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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Camp Stephen A. Little, Nogales, Ariz., December S.-(Special Correspondence) When the Alabama infantry regiments reached Nogales they were promised real field training. The promise is being kept. If any one doubts that the boys are earning their keep down here let him eff he cares to make the trip) go out with them time or two and he will doubt no longer.
 During the month of our stay here we have been put through a strenuous pro- gramme. There have been practice marches field problems" guard duty, trench digging and the like. Needless to say, the boys have not been eating the bread of idleness. The hikes" hereto fore have never been for period longer than two days, for 1t is the custom to work the troops up gradually to point where they can be trusted to sustain themselves in the field. When this point is reached a. real sure enough hike is ordered, and then the regiment receives it's real test.
 The first of these long hikes to be undertaken by the Alabamians has just been completed by the Fourth infantry it being a practice march to Tucson and return, total distance of 140 miles. Four days were allowed for the trip to Tucson and a like period for the return. The regiment made the march in something better than the schedule time, spent one day in Tucson, where it held a review, and returned to camp after an absence of nine days.
 SEVENTEEN MILES A DAY
 It covered the 140 miles in less than elght days of actual marching, making an average daily march of more than 17 miles, and yet found time to see the sights of Tucson, hold regmental re- view and take part in two field prob lems'' in addition. Old soldiers, who have spent their lives in the service, declared that no infantry could have done better. The losses on the way were remarkably few. Up to the time of leaving Tucson rot a single man had been lost through fatigue, and even on the return trip those who fell out with very few exceptions, rejoined the column before reaching camp.
 march said: The regiment made the man being compelled to drop out. This is a remarkable record for men new to the desert camp life" The desert camp life is the main point in the story, for it goes without saying that men who can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
KNEW HIS BUSINESS

Whoever worked out the regulation way of loading certainly knew his busi- ness. Many have tried to figure some better way, and some supply sergeants they always go back to the manner prescribed.
 The amount of stuff" carried by a company wagon is astonishing. First of course come the rations, packed in three or four big boxes that were made to exactly fit into the wagon. Then a bale of hay and a sack of oats for the four mules. Then the extra kit bags, one for each squad, and the big water can, with the kitchen utensils carefully packed inside. On top of all this comes 'the overcoats and extra blankets, which have been made up into long rolls, 16 blankets or eight overcoats to each roll These are placed 1engthwise on top of the other "stuff" The picks, axes, lanterns and other odds and ends are carefully tucked away into what ever hooks and crannies can be found.
 Each soldier starting on hike takes with him everything that is necessary for his safety and comfort, but only that which is necessary. In this dis trict his equipment consists of three blankets a poncho, shelter half, over coat, sweater, extra shoes. and cloth ing. His ''mess kit" consisting of meat can, which also serves as a plate, and his cup, knife, fork and spoon, are carried in his pack. His extra clothing and shoes go in the kit bags above mentioned. In one sense the infantry soldier is very much like a turtle, for he carries his house on his back. In an- other sense also is he like turtle, for, if given time, he is sure to get there, sooner of later. And it is his boast that he is man enough" to go there "on his own hind legs" too.
 The regiment left camp with $50 of- ficers and men present for duty, It made one of the best hikes in the best time ever made in this district, lost fewer men than could have been ex- pected of any volunteer troops. and re- turned to camp in the very best spirits.
 The field service regulations define a successful march as lone that places the troops at their destination at the proper moment and in the best possi- ble condition" With this as a guide, the Tucson hike of the Fourth Ala bama was in every respect a success full march.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

nation and in peace times to thief arming community which can be expected to use the fertilizer product The subject is thus seen to be one of intricacy. and, while the solution of the questions pre- sented has not yet been made, the studies being made are of such character as to insure scientific treatment of the ques- tion and a careful and effective use of the funds appropriated by Congress for this important object"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
FIELD COOKING OUTFIT

