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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Distinguished Guests At
Braddock Heights.
Society Folks From Many States
Participate In Reception.

Participate In Reception.
Braddock Heights, perhaps the mos
popular summer resort in Western Mary
land, during the past week has been hon
ored with the presence of Vice-Presiden'
of the United States, Thomas R. Mar.
shall and Mrs. Marshall and Governor
and Mrs. Emerson C. Harrington, OF
Maryland. The week previous Represen-
tative Champ Clark, of Missouri.
Vice President Marshall arrived at
Braddock Hotel shortly before noon Sum
day, his coming rot having been announ-
ced, and it was some time before it be-
came known that he was stopping at the
hotel. He and his party returned to
Washi gton during the afternoon.
Last Saturday evening the most elabo-
rate social function in years wasgiven at
Hotel Braddock when reception and
State ball was given in honor oflGovrenor
and Mrs. Emerson G. Harrington. The
reception and ball was given by Frank c.
Hargett, superintendent of Frederick s
Botanical Gardens.
Upwards of 500 persons attended the
reception and ball. Social leaders of
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia. West
Virginia, New York, Washington and
many of the Southern States were guests.
The hotel, terraces. grounds and walks
were beautifully decorated and lighted.
About 500 lights were strung over the
grounds surrounding the hotel. The
walks were deliberately decorated.
Patriotism was the decorative scheme
in the ballroom. National and Mary
land colors predominated. Banks upon
banks of cut flowers were used in trim
ming the ballroom.
Gov. Harrington remained at the
Heights until Monday, he delivering an
address Sunday evening at the auditorium
before large assembly. He took as
his subject Maryland, the Birthplace of
Religious Liberty" and spoke for about
80 minutes.
The program at the song service was
as follows:
Hymn; invocation; hymn, my Coun-
try, IT'S of Thee" Psalm; hymn; solo by
Prof. Geo. Edw. Smith; address, by Rev.
Elmer l.. Coblentz, pastor of the First
Reformed church, Carlisle, Pa; address
by Governor Harrington; quarette,
"Seek Ye The Lord" Miss Remsburg,
Mrs. H. d. Beachley, and Messrs. Cob
lentz and Staley; finale, 1.-The Star Span
gled Banner" benediction.
The selection of the Braddock Heights
Concert Band, Prof. Lynn Stephens,
director, were excellently rendered and
well received. All the selections on the
program were given by special request.
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FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Week of September 4th, Walter N.
Lawrence presents
L

Week of September 4th, Walter N.
Lawrence presents
"SPORT OF LAW"
A powerful Dramatic Play by Stuart
Fox, with cast of highest excellence.
The regular dramatic season at Ford's
will be inaugurated Monday September
4th, with special matinee Monday
Labor Day. with the first production
on any stage of the powerful American
play by Stuart Fox, entitled sport of
Law.
Walter N. Lawrence noted producer,
and at one time manager of the Madison
Square Theatre will be its sponsor.
A notable company including many
stage favorites will appear in its cast in
GLIDING Mary Boland, Frederick Russell,
Harry Burkhardt, Ogden Crane, William
BonEelli, Madeline Moore, Adrine Bon
ELI, Henry Obell, Roi Briant, Martin
Chessman, and others.
The promise is made that this drama
presents at a new angle several dramatic
situations, graphically told and shown
the tragic possibilities which may arise
through the construction placed by OPP
posing wills on the legal term "contribu-
tary negligence.
The scene of action is laid in cotton
manufacturing town, and revolves around
the fortunate of two rival manufacturers
and their respective families, one of
whom has been enriched through specu-
lation, while the other has been ruined
through his neglect in watching his in
terests in this joint venture.
The play is said to be contrived with
an expert touch deft and forceful appeal,
and there is a succession of laughter and
tears in sequeAt episodes.
Matinees Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday. Prices Matnees. Admission
25 and SO cents. Evenings so rs cents
and $l.00.
Advertisement.
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Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Yingling on the
evening of August oath, in honor of Mrs.
Yingling's birthday. Among those pre- s.
ent were
Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Ylngling, Sam'l Yingling, Rob't
Eigenbrode. Evers Wilhide, Wilbur Brown
Emory Stottlemyer, Ross Eigenbrode,
VIM Cover, Allen Saylor;
Mrs. VIM. Baltzell, Mrs. Thos. Rams
burg, Mrs. Edward Baxter ST., Mrs.
Russell Baxter.
Misses Cassandra Hesson, Bertha, Ma
ry and Dorothy Eigenbrode, Lille Kolb
Olive and Ruby Rout, Glenna Miller,
Mary Fuss, Vada Hetterly, Margaret
Brown, Eva Egenhrode, Madyn Wilhide,
Louise Brown, Rachael Stottlemyer,
Lillian Baxter, Rae and Martha Wing
ling, Messrs Chas. Delaplane, Charles
Wiliar, VIM. Fuss, Clarence Frailey,
Raymond Miller, Ralph, John and Paul
Stottlemyer and Cover Yingling.
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Thursday, September Ia, 1916

