The Washington herald., 1917-01-18
MILITIA IS MALIGNED,
SAYS REPRESENTATIVE
c. c. Carlin Charges Determination in
Speech to Alexandra Cuardsmen.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
r. Z. Knight & Bon,
Giles King Street.


Alexandria, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Ma
tional Guard has been maligned by
officers Of the regular army during
the past six months for the purpose of
esta blishing a large. permanent army"
was the declaration shade by Repre-
sentative c. C. Carlin tonight, in an
address at the banquet In the West
minister Building. in honor of the mem-
bers of Company G, First Virginia
Regimen mt, who returned this afternoon
from Richmond after nearly seven
months on the Mexican border.
The speaker, however. declared that
Gen. Funston had complimented the
National Guard on it's efficiency. He
also said that the war spirit IL abroad
and compulsory military training is
being urged.
Capt Conrad johnson. who respond
ed on behalf of his company. told of
the experience. of his company. He
stated that President Wilson had the
right idea on the Mexican situation
and he was of the opinion that all the
trouble in Mexico was started on this
side of the border.
The speaker complimented the citi-
zens on the ovation they gave, con-
trasting 1t to the one given in Rich
mond, where only the old soldiers at
the Confederate Soldiers Home turned
out.
Others who responded to toasts were
Rev. ]. W. Duffey, d. D., pastor of the
NJ. E. Church South; John W. May
president of the Chamber Of Com
merce: ]. william May, chairman of
the banquet committee; Joseph E.
Schwarzmann. president of the Retail
Merchants Association, and Edwin B.
Hard, editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
The banquet was served by a COM
mittee of ladies under Miss Cora Coch-
ran. Rev. John Lee Allison, pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church, pro-
nounced invocation. and music was
furnished by Prof Pitts orchestra.
The company reached this city at 12:25
o'clock this afternoon and detraiaed at
| the West End freight station. where they
were met by a large gathering of citi-
| zens.
The parade started from the railway
| station to Armory Hail a few minutes
! before 1 o'clock. The buildings on King
street were decorated with flags for the
occasion. Dr. w. NJ Smith was chief
marshal OF the parade, which was head
ed by a platoon of police.
The aids of the chief marshal were
Capts. Albert Bryan, T. B. Cochran. f.
L. Slaymaker and Julian Y. Williams.
Next came the American Indian Guard
Band. Alexandria High School cadets.
commanded by s. G. Blanton; girls of
! the high school, Boy Scouts, fire appara-
Ius and fremen headed by Chief r. f.
Gronau and veterans of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, headed by Capt. r. II.
Atkinson.
When the soldiers reached Armory Hall
they were met by a large crowd and in
a few minutes after entering and put
ting away their equipment they were
Joined by relatives and friends for the
R,-gt IL, mn
Conrad johnson is captain of the COM
pany; James d. Mclean. first lieutenant
and F. Clinton Knight. second lieutenant
A committee Of members of Martha
Washington Chapter No. 42, Order of the
Eastern Star, yesterday escorted Mrs
Annie Horde. grand worthy matron of the
State; Mr.. Flourney. grand worthy pa
tron, and other distinguished members Of
the order to Washington, Arlington. Po-
hIck Church and Mount Vernon. Fifteen
automobiles were used, many Of the local
members Joining the party OF visitors.
Fire of unknown origin at 1870 O'Clock
last night destroyed a small frame struc-
ture used as a repair shop. the property
of John Evans, on the river front, be-
tween Wilkes and &ibbon streets. A
gilling skiff was also destroyed.
A marriage license was issued in Balti-
more Yesterday to Miss Elsie r. Ticer, OF
this city, and Spiro ]. Chaconas, of Wash
lngton.
The funeral of Mary B. Goings, 3 years
old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. /. Goings,
who died yesterday near Seminary Hill,
Fairfax County, will take place at 3
o'clock Thursday afternoon from her
parents home.
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