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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
NEW JERSEY TROOPS
EAGER FOR FRAY; STILL
LACK MANY SUPPLIES
No Orders for Dispatch of
Guardsmen to Border Received
Yet-Chief Criticises War
Department
ASKS DEEDS, NOT WORDS
Camp Will Receive Equipment and Ne
cessities Through General
Wood

CAMP FIELDER, SEA GIRT, N. J., Juna
24-Orders for the dispatch of New Jersey
troops to the border have not been received
mere yet. The men in Battery B. of Cam
den, and Battery A. of East Orange, as
well as the field hospital and the ambu-
lance company are prepared to go as soon
as they are ordered out and all are eager
to get into action.
Adjutant General Wilbur f. Sadler. Ir
this morning greeted newspaper men with
the remark that he had again reported to
the war Department that the camp had
received no supplies excepting shoes. socks.
ana underwear, If II were not Tor tha
steady string or women visitors that flock
10 the encampment reservation the men
would De dressed up in the equipment so
tar supplied by the department and pa
raded about the encampment RESERVATION
Whlle camera men took pictures of them to
send TO Washington, the general joculariv
remarked. ts
lie received orders from General Leonard
A. Wood directing him to Communicates
nereatteF direct with the Department OF the
East at Governors Island with reference
to the supplies that have not reached here
The failure of the supplies to reacn here
after the statement issued at PhiIadeIphia
yesterday that all had been shipped, caused
smiles 10 creep into the features OF tho
Adjutant General this morning He figures
that the best way in which to prove 10 the
~~-ANAA NAA1N AAo war LEpaINIlGnL has not
fallen nat" In the equipment of the troops
Is to get some tents and clothing here.
Words don't count In time of war. II
as many supplies had been shipped as the
arsenal officials claim have been shipped to
Sea Girt, the encampment would have been
swamped and we would have enough to sup
ply the regular army" said one prominent
official of this State this morning
The denials from Washington, the state
ments made at Philadelphia and all other
excuses offered by the. War Department
are regarded as Jokes. and the fact still
remains that there Is nothing here but
shoes. socks and underwear
A shipment Of 259 horses for the military
organizations arrived here this morning
and more are on siding a few miles up
the railroad awaiting chance TO be un-
loaded.
: Mrs. Winpfheimer, the widow OF . pronl-
inent military man, who lives IN Brooklsn
vas here yesterday afternoon and expressed
a hope that she would be able = DO aeaaa-
thing for the Jersey guardsaen.
The complaints made ~ tha sIaEa IS
Nea Jersey eonceFnlnz zae Iaek az -
eral supplies here has heen naaa .Hs zaH=
- ok oaleiaa Eassza zl HzzhIHsEaa|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
MORE FIRMS TO PAY
SALARIES OF GUARDS
Baldwin's, Strawbridge & Cloth
ier and Other Big Concerns
Join Honor Roll"

Hundreds OF National Guardsmen viii
entrain for Mt. Gretna this morning fully
assured their families will be protected.
To the previously announced list of em-
ployers who have said they would continue
the salaries of employees who have gone to
join the colors, further number subscribed
to the honor roll" yesterday.
The Chamber of Commerce announced
last night 1t was preparing an appeal to
all employers in it's membership to see
that the families OF their employees were
taken care of so long as the men were
away doing military service The Baldwin
Locomotive Works promised full pay to
all its men who were members OF the
National Guard before last Saturday. BY
the provisions Of this order the returning
guardsmen win be relnstated to positions
no lower than those they left providing
they can show an honorable discharge and
make application so soon as they are re-
leased. From an officer OF the company 1t
was learned that the works were repre-
sented in the guard by 100 men.
Another department store 10 come to the
aid OF its men was Strawbridge & cIothier,
which. through Herbert j. Tily, agreed 20
pay full wages The National Biscuit
Company also granted the fun amount, as
did the Fletcher Company. advertlsers a a
ths American Tobacco Company.
The attitude OF the J. q. Brill Company.
ear and truck builders. Hlll Be made known
on MoaaaTs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24

