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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
ARMY CITY BUSY
Many Interesting Events to Take
Place the Coming Summer.

Lines are being thrown out in va
rious directions to bring to Army City
conventions, meetings and sporting
interests this summer.
The week of the Fourth of July is
to be made a special one of interest
to our citizens. All efforts will be
made to make 1t an enjoyable and
busy one for those who attend, and
we promise visitors the time of their
life. The cooperation of our business
men is now working like a well oiled
piece of machinery and future events
that will be of some benefit are be-
ing considered by them.
Tourists will be given considerable
attention as Army City is now among
the many points of interest along the
Golden Belt road.
OF course, the leading place of in
terest is Camp Funston and our prox-
unity to 1t makes it an ideal place to
stop over. We have a first class hotel
and Mr.. Weddel, the manager, con-
templates adding more rooms to it
Our various lines of business will
meet all requirements of both the
boys in khaki and civilians In the
heat of summer cooling refreshments
will be in large demand and our deal
ers are well equipped to take care of
this end of it.-Army City Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
ON ARMY TRANSPORTS
Y. NJ. Workers Now Put on Re
creational and Educational PROGRAM.

Y. M. c. A. secretaries have carried
their work to the troops in transport,
says an announcement just received
from the national war work council
of the Y. NJ. c. A, and are now pro-
noting a systematic recreational, edu-
cational. social and religious program
for the soldier boys en- route by sea
to France. With the sanction of the
war department each transport now
carries one or two such secretaries
whose function it is to do all that is
possible to make the voyage both COM
Portable and enjoyable for the fighting
men abroad.
Games are provided, musical and
movie entertainments staged, maga-
zines and books are supplied and writ
ing paper is issued free to the men,"
the statement continues. "A report of
a transport worker recently arrived
shows that in his equipment there
were such articles as a folding organ
and song books, stereopticon and
slides. 1000 magazines, a large num-
Der Of books. motion picture equip
ment with 20 reels, pocket tAstaments,
writing paper, boxing gloves, medicine
ball, rope quoits checkers, -dominoes
Victrola and records and a Sonora ma
chine.
THE appointment of transport Sec
retaries completes the link of Y. NJ.
c. A. work, which begins with the re-
cruits in camp, continues thru the
training period. comes overseas on the
| transports. and goes on in the camps
in France all the way from the ports
to the front line trenches. Transport
secretaries are assigned to ships, and
remain on their ships as does the
| crew"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
DRAMATIC DIRECTOR
Geo. v. Brooks Will Take Charge of
Dramatic Work in Camp.

Camp Funston has a dramatic d.
rector. Geo. v. Brooks was sent here
this week from the commission on
on training camp activities to take
charge of the dramatic work in camp.
Mr.. Brooks is here for the purpose
of planning entertainment for the
soldiers. Under his direction two
act monologues, vaudeville, sketches,
small cast entertainments and plays
will be arranged.
He is very DESTROYS of getting in
touch with all theatrical men in camp
and has issued this statement:
To the men in camp: If you are
interested in theatrica1s in any way,
if you have taken part in plays or
sketches or if you have not done SO
in the past but would like to do SO
in the future, kindly send your name
with an outline Of what you have done
or would like to do. to me at the adj
dress below. 5000
Dramatic Director. Camp Head
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
CAMP COMMENT

In the interest of courtesy and dis
cipline, the military salute will be ex-
changed upon meeting of officers of
the army with representatives of the
Red Cross, Y. NJ. C. A and Knights
of Columbus, in camp, says a head
quarters bulletin.
The secretary of war directs that
those soldiers serving in the United
States who are citizens of Porto Rico
may be transferred on their own APP
plication, in the grades held by them
at the date of transfer. to the Porto
Rican Detachment. National Army,
Porto Rico, says a headquarters
memorandum.
The third anniversary Of Italy's en-
trance into the war was celebrated at
Y. M C. A. No. 5 to packed audi
torium. Italian music and several
solos in the mother-tongue were Civ
en- by several sons of Italy present to
the delight and appreciation of an APP
plausive audience. Following Chap
lain Jeschke was introduced as the
speaker of the evening. After reading
President Wilson's message the chap
lain said Three years ago Italy
made her great decision. On that
day she wrote across her battle flags
the word Liberty and unfurled them
to the world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
THE SERVICE FLAG.

