
front, but viii there be enough Ct q
standing army to act as nucleus for,
say, q million OF volunteers; is there
q sufficient number OF instructors In
the army 70 make this training pos
sible at all, even should there be
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b quests to religious organizations
aggregating $14, 800 were made in the
win of Miss Mary A. Wyckoff, who
died at her home at Newark, N. j.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

: The Lamrort and Holt liner vasari
carried sS,52S quarters Of Argentine
beef, the largest consignment Of chill
ed beef ever brought here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

Henry J. Rogers Of Riverhead has
sued as taxpayer for the return of
$s605 excess charged by Samuel f.
Robinson for copying the tax roll.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

Employees at the Tarrytown railroad
station and telephone girls received
$40 gold pieces as Christmas gifts from
John d. Rockefeller
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Three new officers have been Al.
pointed to the guard during the week.
They are LIST Sgt Frank Stevenson,
B Company LIST Sgt c. X. Amona, H
Company. and Sgt. Manuel v. Sousa
G Company, all promoted to be second
lieutenants. Second Lieut. Alan ].
Lowrey is promoted to be LIST lieuter.-
ant
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-01-16

CompreheHsive Instruction orders
have been issued from the adjutant
generals cfice and also from head
quarters Of the LIST Infantry The
latter order requires company com
manders 70 prepare schedules of in
structscn for the period Of armory
training, so that the work for the
whole regiment will be progressive.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
COMMENTS ON GOV. HAYS.

Here are comments made by three newspaper editors of the state. They are reproduced without comment:
 Whatever the reason for Governor George W. Hays announcement that he would not be a candidate again for election, the Democrat heartily en- dorses the governors decision to re- enter private life. Whether it was a previous pledge not to again seek of flee, whether it was for lack of money with which to finance the forthcoming struggle, If 1t were to be made, wheth CT it was the alienation of strong po- ltical support already bound to him by attempting to ally also the oppo- sltion of that support, whatever the cause, the decision is a wise one.
 Governor Hays chief cause for fail ure as popular and as an efficient executive has been due to the fact that he courted popularity, not through efficiency, but through friendship. His indecision, his in- ability to announce a definite policy without calling in half tho politicians Ot the state to help him make up his mmd, has proven his undoing on more than one occasion. Desirous of pleas Ing all, he has called all in, and listen ing to their concerted pleas, he has forgotten that nearly every one plead ed according to his own immediate gain. All have had their axes to grind and the governor did his best to turn the stone at just the speed re- qulred in the individual case.
 As private citizen Governor Hays wlll accomplish a much more satis- lylng position in the state than as it's enlef executive. While the Democrat mas disagreed with the governor on a number of things in the past, it un-
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
Dr.. Samuel B. Gee
 SPECIALIST
EYE. EAR. NOSE AND THROAT Special Attention Given to Glass
 Fitting.
Office in Nevada County Bank Bldg.
 PRESCOTT. KANSAS.
BLENINS LOCALS

Married Nov. 16th, 1915, Mr. H. c. Austin to Mrs. Della Marlow, both of Blevins. Rev. J. D. Elkins officiating.
 Building at Blevins continues and increases. There are , or new buildings now going up and more to come soon. Those being erected are R. c. Taylor's Livery Barn, Jno. A. Austin's Store Building, S. W. Cor ham, H. G. Austin and Perry Rhodes are all building residences.
 Our Mayors Court was quite busy yesterday. About 12 or II of our noble citizens were before the Mayor and got the usual 5000 and cost. Who said Blevins didn't need incorpo- rating.
 Mrs. A. A. Parson, wife of Prof. Parson, principal of Blevins high school, returned yesterday from visit to Conway, her old home, and was welcomed by her many friends.
 Miss Nolie Bailey is teaching the school at Macedonia this year and has a fine school.
 Everything looks favorable for the marriage this fall and winter of at least one half dozen old bachelors in and around Blevins.
 Tom Philips has bought the frame school building from the school board and has had it moved to his lot nearer town. He is converting it into hotel.
 The High School at Blevins is getting along very nicely in their new building.
 The school at Marlbrook, miles east of Blevins, seems to be running with Misses Mary Bonds and Emma Philips as teachers.
 Gee whiz What stunt will Blevins pull off next. It was quite a sight indeed to see M. L. Nelson, our Tur- key King, drive 954 turkeys up South Main Street and load them in car like cattle.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23

The announcement by Governor George W. Hays that he will ot seek reelection is the big news story of the day in Arkansas and the develop ments that will follow the announce ment will be awaited with much inter- est. Governor Hays was recognized as an important factor in the guber- material race now under way and his elimination from this race will mean new political alignments.-Arkansas Gazette.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
hesitatingly comments his present de- termination.-Arkansas Democrat.

