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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
swims Golden Gate in 1895.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 2G.-Miss
Babe Wright. San Francisco, today
claimed to have established new
record for swimming the Golden
Gate. Miss Wright SWAN the Cato
yesterday in 31:35 As, clipping more
than II minutes off the mark estab-
lished by Miss Nell schmidt, of Ala
media, Cal, several years ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Finals at Meadowbroow Today

SOUTHAMPTON, l. /, Aug. 2G-
Watson VI Washburn and William
j Clothicr, Friday, qualified for the
finals in the Meadowbrook lawn ten
mis- tournament, Saturday Wash.
burn defeated J j Armstrong 6-3.
as. 6-3, while Clothier beat Roland
Roberts. s., 60.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

'Battcd for Spencer in ninth
tBaftcd fur scott In seventh
tRattcd for shore In seventh.
sFan for Iloblltzcl In eighth
Grated FOR Leonard In ninth
innings ......l
Detroit ........ 20 u
Baaton .....0 o % 0 o 0--l
Total bascs-petruit, -, Boston,
Sacrifcc hita- Barry ? Thomas
stolen bases--Hooper. McNally Two
base hits-VcRch, Cobb, Heilman
DJuvs Double plays Barry 20 Scott
L. Hohltttsu Wit 10 Young to
Burns. Scott 20 Gardner 20 Cady;
scott 10 Uoblitzell Left on bases
Detroit. p BostOn. S. First on error
--Detru.t. Bases on halls-On
Uausa o. IN shore, 1. Hts and
earned ranS-Of uavss, hits. ! run
i'm e tunIrGs. OF shore. 8 hits. runs
IN innings, IN Leonard hit, no
runs m . innings. lllt by pitcher
By paus- tGRrdner). struck out
BN r4uae. 3 10y shore, , by Leon
prd. TwpIres Owens and Hilde-
brand. Ting %.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

George DausS. Hurting for
Detroit. Dau~s not only held the
champion RED SoX 10 a solitary
run, hut produced the two-hnNc
hit which sent the two needed
winning runs across the plate for
the Tigers.
II was the frst setback for the Re
Soy this week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
STANDINGS
American League

Innings 27l 5G7s RTE
6Srcoud Game)
Innings = 3 ? T. " r
Cleveland , q ] ! 0 n 10 ~ o
PhUa'phla 0 0 o ] Co. p
BattcricS-- Bc'h" and Coleman
Bush. She~han and Ptrinich. TIM
pir~s--Chill and Connolly.
Innings. 4 ~ 4
ST Louis j o o % ! o
New York. o 0 o 0 / o % l2
Batteries Weilmsn and SEVERED .
Cullop. Love. Mogridge and Walter.
Umpires OLoughliu and Evans
Innings. $50 g r ~ j.
Chicago. 0 ! 0 o . % 10 %
Washlnton 0 o o . . 0 o '--512 0
Batteries williams Wolfgaug and
Schslk; Harper. shaw and Henry.
Empires pipccn and Naliiu.
tFirst Came
Innings 5 80 RH T.
Cleveland . o q ] J ia D. 3
Phila'phia 2 Q o % ! o. 'lH =
Batteries Bsgby Brcho and .NcH.
Nshors. Williams and Pic.nlch. TIM
pircs-Connolly and chin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Richie Picks Welsh.

san FRANCISCO. Aug. 26.-Wil-
lie Richie picks Freddie Welsh TO
win from Charley White when the
pair meet at Colorado Springs on
Labor day. In making this declara-
ton however. the former light
weight champion declares he does
not agree with some critics that
White Is not "knocker-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
National League
STANDINGS
Ann NNTIo>AI.IENGIE-

Rrookivn. o / o o o ! % 40 o
Cincinnati o : % % Q
Batteries cheney AVID Nlllur.
Mitchell and Niugo JmpiIos rig
ler and EHFon.
Inngs. 3 I : 6 aloii T. ~ g.
Gk . 3
Batteries SAllce TcSreau and E1r-
iden. Harmon and Schmidt Umpire.
Ryron and QuiEley.
Phiia. @ : 10 o d Ole o.
Stt.us o . o ! o-1.611 %
patterieS--Dcmaree end burns,
Watson. Ames and Gonzales. TIM
Innings % i5G " =
Boston 49,. o o o 0 o o o o. . o
Chicago. 20 o % o
Batteries Rudolph and Blackburn
Prendcrgast Mcconnell a'1 Archer
Umpires -ODay and Harrison
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

