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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
ENGINEER NONCOMS ORGANIZE
object TO Get Better Acquainted With
Each Other.
BY CHARLES S. STEVENSON.

The noncommissioned officers of
the First Battalion of the 314 Engi-
sneers, recently organized themselves
into a body known as the First Bat
talon Noncommissioned Officers
club. At the first meeting the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Sergt. r. A. Cahil, Co. 3; sec
retary, Corp. c. S. Stevenson, Co. a;
ASi Sergt. at Arms, Sergt. H. B. Smell,
Go b The entertainment committee
tconsists of the following: chairman,
5Sergt J. ]. Murray, Co. A; Col. E. j.
Roche, Co. C; Col. ]. ]. Thomas, Co
zB and Sergt. J. ]. Torrington. Co. A.
An athletic committee, one member
from each company in the First bat
TALON, was appointed as follows:
corp. A. j. O'Meara, Co. A; Sergt F.
j. Cassin, Co. B and Sergt. A M.
"Our main object" said President
Cahill, "is to get our noncoms better
acquainted with each other in social
way, thus helping to develop and in
zdifferent companies, in the battalion
and the regiment 1t is our plan to
fconcentrate on social activities more
than anything, altho the interests of
our battalion are always first"
= Major Russell of the First Battal lion
addressed the club at its second meet
ing held March 20, telling the mem
bers of his approval of the oFganiza-
ton and offering the hearty support
off all of the officers of the First bat
TALON. The first social program of
the club was held that night songs
by Colonel Simms, Co. A, a humorous
recitation by Sergt Cassin, Co. B, and
two athletic bouts finishing the pro-
gram. Sergeant Wilcox and Wagner
A. 3. Boyer, both of Co. 8, boxed three
rounds and Sergeant Smell and Wag-
soner Rob Ruckman, both of Co. B
also, wrestled five minutes to a draw.
The latter contest was fast and some
good work was done.
It is planned to have meetings at
least once every two weeks, altho thus
far they have come oftener than that.
Plans are under way at present for a
big open house to be held some time
in the next thirty days at which all of
the privates and officers in the First
battalion will be guests. The enter
tainment will probably take the form
s of a smoker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
CAMP COMMENT

The $50 Regimental Dance associa-
ton will give its second dance on
Wednesday evening, April 8, in the
Kansas building. The first dance
occasion upon the completion of that
structure was such a success that it
is only hoped the second hop will be
like unto it. There will be eats and
plenty of good music by the regi-
mental band. All communications in
regard to invitations, of officers and
the like may be addressed to First
Lieut. Clyde F. Briggs, Headquarters
353 Infantry.
The past week was a week of soft
pedaf' for the battalion, but not a soft
snap in drilling, hiking and other in
tensiye training. By the way, we are
some drilled bunch, come take look
at us. Last week after a rigid jnspec-
ton conducted by Colonel Klbourne
he said that the $40 was the best all
around battalion in the 89th division
in France,
The maintenance of division team
for out-of-camp playing has been
more than justified by the basketball
season just closed. Aside from the
physical development that results to
men who win or aspire to win place
effect on the people who have rela-
tives at Funston. 1t settles their
minds to see rugged soldiers from the
cantonment-sam of what their
own relatives are or may be-
In order that the bureau of war
risk insurance will not continue to
pay allotments after a man has be-
come separated from the service, the
fact that he is no longer in the serv-
l., Cd to1x-
cording to a bulletin just issued by
headquarters. The bureau will be ad-
yised in every case of death, discharge
or desertion, giving the name of the
man, organization, and date of death,
discharge or desertion.
Daily passes to visitors at Camp
Funston will be issued by information
and special passes at the Intelligence
office, says a headquarters bulletin
Blank questioneers and passes will be
furnished by the camp quartermaster,
on requisition, to the following depart
ments using civilian employees: The
camp quartermaster, the laundry
manager and the chief of camp ac-
tivities and amusements.
Convalescent patients at the base
hospital will be given furlos not to
exceed three weeks. according to a
general order issued bv the headquar-
ton of the commanding officer OF the
base hospital that d furlo is necessary
for the recover Of Il conValescent, the
regimentdi @ mmanC e. may grant
furlos on account of sickness for not
to exceed three weeks. The com
handing officer of the base he ital
will be held responsible that furlosi
on account of sickness are recon-
mended only when absolutely neces-
sary. The patient will be returned to
his regimental infirmary with a rec
ommendation giving the length of
furlo recommended The granting of
the furlo will be expedited by the COM
pany and regimental commanders"
Every man of the seth division will
be given free French lessons on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings
at o'cloci: at the knights of Column
bus headquarters on the Zone. accord
ing to a memorandum issued by the
headquarters of the division This is
a splendid opportunity for the men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