And once again the "stil small voice" spoke to the governor during the still small hours following mid night conference at which time it was decided whats the use ?" That was common sense talking done by the "still small voice" this time. But for the life of us we can't fall for or coincide with the parting utterance from G. w., saying: q herewith re- turn at the close of the present term of office of governor of the state of Arkansas to the people without spot or blemish from whence it came. Oh, suffering snakes; how thou doth squirm! Oh, slobbering simps, how thy idol doth deserve pityl-Searcy Citizen.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
BROTHERHOOD ELECTS

Springfield, Mo-, Nov. 21.-The tri- ennial election of officers of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Frisco system was held here yesterday and resulted as follows:
 B. F. Cooper, Fort Scott, Kan, gen. eral chairman, to succeed N. V. Ale bach; George Rasback, Hugo, Okla, secretary treasurer, to succeed Charles c. Fasback of Fort Smith, Ark, re- signed.
 The election becomes effective at once, but the officers will not be i'm stalled until January. The selections were made by a general committee, composed of IS members, all of whom were present. The terms of office expire in three years.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
INQUIRIES ABOUT ARKANSAS

Now that crops are all gathered in the north and east, the annual move ment of homeseekers has started to ward the Southwest and Arkansas is getting it's full share. Hardly a day passes but there are a score or more of callers at the Agricultural Department in the New State Capitol, and the visitors to person are agreeably surprised at the fine display of farm products, among which are several ex- hibits of corn, wheat, oats, grasses and garden stuff from this years har- vest. The stranger invariably asks about the production of corn and clov- CT crops and when shown specimens of these substantial feed stuffs, all doubt about the productivity of Ark ansas soils seems to be at once re- moved.
 Among the letters I received this week is one from c. L. Smiley, Garth age, Mo. who says he wants from 40 to 160 acres suitable for corn and stock farming. He wants good soil but not bottom land. He would not mind a loc2tion five or ten miles out if the roads would permit the use of an automobile. Expensive improve ments arc not desired, as he has only moderate sum to invest. Anyone having good upland, not orchard land, but soil that will produce plenty of corn and pasture good Missouri cattle, should write to Mir. Smiley.
 John T. Phillips of Boone, la, is one of many writers, who inquiries about mining lands, particularly in the coal district. Recent activity in the zinc and lead belt of Northern Ark ansas has brought many mining pros pectors to the state and there are ire quent inquiries for mineral lands. C.. w.. F. Randolph of Salem, w. Va, makes inquiry about oil and gas pros poets in Southwest Arkansas.
 John H. Page,
 Commissioner.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23

This weeks Saturday Evening Post is a good one. You may secure a copy from Jack Johnson, Jr.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
HONORS RE-
 QUISION FOR TWO

Little Rock, Nov. 23.-The governor yesterday honored the requisition of the Governor of Oklahoma for the re- turn of J. M. and Ernest Barsy, who are wanted at Norman, Okla, on in formation charging them with false pretenses.
 l.. P. Barker, under sheriff at Nor man, came to Little Rock for the men last week. J. M.. Barker was arrested Friday on three warrants and on Sat urday was released by Municipal Court on $500 bond. When further authority was secured by wire Mon day morning, an effort was made to re-arrest him but he could not be found. His brother was arrested and is in custody. It is alleged that they gave bogus checks while conducting a poultry brokerage business in Okla homa. They left there in April, 1914 and for some time have been running the Barry Commission Company at 123 Cumberland, this city.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
TOTAL

State of Arkansas County of Nevada, SS.
 We, Thos c. McRae, President and Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Cashier, of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
 Thos. c. McRae, President.
 Thos. c. McRae, IT,, Cashier. Attest:
 E. L. Cox,
 Sam T. White,
 D. l.. McRae,
 Directors.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of November, 1915. My commission expires March 23rd, 1917. (SeaD Wren Scott, Notary Pcblic
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
Announcement Fees.

The above rates will be required for political announcements and will ap- near in both our daily and weekly indications. They will be inserted in every issue of The Nevada News up mti the last issue@ before the pri- mary which date will be named by the committee some time later. All pay able in advance.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Tax Assessor

For Tax Assessor
 The News is authorized to announce Henry B. Allmand, of Albany town ship, as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primary.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23
OHIO BANK IS CLOSED
National Examiner Orders Suspension
 at New Richmond.

New Richmond, O., Nov. 21.-The First National bank of this place has been closed by National Bank Exami- ner Robert c. McConaughy.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-23

Greatest bargains in Grand, Up- right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store. Advt d&wtr.