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Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06

-Ir all Of the national guard could
be summoned in the event of war and
should all respond ian uncomfortable
result and II they were all found fair
ly efficient In the first llne-that is, the
troops who would be expected imme-
diately to take the iield-we could
summon force In this country Of reg
ulars and national guard amounting to
0S1S officers and l59492 men,"
The plan, approved by the war de
partment, for the organization Of four
field armies Of three divisions each,
which plan gives the number Of troops
of all arms that each state would be
called upon to provide Immediately for
the national defense in the event of n
national crisis. has been transmitted
to the national guard commanders
Doubling the National Guard.
The plan which has been transmitted
to the national guard commanders CON
templates an army, including regulars
and militia, of 31G,264 men, which
means almost doubling the present
force Of the national guard.
Under present laws and arrange
ments the federal government has
about reached its limit of effectiveness
in dealing with the forty-eight sepa-
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06
DR. Fred LaRue viii Become
Head Of Western State Hospital

DR.. Fred laRue, of Smithlard
Ky. will on August lst sue eei
DR.. H. z. sights. Who has 90.
the last seven years been the
superintendent OF the Western
Kentucky Asylum for the Insane.
DR.. LaRue was here last week
ard Dr. Sights was expected 90
be relieved July lst but the
date for making the change wa,
postponed. = DR., Sights j, a Re-
publican but so nonpartisan 100
his work that he is immensely
popular with people Of all part.
les, He will return to his for.
mer home at PaCucah, but i,
preparing to open a sanitarium
at Dawson in the near future.
DR.. LaRue is a Democrat anC
is a leading and successful phy,
stefan of the first district. He
is unmarried and his mother vii
live with him at the Hospital,
At the same time other chang.
es hithertofore announced vii
be made.
DIR. Roy Robinson will retire
as assistant physician and vii
be succeeded by DR.. w. w.
Durham, Of this county. ant
Sam Byers, Of Todd county vii
succeed W. ]. Chiles as stewert
-Hopkinsville Kentuckian.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06
A Wedding Invitation.

Friends in the city received
this week invitations reading as
follows;
The honour of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Della Kevil Steyer S to Mr.. Ed
win Smith Sanders on Wednes-
day morning, July the nineteenth
one thousand nine hundred and
sixteen at eight forty-five O'Clock
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
At Home Smithfeld, N. c."
This will be a surprise TO the
many friends of the bride who
was bonn in this county and rear
ed here. Since the death Of her
husband she has been practicing
her profession. 0steapathy, at
Fulton Ky. ard no one here sus-
pected that Cupid was getting
in bis work, She is a handsome
woman of noble christian charac
ter and will make a happy home
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06
n~&N
H. 7XSS,1

Mrs. Sallie Moore, widow of
James P. Moore died at her
home 4 miles from the city on
the Salem Road Tuesday night.
Her youngest son, James Head
end his family lived with her.
H. c. Moore Of Hopkinsville is
her son, also W. L. Moore Of this
county. Three daughters sur
vive her, Mrs. Chas. Donakey of
Tolu, Mrs. c. w. Love Of Sheri-
dan and Mrs. G. F. Foster of
this city. The funeral will be
conducted at the family residnce
at 9 o'clock this morning and in.
terment in Love graveyard at
noon.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06

The report u914 Of the secretary OF
war gives a total Of s,323 officers and
1l9,0s7 enlisted men.
II ID an error TO suppose that the
nominal strength Of the national guard
b all there is to II for effectiveness. A
peace strength is recognized and also
IN emergency or war strength. For
instance, the ten company regiment Of
peace Is increased to twelve compa.
nies for war, and the fifty to sixty men
company IL recruited up to 100 men
Then there 10 what may be called an
untabulated or unassigned reserve,
esaprising men who have had one to
three years' training In the guard and
have been discharged. but consider
themselves members Of the guard and
Wi volunteer to Join their former reg.
inent or any guard regiment not filed
10 the maximum. This gives cohesion
10 the force, the partially trained drop
ptns In alongside Of the thoroughly
trained men.
Nov Militia 10 oSioersd.
II In safe 10 say that the national
guard can muster within a few days
upward Of 10000 well and partially
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06
STRENGTH AND EFFICIENCY OF THE
NATIONAL GUARD AND MILITIA
Peace Footing of the Organized Citizen So|diery and
Methods of Increase.

