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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
SOME SOCCER
Funston Team Promises To Be Best
in United States.
BY FLOYD wAMBEAM.

FLOYD WAN
What promises to be the best soccer
team in the United States is now be-
ing developed at Camp Funston by
Capt. E. r. Springer of the 1874 de-
pot brigade, who is coaching this
sport.
Captain Springer now has on his
list twelve men that he believes equal
any soccer aggregation that is likely
to be brought together in this country
this season. So far the eleven has not
been beaten. To date it has whipped
the ammunition train team IL to 0,
a picked-up artillery team to 0, and
Scotch and English aggregation at
Arma, Kan, to 0 and to o. On
st. Patrick's day the division team will
go to st. Louis to play the winner of
the city championship there. At pres
ent it is not known whether this will
be the Ben Miller's or the St Leo's, as
the result of this match is not known.
In any case, Captain Springer expects
his team to come off first. If it does,
he will claim championship of the
United States and issue an open chal-
lenge for a game with any team.
st. Louis has contributed ten of the
twelve men Captain Springer is carry
ing on his team. "Bu1P' Brannigan
and Cert Kehrman, ranked among the
greatest players in the sport in the
United States, are pillars of strength
upon which he is building his hopes
of championship. Tommy O'Toole,
Thomas Royal, Gerald Dwyer. Lieut.
A ]. Freeman, Aggie Ryan, Ray
White and Mike O'Donaghue are more
st. Louis men upon whom he is count
ing. Francis Cassidy and James Nc
Claim of Scammon, Kan, complete the
list.
Soccer is going to come to the front
as sport in future, in the opinion of
Captain Springer. 1t is the only game
played by soldiers at the front So
popular is it there that the men play
it at all times Immediately behind the
firing line. 1t is the general belief
that if General Wood returns to Fun
ston he will insist on the promotion
of this sport.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16

two weeks added to their three
months training. The term will not
now expire until about April 5 to
20 instead of April 5. This extra work
is to be paper work and not line drill
work. The boys are certainly hitting
the pace hard and every one that
sticks should be a first class soldier
in more ways than one. Keep it up,
fellows, you look good and drill well.
We are all for you.
The fellows who threw out a chal-
lenge to meet any checker player In
camp have grown rusty waiting Ior
exercise. No one is taking it up.
Hurry. fellows, and phone No. 6 if
you would like a good game of check
ers. We have several players that can
interest you.
The new exchange has at last
opened across the road from the Y.
Formerly the Camp Quartermasters'
Exchange" it is now to be called
Branch Exchange No. IL. Every de-
tachment in this section, including the
O. M c. detachment, truck company,
BAT and 3S2 military police. signal bat
talon and supply trains, should be vi
tally interested in the success of this
new branch exchange. Every soldier
is expected to be a stockholder. boost
the business, buy his necessities and
receive his dividends on the profit
from this, his place of business. The
men in charge told our correspondent
that it will only require tbout two
months to make ones entire invest
ment back and then be in the clear.
So, fellows, don't worry when your c.
o. asks you to dig
Lieutenant Guthrie is now in charge
of the exchange, having succeeded
Lieut.. Geo. P. White, lately relieved
Lieutenant White took charge of the
exchange when it was in a very bad
condition and pulled it out of the
kinks in great shape. Lieutenant
Guthrie is also doing fine work. The
exchange lately showed a profit in
excess of 81, 500 monthly. Prices will
also be very much lower than former
ly. So buy all your goods of Ex-
change No. II. You'll meet fine
bunch of boys ready to serve you
They are: Private H. F. Boettler
steward; Private Gumbiner, Private
Rauchelbaugh, Private Stems, Pri-
vate Miller-all dandy fellows who
E1U t-eat you on the square and tell
you all about the good time you can
have at No Y just across the way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
SHOES TO MEND
How Footgear of Funston Men Is
CObbled.
BY SAMUEL sOsLAND.

