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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25
GrLd Game Repreaented

FOOTBALL was not without its repre-
sentation at the school. Frank Dobaon.
now camp physical director at Camp
Jackson. and formerly coach Of Clemson,
Richmond, Tech. Georgia and other
teams. was among those present, Then
there was Vaughn Blako. tho only Van
derbllt star and DR.. r. J, Stewart. for
nner coach 1T the University Of Ne
braBka.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25
A Reflection
BY Marie Condo.
Metropolitan Opera House Company.

Editor Note.-Marie Condo who is in
private life Mrs Ernestne Cobern Boyer.
is daughter of DR.. Camden NJ. Cobern,
Religious Work Director for the ~" at
Camp Hancock.
I looked into my mirror.
And saw a little face,
That bobbed above a collar
OF coffee -coloTed lace.
saw two eyes Of sapphire
That shouted ''howdyedo"
Before they dropped demurely
To hide the precious blue.
A nose to hanteur tilted.
With quite regal air,
A dimple saying kiss me-
A stubborn chin-'you dare"
Stralghtway I wrote a letter,
And mailed IL 20 the sky,
Dear Lord I thank you kindly.
Thore's none so fair rs I.
To find myself so lovely
Was such q sweet surprise,
But you must know, my mirror,
Was my true lovers eyes.
Corporal (name deleted by censor)
ls tho champion optimist in tho (de-
ietod by censor) regiment On his FIRST
visit to Paris an air raid was In prog
ross. and IN no observed the Parisians
all intent on tho taubes. he SAID to his
companion:
There's one thing about this all
stuff"
And that is?-'
1T keeps you looking up"
(Reply deleted By censor).
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25
PORTS OF Interest to the Soldiers of Camp Hancock
SECOND BATTALION
HOLDS ANOTHER MEET
C. M. G. 0. T. S. Wednesday
Athletic Meet Now An Estab-
liShed Custom. One Held Last
Wednesday Proves interest
ing Event


mo event
Following the now ests bIished cus-
+o,,, +ho -, 49,, ,.....-,,.,
VIC 9ooo'iu N".'',i'o''
Oh the q M q. .. H. >, assembled on
Wednesday afternoon to take part in
the propram Of athletics From time
g..
~ ''i'i' ne" 'uies nave peeh duueu
TO the program until now, the list of
events run off has become quite for
hlaable basket ball, added this We'd
nesday proved one of the most inter-
estlng sports of the day. -Four con-
tests took place and all were clever
and hard fought. The first game
brought together the Ith and Sth COM
pahles. Inc speed and dash of the
boys from the Sth rather dazzled the
18th crowd which is evidenced by the
score OF Il TO in favor of the Sth
company Next come the clash be
tween the 9TH and 10th companies. The
9TH company proved the superior in
BASKET Ilndlng task by score OF II to
{, 1hen followed the game between
thh llth and 18th companies, and when
tne DUST mad settled, giving the score
Keepers chance to see their sheets,
the lIth company was found on top OF
score IL to 3. Finally came the fight
between the 2bth and the 7th COM
panles. me end OF TINS contest found
the 9TH company floored for the sec
ond time in the day. The defeat only
came after the hardest kind of playing,
however, as the score OF to in favor
OF the 2oth company attested,
Nlelng IN interest with the basket
pan games were the baseball games
EultorS throughout the land VINO have
Demoaned the demise or baseball,
reckoned without thought OF the army
camps and environments. Had any
one or them been present to listen to
the Iutsy cheers OF the enthusiasts
VINO yelled Tor the different teams on
wednesday AFTERNOON, AChange OF
feeiing might have been experienced
Inc first contest was rather desul-
tory affair between the l2th and 2Bth
companies. The eth company playing
cleanly, cleYerly and efficient, dazzled
their opponents, in most complete
manner
Not once did the 18th company men
appear dangerous The closest they
came to scoring was in the first inning
when they managed to place a man on
thlrd and one on second with none out.
Winter pitching for the 26th company,
redeemed himself, however, by tanning
the next three men to face him. The
tlnal score was IA to in favor Of the
10Th company.
The second game between the 7th
and 9Th companies proved the closest
and most interesting of the afternoon.
Both teams played an excellent brand
OF bail and fought hard until the very
last minute OF the game. The 9Th
company finally pulled to the lead and
won by score of 8 to 2.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25
Other baseball stars.