After II ball player hns played in
the biG leagues IL years or more he
becomes AZ years Of axe. That IL the
official age OF NIL old ball plHyerS-
no more and no less.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Gold Cup Races Will Be
Something NeuD in Detroit

nor changes in construction. alumni
mum pistons and a Stewart carbure-
tor, especially designed for the big
task before her. are some OF the rea-
sons why Miss Detroit's owners be-
lieve their Little Lady OF the
Lakes" will keep the gold cup in
fresh waters
Detroiters will have an excellent
opportunity of seeing the races from
the American shore, between the
Belle Isle bridge and the Edison
plant. or from any point on the Isl
and.
This will be the first time that
motor boat races with a speed Oh
nearly a mile minute will have
been seen on Detroit waters. and
the event promises to draw a large
crowd.
The races viii last for four days
and will be in 30-mile heats,
Miss Minneapolis is regarded as
strong contender for the cup by
outsiders. Miss Detroit has proven
by repeated tests to be superior,
however. In the event that any
thing should go wrong, Detroit has
another chance TO retain the cup
in the racing boat OF c. II. Wills, OF
the Ford Motor Co. His boat-Baby
Harold--has been tested and found
TO be in excellent form.
Detroit has seen yacht races OF
all kinds, but never motor boat
race OF the caliber and speed that
will be developed in these events.
All entries have been built for
speed-and speed only.
See where Fielder Jones smokes n
| cigars day. Allowing for ~ min
| utes per smoke that would keep
| Fielder smoking about eight houRa
out of "a. You gotta admit that's
some smoking!
Ping BOdie has nj least one cow
solution In hts assignment 60 the
Athletics. Compared Ia the rest Of
Mack's bunch he'll look like btH
Lacquer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

American League bntters have
taken n straw vote or Babe Ruth's
status among the icft-hnnders. They
nEree his name should he Ruthless.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
WHAT THE JUNGALEERS DID

Burns ed
right Barry threw our Young l"na batting Spencer
doubled
Heuan Gardner Witt Two
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26
Swapping Heels Hope Gain Another Lap Sox Today
WHAT BOSTON TRIED TO DO AND

walked
Hooper
scoring Hooper
to Ius
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

TodaN'- Games
Boston a. Chicago
New York az Pittsburgh
Philliee at st Louis
Brooklyn az Cincinnati
Dick Rudolph NictImiEed chicago
for his-trnth straight Virtpr,.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

See where Fielder Jones smokes 25
cignrs day. Allowing for 20 min
utes per smoke that would keep
Fielder smoking about eight kours
out of "a. You gotta admit that's
some smokingt q
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-26

Ping BOdie has nj least one cow
solution In hts assignment 60 the
Athletics. Compared Ia the rest Of
Mack's bunch he'll look like a big
Lacquer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
RESIDENT
sinks into LAST SLEEP
Mrs. Nj. J. Smith, Widely. Known and
Much Beloved, Had Lived in Pine
Bluff More Than Half Century.

Mrs Elizabeth Frances Smith, wife
of M. j. Smith, widely known, high
ly esteemed and much beloved wom-
an, who had spent all the 81 years Of
her life in Pine Bluff, died about $3.50
o'clock last night at the old family
home, 1903 West Seventh avenue,
after brief illness
Only a few of the friends and neigh
bors had known that Mrs. Smith was
seriously i'll, and the news of her
death was received last night with
countless expressions Of regret and
sorrow. All her life she had lived in
Pine Bluff; she had seen the city grow
from a village to metropolis; she
had known as children, men and wom-
en- who are now we'll advanced in
years; and she was among the best
known and most generally esteemed
residentx of this city and section.
Mrs. Smith, a devout and consistent
member of the Episcopal church, was
woman Of sterling traits of char
acter, a generous heart, and a willing
hand in all things that tended to bet
ter the condition Of her friends and
her neighbors. She is survived by her
grief stricken husband and one son,
Henry. The husband is widely known
retired contractor, while the son is
a prominent saw mill operator of this
section.
The funeral will be held Monday
forenoon at 10 o'clock from the home
with services by Rev. H. A. Stowell,
rector of Trinity Episcopal church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
ARREST NEGROES;
SEIZE WHISKEY