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
FOUR DURHAM COWS,
| will be fresh in February, others in
March. These are extra fine cows and
worthy of dairymen's attention.
TWO FAT HOGS,
2-horse wagon, new spring wagon, stick
wagon jaeger, 2 sets harness, set fly
nets, horse rake, sleigh, grain drill, 2
spike harrows, barshear pillow, 2 double
shovel plows, single shovel pillow, corn
coverer, lS-foot ladder, post bench and
auger, sand screen, 3 chicken troughs,
chicken coops, large watering trough,
good Wizard l-horse barshear pillow, coils
barbed wire, 10 rods American wire, 5
rods Pittsburgh wire, wind MILL cutting
box, corn shelter, new pair wire fence
stretchers, corn Darrell, chicken feed
grinder, 3 corn baskets, 2 moving scythes,
half bushel measure, 80 cotton sacks, lot
guano sacks, wheelbarrow, springtooth
harrow, lot locust wire fence posts, Is
chestnut posts, riding saddle, 2 scoop
shovels, bale smooth wire, lot boxes, 3
lime boxes, briar hook, maui and wedges,
spud, milk cans, scalding barrel, lot
other barrels, digging iron, single and
double trees, mattocks, 3 sand shovels,
forks hoes, wood saw and buck, hand
saw, drawing knife, chisels, hammers,
tree trimmers, square, iron kettle and
ring, 2 wash tubs, keg, axes, Ratchet,
washing machine, wringer, ice cream
freezer, cans, chains, 2 buckets, crooks,
2 lO-gallon jars, benches, 20 bushel fine
potatoes, 20 barrels old corn, sprayer, 70
feet rubber hose, coal stove, bed, desk,
safe, invalid chair, robe, 2 good horse
blankets, table, lot pillows, 2 rocking
chairs, lounge, sofa, dozen chairs, cherry
table, corner cupboard, lot dishes, 70
yards carpet, pans, and many other art
icles. Everything offered will be sold.
TERMS of Sale as Prescribed by the
Court:-A credit of Six months will be
given on all sums in excess of SIC. 90, the
purchaser to give note with security sat
isfactory to the undersigned, bearing in
terest from date of sale. Sums of and
under $40. 90 cash. No property to be re-
moved until terms of sale have been COM
piled with. Settlement must be made
on day of sale.
SARAH E. c. HANKEY,
Executrix.
Roy w. Hankey, Agent.
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Goodbye, Old Glass.

On and after Friday, September ],
1916, in all of soda and ice cream par
lors or any place where soft drinks are
sold, the old soda glasses will be thrown
to the rear and drinks will be served
from paper drinking cups. A law to this
effect goes into effect on the above date,
and officers have been touring the county
notifying dealers that paper cups must
be used as directed by law.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH,
"THE SIGN OF THE CROSS"

1t is an deliberately staged production
which the Famous Players has given us
in it's four-part adaptation of Wilson
Barrett's play, THE Sign of the Cross.
Added to its unusual pictorial value is the
factor of dramatic quality, the adherence
to the central theme, the main action, in
spite of the large cast and the possibili-
ties for divergence from the straight
line. The picture will appeal to those
who are ordinarily Indifferent in matters
of faith; to men and women of religious
conviction deep or less deep it should ap-
peal with great strength.
The picture is deliberately staged. 1t
is in the interiors that this phase of the
subject stands out. The exteriors are
those of great estate, with back
grounds of marked beauty and Roman
atmosphere. Of the studio, however. we
have the great scene of the arena, of the
palace, of the street and its mobs, of the
prison. On the dramatic side the subject
is filled with action, which, of course,
turns upon the persecution of Christians
by Nero. The elimination, as Superbus
with Mercia goes to his death as Chris
tian, in its impressiveness matches what
has preceded. 1.-The Sign of the Cross
is we'll done.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Gracehan Letter.

