SHY WE’RE 0,1 TROCPS WHERE MILITIA STANDS AMERICAN CAVALRY ON THE MEXICAN BOUNDARY 1 Cbe Sloman Latest ; Government Faces Big Problem Count Showed 120,693 in Entering . of Men Listed in Guard.

New Can Muster Only About 32,000 Men Coday York State Can Furnish More In Fighting Shape, but May Than 15,000—Pennsylvania Has Call for Larger Force. Ten Regiments. It Is only hearsay that we have to D. C.—The first At the close of 1915, according to Washington, ques- go on today, for we have no notion of which comes the figures of the war tion up in sending an ex- who it was that pointed out the value department, after there were 120,693 enlisted men and pedition Villa is that of the of leurnlng to “part with things as 8,705 officers In the National Uuard of troops available. The only troops im- they go.” But lest you, gentle reader, the | mediately available are those of the be one of those to whom the Idea Is Nevada was the regular army. Of the 15 regiments new we frankly borrow the phrase and only state in the Union not represent- § of cavalry, about three and a third pass It along. ed, while the District of Columbia and Hawaii have are out of the country and therefore Now, we all know that many a fine organized forces. These not available. Seven are already on sermon has been preached on the text are the latest statistics available. the border, leaving four and two- of “Taking things as they come.” How Below are given the details of offi- thirds which can be sent. diligently have we been admonished In cers and men by states: Of the field artillery, one regiment this respect and how often. Our friend- State, Territory 1915 Enlisted of light and one and a half regiments ly advisers love to say to us, “Oh, do or District Officers Men of mountain are on foreign service and not worry; just learn to take things as Alabama 164 2,615 therefore not available. One regiment they come.” Exactly so, and a sane Arizona 53 742 method of It Is Arkansas of light, one of horse, and half a regi- procedure since we can- 105 1,547 not nffect ment of mountain are on the border. their coming and cannot tell California 249 3,440 what or In the rest of the country there Is only fortunes misfortunes the mor- Colorado 119 1,637 row hold. one regiment and that is a siege one, may Connecticut 195 2,772 But if this be wise then must Delaware the guns of which are too heavy to why 40 450 we not also learn the lesson of “part- DIst. of 129 be used with such an expedition as the Columbia.. 1,847 with as ns one after Villa. ing things they go,” grace- Florida 95 1,320 fully and as easily as we strive to ac- Nineteen Infantry Regiments. Georgia 229 2,714 cept their coming? For things do go Hawaii Of the 30 regiments of infantry 61 905 In this world, often just when we wnut Idaho 68 946 ten and two-thirds are on foreign serv- them to stay. Illinois. 622 ice, 16 are already on the border, leav- 6,660 An excellently trained man once lost Indiana 132 General ing only four and a third available as 2,077 Funston, indicated by the arrow, is the figure stepping into the automobile. nn excellent position unjustly. It was a re-enforcement. The first time the 211 3,092 not a light matter, but when It went 123 troops were mobilized on the Mexican 1,812 he parted with It and let It go, as much 168 border companies of coast artillery Kentucky 2,329 as to say: “So much for that; that’s Louisiana were organized into battalions and 68 1,044 done with. Now, what next?” And and for Maine 101 1,288 regiments used infantry. At of course he MAN WHO CHASED VILLA eventually found the next 156 HERE PUNITIVE EXPEDITION WILL HUNT the present due to our Maryland 1,917 time, however, thing, Just ns we all are bound to do. .... 426 6,653 strained diplomatic relations with oth- It doesn’t make difference what any 188 er the Michigan 2,773 powers, coast artillery cannot It is, when things go let’s learn to part Minnesota 227 3,280 be spared from the coast defenses. with them, not to hang on to them and This we Mississippi 78 1,127 | means have available to prolong the agony of their going. Missouri 227 3,872 guard our Mexican border and chase “Men die and worms do eat them, Montana 45 663 Villa eleven and two-thirds regiments but not for love,” we often hear. But, Nebraska 119 1,474 of cavalry, nineteen and a third regi- alas, It Is for love that women do, In- New Hampshire... 91 1,323 ments of infantry, 48 field guns, and deed, almost die—or, In fact, over love’s New Jersey 296 16 mountain guns. As the regiments going. 