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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23
RECRUITING MUST
Be ON THE SQUARE
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Nationa
guard officers were warned by the
war department today against any
attempt ut coercion or any misrep-
resentation in recruiting. The militia
bureau issued q circular pointing out
that the law plainly requires that
applicants for enlistment be informed
that the enlistment contract Shal! BE-
fu. three wears in the active service
and three wears in the reserve.
Mobilization % the national guard
for border duty developed that many
enlisted men claimed to have been
assured they would not he held in the
service to the limit OF their enlistment
period ii they desired release.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23
WI Remain on Ranches

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. AMER
ICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION. Mex
leo (By Radio to Columbus. N. NJ.
Jan. 22).-A number of residents of
the Mormon colonies at Colonia Juare7
and Colonia Dublan have declared
their intention of remaining on their
ranches in the event of the withdrawal
of the American troops from Mexico.
There are about two hundred families
in these two settlements. Out of these
it is believed that about geo persons
will brave the changed conditions.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

quarters of the expedition are estab-
lished, and near the railway station
of Casas Grandes. is about fifty miles
to the north of FL Vale. 1t obtains its
water supply from wells sunk to the
depth of ten or fifteen feet Near
Dublan, the Casas Grandes river, about
twenty miles west from the Santa
Maria at that point, is picked up. But
there is a more or less dry stretch OF
some % miles after parting with the
river before the springs of Ojo Fred
erico are reached. The last important
dry stretch is between Ojo FREDERICK
and Tres Papalotes. 25 miles in length
The water supply is good from there
20 Columbus.
Ii is said in army circles here that
the troops should logically follow the
present lines of communication, whose
roads have been put into fine shape.
Funston Makes Denial
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

expedition from Mexican soil.
ARRANGEMENTS arc being made 10
garrison the towns in western en-
huahua now occunied by American
troops. General Manuel DiesueZ wlii
send three thousand troops from TOR
reon, it was announced here toni3ht.
while General Murguia viii police a
part of the territory with his troops.
Trucks Are Returning
Ell PASO, Jan. 22.-Proof that at
least the prelininaries OF the with
drawal of the punitive expedition are
under way was brought here today
from Columbus by army men, VINO
admit that the empty trucks when
went south a few days ago are return
ing loaded with surplus equipment
ordnance stores, including shells
small arms ammunition, road and we'll
1 making machinery, barbed wire ant
extra fodder supplies and rations
stores. Some of this has already
come and thirtythree motor trucks
are expected at any time at Columbus
carrying ordnance.
In regard to the report, which II
/ accepted here as authentic, although
denied by General George Bell. Jr..
was pointed out tonight that the arm!
will make every effort to Keep TN
movements of the American troop
secret Until they are well on thei
way to the border in order to proven
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

teraoon General Funston denied that
the withdrawal of the Pershing expe-
dition had been started. At four
O'Clock the following statement was
issued: American troops in Mexico
will not start back toward the border
without orders, and orders have not
been issued
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

THE. ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMO-
CRAT-President Wilson's address to
the senate was an extraordinary event
amazing in it's suddenneSs. Spectacular
in it's setting, disquieting in ITS poten
tialities, admirable in its purpose. 1t IS
either monumental mistake or an act
that will fill a flowing page in history
II is likely TO he construed as an APP
peal in behalf of the Teutonic powers
although it is addressed TO both alike'
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

NEW YORK StIN-What Mr.. VIII
son is sworn To do is prescribed by the
constitution. He is sworn TO execute
faithfully the office of president OF tne
United States and to- the best OF ms
ability to preserve, protect ana delehu
the constitution of the United States:
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

