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RoBERsoN. Carl L.. webster City. Iowa.
ROCHON. Edward. Newark. N. j.:
SfNcEL. Wilmer Wine E Belfast Mills. Va.
WILLIAMS. Oscar R., Minco, Okla.
WILLIAMSON. George P. West New Port
YoKLBY, Claude H., Pulaski, Tenn.
wegNPE2 gEe ITPon TFDET 1Iss4Sa
ACTION.
NOLAN. Robert, Beaumont, Tex
STORMS. Albert f.. Yonkers. N. Y.
CORPORALS:
BROWN. George H., Fair Haven. N. Y.
HENDRICKS. Mona R., Diboll, Tex.
KUN. Alexander. Philadelphia. Pa.
WARp Gnstavus H., Baltimore. Ma.
WILLIAMS, Llewellyn, Sun River. Mont.
ADOLUHI. Charles P, Della. Md.
ARNDT. George N, Blaine. Col.
BASH. Leo A. St. Paul, MINI.
BELLEZZA, Giuseppe, Philadelphia, Pa.
BRANDT: William C.. Baltimore; Nd;
BRINSON, Thomas l., Commanche, Tex.
BROoKsH1RE. James p, Center, Tex.
BUDZINskI, Felix's. Philadelphia. Pa.
BULIE. Thomas, East stanwood, Wash.
BURKE, Edward S., Jersey City, N. J.
BUREOW. Andrew, Hamlet. N. G.
CAPOBIANCO. Gerraro. Waterbury, Conn.
CARDER, John. Bellefontaine. Ohio.
w u.
CHILDs. Edward W. Hudson. Mich.
CHRISTIANSON, Harry. Kaiispell. Mont.
CLARK. Edward H., Garrettford. Pa.
COCkRELL. John H., Oklahoma City. Okla
CONWAY. William O., Baltimore. Md.
CORBETT, Charles F., Bristol, N. II.
COTE; Albert R., Manchester. N. b.
C0YLB, John j., Scio. N. Y.
CURTIS, John j., Chicago III.
DAVIS, Joe R., Scotland Neck, N O.
ERHLICH. Joseph. Jamaica. N. Y.
EVANS. William j., Cross Plains. Tex.
Ann
FIELDING. John L.. New Vision, Okla.
GATDIN, George p, st. Patrick. La.
GEHRIS, Wilson H., Macungie, Pa.
GEYER, Jacob NJ, Arvilla, N. D.
GOLDBERG, Fred. Philadelphia. Pa.
GRANT, Charles E., Hartford, Conn.
GRIFFIN, Cornelius, Philadelphia. Pa.
HAGEN, James s., Philadelphia Pa
HANLoN. Daniel A. New York. N Y
HART. Alfred c.. Mount Vernon. Ill.
HaTcH; Elmer ,7na. F., E n Mass:
HOWELL, Edwin D.. Energy, Tex.
HURLEY, John M, Yonkers n Y
JAMES. Franklin j., Big Piney, Wyo.
JAuMICC1, Casino. Perth Amboy. NJ.
JOHNSON, Paul D.. Denison, Tex.
KELLY. John j., Newark. N. J.
KLING. James E.. Mansfield. Ohio.
KoTZkER Maxwell A.. Philadelphia. Pa.
LAskEY. William H.. Columbus, Ohio.
LEIBoWITz, BENJAMIN, New York, n. Y.
L0Ds. BENJAMIN W, Buffalo. n. Y.
LUEDICkE, Oscar B., Brooklyn, N Y
LUNDE, Alfred. Union. N. u.
McMILLION, Roy, Concho, W. Va.
MAGRATH, Cornelius W, Long Island, N. Y
MAk0WSKI, Andrew w, Philadelphia, Pa.
MILLER, James T.. Milburn, Okla.
MOHLER. Harvey a.. Sacramento, Cal.
MOORE. George W., Mountain Iron, MINI.
MYRICK, William L.. Winfield, La.
NAGEL. Edwin B., Boyertown. Pa
NELSON, Herman P, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
NEWTON, John C., Springfield, Mo.
NICHOLS, Stanley r., Chicago, III.
OLSON Jacob, Pollock. s. d.
READ. Frank Elizabethtown, Ky.
REDMAN, Silas, Flat River, Mo.
RHOADES. John F.. Plumberville. Ark.
RIGS. Paul P, Banning. Cal.
ROACH, Dave c.. hot Springs. Ark.
ROBSON. Thomas, Evansville. Ind.
ROUS. Harold E., Yucipa, Cal.
SACHS. Abe. Chicago Ill.
SHIVEL Frank BENJAMIN. McAlester. Okla.
THOMAS, Patrick j.. Philadelnhia. Pa.
THORPE. Ray H.. philadelphia, Pa.
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GLODOwsKI. Frank J.. Fountain City. Wis.
HEAT. Aaron c.. smithfeld. KY.
KARALIS. John, Levonske, Panemune, Russia.
LLOYD. Edward P, Melrose, Mass.
PIRA- Frank Viva Delo Teatro Dogliani, Italy.
PORTER, Charles r.. Woodward. Iowa.
REARDON, William S., West Chester, N. Y.
RICHARDSON. James NJ, Boone, Iowa.
RUSSO. GIUSEPPE, Naples, Casamiciala. Italy.
SALVATORE: francesca, Pinete, Campobase
Province, Italy.
YERGER, Warren. Puttstown. Pa.
ZITo. Dominick, Bari Per Turin, Italy.
DIED FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED IN Ac
uoH-PREvI0ys4Y REPORTED
PUKITA, Trohn. wolast Cello Bwurerh Fo.
showskoi Tobowsko. Gubini Lipishoga visdg
Russia.
DIED OF DISEASE PREVIOUSLY RE
PORTED MISSING.
PRIVATE:
| WORLEY, Clarence J.. StfIlwell, Okla
DHD-PREv1oUsLY REPORTED MISSING
LIEUTENANT:
MAROHANT: John B.. Chicago. III.
DEFARGo, Michael E., Roxbury, Mass.
PORTED MISSING.
CORPORAL:
ToLAN, Fred : catasauqua. Pa.
VENTURELLA. Mariana. Philadelphia, Pa.
ADKINS; sylvannus, Martha. W; Va
BoWLBY. Clyde T.. Devils Lake. n. d;
CARPENTER, William A, Livingston, Ky.
CARPENTINo. vincenzo, Hetcong. N. J.
CAULEY. Mike, Marion. Ind.
CIABURRI. Bartholomew H.. New Haven
