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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

An unusually elaborate program has been
tentatively drafted for the safe and sane
Fourth OF July celebration to be held this
year under the auspices Of the Northwest
BUSINESS Mems Association, at the Athletic
Recreation Park, 27th and Jefferson streets
Such celebrations have been highly sue
ceSsful In past years, but that of 1915 prom
ises to exceed all others in gaiety and the
extent of its patriotic spirit. Frank Fluck
chairman of the committee of the Northwest
business Mems Association, I'm charge of the
festivities predicted today that thousands
or men, women and children would attend
the celebration The program may be re-
yised before Independence Day he an
nounced, but the general plan has been
completed.
and evening by band Of wide reputation.
ana evening by band of wide reputation
Many hundreds OF children viii be treated
70 ice cream, and the appetite Of the most
voracious youngster viii not be too great
for the supply Of refreshments.
An athletic schedule OF unprecedented
Proportions has also been arranged There
VIII be lOO-yard dashes, 440-yard dashes.
potato races, sack races, pole vaulting and
high and broad jumping. There will be a
baseball game I'm the afternoon, between a
nine representing the Athletic Recreation
Park and another team whose identity has
not yet been announced.
The capacious field Of the park will pro-
Nlue ample space Tor the cOntesting ath-
letes, For the sake OF classification. ac-
cording to ages, the boys will be divided
into juniors Intermediates" and "se-
niors"
Since the recreation centre was estab-
lished By the city a fagpole has been lack.
ing. II is the intention OF the Northwest
Business Mems Association to start a fund
for the purchase of a staff flag will be
raised on Independence Day with appro-
priate ceremonies. to be preceded by a
parade.
The Patriotic order Sons Of America and
other organizations Of similar nature will
be asked TO participate in the procession
and ceremonies. It will probably be one OF
the largest parades OF It's kind ever held
IN the northwestern section Of the city
A display OF fireworks, in charge Of pyro-
teehnic experts, viii be one Of several fea-
lures Of the evenings entertainment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
GENERAL SCOTT, DESPITE CRISIS,
WILL BE AT CHESTER TODAY
Brig. Gen. Devol Will Review Cadets
at Military School

Brigader General Carroll A. Devol.
Quartermaster Corps. u. S. A., the one man
in the service who has had probably more
experience than any other in transporting
and supplying troops, win review the corps
of the Pennsylvania Military College at
Chester today.
Evidently the Mexican trouble and the
orders TO mobilize the National Guard are
not worrying high officials of the War De-
paFtment sufficiently for them to cancel en-
gagements made prior to the present crisis.
Up to a late hour last night no word had
been received mt the PENNSYLVANIA Military
General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of STAFF of
the army would not be present at the COM
mencement exercises.
Scores of the alumni descended on Ches-
ter last night They found that the great
munition factories at Iiddystone Just about
owned every hotel in the city. There wasn't
a bed to be had at any price, Finally the
college came to their rescue by opening its
preparatory school as Alumni Hotel" bed
and board free
General Devol, today's reviewing officer
will be received with an artillery salute
from three-inch guns on his arrival from
Washington. lie is the man who had
charge of the transportation of the Ameri-
can troops TO the Philippines i'm the Spanish
American War, and was for five years, in
charge of supplying the workers on the
Panama Canal.
the degree OF Doctor OF Military Science a
degree only once before conferred, and
then upon Major General Leonard Wood
Seventeen cadets viii be graduated, and
John Wanamaker viii deliver an address
on preparedness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD
MUST PASS RIGID EXAMINATION
Among Requirements Prophyaxis Treatment for the
Prevention of Typhoid Fever and Vaccination
Against Smallpox

to requirements, the size varying in proper
tion to height and other measurements.
Lungs must be perfect and the condition of
the feet is very important Marching is
one of the most important duties Of n SOL
der, and the members which perform that
service must he in condition to do so
without fail. The loss of a little finger
would not disqualfy if everything else was
right"
Asked If the National Guard members
would have to submit to another physical
examination before going to Mexico, Doctor
Champion said
Most emphatcally yes. There are men
in the ranks who We're examined for ad-
mission three years ago who may not be
able to pass the physical examination
now. When they mobilize at Mount Grctna,
in addition to a thorough physical exam
nation, those who are not rejected will first
receive the prophylaXis injection to prevent
typhoid Infection Some, especially in our
engineers corps, have had that already, so
they could go to the Mexican border at
once. There are three separate injections
of this prophylaXis given; each is admins
tered a week apart This would not neces-
sarily mean a detention at Mount Gretna
for three weeks as arrangements could be
made to give the last injection on the train.
Besides, each man who has not recently
been vaccinated for smallpox will have to
undergo another vaccination operation,
There are many other details to be carried
out in connection with the physical condi-
ton and health of the men in this mobiliza-
ton ordered by the President, but the State
of Pennsylvania is thoroughly equipped to
meet tho emergency in a manner unequaled
by any other state in the Union and the
lst Brigade, n, G.. F., is fully ready"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
POLICE MORE LIVELY KEEPING
UP WITH AUTO DRIVERS
Injuries, Fines and Material Damage
Marked in Days Toll