of the st. Louis Soccer League py a
score of 5 to 1 in a game played in
St Louis Saturday, March II. The
overwhelming victory of the Funston
team came as a surprise and was as
unexpected as a robin in midwinter
Company, organization and detach-
ment commanders should request the
quartermaster paying their organiza-
tions to give them checks for men car
ried on their pay rolls as absent with
authority. whether or not such sol
diers have signed the pay rolls or
been mustered. says a headquarters
bulletin. This does not change the
present method of the company com
mander being allowed to receive cash
payment for those soldiers who have
signed the pay roll, and who are al
sent at the pay table, but whom it is
practical for the organization COM
mander to deliver cash payment re-
ceived from the paying quartermaster.
A sum of s42.90. the remainder of
a company fund from the seventh
training company at Fort Riley. will
be turned over to Mr.. Hagenman, di-
rector of the Red Cross, if agreeable
to those who We're members of this
company The money is now in the
hands of Capt. l.. E. Edmonds of the
341 machine gun battalion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

to become proficient in the speaking
of this language.
All soldiers will be required to stay
in camp during morning drill hours
and military police and cantonment
guards are instructed in a headquar
tiers memorandum to arrest soldiers
on the Zone during drill hours. the
sa me required for soldiers out of
camp.
Camp exchanges will be closed IN
til noon, according to a headquarters
bulletin, and no enlisted men will he
excused from military duty and en-
ployed in exchange work in the fore
noon. The absolutely necessary police
OF the grounds should be made before
drill in the morning
An army serial number has been
assigned to every soldier in Camp
Funston. This number will be used
on all enlistment and assignment
cards, report of physical examination,
allotment and insurance forms, quail
fication cards and all other papers
pertaining to the man.
More attention will be given here
after in the fitting and care of shoes,
according to a headquarters memoir
andum. These instructions are given:
Heat ruins leather and rots leather,
causing it to decompose in an unbe-
lievable manner if one does not thoro-
" understand the reaction that takes
place Shoes must be inspected regu-
larry to see that interpreting sub
stance is applied often and that the
men are not lacing shoes near a heat
ing apparatus Our shoes are the best
that can be made of leather and if
properly cared for will give the maxi
mum service expected.
The soldier soccer team from Camp
Funston easily defeated the ST. Leos
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
AN HONEST SERGEANT

Recently non-commissioned Off
Ger was mistaken by a new recruit on
sentry duty, who saluted him. The
non-commissioned officer, ignorant
that his colonel was nearby, returned
the salute. Next morning he was or
dered to report to the colonel, where
he was asked why he returned the
salute when he. the "non-com." knew
he was not entitled to it.
Sir" he answered. Il always re
turn everything l am not entitled to-
The colonel dismissed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
FRENCH HONOR WILSON

A statue of President Wilson is to
be placed in the public square in the
town of Aix-les-Bain France. Money
with which to purchase the statue was
contributed by French men and Wom-
en- of all classes. Considerable money
was donated by American soldiers
using Aix-les-Bains as rest camp
after seeing service in the trenches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Services on the general topic, The
Divine Compa ssion," will be conduct
ed by Chaplain Rudisill of the Engi-
neers' camp atty. NJ. c. A. No. for
the week beginning March rs. The
program follows:
Monday, Its Call Tuesday. Its
Emotion" Wednesday, Its Willing
Sacrifice" Thursday. Its Program
Friday, Its Reach Sunday Its
Triumph"
These meetings begin at 7:2o D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Easter Sunday the $40 Machine Gun
battalion will raise the first Chris
tan flag in Camp Funston. You are
invited to attend the celebration The
battalion band will be on the job as
usual to spread harmony and good
cheer. Time 10 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
BOXING CHAMPION OF FUNSTON
Billy Rice, Former X C. Champion,
Holds the Honor

BY defeating Sergeant Tutor of the
cooks and bakers school in the first
round of a six-round bout last week.
Billy Rice esta blished his claim to the
lightweight boxing championship of
camp Funston Before coming to
camp, Rice was amateur lightweight
champion of Kansas City. In the in
ter-camp contests Rice has been one
Of the most consistent Funston per-
formers His fast work in the ring.
together with his good sportsmanshio
make him one of the most popular
heroes of the sawdust ring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30
Co. G s14 Field signal Battalion.

