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TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIA.X, rORTLAXD, MAT G, 1917. -s
MARINE SECTION OF OREGON NAVAL MILITIA
FINDS TRAINING AT BREMERTON STRENUOUS LIFE
Soldiers of Sea Hare Diversions After Busy Days From "Reveille to "Tattoo" Reservists for Duty in Local
Defense of Naval District Called by Colonel C. M. Perkins.
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BREMERTON NAVY-YARD, May 5.
-t (Special.) The marine section
of the Oregon Naval Militia Is
now comfortably quartered at the
United States Marine barracks, Puget
Sound Navy-yard. They are rapidly
being whipped Into shape by Gunnery
Sergeant Aiken, assisted by Corporal
Bahr, both of the regular United States
Marine Corps, and they expect to be
turned over for duty within a few
weeks' time.
The life of a reoruit is a strenuous
one, but any able-bodied young Ameri
can boy with lots of good, red blood in
his veins and not afraid of hard work
would be sure to enjoy it The day
begins at 6:15, when the bugle sounds
"first call." "Reveille" at 6:30 is
sounded by four trumpets and a drum
In unison and the noise like a combina
tion of a cavalry charge and a bat
tery of 76s.
Between "reveille" and "assembly,"
6:46, the embroyo marine must clean up
and make his bed. The Oregonians,
after the first few days, found that
by far the wiser plan was to turn at
"first call" and not wait for "rev."
Roll Called at Assembly.
At assembly the roll is called and all
men who are not away from the bar
racks on leave must be there to answer
to their names. From 6:45 to 6:55 is
used for physical-drill, in order to have
everyone start the day wide awake and
with unlimbered muscles.
Breakfast is at 7, and the boys have
absolntely no complaint to make as re
gards the quality or quantity of food
served. Every article served is sci
entifically selected In order to give the
greatest food value, as what Uncle
Bam needs is strong men men able to
"stand the gaff."
From 7:20 to 8 is given over to police
work; that is, getting everything in and
around the barracks cleaned and pol
ished so as. to make the best showing
possible when the officer of the day
makes his dally round of inspection at
10:30. The marines are noted for their
cleanliness both of person and quarters,
and the man who throws rubbish or
papers around might Just as well report
at onse to the brig, as he will be there
sooner or later.
Drill Call la at 8i30.
The "first drill call" Is sounded at
8:30 and every recruit reports to the
parade ground prepared for a good,
strenuous three-hour workout. At pres
ent the boys are learning all the dif
ferent movements a company can be
put through and are. receiving a thor
ough course - in the manual of arms.
Later they will be taught trench dig
ging and will be sent to the rifle range
for a course in small arms firing.
Dinner is at 12 and, needless to say,
the boys are all ready for it when the
bugle sounds "mess " call."
The "second drill call" is at 1:15,
when the movements that have been
taught In the-morning, as well as a
general review of all that has gone be
fore, are repeated. The last part of
the afternoon Is given over to signal
work -and gun cleaning and learning
the nomenclature of the rifle.
Supper Is at 6.
By the time "tattoo" ls: sounded
everyone Is ready torrawl into their
beds, with the exception of a few who
have letters to write or a few more
hands of cards to play to finish the
game. . Very few of the Oregon boys,
except the sergeants, whose duty it Is
to turn out the lights, have heard
"taps," which ia blown at 10 P. M., as
they are generally at the "port arms.
right by squads" of slumberland by that
time.
Review la Held on Monday.
The regular routine of the recruit's
day is broken up on Monday by the
commanding officer's Inspection and re
view of troops, and on Saturday, when
work is discontinued afnoln and not
resumed until Monday morning. Sun
days may be spent at Seattle or any of
the nearby places as long as the man
reports back at the barraoks at 8 P. M.
Tuesday evening church services are '
conducted In the barracks by Chaplain
Thompson, U. S. N., and all who care to
may attend.
It Is surprising, all that Is done by
the regular marine officers and enlisted
men for the Oregon marine company.
Everyone, from Colonel Constantino M.