Reckless motorists kept the police con-
tinually on the jump late yesterday when
three persons We're injured. four motorists
were fined, and n jewelry store window was
smashed.
Robert Maynard, 81 years old of 2O12
Marvine street, is in a serious condition in
the Medco-C -ChIrurgical Hospital. He was
struck by an auto truck at 18th and Cherry
streets last night, Abe Nader, driver of
the machine, was arrested. Dora D. Thomp-
son, 10, of 1921 Ingersol street, slipped in
front of her home and fell under the wheels
of a heavy coal wagon. Both legs were
broken, While crossing Market street at
9Th, Isabella Ireland. 10 years old, of 1903
Mount Vernon street was run down by a
coal truck driven by William Baird
Among the motorists in court yesterday
We're David McAllister, chauffeur, residing
at 18th and Locust streets, who was held
under $500 bail for court, and the following
who We're fined $40 and costs for reckless
driving Adolph Hoiler North Lawrence
street; Robert r. Fries, of Belmar, y. j.,
and Charles McKeough, of 10th street and
Columbia avenue
The plate glass window of the jewelry
store OF Samuel Deutch, III South Sth
street, was smashed when a truck belonging
to Higgins & CO., 22l6 Naudain street,
swung around the corner of Ionic street and
hit the window with its taiboard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
U. S. GUNBOAT THREAT
COWED MEXICO TOWN
Washington Gravely Concerned
Over Attack on Marines
at Mazatlan

WASHINGTON June 20.--Administra.
tion officials were startled by the receipt
| by Secretary Of the Navy Daniels of Q
dispatch from Commander KavanaugF' oi
the gunboat Annapolis, stationed at Mazat-
Ian, on the Pacific coast Of Mexico, that q
small boat from the Annapolis close in
shore for parley regarding the release of
two commissioned officers, was fired on
and I. NJ. Laughter, boatswains mate sec
ond class, gravely wounded
This was the first intmation the Admin
istration had received that Carranza troops
had dared fire on small boat flying the
United states flag. or that two commits
stoned officers had been placed under arrest
by Carranzistas at Mazatlan.
The dispatch follows;
Annapolis. Mazatlan boat In shore
for parleyng with MeNicans. ensign
o. o. Kessng and Assistant Paymaster
Andrew Mowat taken prisoners. Boat
fired on. Boatswan's mate, second
. class, r.. NJ. Laughter, gravely wounded.
Crew returned fire and report killing
or woundng about six MeNicans.
Secretary Daniels received this news with
concern He Immediately wired Admiral
Winslow to telegraph at once complete de-
tails. The gravity of the affair was fully
realized by officials Should 1t develop that
the attack on the boat was wanton, quick
action may follow. Naval officers expressed
satisfaction that the boat crew returned
the fire and got" a half dozen MeXcans.
According to the Mexican version, which
was received by the Navy Department with
frang skepticism, the launch fro mthe An
napos first went to the boat landing with
the crew unarmed and was warned away.
Later the launch returned, the men mean
while having armed themselves, two off,
GERS insisting on landing. While they were
parleying with the Carranza officers, "a
drunken Japanese fred on the boat" The
boat crew Immediately returned the fire.
the two officers were made prisoners and
the Carranza troops fired on the boat. The
Embassy announcement made no mention
of casualties but stated that the two off,
GERS were released later.
An unconflrmed report from Mazatlan
states that Commander Kavanaugh warned
the CarranZa commander at Mazatlan that
If harm came to his two men the guns of
the Annapolis would speak promptly.
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FINANC1ERs GOING TO Ropn,n
Young Members of Infantry and c.,
airy Respond to Call

