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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Ordnance Officer Tells
Veterans Draft Alone
Can Help U. S.
GENERAL APPLETON
TALKS PREPAREDNESS
Says $4,000 Recruits Could Be
Taught How TO Shoot Straight
in a Week.

There will be no adequate prepared
hess In this country until there is COM
pu!sory military service" said Colonel
Nathaniel B. Thurston, ordnance Off
Ger of the state, speaking in the 9Th
Regiment Armory, last night. before
some 200 members Of the Veteran Mill
tary Rifle Association, of New York, at
their annual dinner.
1T is fact" Colonel Thurston con-
tinued. "and you know il, that If you
&c through the streets in uniform-eX-
cept in that of policeman or fireman
you are ridiculed by a miserable lot
of young toughs and others. Not until
such people have been taught by COM
pulsory military service 10 respect the
uniform of a soldier or sailor shall We
have any real preparedness.
Speaking Of the present conditions
abroad, the colonel said: 81 regret 20
say that believe, after reading of the
present war, that shooting from the
shoulder is practically thing ~ the
past. and that the machine gun will be
the chief weapon in future wars"
Celebrate Rifle Victories.
Seven regiments of veterans Of the
national guard and the Old Guard were
at the dinner, AT which the president
Of the Rife Association, Captain Fred
T. Alder, presided. The occasion was
to celebrate the result Of the three in
door rifle matches of the season, all of
which were won by the team from the
18th Regiment. Their aggregate score
was 1,l20. The 18th Regiment team
was second. with 1850. and the list
Regiment third, with i.06S. Colonel
Thurston. al the request OF the presi-
dent, presented the 7th Regiment Vet
eran Rife Association with the hand
some prize, known as the McAlpin
trophy. Each member OF its winning
team was awarded medal. The indi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
M'ADOO AT BUENOs AYRES
Secretary with Party Ready for PAN
American Trade Conference.

Secretary With Party Ready Tor ran
American Trade Conference.
Buenos Ayres, April William e.
McAdoo. Secretary Of the Treasury, and
the other American members Of the
International High Commission which
is 10 meet here. arrived at Buenos
Ayres to-day from Montevideo on board
the steamship Ciudad MontevideO. Ihey
were received by Francisco Oliver, Sec
Rotary of the Treasury; President de la
Plaza's aide de-camp, the American AM
bassador, Frederick J. Stimson, and by
many other prominent persons.
Secretary McAdoo said he believed
the conference would be OF great SER
vice in Strengthening the relations be-
tween North and South America. For
the development Of these relations, he
said steamship lines should be estab-
lished, and the project for Pan-Amer-
lean railroad should be realized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
ROosevelt-ROOt Meeting
Aids ColOnel's Candidacy

That the Bacon luncheon FRIDAY. az
which Colonel Roosevelt and ex-senator
Root sat down IN friendly intercourse
was 10 band wagon" AFFAIR seemed 10
be the consensus of opinion among Re
publicans and PTogrcss.ves yesterday.
On second days reflection hspuohcan
leaders. as well a. Progressives, at
.arhed significance chiefly 10 the
prophecy Of absolute reunion ~ inc
coming campaign which the meeting
indicated.
There was no denying. however that
the immediate political effect through
ont the country spceded the Colonel 5
chances for the Republican nomination.
II was pretty well understood that the
meeting was not for the purpose OF
boostirr Roosevelt, Root, Hughes,
Wood or any other possibility. al.
though all four reports were heard
Yesterday from different sources. Ffc-
parcdness, national preparedness e'',
IDENTIFY was the topic most discussed
az thc paramount issue IN the coming
campaign Personalities we're icit Tor
later conferences.
None Of those present at the lunch
con has gone ioto details as TO Just
what happened. but Major General
Wood vas as quick yesterday 10 oehy
That politics Lao bt'N N.a'
Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Root nad
been the day before. The big thing
about the coming together Of Ar. Root
Colonel Roosevelt and Senator Lodge
in the opinion Of most Of the leaders,
vas that il assured complete reeoncili-
alton OF the two parties at Chicago
which would spell victory at the polls
this fall.
some Of the Old Guard leaders acted
Yesterday as IL, perhaps, the Colonel
had "pl, one over" and AZ least broken
through their outer dcfences. They
offered various cold-whter explanations
TO couuteract the general enthusiastic
belief among the more progressive ele-
mcnt Of The party that the Root-hoose-
yelt handshake Indicated the nomina-
zion Of the Colonel az Chicago. some
Of them wanted 20 turn the situation
about and interpret the acceptance OF
the Colonel Of Mr. Baeon's invitation
70 meet Mr. Root ~ indicative OF
Roosevelt support for Root They
wanted 20 stand pat.
Everybody Guessing.
Not 40 with the leaders Who have
not openly aligned themselves against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02

ord for behavior in the history OF the
prison was made in the week from
March IS TO March IS. The league Of
heers say that prior TO this there has
never been week when some inmate
was not in q punishment cell.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-02
Everybody Guessing.

