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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

Secretary Daniels has issued the fol-
lowing summary of the statements of
the captains of schooner Edna and
steamship Hattie Dunn. as furnished
to the Navy Department by the COM
mandant of the third naval district:
Capt. Gillmor, of the Edna, stated
that it was about 2 p. m. when he
heard firing to the westward, first
three guns and about Is minutes later
four guns, He thought it might be the
guns of a fort on shore and went below,
but soon heard a gun that seemed
quite close,
II then ran up on deck" he said, land
the man at the wheel said that a mine
had burst. / could see a splash on the
water, but saw no submarine About
that time a she'll burst about so feet off.
and I then sighted the submarine about
miles away. / ran up signal flags and
1.-THE submarine floated the naval en-
sign. A crew of men showed off from
the submarine in a boat taken from
the four masted schooner l. ppaug,
which was blown up before we Were.
They came alongside wit first lieu
tenant, an extra master, who is case a
prize is taken takes charge of same
First they. took up the matches and ad
vised us to leave the ship in 10 min
utes The commander was about IS
years of age, fine looking, moustache
and goatee; has been on these boats
ever since the war began. He took all
p. .Jers. We were ordered to leave the
ship Immediately"
Taken to Submarine.
In reply to questions, Capt, Gillmor
said that he and the six men of his
crew were placed n small boat and
taken to the submarine The crew of
the Hattie Dunn was also on the sub
marine, being aboard it for eight days,
from the 25th of May to June 2. The
submarine was about 225 to $50 feet
long, Capt. Gillmor said, and carried
two inch guns. "She had been cruis-
ing around about three or four days
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
100 MORE SHOTS IN UNITED STATES
BELT THAN is CARRIED BY GERMANS

almost any amount of moisture and win
not shrink or stretch.
The British equipment is of web. Few
realize that this is one reason why, with
inferior numbers, they have, time and
again, beaten off the enemy. This was
demonstrated in the early days of the
war, particularly in the retreat from
Mons. The large number of cartridges
carried by the British soldier coupled
with the cheap cotton supplementary
bandoleer system of renewing his supply
of ammunition, has served to counter
balance the enormous superiority of Ger
man troops in point of numbers on many
occasions.
Weight is IL Pounds
The exact weight of the 220 rounds car
ried by the American soldier in France
Is IL pounds. With the Springfield rifle
% aimed shots can be fired per minute.
Firing from the hip (magazine fire with
cut aim) 40 shots can be fired per min
ute. The new United States model 1917
(moditied Enfieid) does even better.
Firing point blank into German waves
as our troops have done near Amiens,
pumping ~ shots minute, which any
average shot can do when aiming at a
large mark, an infantryman's ammuni-
tion is exhausted in Is minutes. Assum-
ing that the rapidity of fire of the Ameri-
can rifle, which it is not, the American
;ntantryman. because of his web equip
meat Is better by minutes and by 100
rounds than the German infantryman.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
SIXTH COMPANY NEWS

Second Lieutenant G. c. Harding, of the
Company s, has been assigned to the
Sixth Machine Gun Company. His home
is in Rochester, N. Y.
Plans for the minstrel show are pro-
crossing exceptionally well. We have Sc
cured some fine talent and the forecast is
excellent. Rehearsais win start this week.
Sam Wollman. the clever boxer, is
open to any man who Gan make weight.
He is ready to box at any time. On oc-
count of the rain, he did not box Thurs
day night We all hope to see him in the
ring this week
We are waiting for our baseball outfit
and soon expect to g oback on the dia-
mOnd,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
The Soldiers Sweetheart