The financial district feels tbo A..
the Presidents call for militar,, 49, 49, ot
the Mexican border. Among tho on
men who are members Of either -.
fantry or cavalry who will r6sr., ~ ~
Andrew Porter. Keating Wilcox 'u ana r,at are
ard Phller, of Montgomery, Clotbier 6 NJ
ler's force; Albert f. Smith and ch..,,-
Davis. of Edward b. Smith & Co. RIos.es
Tilghman, with the Commercial Trus, ~.
Danyi a. j. Drexel Paul and John w al
verse, with Cassatt & Co. Wilson prrohs..
of Frazier & Co /: Alexander Varnau ~,
Riley, Brock & Co.; Clarence Clark of I'm :,
w Clark q CO. John Hollingsworth, with
Newhall Churchman & Co. Francis DIN
mond with Charles c. Harrison. Tr, & ~
and Francis Kemball, with Harris Forbo,, ~,
G Co. oe'
A. j. Antelo Devereux, with Cassa,, a
Co., will be available for the aviation corr. "
IL his services are needed. ''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

When the members of the National Guard
of Pennsylvania mobilize at Mount Gretna,
they will be first subjected, each man. to
a thorough physical examination, and will
also be subjected to a prophYlaCtic treat
ment or injection for the prevention of ty-
phoid. on three different occasions of n
week each apart. Besides those who have
MT been recently vaccinated for smallpox
must also undergo the operation again.
Those who fail to pass the physical exam
inaton viii be sent home.
Surgeon Major George S. Champion. NJ. D..
of the First Brigade n. G. p, whose resi-
dence is 1900 Walnut street, said the pres
ent physical condition of the men of the
National Guard of Pennsylvania, while not
all that could be desired is better now, than
it has ever been before.
For the last 10 years" he said the
physical standard for membership in the
National Guard has been constantly raised,
till now it Is the same as that of the rCgu-
lar army. OF course may not force the
requirements quite ns rgidly as is done for
the regulars, but there is very little diff
ference"
When asked what was the percentage of
reflections among applicants for the Ma
tional Guard he said it varied good deal
but offhand it apprOpimates l 0 per cent
I'm examining a candidate for the Ma
tional Guard" said DR.. Champion, I'VE be-
gin with his head and go all over him to
the soles of his feet.
"lClrst, he must be at least feet inches
in height. We examine his eyes. and If
they are in the least crossed ne is rejected
His hearing must he good, the nose and
mouth in good condition Bad teeth or the
loss of a certain number are also cause for
rejection. Chest measurement must be up
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
OAK LANE PREPARES
TO SURPASS ITSELF IN
FOURTH CELEBRATION
Athletic and Field Sports, Games
and Concerts Among the
Amusement Features of In
dependence Day
BASEBALL AND TUB RACE

The Fourth of July celebration planned
for oak Lane this year will surpass in all
most every detail any celebration ever held
in that section In the past Athletic and
field sports for both young and old and
baseball games will occupy the morning and
afternoon and in the evening there will be
musical concerts and dances.
The athletic events and field sports for
all children under 16 years Of age will
begin at 1880 o'clock in the morning at
Lawnton Field. near 66th avenue. The
members Of the committee In charge of the
various events are j. 5, Selby Leighton
Hunter and Edward b. Mccall
At II o'clock another committee, con-
sisting of j. G. Smith A. G. Graham and
]. P. Dorneman will supervise the distribu-
tlon of presents TO all children under 12
years of age. The children will gather at
the Ellwood schoolhouse and the surprises
I'm store for them will be handed out.
In the afternoon there will be two stimuli
taneous ball games and in each the married
men OF Oak Lane will oppose the single
men. one game will be played at Chelten
and Lawnton avenues, under the direction
of A. w. Dudley Leighton Hunter and
j. b. FELTON,, and the other at 9th street
and 65th avenue, under the direction of
John NJ. Thissell, Clarence Harris and r. A.
White Jr
AT Allt GultlAhlOu OF uOku khlllcS llltIt
will be a tub race on Asbury Lake, which
will close the afternoon program.
Beginning at 80 o'clock Heller's Dixie
Entertainers and Orchestra will give spe-
cial Fourth of July concert on the green
by Asbury Lake Later there will be pa
triotc tableauN and Colonial costume dances
under the direction of Miss Bertha K
Fisher and a military drill by the boys.
Common Councilman William p. Slegert
Is chairman Of the executive committee in
charge Of the entire celebration. Other
members are Clement e. Lloyd, Jr., J. Glib
Smith and j. p. Dorneman, treasurer
The general committee consists of the fol-
lowing: Albert w. Dudley, George c. r.
Degan w. Allen Montgomery, George w.
Hankinson. ]. b, FELTON,, Harold Perpal, c.
Russell Stewart John NJ Thissell, Arthur
G. Graham George c. Small Herman Hen
~, r. A. White, Jr.. William L. Holmes. Jr.,
Harold S. Jennings, Eugene T. SchlleslSe,
J. 5. Selby Albert Gee John A, Wurst, j.
Harris Tyre. James A. Currans c. w, Van
Artsdalen. Charles c. Erick, William o.
Piping, l. b, Eltinge Edward b. Mccall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
FUNSTON'S rs. O. S." ADDS RUSH
TO GUARDSMEN MOBILIZATION
American Commander Asks considerable Force"
of New Troops to Patrol Border-Vounteers
May Be Called to Supplement Army

