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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07
OrllllansIlonrt.

Wednesday. July 5th.--Ernest Wolf
and George " Wolf. executors Of
Peter Wolf, deceased. returned an IN
Yentory OF debts.
Albert u. Lambert. executor Of
Francianna II. HaInes, deceased. re
turned an inventory of personal prop
erty and debts due.
Mary Beffert. exeentriX of John
Ieffert. deceased. settled her first and
final account.
Albert Il. Lambert, executor Of
Franeianna II. Haines, deceased. set
tied his first and final account
Alice X. Coleman. administrators of
Scott w. Roger. deceased, returned
inventories Of personal property and
current money
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

One Of The biggest receptions the
First Regiment received On their way
To the Texas border was at Memphis,
Tenn writes Corporal James ID.
Mitchell. The American He'd Cross
supplied Ihe boys appetitea With a
bountlful supply of sandwiches. coffee.
oranges. CAKE. &C. The whole Regi-
ment received the same treatment
The card rs sent from Pine Blum,
Ark
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07
COURT HOUSE NEWS
HRS. C. H. KOLB MADE PRINCIPAL Of
HIGH SCHOOL OL-HlSS JEWELL SIP
SON IS PRIMARY SUPERVISOR.
Transfers Of Real Estate, Marriage
Licenses, Etc.
School Commissioners.

= regular meeting of the Board Of
School Commissioners was held IN
their Office on Monday, July 3, all the
members being present. The meeting
was called to order by the president.
]. Pearre Wantz. 1t 915 a. m. After
the reedlng and approval OF the min
utes of the June meeting the regular
order OF business was taken up.
A letter was read by the president.
from Mr.. Charles II. Kolb, requesting
the appointment Of his wife, Mrs. Fan
ME L. Kolb, a. his substitute at the
Westminster High School, should he
not be back from The Mexican border
IN time for the opening of school in
September. This appointment vas
made.
Letters from Mr.. Morelock and Mr.
nnger we're also read.
Letters of application for primary
supervisor from Mr.. Emory c. Ebaugh
and Miss l. jewell Simpson were pre-
sented. Miss l. Jewell Simpson was
appointed for one year.
! letter from Miss Hilda L. Brown
asking for some assistance in paint
ing Hooper's school house was read.
DR.. VIM. ID. Hopkins was instructed 10
look after this matter.
The following trustees were ap-
pointed: Union Bridge, John II. Dak-
er; Keysville, S. I. Weybright. Dr.
George w. Roop. and Gordon Stone
sifer. Mr.. Desi1blas was authorized
10 look after certain repairs at New
Windsor school. and Mr.. Zentz vas
authorized TO look after certain re
nairg AT | auiEriIIn school
Mr.. Arthur W. Feeser was instruct
ed 10 look up a site for the erection
Of q new school building at Mt. Pleas
ant
After the appointment OF teachers
and the passing Of number of bills
the Board adjourned at / D. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

Private Samuel A. Myers of Com
pany II. writes from ChilileoIhe. Ohio.
while on HI way to the Texas border
saying thai II Of the soldier boys are
happy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07
FIRST REGIMENT AT.
EAGLE PASS.
BUCLES Of The MEXICAN ARMY ARE
HEARD By MARYLANDERs- -REGI-
MENT GETS OVATION.

Maryland.s first contribution to the
border guard arrived at Eagle Pass,
Texas. Wednesday morning. and the
soldiers Of The First Regiment. cheer
ing wildly. piled out of the cars In
which they had Travelled 1000 miles.
The men we're engaged IN unload
ing-an all-day Job.
The camp site has been prepared
not only Tor the First, but for the
Fourth and fifth. II is near the town
and about ; mile from the no Grande.
The river Il not in sight, the high
banks hiding 1t from view. On the
arrival Of The regiment Colonel Little
was greeted by Colonel noot. COM
manding The Twentieth United States
Infantry, md Capt Edward T. Con-
molly of the Thirtieth. Captain Con-
molly Il N old Montgomery county
boy. and he warmly greeted the MEM
bers OF tne Silver Spring Company.
The camp has been provided with
water and other conyenIenees. and the
indications are that the boys will
have pleasant stay. unless they have
to cross the border.
The Mexleans have eneamped a
A3tNF 1hZA z@A9#H AhV tAH1A - AsAt NJ
Segraa and i Is so close that the
Mexican reYelile was clearly heard.
The size of this force Is not known,
but II Il estimated az GOO men and
thought that II clash occurs they
will quickly fall back on , main force
far south.
The nsarness OF the Mexican force
gives the Maryianders something to
think about and makes them the
more enthusiastic. All the regiments
are well except n sick man left at the
base hospital at San Antonio. Tues
day night lie Is expected To recover
In a few 1zyH.
The regiment made good showing
the boys locking iine as they marched
on 10 camp n : body.
Tho weather IL hot and the rainy
season haz about started. making
camping nj very pleasant
The ffrHI I down 20 camp routine
IN the regular army
July Fourth was spent IN passing
through Texas and the territory ira
yerHed included acme of he Ieaf cot
ton fields n he State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

