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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
BAD MILITIA SYSTEM; SOME
PRECISE STATEMENTS

General Wood, who by common
consent is the greatest organizing
soldier this country possesses, has
given specifications in support Of the
charges that the Federal system for
handling the militia is responsible
for the delay mobilizing it.
There has been plenty Of loose al
legation to this effect. General Wood
tells a few specific facts that &C.
count for slowness in getting the
troops where they are needed, and
in condition for service.
Every one Of the specifications
urged is a discredit in fact to the
Federal part in handling the citizen
soldiery. Every fault in the system,
so far as he goes into the faults,
could be remedied, should have been
remedied long ago, through Federal
action. Not one could have been
remedied otherwise. He is quoted,
thus; and his language is reproduced
in the hope that it may command the
attention Of Congressional authori.
ties:
Tho reasons for the apparent delay ,
in getting the guardsmen modified.
taken over into the Federal service.
and started for the border, may be
summed UP as follows: First, the
militia Is not permitted by law to
keep extra field equipment in its ar:
nm nd
other equipment needed to bring
them to war strength are lacking
when they are ordered to mobilize.
This is different from the system
BY ss ses o SsE ana the
powers. European reservist can
leave San Francisco for the head
quarters Of his company in Europe
and on his arrival he will find there
in his locker which he quickly finds
by comparing numbers.
Secondly. the militia must be sup
piled with animals, whereas the regu-
lar service has its own. and all of
them trained for the purposes re-
quired. The horses for the militia
must be trained, and here again we
need time. The demand for horses
in the European armies has almost
those supplied in the last few days
to the New York guard came from
Montana and Oklahoma and were
wild.
The militia Is like any other SINH
larly organized body. II you wanted
to get 5000 or 1000 doctors from
throughout the United States you
could not expect them to convene at
Saratoga Springs In two or three
days. Each would have to be given
a chance to arrange his affairs and
to secure what personal leave of
absence he might require.
The militia Is up against a much
harder proposition than the regular
army in that II Is not supplied, and,
owing to the present system, supply
bases are few and far between.
The New York guard must secure
Its equipment from the nearest ar
senal, which Is In Philadelphia, and
this Is owing to the lack Of readiness
not of the militia itself, but due
entirely to the system. The troops
could not move because of the sys-
tenn, or the lack of system. II re-
quires train of seventeen cars to
supply one regiment with equipment.
| II Is most difficult matter to get
| horses ready for active service in a
few days.
The result of the Mexican trouble,
| believe, will be a reconstruction OF
the system of equipping the ma
| tional guard. The militia will In fu-
ture. I believe. be prepared. The
organizations will have their own
equipment on hand In their own
armortes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
Mrs. Ella s. Mitchell.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella s.
Mitchell. who died Monday. were held
at the residence. l7+3 North Capitol
street. at o'clock today. Interment
was private at Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
Mrs. Thomas Ray Wiley.

Funeral services for Virginia H.. wife
Of Thomas Ray Wiley. who died Mon
day at her residence, 1873 California
avenue. were held today. Interment
was made at Morgantown. W. Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
Lawrence Sands.

Funeral services for Lawrence Sands.
who died yesterday, will be held at his
late apartments. the Mendoza, tomor-
row at 2 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

L, Third Infantry, d. c. N. c., while at
the rifle range at Congress Heights yes
terday, was struck in the back by a
rolling stone. He was sent to tho hos
pital, but his injury is not serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Electa Chapter. No. 2. Order OF the
Eastern Star. met last night In Masonic
Hall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Anacostia Council. No. 16, ]. o. U. A
NJ, met last night in Masonic Hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Seventeen additional eniistments were
received before the company left for
Richmond yesterday.
Judge J. B. T. Thornton, of the cir
cult court. continues Ill at his home
at Manassas. and 1t is doubtful II he
will be able to hold court during the
July term. Judge l.. c. Barley, of the
corporation court, Of this city, will
open the circuit courts July term in
this city next Monday morn
ing. ARRANGEMENTS have been made
for Hon. James r. Cation. of this city,
as special Judge. to hold court for
Judge Thornton at Alexandria court
house for the cases set for Wednes-
day. Thursday. and Friday Of next
week. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
ROCKVILLE.

