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Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
MAY FIGHT IN JERUSALEM
AS AMERICAN SOLDIER
Misleh Jacob Of 3O4th Engineers
Has Brother and Two Cousins
in Turkish Army.

Misleh Jacob, a member Of the 3Q4th
Engineers. Company B. may some day
return to his native home in Jerusalem a@
an American soldier.
Since the Holy City is now In the hands
of the British, before the present war ends
1t may happen that Jacob may be INCLUDE
ed in a contingent of Uncle Sans men to
be sent there to cooperate with the Toms
mics, II he does 60 abroad, Jacob win
be lighting his brother and two cousI1a,
WHO. are in the Turkish army. sFII
With swarthy complexion. black eyeSs
and straight bladls hair, Jacob 10 Of Ara !
bian lineage. He finherits the famed A1Hgss
bian skill for Workmanship, and he hAw
been officially appointed by the 3O4th ~
which are sent to the stables of the regt-
ment. ~
Jacob was among the selected men
from Philadelphia, coming here October L.
He came to America last spring. For q
while he conducted lunch room business
in the Quaker city, but he abandoned
that to become q travelling salesman for
a concern at Jerusalem. While a sales
man he travelled as far west al Los An
geles, Cal.
Jacob was educated in the public
schools Of Jerusalem. He is something Of
a linguist, speaking Syrian, German and
English
He fs a skillful horseman. When he says
that an animal is too bad to train ono
had better accept that verdict as final
The other day he came to his barracks
limping as the result of a tussle with q
new horse.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
GAPS ARE FILLED IN
SENNTY-N|NTH DIVISION
2O5 Men Involved in First Shift
From the Depot
s,-
Brigade.

The task Of filling gaps in the impor-
tant units of the 18th Division is now
under way. The shift from the Depot
Brigade involved 2O5 men. Other big
moves of this kind will be made to
bring the division up to the required
fighting strength. Heretofore trans
fers have been made either from one
unit of the division to another or to
distant camps for special duties.
These changes involved the weaken
ing of the, fighting units. but the as
Brigade now means the strengthening
of the division. The Depot Brigade is
serving as a clearing house for men.
What goes on here is highly interest
ing. In this brigade new men now get
their first initiation into. military ways
and methods. At the same time they
pass through a period of observation,
and thus the merits Of each man can
be better noted than would be possible
If he were taken into the units that
and are looking forward to advanced
work and not anxious to- carry on a
class for elementary training.
The camp now can be thought of as
three distinct schools-that for new
dfaftees, that for the division organi-
zation and that for the men who have
been picked as candidates for COM
missions.
The visit of ex-President Taft on
January 20 and 20 is expected to be
made the biggest occasion that has oc-
CURED at the camp. His subject,
causes of the War and Americas Part
in It." is one that the people back
home hear discussed more than the
men here. There has been hope from
the very first that President Wilson
might find time to bring a message di-
rectly to the men Of the National Army
by speaking at Camp Meade. 1t is
well recognized. however. that the
President has plenty to do in dealing
with Congress. Oratory faces tremen-
dous handicaps at camp as big as
this
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
MACHINE GUN COMPANY
HAS REGULAR CATERER
Joseph A1lwein Holds This Position
With Pennsylvania Aggregation.
Entertainment Tonight. =

