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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
D. C..GUARDSMEN MAY
GET RIFLE PRACTICE
Troops May GO In Detachments
From Fort Myer to 0rdway
Range.

II nothing else Is accomplished by
the ordering Of the District guardsm.n
into camp at Fort Myer. the chances
are that the troops will develop into
the finest collection OF rife shots in
the country.
Brig. Gen. William e. Harvey. COM
mandinG the militia. and Col, Glendie
r. Young. commanding the Third In
fantry. are both expert rifemen. They
were members OF the rife teams that
won many trorhies for the District
guardsmen In interstate and national
matches. Major Alexander Summers,
Third Infantry. and many Of the COM
panY commanders have long been reted
rs among the finest rife shots In the
country.
II Is the intention or these officers
10 see that the men under their com
mand will have the best sort " train
ing 10 rife practice. The District owns
a rife range at Ordway. ID. c.. and
when the mastering Of the troops Is
concluded at Fort Myer 1t Is probable
that the troops will be ordered to the
rife range In attachments Of COM
pany or q battalion at a time, The Of.
fcers Will have more direct control
over them than Ia permitted In the ma
tlonal guard under ordinary conditions
and a thorough course OF training car
be given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Detroit Woman Repeats
Offer of Sons to Country

DETROIT. June 2o-Mrs. d. NJ.
IIeuer. the Detroit woman who on the
recent visit OF Colonel Roosevelt to
Detroit stood up In the meeting and Of
f,red her two sons to her country in
case of war; repeated the offer. and
said that the boys are ready. to answer
the call to arms.
''If war is declared against Mexico.
nv sons will certainly CO." said Mrs.
Heuer. "It Is my country. and my boys
are willing TO fight for 1t. And. be-
sides, they would not 20 back on their
mother, Their great-grandfather help
ed save the Union. They may fall In
battle, but II is Infinitely more hon.
orable for them to die for their coun-
try than to stay at home and let others
die for them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20

Bending their efforts to further a
prompt response on the part Of District
National Guardsmen to the call to colors.
heads Of many OF the larger corpora
lions and establishments OF the city have
already assured employees enlisted In tho
militia that their positions will be pre-
served for them during their absence.
woodward & Lothrop's has granted
leave to more than a dozen employees
enlisted In the militia to Join their regi-
ments with promise that they will be
returned to their positions when they
have concluded service asked by the
Government.
H. +. Andrews, president Of the r. p.
Andrews Paper Company, has given per-
mission to oil of the men in the employ
OF the company. who are enlisted In the
guard TO go with their regiments, as
sured each OF the preservation OF his
position with the company, and given
each The extra weeks salary that In
paid employees OF the concern as vaca-
George e. Hamilton. president OF the
Capital Traction Company. when asked
the attitude OF the company toward SER
Vice In the national guard, said that
he did not know whether any OF the
IT. the militia,
III any OF our employees are members
Of the national guard" said Mr.. HAM
ilton. I'VE will do everything to aid
them In fulfilling the duties of their
oath OF enlistment. We would wish in
an emergency OF this kind to aid both
our employees and the Government. II
Is but proper that the business institu-
tons OF the country should so regard
their duty to their government
ID. s. Porter. division insnager of the
Chesapeake End Potomac Telephone
Company. SAID that he did not know
yet whit action. II any. would be
taken by that company looking tn
rervtce OF any of It's employees enlisted
In the national guard.
Several weeks ago. Mr.. Porter said.
the company issued a general order en-
couraging Its employees to enlist in the
national guard and assured them that
duty In training camps would rot be
deducted from their vacations and
salaries would be continued duriag the
period OF such service
Steel Company Grants Leave.
The Washington Steel and Ordnance
Company granted leave to twenty-five
men this morning. and the officers as
sured employees that any who were
members OF the guard would be allowed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20

