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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-07
BAKER is APPOINTED
SECRETARY OF WAR

close friends for some time and Mr..
Faker Is said 10 be In close sympathy
with the presidents policies and a known
to hnva had the support OF some members
OF the cabinet for the war office.
when President Wilson recently was
touring tho middle west on his prepared
ness program he talked with MIR, Baker
in Cleveland. Mr.. Baker has been IN
Washlngton frequently OF late.
The thirty-day period for which Major
General Hugh L. Scott chief OF staff.
was designated secretary Of war ad In
terim. viii expire March II. Il is be-
lleved Mr.. Bakers nomination win be
sent to the senate before that time.
rorty-Foar Pears Ola.
Mr.. Baker ss a years old. He was born
in Martinsburg w. Va. and at the age
OF Is was appointed private secretary 10
Postmaster General Wilson in President
Cleveland's cabinet In 1897 he began the
practice OF Law at Martinsburg. but not
Ions thereafter moved 10 Cleveland. where
he became city solicitor In is0a He held
tion as mayor.
Mr.. Baker has received degrees from
Johns Hopkins and Washington and Lee
unlNcfelbct- rot years AnFs nakef mas
been closely identified with the reform
movement IN Cleveland and has taken an
active part IN the street railway contrO--
yersy there.
Fight for Lower Fares.
When Mayor Tom johnson died. Mr..
Baker took up the fight for lower street
car fares in Cleveland. argued the case
before the supreme court and finally
brought about an adjustment OF the street
railway franchises in Cleveland.
Al the time OF the baltimore eonven-
ton when President Wilson was nomi-
mated Mr.. Baker was prominently men
toned for the vice presidency because OF
the fight he made In support OF Mr. VIII
son. He went TO the convention as a
Wilson supporter and fought successfully
against the application OF the unit rule
tc the OHIO delegation.
Mr Baker is highly regarded by ths
president az lawyer Mr.. Wilson wanted
the place fined by lawyer because Of
legal questions constantly arising in 1t.
administration
MIR. Baker WIN Not Talk.
CLEVELAND. O.. March s.-Furthei
than TO say that he felt complimentes
and grateful Newton Diehl Baker woul,
make no comment today when informe,
be had been chosen secretary or war
Mr. Baker Is a thorough believer IN ma
tional preparedness. He was a studen
under President Wilson when the latte
was an instructor al Johns Hopkins uni
versity.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-07
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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-07
MANN SOUNDS
WARNING TO
JOY RIDERS

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Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-07
ThinI<s People for waFnIaE.
s,n..,..or ......hil.

Representative Towper republican OF
Iowa. said that while many provisions OF
the AcLemore resolution were objeetiona
he believed the majority OF democratic
and republicans and the people OF the
country favored warning resolution.
Representative Norwood. republican. Of
PennsylFania, erilieiaed the presidents
recent declafaiion iha, he ~ould ratas
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
Signs of Spring in Richmond

United Refrigerators company moves from
Peru to Richmond and will occupy part of old
Rumely company buildings. Other units of old
plant to be used by manufacturing and whole
sale houses.
New bridge across Whitewater in the South
side assured. New Main street bridge problem
under consideration.
Centralized auto truck service opens business,
bringing country and city closer together.
Ornamental light system for Main street
assured.
Permanent street Improvements under way.
Building activity resumes.
Moose lodge buys home.
Gennett theatre undergoes renovation and
will be known as Washington theatre.
Through traction service between this city
and Columbus, Ohio, inaugurated.
Twelve-Six club and Commercial club stir up
civic consciousness and enterprise.
South Side Improvement association enlarges
administration building.
West Richmond Improvement association
works for more improvements in that section of
the city.
Factories are busy; bank deposits are grow.
ing; jobbing and retail houses report good collec
tions; general business conditions excellent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
PAUL CoMsToCk DESCRIBES CAMP LIFE
TRAINING COURSES NOT FOR LOAFERS

