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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
The Making of
A Soldier of the Seas
By RICHARD BOECKEL.

outside kitchen. bath houses and bunk
houses all look alike They were all
built on the same plans Which
should be kitchens and which bath
houses was decided afterward-
Outside the kitchen there are
Walled-in tireplaces with great pans
Of some black. pitch-like stuff cook
ing on top. They are the garbage
necessary.
The bunk houses are not equipped
with "bunks," but with individual
iron cots painted black. Each build
ing Is large enough 70 house a com
pany- NoncoEmissioned officers sleep
with the men. each group OF eight
marines being In charge Of cor
poraL
Usually the men are in bed by .
o'clock, although the lights are not
turned off until 1880. Early rising
and hard days Of work out OF doors
do not make for late hours. The men
seem TO have benefited greatly from
their life IN camp. The hospitals are
empty All the men are tanned and
hardened Democracy's soldiers are a
healthy lot
To get into the camp IL IS Necessary
first 70 go TO an office in the little
town and present credentials Then
a pass is issued and one has the free
dom OF the camp At every bridge
and every crossroads is stationed an
inquisitiVe individual who wishes TO
see the pass It is necessary to show
the cardboard even when wishing 20
leave the camp.
Down below the cantonmeut a few
miles is a national army cantonment-
Trains loaded with drafted men pull
past the station almost hourly. The
marines look upon them not uuklndly,
but with the air OF professionals to
ward amateurs
Drafted Men Enthuslastie.
The drafted men are wildly en-
thusiastic- All are tagged and each
has tin cup. The tin cup Is usually
used as a noise-makiug device The
sides OF their trains always are
chalked up with slogans such as
Were of to Berlin" or Now for
lock OF the Eaiser's Whiskers"
Draft trains do not stop here.
Usually there is some man who hangs
1ar out OF window with a letter IN
his hand The marine on the station
platform knows what that menas.
shoot it," he yells-
And the other losses the letter %
him. Usually the letter is addressed
70 girl The marine makes straight
Tor the post box with IL.
Training 20 be a fighter IN Amer
ica's armies is not easy work But
he newly enlisted marines are taking
to IL with keen interest As much
OF what they are doing and how they
are doing IL as the censor viii permit
VIII be told In this series OF stories
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

4 MARINE Corps Cantonment.
"A Oct 31.-Stretching up the
L - side Of a hill are parallel lines
Of squat buildings. all built Of clean
new boards and as like as peas in a
pod. Running up from the railroad
station near the river are hundreds
OF rutty roads with busy, efficient
looking gray motor trucks running
back and forth Squads OF khaki
coated men with rifles flung over
their shoulders are marching out 20
drill. Somewhere off the right rifles
and machine guns are cracking
II Is still very early in the morning
The shadows are still long TO the
westward. but the marine corps can
Torment here f. teeming with lie
Where this caEtOument is. how many
marines are training here, when they
viii 90 abroad, one is not permitted
find some OF these things out even
when not for publication"
This cautOument Is typical OF sew
eral others throughout the country.
Il is located Just outside very small
town. suddenly grown 70 military
metropolis. Work was begun on the
cantoumeut only four months ago,
today it is a marvel Of completeness
and efficiency.
Coming Back to Camp.
The train coming down was filled
with officers who had been home on
weekend furloughs- AS they left the
station. many OF them carrying heavy
suit cases, they were forced to salute
many times on meeting brother Off
GERS. Comm fssioned officers were met
by their orderlies- The commandant
"a big man putting a large black
ciEar-yvas met by a motor cycle
rider The cOmmandaut climbed into
a large two seated side car and was
whisked off over the rough road 10
his headquarters.
All the bridges coming down were
heavily guarded The railroad is the
only line OF communication out OF the
cautonment and nothing can be al
lowed 20 interfere with the free trans
pOrtatiOn Of supplies. The first thing
connected with the camp one comes
upon Is the boiler room" Two great
boilers with hot fires beneath them
lie in a deem hollow near the railroad
tracks. They are guarded by SEN
tries who march back and forth with
rifles slunE over their shoulders.
Power is almost as important a con-
sideration as lines OF communication.
Men Up Early.
The long low buildings on the hill
now are deserted They are the bunk
houses. The cOmuauies chartered in
them were up and at breakfast at 3
o'clock Each building is rooted with
tar pauer and has two stovepipes
stuck throuCE the ton From the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Little Interviews
Cut Height OfDress Shoes, Says Ell Paso Woman
County Agent Graham Feels Kick" OF Elephant
Little interuiews