Altho for some time the government
has been having the shoes repaired, it
has only been within the last few days
that the repairing has actually been
done under their direct control.
The shoe repair shop. a branch of
the new reclamation division of which
First Lieut.. H. r. Larrieu is in charge,
will be managed by Sergt L. F. Nobel
1t will employ from twelve to fifteen
experienced men. The machinery and
equipment, all of which is electrically
driven and heated. is the best the gov
eminent could secure. The work will
be eQkal to that done by any similar
shop in any large city, and at least two
hundred and fifty pairs can be re-
paired day.
In order that the greatest co-opera-
ton be secured with the men in this
camp, Sergeant Nobel has requested
that few suggestions be made. 1t
will be necessary that each unit have
all shoes properly tagged, showing
name and organization and entered on
the forms which will be furnished by
the reclamation division. Proper time
for delivery and any other desired in
formation can be secured by calling
Sergeant Nobel. telephone No. IS. At
no time will it be necessary that the
men be without their shoes for more
than forty-eight hours.
Every man in camp can do a great
uSdi III IeSdTd W caring 1Or MS SHOES,
thus making them more comfortable
and also save the government a great
deal of money by having them wear
longer Here are a few suggestions
that should be followed by each man
and enforced by every officer:
1. Tan shoes should be properly
oiled and polished before wearing.
This will keep the dust and moisture
from entering the pores of the leather.
giving them better appearance and
making them more serviceable.
2. Do not put shoes near hot fire
or subject them to excessive heat.
This tends to weaken the fiber and
causes the leather to become very brit
tie.
3. Keep the shoes well oiled at ali
times. Oils. such as Neatsfoot oil can
be secured at any exchange.
4. Never wear Ole pair of shoes
constantly. change will lengthen the
life of the shoes and give the feet a
rest.
5. When the soles become loose at
the bottom do not try to remedy them
by cutting away any part. You may
ruin the shoes and prevent an EXPERT
enced man from properly repairing
them
6. When The frs soles are worn
thru. have them repaired, don't wait
until your feet are on the ground
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
THE CAMP LIBRARY
Big Demand for Classics, Science and
Best Sellers.

The camp library at Camp Funston
is doing everything possible to serve
the officers and enlisted men in the
camp, Books covering a wide range
of subjects are issued every day. Fic-
ton leads in the number of books
issued, but books on almost every
other subject are called for. There
can be no guess work in the training
and administration of modern army
Everything must be done scientifically.
Therefore large number of scien-
tific' and technical books ara read and
studied by the men training for special
lines of service. These include books
on applied chemistry, practical elsc-
tricity, every phase of engineering,
wireless telegraphy, aeroplanes, motor
trucks and gas engines, medicine and
surgery. and the many special
branches of military science A motor
truck school has been supplied with
twenty of the latest and best books on
that subject, and the library has
placed a special order for more books
for the school. Glasses in radio com
munication are being furnished with
the latest books on wireless telegrap ply.
If the library does not have the books
called for, the books are Immediately
ordered in sufficient number to sup
ply the demand. It is the purpose and
aim of the camp library to get in
touch with all the various schools and
classes in the camp and help supply
them with the books needed
The library has on hand many
school textbooks, including the STAN
dard texts on English grammar, COM
position and rhetoric, arithmetic, aIge-
bra, geometry, trigonometry. civics,
history, shorthand, French and be-
| ginners in English for foreigners.
Practically all the latest and best
books on the war can be had at the
Dawson's Garry On" Halls Kitchen
er's Mob" Gerard's MY Four Years
in Germany" McQuarrie's How to
Live at the Front" are among the war
books most frequently called for
Almost every day the library has
| calls for books that few people think
would be read in a military camp.
Amiers journal" RousseaL's Con
fessions." Epictetus' 'Discourses. "
Fielding's tom Jones'" Ingersoll's
| Lectures" Roberts Rules of Order
are examples of books called for lately.
If the library does not have The books
| requested they are Immediately Sc
cured by mail from the Topeka, st.
Louis Kansas City, Manhattan or
other libraries. No matter what book
| is called for the library will try to
| furnish 1t or secure it by loan from
some other library.
| The library receives about twenty
| daily newspapers and about forty
| weekly and monthly magazines. Lately
the library made a request to all the
| leading newspapers thruout this can
| Torment district to furnish papers for
the benefit of the men coming from
their particular localities. Most of the
papers responded with from five to
ten copies, and these are placed at
the disposal of the men in the Y. NJ
G. A. buildings and other buildings
The library has truck which de-
livers papers, magazines and books
daily to all the Y. NJ c. A. buildings
Y. w. c. A. buildings and the knights
| of Columbus buildings. The camp
library maintains branch libraries in
all these buildings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
FUNSTON-DODGE
Inter- Regimental Tryouts on Division
Athletic Field.
BY FLOYD wAMBEAM. ,