Policing camp, rolling tents, etc.
Breakfasts: 80.
School of Soldier-7:30 to $50.
Nomenclature and care of rifle-9: 90
to 10000
Manual of Arms-10:3O to 1880.
Mess-12:00.
School of Squad-2:oO to 400.
Ness: so.
Tuesday.
Same to Breakfast
School of Soldier-7:30 to $50.
School of Squad-9:0 90 to 1000.
School of Soldier-10:30 to 1880
Mess-12:00.
School of Company-2: 90 to 400.
Mess-5:30
Wednesday.
Same to Breakfast.
Review of Tuesday a. m.-7:30 to S:
First Aid and Personal Hygiene
900 to 1000.
School of Squad-10:3o to 11:30.
Mess-12:00
School Of Company (Manual of Arms)
300 to 400.
Mess-5:30.
Thursday.
Same to breakfast.
School of Company-7:3 to $50.
Sighting Drill-9:00 to 10000
Use of Equipment, packs, etc.-10: 80
to 1880.
Mess.
Company close and extended order
drill-2:O0 to 400.
Friday.
Same to Breakfast.
School of Company-7:3o to $50.
Position Aiming-9:00 to 1000
Bayonet Exercise-10: 80 to 1870.
Mess.
Sighting Drills-2:0o to 400.
Mess.
Saturday.
Same to Breakfast
School of Company-7:3 to $50.
Trigger squeeze-9:00 to 1000
Manual of Arms-10:30 to 1870.
Mess.
Company in Extended order-2:oo to
400.
Mess.
In speaking of the school of the sol
der is meant those things which are
taught the recruit as an individual;
how to stand at attention, how to
salute, how to march, the length of
step in quick and double time. the car
riage of the body and head, how to
face to right and left and about; the
things he must know before he can
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
Prepare for Defense

Every young man ought boost the movement
to start a military company here The hackers
of this organization are not proposing company
of militia or unit of the National Guard. They
are advocating the formation of the company
apropos of the general spirit of preparedness
that has taken possession of the American people.
The time is here when the young men of this
nation must show whether they are willing to
prepare for the defense of their homes and their
institutions The call for preparedness has
been sounded Loyal Americans must respond.
True no armed foe stands on our frontier, but
the reversal of conditions in Mexico and the
threatening international outlook give no assur-
ance of continued peace No one can tell what
the next few days will bring.
The young men of this nation cannot stand
back Patriotic impulses must impel every loyal
young man of this city to see the situation and
act with the decision and willingness of lover
of his country.
For almost half century we have pledged
our loyalty to the flag. Danger threatens Old
Glory from the indifference shown to our lack of
preparedness. If the proposed company is
formed, it's enrolment sheet ought be filled in
men can leave Richmond long enough to attend
the military training camp at Indianapolis this
summer, but many of them have the time to re-
ceive the military training the company will
offer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
U. 5. TO REFUSE FLATLY
TO WITHDRAW FORCES

WASHINGTON, April 15,-The
United States will not withdraw its
troops from Mexico. Provisional Pres
ident Carranza will be notified within
tie next few days that this govern
ment will not change its announced
policy 30 ..get Villa
He will be frankly told that the pres
ent expedition now in Mexico is
friendly one bus he also will be told
that this government. under no circum-
stances will turn owe. the task of
capturing or killing the bandits who
murdered American citizens n their
homes in Columbues to Mexican
troops. This was decided at todays
cabinet meeting. In the absence of de.
tails of the fighting at Parral no de-
cision was arrived as to whether Car
rama is to be held responsible but it
was decided that the official note sent
to this government asking that the
American troops be withdrawn shall
be answered in positive terms.
1t is understood that members of the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
Injured Workers Receive S.. 284

More than one thousand workers in Indiana
shared in the distribution Of Sd ,486.54 paid out
last month under the stipulations of the work
mems compensation act The report of the COM
mission shows a weekly average expenditure OF
$s248.70. Out of 1905 accidents reported in
March, eighteen resulted in fatalities The aver
age weekly wage paid to those who were injured
was 1859. Ten of the beneficiaries are under
sixteen years, and seventy-nine are above sixty
years.
The application of this law proved the death
knell of the ambulance chasersY in the legal
profession Workmen now enjoy the protection
of commission which investigates accidents,
and promptly pays relief to the injured The law
tends to pave the way for better protection of
dangerous machinery and the exercise of great
er care on the part of the workman who is en-
gagged in hazardous occupation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
take part in squad or other forma
Routine Shows Progress.


