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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
DADDY
EA|RY TALL ell
HEX EFT BIRD.
MARY GRAHAMRQNNER

This way, this way, follow me-
snid little Mr.. Cricket Bird.
All the cricket birds hoped along
and said: "Where IRE we going, Mr..
Cricket Birdf"
I'VE are going to call on the fairies"
he said. "We are going to ask them II
they don't sometimes want us to give
the music for their balls. And we'd
like To form n band"
The cricket birds were delighted
with Mr.. Cricket Birds suggestion and
hoped along very happily and cheer
lily.
They reached Fairyland ut last and
Mr.. Cricket Bird hoped on the Fairy
Queens right wing and whispered In
her ar: II have a favor to ask, most
beautiful Queen"
Goodness. gracious, mercy me-" said
the Fairy Queen. did l hear a whis-
per In my carr"
you couldn't have" said the rest OF
the fairies. "For we haven't heard n
sound, nor seen a soul this afternoon"
But just then nll the other little
cricket birds hoped on the wings Of
the different fairies and every ono
said "Tve q favor to ask"
"Oh," called the fairies, "you did
hear "A whisper, Fairy Queen" And
zach n told her whisper. The same
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Tonight! Take Dodson's Liver Tone!
Better Than CaIome| For Liver
Calomel sickens! If bilious, constipated and head
achy read my guarantee.

s~traightcn you right up and make you
fee! fine and vigorous by morning. I
want you 10 20 back to the store and
get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone
Is destroying the sale Of cnlomel be-
cause 1t is real liver medicine; entire
ly vegetable, therefore Il Gun not sali.
vnte or make you sick.
! guarantee that one spoonful Of
Dodson's Liver Tone will put your
sluggish liver TO work and clean your
bowels OF that sour bile and consti.
pated waste which Is ~clogging your
system and making you feel miserable
] guarantee that n bottle OF Dodson's
Liver Tone will keep your entire fam
lily feeling fine for months. Give II to
your children. II is harmless doesn't
grippe and they like its pleasant taste.
ADV.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

whisper they had all heard, and II
seemed as II each fairy had heard 1t
close to her ear.
"What could II have bcenf" the
Fniry Queen asked. And then Mr..
Cricket Bird followed by all the little
cricket birds, hoped down from the
wings of the fairies where they had
been quite hidden, and began to sing
In their pleasant way a very pretty
song.
"Oh !" exclaimed oil the fairies. do
look 7"
OF course ench one was looking! No
one could think OF anything else.
"You sing like crickets." said the
Fairy Queen. "Who are you, little
birds2 We are so glad you've come
to sec us. Pray tell us who you are
and from where you have comef'
1--WE will be proud TO tell you." said
Mr.. Cricket Bird. And oh. how wise
you are. beautiful Queen"
The Fairy Queen smiled and all the
fairies jingled the little bells they had
been playing with. you are n wise
creature to say So" said the fairies.
But you have just said what we
WERE"
"How have II" asked the Fairy
Queen. looking very much puzzled.
"You must have guessed ! said some
thing. / called you little birds, but I
said you sang like crickets."
sand that's Just right" said the
cricket bird delightedly. "We have a
fine name. But We are Just what
you've said"
"But l didn't exactly say anything"
said the FURY Queen, looking more
and more puzzled. II said you were
like two kinds Of little creatures-one
kind from your looks and the other
from your voices"
And we are" said the cricket bird.
Our family name is Cricket Bird. We
are also called G~rasshopper Warblers."
"What nice Names" shouted the
fairies.
The crickets hopped and jumped
with glec. and Mr.. Cricket Bird con.
tinucd talking. 1--WE are called the
Cricket Bird family because we can
sing almost exactly like crickcts can.
And yet the sounds we make are so
like insects and we hop so beautifully
that they have called us Grasshoppet
Warblers too. So we are called by
both names"
"A..i you've come to see us" said
the Fairy Queen. won't you sing US
a tuner"
So all the cricket birds sang and the
fairies thought their voices sounded
just like crickets.
1--WE wanted To ask the great favor
OF furnishing the music for some of
your balls said Mr.. Cricket Bird.
1--WE would be so much honored. AZ
we don't feel quite so fine ms birds with
more beautiful voices 1t would make us
doubly proud"
"We'd be delighted To have the
Cricket Band" said the Fairy Queen,
"nnd Just TO show you how much we
like your music. will you come tomor-
row evening when we are going To give
n dance for the Twilight Fairies1'
And all the cricket birds proudly
promised to come, while Mr.. Cricket
Bird said he would lead the bandl
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Gold In the Head"

u an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh, Per.
cons who are subject to frequent colds
In tho head will find hat the use OF
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE viii
build up the system. cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks OF Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX:
On Internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free:
5000 for any case Of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
". J. Cheney q Co. Toledo. Ohio.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Relics Near Cambria,

