DECEMBER 31, 1918

Jobs for Discharged Soldiers Planned by Federal Bureau

Uncle Sam is appreciative of all his soldiers have sacrificed, and will bend every effort to help them secure congenial work- Head of U.S. Employment is at camp.

No man wearing a United States uniform need worry about his future when he returns to civilian life, was the gist of a lecture given to an audience of convalescent overseas soldiers at the Y.M.C.A. auditorium, by Henry Bruere, former Chamberlain of the City of New York and Now Federal Director in the State of New York for the newly organized U.S. Employment Agency.

The U.S. Government is too deeply appreciative of the sacrifice and service of the men in service to discharge soldiers by methods used in the past-"the devil take the hindmost,"- so is fast completing a huge organization that, according to Mr. Bruere, will work just as hard and as assiduously towards reinaugurating men back into industrial life as it did in enlisting them in the Army.

Whether a man be a farmer, lawyer or laborer, or if he remains in service a month or a year, in every city, town and hamlet of the U.S., the Government is arranging to have some representative to personally assist in ferreting out his needs for employment.

Co-operating largely in this work will be all of the camp welfare associations, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., K of C., J.W.B. and War Camp Community Service, under the direction of the National War Council and Department of Labor. Every secretary and every association building is to be enlisted in furthering this work. In the cities canvasses are being initiated in the various industries and the widest publicity is to be given towards this work. Aside from the personal service to the men, the proper re-establishment of so large a body as our returning armies into our industrial life is an imperative need, and for this reason, too, nothing will be left undone towards replacing every single man in service who needs or wants placing, and in view of the thoroughness and efficiency with which the Government intends handling this problem, the chances are largely in favor of the returned soldier being much better off than ever before.

In the meanwhile, whether you hope to be discharged soon or not, talk the matter over with a welfare worker; or if you have had your physical examination, see Mr. H.H. Keeough, head of the U.S. Employment Service in this camp (Personal Office), and you'll be surprised all he can do for you. In the very near future there will be sub-employment agencies all through the camp. Don't fail to take advantage of them.

JAP LEAVES

Prof. H. Haneishi, Japanese jiujit-zu expert, who is almost an Upton native son, having been here over a year, has left camp. He will teach the lads tricks at Camp Benning, Ga. Prof. Haneishi can claim to have had a large part in training men who have faced the Germans with credit. As an associate of Capt. Allan Smith he helped instruct in the Japanese science the 305th Infantry, men and officers, and his efforts extended to other troops of the 77th Division.

42nd. INFANTRY BRINGS NEW LIFE TO UPTON ATHLETICS

One of the best boxing shows ever seen in camp successfully staged at the Y.M.C.A. auditorium last week by the men of the 42nd Regiment. The "pep" and vigor with which the men of this outfit get into things was reflected in the spirit of the audience, a crowded house, throughout the whole proceedings.

The program was arranged by Lieutenant Shepley, the live athletic officer of the 42nd Regiment, assisted by Mr. C.B. Phettplace, Y.M.C.A. Camp Athletic Secretary, and Jimmy Clark, athletic secretary of Hut 37, in the area of the 42nd. Regiment. It was the greatest athletic night performance seen here since the old 77th Division left camp, and every bout was full of exciting moments, keeping the crowd on its toes all the evening.

The auditorium was filled to capacity half an hour before the show was scheduled to commence, and Lt. Rudolph M. Eckman, with his capable band of accomplished musicians dispensed good music as a preliminary to the bouts. As the participants in the first-bout were announced, every man in the room came to attention.

They took ringside seats, and were acclaimed with a rousing cheer by the men of the 42nd, who showed their appreciation of a commanding officer who is vitally interested in the amusements of his men. The colonel was asked to act as judge of the bouts, and he consented readily, being an expert in matters pugilistic. With the arrival of Ted (Kid) Lewis, Upton's new boxing instructor, who acted as referee for all the bouts, and Captain Booth and Mike Ryan, new athletic directors, who were appointed as assistant judges, the bouts commenced. Lt. Shepley announced the events, and Mike Ryan held the watch.

It was announced by Lt. Shepley before the bouts commenced, that the regimental champions of the last tournament would not compete in these bouts, which were eliminations, giving the winners the right to meet the regimental champions for a decision, the prizes to be the new regimental belts in all weights.

In the first bout Pvt. Sabo, Co. D, met Pvt. Heilferty, Co. F. The first round was slightly in favor of Pvt. Sabo, who used a left jab to advantage, and always came back strong with a counter every time his opponent landed. The second round went to Heilferty, who used some clever footwork. In the third round both boys fought to a standstill, and there was not enough margin between the men for a decision. An extra round was fought, in which Sabo, with a great burst of speed and stamina, finished strong, earning the decision. Both boys weighed 120 lbs.

The second bout in the 120-lb. class was between Pvt. Frawley Co. F, and Pvt. Feeney, Co. E. Frawley was on the aggressive all the way through, and although Feeney was clever and fast on his feet, his fighting was too much of the defensive order. He had a good left, and used it well, but Frawley got in most of the heavy wallops exchanged, which, while they failed to hurt Feeney, gives the decision to his opponent.

The next bout was in the 140-lb. class, and was decided in the first round. Pvt. Scarpalli, Co. F, was the victor, and he made the pace so hot for his rival, Pvt. Antris, Co. A, that the latter was unable to come up for a second round. Scarpalli landed several good body blows with telling effect, in addition to several good hooks to the head.

The next was also a 140-lb. class bout. Corp. Montano, Co. L, met Pvt. Le May, Co. F. The first round was fast and furious, after both men had feinted for the first half of the round without doing much real hitting. Montano started the battle in real earnest by leading with the left to the head, following with a right hook to the jaw, flooring his opponent. Le may came back strong and landed with the left to the body and head, Montano blocking his right and coming back with a shower of blows to the head. Ducking under a right hook, Le May landed with the left to the jaw. Montano's round.

In the second round Montano landed first, and followed his man all over the ring. Le May land some good punched, but lacked the speed of his rival, who sent him down for count with a well-aimed left to the body, followed by a beautiful right hook to the jaw. Le May took the count.

The last bout in this class resulted in a win for Pvt. Salvo, Co. D, who outpointed Pvt. Wallenbeck, Co. F, after a very even battle in the first two rounds. Salvo went away with a rush and outfought his man in the third round.

The battle in the middleweight class was a good one while it lasted. Pvt. Ruocco, Co. G, met Sgt. Havensack, Co. F, knocking him out in the second round. Havensack is a good boxer, but seems to lack the experience of Ruocco, who packs a wicked wallop in either mitt.

In the 156-lb. class, Pvt. Qurion, Co. L, had it all over Pvt. Hall, Co. F. Hall quit in the second round after being outpointed all the way.

Young Merino, who aspires to the world's bantam weight title, boxed with Corp. Dick Loscalzo. Dick showed that as a boxer he makes a first-class cartoonist, but he was boxing with one of the shiftiest boys in the game, and only went on to fill up a vacancy, and Merino showed what a clever boy he is.

Young Eddy, lightweight champion of the Depot Brigade, fought three fast rounds with Leo Birnbaum; welterweight. Eddy showed his usual speed and good judgement in placing his blows, and had the edge on his opponent, who is, however, one of the best boys in camp at his weight.

The program lasted for two hours and a half, and the audience was satisfied with the program.

From Newsboy to Art Editor and Cartoonist

By M.J.F SCHRAMM

News Correspondent, N.Y.

Horatio Alger, author of boys books, whose works have endeared him to the youth of early school age, could have found material sufficient to build up a great book could he have gone to Camp Upton, N.Y., to interview Corporal Dick Loscalzo, Inf., Art Editor of Trench and Camp, a soldiers' newspaper. Before going to Upton, Corporal Dick resided with his parents at 296 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.

As a soldier-cartoonist he was given a year of his valuable time and talent to brighten the hearts of the soldier boys in that cantonment by his timely cartoons and character sketches of the "buddies." Many have since gone abroad to take issue against the Hun and quite a few of his bunkies have made the supreme sacrifice.

Corporal Locaslzo first saw the light of day in a crowded tenement house in the lower East Side of Manhattan Island. He helped keep the wolf from the door by the little mite earned at selling newspapers after school. His pleasing disposition won for him the friendship of merchants and business men in the vicinity of Fourth Avenue and Seventeenth Street. He built up an extensive trade, and the wiseacres who patronized this chap predicted that he would one day be the "Newspaper King of New York."

But while selling papers was bringing him profit and helping his parents, Dick looked forward to a different future. He had a fondness for drawing, and at school his teachers praised his work and exhibited it in the class-room. They suggested that he study art. He was inspired to follow these suggestions and was determined to be a real artist.

Thereafter Dick closed his stand earlier than usual, and without supper he would trudge to a school where the finer points of art were developed. On Sundays he would frequent the public libraries.

At an age when the average boy is just about thinking of quitting school to go to work, Dick had already developed his talents to such an extent that the Haberdasher Magazine of New York gave him a job on application and paid him a neat salary. He work for that publication for four years and then became the official cartoonist of "The Chief," a government weekly. Some of his cartoons have appeared in many other publications, among which are included "Life," "Judge" and "Puck." He was assigned to do a regular double-page cartoon for the "Musical Advance," using some of the best known musical people in the country as subjects.

When Uncle Sam called for men Dick Loscalzo was not found wanting, and he was sent to Camp Upton for training. It happened that one of the officers in camp while perusing his favorite magazine recognized the moniker of Loscalzo under one of the cartoons and wondered if the man who was under his command were related to the cartoonist. An inquiry followed and the officer was amazed to learn that Corporal Loscalzo and Cartoonist Loscalzo were one and the same man.

When a request was made shortly after for a man to cover the art section of the camp newspaper, Corporal Loscalzo was sent for and detailed to help out.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

(By a Camp Upton Soldier)

I have served eighteen months as a soldier in this great struggle, and now that it is practically at an end and I am confronted with the realization that I am "going home," I have been doing some very serious thinking about my future. I do not mean merely the business of stepping into a civilian job and making money. I am thinking beyond this, just now. I am trying to consolidate in my mind the many benefits which my service in the Army has gained for me as a man; summing uo the many ways in which I believe my character has been strengthened; how I have secured a stronger hold upon myself, and how I believe that if I set my jaw firmly and resolve to "cash in" on what I have learned as a soldier, I will make a better record for myself as a civilian that I ever would have made without my military training.

Just at this moment I am reflecting back a few years to the time when I was a civilian- at a time when I, like other young men of my age, was consumed with the business of making a living. I was educated. I had fairly good health. I had many good friends. I had a job which paid me enough so that I was getting along fairly well, as the world goes. But as I look back upon that situation now I can see what was lacking. I lacked a certain initiative, a power of will, a "do or die" spirit, and I seemed too satisfied to "mark time" where I was. I knew nothing of the real meaning of the word sacrifice, and I had a number of careless habits which are not uncommon among men in civilian life that were not helping me one bit, and were not causing me to gain an inch in manhood. In fact, to be real frank about it, I was "slipping." You know what I mean.

Then came the war, and its call upon me for sacrifice. My American spirit came to the front and I found myself happy when I first slipped on the O.D. clothes and went forth to learn "squads right." I will never forget the look upon my mothers face when I left home to do my bit against the Hun. I knew that that she was making the real sacrifice. I realized more than ever what I meant to my mother. I realized that I occupy that wonderful exalted position in her heart and mind for which only a mother's love is responsible. And hundreds of times this loved showed itself, stronger and stronger, in the letters she wrote- letters that were divided between love and pride. And then mu furlough home, when mother saw me in my uniform. She fairly bubbled over with that pride and joy which you know about as well as I do. And all of my friends, who were still civilians, congratulated me, told me how healthy and manly I looked, and seemed proud of me too. It seemed that I had stepped into a new life, and was somewhat of a new man.

And now my mind travels into the period covered by my life as a soldier. I have been confronted, constantly, as I have trudged through my daily duties, with the necessity of comparing myself with other men. I have been thrown in with men of all types, men of all characteristics, good men, inferior men, and "medium" men. But always my welfare as a soldier has depended upon how I have "stacked up" with the rest. I have had a chance to sudy men's weaknesses, their strength, and I have had a chance to see where I have excelled and where I have fallen short. I have found that if I worked hard, did my duty, and above all, showed my worth, I was pushed up and not down in the Army. I found that it all depended upon me0 that I had nothing to lean upon as a support. This, naturally, made me cultivate independence, initiative, and a stronger will to do what I made up my mind to do. And I firmly believe that my manhood was broadened out; that I helped my character a lot. In all, I am convinced that the Army has prepared me to fight life's battle in a much better manner that I could have fought without my soldier's experience.

Physically I have improved greatly, and as I have noted with much satisfaction this physical improvement I have gradually grown to despise the little habits of civilian life which wrecked physical strength, and which I could never before look upon with serious concern. The Army has made it impossible to neglect my physical self until now, I take a decided pride in it and always will.

I now regard my old life as just a little bit aimless, trivial, and rather uncertain. I am coming out of the Army in a few days with a lot of confidence in myself. I now have an ideal, and a high one, and I mean to strive toward it. I know i have observed a lot in the army which is conducive to success, and these are the things I mean to remember. I am not going back to the saloon, or the worse places, or any of the old wrecking habits. I am going HOME.

I cannot afford to waste a year and a half of my life. No man can. And if I should revert back to civilian life now, after this year and a half in the service of the flag, without making the best of what this service has given me, and without "capitalizing" on what I have learned, I would count myself a dismal failure, and the 18 months would be wasted.

I cannot return as a citizen and deliberately begin doing those things which I know are wrong. The Army had pointed out to me very plainly what qualities are necessary for real manhood and success. My months of association with men of the world have given me a clear conception of the kind of man the world respects- the kind that compels respect by reason of his force of character. I have seen that men with will power and determination to do their duty and "play square" are apt to quickly pick up any slack in their rope of ability.

I understand now, a little more earnestly than before, something of the duty which I owe my country. Part of that duty is to be 100 per cent a citizen- a citizen who will be a credit to my family, an asset to my community, and a citizen with enough "stuff" to spell success for myself. I know that all we soldiers are going back home with more or less well earned glory, and we will be warmly welcomed and honored by the people of our communities. This welcome and honor will be ours because the people who give it to us think we deserve it. They now think of us as a big honorable men who have sacrificed ourselves to protect them. I, for one, can see this honor and glory on their part turn quickly to hatred and disgust if we soldiers, when we have returned home, show an utter lack of manhood, self-respect and brains by doing dishonorable things ans by not jumping into our duty as civilians with "both feet." If we go home and lose the honor which is now ours, I say it will be littles less thank rank cowardice on our part, and it will show those people at home that after all our service was not real; that our uniform was covering worthless human material, in short, that we are a sham- not worthy of honor, success, or any desirable thing.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

January 1, 1919, marks the dawn of a new era, not merely of a new year.

The holiday will be the occasion of great festivity. There will be more of the carnival spirit than for many years.

The day afterwards will find the Peace Conference in session at Versailles and the serious work of the new year will begin.

The great issue of the Peace Conference will be the duration of the peace that will be declared-not the amount of indemnities; not the disposition of conquered land; not even the reconstruction of ruined places.

As the world faces the New Year it looks confidently toward a peace splendidly guaranteed, and the day when war shall not be learned any more.

The year that is to come will bring the solution of many pressing problems. In the words of General Pershing, "All have a new conception of duty and honor." With this new conception we face the year feeling that we have progressed; that the days immediately before us will help to

"Ring out the false.

Ring in the true."

We say "Happy New Year" and our thoughts turn to family reunions, to the return of fighting men from France and Flanders. We are confident that it will be A Happy New Year.

GENERAL ORDERS

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington.

I. The President desires on behalf of the Nation, to express his appreciation of the vitally essential and self-sacrificing service given by officers and men whom military necessity has held and is holding for the performance of duties outside the theater of active operations. Their contribution to military success is no less than that of those who have had opportunity for service at the front. On them developed the creation of the great armies of the Nation and their supply with the equipment and stores indispensable to military operation. Without them, the troops abroad could have accomplished nothing. In many instances their retention on home duty has been due to their exceptional military and administrative efficiency. They have been in readiness for any service which interested of the Government required to perform, and have been cheerful and without thought of self when given duties not in accordance with their own desires. The country holds in grateful appreciation the fundamental service they have rendered in the winning of the war.

II. Subparagraph (c), paragraph 1, General Orders, No. 6, War Department, 1918, as amended by section IV, General Orders, No. 53, War Department, 1918, is further amended by omitting that last six lines and substituting therefor the following:

A silver chevron of the same pattern and worn in the same manner as the gold chevron by each officer , field clerk, and enlisted man, who has served for six months during the present war outside the theater of operations, and an additional silver chevron for each six months of similar service thereafter. The silver chevron will not be worn by those required to war either the gold or blue war-service chevron.

Chevrons of the same material and design and similarly placed will be worn on the coat, overcoat, or waist of their prescribed uniform by all other uniformed personnel of the authorized Military Establishment. They will be worn under the same conditions as prescribed for officers, field clerks, and enlisted men.

(421. 7, A.G.O.)

By Order of the Secretary of War;

PEYTON C. MARCH,

General, Chief of Staff.

OFFICIAL:

P.C. HARRIS

The Adjutant General.

WAR'S END WAS BLOW TO PROPHETS

The world war has given a solar plexus blow to many things, among others that of prophecy. The hundreds of prognostications as to when the war would end now show that ones guess was as good as another. Rapheal, Zadkiel, Mme. Thebes and other well known prophets failed in even approximating the date when the war would end, and nearly all prophesied that the Kaiser would not live to see the close of the conflict.

There was really only one astrologer who told the coming of the war to any definite degree, and he was Edward L. Johndro. In a letter printed in the New York Herald in June, 1914, he called attention to ominous signs in the skies regarding Serbia and the Balkans generally, and said that Russia also would be involved. He added, however, that the good position of Venous would indicate that the clouds would be dissipated.

In this connection a New York astrologer explained that it was as yet impossible to predict events with any degree of certainty in world history. In the horoscope of an individual, where the time of birth is correctly known, this is said to be possible.

"In order for any astrologer to predict the end of the war," he said, "the exact time of the birth of every monarch concerned would have to be known; the exact minute when the Kaiser declared war on Russia and the numerous other data concerned. This would be a herculean task, even if the correct time could be obtained. Consequently, in world events it is almost impossible to make predictions of any value.

"However, anybody who knows anything at all about astrology knows that the transiting of Uranus through the airy celestial sign of Aquarius means a seven years' period of upheaval and revolution over the entire world. Uranus, in astrology, is the planet known as the celestial iconoclast. He destroys to build anew, and he topples over many things regarded heretofore as sacred. He is no respecter of persons, and leaves ruin, bitterness and desolation in his wake. But from all this hell and chaos rise a new heaven and a new earth. Uranus was in the sign of France during the French Revolution, and in the sign of the United States during our Civil War. We all know what happend then.

America Made Bullets Faster Than Any Nation Engaged In The War.

One billion .30 caliber Springfield cartridges were turned out by one American munition manufacturer in twelve months! This is the greatest production of small arms ammunition on record, and is one of the main reasons why William Hohenzollern retired as soon as he did.

Figures on such a voluminous output are interesting. Here are a few: Seventy-six cartridges were turned out every SECOND of each working day in one American plant.

A regiment of 3,078 men could be equipped every 41 minutes- or 11 1/2 regiments every working day.

To haul the days output of cartridges 28 five-ton trucks were necessary.

If the cartridges made daily were laid in a single row, end to end, a man on a bicycle would have had to ride at a speed of more that nine miles an hour to keep up with the procession of cartridges.

Fifty-nine tons of copper, 40 tons of lead, 22 tons of zinc, 18 tons of powder and 2 tons of nickel- 141 tons of production- were used daily in making the cartridges.

One billion cartridges, each 3 1/4 inches long, placed end to end would reach 52,000 miles, or in other words, twice around the earth.

By and large, and in the vernacular of the day, we are inclined to say, "some production."

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

(By. G.A.P.)

Oh, the old Forty-second is here, Bo,

And they've started by making things hum;

Though of late we've been filled with the fear, Bo,

That this peace had put things on the bum,

And we figured the end of the strife, Bo,

Would just knock the camp sports out of gear,

But we're blessed with a new lease of life, Bo,

For the old Forty-second is here!

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And they're here with bells on, and all sorts of other musical attachments, including a real band. They also have a colonel who is a strong advocate of all-round sports, and are preparing to make a clean sweep of athletic events this winter. The old Depot Brigade will have to look out for its laurels in boxing and basketball.

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With the arrival of Ted (Kid) Lewis at Upton to take up the work of boxing and to instruct the fistic science here to the officers and men, and of Captain John P. Booth, Mike Ryan, and Ted Lewis. It is planned to have a school for athletic instructors with each company represented.

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With the arrival of convalescents, the need is felt of a program of reconstructive athletics and recreation, and Lt. Col. Abbott is working on a plan to include all men partially disabled in the game program.

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Among other champs, we have one yelept Jesse James Wikerson, the chamption colored checker player of the world. He is at present in the Inland Convalescent Battalion, and challenges any white or colored man in camp to a fight to a finish on the board. The 42nd Regimental checker sharks will address their accptances to sporting editor of Trench and Camp.

YOUNG MARINO IS FAST UPTON BOXER

There is one boxer at Upton who can claim a clean record in his weight. This is Young Marino, clever bantamweight, of the 49th Co. He has never been defeated in all his battles at Upton, although he has met some good men, outclassing them all.

Marino is 24 years old. He has been fighting since he was 14 years old, and is a legitimate bantamweight, his best weight being from 113 to 116 lbs. In his last forty battles against some of the best bantams in the game, he has won twenty-nine, three by the knock out route, drawn eleven, and lost one on a referee's decision.

He is anxious to meet all the best boys, including Pal Moore, Young Britt, Jack Sharkey, Kidd Williams, Terry martin, Al Shubert, Billy Fitzsimmons and Johnny Ertle, the latter for the Championship of the World in the bantamweight class. He has offered to post a forfeit with the manager Ertle to bind a match for the champtionship.

TOOTSIE O'TOOLE AGAIN BOXES FOR STUNT NIGHT

Sports are going strong at Hut 35, with boxing coming along well and stunt nights booming. Tootsie O'Toole, the clever Boston lad, again was the star of the evening. He boxed Pat Bently, 23rd Co., welterweight, of Weymouth, Mass. Bently was slow, but is a good defensive fight and a hard hitter, and he put up a good fight. Tootsie next mixed it with Butch Freitag, Q.M.C., of Maspeth, L.I. Butch showed speed, and hit hard. He is good at mixing it up and fights a good bout. There were no decisions.

The men are making good use of the punching bag, climbing rope and horizontal ladder bar and basketball court. There are daily periods of practice and exhibitions are being given frequently. Convalescent men are participating as much as their injuries will allow.

ATHLETIC OFFICER OF 42ND IS STAR ATHLETE

Lt. E.A.H. Shepley is the new athletic officer of the 42nd Infantry, and is boosting all-round athletics and sports in the newly arrived out-fit. Under his direction one of the biggest athletic nights of the year was successfully staged last week at the Y.M.C.A. auditorium, and the intercompany athletics in the 42nd area are a credit to the athletic officer.

Lt. Shepley is a good all-round athlete, and is a born organizer of athletic work. At Yale he starred in basketball in 1915-16 and 17, and will make an exceptionally fine coach for a camp basketball team.

Working with the athletic secretaries of Huts 36 and 37, Lt. Shepley has been staging a number of games and stunt nights, and the athletic prospects for the winter in this area are the envy of all other athletic secretaries in camp.

The cooperation of Colonel Latrobe, commanding officer of the 42nd Infantry, is a valuable asset for the athletic life of this organization. Colonel Latrobe is behind the recreational program of his regiment, and is doing all in his power to help Lt. Shepley put across his big program.

REMOUNT AUCTION

Lovers of horse and mule flesh- and there are many of the former if not the latter in Upton- will have rare opportunities to get some atmosphere, and perhaps some animals on Jan. 7 and 10. On those days at 10 o'clock in the morning, auctions are to be conducted at the Remount Depot of condemned horses and mules.

JAN 12, 1918

Record Number of Wounded Men Come Into Camp

Wounded from overseas have been coming into Upton since shortly after the signing of the armistice, but the past week has seen the largest influx ever for that length of time. The major portion of the local populace is now a gold-striped one, and the old inhabitants who fought out the Great War on the Yaphank sector are enjoying many thrills second-hand in the true tales the lads bring back. One, two and three wounded chevrons are becoming as thick as mosquitoes in the height of the Upton season.

The largest single detachment of wounded men to arrive came in from New York on a special train one week ago today. There are about seven hundred in the party, most of them convalescent. Nearly fifty stretcher cases were in the party, however. Every day from then, trains have discharged large numbers, one party of three hundred being among the late arrivals, and another of five hundred.

Welfare organizations have seen the opportunity to welcome the wounded men in a substantial way and henceforth it is probable that every lad who returns here from France will feel the warm Upton spirit through the agency of one of the societies. Hot coffee and cigarettes are served on the train. Knights of Columbus have been busy distributing cigarettes. The Red Cross proves a wonderful host at once.

The convalescent home of the Red Cross has been the most picturesque spot in camp in some time, especially the night of big troop arrivals. Packed to the doors with veterans, someone crutches, some with empty sleeves, others with arms in black slings, many of them wearing the long trousers and British overcoat, indicating a term in some British Hospital. There are a number with decorations.

On arrival day they are registered at the Base and the field records filed. Every man is then, according to the prevailing system, assigned to a ward in the hospital, examined and classified. If a convalescent is able to take care of himself, he is soon sent for the hospital ward to the convalescent center around Nineteenth Street. If he needs medical or surgical care still, he is placed in a ward for that purpose. There is a probability that this system may be reversed, and all men first sent to a central place and there classified, those needing hospital attention than being sent to the Base. Such a change would eliminate much of the paper work now resulting from examination of many men ostensibly fit for discharge.

Reconstruction experts have been looking over the hospital in the last week with a view to starting vocational and reconstruction work with the wounded.

COL. ROOSEVELT IS HONORED HERE

Camp Upton united Tuesday of last week with the entire country in paying honor to Col. Theodore Roosevelt who died at his home in Oyster Bay. A squad from the Forty-second Infantry was used in firing a twenty-one gun salute, three guns volleying together in ten-second intervals. The salute was fried from headquarters hill. Camp flags were at half-mast. Col. Roosevelt visited Upton early in its history, spending one Sunday here, addressing large audiences of soldiers and inspecting the training of the 77th Division.

DE KAN A BOOK HOUND

Corp'l Stanley DeKan is the star reader of the 15th Company. He has read more books than the American Library Association has on its index. One morning recently he was discovered sleeping with three books beneath his pillow, one on the floor to the left of his bunk and two on the floor to the right of his bunk. He can keep five or six books going at a time without any trouble whatever.

Camp Shops To Train Wounded

Convalescent soldier in Camp Upton are to be given an opportunity to learn trades through a system of practical courses arranged by Capt. William Donohue, the new Camp Morale Officer, with the assistance of Maj. Speer, Commanding Camp Utilities, Capt. Fleming, of the Cooks' and Bakers' School; Capt. Bouton, Reclamation Division, and Lieut. Doundera, Camp Utilities.

Those in the convalescent center who wish to take advantage of the exceptional instruction offered will be taken into the shops of the Camp Utilities and into the Cooks' and Bakers' School, as they prefer.

Under the most expert and practical workmen, they will be taught the fundamentals of any of the occupations being pursued in camp.

If their bent is for electricity, they can enter the electrical shop. The shoe shop will be open to them, or they can learn to wield saw, plane and chisel in the up-to-date carpenter shop. Blacksmithing, with the most improved tools and forges, will be taught at the smithy. Instruction in sheet metal work will be given in the tinning shop. A first class course in cooking and baking will be presented at the Cooks' and Bakers' School.

Col. Hyatt, who commands the Convalescent Center, has discovered that a number of men who are recovering from wounds and illness and expect to be in camp for some time, are eager to learn some sort of a trade which will enable them to earn a better livelihood when they are finally discharged. It is believed that they will welcome this plan of Capt. Donohue.

Men who cannot walk or who would be unduly tired by a long walk will be taken to and from the shops in automobiles.

TO ALL MEN!

Hold on to your honorable discharge when you get it. It will mean a lot to you outside, and you don't want to lose it, by hook or crook. Place it anywhere you can get at it easily and be sure of its remaining in your possession. It's valuable!

Gen. Bell's Death Shocks Camp Upton

The news last Wednesday that Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commander of the Department of the East, had succumbed to heart disease in the Presbyterian Hospital, New York, caused sincere mourning in this cantonment, into which the General had put so much of his life during the past year. He came here when the camp opened to take charge of training the 77th Division and except for three months spent in France observing, directed the entire work of whipping into fighting shape the draft soldiers from New York who composed the famous Metropolitan outfit. Much of the General Bell's last work here was in beautifying the camp. The wounded men who trained here and are now returning express great surprise at the improved aspect of the entire camp. A large part of the improvement is the result of General' tireless efforts.

He went from here to take command of the Eastern Department. Gen. Bell's military career included West Point, from which he graduated in 1878, direction of reorganizing the army schools at Fort Leavenworth and in 1906 a place as chief of staff of the Army.

His death was a complete surprise, as he had been taken to the hospital for observation and it was not realized his condition was serious. He was 63 years of age.

BUREAU FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS FORMED HERE

The splendid service rendered soldiers about to be let out of the army by the U.S. Bureau of Employment here is instanced by a report from Washington that already 84,284 men have found jobs through the agency. The creation here recently for a Camp Upton Bureau for Returning Soldiers will enable the Bureau to give even greater benefits to Upton Lads. This Bureau will co-operate with the U.S. Employment Service, to give information on employment possibilities to soldiers ready for release from service. A committee has been formed, composed of welfare society heads. Any welfare worker in camp can give information concerning employment service. A series of educational lectures is planned, as follows: Jan. 13-17, "The Soldier and the Farm"; Jan. 20-24, "Our Merchant Marine"; Jan. 27-31, "The Civil Service." Special talks on vocational guidance will be given. More concerning the Bureau will be given in Trench and Camp from time to time.

HOSTS TO WOUNDED

The 378th and 379th Motor Truck Companies, through their commanding officer, Capt. W.D. Cronkhite, entertained twenty-five men from the Convalescent Center at dinner in their barracks last Sunday. The Salvage Company, commanded by Capt. Bouton, also entertained twenty-five convalescents.

The hosts were assisted by a number of their ladies.

Music was provided by a new player piano. The entertainment was varied and interesting.

AHA! MORE TREADING!

Capt. Donohue, the new Morale Officer, is planning to have more dances than heretofore given in camp for enlisted men. A dance at the 15th Street Hostess House last Wednesday evening was very well attended.

"SAMIVEL" LEAVES

Samual J. Tyack, "The Boy Samivel," as he is sometimes hight, has left Camp Upton after over a year's service. Being under age, he was unable to get into the regular outfit and has done his no mean part partially through the channels of Trench and Camp, for which Organ of O.D. he had work as circulation manager. "Sammy" begins an educational career as a student in Tilton Preparatory Academy, Tilton, New Hampshire. Hundreds of soldier here who have known him wish him the best o'luck.

LIEUT. GILSON IS NEW LIBERTY HEAD

The Liberty Theatre here is now one of two camp playhouses in the country managed by regularly commissioned officers. Lieut. Frank V. Gilson, one time well-known theatricalist, has taken over the War Department house on the Mall and will lead the winter drive against ennuiand blues which was discontinued for four days to allow certain improvements much needed. Lieut. Gilson succeeds Harry Bailey, who returns to civilian theatrical pursuits in New York City. Harry, incidentally, is known by 'em all in Times Square and vicinity.

His Successor began soldiering over twenty years ago, having been prominently identified with the Massachusetts Guard. On September 23, 1892, he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Massachusetts and rose rapidly, becoming captain of the company after a brief service. He served in the Spanish American war and retired from the militia in 1916 with the brevet rank of major. For years he was captain of the campion rifle team in the Massachusetts guards and had taken other shooting honors. The Lieutenant plans extensive remodeling for the Liberty, to include moving the picture booth nearer the stage to give more satisfactory projection, raising the first eight rows of seats, reconstructing the orchestra pit and other improvements. The theatre has hithero been managed by civilian employees of the War Department.

SILVER CHEVRON MADE MANDATORY

Wearing of silver chevrons is mandatory for men in Upton entitled to the make of home soldiering, by an order from camp headquarters recently issued. A large number of both officers and enlisted men have waived the right to wear the badges hitherto but the new order, which is an incorporation of the one issued by Washington, marks the chevrons a part of the uniform. There is some speculation as to whether or not, since the striped are declared part of the uniform, they will be issued by the Government to those entitled to wear them. Those who now wear them have purchased them from their own store of change, in many instances not large.

The order reads as follows:

WAR DEPARTMENT

Washington, December 30, 1918.

General Orders

No. 148

Subparagraphy (c), paragraph 1, General Orders, No. 6, War Department, 1918, as amended by Section IV, General Orders, No.53, War Department, 1918, and by Section II, General Orders, No. 122, War Department, 1918, is further amended by adding the following:

The gold, blue and silver war service chevrons are a part of the uniform and will be worn by all concerned as prescribed in paragraph 74 1/2, Special Regulations, No. 41.

(421.7, A.G.O.)

By Order of the Secretary of War:

PEYTON C. MARCH

General, Chief of Staff.

Official:

P.C. HARRIS,

The Adjutant General.

2. The above will be strictly complied with by all members of this command.

By order of Col. Latrobe:

ROBERT E. JONES,

Liet. Col., Infantry,

Executive Officer

Official:

EDW. V. HOWARD,

Adjutant General,

Honor Uniform To The End Advises New Morale Head

Words heartening and encouraging to soldiers who have been discharged are about to leave camp are now being addressed by camp officers. Various camp officers are acting thus as spokesmen of Uncle Sam before his nephews return again to civil pursuits.

Capt. Donohue, camp morale officer, inaugurated the practice, speaking to a large assemblage in the Y.M.C.A. auditorium just recently. Trench and Camp is glad to print his address. Subsequent ones will embody many of the same idea. The Captain's talk follows:

" I want to take about three minutes of your time, men, just to bring to your attention a few things of much importance to you right now, and will be for a little time. You, as soldiers, have performed your duty, and a great duty it has been. Most of you had to sacrifice a great deal since the first day you put on your uniform. But right now you are the man of the hour. The nation looks to you as the real men of the world, and the United States is proud of you. Most of you-I hope all of you- are being released from the Army with an honorable discharge and you will find when you get back to civilian life that this honorable discharge will help you. Your family will be proud of it, and you will find also that it will help you in a very material way.

"All through the period of the war men in uniform have been honored by civilians. You men will have to admit that you have been the object of the greatest respect since you have worn the uniform.

" it means a great deal to this country that its Army shall preserve its well-earned reputation and respect in the eyes of the people, and I want to appeal to you now, straight from the shoulder, as man to man, to continue to wear your uniform as a good soldier as long as you do wear it. You have the privilege of wearing the uniform three months if you desire. I know that a few of you will wear it as long as that, but most of you will wear it for a while, at least, after you are home, and it will mean a lot to you and this country if you will be careful and not do a single thing that will bring dishonor upon your uniform, yourself, and you country and cast a shadow on the honorable discharge which you carry in your pocket.

"Men, as long as you wear that uniform, respect the thing that it represents. Be military in you bearing. Do not do things that soldiers do not do. American soldiers are noted first and foremost because that are always MEN. Don't go back to the city and be careless of your appearance, your bearing and your actions. Wear the red chevron on your left arm that shows that you have been honorably discharged. You will find some men who have not been honorably discharged, and the chevron will distinguish you from them. That distinction, you will find, will help you out.

"Right now, hundreds of soldiers are advertising for job in the New York papers and in nearly everyone the soldier mentions that he have been honorably discharged.

"Men, as long as you wear that uniform, be soldiers, first and last. When you jump back into civilian life you will find that you are held in high regard for the work you have done. Don't change that regard to disgust.

"And just a few last words to the non-commissioned officers who are going out. Since the very beginning of this Army, the non-commissioned officer has been the backbone of the whole thing. When the mobilization first began, the regular army detailed non-commissioned officers to all the camps to train the raw recruit. Since that time the whole success of the Army has depended very largely on the non-com. I ask all of you non-commissioned officers to remember what your duty has been in the army and after you get out I want you to continue to be the man who sets the example. Exert all the influence you can over men and help to keep them going right."

WOUNDED SEE SHOW FREE

Capt. Donohue, the Camp Morale Officer, made use of a portion of the Camp Upton Benefit Fund to entertain convalescent soldiers from the Base Hospital at the Liberty Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

The men with the wound chevrons were taken in groups from the Hospital to the theatre in ambulances and were guests at the regular performances. Their enthusiasm left no doubt as to the extent of appreciation for the unexpected treat.

DONALDSON CLAIMS CAMP BEAN-SLINGING TITLE

The 15th Company boasts of another record-breaker besides Serg't Harry Mayorkas. He is Mess Serg't Louis Donaldson, who claims to hold the marathon championship in serving beans- 178 portions in 2 minutes 53 1/5 seconds. The performance was timed on Cook Bill Bayer's "wrist watch." That watch was once the village clock in some place or another where Bayer happened to be staying. It is a foot in diameter, weights as much as a typewriter and runs on the same time schedule as the Long Island Railroad. There is no question about it's being a good stop watch to break records with.

LEN IS RIGHT ON THE OLD MESS JOB

Capt. Monagan, of the 45th Company, is a firm believer in the old maxim that the way to a mans efficiency lies through his digestive apparatus, and it has always been the policy to give his men the best the Government allowed in the way of food. His company mess hall is immaculate in its cleanliness, and the food is always cooked to a turn.

The attitude of a captain is usually reflected in the spirit of his men, and Mess Sergeant Len Scholl shares Capt. Monagan's concern for the welfare of the men of the 45th. Last weekend Len was in the city on pass. While out on a little party Friday night, he suddenly realized that in making out his menu for the meals over the weekend he had omitted to state what the boys should have for supper on Saturday.

Imagine the surprise of Mess Sergeant Scholl's second in command, Corporal Jack Callahan, when he received a telegram from the city on Saturday morning. It read: "have fried oysters for supper Saturday. Len."

PERMANENT OFFICERS ONLY TO HAVE LEAVE

Only officers who are to be retained in the service may now have leaves of absence, according to a recent war Department order.

The cicular states that "No leaves will be granted to officers who are about to leave the service." This applies to temporary officers who are to be discharged or who may resign, as well as to officers of the Regular Army who may resign or be returned to inactive duty on the retired list.

Echoes of 77th's Scrap With Jerry Are Brought Back

Men and officers of the old Seventy-seventh Division, who trained her for the wonderful scrap that gave Jerry in France, are coming back in large numbers and there are some thrilling stories going the rounds about the conduct of the regiments. Several members of the famous "Lost Battalion" have been in the hospital, including Chas. Brucato, Co. A, 308th. "maj. Whittlessey (now Colonel), of the outfit, was sure some officer Over There," says Brucato. "Every man would have gone through hell for him, and believe me we did that Argone forest and gave Fritz some surprise."

Maj. E. Ormonde Power, commander of the Thrid Battalion, 306th Infantry, was the first field officer of the division to arrive in camp. He was invalided home after severe illness with pleurisy and influenza contracted through the strain of long continued fightin. He spoke higly as an officer of the 77th's work, saying they proved great fighters and splendid all-round soldiers.

Serg't Maj. Phillip Cashman, who belonged as a clerk to Brig. Gen. Evan M. Johnson's staff when he lead the division across, has also returned during the past week. He tells the story of the headquarters' leaving, passing through an air raid at Dover and being shelled in Eperlecques, where the division headquarters was first established Over There.

Forty-second Going After Sport Laurels

The 42nd Infantry is out for every camp athletic championship. The old established camp organization will have to keep on their toes to match the enthusiasm of the regulars. No sooner was the boxing tournament announced than the 42nd entered thirteen men in all weights.

The Regiment also boasts of a crack basketball team and has among its men good athletic material to burn. Under the supervision of Lieut. Ethan A.H. Shepley, the Athletic Officer, it is going after all the sport laurels in camp.

"BLUES DOCTOR" HAS GOLD FEVER

Few of the thousands of boys who have been cheered up by "Doctor of the Blues" Ed Schuler, Y.M.C.A. auditorium attache, realize that his title has come down from the old days of the gold rush to Alaska. He was known during many a trip over first-bitten trails and the Chilcoot Pass as "Doctor of the Blues"- and for the same reason as here in Camp.

Mr. Schuyler had the gold fever badly in those exciting days of the '96 and '97. His father had left him a little money, so he seized upon the chance to try his luck in the frozen fastness of Alaska. His party was the fifth to make the famous trip over Chilcoot Pass, building boats and shooting down the White Horse Rapids.

After some time prospecting at Copper River and elsewhere and a short stay in Dawson, Mr. Schuyler returned to Seattle and opened the Pioneer House there. The lure of Alaska drew his back and he was just in time to hear of the Cape Nome fine. Instead of staking a claim there, he listened to the story of an Indian about Katchiboo Sound and made a fruitless effort there to discover fold in paying quantities.

During the Spanish-American war Mr. Schuyler enlisted in the navy as a druggiest. Afterwards he was with the Hegeman Corporation and opened many of their stores in New York and Brooklyn.

He celebrated the New Year with the receipt of his 309th letter from boys he has known here.

Mr. Schuyler;s present position is at the "Y" Auditorium, where he is usually to be found. On the wall of his room there are several theatrical pictures which come down from his boyhood days, when he was with Ed Harrigan and played in stock companies. He later had the People's Theatre in Seattle and took talent to Alaska in the gold days.

DISCHARGED!

Discharged! Discharged! I hear the words

With rather solemn air,

For while I've looked for it so long,

I somehow seem to care-

Discharged! It's ringing in my ears

Like some far, sad farewell,

And somehow, why, I hate to go.

You said it, Peace is-well-

I'm not sure ir is, at that,

But, any rate, you bet,

I know I'll often think of camp

And fellows that I met!

Personnel Boys Go Off Visitin'

Serg't L.C. Kellogg,

Personnel Adjutant's Detachment

First Class Pvt. Harold B. Weed spent the New Year's holiday's with his folks in his home town, Bridgeport, Conn. As a rule Harold is of a retiring nature, but upon his return to camp life again the Bridgeporter said that he had a very enjoyable time.

Pvt. Gilbert Clarke visited his folks in Middletown, Conn. It was a little too cold for Gil, who is the town's champion motorcycle rider to take his Excelsior out for a spin, so he spent his time in other ways too numerous to mention.

With his face wreathed in smiles Serg't David Scobie returned to camp with the glad news that finally he had been married. Due to the rush which generally is the case around Christmas time, Dave had trouble in having the knot tied, but at lst succeeded in Brooklyn. Their Sergeant then enjoyed a short but very enjoyable honeymoon. Miss Tucker was the happy bride.

Serg't Chauncey D. Todd returned to camp after spending the Christmas holidays in Brooklyn, with his pockets bulging with pictures of the fair sex. Evidently the Argentine cattle raiser had "SOME TIME" while on his short furlough- as his face beamed with complete satisfaction while showed his friends photos of his newly acquired acquaintances.

First Class Pvt. Morris Davis, the popular printer of the Bronx, again favored this section of the the Big City with his presence over the New Year's holidays. Morris was swamped with invitations and in practically every instant was accompanied by the "one and only." Oh, yes, fellows, he has one, but just a few of his most intimate friends know it. Fair enough.

Ser't Eugene McLaughlin, the humorist of the Detachment, has the time of his young life while in Brooklyn over the New Year's festivities.

Serg't Waronoff, from reports, paid many a visit to a certain street in Brooklyn, where a favorite young lady of his resides.

For the first time in his young life Pvt. Merle Berry, of the little hamlet of Waterville, Me., visited the Big City over the New Year's. From the condition in which Merle returned to camp we should judge that he spent most of his time counting the stories in the big buildings.

Serg't Kutten, who was the young lady that you visited in Brooklyn recently?

Pvt. Kantrovich was a visitor to his home town, New Haven, over the New Year's holidays.

Pvt. Joe manes, of Brooklyn, did not pay many visits outside of the home of his lady of dreams over New Year's. From well-known sources we hear that the lady in question is a quiet and interesting little dame. We don't blame you, Joe, best of luck.

SPORT "ED" CONVALESCING

George A. Peck, the sport editor of Trench and Camp, is recovering from a slight attack of the "flu." He was taken to the Base Hospital as week ago Monday, although, in his usual cheerful way, he refused to believe the medical officers when they told him he was ill.