Albert Williams and Monk Spring
field, negroes, were arrested and
about Is gallons Of whiskey. in pint
bottles, seized last night by Deputy
Sheriffs J. L. McBurnett and J. w.
Baldwin, who found the negroes and
the "booze" at Sheriff..
There are six charges against VIII
liams and one against Springfield
They were committed to Jail by jus
tice of the Peace James Ford in de-
fault of bond of $500 on each charge
Williams, who has been conducting
a pool hall at Sheriff., is understood
to have had Springfield peddling for
him. The officers state that Will
liams is ready to plead guilty, admit.
ting he secured about $96 from the
sale of Whiskev.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
COMMENCEMENT AT
MERRILL SCHOOL

Annual commencement exercises
will be held at the colored Masonic
temple Tuesday evening, at o'clock
by the senior class of the Merrill
High school, with an interesting pro-
gram that will be carried out by the
members of the class.
The class colors are old gold and
blue; the class flower is the cape
jasmine; and the class motto is
"Tinis non tamen est sed nostrum
opus coronabit."
The program is as follows:
Music, instrumental.
Music, unfold, Ye Portals" (Gou-
nod)
Invocation, DR.. G. NJ. Elliott.
Music, praise the Lord" .(Randig-
ger.)
"The Effects of Evil" saultatory
Artie Clandzell Irving.
"The Call, the Cost" Antonio
Marceo Cooper
1.-THE Demands of the Times" Lille
Manella Mcdonald: - >
Music, LET the Hills and Wales Re-
sound" (Richards).
memorial Signals on Life's High
way" Carrie Harrietfa Freeman.
"The Fruits of Diligence, pig Fred
erick Ingersoll Steger.
1.-THE Courage Which Culture
Gives" Marie Dele Fitzpatrick.
Music, "Who Knows What the Bells
Say?' (Parker).
"The Immortality of Good Deeds
Genie Nathaniel Jackson.
"Woman, the Lever Of Social Up
life" Clara Evaline Lambert.
"Self- Mastery, the Goal" Naledic
tory. Taylor Jones Patillo.
instrumental solo, Carrie Freeman
Commencement address, DR.. Sutton
E. Griggs, Memphis. Tenn.
! Music, "The Miller's Wooins,'
(Naning.)
Presentation of diplomas, DR.
Junius Jordan, superintendent.
| Glass song. class.
Announcements, VIM. Townsend
principal.
Music, "The Lost Chord" Sullivan
Thunder.) ~
Benediction. DR.. o.,L Moody.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
ED CASE ACCUSED
OF SELLING LIQUOR

Ed Case, white, was arrested yes
terday by Constable Clint Green and
is locked up in the county Jail, await
ing preliminary examination on q
charge of selling whiskey.
Constable Green stated yesterday
that this case has no connection with
the cases of the two white men, Ben
Matthews and Jack French, who were
arrested by him Friday, also or
charges of selling whiskey. Matthews
furnished bond in the amount Of $500
for his appearance in Justice c. c
Brewster's court. but French and
Case we're still in Jail late last night
not nk&pg been able to furnish bail
The ne cases will be heard Mon
day or Tuesday, before Justice Brews-
ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
FORWARD DAYS
FOR PINE BLUFF

June 20 and "a. Bannister's big
auction sale of lots advertised in this
issue of The Graphic, will attract
many out-of-town visitors to Pine
Bluff, and every Pine Bluffian should
go to the sale determined to buy one
or more lots The success of this
sale means much to every citizen Of
Pine Bluff. 1t means:
More activity in real estate.
A better chance for increased value
of your property.
More values in building operations.
The prospect Of permanent an
1ual real estate celebration of this
nature.
An era of thrift as opposed to the
present extravagant tendency.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
Enjoyable Shower.
for Rride-E1ect.

Enjoyable Shower
for Bride Elect.
A beautifully arranged miscellane-
Gus shower attested the popularity
of Miss Ethel DePrato Wednesday
afternoon and was the compliment
of the Highland Park Parent Teach
er association in recognition of her
approaching marriage to Otis Earl
Frank of Pine Bluff,
Miss DePrato has been most ef-
ficient young teacher in the Highland
Park school for a number of years,
and during the time has been gen
orally loved by teachers, pupils and
patrons Of the school.
The hospitality occurred at the
home of Mrs. Paul Reverra. Arts
tic hands converted the home into a
lovelv spring garden, with quantities
of daises and sweet peas. A pink
and white motif prevailed in all the
appointments. In the dining room a
pretty wishing we'll formed the center
piece for the table, and this contained
numerous handsome gifts and many
sweet personal wishes for a happy
future.
Prior to presenting the gifts, Miss
Moss Richardson and Mrs. w. l..
Hickman each told beautiful love
story.
Strawberry ice cream, cake and
pink and white candies were passed
at refreshment time, this closing the
charming afternoon-T xark IN
Courier
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
Pollyanna Club Has
Delightful Session.