Not so with the leaders Who have
not openly aligned Themselves against
poosevelt's cand 5aey. No event has
caused more political discussion. the
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-06-01

ings, but to me this expenditure would
be criminal under the circumstances
now existing. Why should we spend
all this money in the face Of the fact
that we are compelled greatly to in
crease taxes in order TO run the Govern
ment this year," Senator Tillman
declared that he could not be inAu-
enced by attempt to bribe South Car
olina Congressman BY putting into the
pork barep' 100000 for the i'm
provement Of rivers and barbors in that
State. Mr.. Tillman concluded with
the declaration that, If this bill does
pass l pray God the President will
have the courage to veto it."
MILITIA WON'T SERVE: E:-Accord-
ing to information made public by the
War Department, the Presidents call
for the mobilization Of the National
Guard Of Texas, Arizona, and New
Mexico has resulted in failure. So
many members Of the Guard have re-
fused to, serve that, the War Depart
ment officials say, it will require months
to mobilize any considerable force OF
militia. Of the second regiment, Of
Texas alone, ll6 men have refused 10
join the colors for service along the
boundary. 1t is further disclosed that
the Adjutanl Generals Of these three
States had ten days notice Of the
Psesident's purpose to call on the
National Guard 20 assist in patroling
the Mexican border, but notwithstand'
that fact they have made comparative
ly little progress and there is no pro-
spect OF these States turning out any
where near the paper strength Of their
National Guard organizations, or even
anywhere near as many as equipment
has in the past been provided for BY
the Government. In the estimation
Of the War Department, this experience
has shown the folly OF relying on the
National Guard as part Of the nations
first line Of defense, just as was con
tended by Secretary Garrison, and re.
jected by the President.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-06-01
Col. RoOseYeIt's Hopes

Col. Roosevelt is far wiser than most
OF his friends. He knows that any
nomination which comes TO him as the
result Ct struggle in convention is
worthless. Therefore, he wants no
contest to be waged in his behalf.
Furthermore, he hopes that the del
egates who go TO Chicago will nomi-
nate some some man on whom Re-
publicans and Progressives can com
bine, and who, moreover can be heart
lily supported by all independent citi,
zens, and particularly by all independ'
Democrats who are prepared TO put The
vital honor and interest Of this nation
above all mere partisan consideration. "
We have no hesitancy in assuring
Col. Roosevelt that such a man will be
nominated al Chicago. The Coloneps S
hopes are as good as fulfilled at this
very minute, though the convention is
still some time in the future. The
Republican party this year owes an
equal duty 10 itself and to
the country to present candidate who
will secure the free and cordial support
OF all men who hold 10 the principle
which Col. Roosevelt has here so well
expressed. There are many such
men in the Republican party. Some
OF them are now being actively con
sidered in connection with the nomi'
nation which is so soon to be made,
and some Of them have latent consider
alton in the minds OF men who think
some dark horse" will carry off the
prize. But however he is, he will con
form tv the principles which Col. Roose-
welt hes formulated because he is
necessarily a Roosevelt man but be-
cause he is Republican. Col. Roose'
welt is talking the language OF Repub-
licanism when he calls for men who
put the vital interest and honor Of this
nation above all mere partisan consider
ations.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-06-01
BrYan's Advice