Round about where Sir Julian
Byng's heroes are fighting are buried
some Of the earliest records OF the
working and battling OF mankind. In
his last book the late Lord Avebury re.
fers TO the scene. Deep In the Somme
gravel drifts were found flint nipple.
ments, intellectually old, the rough.
rude weapons with which paleolithic
man made war. II Is more than like
ly that the guns which are blowing
deep and bringing the past to life will
reveal more buried history.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add ! OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and 4 OF. Of glycerinc. Amy druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home Mt
very little cost. Full directions for max.
ing and use ZONE in each box Of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make IL soft
and glossy. II will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub of. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Fiery Red pImpIea.

A hot bath with Cutlcura Sonp followed
by an application OF Cuticura ONT.
ment to distressing eczomas, etc,
proves their wonderful properties. For
free samples address "Cuticurn, Dept.
x, Boston" At druggists and by mall.
Soap %. Ointment 20 and 5O.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Sir Robert Walpoie.

Flowcry oratory he dcspIscd. He
nscribcd to the interested views Of
themselves or their relatives the dec.
larations Of pretended patriots. Of
whom he snid: "All these men have
their price. ''-Mcmoirs OF Wnlpolc,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Can't Be Done,

II tell her she Is the only woman
! ever loved" "Of course" "But she
doesn't seem to believe me- "You
emit help that. / doubt II Adam ever
convinced Eve on that point."-Louis-
Vile Courier-Journal.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprnlns, s~wollings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mnnsficld's Magic Arnlca Ilni.
mont hnndy on the shelf. Three sizes
-25c, 50c and 81. 00.-Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
He Knew.

Frank was In school when the teach
or said:
"Who knows what the Ave senses
aref"
FRANK raised his hand aud said:
".NiCkrlS."
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
A Carbon Remover.

Acctol, n liquid applied by injection
through the spark plug opening, Is be-
Ing used for quickly removing car
bon from the cylinders of gasoline en-
zines,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Anything that goes downward will
run Itself. Anything that goes upward
has TO be pushcd.-Ralph parlette.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Sometimes n fellow Is like l. hydran.
gea bloom-cultivates a blush with
age.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

A night latch Is like n tombstone
when 1t Is put w for II late husband,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

It's good not to be too sensitive. II
you nr", you're bound TO get MI that's
comm to you, an then some.-Julie
Lippinann.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Sin and misery always go together.
but sin comes FIRST.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

A nation may not build n wall high
enough to permit II. safety rs II recluse,
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

There's no use in rocking the cradle
while you pinch the hnby.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
Another Advantage OF Corn Bread.

Corn bread Is good for the complex
lon. Use corr bread and become benu.
tiful us well MS win the war.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

The allies are marching against Ger
many's worst enemy.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Weak, FaInty Heart, and Mysteries
can be rectihed by taking "Renoyine" .
heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and 81. Adv.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Here's my gunrantee-Go to my
drug store and get n bottle OF Dodson's
Liver Tone for n few cents. Take II
spoonful tonight, and IL II doesn't
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Or. Plerce's Pleasant Pellets nrc the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07

Listen 10 mel Take no more sicken.
Ing, %snlivatlng calomcl when bilious or
constipatcd. Don't lose a days work !!
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis OF the bones.
Calomel, when 1t comes into contact
with sour bile, crashes into II, break
Ing It up. This Is when you feel that
awful nnusea and crnmpIng. II you
are sluggish and call Knocked out" II
your liver Is torpid and bowels consti-
pated or you have headache, dizziness,
coated tongue, If breath is bad or
stomach sour, just take n spoonful Of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1918-03-07
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE,

Pneumonia, follows on the heels OF n
neglected cough or cold. Delay no
longer. Take Mansncld's Cough Bal
lam. Price zoe and Sl.00.-Adv.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
BUILDING No. II.