thought boil he had on his neck
would disaualify him at the physical
examination.
Wanted to Stop Over.
Two other breezy young men, one
wearing collar or the "Gertie" type.
said they would Join. but they just had
to stop over to see friends in the West
on their way to Mexico. They were
told that the eniistments provided no
stop-over privileges.
Nearly the entire day was spent by
one man who 10 an expert on santa
ton In trying to enlist. He walks
erect and easily. But he was In q street
car accident. and he wears a portion
OF wooden leg, and his other foot is
medical corps.
Turned down by the examiners he
carried his case to the War Depart
ment and talked to various OFFICIALS
mere. lie was told. 1T would require
for enlistment" Discouraged. but still
casung about for loophole, ne re-
turned to the recruiting station to
watch others who were going in.
Parents Are Anxious.
Several anxious parents. with hazy
notions OF the status of high school
cadets. called UP the franklin School
yesterday to ask whether the cadets
would be mustered into Federal ser
vice. The cadets have had training
which. when they enlist individually.
Is apt TO get commissions for them
before long service. so far as could be
learned yesterday the personnel OF the
entire school system is not affected by
calling out the guards. The only ex-
ception was In the cases of two colored
employees who may have to go. No
teachers are known to be members OF
the guard.
Herbert Y. Belts, graduate Of George
town Law School this year, made In
quiry about the cavalry. He Is employed
member OF the Interior Department
Target Association.
Expect to Enlist.
a. number of the men from that de-
partment. who acquired their first pre-
paredness training In this organization
are expecting to enlist.
Belts was a member of the national
guard in Arkansas. He was one Of 0
number of men who have served in the
guard in States whence they came who
asked questions of the recruiting OIL.
GERS yesterday. Many of these will join
intend enlistin~ until the guard is On.
camped at Fort Myer. phen they will
look over the companieS 'uiee them
HRSoksa p Soo Try to to ,f sssr ' Ssr, tas
of the old-timers TO 20 through tht
regular mill, recruiting officers said, II
holding back scores Of enlistments who
are expected to enter within few days
Max Berliner Enlists.
Max Berliner. familiar to patrons Of
the Nationals diamond exhibitions. fol-
he Is a gate keeper out at American
League Park. enlisted yesterday at tn,
Pennsylvania avenue station. James
w. Jenkins. 1915 W street southeast
who was formerly employed at the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane. alsC
| signed up.
The crowd became largest yesterda,
afternoon, between $3.50 and o'clock
Then the Government department work
| ers came over to look on and a pc
liceman and several guardsmen asked
those to dispense who showed no sign
OF wanting to enlist. At this time. too
many enlistment blanks were turned In
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Coal Cos. To Make Up Pay
To Their Soldier Employees

GREENSBORO, Pa, June 2O.-It was
announced by Superintendent w. p.
Cameron, 81 the Westmoreland and
Penn Gas Coal Companies, that his
concerns would pay national guards
men now In their employ the difference
between what the. Government pays
them and their present wages as long
as their services are required.
An official of the keystone Coal and
would probably take similar action
This will affect large number of men
in Companies OF Greensburg: z OF
At. Pleasant. and NJ OF Latrobe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Industrial Leaders
Encourage Employees
Response to the Call
Merchants, Business Men, and Utility Heads Have In
Many Instances Assured Employees That Posi-
tons Will Be Kept Open for Them
While in u. S. Service

to serve with the militia with an as
surance of q position on his return.
Anton Stephan, manager OF Dulin d
Martin Co., IN lieutenant colonel OF the
ployes Of his. company. will 60, with the
guard. and their positions will be held
open for them.
From 8. Kann. Sons a Co. Mt least
twelve mon viii be. granted leave for
promised each his position on his return.
Similar action has been taken by saks n
Co., from which establishment six men
will go.
Railway Men May Go.
The Washington Railway and Electric
Company will grant military leave OF
absence to all Of Its employees who wish
to enlist in the District militia or al
ready belong to II.
Announcement to this effect was made
today by william r. Ham. vice presi-
dent of the company.
All positions OF motormen; conductors,
linemen. and other employees will be
held open during the absence Of the
men. Vice President Ham stated the
employees who enlist with the militia
will be reinstated In their old positions
when they return.
Threo members OF the nationai buhIu
who have gone from my company Will
not only find their positions awaiting
them on their return, but their salariee
will continue during their absence
said W. b. Hibbe. OF w. .. Htbbs & Co
I'VE will do every thing possible to en-
courage the members OF the guard to
go willing to perform their service for
the Government Every business insti-
tuition in the country should feel a
patriotic obligation to pursue similar
course where possible
The American Security q Trust Conn.,
pany In sending one man into service
with the militia. Charles J. Bell presi-
dent of the company. announced that
he will recommend to the executive
committee that this mans position be
held open for him and that his salary
continue during his absence.
Personal Inconvenience should find
no consideration from the business man
whose employees are members OF the
national guardS said William F. Guide
Of GUIDE Bros Every member OF the
guard should be excused at once. be
given assurance OF his position on his
return. and further encouraged where
possible he added. I'VE will serd
Ave or more men. The FIRST duty OF
every American citizen II to his Gov.
eminent and Its flag
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
CONGRESS HAS HOST
e OF WAR VETERANS
There Are Enough Members Of
Both Houses Experienced in
War to Form Company.

