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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17
CHAPTER w.


My first and my only meeting with
President Wilson until after the arms
tice occurred May "a. 1917, when |
called on him with Secretary of War
Baker. After some conversation with
Mr.. Baker on shipping, Mr.. Wilson
turned TO me.
General, we are giving you some
difficult tasks these days." said the
President.
perhaps So" / replied, "but that
Is what we are trained to expect, Mr..
President"
The President then mentioned my
experience in Mexico and inquired
about my acquaintance with France.
| had expected him to say something
about the part our army should play
in the war, but he said nothing.
Promised Full Support.
Upon leaving, l said: 'Mr. Presi-
dent, l appreciate the honor you have
conferred upon me by the assignment
you have given me, and | realize the
responsibilities it entails. but you can
count upon the best that is in me-"
To this the President replied:
General, you were chosen entirely
upon your record, and | have every
confidence that you will succeed; you
shall have my full support"
The President then asked me to con-
vey to the king of Great Britain and
to the President of France his greet
ings and best wishes. His manner was
cordial with his poise and his air of
determination.
His assurance of confidence in me
was gratifying, but in the difficult stu
atoms that arose later regarding the
manner of aiding the allies, he was
inclined to yield to the persistent i'm
pOrtunities of the allied representa-
tives in Washington.
In the actual conduct of operations
l was given entire freedom, and in
this respect was to enjoy an expert
ence unique in the history of Ameri-
can wars.
Letter Making Him Chief.
May 81, 1917, the day before | was
to sail from New York, Secretary Ba-
ker sent me a letter of instructions
concerning my command, authorities
and duties in Europe. which is quoted
in full:
1.-The President directs me to
communicate to you the following:
Il. The President designates
you TO command all the land
forces of the United States oper-
ating in continental Europe and
in the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland, including any
part of the marine corps which
may be detached for service there
with the army. From your CON-
mand are excepted the military
attaches and others of the army
who may be on duty directly with
our several embassies.
''2. You will proceed with your
staff to Europe. Upon arrival in
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CHAPTER II-Continued

The secretary of war, much TO the
disappointment of Colonel Roosevelt
wisely made an adverse decision In
his case, which was confirmed by the
President. 1t was evident that both
Mr. Wilson and Secretary Baker were
looking for trained leaders and were
determined TO avoid the embarrass.
ment President Lincoln experienced In
the Civil war, when he was more OF
less driven to fill many high positions
with political appOintees who, in the
end, had 10 be replaced by men trained
u the military profession.
RooseveIt's Plea for Sons.
The following letter from Colonel
Roosevelt, dated May II, 1917, will
ghOw his own fine attitude:
my Dear General Pershing:
Il very heartily congratulate
you, and especially the people OF
the United States, upon your Sc
lection to lead the expeditionary
force to the front. When l was
endeavOring to persuade the secre-
tary of war to permit me TO raise
a division or two of volunteers, l
stated that if you. or some men
like you. were TO command the ex-
peditionary force could raise the
divisions without trouble.
Il write you now to request that
my two sons. Theodore Roosevelt,
Jr., aged twenty-seven, and Archi-
bald B. Roosevelt, aged twenty
three, both of Harvard. be allowed
TO enlist as priyates with you, to
go over with the first troops. The
former is a major and the latter
a captain in the officers reserve
corps. They are at Plattsburg for
their third summer.
My own belief is that compe-
tent men of their standing and
rank can gain very little from a
third summer at Plattsburg and
that they should be utilized as
officers, even if only as second
Heutenants. But they are keenly
DESTROYS TO see service; and If
they serve under you at the front,
and are not killed, they will be far
better able TO instruct the draft
army next fall or next winter, or
whenever they are sent home, than
they will be after spending the
summer at Plattsburg.
The President has announced
that only regular officers are to go
with you, and if this is to be the
invariable rule then | apply on
behalf of my two sons that they
may serve under you as enlisted
men, TO go TO the front with the
first troops sent over.
Trusting to hear that this re-
quest has been granted, am, with
great respect,
VERY sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
"P. S.-If l were physically fit,
instead of old and heavy and stiff,
! should myself ask to 60 under
you in any capacity down to and
including a sergeant; but at my
age, and condition, | suppose that
/ could not do work you would
consider worth while in the fight
ing line (my only line) in a lower
grade than brigade commander"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17