Rise and shine, you huskies." Who
se.id that? Corporal Radaker. It's
awful to be shut up on Saturday and
Sunday especially when the weather
is so pleasant. We hope that mis-
fortune will not take US again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Sergt. Wick Roy departed for a ten
day furlo which was well earned by
him. We hope his trip is pleasant
one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Sergeant Sells, Sergeant Brockett
and Private Schmidt entertained the
boys while in quarantine with their
latest musical instruments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Stable Sergeant Wilkinson is back
from Roswell, n. M, and during his
furlo he attended the Stockmen's con-
ventiou.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

to become proficient in the speaking
of this language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

Every man of the seth division will
be given free French lessons on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings
at I ocloc,; at the knights of Column
bus headquarters on the Zone. accord
ing to a memorandum issued by the
headquarters of the division This is
a splendid opportunity for the men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-03-30

The soldier soccer team from Camp
funston easily defeated the st. Leos
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
Monday, April p, 1913

beginning at 7 g. m' and closing at
Section COB. of the said Chapter
664, of the Acts of Assembly of 1912.
requires that, every applicant for po-
liceman must be of good moral char
acter, not addicted to the use of alco
holic liquors or drinks in any form,
must be at least five 60 feet eight(O
inches in height, must weigh not less
than one hundred and fifty (150)
pounds, and not more than two nun
dred and seventy-five (275) pounds,
must be between the ages of twenty
one CD and forty-siX (46) years,m must
be able to read and write a legible
hand, and show a good knowledge of
the rules of the said Board of Police
Commissioners and of the ordinances
of Cambridge.
All examinations for policemen
must be in writing.
Every applicant must make applica
ton in writing to the said Board of
Police Commissioners, the same to be
filed with either the Secretary, Carroll
Orem, before the beginning of the eX-
animation. The application must be in
the handwriting of the applicant and
must state his street address, age
height and the period of his residence
in the city of Cambridge.
By order of the Board of Police
Commissioners of Cambridge.
EARLE w. OREM, Pres.
DAN'L. H. WRIGHT,
A. STENGLE MARINE,
Police Commissioners of Cambridge
Test: Carroll L. Dali, Sec.
N. B--Copfes of Rules and Regula-
lions of Police Force may be secured
| by calling at the office of the Secretary
list 11,12, Is, 1922.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
BUS TO ADJOINING TOWNS.

Call up 56S or ISL for schedule
for Salisbury, Easton and Hurlock.
All town calls for one person, z5c.
For more than one person, 15c.-
SLACUM'S GARAGE.-Adv. 12-22-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

Mr.. Fred. Travers was a passenger
on the B., c. & A. steamer Talbot
Tuesday night for Baltimore.
Miss Coda Cook has returned
home, after a visit of several days
with relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. William L. Dean has returned
home, after spending a short time
! this week in Baltimore on business.
Mr.. Ionic Slacum arrived home
| yesterday evening, after having spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in Balti-
more
Mr.. and Mrs John Jackson have
| returned to their home on Maryland
avenue, after a visit to the over
| There" cantonment at Baltimore
Mr.. Levin S. Dali spent a short
time in Baltimore this week OIL a
business trip, having been a passen-
ger on the steamer Talbot Tuesday
evening.
Judge John Il. Pattison left on the
steamer Tuesday evening, enroute
for Annapolis, where the Spring term
of the Court of Appeals is now in
session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivy L. Phillips and
son, Rogers, spent portion of this
week in Baltimore, having gone up
to take in the over There" eXhi-
bition at the Fifth Regiment Armory
Hon. Edward S. Phillips arrived
home this morning on the B., G. &
A. steamer Talbot, after having
in, p.l
business trip.
Mr. Louis H. Chandler, who spent
a week in Cambridge, left on the at
ternoon tram enroute for his home
in Maine. He was accompanied as
far as fredericksburg by Mrs. Chan
dler, who will be the guest of Mrs.
W. H. Carson.
Nine Petrova, the famous beauty
and emotional actress, in the big
Lasky-Paramount feature, Exile. "
IN this picture Nine. Petrova will
thrill and delight you. Be sure and
see it at the Grand Opera House to-
night.
j. Franklin Baker, the Home Run
King, has been given leave of alb
sence by the New York Yankees to
visit his family and to look after
| business matters in connection with
his estate at Trappe. Mr.. Baker will
rejoin the Yankees in New York
next week.
Two boys, John C. McAllister and
! William T. McAllister, have subscrib-
ed to a $50 bond of the Third Lib
! erty Loan. Boys of Cambridge, let
the above announcement be an in
centive for you to do likewise, and
help whip the monster Hun and save
| democracy, for which our honored
ancestor sfeught and died.
The rainy weather of the past
three days has tried the roofs, win
| dows, weather boarding and cellars
of the people of Cambridge and the
vicinity, and there are many reports
of the havoc wrought by the storm.
A considerable number of cellars
| have been flooded, the water rising
I to depth of between two and three
| feet in some of them. The rain beat
through windows and doors in such
| manner as to discourage many
| housewives. The indications now
are that clearer weather may be ex-
pected tomorrow, and, judging from
| the expressions of many, II cannot
come too soon for them. they, APP
parently, having forgotten that only
one kind of weather would soon be-
come monotonous.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
Liberty Loan Volunteer
Workers! Get Busy

