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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Many Interesting Programs Planned
For Soldiers In Camp During Week

saturday. Sept :. Mrs Ralph VIII
sons program
sunday. sept s. a religious vesper
service.
Monday. Sept 2. Miss Mary Her
mas will direct an entertainment
Tuesday. sept. 10. athletics.
Wednesday. Sept IL, Miss Dorothy
Cranes program
Saturday. Sept. II. Miss Mary Her
mans final program before she leaves
for school in the east
The men at Camp Corchesne are en-
tertaining all the artists who recently
appeared there at chow" and jinks.
Friday night OF this week.
Mrs Walter Christie presented a
program for the men at san Ellzario.
Tuesday night, several readers and
musicians motoring out 10 the his
toric little spot 10 assist I'm bringing
joy to the Isolated post inhabitants
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Seventh Cavalrynen On Border Duty
At San EIizario Are Given 4 Program

Rucker. in negro dialect readings.
was called back five times and Mrs
D. v. Fenuessy. with her VIOLIN also
came in for much applause Miss
Elvira Galentine won the plaudits OF
the men and Mrs Christie also con-
tributed enjoyable numbers. Miss
Mary Heermaus and Miss Hills did
the accompanying IN their usual fin
ish. A quintet Of soldier boys
Messrs Edwin ]. Huesmar. Ralph
Hankins. Otto Cordes, Wesley oliver
son and Henry Burks-did some fine
singing and Sergt- Brown. OF troop
3. told one entertaining story after
another. Mrs. s c. Aubrey. Mrs
Harry Schultz and 8Ir. Graham fur
nished cars.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

DROGRAMs have been arranged as
l follows for the men encamped at
the various posts. by c. A. Graham, Of
the Y. ". C. A. unit:
Tonight, at the officers camp, by
Miss Elvira Elenore Galenune-
Thursday night, at Socorro, by Miss
Dorothy Crane
Friday night. athletics at one Of
the outposts.
saturday night, Miss Galentine. at
Tsleta.
sunday night. a religious service at
one OF the outpOsts-
Monday. Sept .. Miss Mary Heer-
mans at Fabens-
Tuesday. Sept. 3, Miss Beatrice Hill
lis at the Santa Fe bridge.
Wednesday, Sept (. Miss Margaret
Hines. at the cement plant
Thursday, Sept ., Miss Nellie smith
Friday, Sept. 6. athletics.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Catholic Women Giving Dance To Aid
In Furnishing Hall For The Soldiers

NJOMEN Of the Catholic faith ar,
W giving a big dance this evening
in Knights of Columbus hall for the
purpose Of raising funds 10 furnish
the Knights OF Columbus hall now
being erected at Fort Bliss. under di-
rection OF chaplain Timothy J..
.O'Keefe and committee from the To-
cal council Of the Knights Of Column
bus.
In connection with the dance. a
number of women will preside over
a festival on the outside OF the hall.
where ice cream and other refresh
meuts will be served.
Mrs. II. Z. Arvin is chairman Of the
committee in charge Of the dance and
she is assisted by Miss MARGARET
% Boyle. Miss Regina Carson. Mrs NJ
Redding, Mrs. Ysabel Flato. Miss May
DuSSan and Richard Ainsa.
Mrs. Thomas O'Keefe and Mrs. w
G. Roe viii be in charge OF the fss-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Parties.

Miss Fay Moore. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Berry Sugg. Of 341S Nations
avenue, celebrated her 18th birthday
anniversary with a merry party, last
Saturday afternoon. with all the at
tendant features in evidence that al
ways make the passing OF a year
worth while. For instance, there was
a huge birthday cake-a big white
mound topped with brightly burning
candles-that contained a ring, won
by George H0lmack: the thimble. that
viii forever make of Nettie Price a
house wife attractive. one, tool: the
coin that Will give wealth to Jean Mad
den, buttOn-Chas. Barton is to be the
bachelor. For an exciting contest
cherries we're pinned on the mouth Of
a Teddy Bear, Frances Hirt win
ming the prize for the girls, and
Noble kirkpatrick, for the boys. There
were other games that lent their
quota Of fun. and later. refreshments
that included all the delicacies a enid
Graves. Present were Charles Barton
Edward Price, George Holmack. Net
tie Price, Virginia Kirkpatrick. Nobel
Kirkpatrick, Francis Hirt. Katherine
Bryant. Jean Madden, Herman Bur
dick and the little hostess, Fay.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