ton workers present, including super
visor ODonnell OF Billings, Montana;
~. c. Stevens, consulting engineer oil
Portland, Ore, inventor of the stevens
meter; Prof. G. f. 7. Smith, irrigation
expert for the University of Arizona;
President Smith of the Water Users
Association at El PasO: f. Hunt Bald
win, senior engineer; Ora McDermoth,
formerly of this city, but now irriga-
ton manager of the Rio Grande pro-
ject; E. w. Murphy, drainage engineer
of the L. 5. Il. s. of Denver. Project
Manager l.. NJ Lawson and Irrigation
Manager r. S. Fessenden of the Yuma
project; Assistant Project Manager
Charles A. May of the Carlsbad pro-
ject Oliver p. Morton. Los Angeles;
+. W. Burr of Denver, district coun-
sells, and a number of local men, in
GLIDING Project Manager w. 5. Cone;
Irrigation Manager Arthur j. HaltOm;
| Irrigation Superintendent - l.. Jones,
| Bah, Ward and Rawn.
, The following are some OF the sub
jects that may receive consideration
during the next two days:
! Rotations Between Water Users and
! Operating Officers.
Methods of Promoting Economy in
| the Use of Water
1 Return Flow of Irrigation.
| Care of Project Lands.
I The Drainage Problem ON Irrigation
| Projects.
! Rotation and Diversification Of
Crops on Farm Lands.
| Sugar Beet Culture.
| Farm Accounts.
Relations Between Irrigation Pro
jects and Private Projects
The Federal Loan Act.
Public Roads and Bridges.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

if il is TO be lasting. must come with
out victory. 1t cOnceivably will irritate
both groups ofecontending nations. Bat,
we fancy, neither Of them will he able
to ignore il and neither Of them, in
view of the unanSwcrahle logic Will de-
ny the presidents right to speak.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

IS not whether we shall torsake our
ISOLATION. but whether we shall for
sake It on the side of peace or the slde
of var. r
President Wilson has spoken Tor
peace. He has uttered the sentiments
which those who have seen what the
United States was rushing into have
hoped he would utter.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23
PROJECT COST
SET; FIGHT is
NOW TO START

Continued from Page One)
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23
REPORT TROOPS
START TOWARD
u. S. BOUNDARY

Continued from Page. One,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

He is not sworn to execute faithfully
the offices of president of humanity.
There is nothing in his Official du-
ties which require him TO demand the
establishment of free and united
Poland" or TO lay down to Europe the
principle that all interior t.urorean ma
tons like Switzerland, for example. or
the republic of Andora, shall he ac-
corded free outlets To the sea"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Confined from PAGE Onel
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

Funston Makes Denial
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22.-This at
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS,
DENVER message marks an
epoch in American history. Whatever
else may he thought or done as Il re-
suH of this document we must pay
tribute to Mr.. Wilson's lofty idealism
and imaginative qualities. The issue,
in brief. is one of national individual
ism versus internationalism.'
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

BALTIMORE SUN--It is bold Mt
terance in its assumption that peace
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

NEBRASKA STATE. Journal
We may expect the immediate reaction
to he anger on both sides. especially
among the entente powers, Tor tney
have/a long score To settle. Mess CIV
iliZation is 10 20 down in the general
/ confla eration the nations must sooner
or later, come together on some sucn
4 terms as outlined at Washington.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

PORTLAND COre) OREGONlAN--
President Wilson has proposed revo-
lutionarv change in foreign policy for
the United States. Only a radical
change in the relations of this to Other
nations and of ather nations to each
other could justify him in such pro
posal.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

THE KANSAS CITY STAR-ln the
plan for a League to Enforce Peace
President Wilson undoubtedly has pre-
scented to the country lofty ideal and
one that must arouse the sympathetic
attention OF the world.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

OMAHA BEE-Pfesident Wilson has
taken it upon himself To outline the
after thew policy lie thinks we
should pursue This declaration must
/ be characterized as notable and per
! haps epoch making.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

KINGMAN MOHANE DAILY MIN
ER-It will be- indeed. surprising if the
American people. as a whole, do not
give their unqualified approval to
President Wilson's plan for an ever
lasting peace. The Mohave Daily Min
or Lciieves, as was expressed hY rs
.eners in the senate chamber at Wash
iugton today. that the address OF MI
wilson was the noblest utterance
that has fallen from human lips Sm'e
the declaration of indenendence."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