We have made a great start in the
Third Liberty Loan canvass. Every
worker toed the mark and was off
full speed at the fall of the flag.
Subscriptions came pouring in Tues
day, and in spite of the storm We'd
nesday, there was no letup. Let's
keep this pace, remembering that
difficulties measure the man; any
one can sail on calm seas and placid
waters, but it is man who heads
his craft into the teeth of the roar
ing gale and defies the raging seas.
We call on you to trim your sails
to meet the spirit of the storm, and
head out to sea at once. Regardless
of the elements, let's work, remem-
bering that whatever the conditions
are under which we labor, they are
far worse in the war camps OF
France and the training camps OF
America.
We cannot shirk our duty here,
and call on our soldiers to do their
duty at the battle front. 1t is time
for us to be over the top, and at
them. Let us hasten, knowing that
if we falter, our country and the
world is lost.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
MOST M. P. MINISTERS GO
BACK TO SAME CHURCHES
Few Pastors Removed to New Work
-Rev. w. l.. Hoffman Returns to
st. Paul's Church, Cambridge.

Announcement of assignments for
the year brought to a close Tuesday
afternoon the Methodist Protestant
Conference in Broadway Church,
Baltimore
Sixteen hundred dollars was sub
scribed by the preachers, delegates
and members of the laity attending
the conference at the morning ses-
sion to provide for a church at Oden
ton, Md, near Camp Meade, where
special attention will be paid to en-
tertaining of soldiers. To clear
deficit in the superannuated enGow-
ment fund 5000 was contributed and
the Revs. G. ". Haddaway, j. w.
Kirk and c. P. Nowlin, with Daniel
Baker, I. A. Murray and ]. P.Dodge,
were appointed committee to plan
for 100000 campaign to add to
the endowment fund for retired
ministers. The committee was in
structed to report at the next con-
ference.
The Rev. A. N Ward read the re-
ply which he received in the morn
ing to the letter that was sent last
week by the conference to President
Wilson. The letter read:
The White House.
My dear Mr.. Ward:
The President has read with genu
inc interest your letter of April 9Th,
and he asks me to express to you
and all concerned his deep apprecia-
ton of your generous assurance of
cooperation and support. He is
heartened and encouraged by your
expressions of good will Sincerely
yours, j. P. TUMULTG,
Secretary to the President.
The Appointments.
The list of assignments follows:
Accomac, Val. N. Link.
Alexandria, Var. w. White,
supply. ~
Amelia, Va.-W. C. Mumford.
Baltimore, Md
Alnut Memorial. T. Little.
Bethany. A. Miller.
Broadway-G. l.. Curry.
Brooklyn-S. w. Coe.
Calvary-H. S. Johnson.
Chesaco Park-G. E. McDorman.
Christ Church,. L. Beauchamp.
East Baltim ore-G. A. Ogg.
Eutaw-E. a. SeXsmith.
Evergreen-K. K. HaddaWay
Hampden-E. D. Stone.
Koon Memorial-A. S. Beane.
Lauraville-G. H. Stockdale
Lowe Memorial-W. A. Melvin.
North Baltimore-W. H. Litsinger
Payson STE. L. Ballard, supply.
South Baltimore-W. F. Wright.
Stare. w. Haddaway.
st. John's-J. w. Kirk.
st. Paul's-J A. Dudley.
Trinity and Texas-R. E. Brooks,
supply.
Violetville- B. Judefnd
Waverly-W. D. Short.
West Baltimore. M. Gill.
Wilton Heights-G. M. Clayton.
Baltimore Circuits. F. Cassen.
Bedford, Pa.-C. w. Cole.
Belair-B. w. Kindley.
Bivalye-H. E. Norris.
Buckeystown-R. l.. Shipley.
Cambridge-W l.. Hoffman.
Campbell-To be supplied.
Cannon-T. E. F. Morton.
Caroline-W. L. Jump.
Cecil. E. Haddaway.
Centreville-G. Q. Bacchus.
Chestertown-J. l.. Ward
Chincotea gue-H. F. Butler, sup
ply.
Clayton-E. C. Graham, supply.
Concord-C. NJ. Jenkins, supply.
Conquest. F. Wooden.
Crisfield-
Crisfield-C. M. Elderdice.
Lawsonia-To be supplied.
Mariners-C. M. Adams.
Crumpton-To be supplied.
Cumberland
First Church,. w. Balderston.
Melvin Chapel. l.. Green, sup
ply.
Mapleside-J. Tracy Fenby, sup
CONTINUED on rage Two)
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
Notice
OF Examination For
Policemen OF Cambridge

