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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
RUSHING
GUARDS TO
THE BORDER
Troops Of Militia Are Being
Distributed a. Fast
as They Ar
rive.
CARLOADS OF HORSES
Dig Movement Continues In Spite
o. lncrsassd Prospects That
There VIII Be
Peaco.
CARLOADS OF HORSES

sAN ANTONIO, Texas, July g.
+ Tho big movement Of national guards
men to the border continued today
and General Funston and his star dis
posed the state troops on q tactical
basis as fast as they arrived.
The exact destinations Of other
units are not given out here, but It is
known that about $4,000 New York
guardsmen will be stationed In the
Brownsville district The First cav
airy squadron and Second artillary
company Of that state passed through
late last night. Four ofsthe new forty
five trucks ordered, arc expected to
be delivered this week They com.
prise thirty three trucks to tho COM
q Er1ap haif. .toetwsk dossn carloads ol
horses ara arriving daily and II Is
estimAted that 10000 horses will be
here by the end Of the week.
Major Blanton Winship, Judge ad.
kUcate, who came here from Fort
IeavenwoEth to try the "slackers"
In the Texas national guard, is find.
ing 1t hard to locate anybody to try.
Among the recruits who arrived here
yesterday were twenty-five OF those
listed for court martial for failing tc
respond when the Texas militia was
called out.
The First Maryland infantry, en-.
route to Eagle Pass, passed through
here after midnight but there was a
delegation Of women at the station to
greet them. The guardsmen were
aroused by cries Of welcome, Mary.
land. Wake up, boys" and served
with huge quantities OF sandwiches,
fruit and soda pop.
Pitch Tents In Mud.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 5.-The
Third and Fourth Illinois infantry
felt like old man Noah today when
they detrained at Fort Sam Houston,
In driving rain. The downpour
ceased only after the company streets
had been converted into miniature
rivers with beds OF oozy mud several
inches deep.
A battery and troop of cavalry of
Wisconsin militia also arrived today.
The first Illinois national guardsmen
in that region will number $4,000, ac-
cording to General Funston.
Funston said he had received no re-
ports today from General Pershing or
others of his commanders.
published here, predicts the punitive
expedition will be withdrawn and that
there will be no war between the
United States and Mexico.
All Home In Four Months,
rBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
StaR Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July Sunless un-
toward events develop, militiamen
now stationed on the border or rush
ing there, probably will be back In
their homes within the next four
months. How to fill their places
however, is the problem to which
President Wilson and army men are
giving serious consideration.
Men in touch with both militia and
political aspects of the Mexican sit
uaticn said frankly today that when
the glamor Of prospective war wears
fN4nt@p,,oA ~, popA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
FIRST PENN. IS AN EFFICIENT UNIT

! superintendent of the first Pennsylva-
mia rifle range in Philadelphia
Mai. T. f. Meehan, of the first bat
TALON, is one of the best metal en-
gravers in Philadelphia
Is Lawyer.
Mai Joseph X. Nichols. second bat
talon, is a lawyer of Philadelphia
Mai. Frederick o. Waagee, the senior
medical officer, is prominent doctor
Of the Quaker city.
Capt. NJ D. Brown. the adjutant. is
an extensive wool merchant of Phila-
delphia-
Capt Z. z. Hollenback, of Philadel-
phia, and quartermaster of the first
infantry. is a prominent contractor.
Chaplain is Auto Eug.
Chaplain G p Futcher. of Phoenix
vile, is motor enthusiast in his home
town. and is the pastor of the
PhOeniXville Methodist church He is
at present organizing a regimental
circulating library for the benefit of
the enlisted men, and il is to him that
all of the boys flock when in trouble
wrote back home for 100 volumes of
the best fiction to be shipped to Ell
Paso for the regiment.
Lieut.. Norman p. Croft. former sec
ond lieutenant Of company E. first
Pennsylvania infantry. was recently
honored with a detail with the 20th
infantry at Fit Bliss
First Lieut. Frank R. Buggy is the
champion mule roundup man OF the
first regiment.
Veteran of 20 Years.
Pvt Max Schreeper, the regimental
postmaster, is one of the Oldest men
in the Pennsylvania division. and is the
oldest enlisted man in the division. He
has been in the Pennsylvania militia for
more than 20 years
Pvt. Warren H. Smith. of company
G. is now doing duty as official clerk
at headquarters tent
u
holds a position with the Philadelphia
Electric railway.
Lieut.. Harry +. Sage. battalion quar-
termaster, now with the machine gun
company, is the purchasing agent for
the P. C Tomson Soap company. manu-
facturers of BoraX soap al Philadelphia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
Officers and Men Are Hard
at Work Learning Solder
ing; New Rapid Firers.

