Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1914 — Page 3

AROUND the WORLD WITH OUR MARINES

END a detachment of marines!” It may be a call from almost any part of the world, a summons to turn out for almost any kind of military duty. . Whether it be to take part in a Boxer uprising in China or in a Nica-raguan-revolution, to guard the polls during aiv election in Panama or to

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guard the American consulate at Valparaiso, Chile, . it is the American marine, the “first aid” man of the country’s armed service, who rushes to the front. And “rushes” is the word. For speed is the element which above all others is drilled, hammered and pounded night and day into the constitution of the marine. On the principle tbat a fire caught in its early stages will be readily extinguished, the United States marine corps is organized to respond to any call at a moment’s notice and smother the incipient blaze.. In fact, their hurried appearance on the scene has often prevented the outbreak of threatened conflagration. "From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli” is the way the tflbftg starts which tljey have made known in every part of the world. "The halls ©L-Montezuma?” Yes, the marines have seen service in Mexico. It was back in the days of 1847 when they were present at the storming of Ohapultepec, the strong castle on the fort!-, . fled hill near Mexico City, where the ancient Aztec rulers held sway.

“To the shores of Tripoli?" Yes, it was back in 1803 that American marines marched across the desert of northern Africa for 600 miles, and after capturing the Tripolitan flag hoisted that of the United States for the first time in the history of the country on a fortress of the Old World. China, Japan, Corea, Egypt, Algiers, Tripoli. ChUe, Mexico, Cuba, Sumatra, Formosa, Hawaii, Santo Domingo, Porto Rico, Nicaragua—no, this is more than a mere geographical list of countries, it is a roster of some of the countries in which the American marines have been called on for service. And they sing: “From the Hell Hole of Cavite To the Ditch at Panama, You will find them very needy Of Marines —that’s what we are: We’re the watch dog of a pile of coal, Or we dig a magazine, Though our Job-lots they are manifold, Who would not be a Marine?” Übiqultou* they are in field of action. Manifold 'are their duties. Aniphibioiis creatures also they are, fighting by land or sea. They are called “soldierß of the sea.” Ready for “fott or frolic," they serve on war vessels and land, both in times bf peace and war. When fighting on the battleships or cruisers to which they are assigned they man the six-inch, five-inch and three-inch guns? and the six-pounders of the Intermediate and secondary batteries. They are trained and fully equipped for instant service as landing parties. When they land they .take with them if needed ship guns of three, five and six-inch caliber. Part of their training Is to mount, these pieces in suitable shore positions. They are taught the various methods of slinging and transporting ordnpnce. , Ashore in foreign countries they fight or perform peaceful duties, according to need. And when there is any fighting to be done, they are generally the men who start It. They open the way for bigger fighting, if Such should be necessary. They are the forerunners of both the army and navy. They are the “hurry up, clean 'em up quick and eat ’em alive” boys. Except in case of big and important fighting, the marines usually finish the Jo f alone. As the marine corps all told comprises ot iy 10,000 men and 334 officers, it could not fight a war but for the dozens ot smaller calls for military aid, It is all sufficient. If either the army or navy or both acre to poite into action later on, it is usually the marinas who have taken the first step against the enemy.

“Advance base,” work has now become an important, probably the most important, part of their services. This means constant preparation to pad; up and be off at a mo-