The Pollyanna club held. its regu-
lar meeting yesterday afternoon, with
Miss Camille Watson, at her home in
West Fifteenth avenue, and a.. delight
full afternoon was spent. Miss Mar
jorie Stark of Camden won thevprize
in the contest, Miss Henrietta Adams
being awarded the consolation.
Visitors of the club for the after
noon were Miss Julia Snow and Miss
Marjorie Stark of Camden and Miss
Margaret Holiday of Little Rock.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess after the contest.
Friends of the Davis hospital will
participate in miscellaneous show
er for the hospital, on "wednesday
afternoon, at 4 O'CLOCK, at the
home of Mrs. Emil Voss, in West
Fifth avenue.
Miss Anna Elkins is reported as
quite i'll, at her home in East Pullen
street.
Mrs. A. Overlin is suffering with
an attack of appendicitis, at her
home, 1920 East Eighth avenue.
. - ,.ss.,
Mrs. J. L. Goree is expected home
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
ETHEL ARRIVES SAFELY.

A telegram was received yesterday
from Mrs E. T. Toussaint, announc
ing the safe arrival at New York of
Mrs. Toussaint and little Ethel Tous-
saint, Pine Bluffs little crippled art
list. The girl will Immediately enter
g. private hospital at Brooklyn, where
it is hoped she will recover the use
of her limbs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
Rock Party Is
ENJOYABLE Affair.

Mrs. J. A. Bolin and Miss Ocie Wait
entertained Friday evening with a
delightful rock party, complimentary
to Miss Marjories Stark and Merle
Stark of Camden, who are spending
several days here. Nasturtiums,
sweet peas and ferns were the floral
decorations, and during the evening
delicious refreshments were served.
Several musical numbers were en-
joyed, as were readings by Miss Ca
mile Watson, Miss Eloise Green and
Miss Henrietta Adams. Owen Rachel
Blackwell, Vivian Kavanaugh and
MARY Hightower served the refresh
ments, while Mrs. John J. Stark and
MISS Julia Snow of Camden, and Mrs.
W. l.. Carr, assisted the hostess in
entertaining the guests.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
TO ATTEND CONVENTION.

w. r. Cunningham will go to Lit
tie Rock this morning, to be in at
tendance at the tenth annual conven-
ton of the Arkansas Association OF
Cptometrists, which will open its
sessions there Monday at 9 a. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
BELI:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. Csc at all druggists.

Alexander Memorial Presbyterian.
A. A. Boyd, pastor. Sunday school
at $3.50 a. m. Christian Endeavor at
ISIS p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening at 8 o'clock. No preach
ing services on account of the absence
of the pastor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Sweet Peas, 40 cents per hundred
Phone 1923, Mrs. j. R. Martin, 618
West Fifth avenue. 5-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
BISHOP DENNY IS 81.

Bishop Collins Denny of the Metho1
dist Episcopal church, South, is 81
years of age today. He was born at
Winchester, Va.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

The women Of Trinity parish are
requested to meet in the church at 4
o'clock Monday afternoon to make
plans for the fall work and to de-
termine whether a bazaar is to be
held next December. The members of
! Trinity association will meet at the
same place one hour earlier.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Trinity Church association Monday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Anderson, Mrs.
Frank Thompson and Mrs. j. S.
Enlgh leave today for Hot Springs
to attend the annual convention Of
the Christian churches Of Arkansas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

The timber and other lands owned
by the United States are source OF
profit which is growing rapidly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hanf and baby
and Mrs Roy Hanf will arrive earl;
in the week from Memphis, Tenn.
for visit with Mrs. Mo Hanf anc
other relatives and friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

The Doris park club will give it's
second dance at the park the evening
of Wednesday, and the list is at the
Progress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

today or tomorrow from Miami, Fla.
where she spent the winter with he1
daughter, Miss Goree, and Mrs
Frank Worrall
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Miss Mary Wright left yesterday for
Gallon, La, and after visit with
relatives and friends there, will go
to Nachitoches, La. where she will
attend the Louisiana state normal
school.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. M. E. Bloom, Mrs. Simon
Bloom and Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Meyer
and children will return today from a
trip to Rosedale, Miss, on the steamer
Lightwood, and write that they en-
joyed a most delightful outing, and
that the trip was thoroughly enjoy
able in every respect.
Mrs. W. c. McBryde and Mrs. A. E
at Jonesboro, as guests of Mrs. Ms
Bryde's sister, Mrs. W. S. Stroud
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28
MILLINERY BARGAINS.