water are In excess Of operating ex-
penses, but the profits are all beine
used 20 make permanent extensions
and improvements demanded By the
increased demand for water as the
city grows, but the time viii come
when a complete system supplies the
city from end 10 end. and then there
viii be big profit in the depart
mcnt"
There win be many women En-
America eager TO volunteer for aux
iliary service in France II the call
comes" said Z. y. Gilbert 81 under
stand that the women auxiliary
workers from England are enthusiast
tic about the work. and il seems 20
me that II the American women de
sire TO 90 that kind OF work for their
country now is the time TO brush up
on their French and make themselves
experts as typists. domestic workers.
or automobile drivers"
Every woman has begun to collect
a large number Of Hoover recipes. q"
said Alice E Christian 4 have one
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Makes Clean Men
The Red Triangle The Hope Of The Soldier
What The Y NJ c. A. Is Doing For The Army

II a a5 53r 5952 an . 4at5sz e2E
- millions Of American boys al
home ana abroad are facing the ire
mendous temptation surrounding
army lie said james 6. 1IcNary.
Thrown into d new world, family
ties, old friends. old haunts and old
habits left behind them, they are at
tempting to adjust themselves to their
new surroundings. Many Of the boys
have never been away from their
homes before, others are forced TO
shift for themselves for the first
time. At the end OF a hard days drill
ing they return 10 their barracks
weary and tired, not 10 the restrain
ing influence Of social life, but open
20 the temptations that lead them on.
As they sit around. Respondent and
hOEeslck, one Of their comrades in
an artful manner pictures q chance 70
get away from the routine and dis
ciqline. a trip TO the low dancing
halls and dives is suggested.
ThWurfin- the Devil.
TO combat this influence and tact
fully substitute the break between
the home ties and the new life. there
IS only one orEaniZatiou-the Red
Triangle Little does the public real
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

lie the splendid work that is beinE
a accomplished by this organization in
helping our boys and providing them
/ with home comforts, entertaiulen1
I and shelter
Probably the Red Triangle does not
mean anything 20 the public. but YOU
VIII learn 20 love 60 Just as much as
our boys in the camps and overseas
and their brOthers-in-srms have
learned TO appreciate IL. There Is not
a British, French. Canadian, Belgian.
Russian, Italian, Australian. New Yea
land or Belgian soldier who IS not
familiar with it. They have learned
that il means helpfulness, cleanliness
Of mind at all times, and Of a body
Wnen that may be, comfort for the
soul, at any rate, good fellowship and
good sense The Red Triangle IS the
sign which says Here IS to be found
a representative OF the Young Mems
Christian associations
Great Influence For Good.
Tho organization is one Of the
really great influences Of the war,
ard IL is doing more to keep the SOL
diers clean and healthy than any sani-
tary regulations It is doing more to
keep them happy.
an the war zone its beneficial IN
tluence has reached out from the
fighting area into the homes Of the
wives. sWeethe2rts. mothers. fathers
anu Ut --E7A a-4AAAAAa NEllA-HE-E OF loved
and 7eriled ones. II is the influence
which IS keeping the men full OF the
thought Of home. reminding them re-
mlndlnE them daily 70 write home
supplying the stationery, pens and
pencils.
Whether Il be the training camp
at home or the first line OF trenches.
where the land has been ploughed up
by shell lire and just back Of the dan
ger zone often in the danger zone.
within the reach OF enemy shells
you'll End the sign Of the Red TRAN
gle Always there IS on hard the re-
mluder that there IS someone who
cares, and when our boys begin their
victorious march they will find the
Red Triangle on hand 70 cheer their
darkest moments.
Guide and Counselor.
1T has been the guide. the coua-
selor and friend OF men on leave, and
men on leave and on q holiday need
more guidance and kind counsel than
most people realize With our en-
trance into the war the work that
has been done and what IS being ac-
eomphshed is child's play compared 10
the enormous task that now con-
fronts this wonderful organization.
In order to properly care for the needs
Of millions OF our boys under arms at
home and overseas, S35, 100000 IS re-
Quired.
The National War Work council
Of the Youn Mems Christian associa-
tons viii undertake the gigantic
campaign TO raise this enormous sum.
the largest ever called for al any one
time for any similar purpose. the
week beginning November Il: the
campaign Will last until November I9.
"A nationwide campaign viii be
conducted FL PasO is called upon to
contribute $4,000 10 this fund The
Red Triangle is helping TO make com
Portable our boys who are giving
their lives. The citizens Of this state
are being called upon TO give as they
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
NEW MEXICO HAS ONLY
STATE ELECTION In WEST