ment’s notice. It means that in 24 hours or less atter a call comes they will have all foodstuffs, personal equipment, guns, ammunition, tents, hospital supplies and everything else that may be needed, either in cold or warm country, aboard ship and be ready to sail for ady part of the world. And off they go singing: “Our flags unfurled to every breeze From dawn to setting sun; We have fought in every clime and place Where we could take a gun. In the snows of far-off Northern lands And in sunny tropic scenes, You will find us always oh the Job, The United States Marines,” There has been only one yeafr since 1900 when the marines were not called on for duty on some foreign shore. And during that period only 26 of them have been killed. Nineteen of these, one of them an officer, fell during the international relief expedition to protect the foreign legations'’ at Pekin during the Boxer rebellion in 1900. In the following year two were killed in the Samar campaign in the Philippines. Five were killed in Nicaragua in October, 1912, while fighting against revolutionists. The president of Nicaragua, members of his cabinet and other prominent citizens of the Central American republic attended the funeral services of the four marines killed in the fight at Barrancas Hill, near Masaya. In addition, as soon as General Chamorro, then minister of foreign affairs in Nicaragua, now minister from that country to the United States, learned of the deaths of the marines, he called on American Minister Weitzel ‘and expressed his sympathy and that of his government. In 1900 we find marines landing in China to assist sailors and marines from other countries in relieving the besieged legations at Pekin. In 11 days this was accomplished. In 1901 they landed in Samar, one of the Philippines; also were called to Panama and Colon. They were in Panama again in the three following years. In November, 1903, a company of marines had the novel experience of riding camels across the deserts of Africa, as they accompanied a representative of the American state department into the heart of Abyssinia to its capital for a conference with its famous King Menelik. In the same year another company went to Seoul, Corea, to protect the American legation during an insurrection. Santo Domingo and Panama needed marines in 1906. In the following year it was in Cuba and Panama that they served in Panama on account of disturbed conditions incident to the holding of an election, lu Cuba as part of the “Army of Cuban Pacification,” which succeeded in pacifying the Incipient Cuban revolution of 1906, remaining in the field and occupying Cuba for about two’ yearsl In this case the jn&rines were first in the field and the only troops engaged in the disarmament of the insurgent forces. Panama at election time in June, 1908, saw the marines again as police at the polls. Threatened destruction of American property in Nicaragua sent the marines there in December,'l9o9, and in the following year they saw service in the same revolutionary country. On account of the revolution which resulted in the founding of the Chinese republic, marines were sent there in 1911 to enlarge the legation guard. Last year they fought in Nicaragua, and this year they went to Santo Domingo, although they were not compelled to go ashore in the latter country, their presence oh a gunboat in the harbor being sufficient for the needs of the occasion. In 1j907, the one year since J9OO when the marines were not called on for foreign, military service, they aided in the humanitarian work of helping the earthquake sufferers of the island, of Jamaica. Opportunity for foreign travel is one of the inducement* held out to prospective .recruits in the service. From one-half to three-fourths of a marine’s enlistment, it l* pointed out, may be

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served outside of the United State# or at sea. And the marine may travel and Bee the world without expense to himself. Not only are , all his, traveling expenses paid, but. he receiveia salary "in addition; and if he has a desire to be econobiical, it is'shown that a marine can lay by a tidy sum of money, and that, too, without denying himself the necessities of life, while "also allowing himself a few moderate luxuries. If he remains in the service 30 years he can save more