Spain did not make amends. It de-
velOped, however, that the Virginius
really had no right to fly the Ameri-
can flag at the time of her capture.
The vessel was turned over to the
United States navy on December 16.
and the surviving passengers and crew
released. Spain was not required to
salute the American flag and the in
cident was closed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17
Famous Gothenbur9

Gothenburg. second largest city In
Sweden, owes its eminent position to
its illustrious founder, Gustavus
Adolphus. who was one of history's
most famous generals. In addition
he wrote excellent prose and his
speeches" hold an important place
in the literature of the Seventeenth
century. To visit Gothenburg without
seeing its gardens is unthinkable. Stu
dents of medieval history. folklore and
geology revel in Gothenburg az store
house of legend and history,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17

the signal corps there were 80 officers
who could fly.
With the exception Of five or six
officers, none of them could have met
the requirements of modern battle con-
ditions and none had any technical
experience with aircraft guns, bombs,
or bombing devices.
We had some fifty-fve training
planes in various conditions of use
fulness, all entirely without war equip
ment. Of these planes it is amusing
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17
NEWTON D. BAKER"
Party Sails in Secrecy.


On the date of my sailing, May %,
1917, my party assembled at Cover
nor's island, New York. All had been
instructed TO proceed with the utmost
secrecy, even wearing civilian clothes
until they . ere aboard the steamship
Baltic.
Although we ourselves stole silently
out through the fog and down the
bay, the large number of quartermas-
tiers and other officers stationed near
New York dashing around in uniform
rather ostentatiously that day really
thing out of the ordinary was happen
ing.
But it must be said to the credit of
the press representatives that they
were most discreet, as the papers gen.
orally published nothing about us I'M
til we were in Europe.
During the voyage most of my time
was spent in conference with the
heads of staff departments regarding
their duties and plans. The study of
French was taken up by many officers,
and classes were in session at all
hours.
In the Danger Zone.
June the Baltic began to zigzag
and we realized we were in the dam
ger zone. Next morning an escort of
two American destroyers gave us
something of a thrill and fully re-
stored confidence. No submarines were
observed, however. and the weather
was perfect throughout the voyage.
tTO BE CONTINUED1
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-17

NE Of the current Broad
way stage successes is a
play which bears the title
of Green Grow the Lii
lacs," and sophisticated
Gotham, which doesn't
usually think a song is
worth singing unless it
came out of Tin Pan
Alley, is delighted with
the songs in that play.
And the ma ioritv of Them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
FISHING TO LURE
MOST OF CABINET
Lakes, Streams and Sea
Figure Prominently in
Vacation Plans.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
1t looks as though lot of water is
going to figure in the vacations of the
official family as well as in the Presi-
dents. A majority of cabinet members
plan to rest near lakes and streams and
sea.
With Spring wedding in the family,
rest as late as August at the Larkspur,
where he will find his favorite sport
f1shing-ready to divert him.
Miss Gertrude Lamont will marry
Charles E. Saltzman here probably in
Nav. In June Mrs. Lamont will g1 to
her home at Lake Forest, Chicago
suburb.
Two other inveterate anglers Secre-
taries Hyde and Wilbur, are longing for
some of this sport. 1t is doubtful when,
If at all. the Agriculture Department
head will get away.
Hopes for Fishing Trip.
The Interior Department official hopes
he and Mrs. Wilbur will have some time
at their own place in the Sierra Noun
tains.
81 do hope" he said just before he
left with the President, Il can get in
a fishing trip"
Vice President Curtis is planning a
rest that may last two months, he said,
but what it will be he was not ready to
divllge.
Attorney General Mitchell went back
to his desk today after sojourn in
Miami Later he will go to his home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20

