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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
NO OFFENSIVE MEASURE Is
CONTEMPLATED AGAINST MEXICO
President Only Wants Stronger Force to Defend
the Border Against Bandit Raids Emphatic Note
Goes Forward to Caranza Today Members of
Military Committees Confer with Wilson

WASHINGTON, June 10 - Not
since the Spanish war has the nation
seen such military activity as exists
today. More than 100000 national
guardsmcu in 45 states were under OF
ders to mobilize for Mexican service
They constitute virtually the entire
militia strength of the United States
President Wilson through Secretary
Baker issued the orders yesterday when
it became apparent that the threaten
ing conditions in Northern Mexico
were not improving. Only drilling and
recruiting will be in order among
militia organizations for the present
All must be mustered into federal
service. Later they will be sent to the
border for patrol duty, relieving about
10000 regulars for service in Mexico
if war actually develops.
Additional war ships also were get
ting ready today to hurry south and
stand by Mexican ports to protect
Americans.
No offensive attack on Mexico is
contemplated. President Wilson only
wants stronger forces to defend the
border against bandit raids and to be
prepared should Carranza troops carry
out their threats against American
troops engaged in chasing bandits
south of the border
With about 100000 under mobiliza-
tion and with about 10000 troops al
ready at the border the United States
reply to the Mexican note is ready to
go forward. 1t announces refusal to
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
MILITIA OF 10 STATES HAS
ORDERS TO MOBILIZE TODAY
SEC. BAKERS STATEMENT.

Secretary Baker issued the follow
ing statement at Washington last
night:
N'In view of the disturbing con
ditions on the Mexican border and
in order to assure complete protec-
tion for all Americans, the Presi-
dent has called out substantially all
the state militia, and will send them
to the border wherever and as fully
as Gen. Funston determines them to
be needed for the purpose stated.
IF all are not needed an effort
will be made to relieve those on
duty there from time to time so as
to distribute the duty.
'This call for militia is wholly
unrelated to Gen. Pcrshing's expe-
dition and contemplates no addition
al entry into Mexico, except as may
be necessary to pursue bandits who
attempt outrages on American soil
"'The militia are being called out
so as to leave some troops i'll the
several states. They will be mo-
bihzed at their stations, where nee
essary recruiting can be done
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

CONCORD, June I9.-The New Hamp-
shire national guard was being recruited
to it's minimum strength at its home sta
tions today with the expectation that the
entire force would be encamped here to-
morrow afternoon. The recruiting to
maximum strength viii not be started until
the mobilization is complete. The mini
mum strength comprises 70 companies os
infantry of IS men each, one machine gun
company with 10 men, one signal corps
detachment with 10 men, one field artil-
lery company with l3l men, and one troop
of cavalry with % men
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
Carranza UrgesIMexicans to
Aid Him in Solving
Difficulty
HOPES DIFFERENCES
WON'T LEAD TO WAR
But If Mexico is Forced to Arms He
Promises to Lead Troops in Person
Refers to Trouble at Matamoras and
Mazatlan.

MEXICO CITY. June I9-Gcn. Car
rama, addressing mass meeting in
front of his residence last night, urged the
citizens to refrain from hostile acts
against Americans and declared that he
had hopes of peacefully arranging the diff
Guilty between Mexico and the United
States The first chief said in part:
This is not the time for hasty action.
| am trying to arrange our difference
with the United States practically and
have hopes of succeeding l want you to
aid me. The encounter between American
soldiers and the Mexicans near Matamoras
has been temporarily solved with the with
drawal of the American troops from that
region. The matter is now being taken
up
There was some trouble in Mazatlan
caused by the intrusion of an American
sailor and that has also been adjusted for
the time being. Go to your homes and
he good McXicans, remembering also that
/ viii do my utmost to preserve the dig
nifty Of the Mexican nation. If we are
forced to arms | will lead you in person"
The crowd composed of several thou
sand people checrcd the remarks of the
| first chief
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

withdraw until Mexico curbs its own
bandits and it is emphatic
Unofficial reports received here today
indicated that guardsmen are mobiliz-
ing with zest. Infantry, cavalry, ar
tillery, signal and sanitary troops are
included in the call.
Gen. Funston will determine when
the militia organizations shall be de-
spatched from their home states and to
what points along the borders.
From the New England states are
called out nine regiments of infantry,
one battalion and five separate bat
teries Of field artillery, three ambulance
corps, two field hospitals and three sig
nal corps companies.
The quotas demanded of each New
England state and the designated
places Of assembly follow:
Massachusetts-On brigade of three
regiments and one separate regiment
of infantry, one squadron cavalry, one
regiment field artillery, one company
signal corps, one field hospital, one am
buiancc company, at South Framing
ham.
Maine-One regiment of infantry, at
Augusta.
New Hampshire-One regiment in
fantry, one troop cavalry; one battery
field artillery, one company signal
corps, at Concord.
Vcrmont-One regiment infantry, one
cavalry, at Colchester. (Ft. Ethan Al.
! LEM
Rhode Island-Three troops cavalry
one battery field artillery, one am
bulance company, at Quonset Point.
Connecticut-Tw regiments of in
fantry, two troops cavalry, one battal
ION and three batteries field artillery
one company signal corps, one am
bulance company, one field hospital, a
Mantle.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
HORSES TO LEAVE FAIRGROUNDS
All Will Be Shipped Before Saturday
to Begin Racing.

