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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
PIT|LESS TOLL
AWAITS ROOKIE
Militiamen Mus, Endure Mis-
cry to Get Properly
Hardened
1T BEGINS AT BORDER

A pitlless course Of physical
hardening s~sits Seattle mili-
tlamen who are sent to tho Mex.
lean border.
Soft muscles must be tough
ened, tender feet must be
broken In, excess weight must
be s~ested of. parehed throats
must be accustomed 10 little
drinking water. and the whole
body must be trained 10 bear
the terrific strain put upon II
by service In an inhospltable
territory.
But in the end, when the ruddy.
toughened Johnny comes marching
home. his own mother viii hardly
know him.
The ideal soIdier-the soldier
ready for fiohtipa-muss not
only be physically strong, but
able at any time 10 perform tire.
mendous effort with the least
food, water and rest.
No man will ever forget his first
hike" with the full field service
pack on his back and the rife on
his shoulder and his ammunition In
his belt-more than 30 pounds
In all.
The first few miles are easy.
The weight is scientifically dis.
tributed. and he feels he could
carry II forever.
Thon II begins TO feel heavier.
There Is WEAKNESS in the spinal
column. Sweat breaks out wherever
the weight bears down upon the
clothing.
Little raw places begin 70 grow
into sores which are irritnted by
salty persplration.
II the man In heavy his breath
begins to wheeze In his throat, and
he feels as II he could drink n gal.
Ion OF water.
Soon he has consumed all the
lukewarm water In his little can
teen, and begins 10 think he will
surely die OF thirst before he GOV.
ers another five miles.
Later he learns the trick OF car.
rying a pebble in his mouth to ward
off this false sensation Of thirst.
Night comes and the column halts
Just as the rookie" is sure his
wobbly knees can bear him no
longer.
He crawls into his shelter tent
and tries to sleep on his poncho
laid upon the bare ground.
So the ordeal goes on day after
day. with fatigulng skirmish drill
worked In between hikes. until the
no longer ache. the feet no
longer blister and the body has cal.
lous spots where chatting sores
once stung the flesh.
The rookie feels new sense of
strength and power.
He laughs at his former misery
AND WITH THAT LAUGH HE
A SOLDIER
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
CALLS IT ACID TEST

WASHINGTON, June 1e.--
President Wilson today awaited
results OF the acid test applied
to the men OF the country In
the Issuance for National
Guard mobilization.
On May 81, In Arlington, the
sldent told 500 veterans Of
civil war that "wlthln a month"
Il might be up to the nations
Industrial chiefs to determine
whether the new militia law
was to receive the support
which might be expected from
the business men In their en-
thusiasm for preparedness.
President Wilson regards the
present situation as a strict APP
pllcation OF the test.
As rapidly as the war de-
partment received reports to-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
and WILLIAMS JUST
WON'T BE 'SP00FED'

Hurry" came the voice over the
telephone. "a man here Is insulting
me terribly"
The desk sergeant at police head.
quarters quickly dispatched Officers
Wilson and Blake 10 the Colman
dock at 30 Sunday night.
They we're to rescue ono Floyd
H Williams. sos White building,
from terrific assault.
Williams pointed out Tom Cars
tens. a longshoreman. who lives at
the Seayiew hotel.
That's the man" he cried. i've
got to catch boat now. but will
return to prosecute him"
"But what did he do?" demanded
the cops.
what didn't he do?" Williams
fairly shouted. "He said Spool!
Spool! to me"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
Meets Col. Jnslis,
Re9imental Commander

In a remote inner office. In
trenched behind an alert and busy
staff. is the iron-gray man Who Will
direct the destinies OF the Wash
inEfon men in the South.
When finally wormed my way
Into his presence. Col. Ingiis turn
ed from a huge filing case and nod
ded pleasantly.
You are busy caring for new
recruits out there, aren't youg"
nodded toward the library door.
Yes" said Col. Inglis. they
have come In very fast | think
we will be up TO fighting strength
in a day or two. We only keep up
10 about one-third the strength nee
essary for a good fight ordinarily.
you know"
what will they do them" |
asked.
"Oh, then they will be ordered
TO American Lake, probably. to
1riil. live on fried potatoes and
beans, and await orders to 60
South"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
Accepting Married
Men, Too