Can you imagine a bunch of chaps in
Uncle Sans Army SO classy that a reg
ular caterer is carried on the rolls? 1t
would certainly be a nabob crowd, but
Little Penn has an aggregation of this
character and it is the machine gun
company of the 316th Infantry. an ALL
Pennsylvania outfit. commanded by
Col Oscar J. Charles.
In the language of the Army this
bunch is known as a suicide club and
believe it's members are right there i'd
a hundred ways. Their company 10
one of the crack organizations in .
live-wire regiment.
The caterer is Joseph Allwein, who i'm
private life was regular cook ana
class A bakerman. The machine gum
ners have dandy cook in Riley VIII.
derson of Hanover. Pa. but as Wilder.
son has cooking to do for more than
$50 men. it is not fair to impose upon
him when the boys stage a party. And
q party is held every Wednesday night,
Tor the 316th Suicide Club has organ
ICED social club. At these social func.
tions an elaborate spread is always on
the boards and our good friend Allwein
acts as caterer. All the boys have to-
DO is to delve down into theix jeans for
the money necessary to buy oysters ana
for he buys the stuff and makes it.
Tonight the social club will have a
bigger party than usual, so Allwein
will prepare bigger and better
The Logan Improvement Association.
headed by E. j. Lafferty. has donated q
piano to the company, and the instru-
ment ought to arrive in time for the
event. Charles Kenney Of Philadelphia.
who is president of the club. will pre-
side at the piano.
Harry RED" McAndrews will do a
dancing turn; Lee Steigerwalt OF Phil
~ VIII sink few catchy songs; John
+. Boyd and Joseph Frazier of Leba-
non will do comedy stunt. and such
good performers as Jim Donahue. Jack
Trainer. Johnny Sibel and E. r. Kreider
will appear. Jack Trainer is the baby
elephant of. the company He halls
from dear old Philly and tops the scales
at 2S5 pounds, but, despite his bulk. ia
some machine gunner
It's a happy crowd. and it ought to
be. because Suicide Club members are
not compelled to do guard duty. Thai
is some relief and the bows are very
thankful.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
Program Of Educational Lecturer.

AS q part Of the camp educational
program, lectures will be given each
week at all the "Y'' bungalows. An
EFFORT is made to secure the best lee
turers possible for this purpose. Tues
day night DR.. De Witt Beuham of Bal
timore gave an illustrated lecture and
travelogue at bungalows e and G. Fol-
lowing Is the program of lectures:
Thursday. january 17-President q.
E. Sparks, State College. Pennsylvania.
The Retaking of Jerusalem" bunga-
lows D at $50 and at 1889. 49,
Friday. January 1S-President Sparks.
The Relaxing of Jerusalem" bunga-
lows D at6:3O, E at 1880.
Saturday. January 10 President
Sparks. the Power of an Idea," audi
torium at 7:45s
TUESDAY. January % Prof. swartz.
Johns Hopkins University. illustrated
lecture on armenia" bungalows o at
$50 and G at 1880.
January 20-Dean Durham, Temple
University. Philadelphia. and DIR. Rich,
harpist. bungalows at Gas and~V at
7:45.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16

Company, 315th. About this time
Whitley Baker of Company 1. 3l5th.
who had been on duty. appeared and
took Mike Flemming on for three
rounds.
Mike Flemming and Joe Gavin are
willing to meet any man Of their
weights in the 316th. While none OF
the other men of the 315th have ex-
pressed themselves on the matter. it is
probable that others of them are also
willing to meet men of the other regi-
ment.
For next Saturday night wrestling
match is scheduled between KrusSan of
Company G. 315tb and vincenzo NAM
mucar of Company H., 315th. Before
coming to this country Mammucari was
the champion wrestler Of Rome. Krus-
san is also an experienced wrestler.
"Ar Wrinkle, the popular singer and
comedian of Company H., 315th, says
that his brother Carl Wrinkle. will be
in camp in the near future and will
appear on our platform.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
JAMES A. PICARD TO LECTURE.
Will Talk on France and the War"
at Y. M. G.. A. BungaloWs,

France and the War" is the subject
Of q lecture which James A. Picard,
who served two years on the firing line
in France, will deliver at all the Y. M.
G. A. bungalows, beginning Thursday
evening, when he will lecture at build
ing o at Z o'clock. Mr.. Picard served
first in the infantry and then as a
member of the Hospital Corps. He was
disabled as the result of a wound
early last year. since which time he
has been lecturing in this country on
the aspects of the war. He is now
lecturing under the auspices Of the
Army Y. M. c. A. His program OF
lectures. which begin promptly at 7
oclock while at Meade. is as follows
Thursday building o; Friday. build
ing D; Saturday, building d: Monday.
building G; Tuesday, building S; Wed
neSday. building v; Thursday, building
E, and Froday, building &C.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16
Ambulance Drill Realistic.

the ambulance companies now be-
ing built up rapidly by the transfer
OF men from other units are doing
realistic work in their drilling. Az
one time as many as thirty or forty
soldiers. all heavily clad in overcoats
and plenty of undergarments, are to be
seen prone upon the ground.
A command was given and thu
stretcher-bearers were out like a Aaah
and as fast as anybody could counf
they had gathered up the men OF th~
ground and were away with them The
men who play the part OF wounded Law
very stin and give no help to those
VINO nave to load them on the stretch.
ers.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-16

