The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, June 29, 1916, Page 1

Se a Note Found off the Body of Cap. tain Boyd Proves . Treachery, ¢ Field Headquarters, Mexico, June 25 (by wireless to Columbus, N. M., June 26).—The rescue in safety of Capt. Lewis S. Morey, Tenth Cavalry, after heroic per- sonal sacrifices in the effort to . save the lives of the men who es- caped with him after the Battle of Carrizal, is told in a report to General Pershing from Major Jenkins, commanding the Elev- enth Cavalry detachment sent out to find the survivors. Definite figures on the losses at Carrizal, and details of the battle were given by Major Jenkins. Of the eighty-four men, twenty-three men were killed or died of wounds, seventeen were captured and are in prison at Chihuahua, forty-three have been rescued and one is still missing, lost in the desert. P Major Jenkins reported that a note found in Capt. Charles T. Boyd’s pocket proves that the American commander, his life in a charge on the Mexi- can machine gun trench, was in- vited into the town of’Carrizal by Gen. Felix Gomez, the Mexican commander, but had refused and afterwards_conferred with Gomez outside the town. Neither the notebook of Capt. Boyd nor that of Captain Morey, both of which were recovered, threw light on the clash, according to the report. After the first firing Troop K, under \Captain Morey, took refuge in a nearby adobe hut, Major Jenkins reported. Believ- ing they were surrounded and outnumbered by Mexican troops, he ordered his men to leave the hut in -small detachments, that their chances of escape might be increased. Captain Morey, himself, suffer-| ing.with slight, wounds, with four men, remained hidden throughout the day in the house, which was within two thousand yards of the Carranzista line. That night the party of four started afoot in an attempt to make their way back to the expeditionary command. Captain Morey soon became so weak from loss of blood that he was unable to walk, and believ- ing he was dying he ordered his men to leave him and s selves. This they did, but shortly the wounded officer managed tv rally enough strength to crawl to the ranch house of an American named McCabe, living about, nine _ miles from Carrizal. Major Jenkins reported that. he had found Captain Morey hidden in McCabe’s house and that his wounds were not dangerous. When several members of the Maryland National Guard in camp at Laurel; Maryland, refused to take the oath containing the three year reserve clause their com- rades banded them together and tied strips of yellow to their uni- forms. They were then marched ; through the city streets, while ‘ ” their comrades yelled, ‘‘See the yellow streak in them.’’ = What Soldiers are Paid. I Since the orders to mobilize were issued all members of the Second regiment will receive the a same pay as soldiers in the regu-, ] lar army. Following is the amount , received a year by officers and ‘ men: Colonel ......... eh Lieutenant colonel: . Lambert is a member of Com-j tom up.’’ pany F and asked to be excused | long enough to marry. He wore} his uniform of khaki and the cer- emony was performed at the) Courthouse by Judge Beatore. | Lambert immediately reported at! eet estion camp at Nevada. | necticut left, Washington today to at the wheel of his motor car this join in the mobilization of the Connecticut National guard for duty in Mexico. | Mr. Tilson is the first mémber | * of congress to leave his post here! for service with the flag. i There are several members of Congress who are members of the National Guard. Ford to be- old positions without prejudice when they have completed their Kid McCoy Joins the Army. New York, June 22.—*‘Dis-' Hull. tinder his ‘‘regular’’} Corresponding Secretary,. Mrs.| were sending their sons name, Noimian Selby, private in| R. R. Deacon. the New York National Guard, is going to Texas to win his laurels ‘ware. as a guardsman along the border.'! The hostess served a dainty) Ail the glamor of war was wiped Selby used to be Kid McCoy, one lunch and a most enjoyable time of the gamest ring fighters of his was spent by the members pres- ‘ jent. {they all come back?” A Major of the Third Dies. Camp Clark, ada, Mo., June}: 24.—Maj. V. 0. Williams, surgeon of Missouri National Guard, own: er of the Vernon Hospital at Ne- vada and division surgeon for the afternoon while driving from !Camp Clark to Nevada, Major Williams was about 40 years old and recently had mar- ried. He was mustered into the {regular service yesterday and as a result his widow will receive {$1,500 which is six months pay i for an officer of his rank, Mrs. | Williams would have received ' nothing had he delayed action. Thursday. | | Vive-president, Mrs, E. N. Chas- t Li Sole and Heels $1.25 + 600 to $1.00 Nainsook Unionsuits eee 500 BUTLER, MISSOURI, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1916. Clinton, Mo.