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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
COLONEL SHANNON'S
RARE DISTINCTION
Commander of 111th Infantry
Only officer Who Trained
Troops for Rainbow Division.

Col. e. G. Shannon, commander of the
11lth Infantry, composed of men OF the
old 18th and 9th Regiments, has a rare
distinction among the officers Of the 2Sth
Division When the Rainbow Division
was formed. the only troops chosen from
Pennsylvania were in battalion of the
old Fourth Infantry, formerly command
ed by Colonel Shannon, but now formed
into machine gun battalions.
The new commander of the One Hun
dred and Eleventh is reputed to be one
of the most skillful officers in the 28th
Division. He is AZ years of age and has
seen almost 20 years in the service of
Pennsylvania national guard. He was
in federal service in the Spanish Amer
yer Is, 1898, and during that time took
part in the Porto Rican campaign under
Brigadier General C. r. O'Neill.
Colonel Shannon is outranked by only
Richards of the One Hundred and
Twelfth Infantry and Col. w. S. Mckee
Of the One Hundred and Seventh Field
Artillery. According to the guard Gus
tom Of reckoning seniority he is the sixth
sixth ranking colonel,
Entering the guard as private on
April IA, 1889, Colonel Shannon passed
through all the non commissioned grades
until he was elected second lieutenant of
Company c, Fourth Infantry, in June,
ant in April, 1896, and to captain in Feb
ruary, 1885, which rank he held in the
Spanish American war He was made a
major on December II, 1904. and later
advanced to colonel on April 10, 1915.
Colonel Shannon served as a sergeant
in his regiment during the Homestead
riots in 1892.
When the Fourth Infantry was dis
membered here, he was appointed to
command the Headquarters Train and
Military Police. but was later transfer
red to the command Of the One Hundred
and Eleventh Infantry, which he now
holds
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
AUGUSTA WILL HAVE
SOLDIERS CLUB
Citizens Committee Raises
Nearly Ten Thousand Dollars
in Few Days AS Result of Talk
by H. B. Ehler.

AS the result of an address by II. b.
Ehler, Of the war department commits
sion on training camp activities, at a
mass meeting of Augustans last week.
a citizens committee is working hard
endeavoring to raise within the speci-
fled ten days the sum of $4,000, to
which the government will add $4,000
for the erection of a Soldiers Club.
Mr.. Ehler made it plain that the war
department expected that Augusta
would raise the necessary amount and
during the course of his remarks, he
intimated that Augusta had not done
it's full share for the welfare of the
soldiers when they go outside the camp
and referred to the presence of hum
dreds of soldiers on the streets on
Christmas Day, with apparently no
place to go. He praised the people
who have taken soldiers into their
home, but stated that it had affected
only a comparatively small number OF
men.
Committees were appointed to cam
vass the business men and citizens of
the city and by Tuesday, the fund had
grown to nearly $4,000, with many
branches of trade to be heard from.
it is an assured fact that Augusta will
have a Soldiers Club in the near flu
ture where bowling alleys, billiard
and pool tables, reading room and au-
ditorium for theatricals and moving
pictures will be furnished. 1t will be
a home for the soldier when in the city
and will be a great addition to the eff
forts already put forth by the gener
GUS hearted people of Augusta for the
comfort and entertainment Of her sol
der guests
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
JANUARY 2, 1918.
HOW PERSHING'S men
Observed CHRISTMAS
Corporal Plays Santa Claus in
Hangar. Presents for Children

