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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-13
SPECIAL SESSION
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Prompt action in this matter is a most
vital and necessary war measure. 1t
may mean that these counties alone
will raise enough wheat to keep our
entire army nine months"
Governor Capper said that a special
session was expensive and should be
|ycalled only as last resort.
"Once they get here, no one knows
when they will go home or what they
will do" he said. But once your
board decides on a program, will
be very glad to aid in finding the best
way out. If the proposed action is
constitutional and relief can come
only thru special session, the state
should meet the situation"
Under law now on the statute
books, Kansas county may loan the
farmers not to exceed $4,000 for the
purchase of seed wheat The lin
liked by law enables the counties to
extend but small per cent of the aid
Seed Is the Only Problem.
Board members stated that the
western counties have the man and
horse power with which to plant a
maximum acreage next fall. Seed
wheat is the only need. And unless
the state or federal government acts,
this seed cannot be furnished
me initial move will be to secure
federal aid. If the bill now in con-
| gress cannot be advanced to early
passage or cannot be amended to meet
conditions, relief in Kansas can come
only thru the legislature. In order
to rush a decision, a delegation will
start for Washington in a few days
maybe before the end of the week.
Members of the state board who at
| tended today's, special session were:
| o. o. Wolf, president, Ottawa; ]. e.
Mohler, secretary. Topeka; Senator
Henry-M. Laing, Russell; E. E. Friz-
yell, Larned; w. J. Tod, Maple Hill:
H. w. Avery. Wakefield; Perry LAM
| bert, Brown county: E. A. Willard.
Burden: o. A. Edwards. Goodland.
| and c. II. TAYLOR. Valley Falls.
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TR00PSFOR RUSS?
That Country Would Be Willing
To Welcome Yankees.
But Japanese Leadership Is Not
Wanted In East.

Washington, June fS.-The Ameri-
can government is striving hard to
make some arrangement whereby aid
even troops-may be sent to Rus
STA under Russian-American leader
ship.
Russia will not approve any expedi-
ton under Japanese leaderships.l The
country now looks to the United
states as its best friend. e
The government plans to be able to
announce July 4 that million men
have left American ports for Europe.
Thereafter 1t will have to cut down
on the pace set in the May and June
records that supplies can be for
warded.
This will give the opportunity of
aiding Russia with other troops. Many
difficulties stand in the path, 1t is ad-
are doing their utmost to reach a So
luton. ts'
The tentative proposal which has
received greatest support here shapes
up thus:
The empty troop ships would be
used to convey some American troops
to Russia. They need not continue a
vast force. Loyal Russians. available
allied troops and japanese and Chi
nese troops would compose the bal
ance of this great international expe-
dition. Its purpose would be rescue
work. There would be a guarantee
against territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The fact that troop shipments to
France will slump after the first of
July explains apparently Secretary
Bakers recent reticence about news
paper predictions concerning the fall
and Winter troop figures. He warned
that events might make it impossible
to live up to the newspaper figures.
Now, it is found. the supply question
must be given attention.
AS soon as supplies are replenfshed.
heavy troop shipments will be re-
sIlD1ed
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divisions opposite our lines lately, ac-
cording to prisoners.
A rare case of boche being human
was revealed last might. One who was
taken prisoner saved the life of his
American captor.
A lieutenant Leading patrol cap
tured Alderman and started back TO
the American lines. The officer was
seriously wounded by the explosion of
a shell. The boche dressed the Amer
leans wourds with his own emergency
Kit. working in the dim light of No
Mans Land, in the midst of shell fire.
The lieutenant then directed the
boche to an American post. The Ger
man ran TO the post and informed Of
ficers there of the lieutenant's predic-
ament. The latter will recover
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SUSPICION ON WIVES
German Plot to Undermine Morale Of
Soldiers at Front.

