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New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
GLAD SOUTH LOST WAR,
SAYS BEN TILLMAN
Carolinan Wants Arlington a Ma.
tiOnal Amphitheatre.

Washington, July 29.-T never be-
lieved IL possible that | could do it,
but clowly and by degrees / have come
to think that il was best for all con-
cerned that the South was defeated"
said Senator Tillman, of South Caro-
lima. to-day. urging passage OF a bill
dealing with Arlington National CemH
etery.
Slavery" he continued. "was a cursc
which had 20 be destroyed ere the
South and the world could advance. 1t
was a curse for which the South was
no more responsible than the North.
Both sections were responsible-an
both paid four long bloody years Of
penance for their joint sin. 1t had
to 60, and while it went in the worst
possible way and its going gave birth
to an apparently unsolvable problem.
still !, who was born in and of the
old South, am glad it is gone, never 70
return.
81 am glad, also, that the idea Of
nationality has supplanted that of con-
federation, despite the danger involved
and so can find it in my heart TO want
to make the amphitheatre at Arlington
truly national in its scope"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
SAILS FOR ARGENTINA
TO PROMOTE TRADE
W. n. Hill Says Opportunity Is
Knocking at u. S. Doors.

William Hill Hunt, who with the
late James G.. Blaine, when the latter
was Secretary of State, worked out and
operated the plan and establishment
OF our banking system in Latin Amer
ica, sailed yesterday on the Vestris, OF
the Lampert e. Holt line, for Argentina
to promote trade with the South Amer
lean countries. Mr.. Holt said before
departure:
"The situation which confronts the
United States as a world power. politi-
cally and financially, is one that has
never presented itself before, and no
reasonable man can expect 1t to presen.
itself again. 1t is for US to fulfil ou-
obligations in an intelligent and prac-
tical way.
zone Of the most serious Obstacles
to overcome is the lack of mail and
telegraph facilities and the distance in
time from American ports to those OF
Latin America. II now requires eight
weeks TO write to Buenos Ayres and
receive an answer. Think of the fuc-
tuations in prices and the changes in
trade conditions during those eight
weeks. That could be overcome by es'
tablshing in their midst warehouses
and salesrooms with an ample stock OF
goods on hand from which orders could
be filled promptly. The prices in Ar
gentina would then change automatl-
cally with those in New York"
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

for them TO return TO their business
there. And without the reopcning OF
mines and industries in Mexico, Car
rama understands, the economic basis
for his own government will continue
TO weaken.
Speculation as to the American mem.
bcrs Of the joint commission contin-
ues among Capitol politicians to-day
While Chief Justice White and cx-
Solicitor General Frederick w. Leh-
mann are considered as being first
choice, other names are being men
toned. Chief among them are Jus
tice Louis Brsndcis. of the Supreme
Court, and Justice Victor j. Bowling.
of New York. Tho former the Prcs:-
dent is said to believe is particularly
suited for the commissions task, ow.
ing to his experience in the solution Of
labor and capital problems, which arc
the underlying difficulties in Mexico:
II is believed that Justice Brandeis
would have the confidence Of the Mex
leans. Major General George w.
Goethsls has also been mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
FORTY.FIVE HORSES
DIE IN STABLE FIRE
Owner and Watchman Overcome
In Harlem Blaze.

Forty-hve horses were burned to
death in fire that destroyed a stable
belonging to the Trsinor Contracting
Company, at Eighth Avenue and l52d
Street, early last evening. Neighbors
who saw the destruction of the build
ing say that the blaze was caused by
q lighted frecrscker, thrown through
second story window by boy.
Thomas Trainor, one of the owners
OF the concern, was overcome by smoke
while attempt ing to save the horses.
William Barrett, the night watchman,
was burned about the face and hands
while on a similar errand. Both men
were revived and sent to their homes.
Tenants in neighboring apartment
houses left their rooms and were pre-
pairing TO carry valuables after them
when firemen succeeded in extinguish-
ing the flames. The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