The field cooking outfit is of the simplest character. few big pans and buckets are about all that is need ed. A simple device has been introduced here in Nogales that has proved to be valuable indeed. It is nothing more than a sheet of boiler iron, four feet long by two feet wide, together with a half dozen lengths of gas pipe. A trench is dug, the pipes laid across the trench and the boiler plate laid on the pipes. A fire is built under the plate, and we have a field range all and set up and cannot get out of or
 simpler method, that of merely laying the pipes across the trench and set
 ting the pans and buckets on them
 In these days of canned foods, the soldier can live high in the field while hiking. He is no longer limited to be- con and hardtack. The quartermaster department furnishes the very best of what can be obtained, and if a man goes hungry he is out of luck indeed. There is a long list of foods to choose from so there is never any trouble providing variety for the men. The task of preparing the food is reduced to minimum and the cooks are spared the most troublesome part, for the rations are issued ready for cooking.
 In the present instance about the most important daily task was getting the wagons loaded properly, for with out the wagons there could be no hike. The performance of this duty falls to the company quartermaster (now called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

Tt may not be improper however, to say word with regard to each of them The Chilean nitrate, at present the main reliance, being a foreign supply, was ob- viously deemed by Congress not sufficient ly reliable, and therefore the appropria- tion was made. The recovery of nitrates fro mthe by-product coke ovens, while a simple laboratory process, has certain scientific limitations due to the difficulty of purifying the ammonia liquor by any processes yet devised, and the additional limitation that an invasion of this field would probably not greatly increase the available stock of fertilizers in peace times, because it would not increase the actual nitrogen supply of the country but would merely divert a part of it. or all of it, at certain times into war ma terials. Of course, if the government were to adopt this source, it would lead to a large increase in the by-product oven method of coking, and in that way the fertilizer supply would be augmented.
 CYANAMID IS FAVORED
 "The syanamid process which undoubt- edly is the most useful from the point of view of fertilizer product, depends upon a. large supply of electrical power and the proximity of certain mineral and shale bodies for it's economic success. The arc process which likewise depends upon the presence of a larges upply or eIec- trical upower is independent of mineral resources, but is less valuable in peace times as a source of fertilizer produc- ton.
 We thus see that if either of the elec- trical processes are resorted to it will be necessary to select a site or sites for the production of hydro-electric power, and this selection will have to be made with view to the accessibility of mineral clements needed for association in the peace and war time products of the plant, and the selection will also have to consider the location of thes ite with a view to it's defense in the event of war and the readiness and economy with which it's products can be distributed in war times to the military forces of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Local Data
Weather Conditinna

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the A hours ending at D. m. seventy fifth meridian time, December Q 1916: ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
THOROUGHLY EoUIPPED

The Fourth Alabama left camp at $ o clock on the morning of November 21. Only the necessary details and the sick were left behind. Every company was present except the machine gun company, which was ordered elsewhere to practice with it's new Maxim guns. The regiment vas thoroughly equipped and was ac- companied by train of 2 wagons.
 Each man carried, in addition to his rifle and side arms, a blanket, poncho and shelter tent half, and one cooked meal. His two extra blankets and his overcoat were carried on the wagons. Each company carried it's own rations. Four days field rations' were issued here for the trip to Tucson and those for the return were issued in that city.
 Each company and detached unit" was furnished with wagon, and in it was loaded the four days rations, the extra blankets and overcoats and the regula- tion cooking equipment. There Is a pre- scribed way of loading an army wagon, a place being provided for everything, and everything must be in it's place. Unlucky is the supply sergeant who tries to improve on the regulation method, for he is sure to get into trouble Either he will be unable to get the load on the wagon, or else, once on, it will shift on the march. If improperly loaded the wagon has a fair chance to turn over on bad stretch of road. Worse still, it may come under the eye of an in- specting officer, and then trouble begins sure enough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
DOWN CO ALL PIANO PRICES
 FUR THE LAST WEEK OF SEALS
 PIANO COMPLAINTS GREAT SALE

Another Deep Cut Good Pianos Seals Piano Co., Thirty Fourth Anniversty Sale-A Veritable Slaughter on All the Best Makes in Order to Close Them
 Out on Schedule Time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

