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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
DOING GREAT WORK
In PRISON CAMPS"

Captain Ian Hay Beth, the well-known
English soldier-author, writes of a recent
visit he mad to a line of association huts
and tents in Flanders:
= remember two in Particular" he
says, "both in particularly unpleasant
districts in Belgium. They were prac-
tically the only places in that devastated
resi3n where men could came and sit
Down, read, write, or make small pur-
chases. And think that what the men
particularly appreciated was the entire
absence Of all attempt to enforce the
religious side of the organization. Relai-
oEs services were held, ana were largely
attended, but they were ret in any sense
obligatory; and at other times the hut
Was equally available for concerts or box
in9 matches. ! understand the huts
are also doing great work now in the
prison camps CT both Sides"
Preparatory tc the arrival of the Ar1-
efican expeditfanary army in France,
there has been effected in Paris the or
g@ni1aticn of an advisory committee of
eighteen prominent American residents,
among these being NJ Harjes, Of >Mor-
gan-Ea-jes & Co. A new Y NJ C. A. adj
ADMINISTRATION building has been opened in
arts fer the uce of secretaries who are
to work in behalf of the American troops
sne $lc, 900 raised to start the work there,
with five secretaries in charge.
Association work is also being pushed
at otaer points in France, pending the arr
rival CT the American troops
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
504 DECISIONS
AT OGLETHORPE

Mel Trotter the evangelist, who is
conducting meetings in the Y. M. c. A.
Buildings at Camp Hancock, was at
Tort Oglethorpe last week and had the
joy of seeing 504 officers make decis-
ions to live a Christian life.
Mr. Trotter tells an interesting story
about one of the men. 1t was the night
before some of them were to leave for
France. There were some tears shed
and one of the young officers said to
Trotter:
Are you going with us?"
mo" said Trotter.
Il wish you We're going with us"
''Why?" said Trotter.
''Well, if you went along with U.s.
/ could fight like hell" said the young
officer between his sobs.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
KAISER WANTED
NAME CHANGED

A young man walked into a New
York City recruiting office few days
ago and said he wanted to enlist.
What is the name?a asked the SER
geant.
THE name is Harry Kaiser of 53S
Morgan Street, Union Hill, n T." said
the young man, but when you write it
SER"
Why
TITS a bum name" said Kaiser. at
has come near getting me into lot of
fights, and | don't dare fight when I'm
lSidded about it because If / did some
body wollid say was fighting for the
kaiserAnd as a matter of fact, / want
to fight against him.
Sergeant Doherty promised that he
would do his best to make a mistake in
the spelling and Kaiser went away
happy
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
SCHOOL OF THE TROOPER
(By Lawrence j. Gutelius,)
Headquarters Troop.

In my lasr article, told you this
would be about the school of the
trooper, which covers more than you
or I would think, so shall give it
briefly.
The School of the Trooper is the
fundamental training of a soldier and
involves all preliminary details of the
cavalry manual. That is. the troopers
are taught first, the manual of arms.
Next in order follows the instruc-
tons on mounetd work. We are given
two kinds of drill-mounted and dis
mounted. One is as essential as the
other. Cavalry must always do some
fighting on foot, so that both mounted
and dismounted drills are absolutely
necessary. The dismounted drill is
given first
Next week we shall tell of training
methods
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
100 TENrH REVIEW.

appearance and we welcome The 100
Tenth Review to the ranks of Camp Ham
cock journalism. The first issue is a
neat eight-page affair." brimful of news
concerning every company in the regi-
ment. Major Martin and Major Thomp-
son were contributors to the first issue,
which which was well arranged and con-
tanned considerable advertising The
publishing staff is: John L. Beektei,
managing editor; r. b. Rutter, associate
editor; Walter Adams, advertising man.
ager; James Lewis, secretary and treas
urer
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
BUILDING UP THE DEPLETED
REGIMENTS-A RAY OF HOPE.