OTTO JORDAN, Vinegar Bill -Brelten-
stein. Billy Laval and Charlie West were
other baseball stars who were in attend
ance at the school. Jordan formerly
played with Atlanta, Breltenstein and
Laval with Sally League teams and West
was aH-Southern third sacker while a
member Of the Wake Forest College
nine.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25
WHITES
Edited BY
DICK JEMISON

Fraternizing
THE RATCHET has been buried
Sammy Mayer and Walter Barbara, RI
walls In baseball when Atlanta and New
Orleans were lighting for the pennant,
are now in Y NJ. c. a, work and were at
the Blue Ridge training school which has
just closed.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-25

ATHLETICS was reDro8ented Mt the
school IN person Of V. s. Blanchard. for
mer coach OF Phillips Andover and
momber Of the American olympic team
that went to Stockholm in 1919 !. Magry
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
DRAFT DODCER
WIELDS BROOM
BRENT DOW ALLINsON IS SET TO
MOPPING CAMP GRANT
GUARD HOUSE.

Rockford. April 22.-Brent Dow AL.
1inson. prominent Chicago Stacker, Is
bearing arms at Camp Grant today.
His arms consist of broom and a
mop, and his particular Job has been
the cleaning of a guard house. Allin.
son was brought to the camp last night
from Washington under guard With
him came commitment papers which
indicated Allinson is being held by mil
itary authorities on a charge Of deser-
ton. He was assigned to the casual
detachment OF the sixth division and
sent to the guard house here. While
at the division headquarters awaiting
removal to the guard house, Allinson
was uncommunicative and devoted his
time to reading newspaper.
Newspaper men ware not permitted
to interview Allinsoh Camp authori-
ties declared he is no better than any
other Stacker or deserter and publica-
ton OF interviews with him might be
much to his liking.
At division headquarters today an
officer said that Allinson would be ac-
corded the same treatment that any
other man would be, accused OF sim.
liar offense against the government.
Judge Advocate Col. A. M. Kimball
said he did not know when the .Allin-
son case would be heard by court
martial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
COFFIN TOLOSE
AIRCRAFT JOB?
PRESIDENT AND BAKER DECIDE
ON REVISION OF PROOUC-
TIoN PROGRAM.

Washington. d. c., April ga re-
adjustment of the aircraft program
has been decided definitely by Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Baker has
been directed to carry it out. 1t was
indicated today that man not here
tofore mentioned will be given full
charge of production.
Howard E. Coffin. head OF the air
craft board, is blamed by some in.
vestigators for the collapse of the
building program.
Secretary Baker was working to-
day on reorganization plans and an
announcement probably will be made
within two or three days. 1t was not
indicated today what changes in per
sonnel might be made or whether the
aircraft board itself would be reor-
ganized. 1t was intimated, however.
that production would be put in the
hands of one man whose name was
not given.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
TAMA MAN JAILED;
DISLOYALTY CHARGE

Cedar Rapids, April 22.-Federal
marshals went to Tama last night
where they arrested Fritz Uph0ff on
instructions from the de-
partment OF justice, on charge Of
violating the espionage act. He was
brought to, this city today and locked
up. Deputy Marshal Healy said the
man either would be prosecuted as a
spy or interned during the war. The
marshal declared Uphoff's record is
such to warrant prosecution but he de.
clined to make public the nature Of
the charges against him. Uphoff Is
said to be wealthy and of high stand
ing in his own community.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
GREATER FIGHT
TO START SOON
AMERICANS WILL HAVE BIGGER
PART IN OPPOSING NEXT
ATTACK.

Washington. D. c.. April 22.-Ger-
many's enormous sacrifices on the
western front have been barren of re-
suits, says the war departments week
ly review Of the military situation to-
day, but should the present drive at
channel ports fail. American strate-
gists look for the enemy to undertake
a further and even more powerful
thrust.
The German attack in the northern
salient. the statement asserts, cannot
be viewed as the final nor even the
most determined onslaught Of the
enemy
As the result of steps taken by Cen
eral Pershing with the consent OF
Washington. American forces are -des.
tined to participate on larger scale
than hitherto in the stubborn resist.
ance that will be offered.
For reasons that cannot be pub.
lished at this time. General Pershins
has been enabled to place much larg
er force at the disposal Of General
Foch, the allied supreme commander
than was at first contemplated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
GERMANY