'But mostly to live on potatoes
and beans. perhaps?"
Col. Tnglis smiled muslngly.
Well. yes. perhaps" he answer
ed. But they are really very good
potatoes and bears"
"Will the married men go. too
There will be no dlfferentia-
tion, whatever, between married
and single men," he said. Il don't
know what action the federal gov
eminent will take on that, but we
are accepting all recruits. and are
sending all of our men,
In the hall, the men who were
not on duty were chatting In
groups and couples. The air was
heavy with mingllng OF tobacco
and photographers flashiight
smoke.
IL seemed TO make war almost a
real and present thing.
Here or there a woman-mother.
wife or sweetheart. ! suppose
was waiting or talking to her man.
On any side one could catch
voice with a sob In II, and an an
swering laugh, or a would-be reas-
surfing, Wen never leave the
1ake-don't Worry"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
DIVER is
TRAPPED
UNDER SEA

A. vcrbeck. a deep sea diver
who lay pinned beneath a steel rail
at the bottom OF Smith cove for
five hours and 40 minutes Sunday.
and who was given up for dead. is
reported slightly improved at the
city hospital Monday.
He probably will recover.
Verbeck was employed to raise
some steel that had fallen into the
cove while tho Kahio Maru was be-
ing loaded His line became en-.
tangled and one OF the rails, in
shifting. pinned him down. Harry
Finch. another diver. succeeded
In raising Verbeck TO the surface
after nearly six hours. A pulmotor
was used in reviving him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
MAY USE GUARD
ACROSS BORDER
Secretary Baker Asks Con-
gress to Make Militia
Available
WOULD RUSH NEW LAW

WASHINGTON. juno
l9-Secre,ary Baker took
steps today 10 make the
National Guard available
for immediate duty in
Mexico. Baker. thru Gen.
Crowder, sent copy of a
special resolution 10 Chair
man Hay OF the house .
military affairs commit
tee, which, il acted upon
favorably by congress,
would make effective at
once that section OF the
new army law which gives
the war department au-
thority to order the mill
tia into foreign territory.
Hay announced he would ask
unanimous consent today for the
passage OF the resolution.
The guardsmen could not be used
outside the borders OF the country
without the authority OF congress.
or until they had volunteered for
that duty, under the old militia law
under which they are called out.
The new Hay law. which would
make milltiamen available for duty
anywhere. under the federal gov.
ernment. does not go into effect
until July /.
"A Precautionary Plan"
Neither the secretary nor Gen.
Crowder would discuss the step.
Other officers. members OF the gen.
eral staff. insisted IL was merely
"a precautionary plan"
They said the situation admitted.
ly teemed with the widest possibil.
tiles. and that every effort will be
made to be prepared for any event.
uality.
All militia Called
Reports received today from va.
rlous points over the country indi-
Gated that quick action Ia being
obtained on the war department or.
ders, sent out Sunday. mastering
into the federal service practically
the entire militia strength of the
nation.
Tho guardsmen are, In most
cases. being modified today al
their respective stations. and will
be called upon for border duty as
rapidly as Gen. Frederick Funston,
commanding the American forces
along the line, may need them.
The militia will release about 30
600 regular troops now doing duty
on the border for service in Mexico.
Bakers orders place at Funston's
disposal ss regiments of infantry.
Gen. Mills. In charge OF militia
affairs. estimates that more than
100000 troops will respond to the
call
There are 70 batteries Of field
80 troops OF cavalry, 25
engineer companies, 20 signal com
panles. 26 ambulance companies
and q field hospitals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
SEATTLE guards
READY FORACT|0N

MOBILiZATION OF all the OF Washington national
AVA guard-inanty cavalry field signal corps and the mcd
cal and hospital oorpsor the Mexican border
started Monday morning
Orders flashed to all parts OF the mid
night Sunday upon receipt OF word from Governor Lister
News of the call first made public in Seattle
day night and altho the muster
their respective armorc until o'clock this morning as carly
o'clock little clusters OF guardsmen were gathered at
headquarters waiting for their officers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
Sees Soldiers
Salute Old Glory

We were standing beside the door
OF the colonels office.
At one side Of the entrance stood
a slim, straight boy. on guard duty.
eyes unwayefingly ahead. hands
closed on the barrel OF his gun. and
the blue cord OF the enlisted man
on his hat
At the other side OF the entrance
Was the flag
As the uniformed men passed
back and forth. each one would stop
for an almost imperceptible second.
his heels would come together, and
his right hand come to his hat brim
in salute OF Old Glory.
| looked at the man beside me.
His eyes softened as he watched
Il like that" he said. Il never
get tired OF seeing them salute the
flag Doesn't IL make you feel like
that?"
couldn't answer. some way.
had liked 1t so well that II hurt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