A seemingly well authenticated ru-
NOR has it that 1000 more men from
the conscriptien army are on their
way to Camp Hancock. These men, it
is said, will be distributed through the
cavalry and the Third, Sixth Eighth
and Thirteenth infantry regiments
The intention seems to be to make
every effort to secure enough recruits
to prevent these old historic regiments
from REORGANIZATION and disintergra-
ton
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
MOVE 10000 SOUTH
WHITES TO MAKE WAY FOR BLACK
SOLDIERS AT CAMP GRANT, TOO.

SOLDIERS At CAMP GRANT, TOO.
Camp Grant; Rockford, liI.-More than
10000 national army men now in train
ing here viii he sent to Southern camps
to make roomsfor negro conscripts from
northern cities, according to a well au-
thenticated report here this afternoon.
OF these 1864 will be sent to Camp
Jackson, S. c., and the remainder to
Camp Logan Texas.
The first detachment of 100 will leave
for Camp Jackson tomorrow. it is un-
derstood small units will leave from day
to day until the movement is completed.
Z Ninety-six negro officers win come
here from Fort Des M0ines, Iowa. to serve
as juniors in the colored division. They
will serve under veteran white officers.
1t was announced yesterday that A.
000 white soldiers of the seth division at
Camp Funston would be sent to other
camps to make way for $4,000 colored
troops.
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EXAMINATIONS FOR PROMOTION
GOOD LUCK TO ALL

A large number Of nom commission
ed officers are being examined at the
present time in order that General
Price may recommend to the adjutant
general of the army soldiers suitable
for promotion to grade Of second lieu
tenants.
The new organization demands a
much larger number of leutenants
than the old
It is interesting TO know that 1900
men would fill the 2Sth division to
maximum war strength.
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NOW HAVE 431, 1870 MEN
NATIONAL ARMY Is IN cAMP-FuN.
SToN LARGEST OF ALL.

Washington, D. C.-The men of AM
erica's new national army, either under
training or ordered to the sixteen cam
tonments throughout the country totals
431 $780,
In making public these figures today,
Secretary Baker said that the shipments
Of clothing to the camps are keeping pace
wit hthe arrival Of the new troops. Up to
October End. the day before the second
increment of draft men was ordered out.
nearly 100000 articles OF wearing APP
parel and sleeping equipment had been
sent to the environments and shipments
are being made daily.
Camp Funston, IN Kansas has the
greatest quota of men of any of the
camps. it's number being 1858 Camp
with 39171 and Camp Devons, Massa-
chuetts, third, with 80, 090 Camp Gus
ter Michigan, has the smallest number,
16, 1873
Articles sent to cantonments for the
new men included 1,402, 800 blankets, 422,-
346 bed sacks, 436,7 4y cotton breaches
259,S05 wooden breaches, 267, $40 cotton>
coats, 2O4,12S wooden coats, 289, 713 over
coats, 4,002, $50 pieces of Undertaking
and 937,734 pairs of shoes.
All this material was manufactured in
partlnent of the army announces that de-
liXeries have been made that seemed inn
possible few weeks ago. The indus
tries have been completely modified for
the big task of supplying the regular and
national armies and the national guard
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
METHODIST BIsAoP scAREp KAIsEF

Bishop Franklin Hamilton declares that
the Kaiser is a very. very brave man.
Bishop Hamilton, at conference re-
Gently, said he frightened the Kaiser
half to death several years ago.
II was studying in Munich some years
ago. he said, and one afternoon when
was walking along with a book in my
hand | went through some shrubbery to
a roadway. At that moment the En-
peror came riding along. l raised my
hand with the book in it to take off my
hat. The Kaiser turned his horse in
stantly and dashed up the road as if Sa-
tan were after him. He thought | was
going to throw something at him"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
COLONEL SHANNON
FIELD INSPECTOR

Colonel Edward c. shannon, command
err of the Fourth Infantry for several
years until the reorganization plans made
Machine Gun Battalions of the regiment
has been appointed to the staff at di-
vision headquarters. Colonel Shannon and
Lieut. Col Brookfied of the Third will
serve as field inspectors during the alb
sence OF Colonel King, division chief of
staff
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
BOXING THIS AFTERNOON.