tivai, assisted by Mrs. J.. V. Berrien.
Mrs p. Z. Kelly. Mrs. Selly. Mrs. G.
W Savage. Mrs G. y. Cunningham.
and Mrs Gus Momsen. a number Of
young girls viii also assist. includ-
ing Miss Mary Stedmond. Miss Mar
garet O'Boyle, Miss Katherine o.
Boyle. Alma Brown. Miss Evelyn
Stedmond. Miss Margaret Reading and
others.
The hut. with the motto Every
body Welcome and Everything Free. q"
is to be fitted up with good pictures
comfortable furniture, books. reading
and writing materials.
Everything else has been called off
the social calendar that there will be
no conflicting festivity TO the dance
The music for the dancing will be
furnished by RayO Reyes's band.
The affair is being given under the
auspices Of the chapter 10 the Catho-
lie chaplaIns' overseas work.
The women's society Of the B. OF L
T. and +. is holding its 18th anni-
versary ball in Cotillion hall. tonight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

n A. GRAHAM talked on the new
u est gains on the lines, over there
10 the men Of troop b. seventh cavlry.
al the san EIizario. Tuesday night.
when Mrs. J. Walter Christie took a
number OF local artists out TO enter
tain the men-one Of the series N l-e
Y n q, A PROGRAMS a most enthus-
fastic reception was extended the mu-
sicians. Col Thompkins being present
In person TO thank the FL Pasoans-
Dan scurIock sang. as did the ukulele
girls. Miss Harriet Heermans. Mar
raret Hardie and Beatrice Hills, NO 10
a1yravs win an ovation Mrs C. y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
WOOdmen Circle To Conduct Booth On
Monday, Aid Red Cross Canteen Unit

III woodmen circle. have secured d
permission TO use the park for a booth
on Labor Day, next Monday. for the
sale Of refreshments to assist the can
teen unit Of the Red Cross.
The Woodmen Circle as an organiza-
tion has undertaken 10 equip and sup
port an ambulance and a nurse in
France in the canteen unit OF the Red
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
EIPasoans Away.

H. r. McClintock left today for
san Diego on business.
Mayor Charles Davis is going up TO
Cloudcroft Thursday to join Mrs. Da-
Wis and their daughter for a few
days. The family viii return to E.
Paso shortly.
Otis c. Coles is leaving Thursday
for Cloudcroft to help close I'D the
Coles cottage and bring his family
back TO town. They wiz return Sat
urday or Sunday
Miss Anne Wolfe left Tuesday for
Dallas. where she viii spend the win
ter. Later. Miss 1Iyrtis Morris will
visit Miss Wolfe in the eastern Texas
city. Miss Morris planning to go IN
early November 10 visit at her old
home in 1Iississippi-her first return
in two years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
school Begins Next Week

In your school preparations be sure
TO consider the children's need for
Glasses Come in this week and have
our expert optometrist examine your
child's eyes This will relieve you OF
al uncertainty Need Glasses? Ask
Segau.
FL PasO Optical Company.
At los Texas St. in the Middle Of the
Block Between Oregon and Mesa.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

lHTHITE jersey is an ideal summer
" fabric Unlike the soft silks, IT
does not require the constant offices
Of a maid or secret sessions with the
electric iron, behind locked doors OF
summer hotels. where this first aid to
good grooming is forbidden. This
sports model is developed in white
wool jersey. embroidered in rose wool
The Russian blouse fastens down the
left side with white pearl buttons,
sewed on with rose wool Three tas-
sells OF rose wool finish the sailor col
lar and sash ends. A conventional
design is quickly worked up on this
model and is repeated in the hat band.
which IS also jersey. mounted on a
fine white Milan sailor. This cos
tune presents the supreme In style for
outdoor wear.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
..,rin - ~ Pintform.

Jefferson City. Mo- AUG 2s--With
the adoption Of a win the war" plat
form, which Endorsed the administra-
ton Of president Wilson and Gov
Gardner. advocated submission TO the
people OF the woman suffrage amend
ment and urged the state legislature
10 take early action on the federal
prohibition amendment the Demo-
Gratis Of Missouri last night closed an
all dav session Of the state conven-
ton. marked at times by war time
oratOry-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Beautiful Platinum JeweIry.