—William B. Lam-| ‘‘I’m enlisted as ‘a private, bat| COMPANY BA? NEVADA bert, 21 years old, and Miss Mary|I'm going to win my _ stripes,’’| 5 Fisher, 18, were married here|said the former boxer today. “¥ 1 Company Wednesday. want to do my duty from the bot- ibiaan Thursday oe it. ~ Company B, under command of Captain BE. S. Clark, left Thurs- Gay evening for Nevada, where the boys are.getting outfitted and made into soldiers, preparatory to being sent to the Mexican bor- der, where they will take the place of the regular soldiers who are needed in Mexico. intention.at the present time to take any of the National Guard across the border. It was the original plan to have the company go on Wednesday night, but a full quoto of men had not heen secured at that time, so the departure was deferred until About 7:00 o’clock the Butler a Concert. Band went to the West President Bush, receiver of the) Qyerwork due to the national school grounds where the com- Missouri Pacific railroad has an-| guard mobilization is believed to}P#"Y had been nounced that all employes of that | have hastened his death, the sec- road will be carried on the pay/ ond in the history of the Missouri a rolls of the company at full sal-| militia camp. Sergeant Major|°" the siding for the ary while they are absent on mil-| filer was killed in his tent by|WHich they | soon itary duty. Reports that the em-/jivhtning at Lake Contrary in| @d¥ipment. Probably the largest ployees of the Ford automobile|j997, Se company who are members of the} ~~ Michigan militia and are called | Wednesday Coterie Elect Officers, good bye. to arms will lose their positions, - ae \ has been declared by President At the regujansineeting of the|the arrival of the without foundation., Wednesday Cotérie, Held. at the | which time the band played patri- They will be taken back in their-home of Mrs. :Byeringham last| otic airs and the boys were per- Wednesday, thesfoHowing officers | mitted to mingle with the erowd. were elected-for the ensuing year:} When the time of parting arrived President, Mrs. W. E. Walton. | there was many sobs and tears as mothers, sweethearts and sisters tain’ *- bade their loved ones good bye} | Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. T.) and tears were seen running down the cheeks of many fathers who crowd that ever assembled at the station were there.. to It was nearly an fight for their country. Treasurer, Miss Mattie Boul-] cheers were started, but the oceas- ion was too solemn out and the thought uppermost in the minds of all was: ‘‘ Will - “Trust the Fourth of July to be hot, but real heat comes latér, why not buy cool clothes and enjoy the Fourth—we have wearing apparel of the hour for ‘ Mien and Women iShrink-No-More Wash Skirts The most popular Skirt of the Town, Awning Stripes, Gab- ardine, Poplin and Corduroy * 98¢ to $5.00 Lingerie and Tub Silk Waists Every week something different, now special values on sale 98c to $3.00 ~ E Crepe de Chine Samnaien: Pink and White c Teddy Bear Suits, Fine Quality Nainsook, Handsomely Trimm , Sport Shoes for Women and Misses, White and Black 75c to $1.50 ' “Mens White Oxfords, Rubber womens Breeze Weave Suits, Comfortable and Dressy $5.00 to $7.50 lobby Sport Shirts Women like R.&G. Corsets and Phoenix Hosiery. We have the Exclusive Agencies and a Complete Stock to Select From. Merc. Co. ‘ NUMBER 37 Leaves for the in’ camp since Tuesday, and escorted it to the depot. <A special car had been set loaded their ingerie Read -to-Wear Dresses Organdie, Voile and Batiste $1.25 to $6.50 98c to $2.50 Sunday several hundred from|Interesting Letter from Camp”, this city went to Nevada to visit ’ Clark. the boys in camp. Most of the ‘ A routine work was suspended and] |, arene June 27, 1916. the boys spent the day entertain- ae Mo mee, ing their guests and showing them Wellneniveds in’) Camp. Clark over the camp. They were all in| ,, | . A good health and were taking to Wednesday night about 10:30 and the soldier life like veterans. pitched camp. We found that we Company B is one of the finest|2¢¢ded some new eceencuine looking companies at Nevada and sioned officers and the following should they ever be called into ac- ee see W bi ger ty oT tive service they are sure to acquit alle: Peas a