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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
OPEN HOUSE DAY
VIII Be Observed Today at
Kansas Building.
Entertainment Committee of
353 Has Arranged Treat.

The 353 infantry will again hold
Open House day on April in the
Kansas building for relatives, friends
and we'll wishers of the boys of this
regiment. The program that will be
offered for the ielectation of all Wis
itors will be even more interesting
and pleasing than heretofore. and a
large crowd of people is expected.
The entertainment committee has
arranged a day filled with delight,
with opportunities to meet and socially
enjoy the presence of many of our
men; and open house, as we interpret
it, means open hand to all. More
over to the new boys who have but
lately come into the regiment, there
will be a pleasant and surprising in
PRODUCTION into the real spirit of the
men here, of the real Kansas spirit
that seeks to knit the desires and hap
piness of the men together, and 20
draw even closer the sympathy and
interest of the people of Kansas in
the welfare of our men.
OF course there will be dancing
turnout the afternoon, and the band
which has but low returned from a
successful tour of the state will have
many new and finished selections to
proffer. Eats in abundance will be
waiting the onslaught of the hungry,
and all who have sought to overcome
the overlooking supply of food fur
nished by the committee, will no
longer hesitate on scruples of fearing
to exhaust the unending fount.
An added surprise of the afternoon
will be a program of singing furnished
by Miss Minnie Lindeman, famous
soprano who is touring this part of
the country and has agreed to donate
her services to the regiment on that
day Her piano accompanist, Miss
Lillian Johnson. will also play several
pieces as an addition to the program.
All friends, relatives and acquaint-
anceS of the men of the $50 infantry
are cordially invited to attend this
Open House day, and are assured of
a hearty welcome, and entertaining
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

Along with the flowers Easter
music was rendered by several must
cal groups from Junction City and
Manhattan, singing and playing in the
sisted in the Easter music were: Mrs.
Price and Waggonseller; Messrs. Dur
land and Brown of Junction City;
Misses Hildinger. McClelland, Carlyle
and other from Manhattan
Where the wards were under quar-
antine Easter hymns were sung out
side. The air was filled with Easter
hope while the convalescents followed
up the singers from station to station,
not patient, nurse or doctor OF duty
was sighted. All came in for a word
of cheer and all faces smiled with a
note of hope and gratitude.
The secretary in charge wishes to
thank those who SO gratefully re-
sponded to the call for flowers. chief
among which were the Nebraska w.
c. T. u, state Normal school of Peru,
Neb., the Y. w. and Y. NJ of Nebras-
ka Wesleyan, the Linwood Boulevard
Presbyterian church of Kansas City.
Mrs. B. Hobbs of Denver, Mr.. and
Mrs p C. Wiseman of Osceola, Neb-.
and many others Also the musicians
and ladies who assisted in the dis
tribution, helped materially in max
ing the whole morning service one
long to be remembered by the sick
lads as well as those who tenderly
care for their welfare
Earl Bealls, who has been COM
PEELED to give up his work for the
present because of his health, con-
ceived the idea of bringing the greet
| ings in the form Of flowers. F. E.
Alden has been asked to give up his
work as building secretary at Y No.
Z at Funston to take charge of the
work in the base hospital The Easter
morning program was carried out by
Mr.. Alden and his able corps of as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
NEW WAR TELEGRAPH SENDS
5000 WORDS A MINUTE

A seven-1eague stride has recently
been made in high speed telegraphy.
An apparatus which in actual tests
has proved its ability to transmit
over a single grounded wire 5000
words a minute has been evolved.
The real significance of this es-
capes one until it is realized that
5000 words set in type will fill
seven a half standard magazine
pages.
Details of what appears to be an
epoch-making achievement must be
withheld for military reasons 1t is
a war invention and has for its chief
purpose the liberation of hundreds
of expert operators for the signal
corps without disorganizing our
much needed commercial lines. No
secret is divulged, however, when the
apparatus is described as a printing
telegraph system depending upon a
universally used recording instru-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