The first Pennsylvania infantry is
active in every branch of army life.
and on every side there is an aspect
Of contentment and military efficiency
among the officers and enlisted men
alike.
The machine gun company. which
has been recently organized. is doing
a good deal OF practice work under the
instruction of factory experts who have
come to the border for that purpose
Thursday, the machine gun company
went to Fl. Bliss for practice, and then
went to the rifle range on the northern
slope of Mt Franklin.
shoot 1900 Shots a Minute.
The guns which the company uses
are capable Of shooting at rate of
1900 shots a minute.
The men of the first Pennsylvania
infantry are being instructed in max
ing up the new army pack. by first
sergeant of the regular army.
All officers below the rank of
major have been issued their mounts
and equipment
Enlisted Men Use showers
The enlisted men. through the cour-
tesy Of Col. Charles c. Allen, are al
lowed 10 use the officers shower baths
the afternoons.
The headquarters of the first infan-
try is in receipt of a large quantity
of baseball equipment The goods were
ordered by patriotic citizens of Phila-
delphia for the regiment and they will
equip every team in the regiment
In the first infantry. as in many OF
the other infantry regiments, every
company has its baseball team, and
some of the teams are high class anna
teur organizations
First SerEeants Meet.
meeting of the first sergeants of
the regiment was held at headquar-
ters tent Thursday morning, at which
company matters were discusse.
All of the headquarters staff say
that the camp which they have now. /
Is the best camp that the regiment has
ever had, and they are well pleased !
with the location, in spite of the fact I
that they are so far away from the |
city.
Glasses From Home.
The sergeant major of the regiment /
recently received a box containing a |
dozen pairs of the finest smoked glasses /
from some women in Philadelphia, to I
De distributed among the enlisted men.
The carpenters of the different COM /
panies are going to erect permanent
mess lalls for the companies. the work
10 commence in the near future
Col Charles c. Allen. of the first /
infantry. is the nspector-instructor of
the first Pennsylvania brigade and is
a former army captain
Lieut. Col Charles P Hunt is the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
MAGAZINE SAYS OREGON
Is A REGULAR HUMORIST

One man seems destined to play a
continually more important role as
the leading military figure on the Mex
lean side, writes George Marvin in the
August World Work. Villa was-for
all we know, is-a bear; Alvaro Obre-
gon is a coyote Also. he possesses that
rare thing, a sense of humor. Describ-
ing the loss of his arm, ne said he had
been hit by an expansive bullet and
the wound was so painful that he had
lost consciousness.
1t was very efficient staff that 1
had" he went on TO say; when I re-
gained consciousness, 1 found they had
already amassed my watch and pocket
book"
After this samee battle at Aqua Pri-
eta, where he beat Villa in November.
1913, he telegraphed the jefe politico
in Tampico:
six thousand Villista banditti have
been wiped out BY 1000 Of our own
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
Forbid Parties In New
u. S. Cavalry Charge

United States troopers must not de-
fend themselves when making a saber
Charge. except as their own thunder
! holt onslaught Overrides and smashes
through the enemy
No longer may the cavalryman slash
and cut as in the typical battle paint
ing. The new cavalry manual forbids
II He batters. slabs and passes BY.
II is the business of the trooper to
transfix his immediate enemy and be
prepared for a new foe The cavalry
is to be an offensive arm The old
fashioned curved saber encouraged par
rying and fencing. The new saber is
a long. straight, tapering weapon which
could hardly be used for slashing, but
is magnificent as a thrusting weapon.
With this new system of cavalry
Warfare in the American army has de-
veloped new spirit Long months of
practice have convinced officers that
the new saber usage is better adapted
hot only TO the needs of war. but to
the American temperament as we'll
The saber is solely a weapon Of Of
fence. says the new cavalry manual
for the use of the new saber." and con-
fidence in this assertion. is what has
caused the change in style of sabers
necessitating the expenditure of thou
sands of dollars and the condemnation
OF thousands of sabers already manu-
featured and stored away for future
use The new saber has two keen
edges. but the manual makes il plain
that these edges are to assist the blade
in piercing and to enable the trooper TO
withdraw the weapon quickly from the
body of the enemy
A disabled foe is the best parry"
declares the manual
The saber is used in connection with
the other offensive weapon, the horse"
continue the instructions. In all train
ing the idea of speed must be con-
served. No direct parties are taught
because at the completion of a parry.
the enemy is already beyond the reach
of attack"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
AMERICANS ARE HELD FOR
KILLING DONE BY MEXICAN