Chicago, June 13.-German propa-
ganda designed to undermine the mo-
rale of soldiers by casting suspicion on
wives left behind has been uncovered
here.
Last Monday a. letter purporting to
come from a soldier whose wife had
been 1ured to marital disloyalty was
received by the clerk of the morals
court and as the letter itself sug-
gested that publicity was desired II
vas given to reporters. 1t was a dra-
matte story, we'll told. So well told in
fact that suspicion was aroused.
Investigation showed no trace OF the
soldier supposed to have written ii
in hospital where worry over his
wife's conduct had put him.
Federal agents believe that the
trick. detected here. may be tried on
editors elsewhere.
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WARMER AGAIN TODAY
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curry was scheduled to climb to 80 o..
IS degrees. At 5 o'clock this morn
ing it was down to ga degrees.
The man who has been in the habit
of coming to town and talking about
the war instead of cultivating his corn
can now see his mistake. says Flora.
Altho all corn can stand much hot,
dry weather at this stage of its
growth, the cultivated corn is doing
much the best at the present time.
This weather could not be more ideal
for harvest The wheat in the eastern
part of the state is just beginning to
turn and needs plenty of warm
weather. Extreme heat like that Of a
few days ago is detrimental, but the
present temperature is beneficial
Pastures are suffering slightly and the
uplands are beginning to crack, but
if rain comes within a week. these
features will be quickly overcome.
No rain has been reported in the
state during the last "a hours and It is
likely that only scattered showers will
fall during the next "a. The forecast
calls for generally fair weather tonight
and Friday. warmer tonight. The
highest temperature reported in Kan
sas Wednesday was "a and the high
est in the United States 112, at Phoe-
nix, Ariz. No extreme heat is expect
ed in the state during the next day
or two.
The highest temperature on record
for today was "a in 1914 and the low
est was Al in 1899.
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New York stock Market.

Wall ST.. New York, June 13-STOCKS-
Prices reacted very generally before the
end of the first hour, the French war bull
letin causing hasty profit taking by eau
tious traders. Sumafra Tobacco extended
its reversal to 41a points. United States
Steel cancelled half its gain and other
prominent stocks eased proportionately, af-
ter which the market 1apsed into its re-
cent dull state. A moderate rally occurred
at midday on renewed buying OF invest
ment rails. Liberty 3H's sold at 1862 to
?S7o e first e At 9t6s second d e at A5i
Paris 6's continued TO yield.
Industrials, Equipments, Coppers and spe-
cial war issues registered gains Of to :
market. United States Steel led the nd
vance on further free buying. together with
Bethlehem, Crucible and Midvale Steeis
Shfppings were little more than firm and
Tobaccos moved irregularly, SHmatra los
ing points while United Cigars gained q
point; Other strong features included
bonds were steady.
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Early sales &c to 10c lower: generally mar
ket fully Zoe lower. Bulk Of sales, SIC. ?0@
1850; butchers. SIG So@1G5o; packing.
SIS 40G15.75 pigs, $1825@I6.60
CATTLE-Receipts 1900. Beef cattle.
steady to STRONG; butcher stock. steady to
choice and prime, $1seO@17.9O; common
and medium 81. 75@166O: butcher stock.
cutters. H.0O@825; stockers and feeders,
good to choice and fancy selected, $11506
1850; inferior, common and medium, $S.O@
11.50; veal calves, good and choice, $15.25@
l625
SHEEP-Receipts 1900. Market firm
lambs selling $3.50; shorn lambs. choice
and prime. $17.6OG1S.O0; medium and good.
$16.00Q17-50; culls. $12.O0d1S.58; spring
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American Federation of Labor
Favors the Telegraphers.
Enforce This Way Recon-.
mendations Of War Board.
TAKE OVER ". U. AND postal
Resolutions Asking Wilson To
Take Immediate Action.
Next Move Is To Organic,
Steel and Sugar Workers.

st. Paul, June 13.-Resolutions al
leging necessity >of calling a strike
OF union telegraphers to enforce the
recommendations OF the war labor
board and asking President Wilson to
take over immediate control Of the
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
annual convention Of the American
Federation of Labor.
Resolutions to organize workers in
the steel and sugar industries were
passed.
Samuel Gompers. president of the
federation sent a telegram to Presi-
dent Wilson in reply to the latter's re-
cent message expressing appreciation
of labor's war efforts. Mr.. Gompers
telegram said in part:
I'VE wish to express to you our de-
termination to give whole hearted sup
port to the government OF our free
country in this war to establish prin-
cip1es of freedom that will insure
peace between nations. We pledge
loyal support and service until human
freedom and equity shall be the COM
mon right of all peoples"
A telegram from Chairman B. NJ.
Baruch. of the war industries board
expressing hope that the convention
would result in promoting the cause OF
ldDOT Will pdlIioAlShi "dS iSaN'
Officials of the telegraph companies
and Postmaster General Burleson
came in for sharp attacks.
1.-The postmaster general has held
that postal unions are unclean and
their members potential revolution
lists" FIaherty said during debate on
a resolution. HE has asked congress
to repeal legislation giving postal en-
ployes the right to organize and to Pc
tition congress. He would deprive
100000 workers OF the right of free
speech"
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Kansas City, June 13.-CORN-Cash:
Market steady to 1c higher. No. 2 mixed
$1.6edL164; No. 3, $1.55@ 1.6O; No. white
$1.s5G 1.sS; No. 3, nominal; No. 2 yellow,
$1.63Ml 50; Ne. 3, nominal.
. OATS-Market unchanged. No. white,
aS@M7SHc; No. mixed, 75@75he.
7 KiE-$1. 55M1.S5.
+ KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-$2 6S0275
: HAY-Market unchanged.t
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., no cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged
POULTRY-Market unchanged
EGGS-Firsts, Sic: seconds, 24c.
CORN-Cfose: July, $1.4s1a; August
S1.501a.
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Morning Gfaih Gossip.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Board Of Trade