Mr.. Stevens in making the trip, local
pilots met the car at cities along the
route where detours had 10 be made.
Il was the failure OF one OF these
pilots to know the road which lost
three hours from the original time
schedule.
At a point west of Salt Lake City
the pilot, whose services had been OBJ
tanned by telegraph, was unable TO
meet the machine, and sent friend
in his place. The man declared he
knew the road, and the car sped on.
Il was night and the route lay through
the desert At midnight certain place
was to be reached. By l o'clock, with
no sign Of the place at hand. the driver
began to worry. After much Questioning
the pilot allowed he's turned wrong"
and two more hours were spent in
recovering lost ground.
A second accident ate six more
precious hours from the carefully
worked out schedule. As the machine
was racing over a narrow Utah road
through Farley's Canyon another motor
suddenly appeared from around a sharp
curve. Quickly turning the steering
wheel, the driver of the record-smash-
ing car gave the other machine as wide
berth as possible, but the road was
too narrow, and when the car halted
il lacked one Of its wheels. Neither
the driver or the mschsniGfan was
injured, and the enforced delay whRe
a new wheel was put on inspired great
er speed during the remainder OF the
trip.
A remarkable feature Of the trip Is
that it was the first time that any at
tempt has been made to smash the
'cross-country record from East to
West. All other dashes have been made
from the Pacific 70 the Atlantic be-
cause the route as a whole has less
grades.
Before leaving New York the car was
sealed by officials Of the Automobile
Club OF America, so that there would
be no question as 70 the identity Of the
car which reached San Francisco
The men who drove the car during
the time Mr.. Stevens was travelling by
train were Fred Barbour and Walter
Bieling. Robert Creighton piloted the
machine from Ely, New, 20 Reno.
The best time made by trains be-
tween New York and San Francisco is
four days and a half. This represents
108 hours, or twenty-seven hours less
than the time it took Mr.. Stevens's car
TO make the trip. Deducting the nine
hours lost through accidents, the ma
chine completed the journey in just
eighteen hours longer time than the
rip could be made by taking the
twentieth Century Limited from New
York TO Chicago and the Overland Linz
ted from Chicago 10 San Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

tunic above his white trousers, with
two rows Of glistening nickel-plated
buttons up the front and more nickel
plated buttons popping out on skir,s
and sleeves. On his head sat n Jaunty
Stetson.
For moment Major Flores stood on
the bank bowling politely. Then he
strode forward purposcfully. He had
picked out his host in the group and
was about to embrace him. 1t was a
advancing. Beeson's explanation was
too late 20 avert a salutation on the
left cheek of the newspaper man.
Ten minutes later mud covered
motor dashed up with General Organs
representatives in IL. Major Flores
and his lieutenants rode 10 the grngo
camp in state. Their arrival found
General Organ and his staff mounted
in readiness for the review, and the
crack 7th lined up in company streets.
There were horses, too, for the Mex
ican officers. No sooner were they
mounted than the 7th marched by.
When il was all over the Mexican
officers said words that meant "Splen-
did Wonderful Unbelievable"
The Old Rumor Hole.
This end of Texas has always been
a great place for rumors. Before tho
troops came the natives were turning
them out expertly and swapping pc
tween themselves. The contaglon has
spread 10 the Guardsmen. with the re-
suit that the camp is always seething
with what purports TO be news, put
fades on investigation.
TIE fornrifp ri1plOr Of the last few
days fixes August 10 as the time for
the departure Of the 7th Infantry and
the beginning Of the homeward move
ment of the New York division. De-
spite General Organs announcement
that Christmas dinners would be cat
en- here, II persists. To-day came some
thing which was seized upon as a cor
roborstive detail when it was learned
that the Gulf coasts lines had been
ordered 10 keep all Pullman and chair
cars now on their tracks south of San
Antonio until after September /.
"Ah, ha!" glowed the rumor mongers.
THAT means VIC 60 back next month,
after all. Hurrahl"
But another rumor club is equally
sure the cars are TO be used for
little trip 10 the south.
At the same time IL was announced
at headquarters that men who estab-
lished their right TO q discharge under
the dependent family order will not
be stuck" for their own expenses. On
the way back TO New York they are
to receive an allowance Of 31s cents
for each of the 2,743 miles between
here and the home station.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick n.
Wells, of the 23d Infantry, offered his
resignation TO Major General Organ
this morning. 1t was sent on to Wash
ington and Albany for approval by
wire. Colonel Wells. whose home is in
Brooklyn, is an Assemblyman. He is
anxious TO get home 10 lead a fight
for reelection.
Colonel William Bates, of the list
Infantry, has bought 400 acres of
brush land near mis- camp, which will
be cleared and used as a drill ground.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Last Turkey in Rio Grande
Valley Fed to Carranza
Officers.
RECEPTION MARRIED
BY SLIGHT MlX-UP
chief of staff Too Late to Greet
the Resplendent
Visitors.
By ROBERT II. ROHDE.