s(The .stanzas appearing below were
sung to an old tune many times during
the boyhood days Of Bernard A. Conde,
of the Ninth Company. who sends 1t 10
the office of the Trench and Camp for
publication. Possibly some of our read
ers will be able to set the music to these
words. Mr. Condo has consented to sing
it for the soldier boys on future even
ing)I
There sits a dear Old lady in rustic
chair
sunbeama gently falling on her snow
white hair.
Hers is a sad sad story-read 1t in her
face.
Sorrow and woe long, long ago have left
those sad lines you trace.
She was a soldiers sweetheart, happy
blue-eyed maid:
Fresh as flowers in springtme. they
bloom, alas, to fade!
He was q gallant soldier, brave, he knew
no fears;
He marched away one summers day and
left her alone In tears.
CHORUS:
She was a soldiers sweetheart: after all
these years
Golden locks are silvered now. and dim
her eyes with tears
Hers is a sad. sad story-read 1t in her
Sorrow and woe long. long ago have left
those sad lines you trace.
Far, far away a soldier meath the moon
lit sky.
Slain that day in battle, he knew that he
must die;
He thought Of his love in infancy; he
dreamed she had come to stay:
He breathed her name: when morning
came the soldier had passed
away
When she received the sad tiding she fell
they thought her dead
Until there came a doctor, a broken
heart, he said.
That's why she's sad and lonely, waiting
her love in vain,
Who marched away that summers day
and never returned again.
CHORUS.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
THE FLAG

The RED is for danger, don't treat on
like some ,n, other nations from far across
WHITE sHe is SCI for purity. and that win be
Till we corral old Germany in our big
BLUE is Tor union and union 1t VIII
TIN we ne' plant OLD GLORY in Ger
many.
THE STARS are like the ones in SKY
They have never been pulled down.
So what's the use of Germany
Doing all this fooling aroundE
By "DAD" KINNANE.
119th Ordnance Depot Co.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

in Augusta turning the corners on the
square as well as in camp.
The third degree will be given in the
near future, and all will be more than
s. 1tifieG for having gained admission
into this great Motherhood of men, and
be called Master Masons.
The first three degrees are being
worked out through the courtesy of
the officers and members of Social
Lodge, No. l. f. & A. M. of Augusta,
Ga.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
HERE AND THERE WITH
co. r SUPPLY SCHOOL

When "a. w. O. L." fear not, Com
pany has another fulfledged barrister
in its midst ready to defend any and all
persons. Sergeant Roth is back from
Columbus where he went recently to take
his bar examination The black-hared
one is now fully qualified to appear in
legal capacity before any and all court
martials which may convene.
Wrestling Notes-It is reported that
Sentinel Ketterer has challenged a GER
tain officer of the day to finish an inn
promptu wrestling exhibition interrupted
on Post No. | q few nights ago by the
timely arrival Of the Corporal of the
Guard.
If you5re too big or too small in the
army you're distinctly out of luck, Pri-
waite Wrightsman. q dainty young thing
standing six feet three in his army socks
and weighing about 'steen hundred
pounds has been swapping pants for two
weeks in the futile hope Of getting fit
In the mean time the lucky stiff gets out
of drill because his civilian trousers spoil
the general khaki tone Of the supply
schools crack company. eve don't have
to prove it bays-we admit it,
Habit is mighty strong, Herb Bachrach
let a pan slip out of his hand the other
night and as it shot through the air he
shouted in stentorian tone "F r e.
You can't keep these golfers down.
tie LOTUS was caught the other day try
Ing to sHole OUT in the burning Pit the
other day with a rake for mashie and con-
E densed milk can in place of the gutta per-
cha pellet. Cutie is quite a golf fiend-
as well as a rising" young man for
years Lotus was connected with the
Fleischman Yeast Company
Privates NATION, Martin and Lowe
nearly passed out from laughing the other
night when they saw geranium plants on
sale in Augusta at one dollar per pot.
Out in dear old California" from whence
said worthless hail. geranlums grow wild
and are considered in the same light as
weeds by some people.
A skid chain salesman could make a
good nrofit from this company. BY the
time fifty pairs of feet have executed
''about face" on the dirt headquarters
tenant Spencer. the subsequent men are
distinctly out of luck. Ask Krisling.
Acting Corporal Kellogg is missing the
failing rumors these DAYS and is bit
down in the mouth as a result While
Fort Sheridan" was In the air the young
man was quite cheerful. Reason-SHE
lives there,
Private Hatch. chubby young person
from the Golden State, is worried be-
cause army life is failing to reduce his
enEbennoint. 'Tm gaining" he walls
'tAnd if the front porch gets any larger
what I'll do when they command right
dress?" IT'S a problem, Hatch.
1t must run in the family. boys Pri-
waite Paul fitzpatrick of "Ff owner of
q cute little blonde misplaced upner lip.
met Private George fitzpatrick of Com
pany G the other night Lo and he
hold. George was likewise there with tho
hirsute decoration. Two nights later Paul
ran into another Kirkpatrick in the Third
Provisional and said gent was similarly
equipped IT'S funny they don't inocu-
late you against such things.
PRIVATE B. c. KRFST.ING,
Prov'l Company f..
Supply School
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12
REMoUNT DEPOT NOTES