Wednesday
$50 idweek Religious Service.
Thursday
8:15-Movies: Taylor Holmes in
"Ruggles Of Red Cap"
Friday.
7.15-Outdoor entertainment at the
Haunted House"
Sunday.
800 Regimental Service Chaplain
Sparkling.
$50 Evening Service.
Monday.
8:15-Movies, feature film.
Tuesday.
8:15-Herbert Leon Cope, humOrist.
BUILDING No. 70.
Wednesday.
S.00-Devotional Service, DR.. WIZ
inson, leader.
Thursday.
8:00--MoVing pictures.
Friday.
8:00-Humorigt, Harry Leon Cope.
Sunday.
10:00-Bible Glass, Rev Heath.
8:15- Enlisted Mems League.
Monday.
8:00-Moviug pictures.
Tuesday.
Augusta Entertainers.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
RED CROSS HOUSE
Sees GOOD SHOW
Rv sIsTAIRE.


The lse Hospital witnessed one OF
the biggest and snappicst shows last
Wednesday evening.
The Track.
Weather Clear. Track Fast. owners
Wells and Liberty Theatres starter PVt
r. II. Sstaire, Timekeepers MISS oahus
and lie popular Wells ORCHESTRA JUDGES
the Audience off 6 p, m. Time Two ana
half hours
Winners.
1st. Eastman aud Moore Belgium Trio.
Dead Heat.
End Ida cMilliar Cot Musical
Robinsons Heat
ard Anzay Abbott-Sgt Victor Gordon
Heat.
-, r,u.,,,au
Although opening the snow Eastman
and Moore socered one or the nlggesl
hits of any act that we have had. MISS
Gypsy the young lady has an exceptional
voice and plenty on personality -
The Belgium Trio jugElers OF human
beings have some sensational act Ihey
sure had the boys gasping. a.,
Ida Mcmillan and Bert SNOW piyed
their clever little sElt called Contrary,
Miss Mcmillan is broadway star gives
a very clever character in the sketch that
Of a woman who brings contrary lat .i.;d
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Grin-AidS

The intoxicated individual who, af-
ter humping into the same tree thir-
teen times, bemoaned the fact that
he was lost in an impenetrable forest
was no greater disgrace to civilization
than the hero Of this modern story
A man who had looked upon the wine
when he was no longer sure what color
it was in the course of his journey
home encountered a tree protected by
an iron tree guard.
Grasping the bars he cautiously felt
his way around it twice.
"Confound it," he moaned, sinking
to the ground Locked up!"
Bill Bashem was not a safe person
to deal with on the contrary, he
dealt with safes; but the lady visitor
to the slims was not to know this
80" she said to Bits little son.
they've put your father away for safe
keeping"
"Nah!" Fer e-breakin'l" replied
the grubby one, with a wink
A young man recently came to a
doctor and his complaint was Il rather
extraordinary one. He had seen a
ghost The doctor asked him where
he had seen il and what it was Hike
Il haw it," said he, the other night
when I was passing q graveyard: II
had big mouth and long ears Hike
a donkey" Go home" said the doctor,
and say nothing about it; it was your
own shadow you saw"
At certain nth-rate boarding house
transient entered the dining room
late for dinner. lie was unsteady on
his feet and the boarders realized at
once that he had been imhibing freely.
His first act after seating himself was
to pick mp his glass OF water and throw
it out of the window. His neighbof
asked:
What's the matter with the water,
my friend?"
a don't drink It."
Why"
a won't ever drink water again
, while | live. And you oughtn't to
drink it,, iether."
But, my dear sir, why not?"
Why Whyn You ask met" he
said, vehemently, "Pil tell you why.
Water rots the soIes Of your shoes,
What do you think It does to your
stomach?"
Gould ! sell you burgler alarm,
madam"
Are you sure IT will work."
Yes, madam, I may speak with
some authority on the subject. I was
once a burglar myself"
Dear me- What caused you to re-
FORM"
This alarm"
Take one"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
I'M THE GUY
e First seraeant snenkat,,