Those who visited Mrs. L. H. Dott erer
and family the past week were Misses
Mabel and Margie Armacest, of West
minister; Bessie Webster, Thurmont;
Messrs. Barker, Chester Yount, Lands
Smith, Waynesboro; Edgar Eckerd, Bal
timore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Null visited his
parents near D"ubs several days.
Mr.. Charles Miller and family and Mr..
John Collifower spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Devilbiss near Keysville.
Mrs. Alice Fisher and two children
spent several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Fisher.
Mr.. Samuel Boiler is building new
barn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31

At the same time and place the under
signed will offer at public sale all that
valuable farm owned by the late deceas-
ed, situated near Creagerstown, Md, on
the road leading from said place to Rocky
Ridge, containing
FIFTY NINE ACRES
of land, more or less. This land is IN
high state of cultivation, and improved
with substantial Stone House and all
necessary buildings. This is most de-
sirable home for the person in need OF a
small farm.
TERMS of SALE-$50O cash on day of
sale; the balance April l, 1917, when
possession will be given. Conveyanclng,
including revenue stamps, at the expense
of purchaser.
MRS. SARAH E. C. HANKEY,
Roy w. Hankey, Agent.
E. L. Stitely, Auctioneer.
R. L. Ogle and James G. Stevens, Clerks.
aug "a st
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Married..

j. Daniel Shook, of Lewistown, and
Miss Susie Montenque, of Charlestown,
W. Va, were quietly married at the
United Brethren parsonage, Frederick,
cd Sunday, August 9th, by the pastor,
Rev. E. H. Hummelbaugh.
On Thursday evening, August oath,
Mr.. Charles Fuss and Miss Rosana Ohler,
both of near Emmitsburg, were united
in marriage by Rev. S. E. Rose, pastor
of the M. E. church. The ceremony took
place on the lawn at the home of the
bride.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Maryland Week.

The Maryland Horticultural Society
ill hold its Nineteenth Annual Meeting
in the Fifth Regiment Armory, Balti-
more, during Maryland Week. begin
ming November l4-lS, 1916. Affiliated
Agricultural Associations cooperate in
making the exhibit, which covers 10000
square feet
All members of the Society are urged
to begin saving fruit and other products
for this exhibit, and plan to attend the
meetings.
For premium list and information ad-
dress T. B. Symons, College Park. Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Just the Thing for DiarrhOea.

about two years ago | had severe
attack of diarrhoea which lasted over a
week." writes w. c. Jones, Buford,
N. d. 81 became so weak that could
not stand upright. A druggist recon-
mended Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose
relieved me and within two days | was
as wells ever" Many druggists recon-
mend this remedy because they know
that it is reliable. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31

To keep the bowels regular the best
laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink a
full glass of water half an hour before
breakfast eat an abundance of fruit and
vegetables. also establish regular habit
and be sure that your bowels move once
each day. When a medicine is needed
take Chamberlain's Tablets. They are
pleasant to take and mild and gentle in
effect. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Liver TrOuble.

IL am bothered with liver trouble
about twice a year." writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. 81 have
pains in my side and back and an awful
soreness in my stomach. l heard of
Chamberlain s Tablets and tried them.
By the time had used half bottle of
them was feeling fine and had no signs
Of pain" Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Sunday Court Now.
Acknowledgement Says 1t Is
Legal.

Because of the hundreds of automo-
biles, and because of the many accidents
due to fast driving and to the hundreds
of cases of violating the speed laws of
the State of Maryland, it has been found
by Commissioner of Motor Vehicles,
Austin Baughman, to be necessary to
have Sunday Court so that in case ar
rests are made on Sunday, the offenders
can be given hearing at once.
Under ruling handed down by Attor-
ney-General Albert C. Richie. Sunday
sessions of a magistrates court may be
held for the purpose of disposing of au-
tomobile cases. This opinion is based on
that part of the State law which says
"a motorist arrested for some violation
of the law has right to demand trial
Immediately"
Last Sunday Commissioner Baughman
arrested Mr.. Bronson, of Washington,
for speeding. He was given hearing
before Justice Brust Bronson was fined
$25 for speeding and S. for having a 3
swinging license.
To avoid unnecessary delay and comply
Immediately with the law, the Com
missioner should haul Justice of the
Peace with him so that when he makes
an arrest the case could be heard i'm
mediately, take the offenders cash and
leave him proceed on his way rejoicing,
or otherwise.
1t is surprising to know how many auto
lists do violate the automobile laws.
Many times it would seem that the same
is done purposely in defiance of the law.
The requirements of the laws are num-
erous, but it almost appears as though
the most important are given the least
heed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
ROu9h Conduct.

