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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
NEXT DRAFT FOR
100000 men
No New Divisions Will Be
Created Under Plans.
PROCESS TO START IN APRIL
nouneement OF Rules Covering Sc
lection OF Men Who Will Be
Taken On This Call.

misunderstanding large number
of men will be called out during the
present year to fill up the army and
complete its organization, the War De-
partment plans do not call for the
creation of any additional divisions in
1918. The announcement concerning
the second draft expected soon from
Provost Marshal General Crowder
may outline the manner in which less
than 100000 unexpectedly not
much in excess of 800,000-are to be
summoned gradually during the year
to complete the existing organiza-
tions.
Delay in the announcement as to the
next draft is understood to be due to
uncertainty as to which method of al
loting quotas to the states is to be fol-
lowed. The Senate has passed and the
House Military Committee has favor
ably reported an amendment to the
law to base the quota in the number of
men in class one, instead of upon the
total registration of a state. This
change is regarded as certain to be
made, but> to avoid further delay
schedules of allotments under both
systems have been prepared at
Provost Marshal Generals Office ready
to go out as soon as final action is
taken.
AS to the date of the second draft,
members of Congress from agricul-
tural sections have been practically
assured that no withdrawal of men
from civil life was contemplated which
would embarrass harvesting. 1t has
been indicated, however, that rela-
lively small number of men must be
called to the colors prior to June 1.
and that process may start in April,
when equipment, clothing and quar-
tiers will be available. The men are
needed to fill up to full strength divi-
sions slated for early departure to
Europe, and also for field army and
corps troops not attached to divisions.
The replacement of detachments also
iAAAob 81 iol w oho ftt GA uSSCiCl dlih6
rate. since American troops are now
actually holding a sector of the French
front and men are being killed or
wounded in action every day
The completion of the full program
of the War Department without Great
ing any additional divisions probably
will absorb in the neighborhood of
100000 men. The extent to which 1t
has been necessary to Increase ar
tillery quotas throughout the army,
and to add special units of all sorts
has surprised every officer and &C.
counts for the existing shortages to a
large extent
The last increments OF the first
draft now in process of mobilization,
totaling about $4,000 men, are being
used to fill regular and National Guard
divisions shown by their efficiency re-
ports to be available for early duty
abroad. Some of the men are being
used also to fill up the special forces,
although an additional source of sup
ply for highly specialized technical
units is being used continuously. This
is by special drafts of particularly
qualified men of the trades necessary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
NO MORE WHEAT EXEMPTIONS.
All Localities Put On The $3.50
Basis.

Washington.-All exceptions to the
Food Administration rule requiring
the purchase of an equal amount Of
substitutes with each purchase Of
wheat -four were revoked because Of
the necessity Of conserving wheat for
the Allies. The entire country thus is
put on parity in regard to buying
wheat -four. Exceptions to the rule
had been allowed in certain localities
where substitutes are little known
and hard to obtain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
LIBERTY LOAN FLAG UNFuRLEo.
Banner VIII Be Awarded Communities
For Exceeding Quota.

Washington.-In the presence of a
throng of Government officials and en-
ployes at the south front of the Treas
ury, the honor flag of the Third Lib
erty Loan, red bordered banner with
white interior field bearing three ver-
teal blue stripes, was unfurled for the
first public view. Moving picture men
clicked off yards of film which will be
displayed in 1900 theatres. Thou
sands of the flags have been made and
one will be awarded to each commu-
nifty exceeding its quota of subscrip-
tions during the third loan campaign
which win open April 6.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
Huns RepuIsed With losses.

American Army In F'rance.-Amer-
lean troops on still another place on
the French front have been raided by
Germans who were repulsed with
losses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
81 RESCUED FROM STEAMER.
susquehanna Goes Ashore Near At
Iantic Port.