than SIO,OOO. Then he can retire with all this money to his credit and with a pension in addition of from $34.50 to $67.50 a month, according to the rank he held at the time of retirement. During the 28 years more than 500 marines have been placed on the retired list. . There Is not a single vacancy in the marine corps. Its quota of 10,000 men and 334 officers is kept filled, re-enlistments or recruits taking up all the vacancies as i£st as they occur. In spite of the attractions which are held out for enlistment in the marine corps, foreign travel, Igreat variety of service, comparatively light work most of the time and so on, it is not a mere matter of application followed by a perfunctory examination which will land a man in this service. The examination is severe. This applies especially to physical fitness, although mental and moral qualifications are considered, also and rank high in the mind of the recruiting officers. Applicants at recruiting stations are rejected for many reasons. Men are not wanted who are morally unfit any more than are those who cannot meet the desired physical requirements. The marine corps desires to maintain a high standard and will not accept men who, in the opinion of the officers in charge, are likely to prove deserters, cowards or weaklings in any way, or who may have a bad influence on the other men. Recruiting officers are alert in efforts to prevent the enlistmfent of any men who try to get into the service as a means of escaping from the results of mißdoing. Such men, it is always feared, will try deserting when opportunity offers. When a man is recruited his Bertillonrecord is promptly forwarded to Washington, where records are searched to see if he has ever before been enlisted in any branch of the service and discharged for cause. As the recruits are not sworn in for four or five days, this gives time to catch them if they have tried to get in wrongfully. Criminals are sometimes caught in this why trying to escape the clutches of the law by enlisting in the government service. Washington has other Bertillon records besides those made in the recruiting offices. Enlistfnent in the marine corps is-for four years. Last year those who had been in the service liked it so well that 40 per cent, of those whose terms expired, re-enlisted for another four-year period. The training is systematic and careful, developing the best that is in a man. There are special exercises for strengthening weak parts of. the body, which enable the marines to stand the' rigors of the hardest campaign with a minimum of physical fatigue. The pay for the newly enlisted man is sls a month and keep, which includes food, allowances for clothing and so forth. In addition there is extra pay for men who win markmanship medals, who receive good-conduct medals and who are proficient In various lines of work. It has been shown that a marine, after allowing himself a fair amount each month for extras, can retire after 30 years’ service with more than SIO,OOO In bank drawing interest at 4 per cent. Klpllng slngs of him: "An’ afterT met ’im all over the world, a-doin’ all kinds of things like landin’ ’isself with a Gatlin’ gun to talk to them ’eathen kings: * ’E sleeps In an a’mmick instead of a cot, an’ ’e drills with the deck on a slew; There isn’t a Job on top of the earth the beggar don’t know to do. You can leave ’im at night on a bald man’s ’ead to paddle-’is own canoe; a sort of a bloomin’ cosmopolous—soldier and sailor, too.” & The American marine, “Soldier of the Bea,” known all over the world from Gibraltar to Yokohama, has been a strong factor In helping to maintain the prestige of the United States, to fight its battles and stand guard on many foreign shores. This influence is not likely to be lessened with the passing years. “The marines have landed and have the situation well in hand,” will con tin 1 to be the report heard from them.

HIS WAY OF THINKING,

thief Is usually something of a philoao*. pher.” , t . . “How do you make that out?” “Doesn’t he take an abstract viev of things?”

FOR THE HOUSE IN WINTER

Those Who Prefer Blooms to Foliage Should Cultivate the Primula Obconlca. The window-gardener who wiehee bloome rather than foliage during the winter, should grow Primula Oboonica. - - •• This plant when well established in a seven-inch pot, will baxe dozens of stalks or clusters of blooms about the size of a nickel, and they "last a long time. \ The plant begins to bloom when very „ small and blooms all winter. The colorß vary through the many shades of pink, lilac, and peach-blos-som to almost white, and with its lemon-yellow eye sets off the very delicate beauty of the flower. It is a hardy, self-reliant plant, well able to hold its own, and is seldom troubled with insects or disease. If the apis appears, spray with to-bacco-infusion throughout the foliage. This plant may be Raised from seed, or a large plant may be divided, allowing a crown to each plant. See that its soil is light, and rich, and friable, and the drainage perfect. This plant cannot stand wet, sour soil, or to have water poured into its crown. If care is not taken in this regard, the flowers will blast and the plant die. Twice or three times a month apply some good liquid fertilizer while the plant blooms. Remove the fading flowers and do not allow the plant to mature seeds.

HANGER FOR WASH BASIN.

If there’s a wash basin in your kitchen the chances are yon are compelled to look for it every time you want to use it That is the way it usually is! Why not fix things so that the basin is kept right aiongsfde the sink?

Holds Basin in Place.

nary bale wire will do—and bend It in the shape shown in the drawing. The basin rests in that hook all the time.

Boston Brown Bread.

Mix sind sift together one cup of rye meal, one cup of granulated cornmeal, three-fourths teaspoonful of soda, one teasponful of salt, one cup of/graham flour; add three-fourths cup of molasses and two cupe of sour milk and stir until well mixed, torn into a well buttered mold steam three and one-half hours. The mold should not be more than three-fourths full, the cover should be buttered on the inside and then tied down with string. For steaming place mold on a trivet in kettle containing boiling water up around mold, cover closely and steam, adding as needed more boiling water. A melon mold or one-pound baking powder box makes the most attractive loaves, but a five-pound lard pail answers the purpose. . ■ ....

Oyster Soup a Is Creole.