Dear little flag in the window there,
Hung with tear and a mothers prayer,
Child Of ''Old Glory" born with q star,
oh. what a wonderful flag you are!
Blue is your star in the field of white,
Dipped in the red that was born Of
Born Of the blood that our forefsthers
shed.
To raise your mother with the flag
overhead.
And now you have come in this frenzied
To speak from a window-to speak and
say
st am the voice of the soldier-son,
Gone to be gone till victory 10 won.
II am the flag of service. sir;
The flag of his mother. I speak for her
Who stands ny my window and waits and
But hides from others her unwept tears.
"I am the flag of the wives who wait
For the safe return of a marital mate.
mate gone forth where the war-god
To save from sacrifice other mems wives
81 am the flag of the sweethearts true.
f. The often unthought of-the sisters, too
I am the flag of mothers son,
And won't come down till the victory's
won"
Dear little flag in the window there,
Hung with q tear and a woman's prayer
oh. what a wonderful flag you are!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
AUDITORIUM ADULTS

The tables that we installed a few
weeks ago in the southwest lend or
the building continue to be used to
good advantage both by soldiers and
civilians for writing purposes It's
convenient for the men to drop in
after having visited the zone to write
letter without having to go to the
regular unit service building; also,
many Of the boy are closer to the au-
ditorium than any of the other build
to come here to do their writing. We
DO not sell stamps or have a mail
box. but to serve the boys, the letters
are taken to the officers building by
the secretary when left In his charge.
Mr.. Tangeman, who represents the
Christian Science faith and heads up
TINS work in camp, meets with his
people every Sunday morning at
o'clock in the auditorium. He bids
you welcome to the service; it's open
to the public.
Every Monday afternoon at 1880
the building is used by the medics to
| inoculate and vaccinate the civilians
employed on the zone and elsewhere
in camp. From 25 to i25 are the
number treated here every morning,
which goes to show the large num-
Der of civilians in camp
/ That the auditorium is an ideal
place in which to hold big sing was
| demonstrated Sunday morning. The
building can be darkened sufficiently
to use the song slides even tho the
sun be its brightest. as was the case
on Sunday. The words stood out
clearly on the screen and could be
read plainly from any part of the
large room Song Leader Guthrie ex-
poets to use the building more fire.
quently in the future in teaching the
new men who are coming in to sing.
One Of the sights on the zone" last
| week was the barber shop filled m
capacity with long rows of men wait
ing their turn at the chair This un-
common rush was caused by the troop
movement. the men being detailed by
squads to have their hair cut and
faces shaved The BARRIERS were liter
ally rushed off their feet for a few
days, with slight chance for rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
U. S. Will Not Call Any More
Guard Units Into Service

From a telegraphic order to the
Governor of Minnesota from the war
Department ordering him to disband
the Second Minnesota Artillery. it has
been assumed that no more National
Guard units will be drafted into the
service of the United States.
Since the outbreak of the war
number of additional units have been
formed. Some of them were organ
ICED in order to bring the quotas OF
the various states mp to the prescribed
figure. Now that the work of consol-
idating these units has progressed to
the point where there is no need for
any more State units, the whole work
Of the War Department will be con-
centrated upon the training OF the
draft increments for service in the
National Army.
Complying with the various State
constitutions, new military organize
lions have been formed. as. for in
stance, in New York State. where
more than fifteen thousand men have
been enlisted. But these troops are
not a part of the National Guard sys-
tenn. They will not be called upon for
service outside the limits of the States
in which they are raised.
In the case of the Second Minnesota
Artillery pressure was brought to bear
upon Secretary Baker to recognize
the new organization. He sustained
the judgment Of his military advisers
when the appeal was heard and issued
what was the second order for dis.
banding the regiment. From this
ruling there II no appeal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
AT The AUDITORIUM

