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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
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BulIt in 1740, Twice Had George
Washington as Guest.
Watertown's Historic Structure, Scene
Of Recent Accident, Soon to be
Only a Memory.

The famous old tavern on Galen
street, WATERFOWL. near the entrance
to the barns of the Boston elevated
railway, is being torn down, to make
q better and more roomy entrance.
says the Boston Globe.
The place was known as the Dor
othy Coolidge tavern. II was built In
1740 by william Williams, a shipbuild-
er. Later 1t became the property OF
Nathaniel Coolidge, who established
a tavern. which he conducted mp to the
time Of his death in ITO.
Upon the death of Mr.. Coolidge the
tavern was conducted by his widow.
Dorothy Whitney Coolidge. Washing
ton made two visits to the tavern, the
first time In July. IT'S. while on his
way to Boston. After he became pres
ident he again came to the tavern n
he remained over night.
Mrs. Coolidge was noted for the ex-
~cellence of her johanycake. and It Is
recorded that Washington partook OF
some and highly praised the cake and
its maker.
The tavern was a popular resort for
American and British officers. and on
the morning of the battle of Lexington
1t Is recorded that Mrs. Whitney fed
the volunteers.
! The Massachusetts legislators often
met here and in IT'S the safety COM
mittee made its Headquarters at the
tavern.
In the early days Of the place a
signboard bearing q likeness of George
III hung W the entrance to the main
door. Later tbs was changed for q
portrait of George Washington
The property was acquired by the
Boston elevated railway several years
ago. There was an announcement
mad, b.. the company many years ago
Of thtir intention of tearing the build
Ing down. but members Of the Water
town Historical society, and others
prominent In the affairs of the town,
prevailed upon the officials to save the
place because of 1t historical value.
The protest was needed. but the time
has come for the building to go, and
before long the famous old landmark
viii be only a thing Of the past.
The building stood so close to the
tracks Of the railway that there was a
continual source of danger. Only re-
Gently a car jumped the tracks at
the entrance to the barn and three men
were jammed against the side Of the
tavern In such a n that a por-
ton of the ell had to be cut away be-
Horo Tho nNt1H ha ra1nnoaI
It was this accident. 1t is believed,
that hastened the action Of the COM
pany.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Eirst Atlantic Steam vesseI..

The first vessel fitted with steam IN
gines to ross the Atlantic was the
Savannah. which reached Liverpool 90
years age. The Savannah, a ship Of
$50 tons. had sailed from the Georgia
city for which she was named on May
"a. 1919. the passage requiring nearly
81 days. Most Of the voyage was made
under sail. the coal supply having
been exhausted after ten days at sea.
Six years later the steamship Enter
prise went from Falmouth. England.
to the East Indies, the first voyage of
the kind ever made. Regular naviga-
ton Of the ocean between Europe and
America was commenced In June, 1888,
when the steamship Great Western
crossed the Atlantic in 10 days. The
Cunard lines first steamer. the Britain
nicn, a sidewheeler, began service to
Halifax and Boston In 1910.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Heavy.

Conversation overheard In a NUM-
ti0n canteen after. a serving Of some
heavy and half-cooked pudding.
Alf-This ere puddin' amt half
'eavy stun.
Bil-That's nothing. My missus
made fome n day that we could not
eat. SO she gave it to our ducks. A
few minutes later a little boy knocked
lat the door and said: @Missus Jones,
yer ducks have sunk r"-Pearson's
Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Thumb Cut on BIZ chain.

OIL City. Pa.-Mrs. Francis Babcock.
seventy-eight. lost a thumb In an odd
accident She was tying a COW with
q chain when the animal suddenly
5erked. catching the woman's thumb In
Z loop Of the chain ard seyering It as
clearly as Il a knife lad been used
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Women Collect Mall.

Portland. Ore.-The war has brought
women mail carriers to Portland. So
far members Of the fair sex do not de-
liver letters, but q number Of them
have been employed in the wholesale
and shipping district collecting mall
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
COMING BACK TO RELIGION.
Faith and Fervor at the Front,
French Chaplain Saws.