.HE Armory rings to-

TftE Armory rings to-
L day with the voices
OF hundreds oi men.
There arc men with gold
cords on their hats, men
with red cords on their
hats. men with blue cords
on their hats, and men
with no hats and no cords
At all.
There are uniforms that
arc dull and worn, and
uniforms that are pressed
and bright.
There are boots that are
shapeless and stained, and
boots that shrek their
brown newness.
There are men whose
hair and boards arc white;
there are wide-eyed boys
with heads held high and
guns elenched tight.
In the big library. the walls ar
covered with charts for eye-testin
md the floor with queer device
Tor measuring OF height. weigh
and strength.
Every hour dozens OF men swarr
past the guard at the door and ar
examined for physical fitness to B
soldiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

Miss Barbara Keaft. i0S w. Caller
St. was the victim OF an unusual
auto accident Saturday. Her ma
chine stopped, and Harry Stokes.
president OF the Stokes Co, got out
to see what the trouble was The
auto started. plunging down n steep
bank. capsizing several times. Miss
Keats ankle was fractured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
MExIcANS BRING
UP FIELD CANNON

LAREDO, Tex. June t9.-
Manuel Gsrzla Vigil, former
editor Of a Mexican paper In
this city, arrived today In
Nuevo Laredo, across the Dor.
der, with t5 three-inoh field
pieces and 300 artIllerymen TO
reinforce the Carranxs 9arri.
son there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
Hears of One
Soldier Who's Only 16

Somewhere in the haze I found
T. ID. Smith OF Company l., n
q. W.
Sort OF funny to watch the
youngsters here on their first en-.
lstment," he said. They're rath-
or nervous. you know. and feel an
tho war we're right on their heels"
Smith himself mas Just enlisted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
THEY'LL GET NO DINERS

CHICAGO. June te.--"No
dining car for the militia en-
route TO the border"
This was the edict OF the
central department Of the army
today. The National Guards
mon must either carry their
food with them on the trains
or arrange TO dctrain and eat
al restaurants en- route.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
COAST ARTILLERY
NOT CALLED UPON

Thus far the Coast artillery, OF
which Maj. Clarance Blethen 10
commanding officer, and the naval
militia. of which Commodore w.
b. Allison is in charge. have net
been called out In the general or
der to mobilize the Washington
National Guard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

WASHINGTON. June l9-Americas mailed fist con-
fronts the Carranza government today Orders for practically
all militia for border service backed by dispatch of
fighting ships and transports constitute the threat
1t is the administrations last trump card to quiet
troublesome situation
II this last trump does take the trick officials fear
will follow.
Some administration officials frankly admit fear that
dispatch of 10000 the border may some
of the reckless OF Carranza commit an
act that could have only result
Others certain the mailed fist will have the de-
sired effect
They believe tho that the United States will thoroly
prepared by the latest for anything that develops below
he horde
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
CALL A CONFERENCE

Battalion Commanders Majors
Fred Llewellyn. John E. Carroll. or
Seattle. and George LoveJoy OF
Pullman, reported at Adj Gen.
Thompson's office In the Haight
building Monday morning for in
structionB.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
HUGHES HAS CONFERENCES

HUGHES HAS CONFERENCES
NEW YORK, June 19-Charles
e. Hughes returned TO his political
headquarters al the Hotel Astor
early today. with an important
series OF conferences with repub.
lican party leaders scheduled
The subcommittee on organiza.
ton was to meet Hughes this aft
ernoon.
Murray Crane was one OF
Hughes first callers.
He refused TO discuss his visit,
but II was assumed he had talked
over the matter OF the appointment
OF a national chairman and return
ed 10 meet other members OF the
subcommittee, giving them Hughes
views.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
PREPARE FOR ACTION

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. June 19.-
All women and children, prisoners
In the city jail and patients In the
hospital are being sent into the in
terror from Matamoras. Max, op.
posite here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

The guardsmen are under full
war discipline. They will be given
an opportunity 10 arrange their
civilian affairs before leaving. but
to all intents and purposes their
military service actually began at
s o'clock this morning.
viii Sleep at Armory
They will eat at the Armory and
sleep there
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
TEDDY TO
GIVE O. K.
TOHUCHES

