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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
COMPANY c WINNERS

In hot game of baseball on the
regimental drill field a few days ago.
Company G defeated Company HI, of
the One Hundred and Eleventh In
fantry. Fully 1000 fans witnessed the
contest, which was of the hair raising
variety and would have put the worlds
series to shame AXE and Heinbaugn
did the hOnors on the mound for Com
pany G, and Berlion and King for Com
pany II. The score ended to and
was won by AXE in the last inning
with a slashing two-bagger.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
TIE ElRsr SERGEANT.

Behold the first sergeant! Here we
have a man whose duties require him
to be rather severe at times and the
men feel dissatisfied, thinking that he
is imposing on them Let us consider
look after and that one man amounts
to no more than another in his mind.
He has no pets" Consider also the
questions he has to answer and the dis
putes to arbitrate; the duty roster to
handle in the proper manner with other
things too numerous to mention. He
gets his orders from the captain, as
the captain gets his from the colonel.
Let us consider the many things he has
to handle and try and make things as
easy for him as possible.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
CLARK DEFEATS
KNOCKOUT SAMSON

In fast ten-round affair." Jackie
Clark, of Allentown, a member of Co.
B, 4th Infantry, defeated Knockout
Sampson, Of Philadelphia, member
of co. B, 4th Infantry, last Saturday
afternoon in the Camp Amusement
Company tent on Broad Strete, Angus
ta Fully 1900 persons were. present,
including Mayor Llttleton and other
city officials. Sampson was outclass-
ed and only his strength and gameness
saved him from being knocked out.
Three outher bouts were fought as pre-
liminaries to the main battle. Billy
Welsh, of Philadelphia, refereed the
contests.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
SECRETARY ENLlsrs.

After faithful service as educational
secretary at Association Building No. rs,
Mr.. Lee H. Richardson, has enlisted in
the artillery. This step was not taken
hastily but thorough consideration of
the countrys need induced a conscien-
cious belief that his duty led him into
the army. The following morning found
him engaged in intensive drill but we are
sure that in his leisure moments he will
still give faithful service to the Young
Mems Christian Association. Mr.. Rich
ardson is the son of minister, q stu
dent at Princeton University. He would
have graduated this year if he had not
joined the army. For the past two years
he was organist at Princeton.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17

MONEY ORDERS.

ders were secured from the Southern EX-
press Company to begin a much needed
service for the men. The proof of the
need lies not only in the great increase
of the amount of postoffice money orders
sold at Augusta but also in the fact that
the Y. M. c. A. at Camp Hancock in
less than one week sold money orders to
the amount of $35 900. In two of the
tents during the busy time of the evening,
as many as three secretaries were writ
ing money orders at one time. OF course
this was Immediately after payday.
Some was sent to savings institutions.
Anyhow the crap games, poker, and other
gambling games win suffer to degree
because this money is out of immediate
reach.
This is only one item in the program
of the Thrift Campaign of the Associa-
ton which is mentioned elsewhere of this
number
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
1000 men IN
Y. M. c. A. SPORTS
Camp Physical Director Elem
ing Presents Interesting Sur
vey of Weeks Athletic Acti-
vities.

Camp Physical Director Fleming re-
ports busy week among the men of
the various units. In addition to the
regular recreative sports, several of
the physical directors have been called
upon to conduct the setting-up exer-
cises. Competitive sports have been
arranged in a number of regiments and
the total number of men engaged
amounts to more than 1000. In ad
dition to the men engaged, nearly 1900
men witnessed the sports. providing
clean, healthy diversion OF the soldiers
at Camp Hancock. The report in de-
tail is as follows:
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
SOLDIERS ENJOY DANCING.

