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Page 2 - __ TRENCH AND CAMP ^3m| Theodore Part rick, Jr., Editor. Published weekly at the National IHE99S Cantonments for the soldiers of the I SI 1 United States, under the auspices of II BY H the National War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. of the United States, with the co-operation of the leading U nil Si newspapers of the United States, namII Off ID ed as Advisory Board. U |V I CAMP GREENE EDITION. B IP K! Published every Monday at Camp nM Ml Br Greene, N. C., by the Army Y. M. C. A., with the co-operation of The . Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N. C. ?Business a thee at Y. M. C. A. Ad- i ministration Building No. 101. News and correspondence received . PZflftyai at all Y. M. C. A. buildings on Camp m/Ml Greene reservations when properly j I addressed. EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS. Another fourth of July finds the I American people preparing to fight for liberty?this itnie for the liberty of the world. "With the Bolsheviki government overthrown, the former Czar murdered. and Kerensky away from home we should say that things were pretty warm in Russia. So far. what the American people have contributed to war causes has come out of their surplus?what they could well spare. Pretty soon we've If the war department sees fit to j send negro troops here for training we see no good reason why the plan J will not work. We believe that the j negro troops will do their full share ' in the fighting, and we can assist in their training and proper equipment. ( Far be it from us to assume the j role of a prophet, but we do feel that | we now have some sort of justification. In the last issue we spoke of our faith in the Italian army and expressed the belief that within a short time they would demonstrate their effectiveness. They have, as all the world has heard. ilt is no small ground for satisfaction?this fact of our sending 100.000 troops a week now to the fighting fronts. This is not only an evidence of the fact that things are moving along rapidly, but the presence in France and Italy of so many American soldiers will no doubt have both a military and political effect. We will have reason to rejoice always that we did not arrive too late to save the day for human liberty and Christian civilizaThe Propeller, a magazine-newspaper publication edited and sponsored by the Motor Mechanics since they have been stationed at Camp Greene, is now under new management. Lieut.It. J. Kratky. of the Fourth Motor Mechanics regiment, is the new editor in chief. Lieut. Kratky is a short Wfl story writer and the author of two Q books, therefore must be ably qualified to make The Propeller a most creditable magazine. This week The Propeller got out a special edition that for sightliness of appearance and high y quality of matter is hard to beat. \ "Cussing" is one very questionable recreation that unfortunately has for a considerable length of time been considered as native to the army and navy. Even our old friend G. Washington had some trouble along this ? line with our great granddads. Here's \Xr^M a Kenera' order that he issued in New York July 1776: Bv "The general Is sorry to be informed jV 11 that the foolish and wicked practice ^ k 11 of profane cursimr and swearing, a J k (jp vice heretofore little known in an 'k ^1 American army, is growing into fashion. He hopes the officers will, by PKi example as well as influence, endeavl|I p or to check it, and that both they and lip I the men will reflect, that we can little 111 I hope the blessing of heaven on our [[I Ik arms, if we insult it by our impiety II | fek and folly. Added to this, it is a vice I III so mean and low, without any tempta- | tion. that every man of character and | sense detests and despises It. ( "Signed) George Washington." J JTVCT SAYING OF A DISTINGUISHED | COMPANY COMMANDER. I i *?('apt. Gillies, 1st Co., 4th Reg. M. M. Q1 come here to do my best. I want you to do your bestThere is no reason in the world why you should fall down on it?is is as simple as falling off a log? V?u have brains ?I know it and you I lift UHf know it?the trouble is that you don't HI Ml use them? Let your mind be the master of III 111 your body?. Don't let your muscles I [J Ml act in a haphazard way! I ||N The trouble is that you leave your II U mind in town?and come here with I'm here to teach you. and I'm I I HI going to?whether you want to or HI II not?You might as well make-up your II fll mind that you are going to learn? ?Don't be a boy?be a MAN! P. S. Remarks made by Captain Gillies occasionally when drilling Sam'l Bernard. _ ? ' -.v :-4d;Wy* ' - ' - V f i . TRENCH GROUI Several companies of Motor mec A. L. A. library at Camp Greene on isiicirai DoneDAii uuaq^^ I IllUOIUnu i ilvunnm iwnw ? j ENJOYED BY SOLDIHKS! Party of Young Ladies From Charlotte Sing, Play Piano, and Violin?Soldiers Join In. j One of the most pleased audiences at Camp (Ireene in some time was that at "Y" building 104 on Friday evening, when a party of charming young ladies gave a musical program that was enthusiastically received. Misses Adelaide Porter, of Asheville; Lucy Oliver, of Florence, S. C.; and Ella Moseley, of Charlotte; with the assistance of Secretary C. M. Oliver, of the army Y. M. C- A., gave the program that was so much enjoyed. Miss