san Francisco. Calf, Oct S1.-Elec-
tons are notably absent in far west
and Pacific coast states this fall
New Mexico's election on November
6 on constitutional amendments FOR
statewide prohibition. amending taxa
ton methods and increasing the num-
Der OF judicial districts. is the only
statewide election in the western third
OF the country.
Soldiers at Camp Lewis. Tacoma.
Wash, and Camp kearney. san Diego.
Calf, will have opportunity in some
instances to vote in elections which
are being held in the states from
which they come.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

EETN these days when conservation
Of resources Of all kinds should
\ be practiced by everyone. ]
think it IS the height Of fooIishness
for women to continue to purchase
the ultra high shoes which have been
In fashion now for some time" said
Mrs. r !. Tighe, president Of the
Housewives league Il believe the
women, more than anyone else.
should look 20 such details as this.
II shoes were lowered by some inches
It would mean the saving Of tremen-
dous quantities Of leather, which is
needed in the armies Of the world.
say this individually and as president
Of the housewives league. which
stands for conservation in every
sense Of the word"
"Iu the not distant future the
waterwOrls system OF FL Paso viii
show a handsome surplus revenue"
said city treasurer il. W. Blum. In
fact. at the present time. receipts for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

America never was very strong on
standing armies But when 10 comes
70 lighting armies-that's something
different aEaIn--Waco News
a Philadelphia man says YOU can
live on nine cents a day What a lot
OF people there are who seem to be
absolutely positive about how much
the other fellow can live On--Detroic
Free Press
Dispatches tell that Mexico is about
ready TO break with the kaiser and
align itself with the United States
and the allies The sooner Mexico
does this the better viii be its condi-
zion in every way.-Austin American
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Germany Changes War Plans
(BYH. S. H.

THERE Is every indication that Germany has
abruptly changed tactics, has discarded the western
front the determining theater Of war, has passed
the submarine direct Of victory has dropped
all thought Of winning peace through invasion and subuga
ton Of Russia and has decided the best be pushed
to successful termination the Italian front Accord
ngly every and every gun Germany possibly spare
from anywhere else and all the troops Austria spare
the Russian 'front.' have been thrown upon the Italian line
and are hammering their way forward.
The fact that Onhe second day after the beginning Of
the offensive announced stated from Berlin that
$4,000 Italians and 800 guns had been captured shows the
vgor which Germany IS putting into the drive The fact
that Italy announced the beginning Of the evacuation of
the Bainzza plateau by such extraordinary hard eff
forts during months of campaigning gives partial eonma
ton to the German claims.
Germany having determined upon stroke for victory
the Italian 'front.' IS interesting TO recall that until few
weeks ago Germany not at all interested in the Italian
gagged there, though German officers extent
been intersPersed in the Austrian command.
Germany probably figures that, some way, peace
can be forced by defeating Italy combatant who has
100000 under but who isolated in such way
make it difficult for the allies equip feed OF re
nforce owing to the lack Of ships. Almost important
German and Austrian gains against Italy counted on
in all probability, to stffen the weakening spirit in
Germany and Austria.
However, It viii be difficult for Germany and Austria
combined to make any progress against ays strong army
when falls back to its strong bases and the fact
mains, matter what Germany thinks, that the French
and Belgian fronts remain the deciding theaers war and
that France Britain and the United States are the three
dangerous adversaes who viii administer to Germany her
ultimate defeat.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Uncle Walls Denot,reJ Poem
My Car