London. April 22.-Tlle follow
ing official report was issued yes
terday in Berlin:
"On the battle fronts reciprocal
Reconnaissance led to violent in
fantry engagements. Near La
Bassee. Lens and Albert there
was lively firing duel between
the Avre and the Disc and the
artillery at many times was spirit
ed.
Between the Disc and the Mo-
selle Lower Saxon battalions at
tackled the Americans in their po-
sitions near Seicheprey. They
stormed the place and pressed
forward as far as two kilometers
"a mile and a quarter} into the
enemy lines. Minor enemy count
er attacks were repulsed, and
strong attempts to attack were
held down and frustrated.
TN the night storming troops
after the destruction Of enemy
works. returned to their lines Of
departure. The losses Of the
Americans were extraordinarily
high. One hundred and eighty
three Americans. including five
officers, were taken prisoner and
twenty-five machine guns we're
captured.
North of Morville, east ofPont-
a-Mousson (Toul sector), We took
prisoners as a result Of a forefleld
engagement with the French"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
SOLON A5sA|[S
'AGITAT0RS IN
LABOR RANKS.
Poindexter Reveals Move
for General Strike in
Seattle.
BERNSTORFF CALLED
COMMON CRIMINAL

Washington, ID. c., April ga
by labor leaders at Seattle,
Wash, to call general strike May !
as a protest against alleged persecu-
ton of Thomas Mooney and others
convicted of the bomb conspiracy at
San Francisco, was reported to the
senate today by Senator Poindexter OF
Washington, who denounced 1t in We
hement terms as "blackmail" upon the
government, sedition and treason.
The movement. he declared, Is in
harmony with the I. w. W., bolshdyiki
and other international unrest.
ENEMIES OF GOVERNMENT
Senator Poindexter continued:
IF recourse is to be had to such
blackmail or to terrorism, sabotage.
dynamite and murder, to the doctrines
of direct action of the bolsheviki and
l. w. W., the weak are the ones who
will suffer.
TRAITORS TO LABOR
These who are putting forth this
effort are towards. They attempt to
gain their purpose BY blackmail and
stealthy attack. These men do not
labor. There is a vicious
element in labors ranks, largely COM
posed OF aliens, who are not only dis
loyal and seditious but enemies Of the
and enemies Of mankind.
'The bolsheviki Of Russia and the
/. w. W., or direct action socialists of
the United States are brothers Of mill
tarism Of Prussia. The I. w. w. and
the principal conspirators among the
small percentage Of so-called labor
leaders who misrepresent labor. advo-
.ate sueA A1ailrders and that OF which
Mooney was convicted.
CALLS BERNsroRFF spY
Former German Ambassador Bern.
storff was denounced by Senator Poin-
dexter for having instigated labor un-
rest and violence. The former Ger
man envoy, the Washington senator
declared, should have been arrested
here ana "tried as common criminal
or enemy spy"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
WILSON FIGHTS
ARMY |A[S
FOR D|SLdYAL
Says Chamberlain Bill Is
Unnecessary and
Unconstitutional.
NO COMPROMISE
ON COORDINATION

Washington, d. c., April 22.-Presi-
dent Wilson came out in opposition to
the Chamberlain bill which would try
violation Of the sed1tion laws by
courts martial, and In letter to Sen
ator Overman OF North Carolina, de-
clared his belief tLat the measure is
unconstitutional.
II enacted the president declared,
the bill would place the United States
on level with its enemies. The
measure he said, is opposed to the
spirit and purpose Of the espionage
laws. n
MOVE AoAINsT sEDiTioN
Enactment Of the Chamberlain bill
has been urged before the senate mill
tary committee as necessary to stamp
out German propaganda. Vigorous
opposition to its passage has been de-
veloping and Senator Borah has
sought support OF senate leaders in his
efforts to defeat It.
The bill has not had the support of
the department Of justice.
In his letter to Senator Overman,
the president also indicated that he
W ould not compromise with oppon-
0AAt0 ~ SAuvOC1lluB AucAulASuIs Ol IAO
Oyerman bill which proposes broad
general grant Of power to reorganize
departments.
UNAlTEHAHLY OPPOSED
The presidents letter said ins part:
Il am wholly and unalterably op-
posed to such legislation and very
much value the opportunity you give
me to say so. i think It is not only
unconstitutional but that ia character
1t would put us Nearly upon the level
OF the very FeopyS We afe ffentins and
affecting TO despise. It would be alto
gether inconsistent with the spirit and
practice Of America. and In view of
the recent legislation, the espionage
bill, the sabotage bill and the woman
spy bill. I think 1t unnecessary and un-
called for.
1T is admirable, the way you have
been handling these important bills.
and thank you with all my heart for
standing by the bill which bears your
name. without any compromise Of any
kind"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
COAL PRODUCTION
SHOWS AN INCREASE

