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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
Resolution of Respect

Resolutions adopted by the Cham
Der of Commerce of the City Of Alex
andrai, Va. August 18th, 1917.
Whereas, This Chamber of Com
merce has heard with profound re-
gret and deep sorrow of the death
of its director and member Mr.. Henry
Knox Field. Therefore be it
Resolved, That this Chamber of
Commerce has lost one of its most
active and valuable members and the
business world and the city one of
It's most prominent and estimable
citizens. One whose influence, pre-
cept and example was always for
good and will be greatly missed. Be
it further
Resolved, That this Chamber OF
Commerce extends to the bereaved
family their deepest sympathy, that
a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon our minutes, that g. cpny be
sent to the family and published In
the Alexandria Gazette
R. L. PAYNE. y
ROBT. S. JONES,
HARRY HAMMOND,
Committee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
GERMANY CUTS ELECTRICITY.
Ccal Shortage Compcis Reduction
.tll Over Empire.

London. Aug. 1T.-Owing to the coal
shortage in Germany a general reduc-
ticn in the amount Of electricity
made in the empire has been decided
on.
A dispatch from Frankfort by way
of Amsterdam to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company saws the reduction
chiefly c1A7cerns lighting, but indus
tries generally will only be able to
obtain from 40 to 6s per cert. Of
their normal requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
ESCAPED GERMANS CAUGHT.
Three Who Get Away From Detention
Camp at Fort Oglcthrope Captured
in Trenton. Ga.

Chattanooga, Aug. II : William
Wagner, Robert .Aeur aui Gustav
Hart" ig, three Germans who escaped
from the detention caMD ut Fort
Oglethorpe on Wednesla1, y ere cap
tured at Trenton, Ga, yesterday, hav-
ing been recognized by Miss Elanore
Conrad, a woman lawyer of Chatta-
nooga. They have been taken back
to camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
PROTEST GOES TO BERLIN.

The Hague, Aug. 17.-Ofiicial an
nouncement was made Yesterday that
the Netherlands minister at Berlin
had heen instructed to protest seri-
ouslv to the German Foreign Office
against the violation on August Z
of Dutch territorial waters by Ger
man airplanes and torpedo boats off
the Scheldt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
CAMP MEETING.
move.

The Loudoun County Camp Meeting
Association Opens Series of Ser
vices Today.
The annual camp meeting service;
he'd by the Loudoun County Camp
Meeting Association opened today at
BENTON Woods in that county. Rev.
Gvpsv Smith will be the preacher
and the meetings will continue for
ten days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

A prayer meeting will be held at the
Anne Lee Memorial Home this even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
| Miss Virginia Belle Whiting, of
north Fairfax street, is visiting rela-
! tives in Barnesvile, Nd.
/ Thomas Wallace, colored, was
fined S5 in the Police Court this
morning for being drunk. Annie Har-
ris, colored, was assessed So for dis
orderly conduct. /:
Louis L. Armistead, of this city,
was best man at the wedding We'd
nesday evening in Lynchburg Of Miss
Nina Owen Armistead, of that city,
and James Mckay Lindsey, Of st.
Paul, Minn.
Look over the Market Page in
this issue of the Gazette. You vii!
find bargains theer which will save
you money. In fact, if you read all
the advertising you will be the gamer
if you take advantage of the induce
ments made.
Funeral services for the late Chas.
II. Bittle, who died Wednesday morn
ing at the hospital. will be held this
afternoon at 5 o'clock from his home,
I'll Oronoco street, and will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. A. f. Splelman,
pastor of Trinity NJ. +. Church.
Last rites for the late Mrs. Mar
paret ETA Megeath, who died We'd
nesday night at the Alexandria hos
p;tal. were held this afternoon at :
o'clock from the Mt. Zion Old School
Baptist Church at Aldie, Loudoun
county.
Judge R. Carter Scott, of the Hen.
rico circuit court has been designat-
ed by Governor Stuart to hoid
special term of the Prince William
circuit court, beginning September
3. in place of Judge J. B. I. Thorn
ton.
The Grand master of Odd Fellows
of Virginia, Monday, August y, VII
nav an official visit to Accotlnk
Lodge of Fairfax county. 4 ;arge
delegation from Potomac Lodge OF
this city is expected to be present
on that occasion. Plans for the affair
were mapped out last night at a
meeting of Accotink Lodge.
The paragraph published in the
Gazette Yesterday concerning tne
unusual growth Of vegetables IN
various "war gardens in this section
seems to have caused mach discus
sion, Residents down in the vicinity
of Wellington. about four miles south |
Of Alexandria. say that part Of the
country should not be overlooked
,rhon il comes to growing vegetables
r,r instance. one example is given !
in which it is said that Mr.. llarrl@
White. who resides near Wellington
station. has lima beans which have
grown to such hcighth that he Is
Obliged to go up in a captive balloon
in order to pick them. Next!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17