His presence and advice were missed in the many conferences on Camp athletics which have been held the past week.

JAN 14, 1919

January 14, 1919

Furloughs Go Round Of Personnel Office

Serg't L.C. Kellogg

Personal Detachment Representative

Hardly a week passes that does not find several members of the Personnel Adjutant's Detachment enjoying furloughs. The exceptional weather, which has prevailed recently, has proved a great stimulus to the many requests which have been handed in for leaves of absence. Many of the homes are considerable distance and this has been the first opportunity to visit them since the holidays.

Serg't Walter Collins, of the Discharge Station, is enjoying a short furlough. While in the Big City the sergeant paid several visits to the New York Times, where he was formerly a member of the staff.

Serg't Irving Epstein is visiting his people in his home town, Providence, R.I.

Serg't Maj. Bernstein has returned from a ten days' furlough.

Corp'l French, Pvts. Letzer, Kantrowitz, and Buckel, well-known members of the detachment, but better known as the "Service Four" are bemoaning the fact that they have been assigned to different departments in the Personal Office. Not withstanding this the men get together for eats at the Visitors' House from time to time to talk over their trials and happenings of the day.

Morale Orchestra Is Keeping Busy

The Camp Morale Orchestra, under the direction of Band Leader Henry Smith, is playing almost every night in the week at various soldiers’ entertainments. Last Tuesday the orchestra was booked for four engagements but could only one, of course, and places clamoring for its services. The playing is done at the Hostess Houses Base Hospital, Convalescent Group, Officers' Club, Yaphank and organization dances.

The principal difficulty encountered by Leader Smith has been the frequent discharge of his musicians. As soon as a man joins the orchestra, his discharge paper invariably come through so that the personnel is constantly changing.

Heavy Casualties Among the Taximen

The number of licensed taxi drivers in camp has been reduced from 260 to 140 because of the failure of chauffeurs to pay their fees. The list of those who forfeited their right to drive in camp was given to the Military Police by Lieut. Moore, the Camp Service Officer, who intends to see that the existing regulations in regard to motor vehicles and drivers will be strictly adhered to.

Starting last Saturday, the increase of forty per cent. for taxicab fares between camp and outside points after 1 o'clock in the morning was made illegal. The rates are now the same at all hours. Between camp and Patchogue the one-way fare is 75 cents: between camp and Center Moriches, Yaphank or Manorville, 50 cents and between camp and Bellport 60 cents.

O.M. Increasing Civilian Labor

The replacement of soldiers in the quartermaster detachment by civilians has been widespread until at present there are employed 150 clerks, 120 laborers, and in addition to the 181 men in the salvage section. Major H.W. Smith, sub-depot quartermaster here, from the signing of the armistice has endeavored to give his men in his detachment desiring discharge every opportunity if the claims are valid. He accordingly introduced civilians to take their places with the result that now there are a very few men left in the original Q.M. detachment.

Civilian clerks are employed in the finance, subsistence, transportation and supply divisions. They receive salaries from $75 to $133.33 per month and are provided quarters and rations free, drawing their subsistence as would any regularly organized military company. The laborers work in the warehouses and the coffee plant. Their wage is $3.75 a day. They pay $4.21 a week for board and are quartered free. In addition, Captain W.S. Bouton has the 181 civilians in his salvage section, working in the shoe repair and tailor shops, the garage plant, the incinerator and the camp laundry. The laborers are paid every week and the clerks every two weeks. Major Smith receives the aid and co-operation of the depot quartermaster in New York in getting men. Lieut. A.R. Barney has charge of civilian labor, assisted by Sergeant L. Grover NyKerk.

92 Lads Have Real Patriotic Twist To All Their Names

"George Washington Smith wants to change an O.D. coat for one three sizes larger," sang out Supply Serf't William H. Goelich, of the Fifteenth Company, the other day. He was in front of a small mountain of clothing to be salvaged-clothing turned in by 500 colored soldiers from the 92nd Division then in the Fifteenth awaiting, transfer to Southern camps.

"But didn't we just issue him a small coat in exchange for a large one?" demanded Serg't William Singleton, plowing through a row of smiling 368th Infantry boys packed about sixteen abreast.

"No, no," said Goelich, "that was Thomas Jefferson Smith. You have the wrong clothing slip."

An then Singleton, assisted by Corp'l Williams Voigt and Corp'l John P. Magnusson, who complete the personnel of the Supply Sergeant's staff, discovered that there was also a John Quincy Adams Smith who had exchanged an O.D. coat. It was some tangle!

"Ah'll tell you' what," spoke up a colored lad way in the back. "Sarge, yo' can surley straighten out dem clothing slips if yo' go get an American history to help yo'. Dese boys am all patriots!"

WORK FOR WATCHMAKERS

Watch makers about to be discharged from the service wil do well to couple themselves with Henry Paulson Co., 37 South Wabash Avenue. Chicago, who offer well-paying positions immediately to watchmakers who have been in service.

Major Heaney To Marshall Parade

Maj. J.J. Heaney, Camp Provost Marshal, has been chosen by the St. Patrick's Parade Committee of New York to act as marshal of the military section of the big parade. Gen. Nicholson has concurred with the committee's appointment by notifying the Provost Marshal that he will be given a two day leave in order to take care of the duties. Capt. Cecil Hooke, of the quartermaster corps, was selected as assistant to the Major in marshalling the soldiers who will appear.

Nothing has yet been announced as to the participation of Upton soldiers and there will probably be no formal delegation from here. Soldiers, however, who wish to march will in all probability be granted passes to the city. All the camps in the vicinity of Long Island will come under Maj. Heaney's marshalship.

THOUSANDS HEAR TALKS HERE ON SOCIAL HYGIENE

The necessity for social hygiene has been brought forcibly to the attention of thousands of soldiers passing through Camp Upton by means of an educational campaign conducted by the Camp Surgeon's office.

Lectures have been given at the Liberty Theatre, the Y Auditorium and many of the Y.M.C.A. huts by Dr. Gibbs, of the New York office of the Army Social Hygiene Division. Commission on Training Camp Activities. His talks are illustrated by movies and stereopticon slides made especially for this work. Thousands of pamphlets prepared by the Surgeon General's office are distributed after each address.

With hardly any exceptions, the men of the 92d and 93d Divisions, who have been in Camp pending their transfer or discharge, have attended the lectures.

General Arranges Leave for Medical Detachment

In order that members of the medical detachment at the Base Hospital may have the leaves over the week end which, in some measure, have had to be denied them because of the urgent press of work there. General Nicholson has arranged for a detachment of mend from the 42nd Infantry to report at the hospital each week end. They will relieve men of the medical unit and enable a certain number to go to New York on pass.

CHANGES IN HIGH COMMAND

A number of changes have occurred recently in commands at Upton. Col. Osmun Latrobe has relinquished the command of the 42nd Infantry and is succeeded by Col. James R. Linday, lately commander of Camp Cody, Deming, New Mexico. Col. John O'Shea, head of the 152nd Depot Brigade, has been transferred and Brig. Gen. George H. Estes ordered to his command. Gen. Estes has until recently been the commander of Camp Travis, Texas.

HENCE TRENCH AND CAMP

Trench and Camp is taking an unfair advantage of its readers by so doing, but with this sketch is begun a series revealing the authors of the Weekly Blurb. The "Pichers" were made right in the office by what is called The Art Staff. Picked shock troops make up this Camouflage Unit of T. and C.

Today's subject is Linday McKenna, T.N.T., J.W.B., S.C.D. and S.O.L. If it weren't for "Mac," Camp Upton simply could not be, which is not jest. During the period of Trench and Camp's Elephant Edition "Mac" was business manager. As a money-changer he is unsurpassed. At present he changes more dollar bills than any living Yaphanker, as manager of the Buffalo Theatre. He is the Silent Influence on Trench and Camp, the Power which stands Out There in the Shadows. Note the insignia. Mr. McKenna wears more decorations than an Admiral in the Peruvian Navy and is compiling a "Guide Book, Explaining My Markings."

THE Y.M.C.A. GIRL

Here's to the "Girl in Blue,"

With her smile so cheery,

And welcome so true.

The Camp is less dreary

And Home is brought closer,

With each sweetly spoken "Yes, Sir," or "No, Sir."

Without this treat,

No Hut's complete;

For books and games

Have failing claims.

E'en a jolly sing, a rousing talk or sweetest music.

Fail to bring as cheering a thought to the homesick.

So we'd enthrone our "Girl in Blue,"

As knights of old were wont to do,

And filing by Her in the Y

Are fain to sigh for days gone by,

When 'twas thought a duty to worship beauty.

For now we'd bow to Beauty gracing the Path of Duty.

A SOLDIER

Twenty-four Hours After Arriving In U.S. These Boys Begin Jazz

"A Night in Jazz-Town" was staged in the Y Auditorium recently by C.B. Phetteplace, the Camp Physical Director of the Y.M.C.A. He put on a program of really "big time" vaudeville acts given entirely by colored talent. Some of the boys were just back from France and had been in camp less than twenty-four hours.

The jazz band from the 366th Infantry, led by Serg't John L. Grinnell, opened the party with the jazziest kind of jazz. By the time its selections were finished, the Auditorium was packed even to standing room. It was estimated that there were 3,500 in the big hall and they voiced enthusiastic approval throughout the show.

The sextet of Battery C, 350th F.A., which has been singing three or four nights a week since December, 1917, and is to make three records for the Victrola people, gave several songs. Otto Doran, Chester Joynes, William Wale, William J. Brown, Matthew D. Graham and Alfred Jones were the boys who made the harmony.

They were followed by a clog-dancing act. U.S. Thompson, of the Hq. Co., 366th Inf., better known as the "Slow Kid," brought the house down with his exceptionally clever dancing. He ended with a "machine gun clog" that was wonderful. Jeffries B. Draper, of the 350th F.A., contributed to the success of the act.

William D. Robbins sang bass solos in excellent voice. O. Robinson, of the 365th Infantry, gave some old time melodies very sweetly to the accompaniment of a harp-guitar.

A quartette from Co. M, 366th Inf., was next heard in some catchy harmony. Tha antics of the bass gave a comedy touch that caused much laughter. W.J. Black, better known as "J.J.," told funny stories.

The big hit of the evening was made by Mirdell Thompson, known as "Young Bert Williams." His fun making with a very clever line of comedy sent the audience into hysterics.

The jazz band brought the program to a conclusion, the leader doing a clog dance and tumbling stunt while he wielded the baton.

BUFFALO TO SHOW 20 CHAPLIN FILMS AND 24 SENNETTS

Moving pictures of Charlie Chaplin are now is such demand that the leading moving picture houses in New York City are paying big prices for "re-issues" of the old Chaplins. The Rialto and Rivoli Theatres just finished playing "A Night in the Show," which is no doubt the funniest picture Chaplin ever appeared in, and the Marcus Loew houses quickly got into line with the same picture, advertising it extensively.

"A Night inthe Show" will be shown here at the Buffalo Theatre on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday next, March 24 and 25, with the fox feature, "Pursuing Vengeance" to complete the bill. " A Night in the Show" is the most expensive short picture the Buffalo has played since "Shoulder Arms."

Soon after, three other famous Chaplins will be shown at the Buffalo- "Shanghaied," "The Bank" and "Police." In addition to these the Buffalo has booked twenty one and two-reel Chaplin re-issues and twenty-four Mack Sennett-Keystone comedies, some of them featuring Chaplin before he became a famous star.

On the two evenings "A Night in the Show" is shown at the Buffalo three shows will be given, beginning at 6 o'clock.

"Miss Smiles," Late of Front, Speaks Here

The lady who smiled her way past guards and M.P.'s all along the front line and went flivvering over shelled roads and into country dangerously under fire has been smiling her way into the affections of hundreds of soldiers quartered here. She wears the overseas uniform of a Y worker, with two gold chevrons on the left sleeve. When "Miss Smiles" went abroad from Kentucky in the Y.M.C.A. service she was Miss Elizabeth Perks. Captian T. H. Hutchinson, of the Canadian Second Division, met her, however, and vowed that she should not return to America with the name she took to France. She is Mrs. Elizabeth Perks Hutchinson, therefore, wife of Captain "Tommy Herby" Hutchinson, Member of the British Order and twice cited for distinguished conduct. He has been in France two years and a half and is returning in April to rejoin his bride.

Mrs. Hutchinson was one of the few women who got near the front. She worked with British Tommies, with the "Ozzies" from the little country of the Rising Sun, and finally with Yanks. She was one of the first women also to work in the leave areas of France, being stationed at Aix le Bains. Mrs. Hutchinson was under barrage fire, was in machine gun-swept territory, worked with the wounded, helped bury the dead, helped returned French refugees and generally "carried on," during the war.

DAN BEDDOE SIGNS HERE

Dan Beddoe won the hearts of Upton's music lovers with a number of fine old Irish melodies at a recent concert in the Y Auditorium. The famous tenor was called upon for frequent encores.

Violet and Mayflower Beasey, of San Francisco, known as the "Gypsy violinists," aroused much enthusiasm by their novel interchangeable duet program of violin, piano and vocal music. Alice Mertens, contralto, and Miles Bracewell, bass, were heard in solo numbers.

The concert was the fifth given in camp by artists brought here by Richard F. Percy, the organist of the Marble Collegiate Church. At the next concert he hopes to have David Bispham.

Good Concert By 366th

A concert by the 366th Infantry Band was given in the Y Auditorium recently with an interesting vaudeville show of acts by colored soldiers. The band played a march. "Washington Grays," the "Poet and Peasant" overture, the "Kansas City Blues," the "Livery Stable Blues" and other numbers. Buck dancing by the "Slow Kid" in a rapid-fire act entitled the "Argonne Barrage" was the feature of the vaudeville. There was good siging by a quartette, a display of magic and other features.

Wonders of X-Ray Revealed By Work At Base Hospital

The almost miraculous aid given surgery and medicine by the X-Ray in nowhere better illustrated than at the Base Hospital, where as many as ninety-two X-ray examinations have been made in one day.

Suppose it is necessary to remove a piece of shrapnel from a man's body. Not only will the roentgenogram (or X-ray plate) show the precise appearance and locations of the foreign object, but an exceedingly delicate apparatus will mark with indelible ink on his skin the spot beneath which lies, and it is than possible to measure to fraction of a centimeter how far beneath the surface it is lodged. This is noted in the report and the surgeon therefore knows exactly where to operate. Even in so difficult a case as an eye injury it is possible, by means of a special apparatus, to locate the smallest speck of a foreign body, almost to a hair's breadth.

Equally marvelous is another apparatus that by use of a trigger shoots one x-ray plate after another in such a way as to permit the taking of stereoscopic views. These plates are placed in a specially constructed viewing case that operates like a stereoscope. In this way, depth as well as width is shown; it is just as if the chest were made transparent.

Wonders can be done even without the use of plates. There is a fluoroscopic machine is a dark room that permits Capt. Henry J. Walton and Lieut. Waller, who are in charge of the X-ray department, to look through their patients, literally look through them.

Much of the actual work of operating the intricate and costly apparatus is done by Serg't Alfred Fitzmaurice and Serg't Hugh J. Clarke. The X-ray transformer, which produces from 50,000 to 60,000 volts, is controlled by a timing device like a gigantic camera shutter. The plates vary in size from 5x7 inches to 14x17 inches. Exposures range from instantaneous to 8 seconds, according to the thickness and denseness of the part examined. A portable machine permits the raying of those patients who cannot be moved from their beds; it is used mainly for examine the chests of pneumonia cases.

The X-ray rooms are sheathed with lead and the operators wear heavily landed glove and aprons to prevent burns. A large dark room and endless filing cabinets filled with exposed plates complete the equipment of this most remarkable department of the Base Hospital.

Col. Abbott To New York

Liuet. Col. James E. Abbott, who has been attached as an officer of this camp for some months and during the past few months has been Camp Athletic Officer, left last week for a command in New York. He becomes the District Military Inspector for the Second Military District, comprising New York and New Jersey and has supervision over the R.O. T.C. and other activities.

Policy of Officers' School Is Outlined

Camp Upton officers who have put in for the regular service will be interested in the recent opening at Camp Lee, Va., of the school for regular army officers at which Col. Harry A. Eaton, commandant of the new institution, outlined its polices. "The policy of this school," said Col. Eaton, "is to offer the things which you ought to have. We are gathering the most competent instructors we can find and bringing them here. We are trying to systematize our work so that we can give you the vest best that the army has. It is ope for you- take it or not, just as you please. We are trying to do away entirely with the parental attitude, with driving, with cramming things down your throats or into your minds, but offer you a chance to do the work. Whether or not you take advantage of it depends entirely upon yourselves. When it is over I think you will find it has been more satisfactory than any other system we could have adopted."

Student officers from all over the country are arriving daily at the new camp. It is expected that in a short time upward of three thousand will be among those aiming at regular army commissions.

CIVILIANS NOW RUN CAMP'S PRINT SHOP

The Camp Printing Office, which has turned out hundreds of thousands of forms, special orders and demobilization blanks since it was started in October, 1917, ceased to be run by soldiers last week when the last six enlisted men on the force were discharged. Pvt. Wilson Glover remains as civilian foreman of the shop, which hereafter will employ civilians.

At one time the office ran on three shifts with eighteen men. It now handles between twenty and twenty-five jobs a week, most of them from Camp Headquarters or the Personnel Adjutant's office. When demobilization blanks from Washington run short, the printing office gets a rush order that no discharge will be held up for lack of forms.

The men discharged last week were Corp'ls Stanley E. Seddon and Charles Decker and Pvts. William Yost, Earl Miller, Rudolph Perie and Wilson Glover. The first civilians to come in were Harry Levy and Harry Nickolaus, ex-soldiers, and Ed Futterer.

DISCHARGE EXAMING BOARD

Trench and Camp Representative,

Serg't Max Jacobs

Little has been heard of what is really a very important organization in camp, the Discharge Examining Board, where every man mustered out of service in this camp is physically examined. This board is in charge of Capt. W.F. Schmaltz, who has under his direction 55 medical officers and 90 enlisted men. Capt. Schmaltz has a staff of 6 non-commissioned officers: Sgt. 1st. Cl. Harry J. Persononi, Sgt. Max Jacobs, Sgt. Harry Ross, Sgt. Calvin K. Thomas, Sgt. Rudolph A Ochl and Sgt. Jack Sternberg.

Lieut. W.D. Stroud has been appointed Athletic Officer for this board and promises to bring out some good talent among the boys. Arrangements are now being made to form a crack baseball team for the coming season.

Abe Barenson, the only commissioned Private whose specialty is saluting out of order, is bewailing the fact that his discharge has been turned down. The only pleasure left to Abe is that he gets a free ride home weekends on Schultz's bread wagon.

Sgt. Calvin K. Thomas wishes to thank the kind ladies at the Hostess House for the hospitality shown him and wishes to say that he looks forward to the evenings when he makes his quick change to overseas cap, hikers and spiral leggins and is ready to appear before them as the hero of No-Ones's Land.

Pvt. William E. Kay, who has long been recognized by his pals of the D. E.B. as William S. Hart's only rival, wish this opportunity of expressing modestly his belief that he deserves all the credit given him by his friends.

No Marine Scenery for Him

Some of the colored soldiers now in camp had rough weather coming over and on one boat in particular about everyone was seasick. One buddie wasn't. One day he rushed in from deck and yelled:

"Hey deah, you Mose! Come on out heah! We's passin' a ship."

Mose wasn't in any condition to move and whispered weakly back:

"Boy, doan you call me until we's passin' a tree."

JAN. 20, 1919

Reg'lar County Fair Here When Animals are Mustered Out

Not until the next sale, or perhaps until the Riverhead Fair next fall will there be such a party as was sprung recently at the 302nd Remount Depot. It was advertised as "The Mustering Out of 550 Head of Horses and Mules." It was fully that, and more. It was the greatest collection of saxonroyce and rollsford cars, buckboards, buggies, wagons, and Long Island natives ever seen in Yaphank township. They were there in fur and near fur lines overcoats, mittens, overalls, winter caps such as are used when one does the milking at four A.M. and et cetera. The horsey persons from Baltimore to Boston were likewise on hand and, taking it all and all, up and down, it was a great day.

It was the first sale of any size yet held of government horses and mules in the camp. Five hundred and fifty animals were up, including cavalry and artillery horses and mules which were found unnecessary "for the demobilization period." The selling began at about ten and continued fast and furious until only a small string of animals was left unsold. Occasional intermissions were declared for lunch whoch was purveyed by Remount enlisted men under a large tent pitched near the auction block. Man-size sandwiches, coffee, cigarettes and cigars made up the chow, which was advertised in true circus style.

The light horses brought prices ranging from $45 to $170. The artillery horses were greatest in demand and brought an average of $130 per head.

Another sale will be held January 30th. Capt. Byrne, commander of the Remount, was in charge of the sale.

There was comedy, some of it furnished by the Remount lads and some by the onlookers. The Wild West experts of the corral gave some exhibitions of fancy roping and tying. When the horses were used up they turned on each other.

One of the best bits reported by the Chief Insulter of Trench and Camp who caught the incident through his cigar smoke.

A four-foot yokel was standing directly in front of the auctioneer, his face eager with the anticipation of buying. A horse would be put up, the bidding begin and run on furiously. The little one, who was swallowed up by a pair of blue overalls, waved his money and piped his entreaties to no avail. He couldn't get a word into the game, let alone his money. Horse after horse was literally sold over his head.

Finally in imploration he turned to an enlisted wag standing by and said piteously:

"Aw, gee, can't I buy something here?"

The enlisted hard-boiled person looked at him searchingly: "Sure, buddies, step over and buy a sandwich."

Musickers For Band To Help Cheer-O Work

The Camp Morale Officer is making an effort to have a band and orchestra organized for the entertainment of convalescent soldiers.

Band Leader Harry L. Smith, of the Regular Army, who has organized twenty-nine bands, is to look after the new band.

All musicians in camp who wish to join the organization are requested to report to the Camp Morale Officer at Camp Headquarters. Their playing with the new organization will in no way whatever delay their discharge. Their services will be used simply while they are here, but they will have the advantage of doing pleasant and useful work and being relieved of other duties.

Band Leader Smith was formerly a trumpet player in the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and with Pryor's Band. He was with the 17th C.A., the 17th Infantry and the 311th Field Artillery.

Two Great Americans Who Died Same Week Photographed Here

In view of the death in the same week of Col. Roosevelt and Maj. Gen. Bell, this picture has unusual interest. It was taken on the steps of the Y.M.C.A. auditorium after a speech there by Roosevelt in the late fall of 1917. Gen. Bell, who was in command of the Seventy-Seventh Division, presided at the meeting, and the two, who were great friends, were caught by the photographer just as they were leaving for another meeting in the Knights of Columbus auditorium.

345th, First Combat Troops, Arrive in Their Old Camp

There are those in camp who remember the nights in early spring of last year when long lines of rifles passed in moving silhouette across the western night skies as thousands of soldiers marched silently from camp on their way to France.

The lines of rifles are passing athwart the moon again. But the boys marching in- from Over There, packs slung and the big adventure behind them.

The first combat organization, although the armistice was signed before they could get up to the line, came into camp one night last week. They were thirteen hundred strong and composed the first and third battalions and special organizations- machine gun, headquarters and supply companies- of the 345th Infantry, 87th Division. They had been at Camp Merritt for a week or so after landing in Hoboken and came here for discharge.

Seventy-five per cent of them were former Upton men, brought here in the early summer drafts from New York. As one of them disengaged himself from a car seat when the train pulled into Upton, terminal, he gazed out the window and, seeing the familiar markings of camp, said: "Now I see it proven that the world is round. I came back to the place where I started."

The 345th was formed at Dix and large number of Upton men were sent to fill it to war strength. The 87th Division sailed in August. it was broken up on the other side and never reassembled. The 345th was stationed in the region around La Sainte, in southern France, and were the pioneer American troops there. Although reports came back home that they became engaged in active service, such was not the case.

They were at Brest when the President arrived and formed part of the reception column which was over a mile long and three soldiers deep. Col. John O'Shea commands the organization.

After Discharge Will Hunt Up His Wife in Armenia

There are some interesting post discharge plans among soldiers here, but probably none more unique that those of Corporal Makar Ditanchez. He is hoping to make a trip to Armenia, soon after release from the 104th Ordnance Dept, to hunt for his wife who has not been heard from since she fled some six months ago from a town in Persia which was being raided by the Turks. Ditanchez himself escaped from his home town in Armenia just before a Turkish massacre and came to this country. He was drafted in New Britain, Conn.

Ditanchez came to this country in 1912, leaving home at 2 o'clock in the morning. In November, 1916, his cousin and his wife's sister came to New Britain from Armenia. They brought word that his father, brother and nephew had been murdered by the Turks and his wife had escaped.

So the Corporal, armed only with an honorable discharge, lots of hope and the general directions his relatives have given, will set forth on his quests as soon as he can get passports. He will cover some ground, too, even before he gets to Armenia, his itinerary including San Francisco, Siberia and some intermediate way stations.

Khaki School Here To Teach Wounded The Arts of Peace

An "army school" to teach not the art of war but the arts of peace was started in Camp Upton last Thursday. Its sessions are now in full swing at 203 Twelfth Street, where the barracks have been turned over for use as a school house.

In the commercial department the subjects taught are stenography and typewriting, business correspondence, business arithmetic and penmanship. In the academic department the courses are English, commercial French, Spanish and general academic branches.

Rarely has school been held under such unusual or picturesque conditions. The pupils are in uniform and they sit at the usual bare board benches that grace the camp's mess halls. In spite of the lack of school like atmosphere, the work goes on with an earnestness and attention that promises well for the ultimate results.

The school is under the general direction of Capt. Donohue, the Camp Morale Officer, and it is working in connection with the United States Employment Service to train men for possible jobs. It will also meet the educational needs of the convalescent group that has moved down from Nineteenth Street. All men in camp are privileged to attend and will be given every encouragement by the officers to do so.

The welfare organizations are all co-operating. Mr. M.M. Hoover, Chairman of the Educational Committee of the Camp Welfare Associations, is in charge of the school, and it is owing to his energetic and enthusiastic efforts and his executive ability that the undertaking has started so well.

It is planned to train moving picture operators. J.J. Cronin, who represents the Community Movie Picture Bureau, will be in charge of that school. Some of the large motion picture houses have given the necessary machinery.

There will also be classes for men who wish instruction in other lines and classes are in prospect for electrical work, automobile driving and repairing, motor farming and shoemaking.

Officer Explains How Compensation Provisions Work

Officers in the War Risk Insurance office of the Camp Judge Advocate have wondered during the past few days why there were such a small number of claims for compensation, with the large number of returned wounded in camp. Plenty of gold chevrons on the right sleeve are here and there over camp, but the papers for disability claims have come in surprisingly meagre quantity. Inquiries were made and it was discovered that the majority of convalescents feared that application for compensation would retard their discharge.

Accordingly, a talk was given wounded men by Capt. Charles B. Brophy, of the War RIsk Insurance Bureau, Judges Advocate's office, explain the working of the compensation section of the insurance law. He pointed out that for men who are killed in active duty, from $20 to $75 a month is paid dependents; that for total disability, from $30 to $95 a month is allowed, with $20 extra for bedridden cases, and that for partial disability, ten per cent and upward of the total disability allowance is paid.

He also stated that claims for compensation are valid twelve months after discharge.

Hearty Welcome is Assured For All The Returning Men

Hearty public welcome home for the disappointed soldiers who never got nearer the front than the home training camps but whose patriotism must be rated 100 per cent, was requested extended by all Y.M.C.A.'s in a letter of instruction sent out from the Y.M.C.A. War Work Council. Home secretaries were asked to cooperate in all welcomes to soldiers who were held at home, or in lack of official receptions to inaugurate welcomes.

"Secretary Baker," the letter of instruction reads, "has asked for cooperation in creating the right spirit toward all those who have served their country in the present war. He points out that those men who have been detained in the home camps have given as loyal and patriotic service as those who went abroad, but have been denied what their hearts were set upon-an opportunity to serve on the field of battle." He asks that there "be no discrimination against them by reason of the accidents or fortune which detained them here."

"The attention of all secretaries is directed to the great importance of the welcome home being enthusiastic for the men from the home camps as well as for those overseas. The men who did not have the chance to go overseas were ready and willing but did not have the opportunity. They are inclined to be over-sensitive, and the "Y" can be of great service in helping to see that the welcome is generous and genuine to all soldiers and sailors alike, even to the extent of arranging such welcome where necessary."

Schwartz Was Twice Wounded and Served With First 50,000

As gold-stripers go, Upton has had a good share. Few overseas men have been noticed in camp, however, with a trio of chevrons, although many come in pairs. The three stripes mean eighteen months of service abroad, and a chap had to be literally on deck pretty promptly after the declaration of war to be in the running. Private Hermon Schwartz, of New York City, is one of the three or four men here now in the convalescent center who served a year and a half. He was with the first 50,000 that went over as General Pershing's army and was in Company F, 26th Infantry. The other outfits that went over then were the 18th and 16th Infantry and the 8th, 6th, and 7th Artillery.

Private Schwartz trained with the French "Blue Devils" for several month and his organization took a couple more for a final and complete training in all the branches of modern warfare. They were among the first to take position on the line at Lorraine. Things were quiet there and at Toul where they next dug in, although at Toul the 26th helped meet the first German raid made on American troops, by Hindenburg's circus. It was when the regiment went to housekeeping in the Montdidy region that matters warmed up. The fighting at Catigny was fierce and continued. Schwartz was gassed there. After recuperation he rejoined his regiment at Soissons. That was in July and the Yanks were holding daily sessions with Jerry. During one advance a piece of shrapnel bumped against Schwartz neck. if it had been a couple of inches to the right his head would have been taken off. As it was, he was knocked fifteen feet. He crawled away to a field first aid station and while waiting for attention to his wound, some shrapnel came along and missed taking off both legs as closely as the first came from decapitating him. Both legs were badly shot up. He was taken to a capture German dugout which had been fitted up as a dressing station and afterwards moved to Paris. He has been at Upton since the first of January.

Schwartz wears two red stripes, three service stripes, the gold star signifying the first 50,000 and the large black "A' at the left shoulder for First Army Corps. His division was cited, and he is thus entitled to wear the citation cord, but modestly refrains, feeling sufficiently decorated in his gold and black.

Non-Com. Instructors' Class Comes On Fire

The non-coms studying in the athletic classes held daily in the "Y" Auditorium are making splendid progress, according to their instructors, Capt. Booth, Ted (Kid) Lewis, Mike Ryan and W.F. Kraetzer.

"The class is the best I've ever taught," said Capt. Booth. "They have taken hold of the work splendidly and will make fine instructors for the men. I actually found it possible to teach them six exercises in one day. Ordinarily I'd be satisfied if they mastered three in two days."

Former T. and C. Scribbler Gets Out Paper In France

Trench and Camp has been proud of the record made in France by many of the soldiers who've worked on the staff from time to time. They have made good as fighters and cartoonists and letter-writers and now comes one who has developed into a sure-nuf newspaper publisher over there. He's Private Franceis Sinclair, who showed a splendid newswriting ability while here and is now attached to Co. D, Hqs. Bn., C.R.O. Let him tell about his interesting experience. Francis is at Bourges, France. Writing December 14, he says:

" Dear George (George is a friend of his here, y'understand): At last I have the real pleasure of a newspaperman's likfe. I've put out my own paper. It's four pages, regulation European size and ranks in the whole American Expeditionary Force second only to the Stars and Stripes.

"A few months ago I met a young chap from the Boston American and from that came our plans for a post newspaper. After some delays we secured offical approval and about three weeks ago we got under way. From the first we were beset on every hand by obstacles. Our greatest was the lack of knowledge of the language. Then, every piece of type had to be set by hand. We had to order paper specially and it took about a week transporting it eighty miles.it took about the same period to have cuts sent to Paris.

"it may amuse you to know that we didn't have a cent of money when we entered the publishing business, but after paying expenses of 1,400 to 1,500 francs we had a profit of about 500 francs. Our original plan was for an eight by eleven paper, but we hanged this to two pages (one sheet) regulation European size and double that when we found how easy it was to get advertising. These Frenchmen went wild over the chance. We had to cut their orders down and some we couldn't even handle. One house want a full page at 160 francs right off the bat!"

Francis didn't enclose a copy. The business manager of T. and C. is anxious to learn how he hypnotized the Frenchmen and lifted such advertising.

Barrack Censor Kicks At Fake Advertisers

Who said you couldn't become famous in the Army? There are two buck privates at Upton who can give that theory the "treat 'em rough" prescription at any hour of the day or night. Phone-but a personal call would be better, because then you can read the placard swinging in to the cool evening breezes between the bunks of Pvt. William A. Bergamini and Pvt. John W. Hammond, Personnel Adjutant's Detachment.

This artistic door-plate, if such a term can be used, is the work of Pvt. Millard M. Welch, a talented soldier of Rhinebeck-on-the-Hudson. He did the whole job himself, the decorative touches as well as the lettering.

In bold, black letters the sign board proclaims the existence- which nobody suspected before, not even the perpetrators- or "The Worcester Chronic," the latin motto of which, printed underneath the name is "Laboratum ad infinitum facerete." This, being translated, is alleged to mean: "Laboring forever to do somebody."

The rest of the amazing announcement reads as follows: "A paper dedicated to the uneducated, that its circulation may be the broadest in the Bay State. Run by some people, for all people, to do all the people. Quack advertisements solicited. Give us patronage."

The name of the "firm" appears at the bottom, a combination of the two names, which might serve as the cable code: "Berghammond, Inc." There is only one criticism that the barracks censor has made, and perhaps that is a good deal overdone. But the barracks censor immediately asked why the author did not combine the two names to produce the word "Hamberg." Doubtless that shows bad taste on the part of the barracks censor, which may cause him to lose his job in the Army.

"Revelmess" New Bugle Call Invented Here

Bugler Louis Silverman, of the 15th Co., has invented a brand new bugle call, "Revelmess," which he is planning a present to the War Department for use in the next edition of the Infantry Drill Regulations.

This remarkably simple and beautiful new call is a combination of reveille and mass call intended to be the first call of the day and sounded when the mess sergeant is ready to serve breakfast. Silverman can play it so melodiously and mellifluously that it brings tears to the eyes.

It improves the tone somewhat, Silverman found, if one holds the mess kit under one's right arm and hangs the cup from the bugle while playing it.

Silverman is a shark on history, by the way, and can tell you offhand the date when Afghanistan's first dynasty died by poison or any other little item of history you might be interested in. He once digested a history of the world in twenty volumes.

No O.D.'s, So John's Furlough Was Long Time In Coming

Cook John Trepanni or, to be familiar, "Tubby" has shed his white ducks.

Which may mean little to the avarage Uponite, but to John it means his first fulough in the year or so of service here. As many cooks come to be, John has girth, of body and disposition. His gross tonnage is large, and it takes more than one yard of cloth to clothe him, so that he'll pass the New York board of censorship. When John came here he had a reg'lar O.D. suit, like the rest of them. But much sampling of his own soup and meat, and the genial companionship at the Cooks' and Bakers' School have widened him considerably. He was long ago forced to discard the one uniform and his dress for months has per force been the immaculate white ducks of his profession. But although he was enjoying himself here John occasionally felt the lure homewards and honed to go off on furlough. It was all right with the Hi'rupps- you know, the loots 'n them- but not with John's wardrobe.

In short, he hadn't a stitch between himself and the Long Island ticket agent.

John became morose and melancholy under the confinement until finally Captain Schaefer, of the Dental Corps- John cooks for 'em- took a hand. Several tailors were let into the secret and something under a linear mile of cloth.

John left camp on the 10:10 and he won't return to the white ducks until the furlough's good-and-up.

THE HORRORS OF PEACE

"How'd yuh like your Trip to New York?" asked one convalescent of another.

"Pretty good. But, boy, when I got in the subway at Forty-Second Street, I was wishin' I was back in Jerry's trenches."

REAL YANKEE "PIPE" WAS THIS PROJECT

Happy was the hour of the armistice for the Germans, confronted at every turn of battle by some new evidence of baffling Yankee ingenuity. How American engineers "put one over" on the Tenton mind, with the aid of some cast iron piping, best illustrates the manner in which our noble Yanks played havoc with that elusive element-German morale.

At Port Arthur the Japanese blew up the Russian wire barriers with explosives fastened on the end of bamboo poles, lashed together and shoved beneath the entanglements at night. Here's a description of how we did it:

Our engineers simply connected up long sections of iron pipe, and charged the forward units with considerable quantities of high explosives. Then, as length by length was added, the piping was aboved across No Man's Land until beneath the Teuton wire entanglements. A portable magneto was cranked, a putton was pushed, and a blast followed that cleared a path for our raiding expedition. The Germans were taken by surprise; and none of our troops were jeopardized by being halted to do the usual wire-cutting work.

Had the war lasted longer than Germans no doubt would have found an effective foil, possibly in the form of logs or some similar barrier. But they would have found our engineers ready to retaliate. Instead of pushing pipe over the ground they would have driven them through it. This forcing of piping, silently and invisibly, through the earth could have been accomplished by using a very effective American tool called a pipe-forcing jack.

The jack is nothing but an iron cage which travels on a steel rack with the aid of teeth. Turn a handle and the cage moves forward.

Lively Fighting In Opener Of Camp Fistic Tourney

Seven bouts and six-round fight marked the opening of the tournament for the camp boxing championship at the "Y" Auditorium. It was one of the liveliest and most interesting programs yet staged in an Upton ring, and the house was jammed to the doors.

Col. Latrobe and Lieut. Col. Abbott occupied ringside seats and there were many officers on the stage and in the auditorium. It seemed as if all Camp Upton were present. Even the fair sex was represented by two ladies, who sat among the officers and seemed entertained by the exhibition. There were no screams from them when the boxers drew blood.

The big match of the evening was between Kid Britton, of Montreal , and Sailor Joe Miller, of the U.S.S. New Mexico, at the 128 pounds for a purse of $50. They went six rounds for a draw. Britton was able to force the fighting at most points; it looked like a knockout for the sailor lad several times. In the last rounds, however, Miller came back gamely and stood Britton off, although he never really put the other man in any danger. In fact, Britton let the sailor slam him on the jaw several times.

The first round started in lively fashion, both men a bit wild. Miller put over two stiff lefts in succession, and then a few seconds later two rights, neither of which even jarred the tough Cannuck. The second saw the sailor somewhat shaky. He went to his knees for a couple of counts, and a few seconds later went down again, finally he hit the floor, for four counts. Britton displayed a straight jab into which he threw the whole weight of his body and it seemed to bother the sailor, who nevertheless stuck the round out, fighting gamely. The third was uneventful and in the fourth Britton was feeling so chipper that he let Miller slam him on the jaw several times, just to show that it didn't hurt a bit. In the fifth Britton started after a knockout, not paying much attention to defending himself, but continually measuring his distance for a sleep producing wallop. The sailor was being punished badly, but he came up gamely as ever in the sixth. He stopped Britton once with a jolt that sent him bouncing back across the ring, and although he was badly punished and covered with blood, he held his own throughout the round. At the whistle's blast, Ted (Kid) Lewis, the referee, held up the arms of both men.

The most interesting of the championship preliminaries was the go between Rosenbloom, of Utilities, and Kords, of the Military Police, who volunteered from among the audience to take the place of Greenbury, Co. B. 42nd Infantry. Korda was greeted with "Kill the M.P." and similar jocularities, but he turned out to be a real treat. What he didn't know about boxing would fill a book, but he was the most willing slugger that ever entered a ring.

Rosenbloom sent Korda to his knees in the first few seconds, but after that nothing seemed to jar him. The men simply stood up and walloped each other, blow for blow, and the audience roared its approval. It was necessary to fight a fourth round to decide the matter and then Rosenbloom's boxing ability won him the decision. The men fought in the 145-pound class.

Birnbaum, of the Orthopedic Detachment, and Ruocco, of Co. G, 42nd Inf., 145-pound class, put up a clever bout. Birnbaum proved to be a fast man with stiff-arm jabs, that shot out like lightning. Ruocco, built on slower and heavier lines, drove home some tremendous wallops. Birnbaum won the decision. Ruocco then tried to make a speech to the corwd explaining his defeat, but nobody would listen to him.

Another well-fought affair was between Pilkington, of the Camp Medical Detachment, and Mallan, of the Medical Supply Department, in 160-pound class. It began slowly, but in the second round Mallan nearly floored Pilkington with a right-hand swing to the jaw. The third round was lively and Mallan continued to show superiority which won for him the decision.

O'Toole, of the 6th Co., defeated Feerick, of Co. F, 42nd Inf. It was Feerick's first fight and he was so outclassed that the bout was stopped, as was the case when Scarpaci, of Co. F, 42nd Inf., was given the decision over Montano, of Co. L, 42nf Inf., after a few seconds.

Mosher, of Co. L, 42nd Inf., defeated Cahill, if Co. G, 42nd Inf. Bell, of Utilities, won over Henderson, of Co. I, of 42nf Inf., in the 125-pound class. Eaton, Utilities, won from O'Brien, Medical Detachment, by default.

Lewis was the referee and Mike Ryan the timekeeper. Capt. Booth, the War Department Athletic Director; Athletic Director C.B. Phetteplace, of the Y.M.C.A., and Director W.F. Kraetzer were present.

Visitors' House Has "Fireside Nights"

"Fireside Nights" are being held every Monday evening at the Catholic Visitors' House. Delightful little programs are arranged for these affairs by Mrs. Thayer, the director, who is known far and wide about the camp for her charming cordiality as hostess.

Last week Miss Collins, one of Mrs. Thayer's assistants, read and recited. Pvt. Franklin Feeney, of Co. A, 42nd Infantry, a New York concert singer, entertained with a program of songs. Several boys from the old 69th Regiment of New York told stories of their adventure around the roaring wood fire in the fireplace at one end of the reception hall. Refreshments-pop corn, cider, and cigarettes were passed around.

The Visitors' House is also entertaining ten wounded men from the Base Hospital every day. They are given luncheon and recling steamer chairs are provided for their comfort. Their hostesses play checkers and dominoes with them and read and furnish music for them. One Thursday recently sizteen overseas men were entertained at dinner and fifty-two were guests for the evening.

UNCLE DUD MEETS SONGSTERS HE TRAINED, FROM OVERSEAS

"Your Uncle Dudley" is putting the sun and moon to shame again, furnishing light and cheer for the camp. The camp song director, Eric Dudley, after a couple of weeks' absence, at a song leaders' conference in St. Louis and a sojourn at this home in Ithaca, is again treading the platform and coaxing melody from local soldiers. At one of his big sings recently some overseas men came up to him and said they were glad to see him again and hoped he would have lots of singing while they were in camp. They first sang under uncle Dud'd direction last summer and have been to France and back again since.

Mr. Dudley has already begun work drilling a song leaders' class. A recent memorandum explains the idea: "Company and independent unit commanders will designate two men of their respective organizations for training as company song leaders. These song leaders will report to Mr. Dudley , camp song leader, at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, Upton Boulevard, at 1:15 P.M., each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for one hour's instruction. The men should be selected more on account of their popularity and pep than their purely musical ability."

Unknowns Beat 42nd Tossers

Y Hut 37 staged a good basketball go recently, with the following line-ups: 42nd Infantry- Hocker and Purdy, forwards; Rogers and Carbona, guards; Martin and Goodnow, center; score, 13.

Unknowns-Rittenberg and Marks, forwards; Coyne and Carrol, gueards; Hornstein, center. Score, 14. Referee, Phettiplace. Scorer, Bischoff.

Tolman, Who Built Up Library, Leaves Camp

Frank L. Tolman, Camp Librarian at Camp Upton for the past fourteen months, returned to his position as head of the Reference Department of the New York State Library at Albany, N.Y., on January 8. During his service here as American Library Association representative he has built up one of the finest reference libraries to be found in any military center, and his unique experience and exceptional ability in the reference library field have made him invaluable in the informational service of the Camp.

Mr. Tolman is succeeded by John Boynton Kaiser, Librarian of the Public Library, Tacoma, Wash., and President of the Washington State Library advisory Board.

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New Camp Head Led Troops In Verdun Fight

Brig. Gen. William J. Nicholson, who recently returned from France, where he victoriously led the 157th Infantry Brigade through heated fighting at Montfaucon and Verdun, has assumed command on this camp. His outfit trained at Camp Meade as a part of the 79th Division and comprised the 313th and 314th Infantry and the 311th Machine Gun Battalion. They made a remarkable showing when they went into action at Monfaucon, where they were flanked on either side by the French. Though the real fighting was a new experience to these men, they fought valiantly, against great odds at times, and for four days advanced, accomplishing what to this time was regarded as impossible, namely breaking the enemy's line. The Montfauson line had up to this time been a stronghold for the enemy and they had defied all kinds of moves on the part of the French to break through. Gen. Nicholson, however, led his men through and made easy going for the French thereafter.