The officers of the Eighth Infantry had
q delightful dinner and dance at Aiken
on Saturday night Ailen's fairest as
sembled for the occasion and the event
was a great success. The dance was
given on the stage of the Opera house.
Motor Supply Co. No, 3 gave a dance
at the Armory on Monday night. Several
ladies of the Soldiers Relief Association
chaperoned the affair.
Last night. Company r, Engineers,
gave the second dance at the Albion no.
tel and a number of officers were pres
ent.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17

The Machine Gun troop is still with
us 1t had orders to move on Wednes-
day, but they were altered. The Ma
chine Gun troop was assigned to the
Fifty-third Brigade.
Two provisional troops, composed OF
details of two men from each of the
regular organizations of the regiment
participated in the parade in the city
on Friday afternoon. The provisional
squadron was formerly in command of
Major James f. Moore, of the second
squadron, and the troops were under
Captains MCGovern and Wolf.
The past week has been ideal for
the cavalrymen. as well as the entire
Pennsylvania division Why? The
paymaster paid US a visit that has been
rather long expected. Many happy
returns.
One of the unhandy things of the
new recruit is the washing of clothes.
He is ambitious while getting the gar
ments ready and placing them in the
tub, but alas, when it comes to rub
bling and getting them as clean as
when mother washed them, it is no
laughing matter. A little perseverance
helps a lot.
The recruit members of the different
organizations of the regiment are be-
coming very efficient in handling the
horses and learning the fundamental
principles of riding. Each day, in
three periods, they are given instruc-
tons, with only a blanket on the
horses back. This method has proved
to be the best in instructing a recruit.
Troop B has organized a track team
and will start training at once. Pri-
waite L1isle G. Erhart has been selected
as captain of the team and he prom
Uses to have the track men in Al shape
before long.
The First Pennsylvania Cavalry now
has a regimental canteen, 1t is located
in the rear of Headquarters troop
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
cARrooNlsr IN CAMP.

One Of the country's cleverest cartoon
lists is in Camp Hancock and has al
ready been at work. Edgar F. Wolfe,
of The Philadelphia Inquirer, whose car
toons on the sport pages have attracted
great attention, is the guest of Troop d,
LIST Cavalry. Mr.. Wolfe has been as
while here and will accompany the troops
to France as war correspondent
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No. of No. of
MoToR TRUCK CO. HIKING.

Co No 6. Motor Supply Train, began
mand of Lieut. J. J Fiorstone The
hike will end on Wednesday. Fifty
three enlisted men are on the march,
accompanied by one motor truck carrying
the necessary amount of rations. The
men travelled in a westerly direction.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
BASE HOSPITAL OPENED.

Base Hospital was opened for the recep-
ton of patients on Monday and from
now on the Field Hospital will not be re-
quired to care for the sick All cases
formerly assigned to the Field Hospital
will be sent to the Base Hospital, where
Major HeffIebauer and an efficient staff
is in charge
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17
SALOON BAR PROMOTED.

A fine mahogany bar recently taken
chased by Lieutenant Fisher Of Ambu-
lance Corps No /. for the canteen Of
that corps. They say that bar fixtures
can be bought very cheaply in Georgia
at the present time It is certain that
this one is in "durned sight better bus
mess" now than ever before. To be sure,
some of the men miss the brass foot rail.
Why does not Pennsylyania follow the
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors?
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EouRTH REGIMENT SPORTS.

On Saturday and Sunday afternoon
the baseball fans of the Fourth Infantry
had plenty of sport. Co. E defeated tho
Machine Gun Co by the score of to 7.
Co B did the same trick to Co. G, to
4. AS a result there will be a battle
tween Cos C and =.
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CAKE WALK AT BAKERY.

On Friday night, the men of the Field
Bakery will set aside all thoughts of
bread and pie-makng and will go step
higher, by INDUCING in a cake-walk
Several colored dancers have been Sc
cured for the occasion and a prize Of
SIS 90 will be awarded to the best stopper
Marion O'Connor will be the judge.
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CAVALRY TROOP

Troop A baseball team will play the
champion team of the third squadron
soon for the championship Of the regi-
ment. The game will be staged on the
drill grounds
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CONCERT BY CAVALRY BAND.

On Monday night, the crack band of the
First PENNSYLVANIA Cavalry gave con-
cert at the Monument in Augusta and
large crowd was well entertained.
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3e-FooT LETTER TO CAMP.

