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UpUirirlUfflUU ? JOHN STKW
HA ^ A i Chairman of Advisory Boar
a. H ? Camp and I.oe.tlon
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AMERICA'S PART
ZJvU| - Our troops have been advised by
' }Secretary Baker that on them will fall
~ (be burden of the next campaign. And
v^C^vC-> this is not to be wondered at. France
" has already lost in casualties more
9 than two million men: the British
casualties are nearly one million. This
we know. Germany has not made
tjP3 her wounds public, but no censorship
T| s?, can conceal the fact that Germany has
? J 'K FU^ercc^ a desperate and deadly toll
?j in her assault upon the peace of the
of ? world. The Crown Prince had more
fll . casualties at Verdun than the United
in f~^i States has men in training in fifteen |
(II /r'A cantonments. The Austrians lost!
W f 400.000 men to Brussiloff in the early
n t summer of 1916 and the steady wearfffjA!
ing out of German men. from Messines
and White Sheet to the Vosges
Mountains, has gone on with increasy|l\w
, ciI ing acceleration.
wa '? spite of this loss on both sides
jS a! jfl the war has not been settled. Far
from it, for Germany received new
\vl resources in men and material by the
\J| cessation of effective Russian hcstili-i
M ties for many months. Therefore
flnSXu'FS America faces the task of winning the'
heretofore dissipated in useless efforts.
'V^jejjTO* Victory is all that counts now. A
deadlock peace means nothing.
? Those who know the heart of Amers&l
ica have no doubt what America's!
' answer will be. There is no place for
both Democracy and despotism in the
< 1^ civilization of the white races. One
' I or the other means triumph.
Four years ago no one would have
t^l believed that Germany could have
come so near definitely turning back
the hands of progress. And to-day
the world knows it is a desperate
fight to a finish. We even begin to
doubt whether the German people
Is&lr 'Wm themselves want to be set free from
lw|S^ Prussian domination. German people
\r t2t V | the next generation, men and
\J * gttyf / \ women who have been raised in a free
j atmosphere of unfettered thought, and
1 who have been allowed to come to
lr rtfa their own conclusions and express the
i Bftjf \| will of their own minds in self-govj
gyj' ernment. will naturally love freedom
" But those who for two generations
A Bc^i! have been taught by Prussian masters,
;Pl NrfP preached to by Prussian preachers,
V / ^ drilled by Prussian sergeants and orKB
iTf dered to death by Prussian generals?
? w (1 out hearts ?f these men some
W fc? thing has gone that seems to set them
J aside from the. ranks of those who
/afcyfr would die to be free.
'And so against men whose hearts
^ arc proof against the appeal for freeL^SEiTSS
dom; whose minds are so beclouded
'bey cannot see that England, America
and France are fighting not to destroy
Germany, but to set her free
IS it A along with the rest of the world, there
Hi L >a rtr, ntKer m?nc r\( n nnrnarh
If I ?-*pt through the field of battle.' To
| this crusade comes America. All that
B "a govvnmer.t can do our government
i has done or is doing. In spite of misIm.i
in -f ta*es which -ve all know, we have acHlflfllllifltH
complished gr-at and unparalelled
Ir'l llllilif"" works in preparation and efficiency.
Our troops have Leen convoyed to
?\T Europe without the 'oss of a single
man. and they will be K-pt there, supported
and fed and caied for with
gejftjgyaft foresight and with abundance. This
much the government car. ao. The
rest lies with the soldiers, and those
I. -oT. who know the homes in the prairies
and mountains and the lowlands from
which these Americans have com?
know well that from their parents
TRENCH AT
CAMP |
?3 and CantonmenU for the soldiers of the O
radquartera V
lltzer Building 0
wk City
ART BRYAN > '
J of Co-operatin* Publishers ,
Newspaper Publisher
Creek Knquirer-Nows A. L. Miller
n Olobo Charles H. Taylor. Jr. o
>n Times James Kerney h
lolm-a Register Gardner Cowles ~
:a State Journal Frank P. MacLennan t'
ta Constitution Clark Howell ?
hlraco Dally News Victor F. Lawaon
ibla Stato W. W. Ball
imvllle Times-Union W. A. Elliott r
lond News Leader John Stewart Bryan il
la Tribune F. S. Bakqr
inRtou (D. C.) Evening Star.Fleming Nowbold
isu Democrat Elmer E. Clarke ?
rille Courier-Journal Bruce Haldeman tl
.ntonlo Light Charles K. Dlehl
fork World Don C. Scltx *
Jrlcuns Times Picayune D. D. Moore o
iVorth Star Telegram Amon C. Carter ?
ho Herald H. D. Slater ?
