Evening star., 1916-06-29
EnIistments at Avenue Head
quarters Encouraged by
Reputed "Rush' Order.
NEWS OF AVERTED BREAK
HAD CAUSED STANDSTILL
Believed That Renewed Impetus to
Signing Volunteers Means D. c.
Troops 60 to Border Soon.

A tacit understanding exists at the
recruiting station at 1925 Pennsylvania
avenue to rush enlistments today.
Just who gave such an order, or
whence 1t comes or If there be any
such order, indeed. no one knows. but
that some such communication was re-
ceived this morning at the central sta
ton was 'fn the air." although the Of
ficers in charge would do no more than
smile when asked about 1t.
Following the news contained in The
Star extra" early last evening that
the American troopers imprisoned at
chihuahua had been ordered released,
enlistments at the local recruiting sta
tion literally fell to zero. No sooner
had the news been 'sensed" by the
theater-going crowd. first spreading it
self over the downtown section, than
recruiting at the Pennsylvania avenue
station. which had been going along at
a fairly lively clip, ceased abruptly, and
for the rest of the evening was at
standstill. Such was the effect of the
news that a break had been ayerted
for the time being.
Company Z in Need of Men.
But this morning the understanding
that permeated the atmosphere in the
neighborhood Of 1925 Pennsylvania avenue
nvened up enlistments considerably. Just
of the officers to rush enlistments is
not known. but it is believed that it means
simply that the District of Columbia Ma
tional Guard is going to the border at
once, and the officers must have the mini
mum war strength, at least.
Company K especially needs men. This
company is known as the Y. NJ. c. A.
company, and this morning men en-
listed at the central station were placed
in this company, if it cbuld possibly be
done. While the old rule of allowing a
recruit his choice is still in force, it is
being endeavored today to persuade re-
cruits to join Company K unless there
are very urgent reasons for joining
some other company.
Donations by Citizens.
Lieut. Mckay of the Sd Infantry was
detailed to assist at the Pennsylvania
avenue station this morning. Harry
Gladman has been appointed by Col.
Sayer as chief of the automobile staff"
Mr.. Gladman having been on hand with
his automobile to take recruits to Fort
Myer every day since the central sta
tion was reopened. Joseph Zelenka has
offered the use of his automobile. E.
+. Brooks has loaned the station an
electric fan. and Dreyfuss Bros. have
volunteered the use of an automobile.
The new station at 3144 NJ street
day. after being opened by Col. Simms.
The quarters were donated by A. NJ
Baer, while A. NJ. Darcy supplied the
furnishings Sergt. Clements of the
gathered in are sent to the PennsyI-
vania avenue station for medical sx-
Men who are skilled in various
etc, are being received. despite the
fact that they may wear glasses
Such men are in great demand, and are
assigned to the Field Hospital Corps.
Names of Enlisted.
Enlistments from noon yesterday to
noon today are as follows:
William Kelley, 1927 B street south
east.
Edward H. Greene. Alb I'd street
James G. Dyer. s2s E street north
west
William B. A1temus. 1s4s Euclid
street northwest.
Robert w. Harney, Tuxedo, Md.
Charles F. Guella, ia c street north
east.
William B. Hoover, 1881 Q street
northeast
Clifton H. Lewis. Marbury, Md.
G. Warren Loving, 2300 18th street
northwest
Robert S. Alexander. Franklin apart
ment.
Thomas Taylor. 431 4th street north
east
Thomas johnson, s1s H street south
west.
T. schrum. So @ street northwest
William T. Blackman, 2419 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest.
Charles Tiller, 224 sth street north
west.
Charles Ferguson, Laurel, Md.
Robert L. Coffren. zoos 14th street
southeast.
William L. Saye. TIT Portland street
northwest.
William A. Cross, 104 Ridge road.
Paul J. Baur. 933 4th street north
west.
Frank n. Samson. 7o5 7th street
southwest.
D. ]. Amoroso. 1874 H street north
east.
julius NJ. Leitch. AIS sth street north
west.
Donald F. Ross. Alexandria. Va.
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