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ask Private Harrington of the Camou-
tiage Department.
What's the matter. Private king?
Wonder what happened to your corporal
ship2 Brace up, better days are coming.
Don't forget men, it's Corporal Rogers
and First Glass Private McDade from
now on. and it behooves everyone to be
on the alert.
Private Clinton Parker is all in from
the fatigue duty he has been placed on.
After completing the writing of his book,
Major Holiday made a few corrections
which has Parkers hair standing up.
Watch your step, Parker'
Private Schaupp had better be careful
about hanging around the candy ~ counter at.et
of Woolworth's store In town The first
thing YOU know. Schupp. some NJ. T. will
be guiding you to the stockade for losing
your eyesight.
Has Lieutenant Garrett good mem
ory? He has.
Popular phrase during morning drill:
Get in step. Henken."
At that Henken is valuable in one
sense: He gives the men behind him eX-
cellent practice in change step"
If there is a newspaper in the country
which Henken hasn't worked on, it has
never been published.
McDade has kindly heart. He is in
variably with the awkward squad. He
says he will make soldiers Of them if
the war doesn't end too soon.
AS a squad Corporal, Rogers is a fine
blacksmith.
S.5oo-Jayne. He should be throwing
handgrenades at the boches.
s,
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10y Geo. <. Aenken.l

10y Geo. K. Henken.)
Capt. Strutz entertained several promi-
nent members from the a G. D., WASH
tngton, d. c.
The committee and the Captain have
agreed to recommend new filing sys-
tenn which viii ease the labors Of the
personnel staff.
Lieut.. John H. Bryan is observed prom
enading on Broad street nightly. Who is
the lady Lieut.? Wen keep your secret.
If the Lieut.. is lucky enough to win the
Red Cross Ford machine, we expect to
be invited for ride to the eanteen.
Lieutenant Effron. is on leave. we
hear he Will join the Benedicts.
Alsho Lieut. Gavett, who intends do
Ing the same,
They are all doing it. Has Congress
increased the lieutenants' salariesi
Lieut.. Jess Patter has mess bill this
month that represents his contribution to
the Red Cross fund
Lieut. Brostrom is stin at it. win
there be no end to this officers night
work ambition.
Sergeant Major Don Butler has joined
the photographer studio Gloss He posed
for about three hours this week, the net
result, two fine looking poses that flatter
his map" The sergeant major re-
ceived a check of substantial amount and
Immediately deposited 1t for safe keeping.
Pretty wise boy. this sergeaat-major he
knows the class he travels With They
think no more OF nickel than Cheroots
Dudley thinks of candy.
Acting Supply Sergeant Johnny Reiss,
is trimming his hair, in the same manner
as Louis Loeb, the human mis-informa-
tion bureau of the office.
Johnny Reiss watches the supply box,
and Louis Loeb watches Johnny.
Private Gross. the morning report ex-
pert of the office, has been rendered and
has accepted the honorable position of
X. r.
Gross is so well acquainted with the
morning reports he serves the figures In
place Of eatables at the tables under his
charge
We expect TO find incorporated in the
morning reports the amount of mess
dishes and the amount of wood on hand
after Gross resumes his usual labors
Private Smith, the most competent
secretary in the office. is walking out at
least two pairs of heels and soles, every
week
No wonder. considering the area he
covers while he stalls.
Walter Becker, the insurance expert
is soon to announce his engagement to
one Of Augustus fairest Becker was
observed buying perfume in the five and
teH-cent store last week Becker is so
well-known that young ladies call up and
ask for Walter
Teddy Tropp, the photo and semaphore
expert. is looking for a new set Of sig
nails, His was crossed last week and ne
was confined to the company street for
about a week.
Private John Teitjen has taken to cigar
smoking. He is a sport even if tobacco
Is high Johns favorite brand is Augusta
cheroots, six for a dime, and all favored
with coca-eola, John went out to Lake
View to attend the dance. but the ladies'
ignored John. and he returned crest
fallen because no one took pains to OBJ
serve his pompadour hair trim Cheer up
John, ask Walt Becker. the Office Romeo
to put You wise
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Hits From Headquarters
Company VI. G. z. C.

