Evening journal., 1917-04-26
Second BATTALION
MAY Be Called OUT
Officers Are Instructed TO
Perfect Themselves in
Mobilization Reg
ulationS
SEVEN APPLY FOR
HOME GUARD DUTY

called into Federal service will be |
soon, probably within the |
next two or three weeks, according !
to orders from the Militia bureau of
the War Department.
All guard officers are instructed in
the same order to perfect themselves (
in the regulations pertaining to mo-
bilization The Second Battalion Of
the Delaware Militia has not been
called out as yet, but it is expected
it will be in the near future
Hospital Apprentices Needed.
The navy is In urgent need OF hos
pital apprentices. Delaware is asked
to supply forty for service by June
10. An order to this effect was re-
ceiyed today by Medical Inspector
Biddle al the United States Navy re-
cruiting station In the Law Building.
This is a chance for young drug
gists and drug clerks to step forward
and show their patriotism Those
enlisting will be put in training I'M
mediately for service in hospitals and
with the feet. The work OF the Hos
pital Corps consists in attendance
upon the sick OF the navy and the Ma
rine Corps. both officers and men, in
naval hospitals, naval shore stations,
on board ships, and upon eXpedi-
tions of the Marine Corps.
In the Hospital Corps there is a
great opportunity for rapid advance
ment Applicants for hospital ap-
prentice, second class, must be ply
cally fit and not less than Is years
old. nor more than 20 years. Upon
completion of a short course of in
strucion apprentices are advanced 10
the rating OF apprentices. first class.
No enlistments are made for pharma
cist. druggist or drug clerk, but per-
sons having such experience are given
favorable consideration when apply
ing for enlistment.
Coast Defense Corps Popular.
Many applications for enlistment
have been received during the past
few days by Lieutenant Howell, In
charge OF the Naval Coast Defense re-
cruiting Office on the third floor OF
the City Building Men are examined
by Medical Inspector Carey and those
enlisted hold themselves in readiness
20 report for immediate service. In
speaking OF the Coast Defense Force
this morning Lieutenant HOLLOWAY
"The youth OF Wilmington should
embrace this effort to serve thei
country All though their lives the.
will look back with pride upon thei
service in the United States navy. ID
not forget that we want 500 men from
Wilmington for the Naval Coas
Defense Force, to stand by and avail
orders.
Il wish to contradict the impression
that life in the navy consists only o
scrubbing decks and shining bras
work, for such is not the case Il Il
true that a certain amount OF thi
work is done every day for about al
hour. as It is important, but the res
OF the day is spent in study periods
and various drills Every man is al
lowed several hours a day 10 read OF
write and for smoking. All hands
turn in at o'clock when I'm port an,
are thus able to get a good night
rest. Life I'm the navy IS full OF thrilll
and healthy recreation
-Four mon were accepted for the Coas
Defense yesterday afternoon. They wer
Matthew Nerney. Charles A. Gallagher
llazleton BrannoclS and John 4. Aniba
The recruiting party has been increaser
by two men. They arc o. f. Harvey
yeoman, third class, and +. \. Gilligan
yeoman, first class
Wisconsin Party 10 Leave.
y The majority of the Wisconsin recruit
ing party which has been conducting
campaign here for throe weeks, vii
leave the city today. The recruiting
station on the third floor Of the Cit,
, Building has been i'm charge of Gunne
, Graham and excellent results have bee
obtained. During the stay of the part,
/ ! a. men have beenonlisted This numbe
brings the Delaware and Wilmington
contingent on the battleship Wisconsin
others who wish to enlist on the BIZ
fighting ship, two representatives of tn
party will remain in Wilmington 70
several days They are Gunners Mat
Wolhar, first class, and Gmners Mat
r Slusher. third class. Recruits applying
TO these officers will be examined an
: transferred Immediately to the Wiscon
sin, which is now at the League Islam,
!. Navy Yard.
The recruiting station in the Law
Building continues to do good worb
Chief Turret Captain James William
has Just returned from a two days tri
TO West Grove. Pa, and towns in I'll
vicinity. As a result of his trip n scor
Of applicants will be sent To Philaie
phia in the near future ". y. Frit
Jr.. of Kennett Square. and l.. f. Nicl
OILS. of West Grove Pa, left for Phil1
delphia yesterday.
Seven in Home Guard.
Wilmingtonians are beginning {
p show more interest in the Home DE-
r. fense Guard. but the apathy Of Dels
5 ware youth relative to the militia col
! tinues. There have now been seve
applications for the Home Guard r,
ceived at the office OF Adjutant Ger
4 eral Wickersham at the Armory. an
4 il is believed that others will be T,
- ce.ved in the near future At prel
S ent applicants are not being enlistel
E but their names are taken and file
/. As soon as enough names are secure
10 insure the formation OF a cOmpan
one will be organized. Patriotic cit
zens are urged TO show their spirit
answering the call 70 the guard.
One man was enlisted in the Militi
/, this morning at the recruiting tent o
the lawn Of the old County Buildini
u He was Benny Campbell, of this cit.
With the First Battalion alread
l. called out, preparations are bein
(. made TO get the Second Battalion
Ell Delaware Infantry, ready to answt
It an immediate summons. The Z Wa
. I -. hn- hui I
l. the adjutant generals Of all State