The longest letter ever sent from the
Harrisburg post office was received by
Horace Geisel Dwight Gregory and Law
renee Burns. of Motor Truck Co. No. /,
Camp Hancock. 1t was SO feet long and
contained messages from $50 Harrisburg
people, friends of the young men.
eff we do not busy ourselves with the
effective organization of this common
wealth so that we may adequately sup
port the lads that go, and preserve the
lads that go, and preserve the homes for
those of them that will come back, then
we do not deserve to bee allied Ameri-
cans and we are not fit to be the repre-
sentative of the keystone state
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17

ness hall, and since the opening they
have done a fine business.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1917-10-17

The Machine Gun troop is still with
us. 1t had orders to move on Wednes-
day, but they were altered. The Ma
chine Gun troop was assigned to the
FiftY- third Brigade.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06

The registration nt nren under the
act Tor srlrcU:ve consCripIion ought TO
bring home very definitely 10 the
people ui this country the precise
meaning Of CONSUMPTION. and Selcctlve
transcription. IL does MOI sem as yet
TO be- entirely understood. The pur-
pose OF the government Is 10 use IN
The army Only those men who are not
already rcnderinE.d necessary service
20 The stat" els"Whri>'. This present
crisis IS different from most that have
preceded it. Til" army al home Is
almost il not quite aS essential a
factor a ;hr army III The field. Win
out thu army in the field indeed moth
inU could be done, but the army in the
Held is precisely a. helpless today
without the army at home AZ he
army a home is without The army in
The field
The tendency will be on registration
day 70 lay So much stress upon the
army in the field that The fact Will be
forgotten that the purpose Of the con
Scrlprion is NOT 50 much 10 put IN
army in the heltk as TO prevent The
destruction OF the army at home by
putting into the field an army of vol
unteerS who iakE themselves on, of
places where the country needs Them
vitality. instead OF making An army for
the field out OF men who can be spared
1t nome. The real purpose Of CON
sCriptiOn is TO protect the army at
homr. 10 permit the government TO
select with intelligence instead of
allowing volunteering 10 go on hap
hazard.
There are obviously two classes OF
men whom the community needs al
home. First and foremost those who
are performing work vital 10 the con
duct or the war. Of which there are
many kinds. In the second place. mC.l
upon whom Others are dependent and
whom il therefore is MOI cXpedicnt 10
allow 10 so to the front. because tho
state can care for their dependents
mos; easily by retaining them WHORE
they are If they stay at home no
new machinery is required. If they
90 TO the front d very difficult and
elaborate piece Of machinery will have
TO BE- provided. to care for the depend
rnlS and some one will have 10 90 the
work.
The difficulty Ia that the impor-
lance and dignity Of the position of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06
UNIVERSAL TRAINING

II is possible THAI with the success
.: the $cleciiyc draft will come les
sons that mlv prepare the country for
universal military training. not look
ins 10 another war. hu. 10 be in Il
state III preparedness for any eYCrIu-
ality. Oar UMPIRE pared state in tn"
prcscn; situation is a very impressive
edmonton. OF course such a scheme
vii! meet with some opposition, but
hat il has merits cannot be denied.
T. Will rot mean m!Iitarism. rs some
Of is opponents declare. One thing
j. SUu". and thar IS We have no
grounds 20 Justify the assumption
f;,i ,hr present war will be the last.
or that after il nations will join in a
league 10 enforce peace. or That the
plan would work ii it were agreed to.
WAYS. will Do. SO long as mankind re-
mains selfish. so long national rights
~
arm; hence the necessity for uhiyer
sal military training.
There = another reason for training
thar is quit as compelling, and that
is thar il will rcScncraic American
manhood Thousands Of parents in all
parts OF the country are. at great cX.
pcnse. sending their sons 10 milltar,
academies because Of the splendid re-
suits Of such training. Under the plan
proposed this invaluable training
would be furnished free. 1t will break
down caste and make us real nation,
With the sons Of the rich and III" pcoc
wearing the Same uniform and doing
the same work. without distinction. de-
mocracv will be living reality and
NOT an empty prctense. This training
will do more for our country after the
war than any other agency.
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The ANSWER TO GERMANY