BY virtue of an Act of the General
Assembly of Maryland, passed at its
January session, 1912, the same being
Chapter 694, title Dorchester" sub
title, cambridge" notice is hereby
given by the undersigned Board of
Police Commissioners of Cambridge,
that an examina ton for policeman of
Cambridge will be held at the office of
the Board of Town Commissioners OF
in the city of Cambridge,
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Man between 80 and 40
years of age, good habits, to repre-
sent us at Cam bridge and East New
Market, odevote part of his time up
on commission basis. Address in
own handwriting for particulars, Rus
sell Realty Co, e. Lexington St,
Baltimore, Md Hat.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
CHURCH LOCALS.

Owing to the inclement weather,
the Methodist Brotherhood of Zion
Church will not meet tonight.-Adv.
DO not forget the entertainment
to be given Tuesday night, April 16,
by the Fidelis Glass of the Baptist
Church-Ady
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11

II Will DG S6GH ludI L I6u6IlCh
county has been apportioned the lar
gest quota of any county. While
less populous than Allegany, whose
quota is slightly less, Frederick
county is reputed as one of the rich
est sections of the State. Joseph D.
Baker chairman of the Liberty Loan
Committee for that county, has wir-
ed the committee that his section al
ready has pledged its full quota and
probably will go over that amount.
Up in Allegany county reports are
similarly encouraging. Of course,
much work remains to be done in
both of these counties, and, unless
the great mass of the people-the
farmers, clerks, laborers, miners and
others-come forward, the burden OF
making good the promises will have
to fail upon the SHOULDERS of a few
citizens who have done their bit"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11

Unlimited conversation is all right
just refor mthe second syllable
and then go to it.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
GARAGE OPENED.

| have opened a garage on Gay ST.,
in the building PARTIAL. occupied by
the Dorchester Shirt Co. Autos for
hire at reasonable rates. Storage
by the week or month.-Edward S.
Phillips.-Adv. l0-22-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-11
DORCHESTER'S QUOTA
OF Sd LIBERTY LOAN
Leads All The Counties on The Shore
In Banking Resources-Quota is
Less Than on The Second Loan.

Baltimore city's and the counties
quotas in the third Liberty Loan
were officially fixed Tuesday after
noon by the Liberty Loan Commit
tee. following advices from the Re-
serve Bank at Richmond.
The official quota for the whole
State is $3S,4S2,200. OF this Balti-
more city is expected to contribute
S2S, 900. The balance, $10,-
02S,300, is apportioned to the coun-
ties. The quotas for the various
counties follow.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-02-14
Thrift Stamps

to poohe or BANK or any VI .n0
War Savings Thrift Stamp for Pc Wtt your
hei Card 10
nrt5 Buv saving and dime there and nr
be hled men
WIN your exchange fora War
Snds stamp additional in CASH men start announcer
ThriftC