Monsieur Liable Patrice Flynn spoke
to large gathering in the knights Of
Columbus hall recently, giving a thrill
ing account of his two years in the
trenches. where he served until COM
missioned chaplain.
"At Verdun," he said. where / was
for six months during the thickest of
the siege. there were many things that
will always stay with me. A man does
not see such things and come away
from them unchanged. And it is well
that he should not. He has seen that
which makes him understand life and
death a little better, and his charity
and his sympathy must always be
broader and deeper for the experience.
1t is then that religion shows what 1t
is worth in human life, and the deep
ness of the mems feryor was and Is in
spring. Men who were Indifferent and
lax in times of prosperity and peace
have come back to the faith aSby a sin
gle movement. In all my work among
them have never found one who would
refuse the sacraments, most of them are
eager to receive them. In the towns
near the trenches the churches are
crowded. They have come back to God
through hardship. The army of France
is flooded with the spirit of faith and
fervor."
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
154TH DEPOT BRIGADE
IS AROUSED BY SERVICE
Christian Endeavor Music, Testimo-
MES and Prayers Hold Mems
Attention.

Much interest among the members Of
the 164th Depot Brigade conferred, on
Sunday evening, around a Christian
Endeavor service which took the place
Of the regular association evening song
service. Two weeks ago Chaplain Frick
Of the Depot Brigade introduced the
first Endeavor service ever held at
Double C, and 1t was such a success
that Sunday night the entire service
was given over to the boys and was
conducted along Endeavor lines.
Chaplain Frick proved an ideal lead
the interest of those present to the OBJ
ject Of Endeavor work and its place
among young people, especially. Fol-
lowing a song service, led by Secretary
Shackley, secretaries were chosen. and
then followed testimonies and prayers
given by the new arrivals.
The service resolved itself into dem
and the prayers and testimonies were
stirring in the extreme.
During the service Private George
Gross of the 29th Company gave piano
solo, and Private Fretz OF the same
company rendered the "Berceuse" from
"Jocelyn."
It has been decided to hold a COM
munion service at Y. M. c. A. &C every
Sunday morning at Q o'clock. This will
be in charge Of the brigade chapIains.
The Sunday religious program follows:
Nine o'clock, communion service; $3.50,
regimenta1 service; 1890, Y. NJ. G.. A.
Bible class; o'clock In the evening,
song and praise service, under the aus
pices Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
31eth Headquarters Company Notes.

Why does Joe" hesitate about bring
ing coffee into camp? The next time
he does shopping for the folks in Bal
timore he should not forget to deliver
the same. Wake up, joe" we are on
your trail.
The boys want to know how father
made out on his thirty hour pass.
We know he changed his glasses. Some
corporal
There is a corporal in this company
who wants to get five days of on ac-
count of business. Perhaps he is going
to sell his old clothes.
Corp. r. announced his engagement
the other day. He has the congratula-
tions of everybody.
Private Mentzer has returned from a
short vacation to find his bed occu-
pied by another soldier.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
HAMILTON'S TALKS A TREAT.
Lecturer With Travel Views Recalls
Home Scenes to Soldiers.

Soldiers at Camp Meade. the men
from everywhere" were carried back
to home scenes and some Of the old
places they knew so well before enter
ing the service when r. Hayes Hamil-
ton, the well known lecturer, gave
series Of illustrated travel talks last
week at the various "Y" bungalows
The lectures. which dealt with the
most important places in the United
States. such as Washington City and
the national parks, proved to be one
of the most interesting attractions that
have been held here for some time in
the way of entertainment for the SOL
der boys.
Mr.. Hamilton lectures at many of the
leading colleges and universities, being
especially engaged for this purpose. He
is the only lecturer who is giving up
his whole time to camp work. On next
Saturday night he will give his tenth
lecture here.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
SURVIVOR OF FIOWLING DERVIStIES
SERVING WITH u. S. ENGINEERS
Corporal Reed Stirs Campers With Stories
of Battle With AFRICAN Indians" While
Fighting Under the Late Gen. Kitchener.

