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The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

nrtns OF the guedts asKod where IN
the world Il wasD was the lion OF
tho day. MIR. Blithors was annoyed
because he did not wear his crown,
but was somewhat mollined by the
information that he had neglected TO
bring II along with him In his trav'
els.
Exercising potontato's proroga.
tive. Prince Robin left the scene Of
festivity somewhat earlier than was
expected As "a matter OF fact, he de-
parted shortly after l. Moreover,
being a prince. Il did not occur 10
him TO offer any excuse for leaving 80
early. but gracefully thanked his
host and hostess and took himself of
without the customary assertion that
no had had a splendid time. Strange
20 say, he did not offer a single com.
ment on the mmptuouhnoas Of the
affair that had been given In his
honor. SIR. Blithors couldn't get over
that.
Except for one heartronding met
dent. the Dlltherwood ball was the
most satisfying event In the lives Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William W Bllthora
That incident. however. happened 10
be the hasty and well managed flight
OF Maud Applegato BlitherH az an
hour indefinitely placed somewhere
between and o'clock ON the morn
ng Of the great day.
Miss Bllthefa was not at the ball
She was In Now York city toronoly
| enjoying one Of the biz summer
shows. accompanied by young SEQ
Vile and her one time governeaa. a
middle aged rcntlewoman who had
seen even better days than those
spent In the employ II william W
Blithora The rcsnlutc young lady
had done precisely what she said she
would do. and Tor the nrat time IN his
life Mt BllthcrH realized that his
daughter wns a creation and not a
mere condition. llc wilted like a
famishcd water lily and went about
the place In a state ~ bowildcrmont
~ bleak that even his wife felt sorry
for him and rcfrulncd from the II
told you 20" that might have been ox-
pectod under tho circumstances.
Maud's telegram. which came nt 3
o'clock IN The afternoon wns meant "a
he measuring. but II failed u ~ pur.
pose II ssid
Have n good time and dout lose any
sleep over me. shall sleep very
soundly my self ~ the nutz tonight and
hope YOU will b. doing tho same when
] I return home tomorrow afternoon. foi
IL know YOU win be- drcadfully tired
after an the excitement Convey my
congratulations to the guest oi hunoi
and believe ,no in he your devoted aut
I a
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

10 everything minutes nouce.
"Of course we shall insist ON the
prince receiving with us. lie is our
piece De resistance. You
I'm sure II win be awtully jolly,
Mrs. Bllthers. What did you sayr
Il beg pardonr
I'm sorry. was speaking 10 the
prince. He Just called upstairs TO me. .
What does he sayT'
III was really nothing. He was
asking about Hobbs"
"Ilohbs? Tell him. please. that II
he has any friends he would like to
have invited we shall be only too
proud to-
ooh. thank you! I'll tell him"
"Well. perhaps Maud and may run
in and see you for a few minutes to-
morrow or next day. just TO talk
things over little-what's that.
Maud? beg your pardon. Mrs. King.
Ahcm. Well, I'll call you up tomor-
row. II YOU don't mind being both
cred about a silly old ball Goodby."
Mrs King confronted Robin in the
lower hall a few seconds later and
roundly beratcd him for shouting up
the steps that Hobbs ought to be in
vitCd to the ball Prince Robin rolled
on a couch and roared with delight.
Lieutenant Dank. as became an OF.
iicer Of the Royal guard. stood at at
tention in the bow window with his
back to the room. very red about the
ears and rigid to the bursting point.
II suppose. however. we'll have 10
keep on the good side OF the Bllthers
syndicate" said Robin soberly. after
hts mirth had subsided before her
wrath. Good Lord. Aunt Lorraine. l
simply cannot 80 up there and stand
IN line like a freak In a side show for
all the ladies' and girls TO cape at.
III get sick the day OF the party,
that's what I'll do. and you can tell
'em how desolated ! am over my mis-
fortune"
They've got their eyes on you,
Bobby" she said fatty. "YOu can't
escape so easily as all that. II you're
not very. very careful they'll have
'nu married 10 the charming Miss
Maud before you can say Jack Rab-
bit"
''Think so? Is she good looking?"
well. I would consider her to be a
very good looking girl"
"Blonde?"
"Mixed. Light brown hair and very
dark eyes and lashes. a little taller
than |. more graceful and a splendid
horsevoman. I've seen her riding"
"Astride9"
NO. I've seen her In n hall gown
too. Most men think she's stunning
We'll. let's have game Of billiards.
said he, dismlssing Maud In a way that
would have caused the proud Mr. Bllth
ers TO reel with Indignation.
A little later on. at the billiard
table. Mrs. King remarked. apropol
Of nothing and quite out OF a clear
sky. so 10 speak:
"And she'll do anything her parents
command her to do; that's the wors
OF II. II they order her TO marry {
title she'll do il. That's the way she'i
been brought up. I'm afraid"
The next day Count Quinnox anC
King returned from the city. cominl
up In a private car with Mr.. Blither
! himself
an have Maud drive me over thi
afternoon" said Mr.. Bllthers as the.
parted at the station.
But Maud did not drive him owe
that afternoon. The pride. JOY ant
hope Of the Blithers family fatty re
fused to be party TO any such ar
ranHement and set ont for a horse
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

