The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-04
may 40 MS or'ncr DIT" for the wcl1are
Of the nation In war time.

may 40 MS or ncT Dit" for the 7yci1are
Of the nation In war time.
New York proved her claim to the
title Of the Empire state by statistics
gathered in her state military census.
Other states that are completing
their records OF man power are Con-
necticut Maryland, Vermont and West
Virginia. The information being gath
cred will be Of great value, it is held,
particularly if events shape themselves
with startling rapidity - something
which must be looked for, it is con-
tended, @inKwar times. Other states,
Massa chusetts and Rhode Island in
Guided, have laid particular stress
upon the enrolling Of men Of engineer
ing ability, classifying them in such
manner that on short notice they can
be summoned to duty.
Women Give Their Aid.
The work being accomplished by
women is particularly noticeable in
Illinois and Wisconsin. The advisory
committees Of women's organizations
of the state council of defense in both
states have prepared lists Of the prin-
cipal womcn's state patriotic societies
and assigned to each definite field
of activity. They have also used the
statutory power of the state council to
direct all local organizations to CO.
operate with these societies. Florida
is also doing excellent work along
these lines. Committees Of men and
women on farming and fruit raising
in that state are being formed and in
tensivc cultivation of the farms is be-
ing encouraged.
Many of the states in taking up the
work of organization for war purposes
and preparing for relief work have
found it necessary to consider the reg
ulating of all who solicit contributions.
At present there is agitation in many
states for the passing of acts of legis-
laturc which will give the council of
defense the power of supervision of
those who appeal for funds.
Systems Of local defense and pre-
paredness for relief work, which mean
the release Sa.: the fighting line OF
troops that otherwise would be needed
fer garrison duty, have been perfected
in New York and in California. Greater
New York has 10000 drilled Home De:
Tense leaguers to back up its 10000 po'
lice. County councils have been ap.
pointed in both states. At the request
of the governors, county judges and
other leading figures make up such
councils in rural districts, while may
ors of cities act in the urban centers
In Greater New York the mayor has
selected Il home defense committee
called the mayors committee on ma
tional defense, which is. composed OF
several subcommittee. The number
of the latter will be increased from
time to time, but all work that is done
Is under the general supervision of the
adiutant general. Committees on y
cruiting have worked long hours in
getting the regular army quota aDt
men without dependents into Natio1la
Guard regiments. The committee or
aliens, too. has accomplished excellent
results in keeping in employment sub
jects OF the enemy countries.
In New York state there have beer
formed also in every county commit
tees consisting of representatives ,ot
patriotic societies that act as clearing
houses for the redistribution Of funds
and assistance necessary.
Recruiting Going Forward.
Regarding recruiting, it has been dis
covered that greater progress has
been made in getting men to volunta
rily join the colors than newspapers
generally concede. Military men who
have studied the problem state that as
many as can be expected are coming
forward Too much emphasis cannot