The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-06-21
CO. "A" KANSAS
ENGINEERS ARE
ORDERED TO WAR
First Unit in the State Goes
Into Actual Service.
TOpekans Expect To Be at
Front in Short Time.
GEN. MARTIN GETS ORDERS
Movement Up to Central De-
partment Commander.
Many Well Known TOpekanS
Are in Company.

Are in Company.
Topeka heard its first call to arms
today
c. 1. Martin. adjutant-generaI of
Kansas, announced that Company A.
Topeka contingent of the Kansas en-
gineers, has been called into the fed
eraI service. An official order author
izing the transfer was received by
General Martin this morning from the
commanding officer of the central de-
partment.
The order was laconic. 1t did not
say why or explain. All the engineers
know is that they are now under the
arm of Uncle Sam. and where ever its
shadow falls they will go. The men
are ordered to assemble at 112 East
Seventh street at o'clock this even
ing.
That the unit will see active serv-
ice in a short time is taken for grant
ed. Since the war broke out the gov
eminent has been making active prep
arations TO send engineers to France
Immediately. They are badly needed.
To France i'm Few Weeks.
If today's order means what To-
peka military men believe it does, the
Topeka unit VIII be on the blood soak
ed soil of France in a few short weeks
More than that, il will be one of the
first American units to get into action.
The men are in the federal serv-
ice now" said General Martin today.
They are ready. An inspector will
probably be here in few days. 1t
is up to the commanding officer of
the central department as to where
the unit will go. He, as yet, has is
sued no orders.
Men Are High Glass.
The Topeka contingent of engineers
nf a.
tiOnal guard units in Kansas. Its per-
sonnel is comprised mostly of college
men and professional men. Several
from the Santa Fe offices belong.
Kansas university gave a goodly num-
Der. Washburn is well represented
on it's roster.
The company is commanded by
Capt. Glenwood l.. McLain. Its en-
listed strength is 1914 men and it is
filled to war strength. ready for in
slant action
Members of Company.
The roster of Company A engineers,
as given out by Adjutant General
Martin today, follows;
Adamson, Paul D., X. c., Mo
Amis, John A. Lebanon.
Anderson, Leroy r, Topeka.
Baker, Alfred c., Topeka.
Ball, Eddie r., Hutchinson.
Barnes, Arthur H, ottawa.
Battey. Eugene F., Topeka.
Bell, Alexander r.. Chetopa.
Berlin Brooks, Sedan.
BleyiRs Earl I'll F. =, HUTCHINSON T,l1,r
Brown, Ernest L., Coffeyville.
Bunce. Earl j., Topeka.
Bunce, Frank T., Topeka.
Burke, Eugene r.. Topeka.
Burch. Russell A, Lawrence
Calderwood;; win r. Topeka.
Cavenee Fred, Lyons.
Caywood. Hugh II. Eureka.
Carlson. Willard T., Topeka.
Chandler George l.. Topeka.
Cheney, Albert r., Ft. Scott
Clark, Geo. A, Sedgwick.
clayton. James l.. Topeka.
clements, Chas. w, Topeka.
Compton, Allen r. Kansas City, Mo.
Cowgirl. David NJ, Topeka.
Crabtree. Ralph T., Kinsley.
Cres~. Howard r., Clements
Crowder, Leslie e. Buffville.
Currens. Raymond L., Burr Oak.
Daeschner, Frank l.. Hiawatha.
Dean. John S. Topeka.
DeGroat Bruce, Salamoniea. n. Y.
DeWolfe, Amos G, Hutchinson.
Dillon. Dale c.. Coffeyville
Doak, VIM, Atchison.
DUNCAN. Lee, Coffeyviiie
Eagon. Vernon r.. Topeka.
Eberhardt; Sydney, Topeka.
Elliot. John, Topeka.
Ellis. Harold H, Topeka.
Ellison, Frank. Hutchinson.
Fedler. Mathew. Hennessey, Okla.
Finney, Roy. A, Topeka.
Finuf. Harrison A. Topeka.
Firestone Clifford L., Anthony.
Fletcher; Claude E; Topeka.
Ford. Elmo A, Topeka.
Foulk Albert C. Lawrence.
French. Raymond f.. Topeka.
Furlong Clarence f. topeka.
Gaines. Thomas ], M Ll, Mo.
Garvie Hugh A., Lawrence.
CASTOR; EldridGee. Glenn Elder.
Cav. Richard NJ. Liberal.
Geiger Jesse c., Hutchinson.
Gress, Roy X. Lecompton.
Haggard; Ashley. r. Dodge City.
Guyer, Fay H., Arlington.
Hail. Seldom c.. Bonner Springs.
Harrington. + Wallace. Topeka
Hewitt. Henry w. Topeka.
Hill. Clarence j., Lawrence.
Hill. Richard L.. Wichita.
Hockett, Ray L.. Dodge City.
Holiday. WILDER n. baldwin.
Holsapple. Chas. W. Hutchinson.
Huntsinger. Ivan. Lawrence.
Hughes, Jay r.. Topeka.
Ice. Lloyd, Topeka.
Irons. James p, Topeka.
Janney. Walter C.. Eureka.
Jessop. Chas. T., Oakland.
Justice. Robert J.. Topeka
Kanode. Lynn H.. Topeka.
Keeney. Charles r.. Onaga.
Keesee Gerald B.. Topeka.
Ketchum, Omar r.. Topeka.
Knight. Raymond Al Nortonville.
Lindsay. Junior s, Wichita.
Lingo. VIM. F., Topeka.
Lane. John A. Della.
Iinsceid Otto r.. Arlington.
Light John G., Topeka.
Logan. Vernon L.. Hutchinson.
McIntire. John. Topeka.
McCIain. Lige D.. Topeka
Magill. Taurus. Topeka.
Mrgill. Wiber s. Topeka.
Mcbride Andrew L.. Onagn.
Marin. Roy p. Delnvnn.
Martin. Glen, Plainville.
Mason. Pobt. w. Lawrence
Mason. Roy A.. Lawrence.