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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Speaking of Nations!

From here 5000 prisoners were sent
back into Germany. Five Americans, one
Engllshman and thirty-four Frenchmen
were put in box and locked in for
three days and three nights on a ration of
one-half loaf of bread. We passed through
Sedan, Namur, Liege and Luxembourg on
our way to Gesen.
"At Giesen | saw the worst treatment of
men so far. 1t was here that big square
head officer struck a Frenchman in the
face and knocked him senseless because he
wasn't standing at attention. This same
officer used to have roll call three times
a day and, if he felt so inclined, would
make us stand at attention in the rain for
hours at time. | was in the hospital here
for three weeks for treatment of my leg
"Rastatt the name Of the American
concentration camp and it was here that we
were now sent. Conditions here were much
better, as the Americans we're winning
right along and the Fritzes wanted to
make showing, SO they gave the Ameri-
cans some privileges. 1t was also q propa-
ganda camp and many amusing incidents
took place here. The American Red Cross
supervised the feeding and clothing of the
prisoners, and it is needless to say we were
we'll taken care of. We also had plenty of
sporting articles and the Y. NJ. c. A. fur
nished us a library of 600 books
when November II came and the armis-
tice was signed the Red Cross made ar
engagements for our transportation across
the Swiss frontier. We then went through
the little republic and up to Vichy, France
where we were placed in quarantine and
we'll fed before coming back to the old
crowd, and it sure did seem good to see the
old familiar faces once more"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Are You Superstitious?

Do you believe in signs, luck, the gods Of
chance and fate?
Do you know that losing a pay envelope
containing your months pay is considered
a sign of bad luck?
When a sailor jumps ship on Friday and
remains ashore until the next Friday it is
a sign Of court martial?
If your name appears on the pay list with
the figure so after it, it is a sign that good
luck will befall you within & few days?
When it SHOWS heavily it is sign that
working parties will be ordered out the next
day?
When the date line on a newspaper is
March II, it is pretty fair sign of spring?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

81 then turned over to the intcli-
gence section and further questioned in
regard to the names of all the division,
brigade and regimental commanders, also
what units made up the division, etc
Of course ! lied about Them and they
then showed me in black and white the
names of the commanders, units, where
they formed, where they sailed from,
where they landed and whore they trained
| was astounded at the amount of informa-
ton the rascals had received. They knew
the organization of all the units except the
general staff, artillery and signal corps.
II was then asked by the questioner, who
was a sergeant major, relative to the signal
corps, and when | profcssed ignorance he
exclaimed that | was the dumbest sergeant
he had ever seen. returned the compi-
ment and he swung around, punching me
in the jaw Although he knocked out
tooth, | did not feel badly, as the tooth
dccayed and he merely saved me
trip to the dentist
"Another day | was jabbcd in the arm
with bayonct because | didn't move
quickly enough to suit one Of the guards
was also given the equipment test. First
officer gave me cigarettes, bread and
jam; then he took me to their switchboard
room, and showing me their stuff would
casually remark Does yours work as
good? 1t was only with much vigilance
that | kept from informing him regarding
our equipment 1t was here, too, that
a German dressed as an American
major.
"Aftcr five days of pumping was taken
to Fismes to a hospital, where I received
treatment for my knee. Here there were
some French nurses who were left at the
time the place captured in the spring
From Fismcs | went to Laon, where 5000
Allies, including 800 Americans, were inn
prlsoned. 1t sure made me feel good to
see the Americans, and, although the food
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Silver Stripes

