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Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
French Fried

In the American soldier mouth.
along with the widely advertised but
unjustly reviled army bean. The nGh
bail, the red-hot coffee and e0smo.
politan slumgullion. The mess SER
geant of any meas In any cantonment,
after the first French lesson:
'Bungsure, my brave hons. Come
he porty yourselves this bum morn
ing?"
Chorus Of stray good, sarjong.
How's vouz portying?"
Sergeant: "Oh. pretty bun! Nooz
avong swell breakfast pour vouz to
mangzhay."
Lance Corporal: "Yeah, ilay knee
pa 90 rotten. Maize away you any
cream pour the cafe?"
The mess sergeant turns away,
muttering an unprintable French
word.
Liberal portions OF French Fried
are passed around at the mess table,
somewhat after the following mode
de parler:
This Franzay parleying Is grande
stuff"
"Oui, mungsure, II certainmon is.
Nouz are picking le lang up aussi q
bunch OF regular franxaig s0ldAts."
III vaut to be facile pour nous to
parlay with those paulyous Quand
nouz get en- les trenchay."
yeah, nous wont avong any trou-
BILE parleying avec the francois after
douz or trays other lessons"
'Passy vouz lie salt lei, you grande
stiR up VOLTA q lautre end de L.
table. Que the trouble aveC YOU"
"Oui, that's que je say too"
Slide bas lie pain too voila. Nous
want to away kelkeshose 20 mang-
Zhay! Make it rapidemOnl"
Hay bun de parlay only francais
q the table dejewnay."
"Oui, Hay not so mai II voux can
only pensay Of le right mots de- say"
"Je can ponsay de le mots maix
knee pa les franchise ones"
"Oui, that's lie main trouble. Maig
nonS ought to pick les mOts mp pretty
"Oui."
"Beaucoup obliged"
Knee pas mention &c"
Jaw revoir."
"Bun by" ~
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
THANKSGIVING WILL BE
BIG DAY IN ALL CAMPS

For one day before beginning
trench warfare the American soldier
will get q chance at one Of the allies
of the Central Powers, when on No
vember 20, made immortal by Pill
grim Fathers and doctors, Turkey
and all its forces will be attacked In
force.
The Quartermaster corps has taken
precedence over the ordnance depart
ment in making the preparation, and
thousands OF pounds Of the national
bird will be furnished in camps
throughout the country. Celery,
cranberry sauce, plum pudding,
mashed potatoes and the other
Thanksgiving accomplice@ will play
their part in making the day q mem
orable one. In anticipating the yearn-
ing for full celebration which u in
the breasts Of members Of the armies
in training, Uncle Sam has not forgot
ten the men overseas, and 10000
pounds OF turkey have been shipped
for q holiday feast.
About forty per cent Of the men in
camps will be on leave, to enjoy the
day with their home folks and
friends, and be entertained by the
special performances which are being
arranged In cities adjacent to the
camps for the men In khaki. Rotary
clubs, chambers Of commerce, army
and navy clubs and countless organ
nations OF various kinds will focus
their efforts on Thanksgiving Day
for the soldiers.
Those who win remain In camp are
not to be lacking In amusement, en-
tertainment and home comfort. The
Thanksgiving dinner. with gala
touch including decorated menu cards
and seasonal garnishings, will center
camp activities. The knife and fork
will be used by everyone, bat win not
be the only implements employed.
Footballs promise to soar and base
balls to ny over the cantonment grid
irons and diamonds. Every division
will have q special athletic program,
with marathon runs, cross country
runs and track and field events. Band
concerts, special drills, parades and
exhibitions will further contribute to
making the holiday . notable one.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28