Another case of lawlessness occurred
about the public square Monday night
about IL O. clock. John Wilhide got sew
eral lively punches in the nose by young
fellow, Cleo Eyler, of Rocky Ridge,
knocking him down several times. Will
hide grabbed piece of fence board sew
eral feet long and Eyler fled homeward
at pace too great for Wilhide to catch
him. Constable Weddle arrested Wilhide
for disturbing the peace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Harvest Service.

A Harvest Meeting was held in the
Church of the Brethren, this place, Sun
day, August 9th. The sermon was de-
livered by Elder John S. Weybright. A
basket of beautiful flowers and wheat
were presented for the occasion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
CHARLES MEG. MATTHIAS
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

st. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w.
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
Sunday, September 3rd
$50 a. M, Sunday School.
1890 a, M, Public worship. Sermon by
pastor.
Sd. m, Public worship. Sermon by
pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev. =
f. Rose. Pastor.
Services in U. B. church.
9.15 a. m, Sunday School.
TIP. M, Epworth League.
7.45 p. M, Public worship,
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Married..

On Saturday, August Goth, Mr.. Francis
Dotter and Miss Annie E. Carly, both
of near Thurmont, were united in mar
riage at the residence of the officiating
Elder, John S. Weybright.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31
Public Sale!
REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY

By virtue of an order of the Orphans
Court for Frederick county, Md, the un-
dersigned, Executrix, and agent of Fred
erick w. Hankey, deceased, will sell at
public sale at the late residence of the
deceased at Creagerstown, Md, on
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-31

REPORT
THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
JUNE 80, 1915.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. ........ $171 1862 10
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
cured; .:.....:.. nm 6 'Sa oS
Stocks, bonds, securities, etc. 259, 400 SO
fixtures, ...........".... $4,000 90
record, .................. 1OO,5ls rs
Private Banks and Bankers
than reserve, ........... 1852 SO
Checks and other cash items, 1852 SO
Due from approved Reserve
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz, 6,27l 62
U. S. Currency and Ma
tional Bank notes. 4,8l4 90
Gold Coin. ........ 05l.oO
Silver Coin. ...... 1l5.IO
Nickles and Cents 1892
Total, .................. .s57S, $50 60
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, .,.....$ $4,000 90
Surplus fund, ................ N,OOO W
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid, :. 522 27
Contingent Interest, 688 SIS
Due to National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies other
than reserve, ........... 532 w
Dividends Unpaid. ........... $50 90
Subject to check. 81, liz 46
Certified Checks. II 38
standing. .... $50 67,l38 "a
Savings and Special, ........ 442,2l8 81
Bills payable, including Certifi-
Gates of Deposit for money
borrowed, ......... .....,.. lO,VOO w
Total, .............. .$57S, $50 81
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FRED
ERICK, IS:
l, Jno. G. Jones, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
JNO. G. JONES,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July, 1916.
Earl T. Kebaugh,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
MORRIS A. BIRELY, D;rectors
M. l.. CREAGER.
C. & P. Phone-Thurmont PAW
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Total, $4o4'9lo ~
STATE OF MARYLAND, 90
COUNTY OF FREDERICK,
|, Stanley r. Damuth, Cashier of the
above named institution, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
STANLEY R. DAMUTH, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me
this 18th day of July, 1916.
Frank r. Martin,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN P. r. MATTHIAS,
CHARLES M. MACKLEY, I DIRECTORS.
M. ]. ALBAUGH.
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FARM FOR SALE.