HE BEARS no tUound to make uou
stop and look;
And wonder hoD his family must qrieue.
He has no CORY deeds to mention il, O.
book,
No Welcome home, because he did not
leave;
No gumner's nest or Hun patrol he took.
He 10eors taUo silver stripes upon his
sleeve!
He stopped at home in camps for Just
year.
Daytimes he did his job-at niqht he
prayed
That God and Mr.. Boker'd lend an ear.
But others daily left and yet he STAYED,
Until at last ,cas realized his fear
That all his battle had been fouoht y;obt
here.
Yet 1chen the siluer stripes they made
him don,
He brouely forced smile and "coyricd
on"
Jean Rushmore Patterson, in The
Outlook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

town heavily. The noise was deafening
| prayed that she'll might hit me. but
no such luck Finally, after what seemed
an age, a big German came and motioned
for me to get up. | followed him to where
my motorcycle was and he ordered me to
shut Oft the motor, which was still run
ming. He then started me back, without
shoes, helmet gas mask. After walking
for a couple of Kilometres we came to a
big wood where a machine gun major
had his p. c. located The major oucs-
toned my guard, who was sergeant. and
the Hun told him of Brundygc and my
self killing the two Jcrrys' One of his
comrades near by overheard the conversa-
ton, and whring his machine gun around
commenced firing. Two shots hit me in the
knee, and while they didn't seriously in
Jure me they knocked the kncccap loose.
The major jerkcd his Lugcr out and, aiming
at the fellow, ordered him to stop
lie then questioned me in good English
regarding my division, and whore it was
located and how came to be there
pretended that did not know how cot
there and misinformcd him in general.
~ 10 '"i' NOHoiuCldDlI, ana inc major
sent a man back for my shoes. His part
ing words were to the effect that Wilson
and myself were damned liars.
"Thrce minutes after the above incident
took place one of our shells made a direct
hit on the machine gunner who fired on
me- blowing him into thousand pieces
Naturally did not feel badly. and the
whole incident looked so much like scene
IN moving picture that | couldn't help
laughing. This angercd the sergeant with
me and he kicked me for about fifty feet,
whcreupon threw down his pack and re-
fused to carry it further. Although nv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Too Strong!

"lncdcntaly, | remembered that he had
asked me if | knew what outfit had taken
me prisoner, replying that it was the Third
Machine Gun Battalion of the Prussian
Guards, his own command REGARDING
them he said: 4 thought that nv men
could mold you, but guess they can't
lie also said they had telephoncd him
that they had captured a whole carload
OF American officers, asking me if all Amer
lean scrgeants had side cars to run around
IN the front lines with, and if we were
all as brave, or | might say as foolish,
as myself | replied Yes Continuing, he
stated that some American sergeant had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
His Grief

Well, Pal, the games near over, and we
need but one more run;
The Doughboy started batting and made
second on the Hun;
A single from the gay Marines and Dough
boy went to third
To rest there while the Big Guns hit bunt
that was a bird
The bags are full, we're on our toes and
roofing hard as He'll
For Wilson and his cleanup hit, the blow
that soon viii tell
The dizzy world we've won the game, and
played it bully we'll
But when leave the grandstand, it's foot
sweet home for me-
For can't share the gate receipts-Im
in the O. NJ c.
JOSEPH G. DAILY, Sgt. list Cl., Q. NJ. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Drink to Me Onlv

Drink to me only with thine eyes
Though God made them to wink with =.
It's Taps at last for Scotch and ryes
And things we used to drink with
0 Land, thou once vert Paradise
or liquoring and wat'rng places;
What made the Councils of the Wise
Transform you into an oasis?
Drink to me only with thine eyes
(Though they were made for fashing):
The corpse of Johnnie Walker lies
With others just as dashing
Beneath the faded Edelweiss.
. Land, we ask, don't thusly shame us.
Bring back the schooners-largest size
Of that which made Milwaukee famousl
Drink to me only with thine eyes
Though they were made for sleepingl;
Deep in the dusk are longing signs
or kindred spirits vigil keeping.
o Land, revoke that law which tries,
Without appropriate explanations,
To let your Councils of the Wise
Put Carrie in the League of Nations!
S. II. c.
Stars and Stripes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
His Answer