There b an OfikAtal lsgend which
tells of q farmer who sold his farm
and Travelled through the world for
years Ia search Of q tabled diamond
mine. After weafying himself and
spending all his substance, he returned
to the old place and found that during
his absence acres Of diamonds had
been discovered under the soil which
he had titled from boyhood.
Already, gems Of talent and posi-
bility are being brought to the sur-
face over the widespread human acre
age of American soldiers In National
Guard and National Army canton
ments. Employers, friends, families
are finding that within the men now
wearing olive drab whom they thought
they knew. are diamonds not dreamed
Of.
The letters home are revelations. 7
didn't think cur John had il in ham,"
is the exclamation Of mother - she
reads the fiNc, well-halanee0, manly
letter, favored with hwmor and
spgightly with wit, her son la SERVES
writes. II never knew the boy had
such talent" exclaimed an employer
as he exhibited message from sol
der but lately In his employ. The
letter had been decorated with tren-
chant drawings Of life In the camp.
And 90 the diamonds are brought 60
tue sunlight and Aash their laStTe in
thS eyes which often looked but did
not see.
When the boys come back, they will
come az heroes. But they also will
come NO men i'm whom the leaven Of
new opportunities has wrought won
derful things. Their absence win
give them larger visions, more expan-
sive sympathies. Il win scsspe the
earth from gems long buried, and open
hidden treasure chests with its golden
key. An area Of worth long untitled
win be discovered, under familiar soil,
as the Oriental farmer found his acres
of diamonds.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
USING THE HAMMER

A british gunner who had success
fully passed the blacksmith's exam
ination, was home on leave, wearing
the hammer and pincers on his arm.
He was accosted by Q civilian, who
asked him the meaning Of the in
sigma.
'I'm an army dentist" was the in
genuous reply.
81 see," said the civilian. "Of
course the pincers are for extracting
the teeth. But what does the ham
mer representa-"
well, you zee. some Of the chaps
are bit nervous, 30 We use the ham
mer to chloroform them.'
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
COOPERATE IN FUEL SAVING

Soldiers in National Army canton
ments are aiding the United States
fuel administration I'm its a4Apmut 60
plug up all fuel leaks. TIE lumber
odds and ends left over from building
the cantonments are being carefully
saved to be used during the winter.
Brig. Gen. I. w. Littell. Qwartermaa-
ter Corps. N. A.. has assured Fuel
Administrator Garfield that al pos
sible 6rewood Is being gathered to-
gether to use In keeping the national
coal bin replenished at this time.
when huge additional quantities Of
fuel are being needed for war work
in factories and for railroad activity.
People living near cantonments have
complained that valuable fuel was
being wasted, but an Investigation by
Mr.. Garfield showed that the fires
were very largely Of brush and
stumpS without fuel value.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28

Last year, ours was q turkey
Thanksgiving.
This year, Il win be q treneh
Thanksgiving.
Between the two kes history and
q mighty Transformation.
But u, with yearning. we reflect
Thursday upon the changes twelve
months have wrought, and il we miss
the comforts and joility Of the old
time holiday, we take this as our COM
fort: II we may not give thanks for
what we have lost--of peace, Of pleas
llre and Of plenty-we may the more
give thanks for what we have gained
OF consciousness, OF courage and
os character.
We have made the Great Decision.
That Of itself is something for which
70 be thankful While the war goes
On, We men Of the army and navy
shall have no naisgivingS a. to our
dmty. When the war Ii over, we shall
have no apologies to make. Children
can never ask N, doubtfuliy, what we
did In the great war for democracy.
Friends will never challenge our fu-
tt1re because they doubt our past IN
this all-changing struggle. Thank
Cod, for bitter or for sweet. for death
or for life, fog defeat or victory, we
have decided for cur country-not for
our easel
From the Great Decision has come
Greater Vision. For that, too. we
can be thankful. Our nag d no longer
q bit Of bunting. It b Q standard, an
ideal Our country Is not o name. Il
V living and compelling force. Our
nation 10 not q sentiment. IL 10 q
vital engine of righteousness. We have
eeen. We have learned. We know.
And whatever the future may hold for
o. we can never lose the vision Of
America United az we have caught
that vision IA Cur CAMPS md on the
march. "A Gweaker Vision means the
Greatest Opportunity. That 10 ours.
For that We are thankful Hardships
there are OF course, and sacrifices and
regrets and doubts and inconsistencies
and thousand things no man can ap-
pTeciate until he has experienced
them. But on the other side we can
reckon the opportunity We have Of
showing American ideals. OF literally
tFansporting the hope Of the new
world to The despair az the old and Of
insuring- mot only for %, but for all
men evexywhere-free government
and equal rights. We are grateful,
not boastfuL We understand the task
before us and all that it entails. Yet
we know we are living in time when
the course Of future ages Is being
shaped and we know that Il will be
the American army and the American
navy that will decide. What man il
there. in al the campa-what man Of
red blood and stout American heart
who does not thank God that In this
work he is TO have a shared Our
thanks for this outweigh q world Of
passing personal regrets!
For the Great Decision, then, the
Greater Vision and the Greatest Op-
portunity-for these we thank the God
of our FatheEsl
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
SEND n HONrFl