Soon after, the 177th Brigade resumed activities at Verdun, which position they occupied when the armistice was signed.

Gen. Nicholson said in an interview: "We were fighting out very best fight when the hour of eleven came on November 11th, when we had been notified the armistice was to be signed, and the order was given to cease firing. The German resistance didn't weaken a whit. Of course, we knew the night before that the fighting was to end the next day, and there is no doubt that the enemy would have stopped firing on our front at 6 o'clock on the evening of November 10th if we had signified our willingness to do the same. But the order from headquarters was for 11 A.M. November 11th. The watches of all the officers were coordinated well in advance and on the very second of the eleventh hour the order to cease firing was sounded. We knew before the armistice was sought that the Germans would have to stop pretty soon."

Gen. Nicholson has seen 43 years of service as an officer in the army. In 1876 Gen. Grant commissioned him a second lieutenant and he was given as assignment with the historic Seventh Cavalry then in action following the Cluster Massacre. Until 1890 it took part in Indian fighting. He was attached as division ordnance officer to Gen. Sangers division during the Spanish-American War, stationed at Chickamauga Park, was transferred to the 12th Cavalry in 1900, when he was promoted to major and returned to the 7th Cavalry. Sometime later he commanded the outfit, serving as lieutenant colonel and the colonel. He was in Mexico with Gen. Pershing.

Gen. Nicholson had charge of the first training camp for officers at Fort Sheridan, III., where the pick of Chicago was trained.

He and Gen. Bell, who recently died, were great friends and he soldiered with Col. Mallory, former head of this camp.

CHATEAU-THIERRY VET. IS BACK IN HIS OLD BARRACK

By a coincidence that was most remarkable. Pvt. Tocco Vitacco, of the Headquarters Company, 307th Infantry, a returned convalescent, was assigned to the very barracks he stayed in before the Seventy-Seventh Division went to France.

Vitacco came back, along with other Seventy-seventh men, as a casual. He thought Upton was quite like home, but he was amazed when he was sent to the 15th Company and landed in the barracks at Seventh Street and Fifth Avenue, where he once bunked. The stencil he put on the wall was still there.

He was wounded on August 25 at Chateau-Thierry in the right shoulder and leg. A piece of shrapnel in his shoulder was overlooked and he later had to be operated on to save it from penetrating his lungs.

Another 307th man who returned was Pvt. "Broadway" Rigler, a musician in the 307th Band.

Poster Points Need of Returning Home

The necessity for soldiers to return whenever possible to their home localities and their former jobs was emphasized in a poster just issued by the Board of Commerce, the Y.M.C.A., and K. of C. and the J.W.B. of Detroit.

This poster says in part:

"The employers of Detroit are taking back their old men.

"There will be jobs for NO others until industry is readjusted on a peace-time basis.

"Every soldier who left a job in Detroit to enter the service can return to it. All others are urged NOT to come to Detroit this winter."

Orthopedic Clinic Treats Wounded Men

One of the busiest places in the camp is the Orthopedic Clinic on Third Avenue and 14th Street, where fifty cases are treated every morning. The clinic is in charge of Capt. James Davis, who has as his assistant’s four competent masseurs, Pvt. Herman Katz, formerly of the Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn, Pvt. Leo Birnbaum, the well-known camp boxer, Pvt. J.W. Brown and Pvt. George T. Luhrs are the men who give the massage treatment, which takes considerable training, strength and knowledge of physiology and anatomy. Hydrotheraphy, electrical treatment, thermolight and various massage and exercise treatments are administered.

At the present time the clinic is busy treating the cases of overseas men, many of whom are showing marked improvement.

BASE BEGINS WORK IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Reconstruction work on an elaborate scale is being started at the Base Hospital. Disabled soldiers will be restored by ingenious methods of occupational therapy to as nearly as possible their previous efficiency. At present the welfare organizations are providing the teachers, but enlisted army reconstruction aides will be provided sooner or later.

Taximen Forbidden to Lure Discharged Men

Camp taxi drivers have been forbidden to haunt the neighborhood of the railroad station and the Quartermaster's finance department at Upton Boulevard and Eighth Street as some of them are said to have been in the habit of doing in order to pick up discharged men who could not get to New York quickly enough by train. The men to be discharged are paid off, marched in a body to buy their tickets and then marched to the station, where they have to take specified trains and travel through to their destination. They must not be solicited en route by taxi drivers, who must remain at the camp taxi stand in Twelfth street for their prospective fares.

Workers Meet to Talk Aid for Returned Men

Two important welfare meeting were held last week. The Camp Upton Bureau for Returning Soldiers met on Monday and listened to addressed by the various workers of the United States Employment Service.

The camp welfare workers met again on Tuesday at Hostess House "A," where Mr. Sunderland, the field agent of the Federal Board for Vocational Education, and Mr. Robinson, representing the Farm Service Bureau, spoke on the work being done by the various government agencies in reconstruction and employment work.

Overseas Lads Like Motor Truck Corps Hospitality

With happy memories of the little party they had attended the week before, thirty or thirty-five convalescents visited the 378th and 379th Motor Truck Companies last Sunday.

The Motor Truck boys arose to the occasion and made the overseas lads feel at home. There was music and dancing, and refreshments were provided.

Mrs. Cronkhite, wife of the commanding officer, was present and acted the part of hostess. The Convalescents had such a good time, they vowed they would be back the following week for another extempore party.

High Mark Reach For Muster-Out With 1600 A Day

A high water mark for demobilization was reached last week by the personnel adjutant's detachment under the direction of Major Joseph Klapp Nicholis, supervisor of the large work of returning thousands of soldiers to their "civie" clothes. Sixteen hundred men were turned forth in one day, the largest number to date. The greatest number previously was thirteen hundred. Every effort is being made by the office to more nearly approximate the maximum daily total of twenty-four hundred. Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky, with twenty-three hundred has come closest to the goal.

There are now mainly two classes of men being mustered out, those transferred from other camps whose homes are within the three hundred and fifty mile limit, and overseas men, convalescents and combat troops, who live likewise. The old makeup of the camp, the one prevailing November 11th when the armistice was signed, has just about vanished, although training cadres have been held to make possible the work of discharging. The former organizations, however, the development battalions and all of the battalions of the Depot Brigade, except four, have gone and many of the cantonment units have seen a change of faces.

Mustering out will be speeded up to the full here so that when combat organizations such as the 27th and 77th divisions return, it is felt that the twenty-four hundred daily total can be made a matter of course.

The process of demobilization has been charted by the personnel office and at a glance the various hands through which a man passes before discharge can be told.

A battalion of Negros from one of the southern camps has been brought in to help out in the labor of the camp.

"Indispensables" May Be Discharged

Some men in permanent camp units whose services are indispensable may yet be discharged under the provisions of a recent War Department telegram which authorizes the use of temporary volunteers to replace them.

This order permits men who do not actually wish to enlist in the regular army to stay in the service for the time being, if they so desire. They will then be utilized as far as possible to replace men whose services otherwise could not be spared.

The Telegram follows:

"Officer authorized or directed to discharge units or detachments of enlisted men, will in all cases retain such men as desire to stay in the service temporarily even though these men do not wish to remain in the regular army. Such men will be utilized as far as practicable to replace men of units not ordered demobilized, who are eligible for discharge under Circular 77 and currulars amendatory thereof, but whose services could not otherwise be spared. If such disposition is not practicable, these men will be attached or assigned to most convenient unit where their services will be useful. No soldier retained under these instructions will be reduced in grade as an incident of this transfer hereunder, but will be carried as an extra number, if necessary."

Camp's Playhouses Offer Exceptionally Fine Bills

The local playing public as remarked among themselves, so it's not Trench and Camp stuff, that the theatres here have been increasing steadily the quality of their offerings during the past few weeks. Especially has this been noticeable at the Liberty which is now on a good vaudeville circuit and presents the first four days of each week unusually high class bills of that type of amusement.

Women Lieutenant From Overseas Entertains

Lieut. Dee Van Balkom, wearing two gold chevrons on her- yes, buddie, we know the other sex when we see it-blue uniform, was in camp recently, entertaining with songs and stories. She is in the radio service. In the early stage of the war she drove an ambulance for a Canadian hospital unit, and last spring, after training here at Upton for overseas telephone work, went over in the telephone service. She learned wireless and is now in that branch of service.

Wagoner Vanderbilt Here

Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., a wagoner, son of Col. Cornelius Vanderbilt, came to camp recently to be discharged. He was in France as a member of the headquarters troop, 27th Division and acted as motor driver for Gen. Pershing and Gen. Haig. Returning to this country, he was assigned as transportation instructor to American Lake, Washington. His trip here was in a high powered racing automobile with which he has won a number of races. Young Vanderbilt was in the 14th Company pending completion of the discharge routine. He says he will study for West Point, when released from the army. When he enlisted with the 27th Division he was preparing for Yale.

CAPTAIN ROSENBLUM TO HAVE CHARGE OF MILLS THEATRE

Camp Upton has sorta become inured to losing capable officers during the past weeks friend after friend has secured his little paper and boarded a train for a civilian haberdasherie. The leaving of Captain Max M. Rosenblum is, therefore, only one, although "Rosey" doesn't pass from the service. He goes to Camp Mills where he will assume management of the new Liberty Theatre. It was built by George Miller, who erected and managed the Upton government playhouse. All Liberty theatre civilian managers are being replaced by officers. Captain Rosenblum has been assistant personnel adjutant since last March and has had a large part in the heavy work of demobilization which has gone forward here since last November.

Overseas Officers Guests

A number of overseas officers in camp were the guests at a well-attended Officers' Dance at the Officers' Club last Friday night. Prizes were given for "lucky number" dances. The music was provided by an orchestra from the 42nd Infantry.

Another largely attended dance was held in Hostess House A last Wednesday.

Lieut. Shepley General's Aide

Lieut. Ethan A.H. Shepley, of the 42nd Infantry, has been made General Nicholson's aide.

As the Athletic Officer of the 42nd, Lieut. Shepley was very popular and one of the best known officers in the regiment. He was the Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion and as much of an expert in "paper work" as in sports. A Yale man, he was prominent in college athletics, especially baseball.

M.T.C. PROUD OF SIXTY AERO SUPPLY TRUCKS

The Motor Transport Corps is very proud of sixty new three-ton motor trucks, with Continental motors, built originally for the air service of the A.E.F. These trucks have replaced the old equipment, which was sent off to a repair dept, and the camp now has better motor facilities than at any time.

A detail of men from the 326th, 378th and 379th Motor Truck Companies was sent to Port Newark, N.J., and drove the trucks to camp, thirty at a time. The big trains came in without mishap.

UTILITIES WIN OPENER FROM BASE HOSPITAL

The 145lb. basketball team representing the Camp Utilities Detachment opened its season with a 24-8 victory over the Base Hospital five.

It was a well-played game and kept the spectators, among whom were many of the hospital's fairest "big mothers", cheering. The first half ended with the score 14-1 in favor of the Utilities and it was with a bloody determination to even matters up that the Hospital five came out for the second half. In the first ten seconds of play, Rittenberg, the left forward of the "bandage brigade" caged a pretty basket and his supporters with one accord jumped to their feet with a yell. But their hopes were very soon shattered for the fast work and clever guarding of the Utilities quintet put a stop to all the excitement.

For the Utilities, Bernstein, who played left forward, was the star caging seven field goals. H. Cohn the midget right forward played a fast and careful game, and his playing was cheered time and time again. "Slim" Lindgren, the "flying dutchman," was all over the field and by far out-classed his opponent at centre. Moynehan and Horowitz played steady guards and were on the job throughout. Heitlinger, who substituted for Moynehan in the last few minutes of play, fought hard, even if he had to use his fists to help him.

Librarian Gets New Song

Private Alfred Saenger, who has acted as music librarian for the past eight months for the Liberty, Buffalo and Regimental Theatres, is in receipt of a ballad, "A Little Song", by "Arthur Voorhis".

The various songs of this popular writer are gradually gaining the recognition they reserve, and in the estimation of "our librarian" the time is not very distant when they will be found on the concert programs of every artist who aspires to present the best.

This mumber, as well as many other compositions of Mr. Voorhis is published by Luckhardt and Belder, 10 West 45th Street, New York City. Pvt. Sarnger herby acknowledges with many thanks the courtesy extended to him by them for the they re-

Hoover Represents Civil Service Here

M.M. Hoover, Y.M.C.A. Educational Director, has been appointed Camp Upton representative of the U.S. Civil Service Commission. He is prepared to furnish all information in regard to examination given by the Commission and eill see that free instruction is provided at the Camp School, 12th Street and 2nd Avenue, to prepare men to pass the tests. Soldiers who are interested may see Mr. Hoover at Y Headquarters on Upton Boulevard, or a representative at the United States Employment Service.

Russian General Tells Here What His Land Needs

Gen. Constantin Oberoutscheff, of the Russian Revolutionary Army, who was military commander in chief of Klev in 1917 and is a noted Russian journalist, addressed two meetings at the Jewish Welfare Board last week under the auspices of the Russian Aid Bureau, which is co-operating with the War Department Commission for Training Camp Activities.

The General was in the Russian Army for twenty-six years, but resigned in 1907 because of political convictions. He was at that time a colonel in charge of artillery instruction.

Turning to journalism, he espoused the cause of the revolution so warmly that he was arrested in Petrograd in 1913 and sentenced to three years in exile, which he spent with his family in Switzerland. When war broke out he offered his sword to his country but was refused.

In January 1917, he returned to Russia, was arrested, released by the Revolution of March, and immediately made a member of the Military Executive Committee in the Kiev District. He resigned his post as commander in chief in October, 1917, and was elected a delegate to a Copenhagen Conference on prisoners of war. The Bolshevist Revolution prevented his return to Russia, so, after writing his memoirs as first an officer and then a revolutionist, he came to this country.

"The hope of Russia," he said, "lies in a union of states similar to the United States. The accomplishment of that ideal is difficult because of the present disintegration and the immense size of the country. But then problem can be worked out and a great and a free people will arise out of the ruins of the old and obsolete monarchy that now happily is gone forever."

42nd's Red Chevron Wearers Farewelled

The members of the 42nd Infantry who were given their red chevrons were the guests at a farewell party in "Y" Hut No. 36 on January 15.

The evening started with a cheer when a Bill Hart film was thrown on the screen. Next came a smiling soprano and a short talk by a lady lieutenant who saw service overseas as a wireless operator with the A.E.F.

Hot coffee and 1,600 of more doughnuts then made their appearance and it seemed that after the fourth or fifth line had formed in front of the long table that whole sale starvation had barely been averted among the doughboys. Mr. Ridenour and Mr. Traub bailed out coffee, Pvts. Mattie Morgan and "Slim" Waldron delivered the sugary doughnuts, and Sgts. Everhart and Seely munched doughnuts while sternly telling the boys to keep in line.

Y.M.C.A. Presents Moving Spectacle

The Camp Upton Y.M.C.A. has adopted a very "moving" program during the past week, and frequenters of the huts may possibly be disturbed as to their exact location as they enter and see the changes.

Friend Kristensen and staff, who have held forth at 19th and Grant Avenue for the past year, are now to be found at the new unit at Camp Upton Station, giving the boys a glad hand and a gladder hand-out as they arrive from overseas.

Secretary Morse and staff of Hut 32, 14th Street and Second Avenue, are to be found at Hut 31, near their old friends of the Supply Company and their new friend of the Convalescent Center.

Secretary Boiling and staff, formerly at 11th Street and 2nd Avenue, are located at 14th Street and 2nd Avenue, where they are making merry with a perfectly new labor battalion, who came all the way from Virginia to see if they liked Camp Upton-and they do.

Secretary Stokes succeeds Secretary Bishoff as the chief Y worker at the Third Development Camp and the boys out there say that "succeeds is the word.

Old Hut 33 is closed.

Secretary Smith and staff advertise their grief in placards on the outside of their Social Hall at 7th and Second Avenue and which is being moved to the station site as a welcoming station.

A QUERY

To the Editor of Trench and Camp: Could you kindly let me know through Trench and Camp to what division a soldier belongs who has been at Upton fourteen months and if he is entitled to wear the shoulder chevron or is this chevron only for overseas men. Thanking you in advance, I am -A DOMESTIC SERVICE MAN.

Ed: When the 77th Division went overseas and he was left behind his connection with the organization ceased. He is not entitled to wear the shoulder chevron.

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G.A.P.

The boxing tournament is coming along like a house on fire, and when the finals are reached there will be no doubt about the quality of the fighting bouts. Birnbaum, of the Orthopedic Detachment, is a hot favorite in his class. What this whirlwind fighter lacks in experience and ring-craft, he makes up in speed and the ability to retaliate quickly. His bouts against Burns and Ruocco illustrated the fact that he can accommodate himself to vastly different types of opponents. Burns, with all his knowledge of the game, was shaded by Birnbaum, who showed splendid condition and rare speed. Against Ruocco, Birnbaum made good by out boxing his man, who was more of a fighter than a boxer, and a dangerous man to stack up against.

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Marino the bantam-weight, is in a class apart. When he can put up such a spirited bout with a make like Tootsie O'Toole he shows great glass. Tootsie is a great boxer, and admits having retired from the game, but up to the present he has been trimming everything in camp and giving anything up to twenty pounds in weight. With Marino it is different. He is a comer, and a comparatively young boy. He has taken a little work with lightweight Champion Benny Leonard, and is fast and game Stacked up against any other camp champion, he will be Upton's safest bet. Marino was a contender for the Bantam title, and before Ertle lost his laurels, the Upton boy was after him for a match.

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To an outsider it might appear that the running of a camp boxing tournament was a small matter and an easy job to put across. It might be said, however, that there was never a time in the history of the camp when it was more difficult to put over any completed piece of athletic work, and it reflects great credit on the Big Four of athletics at Upton- Lieut. Col. James E. Abbott, assisted by Mike J. Ryan, Capt. John Booth and Boxing instructor Ted (Kid) Lewis- that a piece of work considered impossible few months ago, when the boxing tournament was abandoned in the second round, is being put across with such success at a time like the present, when conditions are several times more unsettled than ever before. The assistance of commanding officers is helping athletics more at Upton now than ever before.

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And the team was beaten. This was the unkindest cuttest of allest. The 42nd Infantry team that won in this second game was a much improved quintet, and showed the result of good coaching. The trouble with the Base Hospital team was the lack of team work. Individually the players were as good, if not better than the Infantry players, but this was the first time the men had played together, and the result was a defeat for the pill rollers, in spite of a hard fight and a big effot at the end of the game.

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Johnny Gaddi, late middleweight and light-heavy amateur champion, who won in his class in the 77th Division Tournament at Upton, has been badly wounded in action. Gaddi was one of the cleanest boxers that ever put on a mitt, and he was never defeated while at Camp Upton, where he met some good men, both in exhibition and tournament bouts. He was popular at Upton, where he still has a host of solicitous friends who hope to hear of his speedy and complete recovery.

Croix de Guerre Private Saw Hot Work with the Heroic 12th Artillery

Wearing the Croix de Guerre with a palm and a regimental decorating, Pvt. Santos Fernandez, of Battery A, 12th Field Artillery, is in the 15th Company awaiting discharge.

Fernandez's battery was one of the first to be thrown into Chateau Thierry late in June. Right behind the 5th Marines, the outfit fought desperately throughout the action there. At one time early in July, the men was continuously in action three days and three nights without food. Only sixty men were left out of the 199 in the battery. A single Hun shell killed or disabled twenty-eight horses on a picket line on one occasion.

Born in South America of French parents who are of Spanish descent. Fernandez was living in Brooklyn when he joined the army. The 12th F.A. went across at Thanksgiving, 1917, and saw action on the Verdun, Chateau Thierry and Lorraine fronts. It was cited five times for distinguished bravery in battle and the colors were decorated.

Fernandez was first wounded in the arm and hand by shrapnel at Verdun. He was struck on the head and legs with shrapnel again on July 29 at Chateau Thierry and lay unconscious on the field for eleven hours. A jagged hole had been torn right through his steel helmet. He remained in hospitals and rest campsuntil he was shipped home this month.

"Charles Taft was with our outfit," he said. "First he was our sergeant major and then a lieutenant. He fought with us all through the Chateau Thierry battle and then was transferred to the Headquarters Company."

15TH A CHESS COMPANY

The 15th Company is one of the few outfits in camp where chess is played extensively in squad room and mess hall. Serg't. Fred Rudinger is the champion chess player of the company. Others who often juggle the knights and pawns are Serg't Arthur Tuttle, Serg't Joseph W. Hope, Mech. Samuel Potasnick and Corp'l Arthur Wakeling.

Two Colonels See Fighting In "Y"

Colonel Latrobe and Lieutenant Colonel Abbott were present at a series of bouts given in the "Y" Auditorium on January 15. The hall was crowded and a number of officers occupied reserved seats.

The matches were not in the Camp Championship preliminaries but were simply exhibitions arranged by Mike Ryan and Mr. Kraetzer. The principal go was between O'Toole, of the 6th Co., and Marino, of the Medical Detachment, featherweights. They fought a very clever and exciting battle. Marino did particularly good work and on several occasions O'Toole had to cover up to save himeself but he always came back and in the middle of the third round caught Marino with a wallop on the jaw that jarred him. The finish was so furious that it ended with O'Toole outside the ropes. The bout was officially announced as a draw.

Another fast go was between Birnbaum, of the Orthopedic Clinic, and Cohen, of the G.U. Clinic. Cohen took a terrific beating and was covered with blood at the finish but he showed himself to be a game fighter.

T. & C. Cartoons Helped

To show the morale and general cherrfulness of the men in Camp Upton during the influenza epidemic last September and October, the Camp Surgeon included in his recent report to Washington several cartoons and extracts from "Trench and Camp."

FEB. 4, 1918

Feb 4, Vol. 2 #18

59th C.A. Is First Outfit From Fighting

The arrival of the 59th Coast Artillery regiment in camp recently marked a new epoch, so to speak, in the ever-varying annals of this outpost. The organization, which included the old 13th Coast Artillery of Brooklyn came here directly from the piers. The first organization to arrive, 345th Infantry, came after a period at Merritt. With the salt water still in their nostrils and the tumult of a riotous welcome from New York in their ears, the 59th veterans came directly from the pier. One evening, with a bitter northeaster blowing, they stepped from the trains at the Terminal, full packs slung and eager to learn about the camp to which they'd come as the last in their military experience.

It was considerable experience, too. They did very little in their nine months in France except fight, and their big eight-inch howitzers- the little pea-shooters from which a two-hundred pound shell was wafted Fritzward, wreaked some damage to objectives. They helped out the 77th Division, among other doughboy outfits, giving shell protection during the gigantic Meuse-Argonne operations. The Sunday after their arrival a thousand or more friends and relatives came down from New York to greet them, fete them and hear their stories and see the trophies they’d brought back. Helmets, German weapons-guns, bayonets and others-bits of shell, buttons from Hun uniforms, German propaganda which had been scattered from airplanes, and many other souvenirs were displayed. Every man had his own little collection.

The organization was mustered out beginning Thursday, and by now every man, except a hundred and fifty who had enlisted for seven years in the regulars are at or on their way to their homes. While here, the 59th was quartered in old artillery barracks at 16th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues.

Following is a copy of one of the citations of which the regiment was it justly proud:

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY CORPS

AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES

France, November 20, 1918

General Order

No. 26

Extract

IV. The following citations are announced: The 59th Regiment, C. A. C. While under the command of the 5th Army Corps, during the Meuse-Argonne Operations, the entire regiment worked in close cooperation with the Divisional Artilleries, delivery effective destructive fire on Landers St. George and La Dhuy Farm.

C. P. SUMMERALL

Maj. Gen. Commanding

Official:

HARRY C. KAEFRING

Adjutant-General

Page The Gent Who Invented Mechanics!

Whoever invented The company mechanic anyway? Take mechanic Samuel Potasnick of the 15th Co., for example. The only time Potasnick comes to life, except when Bugler Silverman sounds mess call, is when he brings out his well-known and famous horseshoe, which he was once discovered wearing as a necklace.

Poor Sam needs that horseshoe sometimes because he has his troubles the same as the rest of the boys. Between Cook Bayer knocking him about his discharge, Serg’t Rudinger trying to keep him from becoming altogether discouraged, and 1st Serg’t Webb trying to get him to do a little work for a change, Sam has all he can do to keep from going on pass.

Speaking of passes, Serg’t Mayorkas, the company clerk, has never known what it was to have a mechanic in the company apply for a pass. He expects that someday Potasnick will snap out of it long enough to know that even a mechanic can have a pass once in a while.

Camp Sterilizer Begins To Turn Out 200 An Hour

Upton’s equipment was completed last week when for the first time the sterilization plant which has been under construction for some time was turned over to the authorities by the contractors. The plant was finished in time to be used on the troops of the 59th C. A. C., The first complete unit to come to this camp from abroad for demobilization.

To a representative of Trench and Camp Capt. Priest explained the process under which the returning troops will be cleansed soon after they come here from the ships. Groups of 200 men can be handled every hour. On arrival at the plant they receive a barracks bag, and a check with a corresponding number. In an adjoining room they disrobe and pack their clothing in the bag, which they then turn over to one of the attendants. Next they are examined by a physician and then they proceed to the wash room where they are sprayed with a disinfectant. The room contains fifty-seven needle showers and after taking a vigorous scrub the men go into the drying room, where they receive a large bath towel and a bath robe. By the time they have finished drying their clothing has passed through the cleansing process which consists of placing the barrack bags in a large boiler and passing steam at 230 degrees Fahrenheit through them. This lasts for two minutes, when vacuum tubes are brought into play, and in fifteen minutes more the clothes are thoroughly dried and ready to be worn again.

Capt. Priest hopes to secure the cooperation of the Government so that he may use the laundry for pressing the uniforms while the men are undergoing the cleansing process. With a detail of about 150 men he claims he can turn out two hundred soldiers every hour, and when they emerge from the plant their uniforms will look like new.

Within a week another sterilizer is expected here which will be capable of handling from 260 to 300 men every hour.

Uptown Mittmen Vanquish Mill Team In First Inter-Camp Boxing Series

“The best boxing Upton ever had” was the verdict on the boxing show under the supervision of Lt. James E. Abbott, at the Liberty Theater last week. The crowd was pleased to a man, and the decisions all were good ones, the final bout between Ted (Kid) Lewis, world’s welterweight champion, and Kid Carters, contender for the title, bringing them all up on their toes. Capt. Rice, ex-heavyweight champion of the South, who has just returned from France with the 345th Infantry, acted as referee, two judges assisting.

The first bout was between Butler, Utilities, Camp Mills, and the favorite, Tootsie O’Toole, the Depot Brigade. Both men weighed 115 pounds and were evenly matched. Butler forced O’Toole through the ropes several times, but the little Irishman came back strong with a straight left to the head, and a right hook to the body. O’Toole began to show to advantage in the third round when he walloped his man all over the rain, using a left uppercut to the body and wicked write her over the head to the advantage. The end of the round saw Butler staggering back from a well-timed left hook. O’Toole One is their decision on the last round, the first two rounds being even.

At the 125 pounds weight Young Marino, the fast little Medical Detachment boxer, outfought Otto, late American champion of the Orient. The first round was even, Marino landing some pretty hooks and Otto fighting prettily, using s straight left to advantage. Marino began to land some telling punches on the body and head in the second round, and left no doubt over the decision in the third round, when his straight left to the head, and hooks to body and head gained him the verdict. The judges disagreed and the referee gave the decision.

The fight between Rosenbloom, Camp Utilities, Upton, and Douglas, 13th Infantry, at 140 pounds, was one of the most exciting of the evening. Douglas was a typical bruiser, outweighing Rosenbloom, and landed some telling punches in the first round. Rosenbloom beat him in the next two rounds by out-boxing him, and when Douglas began to miss his wild swings, Rosenbloom got in some telling work with a fast left jab, and a well-timed right cross, Rosenbloom finished fresh, but Douglas was hardly able to stand, going down for a count of seven in the last round. Rosenbloom easily won the verdict.

Weismier put up a hard fight at 160 pounds against Shuck, of the 13th Infantry. Shuck went down for the count of nine, and again for the count of seven in the first round when Weismier got in under his straight left, and landed heavily on the body with a left and right hook. In the second round, Shuck kept out of danger with clever footwork, and shaded his opponent. The third round was even, both men bleeding profusely after an exchange of hooks to the head. In the fourth Shuck went to pieces under Weismier’s whirlwind attack, and went down several times with hooks on the body and head. Weismier took the verdict on the extra round.

Birnbaum, Orthopedic Clinic, and Burns, Depot Brigade, fought a spirited bout for four rounds. Burns featured with his bounce off the ropes, but Birnbaum won the decision, although the bout was very even. Ted (Kid) Lewis, world’s welterweight champion, showed real championship class when he danced his way through six rounds with Kid Carter of New York. Carter was a good fighter, but is hardly Lewis’ class.

Mike Ryan was the time-keeper. The judges were Capt. J. P. Booth, Upton athletic officer, and Lt. Brown, of Camp Mills.

Gen. Nicholson was present, also Col. Osmun Latrobe and Lt. Col. James E. Abbott. In the ringside seats were a delegation from the Base Hospital, including Majors Held, Wheaton, Osborne and Lyon.

HOSTESS HOUSES START AFTER-THEATER SUPPERS

After- theater refreshments were served last week at the cafeteria of Hostess House “A,” 6th Street and 3rd Avenue. Many soldiers who had spent an evening at the Liberty, one of the “movie” theaters or the welfare huts, dropped in for coffee, cake and other goodies.

The idea was a new one in the camp, because heretofore it has been impossible to have a late supper. It was planned to test out the popularity of the scheme and then to have the Hostess House and the Visitors’ House open their cafeteria on alternate weeks.

TYPICAL BOCHE PROPOGANDA

Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s death made impossible the scheme of Lieutenant W. W. Tanner, of Pittsburgh, an aviator, to deliver to the one-time president a picture postal which was circulated widely in war-time Germany, showing the body of his youngest son, Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, lying face upward beside his shattered biplane. The photograph evidently was staged for propaganda purposes by Boche photographers and spread broadcast through Germany by the Kaiser’s military authorities to show the people convincing proof of the death of one of Mr. Roosevelt’s warrior sons, a typical piece of Boche propaganda.

CURIOSITY

A girl was reading a letter to her chum on the street car. At the second page she stopped and said: “Will says that if the cold weather continues he is going to put on his O. D.’s. I am so curious to know what they are, but I haven't the courage to write and ask him.”

-Judge

Go To Officers With Grouches New Commander Tells Soldiers

Brig. Gen. William J. Nicholson, the new camp commander, spoke on “A Square Deal for Every Soldier” at “Y” Hut 34, 14th Street and 5th Avenue, recently.

He said that he proposed to make the military duties to be performed in camp as pleasant as the nature of the duties would permit.

“I expect you to be soldiers just as long as you wear the uniform,” he continued, “no matter whether you are in this Camp, in New York or anywhere else. And what constitutes a soldier? He is a gentleman first. He is amenable to discipline; and we want to discipline because discipline means teamwork.”

The General pointed out that the men coming back do not look down upon the men over here; they realize, he said, just as he did when he was over that without the forces in this country the war could never have been won.

He asked the men to feel that their Commanding Officer sympathized with them, and if they had at any time a “grouch” they thought was just, to come to him and talk it over.

Mentioning that he had heard of some men having written anonymous complaints, he said that it was the lowest and most cowardly form of action that a soldier can be guilty of- like stabbing a man in the back.

He also spoke on the mutual obligation of men and officers to salute as one of the distinguishing courtesies of the military profession.

Later on the same evening, in saying a few words at the boxing tournament in the “Y” Auditorium, he defined his attitude on sports:

“When it comes down to straight, good sport, “ he said, “I am with you and back of you all the time.”

Old 307th Man Here 17 Months

(By SERG’T L. C. Kellogg, Personnel Detachment)

Serg’t Bernard Schulhaus return to camp recently with the dust of Broadway still fresh on his uniform. Bernard is very fond of the “Great White Way” and all that goes with it, such as cabarets, late suppers, etc. of course, it goes without saying that seldom, if ever, the sergeant is unaccompanied. This tends to make his visits to the Metropolis’ famous district much more interesting, as there is nothing like companionship, especially of the right kind, to insure enjoyable evening. Leading a quiet life most of the time of late, our Camp Upton representative is usually found surrounded by a bevy of friends, mostly of the “Broadway chicken type.” It goes without saying that the sergeant is well able to do his share of the entertaining. ‘Atta boy, Schulhaus, keep up the good work!

After being in camp almost 17 months, Sergeant John R. McGrath is it receive his discharge. The sergeant was a member of the old 307th Inf., Co. K, coming down to this cantonment with the first batch of drafted men from dear old Brooklyn. For over a year John has worked in various departments of the Camp Personnel Office. Before entering Uncle Sam’s service the Sergeant was employed by the Brooklyn Edison Co. and is well known in club and social circles in the City of the Churches.

When it comes to playing social pinochle, Pvt. Snell is in a class by himself. This well known private can always be depended upon to bid 290 and in the barracks, where he bunks, his friends have termed him the “290 king.” He seldom goes above this Mark, whether he has a good handle it or not. Nothing like being safe- hey Snell?

Have you seen Private Edwin Hock- Buffalo’s 210-pound fat boy, with his winter hat on? This heavy sky-piece, which was issued to Hock about a year ago, gives the Buffalonian a very rakish look, and from the initial glance one would think he had just arrived from Over There.

With the addition of Lieut. J. A. Kiley has been in this camp some time. He is a graduate of the Officers’ Training School at Camp Lee, Va. He was formerly with the 25th Co., 7th Battalion, and saw service on the Mexican Border.

The position of 1st Sergeant has been filled by the appointment of Serg’t George A. Fischer. The detachment is perhaps the only one in camp that can boast of having a Sergeant Major as 1st Sergeant. Serg’t Maj. Fischer was formerly with the 7th Battalion. As assistants Serg’t Fischer has Serg’t Stidd and Serg’t Hawrey. Serg’t Hawrey was formerly a member of the 17th Co.

Serg’ Henry Borst, of the Detachment, is receiving the congratulations of friends on his recent promotion. Henry came to this camp last Spring, and since then has been in the office of the Camp Commander as stenographer. Before entering the Service the Sergeant was employed by the City of New York.

A SOLDIER AND THE FARM

A number of men about to be mustered out learned some valuable things about farming opportunities last Wednesday in the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. H. L. Fullerton, manager of the Long Island Agricultural Experiment Station, was the speaker. Mrs. Fullerton and Miss Hope Fullerton added to the interest by telling some of the things a woman may gain from the farm.

42nd Infantry News

Representative Chauncey H. DERRICK

Chaplain Leach has been transferred to Reconstruction Hospital No. 3, situated at Colony, N. J., where he will resume his duties as Chaplain.

Apply at the Camp Library for good books. From love stories to books of thrilling adventure in the world’s great war these books can be taken out by signing your name on the piece of cardboard that has been supplied with the book and presenting the same at the desk.

The 42nd is sorry to hear that Maj. Yancey has been sick and looks forward to his speedy recovery.

About thirty of our officers have been discharged and the good wishes of every man in the 42nd goes with them.

The 42nd has some very good basketball teams, ready to challenge any team in the camp.

Bring Back Subway Sign Which Helped Over There

Pvt. J. Cameron, 653 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, has a little surprise ready for the

B. R. T. which will probably solve many knotty problems for that well-known railway system. He was a motorman before going abroad with the 59th C. A. C. When the regiment was on its way to port of embarkation in March, Cameron lifted from one of the cars a sign reading, “Canal and Chambers Streets.” The sign went with the outfit. Every time the battery would establish a position it was stuck up in plain view, pointing toward Fritz. Cameron is going to return it to the B. R. T. and thank them for this part they had in winning the war.

ANZACS CAN SCRAP ADMITS WOUNDED N.Y. SERGEANT

Sergeant J. G. Barrows, 32 years old, of the 317th Infantry, who lives at 17 Livingston Place, New York City, with his parents, is awaiting his discharge in the Overseas Convalescent Battalion.

He fought and was wounded in the Albert Sector, where the Americans and the Anzacs fought side by side. “The Australians were the greatest chaps in the world,” he said. “They would sooner fight than eat,” and then he goes on to tell of a little experience.

While acting as platoon sergeant, a lieutenant of the Anzacs came over to give him some instructions about the terrain he was to work in. While talking, the lieutenant was hit by a piece of shrapnel, but continued giving instructions while bandaging a badly lacerated hand with some material from his first-aid kit.

This is just one of the many little incidents that Sergeant Barrows tells in illustrating the bravery of the men from under the Southern Cross.

Sergeant Barrows has submitted some very good verse to Trench and Camp. It was written by him in the trenches, and will be published when space permits.

Had Faced Gas, Smoke Brought No Terrors

“Go on with the show!” If we could stand gas Over There, a little smoke won't bother us!”

And four hundred wounded men, many of them unable to walk, who were watching a performance in the Red Cross Convalescent House, stuck to their seats, although smoke was pouring up near the stage from the basement and it was generally understood that the fire was under way. One of the entertainers, in the same “let-the-show-go-on” mood as the spectators, sat down at the piano, played “Smiles” and jollity was unconfined.

There was a fire, though, and a real one. The smoke gave the first warnings. Two strong men were sent by a nurse to investigate in the basement and found a packing box ablaze. It was dragged into the open before the building could catch fire.

And the show went on, with only a few minutes interruption.

MORE M. T. C. HOSPITALITY

The 378th and 379th Motor Truck Companies, commanded by Capt. Cronkhite, entertained more convalescent soldiers last Sunday. The parties are becoming almost weekly affairs in the barracks of the Motor Truck boys.

Cook Needed No Turner;

Guns Flopped Pancakes

Many are the yarns going the rounds these days when overseas men pour into camp fresh from the firing line. The 59th tells a story of how one of their cooks found heavy artillery fire a great boon to pancake baking. His kitchen was in a dugout just under one of the emplacements where a big eight-inch howitzer was booming periodically. The vibration was so great with each discharge of the gun that Cookie found no pancake turner was necessary. The cakes hopped about on the griddle nicely, giving first one side to the heat and then the other. Housewives will probably take advantage of this hint.

Sick-A-Bes Is A Liberty Offering

Ethel Watts Mumford’s new farcical comedy, “Sick-a-Bed” will be the attraction at the Liberty Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3, 4 and 5.

The play is full of action and tells an amusing story of how a dashing young explorer returns from Africa to find his aunt suing his uncle for divorce and himself eagerly awaited as the only available witness , who can swear to the defendant’s philandering activities in Spain. Now, the Young explorer has himself been indulging in a little flirtation with Auntie, who is very much younger than Uncle, and he fears that if she is once free he may have to marry her. So to avoid going on the witness stand he readily consents to pretend to be ill- (Sick-a-Bed). And then the play goes on to relate how he falls in love with his pretty nurse, and she with him, and how Aunt and Uncle are finally reconciled, and, of course, it all ends happily, as every well-written comedy should.

The cast includes Chester Clute, Kathleen G. McLain, Olga Lee, Rhea Vanola, James A. Bliss, Wilbur De Rouge, George Burton, Thomas Meegan and others. —Advertisement

J. W. B. ITEMS

The Jewish Welfare Board is doing its bit to keep up the morale of the soldier in camp who is waiting with more or less time on his hands for his discharge.

Last Wednesday, several hundred buddies had a most entertaining time at one of the regular entertainments.

Mr. Rosenfeld sang comic songs and then told jokes, Mr. Romanescu entertained the boys with wonderful impersonations in Jewish, English and French, and Mr. Birnberg also gave the boys songs. Miss Friedman was the pianist and Rabbi David Aronson officiated as chairman.

Religious services are held weekly, Friday evenings at 6:45 in the Jewish Welfare Building. Arrangements have been made to have one of New York’s leading Rabbis preach the sermon every second Friday evening beginning January 31.

in addition to the regular Wednesday evening Yiddish entertainment, a Thursday Evening English Vaudeville and Sunday afternoon concert will be given.

Of course, you need not be reminded of the Patchogue dances every Saturday and Sunday evenings.

PERSONNEL BOYS MOVE

The Camp Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment moved last week from the barracks at 12th Street and 3rd Avenue, which it has occupied for several months, to 8th Street and 4th Avenue. In their new quarters the men, who work in various departments of the Camp Personnel Office are considerably nearer their offices and also the station and places of amusement.

YANKS TO PLAY WINTER BASEBALL IN FRANCE

It looks as if a lot of winter baseball would be spilled over the diamonds laid in France and England for the American fighting men who must remain overseas for many months. A trifling shipment of 36,960 baseballs, 2,880 bats, 10,260 gloves of various kinds, 3,131 mitts, a hundred sets of bases, 266 masks, 951 protectors, 5,000 score cards and 1,088 books of rules were sent overseas in November by the Y. M. C. A. There were thirty-four different items in the entire shipment of athletic goods, which cost $173,334.61.

The sports department is one of the branches of the “Y” work overseas that is to be increased greatly during the period of occupation and demobilization. Military authorities are unanimous in their praise of the value of sports in the training of an army to do a big job and in keeping the army in trim after the big job is done. Men are now being trained at Springfield Y. M. C. A. College to go overseas and extend the work beyond its already comprehensive programme.

The variety of sports that are encouraged among the soldiers is indicated by the shipment of thousands of basketballs, boxing gloves, cage balls, footballs, tennis equipment, quoits, tug-of-war ropes, volley balls, wrestling mats, medicine balls, playground balls and the like. One item on the list was 600 pumps with which to blow up the balls used in kicking games.

First Floor Contest Played Out-of-Town

The first out-of-camp basketball game was played at Sayville, the strong Utilities five meeting the Sayville Radios, beating them by a score of 22 to 14. The star of the game was Cohen, the right forward of the Upton team, who scored six baskets from the field. The Sayville boys played hard, but they had not the teamwork of their opponents, and were a little loose in shooting.

The game was arranged by Capt. Booth. Lieut. Col. Abbott accompanied the boys to the game. Line-up:

Utilities (22) Sayville Radios (14)

Bernstein…………………L.F. ………McEnrie

Cohen…………………….R.F. ………..Buys

Lindgren………………….C. ………….Sawyer

Horowitz………………….L.G. ……….Markward

Monaghan………………..R.G. ………..Ryther

Referee: Schultz. Goals from field: Cohen, 6; Bernstein, 2; Lindgren, 2; Horowitz, McEnrie, 3 each; Buys, 2; Sawyer, 2. Timekeeper: Mike Ryan. Scorekeeper: Serg’t Taussig, Utilities.

Chess Tourney Reveals Some Great Talent

The J. W. B. Chess Tournament started on January 23, with sixteen players. Charles Jaffe, a chess player of international reputation, opened the tournament and refereed the first game.

Mr. Jaffe, who is the chess editor of the Jewish newspaper, “The Day.” Represented America at Carlsbad in the International Tournament of 1911 and won the first prize in the Rabid Transit Tournament in New York several weeks ago. He played against ten players simultaneously, in all about 16 games, of which about 8 were chess and the others checkers. Of the chess games, he won all but one, which he drew against Corp’l Ash, of the Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment and Prt. Mehr, the latter two having played him together. Mr. Jaffe lost two checker games, drew two and won four. Mr. Jaffe plays a careful game of checkers, but is almost invincible at chess.

The chess contest is being hotly contested, the leaders at present being as follows: Corp’l Ash, of the Camp Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment, out of 12 games played, won 11 and drew 1. He therefore comes first up to date with a total of 11 1/2 points. Private Mason, of Headquarters Company, 42nd Infantry, has a score of 7 1/2 points out of 8 games, and Pvt. Mehr, Camp Medical Detachment, won 6 games out of 7. Pvt. Hurley, of the Camp Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment, follows close on the heels of Pvt. Mehr with 5 games out of 6.

GREASEBALLS VICTORS

The scrubs were defeated by the Greaseballs to a tune of 13 to 12 at the Base Hospital “Y.” The scrubs played better team-work and deserved to win. Mahoney, Rice and Riff played well, and Beaty was unlucky on the baskets. Serg't Cleary is a hard player, and should qualify on any football team.

CONVALESCENTS TREAD AND FORGET INJURIES

A dance for convalescent overseas men was given in the Red Cross Convalescent Building at the Base Hospital last Thursday. It was the first real dance many of the boys had enjoyed since they went across. They showed the keenest appreciation and even the most severely wounded boys forgot their injuries for the time being.