Chicago, June 13.-The Tribune: Grain
The action of yesterdays corn market in
away from the local element and that the
technical position rather than crop and
cash news il the dominating influence.
in evidence BY commission houses with
country connections, especially the south
west. there was renewed buying on dips,
| element, who have been very bearish have
been absorbed and the late bulge was due
entirely to short covering. 1t took over a
low point from which there has been Il
ralll of nearly Is cents In a week. Those
friendly to the bun side say that new crop
tracts nor can Industries use that in max
ing product. They do not believe that the
pit element are giving sufficient attention
to the prospects of the movement of coarse
grains later in the season. Over 62 per cent
of yesterdays receipts inspected sample
grade; These fill up the industries but
Southern Illinois and new wheat is xpect-
ed in the markets there the end of this
week. Central Missouri expects to start
New York, June 13.-Financial News Bull
1etin: Stocks-A continuation of the tao
tics Of the last few sessions is expected
| toward special stocks. Money situation
opposes broad movement but does not
obstruct speciality improvement. Taxa
| ton modification would find favorable re-
| Spouse because of a good market technique.
Declines encounter resistance and offerings
are comparatively light. Higher prices are
niteS cigar st"nes has a been boHeht on
expectations, according to Whelan channel
which have been referred to as bullish on
the Tobacco group. Improvement in the
reported and talked around the street is
| persistently referring to favorable news
relative , to the position OF the steel com rom
| future.
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New York Produce Market.

New York, June 13.-BUTTER-Market
firm. Creamery higher than extras, 44A@
45c.
EGGs-Market firm. Fresh gathered ex-
tras. 3S1a 03915c.
CHEESE-Market firm State whole
milk, fresh specials. 23A@2 ~
POULTRY-Alive. irregular; dressed
steady.
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Japs Wasted Food.

Washington, June 13.-Three Jap
anese fishermen. working out of San
Pedro, Calf, have been deprived of
their license for thirty days for dump
ing a full boatload OF fresh fish over
board when the canneries were I'M
able to use it. They have been warned
against such waste Of food in the fu-
tIIre.
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THEY'RE FOR HENRY
Michigan Democrats Endorse Ford, q
Republican, for Senator.

Lansing, Mich, June 13.-Michigan
Democrats at their spring conference
wednesday, endorsed Henry Ford of
Detroit, an avowed Republican, for
United States senator. Resolutions
adopted by the conference invite the
Republican state central committee to
urge the withdrawal of present candi-
dates for the senatorial nomination.
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ATTENTION, K. OF P. NO. SO

will attend funeral OF our late Bro W
A. Powers at residence, S19 Madison
street, Friday. $3.50.
A. D. WATTS. K: of R. & s.
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Chicago, June 13.-BUTTER-Marke
higher. Creamery, 35@4251c.
EGGS-Market unchanged.
POTATOES-Market unsettled. New re-
ceipts cars. Louisiana and Texas sacked
Triumphs, $2.50Q2S5; Louisiana white, s.. q
Michigan ma and Minnesota bulk, sissoS@II:4o1;
ditto sacked. 81 100000.
POULTRY-Alive, higher; fowls, 271ac.
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NCont1nued from Page One.D
that among the Americans were many
negroes.
First Scrgeants in Command.
The scarcity of officers in the Ger
man army is shown by the fact that
one of the prisoners, a first sergeant,
commanded a company. He said this
was a common thing now.
All the prisoners expressed admira-
ton for the fighting qualities of the
Americans.
The barn in which the prisoners
were confined today in the rear of the
American lines held more prisoners
of war than the United States has had
in one building at any time in more
than fifty years.
Comparative quiet prevailed along
the Marine sector today.
Find q Human Boche!
With the Americans West of Mont
didier. June ia comparative lull
has settled over this sector again and
only normal fire is being maintained
by the opposing artilleries.~ Ameri-
cans are actively patrolling between
the lines and are constantly alert.
Prisoners report heavysloss among
German reserve units as a result of
our recent heavy commandments. No
change has been made in the enemy
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Wheat Flour Substitutes

