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THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS JT" THE UNION COUNTY PAPEREVERYBODY NEEDS IT." The Monroe Journal. r r4 PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS j VOL. 23. No. 38. MONROE, N. O, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1917. $1.50 PER YEAR CASIL JOHN HE DUN WAS ENTICED FROM HIS HOME; WHIPPED Three Men, Believing He Cu-ed I1U Stepson's Death, Punished Him. DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE MEN Lured from his home by a ruse, John Medlin, a farmer who lives on the Concord road, four miles from Monroe, was set upon by three men and badly beaten late Friday night. The men. It is said, believed that Medlin bad caused the death of bis stepson, Koy Holbrook, aged 6 years, by continued mistreatment, and were punishing him for the deed. The boy died Friday a week ago Medlin's head was split open in three places, and his face was bruised In a few places. The men, acocrd ing to Medlin, used only their bare fists in whipping him, except that he is of the opinion that one of the wounds on the top of his head was made with a rock. Contrary to reports, there were on ly three men involved in the affair. Medlin did not recognize any or them. The whipping took place at about 11 o'clock behind a barn on Medlin's place. Itwas charged, following the death of young Holbrook, that Medlin caused his death by striking him with a singletree, or some other instru ment, and by kicking him in the stomach. Dr. W. M. Love of Unlon ville, who attended the boy. stated that there were no signs of foul play on the boy's body. He did find, how ever, a slight scratch on his hip and shoulder. It is said that the boy ate some mulberries on the day previous to his death, and that his intestines became locked. "I'm as innocent of harming that boy as you are," stated Medlin yes terday to The Journal reporter. "I thought as much of him as I did of my own children. I've whipped him several times, just as I did my own children, for disobedience, but I nev er struck him with anything but a hickory limb. I believe in whipping children occasionally in order to rear them right, but as for harming that boy, I didn't do it. I'm innocent of the charge." The boy's mother, Mrs. Medlin, stated to The Journal that her hus band had never mistreated her son. She suld that he had been ruptured ever since he was about a month old which probably, together with the mulberries, brought on his death. An investigation of the charges was made by Sheriff Griffith the day of the boy's death, but he was unable to find evidence of foul play. Those who dressed the boy's body, It is said, are also firm in the conviction that there was no foul play. Lured From Ills Home. Medlin. who talked freely and op enly about the affair, stated that he was awakened about 11:30 Friday right by repeated knocks on his door. He arose, and discovered two men, total strangers to him, standing at his front door.' He inquired as to their mission, and was told that they had a sick horse and were looking for some linainont. The men then went on to explain that they feared their horse was afflicted with the colic, and that they would appreci ate It If he (Medlin) would get a little linament and help them drench the horse. Without questioning their motive, stated Medlin, he went to the barn, lit his lantern, and secured a bottle of liuament. They walked in the di rection of the road, making a short cut around an out-house that stood on the place. Just as they rounded the coiner of this house, Medlin stated, a third man Jumped from some bushes behind 'his back. Ere he could turn, he said, the man had kicked his lantern out of his hand, and all three commenced to raining blows on his head. After pummellng him for some time, Medlin declared, the men stop ped long enough to tell him why they were whipping him. He told them that he was innocent of the charge but this did not deter them from continuing their blows. At first he cried out, the man stat ed, hoping that 'his wife would realize his predicament, but he was silenced by the threat of one of the men to shoot blm. He was unable to recog nize a single man in the party, but stated that the two mm who came to his house were of medium build, while the third man was heavy set. They were driving a bay horse to a single buggy, he learned before they departed. He was not knocked un conscious, but was left badly bruised. Allege! Mistreatment. Various reports have been flying in the air as to the treatment the Holbrook boy received. One stated, but which Medlin denied, that young Holbrook, Medlin, and one of his own Boas, were In swimming one day, and that Medlin came very near drowning bis stepson by refusing to let him land on the bank after he had been In the water for some time. It is said that Medlin's own son, af ter witnessing the treatment his step brother received, went Into the wa ter, against his father's cccmand, and brought young Holbrook to the r bank. Similar reports, calculated to ' raise the Ire of a mob, were passed from mouth to mouth. Medlin is