NOTE,-Ihs duty on the Turkish tobacco that zoe, into Sc package of so-caed blended cigarettes
 s greater than the cost of the tobacco itself! But P;edmonts. made of highcst-g grade Virginia Carolina tobacco, Aaus all Ms p'alx 1T Ms eigarsHe,-be- cau,e there is ss dxU on Virginia Carolina tobacco -ss snas. .frGght-ss wA's"s 's'sra"es-ss anH'fs- fuihasdlisg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Aldbdn1d Regiment Takes Hike
 Of 40 Miles, Finishing Strong Average More Than Seventeen Miles Day For Eight Fourth Regiments Trip Tucson and What the
 Men Carried

supply sergeant and the men detailed for the purpose. It is the custom to de- tail one squad-a corporal and seven men--to load the wagon, the duty fall ing to each squad in turn. As the gen eral efficiency of q company is judged by the manner in which it's wagon is loaded, it is a matter of pride with the men to perform this duty with speed and precision. To be the last company to load in preparation for the days march is considered little short of criminal. To have the load shift while on the march, or to be ordered to un- load and try again is to be held up to D1Iblic ridicule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Fly NJ. HARVIE

endure the hardships of a march in Arizona can stand service anywhere.
 Here in Arizona soldier must not only endure fatigue, he must be able to stand the heat of summer during the day and the biting cold of winter at night. His march in places is through sand ankle deep and clouds of dust so thick he can hardly sec the man ahead His cam paigning is done in country where the length of the days march is regulated more by the wood and water to be found than by the fatigue of the men. No mat ter how hot the day may be, the night is sure to be cold. He has winter and summer all in the same "A hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
SOLVING THE PROBLEM

''The correlation of these two objects and the various processes by which syn tketic nitrates can be produced imposed upon the department, first, the solution of scientific inquiry, and the National Academy of Sciences was called upon for assistance in reaching a proper conclu- sion as to the best method so far de- vised for the manufacture of nitric acid. The National Academy has associated with it the American Chemical society, and q committee appointed from the member ship of both bodies has made and re- ported upon preliminary inquiry, and is now conducting some practical experi- ments as the basis of a further and final report Active and efficient assist by the bureau of mines and the depart ment of the interior. As yet no determ- ination has been reached.
 Tn brief, the character of the problem may be indicated by saying that there are four principal possible sources of ni- trogen supply or methods for it's develop ment: First, Chile saltpeter, which, of course, is a foreign supply and subject to interruption; second, the recovery of ni- trogen from the ammonia liquor of the by-product coke ovens; third, the flXa- tion of atmospheric nitrogen by the cyanamid process; fourth, the hxation of atmospheric nitrogen by the arc proc ess. In advance of the report of the sci entifc bodies which are studying the question it would be unwise to enter into any elaborate discussion of the re- lative merits of these sources or proc esses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Can Save SIPS to S275 and More
You Will Get Here Early You Will Be Sure to Find Your Favorite Piano Marked at Lower Price Than You Had Ever Expected to Pay for a
 Good Instrument
Best Pianos on Almost Your Own Term

If You Cannot Pay All Cash, Do Not Stay Away on That Account We Must Sell These Pianos Now-at Once Outof-To People Should Write, Phone or
 Wire Us for Bargain List
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

as an alternative to the foreign source which at present is the basis of all power manufacturing in the country. Immedi- ately after the making of the appropria- tion the department began study of the subject. It seems entirely clear that Congress in making the appropriation had two objects in view. The primary one was, of course. the establishment of an adequate and independent source of nitric acid for war purposes, but as any such facilities would in the normal course of events be unnecessary the greater part of the tine and as nitric acid is the basis of commercial fertilizer, the second ary object clearly was the establish ment of such a plant as in peace times could enlarge the available supply of fer tilzer for use on American farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

