Evening journal., 1918-11-21
CAMP DIX CANNES
Save MEMS LIVES
Bulldog and Setter Sound
Alarm for Fire in General
Scott's Residence
500SOLDIERS ARE
DISCHARGED TO-DAY

CAMP DIX, Wrighlstown, n. j., Nov
si.-"Tyke," a big white bulldog be-
longing TO Major General Scott, and
Bob" setter, owned by Captain r.
A. Harbeson, an aide TO the general,
ore heroes OF the camp because OF the
part they played in saving the official
family Of the post from danger when
flames broke out after midnight at Cen
eral scott's residence Oyerheated
bricks in a new fireplace in which a
blaze had been built for the first time
ignited the adjoining woodwork Of the
big farmhouse, which has been con-
verted into a military home for the
general and his staff. The bulldog
scented the smoke and apparently ap-
preciated the consequent danger to his
master and his sharp barks attracted
the attention of a military policeman on
guard duty nearby. In the meantime
The bird dog took up the alarm and
rushed through the house, barking
frantically. The noise aroused General
Scott and other officers and the military
police, reaching the building. spprised
them Of the fire. The flames by this
time had eaten through the side Of
the building, but were quickly eXtn-
guished with but little damage to the
house. Chief Sweeney offers TO make
"Tyke" and Bob" honorary members
OF the Camp Dix fire departments
Secretary Of War Baker and General
March, chief Of stan, arrived here this
morning. The Secretary spoke at the
dedication Of the new 100000 Salvation
Army Military Hotel.
While only 200 men will be discharged
today, officers expect that 2OOO will
have been released by Saturday night,
an1 after that at the rate Of 500 TO 1000
a day until the number Of troops here
IS reduced to the designated total. The
1000 men who are to remain in the
Depot Brigade are to be all Glass A
men, fitted for overseas service. They
were being selected today by Colonel
Lindsay, Of the Depot Brigade
Much red tape marks the work Of dis
charging the soldiers. Each man dis
charged must be in good health. His
own statement as 10 his health is taken.
then that Of his commanding officer re-
Rarding him and finally the statement
OF an examining surgeon. II there Is a
difference between his own statement
and that Of the surgeon he is held for
a further examination for special
board Of surgeons.
The purpose Of this rigid examination
Is to prevent a discharged man fraudu-
lently claiming. at a later time, disabil-
fly contracted in military service.
At the actual mastering out the sol
der will present his service record, his
pay card and his equipment record, all
OF which will be officially closed. A no.
tice to the War Department TO discOn-
finue his allOtments will be completed
and he will at the same time designate
whether he desires TO continue his in
surance. These papers will be forward
ed to the Adjutant Generals office, in
Washington.
No bonus will be paid the men dis
charged They viii draw the wages ac-I
iually due them 3 i-2 cents a mile to
their homes. As they will be entitled
10 use the soldiers furlOugh fare rate
Of two cents a mile. this will provide
amply for meals OF those travelling 10
distant States. As the final act. the sol
dier will be handed his discharge pa
pers, which show his service and char
acter. He will be allowed TO wear bis
uniform for four months after dis
charge.