An Atlantic Port.-A steamship, the
SusQuehanna, believed to be the YES
sci of that name owned by the Great
Lakes Transit Corporation, went
ashore on the coast near this port.
Coast Guard rescuers removed the 81
members of the crew.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

Rifle and cartridge production in the
United States has developed in volume
and in quality on scale assuring the
satisfactory equipment of the army,
according to statement authorized by
the secretary of war.
To achieve the rifle and ammunition
production program the government
has expended or has obligated itself to
expend. during 10 months of war,
$500, 100000. and 600 officers, $4,000
men, and 10000 women have been en-
gagged exclusively in the manufacture
Of rifles and cartridges. Two govern
ment plants and three privately owned
plants are engaged in making rifles
and one government plant and nine
privately owned plants are engaged in
cartridge manufacture. Ordnance ex-
perts in this country and in Europe
are in agreement that the United
States army is being equipped with
two Of the best three rifles in the
world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15
nine PAIRS SHOES
FOR PERSH|NG men
GENERAL ASKS FOR LARGE
FooTcEAR SUPPLY FOR SOL.
ppERs IN FRANCE.
AIRPLANE MISHAPS ARE FEW
with Hundreds of Men Learning to
Fly, War Department Records Show
Number Of Accidents at Military Avl-
alton Fields Comparatively Small.

requested shipment Of 1850 pairs of
shoes for each $4,000 men monthly,
which is approximately nine pairs OF
shoes per man per year. This guam
tity is in excess of actual consumption
and is being used to build UP a re-
serve for all troops in France. When
such a supply is accumulated, the
quantities per man will be reduced.
The qrartermaster generals de-
partment now has on hand and due
on outstanding contracts, 7,564,00O
field shoes and 7,873,O00 marching
shoes. 1t will be necessary to secure
more than million additional shoes
during the year.
Records of the war department show
that from the beginning of training in
June, 1917, to February %, 1918, the
fatalities at military avlS ton fields
In this country have been 81; 10 Of
ficers and 20 cadets killed in training
flights, and II men killed in unauthor-
lied flights and ground accidents.
Since the training began in the
United States, student aviators have
flown considerably more than 100000
miles. Hundreds of hitherto inexS
perienced men have been learning to
fly. Their early flights are under the
guidance Of instructors, and prior to
these flights two or more months are
spent in preliminary ground work.
There comes time, however, when
every student aviator must take his
machine up alone, and every pnecau-
ton has been taken to reduce the
number of accidents and safeguard
the aviator in his solo flights.
The fuel administration is carrying
on series of conferences covering all
Industries which use large quantities
Of fuel, with view to learning the re-
Quirements Of each line during 1918.
The industries themselves are playing
leading part in these discussions.
The aim of the fuel administration Is
to arrive at a percentage of produc-
ton which, under the circumstances,
will be satisfactory to the manufac-
turers and their workmen, but which
will not represent consumption of
fuel for the manufacture of supplies
not needed during the current year.
The order which has been issued
limiting the use Of fuel for the pro-
duction of window glass to so per cent
Of the amount manufactured in 1917
Is the results of one of these confer
ences. A survey Of the field indicated
that while not more that 100000
boxes of window glass would be used
In 1918, competitive conditions were
likely to result in an overmanufacture
OF at least 100000 boxes.
1t is through this system of limita-
ton, together with large economy in
the methods Of using fuel, that the
fuel administration expects to supple
ment the production of coal this year.
1t is hoped, as the railroads strengthen
their facilities. that it will be possible
to mine and transport larger guam
tity of coal this year than last, but it
is through these methods of reducing
consumption that repetition of this
years shortage is expected to be pre-
vented.
Rifle and cartridge production in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

At each cantonment In the United
States a school has been established
where every officer and man receives
instruction in gas defense. The Ameri-
can gas mask, similar to the British, Is
as mechanically perfect as the best
experts have been able to produce.
The face piece, with glass or celluloid
eyepieces, is connected by flexible
tube with canister carried in a KNAPP
sack. The incoming breath comes;
through the canister which is filled
with several layers of chemicals which
neutralize or render harmless the gas
laden air. Outgoing breath passes
outside the face piece through small
valve.
The student in gas defense soon
learns to get his mask on in hurry,
six seconds being the standard tins
when the knapsack containing the mask
is hanging at his chest in the ''alert"
position. After intensive training a
gas attack is arranged. The class is
put in trenches, and without warning,
clouds of smoke and chlorine are lib
Grated by the instructors, masks are
hurriedly put on, alarms sounded, and
sleeping men in dugouts aroused.
When the attack ceases the trenches
are cleared of gas, the air is tested,
and permission Is given to remove
masks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