Camp Funston athletes will meet
Dodge track stars in dual indoor
track meet at Kansas City some time
this month The date has been ten
tative1y set for MARCH 2S, but it is
possible this may be changed
Inter-regimental tryouts for this
meet will be held on the division attn
letic field Saturday at y. m. The
events which will be included in the
program follow: 60-yard hurdles,
5O-yard dash, 440-yard, SS0-yard, L
mile and emile runs, mile relay,
medley relay, broad jump, hand gren-
ade contest, running high jump and
shot put. The hand grenade contest,
a new feature in such a track meet.
will be judged upon accuracy of
placing.
To the regiment which wins the
INFRINGEMENT contest, a prize of a
box of athletic goods will be award
ed. Teams from separate units of the
camp are eligible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
BANQUET Billed for Tonight.

The mess officers of the Eighty
ninth division will be the guests of
honor &. a banquet to be held Satur-
day night at the Camp Funston
school for cooks and bakers. After
the feed a wrestling and boxing bout
will be put Oh. In the wrestling
match. F Domer of the 314 field
artillery. camp wrestling instructor.
will meet Tony EsIun of the 1874
depot brigade In the boxing bouts
Billie Rice of the 356 infantry win
meet Tutor of the $40 field artillery,
and Marsch of the 354 infantry will
meet Hunting of the s14 engineera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16
Horses will not be ridden at a gal

IIUI SSS VIII hut DC IiUu0II DIT q BdI-
lop, except on the order of a COM
missioned officer" states Division
Bulletin. Under no circumstances
will they be ridden at a gallop within
the limits of the cantonment proper
or at a trot along the hard macadam
roads"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-16

Company E of this regiment, whose
commander. Captain Symes. presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Marching in the Parade.

The impression which has been gained in some
quarters that failure take part in the Fourth Of
July parade viii be construed evidence OF dis
loyalty is altogether unfortunate. 1t is unreason
able to expect everybody TO march Everyone who
can should do So Of course but it is perfectly evil
dent that great many Will be able, either be-
cause OF physical infrmities, for other reasons.
In past patriotic demonstrations. it is true there
has been much Of tendency the part of those
not actively taking part to act if they had par
tcular interest in the exercises. The marchers
expected to furnish not only the entire show. but
practically all of the enthusiasm. There has been
marked aooness the part of spectators They have
warmed up TO the occasion they should have
done, and those forming the parade have felt that
their efforts were not appreciated. However. it is
mistake 70 construe such attitude
as evidence of lack of sympathy. The sympathy
there we may be sure but it did not find expression.
Perhaps people hestated to cheer they would
make themselves too conspicuous. They felt bound
by the rule about doing as the Romans do.
It is greatly be desired that a different spirit
shall manifested the coming Fourth but those who
do not march or do not give ready evidence of
llusiasm should not be classed as dsloyalists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
The Ban on Fireworks.

Only few Gays ago the announcement was MADE
al the city hall that the sale and Of fireworks in
Rock Island would not permitted this Nearly
everybody applauded because it generally under
stood that every resource Of the that be de
voted to the making Of explosives should be used
in turning out material 10 help the allies blast their
way through the German lines. Furthermore, it was
appreciated that there is a pressing use for
money this year than the purchase Of something cap
able Of mere noise making, For instance there are
thrift stamps to be bought
But strange to say the assertion that there would
be 40 fireworks has not in fact, banished them from
the city It is said that number Of shops have fire
crackers, torpedoes and other explosives sale and
everyone knows that they being used, mainly by
children, but sometimes by grownups Last night
the popping Of crackers and torpedoes heard all
over town In It. the preliminares for this year
Fourth So far have been about the those Of
other years The logical conclusion is that are
in for the same amount of noise, the danger Of
death or injury the same fire risk and the other
kslndesrable features that Independence days have
brought in the past.
Use Of fireworks this year will not be construed
as an evidence Of patriotism but rather the
If the edict of the police be enforced it is time
TO make beginning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