Washington, D. c., Aug. ESPECIAL
agent Rodgers of the state department,
mas wired from Mexico City that he is
endeavoring to secure the release of
two brothers named Hamilton, Ameri-
can ranehers IN the state of Oaxaca,
held in prison in Mexico CITY.
one Is said to be charged with the
murder of a Mexican. The charge
against the other is not known. Agent
Rodgers states the Mexican slain was a
pandlt Killed by Mexican federal sol
diers near the ranch of the Hamilton
charged with the act. Another Mexican
OF the band has preferred the charges
against him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
PENN. CAVALRY
IS INSPECTED
Gen. Clement Reviews Men;
Fine Showing in Dis
mounted Drills.

The first Pennsylvania cavalry was
inspected Thursday by Maj Gen. c. NJ
Clement and his staff After the in
spection Col G. Van Horn Mosely. adju-
tant general Of the division. said that
the progress made by the men was
remarkable and that the personnel of
the regiment was of the finest kind.
The inspection took place dismounted.
While the cavalry were being inspect
ed the men of the first Pennsyl-
vania field artillery were being paid
and in the afternoon the cavalrymen
got their gold also. The result is that
Il Paso was full of red and yellow hat
cords Thursday night This was the
first pay day since the troops were
called out.
Hospital Drill.
The first field hospital corps was
al Fl. Bliss Thursday getting instruc-
tion in erecting hospital tents all day;
the first field ambulance corps went
after the rest of their animals 70 the
corrals and the wire company of the
signalmen went on a long hike with
their wagons under command of Mai.
F. G. Miller
The wireless in the camp of the 'adio
company from Pittsburg started work
ing Thursday and the claim is made
that they were able to catch messages
from Arlington
Private Promoted.
In H troops first Pennsylvania cav
airy, Pvt. Henry Lansraf has been pro-
NOTED to be a corporal and Corp. Robt.
B. Patterson to supply sergeant
In battery F. Pvt. bosch is suffering
from ptomaine poisoning.
Private Pissoria, who was thrown
and trampled by horses Wednesday.
coming from the corrals. has been sent
to the base hospital and Jack Lanigan.
the eX-fire chief. is also in the base
hospital. but is expected back TO the
battery Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
EIGHTH MASSACHUSETTS
INFANTRY TO HAVE VAUDEVILLE

Following the success of the produc-
ton of Held by the Enemy al the
Texas Grand theater Tuesday nigh,
the eighth Massa chusetts infantry will
give a vaudeville entertainment in
Camp Cotton this evening for the
members of the regiment and for its
friends in the city.
The vaudeville will be held on the
open air stage at the camp in Camp
Cotton and the soldiers will be assisted
by Misses Beulah Brown, Nellie Mae
Bowen, Sarah Bridgers and Clara Fink
Miss Zula Robinson will sing and Miss
Lenoir Sanford will give q speciality.
Pvt Albert Berg, who directed the
play Tuesday night. will be in charge
of the program at the camp Friday
night A dance will follow the enter
tainment
For quick results-Use Herald Want
Ads cis2s
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
MEXICAN STATES MUST PAY
MORE INTO THE TREASURY

Mexico City, Aug. 1S.-By a decree
issued Thursday. state payments inTo
the national treasury are increased
from 20 to so percent. The increase is
based on the national policing of the
states, a function previously admins
tered by the states themselves
Another decree provides a house
tax Of Is percent on rents or estimated
rents II house is unoccupied or Oc-
cupied by its owner. Houses renting
for less than $40 a month, however,
will pay only 10 percent.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
CAPT. GARDENHIRE TO BE
POST QUARTERMASTER

Capt William Gsrdenhire. of the
quartermaster corps at McAllen, Texas.
has been ordered to Fort Bliss to take
charge of the quartermaster depot
there. relieving Capt. A p. Watts, who
has served his three years on this de-
vice.
Capt. Gardenhire was stationed here
with the Fourth cavalry in 1912 and
was aide de camp to Gen. T. T. Steever
while Gen. Steever was stationed at
Fort Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-18
AN APOLOGY
ALSO An APPRECIATION.

