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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
WINTHROP
n. E. o. P. Holds Installation
Observation-Disclosures Club
Girls to Give En-
tertainment
local NEWS BRIEFS AND
PERSONAL CHAT

TIE officers Of Maranacook LoCge. -
! y p were installed FRIDAY eve
ring ~ Mrs. Anna II. Brann, ID r.
r. 81 EaIlowell. The officers are: War
h.. Mrs c H Penney: vice warden
Mr.. l.. D. French: SEC. Mrs NJ ar
RE French: Fin. Sec. : L. bohHe4 !
Treas. c. H. Penney: CHAP. MIS-. =
O.. Wood guide. Mrs. :. +. kd"aros
Guardian. Nrs Cora Insham: sentinel
F. : Jackson: representative to Gfahu
Lodge. Mrs c. H. Penney; alternate
Mrs. <. :. French: delegate. Mrs h
p benson: alternate. G. H. penney
Refreshments were served following
the meeting.
Mrs G.. F. Wilson was in Nassalboro
last week. called by the illness Of her
mother.
The Campfire Girls Councils VIII
NEE, Jointly this evening at the con
gregational church, giving an enter
tainment at which the public VIII DC
welcome.
The girls Of the Rainbow CLUB VII!
give a supper and entertainment tues
day evening at the Methodist church
with the following program: selection
Poys' orchestra: comedy chorus.
can't Do a Thing With Ny Hair since
It's Washed: piano solo, Miss "ey'
mouth: selection. orchestra: farce
The Pail Back: Mrs. Oldstyla from
Dog Corner on Visit to Winthrop.
Miss Ina Porter: Mrs. Sueseney.' bi'
suspicious. Miss Edith Packard; Lou
Waitress al the station restaurant
Miss Dudley; Gertie Plane. kind
hearted girl. Mss Lila Hammond
Henrietta and Adelaide Pride. Ger
ties stuck-up cousins Misses Beu-
lah wallace and Mae Mcdonald.
A benefit for ,he Winthrop Band vii
be held Wednesday evening at the
skating rink.
Mrs l.. T. Carleton and Mrs. j. 4
Foster were nostesses Of the Ladies
Auction Club last Friday. A fine sup
per was served followed by whist Mrs
w a. Whiting winning first honors
\ II. Patrick'S dancing party by Mrs
Ryan's cfilG's class Saturday. March
Is. was enjoyed by the mothers anc
friends of the children. Shamrocks fill
ed with dainty candies. flags and St
Patrick's ma pkins We're used as favors
TIE class presented Mrs. Ryan witt
green pinks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
IRA BOOKER DIES
SUNDAY AT BRUNSWICK

Brunswick. Maine. March 19.-(Spe-
cial).-Ira P. Booker, aged 81 years,
the oldest Mason in town and from
1869 to 1918 an officer Of Bowdoin Col
lege, died here this afternoon. He had
served in the separate capacities of
secretary to the board Of overseers OF
Bowdoin college. assistant to the treas
urer and as treasurer. He resigned
only when his ill health forced the ac-
ton. He had also been town auditor
and was for many years treasurer of
the United Lodge. F. and A. NJ, here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
BRAZIL NOT TO
EQU|S|T|0N
GERMAN SHIPS

Rio Janeiro, March 1s.--From a re-
liable source. it is learned that the
Brazilian government despite reports
to the contrary in circulation in the
United States. has taken no action to-
wards requisitioning merchant vessels
Of German ownership interned in Bra
lillian ports.
According to information published
In, the newspapers the Brazilian gov
eminent would not consider taking
such action without an amicable agreA-
ment with all interests concerned.
The neutrality Of Brazil in the war
between Germany ard Portugal has
been decreed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
MAN FALLS 80 FEET,
LANDING ON HEAD;
INJURIES SLIGHT