SAN ANTONIO, June 20. 49, General
Funston today asked the war Department
for "a considerable force" of the National
Guard with which to patrol the border from
Nogales, Ariz to the Gulf of Mexico.
This explains why urgent orders have
been sent to all militia heads in the various
States to rush the mobilization and equip
ment OF troops.
General Funston declined 10 state just
how many troops he had asked for.
WASHINGTON, June 2O.--Upon the re-
sponse of the National Guard TO the call
of the President will depend whether or
not the Administration later will ask Con-
gress for authority to call for an additional
force of 10000 volunteers.
Administration leaders say the President
had finally determined that an adequate"
force should be assembled TO protect the
border and do anything else that might
be required.
The army general staff It is known be-
lives that in addition to the National Guard
n volunteer army of not less than 10000
men will be required If complete lntcrven-
ton in Mexico finally is decided on. For
the present, however the National Guard
organizations will be depended on as the
first line after the regulars.
IbBNIONt June EU.-By wednesday
night at the latest New Jersey will have
mobiized it's complement of nearly 1000
men at Sea Girt according to n statement
made by Adjutant General Wilbur +. Sad
Ter, Jr., last night. orders for the mobiliza-
tlon of a brigade, consisting of the First
Regiment Of Newark: the Fourth of Jer-
sey City and the Fifth of Paterson, and a
squadron of cavalry, two batteries Of field
artillery, signal company, field hospital and
ambulance corps were signed by Governor
Fields yesterday afternoon and officially
transmitted to the various units affected last
night
In addition to the three infantry regi-
ments designated, the troops mobzng
consist of the squadron of cavalry, two
troops of which have their headquarters
In Newark, one at Red Bank and one at
, Plainfeld; two field batteries, with head
quarters at Orange and Camden, respective
ly; signal company, with headquarters at
Jersey city, field hospital, with headquar-
ters at Plainfield. and an ambulance corps.
with headquarters at Red Bank.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry u. Styer and
Lieutenant G. b. Elliott. both of the regu-
lar army, have been designated by the
War Department as mastering officers
Both have been stationed with the New Jer-
sey Guardsmen as instructOr-iuspectors
Captain Walter L. Reed, who has also
served in similar capacity with the Guard
for two years, was recalled today for duty
at Governors Island
NEW YORK. June 2O.-Companles b and
d. of the 22d Corps of Engineers were the
first troops of the New York National
Guard to be sent to camp Beekman. They
left this city today. Upon their shoulders
will fall the work of preparing the grounds
for those that follow. The Goth Regiment
will leave tomorrow.
FRAMTNGHAM Mass, June 90 - The
vanguard of the Massachusetts National
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Delaware Recruiting Rapidlv

WILMINGTON, Del, June 2O.-Recr,d,-
ing to bring the strength of the Nationa,
Guard of Delaware up to its full strength
proceeded rapidly today. There are s,eS,
companies in the State and the full strenSth
of each should be 141 men and of1oets
Details worked(at armories all night en-.
rolling applicants. Adjutant General WicL.
ersham said today remarkably fine sst :,
men physically were presenting themselves
He added that when Delaware's Guard
moved out of the State every man in n
would be in topnotch condition. The Guard
will encamp at New Castle between now
and Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Motor Dealer Bnys Site

The building at the southwest corner of
Broad and Melon streets, below Fairmount
avenue lot so feet on Broad street BY 81
feet on Melon street, has been sold by
Charles Goldman, who recently purchased
il for about $4,000 10 Samuel Gorson, of
the Gorson Auto EXchaAge, at 23s-40 North
purchase of the property by Kahn & Green
berg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20