Soldier IL you find Trench and
Camp interesting even In the slight
eat degree. how much more VIM It be
60 the folks back home. who are anx-
tous to get al the news and informa-
ton pCssibls about you and your
camp. Send e to theml
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28

Published weekly &c ah@ Mm4ammai Came@m-
ments Toe tho soldiers ~ TIE United States.
ADVISORY BOARD on COOPERATING
RunL1NRER0
JOHN STEWART BRYAN, chairmaa.
u q. Adler. Chattanooga Times.
q H Allen, Montgomery Advertiser.
Y. q. Anderson. Macon Telegraph.
q. Baker, Tacoma Tribune
w. w. Ball. Columbia State.
yohB Stewart BFyaa. HSehD01A NSES-
Harry Chandler, Les Angeles TimsA
Anon c. Carter. Fort Wevth Star Tsls-
Himsr n Clarke LlttIs Rssk AsAAnsas
Gardner cewiss, Dss lGsdnss Register.
n A. Crcthors, San FrnmeaDeo Bulletin.
ChaA 8. Diehl. San Aue0nlo Light
u x. Gaylord. ohiahoma CITY okiaho-
y. p. Glass. Birmingham News
Bruce MaldsmaA LsuASvilIe csurise-
CLARK HowsIi. Atlantis csnseeutson.
James Kerney, TTsntoa TimeA
victer y. Lawson. The Chicago Daily
cnarles n. MarsA, waco Morning. Nswa
Irank y. 1aczamnAns TsDaka State Jour-
a l. Muiss. hattie Creek Maqulsss-NswA
Fleming NsvSsld. WaaAiassOa 1vsnlns
dough ,. Palmer. Houston Psst.
@owAr@ Pham4@y. Augusta Herald
Den g. 9slta. New YeeG WesiA
MudolDh C. @iasiAn& Charleston News anA
H. b. Slater. M paso Herald
". r. sulliyaa. Charlotte Observes.
james n. ThOmSons New Orleans Item.
PublIshsd unAsE the aaspiess Of the Ne.
1omal War work Gewm@@ &c TIE \. M @. a.
q the Unalea stats vita the oo-0DsFatioA
Distributes 6rsa o. ths soldiers III the
National cantommame@
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
Thoughts of . Sentinel