Portland. Me, March 1a.-Althoush
Thomas Mulkern Of 81 Fore street fell
into the hold of the steamer Fremona
at a distance of so fee, and landed on
his head early Saturday evening. his
only injury so far as the physicians
can determine at present is scalp
wound. When picked up by his COM
panions. Mulkern was in an uncon-
scious condition, and it was thought at
first that his skull was fractured. but
before he reached the Maine General
hospital. he revived and it is now be-
lieved that his injury is not serious.
He was reported to be very weak from
loss of blood last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
N. c. employees
ARE TO PRESENT
A WAGE REQUEST

Portland. Me. March IA re4-as.
for an eight-hour day is 20 be naia
tomorrow of the management q ;.a
Maine Central Railroad in behalf a.
the members OF the American Fe5@ra-
ton OF Railway Workers. IRE e.r-
ployes affected include shopnlen. c.sz--
ers, inspectors. stationary lrarer
etc. A request will also be made in
behalf Of the bridge and main,eHance
of way workers for a nine-hoUr day
and an increase Of four cents an h03,
in pay At the general mana gers g=.1s
tonight it was stated that the raquss;
haC not been received but was expec;.
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
BOWDOIN DEBATE
q PRIZES AWARDED

Brunswick, Me-, March 19-Announce-
ment was made at Bowdoin college Sal
urday of the award Of the Bradbury de-
batting prizes. following a trial debate
between varsity teams which will rep
resent Bowdoin in the intercollegiate
debates with Wesleyan and Hamilton
next Thursday
The first prize Of $40 was awarded
to the Affirmative team, Arthur B.
Chapman. II, Hugh NJ. Hescock, 1S,
and Francis W. Jacob. IS. The second
pvize Of $40 was awarded to the mega
tive team. on which are David A. Lane.
Jr., Clifton W. Bogdoin. II. and Ed
ward c. Moran. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

The causes for this increase are various
" given II IS held by majority Of
those in the internal revenue service that
the general prosperity OF the Country is
responsible. b. others it is the opinion
that the enormous amount Of munitions
of war have brought about the very large
increase in corporation taxes and the n
come which may be taxed.
II is certain that in The figures of e1-
ports Of war supplies enormous increases
appear from month 20 month and these
are from concerns mat from the besin-
ming Of the activity N war manufacture:
have been closely inspected by the inter
nal revenue authorities. Il Will rot o.
possible, however 70 know precisely the
source % the expected increase in inter
nal revenue taxation until well OF toward
the end Of the fiscal year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
RICHMOND
Mrs Joel Eaan

News has been received in town OF the
death Of Mrs Maude H. Bean in Ned
ford Mass She vas the wife OF Joe!
Pean. formerly OF Lewiston, and tie
daughter Of the late William Harlow.
she was born in Richmond July .. 1867.
The funeral will be held from the home
Of her sister. Mrs. Charles d. Newell Of
this place.
Charles A. Wakefield left Saturday for
three months business trip through the
West.
Miss Elsie Page and friend. Miss Bart
let, of Shiloh. are visiting at the home
of Miss Pages parents. Mr.. ard Mrs. T..
H. Page.
Henry F. Smith who has been appoint
ed road commissioner has the approva.
OF our citizens.
Samuel nunnng Of North Harpsweii
was recent guest at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs Edwin Totman.
The sophomores will present the play
THE Heavenly Twins al Curtis hall
next Thursday evening. Under the direc-
ton of Miss Myra Thurlow they are
bound to give good account Of them
selves.
Joseph Perry of Eimira Heights. y. Y.
is passing few days with his family at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter 3. Net
iigan.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist
. church will hold a supper at the chapel
next Wednesday evening.
Republican caucus was held at the
selectmen's Office Saturday afternoon at
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Tie police department: was ho'.h7
at about SIS =. NJ. Sunday OF the 's7
of horse and pung which had oes"
left standing on Water street. pepu''
Marshal Sewall 4. Gidden vert d.
o,ce TO work on the case ami in short
space of time found the OUTFIT az IA'
corner of Winthrop and SlHihe,
streets. the horse being hitched anu
covered. The horse and pung were r.
turned TO their owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
BRUNSWICK RIFLE
CLUB is BEATEN
BY MUNJOY CLUB