This week viii see the last of the
training of trotting horses OH the Val
ley fair grounds this spring. All of
the animals which have been in train
ing here several weeks viii be shipped
away before Saturday, which prevents
the running off Of the races that were
scheduled for last Saturday.
A. B. Martin, who has had string
of II animals working out when it
was possible, viii ship them Thursday
to one of the tracks near Providence
where most Of them are due to start.
The other seven horses are to be
shipped to various places IN prepara-
tion for coming races.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Of the Vermont regiment
the kilograms were despatched and the
telephOne called into service to reach
members of the company as could be
reached in that manner. There was
little sleep last night for the officers
Of the company.
Within a remarkably short time af-
ter the sounding on the fire alarm Of
the call to arms members of the COM
paRy began arriving at the Armory
The order had read TO have the men
mobilize in their company armories 1t
clock and await further orders
Capt. Gibson, therefore, postponed
sounding the alarm until the last pos
sible moment to comply with the order
rather than disturb the slumbers Of
his men.
As the BrattIeboro members Of the
company continued to reach the Ar
mory and get into field uniforms. 9th
er members Of the compahr who had
been reached by telephone and teie-
graph at their homes or places Of Cm-
ploymcnt in other towns and cities be-
gan to arrive The first train from
Springfield brought Sergeant John =
ClunC. one of the two veterans of the
Spanish-American war service who
had answered the call from Northamp-
ton. Mass. where he Is now employed.
From Vernon came two Of the bows,
VINO We're brought to the ArmCry hv II.
A. Staten IN an automobile. Almost
at the same time n telephone message
was received from Putnev that another
member who WAS working there had
received word and was leaving hy au-
| tomobilc. And so il was all through
/ the morning hours.
Not only were members of the com
men who had never seen service and
who had never felt the call Of Joining
the organization were hurrviug to the
Armory and asking to bc examined
and accepted as recruits. b. the time
Lieut.. II. W. Taylor, assistant surgeon,
| had reported there several were await
/ ing his examination and two We're ac-
Iccpted early while many more were re-
iectcd. Among the latter was for
mer regular who had left the govern
ment service IN 1911. He was rejected
because of trouble with his feet
The first orders were to the effect
that further instructions would be is
sued At 1o o'clock this morning, but at
$50 o'clock Capt. Gibson had received
orders to recruit the company to full
war strength of $50 men and 20 drill
FIVE hours dav until further orders
and that when the company left for
Burlington to mobilize as a regiment
all state and federal property of the
company should he taken.
i The strength of the company when
the first order was issued was 6S men
and officers and to recruit TO war
strength viii require several days. It
is expected that thu company wiz he
iroquircd to remain at the Armorv dur
ing the time of staying in Brattleboro,
except when engaged in drilling out
doors Much of the drill work can BE-
done in the Armory, especially that Of
! tho MAMMAL of arms, but work in the
!open viii be necessary 70 make the
men understand the nossihle work that
will be required of them on the Mexi-
can border Especially IS this true Of
the recruits who today have BEGUN TO
Get their first taste Of military life
The men were formed as company
late this forenoon andl the articles Of
war read to them as required. They
Continued on Page 6.l
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
REV. P. ]. BARRETT RESIGNS.
Win Leave Poultney Church Owing to
Ill Health.

P0ULTNEY, June 49, Rev. p. j Bar
rett, rector of st. Mary's church, an
nounced yesterday morning to his parish
ioners that because. Of poor health he had
been obliged to tender his resignation Of
the pastorate to Bishop J j. Rice II Bur
hngton, the same to 80 into effect imme-
diately. His successor has not yet been
named
Father Barrett has been in need Of rest
for d long time Later he plans to take
up some easier work He came to st.
Mary's parish from Burlington six years
ago, during his stay here he has cleared
the church Indebtedness, which amounted
to several thousand dollars.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
A WAR PROCLAMATION.
Returning Passengers Say One Has
Been Issued in Yucatan.