of the opinion that a former neighbor of his started the reports from malicious motives. He and this man, Medlin stated, had a disagreement several years ago, and that there had been ill-feeling ex isting between them ever since. The officers, It is said, are thoroughly convinced that Holbrook did not come to bis death as a result of mistreatment. Medlin stoutly maintains his Innocence of any of the charges. He talks freely, and tells a rather straight story. There has been some talk of hav ing the body exhumed, and holding a coroner's inquest, but this will hardly be done. The charges wr e thoroughly Investigated on the day of the young boy's death, and the of ficers did not find any evidence of foul play. V. C. McGIXXIS DEAD Well Known Agent Succumbed Satur day to Heart Trouble. Mr. W. C. McGlnnls. the well known Singer sewing machine agent, died at his home Saturday night at 11 o'clock. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. He had been In failing health for about five months, but was able to continue his work up until the day he died. The funeral services were held at 10:30 Monday morning in the North Monroe Metho dist church, and the services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Warren, assisted by Rev. J. E. Aber nethy, Rev. E. C. Snyder and Rev. R. H. Kennington. The interment was In the cemetery here. The deceased was born In Lincoln county on May 13. 1858; being 59 years old at the time of his death. He came to Monroe about twenty-five years ago, after the cotton mill at North Monroe had been built, and he had lived here ever since. He was twice married. His first wife, who died about fifteen years ago, was Miss Fannie Ingle. To this union five children were born, who survive their father. They are: Messrs. W. A. Ginnis, Gastonia; A. L. McGinnis, Concord: G. M. McGlnnls, Monroe; V. T. McGinnis, Monroe, and Mrs. Walter Lemmond, Monroe. His sec ond wife, who was Miss Flonnle Polk prior to her marriage, also survives together with six young children. Mr. McGinnis Joined the Metho dost church in his youth, and has al ways been a faithful member. When he came to Monroe he Joined the church at North Monroe, and has been one of the leading members ev er since. He was elected a steward several years ago, holding tb,at office until his death. He always took great Interest In the welfare of the people over in North Monroe, and they have lost a friend. He was well-know all over the county, having traveled extensively In the interest of his firm. JULY I MAY NOT RE SUCH A DISMAL DAY, AFTER ALL Expivhs Agent Here States Tlint He Will Continue to Deliver Whiskey After "Bono Dry" Hill floes Into Effect, Unless Ordered Otherwise. It begins to look like booze In Union county Isn't dead by a long shot. The word is being passed around that the "bone dry" bill isn't going to effect our quart ship ment one bit, and it Is claimed that Congressman Webb, one of the big gest prohibitionists In the house, and a lawyer, Is responsible for this state ment. He has said bo, bo It is report ed, that one can continue to order one's quart just as long as one can conscientiously state on the order blank that it is for medical purposes! Mr. H. D. Browning, the express agent here, stated to The Journal this morning that be would continue to deliver whiskey on and after July 1, the date the new law goes into effect, unless he receives orders other wise. He, too, has about arrived at the conclusion that tho new bill won't cut out the coveted quart. There will be little scruples against stating on the order blank that the booze is wanted for medical purposes, so stated one man to The Journal, who lmbldes occasionally. He claims that John Barleycorn Is a cure for all evils, especially the blues. An other one claims that a little booze enables him to sleep better at night, but not If he takes too much. The bed then, according to him, resembles a merry-go-round. The script law, according to Mr. Browning, cut down the liquor ship ments about 75 per cent for a while, but the receipts are now climbing up a little. The act that cut the wo men out of their booze also had a deterrent effect on the shipments. The Pageland express office was a fierce competitor of the Monroe of fice for some time, but April 1 sound ed the death knell of the gallon tn South Carolina. Sinco then business at the Monroe office has picked up a little. Legal opinion over the operation of the "bone dry" bill Is divided In Monroe. Some are Inclined to be lieve that It will stop the Importa tion all together, whllo others do not believe it will interfere with the shipments anywhere except In states that nre really dry. By allowing two quarts a month, one lawyer stated, North Carolina Is not dry. The liquor circulars will have to come by a round-about way after July 1, as the Postmaster-General has barred them from the malls. The liquor houses, if the quart shipments are not cut out, will probably have to send men around over the coun try to distribute them In order that the thirsty ones can order their wares. Duma Declares Separate Peace Would Be Treason. Although quiet