~
Did you evey 1Uolk post Dr. stasd wuse
Whfre there 1Uds"'t Gaythiag q ss9
E<eebt, terh0ts, an old concrete Nsaek 6;
Asd a lot of byoksn sssyo-eesse ~
Nof We'll, let me tel sos sph6t us kh9&
O"r ee";e mas Jest lot Of wesds
fThsy col! EN- barracks. 0sd ssG
they're right
BSilt on hill beside the Yoilgoa7
tracks. -
They'd doss a lot of digging cad al
Vas something fierce. ! tell yoH. eftka,
Yain:
IT O man once boid q visit to tie blaze
He'd knosc enough to Msver eOSs1s
again.
rs lick 1UoSld h0Vs it, they pat me On
the guard
One cool, eIe6r, brisk October niobas
They took me bOek-G and pat ne n l
woods.
Wsth soth'A0 bst the pines GNd wtmi
and moonlight.
1t aO0sNt really much had TO do,
ASd lots of time to do It in at Ah0s-s
INst see th0t no one cyett Nf ~ tie DARK
lind PIT the concrete NsiEey in his knK
Whe" g fei'o'Vs of oloss like thas "a
lie i:;' can't help bs' contemplate 7
A~d sronder schOt the folks back hoNSl
ore doiN'
Ard hOsO it sU0s he got iS this oxtkk.
A"d then his SpoUCrd glance lights Oh IN
One thos0ht thereafter OvtrsAodoa
all
n gisson of a smiling 0irIish f0ce-
my th's should be ! do HOs ka0w @
THERE'S something queer Gb0~s tie n;cN
cypress =
That makes yOxr heart Weigh jssss
tttIe AwOYf-
rs Eks yo~'d coSgM tIeOs0ns 0l;asAs
of home, <
A"d some one then had quickly eJose1
the door. :,
The putting engine Ond the tsvsnkaiad
Suggest The sr0veliwg cyOscd w;ahssk.
and brings.
a longing for the things yoS used 10 II
WheM sU0T and armies Suere 80
fGIked-0f things. 8
Ihs~. perhaps, You'll cownt how Nnnysv
steps :;
Are on yoMr post from ore end 70 n
other, = 2, !
A"d tell yourself th0t yow are ~asae
surprised"
Then tMyn 0yoMNd and th;nk OF koad1
and mother
X0w stoOb to stroke a NseuSm0 kiRe,t4
fer;
YOs shift yOSr rifle to the Other xtOG1ss
der; :
Yos Plan the tales for those U0owe. asrxa
tic children ].
Y0~ hope to haze some day sUhe1 500
are older.
Y0w tire of that and sish that The 20 n
HOW'D come around and TALE otOms e.
xU0r;;
70" Gsnble Sp and douM, as6 - ID
dow1t-
YO@r sole c0mpaniow is q 1AOoas
star.
oh, Youth! your thoughts sU;sk dosaesS
oWs abandon =
Revert, EntG1ght, to home, AID Ell
and moon.
Pos sigh, deep, dry sigh, aud anS
y0H do
The morning svutch relieves sos sol
too soon. -
PRIVATE SMITH. U. S. M
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
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Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28
TRENCH AND CAMP

Published weekly &c tAs SgaaasnAl canssa-
meats Toe the soldlees - the Unitsd states.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-28

ADV1DoRY BOARD on COOPERATING
PUML1MRNRa
Evening star., 1917-01-14
Sales Records Broken.

The show netted the largest number
of sales of motor cars ever recorded
in the history of the gasoline-driven
vehicle. Hundreds of sales were re-
ported daily. not only Of the low priced
car but of the higher priced ones also.
Exhibitors of cars in this class report
that the show which has just closed
was one Of the best on record for their
business. One Of the leading manufac-
turers Of the country In speaking OF
tho large attendance and the result
produced said that the interest In the
automobile, as shown by the attend
ance at the New York show, is taken
as a measure Of nationwide interest
and the degree of 1t Is believed to have
an important bearing on the extent OF
the motor car distribution this year.
Interest in the show was greater than
ever before, thus indicating that there
is to be no lessening In the demand
for cars this year.
AS this manufacturer expressed II,
Never at any previous show has so
much interest been shown in the auto
mobile. The attendance has been
greater. and 1t is practically assured
that q new record has been made by
this show. I had been studying con-
ditions in all parts Of the country as a
sound basis for our production plans and
had come to the conclusion that the pres
ent year. like the one just passed. was to
be exceptional in the demand for auto
mobiles The success Of the show has
confirmed me in that opinion. The first
element in a sale Is interest. Prospective
buyers must want the thing you have to
SELL and where the desire Is strong 1t will
usually be satisfied. That is the situation
that faces the automobile-an extraor-
dinary public interest in it. This attend
ance Is one Of the signs OF the times-it
predicts greater distribution OF the
motor car than those who do not give
heed to it's meaning imagine"
Evening star., 1917-01-14
CHAUFFEURS' ASSOCIATION
INSTALLS new OFFICERS
Ceremony Made the Occasion for "a
Smoker, Given at the
Clubroom.