Porter, who has a clear, sweet soprano voice, sang with a great deal of expression, ^mong other things she sang Mrs. loach's "The Year's at the Spring;" ahd Veracini's "Pastoral." Miss Moseley gave several violin solos that were much applauded. Her rendition of Wieneawski's "Kuyawiak, Mazurka" as especially enjoyed. Miss Oliver played the piano accompaniments. A number of the popular airs were played by Miss Oliver, accompanied by Miss Moseley and Mr. Oliver with violins. After the regular musical program had been given this group called on the toys present to help in singiag some of the popular and patriotic airs, which they did. The soldiers present show ed not only a familiarity with these songs, but many of them had voices that greatly added to the quality of the singing. This musical number, w ri :? was given -ast night under the (Inaction of Mr. C. M. Olive. w;ll probably be given in a number cf the " i ' buildings at this camp, ar.nounccm< n'. of whicu will be made later. SECY. MANION RETURNS FROM BUSINESS TRIP John A. Donahee, Camp Greene Physical Director for K. of C.s, Goes to Camp Hancock?Promoted. The soldiers will learn with pleasure that General Secretary John C. Manion has returned from a business trip to Washington, D. C.. and New York. While on the trip Mr. Manion was in consultation with the executive heads of the Knights of Columbus committee on war activities. He reports most. enthusiastically concerning the war activities of the Knights of Columbus overhere and overthere. The Knights of Columbus have lost a valuable asset in the departure of Publicity Director A. J. Kelly, who has been transferred to Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. Mr. John A. Donahoe. who has been general secretary during the absence of General Secretary Manion, has just been awarded a well merited promotion. Mr. Donahoe is to be trans ierrea to Lamp nancuva a<i secretary of the Knights of Columbus war activities at that camp. He has given sufficient evidence in the /ew days past of his capability to steer the soldiers' ship of enjoyment at Camp Hancock. The Knights of Columbus and the many soldier friends of Mr. Donahoe extend to him their most cordial wishes for success in his new position. Mr. Thomas E. Hammer, who has been at Camp Green training camp for Knights of Columbus secretaries for the past 10 days, was also assigned to Camp Hancock as an assistant secretary to Mr. Donahoe. Many friends that Mr. Hammer made while at Camp Greene extend also to him their sincere wishes for success at Camp Hancock. The latest addition to the secretarial staff at Camp Greene is Mr. "Billy" Cloonan of New York. Mr. Cloonan has been in the theatrical business previous to entering the service of the Knights of Columbus. He comes highiv "vornm*>nded and will have charge of the entertainment of the soldier patrons of the K. of C. buildings at Camp Greene. + AVIATION MEN COMING HERE FROM CAMP SEVIER SOON Greenville, S. C., June 26.?The aviation mobilization depot which has been stationed at Camp Sevier for a number of months is to be sent to Camp Greene, Charlotte, according to announcement today by camp authorities. There are approximately 700 men in the depot which is under the command of Major McFadden. > OF SOLDIERS AT FLAG RAISING 1 :hanics attended the exercises incident Sunday the 23rd. The exercises were DENTIL M[S J BUILT FDR SOLDIERS Infirmary Number One Is Now Completed and in Use?Capt. W. R. Cashin in Charge. I The construction of two dental in| firmaries, one of which is practically j completed and soon .to be fitted up. adds greatly to the equipment of Camp Greene. These two infirmaries, which are located on the camp road leading from Liberty park to the Dowd road, are in the very midst of the camp and are easily accessible. Building number one is located between the Dowd house and the camp postofilce. Number two is situated near "Y" 104 and the Liberty theater tent. Dental Infirmary number one is virtually complete, and it is fitted up with every convenience for dental work of all kinds; running water, electricity, labatories, etc. At present only the field service dental chairs are being used. Within a short time, how ever, the building will be equipped i with the latest model chairs, cabinets, | instruments, etc. Capt. W. R. Cash in is the officer in charge of this building, while Capt. Stout is the chief dental surgeon of the camp. There are nine dental officers on the staff, seven of whom are first lieutenants. There are a number of dental assistants chosen from the ranks of the enlisted men. These assistants, who are usuaully men who have had some dental training or are j contemplating taking a course later ! on. rank as first class privates. Building number two is not yet completed, and will probably not be opened for some time yet. ? NO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NEGRO TROOPS General Pershing Denounces Reports That Colored Troops in France Are Not on Same Footing as Whites. The Secretary of War authorizes the publication of the following cablegram from Gen. Pershing: "In reference to your cablegram of Inquiry: 'The stories, probably invented by German agents, that colored soldiers in "France are alwavs olaced in most dangerous positions and sacrificed to save white soldiers. that when wounded they are left on ground to die without medical attention, etc., are absolutely false. "The following are the losses as re1 ported up to June 18 in the four colored combat regiments now in France: 369th Infantry: Died of wounds, 3; j died of disease, 8; severely wounded, 2. 