With the American Army in France,
Tuesday, Dec. 25.-The American eX-
pedtionary force in France celebrated
Christmas in a bowling snowstorm, which
continued all day. Despite the difficult
ties due to the storm few features of any
program were cancelled.
Even the celebration at the quarters of
the American air squadron was carried
out although a binding snow sWirled into
the hangar where a tree had been erect
ed for the children of a nearby village
The Santa swooped down from clouds
dripping white and with a pack on his
back stepped from an airplane much to
the delight of about one hundred small
children who huddled within the shelter Of
the hangar,
1t is doubtful that children anywhere
had ever seen such q sight When the
youngsters had gathered at the hangar,
Santa Claus, who was an American cor
poral got into a big machine at nearby
hangar.
Whirr of Engine.
He flew off and fifteen minutes later
there was q whirr of engines over the
children's heads and an alrplane dropped
to the SnoW-coVered field before them,
The children had been told that Santa
had abandoned his old q'eigh for an air
plane but they did not besleve it until they
saw him come down from the skies.
In all the units entertaining children,
each small guest received the present ne
most desired. There were at least q
score of large community trees and many
were distributed.
Efforts were made to carry out the
program of football games, but some of
these had to be cancelled when the snow
became too heavy. While the Christmas
dinner did not approach that of Thanks
giving because Of lack of turkey and trim
mings the army managed to enjoy itself
cheerfully.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
Y. M, C, A, TENT AT
REMOUNT STATION
Secretary Brewer Delighted
With Cooperation of Officers
and Men. Major stryker Re-
quested Service.

Four miles from Camp Hancock and
nine miles from Augusta, in a beautiful
but isolated spot, about three hundred
men and q dozen officers constitute a
very important branch of the quarter
masters department. Their days work
consists of treating, conditioning and
caring in every possible way for the
thousand horses necessary to camp Han
cock and other military stations. When
their days work is done they have no
place togo except to their barracks.
When Major G. L. Strylzer arrived from
Newport News about a week ago to take
charge of the depot he Immediately
sensed the need of Y. M. c. A. He
appealed to Camp Secretary Tomlinson.
who Immediately responded by erecting a
tent and placing a secretary in charge.
Officers and men alike rejoiced in this
addition to their life.
One officer when introduced to the
secretary, said: ~ know of no one more
welcome than Y. NJ G. A. secretary
This spirit of appreciation and eager co
operation on the part ef both officers and
men promises good results for the flu
ture,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
PRUSSIAN is
FIEND IN UNIFORM
Private Peat Tells Camp Upton
Men Some Virile Facts.
Gassed and Hit.

"Two years in hell and back with a
smile" is the way he's billed lie didn't
leave the smile home when he visited
Camp Upton. It was there, likewise a
right arm which hung eloquently helpless
The smile and the arm are Private Peat
Lieut. Harold Peat, Fifteenth Canadian
Battalion, to be more official private
Peat" is the name of a book he has writ
ten on the war. He talked to the S60th
Infantry in the Y M. G. A. auditorium at
Camp Upton, andthrill after thrill went
through the big audience as the pertly
smiling, nervously alert little chap-a tea
and coffee salesman before en1isting-
talked of war as it is somewhere.
Private Peat was in at the beginning
when things were worst, was gassed at
Ypres and later was hit in the shoulder
by an explosive shell which mussed up his
right lung Here are some paragraphs
of things he said, which nth Division men
might well insert in their Stetsons:
"When you get over there never throw
YOUR rifle down It's your mother, sister
and brother, and no one will go back on
his mother. Only the Hun throws away
his rife.
line of French and English, what can they
do when the Stars, and Stripes get in the
Don't grouse and complain in your
letters home Write cheerful stuff. After
all, you're having a bully time.
''Fighting showed us that without dis
cipline soldier is not soldier.
1.-The dark days Of the war are over
the days when we stared defeat in the
face.
"We're fighting this war on the square
and Wen win on the square You don't
know what faith this takes when you see
your pals crucified, your comrades tor
fured and with your own eyes you see
hat the Prussian atrocities are real.
you'll find death and vermin and mud
in the trenches, but you'll find other fine
fellowship and good
cheer.
when you have seen some Of the real
things Of war you'll believet with me that
the Prussian was not made by our God,
but is a fiend in uniform.
You'll one day be proud and happy
that you've gone into this thing like men,
and youth thank God you could beat those
Huns while your mothers are safe at
home"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
BRITISH LOSSES LESS
THAN 7 PER CENT