Johnny Gill and Eddie Ramsey will be
the feature artists in a ten-round boxing
bout at the Plaza Theater this afternoon.
Chick Myers and Billy Waltz win mix
matters. Young Virgins and Bup Mill
Ter will also disport themselves in the
squared arena. The bouts begin at 5
o'clock and Jackie Clark win referee.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
81 800, 600 FOR WAR SUFFERERS.

For the purchase Of winter food sup
plies for war sufferers in Western Asia,
the Red Cross war council appropriated
100000 bringing to atotal of 81, SOC. O0O
the fund entrusted to the American com
mittee for Armenian and Syrian relief.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
PRIVATE BUYS $50, 200 BONDS.

Private Louis A. Ripley, 12lst aero
squadron at Kelly Field purchased FROM
officers in charge of the campaign GOA
Liberty bonds The officers expressed.
surprise at the size of the order and also
the unusual number. RipSy explained
by saying:
4 have just sold my seat in the New
York Stock Exchange for $50, 200 and the
bonds are best investment I know"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-24
(From a woman's viewpoint.)

A suffragist's idea of a sure enough
Liberty Day. is a day when our esteem
ed government would use one hand to be-
stow liberty votes on it's women while
accepting their Liberty Bonds with the
other.
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S
Address to
Congress-
President Wilson in his adj
dress to Congress spoke as fol-

lows:
Il have called the Congress into eN-
traordnary session because there are
serious, very serious, choices of pohcy
to be made and made Immediately,
which it was neither right nor constl-
tutionally permissible that / should as
same the responsibility Of making.
..On the third of February last, Of
fcially laid before you the extraordi-
nary announcement of the Imperial
German government that on and after
the first day of February. it was its
purpose to put aside all restraints OF
law or OF humanity and use it's subma-
rines to sink every vessel that sought
to approach either the ports of Great
Britain or Ireland or the western
coasts of Europe or any of the ports
controlled by the enemies of Germany
within the Mediterranean. That had
seemed TO he the object Of the German
Continued on Page S, Column 3
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men
BY UNIVERSAL
IS
HIS APPEAL
Would Add Half Mil
lion to Present Forces
Practical Co-opera-
ton Wit h Govern
ments Now at War
with Germany

Washington, April 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson tonight urged Con-
gress, assembled in joint SEES
sion, to declare a state of war
existing between the United
States and Germany.
In a dispassionate, but I'M
measured denunciation of the
course of the Imperial German
government, which he charac-
terized as a challenge to all
mankind and a warfare against
all nations, the President declar-
ed that neutrality no longer was
feasible or desirable where the
peace of the world was involved
that armed neutrality had be-
come Intellectual enough at best
and was likely to produce what
it was meant to prevent, and
urged that Congress ACCEPT the
gauge of battle with all the re-
sources Of the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-03

recommendations by only s129206. The
total excess in 1918 is s38. 00767. In each
instance the changes have been agreed
upon in conference with the committees
having the appropriations in charge. ]
wish to express to all the members of
the Legislature and especially to the
committees having the appropriations
in charge, my sincere appreciation Of
the unfailing cooperation on your part
that has made this result possible.
You have also been willing. at my
request, to delay action upon special
items outside the budget until 1t should
become evident how much revenue would
be available. BY arrangement with the
committee on appropriations and finan.
cial affairs these items will be provided
for in a supplementary Appropriation
bill Only' the budget items have beer
included in the first appropriation bill
for each years 1917 1918.
What remains to be determined is
the apportionment of the revenue be
tween direct and indirect taxation. The
enactment Of all the proposed changes
in indirect taxation, namely: Increase
Continued on Page IA, Column 81
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In the Senate

When the Senate came in at 8 Monday
afternoon. Sen. Gillin of Penobscot an
nounccd that all arrangements had been
made to take care of the Senators and
Representatives at Bangor next
Wednesday and that the special train
would leave here at in the morning
and return at 5 in the afternoon and
that the members of the legislature
would be taken care of at the Tarratine
club, that good time was assured and
he hoped to see everyone present.
A communication regarding taxation
was received from Gov. Millken and
sent to the House.
The act relating to the appointment
of cruelty officers which has been held
up in the House on it's way TO be en-
acted was tabled by Sen. Marshall.
Sen. Hastings of Androscoggin tabled
the bill and amendment relating to the
Continued on Page II, Column y
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Guard Picked Up