A grange has been organized at Ger
mantown. Following are the officers:
Master. James D. King: overseer. F. @.
Boland: lecturer. John w. Henderson:
secretary. Robert L. Hickerson: assist
ant secretary. Richard L. Waters; treas
urer. Kirtley Jones: chaplain. Mrs.
Frank schaeffer; steward. r. K. watera:
assistant steward. e. D. Gloyd; pomona,
Mrs. George l. Gardner; ceres. Mrs.
James D. King: flora. Mrs. J. T. Neel;
lady assistant steward, Mrs. Richard
L. Waters; gatekeeper, ]. L. Neel.
The will of John II. Bogley was ad-
mitted to probate here yesterday. It
disposes of an estate consisting OF 80
acres OF land in this county and per-
sonal property worth 5000.
James T., John w. and Emory H.
Bogley, sons OF the testator. are the
executors.
The will bequeathes to Mrs. Capdtola
Bogley. the widow. $1,000 in lieu Of her
dover. and the remainder is left in equal
shares to James T. Bogley. John w.
Bogley. Mrs. Edwin NJ. West Emory
II. Bogley and Mrs. Daisy V. Heasy,
children Of the testator. and to the chill
dren of Samuel and Ewell Bogley. de-
ceased children of Mr.. Bogley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28
ALEXANDRIA CITY
HAS LARGE BALANCE
More Than Flfty.fke Thousand
Dollars Remains on Hand
After Expenses Are Paid.

ALnxANpNIA, Va. sumo A-A sAss
anoe Of b1.sB.so II on hand In ths olty
treasury. according to the reports e
City Treasurer Thomas w. Robinson
and City Auditor Il. T. Price.
The receipts during the fiscal year
ended May 81. amounted to Sss7. sS7 %,
and the expenditures to $zop.ucw.io John
b. Waller. clerk OF gas. reported gas
receipts during the past fiscal year.
363.66s.65. and expenditures. SS7.l70.ls. Be-
sides the expenditures he turned over to
the sinking fund $4,000. leaving a net
balance Of y4S6.4S.
A resolution OF Councilman balienger,
directing that the street committee con-
suit the corporation attorney and plan
legal procedure for the compelling or
the Washington-vi Virginia railway to
erect a ticket office and waiting room at
Spring Park station at the head OF
King street, was adopted.
The sum Of $3.50 was appropriated for
the taking over OF the Armory from the
Alexandria Light Infantry. This sum
will pay of the mortgage on the prop
erty and will enable the city. which will
now control the property. to make
necessary repairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret
Ragen. who died at the home OF her
son. Daniel Ragen, in Fairfax county.
on Monday. were held this morning
from St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Recruiting for the Alexandria Light
Infantry Is progressing. Recruiting sta
tons are open at the armory. and at the
corner OF Washington and King streets.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

THE Time of His Life" was repeat
ed last night at the Young Peoples
Building by the Phi Mu Sigma players.
| for the benefit OF Martha Washington
Char pier. Order of the Eastern Star.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-28

Mrs. Betty Ffnnell forty-seven years
old, wife of William Finnell, died at
. ~ this morning at her home, ~ wc.ic
street. Resides her husband. a number
OF sisters and three children survive
her. Emma Finnell. Mary Ffnnell. and
y illie Finnell. Funeral arrangements
have net yet been completed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Exeayating Aztec Ruins.

Work has commenced restoring the
ancient ruins near Aztec, N. NJ, To-
Gated on the ranch of II. d. Abrams,
under direction of the New York
Museum of Natural History. Prof.
Earl Morris and Prof. Nelson will have
the work in charge. This ruin is one
of the largest in the San Juan Basin,
having been community settlement
or pueblo, where hundreds of the van
ished people lived in the long ago.
There are two distinct sets of ruins
on the Abrams ranch, one having
adobe and the other dressed stone
walls. The buildings were apparent
ly three stories high, with no outside
entrances, and the dwelers climbed
over the walls by means Of movable
ladders. In the early days of the
white settlement of the San Juan,
these Aztec ruins contained mummies.
pottery, corn, fibre cloth, fibre moe
casins, stone axes, feet of large
bird resembling turkey, animal
bones that look like those of deer,
and other curiosities and relics Of this
early civilization. Tourists and others
are welcome to inspect the progress
of this excavating by the big New
York meuseum, the ruins being only
about a mile west of Aztec, with a
good road to them. Under the terms
of the agreement between Mr.. Abrams
and the museum, one-half of the rel
les found in the process of excavat-
ing will remain at the ruins as a pub
lie display and later will be the prop
erty of the town of Aztec. No doubt
many valuable finds will be made by
the excavators.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
COURTESY IN PASSING CARS