In a letter to Senator Willard Sauls-
bury, written some time ago, Secretary
of War Baker cites the losses of the
British in France since the beginning
Of the war as less than seven to every
one hundred men of the total men sent
to France. This includes those dying
in action and from wounds and will
bring encouragement to many who
have magnified the losses on the west
ern front as being something frightful.
Here is the letter:
War Department,
Washington, Nov. 10. 1917.
Hon. Willard Salisbury,
u. S. Senate, Washington, ID. &.
My Dear Senator:
The rumors to which you refer in
your letter have been called to my at
tention several times in the past few
weeks | have ignored them because
all of us know that American people
are not children to be frightened out of
the path of duty we have chosen mere
ly for the reason that the duty is grim.
AS we take the place that is our nat
ural heritage in the war for world
liberty. it is inevitable that many of
our sons and brothers will fall How
heavy this sacrifice may be none of us
can foretell.
[ am unable to give you in actual
numbers the figures which you ask.
Up to June LIST, the losses of the British
expedltionary forces in deaths in action
and deaths from wounds were about
seven per cent of the total Of all men
sent to France since the beginning Of
the war 1t may be added that the
ratio of this character today, because
of improved tactics and the swiftly
allied superiority in artillery
is less than seven. to every hundred
men,
Cordially yours,
(Signed) NEWTON u. BAKER,
Secretary Of War
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-02
FOR SALE

If any soldier in the 2Sth division
has an article to sell, or if something
has been lost or found. the columns
of Trench and Camp are open free of
charge. Perhaps some officers or en-
listed men have articles of clothing
that have been debarred under military
orders. We shall be glad to open an
Exchange" or For Sale" or Rooms
Wanted" column, without charge
Whatever your needs, make them
known through Trench and Camr Be
brief!
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

those worn by older people which are
very long and cuffless.
The over garment is sleeveless, with
border of silk braid about the bot
tom instead Of the wide band of silk
embroidery that enriches the dress for
older women. Another modification
for the sake Of youthfulness Is re-
vealed in the substitution of a belt of
the material (bound with brady for
the heavy cords and tassels of silk
that are too rich for young wearers.
The back hangs straight and the
round neck is finished with a binding
Of braid. Plain silk. or satin, might
be substituted for this braid. A very
pretty finishing touch which delights
everyone appears in the small fiat
bow of satin. with two long. hanging
ends. placed at the back of the neck
opening. The ends are finished with
very short strands Of beads. The fiat
buttons that are set in row at each
side may be Of bone or mother-of-
pearl md the front Of the overdress
Is provided with slit pockets.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
MERCER NEVER LOST FAITH
Prosecuted Belgian Cardinal Always
Confident That God Would Save
the Unhappy Country.

Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Ma
lines, Belgium, was not actually i'm
prlsoned by the Germans, but his free
dom was restricted. His offense was
the issuing Of pastoral letter to his
people In January, 1915, in which he
said: II have gone through most of
the places in my diocese which have
been wasted. What l have
seen Of the ruins and the ashes passes
anything that, in spite of my most
acute fears, could ever have imag-
ined. :. Churches, schools, char
liable institutions. hospitals, converts,
to a considerable number. are unfit for
use or are In ruins. Whole villages
have almost disappeared. God
will save Belgium, my brothers, we
cannot doubt it. Let us say, rather,
he is saving her. Is there a single
patriot who does not feel that glory
has come to Belgium? Which of us
would have the courage to tear out
the last page Of our history? Which
of us can look without pride on the
splendor Of the glory that our MUIR
dered-country has won't"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

The school girl or the college girl,
whose retrospective mental glance
takes In years Of middies and skirts,
will cast fond and lingering look on
the pretty two-piece frock shown
above. 1t is not SO different from the
MILDLY, having all its points of ad-
vantage in comfort and easy adjust
ment. But 1t has style Of its own.
and that greatest of all allurements.
1t Is in the mode. This Is the two
piece street dress. with straight hang
ing over-garment, as worn by fashion
able women. but so delightfully."- toned
down into girlishness that the Sub
deb" or even the fapper may wear
st.
The foundation Of this good and
smart model for youthful wearers, is
. plain frock of serge or other stall
wart wool cloth. The unadorned skirt
and underbody are Joined at the waist
line and the close fitting coat sleeves
set in a rather snug armhole. The
sleeves are finished with band cuff.
being varied in this particular from
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
ARIZONA.