More than twelve years ago q col.
umn of British Tommies, 400 strong.
marched into the tall grasses Of CEN
them returned to coast town, torn
and tattered and half famished-the
remainder of the force gave up their
lives in a struggle that rivals the his
toric Custer massacre.
The memorable fights of the British
soldiers against the Howling Dervishes
"a cannibal tribe. fighting to the Bit
ter end, killing thousands of dusky
wild men with machine guns and rife
fre>-has faded from the military lime
light, now wholly conferred on the
world war. The eleven survivors. who
were for time lauded as heroes-the
papers singing their praises-are scat
tered and forgotten.
Therefore, 1t was some surprise when
one OF these soldiers turned up in a
Y. M. c. A. bungalow here. wearing the
modern olive-drab. uniform Of the
American soldier and the insignia of
the Esd Engineers. On his coat sleeve
was the double bar chevron of a cor
poral.
Corp. Reeds Debut.
Corp. w. F. Reed made his debut by
quietly walking into the bungalow,
drawing UP a chair and fitting 1t back
against the wall, rolling cigarette
and striking up a conversation with a
"Y' worker.
How do you like soldiering2" in
quired the ''Y'' man.
Pretty good. Been doing It, for the
best part of twenty years. came the
corporals reply. The "Y" worker
looked up in surprise. for ne was ac-
customed to meeting only selected men.
II he had any doubts about the SOL
dier's statement they vanished when
he observed the deeply tanned skin
tightly drawn over the corporal's lean
jaws.
1t took some angling to draw the
story from Corp. Reed, because he is an
old-timer, and has that polite way of
being silent. so Characteristic of the
regular soldier.
Where's your homer" asked the man
wearing the red triangle.
Portland. Ore, finest state In the
world"
When did you first begin soldier
ing?" was the next query.
I'm 49, Spent fourteen months with
the I'd Oregon Infantry. Give me q
match"
You must like the service" COM
mented the ~ worker as he passed
over the desired match.
Yep! In way" (pun-puff) (pause).
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
BOXING BOUTS IN CAMP
EXCITE KEEN RIVALRY
Seven Lively Stunts Pulled Off Mon
day Night at Y. M. G. A.
Section v Building.

Soldiers of Y. M. C. A. section v en-
joyed seven good bouts Monday night.
Keen but friendly rivalry was evil
denced between the various sections and
companies. The cooks undertook the
task of proving that their profession
harbors more real fighters than the
bakers. The engineers literally fought
their way to the ring in their attempt
to "show up" the ammunition and sup
ply train, while the audience, divided
as it was. thundered applause on each
eager, skillful fighter.
Hard-fought bouts made friends of
four men and strengthened the friend
ship of the others. A stiff jab to the
jaw in payment for an attempted up
per-cut seemed to have the effect of
more effectively ending enmities than a
hearty handshake. The gloves flashed
fast and furious. mighty shouts of abb
sorbed spectators making the building
fairly shake. but fight after fight closed
in a draw.
Corp. Pascole and Private Cole, both
of Company c, 304th Supply Train,
fought through three rounds to a draw.
Corp. PlerO and Private Flicker of the
same outfit, fought furiOusly through
three rounds to draw. White, lighter
man than Gilmore, took terrific punish
rounds. Kelly of the Cooks and Bakers
School stood up well to the steam ham,
mer blows of Private Nargel of the
3O4th Engineers. Baker Smith and Pri-
vate Selner of the 3O4th Supply Train,
both featherweights, gave as pretty
an exhibition of friendly boxing as
could be desired.
The main bout of the evening a fight
between Eddie Revere, middleweight
champion of Philadelphia, 3O4th Supply
Train, and Sergt M0Govern. closed the
bill McGovern, light of weight. but
heavy of fist, closed in on the champion
constantly, showing an apparent liking
for the terrific punishment he received.
Three five-minute rounds left no doubt
as to the better man, but McGoveTn
proved himself to be a worthy oppo-
nent, and showed to the satisfaction
of the spectators that he could hold his
own with any man of his weight.
The intense interest and the clean
hghtinE demonstrated the value of the
weekly matches. ActuaIed by the ex-
amples set them, many of the men are
anxiously waiting next Mondays ar
rival that they may demonstrate their
ability in the manly art of self-de-
fense."
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07

The many friends of Sergt. Charles A.
McIlaney, better known as Mac" who
was chosen in January to represent the
154th Depot Brigade in the officers
training school. will be sorry to hear
that he is now confined at the base
hospital with an attack of rheumatism.
Since coming to Meade in October
from Fort Terry. N. Y. he has become
extremely popular. He has contributed
q number of articles to Trench and
Friend" and THE Kicker" Before his
arrival at Little Penn he was editor of
the Service News.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
STOKES TRENCH MORTAR
effective war WEAPON
High Explosive Shells Being Made
Here AstOnish Even the
Experts.