At the smoker of the Professional
Chauffeurs' Association, held last week
in the clubrooms. 1907 14th street
northwest, the newly elected officers
were installed. with President Milton
D. Smith again heading the organiza-
ton. A meeting Of the association oc-
cupied the early part of the evening.
The chairman Of the ball committee,
Norman Stinchcomb. reported that the
ball would probably be held the early
part of February at the Arcade ball
room. President Smith gave brief
review of the growth of the associa-
ton. and thanked the former officers
and members for their interest during
the past year.
Acting Traffic Sergt. Stanley of the
traffic squad spoke to the members on
traffic conditions, and told what could
be accomplished by cooperation be-
tween the traffic officers and drivers of
motor cars.
Albert Stienem, an attorney, also
spoke on the legal side of the laws,
etc.
Harry Ward talked to the members
and complimented them on the growth
Of the association.
The financial secretary, ]. J. Sullivan,
announced that the receipts of the
sociation had been organized.
The report of the retiring acting
treasurer. NJ. NJ Stockley, was read
and showed that the finances of the as
ISOLATION were in good condition. Three
new members were admitted.
Evening star., 1917-01-14

sions. certain expenditures from the
federal fund on parts Of the Pixies
Peak ocean-to-ocean highway.
Probably the most important issues
to receive attention at this conference
were the extensions eastward from
Pennsylvania and westward from Salt
Lake City, Utah. In addition to pres
ent eastern terminus at Philadelphia. IL
is probable that an effort will be made
shortly to extend the highway through
to Boston and connect with New Eng
Evening star., 1917-01-14

land routes. The National Highways
Association has been requested to sug-
gest such an alignment. and the fout
ing will come up before the annual
meeting in February. 1t was decided
to request the William Penn Highway
Association TO take steps looking to-
ward the early perfection OF the state
divisions in New Jersey and Maryland.
covering the Reading-New York city
extension and the Harrisburg -Gettys-
burg Washington extension.
Evening star., 1917-01-14
FOR AND AGAINST DRAWS.
Arguments on Proposed Opening oi
Auacostia River to Nayieation.

A hearing was held recently in the
United States engineer ofice. in the
Southern building. Of those interested
in the opening of the Anacostia river
to navigation. The engineer officers
heard arguments for and against the
placing Of draws in the Pennsylvania
Avenue, the Pennsylvania railroad and
the Benning bridges and the matter
was taken under consideration, the de-
cision to be made later.
As conditions exist only low craft
can gst under the railroad or the Ben
ming bridge, but there 10 thirty feet
Evening star., 1917-01-14
State Meetings This Month.

The Utah. Colorado. Kansas. Missouri.
Illinois. Indiana. Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania division organizations proba bly,
will hold their respective meetings
this month, and these state meetings
will make arrangements TO send Of
ficers and delegates to the general
meeting. at which number of i'm
portant questions relative to the future
work of the highway association will
be discussed.
One thousand enameled steel mark
ers of the Pixies Peak ocean-to-ocean
highway design were ordered pur-
chased for marking sections of the
road that have not been posted with
the permanent emblem. although poles
have been marked with the red and
white bands from Indianapolis to Salt
Lake City. New maps. revised to date.
will be issued soon. in cooperation
with the National Highways Assoca-
ton. Plans also were made for the
publication of an attractive photo
log" book of the route.
The federal aid road act was dis
cussed and the various state divisions
were urged to give the matter their
close attention. Indiana and Kansas
have active campaigns under way for
the creation of state highway depart
ments and other states. notably Mis-
souri, and Colorado. have pledged,
through their state highway commits
Evening star., 1917-01-14

under the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge.
The raising of the center span of that
bridge was done about two years ago.
but it is stated that the engineers at
the time considered it only a temporary
expedient.
1t is claimed that If the Anacostia is
to be used by vessels draws in these
bridges will be necessary.
Evening star., 1917-01-14