Ths PrInes and Mr. BIILhera.

The Prince and Mr.. BlitherA
A Ny one who lmugines that Mr
~ Bllthers accepted Maud's defcc
IA tion as nnal disposition Of the
cause he had sct his heart upon
u very much mistaken In his man
u was a nuisance getting rid Of Il.
that was all. and he wanted Il TO be-
completely out Of sight when he re-.
Continued on next page.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

Regular services at t.e I-s
bytcrian church every .- al
third Sunday in each m %
IL a. m. and 3 p. m. ~ y
invited. o.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

Mrs. Jno McMullen, Of Golcon-
da, His, is visiting her father,
WM. +. Barnes, and other rcla-
tives.
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

CuFss 90 SoIes, Othof ktHedlts Won't CuIs.
The worst essst. no maitsf 20 hoT long standing.
are cured hy the vondsfiui 90 tslasic d.
Pofters Aniisruiic Healing oil II relieves
Pain aud Heals at thr same time g'c, SOC. s. "
The Hickman courier., 1916-03-16

Write io' Chsuannogh Nsitins Co. lssiss,
Aisisofy Dept. Chaitanooxa. lern.. To- srSctnl
hliracsioni o. youf cass ari q ussr hook. h1els
J. .s'ssnt 20 Neasa sssi 10 ulsla sfsBpsa. the y
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
MEXICO NOT READY
FOR WAR, SAYS LODGE
Senator Visits T. R.-Ridioules
ObregOn'S Call.

from ssr Correspondent OF The Triounsl
Oyster Bay, \. Y, June 19.-ln me
opinion Of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
ranking Republican member Of the
Committee on Foreign Relations Mex
leo has neither the money, the arms
nor the ammunition for a conflict with
the United States. Nor is she likely to
get them. Neither does he take the
call of General Obregon for 5OOoOo
men seriously.
Senator Lodge dropped Oft late
train this afternoon for visit with
his old friend Colonel Roosevelt, de-
parting little more than an hour later
for Washington. 70 attend meeting
Of the Committee on Ne,al Affairs
While waiting for his train he was
asked If he thought there would De
war. III O.o
"That." said he, ais hard TO tell. one
thing is certain. however: If they at
tack us there will be war.
what do YOU think Obregons cail
for 5OO.0OO men means he was asked;
at is easy enough 20 call for men
he replied at is another thing TO get
them. In my opinion, Mexico mas
neither the money, the arms nor the
ammunition for a struggle, and no way
of getting them"
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Westchester Men Rush
TO Join Regiments

Although it is not expected that the
10th Regiment, NJ G. \. Y will be
started for the Mexican border, pre-
liminary steps for mobilization were
taken last night by the several COM
panies in Westchester County.
When Company II assembled 81 The
armory in Mount Vernon for is reg
ular drill last night. Captain Garfield
announced that the men would be held
there until further orders Several
former members turned out, increasing
the strength of the company above
eighty Captain Canheld will not enlist
former members until he receives fur
ther instructions about the plans for
the 10th.
Captain Albert c. Bogert OF Com
pany G. in Yonkers. received word last
evening 70 mobilize his 10 men. Within
an hour after the order was received
thirty additional men had volunteered
for duty at the armory. They VIII be
examined tomorrow.
Young men in Flushing ran TO the
armory 10 enlist with Company ], IN
Queens County. when Captain Thomas
j. Dooley announced that recruiting TO
war strength would hasten the move
ment OF his men 10 Beekman.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
ROADS HAVE TRAINS
READY TO MOVE GUARD
Troopers Can Be Handled as
Soon as Thew Assemble.