For a quart of oysters you will need about a cupful Of fried bread crumb#. Drain the oysters and add the Juice to a pint of clear water. Now put a piece of butter the size of two walnuts in a saucepan. Add a tablespoonful of flour and stir till it browns, without burning. Take it from the fire and season it with pepper, cayenne and a dash of salt Add the liquid from the oysters and the water, mix thoroughly and allow the mixture to simmer for half an hour. Just before serving add the fried bread crumbs and a little chopped parsley, if available.

Fried Eggs With Apples.

Pare and core three medium sweet apples, then cut in six slices, season all over with one-half teaspoon salt and two Baltspoons pepper. Thoroughly heat one and a half tablespoons melted butter in a large frying pan, add apples, one beside another, and fry for two minutes on each side. Carefully crack 12 fresh eggs over apples, season evenly with one-half tew spoon salt and two saltspoons pepper, fry for a minute on range; place in oven for six minutes, remorve, care; fully glide on s hot dish and serve.

Lima Beans With Fine Herbs.

Boil one pint of shelled lima beans in ene quart of boiling water with one teaspoonful salt 25 minutes. Drain o* sieve, then place in a saucepan with one ounce good butter. Season with 'one-half teasponful salt and two saltspoonful* pepper. Finely chop together two brancnee parsley, vne branch chervil, ten branches chives and six tarragon leaves. Add tills mixture to heads, toss well in pan and cook five minutes, frequently tossing meanwhile. Serve in vegetable disk.

Stuffed Potatoes.

Select fine smooth potatoes; cut off the end of each and scrape out the inside. Mix this with chopped ham, onion and parsley, and a tablespoon (ft butter. Season with salt, pepper and lemon Juice. Fill the potato with the mixture; let bake in moderate oven aetfl tender; aerra hot

Practical Fashions

LADY’S DRESS-

This exquisite evening gown is mads with a body lining, a shaped lacs coatee and a three gore skirt in round length or trained and with a deep, shaped tunic. It has the kimono shoulder and a dainty chemisette. Crepe, silk; and other tissues are combined The pattern (6483) is cut in sizes 34 to 44 inches bust measure. Med’uro size requires 6!4 yards of 36 Inch material, lMs yards of 36 inch all over lace, and % yard of velvet ribbon. To procure this pattern send 10 cents to “Pattern Department” of this paper. Write name and address plainly, and bet sure to give size and number of pattern.

N<X 6483. SIZE NAMS ••••-• • wwf»MMSS« •••**•mmmmm TOWN - - - , - ■ -hi-, av, •. j! STREET AND NO STATS. •••• •••*•* mmmm *••• MMMn •

GIRL'S DRESS.

Very novel sod dainty this fittla dress may have body and sleeve in one, or the sleeve made separately and attached to a low, drop shoulder. The front opens over a vest, widening to ward the belt. A panel in the three gore skirt continues the vest idea. These dresses are made of broadcloth, cheviot, serge, velveteen and of many of the figured and novelty fabrics. The pattern (6510) is cut in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years. Medium size requires 2 yards of 44 inch material and % yard of 27 inch contrasting goods. To procure this pattern send IS cents to "Pattern Department," of thie paper. Write name and address plainly, and be sure to sire else and number of pattern.

NO. 6510. ma NAME 1 —. TOWN —. STREET AND NO. STATE- *

The Climber.

Employer—Going to leave me for Van Vliet ft De Peyster, eh? WUI you better yourself, Horace? Superior Office Boy—Socially. Not financially.—Puck.

Make the Best of it.

Where there ia no choice, we do well to make no difficulty—GeOrge MacDonald.

Last Chance 13.

The words Jamaica Minor contain 13 letters. The name of the publisher. Prank E. Hopkins, contains 13 letters. The words “Casey and Dugan" contain 13 letters. The heading of this item. “Here’s Good Luck," contains 13 letters. This number of the Mirror is issued on the 13th of the month in the 13th year of the century, the last chance to make such n combination for a hundred year*. When w« get a few more subscription* we shall have 1> thousand.— Jamaica Mirror -