authorities on the German frontier.
The Germans promised to. pay for the
eggs in gold, but at the last moment
offered paper money, which the Dutch
refused to accept.
Rumania, too, has Battalion OF
DEATH" composed exclusively of
women. In the thickest fighting
around Focsani, these heroines in the
last few days led the men into the
battle, crying "for liberty and our
sons" The Rumanian chief Of staff
declares that the presence of these
fighting women in the first lines re-
doubled the valor of the men.
A wounded whale scared the pas
sengers and crew of vessel which
arrived at New York yesterday from
foreign port. It's tail looked so
much like peyiscope-and only
about 100 yards away-that general
dash was made for life preservers-
and the vessel had begun to zigzag
away, before the mistake was dis
covered. When the whale t,;rned over
on it's side it disclosed large wound,
which it was believed, had been made
by collision with a vessel. It appear
ed to he suffering and was very
Meels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
CONFESS KILLING PRIESTS.
Eskimos Hacked the R0die:; OF Their
Victims to Pieces in Bloody Falls
Country.

Edmonton. Alberta, Aug. 17--Sin-
nisusk. one of the two Eskimos from
the Bloody Falls country. on the
fringe of the Arctic Occan, who are
on trial here for the murder of Father
Rour!crc and Father I2r0uX. has
confessed to the double crime and the
evidence was entered in the record
today by the crown prosecutor.
Sinnisask told how he and UIuksuk.
the other defendant. were engaged by
Father Icroux to draw his sleigh
through the Copper Mine River dis
trict, how durin" a storm they guar
relied and how hr, bc@onfing fright
enci. stabbed the priest. Father
Rouvierc fled. but made slow prog
ress through the drifts and soon was
shot down by the EskimoS, who, with
an axe and knife. then cut up the
two bodies, according TO the confcs-
sion.
Although assuring the interpreter
that they we'll know their prcdica-
mcnt, the Eskimos have fallen fast
asleep several times during the trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
LINCOLN AGAINST DAVIS AGAIN
Wartime Names May be Opposing
for Virginia Governorship IN No


for Virginia Governorship III No
ycnbcr.'
Two weeks from today the Re-
publicans Of Virginia, I'm convention
at Roanoke assembled, by virtue Of au-
thcritv vested in the delegates to the
convention assembled as the. call
usually reads, will proceed to noml-
nate = full state ticket to oppose that
named by the Democrats August Z.
That there will full gathering
that is, large gathering-secms to
be the judgment of those who read
the political zodiac.
4. T. Lincoln, Of Smyth, who has.
served IN each branch of the leSisia--
turc and also in the constitutional
convention. is being pressed for the
eubernatorial nomination. NJ. In
coin is prohibitionist.
Tkcn there is Robert a. Angel, OF
Roanoke. who is-Siatcd to make the
race for state treasurer. Robert VI.
Hughes, OF Norfolk. will possibly
run for attorney general. whl!e.a man
from around Alexandria may get
the nomination for secretary OF
the commonwealth. The commits
sioner Of agriculture would come from
the southside and the superintendent
Of publc instruction from the extreme
southwest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
ONCE IN A WHILE

you want printing done in hurry.
Our office is at your service day Or
night.
HARRY W. WADE
!. 313 King Street. Phone GO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Promoters of the League Of the
Sacred Heart will be held this even
ing at 8 o'clock in st. Mary's Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
FORCED TO KISS FLAG.
Crowd Compels AlIeed Detractors TO
knecl 10 Times Before ii.

knecI To IIMts HeIOrt tt.
Kaukanua, Wis.,. Aug. l7.-Alleged
insulting remarks against the Ameri-
can flag resulted in John Collins and
Leo Madigan being led to consplc~
uoys place in frcnt of the public IL
brarv by crowd, where they were
forced to kneeI and kiss the flag lC
tires yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
Forty-Nine Men Called by Aiexan-
dria DraA Board Have Not Yet
Reported for Examination. :