DILWoRTH; Wallace P. Enon Valley. Pa.
TRANSMITTED. Ira M. Coopersburg, "a.
FULTZ, Thurston. Alba, Mich.
Har N j
GARDNER, Ralph Wilson, Alexander. Pa
GILMORE tM!, Dennis J.; Phladelphia: Pa.
HALLBAUER, Herman F.. Rogers. Mich.
HANNA. Vincent S.. Chester. Pa;
HARPER. Roll A. saltwater. Ohio;
HILDEBRAND. Charles F.. Quincy. Ill.
KANE. Thomas j., Philadelphia. Pa.
KEEFE: Bernard K, Waterbury, Conn.
LICAMELI4A, John. bridgeport, Conn.
MCCARTHY, Francis Henry. New Bedford,
MoNGAN, Edward. Galveston. Tex.
PBRLE. Arthur. Kenwood. Cal.
RoDG Frs. Harvey E.; Mapleheight. Ohio.
WARYEH Clarence IasS c. a a;nso Pa.
WILLIAMSON, Clarence E.. New Paris, Ohio
WOLF, Henry A, Williamsport. Pa.
SLIGHTLY woUNDED-PREv1oUs RE-
PORTED MISSING IN ACTION.
zAvoDsKY. John. Perth Amboy. N. ].
CORPORALS:
DICKERSON. Ray B.. Plains. Col
Mccoy, Alger E., Savannah. Ga.
LACY. Albert E.. Manteca Cal.
TOBIN. John F., jr., Philadelphia, Pa
PRIVATES:
BURKE. William J.. Philadelphia. Pa.
DEMPSEY, Frank D., Buffalo. N. Y.
EHLERS. Clarence H.. Dinsdale, Iowa.
GLASSMAN. Solomon. Brooklyn, N. Y.
GOHAlAN, Anthony. Clear Lake. MINI.
HUGHES. Rawlins S., Spanish Fork, Utah.
JACKSON. Joseph T.. Franklin. Ga.
KASTAN, Harry, Brooklyn, N. Y.
LAMBERT, Paris H., Cooper. W. Va.
LUDWIG. Otto c., Hokendauqua, Pa.
MITCHELL, Norman Joseph. Philadelphia, Pa.
NoLTE. Louis. Milwaukee. Wis.
PAOKINACK. Joseph, Williamsport. Pa.
PARROTT, Will E.. Sevierville. Tenn.
PARSONS, Palmer l.. Hilton. Va.
REISs. Gustav A. Philadelphia. Pa.
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TUCKER, Joseph e.. Brootlyn. n: !:
URMANsKI: Frank, Milwaukee. Wis
YELLING. Thomas, Cleveland, Ohio.
WHITAKER. Claud R.. Dallas, Tex
WILLIAMS, waiter L., Elmhurst. N. Z.
wURCH, Fred. Cleveland. Ohio.
YOUNG. Ernest v. Alva: Okla:
| YOUNG, Paul H, Wheeling. W. Va.
s1cK IN HosPITA AIM,;51;y REPORT
PRIvATES:
| BUCCI, Joseph, Enwood City. Pa.
Ruth, John j.. Akron. n. z:
! DIETRICH. John 81. B.. Mkens. Pa.
CARVING. Charles L. East Elmhgst. N. Z.
G GTssNE E Ennaa T H.nsnn1 NJ Y:
R fh Robert L.. Memphis. Tenn.
R RG&S H Mi', ~ San renSsso "a
TUNNEY, John j.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
RErunESp TO u RyTT m EGT40E RE
RooP; David B.: Atlanta Ga.
HEBLING. william r.. Philadelphia. Pa.
MUSIC: Antonio, Nov Villa La verno. Italy.
CHRIsTY, william D.. Philadelphia, Pa.
CREEL. Shirley D.. Livingston. Tex.
ELDRIDGE. Columbus. Dothau. Ala.
! FREY, Albert P, Buffalo. N. Y.
| GROSS, William E., Belair. Md.
, HELM. Charles H., Johnstown, Pa.
! HIGGINS, Samuel, Laketon. Pa.
KILI.EEN. William L.. New Bedford. Mass.
| KUBKO, Stanislaw. Detroit. Mich.
KULEWICH, Thomas, Minsk. Cupernia Bias
tag, Russia.
PINARD. Antonio J.. Littleton. N. n.
| ROM. John. jr.. Brooklyn, N. Y.
RoSENDoRF. Joseph p; William Rosendorf
| 1918 street northwest. Washington, D. G.
RoSSO, James, New York, N. Y.
| ROWLAND. Ralph A., Mccall. Idaho.
| SToKOI.S, Lyman. voronovo. wilma. Russia.
| YAKIMOVICH, Alexander. Egomerskie Pre-.
cinct Russia.
ZIELKoWSKI, Steve. Michigan City. Ind.
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the Boston Housing Association yes
terday that he had found at the Fore
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building Corporation q diecutter who
received 1924 for one days pay. For
a period of four months this man
averaged $500 every working day, Mr..
Cram said.
The diecutter. according to Mr..
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Cram. was given . new machine 10
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to increase his output greatly. whRk
the piecework basis upon which he va
paid remained unchanged. -.
Brig. Gen. J. r. McGinness, SEVENTY
eight, civil war veteran, has died =
Mount Clemens. Mich. "
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BKEWER. Nathan, Chattanooga, Tenn.
BfpMAN, Judson E., Lafrdsvflle. Pa
CAMPBELL. Roe E., Steel City. Neh.
FRANKO, John A.. Toprad. Austria.
CARNEY. Claude r.. Minneapolis, Mimi
LONG, Albert W., Ontario. Cal
LONG, Ellis W., Lorsine. Ill.
MARCH. Clinton. Holt. Mo.
SHELLER. Arthur R., Sullivan. Ohio.
SMITH, Clarence E., Victoria, Tex
STEVENSON. Harold E.. Muskegon. Mich
TONER. Elyood W., Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
ARMY AND NAVY OF TODAY
POWERFUL, POTENT FACTOR