2 Temperature tonight will probably bt near 25 degrees
 F. c. HORTON, Local F'orecaster.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

three years. Great quantities of flow
ers were in evidence to show the sym
pathy and respect of many friends.
The Evangelical choir, consisting OF
William Siggelkow, Dr. Zwicker,' Mrs
John Meisser and Miss Irma Meisser
discoursed sweet music. The bearers
were Sons OF Veterans and were Sc
follows: Oscar Doppler, C. E. Risley,
w. E. Odell, w. J. Powers, George
" Moore and L. J. David.
Mr.. VonWald was born August 9, 1912
in Siaz, Switzerland and passed away
in Baraboo after an extended illness,
April 10, 1916 leaving besides his wife,
three sons and one daughter, John and
and Mrs. Marie Wells of Baraboo and
Henry L. of Livingston and Ullrich of
Madison. The following from out of
town attended the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Won Valid, Madison
Henry G. Won Valid and sons, Liv-
ingston
Mrs. Won Wald's brother, Henry
Klein. from Chicago
Her nephew and niece, Ed Clerks and
Mrs. Will Mac Gregor, Chicago
Mrs. George Luck. Prairie du Sac
Mr.. and Mrs. Florie Clemens and
son, Ullrich. Prairie du Sac
Mrs. Peter Won VALID and family,
Prairie du Sac
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Steuber, Prairie
du Sac.
Mr.. and Mrs Christ Kindschi Prairie
du Sac.
Peter Held, Prairie du Sac.
Mrs. Ed Schoephoerster. and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Giese and family, Prai-
RE du Sac.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
EXCESSIVE MEAT EATING

Most people who are troubled with
hatulency eat more meat than is good
for them. Flatulency is wind on the
stomach. Excessive meat eating or de-
fective nerve force is responsible in
most cases.
Cutting down the amount of meat in
your diet and taking course of treat
ment with DR.. Williams Pink Pills to
strengthen the weak nerves that control
the digestive processes is well worth
trying if you have wind on the stomach,
sour risings in the throat, a feeling OF
weakness in the stomach and palpita-
ton of the heart. DR.. Williams Pink
Pills are recommended for thin blood
and weak nerves, whatever the cause.
Send today to the DR.. Williams Medi-
cine Co., Schenectady, N. Y, for the
diet book "What to Eat and How to
Eat" It gives information regarding
the tonic treatment for many forms OF
stomach trouble. There cannot be
perfect digestion without sufficient
supply of red blood and there is moth
ing better than DR.. Williams Pink
Pills to enrich the blood and tone up
the stomach.
Your own druggistsells DR.. Williams
Pink Pills or they will be mailed, post
paid, on receipt of price, so cents per
box, six boxes $3.50, by the DR.. Will
liams Medicine Co. Schenectady, N. Y.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness during the
illness and death of our dear husband
and father, and to Rev. Jordan for his
consoling words, the choir for their
sympathizing hymns, and the G. A. R.
who conducted the funeral in SO graft
flying a manner We also wish to thank
the members of the Marine band the
Ladies' Aid, The Sons of Veterans, the
Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans, the
G. A. r. and the various friends for
the many beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Leonard Won VALID
Mr.. and Mrs. Ullrich Won Valid
Mr.. and Mrs. John Won Valid
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Won Valid
Mrs. Marie Wells
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

healed up the wound, in part at least,
when bone or skin grating is resorted
to. It is indeed wonderful what results
are produced. When you stop to con-
slider that we are the first to attempt
this line Of work, you will realize VIVA
difficult part we have to play in the
making over, as it were so many faces
of these poor fellows. 1 had at one
time ffty-two cases on fractured jaws,
some beyond all hope but mostly frac-
lures that could be restored to normal
contact and made we'll again.
French Are Confident.
"As regards military matters at the
front, you know as much as we do al
though l see many officers back from
the front They know what happens
along their little part only. No one here
doubts for a minute that the allies are
going to win in the end.
"Now and then mother sends me the
home papers, 80 keep in touch with
the pro- German feeling in Milwaukee,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
PAPERS READ
At MEETING Of
LOCAL SOCIETY