We are forced to acknowledge that
the rain storm Thursday evening over
taxed our capacity. However. we dis
appointed very few patrons and take
this occasion to thank those who wait
ed until our service reached them
Only an occurrence like last evening
could possibly delay our service as we
have by far the largest equipment in
FL PasO.
AutOs-CITY SERVICE CO-Taxfs
Telephone ree-Five-Hundreed.
ADVERTISEMENT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
PLACING THE STEEL
WORK AT LYRIC THEATRE

The large steel l beams used in
the construction of the Lyric thea
ire building are being put in posi-
ton. The three beams weigh 384O
pounds each and special derricks
have to be erected at the three diff
ferent places where the beams are to
be placed. The beams form the
suspending structure for the floor
of the air dome which will be on the
roof. Ed. Franks, as a sub-contrac-
tor, has charge Of placing the steel
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Miss Ethel Thayer of this city, for
several years assistant librarian in
the Abilene public library, now holds
the position of first children s Ii
brarian in Wichita's large Carnegie
and city institution. Miss Thayer has
been there since last September and
judging from the Wichita Beacon,
of a recent date which has her pic
ture printed, she is well liked and
is making good Since leaving here
she was for some time in charge of
the city library at Morris, Illinois.
She came from Elnora, NJ Y, where
her parents now reside, to Wichita
to accept the position awaiting her
there. Miss Thayer's many Abilene
friends are glad to hear of her sue
cess in her chosen work Work with
the children and their reading has
always been her choice and she is
well placed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Double Wedding

Hope Dispatch: A double wedding
occurred at the German Lutheran
church southwest of Hope when
Miss Mary S. w. Mueller and Mr..
Herman Bentz, and Miss Matilda A.
Bielefeldt and Mr.. Henry F. K.
Mueller were married, the Rev. Mr.
Stemmerman, resident pastor of the
church officiating. After the services
at the church the guests and cou-
Piles went to the Mueller home on
Turkey creek where the occasion
was celebrated in the usual happy
manner. A big wedding dinner was
served to about one hundred and
fifty guests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Home Economies Lecture


That there is a great interest on
the part of the women of Abilene in
the domestic science and art sub
jects, was manifested yesterday af-
ternoon when 275 of them filled
the auditorium at the high school
to hear Miss Elizabeth Sprague of
the University of Kansas lecture on
that work which is being carried on
in the school and the homes. She
gave an interesting and instructive
account Of the research work being
done in the home economics de-
partment at the University at Law
renee and Of the efforts of those en-
gagged to put the cooking in the
home on a more scientific basis.
The domestic art girls had an ex-
hibit of sewing and work done in
their department that attracted
much attention. Girls dressed in
Colonial costumes of the days of
Martha Washington served tea to
the visitors. Miss sprague was gra-
lifted with the work being accom-
plished in this department in the
high school. Much credit is due the
girls and their instructor. Miss Ger
rue Hazen, for giving the women
Il the city an opportunity Of hear
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Travellers and Boosters

The Boosters will entertain the
Travellers, two sections of the Abb
lene Chamber of Commerce, at a
dinner and smoker this evening at
$50 in the banquet rooms of the
Masonic Temple. The Eastern Star
will serve the dinner The Boosters
are seeking to promote a spirit of
fellowship and cooperation among
thhe members of the Chamber and
the toasts this evening will ring
with that spirit President Frank
Geoffroy of the Boosters and Pres
dent A. w. Cochrane of the Travel
ers will start off the speeches for
the organizations. They will sit
down to dinner premptly at six thir-
ty,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Death of Mrs. Harry Rice

Relatives here received word yes
terday afternoon of the death OF
Mrs. Harry Rice at Ellsworth, Kan.
Her husband is a nephew of A. w.
Rice and cousin of Mrs. E. B. Ma
lott Of this city, who will probably
attend funeral services at Ellis
worth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Philip Behrend, material for coun-
He T r r4ad 9 c:.s...:..;. S54
county bridge .... 1os
Rice, Johntz & Nicolay Lumber Co.
bridge material, etc. ............ 54.4S
W. H. Butcher repairs pile driver 800
Hope Farmers Institute, holding
G. w. Edgeman, hauling and
sharpening piling ............ 1900
Cusick Company, merchandise to
Hazel and Truax ............... s.s7
|, II. w King, County Clerk Of Dickin-
son county, State of Kansas, hereby GER
tify that the foregoing is a true and cor
rect list of bills allowed by the County
commissioners at the regular meeting in
1916.
H. w. KING,
County Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
SOCIAL DOINGS OF THE WEEK