All hats, ribbons and flowers halt
prices. Hats cleaned and reblocked
SOC. Mrs. Nell Trotter, 1405 Main
street, phone 2053. tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. Lee Evans of Little Rock is
here for visit with relatives and
friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Miss Minnie Good has virtually re-
covered her health after a lengthy
and serious illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. J. L. Goree is expected home
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. j. B. Vinson has been ill fol
several days past, but is now recover
ing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

from stay at Hot Springs, much
improved in health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Miss Edith Gibson is here from
Stuttgart for asvisit with Miss Helen
Martin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. R. L. Roller is reported as
progressing nicely following recent
operation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Kilgore enter
tanned few friends delightfully."- at
bridge Friday evening, complimentary
to Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Lake of
Hampton, Va.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

There will be called meeting Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Lyons left yes
terday for Hampton, to be with G. II.
Thompson, who is seriously i'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Mrs. A. s. Mayhem has gone to
Memphis for a visit with relatives
and friends, and from there will go to
several points in the North for visits
with other relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Misses Victoria and Julia Snow
went to Pine Bluff this morning to
visit relatives.-Camden Beacon
Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-28

Miss Doris Jaroe Of Ripley, Tenn,
who has been visiting her aunt, Miss
Allie Young, will return home tomor-
row, accompanied by Miss Young.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-19
NC Outragcs Bcen LiqnIdntcd.

AFTER tecidltu- LlaA ptdIt NAAlltA-
reDaration was impossible, the premier
asked whether AL the outraSes on land
and sea had been liQuidated by "a
few piOus phrases about humanity"
When the premier entered the house
iust before o'clock he was cheered en-
Enthusiastically from all quarters For
mer premier AsQuith. who entered q
moment later. also was cheered vocifer-
ouslv by the Liberals
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-19
BRANDS MILITIA
SYSTEM FAILURE
Maj. Gen. Wood States Dor
der Mobilization Well Dem
onstrated Inefficiency.

Washington. q =. Dec. 1s.-Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood, commander OF the
department Of the east, told the sen
ate military committees subcommittee
5oday that nothing could have been
more pronounced than the complete in
efficiency OF the recent militia mo-
ailizatlon on the Mexican border.
Urging intensive military training as
-he only means by which the United
states can procure a much needed ana
adeCuate national defence. Gen. Wood
referred 10 the Mexican border militia
mobilization to emphasize his recon-
ucndations-
.'MOblIizafion a Terrific Failure
You have seen the result Of the
recent mobilization OF the militia on
the border" said Gen. Wood, who had
much 10 do with the work 1t was
tie most terrific and complete failure
ever attempted in that line Nothing
could be more pronounced than its
complete inefficiency-
There Is practically no military de-
ence for this country today. zen
Wood continued. We are dealing IN
consideration of this proposed uni
versal training. with . matter OF
national life saving Universal train
ing is the only way III which We VIII
yer get an adequate military defence
in this country It IS anti mll1taristic
il and get II quickly
Gen. Woods proposed plan was that
every young man physically fit for
military service should be subjected
in his 18th year to six months of in
tense military training which would
ne equivalent 10 about IS months OF
training as now given in the regular
army. In his 21st year such a trained
soldier would be subject TO call to
The colors and in that year should be
subjected TO at least 20 days Held
service.
Gen. Woods Plan.
At the age OF % years the term OF
The trained citizen-soldier IN which ne
would be subject 10 call IN case OF
national emergency would terminate
Under such a system, Gen Wood estl-
mated there would be trained each
year an army Of 500, 600 men and that
by holding these men subject to
service for eight years. there always
would be available after the first
eizht years an army OF 4,0O0,0o0
trained men
would Make Better Citizens
The intensive system Of training
proposed. Gen. Wood declared, would
EQUIP young men for military service
better than half she men in the regu-
lar army are trained today. He also
Sserted that the effect Of such train
inE would improve the morality OF the
Il think" he declared. that Il
would divide our murder rate by tent
Il also unouestiOnably would build Up
our national solidarity
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-19

~ paws to paint WIZ Farruus sun
Proof Paints. Lander Lumber Co.
Adv
Notic~-Before purchasing. visit the
new Corset shop. -0f Texas SL-AdN-