now composed Of five instead OF three
two more gentlemen having been ap,
pointed to serve by Governor Stuart.
Thev are Mr.. E. E. Downham, of this
city. and Mr.. VIM. II. Palmer. IT
Alexandria county. They assumed
their duties this morning.
1t appears that some forty-nlne
.aen who had been summoned before
{ the board for examination have fail
ed to appear. The list as given TO
the Gazette for publication today
follows:
I. Persons Who Failed to Appear For
Examination and Reasons There
fore, If Any.
Roberts, Powell T., 3O2 N. Royal
street, enlisted.
Marye, Tench T.. Washington, D..
c., r. E. D. No. 4, enlisted.
Hooff Gordon, Ballston, Va, none.
Ashford, William, c., Potomac, Va,
enlisted.
Lynn, Fielder j., Rosslyn, Va, en-
listed.
Ashton. John T., TOO Cameron
street, enlisted.
Ferguson, VIM. A., 219 S. Pitt
street, enlisted.
Hyman, William, R. F. D. No. 2,
enlisted.
Rollins, William, Alexandria, Va,
none.
Kimball, George Edw., Park Lane,
Va, none.
Peeler, Arthur, 235 N. Payne St.,
none.
stearns, Milton B., 136 S. Fairfax
street, deceased.
Carter, Robert, s19 N. Washington
street, none.
Petty, William F., S. Washington,
Va, none.
Washington, Wilson S., 511 Cam
eron street, (mail returned), none.
Nails, Carroll, sos N. Washington
street, enlisted.
Smith, Richard L. $40 N. Wash
ington street, enlisted,
Campbell, Charles T., Ballston, Va,
enlisted.
Shipworth. Erasmus, r. F. d. NO.
Q. box S5, (mail returned), none.
Patterson, James B., 1910 Cameron
street, enlisted, :.
Turner, William c., 800 S.. Alfred,
street,( mail returned), none.
salmons, Oswald A., Ballston, Va,
enlisted.
sibley, John H., Alexandria, Va,
(mail returned), none.
Ballenger, Thos. H.. 1920 Duke.
street, none.
Brown, Frank, Camp Car, Alex,
Va, (mail returned), none.
Welch, John F., Washington, D. o..
R. F. D. No. A, enlisted.
Newton, Robert L., Ballston, Va,
enlisted.
Brown, William G., 1902 King
street, enlisted.
Filippo, Watoli, River Banks va
(mail returnedl, none,
Booth, John W., Potomac, Va,
examined, Pittsburg, Kansas.
McGriff, Paul, Potomac, Va.' (ma1
returned, none.
Travers, Andrew L., 622 5. Patrick
street, enlisted.
Crilly, Philip G., GOT Cameron
street, enlisted.
s Lucas, Carroll D., 1o1a Gipooh
street, enlisted.
Blackwell, Walter, Muirs Alley
(mail returned), none.
Watt, William W., Clarendon va
enlisted. 49,.
patterson, Louis E., 421 S. Pitt
street, State tuberculosis sanator-
ium. ~
woodward, JAS D., Lyonhurst, Va,
none. ),
Mankin, Harry c., 2lo N. Patr:ek
street, (said to be in Franco
Johnson, James, Potomac, Va.'
fmail returned), none.
Meredith, Rae, Accotink, Va,
fnail returnedl, none.
Claxom, christopher, 91S Wolfe
street, none.
padgett, Bernard, 512 oronocc
street, enlisted.
poss, Robert j., slS King street
enlisted.
Jones, Wash, Alexandria Va.
(mail returned), none.
phillips, Isaac, 800 S. Alfred street
f,na;l- returned), none.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. c. f. Dare anl family have
returned from a motor trip to At
antic City, New Jersey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. A. L. Slaymaker has re-
turned from visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Larmond, ct Orange, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