Government has taken ADVANTAGE
of its mistakes to Improve Its plans
and to see that they did not occur
again.
There is distinctly some satisfac-
ton in this. In every war heretofore
in which this nation has engaged
mistake has been piled on mistake,
and officials have refused to take
heed to their errors. Today this is
changed. Mistakes are a medium
through which corrected pro-
gramme Is prepared and there is not
an official anywhere who does not
frankly admit a willingness to change
his mind II shown that he was
wrong.
OF course, the greatest single
achievement. of the war has been the
working out of the selective army
plan. Elsewhere Major General
Crowder tells how this was accom-
plished. But 1t is only proper to say
right here that General Crowder's
work in this connection has had far
too little notice and generally is
overlooked for other things more
spectacular. but of far less worth.
In the actual war conduct there is
much that can be praised; far more
CONTINUED on PAGE NINE.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
CONGRESS LOYALTY COMPLETES e
MOST EVENTFUL YEAR IN1ITS
3 HISTORY Y-SUPPORTS PRESIDENT

The Congress United yesterday rounded out s
most eventu year in its history. ~
1t has broken many records that they defy complete
ton. 1t has established for the place unqusled IN
historic Importance in all American parliamentary annals -
1t has appropriated by the billions 1t has levied
by the hundreds of millions has enacted Of the
revolutionary and drastic character American history IL
shattered
far into the future of American civilization. ~
Activity Divided in Two Parts.
The last Congress properly be divided
distinct
the administrations
period occupied the large beginning
April ending October
began Immediately December
hasn't ended yet. -,
By strange reversal of the situation the paests who raised
their the
the Congress have virtually dropped of sight
part at least as anti Critics of policy have
critics of method Cries drowned
by demands for winning at ali costs !, g
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