In connection with the ruling Of the
Government that "it IS not unpatriotic
to wear Platinum Jewelry." we call
special attention t. our special dis
play There is a probability that
there will be an additional tax OF 10
percent added to platinum Jewelry at
an early date.
W. n. HiKsOn Co.-JeWelers.
Mills & Mesa. on the Plaza.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Cross. and, in raising its share. Man
chester grove will conduct the booth
next Monday. There viii DO sand
witches. coffee, lemonade. ice cream.
soda pop, etc. on sale.
Mrs. Lille Holford is general chair
man Of the committee in charge Of the
both and she will be assisted BY Mes
DANES Eugenia Perkins. Elsie ChaI-
Ions, ]. A Neader. c. c. Conover and
Miss Bethel Osborne.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
The Camera shOp--S11 y. Oregon


Camp Kearny. san Diego, Cal, Aug.
2g.-Horace St. John Clarke tried here
By court martial for the murder OF
Francis N. 1IcCrary. a chauffeur, near
Lemon Groce. Cal. early last January,
was convicted and sentenced 10 lie
IMPRISONMENT. il was made known in
orders published Tuesday. but MS
sentence was committed to 30 years
in the federal penitentiary at Leaven-
worth. kans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
P. RopRIerEz REcAPTrREp.

Pascual Rodriguez was arrested By
mounted police about 1870 a. m We'd
nesday at 10th and san Jaciuto
streets He was convicted some time
ago on a charge OF theft and sen
fenced TO 200 days. but escaped after
having served eight days OF his sen
tence. having in some way secured q
key to the locks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
accurate, reliable Phnrmacy.

In case Of sickness there is nothing
so important as TO be able TO rely IN
hesitatRlgly on those who fiji your
doctors prescriptions You viii find
that we have a reputation for careful,
accurate, and reliable work It is also
a wei known fact that our drugs are
Of the purest.
We give special attention TO pre-
scriptions for children.
Scott White e. Company, Druggists.
Mills Bldg. Roberts-Banner Bldg.
314 san Francisco St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Weddings.

sgt William ". futile. formerly
an FL PasO insurance agent, was mar
ried at Albert Lea. Mimi, TO Miss
Ludie Mann, just before the sergeant
sailed for France. He is a supply
sergeant Of an ammunition train that
trained at Camp Cody, Deming, n. ~
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Beauty PnrIOrs, Reynolds Bldg.
over the Border National Bank
Specialists in our line-Only first
class operators employed-Experts on
autifying-FaciaI Blemishes re-
d-Facials-Henna Pacl1s-Scalp
Observation-Disclosures sos Reynolds
Bldg. Phone 4212.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
i: NEWS BREVITIES II:
AND GENERAL
tAdvertissmsnLJ

land that during the past few days
the bodies OF $50 German marines
have been washed ashore on the west
eru coast OF Jutland The authorities
say that il has been substantiated
that the marines were on German de-
stroyers. which were likely lost dur
ing an engagement OF by coming in
contact with mines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Kodak Pictures OF Statue OF Liberty.
Your Kodak pictures OF the Statue
OF Liberty should be perfect. Let US
do the developing-it insures your
prints.
Feldman'S-As it should be done.
Adrertisamenf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

All members Of FL Paso Lodge No.
50. X OF p, viii please attend meeting
in Castle Hall on Thursday night,
Aug. %, at S o'clock. Important BUSH
ness Of a special nature to be trans
acted. J. J. Finney,
X of r. & S.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Free Scholarships In Texas Offered
To Girls Aspiring To Master Music
Art Of danclng-Miss Burgess

Art OF daucing-Miss Burgess
"Ah Mon Fills" from The Prophet
CAIeyerbeer) Mrs H II. stark
"Sextette from Lucia left hand ar
ranrement 0fsz)-AIiss Nellie Nae
Bowen.
Ballet from .'Faust"-91iss Ksrma
Deane.
Ballet from "Capellar-1liss Burgess
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
DR.. Ebert. Dentist. s1s MINIS Bldg


Washington. d. C.. Aug. 28.-Repre-
sentative Frank ?. Wood, Of Iowa
who recently failed OF denomination
10 congress rendered TO the Republi-
can congressional committee his resig-
alton IS chairman OF that organiza-
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Shoes Dyed, Black, Brown or Bronze.
Guaranteed. No odor.
Piclzel Bros, Fine shoe repairing.
Phone 45s. 400 n Oregon St.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Police Cases Tried.

The cases disposed Of by judge Ben
Jenkins. Tuesday afternoon, We're
Ben wood. charged with being drunk,
50. Francisco Arellano. reckless drlV-
ing. dismissed. Maria Cortez. abusive
language charge. So
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

VICTROLA. rHONOGRAPH repairing.
ANY make machine. by expert Motors
overhauled, cleaned. oil Broken motor
springs repaired at fraction cost Of
new Work guaranteed. Phone 2503.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Phi. s646-J. Alma VI

Phi. S646-J, Alma McCrummen IL desire
Piano Teacher. Graduate Of New Eng
land Conservatory OF Boston. Expe-
rienced and reasonable in charges.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
Republicans for Prohibition.