the minute that that presented the
likelihood of war, Germany accepted
it as the opportunity for her to strike
down her neighbors, Russia and
France, and to enlarge her power.
She knew that Russia was utterly
unprepared. She knew that France
was unprepared. She knew that
herself was ready to the last cannon
and the last reservist.
To End Militarism
President Wilson says the Allies
are fighting to make the world safe
for democracy. Some misconception
has been created on this head. The
Allies are not struggling to force a
particular form of government on
Germany. Their purpose is to end
the military policy and foreign
policy of Germany that looks to the
maintenance of a military and naval
machine, with its hair-trigger prepa-
ration for use against her neighbors.
How is the change to be effected?
By defeating Germany in this war.
Men who see clearly the kind of
peace which we must have, to be a
real and lasting peace, can have no
sympathy with a patched-up peace,
one made at a council table, the re-
suit of diplomatic chaffering and bar
gaining.
And now what of the United
States?
The right Of non-combatants on
commercial vessels, officers, crew,
and passengers, either enemy or neu-
trail, to be secure from danger of
life, has always been recognized and
never contested. Nevertheless, Ger
many sank, without warning, $50
American citizens, men, women
and children. and sent them to
their death by a submarine tor
pedo, simply because they happened
to be on English or American COM
mercial vessels. We protested and
Germany halted for a time. We
thought that if we condoned the
death of $50 we might still maintain
peace with that Power.
U. s. Forced Into War
But it was not to be-. and after
more than a year Germany an
nounced her purpose to resume this
murderous and illegal course toward
innocent Americans. Had we hest
tated, we would have lost our indie
pendence as a people.
But we are at a danger point. The
| war is now to be determined by the
active tenacity of purpose of the con-
testants. England showed that ten
aclty IN the wars OF Napoleon. Ma
poleon succumbed. General Grant, in
his Memoirs, says that the battle is
won not in the first day. but by the
commander and the army that are
ready, even after apparent defeat, tc
begin the next day. 1t is the side
that has the nerve that will win.
at is doggedness that does it.
Stamp on all proposals of peace az
| i'll advised or seditious, and ther
| time will make for our certain vic
| tory.
When the war is won, the United
States will insist on a just peace, no
one of material conquest. 1t is Z
moral victory the world should win.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
MONSTER BAND At MANHATTAN
Plays to Big Crowd at Kansas State
Agricultural College.

The ten regimental bands of Fun
ston, consolidated into one monster
band, repeated its share of the Fun
ston Easter services at Manhattan
Sunday evening.
These bands supplied most of the
music at a monster outdoor gathering
at the Kansas Agricultural college
ca mpus, assisted by chorus of Man
haitian and agricultural college signers
Service at all of the churches was dis
missed SO all might join in the big
service.
The big band is fast being nodded
into a most remarkable musical unit
According to reports from Y. NJ c. A
musical directors in all of the canton
ments. Funston appears to rank head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
TWO BASEBALL LEAGUES
Regimental Teams of S9th Division
Play Amsng Themselves.

Funston baseball fans are going 20
have an opportunity to enjoy the thrills
of pennant races and a "near-world
series" this season. even if they can't
see the battles of the big league dia-
monds.
Regimental baseball teams of the
89th Division have been divided into
two leagues which will play series
among themselves until July when
the winners of each league will play
Division championship series. When
the inter-regimental games begin
(April I'D Trench and Camp will run
a percentage column showing the
standing of each league. A cornpfete
schedule has been mapped out for
about a month
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
342 F. A. BAND NOTES

The boys of Missouris own band are
the twenty day tour of Missouri towns.
The two new men Criswell (cornet)
and Mason (baritone) are great help
to the band. Both are from Everton,
Mo.
Norma Quarles, solo clarinet, also of
Everton, is now a member of this band
Since Sergeant Morris and Musician
Mock have returned from an extended
leave in the hospital the band is "go-
ing at it, in full force.
We have q very fine collection of
music now. Since receiving the num-
bers donated by Lieutenant Kalina we
have the best library in camp.
Lieutenant Kalina promises to have
some Al programs for our trip.
Have you seen the bands baseball
teamt We have two big leaguers in
Corporal Trottnow and Musician
Schanel.
The people of Marysville, Kan, were
so pleased with our concerts played
there last month that they want us for
a longer time in the near future
Roberts, saxophone and Draper
flute and piccolo, are two new mem
bers of the band.
Band Leader Brandon and Private
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
314 ENGINEERS NOTES
Interesting Happenings About Engi-
neers' Regiment.