Tests Of the Stokes trench mortars
being made here with the high explo-
eive shells in place Of the dummies
heretofore tried show that this is
powerful weapon. The American and
British experts are we'll pleased with
the results obtained by using ammatal,
very powerful explosive in the
funny looking shells. These shells are
like pieces Of sewerpipe-about three
inches in diameter-with the hange
usually found on such pipe. When the
gun is fired the shell goes up in the
air, gently curves and then comes down,
moving at slow velocity, and forming
perfect arch. 1t seems like mere
bit Of sport until that shell, with bit
Of exposed cap hits the mark some 400
yards away. Then hell seems to break
loose.
A crater twenty five feet in diameter
is formed-the soil, sand and rocks
being nicely blended with the steel
fragments Of the shell and hurled over
radius OF about 100 yards. No con-
crete, steel or timber could Withstand
this terrible force so suddenly released
when the cap explodes.
The shells weigh ten and one-half
pounds They have force enough to
dislOdge or move many TONS AS Tor
human masses. they would be certain
to kill every individual within 100 feet
Of the explosion. and to wound many
besides.
The same charge was used in the
tests as those to he employed in ac-
tual battle. The mortarS here are
three inches In diameter There will
be others more powerful and of great
err diameter used where there Is found
occasion to do SO.
The mortar will be relied upon. to
smash any tanks that Germany may
launch.
The visitors who came for the In
spection and test took particular care
to park their automobiles at q safe dis
tance. The officers conducting and OBJ
serving the test were, OF course. In
trenches. No one wants to be on the
level when the Stokes mortars are
being fred.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
John DIETRICH Missing From Camp.

Any information regarding John
DIETRICH will be appreciated by the
military police. AS his folks have re-
ceived no word from him for a month,
they have requested division head
quarters to look him up. and they have,
according to usual custom, turned the
matter over to the former organization.
He Is twenty three years of age. 1t is
not known whether he is in the Army
or not, and the last word received from
him was sent from Camp Meade on Y.
NJ. c. A. paper about a month ago.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
Trip Of the Four Hundred.
Battle With Dervishes.

"They came like a black cloud from
all sides. They dropped by the hun
dreds before the fire Of our little hollow
sQuare-but they kept coming, armed
with spears and clubs. For us it was a
case of having to fight, because they
wouldn't have given us a show.
THE pressure became too great. The
fighting too continuous. 1 don't know
just how 1t happened, but. finally, three
sides of our square caved in. The re-
naming line fought through the mass.
OF course, was In that line"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07
BOYS BID FAREWELL
TO MAJ. F..W. BOWLEY
Surprise Entertainment for Popular
Commander Who Soon Leaves
for France.

Maj. Freeman W. Bowley, the popu-
lar commander of the Ordnance Corps.
was given a farewell surprise enter
tainment by the men of the corps Fri
day night Maj Bowley will sail short
ly for France.
Private c.. H. Marshall, 18th Com
pany, who acted as master of cere-
monies, spoke of the splendid feeling
that existed between the men and their
commander. whose place would be
hard to fll."
Maj. Bowley responded by saying
that he was pleased to note the spirit
or the ordnance department men who
could grin in spite of hardships, work
hard during working time and play
this kind of spirit, he said. that will
win the war.
Combination of orchestras.
Music was furnished for the occasion
by the orchestra of the 18th and 18th
companies. The program included a
number of clever sleight- Of hand stunts
by George M. Coles, assisted by his
partner. Lester Ness, both of the 18th
Company. The cigarette-vanishing
tricks and card tricks of these two
performers won much applause
A vocal solo followed by Private
George M. Parsons. 18th Company, who
sang. ampng other selections. Il Hear
You Calling Me-"
The comedy trio" Of the 1sth gave
a number of character sketches. songs
and jokes.
Private Tracey ofl>the 18th gave a
solo On the cello. During the inter-
missions the favorite camp songs were
sung under the direction of e. r. Cohen,
18th Company.
Jazz Band Conspicuous.
The jazz band act Of the 101st Com
pany, in which wash boilers, tin cans
etc, were used as Instruments, caused
considerable merrment The audience
was surprised, however. by the music
that actually can be produced by these
crude instruments.
Then there was an exciting sparring
bout between Harry and Mac" Jilton
of the 18th Company. So equally
matched were the contestants that the
referee had to announce the bout a
draw.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07