par with his generosity. Rumors were
afloat that he really was married. If
so we extend our congratulations, and
sympathy TO the bride. He sure is a
tigh-wad and we give this wide pub
licity because we feel that he can still
be saved if taken in hand in the early
stage Of matrimonial bliss.
Sergeant Rattle. the newly created
sergeant in Headquarters, put on his
crehvons, 4.30 a. m Sunday and walk
ed around the company street with his
arm in sling. just to show the arm
ornaments,
Tom Boyhen of tent No. 5. spent a
wild night in town during the week.
He visited the bathing pavilion, and
almost had a bath. Later he blew
himself to a car ride. Toms cats
were awaiting his arrival and greeted
him with their usual cordial harmony.
Tom recoprocated with his ever ready
water shower, but his aim was bad and
Bill Guthier received an undeserved
and unlocked for shower.
Private Maurice d'Erlange, alias
Pop Joffre." is recovering slowly
from an attack of horse back riding.
French" ate his mess standing up,
and slept propped up by three extra
blankets We suspect that somebody
gave him a German horse to ride.
Frenchy, claims the horse showed
some Of the Huns energy.
The reason no casualty lists were
issued this week is ecause no soccer
games were staged. In the future the
names Of the victims will be published
daily, with their home addresses.
Hugh McRae is steadily climbing the
| list of famous entertainers. Hugh
rendered three selections the ether
evening and all but the cat fell asleep.
Hugh expects visit from his sister
in the near future. Watch the boys
hanging AROUND Elm.
Sergeant Clay is top sergeant while
Sergeant Adams is furloughing in
Washington. Corporal Derby is the
chief clerk, and acting an indoor top
| sergeant Derby hands out courtesy
cards with a smile that expresses sym
pathy to all that apply.
Bugler Harsha is the head OF the
largest physical training class in the
company His class enjoys his work
so much is grows each day. He has
a system that out -Engllshes the Eng
lish. He is at his best VIXEN he COM
mands Feet off the ground" He
performs like a high class contortion-
list in distress. His specially is
| FEEEETTTT RRRBRAAAATuSSE ZEE,
or in plain language Feet Raise"
The band got their gas masks and
played solo through their new in
struments,
Lieut., Andridge will be in position
to lead band after instructlng the
gas mas class.
At that the masks look natural on
some of the faces. Others need diff
ferent kind of mask. Some need it to
| preserve their features.
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ing n nnnstacbe The Z, n stsrted ~
fad. Sergeant Bowman is hesitatlng
one "''-i
uuteered to enter the boxing arena in
open competition
Private Mckenna says would rather
ne in LeaVenworth than % h. p, He's
the original pesslmist OF the company.
Corporal Rogensof takes great delight
~ detahlhe iriYate Hisgen as orderly
TOT ms SQUAD IN the mess nan.
As reclamation non-com; Acting Ser
geaht No"ak Is making n'g nit
rised no oS Sea t pi thn as ne sur,
mi nv d. ed ne m I'M, thi
rnontb "'' ''''N 1V''0 ~ carry ms
Private Futtersak is happv now that
his shaving brnsb is hack from The IN
Urinary After sendfnrs If IL he oufo-
ciayed he had to "a Ia a barber TO got
shaved He didn't Inv another br,isb al
too T. be autociaved ~
Since seeing the picture Fit To Fight
the boys ask for fewer passes.
Keep tents in perfect order or dig
Mess Sergeant Freed returning from
his turlough flashed large diamond
ring. TIE boys wondered where he got
It It out Of hook Is II that tight a SAM fP got
Freed didn't present his usual Beau
Brumrnel appearance when he returned
a severe storm. Perhaps he had been been
worrying because he didn't get the extra
two days.
When told Il the splendid Sunday din
had BIC our in rs absence, Freed s. sa ala
he would 10 "Fltz'i ono better nert sun
daF. 90 Ia it. old how
Fred mnnins ir roipe Mas na scum y on
nafv nnEcfanic rae MA W" IN 70 atti,,,
i,,y,tar ~ ii., so,L Ia ~ t stt
Sheriool, Holmes watcbing hin, be 10
NJ agai d,,,. y s,L proPoslti9n, However;
t nLoileg L,er tilat "iieIe tnSis VIM
,leI, way Settef "atc hyour step
Supply Sergeant Mccarthy is patiently
wanting lot tnat straw LOT Which ne put
IN reGnisthh ne mas hard time
Eett hs ihlngs AT tne supply ofice and
get desk oiotter
We nope Sergeant Brown OF the Dumb
bell Squad enjoyed his much looked for
fuFiough. which took place Friday at
p M sharp and terminated at IL p. M.
(signed) II. D.. C. S., il.
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News From School No. for Enlisted
Students, Specialists School