81. Louis, 40. Aug 2S-The Repub-
licau state convention adopted a plat
form favoring prompt action by the
members OF the legislature upon the
amendment to the federal constitution
with regard 10 prohibition"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

For your Hunting trip either in
New Mexico CT Texas-let US supply
the guns, ammunition and Hunting
Clothes.
FeIdman's-3Os San Antonio Street.
Special attention to mail orders.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

TO HE'LL WITH THE KAISER
find shield posters are given free
at the box office Of the Unique
Theatre-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

L.erner's School Shoes last longer.
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

shoemakers' Supplies. Mexico shoe
Co as s Oregon Phi. 1852
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28
NAGLE ROTARY sPEAKER.

Judge ~ Maggie will be a speaker
Thursday at the luncheon OF the Re-
tary club at the Sheldon hotel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Osteopathic Physielans. Drs- McCar-
thy & Mccarthy. sol Martin Bldg PA
ss96. HAY fever, catarrh deafness.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Hotel LauEhlin is more homelfke
than any other hotel in FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Wv. c. A. Cafeteria. sIs Z. Frank
lin street For men and women. Cool
dining room Moderate prices. Din
ner from - to 2 o'clock; supper from
5 to oclock-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

TPOURT.E avoid trouble. Leave
Inv = ILL Baggage Checks at
LonEwelrs. or Telephone No. 1.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

For Chickens, cheap. wholesome. Gets
results-Gets results. Community
Milling Co. Phone 476S.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Hotel LnuEhlin has some beautiful
rooms for transients. When you come
to FL Paso, stop there.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

ssTO HE'LL WITH THE KAISER
Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

You'll enjoy life much more II you
live at Hotel LauEhIin.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

All afternoon and night trains We'd
nesday were reported on time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-08-28

Lerner's School Shoes cost Ie.s.-Adv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
HUNS DESERT
In COMPANIES

Petrograd, Jan. 10.-Whole
Companies, in all twenty five
thousand German troops, have de-
serted their commands and ac-
cepted the Russian principles of
socialism, is the news that has
come from the camp.
It is asserted that the forces
are we'll armed and organized.
The men live by foreign contri-
buttons from sympathetic pea
SAINTS.
Simultaneously the situation
Of the dissafection among men IS
reported along the whole Of the
Austro-Italian front, according to
messages received here.
Petrograd. Jan. 18.-Whole
companies of Austrian troops
ordered shot for keeping company
with Russian socialists and for
expressing socialistic views, ac-
cording to reports reaching here.
Other reports just received
here state .that many units Of
Austrian troops on the Italian
front have been ordered executed
for their refusal to obey their
officers.
Disafiction to their militaris-
tic command is said to be spread
ing among the German troops also
though all these reports are com
ing in from unofficial sources.
their utmost to force Garfield out
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
GREAT DEMAND
ARMY NURSES
,HI UNITED PRESS)

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Bccau>c
Of the great need for nurses fo,.
the Army Nurse Corps certain re
quirements have been waived fnr
the pcriod of the war emergency.
Registered nurses are preferred,
but regis ,tration MAY be waived.
Nurses between the ages Of 21
and 45 viii now be considered, as
well as those who are graduated
from hospitals Of less than 100
beds. Uller the temporary re
vision cf rules they arcn OF re-
vision cf rules they are not re-
A nurse travelling under orders
is give, q frst-class ticket, Pull
man-cac acoondations. and trav-
cling expenses not to exceed $3.50
a day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
GERMANY MAKES TEMP
TING OFFER TO SERBIA
FEARING FURTHER BALKAN STRUGGLE TYING UP MAS
SEES OF TEUToN TROOPS KING PETER Is ASKED
TO SIGN SEPARATE PEACE
MONARCH WITHOUT COUNTRY DFC,lvFS
tBy United Prcss.)