an Wei 3 themselves like heroes. The Sec- v. 2B OEROUEIS) SEUNG eset, ond: regiment, of which they are cEnen Corum, John Mansfield, a part is commanded by Col. W. Bill Grout, Lewis Barker, Floyd A. Raupp. “of Pierce City, an of- Keeser and Everett Bland. Les- a sc axnerienee jn| le Choate was appointed com- ficer of many years experience in pany Clerc, Hunlistpassedia the National Guard and a veter- 1 exaimindti ai an of the Spanish-American war. good examindtion as second lieu- tenant and has been commis- Major A. V. Adams, formerly ate of this city, is the chief quarter-|""\,, " : ; t ; master of the ca i and ia one of We don t know when we will the hardest worked men on the| &¢t out of here but will be report- grounds, as all the equipment for ed ready ina day On ee eee all the troops-from Missouri must |.2"° Coming In on every (oun 3) pass through his hands, Captain J, E. Thompson, is also attached to the quartermaster department and will be in charge of the horses and mules of the brigade. Ser- geant Charlie Mains, another for- mer Butler boy, is in the commis- sary department. Captain R. D. Allen is another of the quarter- master department boys who is putting in about 20 hours per day of good hard work. Zack Patter- son, of Jefferson City, son of J, A Patterson, is judge advocate gen eral, Ludwick Graves is an offi- cer in the Second regiment, and with General Clark in command of the whole brigade. residents and Sunday most everybody~ was former residents Ws UN UNy ul a here to see the boys. Lots of a pretty hig part in military af) eos from Butler and allover fairs of the state. the state. Tt was estimated that Preaching at Pleasant Gap. there were 20,000 people and 1,500 aA f ; . i cars here. There was no disorder There will be preaching Services} and the boys took special pains at the Pleasant Gap Baptist) ¢> explain everything to their vis- church next Sunday. Rev. Lewis} itors, ‘The machine gun compan- Keele will preach both morning] jes and batteries of artillery were and evening. of special interest, and the men in charge of the guns spent a good part of the day explaining | the workings of their pets. Sunday night the camp was vis- ited by a fierce storm and most everyone got wet. Tell the folks back home not to expect too many letters from the boys just yet, as we are working awful hard getting ready. Lieu- tenant Ellis and Company Clerk Choate are working hard on the company papers all day and half the night. Very respectfully, “Company Clerk." where, just marched by in civilian clothes. Great train loads of supplies are coming in daily and the troops are being equipped as fast as pos- sible. The First Regiment, from St. Louis, have been examined and equipped and are expecting or- ders to move to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, at any time, Our two eolored cooks, Birdie White and Snow Bledsoe, have been rejected by the enlisting of- tivers,sthave—all—_the colored cooks, as white and colored troops are not allowed in the same organ- ization, Loyal Sons Present Company B With Flag. Py H. O. Maxey, Wilbur Welton and T. C. Robinson, a committee from the Loyal Sons Bible Class of the Christian Church, went to Ne- vada Monday evening and pre- sented to Company B a beautiful silk flag. After ‘retreat’? that evening the company was formed in line in front of Captain Clark's tent and the second regiment band played ‘*The Star Spnagled Ban- ner,”’ after which Mr, Maxey in a short but appropriate speech presented the flag to the com- pany with the best wishes of the Loyal Sons. Captain Clark, on be: half of the company, responded with a speech in which he voiced the appreciation of the company for the beautiful emblem and told the representatives of the Loyal Sons that they would never have cause to be ashamed of Company B, no matter where they might go. Such remembrance ‘‘from the folks back home’’ make the sol- diers’ lot much easier and the knowledge that the home folks are taking an interest in what they do is an inspiration to them to be true to themselves and their coun- try and do their full duty as sol- diers. ed J. A. Patterson, of Nyhart, spent Tuesday at Camp Clark, at Nevada, with his son, Zack Pat- terson, who is Judge Advocate of the National Guard of Missouri. Major Patterson is very anxious to go to Mexico with the troops estly, as both of his grandfathers fought in the Mexican war, Sam- uel Patterson was with General Taylor and Jack Stanley, his max ternal grandfather, was with Col. Doniphan’s men. from somewhere, I don’t know - and he comes by that desire hon- ~