- REAT activity in regard to the
United States militia marked
NJ the year 1914, and great prog
rcss was made toward the ere
alton of an efficient field force. While
the commissioned strength suffered
dlminution-partly due TO the elimina-
ton of surplus staff otficers-.the en-
listed strength greatly increased, due
in measure to an anticipation of i'm
mediate active service .As a precau-
ton for efficiency the use of typhoid
prophylactic was undertaken on an ex-
tended scale during the year, Nearly
10000 members Of the militia were III
oculated with the serum. Within the
year also considerable progress was
made in preparing the necessary forms
and Instructions for the induction Of
the militia into the service of the Unit
ed States. The following table shows
the strength Of the organized militia in
1914 as reported by inspecting Off
GERS.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06
FORTUNE AWAITS TWO GIRLS
WIN o. ch,e'oO Man Leaves $4,000
Estate to q Maid and q
Clerk.

Chicago.-An unusual sItus,,on AIN.
!" the dearth In domestlcs came 70
m ,u. when the Illinois Free Employ.
men, oiilce announced that a man
worth 10000 who is adding SION :
s s,' , 70 MS belongings is willing to give
..l,,l fortune at the death Of himself md
s''e 10 two girls--one domestic md
"" ,, a elers-lf he eau end them
He wants a girl, preferably a, s.,,.
n ,sn OF herman descent, for genera,
n S,s s, and another for clerllnr in
a aus STORE which Ia In a town on > ooa
~ miles from Chicago. He viii nsv
.o.,.,s .', -. - week, with board ana
s'As' while he OF hls wife live.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06


x.snv $4,000 s1w xo LON .r,o EiA AZ, @s
rate and distinct forces. II has no
power to direct the course OF training.
the composition OF the several forces
and their balancing OF arms, and Il Is
more or less helpless In its authority
over the arms and munitions issued
to the states. In some states there
have been disputes az to its right to
direct the expenditures Of the federal
funds appropriated by acts Of con
gress. Al the present time the federal
government cannot remove inencient
suaru otncers o' re""ru tne encsn'
omceh
otner ieatures OF tne system Wmen
feeu'al army o'ncerr nave cf'uciseo ~
imp"irins its eme'ency fof service 10
war are pointed out oy General W.
ID carter I'D MS recently puoiened
Doos' Inc American Army Says
the author:
rhe act OF MAY ~, ivo. contains
Limitation upon military efficiency
peculiarly embarrassing when the e.
tent and distribution OF the forty-eig
states are considered, When the Mill
tary needs OF the federal government
arising from the necessity to execute
the laws OF the Union, suppress insur-
rection or repel Invasion cannot be
met by the regular force the organized
militia shall be called into the service
Of the United States In advance OF
any volunteer forces which II may be
determined TO raise
Amsr;e,,. Land Eore.s
..rha nos, rocon, ,,a,r,a ro,s,,ns N
tho MAR os,ohl,shmon, ,ha oo, ., A,r,,
on ioIl n,oyIdo. 90. raI.,n. an. 81
un,os, ,orrss ., ,ho rn,,ad s,a,.s a.
time n, actual q, ,hr.a,onod nos,,,,
lies and aesn,,.ly nrescr,h.s Tho, On.
Iond ,orces a, ,hs irn,,od sat- shsn
cons,s, q, Tho rern,s, ormv ar orcan'
Izsd land mi,,ys wh,,a a. ,ha sary,ca
IN ,bs u,,,od s,o,os al sno, ,a,rn
90. 49,. ~ . - $50. 80.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-07-06

One red and black spotted sew
pig about six weeks cd and
weight about 25 lbs. two rings
in nose, Rewards. M. jenkins
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
AWARDED
AT ART GALLERY
Pupils of Corcoran School
Honored at Annual Exer-
cises-Work Exhibited.