Wanted-furnished rooms with adequate
facilities to accommodate two married
couples. 1t is desired that the rooms pc
as near camp as possible to get them III
order that that Sergeants Hill and Bell
will not have to spend too much OF their
time on the road going to and from their
wives,
After a brief furlough spent at his
home Mr.. Brewer is back with us again
and on the job with as much pep as ever
orders were received a few days ago
relieving Captain Nicholas Biddle and "a Ill
recting him to the Remeunt Depot, spar
stanburg, S. c., as commanding officer
Captain Biddle has been at this post since
September, acting as commanding officer
until Christmas and since then has been
commanding the Wagon Co.
After an illness of about two months
spent in the Base Hospital, Sergt Roe
buck is back again looking as well as
ever.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

Our idea of the height of courtesy and
poiiteness is to say: Good morning,
Sergeant, I'm glad to see you" when
Chief Duty Sergeant Colby sticks his head
in your tent
One of the Second wrote to his mother
that he had not been detailed to serve in
the kitchen police, She wrote back:
Don't be to hard on the boys. Remem-
Der you We're a private once yourself"
The Second may not grade very high
on the Psychology exam, but we are
there on grading the street.
There is considerable discussion and
diversity of opinion as to which is the
wash and which the rinse water
Now lay me down to sleep
I'm tired-ray slumber will be deep.
If I don't wage up / should kick
Someone else will use my pick.
Heard at the bath house:
Marquard-Going over will be a great
experience. Nothing broadens man so
much as travel.
sloan-That's right. Nothing brings
out all that's in a man SO much as ocean
travel.
Some negroes were busy doing scaven-
ger work on and cleaning up the dumps
last week. This scab labor should be
strenuously objected to by the priyates
. of the Ordnance Department
The Ordnance soldier. it seems.
The most methodtcai OF men.
He gets detail. then sleeps, awakes
And then he gets detail again.
Right off Duty Sergeant Colby's bat:
''Pick EN- up"
bend those backs"
Haul that freight.
"SkoW signs Of life"
You can't get away with murder
around here
wheel it,"
Anxious private to Top Sergeant Jami
son, after the psychology exam.-"Is Gil
rard the name of a college or cigar"
And then. just as the Fighting Sec
ond" moved out of camp to move back
into exactly the same camp it had moved
from a week before. one private was
moved to give this yell:
zone, two, three four.
What the helrs the Ordnance for"
Wen. anyhow, we got the camp cleaned
I'D fine for the negro regiments they say
are going to move into II.
BY EDWIN H. PENISTEN.
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Thought Boat Was American.

Capt. Charles e. Holbrook, Of the
Hattie Dunn, stated that on Saturday,
May Is, at 1910 g. M when Is to 20
miles off Winter Quarter Lightship, he
heard q cannon.
II looked and saw a boat, but thought
it was American" he said. ut fired
once. I started my ship full speed to
westward. 1t fired at me again, came
alongside. and the commander asked if
wanted him to kill me- [ told him I
thought he was an American boat. He
told me to give him the papers and get
some foodstuff. He told me to get in
to his boat, but was anxious to get
ashore, so / got into one of my own
boats. He allied me, as he did not want
me to get ashore. They put man in
my boat so | would come back to the
submarine"
Aborad U-Boat Eight Days. =
Capt Holbrook said he was aboard
the submarine from the 25th Of May to
June 2. He said to U-boat was about
200 feet long. He wasn't sure of her
number, but heard some one say it was
the U-151. He also heard that 1t had
been out for six weeks, but te officers
would not say when they came to this
coast.
The officers gave him several letters
to mail. Asked what ships were sunk
that he knew of. Holbrook said they
were the Hattie Dunn, Hauppaug. Ed
ma Third Winneconnie, and Isabel Will
ey He said he saw no other submarines
while he was aboard, but did hear her
signaling either to another submarine
or to q shore station,
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Captains OF Two Ships Sunk By U-Boat
Givo Their Experiences With Enemy

before getting u.s." he said. "She in
tended to stay out about two months
and ad supplies ON board to last about
three months" He learned that she
came from zeebrugge, and from tags
on cushions, mats, etc, learned that it
was the U-151. There were 76 men in
the crew. The submarine was about 3
YenrS old.
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REMARKS FROM
ORDNANCE co. 2