A Swiss commercial paper states
that there is great shortage In coal
Of all kinds, an insufficient supply Of
wood for fuel, and small reserves In
oils and grease throughout Switzer-
land. Fresh eggs have disappeared
from the market. Dry vegetables are
becoming more scarce. A project to
manufacture -four from potatoes had
to be abandoned because sufficient sup
plies of potatoes could not be secured.
In Holland coal and coke prices
have been advanced. In American
terms, the maximum price for anthra-
cite is about 500 ton; coke, $40 ton;
coal briquets, $25 ton. Distribution
is carefully regulated by cards, IL
specified quantities. The amount al
lowed, especially to residences, is
much smaller than in peace times.
New French food regulations forbid
eating houses to serve Of consume
fresh or packed butter otherwise than
in the preparation of food. Curdle.d
or sour milk is prohibited as well as
cream and specified kinds of cheese.
The making of pastries, biscuits, and
confectionery Is prohibited. Only In
dining cars, canteens and railroad re-
freshment stations may fresh or con-
densed milk or cream be served after
9 in the morning, by itself or mixed
with coffee, tea, or other preparation.
No solid foods, may be served between
9 and II in the morning and between
4 80 and $50 in the evening. When
the price of meal exceeds $1.2O the
customer may be served with not more
than two dishes with or without vege-
tables, or more than one small loaf of
ordinary bread. The bread is limited
to about 31a ounces. All grain which
may be used for making bread is re-
served for human food.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

Describing the American Rec Cross
as body authorized to do everything
possible for the comfort and welfare
of the soldiers, and to make use OF
such agencies as are authorized and
are in position to contribute to that
end in addition to the provisions made
by the government, general state.
ment by the war department outlines
certain approved activities:
To distribute sweaters, mufflers, he'll
NETS, socks, comfort kits, etc.
To render emergency relief Of every
kind upon request Of an officer in
charge.
To relieve anxiety and sustain the
morale Of soldiers who are worried
about their families at home, and to
promote the comfort and well being Of
these families.
To conduct canteen service stations
for furnishing refreshments to soldiers
when travelling through the country;
to furnish emergency relief to the sick
and wounded when en- route and to see
that they are conveyed to hospital
when necessary and requested by the
commanding officer.
A representative of the Red Cross
may be attached to each base hospital
to furnish emergency supplies when
called upon, to communicate with fam
lilies of patients, to render home SER
vice to patients and such other assis-
lance as pertains to Red Cross work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

Divisional athletic directors who
have received commissions will accom-
pany their contingents to France, ac-
cording to the war department COM
mission on training camp activities.
Boxing instructors will not be sent
with the troops. as at present the need
for these men is considered greater
on this side
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

Plans of the American Library as
ISOLATION include the establishment ~
book and library service in army and
navy hospitals In America and France
The government is today the great
est employer of labor in the United
States, not considering railroad EN-.
ployees.
In normal times approximately AGO.
600 civilians are employed, and In the
last year the number. has increased TO
100000 In comparison one steel cor
poration employs 100000 men, and one
railroad 100000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

When the first Liberty motor was
ready to be tested it was taken to
Pixies Peak that it might be studied
while running under atmospheric con-
ditions obtaining at high attitudes.
This difficulty of bringing the motor to
the mountain is now overcome at the
department of commerce bureau Of
standards at Washington, by bringing
the mountain to the motor.
Airplane motors are now tested at
the bureau of standards in q labora-
tory where various conditions corre-
spending to high attitudes and low
temperatures are secured. The engine
is placed in an alright concrete room,
provided among other things with re-
frigerator coils and a large pump to
reduce the pressure of the air. BY use
of this apparatus motors may be OBJ
served under conditions similar to
those at different attitudes, which
might otherwise be done only by actual
airplane flights.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-15

"Stars and Stripes" is the name of
the weekly newspaper being published
In France for American troops, under
the direction of the intelligence sec
ton. Practically the entire paper is
devoted to American news. including
a daily radio report Of about 1,400
words supplied by the committee on
public information to the French gov
eminent.
Exports of corn to Canada for feed
ing and manufacturing purposes have
been limited to those varieties and
grades which are not suitable for seed
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14
SEVERAL ARE INJURED
IN STREET ACCIDENTS
Miss Jean Hotchkiss Knocked Down
and Badly Hurt-0thers Suf-
fer From Mishaps.