BY CHARLES s. STEVENSON.
Company C won two of the three
competitive drills held last week by
the companies of the First battalion.
when it took first place in close order
infantry drill and in grenade throw
ing. Company c also made the best
average of the three companies with
percentage of 69 Il. Company A won
the grenade contest, and in the gen
eral average was very close to Com
pany c, with 672s as its mark Com
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
EASTER FLOWERS At HOSPITAL
Every Man in Hospital Received
Easter Bouquet.

Everyone around the base hospital is
talking about the Easter greetings
brought to all the sick lads Sunday
morning. A score of Y. NJ C. A.
secretaries assisted by the Y. W. C. A.
distributed two hundred dozen carna-
tons and other bouquets to each man,
personally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

Northcut enjoyed the week end in
Topeka.
Sergeant Greene is enjoying a visit
from his wife. Mrs. Greene is stop
ping in Manhattan.
Musician Vogel is on a ten days
furlough.
Private Apland enjoyed a visit from
his father. last week.
oh yes. we still have the Missouri
Mule Whitaker with us.
VIM. G. Earn is now bugle sergeant
and is holding down the job in fine
shape.
Wanted-A drum major.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

and shoulders above all other camps
so far as band music is concerned
Lack of good leaders is usually as
signed as the reason for lack OF excel
lence elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

ment that has never before been as
ISOLATED with telegraphy.
Messages are handled in any lam
guage or cipher with equal facility
and rapidity. The speed of 5000
words minute does not hinge upon
the use of an abreviating code, but
by such an agency it could be in
creased several fold Crack opera
tors are not required. In two hours
time, it is claimed, a quick witted
person with nc previous knowledge
of telegraphy can be trained to send
and receive messages. Instead of
being highly complicated and expen-
sive the instruments are not of in
volved character.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

equipment the various company COM
manders held personal and rifle in
Spection. The scene presented dur
ing the activities was one calculated
to inspire all of the men present and
the event was a successful one. The
men gained an idea as to what would
be expected of them when on a march.
1t was sort of a breaking into the
big league" experience, and all the
men enjoyed it
Company c defeated Company A in
a practice game of baseball last Sun
day morning Z to 6. The defeat of
Company A was due mainly to errors
on its part, altho Preacher" Price,
WHO pitched for Company C, was
partly to blame. Captain Dennis men
played good steady game, while the
fielding of Captain Murray's athletes
was eI.ratic.
The only Easter lily in the regimen
is owned by a corporal in Company A.
who has it in prominent place on his
window ledge. The lily is in full
bloom and is very prominent in the
corporals squad room 1t was brough:
from Kansas City last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

sociates. Secretaries Parker Wood
and Meman and several other secre-
tarieS from Funston assisted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06
MAIL TT HOME

MAIL TT HOME
Trench and Camp is exclusively
1.-The soldiers paper" Civilians are
clamoriEg for it Send this paper
to your relatives or friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

The first general field inspection
ever held by the engineers took place
north of camp. The inspection was a
regimental one, and the companies
were reviewed by Col. LaDue. The
regiment aligned itself on the hill and
pitched tents, forming nine company
streets. Following this each company
laid out its equipment for field in
spection, after which it was viewed by
the colonel. After inspection of field
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

Private Apland enjoyed a visit from
his father. last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

wanted-A drum major.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

Company F has stationery printed
up with it's company name, the en-
ginee- castle and the regimental num-
her a the top. Ten thousand sheets
and five thousand envelopes were
made up and in three days over half
of 1t was gone. Much credit for it
is due Private H. c. Woods and Cap
tain Sallee, both of whom devoted
much effort and time to securing this
for the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-06