Prizes and certificates were presented
to students of the Corcoran School of
Art last night at the Corcoran Art CAL
lery. From the top OF the central stair
way. C. Powell Minnigerode, secretary
and director of the Corcoran Gallery Of
Art, presided and introduced the speak
ers.
Mr.. MInnigerode complimented the
work of Frederick B. Mcguire, director
of the gallery who died recently. The
art of the students and the progress Of
the year was the subject of the addre3s
of Edmund C. Messer, principal Of the
school.
The medals and certificates were
awarded by Gen. John NJ. Wilson, U. S.
A, retired, member of the board of trus-
tees of the gallery. and the recipients
were congratulated by members Of the
faculty.
The Jury which selected the winners
was composed Of Paul Wayland Bartlett.
sculptor, chairman; Hugh H. Brecken-
ridge, and John Winstanley Breyfogle,
painters.
Douglass Hansen was awarded the gold
medal in the life and antique class Other
prizes were:
Life and antique classes-Bronze medal,
Mrs. Hope Durfee Wagner; honorable
mention, Genichiro Nishio. Charles C.
Adams. Claude A. Spiggle.
Portrait class-Silver medal, Miss Edith
Maude Harris; honorable mention. Miss
Constance Weaver, James B. Richardson.
Draped life class-Silver medal. James
B. Richardson: honorable mention. Miss
Constance Weaver. Miss Alice Brice.
Still life class-Silver medal, Miss Edith
Maude Harris; honorable mention. Mrs
c. L. Drake, Mrs. c. G.. Abbott.
Composition class-Silver medal, Miss
Mary E. McNamara; honorable mention.
Alfred G. Schmidt, Miss Constance
Weaver.
Water color class-Silver medal, Mrs.
Myron A Cole; honorable mention. Miss
Lottie Lee Fahrenbruch. Miss E. s.
Thomas.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
DEMOCRATS PLAN
new pork BILL
Committee Framing Measure
for Public Buildings Against
Administration Wishes.

Democratic members Of the House Com
mittee on Public Buildings, in defiance of
the administration, decided yesterday to
report another pork barrel measure. :"
making appropriations for public build
inss during the present session of Con-
gress. The items to be included in the
bill have not yet been approved, but it
Is estimated that the total will lie be-
tween s20,00o,OO0 and sSO,0oo.00o.
The addition of another pork barrell'
measure to the Democratic program will
provide additional campaign material for
the Republicans. In the debate on the
amendment to the naval bill, appropriat-
ing 81 100000 for a government armor
plate plant. Representative Madden, of
Illinois, said yesterday:
1--WE have just appropriated $4,000, 900
for flood control; s2oOo0,Oo0 for a nitrate
plant in the name of war when there is
no necessity for It, We have appro-
priated s15,O00,0O0 to be loaned to the
rural credit banks without interest.
There is a bill pending. just come from
the Senate. appropriating 100000 from
the public Treasury for road building, an
activity that belongs to the States. New
we propose, after having appropriated
s1OO.OOO.0c0 for the purchase of ships to
appropriate 81, 900 more to construct
an ar7nor plate plant. This amounts in
all to S54 OOOO OO0.'
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
Ole Gown Gr,er