"The railroads are prepared to move
troops to the Rio Grande just as quick
ly as they are assembled"
This was the word that came from
the Penn sylvania and the New York
Central headquarters last night. Off
cials OF each line declared that the
railroads faced the situation with the
certainty of preparedness.
transportation of supplies. however,
may be a different matter, for the East
ern railroads are now just emerging
from a serious freight congestion which
for a time tied up rolling stock and
docks in every part of New England
and New York.
"The Pennsylvania Railroad said
one official yesterday, "can mobilize
trains within sixty minutes of the time
of order. These trains would be given
clear tracks over all other trains. There
are more than enough cars for Uncle
Sans needs Hundreds of cars, which
before 1914 hauled immigrants West
ward. hav. been standing idle on the
side tracks. These can be requisitioned
Immediately"
Chicago reports say that the three
principal Southwestern trunk lines
running cut Of Chicago can move $4,000
troops a dag. if all other traffic is aban-
doned. IL was estimated that the Santa
Fe would carry $4,000, the Southern
Pacific $4,000 and the Rock Island
$4,000.
If other traffic is not abandoned the
transport would be cut to 5000 soldiers
a dav
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
SENATOR WADSWORTH
NAY HAVE TO SERVE
Status Under New Army Act
Perplexes Officials.

Washington, June 1e.-President VIII
sons call for the national guard for
border duty renewed to-day question,
which perplexes officials, as to the status
under the new army reorganization act
of members of Congress who belong to
the guard. A House subcommittee
named some weeks ago to study the
question has not made its report
Senator wadsworth is a lieutenant in
the New York National Guard. and, IN
the absence of his captain in Europe, 1t
was said to-day, would command a
troop. Representative Tilson is lieu
tenant in the Connecticut guard. Rep
resentative Crago is lieutenant colonel
of the 10th Pennsylvania and Repre-
sentative Nichols is a member OF the
South Carolina guard.
Rochester, June 19.--United States
Senator James W. Wadsworth, frst
lieutenant of Troop NJ. 1st Cavalry,
stationed at Avon, may go to the Mexi-
can border with the national guard.
Troop Ms captain, y. c. Shiverick, Is
now in Europe, and Senator Wadsworth
is in command in his absence.
Senator Wadsworth said tonight that
he was uncertain whether his duties at
Washington would permit him to ac-
company the troop.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
11O Foreigners Leaving
on Train for NaCOZari

Douglas. Ariz.. June ia special
train was expected to leave Nacozarl,
Sonora. some time tonight with ITO
Americans and other foreigners aboard.
1t IS also reported here on good
authority that American employees OF
the mines and smelters in Cananea will
come to the border at Naco tonight or
early in the morning.
A telegram from W. A. Julian, United
States consular agent at Cananea, to-
day said
Local conditions here are again
normal. General P. Elias Gales issued
a circular to-day calling on all citizens
to respect the rights and safety Of for
eigners. Mine and smelter are working
with full crews"
II was reported to-day that Consul
Frederick Simpich had issued orders
from his Office at Nogales that all Anne
ricans should leave the portions of
Mexico under his jurisdiction at once.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
MEXICAN MOB BURNS
WILSON IN EFFIGY
Passengers Arriving Here Differ
in Attitude Toward u. S.

Widely diverging opinions Of the real
attitude of the MeXlcans toward Amer
leans, which reached New York yester-
day. only served further to cloud the
differences Of the two nations.
Passengers who arrived here on the
steamer Calamar6s told of the burning
in effigy Of President Wilson by a mob
in Vera Cruz few days ago. This,
they said was an illustration of the
hatred of Mexicans for the President.
Andreas S. Camara, a banker, of Merida,
Mexico. declared that this hatred was
aimed rather at President Wilson than
the entire body of Americans.
MANY Mexicans feel that President
Wilson should have recognized General
Huerta," he said. "Huerta was the
only man equipped to handle. the Mex
lean situation. Now there is intense
bitterness against President Wilson for
the way he has approached the complex
problems of our country
Modesto c. ROLAND, chairman OF a
committee of the Mexican Federation
Of labor, who is here endeavorlng to
reach an agreement with the American
Federation of Labor whereby war may
be averted. received a telegram from
Mexico in which il was said that peace
was desired.
General opinion in Mexico is against
war" the message said. However, We
will accent it if Americans force 1t on
us and provoke it. By all means 1t IS
important to make known to the Amer.
lean public the rights and duties OF
both countries TO prevent this unneces-
Eary war"
The message was forwarded 20 Sam
mel Gomrers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Du Points Will Furnish
All Ammunition NEEDED