The members of the Sank County
Historical society enjoyed a social
occasion as the home of Hon. and
Mrs. Frank Avery on Friday evening.
Supper mas arranged by committee
consisting ofiMrs. R. B. Griggs, Mrs.
James R. Curry, Mrs. Fl. c. Brown
and the hostess, between forty and
fifty enjoying the picnic lunch,
Mrs. E. V. Alexander, who taught
school in log building at Ableman in
the pioneer days of that village. read a
paper on her recollections of that
me. The life of the thamlet before the
advent of the railroad was plainly and
entertaining pictured.
V. S. Pease read portion of paper
entitled "The Vegetable Foods of the
American Indians" by DR.. A. b.
Stout of New York, one gof the found
ers of the local society and now q
charter member. Maize or corn is the
greatest contribution of the Indians
to civilization and samples of Winnie
baqo corn were shown
The last paper was by Mrs, L. H.
Palmer describing "Old Time Amuse-
ments. " 1t was brought out that in the
DAYS of pioneer families there was
plenty to amuse and that they enjoyed
life in as full a measure as those OF
the present day.
The three papers will be publish ed
later.
The following new membersswere vo-
ted into the society: Mr.. and Mrs. H.
H. Stanley, Mrs George c. Astle,
Mrs. John S. Griggs. Mrs. John Nc
Gam, Mrs. H. A. Fisher, Mrs F. M.
Stewart and Mrs. D. Joseph Johnson.
The annual pilgrimage of the society
will be to Devils Lake State Park next
August. 1t is planned to unveil tablet
on the bird mound at that time. Mr..
and Mrs. M. H. Mould have kindly in
vited the members to their cottage fol
the day. Those appointed to assist
with the picnic include Mrs. James B.
Curry, Mrs. Martha j. Marriott, Mrs.
Fl. A Fisher and Mrs F. M. Stewart.
The following committees were an
nOunced.
Advisory-Miss Margaret Gattiker
Mrs. F. R. Winslow, Mrs. H E. Cole.
Membership-Mrs. George W. M
Cready, superintendent and Mrs. A. c
Kingsford, Mr.. and Mrs. S. ThOma
Williams, S. j. Hood.
Nan Mound-J. Van Orden, L. H
Palmer, H. E. Stone.
Curator Joseph Johnson, Fdwar
V.IAlexander, Chris Dyrud.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
RHEUMATIC PAIN STOPPED

The drawing of muscles. the soreness
stiffness and agonizing pain of Rheuma
tism quickly yield to Sloans Liniment.
1t stimulates circulation to the painful
part. Just apply as directed to the sore
spots. In short time the pain gives
way to tingling sensation of comfort
and warmth. Here's proof-'T have
had wonderful relief since used your
Liniment on my knee. To think one
application gave me relief. Sorry !
haven't space to tell you the history
Thanking you for what your remedy has
done for me. flames S. Ferguson,
Philada, Pa. Sloan's Llniment kills
pain. Csc. at Druggists. ADV.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20

'igaments and muscles. They tell of restful
.ence of those d;stresses peculiar to the pc
Rod of expectancy, relief from morning
sickness, no more Of that apprehension with
which so many young vomen's minds be-
come burdened. 1t is a splendid help. Get
a bottle of Mothers Friend from your
nearest druggist. Ask your husband to get
it for you. Then write to Bradfeld Reg
ulator Co., 40S Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca,
for very handsome and instructive book.
1t is filed with suggestive ideas of great
help to all women interested IN the subject
Of maternity. And best Of all are some let
tiers from mothers that are real Inspirations
Write today.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
VETERAN LAID TO
REST WEDNESDAY

The funeral services for Leonard Won
Wald were held at the Evangelical
church on Wednesday afternoon con-
Quoted by Rev. Fl. P Jordan under the
auspices of the G. A. r. with P. P.
Palmer as presiding officer and ]. w.
Dibble as chaplain. The casket was
draped in the flag under whose colors
the deceased served his country for
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
KILBOuRN PEOPLE
CALLED To KENDALL

Miss E. Baggot and brother Jerome
Baggot of Kilbourn motored to Bara-
boo Wednesday to take the train for
Kendall on account of the death of
their cousin, Mrs. William Wiseman
Funeral Thursday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-20
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound
and II or. of glycerine. Apply to the hair
twice a week until it becomes the desired
shade. Any druggist can put this up Oh
you can mix it at home at very little cost
Full directions for making and use come
in each box Of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and removes dandruff. 1t is excel,
lent for falling hair and will make harsh
hair soft and glossy. It will not color the
scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not
rub off.