The following is a toast that was
given by C. 8. Brodbent, post com
mander of the Texas Department OF
the G. A. r., February Is:
Here's TO the Blue Of the Yind-swept North.
When we meet on the Gelds Of France;
May the spirit Of Grant be over them all
When the men Of the North advance.
Here's to the Gray Of the sun kissed South,
When we meet on the fields Of France;
May the spirit of Lee be over them all
When the men Of the South advance
And here's to the Blue and Gray aS one
When we meet on the fields Of France:
May the spirit Of God be over them all
When the sons Of the Gag advance.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07

Did some one drag your shirt along
a barb-wire fenceT asked rookie num-
Der one.
mo, can't you see it's been to the
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07

Reports to the adjutant generals Of
fee state that enlistments in the Regu-
lar Army from April / to February 20
number 377,929
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-07

"'rell me, how do you think the Amer.
lean soldiers compare with fighting men
of other nations" tactfully asked the
man with the "Y" insignia.
That remark turned the trick-for IL
there is one thing that soldiers like to
discuss 1t is other soldiers.
Calls q. s. Best Soldiers.
How do they compare? There is no
comparison. Our boys are as gritty as
any of them. They stick, and / know
something about sticking" replied
Corp. Reed.
rising; my company was the last to get
out Of the land of the laundryman. we
saw the fighters of other nations-we
fought with them. You know what the
American soldiers did-they did the
heavy work and did it well. let me tell
YOU"
Corp. Reed, between cigarette puffs.
continued to tell of his experiences In
China. 1t seems that he came back to
San Francisco after the trouble In
China. and after being discharged from
the service. having completed his en-
listment, went up into British Column
bia.
1.-THE Boer war started about that
time," said the corporal Il saw a
chance for some action. so ! Joined the
third contingent of Canadians, COM
manded by Col. steele. one of the pres
ent war British heroes"
Did you get some action"
Trip Of the Four Hundred.
Reed ignored the remark by going on
with his narrative, telling incident after
incident until he came to the famous
trip of the 400.
"You know that Kitchener made his
first reputation as fighter against the
bowling dervishes. They were q real
nasty crowd Of wild ones. The British
soldiers called them African Indians,
because Of their brutality.
"One day our skipper thought we
should 60 out and give the H. DIS q
little lesson in warfare. Seems they
were getting bit too active. We
found them mighty active.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-03
MILLIONS SAVED BY
FOOD CONSERVATION
Prioes Arc Lowar IN America Than In
A,y Of the War-Riddcn Countries

The interest shown so far in the Oh
srrvation of food conservation week LOT
world relief demonstrates very cohc'uT
sivrIy that although the war may uc
ended that the people have realized
greater responsibility in their plan TO
feed tho destitute population OF Europe
until normal conditions can b" restored.
The rcmIins Of. Mr.. H"over'S message
in the churches SUNDAY snre inspiration
70 thousands OF people throughout the
state. and on Tuesday mass meetings
were held At the county seats or princi-
pal business ccnlcrs OF the various cnun-
tics that this day had been set apart as
Community Day.
Four-minu,c mon and other speakers
set forth in the most vivid manner the
necessity fer world relief. and 50
throughout the week from day TO day.
the plans Of food administration will be
unfrldcd.
Laying aside all patriotic. and charto-
bic reasons. the people can we'll afford 10
rally 10 the support of the food admin
iatration for purclyf business or selfish
reasons. The story Of III" amnur; OF
money that the food administration has
saved the people in prevent ing prrflte"r-
ing. and tho enormous rise in prices
during the war is one of almost unbc-
lIcvable proportions. 1t has been esti-
mated that in sugar alone during the
first year Of the food administration :
work fully $500 n0o. 900 hav" been SAVED,
and in the item OF -four as mulch rs
$500. 900. 900 have been saved These are
only two items OF the food administrn-
TONS accpmpli shlncnts in behalf Of the