Camp Brumbaugh at Mt. Gretna seems
certain to become the Mecca for hundreds
of Philadelphia motorists while the guards
men from this city are encamped there.
Scores of inquiries from friends and rela-
tivea Of the volunteer soldiery regarding the
various routes to the camp already have
been received by the newspapers. and the
various automobile headquarters In the city,
judging from present indications the roads
to Camp Brumbaugh will resemble long
automobile parade over every weekend
during July and August.
Anticipating the interest among local
automobile owners in the Mt. Gretna trip
an EVENING LEDGER auto made the run
yesterday to study road conditions, tolls,
the relative merits of the various routes
and all other factors which are considered
in making a pleasure run.
The result was the conviction that the
trip to Camp Brumbaugh offers one of the
most delightful short runs which can be
made from Philadelphia. Between 80 and
100 miles, according to the route chosen,
the run is through one of the most fertile
rural sections in the State. Long stretches
of level straight road fitted for speeding. are
very scarce but at the same time there are
no real hills so steep as to be really dan
gerous.
There are two principal routes to the
camp. One Is by way of West Chester. Lam
caster and Conewago. nearly following the
Pennsylvania Railroad tracks the other, by
Norristown, Pottstown. Reading and Leba-
nom The first route IS the longer, has toll
charges more than three times as great as
those on the latter, and is generally more
hilly.
The second and preferable route is about
Of miles from the EVENING LEDGER build
Ing at Independence Square, to the entrance
to the oncampment. Under favorable con-
dtions the run can be made IN five hours
without violating any of the speed regula-
tions in the various boroughs.
Garages and automobile supply stations
are as numerous as the inns along the route
and at no point can hungry or thirsty
motorist run much more than five miles
without finding an lnr or roadhouse OF some
description.
The tolls on this route are only 81 cents
and the first tollgate Is just beyond Wer
nersvlle, 60 miles from Independence
Square. The last tollgate Is just this side
of Lebanon about 10 miles from the first
From Independence Square the route Is
south on 9th street to Walnut street. west
Hall and past the Baldwin Locomotive
Works to Spring Garden street. and west to
the Monumental Fountain entrance of Fair
mount Park.
At the monument turn left into Park,
keeping left at Lincoln Monument, and
pass under railroad tracks coming along
the SchuylkIll River on the left. Go over
railroad bridge, under arch. along the river
and later along the Wissahickon Creek to
a point opposite the Houston Monument,
where, turning to the left under the vladuct,
leave the Park, cross Wayne avenue and
run on Lincoln drive.
Following the drive to the four corners,
turn to left up hill into McCallum street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Here's Information for
Auto Trip to MT. Gretnd

Two main routes. First, by Nor
ristown, Pottstown, Reading and
Lebanon. Second, by West Chester,
Lancaster and Conewago.
First route has better roads,
cheaper toll charges and shorter
distance.
Length of first route from EVEN
ING LEDGER office, independence
Square, to encampment about 81
miles.
Total toll charges, 81 cents; first
gate being at Wernersville, 63 miles
from starting point, and last near
Lebanon, 10 miles farther.
Macadam or crushed rock road en-
tire route excepting a few very
short sections of dirt road and an
eight-mile stretch of rough dirt road
between Lebanon and Mt. Gretna.
Garages and auto supply stations
every few miles along entire route.
Beginning at Jetfersonville, 20
miles from city, inns and road
houses serving dinner or lunch every
few miles to Lebanon. Several
hotels and inns at Mt. Gretna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24