Through the efforts of Capt. Donohue, the Camp Morale Officer, sixty girls from Patchogue attended the dance and were taken home afterwards in autos.

Fans Get Good Exhibition From Boxing Semi-Finals

In the semi-finals of the camp boxing tournament at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium there were several good bouts, and the crowded house was in a state of excitement from the start. The first bout was one of the best of the evening—a fight from the go. The decision was well earned by Feiney.

The contestants in this bout were Feiney, Co. E, 42nd Infantry, and Rubens, 1st Co. 152nd Depot Brigade, both weighing 115 pounds. Feiney started well, leading with the left to the head, and following with a fast left and right hook to the body. In the second round Rubens began to make a better showing, and went after his man in good style, scoring with a straight left to the jaw and hooking over a wicked right several times. Feiney began to show his superiority in the fourth round when he landed a right uppercut and drove Rubens twice into his corner with a volley of hooks to the body and head. Rubens started strong and rallied in the fifth, but there was no doubt about the decision in the last round, when Feiney hit his man at will, forcing him to the ropes three times, and winning on points.

Hogan and Eaton, both of the Utilities, put up a rather fantastic expedition in the 135-pound class. There was a lot of wild hitting, and the exchanges were even for the first two rounds. In the third round a tap on the chin put Eaton down, and he stayed down for the count. Hogan won on a knock-out.

Birnbaum, Orthopedic Clinic, and Rosenbloom, the Utilities, fought a spirited bout. The first round was slightly in favor of Rosenbloom, who countered cleverly. The second was slower, with Birnbaum evening it up. In the third and the fourth the men broke even, Birnbaum landing several good right and left hooks to the head, and Rosenbloom getting in a left uppercut at short range, and landing with left jabs and a strong right hook to the body. The fifth round was replete with heavy wallops, both men giving and taking in an effort to win a K. O. Birnbaum landing on the head and Rosenbloom on the body. In the sixth, Rosenbloom was kept busy dodging Birnbaum’s attack. Birnbaum landed with a quick left hook and right cross to the head, but Rosenbloom evened things up by a strong finish, landing several hooks to the ribs, and hooking over a hard right to the head.

The judges disagreed, and Referee Ted (Kid) Lewis gave the decision to Rosenbloom. Both the boys fought well, and it would take a longer bout than six rounds to find a real decision between them. Birnbaum lands on the head and fights at long range, while Rosenbloom fights for the body and is a good in-fighter.

Mallin, Medical Detachment, and Weismier, Utilities, met at 160 pounds. Mallin was a disappointment to the boys from the base. He outfought his man for three rounds, hitting him several times with a left to the body and a right across to the head. Weismier landed a couple of hooks and when he began to force the fighting in the fourth round Mallin seemed to go weak. In the fifth round Lewis gave the fight to Weismier. Mallin was obviously out of condition and collapsed, falling several times in the clinches.

Pokelo, 16th Co., Depot Brigade, and Bell, Utilities, fought in the 135-pound class. The first round was even, both men landing. Bell blocked cleverly, and Pokelo did most of the leading. In the second round Bell started with a whirlwind attack, but Pokelo’s footwork saved him, and in the final stages of the round he came back jabbing Bell into a corner, where he planted three right hooks in succession to the jaw. Bell went down, and the whistle saved him, but he was unable to come up at the bell, and Pokelo was awarded the decision.

The last and best bout of the evening was fought between the popular old fighter, Tootsie O’Toole, of Boston, and Young Marino, of Providence. O’Toole is now in the 6th Co. Depot Brigade, and Marino is attached to the Medical Detachment. Both men weighed 125 pounds.

In the first round Marino started with a left jab to the head which worked often to good advantage. At the end of the round O’Toole did some clever infighting and made things even. Marino scored frequently with a left jab and a right cross to the head in the second, but O’Toole again came back at the end of the round, landed some telling punches on the body, a fast left and right hook stopping Marino’s attack. In the third round Marino did all the fighting, and O’Toole covered cleverly, a straight left, followed by a right hook, both to the ribs, being the only blows he scored. The fourth round also saw Marino jabbing his smaller opponent all over the ring, but the little Irishman slipped under Marino’s long left a couple of times and hooked a wicked left to the body, chopping over a fast right to the head.

Marino showed to better advantage at the end of the bout. His footwork was pretty, and he timed all his blows perfectly. O’Toole was driven into the ropes with a straight left to the head, and a right hook to the jaw. In the sixth round O’Toole started fast, but his rushes were unproductive of results, and he finished crouching in a corner of the ring while Marino stood over him and hooked right and left to the body.

The judges gave the smaller man the decision, and the O’Toole fans went wild with delight.

Gen. Nicholson, Camp Commander, addressed a few words to the boys, his assurance that he expected them to be with him for many months yet exciting roars of laughter.

Undoubtedly the best bout of the evening was the Service Four, the greatest quartet that ever sang at Upton. They sang several numbers.

Present in the ringside seats were Lieut. Col. James E. Abbott, Camp Athletic Director; Capt. Booth, Mike J. Ryan and C. B. Phetteplace, Y. M. C. A. Camp Athletic Director. Capt. Bott and a party of officers from the Base Hospital represented Lieut. Col. W. E. Woodbury.

42nd Basketeers Come Back Strong

The 42nd Infantry Quartet came back strong in the second game against the strong Base Hospital five. The game was a fast one from the start, the Infantry boys playing better team-work, and playing the ball over the floor to better advantage their opponents, who were strong on the individual stuff, and lost the game on this account.

With a little more team practice the pill rollers will make a much better aggregation, and will be hard to beat. Welcome, left forward for the doughboys, was the star of his side, while McCloy, for the losers, played a great game. Line-up:

42nd Inf. (15) Base (12)

Purdy…………………….F…………………….McCloy

Welcome………………..F……………………..Kraus

Vatcher………………….C……………………..Carroll

Reddy…………………..G……………………..Houston

Brush……………………G…………………….Marko

Substitutes: Medico for Purdy: Rittenberg for Kraus. Goals from field: Welcome, 5; Vatcher, Reddy, McCloy, 2 each; Rittenberg, Houston, Carroll, Marko. Goals from foul: Welcome. Referee: Lieut. Jeffrey. Umpire: Lieut. Wray. Timekeeper: Maj. Held. Scorer: Estey.

Medical Detachment Wins From Builders

Peckworth’s Construction Five was defeated by the strong Medical Detachment team at the Base Hospital “Y.” Horn stein played a fast game, scoring four baskets, but McCloy was the hardest worker on the floor. The pill rollers played better defense, keeping the civilians away from their basket, most of their points being scored with fast runs down the floor. Peck scored four baskets, one being disallowed, but retired in the first period with a sprained ankle. Ader, the fast Depot Brigade forward and Old Upton baseball player substituted in the second half. Score:

Med. Detach. (14) Peckworth (11)

Marko……………………F…………………Peck

McCloy………………….F…………………Hansen

Hornstein……………….C…………………Fuller

Carroll…………………..G…………………Conners

Maher…………………..G………………….Duffy

Substitutes: Ader for Deck. Goals from field: Hornstein, 4; McCloy, Peck, 3 each; Ader, Fuller. Goals from foul, Hornstein, 4; Hansen. Referee: Lieut. Wray, Timekeeper: Brown.

UTILITIES AGAIN VICTORIOUS

It was a sad, disappointed-looking quintet representing the 42nd Inf. Who, when the final whistle blew, retired to their dressing room at Y. M. C. A. Hut No. 37. They had met five men lighter bar far than themselves and five men whose fast and clever playing was superior.

The Utilities were victorious again. And what a victory, for the game ended with the score 26 to 0 in their favor. The first half was by far the better of the two, for the teams fought harder and the score at the end of the half stood 9 to 0. Horowitz, the little left guard, starred for the Mechanics, and was nobly assisted by Cohn and Heitlinger. Constance, the husky doughboy center, played well for his team.

LINE-UP

Utilities 42nd Inf.

Bernstein………….L.F………………..Gribben

Cohn, H……………R.F……………….Hansen

Lindgren…………..C………………….Constant

Horowitz…………..L.G……………….McKenzie

Heitlinger….;……..R.G……………….Moriarity

Substitutes: 42nd Inf.—Croteau for Moriarity, Bishoff for Constant.

Referee: Mr. Shaw, Y. M. C. A. No. 31

Timekeeper: Mr. Mike Ryan, Camp Athletic Director. Scorekeeper: Seg’ D. N. Taussig. Camp Utilities Detachment. Time of halves: Fifteen minutes.

Vaudeville “Rookies” Seek Service Tour

The Service Four, composed of Pvts. Theodore Kline, Kenneth Johnson, Ray Brenna and Marvin Weisberg, are singing as merrily as ever about camp, although their discharges have not yet been signed. Last week at the Liberty they sang at both showings of D. W. Griffith’s picture “Hearts of the World.” Their many appearances in New York lately at big benefits have caused several vaudeville agents to bid for them for a long tour as soon as they are released from the service.

HOTELS OFFER WORK

The Hotel Association of New York City, 44 East 29th street, has issued posters asking soldiers who desire work to call. Light work for disabled men as well as employment for the able-bodied is promised suitable applicants.

FEBRUARDY 12, 1919

February 11, Vol. 2 No. 19

General Nicholson Appoints Board To Investigate Discharge Pleas Refused By Company Commander

Applications for discharge are now to be passed upon by a permanent board of officers under an entirely new system devised by Brig. Ge. William J. Nicholson to facilitate especially the release of man with dependents.

The features of the new plans are as follows:

1. A board of officers composed of Lieut. Col. Harris and Maj. Carson Will pass on applications disapproved by organization commanders and brought to the commanding general’s attention.

2. Men who are really indispensable will be provided with “understudies,” Who will take their places as soon as they have been taught the work and become an expert in it.

3. Every man in a disputed case will be given a personal hearing by the board of officers, which will rule on each application on its individual merits.

4. Man with dependency claims will be given priority; next will come those who have offers of good positions and can be spared or can train other man to do their work.

5. General Nicholson will give a hearing to any man who is dissatisfied with the ruling of the board of officers.

The New system was announced by the General in a recent address at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium.

“ I have established a board of officers to act on all applications for discharge disapproved by organization commanders,” he said. “We cannot help having a personal feeling in matters of that kind; if any man valuable to him as a company clerk, first sergeant, mess sergeant makes application for discharge, the company commander is very apt to say, “This man’s services cannot be spared.” I have done it myself lots of times. Now whenever an application for discharge comes up disapproved because a man is essential, that application is to go before this board of two Colonels and a Major Who have no relation with that company commander or his work— are absolutely unbiased and impartial. No application will go through without the board summoning the man and listening to his statement.

“If he is to be retained, the question of his “understudy” will be brought up. The company commander will put a man beside him to learn his work; when the new man is satisfactory, the old one will be permitted to go.

“There are three classes of men who apply for discharge; those who have dependents; those who have good jobs waiting for them, and those who have had political influence brought to bear to have me let them out. No reasonable man will hesitate to say that the man who has a wife and babies at home is to go first. The next man is the one who, working here for $30 a month, has a good position offered to him on the outside. If he can be spared, he will be permitted to go. Otherwise he will stay until his company commander can put an ‘understudy’ in to learn his work.

The General warned the men about observing discipline and being always gentlemanly in there bearing. He concluded by saying:

“If a Man thinks the board has not treated him properly, that it has denied him any of his rights, he can come to me. I will be very glad to see him and pass my judgment. And I must tell you that my sympathies are with you men.”

The applause shook the Y Auditorium as rarely before in its history.

ROOSEVELT DAY OBSERVED

In accordance with the instructions of a war department order requesting it's observance throughout the country, Sunday was Roosevelt Day at Camp Upton. The memory of the Great American was honored by several thousand soldiers in exercises at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium, including addresses and music.

Wounded Enjoy Party At The Camp Chapel

No one has ever suggested that Mrs. Bayard F. Smith, wife of the sergeant, isn't the blue ribbon Camp Upton hostess, and if anyone does in the presence of any of a dozen or so wounded soldiers, “assault and battery” Will probably be the charge. Last week the Sergeant’s commanding officer, assisted by Mrs. M. Seymour, of Seagate, L. I. and Mrs. Morgan, of Indianapolis, entertained a group of gold – stripers from the base hospital at the Camp Chapel. Music and an exhibition of cartooning by “Puck,” the art editor of Trench and Camp, pleased greatly. Not, in all fairness, as greatly as what came after—a white-cloth dinner with food prepared by the hostesses. Mrs. Smith and the Camp Chapel will connive at other such affairs, it is promised.

1800 IS LATEST RECORD

another record number of men to be discharged from Camp Upton, N. Y., was established last Wednesday, February 5, 1919, when approximately 1,800 men were actually discharged and left the Camp for their respective homes. Previous record numbers have been 1,700 and 1,600 respectively, made several weeks ago.

This is the greatest number of men to receive their final releases from this Camp since the work of demobilization the men was started over two months ago. The War Department schedule calls for the discharge of 2,400 men a day. From the above figures it can be readily seen that the work of the demobilization is being speeded up to reach the required number.

Camp College Has Fine Movie Class

Camp Upton now has a splendidly equipment and up-to-the-minute school for a moving picture operators at 309 13th Street. By a strange coincidence, The classes are being held in the building of the old machine gun school. The art of projecting pictures has taken the place of projecting bullets.

there is a class in session every afternoon from 3 to 5 and one in the evening from 8 to 10. Instruction is free to all, and Mr. M M. Hoover, the “Y” Educational Secretary, advises every soldier Who is interested to take advantage of the instruction, because he says the United States Employment Service is receiving requests to supply motion picture operators and there seems to be a real demand for them.

The school is so well equipped with model machine and extra parts that a New York “movie” man remarked it was about the best of its kind in the East. What is due largely to the technical knowledge and energy of J. J. Cronin, representative of the Community Moving Picture Bureau, who directs the school.

FREE Y. M. MEMBERSHIPS

The Central Y. M. C. A. Of Brooklyn has representatives who call to the attention of every man about to be discharged that the “Y” is offering three months full membership privileges, including the use of the employment bureau , free to

men leaving the service. All they have to do is show their honorable discharge.

Reconstruction Plan For Upton Looming Large

Disabled and convalescent soldiers in Camp Upton are now being prepared to resume the normal activities of the lives of peace with the same painstaking thoroughness and systematic instruction that was used for a bayonet drill, rifle practice and the other arts of war.

The work of reconstruction has been organized both at the Base Hospital and in the Convalescent Center on such an extensive scale that no man, from a non-English speaking convalescent doughboy to a crippled officer of many years’ professional training, can fail to be encouraged, sheared and benefited.

The complete program now under way includes:

1. The work of physically be building the badly wounded. This is done largely by eighteen Reconstruction Aides of physiotherapy at the Base Hospital.

2. The teaching of hard work at the Base Hospital by nine Reconstruction Aideswho have specialized in Occupational Therapy.

3. Corrective exercises for hospital cases followed by weaving on looms, manual training, automobile mechanics and other work intended to restore the injured to physical efficiency.

4. A school with classes in stenography, typewriting, English, current events, French, Spanish, arithmetic and similar subjects at the Base Hospital.

5. A program of daily physical exercises under watchful medical supervision to rehabilitate the men of the Convalescent Center.

6. The general school at 12 Street and Second Avenue where many courses, ranging from sonography to moving – picture operating and mechanical drafting are being or will be taught.

The marvels of modern reconstruction are best to be seen at the Base Hospital, where plans have been made to restore even the worst cases to a state where the men will have something to live for, will be able to feel that they are a part of the normal, everyday world and will find an adequate share of enjoyment and happiness. This work is under the active direction of Lieutenant William M Marston. Miss Meta N. Rupp is Head Aide of the occupational instructors and Miss Gertrude Healey is chief of the Physio Aides.

When A man is recovered sufficiently to be a subject for reconstruction, Captain Thomas, the chief orthopedist, prepares a prescription which calls for massage, electrical or hydro-therapy and perhaps passive and active exercises. In some cases the man can exercise and injured arm or leg or hand himself; often it is necessary for him to have it exercised gently for him until he gains a little strength.

The New orthopedic building a, D – five, is fed up with six specially made massage tables and 12 more are being built. Here, after the first steps are taken, the men are given carefully planned corrective exercises, similar to those used with such good effects combating the crippling action of infantile paralysis. Then various sorts of manual work are given for the same purpose. If a man cannot close his right hand properly, for instance, he may be given manual training work. The plane and saw handles are built out with modeling wax until they are almost large enough for him to grasp. He make the effort to hold them and thus gradually learns to close his hand.

Weaving, with its use of treadles, the throwing of the shuttle, and similar motions, is particularly excellent for providing that sort of exercise. Eight or ten looms will be provided for use at the hospital. Auto mechanics will also be taught and other trades. When men have got that far along, they will be about ready for discharge.

To help the men make the first steps in this work of reconstruction, the Occupational Aides will teach all sorts of handwork and art – crafts. Much of the instruction will be given right at the bedside of patients not sufficiently recovered to move about.

in order to lay foundation for treating each case properly, Miss Rupp and her age made a complete survey to discover just what each man's occupation had been, his education, his inclination in regard to his future work and all other data that might aid in deciding what should be done to restore him to a maximum of mental and physical efficiency. The teaching of handwork to the wounded is not so much with the idea that there will be a source of livelihood in it as to bring back a manual dexterity and arouse a renewed interest in life. The work is curative in many cases and help us both in keeping the men occupied and in limbering up their muscles.

Just what is to be done by the Occupational Aides was indicated in a unique and exceedingly interesting exhibition arranged by them last week in their building, formerly Ward K-12. They showed there examples of just the handicrafts that the men will be tight – basketry, simple weaving, wood-carving, book –binding, hammered metal work, modeling, wood – block printing, netting and cord-work, toy-making, tooled-leather. In this exhibition, of course, The articles showed expert craftsmanship and original and charming designs – work that would command high prices in New York. It is expected, however, that the wounded men will soon produce handiwork of almost equal value. It is planned to give an extensive exhibition of their products at that time.

Part of the building will be converted into a shop for metal and wood work and other occupations which would be too noisy for the wards. The larger part of the instruction, however, will be given at the bedside of the patients.

Men who have lost their right hands will be taught various crafts with their left until they are as skillful as they were before they were wounded, and other injuries will be compensated for as much as possible in the same manner.

With Miss Rupp in charge, the work in the Occupational Therapy is being conducted by the following Aides: Miss Dorothy Adrianne, Miss Katherine Conklin, Miss Ruth Rogers, Miss Sallie Puleston, Miss Alice Brady, Miss Bernice Elliot and Mrs. Francis Rickey, Miss Healey, who has charge of physiotherapy, is assisted by Head Aides Stevens and Atherton.

The hospital school is being organized by Serg’t Marke with the assistance of Miss Sallie Puleston, Miss Ruth Rogers and other Aides. The welfare organizations in camp provide teachers for stenography, arithmetic and various commercial subjects; Miss Puleston teaches English and typewriting and is the director of the school.

The English class is divided into four sections, English for foreigners, Elementary English, business English and current events. The last subject is introduced to keep the patients in touch with general affairs and to maintain their interest in the outside world. The hospital printing office, run by Prts. Ferguson and Mozee, also stands ready to teach men elementary typesetting.

An ample store of craft materials and other supplies has been laid in and Corp’l Jack Stangler has his hands full learning the difference between raffia and ash splint, tempera colors

and modeling wax, and other things not provided by the Quartermaster Manual. The supplies have just been bought in New York by Lieutenant Marston.

The most elaborate piece of work done so far by any patient at the Base Hospital was a large white table mat was a Red Cross in the center. It looks as if it were made of exquisite white and red Blossoms; in reality it is composed of 1,150 knots made of 36 threads each, cut and combed out into fluffy puff-balls. The Matt was made by Pvt. Angelo De Vincentis, formerly of Co. “E,” 327th Infantry, who was wounded by shrapnel in the leg during Argonne fighting. He comes from a family of weavers and that explains his remarkable work.

The physical reconstruction work at the Convalescent Center is being done under the direction of Athletic Director Mike Ryan. He started last week by giving a class of 200 such exercises as would build up their strength and suppleness and limber up affected parts.

About twenty-five of the men have crutches and cans. They are given special instruction and exercise a leg or an arm, Increasing the motion every day. Some of the boys, wounded in the leg, could hardly respond at all to the command, “Knee upward bend,” but the stiffness or away gradually and they are constantly getting better.

Six or eight medical officers watch the man all the time, particularly the gas and hard cases, so that there is no danger of fatigue or overstrain. The men do a little double time to warm up with, then set up exercises and after that it is mostly games.

“This system of exercising is limbering the boys up in great shape,” said Director Ryan. “Not only does it to their body is good, but their minds; it gives them confidence and courage. A lot of their trouble now is mental. They have been petted a great deal and told to keep quiet and rest and all that. But now they are to go out into life and must get over thinking of their injuries. I tell them often that the quicker they regain their strength, the sooner they will be discharged. They are taking hold of the work well and the improvement is noticeable.”

Soldier Must Wear Only Issued Uniform When He Receives His Discharge

Discharged soldiers will not be permitted to wear uniforms made by civilian or other tailors. If they continue in uniform after demobilization, they must wear only regulation issues.

The War Department has published the following orders governing the uniform question:

“Present law authorizes A discharged officer or soldier to wear his uniform from the place of discharge to his home, within three months of the date of his discharge from the service. Thereafter the officer may wear his uniform only upon occasions at ceremony.

“The enlisted man must return his uniform within four months of the date of discharge, but can wear it only as stated above.

“An act is now before Congress which, if past, will authorize any listed man to keep the uniform which they are permitted to wear home, and see where that particular uniform only, provided some distinctive mark or insignia, to be issued by the War Department, shall be worn.

“It will thus be clearly seen that neither under existing or proposed law will A discharged soldier be permitted to wear uniforms made by civilian or other tailors. They May legally where only the particular uniform which they have been permitted to retain.

“Commanding officers at camps, posts and stations will give the widest publicity to this information among the soldiers of their commands. No person will be permitted to solicit orders for, or deliver uniforms to soldiers about to be discharged. Persons or concerns persisting in selling uniforms to such soldiers, after having been warned not to do so, will not be permitted to come on or do business on the reservation.”

Many Returned Men Get Papers Of Citizenship

The opportunity Uncle Sam offers his unnaturalized nephews to become citizens quickly and with a minimum of red tape is being taken by scores of men just returned from overseas. Last week, according to Captain Elliot S. Benedict, A record sitting of the naturalization court was held. Papers of citizenship were given to 345 by Justice Platt, who was the presiding officer. There was one ex-German in the outfit. The rest by countries were: Italy, 122; Russia, 84; Great Britain, 53; Canada, 27; Greece, 16; Turkey, 13; Sweden, 11; Norway, 5; Austria, 5; Roumania, 4; Denmark, 2; Portugal, 1, and Spain, 1.

Soldiers not naturalized who have been over and served the country express the feeling that citizenship in the land they have helped defend is the natural and inevitable thing. They have flocked to the naturalization bureau ever since December 21, when the first casuals began to arrive from France. With large organizations now coming in it is believed by officers that the work of the court will increase. Sessions are to be held every two weeks. Lieutenant Roscoe F. Rupp is the naturalization officer.

By taking advantage of the army plan for naturalizing, hey man saves himself the five years which the process requires in civil life, infinite trouble and much expense. It’s a very simple affair here, requiring two witnesses to attest loyalty and appearing before the board.

Utilities Winning Large Place As A Crew Of Athletes

By Serg’t A. Ferrari

The wonderful showing made by the Utilities in the boxing tournament and the easy way in which their basketball team is cleaning up everything up in and out of camp, has given the boys read double the enthusiasm for Athletics. The splendid record is largely due to the immense interest Lieut. Starin, Lieut. Doudera and Lieut. Sholar take in their men’s welfare. They KNOW athletics.

The terrific pace set by Lieut. Sholar, Serg’ts Sliek and Schroeder in the daily 3 and 4 mile cross-country hikes is fast developing the Utility inside workers into QUICK and TIRELESS should they be so inclined, after their discharge from this man’s army. The other day Serg’t Weiskopf protested vigorously but in vain because he thought Serg’t Sliek set too mad a pace for the rookie walkers, 20 in all. Fifteen finished 3 miles in 39 minutes, Serg’ts Kapff and Donnecker limped in 3 minutes later with their tongues out and gasping for breath. Corp’l Gormerly and Prvt. Armordorsky dropped on the way and were picked up by some kind chauffeur in an automobile. The dizzy pace was too much for their indoor systems. Serg’t Taussig finished tired, and swore—“NEVER AGAIN!” and will devote his spare time to his basketball team.

Lieut. Lowe explained that this cross-country hiking is good for the birds that breathe the indoor atmosphere during the day—and night.

In the big Liberty Theatre boxing tournament Prvt. Rosenblum, Utilities, was too shifty for Corp’l Douglass, of Camp Mills. The Corporal carried some fat around his midsection.

Serg’t Weismier, Utilities (160-pound class), convinced Corp’l Shuck, of Camp Mills, that he (the Sergeant) could hit like a stubborn mule. They fought like two infuriated tigers and the house went wild. Lieut. Sholar yelled until he strained his voice to a thin whisper. Lieut. Starin’s face was a picture of happiness, and Lieut. Lowe roared with delight—when Weismier dropped the Jersey lad had hard and won the decision.

Soldiers Should Be Soldiers As Long As They Wear Uniforms

commanding officers at several camps are drawing attention to the lack of military courtesy and negligence of military regulations shown by their man, particularly those who have received honorable discharges and are allowed, by order of the War Department, to wear their uniforms after leaving the service.

Maj. Gen. De Rosey C. Cabell, Commander of the Southern Department, is one of those who have had the subject brought forcibly to their notice and he has issued a memorandum to all organization commanders. He expresses the hope that “discharged soldiers will appreciate the slouchiness of dress, and laxity of military courtesy while still in uniform not only reflects discredit upon the individual and the organization of which he was formally a member, but upon the whole military establishment.”

Maj. Gen. Cabell adds:

“Complaints are reaching these headquarters regarding lack of military courtesy, negligence regarding uniform regulations, such as wearing Red Cross sweaters outside, overcoats unbuttoned, etc. all this is no doubt due to the thoughtlessness upon the part of the individuals.

“While it may not be obligatory upon soldiers, after discharge, to salute officers, yet as long as the soldier is wearing the uniform of his country, furnished by his government, it should be a matter of pride for him to do so.”

Gen. Cabell hits the nail on the head, and his warning, or rather, man to man, friendly suggestion to discharge man is most timely. American soldiers have exalted the American uniform until a man has a right to thank God that he was privileged to wear it. When he salutes an officer The just charged man is in a fact paying tribute to himself and the glory of himself and his fellows, in and out of the Service. As an honorably discharged soldier, and saluting he is nearly paying respect to the uniform which he is still proud to wear and in which his family and friends are proud to see him.

The same goes for following The uniform regulation after discharge. The man who neglects it for no other reason than that he is out of the Army has begun to lose his own pride and to lower himself in the eyes of the world.

Overseas Unit Had Reported Last To General Nicholson

Arriving here recently from the front, the 102nd Trench Mortar Battery found that the commander of Upton is the same man to whom they last reported for action—Brig. Gen. William J. Nicholson. The General was commanding the 157th Infantry Brigade of 79th Division and the 102nd T. M. B. Was giving support to that unit. Their commanding officer, Capt. Chas. Pearson, reported his command to Gen. Nicholson in a dugout and there the two had lunch together.

The Organization was composed of seventy-four men and four officers when it arrived at Upton, the rest of the one hundred and one in the organization being with the Army of Occupation. It was formerly Troop I, of Buffalo. Serg’t Robert B, Adams tells of meeting his brother three times at the front. He is Lieut. John M. Adams, A bomber in the 9th Aero Squadron. The Sergeant was driving annual truck on a road back of Verdun when the truck was overturned and block traffic. An automobile with four officers drove up and one of the officers began to heap reproaches on the Sarge for blocking traffic. Adams looked— and sought in the rebukes another Adams, his brother. They met on two other occasions.

Casuals Are Now Permitted To Wear Shoulder Insignia

Casual officers and men from overseas me now where the shoulder insignia of their division, just as if they had never been separated from it. This rescinds a previous War Department order which forbade the wearing of such emblems by casuals.

The Morale Officers how's this and many other camps protested against the first regulation because it seemed to them unfair that man wounded in action and returned, often partially disabled, to this country for discharge, could not have the honor of wearing the colors of the division with which they had gone into action. The new ruling is as follows:

“Officers and enlisted man returning from France as casuals for the purpose of a discharge will be permitted to wear insignia indicating the tactical division, army corps or army with which they served overseas. This applies not only to those who are to be immediately discharged but also to those retained in hospitals pending discharge.

“Officers and enlisted men returning as casual is not for discharge but for active duty in this country will be required to remove such insignia.”

John, Fourteen Months A Buck, Measured for Chevs

Jack Kelley, T. and C.’s great old artist, has always then modest and every little thing. Now, it's his blushing self- abnegation that refuses to except salutes from the troops, although John is an officer.

His corps’ chevs have come—and he is. They were a perfect fit and were made to order.

John’s rise is phenomenal. He entered the service fourteen months ago. It is understood by his friends that he has been offered pretty good things with the Peruvian and other armies, but refused to jump his contract with the US forces. Trench and Camp has always felt that the corporals abilities which sooner or later force him to leave the fourth. The two little stripes prove it. Ah, there, John! He is not the sort who will be unkind to the Men Under Him.

“Miss Blue Eyes,” Happiest Of All, Here This Week

The Liberty Theatre offers for the good things. “Miss Blue Eyes” is first time in a Government theatre known as “The Happiest of All the musical comedy success, “Miss Musical Comedies,” and contains Blue Eyes,” Monday, Tuesday and laugh after laugh and tuneful music Wednesday, February 10, 11, and 12. If the show succeeds here as it is sure to, the entire circuit of Liberty theatres will be booked. Lieut. Gilson as usual is first in on the galore. A carload of beautiful scenic and electrical effects is carried and the engagement here promises to be one of the most successful this season. —Adv.

75 NEW JUMPS IN PERSONNEL

Another promotion of seventy-five men in the Camp Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment was recently made. Many of the men to receive higher ratings have been in camp a year or so, during which time they have been at work in the various departments of the Personnel Office. This is the largest list of promotions since January 15.

The following promotions, effective February 1, were announced:

To be Regimental Sergeants Major: Bn. Sergts. Maj. J. Siegrist, .Max Reich, Harry A. Gimler, J. C. Kobre, J. S. O’Brien and G. B. Austin.

To be Battalion Sergeants Major: Sergts. F. McLaughlin, J. V. Kline, G. L. Spence, Prvt. 1st Cl. H. Wallebstein, Sgt. J. P. Reilly, B. Schulhaus and 1st Cl. Pvt. T. W. Gilbert.

To be Sergeants: Pvts. 1st Cl. F. Nasser, Edwin Hock, Cpl. Otto Schmidt, Pvt. C. E. Martin,Cpls. H. S. Ash, W. H. Meyers, Pvt. 1st Cls. T. Schonour, Cpl. John R. Russell, Pvt. 1st Cls. M. Schmuckler, Gilbert Clark, Pvt. James McGill, Cpl. Harold A. Nelson and Cpl. C. J. Hoffman, Pvts. 1st Cl. H. J. Maass and Paul Hayes, Cpl. William S. Daubney and Cpl. N. H. Fillebrown.

To be Corporals: Pvt. Jack Kelly, 1st Cl. Pvt. Raymond Richter, Pvt. J. R. Smith, Pvts. 1st Cl. M. I. Davis, C. Gambolatt, Philip Ahearn, J. F. Lender, Joseph Reynolds, Pvt. T. F. Smith, Pvt. 1st Cl. Michael Taylor, Pvt. Charles R. Keiser, 1st Cl. Pvt. Andrew E. Ehrler, Harold E. Duffy, Pvt. 1st Cl. G. W. Cole and J. B. Ulrich, Pvts. Fred Klintberg and G. L. Shaughnessy, Pvt. 1st Cl. H. N. Bregstein, Pvt. H. O. Cady, J. A. Canniff, 1st Cl. Pvt. A. H. Lucas and T. D. Flaherty.

To be Privates 1st Class: J. T. Splattered, L. M. Rosen, M. A. Sachs, L. R. De Mont, C. Stevens, B. Goldstein, F. E. Hanlon, J. W. Davis, J. Shulkin, Charles Peet, T. E. Hathway, Joseph Lonardo, Ralph Markowitz, P. P. Decker, H. E. Starke, A. J. Meeks, A. Robertson, V. Skopra, R. C. Howard, R. Somerville, J. C. Hogan, J. Duffy, C. W. Christie, E. J. Miller, H. N. Bentley, W. H. Kelley, J. E. Anderson and J. W. Hammond.

1750 A Day Is New Discharge Record

A New record for the number of men to be mastered out of the service from this camp in a single day was reached last Thursday, January 30, 1919 when 1700 men were actually discharged and over 250 men were transferred to other camps for the purpose of demobilization.

The previous record—1,600 men a day, including those discharged and transferred, was established about ten days ago.

The men in the Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment are working hard to reach the War Department’s maximum schedule, which calls for the discharge of 2,400 men a day.

A Great deal of credit for the record number of Maddie to leave this cantonment must be given to Capt. C. Grant Frick, in charge of the Transportation Section of the Personnel Office, and his staff of efficient workers.

Holding the Camp Sport Pivot

Last week’s boxing feast was the biggest thing in boxing ever staged at camp Upton. All the bouts were good, and the Upton boxers showed the results of the training they have been undergoing during the week preceding the fight. Lewis had a good man to meet in Kid Carter, who is a boxer of the heavy- hitting rather than the clever type. The bout was a good one, however, with Lewis always superior, and showing rare speed and cleverness.

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Why not a basketball league for the camp? It need not be a permanent affair, but to meet the transient condition of the different organizations it could be a monthly illumination series, points being awarded to the teams winning the most games, points to be totaled at the end of the season. Last year there was good competition, and the real league did not form until the middle of February.

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The Litt Cup is waiting to be one by the best basketball team in camp. This cop is a trophy to be held by the winner until some other organization lips it. It has not been up for competition since the 77th division was here. Strictly speaking, the last championship team was Lieut. Corley’s Fire Company Baseball Team, who should be holders of the cup.

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The Utilities won the first game with an outside team. There are a number of teams on the island looking for basketball games. The War Camp Community Service was instrumental in getting in number of games for the Upton baseball teams, and managers of camp basketball teams should get in touch with Matt Urie, War Camp Community Service Club, Main Street, Patchogue, L. I.

Mike Ryan Will enter a strong team from Upton in the Meadowbrook A. C. games. He is out after track and cross-country men. With Larry Scutter, late U. of P. sprinter and middle-distance runner. Lieut. Jack Dunn, Baltimore College hundred-yard man, and several other good sprinters still in camp, the Uptonians should do something in the 440 relay. It is rather a pity that Mike Ryan’s present capacity as athletic instructor and recent job coach brand him as a professional athlete. He is still a good distance man, and in his present condition might surprise a few of the present champs.

HOSPITALITIES FALL BEFORE B CO., 42ND INF.

The Base Hospital five create a strong game against Co. 2, 42nd Infantry, and won easily. The floor work of the infantry Waze was good, although they played on the ball too much, and have two little. The shooting of the pill rollers was exceptionally good, McCloy, Hornstein and Marko dropping in some exceptional shots with horseshoes all over them.

McCloy was the most prolific scorer. He scored seven baskets from the floor in spite of the fact that he was well guarded all through the game. Fouls were frequent, fifteen being called on the home side and ten on the visitors, the visitors scoring eight of their twelve points from fouls. Summary:

Base Hospital (31) 42nd Inf., Co. B (12)

McCloy……………………………….F……………Witmer

Marko…………………………………F………….Coughlin

Hornstein……………………………..C…………..Corton

Maher…………………………………G…………….Pohl

Carroll…………………………………G………Kareyinski

Substitutes: Adams for Pohl; Askey for Coughlin; Stulty for Karey. Goals from field: McCloy, 7; Hornstein, 4; Marko, 3; Corton, Witmer. Goals from foul; Corton, 4; Pohl, 3; Witmer, Hornstein, 3. Referee: Peck. Timekeeper: Kahn. Scorer: Estey.

304TH F. A. TO HAVE MEDAL

Medals commemorating the part their boys played in the war have been designed by the welfare association of the 304th Field Artillery and will be given relatives and friends of man in the regiment who died in service. The 304th was part of the 77th division and trained at Upton.

Sergeant Ash Camp Chess Champion

The Chess tournament at the J. W. B. building to establish the championship of the Camp was brought to a close with Serg’t Henry Ash, a member of the Camp Personnel Adjutant's Detachment , defeated private Mason, of the Headquarters Co. of the 42nd Infantry, winning one and a half out of two games. Private Mason was the winner of the second prize, while Pvt. Hurley, of the Camp Personnel Adjutant's Detachment, won third prize.

Following is the official score:

Won Drew Lost Score

Serg’t Henry Ash………………….18 2 0 19

1st Prize

Pvt. Wm. Mason…………………..17 2 1 18

2nd Prize

Pvt. E. Hurley………………………16 2 2 17

3rd Prize

Out of 20 games played by Serg't Ash during the Camp Championship won 18, while two games were drawn. Serg't Ash was the only one to draw against Mr. Charles Jaffe, who played simultaneously games here while at the opening of the chess meeting. The Sergeant has been playing chess for the last three years and has played in various parts of this and other foreign countries. While living in Panama the Sergeant played for the championship for the Atlantic side of the Isthmus, which is held every year between teams representing the Pacific and Atlantic sides.

Headquarters, 42nd, Takes Over D Outfit on Floor

Headquarters Co., 42nd Infantry, beat Co. D in a fast game at Y Hut 37. Chorost, of the Headquarters team, was the best forward on the floor. Headquarters played great team-work. Co. D was scrappy on the floor and weak on shooting. Summary:

Headquarters (30) Company D (7)

Champlain…………………F…………Gechell

Chorost…………………….F…………..Horn

Herbert…………………….C………….Moore

O’Neil………………………G……….Matamore

Swartha……………………G………….Manini

Substitutes: Bean for Herbert; Jerguner for Bean; Walsh for Manini. Goals from field: Chorost, 7; Herbert, 4; Bean, 3; Horn, Moore. Goals from foul: Chorost, 2; Matamore, 2; Gechell. Timekeeper: MacDonald. Referee: Lieut. Hembree. Scorer: Bischoff.

COMPANY C ALSO FALLS

Headquarters Co., 42nd Infantry, had a close game with Company C at Y Hut 36. Coughlin, who only played in the first half, scored three baskets for the losers, and played a fast game. Chorost and Champlain were conspicuous for the winners. Score:

Headquarters (16) Company C (12)

Chorost………………….R. F…………..Coughlin

Champlain………………L. F………………Jahn

Pierson…. ………………C………………..Carton

Herbert…………………..R. G…………..Higgins

Boyce……………………L. G…………….Asher

Substitutes: Svatba for Boyce; Askey for Coughlin. Goals from field: Chorost, 3; Champlain, 3; Coughlin, 3; Jahn, 2; Pierson, Herbert, Carton. Several fouls missed. Referee: Kraetzer. Timekeeper: Stroh. Scorer: Serg't Ben

MARCH 4, 1919

March 4, Vol. 2, No. 22

First Troops of 77th Come Back

The first men of the Seventy-seventh Division to come back from fighting in France to their old training camp arrived last week, with a splendid record. They were 148 men and six officers of the 302nd Trench Mortar Battery, under command of Capt. Samuel J Reid. There were ninety Man in the outfit who left with the battery from this camp in April of last year and four of the officers, including Capt. Reid, were in the organization when it was first formed in September, 1917 of green drafted men who didn't know the difference between a trench mortar and a skirmish line.

Now they're back, hardened and seasoned veterans of fighting along the Vesle, in the Argonne and elsewhere. They were unable to use the medium type trench mortar but instead took over captured German 77 and 105 millimeter howitzers. They were able to get plenty of ammunition from the supplies which the Germans left in their retreat. The battery reported that the balance of the Seventy-seventh is preparing to embark and can be expected here by the last of March.

Personnel Men Named For Clerks’ Job

Sixty non-coms of the camp personnel adjutant’s detachment are to be recommended for appointment as field clerks, it was announced recently from Maj. Nicholls’ headquarters.

The position of field Clark carries a salary of $1,200 a year, quarters and medical attention and the uniform is that of an officer minus the insignia and braid on the sleeves.

SERVICES FOR 27th DIVISION

Arrangements are being completed whereby special religious services will be held in the Camp Chapel, while the 27th Division is in this Camp. As usual there will be a special Protestant communion service every Sunday morning at 7:30 AM in the Chapel, at which all are invited.

John W. Jacobs of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews will be stationed here during the period of demobilization of the Division and will be pleased to have any of the members of this society as well as others interested in this work call on him at the Chapel.

There Will also be a rector in Camp during the 27th’s stay at Upton.

CENTRAL SCHOOL GROWING

The Central School at Second Avenue and Twelfth Street, is growing rapidly. The attendance is now over one hundred a day. There are classes in stenography, typewriting, all commercial subjects, Spanish, French and English, free to all enlisted men.

The school for moving-picture operators is now open and classes are being held every afternoon and evening. The demand for operators is said to be considerable. Expert instruction is offered in the school free of charge.

PRINCESS PAT’S VETERAN SHOWS REAL WAR DOG

Lieutenant Jack Monroe, former heavyweight pugilist who enlisted in the Canadian Princess Pats in 1914 has been in Upton recently and addressed audiences at the Liberty Theatre. The famous regiment of which Lieutenant Monroe is one of the few survivors had fifteen thousand men passed through as replacements after the original outfit was practically wiped out. His right arm hangs useless as the result of the severing of the principle motor nerve by a bullet. With the Lieutenant, was his collie dog, Bobbie Burns, Princess Pats’ mascot who was gassed and received a medal for heroism.

4nd Infantrymen Take Two-Day Hike To Ocean Summer Resort

The 42nd Infantry last week opened the Smith’s Point season informally. Smith’s Point is the bathing annex to Camp Upton, much used during last year's torrid season by soldiers here. The 42nd is the kind of an outfit that recks little of weather conditions however and even though the calendar says winter is still here hiked, tout ensemble, to the Point. It was a two day party. The soldiers slept in the old hotel which during the summer was a recreation and canteen center. That is, as many as could find accommodations did. The others bunked in pup tents and on the porch.

A Big party was held in the hotel in the evening. Ten boxing bouts were staged, as an event in the camp regimental tournament and the band furnished entertainment. Rations were taken along I'm prepared in the hotel kitchen by the company cooks. Col. Osmun Latrobe led his boys in the expedition.

AGRICULTURE WILL BE TAUGHT HERE

Plans are under way to start an agricultural school in Upton for giving courses in scientific farming to those men who wish to take advantage of the excellent farm propositions offered to discharge soldiers by both State and Federal agencies. M. M. Hoover, Y Educational Secretary, expects to establish these classes in connection with the Central School at Second Avenue and Twelfth Street. The instructors will be from the Long Island School of Agriculture at Farmingdale, which has been furnishing lectures on farm topics in camp for the past two months.

Lectures will be given on soils, poultry raising, gardening, probably bee-keeping and other lines of agricultural work helpful to would be farmers. Definite announcement as to the courses and the time of the classes will be given later. No charge, of course, will be made for the instruction.

Troop Tide Ebbs And Flows Here

The tides of troops which ebbs and flows through the railroad terminal here has been functioning, as tides will, during the last week. Thousands have gone, but other thousands have come in to take their place. Nearly the entire 369th Infantry has been either mustered or transferred. The 368th Infantry went to Camp Meade for discharge, and other smaller units have broken up and their members secured the honorable discharge paper. On one day, to counterbalance, nearly five thousand more men of the 92nd Division arrives. The 365th Infantry, sanitary train and headquarters of the 183rd Brigade were included.

After Many Trials Are Made Citizens

One hundred and twenty-five more right arm bearing wound chevrons went up in Upton naturalization court last week in an oath of allegiance to the United States. The affiants were returned man and some of them were obtaining citizenship papers after numerous attempts since being in the army. It was the fourth try for Max Gorfien, A Russian- born private of Company D, 326th Infantry. When he was drafted from New York over a year ago he was on the point of getting his papers here when his transfer came to Camp Gordon. When his division, the 82nd, was here to embark for France Gorfien tried again but this attempt was not successful to go overseas. His third trial was interrupted by orders sending his unit into action in the Argonne. Two other New York lads had had similar experiences: Abe Rubin, Company C, 325th Infantry and Max Wizeman, Company D, 317th Machine Gun Battalion.