"On May l.. 1917. no advocate OF
preparedness could with confidence
have forecasted the success of a COM
puIsory service law. There existed no
mechanism for the enrolment or Sc
lection Of individuals. There were
many who feared the total failure of
the selective service law which was
enacted by Congress on May Is, 1917.
The law was uneQuivOcal in its
Terms 1t boldly recited the military
obligations of citizenship. 1t vested
the President with the most plenary
power of prescribing regulations which
should strike a balance between the
industrial. agricultural and economic
needs of the nation on the one hand
and the military need on the other.
and should summon men for service in
the place in which it should best suit
the common good to call them.
1T was a measure of unguessed sig
niticance and power. 1t flung a fair
challenge at the feet of the doubters
and the refutation of their assertion
waS nothing less than spectacular
Between dawn and dark of one sin
gle day practically the male population
Of the United States Wits thH age
llllllS llNtu DN ID" LOT EeklSITallOn
presented themselves at the enroll
mcnt booths with a registered result
of nearly 100000 names. The project
had been so systematized that within
forty-eisht hours practically complete
registration returns had been assem-
bled by telegraph in Washington.
The remaining preliminary task
was to determine the order in which.
the 100000 reEistrants were to be
called to determine their availability
for military service This was ac-
complished on July % by a great CEN
trail lottery in Washington which
fixed the order of call for the whole
100000 names. This order deter
mined. the boards proceeded prompt
~ to call, to examine physically and
TO consider claims for exemption of
sufficient number of men to fill the
first national quota OF 6S7.OOO men.
AT the Presidents call ali ranks
Of the nation. reluctantly entering the
var. nevertheless instantly responded
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

And as for the army. Well, there
was no real army. The regular branch
vas on the border. in Panama,
Hawaii and the Philippines. What
there was Of it was good But there
vas not even enough of it for de-
censive purposes. OF artillery We had
none. Aircraft, such as there was.
was a joke. Today the army and
navy of the United States are a pow
erful, potent factor to be reckoned
with in the struggle to save the world
for democracy. And every day adds
to the strength and power of this ma
chine which will make the influence
of the United States all potent at the
council table where the new map OF
the world will be drawn.
All this is encouraging, especially
so in view of the general criticism
of the war preparations in certain
quarters. There has been and Is much
to criticize if one is that way inclined.
Much has been done that should not
nave been done. Many things have
been done. No one in official life will
essay to deny this. But right in this
connection there is one great truth
which means much to the people Of
the country. That is this:
Not n single mistake has been
repeated. In every Instance the
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
ULTIMATE VICTORY ALREADY @
ASSURED WITH THIS COUNTRY
IN WORLD WAR BUT ONE YEAR

The States the year yesterday Esewhe
these columns will be found the technical record Of achievement
and statistics expana
tell Mary Jones' whose boy fight
with Rainbow Division; Esther Clark whose
tobe with Clarence Edwards New England boys over there
Shane Oen whose husband the regular uniform France
that all goes we'll
The and living their highest
dtons This be taken exactly written There will be
victory before the uniforms taken off be laid
Compromise Peace Impossible.
The who the trenches, those the
getting there who
the the need bethe
fighters navy all will that there is
will simply bury the sword for few
That the all compelling and convincing fact that
today here Washington the hub of the national
activities w. iAEhAAi
Germany forced with the United States found
unpepared There real machine. The
what of twas ready it But the of April
of today radically different bodies
Then half of ships Our building
proceeding surey The entire personnel only
TODAY is neal lines
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
Notable Dates in Congressional
War Record.