Aaron Fisher. private N Com
pany II. failed 10 pass the examina-
tion, and Has dlsmisped from The ser
vice With N honorable discharge. His
failure n pas vas on account OF
dialocated shoulder.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

Sergeant :. G. Heltihrldie. writes
from Camden. Ark, ths I0llaping:
not mind heal very much. About
1850 mile fTnm old Westminster Big
oration IT Memphis. Tenn. - 10000
people meeting us and feeding n with
plenty of goodies at II 2. n. noys all
Weii
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

John y Hohb. who enlisted rs
cook In The First Regiment Band.
failed IL nHsa tho physical axamina-
tioH and 80 honorably discharged
from service. Mr. Rohh xaH very
sorry b failed To pass The examina-
tion
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-07-07

Mrs Little is the only surviving
member of n family of ten children.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
SIGNAL CORPS AND
BATTERIES IN LINE
Together With Troop A and
Hospital Corps, Abandon
Armory for Camp.

Forming in their respective drill halls
and the streets in the vicinity OF theiI
armory In First street northwest al
noon. the members of the Signal Corps
Hospital Corps marched to Tenth and
New York avenue. where they Joined
the Third Infantry Regiment. me
cavalrymen entered the line or march
the members OF the signal Corps ana
the other organizations entered the
line at twelfth street and New YORK
avenue.
Within a short time after the orders
to march, the big armory. for the past
few days buzzing with preparatory ac-
tivities, presented the aspect of a place
abandoned. Most OF the impedimenta
or the different organizations who make
their headquarters at the building had
been removed to the camp site during
the time since the mobilization orders
We're issued.
A large crowd Of relatives and friends
and curious civilians witnessed the de-
parture OF the soldiers from the armory
Fareweils were waved by men. women,
and children.
Wives and sweethearts were conspic-
uously absent from the armory, al
though some few Of the fair sex could
be seen in earnest conversation with
guardsmen in the 'offing" from ar
mory.
Wrist watches, the kind "the cavalry
men of the regular service wear" SEEM
ed to cause considerable concern among
the members of Troop A. Privatos John
Buckley and Thomas Head. of this or
ganization probably started the scurry
for this sort of timepieces when they
appeared nattily attired in new uni
forms wearing the coveted watches.
Where can l get one like that" was
the cry that went up from the troopers
as soon as the shining timepieces proud
ly displayed on the wrists of their two
brother soldiers were noticed.
A furry OF excitement occurred in the
headquarters OF the Signal Corps short.
ly before the members of the organiza-
ton assembled to leave the armory. Ar
excited woman rushed in and asked for
the "officer In charge" Following heI
was a sad-eyed young man. probably
twenty years old. He was evidently
bent on frustrating the woman's pur-
pose.
Here he is. but you must promise
me that he will not go to Mexico" said
the excited feminine. addressing a grouT
of officers. HE can go. He feels that
he will be In disgrace II he doesn't.
give my consent to let him enlist. but
he mustn't 20. to Mexico. Give your
word. captain"
"All right, madam" answered one oil
the members of the group.
Then the mother and son held ar
earnest confab. the former giving the
young soldier instructions as to what
he should do In the event the guards.
men were ordered to Mexico.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
DECIDES TO SEND NO
BIG SHIPS TO MEXICO