Perkins and Sergeant-Major Holt down
to the privates, do everything in their
power to help and instruct them, and
the boys are trying to show their ap
preciation by putting their whole minds
and souls into their new work.
The commanding officer of the bar
racks at the Navy-yard, Bremerton,
Colonel C. M. Perkins. United States
Marine Corps, is calling for a large
number of reservists in class 4, Marine
Corps Reserve, for use In local defense
of the Thirteenth Naval District and
the protection of Government property.
This class is mainly for men who, be
cause of slight physical defects, age
or personal or business reasons, are
not acceptable for or do not desire reg
ular enlistment In the Marine Corps.
Class 2, Marine Corps Reserve, pro
vldes enrollment for men who desire
more chance of active service than that
given In class 4. An excellent oppor
tunity Is offered in both classes for
men of the required education and who
conform to the other requirements to
obtain a reserve commission.
The duties and requirements are
given below:
Claaa 2.
Citizens of the United States who
have been or may be experienced In the
military profession and who have been
enrolled for general service, and com
ply with the following requirements,
are eligible for membership in this
class:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
Officers, Provisional.
1. Citizens of the United States be
tween ages 20 to 35.
2. Two years' experience as an officer
of a military or naval organization' or
a military school or college.
3. Good, moral character and stand
ing.
4. Free from physical defects.
A candidate for provisional rank as
an officer, after passing a thorough
physical examination, will be required
to furnish the enrolling officer with
written evidence of his education,
character, citizenship, age and profes
sional ability, in the form of diplomas,
certificates and letters of recommenda
tion, together with a composition of
not less than 200 words written In the
applicant's hand and In the presence of
the enrolling officer, setting forth his
educational attainments and his mili
tary and other professional experience.
This composition, together with, the
original or copies of all documents and
letters submitted, to be forwarded with
appropriate recommendation to the
Major-General Commandant for final
action.
Officers, Confirmation Of After three
months' active service an offlc-jr may
be confirmed In his provisional rank
by qualifying professionally before a'
board composed of three officers not
below the rank of Major and physically
before a board of two medical officers.
He will then be commissioned by the
President.
ENROLLED MEN, PROVISION AX..
(a) Must furnish satisfactory evi
dence as to military experience and
ability, character and citizenship.
(b) Must be not less than 18 nor more
than 35 years of age at the time of
first enrollment.
Note The provisional rank will de
pend upon the previous experience of
the applicant.
Men, Confirmation Of After three
months' active service an enrolled man
may be confirmed in his provisional
rank by examination before an officer
designated by the Major-General Com
mandant for that purpose.
CLASS 4.
Marine Corps, Reserve B.
Citizens of the United States who are
capable of performing special useful
service in the Marine Corps or In con
nectlon with the Marine Corps in the
defense of naval utilities In the several
naval districts, are eligible for mem
bership In this class. Owners and op
erators of automobiles, motor trucks,
motorcycles, aeroplanes, hydro-aero-plants
and other craft suitable for pur
poses of defense of naval districts may
be enrolled In this class and contracts
made with such owners to take over
their vehicles and crafts In time of
war or National emergency upon pay
ment of a reasonable indemnity.
Officers. Provisional.
(a) Must furnish satisfactory evi
dence as to ability, character and citi
zenship.
(b) Must have ability, experience and
special qualifications for important du
ties in naval and reserve districts.
(c) Must qualify to the satisfaction
of the Major-General Commandant, as
oulined for officers, provisional, of
class 2.
The requirements for confirmation
of officers are the same as given for
class z.
Men, Provisional.
(a) Must give satisfactory evidence
as to ability, character sand citizenship,
(b) Must be ca-pable of performing
useful service In the Marine Corps, such
as radio, telegraph, telephone operators,
electricians, machinists, carpenters,
blacksmiths, automobile mechanics and
drivers, boiler tenders, plumbers, cooks,
bakers, laundrymen, stenographers and
men of other occupations or trades that
may be useful in the defense and main
tenance of naval utilities.
(c) Must qualify physically before a
medical officer. '
Pay and Uniform Gratuity.
In time of war the pay and allow
ances are the name as for like ranks
and grades in the regular service.