at st. Paul Mrs. Mitchell probably
will accompany him.
II Secretary Mellon gets away at all,
he may go abroad. Last Summer he
stayed at home.
StimS0n's Plans Delayed.
Secretary and Mrs. Stimson have not
yet made their plans. but they likewise
are fondest of fishing and hunting.
Last Summer they carried their rods
and guns at Ausable, N. Y, in the
Adirondacks.
While Secretary Adams is with the
fleet at Guantanamo, Mrs. Adams rests
in Florida. They are returning next
week, and If they go away later, II
probably will be for some yachting.
Secretary Doak not only has made no
vacation plans but it was said at his
office that none was in sight. So with
Secretary Hurley, who is away with the
President. The Postmaster. Ck1eral
and Mrs. Browns friends could point
only to their last choice for recreation.
They shipped their car on boat that
carried them to Nova Scotia and mo-
tored home, picnicking along the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
FAIRFAX WATER PLANT
Us PROGRESSING NICELY
Supply Will Be Available in Mains
in Six Weeks, Inspector
Reports.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, March 20.-Fairfax' S
new water system is making substantial
progress, according to B. S. Gillespie,
inspector for the town. Water VIII be
available in the mains within six weeks,
he stated.
TIE town council has fixed the rate
fer water service at So per month, based
on 5000 gallons per month, which is
considered ample for ordinary home use.
Water in excess of that amount will be
at the rate of go cents per thousand
gallons.
A service charge of $35 will be made
to run connections from the water
mains to the building line, including the
cost CT meter and installation.
At least 100 houses will connect with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20

the water supply as soon as the system
Is completed Trenches already have
been dug the entire length of Main
street, of the Lee-Jackson highway,
through the town, and large portion
of the main has been laid and covered
Work is also in progress on Bank and
Payne streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
Youth wounded Accidentally.

Accidentally discharging pistol
Alexandria Mckenzie, II years old
3511 Thirteenth street, suffered a slight
injury to his left hand this morning.
He was given inst aid at Emergency
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-20
Boys Easter Shoes

Heavy blucher oxfords, OF tan
or black calfskin Built for siren
uous wear, with thick soles and
leather heels. Sizes / to f and
6z to 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
SANITATION is DISCUSSED
BY L0UDOUN DAIRYMEN
oficial of Maryland Virginia Body
Is Speaker at Session in
Leesburg.
Special Dispatch TO The star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
PURCEILVILIIE, Va. August 27.--
John Magill, jr.. secretary-treRsurer of
the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers
Association, addressed Loudoun County
dairymen here last night. The object
Of the meeting was TO inform Loudoln
producers more specifically Of the gen.
eral rules of the association.
The meeting was informal and much
interest was manifested by the number
OF questions relating to the sanitary
conditions of dairy barns which were
asked by those present. A number of
points fazy to dairymen were cleared,
many complaints being heard of grades
given by the inspectors.
c. F. Bletch, field manager of the as
ISOLATION, followed with talk stressing
the sanitary conditions necessary today
and those which the dairymen will have
TO meet in the future. Regulations and
proposed regulations brought out by Mr.
Bletch were the monthly clipping of
cows, washing basin. sanitary strainer
cloth, covered drains, metal milking
stools, metal sterilizer. metal stanch-
ions. sealed barns, cement floors and
seamless pals
j. v. Nichols, local dairyman, pre-
sided at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
HerndOn Teachers Named.