Knocked down by a taxicab, her
upper teeth knocked out and her face
badly cut was the experience of Miss
Jean Hotchkiss. 234 Park avenue. Ia
koma Park, Md, at Colorado avenue
and Madison street about 1915 O'Clock
last night. A physician gave first aid
and took Miss Hotchkiss to Emergency
Hospital Police of the tenth precinct
are trying to determine the identity
of the chauffeur in charge of the taxi
cab.
James Williams, colored, twelve
years old. Alexander court, last night
was knocked down by a motor deliv-
cry vehicle operated by Marvin Totten,
414 New York avenue, at 14th street
and Spring road, and injured about his
legs. He was taken TO Garfield Hos
pital.
An automobile carrying Virginia
license and operated by an unidentified
colored man collided with a street car
at 4th and G streets yesterday after
noon The car fender was broken. A
hltching post in front of 701 4th street
probably prevented the automobile
from turning turtle.
Car 256 on the Columbia line of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany collided with heavy furniture
truck and automobile in front of S3s
Massachusetts avenue yesterday after
noon. The street car was the onlv
vehicle not damaged.
Slight damage to the automobile Of
William d. Taylor resulted from a COL
1ision with Capital Traction car on
18th street near Pennsylvania avenue
yesterday afternoon. Taylor was not
hurt
A car of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company and a motor
truck owned by r. L. Frye, 21f7 +,
street, collided on E street between
eth and 10th streets yesterday after
noon. The street car was slightly
damaged.
A collision between a motor delivery
truck belonging to P. K Chaconas
louisiana avenue and 9Th street and
a street car occurred at Pennsylvania
avenue and 9Th street yesterday afte :
noon. Both vehicles were damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14
DOES NOT WANT HEARING.
Southern Pine Association Says Ship
ping Board Differences Are Ended

In view of the adjustment of its diff
ferences with the shipping board, the
Southern Pine Association has with
drawn its request for a hearing before
the Senate commerce committee. inves-
tigating shipbuilding.
In a letter to Chairman Fletcher. F. l..
Sanford of the association said the
hearing had been sought ''as a result of
misleading statements appearing in the
public press touching alleged failure of
furnish materials for ship schedules as
they had agreed to do" but that he
now felt that the entire problem had
been solved.
The letter outlined at length the con-
troversy over the requirement for large
timbers, and the amount Of timber fur
nished by the southern producers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14

Two men were killed and three others
probably fatally injured at Oklahoma
trench being exeavated at the munich
81 reservoir eouapsed -hRyinS them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14
For Three-in-One Apartments.

After discussion of proposed plan to
erect small apartment houses near the
bureau of standards, President W. e.
Westlake was authorized by the asso-
citation 10 appoint a committee of seven
to investigate the proposition and to
report at the next meeting. The pro-
posed apartments involve the three
in-one"-that is. a large room serving
IS living room, with concealed bed;
dining table. electric stove. sink, etc.
New members were elected as fol-
lows: a. T. Macdonald, q. w. Harris,
Miss NJ. E Given, Mrs. Mary L. Love,
DR.. George W. Mccoy, Howard a.
Coombs. ]. H. Oehmann. Fred q. SIM
clair, Harry G.. Hadden, John H. Nell
son. A. ~. Nichols, A. F. Gleason. John
s. Cotton. DR.. T. z. Chapman, W. F.
Sroufe and William P Helm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14
Objects to Raising Car Fare.