USED to have other tines roll handy; I
candy
and cried 81 have bonnet"
blow yourself doggon It" PUNK anything
needing costly speeding yester
DAY soaked the Te that so long have hammered that might buy rubber
clamued o.
vile in panic because she pay
when dollar?
they need shoes
early Ny
twill broke til
quit fes glefs and can't afford e they'll
remains and plant a basket.
Copyright By George Mathew AdamA WALT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
CIRCTs NEGRO DIs1IssEn.

John Scott. negro, who was arrested
at the circus grounds Monday after
noon on the charge of destroying
property, was dismissed in the police
court Tuesday afternoon. there being
no complaining witness Scott claimed
that the circus management had not
paid him wages due.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

DON'T save these things for our
allies, they will help Germany's star
walton policy along.
HOUSEWIVES OF AMERICA DON'T
BE PARTNERS OF PRU SsIANIsM.
Join the Food Pledge Army Food
Pledge Week. oct 2S-Nov. 4.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
Housewives!D Don't Be Partners of Prussianism

Starvation IS one OF Prusslanism's
favorlts weapons OF frIghtfulness. By
its own confession Il is using # to
starve Belgium, Poland. Northern
France into subsection 10 the rule Of
Blood and Iron.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

France. England. Bussla-au our
allies are crying TO America for food.
They cannot have it Il Americas g.
100000 housewives don't save It;
bit a day OF meat. wheat. fats and
sugar. II America,s housewiEes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31


The snail, which has been with Us
from the beginning. is criticised right
smart on account Of the leisurely, care
free manner IN which it goes about the
routine affairs Of life, still, so far it
has not been run over By civilization.
Slim Pickens says he'd hate to be a
frog, especially when the pond is frozen
over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

have never given before 20 care for
their boys and their brothers-in- arms.
our allies, Viii are fighting FOR their
freedom"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

German declaration that American aid VIII prove chmer
ical, IS more verbal camouflage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
WON'T he ANY GERW4yY.

Your map is we'll drawn Willie
but you've left out Germany"
Yes 7 made IL for Eddie He
doesn't take up geography tin next
year"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31
WE'RE 100000 POUNDS SHORT
OF COPPER; STRIKES TO BLAME
II HI

~ He small buyers and the small manufacturers Of cop
per now bearing the brunt Of ATiZona's copper
strike and viii continue to do so long after the strikes
have passed into history They can't get copper now ana
viii be long time before any be furnished them for
the government controls the copper product and after its
wants have been supplied the remainder is set aside 10 meet
tie requirements Of the allies.
Arizonas October output Of copper VIII fall about TO-
100000 pounds under normal with the GobeMIam district
representing about 100000 pounds Of that shortage and
the ChftonMorend district 100000 pounds Both these
districts viii be producing at normal but Cananea IS
still out Of the running and the 100000 pounds month
that still IS lacking. Butte and other western
camps where labor troubles under way add 100000
pounds month the shortage The loss in prOduc-
non from the beginning Of the strike movement last May
up to November amounts to about 100000 pounds
worth $50 100000
The output Of the refineries in September was 10000
pounds under the normal figure Of 2OoOO0O00 pounds AID
the October and November production vii be little any
greater than that Of September for the reason that takes
time to get the to the refineres-
While the United States has been taking what copper It
needs for essential industries in the prosecution of the
and has been devong the rest to the needs Of the allies
private forth in vain their need for copper
An actual famine conronts the general trade and viii
tnue confront its Indefinitely There those who
far say that though Mines mills smeters and
reners work at top speed from until the of the
the production wI catch up with the demand
for the metal
Thus the evil effect Of uniustified strikes continues TO
make itself felt The mine operators lost their profits The
wage lost their wages and their families suffered
20 extent least The world lost the copper the
that It did get the metal it was needed
What applies to copper applies TO every other industry
business having any Importance. This is time
for family quarTe IF the southwest get through the
period without another strike that fact viii look well
the record And before any strike is called the employees
should be very that important and necessary
that It cannot be delayed until after the after
all efforts at conciliaon and arbitration have failed
When submarine tries to fight destroyer it has to
be a game Of hit and run
very patriotic for hotels restaurants and dining
to reduce portions so percent provided they the
prices accordingly Otherwise it's Just robbery under
hyp0crticsl guse.
If the allies have fault Il is waiting until the mischief
done and then seeking to repair it. We may be that
munitions materials Of ali sorts and food viii be hurried
TO Italy's aid
President Wilson is in bad predicament with regard to
suffrage for Whatever action he takes sure
have crowd OF ate from the other side hanging
about 10 hecke him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