I'VE First Sergeant speaket'l.)
When they hear me talk, when they
sec me walk,
Prlvates cuss me out az 7 go by.
Should they take brace and tell 1t
to my face,
I would up and punch them in the
eye.
Yet they never speak all throughout
the week
Only Sundays when they are alone
You ask how that can be, come close
Let me whisper in a gentle one.
Chorus:
I'm the guy that puts the snap in
Attention"
When you rise to greet the meadow
lark
For I'm the scoul that gets you out
At six O'clock or thereabout
And keeps you on the run till after
dark
I'm the guy who sends you out on
Detail
All your troubles are because Of me.
What's that? Who am I? Don't you
I'M THE GUYi
Should you take sneak, you will get
a week
In the Guardhouse with heavy fine.
Should the whistle foot, though you
don't salute,
You are on the double with the rest,
When I below "'Shun," you and
everyone,
Throw your shoulders back and fill
your chest.
Chorus:
I'm the guy who makes you clean up
your quarters,
I'm the guy who makes you put out
the light
I'm the gent, from heaven sent
Who gives you shelter in tent
And sees that you are fed and doc
tored right.
I'm the guy who works from the earl
lest daybreak
TIL you all are snoring peacefully
What's that? Who am !? Don't you
know?
I'M THE GUY!
The First Of sergeants in the Com
panee.
Grand Finale by the Whole Com
pany;
He's the guy who puts the pep in the
Army;
He's the guy who'll take us into Berlin.
He's the guy who gets US by, although
we hope that he win die
And what we think about him Is a
sin.
When the day of victory is upon US
And we rest beneath the linden tree
Wen cheer, buy beer, say we're glad
that ne Is here.
First Of SeFgeants in the Companee
PVT. CLIFFORD c. DUNLAP,
Hdts. Oct, NJ G. T. C.
Camp Hancock. Ga.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
GOOD BILL AT
the LIBERTY

Mighty good entertainment at the
Liberty Theatre this week, The Beatty
Squad, company of twelve people, have
been making a great hit over the Liberty
Circuit, and the boys in Camp Hancock
viii sure be well entertained this week.
A very interesting part of the program
comes after the show is over a dancing
contest is held on the stage. There are
nine girls in the cast and nine fellows
are called from the audience. The lucky
fellows are called in the following man
ner. The manager calls out at random
nine numbers of two figures each Any
fellow in the audience who's last two
numbers on his Identification tag, cor
responds to the numbers called from the
stage, is Untitled to come on the stage
and take his pick OF the girls to dance
with The dance is an old fashioned
Waltz and the winning couple is desired
by the applause OF the audience. Great
fun for every one.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04

Rabbi Samuel Cup has arrived from
Cincinnati and is very anxious to meet
all the men Of Jewish faith. The Rabbi
win officiate at Reform services in Au-
gusta temporarily. He can be seen at
the Jewish Welfare Building or at the
Lenwood hotel.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
Theatricals and Amusements
FOR
THE WEEK

little Miss Optimist"-5 reels.
(Vivian Martin.)
Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Building rs.
Thursday, Sept. 5, at Building 70.
Friday, Sept. 9Th. at Building 2S1.
Saturday, Sept. Z, at Building 76.
Monday, Sept. 9, at Building H.
Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Buildings 75
and 234.
Wednesday, S, pit. II at Building rs.
Thursday, Sept. 10 at Building 70.
THE Ruggles of Red Caps reels.
(Taytor Holmes).
Wednesday, Sept, 4, at Building 76.
Thursday, Sept at Building II.
Friday, Sept s at Building rs.
Saturday, Sept. at Building rs.
Monday. Sept at Building "a
Heading South Cd Fairbanks).
Tuesday, Sept 10 at Building 2S1.
Wednesday, Sept. II at Building 232
The Spurs of Sybil'-5 reels.
(Alice Bradg),
Thursday, Sept 5. Remount Station.
Rainbow Girl
Monday. Sept. 8, Base Hospital
Tuesday. Sept 10, Remount Station.
Wednesday,, Sept II. Building 76.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
WHERE TO GO DURING
THE week
-
Wednesday, Sept, dth.