Philadelphia, June l9.-The du Pont
powder plants are ready TO furnish any
ammunition the United States may
need. Announcement 20 that effect was
made to-day at the Offices Of the COM
pAny in Wilmington.
No notice, Official or otherwise. of
the Presidents action in calling on the
nGtiona, guard 10 be ready for service
on the Mexican border had been re-
ceived by officials OF the corporation.
But the statement was made unquali-
fiedly that "the du Pont powder mills
have always been prepared for any de-
msnd made on them by the United
States"
Contracts with foreign governments
according 10 an official OF the Midvale
Steel Company. will not prevent that
company from fI!!ns orders for NUM-
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
CERMAN-AMERICANS
TO FORM REGIMENT
st. Louis Organization Plans
Offer of Service on Border.
fBg relegraph 70 The Trbune ]


St. Louis, June 19.-August J. Fertig
announced to-day that regiment COM
posed Of German residents of st. Louis
would be raised Immediately for ser
vice on the border or IN Mexico If need
ed. He said he had discussed the mat
ter with representatives Of the Ger
organization and much
enthusiasm had been manifested.
1--WE Germans want 10 refute the i'm
preston that we would not be ready
to aid the United States whenever the
call for military service should be
made" said Fertig, who served as a
lieutenant in the German army.
Fertig declared that he had been of
fered $4,000 by a prominent St.
Louisian with which TO equip the regi-
ment if it should be needed. He said a
call for a general meeting to enlist
volunteers would be issued within the
next twenty-four hours. He expects no
trouble in recruiting a full regiment OF
men who have served in the German
army.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
NEW YORK RED CROSS
READY TO MOBILIZE
Awaits Order from Executive
Office in Washington.

At the New York Red Cross head
quarters, 13O East Twenty
Street, it was announced yesterday
that the committee was awaiting Off
cial orders from the executive Office
in Washington, although full prepara-
tions have been made for a mobiliza-
tion order.
"The assembling Of supplies and
emergency kits has been going on for
some months" said Mrs. J. V. Cameron,
"but that preparation is really moth
ing more than our regular routine. ]
would hesitate TO say just how many
nurses we have upon whom we could
issue an immediate call. but Pm sure
there are more than 5000 in the United
States. and some 500 of them would
come from this city.
"Many nurses have been calling me
up all day, asking when they would be
called upon TO join the service, so |
should say we would have no difficulty
in getting all the help needed in a very
short time think we could get a Red
Cross unit ready in a day or two, at
most, though | hardly think 1t would
be possible to get the nurses together
on the same day they are called.
at can readily be seen from the ap-
preaching crisis how necessary il IS
to support the Red Cross campaign -
increase the national membership to
100000. Even though the services of
Red Cross nurses may not be neces-
sary in the Mexican situation, the ur-
gency Of increasing the membership
until it at least equals that Of other
countries is being fully demonstrated -
Hundreds of telephone queries are
being made TO the Red Cross as 10
where women may learn how they can
aid their country in her present need.
They are referred TO All Fifth Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
905-F0OT DREADNOUGHT
DEMANDED BY TILLMAN
Size of Vessel Limited Only by
Panama Canal Locks.