Nj. Bultinsky Bryan has taken his
pen in hand to address some unsought
counsel to Woodrow Wilson. Through
the "Commoner" Mr.. Bryan advises
the President that his opponents have
the advantage Of him in the popular
vote by more than million margin,
that there is in addtioa a serious Dem.
ocratic detection among voters Of Ger
man and Irish antecedents, and that
tie only way in which Wilson can hope
to be reelected is 10 secure support
from what terms the peace element"
in the Republican party. To this
end, Bryan urges Wilson to start forth
with some kind Of a movement Of
movement for warTing nations Of El-
rope.
A more insulting proposition could
hardly have been addressed 10 a man
Of fine instincts. But Bryan doubtless
knows that he is safe in making the
proposal. The proposal is based upon
the theory that war or peace are all
the same to Wilson, il only either one
one will help him gain reelection.
It must be admitted that there is much
to sustain this theory. Paciiicism and
defence have already been shown 10
mean nothing to the President except
-as they are connected with his politi'
cal fortunes. So, too, with advocacy
Of our opposition to tariff commission
with the putting on or the taking of
Of an embargo on arms 10 Mexico,
with the sending or withdrawing oi
troops from the southern border, and
with countless other matters in which
the grave concerns Of the nation even
10 the inclusion oil our foreign, relations,
which have been made to serve as
football Of party politics and as an rle
ment OF personal advantage to man
who, by accident, chances 10 be in a
position 10 make such action possible.
Despite its origin, the idea will APP
peal to Wilson. We have no doubt
that he has thought Of it before Of his
own motion. II he could make peace
in Europe, he could frame another
phrase for his campaign-and he could
also present a claim for, the Noble
peace prize Of $4,000, which, if he
received it, we may be sure he will
keep for himself. Maybe he will act
on the advice, even though il does
come from Bryan. II so we shall have
another angie from which 10 take this
measure.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-06-01
Advice for the Democrats

Arthur H. Vdndenberg Of GraLd
Rapids, 10 his keynote speech as tenn
porary chairman, to the Republican
state convention here today, declared
that the National Democrat convention
at ST. Louis next month can write its
platform in FIVE short words; we
hive changed our minds" And the
country's answer" said Mr.. Vanden'
berg, will thunder back: SO have
we"
Mr.. Vandenberg declared that the
Republican party stood behind Presi
dent Wilson in matters Of information
al moment" but he criticised the
the Presidents foreign policy and ur'
ged the convention to stand unitedly
'lor new national leadership in which
we may have a confidence equal to our
loyalty"
The Democrats, he said promised
US economy, yet their first congress
spent ?7,000,0O0 more thanany Con
gress which has preceded il. They pro.
missed US an extension Of the rural free
delivery, yet their postal manipulations
nave set back the r. F. D. a decade
they promised US faithful preservation
Of the civil service, yet the civil service
has been practically emasculated by
the job raids Of political Ku Klux,
Klan. They promised US freedom Of
debate and action in Congress, yet the
House has been gagged and bound as
never before"
Discussing Republican policies, Mr..
vancenberg said;
we stand ior-protection for Amer
ican territory protection for American
men and protection for Amer
ican industries s-protection for the
American h,g."
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1916-06-01

Samuel o Dunn, an expert statisti-
clans in such matters, reports that few.
er miles Of railroad we're built in this
country in 1915 than any year since
the Civil War. The building Of rail-
roads is the real index 10 pros
periiy. A hundred miles oil
new railroad track make a better re.
nection oil sound conditions OF indus
trial well,being than hundred new
concrete structures huriedly thrown
together for the manufacture Of wal
material.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23

bound up the leg of the clock-mouse
so il did not hurt so much.
And I'll lend you a piece Of nay old
crutch, so you can hObble along" said
Uncle Wiggily.
Thank you spoke Hickory Dickory
Dock, the clocS-mOuse. you have been
very kind to me, and some day. I hope.
1 may do you a favor. II I can l will"
Thank you" Uncle Wiggily said.
Then Hickory Dickory Dock iimped
away, but in few days he was better.
and he could run up more clocks. and
run down when they struck one.
1t was about a week after this that
Uncle Wiggily went walking through
the woods on his way to see Grand
father GoOsey Camden. And just before
he reached his friends house he met
, Mother Goose.
"Oh. Uncle Wiggily," she said swing
I ing her cohweb broom up and down. Il
want to thank you for being so kind 10
Hickory Dickory Dock, the clock
mouse"
1T was a pleasure to be kind to him. -
I said Uncle Wiggily. as he all better
now?"
Yes. he is all well again. replied
Mother Goose HE is coming to run I'm
and down your clock again soon"
III be glad to see him." said Uncle
NWiggily. Then he went on to see
I Grandpa Goosey, and he told about
Hickory Dickory Dock, falling down
from out the clock
On his way back to his hollow stump
! bungalow, Uncle Wiggily took q short
cut through the woods. And as he was
passing along his paw slipped and he
! became all tangled up in wild crane
/ vine. which was like lot OF ropes, all
! twisted together into hard knots
oh, dear" cried Uncle Wiggilv. sTm
caught" The more he tried to untanrle
himself the tighter he was held fast
Q until IL seemed he
oh" cried the rabbit gentlemen
, This is terrible. VIII no one come TO
set me out? Help, Help. VIII some one
please help me?"
Yes. 7 win help you. Uncle WiggiIy."
answered a kind little squeakinE voice
who are your" asked the rabbit gen
tleman. moving n piece of grapevine
away from his nose, so he could speak
plainly.
'T am Hickory Dickory Dock. the
clock mouse." was the answer "and
with my sharp teeth r viii gnaw the
Erapevine in many pieces so you viii
I be free"
That will be very kind of you" said
Uncle Wiggily. who was quite tired out
with his struggles to get loose
So Hickory DickOrv Dock. with his
sharp teeth, gnawed the grapevine. and
in little while, Uncle Wiggily was ali
right again
Thank YOU" he said to the clock
mouse. as he hoped Off. and Hickory
went with him. for his leg was all bet
ter now Thank YOU very much. nice
little clock mouse"
You see. you did me a favor" said
Hickory Dickory Dock land now have
done you one, so we are even" And
that's a good way to be n this world
So. il the ink bottle doesn't turn male
when it sees the fountain pen jump in
the gold fish bowl and swim. I'll tel
YOU next about Uncle Wiggilv and the
late scholar-Copyrigh 1916. by Nc.
Clure Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23
CHILD Gets SICK
CROSS. FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender stomach
or bowels.