LOUISVILLE COURIER JOURNAL
1t is indeed staggering-this formal,
actual proposal of a transcendental
dreamer for the instant practical es-
adjustment by force of the millennium
of mankind. and the Courier journal
has not the heart, in the moment of
first impressions to proceed into an
analysis of its fatal Inconsistencies,
fantastic Illusions and limitless posi-
biltes for misfortune and mischief
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

NEW YORK AMERICAN The
president says the truth. There must
he no more Sovereignty of the seas
Ncutrals must never again be ASKED
to submit to the intoierable insolenc'
which has marked the conduct of the
belligerents toward the commerce 81
neutral states with each other ant
with the bellgerents themselves.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-01-23

NEW YORK STATS ZEITUNG-
Upon the principle enumerated by the
president must be based the only say
ing peace that can come to the world.
and the only peace to the permanence
of which the American people can will
mgly loan their support.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

three bullets went through Johnny's
cap. He fell down and played 'possum.
pretending to be dead; but after dark
he came alive again" and finding
joined his regiment. A few days later
he was promoted Cat the age Of
twelve) to the rank of sergeant
One day, soon sfterward. Gen. Grant
noticed the boy, and said 10 Gen.
Thomas. Where did you pick up lit
tie johnny
At Chickamauga. replied Gen.
Thomas. I have made him a ser
geant"
impudence, grinned and said. Gen
eraL is that all you are going TO
make me2"
4 few days later the boy was cap
tured, and remained prisoner for tive
months before being exchanged. Most
of the time he was kept on the march.
Gen. Joe" Wheeler. who was in COM
mand, took much delight in exhibit
ing him to women. saying. See what
straits the Yankees are driven TO.
when they have to send their babies
to fight u.s.
let-holes-the last a relic much la
mented by Johnny. But he soon had
a fresh uniform: for the story OF HIS
exploit at Chicksmauga had found
its way into print, and some women
in Chicago (having sent for his meas
urementsl made for him with their
own hands . complete military cos
tune.
In Kentucky before the battle Of
PerryEille, he shot small pig. For
aging had been strictly forbidden, and
being caught by Cen Doolittle with
the pig under his arm. he had good
reason to fear severe punishment.
But. on being accused. ne said. Why
General. you wouldn't let a rebel pig
bite youiT
The general roared with laughter,
and let the boy go. Afterwards Doo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

; than 10 years old. and small for his
age. Capt McDougal looked him
over, laughed. and said that he was
not enlisting infants"
Johnny was not seriously discour-
aged. When the Third Ohio left by
rail for Cincinnati. he climbed aboard
the train and hooked his passage to
that city. There he tried to enlist
in the Thirty-third Michigan regi-
menI, and, being again rejected went
along with il any way. serving there
after as a drummer. though not on
the muster roll
Draws HIS SIS Monthly.
He drew Sc month regularly,
however, the officers chipping in to
make IN the amoInt. and, &c baby
OF the regiment" wore a soldiers
uniform cut down from mans size bv
tent with two rockies was held
entitled 10 a regular army ration. and
carried in his knapsack the customary
knife and fork, tin plate, tin cup. and
tin spoon
properly enlisted as a drummer. He
was wounded twice-on one of these
occasions while carrying a dispatch
from Gen. Thomas to Gen. Logan
at Atlanta At Shiloh his drum was
smashed b. fragment Of she'll
Wins Fame at ChickamnuRa.
II was at Chickamauga. however,
that his opportunity came TO dis
tineuish himself. He had abandoned
his drum for a musket (sawed off to
make the weapon of appropriate
lengthy, and went into the battle on
a caisson along side OF an artillerymsn.
In the big fight his brigade was sore
beset. when a Confederate colonel
rode up and shouted, Surrender. you
id little Yankee" Raising his gun
without aiming. the boy fired. and
the colonel fell off his horse, badly
wounded.
Made Sergeant at J..
During the fighting that followed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