Persons who desire to send gifts to their
soldier friends at camp or on the Mexican
border may obtain suggestions from the
following list of articles which the Ameri-
can Defense Society. 800 5th avenue, New
York city, announces the National Guards
men are asking for: Soap. shaving soap
pipes, tobacco, underwear, socks, minia-
ture sewing kits, knives, drinking cups,
handkerchiefs, safety razors, cholera bands.
small mirrors. pocket electric lamps solid
chocolate, reading matter, magazines safety
pins, cotton tape, pencils writing pads,
patamas, toothbrushes, toothpaste,
None of the departing troopers was
cheered more heartily than Richard Agar,
of Quakertown, who admits he Is pretty
well past so" and has spent 3S of those
years as a member of the list hegiment
Agar is regimental bugler and holds the title
of oldest musician in the brigade. His six
children and eight grandchildren were at
the armory this morning to bid him good-by
good-by
It's pretty rough TO respond to the call
of duty and then 10 be told that one is
not wanted So declares John Donohue,
schoolboy, OF 325 North Uber street At
tired in the uniform of quartermaster SER
Beant, the AMBITIOUS Soulh IepoIlSu at thS
LIST Regiment Armory this morning with his
father, Thomas DOnohue, veteran Guards
man. John wept bitterly when informed
that Uncle Sam would accept no mascots
in National Guard regiments. consequently
his enlistment in that capacity was void
John, a pupil at the Cathedral School, had
been promised a trip to the summer en-
campment and could not understand why
he was not permitted 10 accompany his
father and the remainder of his com
rades."
More than 10 recruits were enlisted In
the 2d Regiment overnight The parade
of the brigade on Broad street yesterday
appears to have stimulated Philadelphias
young men, the officers in charge of the
recruiting declare. Captain Clarence ].
Kensil who is in command of the recruit
ing detail at the LIST Regiment Armory re-
ports similar activity to Join the Guard.
Many were the complaints of sore feet
after the vigorous drill and parading that
preceded departure for camp. Among the
younger and greener element this condition
was most manifest but none admitted the
faintest symptom Of cold feet"
How Dry 1 Am" as a marching tune
appeared 10 be In favor. and any one who
heard Colonel Aliens positive embargo on
liquor en- route or in camp might take the
musicians selection as not without proyoca-
tion.
DR.. G. Louis Stephan. Of 1880 Rising sun
avenue, who has been 3 sergeant IN the
medical corps Of the Pennsylvania National
ssuard for two years, Was promoted 70
nighk ana azs assigned e duty vita Field
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
NO LIQUOR IN CAMP OR ON
WAY, THERE is STRICT ORDER
Guardsmen En- Route to Mt. Gretna Sing "How
Dry -Quakertown Man Says Good-by
to Six Children and Eight Grandchildren

Hospital No. @ Doctor Stephan left for
Mt, Gretna this morning.
A cartridge belt and bayonet were the
only semblance of n uniform worn by a
departing 9th Regiment recruit. Another
carried poncho and blanket to distinguish
him from civilian bystanders.
Colonel Thomas Biddle Ellis eutrained
with the Philadelphia battalion of his com.
mand, the 9th. He took away 36s men and
officers. Company X leaving behind 20
members, that number being in excess OF
the required so men. Captain Wesley r.
Roe, inspector of small arms. and Lieuten-
ant Leland NJ, Haller will remain in charge
Of recruiting.
A young woman, stylishly attired and car
rying a green parasol, mistook the farewell
signal Of another young woman for an at
tempt to firt with her soldier husband a
member of the 9th Regiment. Bystanders at
40th street station witnessed a lively bit
OF comedy In the ensuing pursuit by the
jealous wife, which ended at GiraTd avenue,
when the mistaken object of wIfeIy anger
escaped aboard trolley car
A young recruit identity withheld, signed
the name OF his father when enlsting in the
9th Regiment The youth is but 16 years
him released prior to the departure of the
command. Colonel Ellis refused but prom
ised investigation upon arriving at Mt
Gretna.
Sweethearts of members Of Company b,
engineers, gave the men a dance last night
at their armory as a send-off before leay-
ing for Mt GTetna.
Many OF the men OF the engineers took
their cots out on the yards next door the
armory, at 2025 Sansom street, and selpt
in the open. Others wanted to- but lack
OF equipment including blankets, kept them
indoors
Lieutenant c. c. Jones, Privates Phillips
and Galloway are stationed at 2025 SAMSON
street, the recruiting station OF Company
b, Engineer Corps. The station will be open
from a. m. until p. IN. for several days
as the corps still needs 72 men. out OF
los applicants 27 have been rejected. Many
lack technical training. The combat wagon
of the corps was sent to Mount Gretna yes
terday, containing tools valued at $500
A former sergeant, Ned Lyeott, OF spo-
kane, Wash, is coming East to serve as a
private In Company b, Engineers.
The Engineers Club intend to take care
of the families of members of the Engineer
Corps needing aid,
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Connecticut

orders we're issued late yesterday by Adiu-
tant General George NJ. Cole to the effect
that all commands of the State militia in
cluded in the mobilization call of President
wilson shall proceed today by rail to the
concentration base at Mantle. The organi-
cations affected are the 1st and I'd Regi-
ments of Infantry, Troop A. 9Th Militia
Cavalry, 1st Connecticut ambulance COM
many and 1st Connecticut field hospital COM
pany. Troop b. 9Th Militia Cavalry, made
the trip overland from Hartford, and Com-
pany NJ, I'd Infantry, reached the camp by
rail late yesterday.
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Michigan