Whatever help the Navy Department
gives the land forces. should the Mexi-
can situation develop ''the most seri-
Gus consequences" no capital ships will
be sent, II was learned today. Dread
naughts. battleships, and heavy cruis-
ers would not be needed in Mexican
waters 1t was said. nor would it be
wise at this time TO break up the At
lantic fleet"
Few destroyers or torpedo boats are
to be sent. officials said They pointed
out that these small warships carry no
retrigerating plants. and are not live
able for any length of time.
Should a blockade be determined on,
the work will be done by light cruisers.
transports. naval dispatch boats. and
gunboats. There being no Mexican
navy, to speak OF. these ships would be
ample for any eventually. Such ships
also could be overhauled after a stay
In southern waters, which quickly be-
foul ship bottoms.
Officials explained that there is no
danger-the smaller ships to be used
will not have guns large enough for
real work. They recalled how the three
inch guns of the Prairie crumbled the
Vera Cruz defenses easily.
Should need arise. the nevy could
easily augment its small warship quota
in Mexican waters by Selling the four
Mexican gunboats now lying up various
rivers minus coal, ammunition, officers,
and crews.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
MILITIA GIRLS" TO
FORM RELIEF CORPS
Organization Planned to Look
After Comfort Of Men in
Concentration Camp.

The girls they're leaving behind are
preparing TO organize to make the men
OF the District National Guard happy
and comfortable in camp.
Mrs. William F.. Harvey, wife OF the
commanding general of the troops, has
taken the lead in the formation or an
organization OF the wives or the guards
men for the purpose OF providing the
men with comforts In camp and roI
looking after their interests at home.
Mrs, Harvey has invited number OF
the wives of officers to meet at her
home, lH4 Lamont street. tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock, to consider de-
tails for the preliminary organization
and to map out plan that can be sub
mitted to others.
The idea Is to form an organization
here in Washington that will be a sort
of woman's relief corps" Mrs. Harvey
told the women she invited to meet
with her. ''Ine women can be or tre-
mendous help to the men in the field
by looking out for their interests here
and by keeping their friends informed
OF their needs.
There are a number of things that
men want in camp that we can send to
them that are not furnished by the
Government. Many little comforts can
be made and many little errands done
for them. Then besides II will be a
nice thing for the women to be to-
gether to help one another in case OF
any trouble and to look after the
families of men who really need look
ing after.
There are going to be a lot OF youns
wives left alone by these men going "a
the front, and II will be great COM
fort to them to be able to meet with
each other and exchange views and
news and knit and make little things
for the men.
There are just hundreds of WAYS In
which the women can be useful and II
seems to me that We ought to 70 every
thing we can. These men are not going
on a vacation. Most OF them are go-
ing to do the hardest sort Of work. And
they are sacrificing themselves and In
many cases their business interests In
n patriotic way. II Is as little as the
women can do to help and assist them -
The women who are to meet with Mrs
Harvey tomorrow are Mrs. Glendie b.
Young, Mrs. Anton Stephan, Mrs
Luther II. Reichelderfer. Mrs. w. f.
Hodges, Mrs. Wallach MacCathran
Mrs. T. V. Walker, Mrs Francis H.
Wheaton. Mrs Harry Coope, Mrs Johr
Whitaker. Mrs. Warren ID. Fales, Mrs
George F, Dudley Mrs. Edward NJ
Neyils, Mrs. Edwin W. Fullam, and
Mrs. Russell NJ. MacLennan.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
MUST FORFEIT PAY

There is no provision Of law, Commits
sioner Brownlow said today, under
which employees Of the District govern
ment enrolled In the national guard
can be given leave with civilian pay
while on active military duty.
The best that can be offered, he said.
is the promise that their positions will
be held open for them until their re-
turn.
me District Governments roster in
cludes Capt Louis Wilson. disbursing
officer; Capt. Samuel. Riggs. of the
water department; Capt. J. w. Och
MAINS. Of the office Of the Inspector
Of buildings; Capt. Frank Lockhead
and Lieut.. w. B. Wall. OF the office
OF the inspector of plumbing; w. C.
Rathbone. OF the auditors office; wal
ter Davis. of the office of the Board of
Children's Guardians. and the follow
ing per diem employees OF the street
cleaning department, John Paterson.
Philip Allen, Walter Mathews, Harry
Brown, Edward Cheris. Jefferson Law
renee, William Thornton. and A. John
son.
Commissioner Brownlow said today he
regretted that the District, unlike other
municipalities, Is unable to grant men,
bers of the guard leave OF absence with
pay, but that to do so would require a
special act of Congress.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
EVANSVILLE BOYS
ARE FIRST IN CAMP
Went Under Canvas at Mary
land Mobilization Camp at
Laurel Last Night.