WASHINGTON, DC, May Is
NA/ It has been said that the
w civil war was fought largely
by boys. But now comes the War
department with a statement Of the
exact figures.
From this it appears that during
that memorable conflict no fewer
than 1928 boys under 10 years OF age
enlisted in the Union armies. Three
hundred of that number were under
IA; e25 were under Is; 81 were under
u. and % were less than Il years
old.
AbramF. Springsteen to-day en-
ployed in the Pension bureau at
Washington holds the record for run
ming away 10 fight He did it on
five occasions-the first time, when
he was only ten years old Dragged
home repeatedly TO Brooklyn by IN
sympathetic parents, he finally won
out" fought in many battles. was
captured at Spring Hill CTenn-). and,
when mustered out in 1855, received
a war drum'-he was a drummer
boys aEift Of honor from his reg
iment
Fred S. White Cwho now lives in
Cleveland was a boy musician with
me l4bth New 1ork NOlunNttIs- Al
Gettysburg he carried canteens Of
water to the firing line, and two COM
anies OF his regiment stopped fir
ing in the midst of the fray to give
three cheers for the little fifer."
Youngest Union Soldier.
The youngest Union soldier was
John L Clem-known to fame as the
drummer of Chickamauga,' He was
going to school at Newark, o., when
the war broke out. and in May. 1851.
offered himself as a drummer to Capt
McDougal. of the Third Ohio Volun-
teerS, the regiment being then on its
way to the front. Johnny was less
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Jesuit fathers as far back as 1927,
and that for time seeding oranges
were plentiful in the southern part
OF the state. There was a grove set
out in 1850 the traces of which still
remain and seven years after that
an orange grove of 125, 000 seedlings
was planted so miles below New Or
leans. This was operated for some
years on a large scale, although
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

little himself had half the pig for sup
per
Gets Commission From Grant.
Some years after the war Johnny
tried for West Point but his schooling
had been neglected for fighting, and
he failed 10 pass the examination.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

GOV eEGQ " TN " a Ter
and il adjoins a
territory which is
more dreary than
the darkest parts of
the Dismal Swamp
of Virginia On one
side Of IL is Lake
Pontchartrain. and
on another are for
ests of cypress l-is-
ing out of marshes
and swamps. Today
there are still d
hundred acres of
The original swamp
on the property,
and this has been
preserved TO show
the miracle made
possible by pump
ng and draining
the flooded lands
OF the delta This
land is covered with
trees and the water
extends far up their
trunks.
The remainder OF
the tract is as dry
as a bone. The
water. the marsh
and the trees have
all disappeared, and
the soil is so smooth
that il crumbles TO
DUST in your hand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

modern horticultural methods were
unknown l believe some Of the trees
are still in existence The people
here are enthusiastic as to the citrus
fruit prospects. They expect TO form
a fruit organization something like
that of southern California. and 10
handle the Louisiana fruit after the
same methods that have succeeded
so well on the Pacific slope
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Hoping for another chance. he went
TO the white house and asked to see
his old friend Gen Grant Chen
president). The general said, Il will
do better for you than that I Will
Continued on Next Pzxe)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

vet lands along the Mexican gulf- /
motored this morning through 1000
acre plantation, which has risen from
the bed Of a swamp. This great farm
Is within five miles of New Orleans
and in the very heart Of the Missis-
sippi delta Five years ago It was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Three and fifty lines will bring
Willie's mother. Mrs. King.
Draw from one 10 two and 50 on 4
the end.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
More Than 1900 Boys Under Is Years
Fight On Union Side In the Civil War
By
Rene Bache


est Boy Soldier and Is Made Sergeant II
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

Trace these dots and you will see.
Gam the -- near a tree.
Draw from one 70 TIVE and - On ts
the end.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Peach and Rice Dessert.
By CONSTANCE CLARKE

of sugar; boil on the back of the
stove or in double boiler until the
rice is tender and the milk is alb
sorbed. ThinIy slice some canned
peaches, line q glass bowl with them;
the remainder Of the peaches may
either be diced or used whole making
alternate layers of peaches and rice.
Serve with or without cream--(MOn-
day-Rhubarb Pfe.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
Millions of Acres of Very Rich Food
Lands Being Reclaimed From Swamps

Fertile South Grove the
Edge of New Orleans Planted by the Jesuit Fathers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26

? EW ORLEANS, La, May GA
big part Of our food for the
future viii come from the low,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-26
By
Frank G. Carpenter

Copyright. 1917. by Frank
G. Carpenter-)
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

We have IN at the present
time just five Black Pony Coats in.
styles ~fronpkpast season-theS sizes are
81, 36, SO and $40 inches in length,
and would maxi fine driving epats
for the cold days. We're closing them
s. s. s.: 1 $; 6: 81: i: ]; Sis.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

Advertising Head Takes
Business lI lMlanagefslhip Of
The Herald.