A recent visitor at Ajo states that
among all Arizona producing mines
New Cornelia is now looking best in
point OF efficiency of operation and
extension of ore resources.
New Cornelia Copper Company out.
put in November was s.264,O pounds
of copper. compared with 4,644.OO0
pounds in October and 1850, 900
pounds IN November q year ago.
The report of the Shattuck- -Arisona
Copper Company for the quarter end
ing September 80, shows q marked
decrease in the amount of copper
mined and in smslter recovery Of
metal
The copper production Of the state
Of Arizona for the year 1918 is esti-
mated to be S2s,o00,000 pounds as
against the previous years produc-
tion Of 7oo.0o0.0o0 pounds. showing an
increase Of 1ie.ooo.oOo pounds.
The richest gold strike ever. made
In Yuma county has Just been opened
up fifteen miles from Quart.sits, near
New Water Springs. according to
Brimly. johnson and Hudson. the dis
coverers. 1t is said one sack of ore
alone is valued at $500. Joe Parker,
one of the owners, declares the strike
shows possibilities Of developing into
q bonanza.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
HAARLEM OIL CAPSULES
If YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and "worn-out7"
Are you nervous and irritable? Don't
sleep we'll at night? Have dragged
out" unrested feeling when you get
up In the morning? Dizzy spells2 Bill
ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back
ache. pain or soreness in the loins,
and abdomen? Severe distress when
urinatlng, bloody, cloudy urine or sed-
iment? All these indicate gravel or
stone In the bladder, or that the poi
soneus microbes, which are always in
your system, have attacked your kid
neys.
You should use GOLD MEDAL
Haarlem OIL Capsules Immediately.
The Oil soaks gently into the walls
and lining of the kidneys, and the lit
tie poisonous animal germs. which are
causing the inflammation, are imme-
diately attacked and chased out of
your system without Inconvenience or
pain.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

Don't ignore the "iittle pains and
aches" especially backaches. They
may he little now but there is no tell
ing how soon q dangerous or fatal dis
ease Of which they are the forerun-
ners may show itself. Go after the
cause Of that backaehe ut once. or you
may find yourself in the grip of an In
durable disease.
Do not delay a minute. Go to your
druggist and insist On his supplying
you with a box Of GOLD MEDAL
Hnarlem Oil Capsules. In "a hours
you Will feel renewed health and vigor.
After you have cured yourself con-
tinue to take one or two Capsules
each day so as to keep in first-class
condition. and ward of the danger OF
future attacks. Money refunded il
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand, and thus be sure of getting the
genuine-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

wonderfully-dressed skins. The neat
rows of small buttons at each side Of
short peplum lead the attention back
to France, where. attention to details
Of finishing does so much to main.
tain the precedence Of the French as
designers.
The picture portrays this blouse SO
faithfully that very little description IL
needed. 1t is development Of the
slip-over style. with plain. square neck,
that is made with light underbodice
as foundation. The blouse fastens
with tiny snap fasteners on the shoul-
ders and along the underarm at the
left. The sleeves are made in three
sections, set together with Q piping.
This piping, more or less large, is fea-
ture which has proved useful ip
blouses. Fine pipings finish all the
edges in satin shirtwaists and heavier
cords are used as decoration on
them. The acid test, which the taste
Of southern tourists applies to the new
models, is about to be met by this In.
teresting bit Of apparel.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

Whether modelled upon the lines of
the original tailored shirtwaist, or
drawing inspiration from the easy,
flowing lines Of Chinese coats, or from
any other quarter Of the globe, our
spring blouses are to be made Of
dainty and Of exquisite materials.
The world has grown small and there
is not much Of 1t too remote for the
inquisitive couriers Of merchandising.
to call upon In blouses the styles and
materials come from many sources.
But women demand sheer and silky
fabrics and the taste for fine needle
work grows and grows.
The blouse OF crepe georgette in a
dark color, which Is shown in the II.
lustration above. IL one Of the late
models launched upon the sea Of
styles. It Is interesting to study its
details and consider the several
sources from which they may have
sprung. We owe to France the love-
ly material-georgette crepe-named
in honor Of Georgette the modiste.
whose name It has made new word
In our luggage. But this fabric is
French Interpretation of crepe de
Chinese crepe. The sleeves are
patterned after the kimono sleeve, but
modified 90 that they are more
practical for Americans than the orig.
inal Japanese model. The decoration
Of beads and silk instantly brings
to mind the adornments that American
Indians lavIshed on their garments Of
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR The KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t il physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening medi-
zine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of years.
It Is sold by all druggists on its merit and
It should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has SO many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