The guard with the captain and
three other members of the crew in the
second boat to put off apparently
were picked up by the French patrol
boat Sirius after three hours. Eleven
men are thought to have been drown
cd when the first boat to put off was
smashed. The third boat, containing
the second officer and IS men, is not
directly accounted for, but the fact
that only II are reported missing leads
TO the belief that it must have been
picked up.
The admiralty report said the Aztec,
bound from New York to Havre, was
torpeooed without warning yesterday
off Cuessant. The torpedo struck
squarely amidships, emitting a power
full gas and putting the wireless out
of commission.
1t is understood that 80 men were or
board, 16 of these Americans. The car
go was worth about 100000.
Officials said the disaster would not
affect the policy of arming ships which
will be continued in most efficient
manner possible.
Continued on Page 8, Column ,
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PRESIDENT WILSON ACCEPTS WAR THRUST UPON Us
Congress for Immediate All Resources Force the pea
German Government to Knees and End the War; Congress Acts Today
BRING GERMANY TO TERMS

"The policy has swept every RESTRICTION ASIDE.
Vessels of every kind whatever their flag their character
their cargo their destination, their Grand have been ruth
essly to the bottom without warning, without
thought Of help mercy for those on board The
present German warfare against commerce is warfare
against mankind 8 $ There is choice we cannot
make incapable of ma king; will not choose the
path submission and suffer the NEST sacred rights of
nation and people to be ignored OF violated "
With profound Of the solemn and even tragcal
character Of the step taking and Of the respOn-
sibility which involves but unhestating in ODE fence
what deem my consitut onal duty. advise that the
CONGRESS- declare the recent of the Imperial German
be in fact not hing less than against the
government and the people of the United States;
formally accept the status of belgeren has thus
been thrust upon it and that it take immediate steps not
only to put the country in thorough Of de-
Tense but also to exert all it's power and employ all it's
bring the ent Of the German Empire to
terms and end The What this will involve is clear
It will involve the utmost practicable cooperation in coun-
sci and action with the COVE rnents at with Ger
many !" 1t will invo We the immediate addition to
the armed Of the United States already provided
for by law of at least 100000 who should
in my opinion be chosen upon the principle of universal liza
blitv 10 From President Wilson's Address to Con-
grcSs
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SHOWS HOW FIVE
MILL T A X MAY
YET BE ENOUGH
Changes in 1ndi-
rect Taxation Might
Accomplish - G ov-
ernor Stands Firmly
Against Using Per-
sonal Friendship or
Appointing Power to
Influence Legislature

Following is the address by Cover
Tor Miliken Monday to the Senate ana
House of Repre- sentativcs:
Gentlemen
During the Text few days you will
pass upon a series of taxation me as
ures which will determine how much
of the revenue of the State during
1917 and 1918 will be raised from indi-
rect taxation and how much by direct
tax upon the people.
For the past few years approximate
" one-half the total revenue of the
State has beer provided by direct
tax upon the people. and the other half
by various forms of indirect taxation.
For the coming two years because OF
imitation in prices we are confronted
with necessarily increased expendi-
lures in all departments and institu-
tons. You will recall that pointed out
in the Budget message that, to grant
the amounts asked for and make no
change in laws governing indirect tax
ation would impose upon the people of
the State a direct tax of not less than
eight mills for, each Of the years 1917
and 1918.
7 suggested reduced schedule Of ex-
penditures involving rigid economy in
the management of all departments
and institutions and showed that. by
adhering to this schedule and enacting
certain laws Increasing the revenue
from indirect taxation, the entire ne
cessary public financial program in
Guiding the mill tax for roads could
be accomplished with a direct State
tax of only five mills for each year, the
same rate that has heretofore prevail
/ ed. This means a saving of more than
| 50, 00o, 900 to the people of the State in
the two years as compared with the
| tax rate indicated by the estimate filed
with the State auditor.
| The schedule of expenditures has, in
fact, been worked out in almost exac,
accordance with the Budget sugges-
tons. The total public expenditures
agreed upon for 1917 exceed the Budget
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Water Powers Today