One of the new citizens, Patrick Lee, of Company C, 165th Infantry, the old Fighting Sixty-ninth had been in the trenches from February 2nd to October 14th, 1917. He was wounded at Verdun. Lee has been in the United States six years. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Morschauser presided over this last session of the court. It is to be held every two weeks.

Concert By 368th Band Goes Big With Crowd

The Y. M. C. A. Auditorium was over-run by lovers of the jazz and other forms of concert band music recently when the announcement went a bride that Lieutenant A. Jack Thomas and his famous music producers of the 368th colored infantry were booked to appear. The organization had been heard before but the reception was not a whit less enthusiastic. Lieut. Thomas’ where shows in the accurate reading of several pretentious overtures and marches and in the jazzing realm the 368th proved supreme. His “Marche Triomphant” dedicated to the victorious allied armies was on the program.

77TH TO HAVE SOCIETY

The friendships formed through the weeks of battle in the Argonne and along the Meuse are not to be necessarily broken after the men of the Seventy-seventh Division are discharged from the service. A Seventy-seventh Division Association has been formed, with Maj. Spencer F. Weaver head of the executive Committee, and it is probable a clubhouse will be secured. Every man who went overseas with the Seventy-seventh Division is eligible to membership.

TAKE BIG PANORAMA HERE

The Davis Publishing Company of Camp Dix had a representative here during the past week taking a big panorama picture of the camp. A platform was erected on the headquarters hill tower, from which the camera was slang about to take in a large area. Pictures of the commander, Gen. Nicholson, and of the late Gen. Bell will be inset in the picture.

Chance To Study Mechanics

An opportunity is offered Upton men to fit themselves for positions as auto mechanics, chauffeurs, salesmen and garagemen through Philadelphia Mechanical and Electrical School, 614-618 Brown and 720-724 Marshall Streets, Philadelphia. Literature descriptive of the opportunities will be available through the employment service headquarters, 341 Upton boulevard.

Famous Pianist Here In Concert

Edwin Hughes, A pianist of international reputation play several groups of numbers in a recent Sunday concert brought to the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium by Charles D. Isaacson, music editor of the “New York Globe.” Mr. Hughes introduced several of the compositions of John Field, the Irish composer of the last mid-century, Mr. Isaacson reading a short account of Mr. Field’s interesting life as an Irish Composer in Russia.

Personnel Lads Take To Dancing of Late

By SERG’T. L. C. KELLOGG

Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment

A popular pastime with the members of the Personnel Adjutant's Detachment of late is dancing. Many of the boys are to be seen at the Hostess Houses or at the K. Of C.’s hut on the Boulevard add both the mid week and weekend dances. Among those observed showing some damsel the latest apps are Serg't Maj. Seidler, Corp’l Davis, Pvt. Van Thyn, Corp’l Moose, Serg’t Irving Epstein, Pvt. Letzer, Serg’t Maass, Serg't Maj. Wallenstein, Corp’l Ulrich, Pvt. Biophysics, Serg’t Maj. Bregstein and others too numerous to mention.

Serg't McKee, Who is one of the oldest members of the Detachment, has just returned from a short furlough. Only recently Mac was discharged from the Base Hospital, where he was giving old Dr. Fluey a tussle. Serg't Maj. Moore and Seg’t Fertel have also returned from furloughs.

Regt. Serg't Maj. Seidler is back again at work in the Demobilization Section at Tenth Street after being at the Hospital with the fluey. Walter, who has been in Camp almost a year, is one of the best known members of the Detachment and has worked in almost all the departments of the Camp Personnel Office. Before coming to Camp, Serg't Maj. Seidler, who, by the way, is the oldest sergeant major in Point of service in the Detachment, worked for the International News Service.

Evidently Serg't Manitsky, who claims to be the shortest sergeant in the Detachment, intends to open a fruitstand after he receives his discharge from the service. Hardly a day passes that this little, stocky, black haired typist and steno, is not seen eating an apple, orange or some other fruit.

Of late Corp’l Talabac has been bemoaning the fact that he has to content himself with smoking cigars of an inferior grade. Before coming to Camp, the Corp’l was an interpreter for the Government and worked on Ellis Island. In the course of his duties it was necessary for him to go down the bay and meet the large transatlantic liners. In this way Pandely got acquainted with many of the stewards of the ocean greyhounds, who have a reputation of smoking big black cigars composed of foreign tobacco.

Looking after discharges of men who have put in claims from the various organizations in Camp has kept Serg’t Maj. Lewis extremely busy lately. Notwithstanding this fact, Charles finds time to write a few letters most every night at the Hostess House.

Since receiving his new chevrons as Battalion Sergeant Major, our friend Schmuckler has been observed eating a great many of his meals at the K. Of C. In view of the fact that his new rating carries with it considerably more money, it is no wonder that Schmuckler enjoys indulging in the delicacies of the season.

Since working in the Billeting Office, Serg't Eddie Hock is becoming very fond of crullers. It is the custom of late to hand out coffee and crullers to the soldiers as they come off the trains at the terminal.

Since the opening of the new J. W. B. building, Pvt. 1st Cl. Abraham has been spending a great deal of his spare time keeping a chair warm.

Serg't Otto Schmidt has been leading the life of “Reilly” of late. The reason for this was due to the fact that Otto’s eyes have given him a little trouble and it was necessary for him to take a trip over t the Base Hospital and have the Dr. Put some drops in his blue lamps.

Serg't Henry Ash is enjoying a short furlough. Henry recently left the Base Hospital, where was confined following an attack of the fluey. While on his leave of absence the Sergeant has been given orders to purchase the prizes for the chess tournament which was held recently at the J. W. B. building.

AT-TEN-SHUN!

An opportunity to the boys at Y-hut 31, corner 11th Street and 2nd Avenue.

Do you know that exercise is too the body what friction is to metal. The latter Will rust if not used, and the body will become diseased if not exercised.

Every morning at 11 o'clock come around, take off your hat and coat, fall in.

Watch your muscles grow.

See you in the morning,

STROH,

Physical Director.

Red Cross Enlarges Work At Upton Centered At Convalescent House

Upton’s Red Cross Organization is having the busiest days and it's history here, with the activities at the base hospital convalescent house increasing daily. Major L. A. Gillette, Camp field director, has moved his headquarters from the center of camp to the base and a number of new workers have been taken on to handle new entertainment and other enlarged programs. At the Base, One of the important field is in the wards where to workers visit the convalescing wounded and find out needs and means by which the Red Cross can be of help. Many soldiers have received nothing except casual pay for some months because of having moved about in France and England from hospital to hospital, with their records always a lap or so behind them. Some are unable to buy toilet requisites— shaving cream, razors, toothbrushes, etc. The Red Cross has furnace thousands of these articles without cost. Nothing is sold. Captain A. F. Lowe who was for nine months with the Foyer de Soldats in France, Captain H. St. John Herfurth who was five months in France with the Red Cross and Captain E. A. Follette, are the War visitors. Captain E. G. Wood is the associate field director and is in charge of hospital service which includes the furnishing of woolen articles— six, sweaters and helmets—to medical corps men and patients.

Conducting entertainments in the convalescent house has become one of the noteworthy contributions of the Red Cross at the Base. In charge of the movies, Bonneville, boxing, organization of what orchestras other work is Captain P. W. Stevens who served in the French artillery. He was gassed at Verdun in August, 1917. For seven months he was with the American aviation abroad, as an observer.

Miss Alice Gordon, for nine years a social service expert in Hanneman Hospital, New York, is in charge of the social service network. Miss Marjorie Wilkes, American Library Association and Miss Nell Conway, War Camp Community Service our other members of the staff.

The Red Cross has painted and furnished a barrack in the convalescent Center for the use of the men there. Another of its pieces of service is the conduct of a visitors’ house at the base where friends and relatives of patients if they are in urgent need navy teen accommodations.

At a recent meeting of welfare workers at the Base the entire field of service there was gone over and responsibility apportioned to the various organizations—Y. M. C. A., Knights of Columbus, Y. W. C. A., Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, National Catholic War Council and the others. The Y. M. C. A. already has a hut at the hospital and the Knights of Columbus plan to equip another one.

Y MEN GO ON TRAINS

Y. M. C. A. secretaries from the transportation department of the organization in New York are sent on all Troop trains from Upton now, announces Hermon E. Eldredge, general Y secretary in Camp. There are large shipments of troops to other camp's for Discharge and Red Triangle secretaries are aboard to provide certain comfort and entertainment.

At several large horse sales Uncle Sam has been disposing of the horses and mules quartered at the Camp Remount Depot. The above picture was taken at one of the recent “Horse Fairs.”

CONTRIBUTE TO CARRY ON

Recognition of Corp’l Arthur Wakeling’s recent story of reconstruction work at Camp Upton was recently reviewed by him in the form of a commission from Col. Frank Billings, Surgeon General’s Office, to prepare a similar article for “Carry On,” the official magazine of reconstruction. Col. Billings is in charge of all the great work of up building wounded soldiers. Corp’l Jack Callahan was also similarly recognized and is preparing a cartoon on reconstruction for “Carry On.”

DEMOBILIZATION POLICY

The policy of the War Department concerning demobilization has been outlined in a letter from the Chief of Staff to Congressman Mann, of Illinois:

The letter, in part, follows:

“The War Department studied The question of the mobilization very carefully before adopting any policy. Two needs of the country were kept constantly in mind: First, The resumption as rapidly as possible of the normal industrial life of the country, and, second, replacement there any of individuals in the military forces and in occupations but ended upon cessation of hostilities. The War Department give serious consideration to the plan of making the order of discharge depend on the availability of industrial positions to which the individual soldier may return as opposed to the plan of disbanding complete organizations in order of their availability for discharge.

“The former plan was deemed impracticable. It would have involved the processes of appraising the years of each soldier as a separate unit, endeavoring to compare has individual rights to discharge with the rights of all others, and marshaling the priorities accordingly. Even if the likelihood of obtaining employment has been considered by classes, such as farmers, metal workers, municipal employees, etc., it would have been necessary to consider further the relative demand for each class in each separate section. The preliminary investigation necessary to an equitable determination of such a schedule, if practicable at all under present conditions in this country, would have delayed all demobilization beyond reason.

“On the other hand, disbandment of complete military units could be and was immediately begun. In this way the military situation with safe guarded and at the same time demobilization was accelerated. If a cross section of industrial or agricultural class discharges had been at once cut across all military organizations, the integrity and efficiency of every unit would have been destroyed at the outset, to the confusion of orderly procedure and retardation of the whole demobilization program.

“The determined principle is that all of our soldiers who services are no longer needed are entitled to discharge. The method adopted, it is believed, will accomplish that result with least delay, and without favor to those who may have influential friends to intercede for or to take up their cases individually with the War Department.

“The military situation and the actual mechanism of demobilization necessitate the retention in the service for the present of a considerable number of men trained or fitted to do the work required. It is doubtless difficult for these individuals to reconcile themselves to being discharged. But from this on there is no escape. For them the emergency is not ended, although the stimulation and excitement of active warfare are over.

“Certain large units organized for oversea service were promptly demobilized en bloc, and during that process the daily discharges ran well over 30,000. In this connection, attention is invited to the discontent caused in England by the fact that the demobilization of the United States troops had proceeded so much more expeditiously than the demobilization of the British.

“Such results would have been simply impossible had it been attempted to discharge immediately every soldier who made individual application on industrial grounds. There are hundreds of thousands of men now returned to their families, home communitess, and industrial employment who might not have been released for months if the War Department had attempted to inaugurate a scheme of demobilization based largely upon individual requests for individual discharge. The absorption of of these men into the General life of the country—their return to productive employment—has assisted in the permanent revitalization of industrial life and has expedited the return of the country to its normal peacetime conditions.

“While the War Department realize the impracticability of discharging and I live of between three and four million men under a scream based primarily upon individual applications for discharge, yet the need of some elasticity in the scheme of demobilization was always recognized.

“It is recognized that a certain amount of complaint and just content is inevitable. The soldier who sees his neighbor leave while he is held is sometimes inclined to overlook the relative reasons therefor and declare himself a victim of negligence and incompetence. Criticism was to be expected because of the conflicting interests of hundreds of thousands of individuals, each naturally intent on his own case alone. The accomplishment of this enormous number of discharges is a task of technical complexity, requiring patience and broad vision.

“The statement has just been made on the floor of the House of Representatives that the orders for demobilization of the army were not being carried out in good faith, and that officers failed to grant applications for discharge, because, by reducing the force under them, they would lose their commissions, and that some of these officers wish to keep a large number of men in the service in order to make their jobs more important and more permanent.

It is the purpose of the War Department to release all members and our temporary forces in this country except those who services are essential to the administration of our demobilization and Convalescent centers, ports of debarkation, supply depots, garrisoned posts and stations along the Mexican border and in our insular possessions.

“The only question is how this demobilization can be done in the promptest, fairest and most efficient manner. Where individual requests for discharges have not been granted in the past, such refusals have been based upon considerations of the greatest good for the greatest number.

“It is believed that under the present instructions all applications for immediate individual discharge which possess merit will be approved, and that from now on the men in this country still remaining in units will be discharged largely as individuals to enable them to resume employment where positions are waiting for them.

“I have written at this way because I wish to make it clear that demobilization is not proceeding haphazardly, but in accordance with a very definite and considered policy, and

the War Department feels certain that as time passes and the matter is more thoroughly understood and the fax become completely know the country will become convinced that the demobilization was conducted in an efficient and well-planned manner.”

Equitable Distribution Of Trophies Captured During War Is Proposed

How proud the home folks are of the men who fought for their country is shown by the fact that there is hardly a village in the land which has not been bombarded it's Congressman and Senators with applications for trophies captured from the Germans. It has been almost as much of a problem in awarding the trophies as it has been to demobilize the Army.

Representative Brodbeck, of Pennsylvania, seems to have conceived a better proposition than the introduction of a separate bill to please each supplicant town and village. He proposes, in H. R. 14105, that there shall be an equitable distribution of captured war devices and trophies to the states and territories and the District of Columbia, pro rata as the total number of men serving from each state, territory and District of Columbia is to the total number of men serving from all states, territories and the District.

He would so distribute all cannon, gun carriages, machine guns, minenwerfers, mortars, bomb throwers, flamethrowers, gas projectors, and other ward devices and trophies captured by our Armed Forces from the Armed Forces of Germany and allied nations, with the exception of such as may be required for experimental purposes or for actually used by the Armed Forces of the United States and the further exception of such of the devices aforementioned as may be required for display or for monumental purposes in Arlington national cemetery and in other national cemeteries, national parks, and national monuments wheresoever situated.

In Italy The suggestion has been made that the military authorities should give a number of Austrian cannon captured by the Italians to make church bells to replace those removed by the enemy.

Colleges To Admit Men As “War Specials”

Many colleges throughout the country will readmit returning soldiers as “War Specials.” In this way it is planned to permit men who were forced to quit their studies, to take up the work where they left off. They can re-enter at any time.

The following List of those institutions, any of which will send full details, was sent out by the War Department:

University of Alabama, University, Ala.

University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark.

Pomona College, Claremont, Cal.

College of the Pacific, San Jose, Cal.

Leland Stanford Junior University, Stanford University, Cal.

University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo.

Colorado Agricultural College, Fort Collins, Col.

(Will admit on suggested basis to courses in science, agriculture, and engineering, and to courses in veterinary medicine under limit fixed by United States Bureau of Animal Industry.

Trinity College, Hartford, Ct.

Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla.

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.

Carthage College, Carthage, Ill.

St. Ignatius College, Loyola University, Chicago, Ill.

Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.

Illinois College, Jacksonville, Ill.

Northwestern College, Naperville, Ill.

Bradley Polytechnic Institute, Peoria, Ill.

University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill.

(Definite action not yet had by University Senate. Would probably accept individuals pending such action.)

James Millikin University, Decatur, Ill.

Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind.

Hanover College, Hanover, Ind.

Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Ames, Iowa.

Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa.

Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kan.

Cooper College, Sterling, Kan.

Center College, Danville, Ky.

Georgetown College, Georgetown, Ky.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.

Tulane University of Louisiana, New Orleans, La.

(With certain limitations.)

Louisiana College, Pineville, La.

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.

Tufts College, Tufts College, Mass.

Clark College, Worcester, Mass.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.

Meridian College, Meridian, Mass.

Park College, Parksville, Mo.

Drury College, Springfield, Mo.

University of Montana, Missoula, Mont.

University of Nevada, Reno, Nev.

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.

SECOND ARMY CORPS HERE

The headquarters of the Second Army Corps, including forty-three officers and sixteen field clerks, came to Upton last week for discharge. At the front, the Thirtieth and Twenty-seventh Division were under the corps headquarters. One officer in the outfit, Lieut. Lee Brown, left Camp Upton last April as assistant intelligence officer of the Seventy-seventh Division.

$2,500 For Camp Athletic Fund

The recent benefit at the Century theatre to swell the Camp Athletic Fund enriched it by between $2,500 and $3,000. Twenty-one Broadway acts participated, under the direction of Chamberlain Brown. Plans for the expenditure are that “the money will be used in the construction of a gymnasium and athletic field for the benefit of soldiers returning from overseas who are stationed at Camp Upton pending their discharge.”

M. P.’S BEAT COMPANY D

The Hut 30 Y Five, composed mostly of M. P.’s lost their first game to the strong Co. D team of the 42nd Infantry. The game was played on the floor of Hut 30. Score:

Co. D, 42nd Inf. (19) Hut 30 (12)

Moore…………………..R. F…………Hausdorf

Horne……………….….L. F……….…..Gersner

O’Connor………………..C…………..….Carroll

Hendrick………………..R. G………..Weinberg

Tuttle………………………L. G………….Daly

Goals from field, Co. D—Moore, 4; Horne, 3; O’Connor, 2. Y. M. C. A. —Hausdorf, 3; Gersner, 1; Weinberg, 1. Goals from fouls—Co. D, O’Connor, 1. Y. M. C. A. —Hausdorf, 2. Referee—Swem. Substitutions—Y. M. C. A. —Praine for Carroll, Brooker for Weinberg.

CORRESPONDENCE BY THE TON

PARIS.—Some idea of the number of letters American soldiers write home may be gained from the fact that a single item passed by the Y. M. C. A. Purchasing Department in one month was for 10,000,000 letterheads and 100,000,000 envelopes, which are expected to last the soldiers three months. It is thought that this may not be enough, now that peace gives the doughboy more time for writing letters.

Agriculturists Tell Of Farm Opportunities

Instructive talks have been given recently in the welfare of buildings by representatives of the New York state School of Agriculture. Prof. H. F. Bulton lectured on soils, Prof. L. R. Hart hill on fruit-growing, Prof. C. S. Wright on farm management, Prof. O. F. Kilham on farming, Prof. Norton on bee keeping and Prof. Brooks on poultry raising. Men attracted by the “back to the soil” movement have showed much interest in these addresses.

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G. A. P.

Ted (Kid) Lewis has gone from amongst us. Since coming to Upton to assist the athletic officer as boxing instructor a few months ago Lewis has done a lot to stimulate the sport here. He has made fairly good boxers of the mediocre mitt artists he found on his advent and the Upton boxing team has given a good account of itself. The boxing tournament of the Camp was a distinct success, and the bouts in this contest helped pass many weary wintry evenings and entertained several thousands of soldiers. Filled with emulation, the 42nd Infantry staged a novice tournament, and the men who attended Lewis’ classes showed to good advantage, winning in each class.

The class held by the champ for the training of company boxing instructors was a success in every way. The training of fifty men as instructors resulted in the transmission of the rudiments of boxing to several hundreds of men in the various companies. Lewis boxed several exhibitions himself, too, for the entertainment of the men.

When at Gordon Lewis contracted malaria, and a recent attack caused him to retire a sanitarium up in the mountains, cancelling several fights, and dropping a wad of money.

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Mike Ryan has been down with a bad cold which kept him confined to his quarters for a week. Mike still hopes to get a championship service team from his squad, and will meet the Boston Navy team soon.

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Young Marino has received his discharge. Marino has boxed almost nightly during the past six months and is good shape for the two ten round bouts he will fight during the next two weeks. He has a wife dependent upon his mitts for support.

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The unbeaten Utilities team met their Waterloo when they stacked up against the colored boys of the “Old 15th.” They played a hard game, but were beaten on their shooting ahead on the Depot Brigadeers, and there should be some interesting competition before the basketball season is ended.

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And while there is a temporary lull in boxing and wrestling owing to the basketball league games taking so much time, Bill Kraetzer, the old War-horse is still juggling weights and teaching jtu-jitsu down at Y 35.

VAUDEVILLE TREAT GIVEN AT HOSPITAL

“Big Time” vaudeville has nothing on the brand of entertainment handed out by the boys of the Hospital at the Base Hospital Y.

Here's the feast:

1. Piano Selections…………….Pvt. Wm. Adams

2. Ballads………………………Pvt. Eddie Nelson

(Accompanied by Adams)

3. Rapid-Fire Cartoonity,

Corp. Jack Callahan

4. Quartette,

Pvt. Theodore Kline, First Tenor

Pvt. Kenneth Johnson, Second Tenor

Pvt. Ray Brenne, Baritone

Pvt. Martin Weisberg, Bass

5. Novelty Dancing and Juggling,

Pvt. Thos. Breen (Accompanied by Adams)

6. Ballads……………………….Pvt. Dennis Murray

(Accompanied by Adams)

7. Cello Selections………….Corp. Bernard Diamant

8. Magician………………….Pvt. Chas. De Monti

9. Violin Selections………….Frank Penney

(Accompanied by Pvt. Wm. Adams)

THREE POINTS WINS THIS

One of the best games ever staged at the Base Hospital Y. M. C. A. was played between the Depot Brigade and the Detachment last week. The Detachment won out by three points after a hard fight, but had the Depot Brigade shot better from the foul-line they would undoubtedly have won. The score:

Detachment (18) Depot Brigade (15)

Marke……………………..R. F………….…Commerton

McCloy……………………L. F………………….Derham

Hornstein……………………C……………………Block

Maher………………….….R. G………………….Gromet

Krause…………………….L. G………………….Limbert

Goals from field—Derham, 2; Maher, 2; Commerton, 2; Marke, McCloy, Hornstein, Krause. Goals from fouls—Derham, 5; Maher, 3; Hornstein, 2. Referee—Peck. Timekeeper—Major Held. Scorer—Carroll.

Schoolboys Worst Pillmen

The Base Hospital Team was trimmed by the Ex High Five of Patchogue. The Patchogue boys gave a delightful exhibition of fast passing, and played superior basketball throughout the whole game.

McCloy was the whole works for the Base Hospital, scoring ten of the eleven points. The Base forwards had poor work on their shooting and wasted several good chances to score by shooting too far down the floor.

Patchogue (26) Base Hospital (11)

Hattemar……………….L. F…………………….Marke

Levy…………………….R. F…………………..McCloy

Schoenfeld………………C………………....Hornstein

Lipschitz……………….L. G………………….Larabee

Cohan………………….R. G……………….…..Maher

Substitute. Krause for Larabee. Goals from field, Schoenfeld, 5; Hattemar, 2; Levy, 2; Lipdchitz, 2; McCloy, 2; Cohan. Goals from fouls, McCloy, 2; Hornstein, 2; Levy, Cohan. Referee, Peck. Timekeeper, Maj Held.

MARCH 11, 1919

March 11, Vol. 2, No. 23

Enlisting Here For The Regulars

Authorization has come from Washington within the last few days to resume recruiting from the regular army and the United States recruiting office at Upton Boulevard, in charge of captain Arthur E. Schobeck, is ready to furnish information and advice to all men interested. Reenlistments are accepted for the one and three-year period, with the pay the same for the various grades. The first man to be excepted was Francis O’Rourke, of Mattituck, L. I., Who had just been discharged as a second lieutenant and reenlisted with his previous grade a first sergeant. He was assigned to the 42nd infantry. Numerous inquiries have come to Captain Schobeck and quite a few men are showing a favorable disposition toward the opportunity to become members of the regular outfit. Enlistments are accepted here, reported to the adjutant general’s office, from which assignment is made to the branch of service preferred.

The War Department circular, No. 101, says that: “The commanding officers of camps, post and stations to which men are in listed under these instructions may assign them to an organization at the camp, post for station if such an organization is of the arm, staff, corps or department for which they are accepted , provided the authorized strength of the organization is not exceeded.”

Following provisions of the bulletin say that: “Men drafted or enlisted subsequently to April 1, 1917, who request to be in enlisted under the provisions of such enlistment law as may be enacted will be discharged from the military service and enlisted in such arm, staff, corps or department as they may elect. In such cases the necessary precautions will be taken to insure re-enlistments. Such men, however, may be retained on the duties in which they are engaged at the time of discharge until they can be spared or replaced. “

Capt. Schobeck is glad to see any man who are about to receive discharge and are considering the regular service.

Motor-bike Cops To Break Up Upton Road Speeding

Motorcycle military police are to be placed on Upton Road to prevent motorists from speeding, according to Lieutenant Edward A. Moore, Camp Service Officer.

“Drivers of motor vehicles, “ said Lieutenant Moore, “ must stop speeding on the new Upton Road leading from camp out to the Merrick Road. While the road is a good one, it is comparatively narrow and the ground on the sides is very soft so that it is dangerous for an automobile to run even a foot or two off the pavement. There have been accidents and it is obviously necessary that autoists take the precaution to drive carefully. Continued speeding will result in the arrest of the offenders.”

Reception Given For Gen. and Mrs. Nicholson

General and Mrs. Nicholson where tendered an in formal reception by the officers of the camp at the Officer’s’ Club last Friday evening.

Col. Latrobe, Col. O’ Shea, Lieut. Col. Abbott, Lieut. Col. Jones, Lieut. Col. Paust, Maj. Speer, Maj. Wheaton, Maj. Smith and others were in the receiving line. About two hundred and fifty officers were present.

The building was attractively decorated with American flags. Lemonade was served during the dance and at 11 o'clock everybody adjourned to the Officers’ House for a birthday supper of chicken salad, sandwiches, coffee and ice cream.

The members of the Committee on Arrangements were Col. Latrobe, Col. Abbott and Col. Jones.

DOUGHBOY DOPE By Dope The Doughboy

DISCHARGE COMMAND:

Ready—Aim—FIRED!

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Well, we finally turned our back on the Enemeezer, after we’d turned him on his back.

FRONT!

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We might remark tha Ol’ Glory has been discharged considerably. She's got seven red stripes.

MY STARS!

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As the girl remarked when her khaki sweetie hugged her: “You have forward arms, Manuel!”

HALT!

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We have yet to see the cootie that's not a bullet and saved the life of its wearer.

THAT’S ONE ON YOU!

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Those rural chaps who became doughboys will now revert to type as HOE-BOYS.

OH BOY!

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One buddy who “visited” Germany during the melee, remarked that from hearing so much German spoken he judged the place was full of Aliens.

REST!

Or that a lotta people came from Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

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Leaving the service is like a gun being discharged minus the kick.

HOW COME!

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The greatest ground for discharge yet discovered here is advanced by a Little Nemo Who has been clerking it over a pipe machine I have things to have a position waiting for him in a Shooting Gallery.

GAS ALERT!

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“Hello, doughboy”!

“I ain't no doughboy.”

“No?”

“Been tossin’ them theah leopard cubes, and I’se just plain Boy now.”

SORTIE!

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Urges Discharged Men To Return To Their School

In his talks to the soldiers about to be discharged, Major Ferris, the Camp Morale Officer, urges those men who left the service to return to their studies.

He also advises high school graduates who fail to go to college to take it vantage, if possible, of the opportunity now offered them by colleges everywhere. Even soldiers with a common school education have now a chance to go on with further schooling and evening for continuation fasteners.

Camp Faces Biggest Demobilization Task In Handling 27th Division

Demobilization with record-breaking speed is the welcome that Camp Upton is going to give the battle-scarred regiment of the Twenty-seventh when they come here after the parade in New York.

The plans are completed and everything is in readiness for the biggest and most important task the discharge machinery in camp has yet had to undertake.

The majority of men in the Division being old New York guardsmen, will get their honorable discharge at Upton; some of the draft replacement increments will be sent to other camps throughout the country.

The Division Will be mobilized as a whole for the parade, the units assembling from Camp Mills and Camp Merritt. Two days will be spent in New York and then the division will come to Camp Upton.

Just what an overwhelmingly large proportion of the men will be discharged from here is indicated by the schedule of the troops that came over on the transport Leviathan alone. Of the 10,243 officers and men who made the trip on that shift, the following are slated for demobilization here:

Officers Men

105th Infantry…………………68 2,239

106th Infantry…………………57 2,039

107th Infantry, Field and Staff;

1st and 2nd Battalion Headquarters, Companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H

38 1,043

105th Machine Gun Battalion Headquarters Detachment, Medical and Ordinance Detachments, Companies A, B, C and D

16 633

53rd Infantry, Brigade Headquarters

5 24

27th Division Headquarters….42 248

27th Division Headquarters Troop Policing Detachment, 27th Division

1 6

This List was made public by Captain Edward asked Murphy, in charge of the Information Bureau at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken.

The figures show that the camp is now facing its largest demobilization task. Heretofore The handling of the men of the Ninety-second Division, comprising the 365th, 366th, 367th and 368th regiments, has held the record. This 369th Infantry, famous as the old Fifteenth Guard Regiment of New York, was also discharged entirely from Camp Upton. The 349th, 350th and 351st Field Artillery Regiments, comprising the 167th Artillery Brigade, attached to the Ninety-second Division, are also units that passed through the Upton mill.

The Twenty-seventh will not have to go through the sanitary process here; all that will have been taken care of at Merritt and Mills. But for units that are coming directly to Upton, the sanitary process has been speeded up so that there is a minimum of delay.

Many Brave Members Of 27th Sleep In Flanders Fields

While the majority of those who sailed away with the 27th (New York Guard) Division are returning to the State of their outfit’s origin, many will never return from France. When the war began, these young volunteers entered into the contest with amazing spirit and energy, and chief restlessly during the months of necessary drilling before they were finally transported a bride. They went in, in their own words, “to win or die,” and though we won, many of them died, passed on gallantly while fighting for the safety of their country.

The totals of deaths show that 1302 soldiers of the division were killed in action. Four hundred and four died of wounds, and 320 were listed as missing. One hundred and forty-eight men where are taken prisoner is by the Germans. Altogether the New York organization counted 2,194 such casualties. As the Chief of Staff at Washington, The figures do not show the number of wounded, owing to the large number of slightly wounded which had yet to be enumerated at the time of the compilation. The 27th suffered have a leak in one of the casualties, particularly when it was in countering the murderous fire of the Huns at the Hindenburg line fracas of glorious memory.

Among the dead and missing were some of the shining lights of the division, young soldiers who had made good on other battlefield and who had endeared themselves to their comrades in arms. They died, but their buddies and division mates will cherish forever their memories, where they were men of courage and character impossible to forget.

Among accounts of how they met their death is one of a captain who led a platoon against a machine gun nest when the Hindenburg line was broken. In the face of overwhelming odds, the captain received the command to forge ahead and stormed against the splitting nest, followed by his Man, into what was certain death. After the battle they were found lying in a half circle, every man of the platoon dead, and in front of all, pistol tightly clutched in his starkly cold hand, was their captain.

Every foot of ground won by the Twenty-seventh was bitterly contested by the Germans, and paid for by valuable lives by the American division. But their sacrifice was not in vain, for it was one of the chief instrumentalities in bringing about the war’s end.

Concerning Double Cross

Editor Trench & Camp

Camp Upton, N. Y.

Dear Sir:

The Camp Library has received a number of inquiries for the book on which the film “The Double Cross” may have been based.

The National Committee for Better Films reports that though there are two motion pictures with this title, so far as is known neither is based on any book by that name.

In 1912 Gilson Willetts published through the Donahue Company, of Chicago, a book with that title, but from the letter mentioned it would seem that it has not been filmed. The Camp Library does not have the book cited.

JOHN BOYNTON KAISER,

Camp Librarian.

M. T. S. Men To Get A Recommend Certificate

Members of Upton is conscientious and hard-working Motor Transport Corps, the lads who have known no time and no limit to their untiring efforts and who have contributed so wonderfully here in domestic service o the movement of troops to and from France, have been interested laterally in a number memorandum bulletin which calls for certificates of recommendation based on their work. To each enlisted man of M. T. S. Henceforth discharged from the service will be issued a certificate signed by his commanding officer showing his life of service, his organization, duties performed while in service, history qualifications in detail and any other information which will help him get a job. The entire purpose of the recommendation is to give a man a better chance to secure good employment and, in addition, is a recognition of services performed for the country.

New Camp “Theatre” Offers Good Bill As An Opener

A New theater has developed in the central part of the camp. Hut 30, YMCA, at Second Avenue and Seventh Street, through the efforts of Building Secretary Charles C. Smith and the energetic social, and Athletic Director G. S. Swem, opened the new stage in their auditorium, with scenic and lighting effects on Saturday evening, March 1st.

A splendid vaudeville Bill was presented to a large and responsive audience. The headline attraction was the one-act dramatic sketch, “Nay, Nay, Pauline,” by the Ethel Rosemont Company from New York. This was shown in a charming “interior” set, fully equipped with furniture and properties in a thoroughly professional style. The point of the sketch was cleverly sustained by the three actors and the interest held until the moment of the final curtain. It may be mentioned that the curtain and the practical properties, even the ever – present stage telephone, worked. No amateur stuff!

Other features of the bill— all of headline class— were the popular “Service Four” Male Quartet. The success of Pvt. Weisberger, Klein, Johnson and Brenner in the original “Yip Yip Yaphank” production is too well known in camp Upton to call for comment. Their work on this occasion seemed choose your path even that of their New York appearance in a fact and appreciation the audience “ate ‘me up.”

Miss Carlton, soprano, and Miss Dean, pianist, contributed a refined and pleasing act; Miss Ada Ammerman entertained with the readings and dialect stories. Private Frank Appleton, basso, of the Headquarters Company, 2nd Army Corps, lately arrived from France, and Pvt. Milton Johnson, of the same outfit, delighted their crowd with their solo singing and piano accompaniment. They completed a brilliant bill and gave point to Hut 30’s query—“Why go to the Liberty?”

According to Manager Swem other important bookings are on schedule for early production at this “theatre” and already other social secretaries are beginning to look to the lead 30 has a established in there endeavor to present the best entertainment, through “Y” channels, to Camp Upton.

Detachment Men Hear Of Insurance

By SERGEANT L. C. KELLOGG

The men in the Personnel Adjutant's Detachment recently listened to an interesting lecture on “Insurance” given by Lieut. Wrigley, Camp Insurance Officer and Lieut. Lackey. Lieut. Lackey, who was sent here by the Adjutant General’s office in Washington has been in Camp about three weeks during which time he has been giving man about to be discharged tech talks on insurance. The officer, before entering the service was super and he has been giving man about to be discharged tech talks on insurance. The officer, before entering the service was superintendent of agencies in Kentucky for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. He explained to the men the advantages of their holding their present insurance and also went into details in regards to the new forms of insurance which the Government Will shortly offer to the man in the service. At the conclusion of the meeting then none were given an opportunity to ask Lieut. Lackey any question pertaining to insurance, particularly the new form of Government policies.

Sergeant Fillerbrown, of the Discharge Section, has returned from a 10 days’ furlough spent in his hometown, Maiden, Mass. While on his leave of absence Neubert paid more than one is the trip to the big city of question, where he no doubt, basked in the bright lights of Tremont and Boylson Streets.

While on a recent pass to his hometown, Brooklyn, Sergeant Kutten, of the Demobilization Section attended A party given by George Luskin, a former worker of the Personnel Office Who was just charge some time ago. To George's surprise there were more than 10 former members of the Detachment there. According to the sergeant he had a great time at the “blow out,” and enjoyed manning a chance with some of the “swell” dames that were among those present.

Hardly a night passes that one cannot find Corp’l “Tubby” Thompson, the fair-haired, stocky typist, reclining on his cot enjoying some thrilling detective story. Directly opposite him he can be found Pvt. “Bill” Read, another member of the Bookworms Union. This pal of Tubby’s is also fond of visiting the Camp Library. We have yet to find out whether it is the box or the Librarians that draws students away from the movies, Liberty, etc.

When it comes two fresh air fiends, Pvt. Frank is in a class by himself. About the first thing that this well known private does upon arriving at the office is two playing why the windows and let the fresh air in. Be careful, Frank, remember you got in a draft once.

Reg. Serg't Major Reilly, of the Information Section, has returned from a furlough spent in the big city.

Seldom a day passes that Pvts. Levy and Brooks, who work in the Demobilization Section on Tenth Street, do not enter into some argument bearing on the day’s news. Sometimes Emanuel has the best of the argument while Leonard insists that his views are right. Before entering the service, Levi who hails from Brooklyn and is a member of the Chester Club, was in the wool business. That’s no “yarn” either.

Officers Reunite Here After Service Overseas

Reunions are frequent here of men and officers who trained in this Long Island health resort and have not met since leaving for overseas. Recently, three of the old officers of the 367th Infantry Regiment, known as the Buffaloes, while spending their six months of fight preparation here, Matt on their old stamping ground. They all were advanced in rank on the other side. Lieut. Col. Charles L. Mitchell, Who commanded the 366th colored infantry when they came here for transfer and demobilization, was a major in the 367th. Maj. Frederick Bull, Who was regimental adjutant I’m now commands of Italian of the 367th, and Maj. Charles E. Appleton, also a battalion commander, now of the 367th, spent several hours with Colonel Mitchell at the Officers’ House talking over the old Buffalo days here. Col. Mitchell taught the Buffaloes how to shoot and was largely responsible for their making, as a regiment, the highest score ever on the Upton rifle ranges.

Memorial Service Here For Heroes

The first memorial service held here by an overseas organization to honor comrades fallen in battle in France was conducted by the 365th colored infantry last Sunday in the Liberty Theatre. Chaplain V. J. Robinson was in charge of the exercises. They included short speeches by enlisted men of the various companies in memory of their departed towels, and a talk by Lieut. Col. A. E. Deitch, Who led the regiment during the action along the Moselle. The 365th was the regiment chosen to head an attack on the outer ring of fortifications around Metz and were holding a dangerous position in the Bols de Frehaut, nine miles from the city, when the armistice came. In command of the outfit here was Col. George H. McMasters, who acted for a time in France as assistant inspector general of the First Army.

LEADS 125-POUND CLASS

“Tootsie” O’Toole in all the bouts, both in and out of camp, with the Camp Mills brethren, has shown himself a game, heady little scrapper whose work is of a high order. Tootsie battles in the 125-pound class.

CIVIL WAR VETERAN HERE

Bugle calls of a clearness and beauty seldom heard in camp were played recently in the “Y” Auditorium by Harry E. Howard, a Civil War veteran, who gave a unique and very successful evening’s entertainment.

The Captain, as he is known, served as a drummer and bugler with the 14th U. S. Regulars at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Second Battle of Bull Run, Antietam and Gettysburg, and spent a year in Southern prisons, from one of which he finally escaped by tunneling. Unable to enlist in this war, although he tried to, he has given entertainments before more than a million officers, soldiers and sailors. He is 69 years old.

Camp’s Big Exchange Business Is Boosted By Overseas Men

With the beginning of the new month, the camp’s Post Exchange business, probably the largest on Long Island, became all one instead of divided among the various exchanges. From now on, it will be conducted as one large store, with the large exchange on Upton Boulevard the center and the others branch establishments. Maj. J. R. Webb has taken over the camp exchanges and succeeding Maj. Andrew J. Connick, Jr., as Camp Exchange Officer. Maj. Webb has been attached to the camp since November, 1917, commanding the Sixth Battalion until the demobilization. He served for a time as personnel adjutant of the First Training Group. One of his achievements was the building of the camp’s rifle range, under direction of Lieut. Col. Sloan.

The influx of men from overseas, many of whom are paid here for the first time in some months, has brought an enormous daily total of sales to the camp exchanges. All kinds of goods feel the buying instincts of the boys arrived from the country where American candy and cigarettes and chocolate and pie and other favorite articles are not too easy to get. $5000 a day is not a large business for the camp’s cooperative stores. The shoe department of the central exchange sells more goods than any Fifth Avenue store. Souvenirs are bought by the hundreds of dollars’ worth. Clothing and toilet articles are sold in enormous amounts.

Upton’s exchange business is conducted cooperatively and all the profit is returned, pro rate, to camp organization funds. Company coffers have received big boosts through the exchange sales, and the general betterment of the camp, through purchase of athletic equipment and various physical improvements of areas, is forwarded.

Maj. Webb announces that the gross value of the exchange business in Upton is $283,274.52. A stock valued at $100,000 is always kept.

Discharged Men Get Bonus of $60 Now

Every soldier discharged in Camp is receiving the $60 bonus voted by Congress in the Revenue Bill. The Finance Division of the Quartermaster Corps began making the payments promptly on February 28.

The plan upon which the bonus is awarded was described in Washington by Secretary Daniels as follows:

“The persons entitled to this gratuity are, briefly:

“Officers are enlisted men of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, naval reservists, male and female; persons in the service of the Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetic Survey and Lighthouse Survey Who performed active duty with the Navy during the present war.

“The present exceptions are:

“Any person who did not report for active-duty until after November 11, 1918; any person who has already received one month’s pay on discharge from the army under the Act of May 18, 1917; any person who is entitled to retired pay.

“The heirs or legal representatives of a person who is entitled to this gratuity do not become entitled to it. It is provided as an aid to discharged men until they can obtain employment and there is no relation to pensions, insurance for compensation.

“This gratuity will be paid to the persons who are entitled to receive it on resignation, discharge or released from active duty by the supply officer who makes the final settlement of their accounts.”

All claims made by man previously discharged will be accompanied by a statement of services and the original certificate of discharge orders to in active duty. If the original discharge or orders are lost, it will be necessary to obtain not only a duplicate, but a statement from the officer by whom final settlement of account was made that no gratuity was paid at discharge.

No More Treading Parties In Camp

Because of the congestion and crowding at the regular Wednesday night dancesin camp, no further enlisted men’s dances will be held. In their place two dances a week will be conducted in the War Camp Community club house in Yaphank, Wednesday and Friday evenings and every effort will be made to make them successful.

The Red Cross will continue to give weekly dances for convalescent soldiers at the Base Hospital every Monday evening.

The fact that being listed men's dances have been canceled does not mean that organizations within the camp may not give dances for their own members and friends. The Morale Officer will lend every assistance possible to such affairs in the way of furnishing music and obtaining additional girls.

A dance for officers was held in the Red Cross Building at the Base Hospital last Tuesday.

NEW DRAMATIC DIRECTOR WANTS TO MEET TALENT

Henry W. Pemberton, Who is in Camp Upton as dramatic director of the Commission on Training Camp Activities, is anxious to meet all soldiers who have talent for entertainment, amateurs and professionals alike. Mr. Pemberton’s office is at Camp Headquarters.

Another Camp Officer Joins The Benedicts

One more of Camp Upton’s official family joined the ranks of the Benedicts when Lieut. Grover C. Schaible, a member of Capt. Frick’s transportation section of the Camp Personnel Office, married Miss Pearl McBride, of Elgin, Illinois. The wedding took place in New York City, the ceremony being conducted by chaplain R. O. McRae, of Camp Upton, Who is attached to the Convalescent Center, in the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at Sixtieth Street. Lieut. and Mrs. Schaible were attended by Capt. George R. Wells, 152nd Depot Brigade, as best man; Miss Nellie Hudson, of New York City, as a bridesmaid, and Lieutenant L. T. Wyllis, Camp Utilities, of Camp Upton.

After the ceremony the wedding party went to Rector’s for a dinner party. Lieut. And Mrs. Schaible will spend a few days in New York, after which they will proceed to Patchogue, where they will live as long as Lieut. Schaible is stationed at Upton. Mrs. Schaible is a member of one of the most prominent families in Elgin and was popular in the social circles of that city. Lieut. Schaible whose home is in Cleveland, Ohio, is a graduate of the second officers’ training camp. Before coming to Upton last June he was stationed in Camp Grant, Illinois.

For several months he was Battalion Police Officer of the 1st Development Battalion, and later was transferred to the 152nd Depot Brigade and detailed with the transportation section of the Camp Personnel Office. He has a large number of friends in Upton and congratulations are coming in fast.

Wounded Man Models With His Left Hand

Reconstruction work at the Base Hospital under the direction of Lieut. William M. Marston is developing in scope week by week.

A new phase is the recreational program which includes weekly automobile rides for fifty or seventy-five men, Wednesday evening parties and Sunday afternoon teas.