Dear Sir,
In a recent issue of The Herald,
I read with appreciation the article
headed, "Wild Auto Drivers a Men
ace" and your Endorsements and
comments thsreonl
Municipal officers and citizens of
Durango generally feel that the time
has come for some conservative reg
ulations of automobile traffic. AL
most every city of the state has al
ready passed ordinances.
Much danger and discomfort is
caused by thoughtless driving.
notice your editorial of last even
ing, and while these matters are be-
ing discussed, | desire to call atten-
ton in behalf of our railway com
pany and those who ride in street cars
comfort caused by the joyous driver
who passes and meets the car at high
speed, sucking dust over the passen-
gers as he roars past.
This is particularly, true on the
good stretch of road thru Brookside
which is within the city alimits.
may state in passing that the
road material on it was donated by
the railway company.
Without regard to any ordinance il
is only fair and Common courtesy
of the road" for a driver to decrease
speed within reasonable distance in
passing or meeting street cars. Such
action on the part of drivers would
be much appreciated by patrons Of
the railway and owners of the same
who for years have continued to op.
crate at loss.
Yours very respectfully,
j.. A. PORTER,
President of Durango Railway and
Realty company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
COLORADO BREWERS ASK
PERMISSION TO SELL BEER

DENVER, Colo, July 29.--An
amendment to the prohibition law and
six other measures will be referred
to the voters of Colorado at the No
vember election.
The bill initiated by the brewers to
permit of the sale of Colorado made
beer in the state is easily attracting
the most attention. The other six in
clude the medical examination and
license act passed by the legislature
but opposed by the chiropraetors and
other recent schools of drugless
medicine.
Better facilities for the treatment
of the states insane, abolition of the
state tax commission and extension
of civil service are proposed. The use
of state school funds for farm loans
and proposal relating to the run
ing of cattle on the range are the
two remaining measures to be voted
on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
LABORERS NOT TO BE CALLED
UNLESS JOBS ARE WAITING

TOPEKA, Kans., July 20 The
State employment bureau announced
today that it won't call an army of
eastern laborers to the Kansas har-
vest fields next summer until it has
a job for every man called.
The bureau will make canvas OF
farmers in the spring, asking each
how many men he must have.
Under the present system harvest
ers are sent to the farmers as calls
are made for them. The result has
been that generally there is an esti-
mate given out far over the number
of men actually needed. Men who
come from eastern places sometimes
=, not get sufficient work to pay
them for their trip to the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Harry Frank Killed in Denver.

Thursdays telegraph stated two
patients, Samuel Bradshaw, A., form
erly a Littleton farmer, and Harry
Frank 38, mining man, who were
patients in Denver hospital suf-
fering with nervous trouble, escaped
from their nurses, barricaded them
selves in bathroom and sfhshe(
each others throats with razors until
both fell exhausted and died shortly
from the injuries sustained. Accord
ing to news just received here Harry
Frank was the former auditor Of the
Silverton Northern and a man quit<
we'll known in Durango. He Is sur
vived by his wife and daughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
UNCLE SAM HAS A GOOD WORD
FOR THE BRICK ROAD

WASHINGTON, July 29.--Contin-
uing its advice on road-building, the
United States office of Good Roads
today discussed brick as building
material.
FortyEfour years ago the first brick
road in the United States was con
structed in Charleston, W. Va.
"Tho experience of forty-four
years says the U. S. Office of Good
Roads, has demonstrated that it is
entirely practical to construct salts
faetory brick roads"
i"These roads," say Uncle Sans
experts, "now are giving general sat
isfaction, when properly constructed
and il is probable that their mileage
viii continue to increase rapidly"
The principle advantages of the
biiei$ road according to the govern
ment road service are:
Durability under practically all
traffic conditions.
They afford easy traction and good
foothold.
Easily maintained and kept clean.
The only disadvantage attributed
to this type of road is the high init
ial cost. This is largely offset, it is
figured, by the low maintenance and
general stamina Of the road.
The best type of brick road, in the
opinion of government road experts,
is good brick laid ON sand cushion
with substantial concrete fOunda-
ton.
The most essential factor in the
building of good brick road is
the selection of a suitable brick. The
United States road men recommend
bricks made from shales and fire
clays of the "lean" varieties. The
shales are red while the fire clays
produce a light-colored road. The
INN Nh'oSh SiVbih NC hhih IouRH
and uniform in size.
Although definite speculation as
to crushing strength is not necessary
good paving brick should withstand
a pressure from $1,000 to 10000 lbs.
per square inch.
For the brick road, a concrete
foundation is advisable, but where
the traffic is light, broken stone will
often suffice. Should stone be used,
it should be put on in courses, the
largest stones at the bottom, and
should be from 8 to 10 inches deep.
The more satisfactory concrete base
may be a composition of one part
Portland cement, three parts sand
and five to seven parts broken stone
or gravel. This should then be COW
cred to a depth Of two inches with
clean sand, spread dry, On this sand
cushion the bricks are laid on edge
and at right angles to the line Of the
road. Each alternate row should be-
gin half brick in. Ramming and
rolling complete the road.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Out of Town Visitors.