William c. Anderson. jr.. physical
secretary at building B-39. was married
last Thursday to Miss Cornelia v. Sad
der Of Philadelphia. The couple spent
a short honeymoon in New York. Mr..
Anderson returned to his duties Satur-
day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21
Private Martins
Christmas Present

On Christmas Eve Private John
Martin of Company B, 23d Infantry.
American For ces in France. was
standing at his post ON the firing
line. He had gone over the top
four times il the last week. He
was alrea3y now to so over again.
Finally the order came and the
brave men went over with a shout.
This time the company came
back with only eighty-five men.
John did not report The line held
against several counter attacks and
the men were all accounted for but
one. This was John.
Out lying beside a shattered tree
was the man who carried an i'm.
portant message. He was seriously
injured him. A Red Cross dog had
found him.
In a hospital behind the lines a
doctor and several nurses were
working with body. At last he
showed signs of returning con.
seriousness. He awoke with start.
Americans" he cried, "Ah, my
papers,"
He sank back with a sigh OF
relief. ....
your papers are SAFE" said the
doctor.
The next morning the G. O. Com
manding Officer) came into the
ward. He walked straight to one
bed. He took a chair and pushed
it up close to the bed. The G. O.
took a paper out of his pocket and
read:
private John Martin is awarded
the Croix de Guerre and is given
two months furlough. The time of
the furlough is from the day he gets
well enough to travel"
THANK you, sir"
The officer pinned the cross on
the soldier.
Sir" said John. 81 have been
thinking, this is Christmas and l
have received no presents from any
one. But this is the best l could
have received"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21
Tluo Little Girls Z.
Traded Their Curls

with no kindergarten to attend,
Betty Ann and Susie Lou, next door
neighbors, play every day together.
Their dolls reverse all presidents
in their ability to experience and
survive repeated attacks of the
"flu." They have it daily, but nurs-
ing becomes tiresome and one day
they were rather hastily put to bed
with ice packs and hot water bot
ties, while Betty Ann and Susie
Lou fell to work with paste and
scissors. Picture pasting, too,
grows tiresome, but the vanity of
woman begins early and is there
after unfailing. 1t was so with
Betty Ann and Susie Lou.
Say" said Betty Ann, lies
twade curls."
"How twade?" asks Susie Lou.
"Why, cut 'em off," said Betty
Ann. "and paste yours on me and
mine on you"
At first Susie Lou demurred, but
the temptation was great. She had
always admired Betty AIMS dark
curls, the color of chestnuts when
the burrs are open and the sun is
shining on them. But she hadn't
admired Betty's curls and more
than Betty had admired hers, ex-
actly the color of molasses candy,
tirelessly pulled, and so carefully
made they looked as il little
springs were hidden inside.
The bargain was made. "Now
let's paste 'em back again." said
Betty Ann cheerfully, pointing to
the handy mucilage.
BY lunch time the mucilage was
dry, and two small maids, half
pleased, half worried, were seated
beside their respective tables.
well. anyway" philosophical
Betty AIMS father. after he had
heard all about it that night, "only
the glue came from the drug store"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21
Christmas With the
Mountain Children

Ellen and Harry Beeson were two
little children who lived on a farm
among the mountains. Ellen was
four, Harry was two. When Christ
mas was coming, Mrs. Beeson was
so sad to think that she had no
Christmas gifts for her darlings.
They were far away from their
dear friends and relations, and had
no Christmas tree to look forward
to. l don't think that Santa Claus
knew the way up to those wild
mountains. The children were not
sad. however, for their cousin, FL
eanor White, who is spending the
winter with them. plays and romps
with them merrily, and this makes
them happy. The day before
Christmas, Mrs. Beeson went to
town to get some presents for her
children. She bought a geranium
and a linum and carried 1t with
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