Brunswick. Me, March ls.-The
Munjoy Club of Portland defeated the
Brunswick Rife club in two consecu-
tive contests here tonight Portland
took the first contest with 1913 gross
and IL net, against Brunswick's 40
gross and 101 net, In the second
match. Portland was l5l gross and Ill
net, while Brunswick vas As gross and
1913 net
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
SEE AN EARLY
ADJOURNMENT
OF CONGRESS
Cooperation of Presi-
= dent and Both the
Branches Is Making
for Speed
Work Begun on Democratic Plat
form on Assumption Legisla-
.@tion Will Be Accomplished
- Forecast for the Week

March 1s.-Evidence Of
cooperation between President Wilson
and Congress which may lead to an
early adjournment at the capitol is
seen by administration officials in the
action Of the Senate and House in ad-
vancing preparedness legislation ahead
OF other bills and virtually removing
the European and Mexican questions
fiin the field Of debate through votes
Supporting the President.
A Big Program
"A great legislative program still
awaits action. Il includes the army anC
navy bills a tariff commission bin. the
Philippine bill, rural credit legislation.
several appropriation and revenue oi!iS'
shipping legislation revenue measures
and the immigration bill. Compare :
lively little loss Of time is looked for'
however, over any Of these measures
.xcep. the shipping and revenue DIS
The President is very DESTROYS that
Congress take action on the important
questions now pending before the
political conventions assemble IN June
and July. Work on the DEMOCRATIC
platform already has been begun on
the assumption that this can De ac-
vfnplished.
Army Bill on Thursday
~-re House Will pass the Hay army re-
organiza,ion bill by Thursday at the ia'
est. Senator Chamberlain plans 20 cal
W the Senate measure tomorrow ana I
move that i. replace the public lands W.
t4rpowe- bill as unfinished business
Whether this will succeed Is doOoliai
because several senators believe the sen
ate should wait until the House bill ma
been PASSED and that il should De use
AZ the vehicle FOR the preparedness &c
bate in place Of the senate bill. tues
dsy ,tc Serare is TO vote on the Tillmal
bill for an $1,000 government armo
plant. It's passage has beer assured eve
since the naval affairs committee report
ed il.
With the army bill well on its way, IN
House naval affairs committee IS prepar
Irg 70 wind up hearings on the naTa
Construction bill
This week will be devoted TO testimon,
Of Secretary Daniels and Assistant Sec
re,ar. Roosevelt Another Of the IA
fioraI defence measures. the fertilization
bill, will be taken up soon in the House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
Thibodeau-Ciarides

Henry Thibodeau and Cornella MAJ
Claridge Of Sidney were united IN His''
rage Sunday afternoon AZ the PARSONS
of the Winthrop street Baptist chnroH'
the ceremony being conducted ny the
postor, Rev. f. 5. fhilhrook. The Sou'Ie
people were unattended and the s'"s'
ring ceremony was used. They Will F1iah'
their home in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

ones at once notified their parents ~
the accident
The boy was placed in a private Az,
and no time was lost in rushing -.,
TO the infirmary where he was ;rars.
diately placed upon the operating =.
BILE.
After the operation it was s-a.a3
that the boy had recovered from -
effects Of the ether and was sleept.z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
BANGOR MAN NEW
=. EXAMINER OF THE
EAST DIVISION

Bangor, Me-, March 1a.-Arthur w.
Grindle, valuation accountant for the
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad and for
20 years in the general Offices Of the
company here, has resigned TO accept a
government appointment as examiner
for the eastern division Of the COM
mission, which is making the physical
examination Of railroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Carter was in
Gardiner Saturday afternoon after pris-
oner. Trial will be held Monday in Bath.
The schools il, town were closed in town
Friday to allow the teachers to attend the
Sagadahoc county teachers convention in
Bath
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
$4,000 FIRE
ENGINE HOUSE
Fl. FAIRFIELD