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Ger1nany
has made a tempting inducelnent
to Serbia in a fruitlcss ATTEMPT to
secure a separate peace.
These overtures have been ig-
nored by King Peter on behalf
OF his people representing
counTrrless nation.
Germany is seeking every pos
sible means to eliminate the Balk-
an menace. They have rendered
Russia harmless. Rumania, be
tween the fires Of Teuton troops
and Russian anarchy, is in a hope.
less condition, and sooner or later
will be compelled to accept peace.
Serbia, therefore, with the al
lies position at Salonika, consti-
tutes the sole remaining menace
along Germany's southeast ern
front as long as Italy is held
beyond the Alps.
The cctnbined Greecc-SorIyo-
Entente forces number close to
three quarters Of million men.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
NAVAL SERVICE
NEWDEPARTMEIyT'
(By United Press

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The
Naval Overseas Transportation
Service has been established for
the purpose Of increasing the
efficiency Of American transpor-
tatlon, and is to be under the di-
rection Of the navy department.
Fast cargo rtoops ships, control
led by the navy, will be under
the direction of this organization
manned by efficient navy reserve
crews, will climate the difficult
ties caused by the sulky, drunken
civilians, some Of them aliens, now
.ound among the present crews.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18

blunt little automatics in one
hand. A half dozen poilus fol
low two deadly, pineapple"
bombs in each hand and the party
picks it's way cautiously through
the wire.
1t always seems a long time
the first time you come through
the wire,' the captain apologeti-
cally Whispers But he's telling
a polite little lie and knows it be-
cause his first sensation in wire
climbing was years ago in this war
and now a faded memory.
Rat-tat-tat "a Boche ma
chine gun breaks the silence.
Everybody fattens against the
ground and waits until the still
ness becomes depressing. This
'rat-tat-tat' shows that the Bochc
is sill really very much alive and
is a warning to be cautious Most
any minute an unfreindly para
chute flare is likely. The patrol s
work is done. It has found
,otr ing unusual in No Man S
Land.'
AS stealthily as any North
American Indian ever erouched
or crawled the patrol heads back
but ready to f1atten out again
with second s notice. But quiet
continues and you return to the
friendly wire, crawl and wriggle
through it and into the trench
which, for the first time during
he night, has the sensation of be-
ing the safest place in the world.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
DANISH OIL
72c A GALLON

Copenhagen, Jan. 18.-Thea-
ters and restaurants in Denmark
close at 10 p. m. to save lights.
To save kerosene, which is sold
at a price regulated by the Gov
ernment at 72 cents gallon,
Greenland whale oil is being
tried for lighting. It is estimated
100000 acetylene lamps are l:cw il,
in progress Of manufacture.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
PRESIDENT ASKS
KITCHENS AID
,BY UNITED PRESS)

Washington, Jan. 18.-Major-
ity leader, Claude Kitchin, has
received a personal request to
take charge Of the most drastic
legislation ever proposed, and Mr..
Kitchin has agreed to put same
through the house not later than
June /, at which time he states
the house should adjourn.
The President 5 program in
cludes:
Financial and military measures
for carrying out, and, if necessary
extending it, the removal Of all
statutory obstacles to the most eff
fective business organizations Of
work Of the departments, espe-
cially war and navy.
Railway legislation.
Government control Of all nee
cssaries and their production and
price.
Extention Of alien enemy leg
islaiton to women, and the en-
actments of adequate penalties
for violation thereof
Waterpower legislation.
Leasing bill for the release Of
national resources, and included
in this the so-called daylight saw
ing bill to conserve coal.
General fisheries bill, and all
necessary appropriation bills.
Mr.. John Boyette left this mornin &
for his home in Norfolk.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18

(BY UNITED PRESS)

With the French Armies in the
Field, Jan. 17.-Night patrolling
-reconnaissance-in Norman s
Land is a something that every
first line soldier knows.
The constant surveillance Of the
enemy necessitates almost nightly
examination Of the blighted strip,
of ground in front Of the trenches;
wire entanglments on the friendly
ride as we'll as that Of the enemy.
Men who find monotony in
night trenches draw their packe:
Of thrills from the silent games of
"hide and SEEK that can be play
ed in No Mans Land on any
moonless night. Trench soldiers
curse the moon.
"Give them a few rounds with
the mitrailleuse and see if they re
still alive,' the company ordered.
A machinegun lieutenant sent a
panoramic sweep Of lead out into
the darkness. A parachute fare
sky-rocketed up from a few yards
away and foated down lighting
up nothing but the frosty tangle
of wire and the dull grey grass
ahed. Then it became quiet again
1.-The Boche is not very hateful
tonight the captain suggests.
The night patrol is starting. The
trench has been warned not to
fire at crawling figures in No
Man S Land. A captain and lieu
tenant crawl cover the top, y
leading the way. They carry
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-01-18
ALIEN ENEMIES
MUST REGISTER
(By nited Press,

Washington, Jan. 18.-Among
the regulations for the registra-
ton Of German alien enemies in
the United States during the first
week Of February, are the follow
ing:
All German males Of the age Of
Il years and upward are required
to register. Notice Of time and
place Of registration will be civ
Ell by publication in newspapers.
The affidavit Of each registrant
must be accomplished by four un-