OYSTER BAY. juno 1s.---
Col. Roosevelt will publicly In
dorse Chas. e. Hughes, the re-
publican presidential oandi.
date, after the hearing Of the
progressive national committee
at Chicago, Il was learned to-
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
Washington.
EXCITED BY
WARRUM0RS
Ultimatum From Carran-
"a Prompts Fears That Mexican
Troops Will Precipitate Trouble
on Border; u. S. PlaysTrump Card

JUAREZ, June 19.-Cen. Francisco Senano
Minister Obregons chief Of staff arrived here today on
mission. II is rumored Serrano will take COM
mand Of all Caranza troops in Northern Mexico in the
event of with the United States Senano refused
to discuss his visit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

day from the militia command
ers In the country, they were
forwarded to Wilson.
Washington appreciates that
a real crisis confronts the pres
ident in Mexico.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
'WIDE-EYED BOYS
WHITTIER GUNS
CLE|NCHED Tight
Thus Girl Reporter Describes Scene
Today at Armory; Recruiting
Progressing Rapidly, Colonel
Tells Her.

for tn. fourth time lie is 81
Years old
They seem young. almost too
Young. ! vcntured
They are. We hsvs one chap
in our company who Is only is.
and several who are Just rs. They
have to have the consent of their
families II they enlist before they
are 81. and their mothers aud ia
theirs come down here with thom.
IT'S both sad and funny. now"
Il should think your company
would seem q little like n kinder
EArten." I suggested
Private |. ID. Smith. Company l..
y. G. w. drew himself up TO .
finc military bearing
Company Averages
Il Years in Age
Our company averages II
years" he announced witheringly.
drifted about In the smoke and
listened to the various prognostl.
cations about the chances OF being
shipped south
Hat 90 you MINK ABOUT III
asked q black-haired and mus.
tached individual. who had a din.
xying number of stripes on his
sleeve. aud several things on his
collar.
About going SOUTH" he inquir-
ed Il don't know. I've changed
my mind a hundred times. but
rtRht uoU I don'f think NE will I"
A tall. white-haired officer
passed us just then.
That man served with me in the
Philippines" said my companion.
And" he added. taking his hat off
and turning IL about In his hands.
this served with me in the Phil
ippines. too"
The felt was worn smooth. and
the color was faded almost past
recognition.
Got to get II q new cord" he
went on. I've lost my other.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
CALLING MILITIA DOES NOT MEAN
INTERVENTION, WASHINGTON INSISTS

Calling the militia does intervention.
The policy is still TO keep Gen Pershing's column wher
is and to strengthen the border patrol much
the outbursts OF banditry
The most disturbing thing in OF perplexing ri
and facts is the report that Carranza has u
demanding the withdrawal OF American troops with
week Behind the militia call last night lies realization
officials admit that Carranza growing gradually weakei
with consequent possibility of trouble between his regm
and the United States
The economic situation in Mexico is extremely bad ac
eording official reports
This for trouble by creating chaotic condition
by stimulating banditry among whose only sus
tcnance seems TO lie in loot
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19

OUTPUT or Navajo Indian
blankets last year amounted to
$75o.ooo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
HOPE MILITIA MOVE WILL
HOLD CARRANZA IN CHECK

HOLD CARRANZA IN CHECK
The militia call, officials hoped may cause Carranza tc
make efforts 10 hold his in check,
The orders issued last night contemplate having about
10000 ready for border work.
The demands of Caranzsta Gen revino that Pershines
forces do move-cxcept out-under pain of Mexican
attack regarded here part of Mexican bombast which
will go unheeded.
Army openly express fear that neither Caranza
his officers will be able prevent attack Pershing
column and the consequent precipitation OF intervention
Should this occur, they said. would follow
Admitting the gravity OF the situation Secretary Lam
sing said There excitement and irritation Mexico
than heretofore.
The the significant in view OF Lam
sings refusal for weeks make any except
on "co-operaticn' with the de facto government.
FORCEFUL REFUSAL OF DEMAND
FOR WITHDRAWAL SENT TO CARRANZA
A of 10000 words strong and forcefu
refusal heed Carranzas withdrawal request will be en-
Carranza before night
This may preciptae the trouble that every official
ears-an actual clash between Mexcans and American
troops.
Announcement that the note would go today made
after the Mexican embassy had delivered to
Lansing presumably request that this governments reply
be fastened.
Consul Sillman is route to the border Meanwhile
warnings Americans to quit the country have gone
forward.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-19
NIGHT EDITION

TUESDAY,. MAYBE. WE'LL GET SOME MORE
LAST WEEKS WEATHER BUT NOT BEFOR
WEArHERMAN SALISBURY SAYS TO-DAY; -
NIGHT. UNSETTLED. OCCASIONALLY THREATf
ING; TUESDAY. FAIR AND WARMER"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-20
DIR. MAPH|S SPEAKS
ON MEMORIAL SCHOOL
University of Virginia Professor Has
Made Several Addresses
Recently.