Piano lessons are being given by Miss Meta N. Rupp, head aide, and other reconstruction aides. Pvt. Vincent G. Rutherford, A sculptor who works at night in the wards as a member of the Medical Department, teaches a class in modeling in the Reconstruction Building, every afternoon. One of his pupils, Sergeant Joseph C. Gotzen, whose right arm is in a so-called “aeroplane sling” as the result of shrapnel wounds sustained at St. Mihiel last September, has completed with his left hand a statuette of a charging soldier, “Over the Top.”

Medico Mendelson Shows Patchogue Firemen Tricks

While on a visit to Patchogue Pvt. Irving Mendelson, of the Medical Detachment of this Camp, assisted the fire department in extinguishing a fire on S. Ocean Ave., which did $3000 damage before it was finally put out.

The flames had hardly got started before our friend Irving was on the job. Notwithstanding the fact that Mendelson had on his Sunday uniform, he did everything he could to prevent the fire from spreading until the firemen arrived on the scene.

New Morale Assistant Fits Well Into Work

Capt. H. L. G. A Rau has been detailed as Assistant Camp Morale Officer. He substitutes for Maj. Ferris in making daily addresses at the Auditorium to soldiers about to be discharged and is also helping supervise camp entertainments, soldiers’ dances and other morale matters.

The ability of Capt. Rau in this line of work was well proven before he entered the army. While a civilian he lectured, principally at colleges, on the list Saturday for military preparedness and training. He was on several committees which had to do with the founding of the Plattsburgh Training Camp and also on the Preparedness Committee. Largely through Capt. Rau’s efforts the Columbia Training Battalion was organized prior to the declaration of war and almost all its members were commissioned in the army or the Marine Corps.

Capt. Rau was commissioned when this country entered the war. He has been stationed in Camp Upton since August, 1917, and has been on staff duty practically all that time, his last assignment having been with the Convalescent Centre.

A linguist, Capt. Rau has studied in France, Germany and England and is a specialist in international law.

Fourth Battalion Has Some Rare Ones

(From Battalion Headquarters)

First on our list we’ll put Russell, who would much rather miss a meal any day in the week than lose his sleep. Since he’s been in the Army he’s done nothing but sleep and sleep, so naturally he is looking forward with much dissatisfaction to the days when he is no longer in the Army and has again to resort to the regular eight -hours’ sleep nightly.

Next is McNamara, the famous sprinter of the detachment. Of course, lately he hasn't broken any records, but why not give him a chance?

Now comes friend Weber, who doesn't believe in men getting passes or furloughs, because he thinks they miss so much while they are away. As an exponent of the Hunt system, there's no one who surpasses him. Since he's been in our detachment he has done nothing but hunt—hunting for papers.

Our dark-haired friend Bausch comes next. He turns them over at the rate of one per (here insert your own word) and gets so man leaves that very soon he will think he's a tree.

In the Supply office you will find our friend from Iowa, George Berger. Were it not for him the State of Iowa, at least as far as the inhabitants of Camp Upton are concerned, would not be on the map.

‘Twould be cruel to omit our new Sergeant-major from the Smoky City.

To omit saying something about the man who is supposed to fill our tummies when we get hungry would be a crime. He has certainly given us some fine eats during the month he has run this affair, even though we have had to fish for clean plates and silverware and to stand in line. Quite frequently it has happened that after getting on the end of the line and having worked our way almost to the front, we found that something that we were carrying wasn't up to the standard, so we had to go back and make another try at digging out something that was clean, and then to work our way up to the front line trenches again.

Last but not least is Exler, Oechsler, Oakley, who gets more mail from the fair sex, under his various names, than any other man in Camp. Were it not for him our post office would go out of business. Girlies from every State in the Union, as well as some from far-off Australia, are, or used to be, on his list, but here lately he is picking only on Brooklyn, ‘cause it takes only the old-fashioned two-cent stamp to reach them.

In our list we might also include Corp’l Young, our postmaster, who makes us feel happy or sad, according to the number of letters he brings to us daily. He certainly knows how to handle the mail, but this is nothing compared to how he can handle the female.

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G. A. P.

The Upton team was a bad second at the Millrose games. But there was some consolation in the knowledge that Boston Navy Yard had a team of champions. And Upton ran a great race and finished second. There were two teams running.

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The Man who ran on the Upton team received handsome metals from the magnanimous Millrose A. A. officials. Mike Ryan says it is the first time in his career that he ever heard of men receiving prizes for finishing last.

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There are two basketball leagues being played off in camp. The 42nd league is going strong. Games are played three times a week. There are fourteen teams in the league, and more than fifty games have been played today. At the Base Hospital there I s a smaller league. Four teams are represented, and the competition is keen.

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And a wind-up of a great basketball season why not let us get all behind Mike Ryan, Capt. Booth and “Phette” of Y. M. C. A., and run a league composed of the best teams in camp. The 42nd can enter two, possibly three, real fast teams, the Utilities, Depot Brigade, Base Hospital and perhaps a team of officers would complete the league. Mike Ryan would be glad to hear from team managers who would like to get in line.

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And when it comes down to real basketball there sure will be some class when companies K and E come together. Neither team has lost a game yet. First Platoon, “Stand by to remove the remains.”

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The boys who play ball or rushing of the season. The last few bright, warm days have seen all the back lots full of the early birds. They play ball all the year round in France, but France has had nothing on Long Island this winter.

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And this time last year, the Old Uptonians, those heroes of the 77th Division who will soon be back, were sending out the S. O. S. for helmets and sweaters. SHUT THAT DOOR!

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Last Sunday the old Depot Brigade diamond was the scene of a hot battle between two teams of the colored boys. It seemed like old times.

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Base Hospital League

Teams Played Won Lost P.C.

Registrars……………….2 2 0 .1000

Quartermaster. 2 1 1 .500

Greaseballs……………..2 1 1 .500

Adjutants………………..2 0 0 .000

Lieut. Earl Wray, the Base Hospital coach, was injured playing in a scrub league game last week at the Base. He returned to his quarters, but was admitted to the hospital early the following morning. The injury is a ruptured muscle and a blood vessel of the leg, and it will be some weeks before Lieut. Wray is able to toss the pill around again.

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The seventeenth of March will be a big day in athletics at Upton. The birthday of Saint Patrick will be celebrated and his memory cherished in camp by the first track meet of the season followed by a baseball game in the afternoon.

The events in the track meet will be all the popular sprint distances, a half-mile, a relay race and a number of team races used so much last year, medicine ball relay, equipment race and similar events.

42nd Basketball Tourney Is Keen

Competition is keen and play close in every game of the 42nd Infantry, Company K is still being closely pursued by Company E, each team having a perfect score. In the last two games Company E easily demonstrated superiority over their opponents, although Headquarters put up a good fight. Company K is a hot favorite for the honor of first position.

The following is the standing of teams in the Regimental Basketball Tournament:

Companies Played Won Lost P. C.

K……………………….7 7 0 .1000

E………………………..6 6 0 .1000

M. G……………………6 5 1 .833

Hq……………………...6 5 1 .833

C………………………..7 5 2 .714

I………………………….6 3 3 .500

F………………………….7 3 4 .428

D…………………………7 3 4 .428

B…………………………7 3 4 .428

M…………………………7 2 5 .285

G…………………………7 2 5 .285

L………………………….7 1 6 .142

A………………………….7 1 6 .142

H………………………….5 0 5 .000

Results:

G 13—A 11 K 22—D 3

F 14—B 12 E 22—L 12

M 15—H 5 F 10—M 8

MG 39—I 16 A 20—H 10

K 31—Hq 15 B 42—G 12

C 16—L 10 I 18—C 8

DUMBELLS DRUB SCRUBS

The Scrubs fought A hard game against the Dumbells at the Base Y last week. Mulvey, at guard, was the star for the Dumbells, and Sheerau and Burns played a fast game for the Scrubs. Futurelli, Who went in for a few minutes in the last half, notched six points for the Dumbells with brilliant shots, and also scored a foul. Score:

Dumbells (25) Scrubbs (12)

Baker………………..F………………Gardner, M.

Gardner, R………….F………………..Sheeren

Mulvey………………C……………..Rosenbloom

Klenke……………G………………….Reiss

Bailey……………..G…………………Burns

Substitutions: Futtrelli for Gardner. Goals from field: Mulvey, 5; Futtrelli, 3; R. Gardner, 2; Sheeren, 2; Burns, 2. M. Gardner, Baker. Goals from foul: R. Gardner, 2; Futtrelli, Sheeren, Rosenbloom. Referee: Peck.

What Of A Good Camp Ball Team?

The baseball fans are beginning to ask what the possibility is for a representative camp team this year. It is problematical, with the present unsettled conditions and the ever increasing popularity of the little piece of white paper and the red chevrons of the dischargee weather Upton will have as strong a nine as last year. There are still some of the old-timers in camp. Maloney, the fast twirler of the Q. M., and Jack Cantwell are now up at the Base Hospital; Jake Deufel and Carberry, Kiley and Norris King will complete the infield, and there is plenty of material for the outfield.

Last season’s inter-group League made good competition. The same league could be organized again, with battalions instead of groups as the competing units. With half a dozen first- class diamonds in camp there is no reason at all why baseball should not have another big season at Upton.

Old Upton Ball Players Get Back In The Game

Several of the old Upton ball players are back in the bush leagues and the big time. “Doug” Smith, the twirler, is planning to tie up with one of the New York State leagues. Eddy Brogan Will play for New London, Conn., at the shortstop position. Lieut. “Don” Boyle expects to play semi -pro. ball in New York City. Costello will go away to school, and Jake Deufel, The best catcher Upton ever had, is trying to make connections. It is whispered Deufel Meiko to Newark or Baltimore Orioles.

152nd TEAM WINS

In a “pick-up” game at Y. M. C. A. 35 The boys from the 152nd Depot Brigade left no doubt as to their superiority over the best that could be put against them, defeating the Scrubs 39-19. Block and Connerton start for the winners, while Hoffman played practically the whole game for the Scrubs.

The 152nd is organizing a team which in about a week will be ready to meet all comers. Watch us.

Line-up:

152nd D. B. Scrubs

Connerton…………L. F……………Cohan

Derham……………R. F…………...Gigalsky

Block………………..C………….….Hoffman

Gromet…………….L. G……………O’Brien

Costello……………R. G…………..Van Order

Goals from field: Hoffman, 8; Block, 7; Connerton, 5; Gromet, 4; Derham, 3; O’Brien. Goals from foul: Derham, Hoffman. Referee: Landis. Score and Timekeeper: Limbert.

COMMUNITY HOTEL FILLED

Camp Upton’s newly opened hotel, the Community House, near Liberty Theatre, is doing a capacity business under the supervision of Lieut. Edward A. Moore, Camp Service Officer. The forty rooms, with their up-to-date conveniences, are occupied all the

MARCH 3, 1919

March 3, 1919

Reg'lar County Fair Here When Animals are Mustered Out

Not until the next sale, or perhaps until the Riverhead Fair next fall will there be such a party as was sprung recently at the 302nd Remount Depot. It was advertised as "The Mustering Out of 550 Head of Horses and Mules." It was fully that, and more. It was the greatest collection of saxonroyce and rollsford cars, buckboards, buggies, wagons, and Long Island natives ever seen in Yaphank township. They were there in fur and near fur lines overcoats, mittens, overalls, winter caps such as are used when one does the milking at four A.M. and et cetera. The horsey persons from Baltimore to Boston were likewise on hand and, taking it all and all, up and down, it was a great day.

It was the first sale of any size yet held of government horses and mules in the camp. Five hundred and fifty animals were up, including cavalry and artillery horses and mules which were found unnecessary "for the demobilization period." The selling began at about ten and continued fast and furious until only a small string of animals was left unsold. Occasional intermissions were declared for lunch which was purveyed by Remount enlisted men under a large tent pitched near the auction block. Man-size sandwiches, coffee, cigarettes and cigars made up the chow, which was advertised in true circus style.

The light horses brought prices ranging from $45 to $170. The artillery horses were greatest in demand and brought an average of $130 per head.

Another sale will be held January 30th. Capt. Byrne, commander of the Remount, was in charge of the sale.

There was comedy, some of it furnished by the Remount lads and some by the onlookers. The wild west experts of the corral gave some exhibitions of fancy roping and tying. When the horses were used up they turned on each other.

One of the best bits reported by the Chief Insulter of Trench and Camp who caught the incident through his cigar smoke.

A four-foot yokel was standing directly in front of the auctioneer, his face eager with the anticipation of buying. A horse would be put up, the bidding begin and run on furiously. The little one, who was swallowed up by a pair of blue overalls, waved his money and piped his entreaties to no avail. He couldn't get a word into the game, let alone his money. Horse after horse was literally sold over his head.

Finally in imploration he turned to an enlisted wag standing by and said piteously:

"Aw, gee, can't I buy something here?"

The enlisted hard-boiled person looked at him searchingly: "Sure, buddies, step over and buy a sandwich."

Musickers For Band To Help Cheer-O Work

The Camp Morale Officer is making an effort to have a band and orchestra organized for the entertainment of convalescent soldiers.

Band Leader Harry L. Smith, of the Regular Army, who has organized twenty-nine bands, is to look after the new band.

All musicians in camp who wish to join the organization are requested to report to the Camp Morale Officer at Camp Headquarters. Their playing with the new organization will in no way whatever delay their discharge. Their services will be used simply while they are here, but they will have the advantage of doing pleasant and useful work and being relieved of other duties.

Band Leader Smith was formerly a trumpet player in the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and with Pryor's Band. He was with the 17th C.A., the 17th Infantry and the 311th Field Artillery.

Two Great Americans Who Died Same Week Photographed Here

In view of the death in the same week of Col. Roosevelt and Maj. Gen. Bell, this picture has unusual interest. It was taken on the steps of the Y.M.C.A. auditorium after a speech there by Roosevelt in the late fall of 1917. Gen. Bell, who was in command of the Seventy-seventh Division, presided at the meeting, and the two, who were great friends, were caught by the photographer just as they were leaving for another meeting in the Knights of Columbus auditorium.

345th, First Combat Troops, Arrive in Their Old Camp

There are those in camp who remember the nights in early spring of last year when long lines of rifles passed in moving silhouette across the western night skies as thousands of soldiers marched silently from camp on their way to France.

The lines of rifles are passing athwart the moon again. But the boys marching in- from Over There, packs slung and the big adventure behind them.

The first combat organization, although the armistice was signed before they could get up to the line, came into camp one night last week. They were thirteen hundred strong and composed the first and third battalions and special organizations- machine gun, headquarters and supply companies- of the 345th Infantry, 87th Division. They had been at Camp Merritt for a week or so after landing in Hoboken and came here for discharge.

Seventy-five per cent. of them were former Upton men, brought here in the early summer drafts from New York. As one of them disengaged himself from a car seat when the train pulled into Upton, terminal, he gazed out the window and, seeing the familiar markings of camp, said: "Now I see it proven that the world is round. I came back to the place where I started."

The 345th was formed at Dix and large number of Upton men were sent to fill it to war strength. The 87th Division sailed in August. it was broken up on the other side and never reassembled. The 345th was stationed in the region around La Sainte, in southern France, and were the pioneer American troops there. Although reports came back home that they became engaged in active service, such was not the case.

They were at Brest when the President arrived and formed part of the reception column which was over a mile long and three soldiers deep. Col. John O'Shea commands the organization.

After Discharge Will Hunt Up His Wife in Armenia

There are some interesting post discharge plans among soldiers here, but probably none more unique that those of Corporal Makar Ditanchez. He is hoping to make a trip to Armenia, soon after release from the 104th Ordnance Dept, to hunt for his wife who has not been heard from since she fled some six months ago from a town in Persia whch was being raided by the Turks. Ditanchez himself escaped from his home town in Armenia just before a Turkish massacre and came to this country. He was drafted in New Britain, Conn.

Ditanchez came to this country in 1912, leaving home at 2 o'clock in the morning. In November, 1916, his cousin and his wife's sister came to New Britain from Armenia. They brought word that his father, brother and nephew had been murdered by the Turks and his wife had escaped.

So the Corporal, armed only with an honorable discharge, lots of hope and the general directions his relatives have given, will set forth on his quests as soon as he can get passports. He will cover some ground, too, even before he gets to Armenia, his itinerary including San Francisco, Siberia and some intermediate way stations.

Khaki School Here To Teach Wounded The Arts of Peace

An "army school" to teach not the art of war but the arts of peace was started in Camp Upton last Thursday. Its sessions are now in full swing at 203 Twelfth Street, where the barracks have been turned over for use as a school house.

In the commercial department the subjects taught are stenography and typewriting, business correspondence, business arithmetic and penmanship. In the academic department the courses are English, commercial French, Spanish and general academic branches.

Rarely has school been held under such unusual or picturesque conditions. The pupils are in uniform and they sit at the usual bare board benches that grace the camp's mess halls. In spite of the lack of school like atmosphere, the work goes on with an earnestness and attention that promises well for the ultimate results.

The school is under the general direction of Capt. Donohue, the Camp Morale Officer, and it is working in connection with the United States Employment Service to train men for possible jobs. It will also meet the educational needs of the convalescent group that has moved down from Nineteenth Street. All men in camp are privileged to attand and will be given every encouragement by the officers to do so.

The welfare organizations are all co-operating. Mr. M.M. Hoover, Chairman of the Educational Committee of the Camp Welfare Associations, is in charge of the school, and it is owing to his energetic and enthusiastic efforts and his executive ability that the undertaking has started so well.

It is planned to train moving picture operators. J.J. Cronin, who represents the Community Movie Picture Bureau, will be in charge of that school. Some of the large motion picture houses have given the necessary machinery.

There will also be classes for men who wish instruction in other lines and classes are in prospect for electrical work, automobile driving and repairing, motor farming and shoemaking.

Officer Explains How Compensation Provisions Work

Officers in the War Risk Insurance office of the Camp Judge Advocate have wondered during the past few days why there were such a small number of claims for compensation, with the large number of returned wounded in camp. Plenty of gold chevrons on the right sleeve are here and there over camp, but the papers for disability claims have come in surprisingly meagre quantity. Inquiries were made and it was discovered that the majority of convalescents feared that application for compensation would retard their discharge.

Accordingly, a talk was given wounded men by Capt. Charles B. Brophy, of the War RIsk Insurance Bureau, Judges Advocate's office, explain the working of the compensation section of the insurance law. He pointed out that for men who are killed in active duty, from $20 to $75 a month is paid dependents; that for total disability, from $30 to $95 a month is allowed, with $20 extra for bedridden cases, and that for partial disability, ten per cent and upward of the toil disability allowance is paid.

He also stated that claims for compensation are valid twelve months after discharge.

Hearty Welcome is Assured For All The Returning Men

Hearty public welcome home for the disappointed soldiers who never got nearer the front than the home training camps but whose patriotism must be rated 100 per cent, was requested extended by all Y.M.C.A.'s in a letter of instruction sent out from the Y.M.C.A. War Work Council. Home secretaries were asked to cooperate in all welcomes to soldiers who were held at home, or in lack of official receptions to inaugurate welcomes.

"Secretary Baker," the letter of instruction reads, "has asked for cooperation in creating the right spirit toward all those who have served their country in the present war. He points out that those men who have been detained in the home camps have given as loyal and patriotic service as those who went abroad, but have been denied what their hearts were set upon-an opportunity to serve on the field of battle." He asks that there "be no discrimination against them by reason of the accidents or fortune which detained them here."

"The attention of all secretaries is directed to the great importance of the welcome home being enthusiastic for the men from the home camps as well as for those over seas. The men who did not have the chance to go overseas were ready and willing but did not have the opportunity. They are incline to be over-sensitive, and the "Y" can be of great service in helping to see that the welcome is generous and genuine to all soldiers and sailors alike, even to the extent of arraning such welcome where necessary."

Schwartz Was Twice Wounded and Served With First 50,000

As gold-stripers go, Upton has had a good share. Few overseas men have been noticed in camp, however, with a trio of chevrons, although many come in pairs. The three stripes mean eighteen months of service abroad, and a chap had to be literally on deck pretty promptly after the declaration of war to be in the running. Private Hermon Schwartz, of New York City, is one of the three or four men here now in the convalescent center who served a year and a half. He was with the first 50,000 that went over as General Pershing's army and was in Company F, 26th Infantry. The other outfits that went over then were the 18th and 16th Infantry and the 8th, 6th, and 7th Artillery.

Private Schwartz trained with the French "Blue Devils" for several month and his organization took a couple more for a final and complete training in all the branches of modern warfare. They were among the first to take position on the line at Lorraine. Things were quiet there and at Toul where they next dug in, although at Toul the 26th helped meet the first German raid made on American troops, by Hindenburg's circus. It was when the regiment went to housekeeping in the Montdidy region that matters warmed up. The fighting at Cantigny was fierce and continued. Schwartz was gassed there. After recuperation he rejoined his regiment at Soissons. That was in July and the Yanks were holding daily sessions with Jerry. During one advance a piece of shrapnel bumped against Schwartz neck. if it had been a couple of inches to the right his head would have been taken off. As it was, he was knocked fifteen feet. He crawled away to a field first aid station and while waiting for attention to his wound, some shrapnel came along and missed taking off both legs as closely as the first came from decapitating him. Both legs were badly shot up. He was taken to a capture German dugout which had been fitted up as a dressing station and afterwards moved to Paris. He has been at Upton since the first of January.

Schwartz wears two red stripes, three service stripes, the gold star signifying the first 50,000 and the large black "A' at the left shoulder for First Army Corps. His division was cited, and he is thus entitled to wear the citation cord, but modestly refrains, feeling sufficiently decorated in his gold and black.

Non-Com. Instructors' Class Comes On Fire

The non-coms studying in the athletic classes held daily in the "Y" Auditorium are making splendid progress, according to their instructors, Capt. Booth, Ted (Kid) Lewis, Mike Ryan and W.F. Kraetzer.

"The class is the best I've ever taught," said Capt. Booth. "They have taken hold of the work splendidly and will make fine instructors for the men. I actually found it possible to teach them six exercises in one day. Ordinarily I'd be satisfied if they mastered three in two days."

Former T. and C. Scribbler Gets Out Paper In France

Trench and Camp has been proud of the record made in France by many of the soldiers who've worked on the staff from time to time. They have made good as fighters and cartoonists and letter-writers and now comes one who has developed into a sure-nuf newspaper publisher over there. He's Private Franceis Sinclair, who showed a splendid newswriting ability while here and is now attached to Co. D, Hqs. Bn., C.R.O. Let him tell about his interesting experience. Francis is at Bourges, France. Writing December 14, he says:

" Dear George (George is a friend of his here, y'understand): At last I have the real pleasure of a newspaperman's likfe. I've put out my own paper. It's four pages, regulation European size and ranks in the whole American Expeditionary Force second only to the Stars and Stripes.

"A few months ago I met a young chap from the Boston American and from that came our plans for a post newspaper. After some delays we secured official approval and about three weeks ago we got under way. From the first we were beset on every hand by obstacles. Our greatest was the lack of knowledge of the language. Then, every piece of type had to be set by hand. We had to order paper specially and it took about a week transporting it eighty miles.it took about the same period to have cuts sent to Paris.

"it may amuse you to know that we didn't have a cent of money when we entered the publishing business, but after paying expenses of 1,400 to 1,500 francs we had a profit of about 500 francs. Our original plan was for an eight by eleven paper, but we hanged this to two pages (one sheet) regulation European size and double that when we found how easy it was to get advertising. These Frenchmen went wild over the chance. We had to cut their orders down and some we couldn't even handle. One house want a full page at 160 francs right off the bat!"

Francis didn't enclose a copy. The business manager of T. and C. is anxious to learn how he hypnotized the Frenchmen and lifted such advertising.

Barrack Censor Kicks At Fake Advertisers

Who said you couldn't become famous in the Army? There are two buck privates at Upton who can give that theory the "treat 'em rough" prescription at any hour of the day or night. Phone-but a personal call would be better, because then you can read the placard swinging in to the cool evening breezes between the bunks of Pvt. William A. Bergamini and Pvt. John W. Hammond, Personnel Adjutant's Detachment.

This artistic door-plate, if such a term can be used, is the work of Pvt. Millard M. Welch, a talented soldier of Rhinebeck-on-the-Hudson. He did the whole job himself, the decorative touches as well as the lettering.

In bold, black letters the sign board proclaims the existence- which nobody suspected before, not even the perpetrators- or "The Worcester Chronic," the latin motto of which, printed underneath the name is "Laboratum ad infinitum facerete." This, being translated, is alleged to mean: "Laboring forever to do somebody."

The rest of the amazing announcement reads as follows: "A paper dedicated to the uneducated, that its circulation may be the broadest in the Bay State. Run by some people, for all people, to do all the people. Quack advertisements solicited. Give us patronage."

The name of the "firm" appears at the bottom, a combination of the two names, which might serve as the cable code: "Berghammond, Inc." There is only one criticism that the barracks censor has made, and perhaps that is a good deal overdone. But the barracks censor immediately asked why the author did not combine the two names to produce the word "Hamberg." Doubtless that shows bad taste on the part of the barracks censor, which may cause him to lose his job in the Army.

"Revelmess" New Bugle Call Invented Here

Bugler Louis Silverman, of the 15th Co., has invented a brand new bugle call, "Revelmess," which he is planning a present to the War Department for use in the next edition of the Infantry Drill Regulations.

This remarkably simple and beautiful new call is a combination of reveille and mass call intended to be the first call of the day and sounded when the mess sergeant is ready to serve breakfast. Silverman can play it so melodiously and mellifluously that it brings tears to the eyes.

It improves the tone somewhat, Silverman found, if one holds the mess kit under one's right arm and hangs the cup from the bugle while playing it.

Silverman is a shark on history, by the way, and can tell you offhand the date when Afghanistan's first dynasty died by poison or any other little item of history you might be interested in. He once digested a history of the world in twenty volumes.

No O.D.'s, So John's Furlough Was Long Time In Coming

Cook John Trepanni or, to be familiar, "Tubby" has shed his white ducks.

Which may mean little to the average Uponite, but to John it means his first furlough in the year or so of service here. As many cooks come to be, John has girth, of body and disposition. His gross tonnage is large, and it takes more than one yard of cloth to clothe him, so that he'll pass the New York board of censorship. When John came here he had a reg'lar O.D. suit, like the rest of them. But much sampling of his own soup and meat, and the genial companionship at the Cooks' and Bakers' School have widened him considerably. He was long ago forced to discard the one uniform and his dress for months has per force been the immaculate white ducks of his profession. But although he was enjoying himself here John occasionally felt the lure homewards and honed to go off on furlough. It was all right with the Hi'rupps- you know, the loots 'n them- but not with John's wardrobe.

In short, he hadn't a stitch between himself and the Long Island ticket agent.

John became morose and melancholy under the confinement until finally Captain Schaefer, of the Dental Corps- John cooks for 'em- took a hand. Several tailors were let into the secret and something under a linear mile of cloth.

John left camp on the 10:10 and he won't return to the white ducks until the furlough's good-and-up.

THE HORRORS OF PEACE

"How'd yuh like your Trip to New York?" asked one convalescent of another.

"Pretty good. But, boy, when I got in the subway at Forty-Second Street, I was wishin' I was back in Jerry's trenches."

REAL YANKEE "PIPE" WAS THIS PROJECT

Happy was the hour of the armistice for the Germans, confronted at every turn of battle by some new evidence of baffling Yankee ingenuity. How American engineers "put one over" on the Teton mind, with the aid of some cast iron piping, best illustrates the manner in which our noble Yanks played havoc with that elusive element-German morale.

At Port Arthur the Japanese blew up the Russian wire barriers with explosives fastened on the end of bamboo poles, lashed together and shoved beneath the entanglements at night. Here's a description of how we did it:

Our engineers simply connected up long sections of iron pipe, and charged the forward units with considerable quantities of high explosives. Then, as length by length was added, the piping was aboved across No Man's Land until beneath the Teuton wire entanglements. A portable magneto was cranked, a putton was pushed, and a blast followed that cleared a path for our raiding expedition. The Germans were taken by surprise; and none of our troops were jeopardized by being halted to do the usual wire-cutting work.

Had the war lasted longer then Germans no doubt would have found an effective foil, possibly in the form of logs or some similar barrier. But they would have found our engineers ready to retaliate. Instead of pushing pipe over the ground they would have driven them through it. This forcing of piping, silently and invisibly, through the earth could have been accomplished by using a very effective American tool called a pipe-forcing jack.

The jack is nothing but an iron cage which travels on a steel rack with the aid of teeth. Turn a handle and the cage moves forward.

Lively Fighting In Opener Of Camp Fistic Tourney

Seven bouts and six-round fight marked the opening of the tournament for the camp boxing championship at the "Y" Auditorium. It was one of the liveliest and most interesting programs yet staged in an Upton ring, and the house was jammed to the doors.

Col. Latrobe and Lieut. Col. Abbott occupied ringside seats and there were many officers on the stage and in the auditorium. It seemed as if all Camp Upton were present. Even the fair sex was represented by two ladies, who sat among the officers and seemed entertained by the exhibition. There were no screams from them when the boxers drew blood.

The big match of the evening was between Kid Britton, of Montreal , and Sailor Joe Miller, of the U.S.S. New Mexico, at the 128 pounds for a purse of $50. They went six rounds for a draw. Britton was able to force the fighting at most points; it looked like a knockout for the sailor lad several times. In the last rounds, however, Miller came back gamely and stood Britton off, although he never really put the other man in any danger. In fact, Britton let the sailor slam him on the jaw several times.

The first round started in lively fashion, both men a bit wild. Miller put over two stiff lefts in succession, and then a few seconds later two rights, neither of which even jarred the tough Cannuck. The second saw the sailor somewhat shaky. He went to his knees for a couple of counts, and a few seconds later went down again, finally he hit the floor, for four counts. Britton displayed a straight jab into which he threw the whole weight of his body and it seemed to bother the sailor, who nevertheless stuck the round out, fighting gamely. The third was uneventful and in the fourth Britton was feeling so chipper that he let Miller slam him on the jaw several times, just to show that it didn't hurt a bit. In the fifth Britton started after a knockout, not paying much attention to defending himself, but continually measuring his distance for a sleep producing wallop. The sailor was being punished badly, but he came up gamely as ever in the sixth. He stopped Britton once with a jolt that sent him bouncing back across the ring, and although he was badly punished and covered with blood, he held his own throughout the round. At the whistle's blast, Ted (Kid) Lewis, the referee, held up the arms of both men.

The most interesting of the championship preliminaries was the go between Rosenbloom, of Utilities, and Kords, of the Military Police, who volunteered from among the audience to take the place of Greenbury, Co. B. 42nd Infantry. Korda was greeted with "Kill the M.P." and similar jocularities, but he turned out to be a real treat. What he didn't know about boxing would fill a book, but he was the most willing slugger that ever entered a ring.

Rosenbloom sent Korda to his knees in the first few seconds, but after that nothing seemed to jar him. The men simply stood up and walloped each other, blow for blow, and the audience roared its approval. It was necessary to fight a fourth round to decide the matter and then Rosenbloom's boxing ability won him the decision. The men fought in the 145-pound class.

Birnbaum, of the Orthopedic Detachment, and Ruocco, of Co. G, 42nd Inf., 145-pound class, put up a clever bout. Birnbaum proved to be a fast man with stiff-arm jabs that shot out like lightning. Ruocco, built on slower and heavier lines, drove home some tremendous wallops. Birnbaum won the decision. Ruocco then tried to make a speech to the corwd explaining his defeat, but nobody would listen to him.

Another well-fought affair was between Pilkington, of the Camp Medical Detachment, and Mallan, of the Medical Supply Department, in 160-pound class. It began slowly, but in the second round Mallan nearly floored Pilkington with a right-hand swing to the jaw. The third round was lively and Mallan continued to show superiority which won for him the decision.

O'Toole, of the 6th Co., defeated Feerick, of Co. F, 42nd Inf. It was Feerick's first fight and he was so outclassed that the bout was stopped, as was the case when Scarpaci, of Co. F, 42nd Inf., was given the decision over Montano, of Co. L, 42nf Inf., after a few seconds.

Mosher, of Co. L, 42nd Inf., defeated Cahill, if Co. G, 42nd Inf. Bell, of Utilities, won over Henderson, of Co. I, of 42nf Inf., in the 125-pound class. Eaton, Utilities, won from O'Brien, Medical Detachment, by default.

Lewis was the referee and Mike Ryan the timekeeper. Capt. Booth, the War Department Athletic Director; Athletic Director C.B. Phetteplace, of the Y.M.C.A., and Director W.F. Kraetzer were present.

Visitors' House Has "Fireside Nights"

"Fireside Nights" are being held every Monday evening at the Catholic Visitors' House. Delightful little programs are arranged for these affairs by Mrs. Thayer, the director, who is known far and wide about the camp for her charming cordiality as hostess.

Last week Miss Collins, one of Mrs. Thayer's assistants, read and recited. Pvt. Franklin Feeney, of Co. A, 42nd Infantry, a New York concert singer, entertained with a program of songs. Several boys from the old 69th Regiment of New York told stories of their adventure around the roaring wood fire in the fireplace at one end of the reception hall. Refreshments-pop corn, cider, and cigarettes were passed around.

The Visitors' House is also entertaining ten wounded men from the Base Hospital every day. They are given luncheon and reclining steamer chairs are provided for their comfort. Their hostesses play checkers and dominoes with them and read and furnish music for them. One Thursday recently sixteen overseas men were entertained at dinner and fifty-two were guests for the evening.

UNCLE DUD MEETS SONGSTERS HE TRAINED, FROM OVERSEAS

"Your Uncle Dudley" is putting the sun and moon to shame again, furnishing light and cheer for the camp. The camp song director, Eric Dudley, after a couple of weeks' absence, at a song leaders' conference in St. Louis and a sojourn at this home in Ithaca, is again treading the platform and coaxing melody from local soldiers. At one of his big sings recently some overseas men came up to him and said they were glad to see him again and hoped he would have lots of singing while they were in camp. They first sang under uncle Dud'd direction last summer and have been to France and back again since.

Mr. Dudley has already begun work drilling a song leaders' class. A recent memorandum explains the idea: "Company and independent unit commanders will designate two men of their respective organizations for training as company song leaders. These song leaders will report to Mr. Dudley , camp song leader, at the Y.M.C.A. Auditorium, Upton Boulevard, at 1:15 P.M., each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for one hour's instruction. The men should be selected more on account of their popularity and pep than their purely musical ability."

Unknowns Beat 42nd Tossers

Y Hut 37 staged a good basketball go recently, with the following line-ups: 42nd Infantry- Hocker and Purdy, forwards; Rogers and Carbona, guards; Martin and Goodnow, center; score, 13.

Unknowns-Rittenberg and Marks, forwards; Coyne and Carrol, guards; Hornstein, center. Score, 14. Referee, Phettiplace. Scorer, Bischoff.

Tolman, Who Built Up Library, Leaves Camp

Frank L. Tolman, Camp Librarian at Camp Upton for the past fourteen months, returned to his position as head of the Reference Department of the New York State Library at Albany, N.Y., on January 8. During his service here as American Library Association representative he has built up one of the finest reference libraries to be found in any military center, and his unique experience and exceptional ability in the reference library field have made him invaluable in the informational service of the Camp.

Mr. Tolman is succeeded by John Boynton Kaiser, Librarian of the Public Library, Tacoma, Wash., and President of the Washington State Library advisory Board.

MARCH , 19

March 25, 1919

General Denies Report that Camp would Be Abandoned

Much rumoring has been rife during the past week, more than usual that is, on the subject of abandoning Camp Upton. Plenty of soldiers have already done it and many more are seeking to, but this report had it that Upton was to be taken over by Devens. The report, naturally, emanated from Devens.

Gen. Nicholson, camp commander, laughed when he saw the story in a Boston paper on which all the conjecture was based, and said that Upton would be doing business for many a month, and plenty of it. The story from the Boston paper is given here with and, even though there is no offical basis for it, the perusal may give an occasional thrill.

It says:

CAMP DEVENS.- Camp Upton, New York, is to be closed and its activities transferred to this camp, according to information made public here recently. It was stated at camp headquarters that no official advices have been received as yet, but they are expected soon.

60,000 More in Camp

All New York States’ soldiers are to be discharged from this camp. Most of the force now stationed at Camp Upton will be sent here, it is further stated. Maj. Gen. McCain issued a statement through his executive officer, Col. A.G. Lott, that the new arrangement would have no tendency of interfering with the plans for the reception of the Yankee division.

Battalion commanders of the depot brigade learned the proposed increase of demobilization activity at this camp at a meeting this afternoon when a memorandum was read. This new plan will make likely an increase in the population of the camp to possibly 60,000. It is expected that when the Twenty-sixth Division arrives in camp that this figure may be reached.

Tents are to be used to accommodate the men in excess of the 12,000 which is originally intended to send here each month for demobilization. An important significance attached to this plan is that the port of Boston would receive more troop ships. It is reported that six transports will arrive within a week. Officers returning from Washington state that there is a report current among officer that President Wilson indicated on his return through Boston his appreciation of the advantages offered in the use of that port for disembarking troops.

Too Far to New York

It is recalled that three majors of the Inspector General's Department made a thorough survey of the accommodations of this camp very recently. As was pointed out by one of the officers, no more troops can be shipped to Boston than can be handled by existing sanitary arrangements. It would be too far to send soldiers to New York for disinfection and examination, it is stated.

Because all of the men from norther New York were originally mobilized at this camp, it is not thought strange that a choice had been made of Camp Devens to demobilize New York soldiers.

This plan is not thought to include the Seventy-seventh Division, it is asserted, which, like the Twenty-seventh Division, not at camp Mills and Camp Merritt, is composed of New York soldiers. It is believed that Camp Upton may not be closed up entirely, but that the barracks may be used by homecoming divisions as a rest station before proceeding further for demobilization and discharge.

PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED

Just before the 106 Infantry sailed for home the following promotions were announced:

To Major: Captains Francis Jaeckel, Ames Brown, Niles Larsen.

To Captain: 1st Lieutenants Waldemar Busing, Erdman Brandt, York W. Brennan.

To 1st Lieutenant: 2nd Lieutenants Harold C. de Loisell, Raymond McMurray.

Wounded Sergeant Models with Left Hand

The above picture tells a strong story of the spirit of America's wounded soldiers who have come home to learn anew the business of life. It shows Serg't Joseph G. Gotzen, a patient in the Upton base hospital, with the figure he modeled, using only his left hand. His right arm is in an aeroplane sling, a memory of September 15, during the St. Mihiel drive. Serg't Gotzen had never done modeling before, although his bent has been somewhat artistic. He did considerable illustrating before entering service.

Will Improve Taxi Service in Camp

To improve the taxi service in camp, new regulations have been promulgated from Camp Headquarters in regard to ordering automobiles by telephone.

When the taxi stand in the Twelfth Street (Extension 137) is asked over the phone to send a car anywhere, the name of the person wishing to use the machine must be given. The taxi dispatcher in return will the give the license number of the car which is to be sent. Then, if the machine fails to appear or if any delay or trouble is experienced, a report is to be made to the Camp Service Officer, Extension 221, giving the license number of the delinquent taxi driver.

To safeguard the taxi drivers, the person ordering the car must use the machine when it is sent or pay the driver 25 cents for his trouble in calling.

WOODRUFF WILL TAKE THREE MORE YEARS

Notwithstanding the fact that he has been working in Camp Upton since this cantonment was a few barracks and trees, Cecil Woodruff, age 18, of New York, who is temporarily assigned to the 152d Depot Brigade, enlisted in the service for three years the other day.

Pvt. Woodruff is an ex-jockey and has ridden horses in races on several tracks on Long Island. For this reason he stated that he intended to make application shortly for a transfer to the cavalry division of the army.

SOME ARE REPLACEMENT TROOPS

About 70 per cent of the 27th Division now are New Yorkers. The others are replacement troops. General O'Ryan asked that the division parade in a body, and said that the replacement troops had the same spirit as the fighting New Yorkers.

Women Here to Recruit "Cops"

A detachment of the Lafayette Battalion, and Organization of women commanded by Col. Adelaide McConnell, visited Camp Upton recently in behalf of a campaign to urge honorably discharged soldiers to join the New York City Police Department. The women, who made the trip in one of the battalion's motor cars, were Lieut. Martha Riefe, Corp'l Virginia Sickert and Corp'l Elisa Riefe.

The New York Police Department is organizing a battalion of soldiers and sailors with a view of training and equipping them to pass the coming civil service examination for appointments as patrolmen. Salary and working conditions are good and members of the force are taken care of when ill or incapacitated for further service and pensioned for life after twenty-five years service. Promotion to the highest rank is always open to every policeman.

New York Division Comes Here For Mustering Out

Upton's most noteworthy piece of work since becoming a discharge camp begins this week with the mustering out of twenty-thousand men of the Twenty-seventh Division. They are due here immediately after the parade which is taking place to-day, the greatest demonstration New York has seen for years, and the most notable historic parade since Northern Soldiers marched on Pennsylvania Avenue at the close of the Civil War.

Preparations for the Twenty-seventh's coming have been going forward here for over a week. The camp was practically cleaned of troops the last of the week, the last of the Ninety-second Division) colored) being discharged or transferred. Everything will be done to speed up the discharge machinery so that New York's fighters cab go to their homes in the shortest possible time. So that the important physical examinations might be done with the greatest dispatch, fifty medical officers and a hundred enlisted men of the division came here to augment the medical staff of about the same number of officers and men under Capt. W.F. Schmaltz. The enlarged corps of examiners will work in day and night shifts and is expected to reach a capacity of five thousand men a day. At that rate, the entire division will be examined physically within four days of arrival here and the first discharged troops should be on the way home on the fifth. The time consumed in mustering out the entire division should not exceed six days. The bulk of the division comes here-twenty thousand. The remaining seven thousand five hundred were transferred in detachments to camps near their homes.

Camp Wins Fight on Liquor Sale

The camp authorities have just won a fight to prevent the resumption of the sale of bottled liquors in Patchogue. State Excise Commissioner Herbert S. Sisson refused to approve a resolution of the Town Board of Patchogue revoking the ban previously laid upon the sale of bottled intoxicants, at the request of Gen. Bell.

When the War Camp Community Service in Patchogue discovered the attempt of the Town Board to change the existing regulation, Maj. Ferris, the Camp Morale Office, was appealed to. He placed the matter before Gen. Nicholson, who informed the Mayor of Patchogue that he would prohibit enlisted men from entering Patchogue unless the Board rescinded its action. Commissioner Sisson settled the matter, however, by disapproving the Board's proposal.

It was the action of the Patchogue authorities in the forbidding the sale of bottled liquors that caused the withdrawal of the military police force which formerly maintained there.

DIVISION'S FIRST LOSS

Pvt. Percy Sweet, a member of the First Cavalry, from up-state, was the first Twenty-seventh Division man who "Went West." He was killed on July 16 in the village of Nieurlet which was bombed by a German aeroplane while the 106 Machine Gun Battalion was quartered there. Twenty-two other members of Company D, 106th Machine Gun Battalion, were wounded by the bomb which killed Private Sweet.

HENCE TRENCH AND CAMP

The second in the series of sketches aiming to expose the complicity in publishing this weekly soldier cheerosheet shows the busy reader Puck-- and conceals nothing. Puck is shown in the characteristic of drawing a woman. Which is what he does most of the time. At least so our scouts who sleuth him when he goes on pass to New York to buy art materials report. They also bring back word that he draws pretty good ones. Puck's pen has nothing on his line of allurements, those doughmen who have followed him in T. & C. week by week know that he wields no feeble pen.

Puck is an officer, so it isn't safe or comely to speak disrespectfully--he wears two chevrons on the ol'sleeve and is a genius at ordering the troops around. During his career, by his own confession, he has been a mess corporal, an editor, and advertising solicitor, a reporter, an artist and a tax collector, and when he was asked if any other data should go into this obituary he observed in that sly way of his'n: "Tell them I'm married and have seven children all depending on me."

Next Week: The Associate Editor.

Dances at Yaphank Proving Popular

The dances for enlisted men in the War Camp Community Service club house at Yaphank are proving very successful. Since the regular Wednesday dances have been abandoned in camp, two dances a week have been held in Yaphank, one on Wednesday evening and the other, as had previously been the custom, on Fridays.

The Camp Morale Officer has given his support to these dances and the Camp Morale Orchestra provides the music.

Girls from Patchogue attend one of the weekly dances and the other is graced by the presence of girls from Sayville.

Admission for soldiers is by card given by the War Camp Community Service.

LIGHT WEIGHT

First Radio Mechanic--Gee, we've got a scale over at the laboratory that is so delicate that you can't stand close to it, for fear that the heat from your body will make it give an incorrect reading.