Washington, D. c.. April 22.-Prod-
uction Of bituminous coal took a jump
during the week ending April 13. the
U. S. geological survey announced to.
day and showed an increase OF $780,
900 net tons or more than II per cent
over the production OF the previous
week. The total production was es.
timated at 10.947 900 tons as compared
to 9,317,000 tons for the week ending
April 6. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
HARDING IN FIELD
FOR RENOMIN ALTON

Des Moines, April Ex-Governor
Harding today filed announcement Of
his candidacy for the republican gu.
bernartorial nomination in the June
primary election. He is the first can.
didate to file in the gubernatorial
field in any party. "Wednesday is the
last day for filing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
GUATEMALA BALKS
u. S. IN WAR MOVES

Guatemala City. April 22.-The ma
tional assembly at It's session today de-
clared the republic OF Guatemala to
occupy the same position toward the
European belligerents as does the
United States.
Guatemala broke diplomatic rela.
tions with Germany in April. 1917. The
action now taken is apparently in
tended to, constitute declaration of
war against Germany and Austria
Hungary with whom the United
States is now at war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
AMERICANS BLOCK HARD ENEMY THRUST
Farmer Scored
As Stacker Is
Navy Recruit
~EDAR RAPIDS, April a.
Hugh Elder Wilson, young

~ EDAR RAPIDS, April 22.-
Hugh Elder Wilson, young
- farmer Of Buchanan county,
who was the subject Of much un-
pleasant notoriety 4 few weeks
ago because Of his efforts TO dodge
army service. now 10 full fIed0ed
member Of Uncle Sans fighting
forces. Accompanied by hIs moth
er and father young Wilson went
to Minneapolis last Saturday,
where he enlisted In the navy.
Wilson's hone was painted yellow
after he had succeeded In having
himself placed In deferred classl-
faeation. After.he had been round
ly scored by .peopie Of the COM
munIty for refusing to enlist, no
requested the draft board to place
him Ia class 1. This was done but
at the last moment he decided to
enter the navy. Wilson sold his
livestock and leased his farm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
LATINS ATTACK
In MACEDONI
IoNLY pEsULToRY ARTILLERY
ACTIONS ARE REPORTED
IN ITALY.

Rome. April 22.-"Desultory artil-
lery actions occurred along the whole
'front.'" says today's war ONCE report.
I'm Macedonia, at dawn on April 20,
under the effective cover Of artillery
fre detachments Of our troops in
hicted heavy losses on German ad-
vanced posts, one of which was de-
stroyed"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
TWO MORE CROWNS
FOR KAISER'S BROW

Amsterdam, April 22.-Berlin news
papers report that the national liberal
party leaders have decided unani-
mously to send telegram to Emperor
William recommending that he accept
the crowns Of the former Russian gov
ernment Of Esthonia and Livonia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
AvlA1oRs BROUGHT DOWN
IBy Associated Press Stan
I. CnrroSpopdoutl aEl7ietf

With the American Army in France-
April 21.-(Delayed) Two low flying
German airplanes we're brought down
Saturday by American machine gun
ners during the German attack In anil
about Seicheprey, northwest OF TOul.
The machine gunners who bagged the
Germans had been ordered to retire.
but they remained in the position and
fought effectively against the enenfs
aviators.
During the engagement the Ger
mans concentrated their artillery fire
on the American telephone and tele-
graph wires, which were cut many
times. Couriers were forced to pass
through two or three barrages in or
der to maintain communication. In the
meantime the men of the signal corps
many of them smoking cigarettes In
the face of heavy bombardment, re
stored communication.
PERF.DY BRINGS DEATH
Ambulance men ventured into No
Mans Land during the thick of the
fight and did heroic work In gathering
up wounded. One German. who had
offered to surrender. attempted to- fex-
plode a bomb on the ground as three
AIucTlCdAS dppkOdShSu AAAA' 1AuSsAtSs
soldier, however, discovered the trick
and hurled grenade at the German.
One Of the Germans legs was blown
off and he died later, prisoner of the
men he attempted to blow up.
A village near the front lines which
the correspondent visited today tells.
mute tale of yesterdays fighting.
There are huge shell holes in the
streets and parts of the church and
other buildings have been blown off.
, GIRLS DEFY ENEMY FIRE
The enemy fire became so hot here
that Salvation Army girls who had
been serving coffee and doughnuts to
the Americans were forced to leave,
The girls protested, saying they were
not afraid of the Germans and wanted
to stay in their dugouts, but the of
ficers did not wish to take the re-,
sponsibility. AS they left the girls
were cheered by soldiers returning
from the front lines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
Reinforcements And Minor
Raids Strengthen Posi-
tions of Allies Before
Amiens, Ypres and Haze
brouck.
BATTLE ENDS
IN DEFEAT FOR HUNS
rBy Associated Press STAFF