March 2-Procamaton by President calling
April 2-Corgress pursuant Presidents
April 4-Senate adopts resolution.
April 6-Houe resolution. President signs
Immediately and proclaims
April 2-President bill authorizing First Liberty Loan
and loans the allies
May French Mission received by House.
May 3-Senate receives French Mission.
May S-Brtish Mission received by House.
May S-Senate receives British Mission
May I8-Prcsident signs draft law.
June I5-Presidentsigns espionage bill
juno IS-Presdent signs espionage bill
that time the largest appropriation bill in the world
July 2+-President signs $64ooooooo aircraft bill -
August Io-Presdent food and food control bills
October 6-President signs trading with the act
October 6Presdent signs recordbekng Soooooooo urgent
deficiency bill
October 6-Congress adjourns until December s.
December 3-Congrcss rcconvenes.
December 4-Prcdcnt addresses Congress war on
Austria.
1915
January -Presdnt addresses Congress government control
of the railroads during the
January S-Presdent addresses Congress outlining terms OF
peace.
February 1I-Pesdcn addresses Congress resstng OBJ
jcctiyes
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

Undoubtedly some mistakes have
been made in our preparations during
the first year of the war. But taking
a broad view. considering the mis-
takes in their relation to the achieve
ments OF the first twelve months, the
errors are insignificant and the
achievements very great
"In my Judgment. the United States
has done more in the first year OF the
war than any nation has ever before
achieved in so short a space OF time.
in the history of the world. Congress
must, in a measure. be credited for
our showing. for without the CO.
operation and support of the Iegisla-
tive branch the President and his af-
visers could have accomplished very
little"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

THE navy's record for the FIRST
twelve months of the war. as shown
by the report of the subcommittee
which investigated its activities. is one
of the most remarkable achievements
of the war.
I'm no way was, the navy found
wanting. Although the personnel was
multiplied by six. every man who en-
listed was most carefully cared for;
our destroyer force In the next twelve
months will be the largest in the
world. and the sea fighters are well
supplied with all kinds OF equipment.
l cannot 10 better than to quote
Admiral Mayo. who said: All is well
with the fleet"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

to the first call of the nation with a
vigorous and unselfish cooperation
that submerged all individual interest
in a single endeavor toward the con-
summation of the national task.
Il take it that no great national
project was ever attempted with so
complete a reliance on the voluntary
cooperation of citizens for its exc
cution.'
This law has been administered by
civilians whose official relation lies
only in the necessary powers with
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

AFTER one year Of war President
Wilson stands out as the greatest
spokesman of democracy in the world.
believe his international messages
will be regarded in years to come as
epoch making events in the worlds
history.
Through his policy OF open-air
diplomacy the United States has clear-
ly explained it's unselfish war aims
and has swung neutral opinion to the
side of the allies. That. believe, is
one of the greatest achievements Of
the first year of war"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

and thrift stamps issued by the
Treasury up to March IL totaied
$500, SO2,052.96.
The United States govegn-
ment had loaned to foreign gov
ernments associated in the war
on March IL, 1918, S4.4S6,S2S.7SO.
To March Il the War Risk In
surance Bureau had issued policies
for a total of $l2,465, 1890 to the
armed forces.
Allotments and allowances to sol
diers' and sailors dependents palu
by the. government in February
amounted to s19,9T6,54S.
Congress has authorized S2.OSi.-
OOeeOO, of which sum 81. .1S5. .0O0,OeO has
been appropriated. for the United
States Shipping Board and Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation; on March
/. $3.50, ,2ET. .955.3 81 of this sum had been
expended.
The Emergency Fleet Corpora
ton had requisitioned March /. 10
steel vessels and contracted for ~
steel vessels, making a total of ], l4o
steel ships, of an aggregate dead
weight tonnage of s,164. sos tons; 1t
had let contracts for 40 wooden
vessels. aggregating approximately
l.7i5.O00 dead weight tons; it had
repaired and put in operation 7SS.OyJ
daad uafRhf fOnnaRa spizad from
Germany and Austria, = 1.
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07
Gen. Crowder Tells
OF Success of Draft Law