oma City Oklahoman B. K. Gaylord 0
'ranclsco Bulletin R. A. Crothera
>tte Observer W .P. Sullivan n
ita Herald T. ..Bowdre Phlnlxy
ngelen Times Harry Chandler
on Post Cough J.' Palmer jl
Morning News Charles E. Marsh ]
ngham (Ala > News F. P. Glass
anooga (Tenn.) Times H. C. Adler
i-ston (S. C ) News and Courier..R. C. Slegllng V
Vrleuns Item James M. Thomson t|
:omery Advertiser C. H. Allen
i Telegraph P. T. Anderson
lonal War Work Council. Y. M. C. A. of the n
.bove named publishers and papers. tl
National Camps and Cantonments. Civilian _
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these soldiers have imbibed courage
and patriotism that will be proof
against all distress, that will endure
all hardships, that will meet the German
wiles and snares, and will stand
at length triumphant in the forefront
of those who have sacrificed all that C
the world might be made safe. t]
England and France have held the
Hun. Now comes America, with England,
France and Italy, to inflict such 1
a defeat upon Prussian autocrats as
will forever establish in this world the ?
truth that Democracy is able to pro- T
tect itself in the face of whatever Cl
assaults. s<
This is the reason for our entrance 0
into the war, and with bayonet and 01
vrenadc with trench mortar and rifle
fire, with aeroplanes and cruisers, the P'
Americans will force their way to a
I glorious victory! ^
FEBRUARY 12 LAST DAY *
TO TAKE OUT INSURANCE ?
1 February 12 Is the last day on a:
which soldiers in the American army tl
[ may insure their lives. di
Every soldier should avail himself 0|
of the opportunity to purchase insur- f(
ance before that date. This is the 0
first time in the history of the world r)
that any government ever insured its
fighting men. The rates are incred- b
ibly low and the protection of the 5
highest and best. s<
America's soldiers should show C(
their appreciation of this great boon r
by taking as much insurance as they
can pay for without "strapping"
| themselves. If private insurance f,
| companies insured soldiers the rates u
WOUIU 06 oeverai mueo luvae HUV^U ^
by the Government. The rates were tl
published in last week's issue of
Trench and Camp and the officers In
charge of insurance in the various
] camps will be glad to talk over the
l matter with any man contemplating
insurance. d
Don't wait until the last minute to b
insure yourself. There will be a big ..
rush on the final day and you want to w
keep out of that so as to be sure you j(
get your insurance and to lighten the y
burdens of the insurance officers. In- ?
sure today. r
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GERMANY INVINCIBLE? ?
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Since the German army was defeated
at the Battle of the Marne (
in the autumn of 1914, it has not
achieved a victory on any front where
it was opposed by a force of similar
sizes with man for man and gun for
gun.
"Victories she has gained, to be
sure, in Serbia, in Roumania and in 0
demoralized Russia, where men in p
high command betrayed their trust," r
says a military writer, "but nowhere
has she met an enemy of equal c
strength, in any field, without recoiling."
P
The German people have been "fed c
up" on "masterful retreats" and p
spectacular drives against small ar- p
nino kilt fr\r l ho mnot nart the Oer- P
man army has been "advancing to ?'
the rear" and the end is not yet. ^
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"PERFECTLY KILLING" ?
The Libertyville Home Guards in
Waukegan. 111., were giving their
first exhibition drill. Mrs. John Kingman,
a farmer's wife, was approach- T
ing in a buggy drawn by an ancient h
horse. The horse took one look at tl
the formations and dropped dead. e:
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CANTONMl
THE GUARD E
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rHE Trouble Man Is an Important
zatlons.
The Trouble Man Is also t
He wasn't elected to the office by
r by a plebiscite.. Nor was he lifted, ]
y a Arm insistent hand which recogn
tie Army elected himself. His age-hal
lawyer. Guard House means Troubl
The G. II. L.'s philosophy is that ]
[e Deserves It, but because of Regula
lg acquaintance with a couple of Re]
ice of Guard House Law. He hang
rhat might be called Pees, only Frleni
tiing from Post Exchange Coupons to
His legal opinion is freely-given
ith failure to make reveille to duckii
ften scents out with uncanny directi
rilling less serious. The G. H. L. re?
usness, peaked and drawn face.
"Don't worry, leave it to me, II
lessage.
"Now, you want to go at it this 1
umble the segment of Regulations h
tiat, if you'll just hand 'em a little stl
So he counsels. If his scent hat
ictim is overcast because there's been
ions just the same.
But he forfeits even friendly gr
light be given the loan of a razor bu
aroat.
'Onward, Christu
Suggested As Ami
What do you think of "Onward,
hristian Soldiers," as America's bate
hymn?
A corporal in the Headquarters
roop of the 101st U. S. Cavalry has
iiggested this stirring hymn as the
attle song of America's fighting men.
rench and Camp is desirous of asartaining
the opinions of as many
aldiers as possible on the adoption
f the hymn. Write to the editor and
ist your ballot.
In making his suggestion the cor
oral wrote the following:
"Our great President has outlined
merica's policy and, declared to the
eutonic powers that we seek nothlg
but justice to the oppressed and
n assurance of Everlasting Peace,
ith the downfall of Autocracy. Can
lose words mean anything but that
e have a righteous cause?that we
re the inspiration of our allies?
i^t we are in a war for,world freeom?that
we are* the reserve forces
f the Almighty sent forth to struggle
>r weary brothers in arms, who for
ver three years have stayed the onlsh
of the diabolical, God-forsaken
>e? Can those words mean anything
ut that we are the last, final, mighty
low, called on by the very God Himilt
to bring inspiration and new
jurage to the battle-worn hosts of
,ighteou8ne88?