and poor. A black, brooding night
with a driving gale and mist over
took them half the return journey
accomplished.
AS they neared little low bridge
the pony acted strangely, and the
vehicle nearly turned over as the
pony SHE'D TO one side. Dimly
Anita made out a man waving his
arms vigorously 10 halt the pony.
Middle span of the bridge down 4"
he shouted. wait till l block the
gap, and I'll lead your horse to the
lower bridge"
When they had crossed to the
other shore in safety, Anita made
room for their rescuer In the phae-
ton. When they reached the cot
tage Mrs. Ward insisted on this
kind guide coming in and getting
his soaked outer garments dried.
Il shall catch a train in an hour
at the depot" he explained, as he
sat beside the stove in the comfort
able kitchen. and Mrs Ward, "a
grateful and gracious hostess, piled
him and hot tea and lunch.
You have been of great service
a~ N~~-A'0 mean MISS III AutD--
and mssels" end Mrs. Ward did not
notice a sudden start on the part OF
her guest, who scanned Anita
closely
She was considerably SURPRISES
early the next morning 10 see their
rescuer saunter down the road as
she was gathering some roses in
the garden.
II did not leave town as | antici-
pated." he said. The fact is, l was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Say Your Good-byes Early.

Tomorrow morning Rock Island will send out the
argest contingent far mustered to begin training
in the national army. Glass l OF the original draft
viii be virtually exhausted and future quotas must
be drawn from other cIassifcations.
Of course everybody wishes the boys going to-
morrow 10 have fitting send-of. Thousands will be
sut 10 cheer them on their way and everybody will
wish TO have a last word or a handclasp while the
column is forming or moving toward the train. The
aesire is natural and Isudable but at the time
i must be realized that considerable forbearance is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

diary. She sought two different
pages. and read them in turn. The
first had apparently been written
ten years agone. II read: II sought
to find James Vaughan, but l
learned he had been dead for five
years, his family scattered and no
trace. That l made my fortune out
of the device he invented is sure.
but have | not tried to find him to
divide with him?"
The other entry was more recent.
1t ran: "A vague trace of Percy
Vaughan. the son of my old part
ner. II l do not locate him. surely
my conscience is clear. He is en-
titled and welcome to the share his
father should have had"
Il will take nothing from the es-
tate. | will make no plans for the
future until this wrong or omission
is repaired" decided Anita reso-
lutely, and she closed up the grand
old mansion and secluded herself in
q distant village under the care OF
Mary Ward, widow lady who had
formerly been housekeeper for her
dead mother.
The decision of reparation to-
wards the family OF James Vaughan
was Il dominant thought in the
mind Of Anita, but outside OF that
she seemed called TO mission TO
do some general good in the world
instead OF leading the idle life OF a
fortunate heiress.
1t was quite dusk one day, and
she and Mrs. Ward had delayed be-
yond the usua, time at Irondale,
where they were visiting the sick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
Loyalty in War Times.