still prevails on the Russian front, there socmlngly Is an indication that hostilities soon will begin there again. The Russian dunia, at a secret session, hat parsed a reso lution calling for on Immediate of fensive and declaring that a separate peace with Germany would be trea son toward Riuuit'i alUfc UNCLE JOE RIYEXS HAS SURE (iOT THE GENUINE CALEU SPIRIT He Journeyed to Uhurvh Sunday, and Made Some Inspiring lU'inarks Another John Henry Tragedy Rev. Jinunie Is On The Job. Correspondence of The Journal. Wingate, June 18. MUses Bessie Gaddy and Sallie and Lola Griffin went to Rock Hill Monday, where they are going to attend the sum mer school at Wlnthrop college. Tbey have been teaching for sometime, and want to keep posted so that they may do the very best work possible. Mr. Raymond Mclntyre, who now lives at Badln. visited home folks last week. He was over attending the trial between the Broom-Boyd Lum ber Co. and J. C. Mclntyre. Mr. Boyce Griffin, who has a Job with the Bell Telephone Co., was home last Saturday. Mr. Claude Benton of Unlonvllle was visiting his sister, Mrs. Alfred McWhlrter, last week. We have so many girls in Wingate the boys en Joy visiting their married sisters here. We have the girls sure, all ages and sizes. Dr. I. S. Funderburk and Miss Mary Pery each underwent an opera tion for tonsilitles In Charlotte last week, and are home now with very sore throats. The doctor's was ex ceptionally sore, but he is Improv ing now. The small children of the Marsh ville Baptist Sunday school are going to have some extra exercises next Sunday evening at seven forty-five. The public Is invited. Miss Lizzie Boyd has charge of the Sunbeams there now, and has trained the little folks for this occasion. We feel sure that they will have something nice, so go out to hear and encourage them by your presence. Mr. Roy Mills had a very severe experience with his Ford last Sat urday. He was speeding a little and went to turn a curve in the road and Mr. Ford decided that It was best to go straight on, so he Just turned turtle into the ditch, broke off the windshield and came very near break ing the driver's bead. The result was a fine Job for our garage man at Marshville and Koy has a very sore head. Uev. J. W. Whitley, pastor of East Gastonia. is going to aid us In a meet ing of days at Marshville Baptist church beginning the third Sunday in August and continuing through the following wvek. We feel sure that he will do a great work with ub at Marshville. Uncle Joe Blvens and his little grandson, Homer, attended services at Marshville last Sunday. Uncle Joe means to go to church as long as he can travel. He has the real Caleb spirit. He not only goes but talks In public yet. He made some splendid remarks at Marshville last Sunday. The pastor preached on "Sabbath Observance" and Uncle Joe got up and endorsed the sermon in a way that did much good. Evangelist Jlmmle Little is hold ng a meeting In Chester this week. Prof. B. Y. Tyner and wife of Fredricksburg, Va. are expected to land In Wingate today . They are making the trip In an automobile. They have made several Btops al ready and If no bad luck befalls hem. they will arrive here today and remain for several days. Our ohlldren were delighted to have Mr. II. C. Newsome's little girls visit them a few days ago. They live at Marshville and were visiting their aunt, Mrs. Marshal Newsome, in Wingate, when they come over to see our little folks. Children, come to "Glenalplne" again when we do not have quite so many mumps. We are having a swelled time around here now. Dr. Funderburk, wife, and little son, Stewartj returned to their home in Mt. Crogan last Sunday afternoon. The doctor ihad been away for about a week. Dr. Win. Perry took care of his practice while he was away. Dr. Mark Griffin, who graduated at Philadelphia a few weeks ago, went to Raleigh this week where be will take the State Board examina tion for his license and take up his work at the State Hospital at Mor ganton. We feel sure that Mark Is going to make good. Mr. James Griffin of Laurinburg visited in Wingate last Sunday after noon and returned In the evening, taking his little daughter, Mildred, who had been visiting little Nora Lee Gaddy, with him. Mrs. Perry, who has been visiting in Wingate for a week or more, re turned to her home In Chesterfield Sunday. Miss Mattle Gaddy returned to Chesterfield last Sunday and will be gin her work as music teacher there at an early date. She lias been teach ing there for two years. We go to Huntersville, N. C. this week to hold a meeting. This is our old camping ground, and you cannot Imagine how we feel to go back to the old home to hold a meeting with the men and women we played with when we were children. Now, since we are getting somewhat advanced in life, it makes us feel somewhat sad to see the companions of our early life, when we realize they are fast growing old. The saddest thing about it is the missing ones. So many of them have gone to the Great Beyond. For one woek we are goins to mingle with old friends, so we will not have the second letter this week. We will try to