Women all over the world realize more
and more that their work at home helped
the men at the Front. 1t involved
great sacrifices, hard work and unusual
physical, strength. Women at home
should study nursing for the home. A good
way to learn 10 to ask your druggist for .
copy or send Soc to publisher of the
Medical Adviser" 663 Main St., Buffalo,
N. Y, and get copy of their 1000 page
book bound in cloth, with chapters on
First Aid. Taking Care Of the Sick or
Wounded, Physiology. Hygiene. Anato.
my, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe.
Nobody, man or woman, can do good
work when health is impaired. If a
woman Il nervous or has dizzy spells.
suffers from awful pains at regular or ir-
regular intervals she should turn to tonic
made up Of herbs, and without alcohol,
which makes weak women strong and sick
women well. It is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. Send DR.. Pierce. Buffalo,
N. Y, 10 cents for trial package.
San Antonio. Texas. says: 81 write to say
when nrst began using DR.. Pierces Favorite
Prescription I was In expectancy. During this
time always was nervous that l couldn't
stand the door to be slammed nor the noise of
the children. 1t would almost make me crazy.
ed me wonderfully at this time. Ny babe Is
nearly q month old and haven't had a nervous
spell. I certainly thank God that my husband
months ago and got me the Prescription. in
tablet FORM. l am on the second bottle OF the
Prescription now and 1 have found by personal
Ida Lott, o02 Henry st.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
Colorado.

The Golden Queen property Of the
Mutual COOPERATIVE Mining Company
at Kokomo II being steadily operated.
Tho cross-cutting from the main
working shaft Of the Silver King
group on Niger hill, near Brecksn.
ridge. is being steadily continued.
The potash deposits In Park county,
near Hartsell. recently subjected to
expert examination, it IL reported.
have besn pronounced of commercial
value.
Teams are hauling ore from the
Howard shaft Of the Mary Mckinney
Mining Company, on the southeastern
slope of Ironclad hill. above the town
Of Anaconda.
Spelter in Colorado ores has moved
up to 1912 per 100 pounds, showing
q gain of 81 per ton for last week.
The market is very unsettled and
smelters are buying ON a conservative
basis.
Cresson mine reports net returns on
fully developed ore reserves as of
Nov. 1. 1918. Of $2,791,775. The ore
shipped in October yielded a net re-
turn Of $56.441.63 above all cost Of
operation
An important ore strike some eight
feet In width and yielding high values
in gold and copper, is reported from
the Gold King group near Silverton,
now operated on liberal scale by the
Gold King Extension Mining Company,
backed by Boston capital, with w. a.
Kinney as manager.
A dispatch from Roggen states that
the Carter OIL Company of Oklahoma
a Standard OIL subsidiary, is leasing
land between the Platte river and
Roggen for the purpose of sinking oil
wells. and will begin operations at
once
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
cutIcura Compilations.

Notning better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap 20, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
EnthusIastlc.

Hes very enthusiastic about any
project he thinks Of going into"
Counts his chickens before they are
Matched, eh?"
Eyes, and figures two to SHE'LL
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver Metal Prices.
Bar silver, $1.O1M.
Copper, per lb., 25xc.
Lead, $7.05.
Spelter, $S.12.
Tungsten concentrates. unit. $500
to 5000.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

A tcpless chemise combination Of
the step-in style is Of black mousselIne
de sole. trimmed with narrow sslmon
pink ribbon velvet. Needless to say,
this 10 q Paris.made design.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
The laundress. All grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

United States in the first six months
Of 1918 produced $4,000 tons OF
chromite ore.
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19
Man to Be Honored.

Man to Be Honored.
"De real patriot" said Uncle Eben,
''is de man dat followed de music of
de band ci'ar over to whur de sho'
nuff flghtin' was"
Gilpin observer., 1918-12-19

1t doesn't take a woman nearly as
long to decide to buy hat as 1t does
to decide which one to buy.