silence, III you haven't anywhere
to go Christmas, why not let's both
get together? Come to our home
to spend the day. Will your"
Eyes. won't you Gomez" This
time 1t was the woman who spoke.
well. yes-thank you'll shall be
very glad to come. That will be
fine."
Its settled then" said the man.
Come to $40 North Eleventh
street next Wednesday. We will
be looking for YOU"
Christmas morning found Elmer
Shaver starting at an early hour for
North Eleventh street. Finding the
number given him, he went up to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

great care. She met a kind lady
who gave her an orange. of course
the plants, which grew in pots,
could not get into the stoskings.
but that didn't matter. The child
rem were as pleased with them as
if the stockings were filled with
beautiful presents. Eleanor took
the linum, Ellen the geranium and
Harry the orange. The linum was
covered with yellow buds and they
bloomed beautifully the da yafter
Christmas. The children were very
careful of their plants. They kept
them in the parlor. When the end
of the year came, Mrs. Beeson had
a pretty present for Ellen and FL
eanor. 1t came by mail. 1t was
nice book. | think every one can
guess it-a Bible.-Dorothy M.
Johnson, White School, Seventh
year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

the door and rang the bell vigor-
ously. Mr.. Sanford greeted Elmer
warmly.
Good morning, come right in
and make yourself at home. Give
me your coat and hat"
Mrs. Sanford came in and gave
him another very warm welcome
and then went out to the kitchen
to see about the dinner.
1t was about one o'clock when
she came in again and announced
that dinner was ready. And such
a dinner as they had. There was
roast chicken, dressing, sweet pota-
toes, cranberry sauce and every
thing that's good to eat.
So they had a wonderful dinner
and a long happy Afternoon and
Christmas was much happier for
Christmas was much happier for
the Sanfords had imagined it could
be.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21
RUTH ANN'S CHRISTMAS

In little town lived a little girl
named Ruth Ann. Ruth Ann was
six years old and was poor. She
had brown eyes and auburn hair.
Ruth AIMS mother told her that
Santa Claus could not come this
year because they were so poor
Ruth Ann said that she was not 60
ing to cry about it because Santa
Claus would be sure to come next
year.
One day Ruth Ann was on the
street when she found a little girl
crying because she was lost. Ruth
Ann asked where she lived, and the
little girl told her. So Ruth Ann
took her home.
When she reached the little girls
home, Ruth Ann found that she
was rich. The little girls father
and mother liked Ruth Ann and
they told her that they would see
that Santa Claus would get to
Ruth AIMS house for Christmas.
They also told her that when her
parents needed anything, they
should come to them, because they
were so thankful that Ruth Ann
had brought their little girl home.
So when Christmas came, Santa
Claus came to Ruth AIMS house
and brought her a kimono, house
slippers, doll. doll cab, two dresses
and lots of toys. Santa Claus
brought her parents some money.
Ever after that Santa Claus came
to Ruth AIMS house every Christ
mas day: and Ruth Ann kept on
doing kind things for people all the
time.-Mary Louise Dillon. Age Z
years. Sd Grade. St Mary's School
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

Back Home for Christmas
With the war over. and so many |
II the soldiers coming home for |
Christmas, everyone Is busy prepar-
Ing for q real Christmas. In the
l0mes and In the camps, there is
the excitement and anticipation Of
seeing friends and home-folks
again.
Such was the case at Camp Tay-
Tor. Kentucky. Elmer Shaver had
been given q furlough. the first he
had had for three months. Before,
Il would have been q joyful occa-
sion. but now he had no place that
he could call home, for on his last
furlough he had gone home on &C.
count of the death of his mother
There we're no other very close
relatives-oh, he had some second
cousins somewhere. but he had no
idea where they we're living now.
"Supposing l go home" he said
to himself, where would I spend
Christmas?"
After few days, Elmer. though
IT'LL uncertain of welcome and
destination, bought a ticket and
boarded q train for home.
Some of the other boys were on
the train at first. but soon they had
all reached the towns where they
were going to, and Elmer was left
alone.
"Rushville, Rushville!" called the
conductor and Elmer saw there
oere several people waiting to get
on the train.
As they boarded the train. who
DO you think Elmer saw? 1t was
one OF his friends from his own
home town.
"Hy. Tom, come over here and
SIT down! What are you doing
here?"
Thomas Holt rushed to the seat
beside Elmer and soon the boys
we're happily telling each other
their experiences.
"You asked me where I was go
ing" Tom said. Il am on my way
home for furlough."
Then the conductor called "Rich-
mond."
Toms father and mother and
sister were in the station. waiting
TOR him. and soon they had greeted
each other and had left hurriedly
in the direction of home.
Not having any special place to
60. Elmer sat down in the waiting
room to wait awhile. Soon he saw
an old couple coming toward him.
''Howdydoo." said the old man.
"Howdydoo." replied Elmer tip
ping his hat.
Fine weather we are having"
yes. sir, splendid"
Where are you from?" ques-
toned the man.
Il have been at Camp Taylor and
am home on a furlough," Elmer re-
piled.
Il suppose you are waiting for
some one" continued the man. But
lie WOludu SdAu uOlAlA6s
Then Elmer explained how he
came home on his furlough. but
really had no home to 60 to, SO was
Just waiting around little while.
Did you,-did you" the man be-
gan, ever meet q man by the name
Of Philip Danford while you were
at Camp Taylor?"
Elmer reused himself at this.
We'll, l should say SO. He and l
were In the same company. He
died about two months ago.-had
xhe "fiu."
yes, he was our son." slowly
answered the man.
"He was? He was certainly a
fine fellow!" spoke up Elmer. quick
~.
Say" said the man after a shor
~1NE
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