Among the out of town folk trans
acting business in Durango today
were Charles Griffith, A. 4. Riley,
Mrs. S. G. Parker, Ed Pedwell, J. M.
Frizzell, James F. Conway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Jones, Bert Spinning,
John Jelenik, Bob Monteith,
and W. N. McTaggart, of the Florida
mesa; Thomas Cash, Upper Florida;
Miss Ida Idle, j. j. link, Roy Tarbell,
VIM Graft, r. Alexander and II. E.
Gaines, of the Animas valley; Lille
Crawley, Junction Creek; Pat Quinn;
Junction Creek; Mrs. Susan Patter-
son, Lower Florida and Miss Edna
Connor, Perins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
RUSSIAN
OFFENSIVE
RESUMED

PETROGRAD. July 29.-The
Russians resumed their offensive
drive today and threw back the
Germans on the whole of the kO-
vel front, from the Roveich rail-
way to BrOdy. The war office
again has announced that BrOdy
has been captured. The Russians
are driving simultaneously at
kOvelward and Lembergward.
They now have the advantage
of the railroad to Brody and
Lembergward. The fall of BrOdy
also improves their thrust ON
kOvelward. II is regarded GER
tain that considerable booty and
many prisoners were taken with
the capture of BrOdy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
PRESSES OF MENACE"
DAMAGED BY BOMBS

AURORA, Mo-, July 29,-An
explosion of three bombs slightly
damaged the presses of the Me-
mace, an anti-C Catholic newspa-
per. No persons were injured,
although a night-watchman was
there. The bombs were placed
under the floor and exploded at
Ans o'clock this morning. Some
loose papers caught on fire. but
the firemen extinguished the
flames before they spread. The
Menace had just completed its
weekly edition. The damage is
estimated at $1,000. No arrests
have yet been made. and feel
ing is running very high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31

WASHINGTON July 29,- The
British ambassador today delivered
to the London foreign office men,
orandum, guaranteeing that the
blacklist Will apply only to firms
actually named. There will be no
secondary blacklist; it is also said
that firms will not be subject To
the blacklist unless it is proved that
they are sent by Germany Or Ger
Iuan interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Home From Torrid Zone.

Mrs. W. A. Hunter of Pennington
was here last night en- route home
from a two months visit with rela-
tives in Oklahoma. All things COM
bined to make her stay delightful
one until the last ten days when the
thermometer went soaring. 1t reach
ed as high as ITO degrees and 102
Was the coolest day of the period.
The nights were but little less oppres-
sive than the days. Needless to say
she is delighted to be back In the
home section, where the thermometer
rarely registered above 80 and even
the hottest day followed by a cool
night
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
PRIESTS PRAY DAILY
FOR END OF WAR

NEW YORK, July 29.-Replying
10 the request Tor statement
on the second anniversary OF the
war, Pope Plus \, wired the
United Press " follows: His
holiness prays to the Lord OF mer-
cies, moved by the children's
peace-prayers, that He shall
deign To speedily end this awful
carnage. Cardinal Farley an
nounced that the priests are pray
ing daily at the altar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
ROOSEVELT WILL
SPEAK FOR HUGHES

BRIDGEHAMPTON, July 29.-
Chairman Wilcox today confirmed
the report that Roosevelt had ac.
cepted an invitation TO speak at
the Hughes notification meeting
Monday. Wilcox conferred with
Hughes regarding the acceptance
of the speech. No advance notice
of this action was given out to
press associations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Inspect Highway.