The above routine will give an idea
of the progressive steps; it is rapidly
succeeded in the following weeks by
much broader treatment of platoon,
company, battalion and perhaps regi
mental work In marching, outpost, ad-
vance and rear guard duty, etc.
After the aiming and sighting drills
and trigger squeeze instruction and
after the muscles have become steady
the recruit comes into his own at the
rifle range where he attains his am
bition to fire the thing he has been
carrying on his shoulder for days.
There will be instruction in the
matter OF digging trenches and their
use; the making of wire entangle-
ments; the use of cover against hos
tile fire; estimating distances, work
ing out problems in minor tactics OF
attack and defense, above all the re-
cruit learns as time passes the value
of discipline
AS he nears the close of the camp
he has acquired good muscles, an ap-
petite has come almost at once: he
has learned more things in less time
than he has ever learned before and
all Of them are good for him to know.
Each new thing comes easier than the
! last; the ultimate idea being that he
should know how to obey oders, how
to take care of himself in the open. to
know what he has seen on march or
a scouting tour and to be able to tell
about it; he has learned to shoot; he
knows how to be comfortable with
what might be considered meagre adj
q "a in ooT ffal1 hn1
| ter tent, pack his equipment, keep
rifle and outfit clean and carry packs
on his back that would have broken
| him three weeks earlier. He breathes
slower and Is ready to do things quick
err He has made good comrades if
he is the right sort, and some day he
will be glad of the time he spent
with it all
No Obligation Attached.
Attendance at these camps in
wolves no legal obligation to serve in
the military forces of the country. 1t
only exacts conformity to the regula.
lions issued by the commanding of
! ficer of the camp.
| A glance at the routine suggests at
least that the days are rather full;
that is true. In addition to what is set
| out there are numerous lectures given
in the intervals between the active
periods, these are informal talks on
subjects which can only be passed on
briefly, yet which go to make up a
lot of necessary knowledge. u
/ After mess in the evening there will
no doubt be formal lectures by some
higher officers of the army from the
General Staff or from the Army Serv.
ice schools. These will cover strategic
and tactical questions. The student
will learn much of the military tradi
ton of the country, military history
something of the hopes and ambi-
tons of the army: and what hard.
working, conscientious man the army
officer of today really is; all work
ing to a well woven whole of con
sistent and valuable information.
| Must Abide BY Rules.
If any one has an idea that the
camps are places for loafing or ca
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15

are approximately forty-eight hun
dred officers in the U. S. army. On
some of the active fronts in the Eu-
ropean war the average life Of an Of
ficer has been twenty-three days, the
figures are significant.
There is probably no disagreement
as to the advantage CT few weeks in
the open, under good, sanitary condi-
tons, with wholesome diet, carefully
and scientifically balanced, regular
habits of physical exercise, accom-
panied with enough mental stimula-
ton to promote a fine physical condi-
ton. These are some of the things
to be found at such camps.
If the attendance justifies the camp
will be in three periods or more prop
erly speaking there will be three sue
cessive camps The first will open
July 9Th, and continue for period
of four weeks.
In applying for admission one Is ex-
pected to remain for the full term of
the camp although there is no legal OBJ
legation to do so: the applicant is there
at his own expense, he pays his fare
to and from the camp, pays for his
food and furnishes his uniform. OF
course If private business demands 1t
he can leave for short time to attend
to urgent matters. Tentage, bedding,
arms and other equipment are furnish
ed by the government and are the
same as used by the regular army.
Men Form Companies.
The men are divided into compan-
les of about one hundred, each COM
pany being differed by two or three
commissioned officers OF the regular
service and a few non-commissioned
, officers TO assist in the instruction.
Citizens attending who have had
some previous experience are usually
assigned as corporals to assist also as
most of those attending are without
any training whatever. The recruit
may join any company he cares to
and may choose his tent mates so far
as that arrangement can be met by
the tentage on hand He deposits
twenty-five dollars to pay for his board
and his duty begins.
While the writer has not seen the
proposed routine for the coming camp
it will be about as follows for the first
week; this camp. by the way, will be
for infantry training exclusively.
Monday.
Reveille-5:45
Assembly-5.55
Calisthenics-1 or 20 minutes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15

PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
Presidential Preference

Eliminating the native son candidates from
Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, the partial returns
from poll of newspapers taken in these states
by the Chicago Tribune shows that Roosevelt
leads Hughes as candidate to head the Republi-
can ticket. In Illinois, Sherman received 148
votes, Roosevelt SO, Hughes %. In Indiana, Fair
banks received 3d. Roosevelt 80, Hughes 10. In
Iowa, Cummings received SO, Hughes %, Roose-
welt Is.
Taking a superficial view of the situation, it
seems as if the colonel's hat has a pretty good
chance to stay in the ring.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
THE MILITARY TRAINING CAMP.
(By Paul Comstock)

A citizens training camp will be held
at Fl. Benz. Harrison, -en miles north
of Indianapolis during the coming sum-
mer. This camp is within the jurisdic-
ton and under the control of the CEN
trail department OF the war department
which territoritlly consists of the fol-
lowing states: Ohio. Michigan, In
diana, Wisconsin, Minnesota. the Da-
kotas. Iowa Missouri Wyoming, Colo
RADIO and one post in Montana. 1t is
hoped by the heads of the department
that each of these states will be large
ly represented at this camp.
AS the name implies it is camp at
which civilians or those who have not
made the army their profession and
yet who may have taste for the train
ing. may receive instruction for a
short time in the rudiments Of military
life
No Age Limit Fixed.
While there is practically no age
limit fixed for those who wish to
attend, the preference is given to
those between the ages Of eighteen
and forty-five.
The object of all military training or
rather the training of troops is success
in battle the primary object of this
camp is to prepare in "a preliminary
way, citizens who may at some future
time be called upon to bear arms for
their country.
II may be said that the idea is past
the experimental stage and the system
of intensive training offered is such
as to be the most Illuminating for the
time given to It. ~
Depending as the country does at
this time largely upon the volunteer
system of raising armies and past ex-
perience having shown the grievous in
adequacy of the system, especially in
the matter of securing officers, it has
been thought by the heads of the war
department and the army that this
training, offered in time Of peace, at
a time of year when many men are
seeking recreation in camps and at
various outdoor sports would appeal
to many and that advantage would be
taken of it. In this wa much military
knowledge could be disseminated
among the people, which in the course
of time might be of great value to the
nation.
Offers Good Training.
The idea is to provide group of
men from which needed officers
hight he chosen. At this time there
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
Putting 1t to Good Use

Henry Ford tried some of the pacifist theor-
les on the Chicago Tribune this week when he
contracted for full page advertisement, cost
$887 04, and that organ, devoted to sound Amer
lean principles, accepted the advertisement, but
turned the revenue over to the Navy League to
help the preparedness cause.
The action of the Tribune assures both Mr.
Ford and the American people that the money
will be put to good use. Preparedness needs ad-
vertisng that will make the nation see it's weak
ness and it's plight. Pacifists, with more money
than acumen, need scuttle of fiery Goals poured
on their heads to make them see that universal
peace is dream and disarmament the forerun-
ner of national extinction.
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rousing, dispell the illusion at once;
if any man goes to one of these camps
for either of these purposes he will be
sadly disappointed; if he does not
conform to the regulations he will be
requested to leave.
The work is hard at first for muscles
that are softened by work at the count
er or in the office; but in few days
the muscles become. elastic again and
tough and the, individual will be sur
prised at what he can stand. When
taps is sounded he Is ready to sleep.
In the end he has covered in four
short weeks what the regular soldier
acquires in three times that number
He has had an inexpensive and profit
able vacation.
This is not all. Every man who
attends one of these camps has rem
dered a service to his country. We
need now, and always will need, Wig
orous and virile men to keep us IN
the forefront; the breed should not
be allowed to perish.
Honorable Lindley NJ. Garrison, the
recently resigned secretary OF war,
said a short time after he took the
oath of office that one of the chief
needs of the army is that the people
should know more about it. It was
a true saying.
People Become Army.
- Heretofore, the army has been
kept OH the borders or In distant parts
away from the centers OF dense pop,
| ulation, but somewhere there has been
| change of heart, the army is now
| coming to the people.
Obviously there are many things IN
| a war ministry which cannot be. given
general publicity. But the apocalypse
may be at hand-there is no reason for
concealing the army.
The army is a wonderful organiza-
| tion-in fact it is the one part OF
our government with more efficiency
| to the minute than any other, with
| the possible exception of the navy.
| More science is. applied in the first
| two years of recruits enlistment
| to make him what he should be than
| in the first eight years of any public
school system in the country.
1t is we'll for the people to know
this; it is we'll that they should under
stand this important part of ouI
nations existence, and il this system
! of training camps is taken advantage
of by the citizens, they will appreciate
more certainly some of our most ur
gent needs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR BRUTAL WORK