The Bliss Electrical school class of
1916 will hold its class banquet to-
night at Carroll Institute. and its
commencement exercises at the hall
Friday night.
Rev. c. c. Mclean, pastor of the
Douglas Memorial M thodist Episcopal
Church will speak on The Recent
General Conference Legislation, Includ-
ing the Amusement Question" at the
mid-week service at 1880 o'clock to-
night.
The annual commencement exercises
OF the Georgetown Visitation Convent
will be held Monday morning at 1890
o'clock. Most Reverend John Banzano,
Apostolic Delegate. will preside.
The women's Alliance of All Souls,
Unitarian Church will hold its last
meeting of the year in the church par
lors, Fourteenth and L streets, Friday
morning at II o'clock.
st. Pattrick's Academy will hold II.
ninety-second annual commencement
on Tuesday, June IA, at 4:3O o'clock
in Carroll Hall.
memorial service in honor of JEFF
ferson Davis will be held at s o'clock
Sunday night, at Mr.. Vernon Place
NJ E. Church, under auspices of the
y.
sentative Harrison, of Mississippi, will
make an address.
A mayor and three counciImen will be
elected at Falls Church, Va, on June
l3. Thus far five candidates have an
nounced themselves for the four 10
sitions. E. T. Fenwick is the only can
didate for mayor.
Arrangements have been completed
for the annual reunion of former stu
dents of Georgetown University, to be
held at the university from June II to
l3. The singing of college songs will
feature the gathering
Mai. Raymond w. Pullman, superfn-
tendent of police. will umpire the char
ity ball game to be played at Amert-
can League Park Saturday afternoon
between a picked team from the Met
ropolitan and Chevy Chase Clubs and
the National Press Club.
The Home and school Association of
the Monroe School will conduct a car
nival tonight and tomorrow night to
raise funds for playground improve
ments. The carnival will be held on
a lot between Lamont and Kenyon
streets. off Georgia avenue.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
D. A. R. DEDICATE MILESTONE.
John Lindsay Chapter Holds EIer-
cises on District Line

John Lindsay Chapter, D. A. R, yes
terday dedicated a milestone on the Dis
trict boundary along Walker road, west
OF Anacostia.
In his dedicatory address, Senator
Thomas, of Colorado, declared It was
appropriate that the boundary stones
should be dedicated by the D. A. R, for
the organizations aim was to throw a
patriotic air about small matters as we'll
as large. he said. The ceremony was
opened by Rev. John Britton Clark, who
also pronounced the benediction.
Among the speakers were Mrs. Ellis
Logan, regent OF the chapter; Mrs. Jas.
Wright, vice regent: Mrs. J. E. Briggs,
treasurer; Mrs. Paul w. Richa rdson, and
Mrs. S. Barbour. D. A. r. chapters have
planned TO dedicate each of the forty
milestones bounding the District.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
MOONLIGHT" TRIP TONIGHT.
steamer st. Johns VIII Carry Big
Crowd Down River

Moonlight dan ing trips will be made
by the steamer st. Johns tonight and to-
morrow night and Saturday at 2:3o D. m
and Sunday at a. m. she will voyage to
Colonial Beach.
The first dancing trip OF the season was
made last night, and in spite Of the cool
wird blowing the trip was well attended
Dancing on the wide main deck of the
steamer was enjoyed from the time the
boat left at p. m. until she returned at
II p. m, and the same program of dane
ing will be followed tonight and tomor-
row.
The Colonial Beach trips show that the
resort will be more popular than In past
seasons. The bathing was good, and fine
sport was had Grabbing and fishing.
Through the month of June the St
Johns will make weekend trips to the
be" en-. leaving here Saturdays at 2:3O
p. m. and Sundays at a. m.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
PUPILS GIVE ANNUAL RECITAL.
Varied Musical Program Presented
by Mrs. r.. H. DaIKIefsb.