Nearly a company Of soldiers who are
veterans of the Spanish-A American war
Of 1893 can be mustered In the two
houses Of Congress.
Most of tnese veterans were con-
nected with volunteer regiments and
the national Puard. and their services
during the Spanish war rangel from
mobilization 70 actual battle, but they
were more OF leEs trained soldiarE. and
the majority Of them are In fair shape
for fighting today.
veterans of the Spanish war are now
fat and shcrt-winded. II would take
several months-maybe longer--io put
them In condition, but they arr Feter-
edge superior to that OF tho <ookie"
regarding military tactics and service.
Some of the legislators have retained
an active interest In military affairs.
The Veteran Roll.
Here 10 4 fairly complete list OF the
experienced Spanish war veterans now
serving in Coagress:
Senators-Fall OF New Mexico. Hard
wick Of Georgia. Hughes of Now Jer-
say, Lewis of Illinois. yardnman Of
Mississippi, Wadsworth Of New York.
Weeks Of Massachusetts,. PoinisSter OF
Decentralization OF Massachu-
sets, crago OF Pennsylvania, Dyer OF
Missouri NOW commandments OF
the United Spanish War veterans),
Aiken OF South Carolina, Anderson OF
Minnesota, Ellsworth of Minnesota
Greene OF Vermont, Hart OF New Jer-
sey. Haskell OF New York. Heivering
Of Kansas. Howard q Georgia, Hud-
Humphreys of Mississippi. James and
Loud Of Michigan, Nicely Of: West s, xir;
OF Arkansas, Sells or Tennessee, Stone
OF Illinois, Tilson OF Connecticut, Var
Dye OF Minnesota,
Honored by Organizations.
Congressman johnson of Washington
Langley OF Kentucky. Austin or Zen
nessee. and Key OF ohio are numbered
among the honorary members OF the
United spanish War veterans,
These veterans OF the war OF 1888. to-
gether with members OF Congress who
are affiliated with the national guard
would present a good-sized company Of
legislators were they to decide to 60
TO war again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Du Points Will Pay Men
During Militia Duty

WILMINGTON. Del, June z0.-The
executive committee of the du Pont
Powder Company held a special meeting
and not only decided to grant a leave
OF absence to all employees who are
members Of the militias of the various
States, Territories, and District of Co
lumbia for the duration OF their ser
vice. but also to grant such employees
for a period of six months. II the ser
vice continues so long. pay equivalent
to their present pay. including merit
pay, extra pay and cash bonus. less the
amount that Is paid them by the United
States Government.
men throughout the United States, the
exact number not being known to the
company at this time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Ohio Militia Colonel
Is Richest Soldier

CINCINNATI. June U.-Lieut. Col.
William Cooper. Proctor, aged forty
five, acting colonel OF the First kegi-
ment Ohio National Guard, awaiting
summons 10 the Mexican border. Is
probably the richest soldier in the
United States.
He Is president or the Proctor a.
Gamble Soap Company, draws a salary
OF at least S75,OO a year. and employs
several thousand men and women.
Mr.. Proctor Is benevolent, and gave
Princeton University S5OO.OU for a
s raauate c8tege an ,. , ne also u.s. PIG ,,
site near this city
Capt. T. Lincoln Mitchell, or Troop &,
has big fortune. and his troop Is
largely made up OF members or wealthy
Cincinnati families.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
d. {. Volunteers More
Than 500 For Border
Recruiting Headquarters Scene of Many Visitors.
Including Veterans of Spanish War and High
School Cadets Who Would Enlist.