+ With the British Army in France.
April 22.-Takihg advantage Of the
moonlight the Germans at 10 o'clock
last night made strong but unsuc-
cessful attack against the British posi-
tions north OF Aveluy wood, on the
front above Albert. HEAVY fighting
continued until o'clock this morning.
The Germans appear to have taken one
British outpost and to have lost
ground. themselves elsewhere In the
woods. The assault was preceded by
a heavy bombardment and the gunfire
on both sides kept up most Of the
night.
There was active artillery fighting
throughout Sunday east of Arras and
on both sides of the Scarpe river. The
battle at s-Betronneaux and the
surrounding territory also was con-
tinued. The British improved their
lines somewhat in the neighborhood Of
Villers-BetronneAux.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
FIGHT HAND 70 HAND.

tBy Associated Press Staf
Correspondent
With the American Army in France
April 0.-(Delayed)- force,
which attacked the American posi-
tions west Of the Renners forest
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
HAD NoTADLE RECORD.

/, London, April 20. Captain Baron
Won Richthofen. the famous German
aviator, has been killed, Reuters cor
respondent at British headquarters re-
ports.
The captain was brought down In
the Somme valley. His body was re-
covered and will be- buried today with
military honors.
Since Captain Boelke was shot
down in October, 1916. Captain Won
Richthofen has been the most promt.
nent and successful German aviator.
On April 8, the German war Office an
nounced that he had achieved his
seventy-eiEhth aerial victory al
though in this as in previous citations
he was not credited explicitly with
having brought down an allied plane.
Captain Won Richthofen first came
into prominence as leader Of the
flying circus, a squadron Of German
aviators which fought in a peculiar
circular formation, following each
other around so that in case one was
attacked the next flyer could sweep
the antagonist from the rear. Re-
Gently Emperor William conferred
upon Captain Richthofen the Order Of
the Red Eagle.
An Official statement reporting
aerial activities Saturday by Berlin
said:
Baron Richthofen at the head Of
his trusty chasing squadron on Satur-
day gained his seventy-ninth and
eightieth victories"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-23
German Effort to Divide
French and American
Forces Meets With Crush
ing Defeat; Girls Make
Bravery Record.
HEROIC FIGHTERS Ugh
DEFY HUNS CANNON
IAssociated Pres. sunmaryl /

Associated Press Summary
Having withstood violent German
infantry attack in force the American
troops in the sector northwest of Toul
have driven the enemy from the posi-
tion he gained Saturday and have re-
stored the situation completely. The
American main positions held out
against the enemy but the Germans
occupied advance elements from
which they were elected Sunday by
! the Americans in the counter attack.
In the east the French lines also have
been re-establfshed.
| SOUGHT TO BREAK LINE.
Indications are that the Germans
intended to make the attack the start
of an effort to separate the American
land French troops and, perhaps, to-
wipe out the American sector. Cen
;eral Pershing,s men, however, fought
desperately and only retired from
Seicheprey before overpowering num-
bers. The enemy was not able to
hold the village and soon evacuated
lit.
/ After the Americans had driven the
Germans from the} occupied advanced
! posts the enemy did not Attack again
land Sunday was comparatively lquiet
fIeaat 0S ST ssffah1el Tho -
4 fensiYe. which persisted throughout
lthe day and into the night. WAS pre-.
ceded by most violent artillery fire
but the. Americans were undismayed
and stuck to their guns and trenches
to meet the enemy storming troops
Two German airplanes were brought
down by American machine gunners.
| GERMANS CLAIM CAPTURES
| Berlin, in its official statement de
scribes Saturdays action lightly. Ad.
mission is made that the fighting was
severe and it is claimed that 1S9
Americans, including five officers, and
twenty-five machine guns were cap
tured Heavy losses it is said were
inflicted by the Germans. That the
effort of it's purpose is indicated BY
the announcement that the attackers
returned to. their own positions un-
der cover of night. Berlin makes no
mention of French troops having been
engaged in this region.