A sailor loved girl named Ann,
A father stern had she,
Ann said that he must ask papa
If married they could be.
In fear and trembling went the COB,
Her father stern to see;
II love your daughter, Ann" he said
II love her, too" said he.
"But, may I we'd your daughter, Ann"
The father stalled for time;
my answer you may have next week"
The sailors JOY sublime
AT last" the sailor said to Ann,
"Your fathers set the date.
My Ann, sir, you may have next week
That is not long to wat!"
ANNE NONNIE MUSS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Au Revoir

Just one more ticket lady-I'm going
nome to-day; I've got my discharge papers
yes, I'm going home to stay. hate to leave
the old Great Lakes and all the boys be-
hlnd, but Uncle Sam don't need me since
we changed the Kaser's mind I've been
treated very kindly, had joyous time
why, I've been in all the cities up and
down the line. l danced up in Waukegsn
went to parties in Racine, attended church
in Zion City, and Kenosha was scream"
l found Milwaukee famous, not for lager
beer, but the girls up there are charming
yes, very, very dear. I was happy in CHI
cago, for there I'd dance and dine, ATTENDED
all the theatres and never spent a dime
] met my fate in Evanston, | lost heY III
Willemette, but the girl l found in keh'r
worth Is writing to me yet. Winnetka -
a grand old town, and | am sure youH
find the people down at Glencoe are very
very kind. A soldier from Fort SheriaAn
stole my girl at Hubbard Wood; dian
grieve so very much, it wouldn't 90 ~
good. l couldn't come too early or s'S'
too late at Highland Park. and right DOW"
here in Hghwood | had a dandy isiN
I was treated like millionaire IN Ian.
Forest and Lake Bluff. and down hets ."
Ravinia Park-oh. lady. that's enough
thought that was happy. that | was glS'
to go, but now | know the days will dfSs
and every one seem slow; and when Ss9f
and ponder. | know my heart VIII p''.
for the happy times I've spent along ~
good old North Shore line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

was poor, consisting of turnip soup and q
little black bread and barley coffee, twice
a day, we managed to exist.
owe all had the dysentery, but it did no
good to go to the hospital, as they merely
let you die if you couldn't stand it. The
English did not seem to have the stamina
to stand this severe treatment and a num-
Der of them died. The American privates
made to work on the railroad every
day and ! can't how they managed to
stand up under it. The guards were very
brutal and beat the prisoners upon the
slightest prOyOcatiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

knee panied me lot, was forced to walk
back to town on the left of Ronchercs
1t was here that l noticed big church with
a large Red Cross on it, while up in the
steeple was hidden a machine gun nest.
About two Kilometres further back we
were met by big seven passenger car and
taken aboard to divisional Headquarters
All this time the Boches thought that was
an officer told them | was sergeant
but they would insist that I was an officer
Il was then taken before an officer whom
thought to be a colonel and questioned in
the most perfect English. | might add that
MS conversation was of q decidedly Ameri-
can accent. He asked me a number of
questions rs to what division I belonged
the number of our casualties, the number
OF divisions opposing them and the morale
OF our troops. He also asked the name of
our general and spoke about what kind Of
an organization we had. He then driftcd
to the states His conversation was very
intelligent and he showed an excellent
knowledge of his subject.
Evidently | proved a poor conversant
as he dismissed me shortly. When came
down the steps a number of officers came
running out and asked me if the officer
spoke good English. Their extreme in
terest aroused my curiosity and I asked
VINO he was. At this they threw up their
hands and shouted: Prince Eitel,' laugh
ing together. who is Prince Eitel?'
demanded. In great disgust they informed
me that ne was Kaiser Bills second son.
had been interviewed by royalty un-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
A. E. F. Mother Goose

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater,
Had a wife and couldn't keep her
went 70 France as his country's guest
And Uncle Sammy did the rest.
Simple Simon met pieman
On the way to chow,
Said Simple Simon to the pieman.
This is luck, l VOW"
The pieman made a clearance sale
And 81 spent all his pay,
And lost his wel-earncd rep Of being
Such u simp that day.
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To get 4 pail of pcau.
Jack fell down and broke his crown.
Goo much vim rouge, you know.
Little Jack Homer sat in corner
Eating his Christmas pie.
But 1T came in nine by four by three
50 most Of it was ahy.
Little 30 Peep, she lost her sheep,
And thought she'd find them soon.
but the made poor guess, for the officers
mess
Had mutton chops that noon.
Old King Cole is Il merry old soul
on, merry old soul is he.
For he's on his may 10 the y. s. A.
Across the deep blue rca.
A. J. 3D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