Captain Masseck. adjutant of -rns
S5Srd infantry, has left for the east
for a two weeks trip. He will prob
ably touch New York, Boston, and
spend a few days at his home in New
Hampshre-and will thence return to
Kansas
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

tended the banquet and work of the
Stanfield lodge on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ Jackson are at
home in their new residence south
west of town in the Minnehaha neigh
borhood.
Among the Hermiston people at
tending the Jackson Mcpherson we'd
ding last Wednesday We're Mrs. John
D. Watson, Mrs. Geo. Rayhill and
Mrs. H. D. Newell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Jackson and s. r. Oldaker.
1t is being hinted around town
that there are some slackers in this
community who are evadlng the food
conservation regulations Why not
publish the names of some of them
Mr. Thomas Campbell was a Pen.
dleton visitor last Fri1ay.
A number of Stanfield people were
here Friday evening for the firemen':
dance.
Mr. and Mrs. Heistend Moore at.
tended the dance Friday evening.
Peter sheridan of the lower Butter
creek community was in the city
Friday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
SAVE DADS LIFE
GET IT FOR him
SAYS 1T IS SUICIDE TO CUT COIINs
AND TELLS HOW THEY
LIFT RIGHT OUT.

You simply say to the drug store
man. Give me quarter of an ounce
of freezone.' This win cost very little
but is sufficient to remove every hard
or soft corn from ones feet.
a few drops applied directly upon a
tender. aching corn should relieve the
soreness. instantly and soon the entire
corn, root and all. can be lifted out
with the fingers without. pain.
This new way to rid ones feet of
corns was introduced by Cincinnati
man. who says that while freezone is
sticky it dries in a moment. and seems
to simply shrivel up the corn without
inflaming or even irritating the sur
rounding tissue or skin.
Don't let father die of infection or
lockjaw from whiting at his corns,
but cut this out and make him try 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
DANCE is GIVEN BY
HERMISTON FIREMEN
ANNUAL Event OF ORGANIZA-
TION MOST SUCCESSFUL
AFFAIR.
Service Flag to Have More stars:
sIackcrs said to BE Evading Food
Laws: Other Newsy Notes.
CEast Oregonian Specially

HERMISTON,> Feb. &c On Fri
day evening a dance was given in the
Auditorium under the auspices OF
Hermiston's volunteer fire depart
ment. 1t has been an annual event
OF that organization since its incep-
ton and the dance given Friday ev-
ening was if any thing a more sue
cessful one than any of its preceding
entertainments. The music was fur
nished by Fletcher's Jazz Orchestra
of Pendleton. which is a guarantee
of the quality of music furnished
The means of satisfying the inner
man We're furnished by the Girls Ma
tional Honor Guard who were on
hand with a luncheon of cheese
sandwiches and coffee. The evenings
entertainment was appreciated by a
more than large attendance and the
fire department is being compliment
ed on their effoTtS.N
The service flag recently hung in
the lobby of the post office has been
taken down for the purpose of add
ing more stars. Several Hermiston
boys have Joined various arms of
the government since the flag was
hung making it necessary to in
crease the number of stars.
The Red Cross Auxiliary had two
more days Of strenuous work through
the past week and turned out good
" number of garments
The revival meetings conducted at
the Baptist church during the past
few weeks has been attracting more
than usual interest. Rev. Marshall
Is a forceful speaker and holds the
attention of his cungrcgatiou to an
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
GENERALS LEAD POLO TEAMS
Men Captaincd by TuthiII Wim Match
at san Diego.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 26.-Led by
two brigadier generals, A. NJ. Tuthill
and Leroy :. Lyon of the 10th divisi-
on. in training at Camp Kearney. two
polo teams clashed on the Coronado
Country club grounds today before a
large number of spectators. Gener-
al Tuthills team won, seven goals to
four. The deciding goal came in the
sixth and final period. This was
General Tuthills first game here and
his work was feature of the contest,
one of his teams goals being scored
by him and another made possible by
his accuracy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
Helix Wei Rcprcscnted.