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play 10 empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother, II
coated. or your child is hstless. cross
Ieverish. breath bad, restless. doesn't
eat heartily full of cold or has sore
throat or any other childreu's ailment,
give a teaspoonful Of California Syrup
of Figs" then don't worry, because IL
is perfectly harmless, and in a Few
hours all this constipation poison, sour
bile and fermenting waste viii gently
move out Of the bowels. and you have
"a wen. playful child again. A thorough
inside cleansing" is oftimes all that
is necessary. IT should be the first
treatment given in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit fig syrups. Ask
your druggist for 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup Of Figs" which has
fun directions for babies, children Of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that il is made by the Cali
fornia Fig syrup Company."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23

keep him company. even for short Wis
its. The few friends who took ad-
vantage of his hospitable offers have
spread such tales of nightly horrors
that for years no one has accepted an
invitation to stay at BangleWold- Fin
ally Chauncey Mizzen, a young dare
devil who does not even known how
to spell fear, agrees to keep the old
nCbleman company a while. At five
o clock on the second morning of his
visit he was awakened by terrible hu-
man sounds and the rushing Of water,
as of someone drowning in whirlpool.
In spite Of sudden trembling, young
Mizzen darts out Of bed and traces the
sounds to the bathroom door The
dreadful agonized sounds and the noise
as of water continue. Mizzen, in cold
sweat, hammers on the door and de-
msnds to know what is the matter.
There is a sudden silence)
Chapter S7S9.
'NOthing's up, old top" rang out
lord Darby's hearty voice "Pm merely
taking my morning cold shower, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
"Uncle Wiggily and the Clock Mouse"
By HOWARD, B. GARIS.