LAUREL. June 21.-The first COM
pany to reach the State mobilization
camp here was Company F, First
Maryland Infantry. Capt. o. A. Greager
commanding, which came from
Hyattsville about 8 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
The men came in two special cars
over the City and Suburban electric
line. The company was assigned as
guard of the old Numson canning fac
tory in which q quantity of quarter
master supplies are stored.
No more troops are expected here
until this afternoon when additional
companies of the First Infantry will
arrive on the scene. Baltimore regi-
ments are not expected until some
time tomorrow The delay is caused
by need of additional ground.
State officials had contemplated odd
Ing regimental camps here this sum-
mer and only enough ground for that
purpose had been secured. officers
sent here when the entire brigade
was called have contracted for an addi-
tional tract. Company spent the
night on this ground
The main camp will be situated on
level tract along the Washington
Baltimore boulevard, known as Fair
connected late yesterday afternoon
with the Laurel mains.
The fayetteville company reached
here in excellent spirits and marched
directly to the place assigned them.
Their evening mess consisted OF baked
beans. potatoes, coffee. bread. butter,
and syrup.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
ALL SOUTH AMERICA
|EYES i. S. POLICY
Mexican Situation Is Being Fol-
lowed With Keen Interest by
Papers and Public.
BY CHARLES P. STEWART.

BUENOs AIRES. June q. &All South
American today focused its attnetion on
the INSTRUMENTATION crisis. awaiting
eagerly General Carranza's next move
In reply to the American note.
The Latin-American Association ia
sued a call for a mass meeting of pro-
test against American occupation of
Mexican territory. The cali for the
meeting mentioned the ''interventionist
tendencies OF the United States south
ward" vaguely limiting that tnterven-
tionists In the United States threatened
the safety Of other Latin-American re-
publics.
The Argentine papers are divided
in their sympathies. La .Nacion. the
most influential newspaper in Argen-
tina, attributes Mexico's present plight
to outlawry which Carranza is evil
IDENTIFY impotent to prevent. While
practically admitting the existence
of strong nucleus OF aympathy OF
South America, La Nacion adds:
But the attitude OF the United
States deserves q tranquil view as It
maintains a guarantee of Mexican
| territorial integrity"
The newspaper Razon published q
review OF the situation under the
headline: "Mexddo's Cavalry" The
Union suggests that possibly other
nations may be interested. mentioning
no names, but evidently meaning
The newspaper Argentina says that
Mexico Is simply suffering the con-
| sequences of anarchy.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21

the batteries of field artillery. signal
corps. and mess tents.
Their task was somewhat slmplified
by the fact that a few weeks ago the
same ground var used as a camp site
by cavalry troops. but that camp was
not one-third the size necessary for the
District militia.
More Than 800 Tents.
As an indication Of how many men
were expected at the camp, the corps of
militiamen and laborers erected 2S9 big,
conical Sibley tents, each with a ca
pacity of eight men. This indicated that
2.3l2 enlisted men were expected In the
camp. More than a score Of other tents
We're erected for company. battalion. and
regimental line and stan officers, and
the headquarters force. Each OF the
tents had TO be trenched to allow for
drainage III bad weather.
Six carpenters and a large detail from
the quartermaster's department were
kept busy throughout the day arranging
Tor sanitation OF the camp. This was
regarded az one OF the largest and most
important tasks OF the day. Every pre-
caution was taken to safeguard the
concentration camp.
Until 10 o'clock yesterday morning
there was little or no semblance OF
order on the site where now stands the
CITY To De occupied the militia
men. While surveyors were busy map
ping out locations for the several units
of the guard continual stream of
army wagons and automobile trucks
poured into Fort Myer, carrying army
ifpcdimentn.
Impedimenta UnlOaded.
Here and there were thrown piles OF
tents and camp stoves, while several big
piles of lumber were placed under trees
to shelter the carpenters. who were to
saw the boards into proper lengths and
shapes. Meanwhile Captain Nevis and
his assistants hustled about, giving or
ders, after consulting their blueprints,
and pausing often to study out topo-
graphical problem.
All day long the work went forward.
Trucks loaned by Washington bust
ness houses and army wagons came
In constant stream, to deposit their
cargoes of the thousand and one nee
essary articles for the equipment of
q military camp.
Shortly before noon the camp be-
gan to assume definite shape and a
ed in position along the company
streets; pipes for the carrying OF
water from Fort Myer began to ar
rive. having been brought up from
training ship Sylvia, and the company
staked OF.
BY s o'clock yesterday afternoon the
field hospital tent had been raised, as
well as a number OF shelter or dog
tents" to be used by the sanitary
corps, which remained at the camp
site all last night
The tents required for Batteries A
and b, of the Field Artillery, were
next hoisted and trenched, and i'm
mediately afterward the scores of
conical canvass houses in which the
men in the infantry regiment will
live were put up, The tents were
erected on even ines. with the "top
sergeant's' tent and company Officers
tent at the end OF each company
street.
Beginning at the extreme north of the
encampment Is found the two batteries
Of field artillery. A and b. South Of
the artillery is the cavalry, Troop A.
when ~ is PLACED next ;h the signal Corps
the middle as possible. are found the
tents OF the brigade headquarters Here
the stan officers will live, having a pri-
vate kitchen and mess.
Looking south from brigade head
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
KIT OF GUARDSMAN
WEIGHS 70 POUNDS
Present Equipment Of District
Militia To Be Replaced by
Newer Type.