More than 800 men have volunteered
the District militia since the Presidents
call was issued.
ITS just like the Spanish American
war days"
Veterans OF the war with Spain have
dropped into the recruiting stations
frequently. and this was their invariable
comment.
The station at l226 Pennsylvania ave-
nuc kept open until II o'clock last night.
Occasionally a prospective recruit would
stroll in with a girl on his arm, and
In one case It was the girl who sided
with the recruiting officer that 1T is
a young fellows duty to Co." and per-
suaded her escort 70 sign an enlistment
blank.
The small boy had the time Of his
life. He stuck around. large numbers
of him, until chased out. and then re-
turned against the first chance.
A number of boys tried to enlist. One
wearing the uniform of a telegraph
MESSENGER stepped blithely up With a
request for a blank.
How old are your" the officer asked.
next month" he replied.
The officer explained that the mini
mum age for recruits was eighteen,
and that even II a volunteer was under
twenty-one he had to have consent oil
his parents.
"Huh. amt got no, parents" the
| would-be soldier replied. PITY II a
fellow can support himself and be his
own boss, he can't enlist"
cadet. stood about looking envious'y II,
II want to go myself" he said, but
my mother raised so much racket thai
| guess I'd Letter wait a few days and
let her get Used to the idea. I'm go
ing. though"
Cadets Interested.
| A number Of cadets inquired about
phases OF the enlistment. and one wear
Ing a second lieutenant's uniform. took
an enlistment blank with him. saying
he probably would sign UP today.
The cadets show marked interest ir
Company X. OF the Third Infantry. fol
In that company are a number OF for
mer high school cadets. Most OF tn,
from the ranks OF the high school sol
diers.
Recently transferred to this. compan,
com nj hys'fst0nM c fSEne MANGA
Training School, this year. Egglestor
belonged to the naval battalion, but h,
wanted to take the examination fol
entry to West Point under the new Law
which allows twenty-five appointments
upon competitive examination 4
which national guard members are
eligible.
Question Arises.
There arose a question as to whethe
q member OF the naval battalion woul'
be eligible for this examination, so, 4
make sure. Eggleston was transferred
to the infantry.
Eggleston has taken the examtna
tionn for West Point, but he will g
out as a private with the guardsmel
to camp today and await the result o
his eitort.
Two other popular guardsmen, Firs
Lieut.. 4. e. Simpson and Captain Hear
are high school boys. The former wa
at Central and the latter at Bushes
High.
Despite the Seriou' business In PROS
ress, which everyone took seriously
there were occasional happenings at tn
recruiting station that brought a laugh
One rather bashful volunteer In
Quired whether the recruiting office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
WILL AID FAMILIES
OF THE MILITIAMEN
Vacation War Relief Committee to
Care for Dependents.

NEW YORK. June 2O.-While militia
men mobilized in their camps today,
Miss Anne Morgan. daughter OF the late
]. p. Morgan. threw the forces OF the
vacation war relief committee into the
work of providing for their dependent
families.
Though many large business houses
announced the salaries of their militia
men-employes will be continued, a large
number of the State soldiers. employ ed
by smaller firms. or working "by the
day" are leaving no provision for their
families.
The relief committee will meet to-
morrow to consider the MEXICAN situa-
ton. particularly the plight of Ameri-
can families In the cities. whose sup
port has been withdrawn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
NAVY ASSEMBLING
IN MEXICAN WATERS
Vessels Are En- Route to Every
important Seaport on Both
Coasts.