An orchestra is beips forr,nd Il, schooI
No for Enlisted sf,derts Sn IN,
school Al & r and bereaft gei music
WV pe , i99rnlshed win meals on sundays
bnurbt T5e hoAs wiil ~ In ls 20 pc
y1ifb dtshs - i,, ~ ase III is"t so ~
~ in I e,.orn ,i.it anu sae Ia
81 mat thev can he kert oMie, INC "a "a
span.
Mess oeIst' Sanuei freed mas promised
70 airahge some aecidediy attractive
menus. ne IS ampltious 70 nave this
Godilban pan ret 3 me reputation Of being
r,.,
~ 0,grat4ulationS ana pest wishes OF AZ
ierem All NJ. Walsh and Daniel T. Ber-
GIN who have been transferred to the
Field Artillery OFFICERS Training Camp
at camp Zachary Taylor Ky.
Art Lux has shown no signs of weak
mighty tough task with enough worry
attached TO II to drive the average man
gray-haired within short time But
Lux possesses the necessary ability and
good lie has 10 h apdI q" ne "i re l%59
showing the status Of every man In the
SPECIALISTS School each day
The following was composed by our
versatile supply sergeant.
It gives you vitality;
Brightens the understanding
and ~eakens the viii,
Sergeant Mccarthy.
~. mahy o. tne ehllSt .s students WIN agree
lias hinaiy heipea many Oh mem mem 70 get
titcbsm noiicin rsSi" '"e oe"snuul ART Of
c,or,oraI ,ro,r+eiIo1 Is zo,,ino .hson.-
,,i1,ded v,nrry.1,g 50 ,,3,ci bnns,,sa 49,
5esr lit,ic ~ iS Af,ar 49, ~. uI,.e
his iatters rho otber das, he awe rasrt
~ ifnorline Tuv dns,n sir a hesnbsr
"'''' H.
and he Is on his way 10 a sergeancy,
sqQad opens ms Valise the whole company
sess VINO 81 ~ rom NOISY kfans and
comes ~ 10 zee INC picture ne mas OF ms
glrl' one sure IL some chicken, accord
ing 10 fetzef-
T,-,,.,to yt,e,,,o- - ~ .,u.,, ...,,,,5 -.
,t5 .. ~ sie SIN sq T a.
y'lscn ~ $500 ~ XIV Is 20, i,,
'
Private Moles Of the fifth SQUAD better
known as the Letter King" has been
using the tabl built by Acting Corporal
Is wondering whether he Is within =
book or a letter home to wifey for n1nTiev
T,riva+A Harrington N 4ba eftb scusd
Tho@h me lnoitl ,ts, ~ E9son o. inc
y. y. ?. HInly ~ Neeplhs W n,s Fspu, ~
t UT az tlIe nteNy eslef " me Fquau' re
. tan never ps ,t kH"wn 20 ieave tile mess
nan uh'" al 'he pales were poiisheu'
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Psi u Men to Dine

Psi Epsilon men in Camp Hancock
will have a reunion and dinner at the
Lenwood Hotel, at 7 o'clock Thursday
evening. Those who can do so are
requested to notify Private S. II, Evil
son, Headquarters Company, Bird Pro
visional Regiment Ordnance Training
Camp, beforehand. If they will be pres
ent, but those who can't get in touch
with him are urged to be there any
wa5
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Corp. Schneider loves to work with
the men on the drill field Almost any
morning or afternoon he may be seen
near the rest of the Second Company
swing the commands, Squads Right"
Squads Left Forward March,"
etc The corporal is going to make
good, and the new men will reap tho
benefits for developing into good SOL
diers physically, morally. mentally
and spiritually.
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GUN FIRE AND ORDNANCE FLAMES
3rd Co. Development
Battalion Notes

