The log cabin Democrat., 1917-01-13
ARKANSAS MILlTIiMlN WRITES OF BORDER LlFf Sergeant Clyde Caussee Gives Vivid Description of Doings in
 Deming, N. Nj.

still in the service of the United
 States government, will give a brief description as to how soldering on the Mexican border is observed 1t is the general opinion of the outside world that soldering is a life wholly or entirely made up of hardships. But that isn't altogether the case. True enough, there are hardships in con nection with it, but after all, there are some features that are of a high CT nature. When we as soldiers took the oath of allegiance to the United States we keenly realized the fact that it was indeed difficult as well as perilous undertaking. Today the grim monster of war starcs us in the face, but all we can hope is that the dove of peace shall spread her wings over this nation and prevent such calamtes. SiE months ago We were called to the colors. Many left the cheery fresides of an Arkansas home perhaps, for all we know, never to return To our friends who have so nobly extended to Us words of en- couragement we thank you most heartily, and while out here we shall do our best towards the establish ment of record that shall be liv- ing credit to our loved ones at home and to the state of Arkansas as well e feel that we are as loyal people as the sun ever shone upon. and of that fact We are exceedingly proud In the great conflict of the Civil war, Arkansas sent as gallant men to the front as ever donned uniform, and if necessity demands We feel we can render the same faithful service. We see a crisis approaching that gives us more concern than the Civil war itself.
 We have at the head Of this gov ernment today man that we feel is entirely equal to the cases and emer- geneies of any foe, and for this req son we feel assured of carrying vie tories.
 As to conditions, both camps here are sanitary and cant be eNcelled We have all the modern convenenlas that could be desired and we have a beauti- ful camp site, splendidly lit up with electric light. Deming is a splendid little town of something over G,9e0 in- i habitants and homes are thrown wide open to the boys who really show that they are somebody and possess that degree of culture that is necessary to attract attention on part of the out | Sila world Hbopo ,r oi teresting features to this country. ] The AIeXicans were curiosity to us when we first came down here. They are here in great numbers. Guards are on duty throughout the little city. so we soldiers are on duty all time It is but few miles to the noted Rio Grande, river of wonders, though a mere creek in size. The fa- nous international bridge divides the United States and Mexico. On one end of the bridge is a United States soldier and on the other end a MeXi- , can soldier, who are constantly on their beat. Just Fl miles away runs the famous Membres river of many wonders and tributaries. This also includes the noted Membres Valley. 1 well known to the greater part of the'I United States.
 There is one disagreeable feature to this country-the sand. The sand 1 storms are something difficult to de- | scribe. In addition to all this, there i are some wonderful ranches out here and the writer has almost stolen the 1 heart (so he thinks) of ranch maid i en of only 16 summers But perhaps | this is only Mexican visions we have inherited since we came out here 1 There was indeed much regret that we couldn't spend Christmas with | 1 friends, sweethearts and loved ones Tn Arkansas, but duty would not per init, so we must be contented with the | sacred obligation we made to defend | the stars and stripes with the thought l Tn view of peace at any price To | those that bid us good bye" we hope | to touch hands with again and greet | you with the same smile that was turned into tears upon our departure. 1 And we assure you it will be the greatest pleasure and happiest mo- ment of our lives when the shrill whistle of the locomotive announces that we have left the Mexican border far behind us and that we are enter ing into that land of eternal pleasure the dear old state of Arkansas
 With best wishes to one and all for happy and prosperous new year
 Sergeant Clyde Caussee, Co. B, First Ark Infantry.