AS The lnteli!ceuCrr predicted II
would be. the registration for the 50
lectiye draft was conducted through
out the country without any disorder
Of consequences. and with practically
unanimous and patriotic response on
the part OF those citizens who CAME
within the purview OF III" act OF Con-
sress. The young men Of the first de-
mocracy OF the world have now en-
tered upon q solemn dedication 10
service in a cause tina; stands for the
highest ideals OF the republic in which
they live. for the essential principles
OF humanity and liberty. and civiIiIa-
ton that recognizes God as the only
master OF the destiny OF the human
race.
The new system Of raising armies
for Freedom was. in a measure. rev.
olution Of old methods. and severe
test for republican form OF govern
ment. It's cheerful acceptance and
the universal recognition OF the eng
encies which demanded t demonstrate
anew the answering devotion and 10y
altv of ;hr units OF the American ma
ton 10 the purposes for which II was
raised up.
The peaceful accomplishment OF
Yesterday is the dominic anS"e: 10 me
insoIcnt slurS and Insults OF an AFRO
CANT autocracy |; = Il message IA
the military dc*ppti$m that seeks Ia
enslaye mankind. that tho beginning OF
its end has bt,.u tlrcrr"i by American
manhood and tn" American spirit OF
Justice and humanity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06
WAR COUNCIL NEEDED

Col. George Harvey. III Z brilliant
editor OF the North American Review,
in the current issue o. that publica-
ton takes the same view OF the situa-
ton at Washington th;,t has impressed
The lntelligencer. that the PrcSidcnt
is attempting 10 do too much alone IN
the present crisis OF the nations az
fairs. Colonel Harvey believes that
the ovcrpowerinS ami most pressing
need OF the hour is concentration OF
direction OF the manifold divergent
forces which must De exercised 10
the utmost if we are TO win the Wal.
physically, although of toughest fiber.
the President is not Il supecman. -.
A War Council there must be. TO CO.
ordinate, TO perceive. 10 suggest, 10
study, 10 safeguard the life. the health,
the perspective and the vision OF the
leader of the Nation"
This War Council. Colonel Harvey
suggests. should comprise the five
best minds in the country 1t mcm.
bers should be drawn from our entire
aggregation OF brains-from the Su
preme Court, from the Congress, from
the Cabinet, from the law. from
finance. from business, from labor,
from any OF the professions. from any
walk in life They need not. it is bet
ter that they should not. be experts in
any one phase. They should be the
biggest, the broaueSt and intellectually
the strongest in the land. They should
be men OF such r"pute as would COM
mand al once the full confidence OF
both President and people. They
should torsake completely their pres
ent yUcations. They should be vested
with such authority as the President
in his wisdom and from his experience
should deem most helpful. They should
be designated by and subject 70 in
slant removal at any time by the
President They should receive COM
pensation commensurate with their
RESPONSIBILITIES. They should dedicate
fully and unreservedly mind. soul and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-06
Advertising Can Do
Much for the Nation