! Page? Better GO so now.
Mrs. Alfred Griffith Uhler has left
for Mountain Lake Park, Md, where
she will remain about two weeks. :
Margaret and Jessie Arnold, daugh-
ters OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Arnold,
of New Alexandria, were brought to
the Alexandria Hospital yesterday,
suffering with typhoid fever.
Mrs. L. c. Till, Master Wallace c.
Till and little Miss Elizabeth Till,
accompanied by Mrs. J. Rhett Motto,
left today for Charleston. South
Carolina, her former home. Mrs. Till
is going for the purpose frecuperat-
ing her health.
Boarding places were secured
yesterday in the city for about
forty workmen wEo are to be en-
ployed in the various industrial plants
in the vicinity. More men are eX-
pected and other boarding places are
desired as well as houses in which
their families may reside.
The regular Friday night entertain
ment for the soldiers encamped in
this vicinity. including Company G,
of this city, will be held tonight in
the Westminster Building, under the
auspices of the ladies of the Second
Presbyterian Church. The exercises
will begin at eight o'clock. The pTi7-
cipal speaker will be Captain Conihd
Johnson, of Company G. Short ae-
dresses by. army officers are one
of the features of each entertain
ment.
It is hoped that there may be
large attendance at the meeting to
be held at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms this evening for the purpose of
forming a Mems Federated Council,
also similar organization for
women, to cooperate with the United
States employment service. Repre-
sentatives from all the various or
ganizations in the city are invited to
bc present. Addresses explaining
tie matter will be made by govern
ment officials who will come over
from Washington for that purpose.
The meeting will open at o'clock.
A number of up to date see-saws
have been added to the equipment
of the playground at the Washington
School directed by the Parents
Teachers" Association Of this city.
The committee has announced the
appointment of Miss Corinne Reardon
as assistant director of the play
ground, Miss Dorothy Johnson being
the director. Arrangements are
being made at present by the play
ground committee for q lawn festival
next Thursday night at the corne, of
Queen and Washington streets for
the benefit Of the playground. 1t is
expected that Miss Flora kali, Of
Washington, will give exhibitions Of
rhythmic dances. on this occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. Alfred Griffith Uhler has left
for Mountain Lake Park, Md, where
she will remain about two weeks. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. ]. C. Bowie and Master Ralph
Bowie have gone to s?'nl The week.
end with Mrs. Rowie's sister in Fred
ericksburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Have, you read the Gazette Market
Page? Better do so now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

A corn field Of some two acres or
more, on the premises of Mrs. Snow
den. near Arcturus, about four miles
south of this city, was badly damaged
by fire burning off the ripened lower
leaves Of the stalks last might about
seven o'clock. The origin of the
fire is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. James n Talbot, with ner
two daughters, Miss Emeline Denty
Talbot and Mrs. T. Harvey Hen
shaw, have returned from a very
pleasant trip to Braddock Heights,
Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

At "Fort HILL" this evening from
seven to eight o'clock, Evangelist r.
f. Gibson will hold an open air SER
vice. All are cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

The Seventh Day Adventist church
will hold it's usual services Saturday
afternoon from two to four o'clock at
the Odd Fellows Hall on north Co.
lun1bus street, TO which all are
cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Hall, William c., Livingston
Heights, Va, none.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
Alexandria City and Suburbs

II AIGXdu(
Mrs. A. Z. SlaymaiSer has re-
turned from visit to Mr.. and Mrs,
Frank Larmond, ct Orange, Va.
Mrs. c. f. Dare an family have
returned from a motor trip to At
antic City, New Jersey.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Promoters of the League OF the
Sacred Heart will be held this even
ing at s o'clock in St. Mary's Hall.
Mrs. J. C. Bowie and Master Ralph
Bowie have gone to s??nl The weeE-
end with Mrs. Rowie's sister in Fred
ericksburg, Va.
At "Fort HILL" this evening from
seven to eight o'clock, Evangelist r.
f. Gibson will hold an open air SER
vice. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. James N. Talbot, with ner
two daughters, Miss Emeline Denty
Ta.bott and Mrs. T. Harvey Hen
shaw, have returned from very
pleasant trip to Braddock Heights,
Maryland.
The Seventh Day Adventist church
will hold it's usual services Saturday
afternoon from two to four o'clock at
the Odd Fellows Hall on north Co..
lunlbus street, TO which all are
cordially invited.
A corn field Of some two acres or
more, on the premises of Mrs. Snow
den. near Arcturus, about four miles
south of this city, was badly damaged
by fire burning off the ripened lower
leaves OF the stalks last might about
seven o'clock The origin of the
fire is not known.
An open air service will be con-
ducted every Sunday evening at five
o'clock on the lawn of Mr.. Perry, 2,I
south Payne street, this city. The
services will be under the direction
of William Smith, ASSIST by ..um-
Der of the laymen OF tliat vicinity.
Seats will be furnished and special
music will be rendered. on next
Sunday evening Mr.. Smi:a will speak
or Goods Call and Tr:ml.;e.' The
public is cordially invit2I.
The entertainment given to the
soldiers in the Young Mems Sodaity
Lyceum last evening was one of the
most interesting of the many that
have been rendered in the city. The
program was furnished by talent
from st. Asaph camp, Washington
and Alexandria. Private Griffin sang
a solo and George Reynolds and his
company in songs and sketches were
fine. The Knights of Columbus, dram
attic club, Francis J. p. Cleary,
Arthur McCriegh, Maurice Jarvis,
Dennis F..Cornell. b. +. Fitzgrath and
the Misses Estelle Murray, Marie
Militzer and Louise Lautich. in
vaudeville and songs, did themselves
much credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Margaret and Jessie Arnold, daugh-
ters OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Arnold,
of New Alexandria, were brought to
the Alexandria Hospital yesterday,
suffering with typhoid fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