The numerous water powers meas
ures and those relative to the trans
mission OF electric current outside the
State will be heard this morning, sub
jects which are expected to draw large
crowds to the Capitol.
The entire Legislature has been in
vited by Rep. Guy p. Gannett of Au-
gusta to be his guests this evening al
the Augusta Opera house, where an
exhibition of The War" pictures, off
cially put out by the British govern
mcnt will be shown, being of cspecia
interest during the present facing OF
participation therein by the United
States.
Details Of the visit to the Prepared
ness celebration on Wednesday at Ban
gor were also announced-the plan be.
ing for the party to leave at A. NJ
Wednesday by special train.
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Message by Governor
on Taxation Rate
A Special Police Re-
serve for Portland
Water Storage and
Water Powers Con-
serVatiOn Resolve
Water Powers Big
Fight Today

Events of Importance happened
quickly after the meeting of the 18th
Legislature on Monday afternoon and
while the sessions were not unduly
long they were interesting.
First came the message of Governor
Milliken relating to the taxation rate,
soon followed by the bill for the crea-
ton of a special police reserve for the
city of Portland, during the present
crisis and the water storage and water
powers conservation resolve by Rep
Barnes of Houlton
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THE WEATHER
CLEARING

Forecast for northern New Eng
land: Clearing Tuesday; Wednesday
probably fair,
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Mann Had No Chance

Mr.. Clark received 217 votes against
205 for Rep. Mann, the Republican
choice for Speaker, who not only failed
to receive an Independent vote, but lost
the support Of five of his party col
leagues.
Important Bills
National defense war measures and
bills for patriotic purposes predomi-
mated in the great number of bills in
troduced today in Congress
Floods Resolution
Chairman Flood of the House for
eign affairs committee, the admins
tration spokesman there, prepared
resolution to declare a state of war and
authorize the President to >act.
One of the first was by Representa-
tive Kahn of California to provide for
universal military training for men
between IS and %.
A resolution asking the President to
designate June IA, the 10th anniver-
sary Of the birth of the American flag,
as day for the holding of patriotic
meetings throughout the country, was
introduced by Representative S!egel Of
New York.
A bill proposing the sale of postal
savings banks in small denominations
Continued on Page 5, Column y
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Coward" Said Pacifst
EX-Baseball Player
LIAR" Said Lodge
Pacifst Struck Sena-
tor and Lodge Knock
ed Him Down
Contradictory Statements Is
Sued-SenatOr Was Called to
His Door to Listen to Argu-
mentS

Washington, April 2.-Pacifsts who
came to Washington by the thousands
today under the guidance of the Emer-
gency Peace Federation to protest to
Congress against war had a turbulent
time. The capital, bedecked with the
national colors and overfowing with
patriotic enthusiasm, gave the peace
advocates anything but a cordial re-
Continued on PAGE 5, Column q
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FLOOD OF BILLS
INTRODUCED FOR
PREPAREDNESS
One Would Declare a
State of War and
Authorize President
to Act-Clark Asks
for Cooperation in
House

Washington, April 2-The
Democrats with the aid of four
of the five Independents, orga-
nized the House when the new
Congress assembled today, re-
electing Speaker Champ Clark
of Missouri, and sweeping into
office with him all the other
Democratic caucus nominees.
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"Nothing Less Than War"

al advise that the CONGRESS- de
clare the recent course OF the I'M
periaI German government to be in
fact nothing less than war against
the government and people Of the
United States" said the President.
"that it formally accept the status
Of bellioerent which has thus been
thrust upon it and that it take
steps not only to put the country
in a more thorough state Of de-
Tense, but also to exert all its pow
er and employ all it's resources to
bring the government of the Ger
man Empire to terms and end the
war;"
Continued on Page 8, Column y
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RELIABILITY

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