Sunburst Fancy Gornmeal-
81 lib. sacks. ............ .55c
Rolled Oats in bulk
Id. &c; 10 lbs. soc
lb. 121ac; 10 lbs. ........ .41.f5
Barley Flour
lib. &c; 10 lbs. .69c
Corn Flour
lb. &c; 10 lbs. ............ .e9c
Summer Girl Corn Syrup
No. 10 cans. .18c
Aunt Dinah Molasses-
40. IL cans. .15c
Ginger Cake Molasses-
No. IN cans. lac
Wedding Breakfast Maple Flavor
Syrup, No. 2 cans. .........3 Sc
Mary Jane Syrup
NO. 2 can .........1 loo
Pompeian Olive OIL
gallon cans ............$6 $500
Fancy Jumbo Breakfast >&fackerei,
each ~0S
Ivory Shaker Salt
3-1Oc pkEs. ..s..... .<oc
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Topeka, Kan, June 10.
Springs, over 2 lbs. 19c: old ROSTERS. l5c
broilers, Id. to lbs. and under, cSc: hens
over ~ Tbs Ssc' hens under ~ lbs.. NC.
EGGS-25c.
BUTTER-4O647c.
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NOTICE, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

First degree will be conferred on
a large class in our new quarters this
evening at p. M Your attendance
is requested. Smoker.
L. J. CANNON, R. S.
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There has been no rainfall reported in
Kansas in the past twenty -four hours and
temperatures yesterday were much lower
than those Of the day before, but are still
above the normal with clear skies.
The rivers of the Kaw watershed will
IAN slowly for the next thirty six hours.
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{. C.-Lawrence Road wants Raise.

Washington, June 13.-Application
for increasing passenger fares to three
cents q mile and freight rates Is per
cent was filed today with the inter-
state commerce commission by the
Kansas City, Kaw Valley & Western
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DRIED FRUITS

Choice Seeded Raisins-
No. IL pkgs. -. .........8 SIC
Fancy Seeded Raisins-
No. 10 pkgs. .12H C
Fancy Evaporated Apricots, lb. Csc
10 lbs. $3.50
Fancy Santa Clara Prunes-
Large size 14c; 10 lbs. .$1.25
Jumbo size 18c; 10 lbs. .$1.55
Summer Girl Fancy Dried Peaches,
lib. 17c; 10 lbs. $1.65
Becchnut Chill Sauce, large bottle
Ior -.-.-...- .ooc
Becchnut Catsup, 8 OF. bottle. 1sc
16 or. bottle ,.....-...,. .SSc
Rcechnut Pure Fruit Preserves and
Jellies, alLvarteties, jar. Csc
-do1en - ~@.|o
Harmony Pure Fruit Preserves
all varieties, jar. sac
for $I.OO
Rex Jclly-6 OF. glasses, each. Zoe
Tor @oc
Jiffy Jen Ice Cream Powder
2-1Sc pkgs. ............ Zoe
Sambo Pancake Flour
15c pkg. ............1 Oe
Pucfed Wheat and Corn
2-f5c pkgs., for. .......... Csc
Genuine Egg Noodles
3-1Oc pkgs. ...........z zoe
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1ODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, June 13-CORN-Fine weather
and prospects that 1t would continue dur
ing at least d the next h h two Gays gave an adj
receipts tended also to weaken prices. The
market declined rapidly under general SELL
Which ranged from nc to Kc lower, with
July s1.44H to S1.4411, and August $1.46,
were followed by q material further set
back.
OATS-Oats dropped with corn. A feature
was selling. on the part of cash houses.
presumably hedging against purchases Of
oats to arrive. After opening &c to &c off
with July 70sc to me- the market under
went an additional sag.
PROVISIONS = Provisions sympathized
with the weakness OF grain. Besides liberal
receipts Of hogs counted as a depressing
factor.
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Poultry and Eggs.
I Furnished BY the Copexa Packing Com
pany. corner Laurent qnd Madisou.I
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SOAPS AND POWDERS