Helix was well represented Satur,
day at the odd Fellows district con-
vention in Stanfield. the following
members of the Helix lodge having
attended; Everett King. Hugh Bell.
Henry Hendrlckson. Joe Kerley. Har-
vey Brown, Joe Nelson, ]. S. Nor
veil l.. ID. Clark. l.. L. Hutchinson.
Bert Warren. Ed Potts John Kink,
Tom Cook. Jess Mckee, A. r. Grey.
Elmer Dale, W. II. shannon, Emil
Zimmerman. r T.. Eheler. II. w.
Drew and Harry Hicks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
DECISION Is REvERsED.

SNLIlM. Fob. 26.-Thc Supreme
court for the third time reversed the
decision of the Baker county circuit
court in the suit of Robert Service
against the Sumptcr Valley railroad.
The court didn't remand the case for
trial so the litigation ends. The case
was started by the Wright LumbeIN
company against the railroad for re-
coVcry of alleged excessive freight
charges. The lower court dismissed
il because the plaintiff corporation
dissolved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
Wm Attend Ordnance school.

+. II. Young. commercial instruc-
tor at the PendIeton high school, ex-
poets to leave soon after the first of
the month for Eugene where he will
enter the fourth ordnance class at
that institution after finishing which
he will be inducted into the ordnance
department of the army. Fred II
Noes Of Pilot Rock has been accepted
for entrance Into that class also, as
has Holman B. Ferrin. son-in-law of
Judge and Mrs. S. a. Lowell.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

A new system has been worked out
by Miss slater. English teacher at
the high school. for teaching the stu
dents the use Of proper words. Each
student draws a cartoon of persons
representing words, such as ''aint,
isn't" don't doesn't and other
contractions. These words are rep
resented in the cartoon so it will be
clear to the student that they are not
to he associated together. According
to Miss Slater. the students are be-
ginning to show a marked improve
ment in their speech. as a result Of
this work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

A picture show, entitled Little
Miss George Washington" featuring
Marguerite Clark. will he shown at
the high school this evening at 1880,
for the purpose of raising money for
the Junior Red Cross This Is a
Paramount picture, and is, according
TO Principal Drill. one of the hes,
which could be secured. An admis-
sion Of ten cents Will be charged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

Though packed house greeted
the Rob Roy Quartet under the Red
path Lyceum course, (which appeared
at the Arcade theatre last evening the
character of the performance proved
u disappointment. 1t is said the num-
Der is not up to the standard of the
other attractions coming here under
this bureau. The quartet did not
give the fun program advertised.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
May Increase Appropriation.

As a result of the serious shortage
of funds for the maintenance of tho
Boys and Girls Aid Society. the
county court Of Uunatilla county may
double the appropriation now made
for the care Of each dependent COM
mitted to that institution from this
county Mrs. Robert H. Tate, the
secretary. appealed last week for
permission to raise $1,000 in this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

Three OF the four damage suits
brought against the Spokane Flour
Mills of this city have been transferred
from the circuit court to the United
States court. Judge Phelps having al
lowed a motion for the transfer The
fourth involved too small u sum to
permit of transfer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
Ginns Return Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. George CHM returned
Yesterday from four months tour OF
the principal cities of the east and
south including a voyage to cuba. On
the return trip they came by the
southern route, stopping at El Paso,
Texas, and various southern Califor-
MIA points. They report a most de-
liehtful trip.-Walla Walla aUnion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
Get a jar at once from the nearest
drug store. It is a clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard. Better
than a mustard plaster and does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
it is being rubbed on!
Musterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are
used annually for bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu-
matisin, lunbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia.
Soc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-02-26

county by solicitation but tho war
drives referred the matter to the
county court with the recommends
tion that the court make a sufficient
appropriation to meet this county's
fun share of the necessary funds.
Mrs. Tate has been comforting with
members of the court the past few
days and will leave .c"t~',+ for Port
land.