Our idea of the height of courtesy and
poHteness is to say: Good morning.
Sergeant, I'm glad to see you" when
in your tent
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

One of the Second wrote to his mother
that he had not been detailed to serve in
Don't be to hard on the boys. Remem-
Der you We're a private once yourself"
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

The Second may not grade very high
on the Psychology exam, but we are
there on grading the street
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

There is considerable discussion and
diversity of opinion as to which is the
wash and which the rinse water.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

Now lay me down to sleep
I'm tired-my slumber will be deep.
If I don't wage up / should kick
Someone else will use my pick.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-06-12

Acting Corporal Kellogg is missing the
failing rumors these days and is a bill
down in the mouth as result. White
Fort Sheridan" was In the air the YOUNG
man was quite cheerful. Reason-SHE
lives there,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

mental selections were given by Mrs.
], II Stewart, Mrs, A. II Bristol, Mrs
II l., Cushman, Mrs g. u, MCQulyey
and Mrs, T. /, shackett.
Mrs II Is Hagar received a tel
ephone message yesterday from her
daughter-ln-law that her son, Wi am
v liagar, who has been AZ the Pets
ford SanitarIum Tor sometime was SER
iously III Of influenza, and Mr. Hagar
left on the evening train 70 be with
him Mrs. William Hagar WHO was
formerly employed al the ONCE # the
College Treasurer has recently accept
ed position as secretary al the Pitts
ford institution in order to be with her
husband
A well arranged program NJ organ
music was given Ia the college chapel
last Saturday afternoon by Miss Mar
guerite Dyer q member OF the senior
class and pupil of Prof Hathaway.
The program included works of some Of
the best writers OF organ music aud
was so arranged as 10 show lhc pos
s.hilitIes Of The organ and the ability
Of the performer Miss Dycrs playing
was most oommcnduhlc Between the
organ numbcr Mr. Swan rendered
several vocal selections iu q most pleas.
ing manner
Dcnlil Calvin who has had siege
OF two month, Hines, from pneumonia
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

Npn.e pe-i,ua, r.o tv1 anil a,half
year old daughter Of Prof, l., X Per-
klns will sno0d few mouths with Miss
Nan Pric .sr loNt 'W Ploa ant
street
Mrs, Belle Kendall, who has been
assisting in the Kidder bakery for sew
eral months, has returned 10 her home
Ia New Haven Mills
There will be q meeting OF the
Middlebury grange, No 3lj IN the
Grange hall this evening. Following the
business meeting the members will pre-
sent program consisting Of a piano
duet by Mrs Noble Brooks and Mrs,
Theodore II, Foster with roll cali,
each member giving his fpvorite
amusement or pastime; grange paper
in charge Of Homer Harris reading,
Mrs G. NJ Moody What Is the Most
Promising Line Of Activity Open to
Young Men Today" Samuel Jones
general discussion
A T Stapleton was notified Tues
day evening Of the death on the same
day 100 ST. Paul, MINI, OF his sister,
katherine + Stapleton, after a weeks
illness with influenza Miss Stlplcton
was the second daughter Of the late
Michael C. and Anne { Staprton of
MIdllebVyy and was q native Of this
toss ami graduate OF the local high
.hlll Prior tn removing % thc West,
o d
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