Headquarters Sixth Field Division,
e. s. A.. MeAllen. Tex, July 29.-The
lsst turkey in the Rio Grande Valley
= no more. Major Juan de Ia Flores
sad two hungry heutenants from Rey-
,osa. across the river. have been here
and have gone away with full stomachs
and widened eyes.
They came TO eat and 20 see, but in
,svertently they left behind s bit Of
Attenuation Of peculiar significance;
,b,r. were two other lieutenAnts who
r,rh, have come TO the fessts, but
,h,v were left behind.
100 bad" murmured Brigadier Cen
.rsl George r. Dyer. who was showing
-. luckier lieutensnts through the
.,np OF the fist Infantry when the
remark was dropped by one Of them,
sHow is thst?'
abh." said the lieutenant, with q
,hrus. "El Major thought il best They
A.. of the japanese" And those SOL
5j.rs who directed the deadly Are OF
re Mexican machine guns at Carrizsl.
!, is common talk along the border,
,lso were "of the Japanese"
Word that Major Flores. department
.ormAnder, had o. KID his acceptance
AZ Nsjor General John F. Organs in
yi,s,ion 70 come and eat turkey with
I'm and see the gringo troops on pa
,sde and in their camp did not reach
:iyision headquarters until late this
afternoon.
Chief Of Staff Sent.
Colonel H. H. Bandholtz, General
ORysns chief Of staff, and Captain
Fred Humphreys. the generals aid,
we're started at once for Hidalgo. But
Major Flores and Lieutenants Refugis
aez and Rafael Munguia, veterans OF
,.ven pitched battles and 700 skir-
rishes in the brush, were even then
su their way across the river. They
zane in s tubby rowbost, with q sweat
hs peon at the oars.
Aside from a group OF newspaper
men. Charles w. Beeson, the Hidalgo
immigration inspector, was the only
person present even vaguely suggest
irg an Official reception when the scov
reached the northern bank.
These Mexicans, as they lined up on
The bank and tried 10 pick out el Gen
eral Organ, the kind host, in the knot
Ct rreeters, were in striking contrast
20 the officers we have been used TO
seeing about the encsmpment The
oaly point of similarity in their attire
vas that each wore black shoes with
tan puttees.
Major Flores's only insignia Of rank
vas a fiery little mustache, waxed at
the ends into twin spears. His uni
form was Of gray and might have
,sssed as civilian riding habit. Lieu
rnant Munguis, towering above his
,hief By half head, wore white cotton
trousers. & brown civilian coat and a
civilian collar and tie, the collar alb
normally high and miraculously
sarchy.
Saez the More Gorgeous.
OF the lieutenants, Saes was by far
the NOS, gorgeous. He wore a khaki
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Only 1000 at Benefit to
Aid Dependents of
the Soldiers.
HOPED-FOR $4,000
GOES GLIMMERING
Sheepshead Bay Field Day Gets
the Cold Shoulder from
the Public.

The National Guardsmen serving
Uncle Sam on the Mexican border
would be sorely disappointed IL he
gagged the interest of folks and friends
at home in his fsmily's welfare by yes
terday's attendance at the field day
held by the Active Service Auxiliary at
the Sheepshead Bay Speedway. The
Auxiliary hoped to raise $4,000 to
relieve distress left behind by bread
winners who departed for the border
month ago. 1t will be q surprise il
the financial accounting of the elab-
crate fete shows any considerable bal
ance on the credit side of the ledger
A good programme Of field athletics,
thrilling motor races, daylight fire.
works and music by two volunteer
bands was staged to a crowd Of scarcely
1000. which looked like a mere sprink-
ling of people in the huge stands of
the stadium. Only one feature was
missing from the programme-thst Of
aviation. But the crowd itself. though
what there was Of it did not lack in
terest, was not a tribute to New York
patriotism or charity.
Expected Visitors Absent.
The eyes Of the curious in the grand
stand looked In vain for Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt, chairman of the Active
Service Auxiliary, and Mrs. John f.
Organ, wife of the major general Of
the New York militia. Captain Schroe-
der, of the armored motor company
of the list Regiment, had stationed a
squad of men with a machine at the
Speedway entrance to escort Mrs.
Organ to box, but their wait was
futile. Captain Schroeder could not
find her.
The hustling arrangements OF the
last two weeks, the Wall Street raids
of pretty chorus girls selling tickets
for the event, apparently failed 20
elicit a general response from New
Workers. They enjoyed their Satur-
day holiday elsewhere. II the auxiliary
intends 10 continue its work of as
sisting the dependents of New York's
militiamen until the latter can be dis
charged and returned TO their needy
relatives, a different kind OF appeal
for funds must be made, it was said
yesterday.
Not that those who did show enough
patriotism TO so to the Speedway yes
terday did not get their fill of enjoy
ment They did. In spite of the fac.
that the fete was planned and ar
ranged in two weeks, no one could
have been disappointed with the pro-
gramme as il was carried out.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Stock Car Covers 1880
Miles in 134 Hours and
40 Minutes.
RIVALS FAST TRAINS
IN CONTINENTAL RUN
Samuel B. Stevens Declares
Speed Test Demonstrates the
Value of Military Roads.