Guard commenced early today to pour into
camp here 1t was expected the 5th, Sth
and 9th Regiments would sleep tonight on
the fields Of the muster camp under canvas.
Hundreds Of young men, fired with the
desire to see active s,rvice, presented them
selves az recruits at the armories and re-
cruiting stations throughout the State.
SO numerous were the candidates for en-
istment that It was possible for the re-
cruiting officers TO pass only the best.
BALTIMORE. June 2O.--Three thousand
National guardmen. three Maryland regi-
ments will be In camp at Laurel by Thurs
day Most of the Guard already have re-
ported at various armOrles here and the
LIST Regiment. composed of companies scat
tered throughout the state is on its way
TO the camp. Recruiting Is going on rapidly
and at the city armories long lines OF men
were today awaiting examination.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Tamaqua Bitter Against Mexico

TANlAQUA June 2O.-Captaln Robert
Hayes milestone. who was annointed can
tain Of Company b, Sth Regiment. y. G. p.
only week ago, was yesterday notified
from Harrisburg headquarters to have his
company ready to move to Mount Ciretna ty
Thursday. with an enlistment of 65 men,
ana also TO make an acceptable list of 100
or $50. which can be recruited when tho
time comes for future action Applicants
for enlistment are piling in this evening,
and so bitter is the sentiment against Mex
leo that It is believed that double the num-
per asked Tor Fan be recruited from Tama-
qua and the Panther Creek Valley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Lancaster County for Pension Plan

LANCASTER, Pa, June 20.-The Ian.
caster County Commissioners, after repeat
ed appeals from civic Organizations have
decided 20 accept the provisions OF the
mothers pension act. There Is an available
fund Of 346s0 for distribution which VIII
be furnished equally BY the State ana
county. Governor Brumbaush viii appoint
tha fund.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
Lewisburg Troops Ready

LEWISBURG, Pa, June 2O-Troop NJ,
LIST Cavalry, Captain Samuel b. Wolfe
commanding assembled at the armory last
night, and when roll was called so men
and 3 officers responded. and all of them
are fully armed and equipped, ready to re-
spond to the call Of the. President.
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Carlisle Company Ranks FulI

CARLISLE, June 2O.-This town will
send more than 100 men to the mobilization
camp Of the Pennsylvania Guard at Mount
Gretna The strength of Company c. of
the Sth Regiment, is now 10 men. and the
rtSilnenal Dand located here has about 80
enlisted men. The recent news from Mexico
has had big effect on recruiting here. A
number of those whose time had expired
reinlisted and about 10 new men have en-
tered the company during the week.
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THREE DEsTRoYERs AT CRAMPS
No Orders Received, However, to Speed
Up Work on Them

At the Cramp shipyard today three tor
pedoboat destrOyers are on the ways, and
two. the Balch and Aylwin, are undergoing
repairs. Naval Constructor r. T. Hail.
who Is in charge of the Government work
at the yards, said today that no orders to
speed up work on these vessels had been
received TO date. In the event OF hostilities
the light draft vessels would be in urgent
demand for use IN the Mexican rivers
where the shallow waters make the service
OF heavy craft impossible.
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BETHLEHEM GUARD READY
Steel Workers Included in City's
Companies

companies
SOUTH BETHLEHEM June 2O.-Bat-
terry A. ist Regiment Field Artillery. Of
this CITY, and Company NJ 4th Regiment
Infantry of Bethlehem responded to the
call of President Wilson for troops to go to
the Mexican border There were stirring
scenes Of activity yesterday at the armo-
ries. The Bethlehem Steel Company will he
hard hit, as all the members of Battery A
and several members of Company NJ are
employed there. Battery a is under COM
mand Of Captain Herbert NJ Paul and Lieu
tenants G.. w. Edwards J. T.. Kratzer and
Il. Il. Cole Company NJ is commanded by
Captain j. j. Shont and Lleutenants H. S.
Beidelman and Chauncey Dresser
Thomas o. Cole, traffic manager Of the
Bethlehem steel Company is major of the
lst Battalion Field Artillery, in command
OF Batteries and G. at Phoenixville, and
ID, at Willamsport. Both Battery A. which
Is composed Of 1875 men, and Company NJ
are short of men, and recruiting has begun
at once 70 bring both bodies up to full
strength.
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Mothers' Pension Act Accepted

LANCASTER. Pa, June 20-In response
10 pleas by representatives Of the citys
leading civic bodies the County Commits
sioners have accepted the provisions OF the
mothers pension act There 3 available
1850. half paid by the state. half by the
fand