8 O'Clock washing Powder
1O-6c pkgs. -i..... .s|c
Sunbrite Cleanser-simiIar to Old
Dutch, can -oc
Rub-No-More> Washing Powder
Sic pkgs. zsc
Golden Rod Washing Powder
large size, pkg. y. .27c
Palm Olive Rose Bath Soap
5-10c bars for. .......... .zoc
Peroxide and Rose Geranium Toilet
Soaps bars for. ..27c
Prepared Mustard
OF. jar. ~. 1850. sc
Sylmar Ripe Olives
Luncheon size, can. ........ .1Sc
No. I size, can. .-.......-. Csc
stuffed Pimento Olives, bottle 12c
Blue Ribbon Brick Cheese
ID. --.-.-.-- zoe
Mother Goose Fancy Sugar Corn,
zoe value, can 15c; doz. 81, rs
Lee Baked Beans
Fancy quality-fsc can. lac
dozen ......-.. .SI.oS
Lee Tomato Soup-No. 1 cans
1Or $3.50 &c
2 0OzSn S1.xW
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hogs. calyea Or sheep will be received until
further uotice.
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Kansas City, June 13.


Chicago. June 13-CORN-Close: June,
$1.411s July, s.. 1914 @1.43ss august, $1.45A
OATS-June 75c; July, COS @69Ac; Aug.
PORK-July, $41.30; Sept, $41.e0. ---
LARD-July, $24.27; Sept, $24.41.
SHORT RIBS-July, $22.42; Sept 500 50.
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Topeka train Markes.
FURNISHED by Derby Grain Co., corner
Kansas Ave. and Curtis St.D
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Chicago Live Stock Market. +
Chicago. June 13-HOGS-Receipts g, 600,
left over 2,406: bidding mostly 10c lower.
a few hogs selling about &c lower.
CATTLE-Rcceipts 1900.
SHEEP-Receipts Ii 600.
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New York, June 13.-SUGAR-Raw,
steady; centrifugal, COOS; fine graduated,
T.45.
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Pythian Sisters.
requested to at
Brother Powers,
morning at $3.50.
ADV.
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Kansas City Grain Market.
(The range of prices on grain futures Oh
Kansas City Beard of Trade az reported
by Thos. J Myers sol NJ z. Bldg.)
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Topeka, Kan, June IL.
MIXED cORN-SI30
WHITE CORN-$1.4O.
OATS-Rsc
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! Temple No. 10. are
tend the funeral of
S19 Madison. Friday
All temples invited
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THE following gales were made this morn.
ing at the Stock Yards. Kansas City, and
reported owe. long distance telephone d.
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son & Co.. i've fstock commission mer-
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(The range of prices on grain iiitures vi
Chicago Board Of Trade AZ reported BY
Thos. J.. Myers SOP N. e BldR.D
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choice and prime, $1425@14.5O; medium
and good, $12O0014.00;. culls. $6.0068OO.
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DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office. |
Topeka. Kan. for the twenty four hours
ending at a. m. Thursday.
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ceipts s: 200 hesd. Market steady to Strong
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head. Market
steady to 10c lower. Bulk of sales, $16.30@
1915; top, $16.55
sHEEP-Receipts 1900 head. Marke,
eIou T.or,hc e1Q
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AMERICA READY

CONTINUED from Page One,
negroes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-23
MOREARMY CAMPS
MAY Be BUILT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-While war
department officials reiterate that no
date has definitely been fixed for the
calling OF the second draft for the ma
tional army, all available outward in
dications would seem to point to some
time during the month of April or at
the latest, early in May
Such an estimate is based on the
known preparations for equipping and
housing the men II is no military Sc
cret that equipment and supplies for
men of the second draft will become
available soon after April l and care
full observers look for the first mere
ment to be called soon afterward.
The number of men to be called in
the first increment has not yet been
determined because the question of
housing them has not been disposed
of. There will be room for some of
them in camps and cantonments now
occupied by troops and it is possible
that additional cantonments may
have to be provided. 1t is also posi-
BILE that some of the national guard
camps may be used during the period
The phase of the subject is given care
full study but nothing has been decid
cd