Breaking all records for transconti-
mental automobile runs by nearly two
days, Samuel B. Stevens, of Rome,
y. Y, rolled into Union Square, San
Francisco, at 4;l0 o'clock yesterday
afternoon in the car in which he left
Columbus Circle, Manhattan, at 1870
O'Clock last Monday morning.
The distance of 1890 miles was COW
cred in l34 hours and 40 minutes, in
cluding nine hours lost through acci-
dents. The best previous record Tor
the trip was l79 hours.
Mr.. Stevens, who Is chairman OF the
motor reserve committee Of the Ameri-
can Defence Society, made the run TO
demonstrate the value of the automo-
bile in time Of mobilization and 70
arouse an interest in the building OF
military roads by army engineers, 3
plan long advocated by General
Leonard Wood General Woods in
terest in the trip is shown by the fact
that Mr. Stevens carried letter from
him to the general, in command at the
Preside, in San Francisco.
Military Control Of Roads Urged.
With good military roads and large
motor reserve, and with relief drivers
stationed at various points along the
routes, United States troops could be
modified at any point in the country,
independently Of the railroads, Mr..
Stevens contends. The fact that Paris
was saved from German invasion by the
troops rushed to the front in automo-
biles commandeered in the city streets
proves his argument for military con-
troll of highways. In an effort TO stir
the country TO the need Of this prac-
tical form of preparedness, Mr.. Stew
ems arranged and financed the journey.
The record-breaking run was made
in a "stock" six-cyinder Marmon "34,
TO which no equipment was added ex-
cept an extra pipe through which gas
olene could be speedily poured in the
storage tanks.
Three crews Of men were needed to
running continuously. Mr.. Stevens ran
Jumping from point TO point by train.
The speed made by the car is shown
by the fact thas at Omaha, where ne
had gone by rail from Syracuse, he had
but thirteen minutes wait for the ma
chine.
The route followed by the car was
from New York to Albany and then
through Buffalo, Cleveland, South Chi
cago, Omaha, Cheyenne, Salt Lake,
Reno and Sacramento TO San Francisco.
A large delegation from the San Fran
cisco branch of the American Defence
Society met the car on its arrival in
Union Square.
Mr.. Stevens has crossed the continent
in an automobile several times, and he
chose this route as the most practical
and direct. His plans were worked out
to the minute throughout the route,
and included an average speed an hour
between points along the way. The
average speed for the entire journey
was 25.l miles an hour.
In making his arrangements Mr..
Stevens had the cooperation of the
Weather Bureau, which gave him fore
casts on the conditions in the various
regions through which he would pass.
In addition to FIVE men, who aided
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
WAHOO SAN CRAWFORD
WON'T RUN FOR SHERIFF
Tiger Outfielder Resists Plea OF
Detroit Democrats.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Detroit, July 29.-Sam Crawford, the
big Tiger outfelder and one of the most
popular ball players who ever wore a
Detroit uniform, has decided TO resist
the temptation Of running for Sheriff
on the Democratic ticket. Party lead
els believe that the reknown of "Wahoo
Sam" would result in his rolling up a
winning vote, have pleaded hard with
him TO allow them 10 make him can
didate.
Same made up his mind Saturday be-
fore the double header with Boston,
however, that he will stick to baseball
a while longer.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
DESERVES IRON CROSS.

Miss May Healy, a teacher, who
walked two thousand miles in two
years going to and from her school at
North Plato, H., has been presented
with a gold medal by patrons Of the
school for faithfulness. The school is
three and one-half miles distant from
Miss Healy's home.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Two Held in Auto Theft.

Kenneth NJ. McCann. of 33 Beekman
Place, and Ellis C. Dreiner, who gave
his business address as 1887 Broad
way. were locked up in the West Forty
seventh Street police station yester-
day. charged with stealing an auto
mobile owned by DR.. William Michael,
Of 106 Seventh Street. The car was
taken while DR.. Michael was dining in
a Broadway restaurant.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Aviation Feature Omitted.