do better next week. Glenalplne. About the only difference detween repartee and Impudence Is in the size of the man who says It. When extreme meet the? eet UNION fOUXTY MAX WILL SUE ALUMINUM COMPANY Mr. J. E. Funderbiii'k Asks for Dam ages in the Sum of C2.OO0 for In juries Received While Working ut Had in. Alleging that he received Injuries due to negligence of the defendant companies while he was lntheir em ploy. Mr. J. E. Funderburk. who lives in Goose Creek township on the Lawyer's road, has instituted suit against the Tallahassee Power Com pany and the Aluminum Company of America for 12,000 damages. Mr. Funderburk was Injured on October 24, 1916, while doing carpenter work for the two companies at Badln. Stack 4 Parker are his attorneys. Mr. Funderburk alleges two causes for action. The first is that he was required to lift himself on a scaf fold by the strength of his arms, which action wrenched his side, tear ing loose certain ligaments, and causing other Injury. The second cause alleges that boiling hot tar was dropped on his hands while he was at work on October 27, 1916, which caused him to suffer much pain, compelled him to secure the services of a physician, pay doctor bills and drug bills, besides being incapaciated for work for a pe riod of two months. In his complaint for the first cause for action, Mr. Funderburk states that at the time he received bis injury he was working under the direction of a foreman, who Invested with full au thority to employ and discharge hands, to tear down certain scaffold ing. The foremen, as It is set forth in the complaint, negligently ordered the plaintiff to climb from one scaf fold to another when there had been no means of passing from one scaf fold to the other provided, and the plaintiff was compelled and required to lift himself by the strength of his arms from one scaffold to another in such manner that the plaintiff wrenched his side, and causing other injury as has already been stated. , Negligence Is charged in that the defendants failed to provide for the plaintiff a safe method of doing the work which he was required to do; plaintiff having been required to tear down certoln scaffolding for the de fendants, and the only method pro vided for him to pass from one to the other was draw himself up by his hands from one to the other, which was a method fraught with danger to the plaintiff; that the defendants did not provide for the plaintiff any ladder, elevater, lift or other means of, passing from the bottom to the top of the scaffolding, but required the plaintiff to lift himself from one to the other by his hands, which was a dangerous method, and one not ap proved, or In general use in work of this character. That by reason of this negligence, the plaintiff sets forth, he suffered great pain, a ligament In his right side was torn loose, his back sprain ed, and he was unable to turn over in his bed for a considerable period or time. In the second cause for action, the plaintiff alleges that he was working on one of the steel buildings of tho defendants at Badln, making forms for concrete, when certain employees of the defendants, who were not en gaged In the same branch of work as the plaintiff, and were not under the same foreman, but wero engaged in putting a roof on said building, and did negligently, and carelessly, drop boiling gas tar on the hands of the plaintiff, scalding and burning his hands. The company was negligent, re cording to the plaintiff, In that they failed to provide him a safe place within which to do the work he wa required to do, In that they required him to work upon the cement forms of their steel buildings when boiling gas tar was being handled overhead by those who were engaged in put ting on the roof and that same was liable to be spilled upon the plaintiff and those working underneath on said building. Two Killed in Zepclin lUid. London, June 17. Two persons were killed and sixteen- injured in last night's air raid, during which a Zeppelin was brought down. The following official report of the raid was given out here today: "Last night's air raid was carried out by two enemy airplanes. One air ship crossed the Kentish coa3t Ht about 2 a. id. and dropped six bomb on a coast town. According to the latest police reports, two persons were killed, sixteen were Injured, and a large number of houses were damaged. "A Zeppelin attacked the east coasf towa of West Anglia at about 2:30 a. m. It was heavily shelled by the guns of the anti-aircraft defense and driven off. It is probable she was damaged by gunfire. Shortly after ward this raider, after dropping a number of bombs In open places, was engaged and brought down in flames by a pilot of the royal flying corps. The airship was destroyed. "There were no casualties or dam ages in West Anglia." Army Mnn Confesses to Burning aMin uii' in'ivi. Aetiotrill, Tuna f C Vi Vinti e .1.. V I V , V A V. W who has been in the United States army at Ft. Oglethorpe, was brought back to Asheville today by Depuiy Flra f n in A Pa... im ;nr.lnn ,K T'.. Ir Jordan on the charge of burning tlie Avry hotel at Elk Fark, Avery