Fort Fairfield, Me, March le-An en-
CINE house containing two locomotives
belonging to the Bangor Aroostook
Railroad was burned tonight. The loss
/. estimated at $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

;ng Of the Tuban1is as The place where
tce accident took place is less than 80
miles from the Dutch coast. which
means tina, this place is within The
territory declared 10 be no. dangerous
for shipping by the manifesto of Feb
!. 1915 II IS further stated that no
German mines we're laid there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

A private dancing party was held n
Curtis hall Saturday evening by the mem
bers Of the y. aB. 90. Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
Funeral Of Mrs. Ray Toothaker

The funeral of the late Mrs Fay
Too,haker was held Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock. Rev. s. ". Browne OF the
Baptist church officiated- Burial was az
Li,chfieid Plains cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20

Morris Chaser passed Sunday with rel
atives in Gardiner.
Mrs D. J. McGillicuddy passed the
weekend with relatives in Augusta.
The Richmond FIVE will play the local
team of Brunswick Thursday evening. A
preliminary game has been arranged be-
tween the Scribner boys of Gardiner and
the Richmond End. A good game is look
ed for 1t will be followed by social
dance.
At meeting held at the selectmen g
Office Saturday afternoon the selectmen
reappointed Eugene Call as night watch
for the ensuing year. During the illness
Of Mr.. Call for the past two weeks his
place has been filed by Frantz Hutchins.
Ellsworth Reed of Walthan1. Mass, was
called to town this week by the death of
Miss Ella Drawn.
Miss Eleanor Waldron of Portland was
a weekend guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
GREAT OFFENSIVE

continued from Page one,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-20
Funeral Of Miss Ella Drawn

The funeral services of the late Miss
Ella Drawn. who died at the home Of
W. F. Reed in Perkins Thursday night,
will be held from Flaggs undertaking
rooms Monday afternoon. Rev. s. w.
Browne will officiate. Burial will take
place in Randolph.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29
TRAVELLED ROUGH COUNTRY
WITHOUT TIRE TROUBLE
u. u. W"u.r Tells 81 81 ;:.tS::- ,Il,r
Journey with E>>rukny
rirr FILLER.

From thi"hE" t" san Diego. cal. on
one So q tires withou; puncture.
blowout, ,jr. trouble. of amy kind from
start ~ finish is Il record to ~, proud
of. TIL" distance actually Travelled was
1888 miles by the spr.dolnctcr. and
the country covered WAS Soiuc Of tho
rouEh"st ~ the whole United States.
This record was made by T.. B. Rouse.
OF lt.6 Neal street. San Diego. Cal,
on !, set Of partly worn tires filed with
EsscnilaI ;ir" nli"r. Here is AN illum :
ina,inS Letter from Mr. Rouse on his
trip:
81 have given this Glier G.ssenkay)
"a r"r% thorough try"ut from Chicago
To This cty tsan IicEo>. Tn. add
tional weight was not noticeable il,
crosslug the Rocky Mountains, IN.
high"S; point being over In.onn tcct. al
TvnncSs." l'ass. also at Battle Noun
tain. whcr" We climbed 100" feet in
three quarters of II mile. | hav" JUS
changed my tires. after I,"oe miles al
thc hardest kind Of travel and installed
the ora EsS-nkay fllier in new casing :
without the least trouble"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29
Knobloch, S "Don is
for Auto Owncrs
Running Engine When II Is
Not Draping The Car Is
the Vcry Worst abuse.