FAIRFAX, Va, August 81 (SpeciaD !.
-Supt. w. r. Woodson yesterday filled
the two vacancies on the faculty of the
Herndon School. Miss Hortense Poyner
OF Norfolk was appointed to teach the
primary grade In place of Miss Katie
Groh, resigned. The vacancy in the
high school was filled by j. II. Rice OF
Ryceville. Md, who win teach science
and history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
WEST PUSHES RAIL
RATE BOOST FIGHT
ia States Add Evidence in
Resisting Proposed Is
Per Cent Raise.
Rv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, August 27.-Agricul
tural interests of the Middle West today
assembled additional evidence for pres
entstion at an Interstate Commerce
Commission hearing into a proposed is
per cent increase in railroad freight
rates.
The hearing opened yesterday, with
most of the testimony coming from
farmers, stockmen and transportation
rate experts Of Kansas, Missouri, Ar
kansas and Nebraska.
Fourteen States are represented in
the % farm organizations opposing the
rate increase at the four-day meeting.
witnesses before Commissioners
Joseph B. Eastman and Claude E. Por-
ter at last nights session pictured the
farmers plight as the worst they had
seen and contended that the increase
would only add to the burdens under
which agriculture and allied industries
are suffering.
StOckman Cites Burdens.
One of these was Arnold Berns, Pea
body, KanS., live stock feeder, who said
q is per cent increase in his annual
freight bill Of $4,000 would amount to
$4,000 annually.
: In many cases" he added. that
E<aau amount Is the QlnerenCS De-
SEeer success and failure"
The hay interests we're championed
- j. G. Schultz, Omaha, Neb who
stated that commodity was one which
did not lend itself to extensive move
ment by truck and that the new rate
would affect the business severely
v. e. Smart, chief Of the transporta-
ton department of the Missouri Public
Service Commission, introduced mass
OF figures to show how the rate hike
would apply to Missouri farmers.
There was originated in Missouri in
1922 he said, 1894, 642 tons of wheat
and wheat -four, 2,l16,003 tons of coarse
grains and products and 960.S13 tons of
cattle and hogs aggregating about rs
per cent Of the total carload tonnage
priginated-23. 282, 1856 tons.
Increases Computed.
The Is per cent proposed advance,
based on this total tonnage originated
and computed on the 1880 average per
ton freight revenue in Missouri of
$l.29i43, develops an increase in
revenue of 81 500, 900. Using the average
increase on wheat, corn and livestock
OF l.3, "a and sc cents per 100 pounds,
respectively, the increases on wheat
and -four originated in Missouri would
products Sl,Oi5,68o, and on livestock
s690,s13. aggregating over S3,000,0 900 or
66z3 per cent of $4,000, 900.
In other words these farm products,
amounting TO % per cent Of the tonnage
originated would be subjected to total
advances In revenue aggregating 66z3
per cent Of the Is per cent advance
applied to the total carload freight
trafic originated"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Teacher Is Appointed.

FALLS CHURCH, Va, August 81
Especially Miss Ellen TIGER of Alex
andria, daughter of Mayor TIGER and
graduate of william and Mary Col
lege has been appointed to teach the
sixth grade in Madison Elementary
School to fill the vacancy created by
the resignation of Mrs. B. o. Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
G. 0. P. Meeting Called.

FAIRFAX, Va, August 81 Especially.
DIR. F. NJ. Brooks. chairman Of the
Fairfax County Republican Committee,
has Issued q call for a mass convention
of al Republicans to be held in the
court house at Fairfax, Saturday eve
ming at 3 o'clock. The convention Is
called 10 nominate candidates for coun-
t. and district ofiees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Estate Worth 2e,o5s.

sHEPHERDsTowN, w. va. August
81 Especially The estate of the late
w. T. McQuilkin, farmer, orchardist and
banker, residing near here. has been
appraised at $29,05s.63 Real estate
included a farm of lao acres near
Kearneysville. Mr.. McQuilkin died
some months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
WIFE ACCUSES HUSBAND
sy staff Correspondent Of The Star.

BY STAFF Correspondent OF The Star
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, August q.
Accusing her husband of infidelity.
Mrs. Ethel L. Phelps yesterday filed
suit in Circuit Court for a divorce from
her husband, William A. Phelps of
Hyattsville. The couple was married
ing to the wife's bill. Mrs. Phelps is
represented by Attorney Ogle Marbury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
SASKATCHEWAN PAY CUT
Civil Service Reductions Expected
to Save $4oo, 900 Year.