coun ty, thre years npo. The younc man iirtn vuir:vn.u ill uif UVIlLti UUTIIIII 't iiiv- uuitl UI1U tJ UlllJfe II III 11 I 11 I J combe county jail for trial at the ueiooer term oi superior court ni Newland. FIFTEEN" HAVE SKiNED TO ;ET STATE tiUARD ARTILLERY UO. A Rig I'alriotic Rally Will Re Held on the Stpiare Saturday Afternoon at 2 OVbKk to Get More. Although enlistments have been coming in rather slow. Mr. F. B. Ash craft, Jr., continues canvassing the county in an effort to secure enough volunteers to land the Field Artil lery battery for Union county. Up until this morning fourteen men had Joined, and many others have about made up their minds to attach their signatures to the list The fourteen who have signed up are: Messrs. Harry Blair. Earl Griffith. Moke Williams, B. F. Eubanks. Wade Rogers, Paul Griffith. H. M. Mc Whlrter, Jackson township; Henry West. Clifford Goodwin, Hugh Hous ton. Warren Helms, Carmel; Wriston Shepherd. Bert Crowell, Frank Bil llngsby and Jim Hlnson. A big patriotic rally will be held on the court house square next Satur day at 2 o'clock. An effort is being made to secure several State Guard officers to be here to make speeches, but nothing definite can be promised along this line. Local men. however, will speak, and matters will be Inter esting. A band will render music for the occasion. Everybody Is urg ed to attend this rally, and help Union county to get the battery. It is not a town affair by any means. The young men from the country will be doubly welcome. Mr. Ashcraft went to Waxhaw Monday in the Interest of the battery. He talked with many citizens, and enlisted the aid of some of them. He broached the matter to a number of the young Waxhaw citizens, but the idea was so novel that they wanted a little time to think It over before Joining. Several promised Mr. Ash craft to write him In a day or two, and let him know whether or not they would join the battery, or take their chances with the draft. Two young men from the county, Mr. H. M. McWhlrter of Jackson, and Mr. Warren Helms of the Carmel community, have already enlisted. Mr. Ashcraft is planning to make a thorough canvas of the county to get more, as men of this kind make good soldiers. Three Reasons For Supporting the Red Cross. "There are three reasons why the people who stay at home should ac tively support the work of the Red Cross," said Hon. Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, on his recent visit to North Carolina. , The first of these reasons, as explained by Mr. Baker, was that as hundreds of thousands of the young men of the country will soon leave their homes to take up their abode In the "White Canvas Cities" that they will need all the aid, the comfort and kindly interest that the folks back home can give them In the period of training for the men that their country expects of them. And there will be the sick and wounded to minister to with sympathy and consecrated service. Hospitals will need medical supplies, and even the services of trained In dividuals will be called for. The second reason given by Mr. Baker for supporting the work cf the Red Cross was that other countries have taught us the necessity of car ing adequatey and systematically for the dependent soldiers and families of soldiers, which problem has been found most easily end efficiently handled through the Red Cross. "While cities and larger towns have become actively interested In the work of the Red Cros.i," said Mr. Baker, "people of the country and small towns have not yet realized the importance of this service." That every town and organized communi ty should form a Red Cross Auxiliary, organize classes in First Aid and meet and make bandages, comfort bags and other hospital supplies, al ways by the directions given, is. In the opinon of the Secretary, the best expression of the town's or communi ty's appreciation for the boys fighting for liberty at the front." Russian War Mission to Reach Wash iiigton Today. Washington. June 18. Russia's war mission, whose coming Is await ed with more than ordinary interest because of the internal situation fac ing the new Russian democracy, will reach Washington at noon tomor row. Ranking officials of the state depart ment will meet the envoys and, ac companied by a cavalry guard, will escort them to their headquarters. Every effort will be made to have the welcome reflect the American nnt ion's deep sympathy nnd confidence for the struggling democratic government at Pctrngrad. The mission, it Is un derstood, will have full powers of negotiation and will serve as a Rus sian counterpart to the American mission tmw in Pctrograd under the leadership of Eliliu Root. Since Its departure about five weeks ago from the Russian capital, it has kept fully in tniinh with tli rititnMi-m hv and wireless and Is f jiiy informed to discuss the puliation m detail. Russia needs above all organiza tion, munitions, supplies and rail road materials. Anii'i-Unii Volunteers Leave For tl.r Front. Paris. June 18. Two hundred and seventy volunteers left the headquar ters of the American field serviee for the front during lart