"Do we not, therefore, need a bate
hymn that characterizes the cause
jr which we fight and give our very
ves and fortunes for its victory?
an it better be expressed than by
Hal old ramiuar marciimg u^uiu ui. i
" 'Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Marching as to war.
With the Cross of Jesus
Going on befpre,' etc.?
"Have. you ever heard that wonerful
hymn blared forth by massed
ands? Have you ever listened -to
our regimental band play it on their
ray to or from Sunday church sorv:e?
Have you ever felt the thrill?
be cold chill creep up your back
ntil it came with a rush to the very
oots of your hair, when you heard
. as you marched on parade in the
Id home town? Is there anything
lore inspiring in its marching
CONGRESS CAN COMPEL
MILITARY SERVICE SAYS
SUPREME COURT OF U. S.
In upholding the constitutionality
f the selective service law, the Sureme
Court of the United States
uled that the power given Congress)
o declare war includes power to |
ompel citizens to render fnilitary,
ervice both at home and abroad. The)
raft law came before the Supreme I
ourt wnen me appeals ui ^?"?u
ersons were heard. The thirteen apellants.
ambng them Emma Goldlan
and Alexander Berkman, were
onvicted of either attempting to,
vade the draft law or trying to inuce
others to not register. This is
he final decision on the selective
ervice law.
THE BEST WAY
The best way to save the copies of
'rench and Camp is to send them
ome and ask your relatives to keep
hem for you. Incidentally, they will
njoy reading Trench and Camp.
'
NT TYPES
[OCSE LAWYER
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: member of many industrial orgami
member of the Army Organization,
a meeting of the Board of Directors,
protesting, into his Post of Importance
tized his worth. The Trouble Man In
lowed designation is The Guard House
e. Lawyer means Man?Trouble Man. -~t
Mo One Gets into the Bull Pen because
tions. Therefore, he achieves a bowjulations.
and launches into the prac8
out no shingle, nor does he accept
dly Gratuities. They can include anyloan
of a razor.
on anything from overstaying leave
lg retreat?all in the day's work. He
less the lad facing court-martial or a
ids signs, clouded brow, unusual nerv11
give you the straight dope," is his
ivay," and he spills out in a mixed-up
e's learned. "They can't get you for
Iff stuff from the Regulations."
i deceived him, and he finds that his
no letter from' Her, he quotes Regulaatuities
In such a case. Perhaps he
t it would be forcibly applied?to his
an Soldiers"
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rhythm?its words and simplicity of ^
meaning? Has it not been the old
reliable of band leaders for years to
bring applause from an unresponsive
audience? Does it not appeal to you
as the battle hytnn of the hour?the
very thing we need?that extra
something not expressed by bayonets
or bursting shells, but the human dynamic
force back of them inspired to
an overwhelming victorious strength?
"We will not have time to sing it
in the trenches nor going over the yyf
top, but we can sing it and have our
bands play It as they march through
the streets of America, England,
France, Italy and Russia, on our way
to the front. It will proclaim to
nations everywhere that America has
a divine objective.
"Let us then sing it everywhere, $0
on the march, in the divine service? *
in our hearts. Let it grow and kindle
within ub. Let us thoroughly
understand our objective in that
song, so that no matter what the ..>?
experience or sacrifice may be we will
stick to our task with that tenacity
which has ever marked American vietory.
Therefore let the bands sound
off?The Battle Hymn of America:
" 'Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Marehing as to war, :?
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before,
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe.
Forward into battle
Commenting on the suggestion, the
Camp Hancock edition of Trench and
Camp, published at Augusta, Ga.,
I says: ^
"His suggestion is an excellent one.
No hymn is more universally sung.
No hymn rings with the martial spirit
as does 'Onward, Christian Soldiers.'
There is a dignity, a sweep of majesty
in the setting that enraptures
and ennobles any soul the least bit
I responsive to emotion. We have
heard it sung by 20,000 people and
the effect was tremendous. It has
been sung in our hearing by small
gatherings and never does it fail to
impart virility and a challenge to the
holiest impulses. We heartily endorse
the suggestion."
A ROOKIE'S NERVE .'I
[ During some recent maneuvers a
raw recruit had been told off as orderly.
On reaching the marquee where .r
the officer was he poked his head in
and bluntly inquired:
"Have ye anything for me to do,
mister?"
Disgustedly laying down his cigar,
the officer exclaimed:
"Why the deuce don't you Intro
dUce yourself in a proper manner?
Sit down," he added, "and I will show
you how to report yourself.'
The "rookie" seated himself and
the officer, proceeding to the entrance,
walked briskly into the tent, saluted,
and said: *
"Orderly for the day, sir. Have
you any orders for me?"
The recruit calmly picked up the
discarded cigar from the table and,
between pufTs laconically replied:
"No, there's very little doing to^ay.
You can hoof it!"