370th Infantry: Died of wounds, none; died of disease, 3; severely wounded, none.. 371st Infantry: Died of wounds, none; dlead of disease, 8; severely wounded, none 372d Infantry: Died of wounds, none; died of disease, 3; severely wounded, none. These figures show conclusively that Negro troops have not thus far occupied positions as dangerous as those occupied by white troops, and that their physical condition is excellent. NEGRO TROOPS TO BE MOBILIZED AT CAMP Report That Large Number of Drafted Negro Men Would Be Sent Here for Training Was Untruau -"'J Ij,, I ' ? i _ ? I ' ? . Publication of the intention on the part of the War Department to send negro troops from North Carolina to Camp Greens aroused a good deal of interest. It was learned through; Washington dispatches that some par-: ties of negro drafted men may be mobilized at Camp Greene and later! sent to other camps where they will receive the proper course of training. Another dispatch from Washington stated General Crowder said negroes; are being mobilized at all southern camps and-in many other cities where there are no camps. The first news dispatch relative to the sending of colored troops was from Raleigh, and stated that about 2,040 would be east tier* 1XERCISES. \ -\W^^K to the raising of Old Glory over th+;.Mw of a marked military nature. ' *\:. Y. M. C. A. MAN WRITES FROM "OVER THERE^^J Former Camp Greene Worker l? '! Trenches. The following letter from a formor;^!] Y. M. C. A. secretary at Camp will be read with Interest here, sec- [ retary Gwin, who was in charge of the TjJ army Y. M.' C. A. warehouse, is ' in France with some of the troope/Sj?: who were stationed at Camp Greene. J May 25, 1918. Dr. J. O. Grogan, Camp Greene, N. C. My Dear Doctor: This letter leaveqp:jftj me hustling somewhere in FranceJ-i^' We had a great trip over and were nowjMpf assigned to duty for eight days. \r '-: I am the only man here at this J and I have to be preacher, storekeeper PV! and all-round man. I have a nice place, good bed in a residence wit&raj1; the canteen in a room across the For assembling the men I have a tenUiCKJi across the street. We had a great seraw I vice on "Mothers' Day." The tent warafcl dedicated last Thursday night We.$?? had the band and the Colonel over. ^9 I am with some of the boys I woflu/Sj with In the states. Was here Just they were unloading their barfae)?3?fl| bags. We have volley ball, foot ball, bOj^/r^L ing and baseball. Had a good gaitte ^ yesterday and another this moming.v 'T We have beaten everything so Tell Bergman polonel B. sends gards. ,v Give my regards to all my frienMM^f at camp. ^ W. P. QWlNi . j CAMP CHRONICLE IS NOT TO BE LEASED ANY LONGER^ Camp Chronicle, the artillery range fgfr j camp which was established near-w'i Gastonia this spring, is to be atMLnJ*^lSV doned, according to a statement given out the past week. The Chartott^^wj cramoer 01 commerce aau huhco ??? past week from the wax department j that the lease on Camp Chronicle would not be renewed upon its ?????? | piration next March. The site for th range was leased last March as theresult of activities l>y the Charlotte and Gastonia chambers of commerce! , It has not been used since the Third and Fourth divisions were nt itlniifld' i ij at Camp Greene some time ago. TIWfSB^ fact that the government is giving q'py;^ .. Camp Chronicle does not afTect Camp'^-' Greene. ^ NO WASTE ANYWHERE vjjj IS SLOGAN ADOPTER . Tin Cans Are Being Saved afft? All Mess Halls?Other Plant ^11 for Saving. The "waste not" admonition of Her- ' & $ bert Hoover is being carried out the letter at the Camp Greene Base, $? Hospital. Not a particle of food Is ? destroyed. Every by-product Is utlfc v -;? ized. Even the tin cans are saved. The tin cans are rinsed out scalding water, by the members . of *' the kitchen police force. The cans axe then battered irrio a sona mass, wnen ; a sufficient quantity ot the battered, tin is collected the metal is hauled'to $:'"?\ Charlotte and loaded on board a rail- 4 road car. It is shipped to a metal reducing plant and the tin and lead will jp be used again in different capacity. ' Two weeks of saving the cans netay^js ted a full car load of tin from the^ag patients' and detachment mess lialtygS of the hospital. The government li*3$ gaining a goodly return for a product which was wholly waste in past years'-^ and which offered the problem burying fhe cans. . JffiWBff Bread crusts and pieces of brea^;3?f which have not been allowed over for.;- > a meal on the big platters, are taken % to make bread pudding. The way the ii cooks of the two mess halls have of? 39 flavoring the pudding with raisins ahdraja custard makes a delicacy much sought jbjC Large meat bones are saved for flavn*) '(? oring soups and fats are rendered into .ttja lard in the base hospital kitchens; ^'4$ Garbage is not wasted as it van in, jffl former years, when much fuel was . "J~ used in burning the discarded The food waste is bought, by ,the. *. farmers of the Charlotte region. Tor fertiliser and is collecteA-in large cans by colored workmen ali^r each meaL
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