Any demand for an increase in car
fares should be denied, according to
the resolution. 1t called. also, for the
consolidation of all street railway
lines in the District of Colum bia.
Copies of the resolution were ordered
sent to the Public Utilities Commission,
the chairnen of the committees on af-
fairs of the District in Congress, to
the other citizens associations of the
District and TO the street railway COM
panies.
Fred Emery declared that the ques-
ton of a new street car line on some
street west of 14th street is the vital
considera ton. Mr.. Emery and other
citizens took occasion to note the trans
fer conditions now prevailing at GER
tain points, notably at 14th and
streets. where passengers are carried
across tracks a quarter of a block and
made to walk back to get the transfer
privilege.
Mr. Emery suggested that spur
lines might be built to carry passen-
gers from the point they disembark,
when transferring, to the point where
they EN- bark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-14
CALLED DANGEROUS,
VULGAR, |NSAN|TARY
Street Car Crowding De-
nounced by Connecticut Ave-
nue. Citizens Association.
ACTION AT ONCE URGED

THE present dangerous. vulgar, in
sanitary and unhealthful crowding Of
street cars in Washington should be
stopped and made unlawful" according
to a resolution unanimously adopted by
the Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation at a meeting held at the Army
and Navy Preparatory School last
night
The resolution. introduced by Arthur
Ne. Dowell, asked that the street car
companies be compelled to promptly
provide sufficient modern cars, 'or use
trailers, if necessary, to decently &C
commodate their patrons during rush
hours
Five Million More Passengers in II.
THE annual report of one of Wash
ington'S street railway companies,
read the resolution, shows that il car
ried over five million more passengers
in 1917 than in 1916, without any in
crease in its rolling stock, distributed
an extra dividend among its stock
holders. and largely increased its sink
ing fund. and that, despite the fact that
its cars have been dangerously over
crowded during rush hours, its officers
advised its stockholders that no in
crease in its rolling stock was deemed
necessary.
The ultimate object of all alleged
improvements in operating street cars
in Washington" continued the resolu-
ton, appears to more the hnan-
ciaI benefit of the railway companies
than the comfort and safety of their
patrons"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12

old-fnshioned furniture and brc-a-brac
and full of the human side of life both
humorous and pathetic.
Old Lady III is not an old lady, but q
financially broken sea captain who in
desperation takes his wife tn home with
the intention Of going to the poorhouse
himself But the pleadinap of hls wife and
the abjcct condition Of the captain so in
huence the other inmates of the home
that they prevail upon the management
to accept the captain aleo, az the only
registered male guest 1T the old woman +
home.
Atmosphere reminiscent ot our earlier
DAYS recalling visions of horsehair furn-
ture. open hreplaces, candles and bed
warmers all 90 to make Old Indy 3 ono of
those compelling productions that sort Of
make person over again
Tho cast ol Old Lady - was rs its
promoters announced, "handpieked Miss
Emma Dunn ms Angie has those qualities
nf fwholeheartedncss hal have made her 81
slrcessfuI in other roles Vivian Ogden rs
Nancy and John Stokes ms Abe were very
clever and the entire supporting cast is all
that could be desired, rejecting the
saga ctv and kccnness of1the producer in
their selection
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-12
LECTURES ON CAMP DIX.
Chaplain Davis Entertains ST.
James Brotherhood With Mill
tary Life of Delaware BOYS.

Tho Sc James Brotherhood of Grace
NJ J.. Church recently provided motion
picture apparatus for the boys ~ the First
Delaware Regiment in camp. Chaplain
Howard Davis, who has the military ranle
of lieutenant suggested The purchase,
and arranged meeting. held last night
at Grace hy the brotherhood
Chaplain Davis prcfaced his enter
tainment with brief talk on camp
life and assured his hearers that their
gift was greatly appreciated
Motion pictures are shown IA the bar
racks by the First Delaware every night
said the chaplain, and So far they have
been able To obtain free of cost the
reels for these exhibitions
The pictures shown were remarkably
clear and subjects very interesting
Following the entertainment refresh
menta were served, most ~ the eprn-
pany not getting away until after mid
night
81 a brief b,lsinesfL Lesaion. with Hen.y
r. Isaacs presiding, the reslgnalio ion
of Charles G.. Albert. the treasurer.
was read and accepted, and William
r. Duer elected 90 fill the vacancy
A Rae dunell. secretary of the Lib
erty Loan campaign, addressed the meet
ing. urging loyal response "a the nevt
appeal for srIl scrlp'lons. which was fol-
lowed bv Tho election of William =
Foster ~ Liberty Loan manager for
the brotherhood
s letter from Wallarc NeCa all whn
IS now IN France was read