Roy w. Hankey, Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
CHALLENGE ROUND !. ID BE PLAYED TODAY Davis and Johns Survive the Semi-Finals in Clay Court
 Tennis Tourney

Cleveland, June 29.-Willis E. Davis, San Francisco, and Harold Van Dyke Johns, Leland Stanford university SUI vived the semi-finals of the national clay court tennis tournament doubles here to- day and will meet George M. Church and Dean Mathey, national champions, tomorrow in the challenge round. The Californians today defeated Conrad E. Doyle, Washington, D. C., and Walter B. Knox, Pittsburg, 3-6, so. 6-1, 6-2
 Miss Bjurstedt defeated Miss Florence ant clay court champion, and Miss Mar tha Guthrie of Pittsburg, triumphed in the semifinal matches in the women S singles and meet Saturday in the cham pionship match.
 Miss Jjurstedt defeated Miss Florence Ballin of New York, and Miss Guthrie eliminated Mrs. Harry Bickle of Toronto, Ont, Canadian champion.
 Willis E. Davis was the individual star of the competition today. Besides com peting in two doubles matches, he reached the final round in the mem s singles by deefating Charles S. Garland of Pittsburg, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2. Conrad B. Doyle of Washington, and William $. McKelroy of Pttsburg, also com pleted the Semi-finalS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
Phillies Check Slump

New York. June 29.-The Philaalel- phia champions checked their slump today today when. after five straight defeats, they won double header from New York. to and 10 2. In the first game only 27 Giants faced Rixey. h the second game Chief Bender, hero of five worlds series victories over the Giants. held New York to seven hits. Bancroft virtually won the game in the second inning with q home run with two on base. Luderus made seven hits in seven official times tt bat in this series before he flied out to Burns in the third inning of the second game. Scores: First game R. II. E, Philadelphia .... 020 100 0ol---4 o New York ...... 900 900 003---0 2
 Batteries: Rixey and kiliifer; An derson and Rariden.
 Second game: +. III E. Philadelphia .... O30 101 OOo--5 II 1 New York .....s. 100 010 000--3 ?
 Batteries: Bender and Killifer; Per ritt. Schauer, Schupp and Rariden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
HOW AGE-HERALD
 HELPS THE BOYS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I am writing this to thank you for the wide publicity you gave our request to have mail for the Alabama National Guard addressed to the company and reg iment It seems that practically every body in the state read your issue of Sun day for the mail came into the mail cars addressed as suggested and our clerks were able to make it up in such way that we could get It out to mobilization grounds with the minimum delay-in fact. the postmaster at Montgomery so exerted himself that mail for the military was de- livered as promptly as if the men had been in the city.
 I also wish to thank your MT. Kenne- brook for the way that he is putting up your papers for the men in camp. By running them out as he has we have been able to get them out promptly. As you know the boys from Birmingham want the Birmingham papers and wish you could have seen how eagerly they devour them each time they arrive.
 We certainly appreciate your kind CO., operation in aiding us to have the mili- tary mail so addressed that the distribu- tion of it was easy and so that we could and can get deliveries on all of it.
 Yours truly,
 LEANDER POOL,
 Chief Clerk. Birmingham, June 2S, isl6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
.SALLEE QUITS CAME . FOLLOWING ACTION
 OF ST. LOUIS CLUB
Veteran Pitcher Gives His Reason as Tired of Game. Suspended by Cards
 Recently

St. Louis. June 29.-Harry SaIIee, pitcher for the St. Louis Nationals, has retired from the game, accord- ing to a statement issued by Schuy- Ter Britten, president of the club, today.
 "Sallee told me that he had quit the game" the statement says. 'T wanted to reinstate him because we wanted him, but he told me that he was tired of the game. SaIlee did not ask to be traded. I had nn off fer of S1O.OOO cash for him and New York wanted to give me Tesreau for him, but I turned down both propositions. hope he changes his mind.o
 SaIlee was suspended two weeks ago for leaving the club in New York and failing to report at Cin- cinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-30
FIRST LETTER
 FROM THE FRONT

The following letter has been received by Walter Blackman, Age-Herald car toonist, from his son, who is in Battery c. at Montgomery:
 At Camp, June 27, 1916; Battery C, Military Postoffice. Mobilization Camp,
 Montgomery:
 Dear Papa: We are all in camp and we a seem happy. I am feeling fine, except being tired. I is no joke to be in the army. but believe it is this very fact that makes us all work SO hard. No man wants it to be said that he is shirk- ing his duty.
 There are many things here that are so new to most of us and especially the new men. We make our own mattresses and have to arrange beds well enough to pass inspection. All things tend towards one ultimate end. discipline and eff ciency.
 The news broke on the camp that Car ranza had declared his intentions on Tuesday at about F o'clock, noon. and the response was the same on every hand. There has been no one except the 'Cullud cooks that didn't want to go.
 "It is getting dark and we have no lights, though this Is very trival in camp life, and we accept such things as they come. Your Son. WALTER"