Uncle WIGGILY LONGEARS, the
nice old rabbit gentleman, sat in
- an easy chair in his hollow stump
bungalow. He had just eaten a nice
lunch. which Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy.
the muskrat lady housekeeper. had put
on the table for him, and he was feel
ing a bit sleepy
Are YOU going out this afternoon
asked Miss Fuzzy Wuzzys as she cleared
away the dishes.
"Huml Ho. Well. I hardly know"
Uncle Wiggily answered, in. a sleepy
voice 4 may. after / have a little nap
Your new red white and blue striped
rheumatism crutch is ready for you.'
went on Nurse Jane. Il gnawed 1t FOR
, YOU out of fine large cornstalk-"
Uncle Wiggily had broken his other
crutch. If you will kindly remember,
when he slipped as he was coming back
from the store, where he went for Mrs.
/ Wagtail. the goat lady. And It was so
I slippery that the rabbit gentleman new
/ er would have gotten home, only he rode
! on a Jack horse with the lady, who had
rings on her fingers and bells on her
! toes. as 1 told you in the story before
/ this one.
! THANK you for making me a new
| crutch. Nurse Jane" spoke the bunny
uncle IF go out I'll take it,
Then he went to sleep in his cas-
t
! by hearing the bungalow clock strike
! one. Then. as he sat up and rubbed his
| eyes with his paws. Uncle Wiggily
4 heard a humping noise on the hall
J floor and little voice squeaked out:
/ ouch I've hurt my leg Oh. dearW
MY 1 wonder what that can be? It
! seemed to come out of my clock spoke
! Mr.. Longears.
81 did come out OF your clock" said
! some one.
you did2 Who are YOU, II you
! please2" asked the bunny uncle, looking
all around. "I can't see you"
That's because I'm so small" was the
answer. But here I am, right by the
/ table leg. I can't walk as my leg is
| hurt"
Uncle Wiggily looked. and saw a lit
tie mouse. who was holding his left
hind leg in his right front paw
Who are your asked the bunny
uncle
'T am Hickory Dicbory Dock, the
mouse" was the answer. And ] am a
clock
"A clock mousse" exclaimed Uncle
Wiggily in surprise. 81 never heard Of
such a thing"
"Oh. don't you remember me? Tn in
Mother Goose's book. This is how It
goes: Hickory DiclIory Dock, the mouse
ran uD the clock The clock struck one,
and down he come, Hickory. Dickory
Dock"
'On, now 1 remember you. SdlG IN
Gle Wiggily. and so you are a clock
mouse2"
YES. 7 ran IN your clock and then
when the clock struck one, down I had
to come. But 7 ran down so fast that
tripped over the pendulum. The clock
reached down its hands and tried to
catch me. but II had no eyes in its face
to see. me. so I slipped, anyhow. and
. hurt my leg"
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that" said
Uncle Wiggily. Perhaps 7 can fix it
for you. Nurse Jane, bring me some
salve for Hickory Dickory Dock. the
clock mouse"
The musbrat lady brought some
salve, and. with a rag. Uncle Wiggily
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23

Tn A RAPID exchange OF messages
he outlined the entire situation TO
her, received her promise 10 pick
ap Capt Afarvine and hurry to their
aid, and then turned his attention TO
the machine.
IT'S risky business he said, but
we cannot do anything else As OH
cers 81 the navy. we cannot sit idly by
when there is a chance OF heading OF
fui5ustering expedition that started
N mutiny. I only hope the captain
old tub maintains her reputation Tor
slowness She is getting so near the
island now that she viii make II ana
have her guns unloaded before the
Tamaqua can overcome her lead unless
we manage 70 persuade Brandon and
Andrews 10 hold her up
He kept the machine steadily to her
course. holding a slight upgrade 10
Increase their range of vision, but not
sufficiently steep. TO act as a drag on
their speed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23

7 That's me. what's the word2'
you can't go in said SayvilIe.
trembling for the success OF his ruse.
You'll have to lie off here until they
get word out that it is safe"
"Safe?" There was a tone of doubt
| in the one word. What's wrong?"
Revenue cutter" Sayvine lied pIau-
sibly she's off shore acting as il she
knew something was up"
"The hell you say. There amt anv
chance Of her comm out this fer, is
there?'
NO: Cartwright will get rid OF her.
I'll fly in right after dark and see how
Marvine aboard?"
Nope couldn't make him listen to
it nohow."
what did you do with him."
"None of y'r business-n'r Cart
wright's neither. I'm paid Z deliver
it. What you don't know won't hurt
you mr. me neither. Didn't know you
had air-e-Oplanes dewn here. Sorta
up-to-date an then some, amt yOu?"
I'm a friend of Cartwrights." ex-
planned Sayville glibly. Il was flying
exhibitions in Porto Rico when he sent
for me- l flew over to him last night
without anyone knowing anything
about it."
Good Clever Teller. Cartwright!
How's things with the revolution"
I don't know. Cartwrights cheer
full as a cricket, so 1 guess it's all right
I only had time to learn what he want
ed me to do and get my machine ready
to hunt you. We've been cruising
around for two hours looking for you
That's how it happened we came from
the north. Got anything TO eat on your
ship?'
Sure. come aboard. I'll send a
couple Of men out in a dory to keep
v'r air-e-oplane firm smashin into the
Sallie while you eat"
(To BE Continued-)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-23
What Is Good OF Education
When Am a Mute, Asks Boy

boy who is seeking work. He says it is
difficult for him to find a place. as he
can neither talk nor hear. But he SAYS
he is an expert clothes presser and, if
he can get enough money TO open a
shop he can make himself self support
ing
He is being assisted by the Associated
Charities to live until he can get n job
and he says he does not want to beg but
onlv wants TO be able to support him
self
Il have n good education, but of what
good is an education to a boy who can
neither talk nor hear?" he writes on
his tablet
The Associated Charities is now try
ing to locate a place for him where he
can earn n living.