Some nine aviators who had prom
ised to fly private, National Guard
and army machines failed TO appear,
as per schedule. The athletic contests
were spirited The automobile and
motorcycle races were thrilling, and
the music, literally supplied by the
New York Municipal Band at one end
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Considers Men for Joint
Commission While Await
ing Carranza's Reply.
SEEKING DEFENCE
TO HUGHES ATTACK
First Chief Expected to Accept
Proposal for Broad Inquiry
Into Republics Troubles.
lTrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, July 29.-The Admins
tration, hoping for q quick acceptance
of the note sent to General Carranza
last night, is already planning Its next
move. President Wilson is understood
to be studying the names of persons
available as American members of the
committee, while on his cruise down
the Chesapeake on the Mayfower. 1t
is hoped that upon his return on Mon
day morning he will be able to an
nounce their appointment and issue
call for a meeting of the commission,
thus erecting one more barrier against
the Hughes attack which Administra-
tion leaders know is due on Monday
evening.
Carranza is expected TO agree to tho
proposal TO broaden the scope of the
commissions work, it was understood
here to-day, although for nearly two
weeks negotiations between Acting
Secretary Polk and Ambassador Desig-
nate Arredondo have been practically
at a standstill because Of the First
Chiefs refusal TO accede. The Mexi-
can viewpoint was that the commission
had no right to go into what was prop
erly Mexico's own internal affairs.
Withdraw Pershing, Carranza's Desire.
Carranza's final acceptance, II was
said to-day by persons in close touch
with the de facto government, is due
merely to a desire TO find some way
out of the present intolerable situs-
tion on the border. His first step is TO
obtain General Pershing's retirement,
and il is believed his consent TO the
broadening of the powers Of the COM
mission will be based on the hope that
the American government will with
draw the troops in Mexico. The First
Chief will still insist, it is believed
here, that this shall be the first ques-
tion taken up by the joint commission.
Another point on which there has
ments is the time TO be occupied in
the commissions work. The Admins
tration is known to favor, chiefly for
political campaign reasons, long and
exhaustive inquiry that will continue
until after the November election. In
that way it is hoped to lessen the force
of the charge of failure which the Re-
publicans are bringing against the
Presidents Mexican policy.
Carranza has been insistent on
prompt action. He has maintained that
for the security of his own govern
ment il is imperative that the ques-
tion of the Pershing expedition be
settled Immediately.
n.--.x e l-~.;>.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
Danger of Armies Clashing.

AS long as the troops remain in Mex
leo there is not only the question Of
slant danger of friction between the
armed forces of the two governments.
While the present situation con-
tinues, the First Chief also contends,
there is no hope Of relieving the eco
nomic prostration of Mexico. The
United States, while processing friend
illness for its southern neighbor. sill
warns its citizens that it Is unsafe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-02

money. and the Rev. Hardin concluded
that the restoration OF his sight would
be too great a tax upon his modest saw
ings. He resigned himself to spending
the remainder OF his wears blind.
Providence. however, interviewed. II
took the form OF a decision. by the
board of conference claimants OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church. to create
an endowment for pensionlng preachers
who give their lives to the church.
Gets $500 a Year.
The benefit to which the Rev. Hardin
was Nntltled under the plan, amounted
to nearN $500 last year. with It he was
able to hats the needed operation per-
formed. once more he can look out upon
the world to which he consecreated his
life
More than 5000 900 toward the $780,
900 which the conference board has fixed
for the endowment fund. was collected
during the past year. From II, 81. 800, 900
has been paid out. The beneficiares
have been 2.7i2 retired veterans" 1901
ministers wives. and about 900 orphans
of deceased preachers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-02
RESTORES:
MINISTER'S SIGHT
Rev. Frank A. Hardin, Of Rock
vile, Saved by 0ld-Age
Fund.

Instances Of bare justice that are
brought obtu by old-age pensions and
similar civic ventures into the realm OF
paying the publc's moral debts are not
rare.
But probably one of the most striking
examples Is that OF the Rev Frank A.
Hardin, an cighty-year-old Methodist
pastor. who lives with his daughter at
Rockville. His sight was recently re-
stored by the inaugurating Of pensions
70, those who give their lives to church
service.
lie started his career as preacher
on riding circuit i'm Indiana. for which
he received $50 n year. Through many
grades OF religious service nc rose to
n salary that brought the average for
his whole career 10 about $500 a year.
Sight Begins to Fail.
Four years ago his eyesight began to
fail. and he gradually became totally
blind.
Skillfu! operations by oculists cost