One of our very popular cooks is
wondering just now how to obtain an
other courtesy card, since losing the
one he had, The other night while in
town, of course, we would not say
slime was taken away from him.
Sergeant Clark is getting wise to all
the details duckins
Our famous insurance collector, Priv
ate Fitzgibbons, had the honor of miss
ing retreat Sunday. But any one would
take a chance at the honey wagon for
one week to have escorted the ~ la
dies that he and Private Lamb had
on Penn. Ave,
sandboy gazed at his young wife
with shining eyes. "a penny for your
thoughts, darling" he breathed.
"Oh. John" she replied they will
cost you more than that"
Why, dear, what were you thinking
about, them"
ooh, about a beautiful new gown
that | ordered to be sent home yester-
day!"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Top Sergeant Walter Reed Corporal
-. T.. Ellis. and Con" Kleemai went
to Atlanta for a change. They are
sick of Aiken, S. c. The girls would
lot give them q tumble, so they will
try their luck elsewhere, Their So
called Hard luck" companion, Cor
poral Mendelbaum, didn't go with
them Next time some one else win
be asked to make the journey also.
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II 1t would come to a vote, I think
we would make Supply Sergeant Nc
Donald a general somewhere in the
frontline trenches, because lie is so
hand off his heart and asked the boys
what they needed.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Lieut.. Kaylor made an inspection
Friday night after Tattoo and found
the lights lit in two tents and Sergt.
Grueter had sixteen candidates for
*. r." this Sunday. We think those
boys win stay in darkness for a while,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Corporal Ellis made his bet GOOD
because his mustache is in fun bloom
he has even numbers on both sides He
knows he counts them every day, and
isn't hard job eitherl
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Geo. f. O'Neil th< boy, gets all
the packages with w ken crackers.
Some fellow eats up the good ones and
leaves the empty boxes under the full
ones, and then gives him an argument
because he has q broken box Of crack
n
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

w. j. DAILY, A Weisman and !, Ros-
enberg, the comedy three, are always
together they stick like glue--what-
ever one says or does go between them
Xix tn rock Or Ear.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

John Smedick, who says he can take
a box of dynamite and put match to
1t and cause fire. He is also hand
grenade thrower, but one week was
enough for him-he thought ne couid
throw them like baseballs His arm
was not strong enough.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Corporal Schoengold tries to keep
awake on the job. They all thin; he
smokes too many cigars that makes
him sleep; but just you AK the
"Non-coms in Tent "B"-they know.
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You ought to see w. Daily play ball!
Some one told him he Is a crack, now
he wants to 90 on our team!
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The company had their first gas in
struction on the field, One of the new
men from Milwaukee said he used to
carry one Of those bags for his beer
pint, and he wished he could have it
here. SO do we.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Send Trench and Camp to the home
folks for 8 months for so cents.
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The Machine Gun squad was so
busy cleaning their guns for last Sat
urday's inspection hat they forgot all
about putting their cots and belong
ings out for regular inspection Re-
suit: One week confinement to tho
company streets. Tough luck, boys
Go ahead am clean your guns. We
feel sorry for Whitehead. poor boy, he
cane see hts wife! Goodwin, Really,
Hensley and Peterson got a chance to
do their washing this week Collig-
nan can 1 I a chance to sit In his tent
and learn manners Heinrich viii sing
for the boys Sunday night instead OF
at the churches down town--we will
appreciate his heautiful voice. These
men are note, for their speed. but
could not stand two Inspections at tho
same time. However. they are still
happy
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

The old boys who were transferred
to the medical detachment. and to the
Fifth Group. call on the old mess
sergeant every time they ,iant a
square meal.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

The new men feel kind of put out
because OF the quarantine. But it's
only short time before you'll be free
and when you see this beautiful
town of Disgusta. Ga, you viii want
to be quarantined for the rest of your
stay in camp,
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Second Company NJ. G.
T. c. High Notes

Captain Randolph, formerly OF this
company has been elevated to the
rank of major Recently he was pre-
scented with pair of gold leaf insig-
MAS, gift OF the faithful non com
missioned officers and men, left over
from the old company. Lieut.. Kaylor
made the presentation after a short
snappy speech. which took place in the
mess hall
Major Randolph acknowledged the
same by brief speech. He expressed
his sorrow to leave the company, but
promised to take special interest in It
nevertheless. lie has the good wishes
OF all he officers, both commissioned
and non commissioned and the mem
bers OF the lntlre compan2 as Mell
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