At a meeting Of the board Of direc-.
tors Of The Herald Saturday night, IN
addition to a number Of routine mat
teri, J.. n. Pearson waS made bust
ness manager of the newspaper. to
succeed ]. F. Bacon In that depart
Lment. st,&s
On the departure OF MI. Bacon for
the officers training camp at Fort
Smelling a littleAS over snree months
made Tor the management 81 the
business Of the office, AMI, while
these arrangements have served their
purpose for the time being, Mt was
felt that something more permanent
was needed at this time in view Of
what is Mkely to be the prolonged
absence of Mr., (now Captain) Bacon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

Local Man Enlists-Henry johnson
318 North Eighth street, has enlisted
in the engineers corps Of the United
States army. He will leave soon for q
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10
SAY FRENCH SHIP
WAS TO BLAME

Halifax. N.,%S., Dec: 10.-Membert
OF tyr crew Of the Belgian steamer
steamer Mont Blanc, was to blame FOR
the collision which caused the terrible
explosion last .Thursday.
Their version OF, the tragedy fol.
lows: \.
The limo was proceeding down the
harbor toward the sea when the Mont
Blanc was seen coming toward her
apparently steaning for the Bedford
Basin. The French vessel. was on the
blew two blasts oe the whistle, indi.
eating that she was going to star.
board. The Imo' replied with fwv
blasts. The Mont~Blanc turned and
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

5as Mrs. Murney Here-Mrs. W. A.
TMnrney Vt Thief River Falls. Mimi,
iS Visiting relatives in this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

in the psrformapcs Of his army .du-
ties. For the potion thus tosbe nil
ed Mr.. Pearson was The unanimous
choice Of the directors and Of the
The Herald w
Mr.. Pearson has been a member Of
the advertising stan OF, The Herald
for more than four years. For some
time past he has been advertising
manAgpr. AID inethat capacity he has
become we'll known to the business
men OF the ecity,<knd he has also es-
|tablished desirable business connec-
tions in Ythe cart. He has had Wide
neWspaper experience in Hngaand. his
native country, having BEEN business
msaaxer Of the Wa4crd Herald. q
Hsrtfordshtrs Journal, and for some
time special rqpfessntatfve Of the Lu-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

For Dry, Wood, call, East 117-L, i.
9 =. W. Marsh, 4ls Allen avenue,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

tmittee made II plain that burial must
notgbe delayed.
Laborers were assigned to The
cemeteries and men who never mad
expected TO do that sort of work as
sisted In the task.
Little groups Of sorrowful people
ent~silently to cemeteries adjacent
to- the Richmond district, utterly wip-
ed out by flames, and laid away their
dead. without friends IN attendance
and with the commitment rites omit.
ted. There were not enough. minis.
teri 70 oficiate for I'll. There werx
hearses. One general service swaa
kreldL..I6E Ill. .saE -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10
HEROIC WORK
PREVENTS EXPLOSION.

Halifax, Ms. Dec 1o.-The deck
cargo of the British steamer Picton,
laden With munitions. caught fire last
night and only the quick and cour-
ageous work Of a Halifax company of
ftflemen prevented another. big ex-
'plosiSn in the harbor. The men
boarded the ship, threw the burning
overheard and checked the
flames before they could spread to the
today and sunk.
After the Picton had gone to the
bottom It. was officiallye~ Announced
that there was absolutely no danger
now Of other explosions in the har-
Dor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-10

Oratorio Society Meedng-The
Grand Forks Oratorio society will
meet in the farmers room Of the
court house tonight: Before the res
hearsaf enrolment of members will
take place. All singers are urged to
attend. @ l5 e