Z LANSING, Mich. June 24.-The Michigan
National Guard is proceeding to its State
camp at Grayling to await orders from the
War Department. This fact was announced
by officers of the National Guard after
they had been told of Secretary Bakers
sorder expediting the movements of State
troops to the border
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 24.-Indica-
tons that some units of the Illinois National
Guard will be started for the Mexican bor-
der at once became evident yesterday, when
preparations were made to muster the State
troops into the Federal service as speedily
as possible. Five thousand infantrymen
from Chicago and other cities arrived yes
terday The mobilization is expected to be
complete today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Maryland

BALTIMORE, June 24.-Ohicial orders
Ie received from the War Department
last night directing that Organizations, in
sluaing the Maryland Brigade be sent to
ens border without a moments unreason-
spie delay" This means that the 1st, 4th
sho 9TH Regiments and Troop A may start
lor the Mexican border within a week. Gen
sfal Funston will designate their objective
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
New York

NEW YORK, June 24.-Aproxlmately
$4,000 guardsmen of New York State are
equipped and ready to go to the border
the instant the order comes from the Sec
retary of War. The Goth. now at Camp
whitman, is ready to go. The 7th. the list
and the 18th. of Manhattan, and the 23d
in Brooklyn, are equally as well prepared
as the seth. These regiments, guard Of
flcers say, can go on four hours notice
Squadron A could go today, fully horsed and
equipped, 1t was said while the 1st Cavalry
could move as a unit by Monday.
Lack of horses has delayed the complete
mobilization with equipment of all cavalry
and artillery units in the State. The 1st
and Cd Field Artillery commands are ready
According to Guard officers, the average
strength of the Guard regiments prior to
5the Presidents call was between 1000 and
llO0 men. Now that the recruiting has
been so brisk the average Is we'll up to
1900 In each regiment, it was said.
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Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss, June 24-Nississlppi's
national Guard will leave for the border
as soon as an army mastering officer re-
ports them ready for service Five COM
panies of the 1st Regiment are in the con.
centration camp and the other seven com.
panies have been ordered to entrain for
Jackson.
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Nebraska

LINCOLN, Nebr,, June 24.-The entire
NeDraska National Guard has been called
- me border. Governor Morehead admitted
Sss.srday. The Governor has resolved word
from the Secretary of war to send the
suard south as soon as possible to points
ssslsnated by General Funston 1t Is ex-
Psesed that at least 1900 troops viii be
ready to move In few days.
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Kentucky

RnasANhFoRT. Ky, June 24-In order
sssfaelate recruiting, Governor Stanley
asa an appeal TO Kentuekians 10 volun
Ns.,oF aoF service IN the States brigade OF
~ - esSfasmen. Approximately one
.zsass have heen recruited = fuil sfrsassh
= - = zfeH over the state show 10 lack
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Indiana

iNplANAPoLIs. Ind. June 24.-An the
IN e..lus OF the Indiana National Guard that
- now recruited up to minimum peace
ss,.tss are under canvas at Fort Ben
lAmin Harrison. In an 90 units are said
oe up to the required standard. making
Total Of about 1000 men
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Florida

IACkSONVILLE, Fla, June 24.-Orders
Tor National Guardsmen to go to the border
ss soon as their units are complete found
the I'd Florida Infantry ready
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Kansas

Topeka, Kan, jung 24.-The entire
Kansas National Guard is expected 10 be
under canvas at Fort Riley today. Part of
the Guard can be moved to the border as
early as Sunday, it was said at headquar-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Wisconsin

CAMP DOUGLAS. Wis, June 24.-NIo-
piizstion OF the Wisconsin National Guard
was Completed here yesterday Federal Of
ncers are ready to administer the Federal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
Georgia

SAVANNAH. Ga. June 24-The Georgia
hussars are ready for service on the Mex
scan border at 80 minutes notice, In re-
mobilization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-24
AMERICANS ON BOARD
WARSHTP AT VERA CRUZ
AWAITING TRANSPORT
Lack of Accommodations on Me-
braska and in City Forces
Hundreds to Walk Streets
All Night
MEXICANs NOT HOSTILE