y. T.. knobloch. general manager ct
III" cole Motor Car Company. of IN
hitnapolis. is II firm believer in the
theory that anything with merit :. il
worthy of care and good treatment. If
h4 has one particular hobby. outside
of the manufacture at automobiles, il
is sensible operation of automobiles
after they have left the factory. With
this in view. he has prepared Il series Of
'd",Tts" Tor automobile drivers, ;nG he
does no; hesitate 10 arQuaint the pub
lie with them.
Here ar" some al ih. "don'ts" he
offers 10 owners Of cars:
Don't pui oil in the cneiu" without
first making sure th:tt il is free from
dirt anN lint.
Don't race the engine when it is not
drawing the ear. There is no worse
abuse.
Don't neglect Ia keen the radiator
flied with water. Ais" use good
tntifrcczc solution in cold Weathc-
Don neglect Your tires: use tho
pressure gauge and maintain between
severity and eighty pounds pressure q
Don't fail to inspect the level of
LIQUID in the storage battery every two
weeks.
Don't d'iv" with your feet ON the
clutch or break pedals.
Don't lc; Your car stand with head
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29

tEat they started with nn adequate
supply. When ;lvaiiabic, tourist Sleep
crS have been provided. and when not
aNaii!Ibic. day coaches. the railroads
rr"NidiuG one double seat 10 each man
without extra Charge. Troops have
been transferred from day coaches To
tourist Siccpcrs when en- route, when
ever p"ssthi. /" do 80. Cars without
li"h;s wcr" not used IL trauspor,
ruops. Troop trains we're not side
private business. hut troop ,raimS have
h.cu hrid on rcuucS, al commanding
officers I" exercise men and animals
ana for bathing the men. Ample drink
jn:s water was provided"
Major-General j. Eranklin Bell. COM
manding general of the Western Do
l'arimcnt: "All troops were transport
eli in ears with sufficient sleeping ia
ciiitieS. with. excellent equipment and
all suitably lighted. Troops carried
ten DAYS garrison ratious ana were
not obliged (" seek food from civilians
some organizations were provided
With two d:Tys' additional rati.s~e to
provide aga;n:s, delays en- route. Not
u single complaint received at depart :
meni headuuartera from any source.
C"usidciN modification and FORWARDING
OF troops, to border most crcditablc to
all concerned.
Major General Thomas H. BARRY
commanding general of the Central
Department. made report idcmticnl
with the others in point OF fact SO
much ,hcn. for the lies about suffer-
iuls' ci route.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29
FEW MOTOR CARS WILL
BE STORED THIS WINTER
Unparalleled business and Ci">cd CoU-
KS ,cSuucrs Account tor Shortage
In Storage Tags.

The stored for the winter tag on
a;s.,tor cars will hc less in evidence
throughout the country this ycnc than
ever before, according ~ -r.ouis~phcips.
the Dodge Brothers dealer in itich-
mond There are several rcas ms. ho
says. one is the unparalleled bUSi-
ness activity now in prospect. which
will require inccssan, use OF the auto
mobile for business m"n. Another Is
the growing impression That the
motor car made these days is good
enough in amy weather" stu another,
and perhaps NOR, important. IL the
development az winter ears t" thc
point where cost no longer conflicts
with comfort.
In other words. the Time has arrived
when the average motor car owner VIII
mot hesitate between ShiNerinc thrcus h
the winter in AN OPEN conveyance, "r
investing in ycar-nround comfort by
buying a winter car. The mutnrist has
come TO regard it as an actual ""on"-
my Tucked away in the warmth OF
AN inclnscd ear on his way I" the office,
he no longer finds il necessary I" de-
vote the first half hour OF his working
time &c warming ui,." As one has put
it: Il find wholesome pleasure even in
derying the blust.r. winds: II PUTS me
in - good mood for the morning.
1puo to conditions such a. these, rs
Well ~ the criterion afforded by the
heavy safes of last year. podg" BROTH
ere dealers arc preparing for an cN-
,oltion,il demand. they are now i'll a
position 10 supply snug winter ears
both Of the touring and roadster tNp".
Slight alterations in the style used last
N.ar make il even NOR" 0"sirobl". both
from ths standpoint Of taste and COM
iar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29