Dntiea 'and Requirements.
The requirements of this class are
the same as for class 2. except that no
previous' military experience Is neces
sary and there Is no age limit. The
general purpose of this class Is to train
and use men who, for family or busi
ness reasons, desire to perform service
in the local' defense of the naval dis
tricts and do not desire service in the
more active branch of the reserve. The
physical requirements of this class will
not be as severe as for class 2 and un
less an enrolled man desires it he will
not be called upon to perform duties
other than those In connection with
the defense of naval districts.
A man who has no military experl-
Again Studebaker Leads
M
ORE Studebaker cars are registered in
California than any others costing 'over
Official figures compiled by the Motor Vehicle
Department atthe State Capitol at Sacramento
prove it.
On January 1, 1917, California registrations of
cars costing more than $500 were as follows:
19.147
to (1.58517.823
to $1.835 16.250
to $ 085 9.4S4
to $1,865 6.29S
to $3,910 0.06t
to $1,750 4,675
to $2,250 8,055
to $3,035 3,485
to $1,583 3.330
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Snd A line of car priced from $ 650
3rd A line of cars priced from $ 660
4A A car priced .from$ 620
6th A car priced..... ...from $ 835
Cth A car priced from $2,210
7th A line of can priced from $ 87
8th A line of cars priced from $1,250
9th A car priced from $1,650
10th A line of can priced from $ 550
These are official figures.
They prove Studebaker's leadership beyond the
question of doubt.
They prove that motor-wise Calif ornians, like all
other Westerners, prefer Studebakers.
They prove that in California, where climate
permits the continuous use of a car from one
year's end to another, where they test and prove
cars on the longest, hardest, hilliest drives in the
whole United States, Studebakers stand up and
give the service.
Because Studebakers develop masterful power.
Because in ratio to power Studebakers are most
economical in their consumption of gasoline. ,
Because lightness with strength, and the perfect
balance of the Stndebaker Chassis enable own
ers frequently to get from 8,000' to 10,000 miles
on a single set of tires.
Because Studebaker accessibility reduces inspec
tion, adjustment and repair costs to a minimum.
Because Studebaker repair parts are always ob
tainable at convenient coast branch houses at
relatively low prices.
Because in nearly every town there is a dealer
equipped to give the systematic service for
which Studebaker dealers are famous.
Because in ratio to first cost Studebakers bring
unusually high prices as used cars.
If. the judgment of other Westerners who have
had experience with Studebakers means any
thing to you you will let us give you a Stude
baker demonstration before you decide on what
car to buy.
Four-Cylinder Models
FOUR Roadster . . . . $ 985
FOUR Touring Cmr . . 985
FOUR Landau Roadster . 1150
FOUR E very-Weather Car 1155
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ence, but desires training, may be en
rolled In this class, either In the pro
visional rank of an officer or enlisted
man. and. after sufficient training",
transferred to class 2.
A candidate with military knowledge
or experlenoe shall be assigned a pro
visional rank corresponding to the de
gree of hfs knowledge and experience,
those with technical knowledge and ex
perlenoe shall be assigned provisional
(technical) rank corresponding to the
degree of their skill in the particular
technical subject, for which they are
enrolled. Those without technical abil
ity or military training shall be en
rolled as private, provisional.
Officers or men of the reserve may
be transferred at their own request to
any other class of the reserve for which
eligible.
Upon reporting In time of war officers
of both classes receive a uniform gratu
ity of $160 and men of both classes re
ceive a uniform gratuity of $60.
DISCHARGE.
When there la no war or National
emergency any member of the reserve
can obtain his discharge by simply re
funding to the Government any cloth
ing gratuity furnished him during the
then current enrollment.
The Marine Corps is the oldest branch
of the service and Its popularity is at
tested by the enlistment at the Port
land recruiting office of more than 100
men the week following the declaration
of war. It is the riot squad of the
Navy and always the first to see active
service. Specific information can be
obtained by Inquiring at the Portland
recruiting office. United Btatea Marine
Corps, Panama building. Third and Al
der streets.
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