Because of the uncertainty of things,
no definite arrangement has been
made for next Sunday evenings pro-
gram. However. there will be some
thing doing at the Auditorium and we
expect to have lots of good music.
Several times last Sunday evening the
expression was heard that the boys
sure enjoyed good music" so IL you
come over Sunday evening we will
give you the chance to enjoy your
self and also to get something from
the message that will be a help to
you.
The program begins at O'Clock
Usually. at this time the first show on
the Zone is over. with large crowds
coming out Of the various places of
amusement. Now. If you are a part
of the crowd and want something diff
ferent, come over and bring your pal
with you. Watch for the announce
ment on the bulletin, on the corner of
the Zone and West boulevard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Under the Auspices OF the Army
Y. NJ. C. A.
Monday, June 5

Monday, June 8.
Building No. ILLUSTRATED lecture on
Flies and Their Relation to Disease.
Building No. 4LIllustrated discussion Of
the eclipse Of June 8. Mr. Peckman Of
Building No. 5-Mr. Rossweiler of No.
1. Subject: Three Things"
Tuesday. June 4.
Building No. 2-I1lustrated lecture on
Flies and Their Relation to Disease.
Building No. 3-Mr. RossweiIer of No.
1. Subject: Three Things"
Building No. 7-Illustrated discussion of
the eclipse of June S. Mr.. Peckman of
Y. No. T. "
: Building No. s-Local talent
Wednesday, Juno S.
Building No. 9-IIlustrated discussion of
the eclipse Of June g. Mr.. Peckman Of Y
Building No. 12--James W. Foley, author
ana lecturer, readings and entertainment.
Thursday, June g.
Building No. 9a-Il1ustrated discussion
Of the eclipse of June 8. Mr.. Peckham of
Building No. thames W. Foley, author
and lecturer, readings and entertainment
Friday, June Z.
Building No 6-Illustrated discussion of
the eclipse OF June 8. Mr.. Peckham of
Building No. 1o-Illustrated Lecture on
Flies and Their Relation to Disease
Building No. 15-James w. Foley au-
thor and lecturer. readings and entertain
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
LIBERTY BONDS As PRIZES
Winners Of Trapshooters' Tournament
to Receive Bonds and Stamps.
BY PETER P. CARNEY,

editor National Sports Syndicate.)
Liberty bonds ana war savings
stamps certificates will be generously
given in lieu of cash prizes in all of
teenth grand American 'trapshooting
handicap tournament which will be
conducted over the traps of the South
Shore Country club, Chicago. Ill. .Au-
gust s, s. 7. and 9.
Just what division of the purse will
be turned into liberty bonds and war
savings stamps will not be known for
a couple of weeks. The idea is being
worked out by Elmer e. Shaner, man
ager of the Interstate Trapshooting
association. and as soon as he whips
the figures into shape they will be
given to the press and public.
In the neighborhood of $4,000 is
awarded to the trapshooters in this,
the greatest of all American sporting
events 1t is possible that two-thirds
OF that sum will be expended for the
This idea of liberty bonds and war
the benefit of the trapshooters and
the government. The shooter gets a
bond and can cut coupons for a few
years, while the government gets the
money in its time of need.
This feature should add greatly to
the importance of the grand Ameri-
can trapshooting tournament. No
sporting fraternity has been more lib
eral in giving to the government than
trapshooters. They have donated am
balances to the Red Cross, and these
ambulances are now doing service in
France. More than 100000 trap
shooters are enrolled in Uncle Sans
an-American team; every gun club
has thrown omen its DOORS to foster
the learn to shoot" idea. Nand in every
important trapshooting tournament
this year. and in many of the smaller
ones, too, liberty bonds and war saw
ings stamps are the only prizes.
Hats off to trapshooting-thep atri-
otto sport It is worthy of the name
purchase OF liberty bonds and war
savings stamps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01