maids were Miss Freda Paul, sister
of the bride, and Miss Mary zook,
sister OF the groom. The groom's at
tendants were Mr. William Paul
brother of the bride, and Mr. Har-
rison Zook, brother of the groom.
The bridal party stood beneath a
bower of green and white with a
large white bell in the center. Fol
lowing congratulations came the
throwing of the bouquet which was
caught by Miss Freda Paul, after
which a dainty three course supper
was served to fifty-five guests. The
bride looked very attractive in a
gown of white silk crepe de chine
trimmed with white satin. She wore
a veil Of embroidered net and car
ried a beautiful bouquet of bride S
roses. The bridesmaids wore white
wolfe trimmed with blue and carried
white carnations The house was
beautifully decorated in blue and
white, this color scheme being car
ried out on the tables. Each table
had as a center piece vase of white
carnations within a wreath of smi-
lax The wedding cake of the same
color adorned the brides table
Mrs Zook is one of North Dickin-
sons most popular young ladies and
has a large circle Of friends in that
Mr.. Zook is a prosperous
young farmer He is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Zook and has
lived all his life north of Abilene
where he has many friends. The
out of town guests were Miss Laura
Paul of Carbon, Neb., and Rev. G.
B. Zook kof lola, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

Tuesday, February IS. the mem
bers and their husbands of the
Sunshine club planned and very
successfully carried out a delightful
surprise for Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Burkholder, who will sosn leave the
vicinity. Everyone did justice to
the bounteous dinner prepared by
the ladies'. The afternoon was spent
in conversation and needlework.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Burkholder and George william,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ingall and Lena
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Meier and
Percy, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Meier,
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chase, Arlene
and Lowell, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Teeters, Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Samp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Amsbaugh,
Ruth Ruby and Wilma; Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Heinz and Clara, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Copeland and Glenn and
Dana, Mr.. Shuey. Misses Gertrude
and Edna Shuey. MIR. and Mrs. Jack
Burdick. The visitors were Mr.. and
Mrs Ed. Evans, Mrs. Ramsey. Ne
vada, Mo-; Miss Sarah Kreider.
Wakefield, Kan; Harry Brenizer,
Abilene; Clarence Meier, Manches-
ter. Mrs. Evans was voted a mem
Der of the club and properly initial
ed All departed wishing Mr.. and
Mrs Burkholder success in their
new home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Washington Party

Miss Pearl Carver entertained
fourteen friends at a Washington
birthday party last evening at her
home on East Seventh street The
time was delightfully."- spent at
games and music. Dainty refresh
ments were served. The souvenirs
were tiny Washington hatchets and
the honors in games won by Miss
Cora Engle, Miss zoah Ford and
Mr.. A. w. Davis we're characteristic
of the season and day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

A very pretty home wedding took
place at the home of the brides
parents when Miss Emma Paul and
Mr.. Harvey Zook were united in
marriage by Rev. c. B. zook, uncle
OF the groom. assisted by Rev. DR..
d. C. Dutton. The bridal party en-
tered the parlor to the strains Of
Lohengrins wedding march played
by Mrs. Frank HoIlar. The brides
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
A Birthday Dinner


One of the enjoyable times OF life
was had at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Haffa of this city Sun
day when they were visited by a
number Of their children, grand
children and great grandchildren,
who could arrange to attend the re-
union at this time The day was
perfect as was also the dinner
which was served. We have heard Of
the tables groaning under the
weight of good eatables on such oc-
casions, but in this case the partak-
ers done the groaning. 1t being near
mothers" birthday the children
and father presented her with a
new India paper edition of the
Bible and all who know her know
that this is present which will be
used a great deal. Those who were
were: w. A. Haffa, Aurora,
Mo-; Mrs. R. ]. Newsome, bunker
ton, Iowa; C. d. Haffa, Russell,
Kan. R. ]. Haffa, Miltonvale, Kan.
F. R. Lewis, Salina, Kan. Mr.. and
Nrs. Earl Lewis and children, Syl-
ran Grove, Kan; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
3laesi and children of Abilene.-C.
,, II.