Charlottesville, Va, Nov. fs--Re-
cent activities Of the Curry Memorial
School Of Educa ton at the University
of Virginia have included addresses
by Professor Charles G. Manh,s Il
the Fredericksburg Normal and Hish
Schools. and AT the institutes OF Caro-
line, Hanover and Henrico Counties.
Professor Maphis Is now away from
TIE university attending the meeting
OF the Southern Association Of Cor
Ieges and Secondary Schools. which
meets a Durham. and eff which ~
is secretary. At this meeting, Pro-
fessor J. l.. Manahan. of the School
of Education. will deliver an address
on Educational Tests and Measure.
ments"
Professor Alfred Lawrence Hail.
Quest has returned from Rochester.
where he lectured on Supervised
study, and Professor Manahan deli7-
cred addresses at the dedication Of
the new high school at Millboro and
at the King County Teachers Insti-
tute. F. NJ Alexander. assistant ii
extension work. has recently spoken
at the Fluvanna County Fair. ut the
Orange County Teachers Institute.
and at the Mountain View school. A.
bemarIe County.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-20

of 60,sS9. although the year be-
fore McKinley's plurality was
more than 26S. 600. Yet when
Judge Parker was the Democratic
candidate for President in 1904
he lost New York by $4,000 and
poiled the fewest votes of any
Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent since 1884
In 1909 Tammany nominated
Judge Gaynor for Mayor, and
Judge Gaynor was popularity re-
sarded as an invincibie candidate.
Yet he made a miserable CAM
paign and was saved from defeat
only by a divided opposition. The
combined Barnard Hearst vote
exceeded the Gaynor vote by
10000.
In 1918 TamMany again went
10 the hepch for candidate for
Mayor, and Judge Mccall was
beaten by $4,000 votes. thou
sands of whom he had alienated
by his own speeches
In 1914 Samuel Seabury was
elected associate Judge OF the
court of Appeals by a plurality
Of 56,o54 He carried New York
county by more than 10000.
Kings by $4,000. the Bronx by
~ 1000. Queens by 5000. and
Richmond by 3,To0. Although
Governor Whitman, in a Repub-
hcan landslide election, carried
the State by $4,000. he ran only
10000 ahead of Judge Sea bury.
who actually polIed more votes
than Senator Wadsworth. Yet.
as the Democratic candidate for
Governor this year. Judge Sea
bury carried New York city by
paltry 81 n06 and was disas-
trously beaten in the State.
Mr.. Hughes was mighty can
didate before he heca me q Judge
Nhen he ran for Governor in
1896 he had a plurality of ST.
s9' and was the only Republican
on the state ticket to be elected
AS a candidate for President he
ran behind his ticket in practi-
cally every State in the Union,
and AS a campaigner he lost votes
by every speech he made. He
was strongest On the day he was
nominated and weakest on cleo
ton day.
why should judges make poor
candidates for executive office we
40 not pretend to know. but II
is nevertheless a fact, and II IL
tact 70 which political parties
are bound to give more consid-
GRAFTON In the future Thus the
rear that the bench has been
dragged into politics through the
precedents set by the nomination
OF Justice Hughes for President
and Judge Seaburv for Governor
is stifled by the election returns.
On the whole it is perhaps bet.
ter for the country that the
Judge should remain nudge. and
that the training and experiences
or the bench should unit him for
party leadership
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-20

and in view Of Mr.. Hughes ex-
perience no justice of the SUI
pfeme Court Is likely again to
ne receptive candidate.
In opposing Mr.. Hughes nomi-
nation Joseph II. choate pro-
tested that
II should be regarded as a IA
TAI drawback TO Justice Hughes
nomination that he is Justice
or the Supreme Court, a court
which must be kept inviolate
from without or from within"
We doubt II this theory innu-
enced many voters against Mr..
Hughes. for It did not influence
. even Mr.. Choate. who warmly
supported the ticket and the cam
didate, The strongest reason
against the nomination OF judges
for high elective Office is Sc
verely practical one. They are
weak candidates. The Hughes
campaign lis not unique.
In 1897 Alton b. Parker wam
elected chief Judge OF the New
York Court OF Appeals on the
Democratic ticket " . plurality