week,-making altogether 1,500 men actually serving in the American ambulance or American transport service with the French armies or In training camps wiimn the army lone. Three hundred Americans are in the newly organized transport branch. A TOTAL OF $9,128.00 WAS SECURED FOR THE HOSPITAL The Dream of Mrs. Fitzgerald Ha Now Iteeome a Reality. THE $10,000 WILL BE SECURED The Ellen Fitigerald hospital Is now a reality. The big whirlwind campaign yesterday did not accom plish the goal in view $10,000 but it came so near the mark that stray contributions that will come la for the next few days will make up the deficit. A total of $9,128 was secured, which leaves f 872 yet to be raised. You didn't see how It was done? There are a lot of others la a similar position. It was done, and done well. Nobody had to come across with a big; lump sum of several thousand dol lars, although it is true that Dr. J. M. Belk did the magnificent thing by starting the ball rolling with a f 1.000 donation. Most of the contributions were small, but many of these kind added together made the big amount It was fun raising the amount. The six teams battled manfully for the lead all through the morning and early afternoon. For a while one team would lead only to be out stripped by another. Throngs pass ed continually by the bulletin board in front of Rudge s to see how the campaign was getting along, while the teams hustled and scratched for donations. Team No. 5, Dr. J. M. Belk, cap tain, with W. H. Norwood and W. J. Rudge as lieutenants, got the largest amount. This team secured a total of $2,000. Team No. 2, J. W. Laney captain, with C. C. Sikes and J. A. Stewart lieutenants, came next witlk $1,848.50, beating Teaju No. 1. cap tained by J. C. Sikes. with Mrs. W. A. Henderson and G. B. Caldwell as lieutenants, by a .small amount. Team No. 1 secured $1,833.50. Team No. 3, F. G. Henderson captain, Mrs. D. B. Snyder. M. K. Lee and E. C. Carpenter lieutenants, reported a to tal of $1,557. Team No. 4. T. P. Dil lon captain and J. V. Griffith. N. G. Russell and T. C. Lee lieutenants, picked up $1,063. The baby member of the campaign, team N. 6, R. A. Morrow captain, F. M. Morgan, G. B. McLelland and T. C. Collins, lieu tenants, only reported $826. A list of the contributors, with tho amount each one gave, will be glvea in the next issue of The Journal. If there are any, who for any reason do not care to have their name or the amount published, they may notify Secretary H. Y. Scott and he will sub stitute the word "Cash" for their name. The Journal is proud of the hospit al campaign. The people of Monroe have always been of a generous na ture, and the hospital will be a mon ument to the generosity of the late Mrs. Fitzgerald, and the people of Monroe. Many are pesimistlc of the outcome of the campaign, but there were men back of the campaign who were determined that It could not fall. It did not, either. President Determined to Restore Bel gium Neutrality. Washington, June 18. In greeting Belgium's war mission today, Presi dent Wilson expressed America's "soiunn determination that on the inevitable day of victory B.Mglum shall be restored to the place she has so richly won among the self-respecting and respected nations of the: earth." Tho commissioners r.pent their first day in Washington paying of ficial calls. Secretary Lansing ac companied them to the white house, where Baron Moncheur, head of the mission handed to President Wilson a personal letter from King Albert and expressed In a short address Belgium's gratitude for America's aid. " Since the first days of the great est tragedy which has ever befallen humanity," said the baron, "Belgium has contracted an immense debt of gratitude to the generous Auierlcaa nation." In a magnificent outburst of sym pathy for the little country which had chosen to delay a powerful and piti less enemy rather than to tarnish its honor or forsw?ar Its plighted word, the initiative of American citizen gave to the unfortunate victims of German cruelty In Belgium the moat splendid evidences of generosity. mobilization of First Quota of New Army Slay Have to le Postponed Washington. June 18. Simultane ous construction cf sixteen war army cantonments, each to house 40,ooO troops, has proved such nn enormous tabk that officials do not now believe it can b; completed in time to per mit mobilization cf the first full quota of 650,000 by September 1. Whether any of the men selected under tho draft will be called out until the government Is ready to bo ghi training of tho entire first quota hm not been revealed. It is believ ed U'at even if all the cantonments are not complete by the beginning of September, the date generally sug gested for th mobilization, such units as can be accommodated may he summoned in advance of the oth ers. Russian Mission Due In Washing! Todfly. Washington. June 18, Russia" ,war mission, whose coming Is await ed with more than ordinary Interest (because of the Internal situation faf fing the new Russian democracy, wtn I reach Washington at noon tomorrow. chummy.
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