One OF the achievements during Americas first
the world the creation Of the national
arniy. The who has largely been responsible
creation OF this great fighting machine Maj Cen Enoch
H. CrOwder Provost Marshal General of the army tells
the story in the following words:
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

Much of what has been accom-
plished by the military branch dur
ing the first year must of necessity
remain secret. However, the Amer
ican people may rest assured that
the achievements have far surpass-
ed the fondest hopes entertained
by the most optimistic official in
Washington a year ago.
The people know with what sue
cess the draft was carried out and
how the cantonments rose almost
overnight to house our soldiers in
training. But from that point for
ward little Is generally known ana
not much can be told. The people
must have faith in the assurances
of their selected leaders that the
military. program is being carried
forward with astcundIpg success,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

which they were vested by the Presi-
dents designation of them to perform
the duties that are laid upon them.
They have accomplished the task.
They have made some mistakes. The
system offers room for improvement
But the great thing they were called
upon to do they have done.
The vaunted efficiency of Germany
offers nothing to compare with it,
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

THE year just closed has been
for us a period of preparation.
I'VE have been building up our
fighting forces.
THE nucleus OF a great army has
been transported safely overseas:
an army of picked men is being
trained and made ready to embark.
Eight hundred and eighty thousand
new men will be called to the col
ors during the year.
"Creditable though our achieve
ment has been. we who are in the
army know that our soldiers in the
trenches and those in training are
but the vanguard.
"The captain of industry. the
skilled mechanic, the man at the
plow, the woman who gives and
the woman who saves constitute
the backbone of our belligerent
strength.
"a solemn responsibility. Is placed
upon the nation. on the fultillment
Of which depends not only the sue
cess of our armies in battle, but
the attainment of an honorable and
enduring peace.
"On the threshold OF this new
year of war the army. standing
ready to execute the mandate en-
trusted to it. salutes the flag and
renews its pledge of full allelgi-
ance to its Commander-in-Chi the
standard bearer of our cause"
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

BY MAJ ZEN ENOCH h. CROWDER,
Provost Marshal General of the United
National Army
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

sH $3.50 l9S6 l5& s2s
The mobilization. tratninE. and
equipment of this army is recounted
in subsequent departmental State
mentS.
Since the declaration OF war Con-
Eress has made the following apBuo-
priations for the War Department:
Civil establishment SlG,sg5. lEsEY
Military Establish
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

IrT0ET "a. 90. =
Withdrawals from the Treasury
have been made under these apprO-
priations during the period from June
Is 1917. 10 March 3. 1915. as follow.
Civil establishment. SS.5I7. .PlS5g
Military Establishment. 2.gSl ,6l6. NJ. ~
Rivers and harbors...... 1865. .lo2oe
The Washington herald., 1918-04-07

Army Ordnance Supply Divi-
sion handles monthly 10000 car
loads of material.
In less than three weeks after
enactment of selective service
law the male population of the
country within draft age, ap-
proximately 100000 men, pre-
sented themselves before some
1000 boards and registered.
Cost of drafting army and
provost marshal generals opera
tions was $1O,O00,00O; cost per
man accepted for service, $4.93.
During twelve months army
hospitals increased from seven
to sixty-three in number and
from 5000 to 5S,40O beds; 10000
more beds are being added.
The navy ration in 1917 cost so. 4SS,
as against, sO.S764S in 1916.
During first three months OF 1918
navy HaymaSter cleared SlSO,UD,-
600 for navy supplies and contracts.
Paymaster General of the navy
drew checks for more than $4,000
600 in one day-February 2-for
munitions; total advertised pur-
chases for the navy for 1916 were
$1e, ,0OC, zoe.
Total weight of steel thrown by
a single broadside from the Penn
sylvania today is l7,50S pounds;
maximum broadside of largest ship
during Spansh-American war was
$3.50 pounds. 1885,,
Two weeks after war was declar-
ed contracts had been made cover
ing the REQUIREMENTS Of an army