1t is sometimes more difficult to
prove that you are in the right than
it is to prove the other chap wrong
The milk of human kindness looks
more or less off color after it has been
SKINNED by an migrate.
Evening star., 1917-01-14
GREAT AUTO SHOW
COMES TO AN END
All Attendance and Sales Rec
ords Broken at Grand Gen.
trail Palace.
BEAUTIFUL CARS EXHIBITED
BY HOWARD S. FISK.

NEW YORK, January 13.-The big
automobile show which has been in
full swing here during the last week
closed tonight, all attendance figures
being broken for previous motor car
exhibitions in this city. The show was
a decided success from every stand
point. Tomorrow morning early the
work of dismantling the Grand Central
Palace will commence and within few
days the 1917 auto show will have
passed into history.
Not only did the great show tell just
what the cars for 1917 held for the
public, but there was still a larger
interest in shapes and colors of bodies.
The cloverleaf or compact three or four
passenger body with an aisle between
the front seats for entrance was shown
more than ever. These styles together
with inclosed and convertible bodies
were more numerous than heretofore
and the fittings for the comfort and
needs Of the users showed a greater
consideration than in former years.
Self-starters Improved.
While the hundreds of different makes
Oh dutOmODlleS eXnlDlted revealed many
important changes. unusual interest was
centered in the self-starting systems
now to be found in every make of car
on display. Each year self-starters
have shown wonderful advancement.
until now it is hard to improve on their
efficiency.
The perfection and rapid rise of the
engine starter proved somewhat of a
sensation and the present popularity
of the automobile is said to be due to
this device, which has practically wiped
out the necessity of cranking the en-
gine and the ever-present fear, that
once it stopped. it would be beyond
the drivers ability to start. 1t has
made the gas car perfectly adapted to
the use of ladies and SO has almost
doubled the market The use of the
electric starter has done much to make
the modern auto almost as fully
equipped with conveniences as a mod
ern home. This is because the starter
requires a storage battery of electricity
and having this battery 1t is not
troublesome to At electric lamps when
needed, or even electric tools for al
most any purpose. The electric horn
has become standard and the electric
speedometer is said to be close at hand.
Evening star., 1917-01-14
pixies PEAK HIGHWAY
PLANS TO Be THEME
Arrangements Being Made for Ma
tional and State Division
Meetings.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. January
13.-Plans for the greater development
OF the Pixies Peak oceanic ocean high
way. and arrangements for the an
nual meetings of the state divisions
and also for the annual national meet
ing in St. Joseph. Mo. in February,
were outlined at a meeting just held
here by President c. F. Adams of Chill
licothe, Mo-; Secretary A. w. Hender
son of this city. J. w. Atkinson. chair
man of the western committee on the
western extension of the highway as
sociation Leonard f. Curtis, member
of the Colorado State Highway Asso-
citation: l.. A. Puffer. president of the
Colorado Springs Chamber of Com
merce, and others.
Evening star., 1917-01-14

Gish. C. J. Caithness, Raymond Fisher. II.
II. Mundy. Howard G. Kneessi. Charles
w. Semmes, C. E. Owen, Frank Shipe, l..
H. Ball. E. NJ. Wallace, L. w. Laudick,
Harry w. Burr. Her.-- Cunningham. Mr..
and Mrs P E. Rowe. Mr.. and Mrs. n. B.
Leary, jr; E. w. Black. Wilmot Trew,
James T. Trew. ST.: James T. Trew. jr.;
Paul Elliott E. Selby. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Warrington, r. Bruce Emerson, James
W. Orme, Charles Orme, w. NJ. Green
and Earl Carbauh