Fl YHEN first ace came to foreign
w The ' ""'i,e jocso.s yoas1sa
for us,
SO like the bugles and the bands
We learned to lore his daily cho,7ts.
More keenly pitched than revoiuc
1t shook the rafters Of his stall
Or cross the s7card rolled heavilj-
We hneto it as the "Corporars caN."
Nolc as the days creep into 1Ueehs
December slo'cly drogs to1card June
Back at tic ports, each dou9hboy seeks
That old familiar martial time.
He only hears the distant sea
Or Clicking Transatlantic cable
Hon dreadful lonesome he must be-
No 1celcomc bray from, field or stable!
Science. that made great cannon roar,
Noise belching from each man,naoh
9an.
A million thinning sounds that bore
Disaster to the quaveriug HIM.
What ignonpinious acorhs Of peace
Noc claim you as pci1ing tool;
The brains fhct saved q 1oorld noao cease
To tl'nction-soue to gag mule.
R.SJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

cut German soldiers throat the day be-
fore with safety razor blade, and they
taking no chances with me. That
explained where my razor had gone. 1t
was the prince who had officially recognized
my rank, and from then on | was treated
as 4 Serpeant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

wv 7 HEN the names Kaiser Crown
M Prince, together with the rest
of the princes, have passed into
oblivion with the curse of the
world upon their heads, recolections will
still remain in the memory of Sergeant
Frank A. Downes, 9Th Field Signal Bat
TALON. of the day in July, 1918, when he
was given a formal interview with Prince
Eitel, imperial commander of the 1st Prus-
sian Guards.
There was no pomp ceremony CON
nected with Sergeant Downess visit, for
he was received by the prince as prisoner
of war, and the prince was looking for
military information. Whether he received
it or not is told in Sergeant Downcs's per-
sonal story below:
at was the evening of July 81 that
Colonel Gregory, who then division
signal officer, gave me instructions to go
to lie Charmed Chateau and locate the
division switchboard operator and com
muncations on the morning of July %,
but early in the morning of that date he
changed these instructions and directed me
to go to Roncheres, about ten kilometres
further, and locate the post commanders
board.
81 went ahead Of the truck containing
the switchboard, operators and linemen,
who were in charge Of Sergeant Yount,
with Motorcycle Driver Brundyge. On the
way up went through Jaulgonne and
lie Charmel passing a great number Of
French artillery, infantry and machine guns
on their way up to the 'front.' Further on
| noticed a bunch of doughboys, and near
Nillardere Farm | what looked like
battalion digging in. This | never gave
second thought, as I believed they were
reserves.
"On the next farm, about eight kilometres
away, came upon a company of the 18th
Infantry eating breakfast. l stopped and
asked the sergeant where Roncheres was,
and he directed me to drive over the hill
one and one-half kilometres away, SO | told
Brundyge to go ahead, and away we went
into No Mans Land. On the left one
could hear machine guns, intermngled with
artillery, and when we came within two
hundred yards of the town the little bridge
along the Ourcq was blown up, so | walked
along the bank until l found a place where
we could cross with the motorcycle. On the
other side we crossed through field in
front of about fifty machine guns, but not
shot was fired. A muddy hill stopped the
machine so we were compelled to dismount
and push the car up. Still we saw no
'Jerrys'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
WO "Jerrys"