Loyalty in peace times and loyalty in times
two distinct things. Not much is required to
pass the loyalty test when ones country is not
war: simple compliance with the law is all that is
required.
But loyalty in war times is not a passive guam
tty. At such time one may be without loyalty and
still be disloyaI. a person of this type will do
nothing either to assist to harm his country He
will not give himself to his countrys service and he
will not contribute financial support Neither will
he discourage others from doing this. He will do
or say nothing reasonable and neither will he do
say anything put heart in the fighting forces or
to uphold the nation in its struggle. He will be
simply passive onlooker And that it not being
loyal.
Our country is fighting in the most desperate
struggle of history 1t is struggle SO vast and mo-
mentous to demand the most complete support Of
every of its citizens. Passive Ioyalty-the 10y
atty of peace times-is not sufficient The brand of
loyalty demanded is the kind that impels to
offer himself and his all if necessary, that his coun-
try may be victorious in the great conflict
Most of US not go into the fighting forces;
most of into those industries directly
connected with the war but all of us can show our
ism
Our government is urging upon the necessity
of saving essential victory. We are told
that there is not enough power and not suf1ic-
lent materials in the country win quick victory
if continue to this power and these
materials did before the war 1t is pointed out
that there are now more than 100000 men in the
army and navy, and that by Aug. l this number will
be increased to 100000 with a steady addition 10
that number then on. These men not only cease
to be producers. but they become consumers on Il
vast scale
Thus it is that we are urged to buy only those
things which need in order that we shall not use
up labor and waste materials and transportation so
vitality necessary 10 the government in its war work
and much needed in the manufacture of things
essential to the health efficiency of our citizens
BY following the governments request to produce
to our maximum capacity and to consume as little as
possible, shall give practical expression to our
loyaIty-a militant loyalty. the brand which
stamps being willing to our part at home by
by getting down war basis, by back
ing up our government with all our strength With
our money savings we then buy war savings
stamps and perform double service by giving the
government funds with which to buy the
labor and materials much needed for war purposes
which have refrained from using. That is loyalty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26
SEALED LIPS.

by hlTSlTld Lee.
I'VE have verified all the secur-
tiles. Miss Dryden" spoke the old
family lawyer, David Jordan, "and
our schedules show about $780,
coo in realty and personal prop
erty."
Miss Anita Dryden bowed mutely.
One would have judged her a person
just informed OF some gloomy news,
instead Of a healthy. handsome
young girl apprised OF the fact
that she was heiress to a fortune
Both my professional partner
and myself are greatly surprised at
the phenomenal shrinksge in values
Of your fathers holdings over a few
years s+0ce," continued the lawyer.
The amount now represented ex-
ceeds my anticipation spoke Miss
Dryden, as though tired of discuss
ing the subject. 1T is more than
| can use-ever will use. Have
you started a search for the per-
son whose name / gave you?"
This Percy Vaughan? We have
written TO points where we have
reason to believe he might be To-
Gated"
Should a reply come. | wish 10
deal with him personally as to the
business involved" came the set.
rep4ling reply.
Anita Dryden opened the drawer
OF the desk that had been her faith
er's and took out a small blank
book
Old John Dryden had used 1t
both as memorandum book and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

Sangamon county last week secured 80 exper-
fenced farm for work the harvest fields
through the survey made by the county organizer of
the farm labor bureau, of men in other industries
These will be given time off from their work by
their employers to help in the harvest emergency.
More than fifteen thousand have been secured
in 80 organized counties thus far many of whom have
already been sent into the field
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

No likes the idea of higher taxes. but Rock
Island has too much at stake, especially at this time
to suffer a serious check to its municipal develop
ment. And if you don't pay higher taxes you are
certain TO pay higher insurance rates, which will
amount to about the same thing. Remember the in
companies are just looking for excuse to
put the city higher classification, in it
there will be no end Of trouble getting back as the
experience of other cities shows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-26

on my way to the city to see you
ITO see me?" repeated Anita
vaguely.
Yes answered the young man,
IF YOU are Miss Anita Dryden, l
was so instructed by a Mr.. Jordan
a lawyer, by letter. i am Percy
Vaughan"
Nov / understand" said Anita
and her perturbation was manifest
At last the moment had come when
she must make a painful eNpiaua-
ton TO this stranger. whose clear
open face she liked from the start
At once and right where they
were Anita began her story. He
noted that the recital was palnIu!
TO her.
Miss Dryden" he interrupted az
last, If you are leading up 20
fear that | have not had my rights
at the hands OF your father you
may spare further explanation. Mr.
Dryden paid me a very large sum 10
full of all possible rights or eX-
pectation on my part two years ago
he was more than liberal JUST
true man, bless hint"
And that broke the ice, and
Anita's direful dread OF injustice
done and repaTaton delayed, dis'
sipated like the mists OF the morn
ing before the rising sun And
rising sun OF friendship. and lateI
OF love II was. indeed. for those
two harmoniCss souSN.
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