The first message that passed
over the Atlantic cable was sent
in 1866 and was the announcement
Of peace between Prussia and Aus
tria.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

The first circus took place at
Lambeth, England. about the year
ITO, under the direction Of Philip
Ashley, a discharged English SOL
der. 1t consisted chiefly of an ex-
hibition of fine Craftsmanship.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

Jack: Grandpa, we've been ar
guing whether the clock stands or
sits on the mantel."
Grandpa: 1T is half-past by the
clock and it is only quarter to
eight, therefore l should say it lies
on the mantel."-B0yS' Life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

/ heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play;
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
OF peace on earth, goodwill to men.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

People will call you q lucky fel-
low" when wou cease to expect
anything from luck, when you plan
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-21

At Christmas. play and make good
cheer,
For Christmas comes but once q
year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-21
lational automobile racing.

national automobile racing.
 Aviation - Coupe Internatnonale d d'Aviation.
 Athletics-Annual trophies for Mill rose A. A. and full set of medals for Queens County High school games.
 Ballooning - Coupe Internationale des Aeronautes.
 Bowling fer Amateur Ath- letic club bowling tournament
 Babesall-Public Schools Athletic league cup and elementary schools championship plaques.
 Bobsledding at San Moritz, Switzer- land.
 Golf-New York Herald golf cup and annual gold and silver medals for win ner and runner up.
 Fire Medals-For New York rescue heroes.
 Motor Boating-The Bermuda chal- lenge trophy and S1.0O0 for annual race from New York to Bermuda, and scores of cups and prizes for racing and cruising types in principal waterways
 Yachting-The Cape May, Brenton Reef and challenge cups for schooners and sloops, annual features of the New York Yacht club regattas and cruises.
 The Lysistrata cup for steam yachts midshipmen. Polo-The International Polo cup Kennel-Herald cup for best Ameri- can bred at Pekingese club of America show.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-21
SPORTING WORLD LOSES
 A GENEROUS PATRON.
Late James Gordon Bennett Was Donor of Many Medals and Trophies.

The world of sport lost a generous patron, in the death of the late James Gordon Bennett. He gave freely in trophies and money to promote all sports from areplaning to bowling, and some of the trophies offered by him are famous the world over. Mir. Ben nett, who was an enthusiastic yachts man, was especially generous in awards in this branch of sport. Inci dentally. he held masters certificate, of which he was very proud. He served two terms as commodore of the New York Yacht club. Two of. his cups are called for his palatial steam yacht, the Lysistrata.
 It is said in England that the bat tie of Waterloo was won on the cricket fields of "Merrie England" Our boys are carrying the physiques and brain trained and strengthened by athletic competition to the battlefields of France now over hundred years later. All. honor to the man who has done more than any other to promote this competition that is going to carry our boys over the top right through the German soldierly who do not know the true meaning of sport or fair play.
 Some of the more noted Of the tro- phies offered by Mr. Bennett are:
 Automobiling Cup de France. the first cup offered for inter-