4,176 60 851 are at peace strength, this gives a And over how many things do wom- New force of about en allow to eat out their York. 1,002 16,607 32,000 to guard 1,200 grief very * North Carolina .... 211 2,809 miles of frontier through a country hearts when the art of learning to part North Dakota 56 676 easily crossed by troops in any di- with things as they go would have Ohio 487 6,309 rection and to catch Villa in a terri- saved the day. If It’s gone, why, let Oklahoma. 69 tory with which he is thoroughly fa- it go, whether It’s a lost love or an 1,023 104 miliar. heirloom, a lost position or a week’s Oregon 1,622 Pennsylvania 762 Mexicans Will Aid Villa. pay. 10,266 Rhode Island. 90 1,316 A great advantage possessed by Let’s learn to say, “Well, that’s gone, done over with”—and South Carolina .... 136 1,689 Villa is that every Mexican will aid for, so with a wave of the “Farewell. What’s South Dakota 67 975 him in every possible way. He nev- hand, next?” Tennessee 107 1,639 er will lack information as to where Texas 145 2,001 our forces are and as to what they are Utah 32 666 doing. On the other hand, when ques- THE NEW GAUNTLETS. 73 730 tioned by our men they will always lie These Gloves Are Even Virginia ■». 200 2,703 and give as much misinformation as Popular Being 82 possible. Worn at Afternoon Functions. Washington 1,234 West Virginia. 117 1,607 Villa can cause our troops serious The skating sets of 1910 are hardly Wisconsin 196 3,096 embarrassment by retreating practi- complete without a pair of these Wyoming 34 698 cally straight south. It is true that gauntlet topped gloves, which come in there are Carranzista forces occupy- Total .8,705 120,698 ing most of the principal points north of and Including Mexico City. Maj. Frank Tompkins of the Thir- South of Mexico City is the territory ARMY WILL HAVE FREE HAND teenth United States Vavalry, is the held by Zapata, who has never come man who had the first brush with Villa in since the original Madero revolu- Secretary Baker Says Commander of at the raid on Columbus, New Mex., tion. While little has been heard Forces Can Use Discretion In and who with a small force of cavalry- about him in this country, he Hunting Bandits. general- men followed the Mexican bandits ly has more followers than had Villa across the border, killing over 100 in his palmiest days. He excites even Washington, D. C.—Army men find Mexicans. was sta- Chihuahua region to be United States bent on Tompkins more terror among the natives than cause for satisfaction over the definite pierced by troops capturing murderers of New Mexico citizens and tioned with the border patrol at Co- does Villa. H« has assurance from Newton D. the soldiers; arrow indicates point where threatened Mexi- Baker, lumbus at the time of the raid. Mormon colonists are in peril from Villistas. co City itself on more than one occa- new secretary of war, that the prose- sion. For these reasons there prob- cution of the campaign against Villa ably would be little difficulty in Villa will be left entirely with the general getting through the Carranza forces in command of the expedition, who to Zapata, should he wish to do so. would not be subjected to too much WOUNDED AT COLUMBUS USING THE FIELD TELEPHONE Must Guard Communications. advice from Washington. As our troops advance into Mexico The declaration that the state de- their line of communications, becom- partment will rely largely on the dis- ing longer and longer, will need more cretion of the military commander and more troops to guard it. Also, also has done much to help the army the natives will come more and more enthusiasm. to believe that a genuine invasion This position was shown by Secre- is being made. At the present time tary Baker during a conference with so much hatred of the American ex- Lindley M. Garrison, his predecessor, ists just south of the line and so much and Maj. Gen. Hugh Scott, chief of hatred of the Mexican just north of it staff. that a clash between Carranzistas and “The instructions given are quite ex- the American troops is possible at plicit.” Mr. Baker said. “The army is any time. to disperse the band or bands which attacked the village of Columbus.” CAVALRY BEING MADE READY wt-—_iili “And how long is allowed fot* the job?” AliSO FOB COMFOBT. “General Funston is authorized to All the Troops Available in the Coun- attractive combinations of stay until the forces of the Carranza try Are Being Mobilized for Serv- Angora wool. Women who knit them use government are able to restore and ice in Mexico. white, so that when new bands need maintain order so far as these ban- to be attached to the wrists the bother dits are concerned.” Every available troop of cavalry in the of matching shades is obviated. is mobilizing * on the border for the expedition into HAVE EYE ON MEXICAN LAND Mexico after Francisco Villa. The Baked Apple Dumplings. Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Thir- Select tnrt apples, pare and core them Many Senators Think United States teenth of are now and cut In quarters. Three large ap- Should Purchase of regiments cavalry Strip Country — ■ ■ ■ .....J directly on the border. ples should make six dumplings. The Including Magdalena Bay. Is made as follows: Two and a Second Lieut. Clarence Benson, I Orders issued by the war depart- dough ment at the solicitation of General half cupfuls of flour, oue heaping tea- Washington, D. C.—Senator Ashurst, Thirteenth United States cavalry, who of and one tea- Kunston at San Antonio, will bring spoonful baking powder backed by several other Western sen- was wounded in Villa’s raid on Co- of salt. Sift these the Eleventh from Fort Oglethorpe, spoonful Ingredients ators, has urged President Wilson to lumbus, New Mex., laid the foundation Rub two-tlilrds of Gm; the First from Monterey, Cal.; together. cupful begin negotiatio'nB with the Mexican of his military training in McKinley lard into the flour and mix with the Twelfth from Fort D. A. Russell, enough government with a view of purchasing school, Washington, D. C. The pic- cold water to make a which can Wyoming, and from Fort Robinson, dough a strip of land across northern Mexico ture shows him in the uniform of a be handled. Divide the dough Kan.; and the Fifth from present easily and the peninsula of southern Califor- cadet captain. For two years he has In six parts and roll each part out Troopers on post along the Mexican border using the field telephone to Posts in Fort Sheridan, 111.; from Fort nia. The latter would include Mag- been on patrol duty on the Mexican large enough to hold the apples. When keep in touch with headquarters. Meyer, Va., and Fort Sill, Okla. dalena bay, declared by experts to be border, stationed at Columbus, Ariz. the dough Is rolled put the apples In The Ninth cavalry and the Fifteenth the most valuable spot on the Pacific the center and fold the dough over it, cavalry, relieved from border duty coast for a naval base. pinching the ends together. Bake in two months ago after a tour here The plan proposed by the Arizona a shallow buttered dish In a moderate since 1913, will be ordered back again senator is in line with one of the oven and serve with cream and sugar. M General Funston's recommenda- treaties negotiated by the late James UNITED STATES CAVALRY ON THE MEXICAN BORDER tions are carried out completely, Gadsden, but which was not sent to Devil’s Food Cake. All motor trucks in El Paso have the senate by President Pierce. Un- j Yolk of bar of choco- been liBted subject to military service egg, one-quarter der that treaty Mexico agreed to sell late or four of one- moving supplies. teaspoonfuls cocoa, the United States all the territory half of sweet milk. Cook this The Sixteenth, Sixth and Twentieth cupful lying north of the thirty-first parallel until smooth; cool. Add four table- infantry regiments are included in the and the peninsula of Lower California. spoonfuls of melted butter, one tentative lists of infantry troops to cupful This territory, it was pointed out, of sugar, one-half cupful of sweet So for garrison work, and to hold open would give the Western tier of states in which dissolve one 'be railroads and telegraph lines be- milk, teaspoon- along the Mexican boundary a seaport ful of soda, one and one-half or two tween the cavalry advance and the In the Gulf of California, and in ad- of flour. supply base on the border. The Sixth cupfuls dition to Magdalena bay there are One-fourth of a bar of field horse artillery and two batteries Filling: several places along the coast of Low- chocolate or four teaspoonfuls of co- °f the Fourth artillery, now at Fort er California that would make ex- coa, dissolved in one cupful of boiling Bliss, will also go in. Sam Houston, a cellent naval bases. water; one cupful of light brown sug- signal corps battalion from Fort Bliss, President Wilson, it was under- one of butter and one sud a battalion of engineers from Fort ar, tablespoonful stood, made no promises except to heaping tablespoonful of cornstarch. Bliss have gone from their respective state that he would give the subject Cook this until It thickens. Let cool. stations to mobilization points at Co- consideration before he proposed ■ Add vanilla and nut meats. lumbus and El Paso. * heBe negotiations with Mexico.