Germany is prompt with regrets when found out but
mighty silent while the dirty work is going on.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

What need IS q government weather control t
operate until the fuel control really controls
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

President Wilson in bad predcament with regard to
suffrage for Whatever action he takes he is
20 have crowd Of ate from the other side hanging
about TO heckle him
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

If the allies have fault It is waiting until the mischief
is done and then seeking to repair it. We may that
munitions materials Of all sorts and food viii be hurried
to Ialy's aid
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

tn trouble with tn new war tax is
that tn feller that buys a half pint is
liable T. think he's patriotic. Lafe Bud
has asked fer a divorce on tn grounds
O. camOuflage.
CopvriEh; National Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

IT, as some officials believe, conspiracy exists FL Paso
to foster trading with Germans Mexico the thing do
to refuse licenses to all suspects until they prove their
nocence and at all times hold congno responsible for the
ultimate destination Of their goods rigorous procedure
doubtless but one very necessary under the creumstn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

It Is very patriotic for hotels restaurants and dining
to reduce portions 50 percent provided they cut the
prices accordingly Otherwise it's Just robbery under
hypocriticaI guise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

When submarine tries to fight destroyer, it has to
be game Of hit and run
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-31

One might feel reasonably sure emperor Charle smash
ing victories the Italian front would be enough cnh his
reign and the pemanence Of the Hapsburgs for at least the
duration OF his life did not remember that Constantine
led fororn hope and stormed Salon for Greece and be-
came national hero but lived to be exile from the land
he loved
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-15
CAMPFIRE GIRLS KEEP
UP BABY WEEK WORK
Members of Organization Adopted
Infants rs MasCots During
Special Campaign.

Mrs Do-Care and Mrs. Don't-Care
recently gave an exhibition Of market
baskets TO the class of campfire and
teen-age girls who are working at the
Young Women's Christian association
under the direction of Mrs. Eva A.
lIorner Poor Mrs. Don't-Care was n
sadder, but wiser woman after the
exhibition was over.
These girls, with the slogan Keep
the well baby well', have been pur-
suing a follow-up campaign on baby
week work, and under the direction
Of Mrs. J. w. Sloan have completed
q six weeks course in baby nursing
They have made several delightful
bassinets out Of old clothes baskets
and have made and distributed lots
of baby clothes. Each Of the six
clubs into which these young girls
are divided have adopted a baby,
which they call a mascot, and after
whose needs they look. In addition
they distribute food to needy families.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-15
MRS. D. A. WlCKIzER DIES
Wife OF Former Tulsa Minister Sue
cumhs in Oklahoma City.

Mrs D. a. Wickizer. wife OF Rever-
end Wickizcr who was pastor Of the
Christian church here for four years.
died after an operation in an Okla
homa city hospital yesterday morn
ing. The Reverend WickiZer Is the
pastor Of the Christian church in
Norman.
Reverend Wickizer held the pastor
ate in the local church for several
years and during his work in Tulsa
the old church building at Fourth and
Boulder. which the congregation has
lust outgrown, was erected. Mrs.
Wickl2cr was president Of the state
Christian Womens board of missions
society and president of the local So
ciety.
Mrs. Wickizor is survived by her
husband and two daughters. Wilma
19. ana Lucille Is, and one son Will
nrd age H. The funeral services will
be held from their home in Norman
this afternoon.