Dance for enlisted men. Lenwood Hotel.
Given by Soldiers Relief Association.
Script dance; 50 cents,
Dance at Parish House, church q
Good Shepherd, Walton Way, the Hih.
Social and lawn party for soldiers at
Holy Trinity church
Social at Jewish welfare Han, S5S
Broad street, p. M
Social for Masonic soldiers at Masonic
Hall. Broat street. All Masons invited.
First Christian church Seventh and
Greene streets; Sing-Song entertainment
social and refreshments at $50 p. m.
Greene street PRESBYTERIAN church;
Christian Endeavor at $50 social after
wards; soldiers invited.
Thursday, Sept, 5th
Concert by Soldier talent third floor
Soldiers Club for soldiers and civilians
Dance X Of p. Han eighth street,
Given by Pythian Sisters. Script dance
~ Friday Sept. 9Th.
Christian Endeavor at First Preshyte-
rian church. followed by social. Soldiers
eSpV'''''' Saturday, Sept. 7th
Dance for enlisted men at Lenwood
Hotel Given by Catholic Women's club,
scrint dance; 50 cents. 49,. .,,ms
Afternoon matinee party on the thlrd
floor at Soldiers Club.
Dance for enlisted men every Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday even
ings at ST. P8rich's Han. Script dance
80 cents
Church OF the Atonement-Soeial Hour
40 to < 30 p. m
First Baptist Chureh--Social Hour fot-
loving church. services at $40 p m.
st. paurs EPISCOPAL Church-Soeial
hour for soldiers. 6.4E 10 sac D. m.
Services at Liberty Theatre by the itu-
theran Camp Pastors every SUNDAY
morning at 9.3 Ga. m-by permission OF
tho manager,
Monday, Sept. 9th.
Script dance for officers at Lenwood
Hotel at O'Clock. Under auspices OF
catholic Woman's Cub.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
MonoEogue In Four Big
Acts, Eight Scenes
Synopsis Of story:

synopsis Of story;
A b, Clark, acting private, Head
quarters Company, with brilliant pros
poets of promotion, and a girl back
home, last paid to include July 31st,
1918, makes several trips to Augusta.
Cause, unknown; result, financial des-
titution. The following dramatic Sc
lections are given in Mr.. Clarks own
inimitable and versatile style of elu-
cution, and demonstrates more clearly
the fact that he has every reason to
lay claim to the proud distinction Of
being a charter member of the Gimme
Club"
place: Building $685. Hq. 4th Tr NJ.
T. d.
Time: Any day the last week of Au-
gust
Act /. Scene /.
Gimme a cigaret."
Scene ?.
Gimme a match"
Act II. Scene l.
Gotta cigarette"
Scene O.
Gimme a match"
)Act III. Scene l.
Gimme pill"
Scene 2
Gotta light?"
Act ". Scene I.
Gimme a cigaret."
Scene g
Hold the light"
Show starts promtly at first call for
Reveille, and continues until Taps.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-04
THE RAIN UPON THE COT.
CWith Apologies to Henry Van Dyke)

When the humid shadows gather
over all the Georgia sky,
And the forlsed tongued lightning
Glares forth from on high
What d joy to press the pillow
OF d bed you haven't got,
And to listen to the patter
OF the rain upon your cot.
Now the darkness deeper growing.
Deafness silence seems to be.
Save the crash from out the Heaven
OF natures heavy artillery.
Then gou lie in meditation,
Pondering what may be your lot
As YOU listen to the patter
OF the rain upon your cot
Then the wind comes onward raging
Pine trees bow beneath it's sway
The ropes round your tent are snap
Your home" soon may fly away;
You are reminded Of a tempest
When your backs a lonely yacht.
As you listen to the patter
OF the rain upon YOur cot.
Steadily the rain falls in torrents.
Through your tent flows a stream,
Then you lose all meditation
Fancy no longer is a dream.
So Won seize your raiucoat
Trying to shelter the only spot
That is now saturated
BY the rain upon your cot.
In wet blankets you try to slumber,
Thinking Of barracks far away
With the hunks" that were 50 coy
And the bed sacks filled with hay.
Then you ponder and wonder,
And you long for what is not,
AS you listen TO the dripping
Of the rain upon your cot.
CANDIDATE r. p. SARTIN.
18th CO. c. NJ G. O. r. 8