The first evening OF the annual song
recital by the pupils Of Mrs. Robert H.
Dalgleish was held last night in the ball
room of the Willard. Tonight the pro-
gram will be continued with as many
numbers as last night, ending the recital.
The large chorus was effective and
there were many individual numbers.
MY Little Boatie.' a fisher lullaby. was
sung by Mrs. Milton c. White. Others
who sang were: Miss Alice Bergman,
Miss Lucille Parker. Mrs. H. B. Thomas.
L. w. Hawley, Miss Josephine Daily, Miss
Viola Schippers, Milton c. White. Mrs.
A. J. Richards. Miss Edna Cosdon, Miss
Eula Smith, Miss Sadye Atlas, Miss Fran
ces SCherger. Mrs. James K. Wallace.
Miss Elizabeth Yung Kwai. Paul A
Hines. Mrs. Milton c. White, and Miss
Emma Cohen. Mrs. Sue Burrows Jen-
nings was at the piano, and Miss Elsie
Louise Raner was violinist.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
CITIZENS PLEAD FOR
NEW 15-ACRE PARK

Headed by Senators Brady and
Newlands, a delegation of District
citizens strongly advocated the ac-
QUESTION of fifteen acres in Klingle
Ford Valley as a park to provide a
new entrance into the Zoo. at a
meeting Of the subcommittee on streets
and avenues of the Senate District
Committee. Other members of the
delegation were James Parmlee, Jack
son NJ. Ralston. D. J. Howell and NJ. E.
Doyle.
builders. among, them H. L. Rust and
E. S. Kennedy, opposed the Works bill
limiting the height of buildings on Six
teenth street to seventy feet instead Of
eighty-five feet as under existing law.
They said the enactment of the bill
would upset plans already drawn for
building seven and a half stories high.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
SURPRISED AT Big
BUSINESS HERE
New Yorker on Visit to Washington
Very Much Impressed by Pros
porous Condition.

The visitor from New York was being
shown about town Monday by the writer
and was particularly impressed with the
numberof live-wire business establish
ments in the National Capital. and the
evident signs Of prosperous business In
a visit to The Mans Store at 1005-7
Pennsylvania avenue, he said. why,
this Is one Of the busiest stores I have
ever seen-what do you do with all these
straw hats in town the size OF Wash
ington? You've got enough stock here
for a big New York store. I'VE sell
them" said Mr.. D. ]. Kaufman, the ge-
NAL proprietor. I'VE sell oyer 1000 straw
hats ina season here. We buy big and
sell big-thats why we can offer such
small prices. Here are tables of straw
hats at s1.3s, s1.7s and S2.s9-that sell
for a dollar more elsewhere" You
seem to be selling some clothing, too"
said the visitor. well, yes said the
proprietor, I'VE sell suits on the same
plan that we sell straw hats-big buying
big selling. and little prices. We don't
believe any store can match our IA
nous line Of s15.15 suits at less than SO
We sell hundreds of them-more and
more every season. Just as a flyer this
season we're also making a great run
on the fashionable "Pinch-back" Suits
so popular with the young men at 1915
clothes that are in the spotlight Of
fashion. Every department in this store
runs on the same principle Of big SELL
ing. Our collar business is immense be-
cause we sell the regular 15c grades Of
collars for 10c. Look at these fiber silk
hose for &c pair-they're worth more
you can see that
Fine Silk Shirts at s2.6s each-your
New York stores would get 81 for
them. Neckwear at 50c-the real
nifty stuff-many dealers would ask
75c and a dollar. We're keeping up
tremendous selling pace by offering
everything a man wears for Just a
little less than he can buy 1t else
where It's the volume OF business
that counts-and the people are with
us-because they know we're working
in their interest all the time. It's a
case Of moneys worth or money back
here-and no argument about it-Adv
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
HILLS MEMORY HONORED.