Second R.M.--I need one of those scales to weight my money now.--Judge.

THE LIBERTY THEATRE IS BREAKING HOUSE RECORDS

Lieut. Gilson's Liberty Theater during the past few weeks has been rolling up business which has broken every house record for the year the popular War Department house has been operated. One night's paid admissions totaled 2,869 and represented in bulk the largest money ever passed through the Liberty's box office window. The week of shows by the Billy Allen Company brought a large patronage. Vaudeville opened last week's offerings and continued four days, with a change of bill the third day. "Stop! Look! Listen!" a popular New York comedy success was Lieut. Gilson's offering March 22nd and 23d.

Barnard Girls Entertain

Alumnae of Barnard College entertained recently at Y.M.C.A. Hut No. 34, the ladies offering a varied program of solos, ukulele duets, dances and -par excellence-refreshments. The cake and cocoanut sunshine into a Saturday afternoon which might have been dull without the entertainment and refreshments.

IN ST.PATRICKS PARADE

A number of Upton soldiers took part in the New York St. Patrick’s Day parade. They were given special leaves by Gen. Nicholson and went in on the ten o'clock train in the morning of the parade. At one-thirty they assembled at Forty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue, joining the military section. It was marshaled by Maj. Michael Heaney, camp provost marshal, and the assistant marshal was Capt. Cecil Hooke of the Quartermaster Corps.

LUCKY FIVE IS THE FOURTEENTH FETED

A farewell party was given five members of the Training Cadre of the 14th Company recently. Serg't Herman L. Fergenson, Serg't William J. Crowley, Cook John Bogatto, Mechanic Romulus J. Doire and Pvt. Lester R. Sass are the lucky ones; they are now ex-members of the "Fighting Fourteenth."

Capt. J.H. Hahn, 1st Lieut. William D. Fales, 1st Lieut. William D. Fales, 1st Lieut. Harry S. Kelly, and Second Lieuts. Charles W. Davies, Colin R. MacKintosh and Charles Lafferty were present.

A vote of thanks is due Mess Serg't Gustave Messer for the splendid manner in which the affair was handled.

Speeches were made by all officers present and by members of the Training Cadre. It goes without saying the masterpiece was delivered by Pvt. Sass. That's the best of being an "Atmosphere Actor."

The affair was closed by a speech by the Captain, who spread much joy by announcing that all applications for furloughs would be honored in due time.

YANKS FOUND BRITISH CONGENIAL WAR COMRADES

"Thank God we were with the British."

This was the fervent remark of one Captain of the 27th Division when he arrived in New York from the battle front. It expressed the sentiment of the rank and file of the division, also, for during their battles together. Tommies and Yanks became fast comrades-in-arms and learned to respect one another after the fashion of men who have faced death side by side and observed the true worth of one another's character.

The Australians, too, the "Ozzies" of the combines forces which defeated the Germans, were much beloved of the Yanks, and between them, also, a lasting friendship grew.

The tactics of the English and Australian soldiers, in fighting machine guns, were adopted by the Americans, who previously had always charged an m.g. nest with a grand rush. But, after observing the method of the others-one man at a time being sent out to sneak up on the gun, our men changed their tactics, with consequent saving of life.

THE "OZZIES" HELPED OUT!

During the drive on the Hindenburg line, one battalion of the 107th Infantry advanced so far that they had the Germans between them and the Twenty-seventh Division's lines. Airplanes carried food and ammunition to the battalion, and finally the Australians came up and relieved the former Old Seventh Regiment fighters from Manhattan.

Praise For O'Ryan

What one member of the Empire Division thinks of his divisional commander is revealed in his letter to a friend at home. An illuminating extract follows:

"Maj. Gen. John J. O'Ryan, commanding the Twenty-seventh Division, is one of the coolest men under intense fire of all kinds you could ever imagine. When a German shell struck the ground within ten feet of him recently and killed four dispatch riders and wounded Maj. King, the General calmly lit another cigarette and never budged. He has proved a most level-headed and efficient commander."

ENLISTED PERSONNEL HAD THEIR OWN CLUB

A little red brick school house at Montfort, France, served as a club for enlisted men of the Twenty-seventh Division while they were resting up after breaking through the Hindenburg Line. A count with a real title presented the school building to the Yanks for the purpose to which it was put. In a number of centres in France the enlisted men had their clubs, where they were in full charge, and they were unique institutions.

Cigarettes and tobacco were given away at these clubs, through the Red Cross.

To the particular hut here mentioned the Red Cross gave newspapers, writing material, games and magazines. Also cocoa, for which soldiers show a fondness. The Twenty-seventh men moved in a Boche piano taken on a mopping up expedition into some village, and on one wall they hung an American flag, beneath which 100 men of the division were buried. Blackboards and metric system charts on the wall and small crucifixes were not disturbed, but were left to add their attractiveness to the club interior.

BULLY BEEF LOST ALL ITS TERRORS

One of the big things which the British taught their American cousins in the war, according to the 27th officers, was how to eat bully beef. When first the Yanks of that division were placed with the British command, they were fed quantities of tea, cheese, jam and bully beef--which is Army for corned beef. The Yanks got so much bully beef they began to kick strenuously, in a polite sort of way, for they knew only one method of preparing it.

It was then the Tommies found their way to the Yanks hearts, in the accepted manner--through the stomach. The British showed the Americans a number of new and toothsome ways in which to cook bully beef, and turned out a pudding made of it which leaped into high favor in the O.D. ranks.

TOMMY'S TEA WAS HIS CHIEF LOVE

One thing which the British soldier taught the men of the 27th, when they fought side by side, was how to apreciate tea. Tommy always has to have his tea, as the world knows, and when 4 o'clock came in the afternoon he was just as apt as not to sit down in the middle of a barrage to brew a cup.

"A joke was a joke,” an officer of the 27th writes, "but tea was tea. It was the one thing to which Tommy could look forward the whole day. He had been in the war so long, you see, that he had comes to a happy philosophy of life which taught him that there was no use in being any more uncomfortable than you had to."

FIRST IN

Men from the 102nd Engineers formed the first unit of the 27th Division to return to New York. They came in aboard the transport Rochambeau. Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt, now a Brigadier General, originally commanded the 22nd Engineers, which later formed the nucleus of the 102nd.

UNIDENTIFIED

Inquisitive doughboy on French troop train (to one of our colored soldiers repairing the road): "What town is this, bo?"

"I don't know. White folks they done shot all the name off this place."--Judge

UNCLE SAM'S 27TH GAVE HUNS THE RAZ

War presents many coincidences.

History is full of them, and an interesting one of the lately-concluded hostilities occurred when the 27th Division "hopped the bags" on their way to meet the Germans defending the Hindenburg Line.

As the whole world knows, the 27th and the 30th American divisions broke that line, smashed it, in fact, so wide open, that it was never plastered together again. One of the enemy units opposing the crack former Guardsmen of the Empire State was a crack Hunoutfit- the 27th Division of the German Army.

It was a case of 27th versus 27th, and the better division won. The conflict was a bitter affair, for even the fact that both divisions were designated by the same numerals imparted no iota of brotherly love to the contest. But the German 27th was pushed out of the way and the American 27th pushed on to victory!

HIS NAME IS UNPRONOUNCABLE BUT YOU'VE GOT TO HONOR HIM

No wonder the Twenty-seventh Division, along with the Thirtieth, took one-tenth of the total number of German prisoners captured by the American Expeditionary Force with such men as Wasyl Kolonoczky in the New Yorkers' ranks.

Kolonoczky holds the record in the division for gathering in Huns. At the last counting his total bag was between thirty and forty Germans.

His citation reads as follows:

"During the operation against the Hindenburg line east of Ronssoy, France, on September 29,1918. Pvt. Kolonoczky under a heavy shell and machine gun fire left the shelter of his trench, and, going forward under a heavy, thick smoke and returned between thirty and forty prisoners."

P.& N.NOT THE WORST

There is a change of attitude among Twenty-seventh division men toward the often reviled P. and N. railroad (by courtesy). After a few days of travel on French chemin-de-fer, the "Punk and Noisy" or "Perhaps and Never" line loomed up as one of the great achievements in railway engineering. Every railroad in La Belle, as you might say, France is tres P. and likewise very N.

Brooklyn to Honor Dead Warriors with Arch

Brooklyn will honor her dead warriors with one or more suitable memorials, perhaps with an arch at the foot of Ocean Parkway.

Flatbush is planning to erect another memorial to her sons at Kings Highway and Ocean Parkway.

The site at the foot of Ocean Parkway, perhaps the most ideal spot for a memorial in the borough, was originally selected by the memorial committees of Local Boards 57 and 58. But representatives of the local board said they had learned the Brooklyn Victory Committee was planning to utilize this location itself. Accordingly the local committee have changed their plans.

The two local districts are to organize a drive to raise $50,000 for their joint memorial. Inasmuch as each district has in the neighborhood of 30,000 inhabitants it is anticipated there will be no considerable trouble in raising the funds. Mrs. Clarence E. Waterman is chairman of the drive committee, and will announce shortly the method by which the money will be raised.

Two D.S.C.'s Awarded Here

The first presentation in camp of the Distinguished Service was at the base hospital Red Cross convalescent home recently, when two patients received the honor from the hands of Brig. Gen. Nicholson. They were Maj. Horatio N. Jackson, of Burlington, Vt., and Serg't James S. Cain, of Troy, N.Y. Maj. James L. Wheaton, base hospital commandant, read the order awarding the crosses.

In pinning the cross on Maj. Jackson's breast, Gen. Nicholson testified to the merit of the award, as a personal observer of the officer in action. The major was surgeon of Gen. Nicholson's brigade, the 157th, and was attached to the 313th Infantry. During the drive on Montfaucon, although he had been twice hit, Maj. Jackson continued directing the operations of wound-dressing parties. While personally attending to wounded man a shell killed his patient and shattered his arm. He wears three wound stripes.

Gen. Nicholson lauded the heroism of Serg't Cain, who was in the Fifth Machine Gun Battalion and led a rescue party through shell-swept territory, to help comrades buried by a shell explosion, near Medeah Farm, October 4th.

In the first row of seats were several decorated men and officers who are patients in the base. Detachment nurses and medical officers, reconstruction aides and enlisted men of the medical detachment comprised the audience. The General, in brief address, complimented the patients and staff of the hospital for the wonderfully buoyant and cheerful spirit he encountered in a tour of inspection and lauded especially the reconstruction section for its work in rehabilitating wounded.

Eric Dudley, the Camp's genial "song and dance artist," as the General called him, was asked to lead in some songs, which he did with his customary enthusiasm and savior faire, although the invitation was a complete surprise.

A.E.F. CHAMPION BOXES

Several clever boxing bouts were an attraction last week at Y Hut 35. Young "Bullie" Smith, of Tulsa, Okla., who claims the lightweight championship of the A.E.F., was in camp with the casuals of the 92nd Division (colored). On two successive night he fought a four-round exhibition with "Nap" Burd, of Chicago, and also knocked out "Kid" Boyd, of San Francisco, in the second round in another exhibition.

Miss Loheed to Welcome Her 37th Friends Back

Good news for the 27th men who remember Spartanburg-and who doesn't? Miss Bertha M. Loheed, director of the four Y.M.C.A. building in Camp Upton, is planning a particularly warm welcome there for her countless friends among the division. Miss Loheed established the Y.W.C.A. Hostess House at Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S.C., where the division trained, and remained there until the middle of last June, after the last unit had sailed for France.

HORSE SENSE

"Here is a pretty good original joke that I heard the other day," writes an officer in France. "We were out on a road march the other day, and as we stopped to feed the horses, and as one of the men was putting a nose bag on his horse, he remarked to a friend: "Do you know, this horse has more sense than any horse I ever saw. Why, the first time that I put a nose bag on him he closed his eyes and helf his breath, thinking that it was a gas mask."

NEW PHYSICAL MAN IN Y HAS HAD EXPERIENCE

The new Physical Director of Y Hut 31, John Stroh, formerly assistant of the Bedford Branch, Brooklyn, to Fred Schultz who was former camp director here, has had extensive experience in the gym. He is an expert diver and swimmer.

The popular and widely known physical director, Kreatzer, now director of Hut 36, formerly worked with Stroh.

JACK DUNN, SPORT LIGHT GLOWS NO MORE HERE NOW

Among the famous men who have left Upton in the lurch with the general exodus to civil like is one yclept Jack Dunn, Jr., Esq., of Baltimore, whose father, Jack, Sr., is President of the Baltimore ('Orioles") Baseball Club. Jack, Jr., has fought the Battle of Camp Upton for almost a year and has been conspicuous in every branch of athletics.

During the baseball season he starred on the line officers' team against all comers, and played several times on the Upton first string. In the big Fourth of July meet last year he easily won the officers' spirit a big field of old-time college stars. On the Upton football team in the east, Jack Dunn was one of the back-field stars who helped contribute to the team's many victories.

On Liberty Day last fall, Jack had the unique distinction of playing baseball in the big game in the morning and starring in the opening football game in the afternoon, scoring the first touchdown of the game before he was carried off with an injury.

Engineers Are Good With Fists

Fighters from the 317th Engineers furnished some fast boxing bouts recently at Y.M.C.A. Hut 34, with an audience of four hundred enthusiastic for the battling. The results were:

Wm. V. Amos won decision from Kid Samuels; Chas. Fleming won decision over Serg't Johnson; Bert Johnson took the decision over Kid Evans; Pvt. Cooper won the decision over Serg't Dodson.

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G.A.P.

Lieut. Col. James E. Abbott has left camp and Upton has lost a man who always fostered athletics and did a lot to stimulate the spirit of sport. When Col. Abbott took hold of organizing and supervising the athletic program of the camp in addition to his many other duties, he bit off a larger morsel than most men could easily masticate. There was a decided slump in morale following the armistice, and the job of injecting "pep" into the boys was no sinecure. However, with the assistance of a staff of capable athletic directors he went to work, and coordinating the activities of all other organizations, he put across one of the most comprehensive programs of all-round athletics ever attempted in any military camp.

The football field was constructed and the successful Upton team managed under Col. Abbott's direction. He made a specialty of inter-company boxing and basketball in camp was stimulated.

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It is doubtful if the Camp Mills boxers will complete their schedule and return to Upton for the final meet. This gives Upton the decision, of course, but there would have been more satisfaction for the Upton fight fans to see the last battle. The other camps also appear to have petered out.

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And while we're on the subject of boxing. Tex Rickard is joy-riding all over this great and glorious republic looking for a spot where he can induce a couple of hundred thousand elusive "iron-men" to flock his way when he stages the big fight. Camp Upton may not be able to offer a big enough cash guarantee to bring the big battle this way, but there certainly have been some record crowds on the side of the hill above the old boxing stand. And we have seen several brave boys knocked cold without receiving one penny for the fight. That's the difference between Upton sport and "sport."

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The baseball players are beginning to work out on the back lots again. In a few weeks we will see the old "pep" returning when the inter-battalion baseball games start.

ALL FOR TROY

Mayor Burns of Troy, N.Y., has promised to charter a Hudson River steamship and convey the 300 members of the division who lived in Troy before the war, to that gay city of song and dance, as soon as the whole division is settled in Camp Upton. A big entertainment is scheduled for the native son's up there.

APR 1, 1919

April 1, Vol. 2, No. 26

Major Heaney’s Speed Trap An Effective One

Speeding autoists are meeting their Waterloo along the Upton Road, now that the traffic division of the military police has been given the special task of watching that stretch of roadway.

A sort of trap is used for reckless speeders. When a machine shoots by the first man on watch, he blows a whistle, and the second man, some distance along the road, then halts the car. If it is going so fast that it gets by him, he blows the whistle, and a third man stops it.

The method for catching the speeders was devised by Major Heaney himself, who sometimes supervises the work. The taxi drivers who are caught speeding have their licenses taken away by the Camp Service Officer.

Players’ House Rules Tightened

The entertainment of actresses who are guests at the Y. W. C. A. Players’ House must be regulated strictly here after by the provisions of the Memorandum 38, Headquarters, Camp Upton.

The order provides the enlisted men or not to take actresses out from the Players’ House under any consideration. Only commissioned officers are permitted to call there and then the ladies, must be back before 11 PM. Permission to remain out later than that our must be obtained from the Camp Service Officer, who has military supervision over the Players’ House. Only under very exceptional circumstances, too, may an actress be permitted to go out of camp in company with an officer.

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Twenty men from the Convalescent Centre were recently taken for an auto ride and entertained by residents of Centre Moriches.

20,000 HINDENBURG LINE BUSTERS BEGIN DISCHARGE

New York’s own fighters of the 27th Division, The lads who last September smashed the Hindenburg line into small bits, are in camp for demobilization and the process has already made it such headway that by the last of the week every man will be on his way home. All day Wednesday they poured into camp in twenty-eight trainloads, with intervals of only a few minutes between sections. The day’s movement was one of The biggest accomplishments in the history of soldier travel and the Long Island Railroad's conduct of it was efficient to a degree. Hardly a minute was lost on schedules and many trains pulled into the camp terminal ahead of time.

At the station, every welfare worker in camp was on hand to welcome the fighters who were remarkably fresh and vigorous after their strenuous parading of the day before in New York. Packages of cigarettes, gum, chocolate, matches and stamped postcards or distributed by thousands, according to a system devised by d every welfare worker in camp was on hand to welcome the fighters who were remarkably fresh and vigorous after their strenuous parading of the day before in New York. Packages of cigarettes, gum, chocolate, matches and stamped postcards or distributed by thousands, according to a system devised by H. W. Blanks, of the Y. M. C. A. transportation section. What are lines of workers were arranged and as the columns of fours passed from the station enclosure, without a pause the files divided and each man was given “personal attention.” The reception was shared by the Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Knights of Columbus, Catholic Visitors’ House, Jewish Welfare Board, American Library association and reconstruction Aides from the Base Hospital. Welfare diners fluttered in the late spring freeze giving the well-known touch of gaiety.

Detraining was a matter of seconds and guided by enlisted men and field clerks familiar with camp the 27th’s organizations went immediately to assigned billets. Hot food was served every man within an hour of arrival. On Thursday, demobilization began, with physical examinations which have been going forward five thousand a day, preparation of records and destination lists, delivery of payrolls and discharges and insurance and labor lectures. Actual mustering out again yesterday, according to the following schedule:

Monday, March 31—102nd Field Signal Battalion, 106th Field Artillery, 108th Infantry.

Tuesday, April 1—Division Headquarters, 52nd Field Artillery Brigade Headquarters, 53rd and 54th Infantry Brigades Headquarters, 27th Military Police Company, 104th Field Artillery, 105th Infantry, 105th Machine Gun Battalion.

Wednesday, April 2—102nd Train Headquarters, 102nd Ordinance Repair Shop, 106th Infantry, 106th Machine Gun Battalion, 107th Infantry.

Thursday, April, 3—102nd Ammunition Train, 102nd Engineer Train, 102nd Engineers, 104th Machine Gun Battalion, 105th Field Artillery.

Friday, April, 4—102 Sanitary Train, 102nd Supply Train.

Visiting has come back to the old record figures established during the 77th’s stay in camp. Hundreds of friends and relatives have come to see their lads and every accommodation in camp has been taxed. Entertainment facilities for the men spending their last week in the army have been stretched to capacity. Every welfare building and camp theater has made all possible effort to supply O’Ryan’s men with amusement. On Friday a naturalization court was opened and papers of citizenship have been granted to several score men in the division wishing to take out their papers before leaving the army.

Following is the districting of the various 27th organizations in Camp:

First District—First to Third Streets, Fourth to Fifth Avenues. Headquarters, First Street and Fourth Avenue. Telephone extension 39. Officer in charge, Lieut. Hinton.

108th Infantry.

106th Field Artillery.

Second District—First to Fifth Streets, Second to Third Avenues, Headquarters, Second Street and Third Avenue. Telephone extension 138. Officers in charge, Capt. Swoboda, Lieut. Schmidt.

52nd Field Art. Brigade Hdq.

27th Military Police Co.

104th Field Artillery

102nd Field Signal Bat.

53rd Inf. Brigade Hdq.

54th Inf. Brigade Hdq.

105th Infantry.

105th Machine Gun Bat.

Third District—11th to 17th Streets, Second to Third Avenues. Headquarters, 1601 Third Avenue. Telephone extension 14. Officers in charge, Capt. Dorian, Lieut. Redd.

106th Infantry.

107th Infantry.

106th Machine Gun Bat.

102nd Train Hdq.

102nd Moblie Ord. Rep. Shop.

Fourth District—18th to 19th Streets, Grant to Washington Avenues, West End. Headquarters, 18th Street and Grant Avenue. Telephone extension 123. Officers in charge, Capt. Rau, Lieut. Breinig.

105th Field Artillery.

102nd Ammunition Train.

104th Machine Gun Bat.

102nd Engineers.

102nd Eng. Train.

Fifth District—15th to 19th Streets, Grant to Fifth Avenues. Headquarters, 1508 Fourth Avenue. Telephone extension 15. Officers in charge, Capt. Collins, Lieut. Boag.

102nd Sanitary Train.

102nd Supply Train.

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PERSHING HOUSE PRAISED

The Pershing House of the War Camp Community Service, 115 East 21st Street, New York, has received considerable praise from soldiers who spent furloughs in New York recently.

OFFICERS ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIND EMPLOYMENT

“Every effort Will be made to reduce the commission and personnel to the minimum required,” says Gen. March.

To accomplish this result officers have been classified in three classes. Under class one comes those officers who desire to be discharged for domestic or financial reasons; class two involves these officers who are to be retained in the service for the time being, and desire Reserve Corps commission; class three covers those officers who have applied for appointment in the Regular Army.

No distinction is to be made between class one and class two officers in the matter of discharges. When I discharge is desirable on account of domestic or financial reasons, the greatest leniency will be used.

In determining what officers are to be placed in class Three final decision rests with the officer having authority to discharge. Officers who have been placed in class three may, upon consideration of their application by the War Department, be found unsuitable for retention in that class. Likewise officers who desire appointment in the Regular Army may be found by commanding officer is unsuitable, and some officers formally placed in class three will request reclassification for their own convenience. All such officers will be placed in classes one or two, and will be discharged.

The War Department order relative to retention in service until employment is secured, applies to enlisted men only, not to officers. If an officer in class one or two certifies in writing that he is unable to secure employment and he desires for that reason to be retained in the service temporarily, he will be assigned to duty. If there is no suitable vacancy at his station to which this officer can be assigned, he will be permitted to remain in the service thirty days after the date he would normally be discharged, provided he agrees to make every effort to secure employment.

As to those officers who are patients in hospitals at a camp or station, The question of discharge is totally left to the discretion of the commanding officer of the camp or station. When further treatment is unnecessary, he may send such officers to their former commands, I signed them to duty or have them discharged, according to circumstances in each individual case.

EX-TANKER’S RESOLVE IS ADOPTED IN MANY CAMPS

Starting with one of the early demobilized units of the Tank Corps, The voluntary pledge of discharge soldiers to live up to all the standards of the service while they wear the uniform has spread to other camps.

All ex-tankers agreed that as long as they wear the army uniforms they will conduct themselves according to army customs. This, of course, means that they will continue to salute commissioned officers during that time and be amenable to discipline.

Military officials praise the idea as a fitting example of the splendid morale of the United States fighters. Incidentally, they point out, it is a genuine tribute to the officers of the corps.

“We came to fight,” said one soldier, after his discharge from the Tank Corps. “We didn't get the chance, but we glory in the achievement of our army, and it would be a pretty poor specimen of American manhood who would not desire to conduct himself as a soldier as long as he is in uniform. As to saluting a commissioned officer, men of the Tank Corps who have been discharged will consider that a privilege as long as they can wear their uniforms.”

HENCE TRENCH AND CAMP!

This is the third of this little vest pocket directory of those Burglars-at-Large (with apologies to the present subject) who are responsible for the weekly issue of Trench and Camp. The above Person with the Prominent Frontal Eminence from which the hair flows back so regularly and with the limbs crossed is Corporal Arthur Wakefield, whose official designation is Associate Editor. Corporal Wakefield’s long experience as a reporter in New York chasing scandal and other matters has developed his legs, but not those at the expense of other portions of him. He has considerable Growth Above the Chin. Within that Brow repose all sorts of co-ordinated abilities. Corp. Arthur is the only flute playing, portrait painting reporter ever uncovered. The Corp’s talents are so varied that he has to keep a Carte de Jour (all those who have not studied French may retire from the room) so he can know what to do next. At nine o’clock he goes on duty as a writer of Trench and Camp fiction. At ten-ten he sits down at his easel and paint a portrait of a Brooklyn Brigade Bringing Homeward the Bacon, at eleven o’clock having made his concession to Art he uncared his flute and plays the Shaving Scene from the Barber of Seville. Then after a frugal repast on parched peas and non-alcoholic Grievo he returns to his Salon des Beaux Arts and plays a bit from Moliszt on the piano forte. And so on through the P. M. and on into the evening.

NEXT WEEK: The Sport Editor who attempts to sing Tenor and the flute.

WARNS OF MISUSING FARES

The misuse of furlough fare certificates by discharged men has been reported by the United States Railroad Administration and is the subject of a warning issued by the Chief of Staff. It is claimed by the railroad authorities that in many cases the certificates have been furnished to men discharged from the service for use in returning to their homes. That is a violation of existing regulations.

Corp’l Howard De Rum, Company C, 102d Field Signal Battalion, No. 81 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, N. Y.—“Corp’l De Rum accompanied by the first attacking wave, stringing telephone lines under terrific enemy fire, even after being advised by the Signal Officer to seek shelter, courageously maintaining communication and Phil he was killed.”

Spring Cleaning On Headquarters Hill

Camp Headquarters is resplendent and a coat of weathered oak stain and soft-toned gray paint as the result of the very thorough spring housecleaning.

The interior of the two-story building in which headquarters is housed has always been unpainted, with bare joists showing. The walls have now been stained halfway up in weathered oak and the wallboards above have been painted a light gray. The studs have been picked out in oak, giving a beam effect. Runners have been placed on the floors of the offices and hallways and the windows are to have shades.

Pictures Of 42nd’s Drills To Be Used For Recruiting

The National Recruiting Service has asked the Camp Morale Officer for photographs to be used to encourage enlistment in the regular army. The 42nd Infantry has been asked if it's drill schedule is such as to permit the taking of some lively pictures of soldiers at work and play. If It can be arranged, the Morale Officer Will have a series of lively action photos taken.

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Three sure signs of spring: A flock of wild ducks, dumbells sending their winter underclothes home, and greaseballs in the company streets catching flies.

Upton Entertainment For Veterans Of 107th

A number of officers and men of the 107th Infantry, 53rd Infantry Brigade, of the 27th Division, have already tasted the Camp Upton brand of hospitality, at he YWCA Hostess House. The soldiers, all members of the Old Seventh Regiment of New York City, constituted the early arrivals of the division in this country from abroad.

Fifty men from the Upton Base Hospital, and thirty casually quartered in the camp proper, attended, with their friends. A dance followed the informal entertainment.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Special religious services will be held in the camp chapel at Camp Upton for all members of the Empire Division sent there. During the period of the division’s demobilization John J. Jacobs, of the Protestant Episcopal Brotherhood of St. Andrew, will be stationed at Camp Upton, at the chapel, in the interest of the New Yorkers, and will be pleased to have any of them call on him there.

Plan To Dress Up A Soldier’s Feet

Major Ferris, the Camp Morale Officer, is making an effort to obtain permission for the issuing of two pair of russet shoes to each man, so that it will always be possible for a soldier to have a good pair of shoes for “best.”

It was pointed out by Colonel James R. Lindsay, the commanding officer of the 42nd Infantrymen, that the general order which says that an enlisted man May not have more than one pair of russets, works out in such a way that only reclaimed shoes may be drawn. These are, and a good many cases, anything but “dressy,” and often half worn out.

TELEPATHIC DISCHARGE

Anyone acquainted with the Review Board at the Discharge Examining Board must no doubt be pleasantly surprised to note the harmony that prevails there in comparison with the exciting events of the past few days. And Lo—Who was The cause of the disturbance. Sergeant Rudolph Oehl has been transformed from Railroad Accountant to Expert Typist, by the means of Mental Telepathy which was exercised by Capt. Sergeant, M. C. From a raging medical sergeant he has become a mild mannered soldier who would not think of leaving his machine even for a moment without first getting permission from one of the officers on the Board.

CONVALESCENTS MOTORED

The automobile rides for the convalescents inaugurated by the Red Cross at the Base Hospital are proving very successful. Fifty men were taken to Riverhead last Saturday and Sunday. Dinner and entertainment of various kinds is provided and the convalescents invariably return refreshed and brightened by the outing.

BRINGING IT ALONG

A soldier, lying wounded in a wheat field, was somewhat taken aback by a spectacle, in slow and stately approach of a German officer, and exchange says. He was magnificent with medals and he wore a monocle. Every once in a while his impressiveness was spoiled by nervous turn of the head and the suspicion of a squirm— just as if someone were tickling him with a bayonet. someone was, for looking beyond, the wounded soldiers saw a great big husky American Negro prancing along, showing every tooth in his head.

“Hi-hi, boss!” he called out jubilantly. “Ah don’ know what Ah’s got, but Ah’s bringin’ it along.”

Tankers Organize While Waiting Here

While waiting demobilization at Upton, a number of New England Tank Corps boys perfected their plans for a permanent social club. More and more of these organizations will undoubtedly be formed by the numbers of units who wish to keep alive the tie that found them together while in the service.

Several hundred men are enrolled in the Tank Corps Club— officially The A. E. F. Tank Corps Club, of New England. The society had its beginning of a tank center in the Langres, France on February 10.

The temporary officers are as follows: A. O. Porter, of Brookline, Mass., 331st Bn., president; J. J. O’Halloran, of Dorchester, Mass., vice-presidents; Orin D. Steele, of Boston, treasurer; E. J. McKeon, of Quincy, Mass, financial secretary; Worthington S. Bessett, of Bryantsville, Mass., recording secretary; L. L. Silbert of Boston, Ward N. Parker, of New Belford and J. E. Mooney, of Holyoke, Mass., members of the executive committee.

Many From Here See Parade

General Nicholson, Colonel Jones, and Major Nicholls and many other officers went to New York to see the parade of the Twenty-Seventh Division last Tuesday, viewing of the spectacle from the reviewing stand. Upton was also well represented by the enlisted personnel, many of whom obtained passes to go in.

Plan For Co-operative Farm Colony Published In Camp Memorandum

Plans for the organization of a cooperative farm colony on Long Island, near Camp Upton, were made the subject of a recent official memorandum issued by Camp Headquarters. The Camp Morale Officer will ask the Department of Agriculture to conduct an investigation as to the fertility of the soil of the tract which it is proposed to use for the colony, and to report on the prospects.

The information contained in the memorandum is as follows:

“Returning Soldiers (Farmers) Back to the Land.

“WANTED—100 or more American farmers to organize themselves as a purely co-operative farm colony in easy reach of New York markets, under provisions of the new Co-operative Law of the State of New York, to locate on 3,000-acre tract of good farming land on north side of Long Island, now held on an option at attractive price for the benefit of purchasers, by the undersigned.

“Central deep water supply and irrigation plant to be installed. All modern machinery for use in common at fair rentals. Thriving communities adjoining. Also a select summer bungalow colony to be established on water front as summer local market for all farm products. Co-operative store open to entire community, also for grading, packing and marketing produce.

“Club house, hotel and restaurant, bowling alleys, billiards, tennis courts and an assembly hall, forming a community Centre available for farmers and their families in winter for social and literary entertainments, etc. Good school to be established. Long Island Railroad runs through the property. Boating and bathing. Opportunity for returned soldiers, where desired, will be given to take up moderate sized farms on same plan as proposed by the U. S. Government on long-time payments. Land will be prepared, buildings erected, and farmers can get right to work. Applications should communicate with or call on below.

“WALTER P. LONG, 217 Broadway, New York City.”

Mr. Long is a member of the organization community of the “Greater New York Wholesale and Retail Co-operation Society, Ltd.” Others listed as members of the committee are Prof. James Ford, of Harvard; the Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis, the Rev John Haynes Homes, the Rev. J. Howard Mellish, Frederic C. Howe and John Collier.

J. W. B. PARTY GOES BIG

(Contributed)

“Say, Buddy, were you down to the Jewish Welfare Hut No. 2 to attend the Smoker, Entertainment and Boxing Contest. Talk about a good time, everybody was all smiles and sorry there was not some more.”

Before the show everybody was presented with a pipe and tobacco.

The first number was Jazz music by Private Charles Wilson, Co. D, 350 M.G.B., on the piano. Following was a buck and wing dance by Corporal Ed Lewis, Co. C, 350 M.G.B. Then some ballads by Private M. P. Smith, Co. C. 350 M.G.B., with several hundred husky Buddy voices joining in on the chorus. The next number was the J.W.B. Favorite, Sergeant Lorenzo Crevitte, Co. C, 350 M.G.B., in buck dancing.

The first bout of the evening was between Private Leo Birnbaum, well known to Upton fans, and Kid E. Greene, 350 M.G.B., Buffalo Division, and welterweight champion of the Buffaloes. The two boys went to it hammer and tongs to the delight of all, and finished in a draw. Privates Ed Moore and Henry Thomson, both heavyweights, stepped two lively rounds of three minutes each. Next bout was between two civilians, Marty Brown and Sammy Lewis, who are quite some fighters.

The performance was concluded with an impersonation of “Frisco,” the famous Jazz dancer, by another civil.

Patchogue Gives Big Performance

The War Camp Community Service, in co-operation with the Patchogue Sorosis Club and the Stage Women’s War Relief, presented an excellent complimentary concert for men in uniform at the Unigue Theatre, Patchogue, last Sunday.

Mary Mellish, from the Metropolitan Opera House; Frances Starr, from the Belasco Theatre; Harriet McConnell, contralto of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Tom Lewis, from the Winter Garden; the Misses Vogel, violin and violoncello, and others were on the bill.

The boys did some splendid singing Under the leadership of Miss Mellish and Miss McConnell, the house was divided into two “sides” which sang against each other.

Red Cross Nurses to Take Up Public Health Work

To equip graduate nurses soon to be released from military service to enter public health nursing, the American Red Cross has appropriated $100,000 to be used for public health scholarship funds.

There are about 6,000 public health nurses in the United States, and the Red Cross hopes by the establishment of this fund to induce many of the 20,000 graduate nurses soon to be released from the Army and Navy Nurse Corps to take either an eight months’ or four months’ training in public health nursing, so that future demands for such personnel may be met as far as possible. The war and the recent influenza epidemic have directed attention to the vital need for public health nursing.

The maximum scholarship for an eight months’ course of training will be $600 and for a four months’ course, $300. These scholarships will be granted on the recommendation of the Red Cross division directors of public health nursing.

“COUNT ‘EM”

A staff officer while at the front saw a negro soldier who belonged to the 167th Field Artillery Brigade. Knowing the fine work the brigade had done, he stopped to question the soldier.

“What do you do?” asked the officer.

“Ah’s de do’-tendah ob de swahzant cans,” he replied.

“The what?”

“De swahzant cans.”

It dawned on the officer that the man was in a regiment using the soixante-quinze guns, the French 75s.

“I see,” he said, “but just what do you do?”

“Ah ‘tends de do’,” replied the negro. “Ah opens de do’ an’ a man puts in de shell. Den a man pulls de lonyard an’ de gun has its little say.”

“Then what happens?”

“We all steps back and says, ‘Kaiser, count yo soldiers.’”—The Evening World.

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G. A. P.

They are building a new diamond out at the base. It is on the side of a hill, and there are still stumps in the ground, but those Utilities mules are doing their level best to get the ground level.

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And talking of mules, the mule skinner on the job out there was heard to remark that he couldn't understand why it was that he had so much difficulty handling one woman when he could easily handle for mules. He goes on to say that it is much easier to argue with a mule. When a mule kicks a driver, the driver can kick back; but when a woman begins to talk—the wise man closes the door gently as he goes out.

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Sgt. Guy Carroll, track man of the Upton relay team, contracted a bad cold. The doctor gave him some real medicine, and advised him to take it hourly, in hot water. A friend called in, saw the medicine, smelled the medicine, tasted the medicine, and drank the medicine. Any man guessing what the medicine was will be awarded a doughnut.

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The Base Hospital Officers’ Pool Tournament was won by Captain Foley, A well-known player. The Base challenges any other two- man officer’s team in camp. Lt. Steinbugler, Base Hospital is the man to get in touch with.

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Jake Deufel, the star pitcher of the Q. M. team, winners of the camp championship last season, has received a contract from the Baltimore Orioles. Jake expects to get his discharge before the season commences, although he is a little late in starting. Baltimore began practice a week ago.

CIVILIAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY M.P. SERGEANT

Walter Frederickson, a civilian employed by Acker, Merrall & Condit was taken to the hospital Tuesday night as the result of an accidental shooting at the Upton Road outpost. While coming into camp with three other Acker Merrall employees, Frederickson’s car stopped and admitted Sergeant Joseph Shoeman, an M.P. Who was going off today and was intending to ride into camp in the Fredrickson car. Another automobile was approaching in the rear with the lights undimmed, in violation of a camp regulation. The M.P. Sergeant through his gun and fired. The first bullet struck Fredrickson in the head. He was taken to the base hospital and his life despaired of.

Sergeant Shoeman what is confined to his barrack, and will be given a trial.

NEW FIELD CLERKS HAVE SOME STRENUOUS DAYS

The members of the Personnel Adjutant’s Detachment who were recently appointed Army Field Clerks have you had a strenuous time the past week or so, getting discharges, final pay, turning in equipment, moving to new quarters and last but not least getting new clothes.

As forecasted that further appointments of Army Field Clerks have been made seven other members of the Detachment have been appointed, as follows:

Br. Serg't. Major Gilbert Z. Clark, Sergeants John J. Dawley, Henry J. Maass, Elmer W. McKee, and Walter E. Collins also Privates 1st Class Geo. Devinney and William H. Kelly.

Pvt. John J. Splatters, of the information Section has returned from a short furlough spent in having a good time in Brooklyn and vicinity.

Sergeant Fillebrown, of the Discharge Section, is back again at his desk, after being laid up for a week or so with a hard cold in the home town, Malden, Mass.

Corp'l. Jack Kelly, in among those who have turned from afar hello, also private Maurice Cohen, who hails from New Haven Connecticut where he has many friends, both social and business.

Tournament in Bottle Pool for Base Officers

A bottle pool tournament will be held by the Base Officers in the near future. A number of the players who are the billiard as well as pool sharks will have a better chance at the bottle than the straight pool game.

Will Settle B. B. Supremacy Wrangle

To date five team claim the basketball championship of the camp. The Utilities beat everything in sight during the first half of the season, the Base Hospital had it's run of form, then Companies K and Headquarters of the 42nd Infantry trim everything along the line until the inter-company league tournament confined their games to their own area, the Depot Brigade has developed one of the fastest fives in camp, and the officers’ quintet of the 42nd is a fast aggregation. They all claim to be the best team in camp.

Captain Rice, Camp Athletic Officer, has decided to call these teams together, and draw lots for an elimination tournament. If there are two other good teams in camp wishing enter they may do so by getting in touch with Captain Rice immediately, when the first round of the tournament would consist of four games, leaving the four winning teams in for the semi-final. Athletic officers and managers of the above- mentioned teams should get in touch with Captain Rice or Mike Ryan immediately.

DEPOT BRIGADE WINS

After having won the first two previous games both by narrow margins, the Base Hospital lost the last game against the strong Depot Brigade team by a score of 44 to 18. Summary:

Depot Brigade (44) Base (18)

Ader……………………….R. F…………McGinnity

Down………………………L. F…………Hornstein

Block………………………C………………Merkle

Horgan…………………….R. G……………Maher

Connerton…………………L. G……………Carroll

Goals from field, Depot Brigade, Dowd 7, Ader 6, Block 5, Horgan 3. Base, Maher 2, Merkle 2, Hornstein 2, McGinnity 1, Carroll 1. Goals from fouls, Depot Brigade, Ader 1, Horgan 1; Base, Hornstein 2. Referees, Limbert and Peck. Timekeeper, Lt. Stansfield.

ATHLETICS AT Y HUT 35

Several star attractions were a feature at “Y” 35 on athletic night. Mr. Erickson, Champion gymnast of the world, gave an interesting exhibition. A good boxing bout was staged between “Kid” Herbert of Pittsburgh and Young Winslow of Washington. Imperato of New York, one of the very best in the 135-lb. class today, gave an exhibition of shadow boxing and rope-skipping.

A fast basketball game was played between a team from the Searchlight Detachment and the 317th Eng. (colored). The colored boys showed some excellent teamwork and won easily, 20 to 4. Colvert and Bright were the stars for the winners. Line-up:

317th Eng. Searchlight Det.

Colvert………………L. F…………………..…….Flynn

Forester……………..R. F………………………..Meiss

Bright………………….C…………………………Clark

Thornton…………….L. G……………………McKinley

Barker………………..R. G…………….……….Stover

Goals from field: Colvert, 6; Barker, Bright, 2; Stover. Goals from foul: Clark, 2. Referee, Mr. Erickson. Scorer, Limbert. Timekeeper, Harris.

Base Hospital Now Has Educational Office

Captain H. H. Wylie has been assigned to the Base Hospital as Chief of all the reconstruction work there that has to do with occupational therapy and supervises the various departments in the rapidly growing reconstruction school.

The New chief is an expert in reconstruction. He was formerly the Chief Educational Officer in General Hospital No. 39 at Long Beach. Capt. Wylie’s predecessor at the Base Hospital was Lieut. William M. Marston.

World Champion Gymnast Here

Upton has had a visitor well known in athletics circles – Carol Ericson, who won the Olympic World's Championship for all-around gymnastics at Stockholm in 1914. He retained his title after defending it against all comers at Newark, N. J., February 22nd, 1918, and won the National All-round Gymnastic Championship at Philadelphia, February 22nd, 1919.

Mr. Ericson has been working as an instructor in the Navy, and is now making a tour of the Eastern campus as a YMCA athletic man.

It should be of particular interest to soldiers to meet Mr. Ericson, as he is the man who posed for the pictures illustrating the various exercises in the official U. S. Army Manual of Physical Training. Major Koehler’s latest book.

Boxing Features Big Stunt Night

The first real stunt night for several weeks was staged before a crowded house at the “Y” Auditorium last week.

Sgt. Sherman entertained for twenty minutes with magic and card tricks. Corp. Rotage followed with some clever dancing and acrobatics. Nagle, the human cat, jumped chairs and tables and dived through hoops.

Ericson, champion gymnast of the world gave an exhibition of muscle posing, and finished with gymnastics stunts. Athletic Secretary Stroh gave a little tumbling stunt, and Pvt. Corbin juggled the weights.

Private Ingraham, Co. C, and Sgt. Purdue, Co. G, 42nd Inf., met in a wrestling bout at 155 lbs. The first fall came after a hard struggle, the actual time being nine minutes and fourteen seconds. Ingraham was the winner. Pvt. Corbin defeated Sgt. Heyerdahal in six minutes in the second bout.

The closing stunt was a fast bout between two good colored boys in the lightweight class, Flam Finady, of Philadelphia, and Bill Johnson, of Baltimore. Johnson is an old- timer who knows all the tricks of the game, but he met his match in Flam, who was a fast boy with a good wallop, and had the backhand blow down to a science. His opponent was reeling by the end of the bout.

TAKES DRAMA TO BASE

Henry W. Pemberton, The dramatic director sent to Camp Upton by the Commission on Training Camp Activities, has been assigned to the Base Hospital, where the permanent nature of the organization affords more scope for his work. He is taking with him Serg’t Fry, of Company H, 42nd Infantry, who will assist in the work.

BUSTS SOD ON FURLOUGH

While on a furlough, Pvt. Edward S. Hosmer, who has helped distribute coffee and doughnuts to thousands of incoming troops, rented 100 acres to add to his farm in Tonawanda, N. Y. He has 280 acres under cultivation and grows wheat, oats, corn and potatoes. A pastime of his while on furlough was ploughing.

CAPTAIN FOLEY WINS POOL TOURNAMENT AT BASE HOSPITAL

The second round of the Base Hospital Officers’ Pool Tournament furnished entertaining games. The handicapping was so good that there were many close games. Captain Bott defeated Lt. Wetherell in a sensational manner after running second all the way up to twenty-five points, and Lt. Steinbugler scored two points to one on Captain Hawkins. Scores:

Name Handicap Allowance Score

Lt. Owens………………….20 50

Lt. Belting………………….16 47

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Capt. Foley………………..Scratch 50

Capt. Hicks………………..14 46

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Lt. Steinbugler……………Scratch 50

Capt. Hawkins…………….14 41

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Capt. Vosburg…………….10 50

Capt. Melhop……………..16 38

In the third round Captain Vosburg drew a bye, placing him in the final round. The feature of this round was Captain Bott’s spectacular playing when he defeated one of the scratch men, and a hot favorite, in Lt. Steinbugler. Captain Bott never missed a chance, and played safe all through.