GALVESTON, Texas, June l9-The
Mexican government in Yucatan has is
sued proclamation ordering all Ameri-
cans out Of Mexico and declaring state
of war existing between the two countries,
according to passengers on the Norwegian
steamer Nils from Progreso
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

MONTPELIER, June l9.-The work of
assembling the members of the Vermont
national guard was begun early today \
large part OF the men were ready at the
company armories at 6 a. IN. It is posi-
bic that they will proceed to Fort Ethan
Allen tomorrow.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

AUGUSTA, June 10 Mobilization of
one regiment OF the Maine national guard
advanced according to the schedule of
commanding officers today incidentally
recruiting was encouraged and nearly all
OF the companies of"the Second regiment
were augmented by a score of men each.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
FUNSTON WANTS MILITIA.
Will Ask First For Troops from New
York. Pennsylvania and Illinois.

SAN. ANTONIO, Texas, June 10. -
1t was indicated at headquarters of tie
Southern department today that Gen.
Funston would request the war depart
ment to send him first the militia of
New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois,
as he believes that he can make prac-
teal use of them Immediately.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night at 730 - Regular
meeting of Wautastiquet lodge. At the
close of the meeting there win he a
rehearsal of the initiatory degree.
On Wednesday afternoon, June p, at
go in the banquet hall there viii he held
Zoe social for the ladies. The military
whist outfit viii be available for the Use
ot those desiring to play
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
TERRIFIC STORM
VISITS BROOKLINE
Hailstones Cover Ground and Cause
Damage to Gardens and Fields
Most Severe Storm in Years.
Special to The Reformer. J

The most terrific and continuous
thunder storm in years, followed by
hail, passed over the central portion
of this town this afternoon. At the
home of c. d. Whitney the south roof
ing was badly punctured by hailstones
and the dooryard was literally white
The gardens and the green fields have
suffered badly by the storm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
MOBILIZATION
OF COMPANY |.
Fire Alarm at o'clock This Morning Calls Militia
to Arms Men Expect to Proceed to Burlington
in Day or Two, Thence to Mexican Border
Capt Gibson Wants More Men

Company l, V. n. G., Capt. Ernest
W. Gibson commanding, in common
with all of the National Guard organ
izations of 10 states, responded this
morning to a cali for mobilization, and
the work of recruiting it to war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
BURLINGTON COMPANIES ACTIVE
Are Recruited Nearly to Minimum
Strength and Ready for Orders.
Especial to The Rcformer.) )

~
Companies NJ Of Burlington, c of the
University of Vermont and G of Win
ooski, Vermont national guard. were
nearly recruited to their minimum
strength of 65 men at noon today. En-
hstments are coming in rapidly and
the companies are ready to proceed to
the state military post on receipt of
orders. Company c has gone into camp
on the university campus.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19
THE WEATHER
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Tomorrow
Cooler Tonight.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., June 10. -
The weather forecast: Partly cloudy
tonight and Tuesday. Cooler tonight
except in southeastern Maine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Three million dollars has been spent to
bring the power of q waterfall 80 miles to
Bombay for electric light and power pur-
poses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

The taste for frog-eating is increasing
in America. Last year 100000 frogs were
placed on the markets of st. Paul and
Minneapolis
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Excursion to PlattsBurg june IS. See
ad on page 3.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Argentina has 2g,5oo,o0o cattle and
9,70o,00o horses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Excursion to plattshurg June IS. See
ad on page 3.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-19

Continued on Page 81
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
TAKEN OUT OF RUINS CO
Valu able Pictures and Publications
are Recovered.

Two oil paintings were taken from
the ruins of Penn College main build.
ing this morning. The large paintings
of DIR. J. w. Woody, the first Presi.
dent of Penn, and of Mrs Woody, his
wife are apparently in good condition
and with cleaning, retouching and re.
framing should be put into first class
shape. Neither of the faces of the pOr.
traits have been married. and what
damage has been done should be cas-
lily repaired. These awo pictures hung
in President David NJ. Edwards office
during the fire, while from wall, ceiling
and west side wall collapsed, were
soaked with water and threatened with
fire if not with falling debris, yet es-
caped with, little injury,
BOOKS were; taken" front the large
reference and study librafy. While all
are damaged with smoke and water,
many valuable publications may be
used after reminding. These books
were piled about the floor of the gym
nasiu;n to dry thoroughly.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
CONSERVATION LEAGUE
Mrs Grace Rhynsburger is Elected
President For Year.