INDIANAPOLIS, April 15.--Detect-
ives who arrested Manuel Hugely. 81,
colored, last night believe they have
the man responsible for a series of
brutal attacks on white women that
has aroused public indignation in In
dianapolis the last few weeks Hug
ley when taken to a hospital where
Miss Eva Stops is recovering from a
brutal attack made on her last Monday
night was today identified by the girl
as her assailant. Hugely is an ex-
convice having served three years for
similar offense
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
NO MORE GRAY HAIRS
Midredina Hair Remedy Never Fails

To restore gray hair to its natural
color and beauty. No matter how old
and faded your hair looks, or how long
you have been gray. it will work won
ders for you, keep you looking young,
promote luxurious growth of healthy
hair, stop its falling out and positively
remove dandruff. Will not soil skin
or linen. Will not injure your hair.
Is not dye.
Refuse all substitutes; SOC and $1.00
a bottle at druggists.
FREE-We will give a large sam
pie bottle Of Mildredina Hair Remedy
to anyone calling at our store this
week A. G. Luken & Co.-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-04-15
HUNT HEADQUARTERS

WASHINGTON. April 15.-Depart-
ment of justice officials today began
an investigation to determine whether
German and Austrian commercial yes
sells tied up in American ports are
headquarters for pro-German conspir-
ators. There are more than eighty
such vessels at various ports from Bos-
ton to New Orleans
PALLADIUM WANT ADS Paw
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cabinet have agreed that General
Pershing and his men can take care
of themselves no matter what may
happen. They are we'll armed and re-
endorsements are available
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-03-31

Farmers In Western Counties Have
Suffered Heavy Damage-SeveraI
Towns Were Threatened.

Prairie fires near Scott City, Utica,
Modoc and Colby, which ragged the
other day, left trail of ruin behind
them and Western Kansas counties
are taking stock of their loss. All the
fires, according to reports reaching To-
peka, have been extinguished after
hard fighting. 1t is estimated that the
loss in one fire was between $4,000
and 100000.
Reports from Scott City tell of the
destruction of outbuildings. In Modoc
the fire destroyed the Ccuntryman
farm buildings, the livery barn and
two residences. The fire fighters were
taken to the fire in automobiles.
In severe fire near Goodland, many
fields were burned over and stacked
grain was destroyed. Goodland was
threatened, but heroic measures saved
the town. The shopmen of the Rock
Island Railway were dismissed to help
fight the flames.
In most cases the fire was stopped
when back fires were lighted. Farmers
used wet gunny sacks in beating out
the flames. Mary of them were slight
ly burned, but no fatalities have been
reported Unconfirmed reports are
that in several cases valuable live
stock was burned.
Another prairie fire swept across
Sheridan County the other night, burn
ing over hundreds acres of wheat, &C
cording to reports reaching Salina.
Near Salina, nine horses and several
thousand bushels of wheat were
burned on farms belonging to James
Tobin and Michael Rebel.