VERA CRUZ, June "a.
The streets of Vera Cruz today are
thronged with American refugees seeking
quarters In the different hotels and room
ing houses. Many of them occupied
benches or walked the streets last night,
because most Of the available quarters
were occupied long since. At $3.50 o'clock
last night n special train Of eight boxcars.
carrying Americans and their luggage,
arrived here after being on the road for
nearly &c hours.
United States Consul w. w. Canada yes
terday advised the State Department of
trouble at Del Carmen, a port on the east
coast of Mexico between Coatzacoalcos
(Puerto MeNico) and Frontera, and In re-
sponse TO his call the gunboat Wheeling was
sent to Del Carmen. The Wheeling took of
between 30 and 40 Americans All Americans
at Puerto Mexico were ordered to board
ships in the harbor last night. They prob
ably will he brought here and transferred
to transports which are expected within the
next few days.
Many have taken advantage OF Consul
Canada's Instructions and are quartered
on board the battleship Nebraska, where
they are awaiting transfer to the first avail
able steamship bound for the United States.
AS Americans were ordered by dplo-
matte and consular agents more than n
week ago to seek coast ports. there is much
complaint among the refugees over the de-
lay in the arrival of vessels to transport
them
Up to this time no acts of violence or in
terrupton of the movements Of Americans
on the part of the Mexican people or the
Mexican Government have been reported.
Everywhere the order OF General Carranza
not to molest those Americans who were
seeking to leave the country has been scru'
mi pbnyp1
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South Dakota

REDFIELD, S. D.. June Rehabilitation
OF the South Dakota National Guard was
completed late last night
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RITLK OF GUARDS
FIT IN FIVE DAYS,
BAKER DECLARES
california, Kansas and Mis-
souri, Soldiers Speed
ing to Border
OTHER COMMANDS READY

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The War De.
...,n,snt today notified the State Depart
pnnt that IL would have the bulk of the
National Guard ready for service In five
days.
penorts % hours after Secretary of War
paser ordered the National Guard regi.
.,snts of the country to be ready to go to
the border without mobilizing show the
national Guard of the nation In an ad-
yanced state of preparedness.
The California, Kansas and Missouri regi-
ments are speeding toward the border to-
~, having started on a few hours notice.
psginents in other States are equally as
nrepared and as willing to entrain any
bour as those already en- route.
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s4.27O. .OOO Paid for q hIine

DENVER. Col. June 24.-cresson mine.
one OF the richest in the Cripple Creek Dis
trict has been sold to a syndicate OF Chi
eago and New York men for s4.270. .oeo It
Is stated that tha actual transfer sln tzka
plaes IL ~ days.
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Missouri

NEVADA. Mo-, June 24.-The Missouri
National Guard entrained and started for
the Mexican border last night, 1t was an
nounced at the mobilization camp.
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New Jersey

SEA GIRT. NJ j.. June 24.-New Jersey
mas 5000 National Guardsmen in camp
rsadv to answer the call to proceed to the
Mexican border AS the total war strength
N the commands in camp here would be
only 6644, officers feel elated at the good
showing made by the State in short
nnriod
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Robes Saved Lives, Nuns Relate


LAREDO Tex, June 24-Traveling the
entire distance in their sectarian garb. seven
Josephine Sisters in charge of Mother Supe-
rior Dolores. arrived here yesterday from
Mexico City en- route to the headquarters
of the Josephine order at Baltimore. The
sisters, who have been connected with a
convent in the Mexican capital, said their
train was met by infuriated Mexican mobs
at many stations and they believed only
their robes saved their lives
Mother Dolores. n Spanish nun, declared
the anti-American propaganda In Mexico
was inhamng the lower classes against
Americans and the Government OF the
United States Several Americans. she said,
were taken from the train at Gonzales near
San Luis Potosi, by CarranZa authorities.
The feeling against priests and nuns In
Mexico City, Mother Dolores said, was being
continually aroused by Mexican officials,
who made open threats against them.
Nineteen American refugees arrived here
tonight from Monterey. They were headed
by Mrs Mabel Davis niece Of Consul Cen
eral Hanna, at Monterey. Mrs. Davis said
only four Americans remain in Monterey.
Some of the refugees stated, but 1t could
not be definitely confirmed. that four Amerl-
cans had been taken from the train between
Monterey and Nuevo Laredo by Carranza
officials
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Girl Found Dead in Gas-Filled Room

Evelyn Fisher. e years old, OF 1850 Long
shore street, Taeony. vas found dead Il
her Eoon - slse eel2ok this morning.