ST. Paul, May 31.-The Twin Cities,
Minneapolis and St Paul, and the whole
Northwest, Joined this afternoon in pay
ing tribute to James ]. Hill. the Empire
Builder All the schools in st. Paul
were dismissed, all banks closed their
doors at 1:30. and business was practi-
cally at a standstill for part of the after
noon in both cities.
The funeral was held from the Hill
mansion at 2 o'clock. Promptly on the
hour all street cars halted for five min
utes. Far in the Northwest and south
ward, near Chicago. all trains on the Hill
lines stopped for five minutes in silent
tribute to the great magnate.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
purely personal

Blanche Mundell has received an sp-
pointment as clerk In the Department OF
Commerce.
Stanley H. Rose. formerly connected
with the Bureau Of Foreign and Do
nestle Commerce, has been appointed
manager of the foreign trade department
Of the Barber Asphalt Company.
Edward D. Shaull has been appointed
clerk in the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey.
Justice Walter !. Mccoy, of the District
Supreme Court, was taken slightly Ill
yesterday afternoon.
Jessie E. Jopling has been appointed a
clerk in the Bureau of Foreign and Do
mestic Commerce.
Erwin V. Jones, an expert clerk in the
General Land Office. has been promoted.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of ColumbiA-Fatr Thursiayi
showers Friday Friday night; warmer; gentle
TO moderate north to east winds
For Virginia-Fair THURSDAY; showers Friday or
Friday night; moderate northeast to east winds.
The weather has cleared in the Atlantic and
East Gulf States. after showers Tuesday night and
cool fair weather with moderately high pressure
prevailed east Of the Mississippi River.
The winds along the Middle Atlantic coast will
be moderats north.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
Large cans Cal. peach.. 10

Large cans. Cal. peaches. 1Oc; lbs.
large Cal prunes, 25c: best tea, 4gc;
Wonder coffee. zoe; fat Norway mack
erel, sc and TIC: white meal, &c ID. I;
peanut butter, 1Oc; grape juice, pints,
12c; lbs. lima beans, 25c; lbs. fancy
head rice, 25c; Ross whole wheat
biscuits, 25c; sugar corn, 25c; Wis
consin peas. 25c; 4 Haro syrup, 25c; 8
cans spaghetti. 25c: 3 large cans beans,
lie; Go-ZO. 71Ac pkg; choice white pos
tatoes, 35c PIX; best flour, $500 bbl. {:
"a lbs. Old Time flour. 75c. 914 nth
st. S. E. and all the J. T. D. Pyles
stores.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
KENSINGTON RAILWAY

Chevy Chase cars pass main entrance
Zoo, Country Clubs. Training Camp to
Lake. connecting with Kensing gton line
to station west of Wheaton. Most in
teresting trolley ride out Of city. Pest
locations for suburban homes. Chevy
Chase Lake Park Grounds and music
open after May 27th.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
James I. Blakeslee. In attempting 70 de-
fee legislation recommended by the
committee in the annual appropriation
bill
It is understood that these senators will
demand the resignation Of Blakeslee II
Postmaster General Burleson declines 10
accede 10 this, il was said, the case will
be taken 10 the President.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
MAY DUST BLAKESLEE.
senate Committee Resents Fourth
Assistant Postmaster. Actions.

Chairman Bankhead and Senator Town
send were designated by the Senate Com
mittee on Postoffices and Post Roads yes
terday to confer with Postmaster General
Burleson over the alleged activities OF
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
Will Bury Admiral Merry Saturday

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
John Fairfield Merry, L. s. N, retired,
who died at the Naval Hospital on Tues
day will be held at All Souls Unitarian
Church at 10 O'Clock on Saturday morn
ing. The body will be buried In Arlington
National Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Relative humidtty-s a. n, e.; p m, Il; p.
N, 10
Temperature sane date last yea--Highsst, T3;
lowest, s..
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01
TEMPERATURES IN OTHER CITIES.
LOCAL MENTION.

screnm-Chaplin in "The Historic
Past. Va today. Great war drama
Sunday, "One of Millions" sc.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01

Santa Fc Railways office now located
IN Woodward Big. Tickets and Pullman reservations
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-01

Erwin V. Jones, an expert clerk in tn,
General Land Office, has been promoted