20 save B4UU,UUU rear.
BY the Associated Press.
REGINA, Saskatchewan, August 81
P1.-Reductions in all civil service sal
aries, including ministers and officers Of
the University Of Saskatchewan, effec-
tive September /, were announced yes
terday.
The scale of the reductions, by which
it is expected to effect q saving Of
$500 900 annually, will be per cent on
salaries up to and including $1,000 and
10 per cent on all salaries in excess Of
this sum.
Indication that reductions in services
will be made known at later date was
given in statement issued by Howard
Mcconnell, provincial treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
a-YEAR ILLNESS FATAL

Martinsburg Woman Operated on
Four Times in Fight for Life.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
MARTINSBURG, w. Va, August 81.
--After an illness of nearly eight years,
which also covered four major opera
rions, Mrs Mary Emma Lockharf, A.
wife of J. w. Lockhart, this city, died
Yesterday at her home. Surviving are
the husband, TIVE children, brother and
two sisters. Burial win be made here
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Church to Hold Picnic.

CoLLINGTON. Md. August 81 (spe-
ciaDs-The annual picnic Of White
Marsh Church, one OF the oldest in
Prince Georges County, will be held
Saturday. Thomas w. Baxter. county
supervisor OF assessments, is in charge
Of the Committee Of Arrangements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27
Women to Aid U. S. Body.

RICHMOND, Va, August 81 (Spe-
ciaD President Hoover's Emergency
Committee for Unemployment will re-
ceive the assistance of the Richmond
League of Women Voters, the organi-
cation voting to aid in the work at a
called meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-27

Burma's population has just been es-
timated at 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
NETWORK
wih Gilbert Swan

New York.-The more vicious aspects of New York night life finally have become subject to a discomforting check.
 Manhattanites, long cynical on promises of city reform, have found most hopeful symptom in one incident of the city's more re- cent vice-inquiry.
 This was the finger-printing of several hundred owners, or direct representatives, of dance halls. shady cabarets, dimly-lit night clubs and hideaways.
 To the dwellers in cities where direct procedure is the custom, the significance of this finger-printing act may be lost. In fact, there are millions of New Workers who read something about 1t in the papers and failed to realize that the police for the first time had an edge on the artful-didgers of the night assuming, of course, that they care to do anything about it.
 It was all very we'll for the com missioner of police to address the hard boiled night club gents in words that were harsh and biting. But when h etold them to line up and leave finger-print behind them; tha was something else again.
 To begin with, there are many maestros of the night life who would just as soon not have their past records checked through the finger-print departments. Scores of them have records as yeggs, gang sters and such.
 But what is more important is this-the question of ownership or managership cannot longer be lodged.
 The men who appeared before Commissioner Mulrooney came as direct representatives of some cer- tain resort, and so they must take the responsibility for anything that happens in the future.
 Finding the responsible" per- sons after a raid or complaint has long been one of Manhattan's most farcial games. Police ap- bearing at some low dive would arrest, perhaps, couple of door, men, a ticket taker and a few fiunkies. As mere attaches of a re- sort, there was no percentage in pressing charges against them.
 Well, who was the owner? |. Why, 1t was a corporation! |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
CONSTANCE BENNETT SUPREME TRIUMPH 1.-THE "COMMON LAW" OPENS
 AT STATE TOMORROW.

The Bohemian life of the Paris art colony is said to be frankly and truly pictured in Constance Ben- nett's latest and outstanding screen triumph "The Common Law which opens a four day engage ment at Warner Brothers State theater tomorrow. The picture has been breaking all records for at- tendance throughout the country.
 In this feature Miss Bennett plays q sophisticated girl who has late 1881 ideas about love and marriage and a single standard of morals for men and women.
 The action of the story unfolds against the glittering background of the Paris Latin Quarter and It's studios, with the star portraying a model who poses for a young American painter.
 Many of the scenes are played in typical Paris studio. said to be authentic in every detail. while other action shows the worlds most colorful revel, The Four Arts Ball, in full swing. Five hundred players take part In the ball se- quence, ninety-four of them beau. tiful girls costumed in audacious outfits patterned after those worr by models at the Paris festival. Joel McCrea, the hero of Mis-: Bennetts last picture. Born Tt , Love-" plays the American artist in "The Common Law" Other featured roles are carried by Lew Cody, Marion Shilling, Robert vii. Hams, Hedda Hopper, and Pau Ellis.