Washington, June ia 5000 900
dreadnought 995 feet long will be or
dered built at once by resolution 10
be introduced in the Senate tomorrow
by Chairman Tillman Of the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee.
Senator Tillman believes the best
possible ships should be constructed
FOR the navy without delay, and in ex-
planning the. size Of the proposed ship,
he said he could see no use in waiting
for gradual increases which come
every year.
why not build now ship Of the
type We will be planning three or four
years hence" he asked, instead OF
waiting those three or four years
Then the ship we lay down now will
remain valuable ship Of the first
line for just those three or four years
longer.
The dimensions OF the ship I want
constructed are limited only by the
dimensions OF the locks in the Panama
Canal"
Secretary Daniels called to-day at
the Office Of Senator Tillman 10 urge
early action or the bill,
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20

ties On the other hand, those who
NAV refuse TO take the oath and Will
not. therefore, be subject 10 draft VIII
remain under Federal control under the
portions Of the old law which stH IS
operative. They will be available Tor
guard duty along the border II Tor
nothing else. and army officials feel
the urgent need of keeping them ready
for that purpose.
VIII Prevent Pension Imitation.
The resolution, it is understood, also
will authorize the President 70 employ
the armed forces of the United States
either in Mexico or along the border
for defensive purposes Such pro-
vision would meet the objection OF
those who hold that a sufficiently clear
authorization has not been given Tor
the purposes Of Section III of the new
army bill, providing that drafting OF
national guardsmen can begin only
after proper authorization has been
given by Congress for the employment
Of forces other than the regular army.
Legal officers Of the War Department
desire to make certain that no compll-
cations will arise later to block ef-
fcient use Of the state troops.
Another step taken at the War De-
partment to-day was preparation OF
orders calling out doctors Of the med
ical reserve corps TO examine guards
men for muster into the Federal ser
vice. The department will insist upon
the high physical standards OF the
regular army. In some states that a.
ready is required, and there viii be
little delay. In others there IS reason
/ 10 believe, officers say, that men m
capable of arduOus military service
have been enrolled 10 keep the com
panies up 70 the minimum strength
! necessary for Federal recognition anc
participation in Federal appropriations
The examination of guardsmen has
! been ordered 20 protect the per&'or
rolls from undue imitation.
No additional orders had been sen'
10 the state troops tonight, and none
will be sent to any unit until 1t has
completed muster into the Federal ser
vice. As fast as this work is accom-
plished General Funston will be in
formed that a given number of infan'
try. cavalry or artillery troops are
available He will designate the places
on the border, and the War Department
will then dispatch the troops.
Should war come, il is virtually Ger
tain that the remainder Of the nationa
guard. probably 10000 strong, would b'
ordered out This force might be sup
plemented by a call for volunteers, un
less the department found it possible
to recruit the regular army UP to th'
increased strength authorized undel
the new army bill. In any event, Presi
dent Wilson probably will fix the siz'
/ of the regular army under that act a
the full strength, giving a total o
close to 30O,O0O regular troops.
New-York tribune., 1916-06-20
Thousands of Starving
Refugees Implore Aid
of "GringOes."
MEN FEAR
CARRANZA COUP
Think Fugitives May Be Recruit
ing on American Side
Juarez Is Quieter.
fBy telegraph 70 The Tribune ]

FL Pasc Tex, June 19.-Genersl
Francisco Gonzales, commander in
Juarez was ordered to-day by Minister
Of War Obregon to put an immediate
stop to the fight Of Mexicans to the
American side.
Along the border thousands OF poems
to-day sought refuge on the Ameri-
can side. Most of them brought moth
ing except the clothes they wear, and
all are on the verge Of starvation and
beg food and work as soon as they
reach the american side.
From Juarez to-day a tralnload Of
nearly 1000 half starved men. women
and children just in from Southern
chihuahua, Immediately crossed over
TO FL Paso. immigration authorities
say they have no orders TO stop Next
cans who can show a clean bill Of
health. IL is asserted that many who
have crossed are deserters from the
Carranza army in Juarez and froa
commands below.
Army men on this side were inclined
to think to-day that possibly Carranza
military authorities were sending men
across TO stir up trouble and do re-
cruiting on this side, but none of those
arriving wear uniforms and none has
arms of any kind.
War enthusiasm appears to be dying
down rapidly in Juarez. Civilian vol
unteers, for whom fiery appeals were
made in Juarez last night numbered
Il e.. L. g n
evidence in Juarez Of any large num-
Der of troops having arrived.
Americans coming from below Juarez
to-day say the Mexican Central Rail-
way tracks are lined for miles with
Carranza soldiers. Large bodies OF
troops are reported Immediately south
nf I.,nrnz nrA ~ Nilla Ahunada-