preston but by the substitution of at
tractive and healthful diversions is the
great purpose of the commissions. Any
slight temporary i'll effects resulting
incidentally from the system of recre-
alton in and about camps are neglig-
ible compared with the remarkable
decrease in venereal disease rate OBJ
tanned thereby.
MAN power will win the war. and
we depend upon the American home
in conserving this power. AS Presi-
dent Wilson has said: The spirit with
which our soldiers leave America, and
their efficiency on the battle fronts
of Europe, will be vitality affected by
the character of the environment sur
rounding our military training
"a nps'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The musical entertainment ar
ranged for THURSDAY May %, has
been postponed.
A. D. Mudd has recently Joined the
secretarial staff, =, coming from his
home at St. Charles, Mo. He re-
ceived a commission at the first train
ing camp held at Fort Sheridan, but
capacitated him for some time and
in consequence he relinquished his
commission He desired to do his bit
and his connection with the local
force should prove quite valuable.
Clarence Guillot, who for some time
has been secretary at building No.
in the 90 division, has recently re-
ceived a commission as second lieu
tenant and has left for an eastern as
signment. Titus Alexander, his as
sistant has assumed charge at the
building.
Father barley, chaplain of the s55
infantry, has departed. His depart
ure was regretted by all who formed
his acquaintance during his stay in
the camp.
The secretaries at building No. I
have been acting as foster fathers to
a number of Jewish boys since the
departure of Mr.. Goldman. The
boys are regular callers at the build
ing where they are more than well
to make them feel at home. The
use of the building has also been Of
fered for their religious services If
it should be needed.
Secretary Gallagher has returned
from a visit at his home in South
Dakota. and he claims that he has
the feeling that some 20 years have
been taken off his age. The boys
who are inclined to jolly him at
building No. 2 better take heed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
Hut of Salvation
Army Dedicated Sunday.
The Red Circle War Workers
Erect Fine Hut at Army City.
BRIG. GEN. DONNELLY SPEAKS
Building Is Frame Structure
12Ox5O Feet.
Second Floor Used as Home for
Lady Visitors at Camp.

The Salvation Army hut at Army
City, built for the recreation and COM
fort of Camp Funston soldiers, their
wives, mothers and sweethearts, was
dedicated Sunday afternoon. Briga-
der General Donnelly was the chief
speaker of the occasion, and on behalf
of the officers and enlisted men ac-
cepted the building and welcomed the
salvation Army as a worker among
the soldiers.
Commissioner Thomas Estell. in
charge of the Salvation Army work of
the western states, presided at the
exercises, and gave highly interest
ing address, telling of the work his
organization was doing and proposed
Estill was introduced by Major H.
Roberts. who is in charge of the Kan
sas division of the Salvation Army.
Rev. Hugh A. Knowles, campaigner
for the Salvation Army war fund in
Kansas, gave a very appropriate ad-
dress entitled "A Tribute to the Flag"
Music by Funston Band.
The music for the dedication was
furnished by one of the Camp Fun
ston bands, and was highly enjoyed
by all who heard it The auditorium
of the new building was crowded by
officers and enlisted men who were in
Army City to welcome this organiza-
ton to the camp.
The Salvation Army hut is a frame
structure 12ox5o feet. 1t is in charge
of Adjutant Harry Smith of Butte,
Mont. On the first floor is an audi
forum which will seat 400 persons
also a social hall with a piano, vic
trola. reading room and a place to
write letters.
The second floor is fitted up in an
attractive manner as the home for
wives, mothers and lady visitors to
camp. There are twelve rooms neatly
furnished as the home for these folks
during their visit to camp.
A lunch counter has been fitted UP.
where eatables are served at actual
cost
The Salvation Army has a splendid
home and one that will be of great
service to the members of the army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
MINISTRIES MAKE HIT
314 Sanitary Band Gives Performance
at Junction City.