Fred GobIe, a member of the state
highway commission, came down from
Siverton this morning and left by
auto for Pagosa Springs where he
will join Fred Catchpole on a trip
over the new Wolf Pass highway, to
inspect the road before accepting it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31

LONDON, July 29.-"We are
making progress, despite the viO-
lent opposition" General Haigh
reported today. ''Hand-t -tO-hand
struggles are continuous around
fOzieres. There is abundance OF
evidence that we inflicted severe
losses, particularly around the
Delviile wood, where two OF
three German regiments were ap-
parently annihilated."
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Telluride Bowlers Not Coming.

The proposed match bowling game
with Telluride will not take place to-
night, as arranged, on account of the
visiting team not being able To come.
A washout on the line between Tell
uride and Placerville made it imposs-
ible for one OF the team to catch
the Durango train this morning.
ihe dance, therefore, has been post
poned, but will be held in the near
future.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Caught In Storm.

W. X. Maloy of Bayfield, was
among the motorists caught in the
hard storm that visited the Pagosa
Springs section Thursday. He sue
ceeded in driving home yesterday, but
between Pagosa and Dyke found some
very bad roads. Mr.. Malloy drove in
from Bayfield, today. He reports the
roads between the two places in fair
coalition regardless of the storm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
NEW INVENTIONS OF
SECOND YEAR OF WAR

Germans introduced liquid fire.
Germans introduced asphyxiating
gas.
Germans introduced lachrymose
vapors.
French introduced air torpedoes
discharged from aeroplanes.
French introduced aeroplanes car
rying cannon.
Germans introduced merchantmen
submarine.
British introduced use of nets in
trapping submarines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
EnGLAND REFUSES TO LET
KELLY ENTER IRELAND

WASHINGTON, ID. C., July 20
-England's decision to refuse ad-
mission to Kelly and his party,
carrying the American Irish relief
funds is irreyocabIe. Ambassador
Page reported today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Bridges Out.

Bridges Out.
The heavy rain that fell in Duran
go last night was general thruout u
greater part OF the county. On the
wagon road between Ignacio and La
.;oca two wagon bridges were wash
ed out. Out in the bayfield, vicinity
only light shower occurred, not heavy
enough TO stop the haying that was
IN progress, but quite as heavy as
any that has visited that immediate
licinity this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31

LONDON, July 29.-A German
air raid occurred over Norfolk
and Lincolnshire counties last
night. The German aerOplanes
dropped 81 bombs, without ma
terial damage. No casualties are
reported. Air-guns drove the enc
my off at one place. A heavy
fog hampered the raiders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Out Again.

Andy Frost, the notorious Ute,
came in Thursday evening from
Buena Vista, where he completed a
term in the state reformatory. May
be-so Andy will be good Indian onw,
says. the -Ignacio Chieftain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31

Heat crazed, Edgar Foster, clerk
killed his three-year-Old son
Raymond, and probably fatally
fatally shot Miss Bertha Brown,
age 25, three times in the breast.
He was arrested. The total toll
in the middle west is 120 dead and
100 prOstrated... This section is
still sweltering with no relief in
sight. The corn crop is beginning
to wilt under the sun and drought.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
ClfMfNCY ASKED
FOR IRISH PATRIOTS

WASHINGTON, July 29.- The
-, asked England to exercise Glenn
ency toward all Irish political pris-
oners. This action closes the light
Tor Sir Roger Easement. The reso-
luton in its linai draft did not mem
lion Easement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
Suffers Broken Arm.

Burr Sutton, a lower Florida ranch
man, was placed in Ochsner's hospital
this forenoon, suffering with a brok-
en- arm. While riding yesterday aft
ernoon his horse stumbled and fell,
hurling him to the ground and break
ing his arm at the wrist
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
ChIlAvu dfAT VICTIMS
NOW NUMBER 161

CHICAGO, July 29.-One hun.
dred and sixty-One heat deaths
have occurred in the last two days.
One hundred and twelve in Chicago
alone. The factories at Milwaukee
and Belvidere are closed. Several
hundred prOstrations have occurred
here. Scores of horses have drop
ped dead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-07-31
New Settler.

John Swayne, who recently pur-
chased the S. f. Miller ranch in the
Pine river valley, transacted business
In Durango today. Mr.. Swayne was
former resident of New Mexico,
Lincoln county having been the fam
lily home.