Mr. aud Mrs Ellsworth b. Corn
wall are the parents Of a daughter born
Friday
Mrs. julius Pitts Of Burlington has
been guest this week Of Mrs Susan
b Miner,
Mrs. George Hodges Is very III at
her home in East Mddlebury with
heart trouble
Guy ST. George Of BrlIpolt has
entered the employ OF the c NJ,
Hanks store
John b. Archer Of North Adams,
Mass was the guest Of his cousin,
II, d, Archer, Thursday
Clayton Ellis who has been in S.
A. I {, Tufts College has been dis,
charged and returned to his home
Miss Ruth Walker a former resi-,
dent, who has been III with pneumonia
for several days at the Proctor hospital,
is improving
The Ladic, Aid society Of the
Methodist church will meet with Mrs.
lmtwell 7 Myrick next Tuesday az
ternoon at 2;3O o'clock,
George Rose, proprietor Of the Star
mill has started his new -Four mill
which has been in process oi erection
for the past two months, The mill,
which Is lu Auslo-Amaric1n Is clpi-
BILE Of putting out 2j blrrel, Of Hour a
dHy The mill T. being taxed % itg full
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

NOTICE: Came to nv enclr sure
December two year old steer W
]. eonard, Shorcham, Vt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

Mrs, Robert Z Pinney has resign
cd as treasurer OF the local Red Cross
aud has been succeeded by the APP
pointment Of Prof. Z { Bvant.
Peter Tierney has moved his fam,
lily from the Roy Douglas house on
Seymour street 10 the Prof l. r Per
kins house on South street, recently
vacated by Prof W L DAWSON
Miss Elizabeth OLeary, a former
resident and for many years teacher
in the public school, Is ia a hospital
In Lawrence, Mass suffering rom a
broken left elbow, caused by tall
Calvin II Stearus and William J,
Rogers, who have been attending the
army mechanical training school at
Potsdam, n, g. for three months, have
been discharged and have returned 10
Middlebury.
The members Of William = Rus,
sell post No. 80, O. A r. and Circle
no :, Ladies OF the q A. r. held q
Joint meeting Tuesday evening and
elected officers Tor the Com.us ysQr
Post commander Charlie Z foutt
senior vice commander Walter W.
Martin; junior vice comm1nder pus
Abbey, chaplain, Edwin Il Tom" All.
uuut William II lufIey Circle.
president. Mrs Edul Grady Junior
vice president Mrs Luna Morrison,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

CHRISTMAS GOODS at n. L.
Blnn's millinery store, and great re-
duction OH all trimmed hats.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

FOR SALE:-A-l driving horse Sew
en- years old Weight 1850 lbs Would
exchange for large work horse. H. J.
Lapham, Brdport, Vt. 4St3p
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

XMAS CANDY 30 cents a pound
at Concord Kitchen. Home made can
dies and ice cream at Concord Candy
Kitchen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-12-13

III YOU have money TO loan com
and tell me about H. II you wish 10
borrow money come aud tell me about
10. A. W. Dickens EST
FOR RENT; To reliable party,
nearly new Ivers & Pond piano Rent
reasonable. Address Mrs l., A Nor
house, Tcanderoga, y V dOtip
FOR SALE, Residence OF the late
g.. s Elmer, East Middlebpry, near
school aud postomce; large gardeni
price low 10 close estate. b G., Peck,
Admr, sla
WANTED; A few young fuow
COWS now giving q good mess OF milk,
also two , year old helters 70 lreshen
soon Write me what YOU have, {, l..
Jackson, Nergennes, W. dOl3p
NOTICE All person, having bills
against the Village Of Mid1lhury are
requested to present thew 20 the
trustees before Decembr q by ordr
.oi the Board Of Trustees 5ot3
TO RENT, Brick House ON Main
Street. equipped with steam heating
plant nae places. electric lights, two
bath rooms, cue Extensive repairs just
Completed Inquire OF c. J. But,
lou sti
POSTAGE STAMPS. Would like
to purchase collections OF postage
stamps. small or large lots Of old letters
and postage stamps used prior 20 1850
j.. j. Brown m Chambers s1 Ncw
Haven Conn l.tl2p
FOR SALE; Every store and Office
and every home should have q copy OF
Waltous Vermont Register direct
DRY TO almost everything In the state, 3j
cents by mail postpaid TO any address,
The Register Company Middlcbury
WANTED, Position ls books,opcr
or clerk Emma ID MNhgw r. i d..
. Salisbury w. dui2p
NOTICE Why pay SO much for
meat and potatoes, when YOU cm buy
beef for IS cents per pound and potl.
toes for "a dollar % bu,hcl ut ! Frank
Rmdalr,. h Z y. so ., Milli.5ury
w. Telephone Cornwall, 502