The 314 Sanitary Train minstrels,
who recently made three tours thru
Kansas to raise money for their band,
made an appearance at Junction City
Monday night. In spite of rain, which
began at the hour of opening the
doors. some 500 persons attended the
performance.
The program presented was substan-
tally the same given on previous tours,
a few changes being necessary to
make 1t suitable for an audience of
soldiers and civilians to whom the ev-
ery-day routine OF army life has no
particular interest. Comedy and mu-
sic constitute the larger part of the
show.
FUNDS raised by performances of
this troupe go to what is now known
as the sanitary train fund. Up to this
time this fund has been used mainly
Tor the purchase OF instruments and
music Tor the band. but in future it
will be expended for what seems most
necessary for the benefit of the train
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
REGIMENTAL SING
354 Infantry Holds Big Sing at
Auditorium.

The 354th infantry gathered at the
big Y. M. c. A. auditorium Sunday
morning for a regimental sing. Every
man in the regiment has been trained
to sing, under the direction of c. II.
Guthrie, division music director. and
It was II, a touching manner that they
displayed their skill in the morning
sing.
The 354 has a regimentaI chorus.
which is very appropriate. 1t follows:
Follow Me-3-4-5 Infantry.
Follow me, men, follow me,
That is the way 3-4-5 moves.
On into action for satisfaction
That the right may rule our foes,
We are the Doughboys from old Mis-
souri,
And they must show where we can't go.
We're going Nthru men,
And break the line, when
We're called upon to strike the blow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
FUNSTON LITERARY
Pioneer Society Puts on Splendid
Program.

BY SERGT-MAJ. C. c. SMITH.
The Funston Pioneer Literary So
ciety met at Y. M. c. A. No. IL with
all the dignity Of an old time literary.
A program full of pep" was given. as
the society is backed with men of pep
(the secretaries Of Y No. 12) and SOL
diers of the 1874 field artillery brigade.
The program was opened with pa
triotic songs and a prayer. The songs
and readings were highly appreciated,
but the feature OF the program was
the debate on the famous subject,
Resolved. that the United States
Should Adopt Universal Military
Training" The affirmative speakers
were: Sergeants Wilson and Walker
and Corporal Pulliam of Battery D.
Those of the negative were: Corpor-
ais Mitchell and Sellers OF Battery C
and Pigg of Battery B. all Of the 342
field artillery The decision was won
by the affirmative.
The program closed with many good
wishes and thanks to the secretaries
of No. IL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
new RECORDS AT Y IL
Men Make Good Use OF victrola and
New Records.

A few days since, the religious sec
rotary at Y No. IL received from his
church in Wisconsin a box of new
records for the Victrola. The men use
the music box a great deal and the
So at his request, the friends back
home sent nearly forty new records,
thus showing that they were not only
keeping the home fires burning
brightly in Amigo, but were doing
their best to send some added cheer
into this cantonment in the shape of
musical records.
We want to thank every giver in
this public way, most heartily: their
thoughtfulness is very much appre-
ciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
REGIMENTAL SONG
342 Field Artillery Plan on Adoptfo,
OF "Laddies From Missouri"

One Of the most popular songs ever
put on the market in this section of
the country is the one entitled The
Ladies' From Missouri" composed by
r. Richie Robertson. supervisor of
music in the city schools at Spring.
field, Mo. The song made such a hit
with the 342 field artillery band at
the time of their visit to Springfield
that the regiment, which IS composed
chiefly of Missouri men, is contem-
plating the adoption of it as their reg
mental song.
The Ladies' From Missouri" song
was SO popular that the first edition
was entirely sold cut in six weeks and
the demand at the present time is so
great that II cannot be supplied before
two weeks.
Mr. Robertson is perhaps one of the
best known COMPOSERS and directors
of music in Missouri. he having been
in the professor many years He re-
ceived his early education in music in
Scotland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-01
WILL PLAY POLO
First Polo Game Of Summer Held
Sunday at Riley

During the summer polo games will
be held on Sunday afternoons, ac-
cording to an announcement by Cap
office.
The first practice at polo was held
Sunday afternoon at the polo field at
FIT. Riley. All officers who desire to
play and have one or more playable
horses are asked to get into the game.
A supply of mallets and balls has been
secured for the polo players
Unframed, unmanageabfe horses
will not be allowed ON the field.