ST Louis, June 1.---Thn part which
'adycrtisins men OF The United States
may rlay in the war was discussed
lat The meeting today of the Associated
Adv"rtisinc Clubs nt the WorId
The delegates wcr" told OF the I'm
pOrjanCr ur advertising IN the Work
ir. out OF the war policies or Great
britain and Canada. j. Murray All.
son. former advertising manager OF
The London Times and now phnilSnel
of Land and Water, 1abulatrd what
advertising had done 4or England. He
listed the achievements rs follows:
at raised 3.000.O0o lighting men IN
der the voluntary system.
"ll raised countless billions Of dol
lars in loans iIoatCd in England.
III raised millions in private dona'
lions for the various war cnarltes,
the majority Of which were run by al
SUrliSinE men.
I'll discovered 10 the authorities over
!, n0u. 900 men whose trades and knoWl'
edges of trades made them skilled mu'
milton workers. ,..,oo
1T persuaded ever 1000, coo, womeh
~ offer their country inc iaoor ol
their hands 10 release the male work
urs for other duties.
"Advcrtising taught the. people or
Great Britain TO work harder and pro-
ducp more, TO give UP their useless
Injuries when it was necessary to con-
sumo less petrol. less food.
at was not easy 10 persuade the
various departments Mir. Allison con
tinued, "of the government to aid them.
but after the experience on the second
war loan there was no need for US 10
have TO persuade the authorities as to
the value Of advertising"
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The army al home will moi BE- duly aP-
pt ecial"d. There is Il very real danger
that something very like Il stigma al
shame or diShunOr may BE- attached 10
llnen of ConsCript az" who are not III
uniform. Nothing more deploraDle
or contrary 10 The intentions or me
government could TAX" place. IT. -
iprrcisrly that which the government
Is most anxious 10 avoid.
1t Is all essential hat the work on
tn" farm. in the factory and in The
counting house should be done. Some
work most aSsUrrdly had better he
given I'D We shall not need millln-
cry nor a good many Injuries during
the war, but We need the people Mn"
now make them somewhere else. That
they will perform as honorable, as
necessary. as vital. as PATRIOTIC TASK
rs the Mon who are in training. l.
fact much to b" emphasized ana en-
phaSiZcd without restraint.
The hone army is the epHrmOuS ma
jnriIy. rhc army in the field Is tIor-
iGnateiy for u.s. az inconsplcuoUs MI
nnriry 0f the population Of this Coun-
Try. We cannot congratulate our.
selves TOO heartily that We do not need
10 send Il larger proportion of the men
available for military service. Nothing
should he dnue 10 diminish the very
proper praise and appreciation which
the public is expressing and ought 10
express for their service. Than that
there is nothing finer that men can do.
Bat it must not be- forgotten that there
are Il good many men at present who
ara willing and eager 10 80 whom the
nation cannot allow 10 leave their
present occupations.
Unfnriunal"ly this situation pro-
tcCtS the SlaCkcrS. The men who do not
wait 10 70 the physical and moral
towards. thr laggards the loafers. It
docs uunueSIiOnably give them an OPP
Y0rluniII 10 plume themselves upon
rendering patriotic duties In the home
army.
Probably the fellows who do much
shouting about their own work in the
home army will be precisely the type
who belong in The trenches. But they
will hn Il minority. 4 very considerable
minority. and We must NOT run the
risk Of Furnishing The millions who
are innocent Of any design to escape
national service in our anxiety 10 pun.
ish the few guilty slackers who are 60
ing IT, slip through tho governments
fingers.
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The disappnintmeuts they intlict on
he crrdulous. for they are doing the
best they know. But hope is held out
that the public will be given lruer
gueSseS in the future, if matters work
out as anticipated by the scientists or
;hr Smithsonian Institution, who have
been working on some theories for
the past fifteen years. II is learned
from them that the Temperature Of the
iCarth is materially affected by the
variation OF the suns output Of radia-
ton; that is, the daily change in the
iradiations from the sun, which become
heat when they reach and penetrate
our atmosphere, indicates forthcom-
ing changes in the temperature of the
earth for the next few days. BY TAX
ing into account. therefore,. the solar
Ichanges, observers will soon be en-
.abled to predict with greater accuracy
meteorological or weather changes.
The theory upon which this new sci
ience is based is the Outgrowth Of re.
cent Investigations and observations.
This new forecasting scheme is TO
have thorough tryout from an OBJ
serving station established in the
mountains Of North Carolina before
its attempted preparation on a con-
iiding public. 1t will be year or
longer until we shall know about prob
able safe picnic dates or clear wash
days Great hope it felt at the fore
casting headquarters that the cooper
alive measurements of the new station
il North Carolina will promote 10
great extent the knowledge OF atmos-
pehrical eccentrcities and consequent
is add much 10 the sum Of human
happiness in knowing when TO keep
in out OF the rain.
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body 20 rhe single purpose of helping
:ha President 10. help the People Win
In War.
Every Power now in conflict has
o'en driven IL this recourse. 1t is
only question OF time when The
United States will h" compelled TO
rmuta;": m" example. So why al' do il
ROW ;.a.u save God alone knows how
u,.CH treasure and how many precious
lives to = world which must and shall
be made safe for democracy?