While the national guard OF the Uni
ted States is under orders to mobilize
for the Mexican campaign the navy IL
assembling a strong fleet In Mexican
waters 10 cooperate with the army to
meet all eventuelities.
Naval vessels are en- route to every
important seaport on the east and west
coasts OF Mexico. joining vessels al
ready stationed at these points. The
entire Atlantic and Pacific fleets are
being held in register to get under way
at moments notice II hostilities be-
come imminent.
The navy part In any plan of cam
paign will, be 10 sieze all Mexican sea-
ports, sending landing parties ashore
to occupy port cities under protection
OF the warships' guns. The navy will
have a force OF 5000 bluejackets and
marines available to supplement the
10000 or more armed forces under Gen.
eral Funston.
In Mexican Waters.
The Navy Department today gave out
a list of vessels now stationed in Next
can waters or en- route there.
On the east coast vessels stationed
at Mexican ports are as follows:
The Nebraska at Vera Cruz. Wheel
ing at Puerto Mexico. Marietta and
Machias at Tampico.
En- route to Mexican waters are the
following vessels:
Dixie, from Philadelphia to 1ampico
Salem. from Guantanamo to Tampico
Hancock, from Santo Domingo to Vera
Cruz: six destroyers and the destroyer
tender Panther. from Key West "a
Vera Cruz; transport Sumner, from
Newport News to Tampico.
Stationed on West Coast.
On the west coast the following nava
vessels are stationed at Mexican sea.
ports:
Annapolis at Mazatlan, Yorktown anc
Glacier at opolobampo. Cleveland a,
Guaymas, Albany at Manzanillo.
Held in readiness to sail from Sar
Diego are Admiral Winslows flagship
the San Diego. Chattanooga. Denver
Milwaukee, and four destroyers,
En- route to Mazatlan is the transport
Buralo.
The request OF the Mexican govern
ment that no landing parties be al
lowed TO so ashore at any Mexican por
has been communicated to the Navy
Department by the state Department
as matter of Information. Inc state
Department has not made an officia
reply to this request.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Del Rio Reinforced
To Resist Attack
1900 Mexicans and Yaquis Ad-
vancing to Attack Town,
Funston Hears.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, June So
Further reports were received here
early today that 1900 Mexicans and
Yaqui Indians are advancing from tho
south to attack Del Rio.
This information was brought by
Mexicans 20 Colonel Sibley. command
ing at Del Rio. and transmitted 10 Gem
eral Funston. A battalion OF the Third
Infantry has been sent by motor truck
to re-enforce Slbley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
School Awards Medal.

A committee o: the Armstrong Man
uai Training School faculty has award
ed n medal to Isadore Williams for the
hest essay on the life end works Of
Shakespeare, The medal was given
by the Independent MAGAZINE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
Class Night At Normal.

Class night exercises will be held at
the Wilson Normal School. Eleventh
and Harvard streets northwest, this
evening. In case OF rain Il 10 announced
that the program will be held Thursday
evening
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-20
MILITIA CALL MEANS
SACRIFICE FOR MANY
Local Guardsmen in Govern
ment Service CheerfulIy Give
Up Pay to Serve In Field.

On Saturday a young man who had
been working ut meager salary in
the Postoffice Department was inform
ed of his appointment, through a civil
service examination. to a $1,000 posi-
ton.
He was member Of the District
national guard. so he got the news
Sunday that he would have to 20 to
camp with the guardsmen. Therefore.
he may not be able to even start on the
position for which he worked two years
This young man cheerfully remarked
ITS all In the game and has made
no effort to escape duty with the guard
That is the same spirit shown by hun
dreds of guardsmen who hold positions
here. There are fifty-five employees in
the Postoffice Department in the militia
Hard Test for Many.
In some cases the test will be even
harder, for many of the guardsmen
have families dependent upon them
These must give up their salaries, from
present Indications. and accept the
meaeer pay OF enlisted men.
General Harvey and others already
have made inquiries about ways and
means OF having these men retain. at
least, their status In the civil service.
There now seems no law by which this
can be done. But as soon as the mob
ilization at Fort Myer is complete. and
there Is a breathing spell, the militia
heads are going to make an effort to
look into this phase Of the case.
AS a result of the men who will go
Into camp the District pay roll will be
depleted by about $4,000. More than
half of this amount, II is estimated IL
represented In Federal Government and
District government salaries.
Average Pay $40 Week.
The amount is based on the assump-
ton that the average weekly pay OF a
guardsman from his employment is $50
The average throughout the country
has been estimated at SIS. but 1t is be-
lieved the salary scale OF the District
National Guard members is higher than
the average.
In nearly every. Government depart
ment there are stories going the rounds
Of men who must make considerable
sacrifices to do guard duty. There Is
one man. for example, who has a wife
two children, must support an aged
mother, and has put his savings into
house he is buying on the installmeni
plan.
Variations OF this story are heard In
many Government offices. Despite this
there has been little tendency, the offi'
GERS state, to try to evade service.
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thought a boil he had on his neck
would disauaiify him al the physical