Name Handicap Allowance Score

Capt. Foley………………Scratch 50

Capt. Vosburg……………..10 36

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Capt. Foley………………Scratch 50

Capt. Bott……………………7 46

42ND OFFICERS VICTORS

The officers team of the 42nd Infantry easily defeated the officers of the Convalescent Group in a game at the “Y” Auditorium. Parker, Hembrell and Newell played a fast game for the winners, with Willis and foster guarding well. McNamara was the whole works for the losing team.

42nd Officers (36) Convalescents (9)

Newell…………………..R. F………………..McNamara

Hembrell………….…….L. F……………….……Cohen

Parker…………………….C……………………..Warner

Willis……………………..R. G……………….…Waring

Foster……………………L. G………………….McCrea

Substitutes, Monaghan for Waring. Goals from field, 42nd Infty., Parker 7, Hembrell 5, Newell 4. Willis, Foster. Convalescents, McNamara 3, Waring 1. Goals from fouls, McNamara 1. Referee, Mr. Phetteplace. Umpire, Capt. Edwards. Timekeeper, Lt. Davis.

Red Cross Is Boosting Athletics At Base

Up at the Base Hospital the Red Cross is lending a hand in helping along the athletic program for convalescents and Detachment men. Several boxing bouts have been staged at the Red Cross home, and the recreation officer of the Red Cross, in co-operation with the Y. M. C. A. athletic secretary, will put across a big program of baseball and outdoor sports.

Basketball suits have been purchased by the Red Cross for the Detachment team, and the basketball suits will be provided by the same organization. Equipment for the games will continue to come from the Y. M. C. A.

A CASE FOR DISCRIMINATION

The lieutenant was instructing a class of rookies in the art of Who, Where and When to salute, when one of the elements anxiously interrogated:

“If sir, we are coming along a dark alley and we see coming toward us a man in uniform, wearing spiral leggings, and with his cap pulled down – and we can hardly tell that he is an officer – what should we do?”

“Just pass him!” was the prompt answer. “In that case he wouldn't want to be recognized.” —Judge.

APRIL 15, 1919

April 15, 1919

April 15, Vol. 2, No. 28

Camp Commander Awarded D. S. C.

Not A man or officer in camp who didn't register personal satisfaction when the announcement was made last week that the camp commander, Brigadier General William J Nicholson, had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The telegram from Washington announcing the award came just after the General had left for Washington and he was uninformed of it until he reached the Capital.

General Nicholson led the 157th Infantry brigade in France. The capture of Montfaucon was one of the operations of the brigade which won commendation for its soldierness. The General has been commander here ever since his return from overseas in December. He has a long and distinguished record as a soldier, having served the army for forty-three years. He was commissioned by general grants and for a time was Colonel of the Seventh cavalry, One of the most famous of the regular army units. He joined the Seventh, Custer’s old regiment, in the field shortly after the Custer massacre. General Nicholson had wid experience as an Indian fighter. Regular army officers say that his experience with enlisted men is probably wider than that of any living army officer.

No Plans Yet For Camp’s Permanency

Although it was announced some days ago from Washington that Upton was among the camps to be made permanent posts, no word has come from camp headquarters as to plans for developing and improving, although it is reasonably sure processes will be begun before long leading to permanency. The plans will be announced from the commanding general's office when perfected.

The recent announcement was that the War Department has decided to purchase the site of the Upton camp, and was made by Acting Secretary of War Benedict Crowell. The advantages of all the National Army and National Guards were investigated. In the eastern department, camps Mills and Dix will be retained in addition to Upton. Camp Merritt will be abandoned. The government will pay for damages to the land and permanent buildings there.

CAFETERIAS BUSY

There was a never ending line of officers at the Officers’ House during this day of the Twenty-seventh Division in Camp. The restaurant there did a record business. The mess line for breakfast formed at 8 o'clock and food was served continuously until 11 at night. Brigadier generals rubbed shoulders with lieutenants in the line.

The Hostess House and Visitors’ House were similarly congested with enlisted men.

THE PORT OF MISSING MEN

With this issue, Trench and Camp begins the weekly publication of The Port of Missing Men. In it are the names of men whose relatives are anxious to secure some word of them. Every reader of Trench and Camp owes it to his buddies to read through The Port of Missing Men each week, and if there is any information available about any man, communicate with The Port of Missing Men, Trench and Camp, Camp Upton, or with the relative whose name appears.

Here is a sample of the letters received from loved ones torn with anxiety for soldier brother, son or sweetheart from whom no word has been received:

“To the Editors of Trench and Camp,

“Dear Sirs: Will you kindly try to locate my brother through your ‘Port of Missing Men.’ He was reported missing in action October 4, Samuel Holmes Bedell, Company L. 18th Infantry, 4th squad of 1st platoon under Lieut. Roe. Thanking you kindly, I am

“CATHERINE BEDELL”

91a Somers Street,

Brooklyn, New York.

THIS WEEK’S LIST

Samuel Holmes Bedell, Co. L. 18th Inf.,4th squad of the 1st platoon under Lieut. Roe. Reported missing in action October 4th. Communicate with Catherine Bedell, 91a Somers St., Brooklyn, New York.

Private Harry J. Campbell, Co. C, 147th Inf., 37th div. Serial number 1746807. Has not been heard from since September. Communicate with Mrs. Margaret A. Campbell, 29 Essex St., New York.

Thomas F. Ford, Battery F, 336th Field Artillery, 87th Division. Went overseas in July and has not been heard from him cents. Communicate with his anxious mother, Mrs. M. A. Ford, 5 Linden Street, Newark, N. J.

Private William Goadby, Battery B, 108th Field Artillery. Has not been heard from since last April, when he left camp Hancock for overseas. Communicate with Mrs. Mollie Corkran, 6100 Market St., West Philadelphia, PA.

Corporal Edward Gallagher, 4th Reg. Inf. Headquarters Co., 3rd Division. Reporting missing October 12, was known to have been alive on October 15th, but has not been with his regiment since that date. The regiment was at Monfalcon, 1 mile north of Verdun. Write to Mrs. John M. Gallagher, Wayne, PA

Pvt. John Hayes, Co. C, 5th Ammunition Train— later transferred to Co. A, Military Police, 5th Division, A. E. F. Has not been heard from since March 18, 1918. Information requested by his cousin, Mrs. Jay Clark, 92 Jefferson St., Newark, NJ

Wagoneer Aloysius B. Anderson, Supply Co., 18th Field Artillery, A. E. F. Has not been heard from for several months. Was gassed in October and taken to a hospital, but since then nothing has been heard of him. Inquiry from his sister, Mrs. Jennie Rocher, 118 N. Wildy Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Sgt. Joseph Ingram, Battery A, 350th Field Artillery. Was last heard from in November, 1918. In December a friend wrote that Sergeant Ingram was in the hospital. Communicate with his mother, Mrs. Hannah Ingram, 80 Green St., Newark, NJ

Sgt. William H Montgomery, 11th Company, Third Air Service Mechanics, A. E. F. No letter since November, 1918. Inquiry from Miss Ethel Gronce, 116 Ninth Ave. Newark N. J.

Pvt. Frank Kowalski, Co. B, 18th Infantry. Was wounded in July and again in September, 1918. Has not been heard from him in over seven months. His mother, Mrs. Anna Kowalski, of 145 Sherman Ave., Trenton, NJ requests information concerning him.

Pvt. John J. Cameron, Co. F, 163rd Infantry. Last address given was A. E. F., France, A. P. O. 727. Inquiry from Mr. Charles P McDonough, R. F. D., No. 5, Fair View Park, Trenton, N. J.

Corp. Harold Weeden, Co. D, 113th Infantry, 29th Division. Miss Mabel Brady, 321 18th Avenue, Newark, N. J., would welcome information concerning Corp. Weeden, who has not written in six months.

William Corcoran, Co. D, 304th Infantry, later transferred to Co. G, 58th infantry. Has not been heard from since July 4, 1918. Communicate with Mrs. Charles Kelley, 1720 Johnston St., Philadelphia, PA

Miss Anna Kate's, 135 Lamberton Street, Trenton, N. J., inquires for two soldier friends: Pvt. Merle A. Varney, Hdqts. Horse Battalion, 812th Ammunition Train, and Pvt. Otto Kano, Co. C, 117th Supply Train.

Private James Riddle, Company E, 305th Infantry. Identification No. 1,681,647. Last heard from in Base Hospital No. 85, last October. Inquiry from cousin, Mrs. Mary G Webster, 241 Park Ave., West Springfield, Mass.

Pvt. Edward A. Smith, Co. E, 315th infantry, 79th Division, what is reported wounded and in a hospital on September 29. No definite word has come to his mother, Mrs. Smith. 1229 Shackamaxon St., Philadelphia, PA, who has been told by her neighbor that her son was killed.

Ambrose McIver, formerly of the 18th infantry, Co. C. Last heard from in August, when his address was C. O. D. S. O. S. A. P. O. 726 Blois. Information sought by his sister, Miss Catherine McIver, 2573 8th Ave., New York City.

Pvt. William F. Heald, American Ambulance Replacement Division, Medical Co. 3, No word has come except the postal announcing his safe arrival in England and the card of welcome from the King of England, signed by Pvt. Heald. His anxious mother seeks information concerning his present address. Write to Mrs. James Heald, Chalfront, PA.

Pvt. George Smith, Co. M, 109th infantry, was reported missing July 15, 1918. His sister, Elizabeth Smith, 1846 N. 23rd St., Philadelphia, PA, inquires for information concerning him.

Sgt. Harry B. Schmidt, Co. B, 109th Machine Gun Battalion. Any one who knew Sergeant Schmidt is requested to write his sister, Mrs. H Hartman, 1046 Pacific St., Philadelphia, PA.

Sgt. John Franklin Burt, Co. D, 311th infantry, was reported missing in action on September 26. Information concerning him is sought by his mother, Mrs. Lillie Burt, 27 Whittier Street, Rahway, N. J.

Sgt. Romeyn Smack, Co. F, 114th Infantry, reported missing in action October 12. No news from him since September 5, 1918. Information desired by his mother, Mrs. May Smack, 16 Clifford St., East Orange, N. J.

Pvt. George Drew, 164 U. S. G. Last known address A. G. S. C. Amer. Exp., France, A. P. O. 714. Present whereabouts desired by his uncle, Mr. Alexander Ross, 44 19th Ave., Newark, NJ

Sgt. John Dillon, Quartermaster Dept., A. P. O. 708 France. Information desired by his sister, Mrs. Frank Reed, 250 Buchanan Ave., Trenton, NJ

Pvt. Cyril A. Newman. Last Address Convois Automobiles par B. C. M., S. S. U. 592, Paris, France. He has not been heard from since the armistice was signed. Communicate with Mrs. Verna E Newman, 1276 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey.

Corp. Wallet C. Sanford, Co. C, 9th Infantry, reported killed in action July 18, 1918. Information as requested by Mr. Frank P Hall, 238 Bank St., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, for Corpl Sanford's mother.

Private Willie Schriver, Company G, 128th infantry. Reported October 24, missing in action. Inquiry from mother, Mrs. William Schriver, Kendall, Wis.

Pvt. Henry E. Eberle, Co. F, 307th Ammunition Train, reported wounded October 8, 1918. No further word has been received to say whether he recovered or not. Information is eagerly sought by his cousin, Mrs. Mary A. Eberle, 2063 East Dauphin Street, Philidelphia PA

Pvt. First Class, John Burkes, Co. G, 26th Infantry. Was reported missing in action July 18, 1918. Communicate any information to his sister, Anna Smith, 37 Homestead Ave.,

R. F. D. No. 1, Trenton, N. J.

Corp. Edwin E. Ferguson, Company E, 113th Infantry. Reported severely wounded September 27, 1918. Inquiry from sister, della Ferguson, Phillipston, PA

Private Uldrick Moen, Company ?? 139th Infantry. Reported missing in action September 27, 1918. Inquiry from father, Andrew U. Moen, Shawnee, N. D.

John H. Keesling, Company A, 162d Infantry. Identification No. 1,563,907. Reported missing in action July 20, 1918. Angry from father John H Keesling, Castleton, Ind. Box 33.

Pvt. Arch L. Greggs, Co. F, 125th Infantry, 32nd Division, has been reported killed and later severely wounded. Was reported to be in Base Hospital No. 18 in November last. Information Elise sought by his family. Write to Miss Ruth Greggs, 2006 Edna Avenue, Scranton, PA.

Corp. Thomas H Lewis, Co. M, 109th Infantry, reported missing in the battle of the Marne, July 15, 1918. Further information is desired by his brother, John E. Lewis, 2819 Stiles Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Campaign To Recruit Regulars Begun Here With 250 Already In

Recruiting for the regular Army has become one of the popular spring occupations here. The sentiment is growing steadily that Uncle Sam’s one and three year enlistment propositions might be worth in a time when jobs are as scarce as June bugs in January and living flying so high that it has practically no visibility to the naked eye. Yesterday, a recruiting campaign was inaugurated throughout the camp. The advantages offered will be brought to the attention of every man— The fact that vocational instruction is offered a man free, affording a chance to become an expert in, for example, call mobile driving and repairing; that a 30-day furlough is given immediately after enlistment, and that an opportunity is afforded to see France and Germany. Not all enlistments are for overseas service, but a man may specify whether he wishes service at home or with the A. E. F. In each battalion of the Depot Brigade, an assistant recruiting officer will assist Captain A. E. Schobeck, Camp recruiting officer, during the campaign. All the camp organizations—the utilities, Base Hospital, 42nd Infantry, remount depot, and provost guard will be thoroughly combed for perspective regulars. The Motor Transport Corps has shown a remarkable enthusiasm and every man is personally assisting Captain Schobeck in bringing the regular army proposition before Upton’s citizens, permanent and transient.

Many of the enlistments thus far have been of overseas men. Two hundred and fifty men altogether have signed up for the one or three-year period. Of this number, twenty-five compose an overseas detachment which will be part of the 50,000 volunteer replacements for that service. Then enlistments are for all branches of the service—infantry, cavalry, field artillery, engineers and medical corps. The same rank is retained by a man when he is reassigned to his old outfit.

Branch recruiting offices are being established in ten of the towns around Camp Upton and special efforts will be made to recruit two thousand men for the 42nd infantry. Only ten men of the 27th division re-enlisted for the regular army.

HENCE TRENCH AND CAMP!

This is Corp. Franklin Penrhyn Cragin. Penrhyn as a middle a middle name was given without charge by the fellow-staffers of Trench and Camp who, in caucus, decided it was artistic and ought to belong to some member of the Family. Corp. Cragin draws well, like the patented pipes they sell at the Post Exchange (advt.). He draws funny stuff. When he isn't drawing, he is playing the African ukulele. That is when his colleagues like him best. Not that his drawings aren't appreciated, especially the watercolor ones showing a Peloponnesian water girl on her way to bring home the daily ration of Aqua Pura from the village well. The Corp’s what are your girls are all clothed in advanced summer styles. They are on free exhibition in the Trench and Camp office.

And if anyone errantly drops into that Local Louvre, where every fine art is given a chance, the Corp. who draws water girls will tune up his African uke and sing things about not having any money and that's where his money goes which isn't much as he's only a Corp. This Asst. Art Ed also “parleys” in the French tongue. He can say “How comes it ce matin” and “Qu-avez-vous in the way of tabac?”

NEXT WEEK: The Journalistic Field Clerk, Louis Kellogg, who smokes cigars and wears leather leggings.

MORE FIELD CLERKS

Further appointments of Army Field Clerks for duty in the Personnel Office were announced recently. They are Sergeant Ewald Rosene, Pvts, 1c Merle Berry and Arthur Dahlke.

Mr. Frank Roehrig, who was formerly supply sergeant of the 28th Co. in the Depot Brigade, is now in the discharge section. While a new member of the Office force, Mr. Roehrig has been in Camp since last spring.

Q. M. Sergeant Major Martin Lucey, who works in the U. S. Employment Office, is enjoying a furlough in his home town, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mr. Porte, of the Distribution Section, is back again in the office, after being confined in the Base Hospital for several weeks.

OLD BANDMASTER LEAVES

Lieut. Albert W. Eckenroth, band master of the 152nd Depot Brigade band of this Camp received his discharge from the service last week. For the past few months, Lieut. Eckenroth, with his band, has been stationed at Hoboken, N. J., where they have played for Overseas troops as they arrived at this port.

Lieut. Eckenroth, has returned to his former position as leader and director of the band of John Wanamaker’s store at Philadelphia, PA.

One Year Today 77th Division Warned The Hun

Here are a few excerpts from the issue of Trench and Camp one year ago today. Write your own story.

“The dedication of the colors of the 305th infantry (77th division) in the Y. M. C. A. auditorium recently brought an address from Major General Bell which stirred the officers and men of the regiment to five minutes of enthusiastic cheering. The appearance of the veteran camp commander who has just returned from France was the occasion for innovation shared by Colonel W. R. Smedberg, jr., commanding officer of the ‘peppy Three-O-Fifth.’”

And in the same issue of Trench and Camp is a significant illustration. The division had just begun to leave for France and a soldier – illustrator pictured the Now-ex Kaiser staring apprehensively at the “hand-writing on the wall.” The handwriting reads as follows:

THE METROPOLITAN DIVISION TO PRUSSIANISM DIABOLICAL

For every helpless, murdered babe,

For all the womanhood you've wrecked,

For all your U-boats’ coward stabs,

For all the lies you've foully spawned,

For all the faith you've set at naught,

For every hissing serpent of deceit,

For making human right a thing of scorn,

For blasphemies against all sacred things,

For brothers who have died because you live,

For our own precious mothers, sisters, babes;

For everything that means sunshine and light to us and those that follow after us—

WE COME

WE COME

WE COME

All available data on the performance of the 77th division which one year ago was silently marching from camp in the night, regiment after regiment, indicates that the foregoing morning was more than made good.

Big Corporation Reinstating Employees Who Served Nation

Here's the way one of the largest of the country's corporations is greeting it's returning soldier – employees:

“TO EMPLOYEES RETURNING FROM MILITARY SERVICE”

“Men having been given leave of absence for military service who have been honorably discharged therefrom, and who desire to again take up work in the Company should make application within thirty days after they are mustered out.

“If it is not possible to assign them to work immediately, they will be placed on a preferred list until such time as business conditions enable us to take them on. During their continuance on the preferred list, they will enjoy the same rights with respect to the Employees’ Benefit Plan as they had while in the service of the United States, and they may take other employment.

“When they are notified of a vacancy they should present themselves for work at the time started, and failing to present themselves for ten days thereafter, their leave of absence shall terminate.

“WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY, Incorporated.”

As Liquor, This Camp Beverage Is Tres Near

Any day in the main Camp Exchange at Fourth Avenue and Upton Boulevard you can see the barkeep—beg pardon, the dispenser of liquid refreshment—drawing tall ones and scraping the foam off with that indispensable ivory utensil that will become nearly obsolete after July 1st. It tastes just like beer, smells like beer, has the same creamy froth as beer, and has almost the same cooling and thirst-quenching properties. It even contains alcohol. But alas, it isn't beer. It doesn't—well, it doesn't produce that roseateness the genuine article has on tap. You could drink a barrel of it and not get lit.

This new drink has become very popular in Camp Upton. Which is admitted to be a dry and dusty place even by its staunchest admirers. Every day or evening the men stand in front of the miniature bar which has been installed and with one foot up on an empty box against the counter, they endeavor to imagine they are in Joe’s or Jack’s or Charlie’s.

Certain connoisseurs of beers who were interviewed after partaking of the new drink, say that it is a first class substitute.

“It's as near as the law allows,” said a certain particularly well recognized expert in intoxicants. “You might say it was near but not quite close enough. On a close day it would seem very near. One glass and a vivid imagination is enough to make any man, if his imagination is vivid enough, think he is going to get spiffed.”

Lest anyone is curious to know the constituents of the new liquid that Camp Upton is now drinking, the formula is as follows:

Specific gravity………………………………….1.0241

1. Alcohol—

0.29% by weight

0.365% by volume

2. Apparent extract specific gravity………..1.0241

3. Real extract specific gravity……………..1.0245

4. Ash (total) 0.07745 gr. In 100 gr.

5. Of which 0.0213 gr. in. 100 gr. is phosphoric acid

6. Protein (N x 6.25) 0.1568 gr. in 100 gr.

7. Acidity (as lactic acid) 0.0675 gr. in 100 gr.

8. Reducing sugars 2.546 gr. in 100 gr.

9. Dextrin 2.618 gr. in 100 gr.

10. Carbonic acid 0.48 gr. in 100 gr.

So there you are! If beer is any fermented liquor that has not undergone distillation, and that's just what it is, then this isn't beer, but it's the best that Camp Upton can do. Anyway, it's just as good as the temperance drink George M. Cohen sells in the later reels of “Hit the Trail Holliday.” So set ‘em up again!

Busy Camp Ambulance Company Hauls 1200 Patients A Week

The motor ambulances that are seen occasionally on the Camp streets make a total of 300 calls and transport an average of 1,200 patients a week. Yet the very efficient ambulance company is one of the least known institutions in Camp.

Officially the company, which has its barracks, garage and repair shop at Second Avenue and Eighth Street, is known as Provisional Ambulance Company No. 61. It took over the ambulance work when Motor Ambulance Company No. 61 went overseas November 8, 1918.

Nineteen ambulances are used by the company, which comprises 120 men. Lt. E. Martin Dings commands the outfit, assisted by Lt. C. G. Farrell. Hugh A. Flood is the first sergeant and acting Sgt. Joseph H. Teal has direct supervision over the assignment of ambulances and drivers.

The principal work of the company is to transport patients from camp infirmaries and barracks to the Base Hospital and bring men back from the Hospital and to meet hospital trains and all other incoming troop trains.

One hospital train a week on the average comes to Camp Upton, carrying from 70 to 120 patients.

When the Twenty-seventh Division was in Camp, the company was particularly busy but the number of calls it has to make remains very largely the same from week to week. Eight men are on duty from seven to four every day; four from four to ten in the evening and one during the night. The whole force, of course, can be called out in an emergency. Five mechanics keep the cars in repair and tuned up.

The company does a great deal, too, in the way of transporting convalescent patients to and from Patchogue, Riverhead and Yaphank.

DEMOBILIZERS GET BIG REST AFTER 27th WORK

There was a change of executive officers in the Demobilization Section of the Camp Personnel Office, at 411 10th Street, last week. Captain Edgar R. Perry, A. G. D., Who has been the commanding officer of the Demobilization Section for the last six weeks, left camp on a 15 days’ leave, prior to discharge, and was succeeded by Captain Ernest H. Alberty, A.G.D.

Captain Perry came to Upton from Camp Lewis, Wash.

Captain Perry’s successor, Captain Alberty, came to this camp from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in the Southern Department. He has had a long experience in the military service.

Coincident with the department of Captain Perry, the captain's assistant, Lieutenant Willis H. Hoyt, was discharged from the service. The tenant who was discharged from the service. Lieut. Hoyt is a scientific farm manager and plans to take up that occupation. His place was taken temporarily by Lieutenant Walter H Newton, of the 3rd Company, 152nd Depot Brigade, Who was liaison officer for Captain Perry keeping the captains office In touch with the five demobilization districts of the camp, during the mustering out of the 27th division. Lieutenant Newton remained on special duty as Captain Alberty’s assistant until the arrival Lieut. Hoyt’s permanent successor, Lieutenant Edward a Finnegan, who came to this camp from Camp Gordon, GA., where he had been stationed for several months.

The first weekend after the demobilization of the 27th Division was a weekend of unrestricted rest for the boys of the Demobilization Section, who handled all the records of that division and were worked night and day for seven days. It was so arranged that the moment the work began to lighten every man in the section got a day or two off and a pass to visit the city.

A small quota was allowed to go on pass on the preceding Thursday, reporting back on Saturday morning, to man the office over the weekend, while all the others were given passes or leaves over Saturday and Sunday. The weekend was in sharp contrast to the previous one, when the Demobilization Section was humming like a beehive. The insignia of the 27th Division was continually to be met in office and corridors, and the records of that division were piled high on the tables in the checking and shipping rooms.

The 27th was eager to be mustered out; but it's a cinch they weren't any more eager than the Demobilization Section was to get ‘me mustered out, for with the departure of the last unit, the 102nd Field Signal Battalion, there was a welcome break in the ultra— strenuous days of toil – and nights, too!

A Liaison System for distribution of orders and correspondence to the various organizations throughout the Camp was recently established in the Personnel Office. In connection with the system routes have been established which are covered by orderlies with the aid of motorcycles, who are sent out almost every hour of the day and evening. Field Clerk Arthur J. Meeks is in charge of the men distributing the orders.

Holy Week Services In The Camp Chapel

Special Holy Week are being held every day in Camp Chapel. They will be concluded with the Easter Sunday services, at which appropriate musical programs will be given.

The observance of Holy Week began on Palm Sunday when Chaplain Fell preached at the 10:30 service and Chaplain Hettrick in the evening. Yesterday evening Chaplin McGiffin conducted the services. This evening, at 7:30, Secretary Witter, of the YMCA, will speak. Secretary Welsh will officiate tomorrow night; Secretary Beatty, Friday; Secretary Traub, Saturday.

A communion service is being held every morning at 8 o'clock by Chaplain Fell. Men of all Christian persuasions are invited to attend.

There will be a three-hour devotion on Friday from 12 to 3 in the afternoon, conducted by the Chaplain Fell. On Easter Sunday Holy Communion will be at 10:30 A.M. Captains Hetrick and McRea will officiate. Secretary Loud will make an address in the evening at 7:30. Special Easter music will be a feature of the services.

The exercises throughout are of a union character and men of all denominations are welcome.

Father Of Three Fighting a Sons Wounded Patient In Base Here

One of the wounded in the base hospital here who is undoubtedly in a class by himself is Sergeant Thos. W. Cohill, father of three sons now in France. The sire and the three fighting members of his family all had a hand in war – making. Daddy Cohill was the only one wounded, however. He was with Company A, 305th infantry, 77th division. When war broke out in April, he couldn't stay quietly in the states, having served in the Spanish American in the Sixth U. S. Infantry, so in listed in the 58th infantry. Later he was transferred to the 305th. His sons are John, Canadian Royal engineers, Andrew, 15th U.S. engineers and king, fourth U.S. infantry. King in a recent letter addresses his father, “My dear Buddie,” and says:

“I can't tell you how glad I was to receive a letter from you yesterday but was sorry to learn that you were still laid up in the hospital with your leg. I hope it will get well in a hurry, as I know how well you like to stay in the hospital especially after you have return to the states. This is a real camp here. You may have gone through the classification section here at La Mans after being released from the hospital the first time.

“Everything is work around here. There are over seven thousand men working here day and night. The 77th this division is around here and will leave for the states in a few weeks. No doubt they will get a big hand when they pull off their parade in New York. You'll have to get in the parade as that's your outfit. I believe, father, that you beat me to it in the way of experiences but we both got a hand in the big fuss and will fight the whole war over again as soon as I see you. I am might glad that you pulled through it well as you did. I'm a little younger than you and it wouldn't have mattered much if I had got banged up.”

HOLDING THE CAMP SPORT PIVOT

By G. A. P.

The two greatest heroes of the Battle of Camp Upton have returned to the old battlefield. They are Lt. Bart Carroll, old Colgate star center, tackle and end, and Lt. Ellsworth McMullen, who starred at Bates College. These men were injured in the closing game of the last football season, when Upton put up such A great fight against Camp Dix at Newark, New Jersey, finishing with a tie score of 7-7.

McMullen was injured in the second quarter, his leg being broken between the knee and the ankle. McMullen went out in the last quarter with a broken ankle, after playing a few minutes in spite of his injury. Both men were taken to the Newark City Hospital, thence to the military hospital in Hoboken, where they have been cultivating the acquaintance of the reconstruction aides during the past eighteen weeks.

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Leon Cadore, Upton rookie, who rose from the ranks to a commission, and served with the A.E.F., is back pitching for the Brooklyn Club. The Robins, so Charley Ebbetts, Jr., promises, will play their opener at Ebbets field May 1st, and there will be a big delegation of old Uptonians where in the hope of seeing their old favorite on the mound. The Brooklyn Club has done a lot for a baseball at Upton, and has attracted many staunch friends by its generosity.

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Captain Booth, until recently camp athletic officer, has returned to the practice of law in New York. He contacted a few cases in the New York courts, and visit Upton in civilian attire. A few of his friends recognized him, and the other is explained that an old officer who sits in “cits” in the officers club should wear a label.

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Captain Wade, Recreation Director of the Red Cross, at the Base Hospital, has returned to New York City, after a few months of strenuous work, during which he made a great impression on the boys at the Base.

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Benny Leonard, Upton boxing instructor, and the man who taught the 77th Division the noble art, will box at Newark next week against Willie Ritchie, The man who won the verdict over the champ in a four-round bout out west. The coming bout will probably be for eight rounds, and Benny's admirers and friends at Upton are counting on him to win the verdict.

Liaison Officer Battle Veteran

Lieut. Colonel William H. Kennedy, who succeeds Major Thomas F. Maginnis as Port Liaison Officer at Camp Upton, has seen long and active military service.

He has just returned from abroad where he commanded the Third Battalion, 106th Field Artillery, in support of the Eighteenth French Division and the Thirty-third and Seventy-ninth American Divisions. He participated in the battles of St. Mihiel, Sept. 12, 1918; Forges Brook Sept. 26, 1918; Meuse-Argonne, Sept. 27 to Oct. 2, 1918; Brieulles, Oct. 3rd to 7th, 1918; Bois de Chaume, Bois Plat Chene and Comsenvoye, Oct. 8th to 13th, 1918; Grande Montagne, Oct. 14th, 1918; Vilosnes, Sivry, October 15-21st, 1918; Meuse-Argonne, Oct. 29th to November 2, 1918; Dun-sur-Meuse, November 3, 1918; Haraumont Ridge and Borne du Cornouiller, Nov. 4-7, 1918; Reville, Etraye, Crepion, November 8, 1918; Cotes du Romagne, du Morimont, du Chateau, Nov. 9-11, 1918. Colonel Kennedy was with the A.E.F. Form June 6, 1918, until March 13 last.

prior to the great war, he took part in the campaigns in Cavite and Batangas Provinces, Luzon, P. I., January to Aug. 1905, and in the Cuban Pacification, Sept., 1906 to January, 1907; in the battles of Siet Lake, Taglibi, Mount Urut, Mount Bud Bajo, Tambang Market, Jolo, Jolo, P. I., 1911, and in Mexican Border Patrol, 1912 and 1913, 1916-1917.

Colonel Kennedy joined the army as a private in the Second Wisconsin infantry in 1898. Subsequently he held many non-commissioned ranks, as well as serving four years in the Navy. He became captain of the Tenth Connecticut F. A. Yale Batteries, in 1916; major of the 106th F. A. in 1917 and Lieutenant Colonel last February.

Dumbells Meet Scrubs In A Twilight Game

The Dumbells and the Scrubs met in the first Twilight Game at the new Base Hospital diamond. Each side collected five hits in the five innings, but the dumbbells got the most runs on the number of men walk to first. Merkle was a trifle wild in the first two innings, but got better control toward the end of the game. The feature of the game was a double-play. FitzMaurice to Ferguson to Beaty. Summary:

Dumbells

AB R H Po A

Ferguson, 1b…………………………………..…2 2 1 6 1

Carroll, ss…………………………………………2 2 1 0 1

Bickford, 3b…………………………………..….3 1 1 1 1

Beaty, 2b………………………………………….3 0 0 2 0

Dolman, 1f………………………………………..3 0 1 0 0

Capus, cf…………………………………………1 2 1 0 1

Duff, rf…………………………………………….2 1 0 0 0

Hornstein, c………………………………………1 0 0 3 1

FitzMaurice, p……………………………………1 0 0 1 4

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Totals………………………………18 8 5 13 9

Scrubs

AB R H Po A

Madden, cf………………………………………..2 2 1 0 0

Sharon, 1b………………………………………..2 0 0 4 0

Riff, 1f……………………………………………..3 1 1 0 0

Coyne, ss………………………………………….3 0 1 0 0

Harding, 2b……………………………………….3 0 1 2 1

Isaacs, 3b…………………………………………3 0 0 0 1

Skidmore, rf……………………………………….3 1 0 0 0

Weinstein, c……………………………………….2 1 1 9 1

Merkle, p…………………………………………..0 0 1 0 3

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Totals……………………………….21 6 5 15 6

Two Base hits, Ferguson, Riff. Errors, Carroll 2. Stolen base, Coyne. Left on bases, Dumbells 2, Scrubs 2. Struck out, by FitzMaurice 4, by Merkle 7. Base on balls, off FitzMaurice 3, off Merkle 7. Hit by pitched ball, off FitzMaurice 1. Umpire, Lt. Wray.

LT. LARRY SCUDDER WILL HANDLE BASEBALL

Lt. Larry Scudder, well-known Upton track star, Who had a great athletic career at the U of Penn., Is taking a hold of the baseball team that will represent Camp Upton during the coming season. Lt. Scudder is a capable player and manager, and any man who shows that he has the goods will get a chance on the big team.

All semi-pro, College and good amateur ball players should report to Lt. Larry Scudder, at the Dental Hospital, Upton Boulevard, between Third and Fourth Avenues.

MEETS OLD OPPONENT

“Red” Allen, welterweight, who boxed at the Red Cross recently, met in one of the patients and old opponent, Will Adams, of Toronto, Canada, who went overseas with the 106th, the old 71st, of Brooklyn, was wounded in the legs, arms and shoulders while on the Hindenburg Line.

“Red” and Adams 415 rounds to a draw in Toronto three years ago, and this is the first time they have met since the battle. They had a very interesting chat together, and Will Adams only regretted the fact that his wounds would not allow him to box for the entertainment of the boys.

NONDESCRIPTS FALL

The challenge issued by J- 8 nine at the Base Hospital was excepted by the Nondescripts, who were unfortunate to lose through a break in the fourth which the J-8 veterans Took full advantage of winning by one run, scoring four runs with four bunched hits, while the Nondescripts only notched three runs with six scattered hits. Score:

J-8

AB R H

Riff, c………………………………………………………..3 0 1

Scherman, 2b………………………………………………2 1 0

Harding, 1b…………………………………………………3 1 2

Mahnken, 1f………………………………………………..2 1 1

Bohen, 3b…………………………………………………..2 1 0

Brakeman, rf………………………………………………..2 0 0

Boskey, ss…………………………………………………..2 0 0

Gallagher, p…………………………………………………2 0 0

Merkle, cf……………………………………………………2 0 0

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20 4 4

Nondescripts

AB R H

Comosh, J., ss……………………………………………. 2 1 2

Hamje, 1b…………………………………………………..3 0 1

Schenk, 2b………………………………………………….3 0 1

Ferguson, p…………………………………………………2 1 0

Comosh, G., lf………………………………………………3 0 1

Berger, cf……………………………………………………2 1 1

Paolina, rf……………………………………………………2 0 0

Hornstein, c…………………………………………………2 0 0

Bickford, 3b…………………………………………………2 0 0

Two Base hit Comosh. Left on bases, Nondescripts 2, J-B 1. Stolen bases, Comosh, Berger, Paolina, Hornstein, Scheran. Struck out, by Ferguson 5, by Gallagher 3. Base on balls, off Ferguson 2, off Gallagher 2. Hit by pitched ball, off Ferguson 1. Umpire, Lt. Wray.

DENTISTS IN GOOD FORM

Baseballists of Camp Dental Infirmary displayed mid-season form in a five inning game with the Ninth Co. recently on the Old Sixth Battalion drill grounds. “Dick” Fritz, pitching for the infirmary nine, showed exceptional control and used a lot of headwork. “Goopy” Lynch was the heavy slugger, making a triple and a homer, the latter, with the bases choked, being mainly responsible for the rather one-sided score of 12 to 3, a bitter pill for the Ninth Co. nine to swallow. The infirmary nine would like to arrange games with any camp organization, and all communications should be addressed to Pvt. C. A. Hellquist at the Camp Dental Infirmary.

RED CROSS IMPORTS SOME NEW YORK PUGS

The Red Cross has staged some great bouts at the Base Hospital during the past week. The big night was Saturday, when Billy Oates, of New York City brought down a number of boxers who put up a great exhibition. The star bout of the evening was between Jack Robinson, old-time welterweight, and Steamboat Jackson, of Panama. Robinson got the decision.

4-22-19

Regular Army Enlistment Campaign Successful Here

The campaign for one and three year re-enlistments in the regular army has been having remarkable success here during the past week. An intensive effort to secure recruits was launched by Capt. A.E. Schobeck, recruiting officer and his forces April 14. Forty-three men signed up the first day and the daily totals for the rest of the week averaged about fifty. Many of the enlistments are of overseas men, some wearing wound stripes. Private John Gray, who fought with the 340th Infantry, came back for three years more with a broad smile on his face, although he was twice wounded and once badly gassed. At Metz October 14th he was punctured in the leg by a German bayonet, but he grins with satisfaction as he declares that he got the man. The little trench knife well placed in the dorsal section did the trick.

From now until the 77th returns, recruiting will go forward with normal vigor and when that outfit strikes its old home the intensive efforts will be struck up again. Valuable assistance has been given recruiting by all camp organizations. Capt. Cronkite’s Motor Transport lads have been injecting several varieties of ginger and tabasco into proceedings, with a band mounted on one of their broad bodied limousines and by personal solicitation.

Candidates for re-enlistment are struck with advantages to be gained from working for Uncle Sam among which are the following:

Good pay.

Wholesome body-building food, free-cooked by graduates of the Army School for Bakers and Cooks.

Clean, comfortable and healthful sleeping quarters-free.

Clothing-free.

No doctor's bills to pay-medical attention is free.

The cheapest Life Insurance in the World.

The Army makes men physically fit.

You may become a commissioned officer (a) By appointment to West Point. Ninety men from the Army will go as cadets to West Point annually. (b) By promotions from the ranks.

Recreation-baseball, tennis, "field meets," football, motion pictures, lectures, dances, etc.

Post Library, containing attractive collection.

Off duty you are free to visit outside of the Post.

Travel- You may see service in the Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Alaska, Panama Canal Zone.

You may enlist for one year, if had previous service. If you re-enlist at discharge you will be allowed a furlough of one month.

You may enlist for three years. Upon your own request ytou may be detailed for service overseas.

You may choose the branch of service you desire.

You also have an opportunity to learn a trade in the several special schools established for certain branches of service. For example- in the Motor Transport service you can learn how to be a Chauffeur, Assistant Chauffeur, Auto Repairman, Auto Mechanic, etc.

The Coast Artillery Corps- the enlisted Specialist School at Fort Monroe, Va., gives instruction in electrical work, for the grade of Electrical Sergeant, installation and care of telephones and lineman's work, etc.

There are special opportunities for learning a trade in the shops of the Ordnance Department.

The Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Tank Corps, Ordnance Corps, Air Service, and Signal Corps need and train men for special work.

Should you desire to make the Army your career, you may retire after 30 years and will receive three-quarters of the monthly pay of the grade held by you when retired--for the rest of your life.

In addition after retirement you will receive $9.50 per month for comsubistence supplies (food) at cost from the nearest Army Supply Depot.

Opportunity for advancements--mutation of clothing and rations and $6.25 per month for quarters, heat and light for the rest of your life.

After retirement you may purchase More than one-fifth of the enlisted men of the Army are non-commissioned officers. The positions are available for men, who are intelligent, ambitious and good soldiers.

If you desire you may qualify in mechanical drafting, map work and photography.

Special Jewish Mess Here During Passover

The Jewish men in camp have had a special mess during the Passover season in a barrack set aside for their use on Fourteenth Street. Major Ralph H. Ferris, camp morale officer made the arrangements and "kosher" cooks were furnished by Capt. Fleming, of the School for Bakers and Cooks. Such food as was not obtainable through the regular army ration was supplied by the Jewish Board for Welfare Work. According to the list furnished Major Ferris there are about five hundred Jewish soldiers at Upton.

May Have Uniform For Keeps If Scarlet Chevron Is There

Discharged men may now retain their uniform permanently and wear it so long as they comply with the regulation that requires a red chevron to be sewn on the left sleeve of the coat, overcoat and shirt. Officers, too, must wear the red chevron if they continue in uniform after their separation from the service.

Permission to keep the uniform was given in a War Department circular issued on April 2 and incorporated in a Camp Headquarters Bulletin of April 9.

If any honorably discharged soldiers returned his uniform as previously required or hasn’t his equipment for any other reason, he may make an application for the articles to the Domestic Distribution Branch Office of the Director of Storage, Washington, D.C., whereupon it will be issued to him.

The application must state size and be accompanied by an affidavit made before any civil or military officer authorized to administer oaths, setting forth the soldiers record of service since April 6, 1917, the date and place of his discharge or furlough to the Reserve, and certifying that none of the articles applied for were retained by him at the times of his discharge or furlough to the Reserve, or if retained that they have been restored to the Government. Officers and enlisted men who have returned the gas mask and helmet may make similar application for these articles, and they will be reissued if available.

The wearing of the red chevron has been made compulsory by officially designating it as the "distinctive mark" prescribed by the Secretary of War under the act of Congress approved February 28, 1919, to be used by discharged soldiers. Both discharged officers and enlisted men must wear it, as well as discharged officers who accept commissions in the Officers' Reserve Corps, until called to active duty.

It is unlawful under the National Defense Act for the uniform to be worn by discharged officers or enlisted men without this distinctive mark, and the offender renders himself liable to civil prosecution and punishment by a fine not exceeding $300 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by both such fine or imprisonment.

Chief Of Staff Commends Camp On Muster Out

Demobilization activities at Upton have received commendation for their speed and effectiveness during the past week from the chief of staff of the United States army. General Nicholson made the commendation the subject of a camp memorandum which had been read to men at formations and is now posted on camp bulletin boards. The word from the chief of staff follows:

From: The Adjutant General of the Army.

To: Brigadier General William J. Nicholson, commanding General, Camp Upton, N.Y.

Subject: Letter of Commendation with reference to Rapid Demobilization of Troops at Camp Upton, N.Y.

1. You are informed that the Chief of Staff has noted with special satisfaction the rapidity with which the demobilization of troops has been effected at your camp during the past week, and desires, in this connection, to express his appreciation of the work which you and your command have performed.

R.H. DUNLOP,

Adjutant General.

General Nicholson's comment is as follows:

2. The Commanding General desires to express his appreciation to each officer and enlisted men of his command for his loyal co-operation and willing assistance which has made this rapid demobilization possible. Each officer and enlisted man of this camp is entitled to an equal share of the credit of demobilization, regardless of whether he is engaged in clerical duty, the service of supply, police, fatigue, or upkeep of the camp, as it is only by the teamwork of all concerned that the that the satisfactory result noted above was made possible. It is a source of great satisfaction to be in command of officers and enlisted men whose work is so well done as to attract unsolicited the attention of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army and to merit such favorable comment from him.

3. The memorandum will be read at the first two Retreat formations after its receipt by organizations and will be kept posted on all organization bulletin board until April 30, 1919.

By command of Brigadier General Nicholson:

R.E. JONES,

Lieut. Colonel, Infantry,

Executive Officer.

Official:

EDW. V. HOWARD,

Adjutant General,

Adjutant.

HENCE TRENCH AND CAMP

One of Yonkers' leading citizens who has won the A.F.C.- Army Food Cross, or is an Army Field Clerk-is shown here in all his glorious avoirdupois. He is Lewis C. Kellogg- now MISTER Kellogg, but until the recent Field Clerk Drive, SARGE Kellogg.

The Late Sarge now wears leather spats and a silver and black hat ribbon. In his own words, take him at his own valuation. The following data was submitted to the Hence Trench and Camp Editor:

Resident of the Terrace City of Yonkers, N.Y. About eight years member of the reportorial staff of the Wall Street Journal. When drafted, was covering sugar and coffee markets. (Has been covering them at the Hostess House during Army term). In this camp over a year, working in many departments if the camp personal office. Musically inclined (Ha!). Played violin years ago hence for own pleasure (Ha! again). Played alto horn in band in home town for lawn parties, church fairs, etc. for charity. Fond of dancing, but greatly handicapped by generous supply of beef. "Nobody loves a fat man." Favorite indoor pastimes-eating and sleeping.

LOSES A POCKET BOOK