Twenty pounds In the average weight
OF each militiaman's equipment. which
is now obsolete and will be replaced
by more Lp-to.iate outfits. Replacing
Of these nntiquated kits will be accom-
pirhed NJ soon as possible after the
citizen solder haE established camp.
The present equipment carried by all
mihtiamcn VINO marched to camp to-
day consists Of n blanket roll, which
the guardsman has slung across his
snoulder: a car fridge belt. an intrench-
ing implement which the soldier car
ries at his side; a haversack. which ne
carries stripped AZ his back and hang
Ing below the waistline. and a tin cup,
also strapped at his back.
Although twenty pounds IN the aver
age weight Of this equipment the weight
carried by each guardsman depends
largely OIL what the soldier carries in
his blanket roll. which is also used as
his "catch-all :" In this the soldier
carries ali his little necessities, toilet
articles. ripe. tobacco. in some instan-
ces. pencils and paper. and other little
odds and endE.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21
Hyattsville Doctors
Offer Service Free

EVANSVILLE. Nd. June a.-The
medical faculty OF Hyattsville. consist
ing OF Drs Guy W. Latimer, Thomas
f. Latimer. II. T. Willis. and Robert b.
medical service free to the wives and
children of the members of Company f,
First Maryland Infantry, while the men
were in mobilization camp or at the
front.
they carried overcoats in the blanket
rolls. The order to carry them reached
here about noon.
Captain Greager received several In
quiries over the phone from residents of
the lower end of the county in regard to
accepting recruits. and expects to enlist
many men from that section.
The Washington times., 1916-06-21

CONTINUED from First Page)
their employees salaries. But II 10 feared
this willingness may not be universal.
and II IL believed the lower salared
guard men are those who will not con-
tinue to draw pay.
Talk With Members.
Mrs. Gilbert Grosvcnor. vice president
OF the Twentieth Century Club, who is
acting as executive OF that organize
tion while Mrs. Edward B. Clark Is
away from the city. today said she In
tended talking over the matter with
members of the club
Though our club has suspended Its
venor said. I'VE could call a special
meeting of our board II the occasion
arises and IL there Is need among tho
fsmliies Of the guardsmen we shall do
Walter 8. Urord. secretary OF the As
ISOLATED Charities. said he had no
knowledge OF the extent of nee1 among
families Of guardsmen. He said he
does not believe the need will be acute
enough for some tine yet to he brought
TO the attention OF relief giving
agency.
Every possible announcement Of
the movement to urge employers to
continue pay of employees while they
try Should be- gwen iyrT'e That is the Teai
solution of the problem. When private
employers are found to be doing this
the Government certainly should not do
less"
Moran to Aid Plan.
p. T. Moran. president of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. before starting for
the outing OF that organization today
said he intended taking up the matter
of urging the President to order con-
tinuance OF guardsmen's salaries during
their absence from Government service.
Men who are members OF the Board
of Trade and Retail Merchants Asso-
citation will be at the outing today. and
Mr.. Moran said he would talk the mat
ter over with them today. This prob
ably will lead to Joint meeting of some
kind among representatives OF the
three trade bodies to discuss concerted
appeal either to the President or to
Congress on this point.
These men are going to do a national
SERVICE" said Mr.. Moran, and the
Government owes II to them to provide
for their families while they are away.
am inclined to think the simplest form
OF appeal for them would be to the
President for an executive order con-
tinuing the pay of the men who have
relatives dependent upon them"