light FUN ON. 1, is unnecessary and it
runs Your battery down
l'"ut drive last on slippery streets
Don drive with fully retarded spark
Don start motor With widc-oDcu
throttle Or advanced spark.
Don't neglect the fabrication OF YOUR
car Watch your pressure gauge.
Don't drive fast around turns or over
rough roads
b""'t apply brakes suddc~' except
IN cases of emergency.
Don't attcInrt to shit into reverse
gear when going ahead.
Don't allow your clutch to engage
suddenly
p"nt driv. ON crowded thorou,:h-
farcS until YOU thoroughly master The
operation and driving Of your ear.
Dunt attempt to start motor with
any Of The transmission gears in mesh
Have gear shift level i'm neutral
Don't l"av" your ignition switch con-
when motor is not running
Don't iaiurer with your carburc.or
unless you know il is out Of adjust
mcn;, and not even then unless YOU
know just what YOU are doing
Don't fail to tighten up spring clip
nuts at cud "f sou or Loco miles
Don; tail to tighten up all body bolts,
III end of every 500 TO 1000 miles
M Of the ''don'tS'' which Mr.. Knob
lovh Includes in his list are tllorou-hly
Understandable" for even the novice
that is why they are valuable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-29

$6d.ooo.opo upon the State troops in II
decade
Again. ia i?iG. when til" question of
home defense reorganization WAS he
Tore Congress. the National Guard de-
mahdrd that Ii be continued as the
secondary reliance OF the government,
I do not think there is any doubt that
this demand WAS backed up by public
sentiment. The people OF G,c United
states are uualt.rtbly opposed to a
afS" st'nuinS army aud equally an.
'ar"niStic 20 the idea OF compulsory
military service AFTER the Gcrnia'.
model. .\ided by these d.cp-rootc,i
our need was immediate. congF.s;
passed tn" Hay bin, certain provisions
90 winch gave 'naiional isuardsmen pay
toF arinory, us we'll as field training.
INCONSISTENCY SHOWN
BY MANY tRrriGS
The very people who are row most
SoiiciiouS about tile State troops, most
agi,atrd by their sad lot. were those
most bitter In their Jcuuncaiiom or the
N"h"nal Guard duriuS the pcudcucy
o. the Hay bill. III. administration
was attacked s;,va.sl> Ter I:,rin. 10
continue rcii;,nc" upon Il broken reed
ana critics Tiled the press with ia
stances OF the utter n.llivirncy anu
'"'ih'S oil the organized militia
hatrvcr may he thought uf the
\a'lohai Guard as :, base for the ma
i"iial DEFENSE" Mr. i:akcr continued
chrt3 t'c;tlly. there should be nothing
hui admiration for tho spirit with
Whicn IT'S members have met tile call and
WIN which thcy ar. p"rf"rniur an
important and necessary service 10 thcir
country ut this time
III is charged THAI lie state troops
are being kept ut the border for mere
pu'p"sc OF drill anal training"
That is false Their presence AT the
MrNi"an frontier j.. aud has been. i'm
rcratire. Ii is true. however, that we
nave taken ever! possible ADVANTAGE Of
thiS necessity. iirfnrc entering the
Federal service. the National Guard had
paper strength al about l2i.uuU. To-
dit% Il has Il r,al strength at about
i"p.opU. When the gccn-N d!Sal,-
pears. every uau viii haze seen s..-
Vice at The h"r,lcr, sud The couu,ry
viii h. possessed 81 i5"."o" fit trained
defenders. rca,!y Tor amy c;.ll. II is
indeed stranG" that ai:cr Eli tie al
tack upon I'll" guards uuii,t.se there
should nov h' criticism at :, plan tina,
has m;td. for 'itucss.