LOST: GOLD WATCH, OPEN FACE, 21
ieweled. Illinois Bum special, railroad
watch Initials II. II. engraved on back.
Lost somewhere on Wrightsboro road be-
tween Ordnance Training Camp and
Wleless Road. Finder please return 10
"Y" Hut n or owner, Harry Hallett, I'd
Co, 9Th P. o. D. Bn.. 1st Rgt.. Ordnance
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Boston John Conway actually spent
real money, In the city. He bought a
corn-cob pipe and a box of matches.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Here is luck to our new commander
Lieut. A. A. Kaylor. We wish you
lots OF luck ard sincerely hope that
you will become our new lptain
What could be more joy to the com
p. nyl
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Sergeant Clark is getting wise to ali
the details duckins.
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e Louis Schneider Is still
friends tn his only girl" Private
"Sweetie" na- been in town over a
week and no sercius quarrel has as
yet taken place. She apparently, be-
iieves that he loves her Let her
dream on. Lou Lon promised the
hoys the opportunity Of giving her the
once over hut he fears Private Ferd
Kings fascinating eyes, and called II
off BY his actions one can tell that
something occupies Private Schneider's
mind. He received a carload of dain-
ties and never thought of asking the
bunch in the tent 10 even have
smell At least he is consistent. His
manner II spending money is on the
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

apply at once to the nfirmary for treat
ment They are having day dreams.
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Red Moran. the caef entertainer, has
tonsiiitls. so is playing baseball now.
When cured we expect some fine enter
tainments from Red
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Brother Dumbber. Mr. Doyle would
Ike to know why his girl in Brooklyn
doesn't write to him. He thinks some
body beat him TO it,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-07

Brother Miller is worrying about get
ting his wireless outfit. as he would like
20 send a message to his girl in New
York.
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Keep your eye on the ninth squad.
the company, putting heart. soul. mind
and body into the great work they are 70
perform on the other side As our Off
GERS said I'VE are the Brains Of the
army - So wake up. men, or the ninth
sqnad viii beat you over.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
GET ONLY SIX
IN JONES CASE
Rest of Venire Summoned
Excused; Sheriff Will
Personally Summon.

NJ. Feathers, r. G. Vernon, F. G. BIZ
lings, Joe Saltner, G. W. Mitchell and
Fred W. Baird These six men had
been secured at the close Of the morn
ing SESSION Of the S4th district court
wednesday for the jury which will
decide the fate Of Felix R. Jones.
charged with murder IN connection
with the alleged killing OF Thomas
Lyons, May II last.
At the close Of the session. judge
". D. Howe excused the remainder OF
the special venire. in view OF a motion
of the defence TO quash the entire
panel While this motion was over
ruled, it was shown TO the court that
PCS of the men named in the panel
had not been personally served. For
this reason the panel was discon-
tinued and a continuance was given
until Thursday morning
Ordered to summon Personally.
Sheriff eth B. Orndorff was in
structed by the court to serve per-
sonaI summonses on as many OF these
for duty. The remainder of the jury
would then be selected, 1t was an
nounced.
When adjournment for the day was
taken the six jurors already chosen
were remanded TO the custody of the
fully censor all newspapers reaching
the men, so that they could see no
references to the case on trial.
Jurors Are Challenged.
Each side had so far used five OF
the 10 challenges allowed under the
law. Every prospective juror was
asked II he had any prejudices against
capital punishment. or II he had
formed. after reading newspaper ac-
counts, any decision touching on the
innocence or guilt OF the accused
Jones Refused Bond.
During the morning district attor-
hey Leigh Clark received a telegram
from the court Of criminal appeals at
austin carrying the news that the
Jones habeas corpus case had been
affirmed Jones was seeking release
on bond and after an adverse decision
at the hands of judge Howe had ap-
Pealed to the court at Austin The fact
that this appeal was pending was one
OF the reasons given in the defence's
application for a continuance. refused
Tuesday.
Jones Family Greets Him.
Quite a stir was created in the
courtroom just as the session opened
when the wife and three daughters
Of Jones entered and rushed up TO
him with a most affectionate greet
ing, following which Mrs. Jones and
the two elder girls took a seat in the
courtroom, leaving the youngest
child. a pretty girl Of about II years.
playing about on her fathers knees,
where she remained tine greater part
of the morning
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-06
appeals Court Afirn1s
Judge Howe in Denying
Bail on Robberu Charge

Austin, Tex. Feb. 6.-The court OF
criminal appeals today affirmed the
action of judge ". D. Howe. Of the
34th district court of FL Paso. in
denying bail for Felix r. Jones, who
is charged with robbery with deadly
weapons The writ Of habeas corpus
was denied. Jones was also indicted
on a charge of killing Thomas Lyons,
a cattleman OF Silver City, and was
granted bail on this charge in the
sum Of $4,000. but before making
bond, he was rearrested on the rob-
berry charge.
In affirming judge Howe's decision.
the court of criminal appeals said:
I'VE have carefully read the state
ment of facts. and emitting a discus
SION of the evidence in detail. express
the opinion it was such as warranted
the Judgment"