The following program was given al
the meeting of the Childs Conservative
League.
Music-Frank Gilbert.
Article, What the Government
Found When it Began to Study Child
ren'-Mrs. Will Emert.
Paper, "Children's Play,"-Mrs. Bar
rows.
Paper, How the Child Labor Law
of Iowa Helps the ChilP'-Written by
Miss Brown and read by Mrs. Coder.
After the program a very interest.
ing business was transacted Minutes
of last meeting were read and approx.
ed. Election of officers followed.
President, Mrs. Grace Rhynsburger.
Vice President, Mrs. Elmer Barrows
Secretary, Mrs. o. E. Sehmitt.
Treasurer, Mrs. c. L. Coffin.
~ Press Reporter. Mrs. Jim Coder.
Program Committee, Mrs. ]. w. Lew
is. Mrs. J. Van der Wal, and Mrs. Will
Emmert. .
Telephone Committee, Mrs. H. Car
Ion, Mrs. w. Blackford, Mrs. Z. b.
Ireland and Mrs. Grace Elder.
Meeting adjourned to meet the first
Thursday in July, at club rooms of the
library.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS
Mrs. Athern to Succeed Mrs. Rods gers
as Local President.

The c. w. B. NJ Society of the
Christian church held their regular
meeting yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. F. E. Colville and the meeting
was most interesting in every detail
Mrs. DR.. Rogers, resigned her place
as president of the society, and her
resignation was accepted; Mrs. c. D.
Hutchins, the Vice President will as.
sumo the duties of the president un.
til October. when the officers who were
elected yesterday viii take their plac
es.
The election resulted as follows:
Mrs. Athern. President.
Mrs. Hutchins, 1st Vice President.
Mrs. L. X. Taylor, End Vice Presi.
dent.
Mrs. Utterback, Secretary.
Mrs. Maddy, Treasurer.
The subject of the lesson yesterday
was Items of interest concerning
Missionaries from all fields" Several
good talks were given and a number
OF interesting discussions held. Bring
ing out the work of the society in a
forceful way.
Mrs. Colville served the company
with delicious refreshments at the
close of the meeting.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
Graduation Exercises Friday Night
st. a Memorable Event.

An event never to be forgotten was
the graduation of twelve young PEG.
pie of the Beacon High school Friday
evening.
: The exercises were held in the new
y remodeled Methodist church. The
combination plan of the building
adapts it for such service. The full
capacity was required on that occa-
sion.
. The community was highly favored
with the presence and address of
Hon. George w. Clarke, Governor of
the State of Iowa. 1t, is needless to
say that the address of the admirable.
thoughtful, versatile and practical
speaker was well received. 1t was
tu' t kind advice, duly emphasized,
ali. made a deep impression. The
benefit of his visit will endure.
Among the other parts of the exer-
cises were the address OF the class
prophecy, which caused much merri-
ment; the. singing of several songs
by the graduating class, and several
pieces beautifully and forcefulIy rem.
dered by the Beacon orchestra.
Prof. f. E. Bentley has served most
efficiently as superintendent of the
school for five months, and has been
chosen for the year to come. He
has a most able body of assistants
in way of teachers. The school is
still on the upgrade, the community
having voted to add to the building
and meet all the requirements of an
accredited High school.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by the president of the
Board Of Education, Mr.. Geo. w. Sow
den, after very appropriate address
to the members of the class
The graduates we're: Charles A..
Rausch, Floyd Hartshorn, II. Hazel
ton Williams, Florence Louise Scott,
Frances A. Masel Gladys Williams,
Virginia Maude Ashman, Laura J.
Woodland, Mona Belle Cox, Ruth Ada
Kiner, Thelma Fern Toy and Helen
r. PARCEL .r-
This school has been greatly favor
ed, having had as superintendent for
eight years the late Robert H. Will
liams, man well known for his abil-
fly and worth, whose service termin-
ated one year ago when he was called
to an important service in behalf of
Penn College. The patrons are none
the less fortunate in the present in
cumbent.
The whole community has the true
school spirit
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
FIRST CLASS ON JULY |
0skaloosa Post Office Will Move Up
Into Front Rank

Oskaloosa postoffice will be rated
as first class and receive pay accord
ingly after July first. Postmaster H.
S. ROsecrans has just received instruc-
tions from Daniel c. Rope, first assist
ant postmaster, to the effect that af-
ter the first of July, the Oskaloosa Of
flee would be raised from second to
first class, as a result of sufficient
gross receipts during the past four
quarters.
Business has increased in the local
government branch to warrant the ad-
vanCement. For many years the To-
cal postmasters and deputy postmas-
tiers have hoped for annual gross rev.
enue of 100000 and over. but last
year was the first time their dreams
have come true. The revenue re-
ceived for the year ending March 81,
1916, was $4l,824.22, or just $1,S24.22
more than the minimum standard set
for first class offices, The past year
has witnessed decided advance
ment in gross receipts, jumping from
$37 581.17 of the year before, for a
gain of $4,243O5.
With the advancement comes better
pay to the local Federal employees, and
also improved and additional service
for Oskaloosa patrons. More help
will be allowed to handle the mails,
and increased service will be added.
Whenever additional equipment or
help is desired, this may be easily Sc
cured This step places Oskaloosa
along with the larger cities of the
country, in government service