A prayer meeting will be held at the
Anne Lee Memorial Home this even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Miss Virginia Belle Whiting, OF
north Fairfax street, is visiting rela'
tives in Barnesvi lie, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Thomas Wallace, colored, was
fined S5 in the Police Court this
morning for being drunk. Annie Har-
ris, colored, was assessed So for dis
orderly conduct. /:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

Mrs. L. C. Till, Master Wallace {.
Till and little Miss Elizabeth Till,
accompanied by Mrs. J. Rhett Motto,
left today for Charleston. South
Carolina, her former home. Mrs. Till
is going for the purpose frecuperat-
ing her health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17
r. L. PAYNE.
ROBT. S. JONES, :.
HARRY HAMMOND,

196-1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-17

You can reach, the people
in ninety per cent Of the homes
in the city of Alexandria
every afternoon: by placing
your announcement in the Ga
zette.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-28
MAUI GUARDSMEN
EAGER TO GET IN
TRAINING.CAMP
Especial Star Bulletin correspondence0

WAILUKU, Maui, July 26.-MaM
guardsmen who may feel that they
didn't get a square deal in the reor-
ganization of the national guard, and
through the decision OF the w2r de
partment not to CAL Aawaii's regi-
ments Immediately inr1 federal serv.
ice, may take new hope in the estab-
lishment of an officers training camp
at Schofield BaTcacks. Sergt G. A.
Wetzel, U. S. A, military instructor
for Maui, is now accepting applica-
tons from Maui men who would like
to try for appointment as officers. He
may be found at the Maui hotel, Wal
lukU,
Those who apply will be sent tc
Honolulu, where they will be exam
ined by Major Lincoln, L. S. A.
The call is for men between q anc
Is years CT age. They must be phys
ically sound and reasonably we'll ecu
Gated. The order states that they will
have all their expenses paid, including
travelling expenses, and will receive
500 per month.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-28
VETERANS TO FORM
HOME GUARD PATROL

PORTLAND, CERTIFYING squad
rons' of Spanish war veterans travel
ing in fast automobiles armed with
rifles and machine guns are to be or,
ganized Immediately al over the
United States to act as home guards
while the national guard is in France,
according to plans announced here re.
Gently by D. V. Chrisholm, Washing,
ton. d. c., commander in chief of
the United Spanish War Veterans.
Almost every city in the nation will
have one or more "squadrons," Mr.
Chrisholm said. About 100000 men
will be used. In Portland IS automo
biles and 800 veterans will make up
the companies. Sanction of Governor
Withycombe is to be asked by the
veterans here
THE machines will be donated fo1
the work by patriotic people willing
to assist their country during the
war" Mr.. Chrisholm said. The men
will be uniformed and will hold drills
twice weekly. They will answer riot
calls and do service usually per
formed by the militia"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-28
Fremont AND
KEARNY CHOSEN
AS CAMP NAMES
Military Heroes Memorialized
in Designation of New
State Army Posts

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Names of
American military heroes of past
wars, including several Confederate
leaders, have been given by the war
department to the 80 cantonments In
which the national army and the ma.
tional guard will be modified for
training.
In each case the name selected is
that of the section represented.
Among the names chosen for the ma
tional guard and national army are:
Camp Kearney, Linda Vista, Cal,
for troops from California, Nevada
Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New
Mexico. After Brig.-G S. w
Kearny, U. s. A. commander Of the
expedition to California in the Mex
lean war.
Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Cal, for
troops from Washington, Oregon
Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. After
Mai. Gen. ]. c. Fremont U. s. A, ex'
plorer of the West.
Camp Lewis, American Lake, Wash.
for troops from Washington, Ore
gon, California, Nevada, Utah, Mon.
tana and Wyoming.
Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill, fol
troops from Illinois,
Camp Dodge, Dess Mines, Iawo, fol
troops from Minnesota. Iowa, Ne
braska, North Dakota and South Da
kota.
Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas
for troops from Kansas, Missouri and
Colorado.
camn Travis. Fort Sam Houston
Texas, for troops from Texas, Ari
zona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
/. Camp Macarthur, Waco, Texas, fol
troops from Michigan and Wiscon
sin.
Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, fol
troops from Illinois.
Camp Cody, .Deming, New Mexico
for troops from Minnesota, Iowa, Ne
braska, North Dakota and South Da
kota.
Camp Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla, fol
troops from Missouri and Kansas.