ARRIVING at Roncheres | went ahead of
the motorcycle to look for building to put
the switchboard in when out of a gate
rushed two Jerrys,' yelling something |
couldn't understand. They seized me, but
didn't take off my belt, although one of
them started to, but seeing Brundyge
started after him. Brundyge started shoot
ing. Noticing a German come out of a
building behind him yelled, and Brundyge
turned and killed the fellow in his tracks.
he then ran behind fence. That was the
last ever of him.
standing with his gun pointed toward me
the other Hun and myself watched the
battle, and when Brundgye went out of
sight my captor started me UP the street.
On turning corner l noticed what an
peared to be a French lieutenant and ex-
pected some more shooting, but the French
man was only German in disguise. Not
knowing this and industrious of being he
tween two fires so to speak, broke and
ran down the street. The Jerry followed
crying Haiti but I was a little too fast
and darted in shell hole in a stone fence.
running back along the inside Stopping
Tor moment | looked over There right
before me was my pursucr. He fired and
the bullet hit my helmet, knocking it off.
He ducked and | waited for him to come
up moment and up he came. I fired and
the bullet must have hit him in the neck
or chest, for he went out.
ne hring attracted a number of Ger
mans and shot the rest Of clip at them
az they came rushing up. Hearing a noise
behind me | turned just in time to see a
big gray figure with raised club. Down
vent, senseless.
"When opened my eyes found I WAS
in dressing station. My clothes were
gone, with the exception Of my brooches,
shirt, underwear and socks. felt around
and found a small leather pockctbook and
compass together with a small leather
case containing my mothers and another
picture, which they had evidently over
looked. In the latter. behind the pictures.
WAS n division code sheet
The Americans were now Smelling the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
The Arrny's
Poets
Corporal's Call
(From Stars and Stripes

American scientists have discovered a
method of removing the bray from the
Army mule. Mules in future wars will be
unable to betray the location of ammunition
trains, etc, by their raucous voices.-News
Item).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
Who Is This Prince Eite1?

The FOLLOWING account from the first issue
of a mew 'occupatiom' newspaper "Yhe Watch on the
Rhine published at Andernach Germouv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

farm period line I'd run back to the farm
period l only back again comma line amid
the new hyphen mown hay line I'd HE me
to my quote lowly hut unquote line and
stay comma and stay exclamation point
stay point stay point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13
The Crows
Nest
Verse by Telegraph
(Fron, Great Lakes BuIletin)

day is bright comma so beaut.
full comma line The air is soft and
IA warm semicolon line if felt not
so dutiful line I'd run hack IN +bo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

Who cracked the immortal line, "All
that glitters is not gold 2"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

wv 7 HEN the names Kaiser, Crown
XA Prince, together with the rest
W of the princes, have passed into
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The MARINE DIVISION

Your achievement in
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-10-15
YOUNG vANDERBILT,s AMBITION

The ambition of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr 10 learn
journalism BY filling positions department
Of daily and then. through publication Of
string of newspapers of his influence public
opinion TO support what good il praiseworthv
And it IS pity that his prominence 50 nerfered with
his usefulness As reporter that for time being he
has been compelled 70 abandon the plan and take a
vacation Let it be hoped that the novelty of the idea
Of millionaire working reporter soon viii pass and
that Mr. Vanderbilt will be permitted TO follow his
vocation without being logged by photographers and in
terview-seekers.
1t is good thing for the country that the sons Of
the wealthy longer willing to spend their DAYS in
idleness The new generation has learned the lesson
taught by the unfortunate experiences their parents
Of whom in the flush Of the possession ar
great wealth thought work unnecessary and in conse
quence with time hanging heavy their hands INDUCED
in extravagances Of conduct which brought them moth
ing but sorrow and unpleasant notoriety The war dem
onstrated that the scons OF the nations richest
families for the part good citizens democratic
and DESTROYS OF being useful
Vanderbilts choice field or activity VIII commend
itself; for journalism is higher plane than most
other business enterprises in that purpose OF the
undertaking is not much the making Of money az 70
benefit the people by giving correct information
about current affairs and promoting high ideals 1t is no
wonder that the young millionaire anxious 10 do good
things big scale should be attracted by the oppor.
tunities journalism presents